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Affliction Fiction

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Affliction Fiction is a podcast for WNYU that ran from October 2017 to May 2019. It examines diseases and disorders that are created by writers and artists for their fictional works. What symptoms characterize these made-up maladies? What real-world medical conditions do they most closely resemble? What role does a fictional illness serve in a text, and why would a writer choose to invent one?
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Episodes

Affliction Fiction Ep. 39: Methuselah Syndrome

An accelerated aging process? Listen as Jaedon and James examine Methuselah Syndrome from Blade Runner. It's too bad she won't tune in. But then again, who does?

May 08, 201915 minEp. 21

Affliction Fiction Ep. 38: The Bug

A second mouth on the neck? In this episode, James and Jaedon explore "the bug" from Charles Burns's graphic novel, Black Hole. I felt like I was listening into the future... and the future sounded really messed up.

May 02, 201915 minEp. 20

Affliction Fiction Ep. 37: Blorbs

A devastating inflation of the body? In this installment, Jaedon and James take a look at blorbs from Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story. A winner is you!

Apr 24, 201916 minEp. 19

Affliction Fiction Ep. 35: Genie Flu

A vanishing act prompted by a sneeze? This week, James and Jennifer cover genie flu from Genie in the House. Use a little nous!

Apr 10, 201913 minEp. 17

Affliction Fiction Ep. 33: Toxic Junk Food Syndrome

A pimple that physically resembles its host? Join Jennifer and James as they analyze toxic junk food syndrome from The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy. By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.

Mar 26, 201915 minEp. 15

Affliction Fiction Ep. 32: The Cheese Touch

A transmissible malady derived from dairy? In this episode, James and Jennifer tell all about The Cheese Touch from Diary of a Wimpy Kid. I didn't really know what to expect from college radio, but when I walked into the station, the first thought I had was, 'I don't belong in here with these future criminals.'

Mar 26, 201915 minEp. 14

Affliction Fiction Ep. 31: Boneitis

An unfortunate sequence of skeletal contortions? Tune in as Jennifer and James explore boneitis from Futurama. Hey, who's been messing with my radio? This isn’t alternative rock, it’s college rock.

Mar 09, 201915 minEp. 13

Affliction Fiction Ep. 30: Cobbles

A transformation into a pile of rocks? Join James and Jennifer as they take a look at cobbles from BBC Two's Look Around You. Thanks, listeners. Thisteners.

Mar 09, 201915 minEp. 12

Affliction Fiction Ep. 28: Ghost Bugs

A swarm of spectral insects? In this installment, James and Jennifer answer a surprise listener question regarding ghost bugs from Danny Phantom. His molecules got all rearranged!

Mar 08, 201915 minEp. 10

Affliction Fiction Ep. 27: Wizard Lice

An infestation at a school of magic? This time, Jennifer and James discuss wizard lice from Neil Cicierega's Potter Puppet Pals series. Oh what a fascinating character study this will be!

Mar 08, 201915 minEp. 9

Affliction Fiction Ep. 26: Ratitis

A short tail and pointed teeth? Tune in as James and Jennifer explore ratitis from Roald Dahl's Boy: Tales of Childhood. We all have our moments of brilliance and glory, and this episode is ours.

Mar 06, 201914 minEp. 8

Affliction Fiction Ep. 24: Jungle Worms

A mob of parasites that inhabit your insides? Listen as James and Jennifer examine jungle worms from iCarly. And... we're clear.

Mar 06, 201915 minEp. 6

Affliction Fiction Ep. 23: Humorless Disorder

An inability to understand jokes? In this episode, Jennifer and James analyze a physical condition from Gravity Falls. Your podcast is good! I'm a Soos!

Mar 05, 201915 minEp. 5

Affliction Fiction Ep. 22: Plague of Insomnia

A contagious sleep disorder accompanied by loss of memory? This week, James and Jennifer take a look at the plague of insomnia from Gabriel García Márquez's novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude. Cease, cows, podcasts are short.

Mar 05, 201915 minEp. 4

Affliction Fiction Ep. 21: Birdface

A pair of lips so rigid, they're technically a beak? Join Jennifer and James for a brand new season of Affliction Fiction, in which they discuss "birdface" from Brooklyn Nine-Nine. This podcast is brought to you by Fun Frames—make your spectacles a spectacle!

Mar 05, 201914 minEp. 3
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