Alice Is Everywhere
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsAlice in Wonderland Blog and Podcast
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Rare Verses And Lazy Wonderlands
October 02, 2018 20:46 - 19 minutes - 16 MBEpisode 46 of the world’s only ALL Alice in Wonderland slash Lewis Carroll podcast features a thrilling roller coaster ride regarding the procurement of a brand new book entitled Rare, Uncollected, Unpublished and Nonexistent Verse of Lewis Carroll. Included in this previously uncollected collection? The lost verses of the Walrus and the Carpenter! Then […] The post Rare Verses And Lazy Wonderlands appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
An Alice In Wonderland Musical
April 04, 2018 07:50 - 30 minutes - 25 MBEver wish there was an Alice In Wonderland musical featuring gorgeous dancers, powerhouse vocalists and songs you know and love? How about some aerial arts and elaborate costumes and makeup thrown into the mix? Have I got a show for you! We talk to Anne Martinez, creator of ALICE A Steampunk Concert Fantasy, about […] The post An Alice In Wonderland Musical appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Mischmasch
March 07, 2018 06:31 - 19 minutes - 16.1 MBWhat’s in a name? If the name is Mischmasch, quite a lot! We discuss the self-published magazine by Lewis Carroll entitled Mischmasch, along with The Rectory Magazine and Rectory Umbrella. We give a rundown of LC’s only trip abroad- once you hear the number of boats, trains and carriages involved, we think you’ll understand why […] The post Mischmasch appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Part 2 Phantasmagoria
November 02, 2017 08:24 - 29 minutes - 24.5 MBWho’s that rapping at your chamber door? Spoiler alert- that’s no raven, it’s a phantasmagoria! Listen to Lewis Carroll’s delightful rhyming story from start to finish on Part 2 of our Phantasmagoria-arama. The content may surprise you. Did you know there are five rules that all ghosts must abide by? Or that there is a […] The post Part 2 Phantasmagoria appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Phantasmagoria Part 1
November 01, 2017 05:48 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MBWhat the heck is a phantasmagoria? That depends on which phantasmagoria you are talking about. The haunting theater experience? The ’90s video game? The Marilyn Manson movie that never was? Or the Lewis Carroll penned poem? We of course elaborate on the Lewis Carroll Phantasmagoria, but any and all phantasmagorias will be discussed. We’ll […] The post Phantasmagoria Part 1 appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Part 2 Beatrice Hatch And Lewis Carroll
July 29, 2017 01:43 - 19 minutes - 16.2 MBIt’s time for part 2 of our Beatrice Hatch extravaganza! Learn exactly what it was like to be a child friend of a certain Lewis Carroll. We get our firsthand account via Beatrice’s obituary of the author, inventor, photographer and Oxford don published in The Strand magazine in 1898. We’ll also learn about the […] The post Part 2 Beatrice Hatch And Lewis Carroll appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Beatrice Hatch And Lewis Carroll Part 1
July 22, 2017 05:56 - 21 minutes - 18.3 MBWho was Beatrice Hatch, and why did she write an obituary of Lewis Carroll for The Strand Magazine in 1898? Well, he was deceased, first of all. Learn all about Ms. Hatch’s relationship with Mr. Carroll, and hear a fact-based account of this complicated Oxford don’s life. We’ll also hear some not-so-kind quotes from […] The post Beatrice Hatch And Lewis Carroll Part 1 appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Part 2 The Beatles And Alice In Wonderland
June 02, 2017 20:37 - 24 minutes - 23 MBFor the benefit of Mr. Carroll, it’s Part 2 of our Beatles and Alice in Wonderland extravaganza! We discuss the connections between Paul, George, Ringo and Alice, having explored Lewis Carroll’s influence on John Lennon in Part 1. What early, carefree Beatles ditty does Paul McCartney credit to Lewis Carroll’s influence? What do George […] The post Part 2 The Beatles And Alice In Wonderland appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Alice In Wonderland And The Beatles Podcast
May 16, 2017 07:16 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBWhy is Lewis Carroll pictured on the cover of one of the most groundbreaking rock and roll albums of all time? Join your host Heather as she explores the influence Alice In Wonderland and Lewis Carroll had on the Beatles! John Lennon in particular was a lifelong fan of the Alice books, and directly […] The post Alice In Wonderland And The Beatles Podcast appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
