Season 6, Episode 7: The Source and the Supernova

 

The beginning, the end, and the messy middle of the story of Yahweh's Philistine-slaying champion, Samson.


The beginning, the end, and the messy middle of the story of Yahweh's Philistine-slaying champion, Samson.

Text: Judges 13, 15, 16:21-31


Players: 

  • Yahweh

  • Manoah's wife

  • Manoah

  • Samson


What's Spooky: 

  • Mass killing with an animal carcass

  • Large-scale death by crushing

  • Brief mention of someone being burned alive

  • Mention of gouged eyes


Credits:

Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt

Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh

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