326: Dr. Faustus

<p dir="ltr">Buckle up, theater kids, we made a deal with the devil to cover the incredible store of Dr. Faustus. Faustus loves a monologue, Mephistopheles is a beleaguered middle manager, and Marlowe deserves a better legacy than just being compared to Shakespeare.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of religious persecution, death, blasphemy/heresy, blood, misogyny, attempted murder, and beheading. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Housekeeping</p> <p dir="ltr">- Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends <a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/822/9781250191908">Little Thieves</a> by Margaret Owen.</p> <p dir="ltr">- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at <a href= "http://spiritspodcast.com/books">spiritspodcast.com/books</a></p> <p dir="ltr">- Call to Action: Check out <a href= "https://www.exolorepod.com/">Exolore</a>: Helping you imagine other worlds, but with facts and science! Every other week, astrophysicist/folklorist Dr. Moiya McTier explores fictional worlds by building them with a panel of expert guests, interviewing professional worldbuilders, or reviewing the merits of worlds that have already been built.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Sponsors</p> <p dir="ltr">- <a href="https://www.brooklinen.com/">Brooklinen</a> delivers luxury bed sheets, pillows, comforters, & blankets straight to your door. Visit <a href= "https://www.brooklinen.com/">Brooklinen.com</a> today and save 15% on your first purchase plus free shipping </p> <p dir="ltr">- <a href="http://thirdlove.com/spirits">ThirdLove</a> is on a mission to find a perfect bra for everyone. Get 20% off your first order at <a href= "http://thirdlove.com/spirits">thirdlove.com/spirits</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">- <a href= "http://betterhelp.com/spirits">BetterHelp</a> is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at <a href= "http://betterhelp.com/spirits">betterhelp.com/spirits</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></