How To Throw Your Own Mad Tea Party
March 31, 2017 05:13 - 18 minutes - 17.7 MBAlice Is Everywhere takes a break from literary pursuits this week to talk about TEA PARTIES! Throwing your own mad tea party for your birthday or other celebration is easier than you might think. We get very detailed in terms of what to wear. (Spoiler alert- Eat Me and Drink Me t-shirts are a […] The post How To Throw Your Own Mad Tea Party appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Lewis Carroll, Typewriters And Illustrators
March 16, 2017 06:51 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBWho is Harry Furniss, and what the heck goes on in Sylvie And Bruno? We’ll answer one of those questions, as we highlight the somewhat tumultuous and entirely entertaining relationship between Lewis Carroll and one of his later illustrators. We’ll also touch upon the famous John Tenniel and the lesser known Arthur Burdett Frost, […] The post Lewis Carroll, Typewriters And Illustrators appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
All March Hare All The Time
March 02, 2017 01:32 - 25 minutes - 18.4 MBIn a world of Alices, Hatters and Queens of Hearts, March Hare finally gets his due this week on Alice Is Everywhere. Review March Hare’s role in Lewis Carroll’s masterpieces Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland and Through The Looking Glass. Learn the origin of the phrase “mad as a March Hare.” Recap famous March Hares from […] The post All March Hare All The Time appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Alice In Wonderland Goes To The Opera
February 16, 2017 03:17 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBWhat do you get when you combine Alice In Wonderland with opera? A whole lot of weirdness! Listen to Heather review Alice’s Adventures Under Ground, the new experimental opera by Gerald Barry that was performed at the Disney Concert Hall in November. Then hear excerpts from other recent Alice operas including Will Todd’s family friendly […] The post Alice In Wonderland Goes To The Opera appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Lewis Carroll’s Letter Writing Guide
February 02, 2017 07:12 - 20 minutes - 15 MBWhat can we learn about email communication from an 1890 letter writing guide? You might be surprised! It’s been a few years since Lewis Carroll wrote Eight Or Nine Wise Words About Letter Writing, but his witty advice rings true today: wait a day before sending an angry letter, be sure to add attachments before […] The post Lewis Carroll’s Letter Writing Guide appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
A Christmas Poem And The Best Christmas Gift Ever
December 21, 2016 23:19 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBOn this special holiday episode of Alice Is Everywhere, learn all about the origins of Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland and how it started off as The Best Christmas Gift Ever. That’s right, the original written manuscript of Alice’s Adventures Under Ground was given to little Alice Liddell as a Christmas gift from the Reverend […] The post A Christmas Poem And The Best Christmas Gift Ever appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
White Rabbit And White Queen Chardonnay
November 22, 2016 22:21 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBI’m sure you’re all familiar with the lyrics, “The Eat Me cake makes you larger, and the Drink Me bottle makes you small.” What’s that? White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane isn’t chock full of lyrical authenticity? Get the story about the creation of this groovy acid rock classic, and hear a special literary interpretation of Grace […] The post White Rabbit And White Queen Chardonnay appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Through The Looking-Glass Wrap-Up Part 4
November 01, 2016 02:01 - 23 minutes - 16.8 MBAll hail the queens! Episode 30 of Alice Is Everywhere is all about Through The Looking-Glass queens The Red Queen and The White Queen. We throw in a little Queen of Hearts for good measure, along with an in depth discussion of the number 42. Was it really Lewis Carroll’s favorite number? Or is the […] The post Through The Looking-Glass Wrap-Up Part 4 appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Then She Fell Review
October 21, 2016 20:58 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBListen to our Then She Fell review to help decide if you want to shell out the big bucks to watch this immersive theater experience in Brooklyn, New York. Then She Fell is loosely based on Lewis Carroll and his works, including Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through The Looking-Glass. We try not to give […] The post Then She Fell Review appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Through The Looking-Glass Wrap-Up Part 3
