Episode 67.x (Inchworm Episode 0): "Seems Kinda Evil"

In this episode, Jenny and Ted discuss Inchworm, their new podcast.

Episode Notes

  • https://inchwormpodcast.com/

  • Before reading anything, Jenny and Ted discuss Worm generally and introduce the podcast. NOTE: We had some technical issues with the audio in this one that should be resolved before the next episode.

    Episode Notes:

    • What is Worm?

    • Wait, Worm is HOW long?

    • Ted’s pitch for why you should read Worm

    • A quick introduction to Wildbow

    • Character-driven superpowers

    • Jenny introduces us to Taylor

    • “Capes”

    • Jenny imagines where the story will go

    • The 2011 superhero zeitgeist

    • Creator Chose Not To Use Content Warnings

    • Worm fic is like Avengers fic 

    • Should this story have been called Bug?

    • Insect Aside vs. the Bug Bear

    • Ted names a favorite cape and Jenny guesses her power

    • How you can (optionally) read along

    • There are 2+ fan audiobooks of Worm

    Links:

    https://parahumans.wordpress.com/

    https://www.patreon.com/Wildbow