September 29, 2016 16:56 - 16 minutes - 12.2 MBPart three of our Through The Looking Glass wrap-up begins with Chapter Five, Wool And Water. Did the White Queen turn into the Sheep? Or was she mysteriously replaced? Learn what chess pieces have to do with the equation, as well as which characters are bishops, rooks, pawns and knights. Was Humpty Dumpty merely reciting […] The post Through The Looking-Glass Wrap-Up Part 3 appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
The Walrus And The Carpenter, Musically Speaking
September 21, 2016 18:09 - 22 minutes - 21 MBWe take a break from our Through The Looking-Glass wrap-up to marvel how one piece of nonsense poetry can inspire very different pieces of music. The first selection to be discussed is The Walrus And The Carpenter from Donovan’s HMS Donovan, a 1971 double album that was meant for children. The second is the 1996 […] The post The Walrus And The Carpenter, Musically Speaking appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Through The Looking-Glass Wrap-Up Part 2
September 02, 2016 11:19 - 17 minutes - 12.8 MBFeeling mimsy, uffish or slithy? Our Through The Looking-Glass wrap-up continues with an in depth discussion of Jabberwocky, including some explanations of portmanteaus and old timey Victorian words. Learn all about a picture book depicting Jabberwocky as a one-on-one basketball game, and hear Heather’s review of the Jabberwock Inn in Monterey, California. How did Alice know […] The post Through The Looking-Glass Wrap-Up Part 2 appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Through The Looking-Glass Wrap-Up Part I
August 25, 2016 17:03 - 19 minutes - 14.1 MBWho was The White Knight?! Learn all about the 1990 discovery that confirmed the identity of The White Knight from Through The Looking-Glass, And What Alice Found There. Who was this Olive Butler, and what did she have to do with The White Knight anyway? Listen to Heather stammer as she finally addresses the issue of […] The post Through The Looking-Glass Wrap-Up Part I appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Through The Looking-Glass Podcast Chapters 10, 11 and 12
August 19, 2016 18:38 - 18 minutes - 13.5 MBChapters 10, 11 & 12 – Shaking, Waking & Which Dreamed It? Episode Summary It takes Alice three chapters to wake up at the end of Through The Looking Glass. Experience the roller coaster of emotions that involve Shaking, Waking and Which Dreamed It? We will of course discuss at length Which Dreamed It, as well as the true […] The post Through The Looking-Glass Podcast Chapters 10, 11 and 12 appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Through The Looking-Glass Podcast Chapter 9
August 11, 2016 14:30 - 25 minutes - 18.3 MBChapter 9 – Queen Alice Episode Summary Alice finally makes it to the eighth square in Chapter 9 of Through The Looking Glass entitled Queen Alice. She meets up with the Red Queen and White Queen, takes part in a most provoking queenly quiz and later attends (or is it hosts?) the Worst Dinner Party Ever. Listen […] The post Through The Looking-Glass Podcast Chapter 9 appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Through The Looking-Glass Podcast Chapter 8
August 04, 2016 22:18 - 27 minutes - 19.7 MBChapter 8 – “It’s My Own Invention” Episode Summary Alice is escorted through the seventh square of the chessboard that is Looking-Glass Land in Chapter 8 of Through The Looking Glass entitled “It’s My Own Invention.” Those quotation marks are totally intentional, someone says “It’s My Own Invention!” Repeatedly! Learn all about The White Knight! Does he […] The post Through The Looking-Glass Podcast Chapter 8 appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Through The Looking-Glass Podcast Chapter 7
July 23, 2016 01:54 - 21 minutes - 15.4 MBChapter 7 – The Lion And The Unicorn Episode Summary Alice meets up with The White King in Chapter 7 of Through The Looking Glass entitled The Lion And The Unicorn. Together they check out a certain maned king of the jungle and a mythical horned creature fighting for an equally mythical crown. Learn which character really […] The post Through The Looking-Glass Podcast Chapter 7 appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Through The Looking-Glass Podcast Chapter 6
July 08, 2016 20:14 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBChapter 6 – Humpty Dumpty Episode Summary Alice meets a rather unpleasant egg in Chapter 6 of Through The Looking Glass entitled Humpty Dumpty. She finally learns the meaning of the poem Jabberwocky, while we get the lowdown on Lewis Carroll’s contributions to the English language including chortle and portmanteau. Humpty introduces us to the concept of un-birthday […] The post Through The Looking-Glass Podcast Chapter 6 appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Through The Looking-Glass Podcast Chapter 5
July 01, 2016 02:36 - 24 minutes - 17.5 MBChapter 5 – Wool And Water Episode Summary Alice takes a rowboat out for a spin in Chapter 5 of Through The Looking Glass entitled Wool And Water. The White Queen is her boating companion, or is it a sheep?! Learn who actually said that famous quote about believing in six impossible things before breakfast, and visit a […] The post Through The Looking-Glass Podcast Chapter 5 appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Through The Looking-Glass Podcast Chapter 4
June 27, 2016 02:40 - 22 minutes - 16.3 MBChapter 4 – Tweedledum And Tweedledee Episode Summary Alice encounters two chunky, childlike fellows in Chapter 4 of Through The Looking Glass entitled Tweedledum And Tweedledee. They favor her with the very famous poem The Walrus And The Carpenter, and also engage in a battle over a nice new rattle. Plus, hear Heather relay John Lennon’s thoughts on […] The post Through The Looking-Glass Podcast Chapter 4 appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Through The Looking-Glass Podcast Chapter 3
June 23, 2016 06:59 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBChapter 3 – Looking-Glass Insects Episode Summary Alice finds herself on an accidental train journey in Chapter 3 of Through The Looking Glass entitled Looking-Glass Insects. She makes the acquaintance of a chicken-sized gnat who explains the titular arthropods to her, and wanders through the wood with no names with an adorable travelling companion. Plus, […] The post Through The Looking-Glass Podcast Chapter 3 appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Through The Looking-Glass Podcast Chapter 2
May 27, 2016 21:36 - 23 minutes - 16.9 MBChapter 2 – The Garden Of Live Flowers Episode Summary Alice runs into a bevy of disagreeable flora in Chapter 2 of Through The Looking-Glass, The Garden Of Live Flowers. She also learns just what game she is playing from The Red Queen, and how to advance. In addition, Heather shares her theory on Alice in […] The post Through The Looking-Glass Podcast Chapter 2 appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Through The Looking Glass Podcast Chapter 1
May 26, 2016 18:59 - 27 minutes - 19.7 MBChapter 1 : Looking-Glass House Episode Summary In our very first Through The Looking Glass podcast, learn about the origins of the sequel to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Hear all about ANOTHER real-life Alice who may have helped inspire the tale. Meet Kitty, Snowdrop, Dinah and a bevy of talking chessmen! And of course, experience […] The post Through The Looking Glass Podcast Chapter 1 appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Episode 14 – The White Rabbit’s New Clothes
April 29, 2016 22:26 - 18 minutes - 13.4 MBEpisode Summary Discover more about Lewis Carroll the man, and learn all about The Nursery Alice as we continue our wrap up of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. We also attempt to answer the age old question, why is the White Rabbit naked in the last illustration?! Be prepared for much louder audio, as we have […] The post Episode 14 – The White Rabbit’s New Clothes appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Episode 13 – Sentence First, Verdict Afterwards
April 13, 2016 21:09 - 22 minutes - 16 MBEpisode Summary Heather pulls herself together after the high emotions of last week’s episode and finally discusses the last chapter of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Plus, we revisit the mystery of the Alice in Wonderland puppy, and hear from Lewis Carroll himself through his 1887 article Alice On The Stage. The post Episode 13 – Sentence First, Verdict Afterwards appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Chapter 12 Alice’s Evidence
April 04, 2016 21:05 - 22 minutes - 16.3 MBEpisode Summary The trial of the Knave of Hearts proceeds during final Chapter 12 of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, where Alice’s Evidence is revealed to all. Will the tarts thief be revealed before our hero makes her Wonderland exit? Plus, learn all about Alice’s real life older sister Lorina Liddell. Vocabulary Words For Young Listeners […] The post Chapter 12 Alice’s Evidence appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Chapter 11 Who Stole The Tarts?
March 30, 2016 01:55 - 19 minutes - 13.9 MBEpisode Summary In Chapter 11 of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland entitled Who Stole The Tarts?, Alice and Gryphon beat a hasty retreat to the trial of the Knave of Hearts, where some familiar faces serve as witnesses, judge and jury. Plus, learn how the very first published copies of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland looked and […] The post Chapter 11 Who Stole The Tarts? appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Chapter 10 The Lobster Quadrille
March 21, 2016 20:42 - 21 minutes - 15.4 MBEpisode Summary In Chapter 10 of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland entitled The Lobster Quadrille, the Gryphon and the Mock Turtle favor us with a dance, while Alice has a little trouble with her recitation. Plus, enjoy a bowl of Beautiful Soup while Heather explains why Lewis Carroll included so many song parodies in his books. […] The post Chapter 10 The Lobster Quadrille appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Chapter 9 The Mock Turtle’s Story
March 15, 2016 02:04 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBEpisode Summary The Duchess returns in Chapter 9 of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, but don’t worry, she’s undergone a complete personality change! Meet everyone’s favorite half-eagle, half-lion, The Gryphon! Plus learn all about the origins of The Mock Turtle. Hope you like puns! Vocabulary Words For Young Listeners moral – noun – a lesson one can […] The post Chapter 9 The Mock Turtle’s Story appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Chapter 8 The Queen’s Croquet-Ground
March 09, 2016 16:45 - 21 minutes - 15.6 MBEpisode Summary In Chapter 8 of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Alice finally makes her way into the beautiful garden and engages in a most unusual game of croquet on the Queen’s Croquet-Ground. Say hello once again to White Rabbit and Cheshire Cat, meet the King and Queen of Hearts, and line your flamingo mallet up […] The post Chapter 8 The Queen’s Croquet-Ground appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Chapter 7 A Mad Tea-Party
March 04, 2016 18:49 - 22 minutes - 16.4 MBEpisode Summary Pull up a chair next to the Hatter, Dormouse and March Hare and help yourself to the bread and butter! It’s Chapter 7 of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, A Mad Tea-Party, and everyone is invited. Why is a raven like a writing desk, anyway? Vocabulary Words For Young Listeners treacle – noun – sweet syrup […] The post Chapter 7 A Mad Tea-Party appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Chapter 6 Pig And Pepper
March 01, 2016 01:27 - 24 minutes - 17.8 MBEpisode Summary Chapter 6 Pig And Pepper introduces us to a whole slew of new Alice In Wonderland characters including the Duchess, Cheshire Cat, the baby who turns into a pig and more. Learn all about the origins of Cheshire Cat, and what he and George Harrison of the Beatles have in common! Vocabulary Words […] The post Chapter 6 Pig And Pepper appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Chapter 5 Advice From A Caterpillar
February 27, 2016 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.7 MBEpisode Summary We’ll give you three guesses as to who Alice meets next in Wonderland in Chapter 5, Advice From A Caterpillar. Be told once again that there is no evidence that Lewis Carroll was on drugs, despite the hookah smoking and mushroom eating and Grace Slick songwriting this chapter helped inspire. Plus, meet the […] The post Chapter 5 Advice From A Caterpillar appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Chapter 4 The Rabbit Sends In A Little Bill
February 24, 2016 07:13 - 23 minutes - 17 MBEpisode Summary In Chapter 4 of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Alice gets herself into a sticky situation when she grows too large and gets stuck in the White Rabbit’s house! Meet fan favorite Bill the Lizard, play with the Alice in Wonderland puppy and learn some groovy Victorian slang. Vocabulary Words For Young Listeners akin – […] The post Chapter 4 The Rabbit Sends In A Little Bill appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Chapter 3 A Caucus-Race And A Long Tale
February 18, 2016 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.7 MBEpisode Summary Chapter 3 of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland sees Alice and her new friends exiting the pool of tears and participating in a caucus race in which everybody has won and all must have prizes. Plus, learn about Lewis Carroll’s real life contributions to mathematics and voting systems! Vocabulary Words For Young Listeners comfit […] The post Chapter 3 A Caucus-Race And A Long Tale appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Chapter 2 The Pool Of Tears
February 17, 2016 00:00 - 22 minutes - 16.3 MBEpisode Summary Chapter 2 The Pool of Tears of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland finds our hero Alice stuck alone in the hallway of doors, until she meets a most curious Mouse swimming in a pool of her tears. Plus, learn about the REAL Alice and the poem All In The Golden Afternoon! Vocabulary Words For […] The post Chapter 2 The Pool Of Tears appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.
Chapter 1 Down The Rabbit-Hole
February 13, 2016 07:47 - 21 minutes - 15.4 MBO frabjous day! The Alice Is Everywhere podcast is finally here! What will we cover on our ALL Alice in Wonderland podcast? Why, I’m glad you asked! Here’s the official description: “Tune in to our Alice in Wonderland podcast for lighthearted commentary and analysis of the books Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. […] The post Chapter 1 Down The Rabbit-Hole appeared first on Alice Is Everywhere.