Alice Is Everywhere

Feeling 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.

Who 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.

Chapters 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.

  Chapter 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.

  Chapter 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.

Chapter 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.

Chapter 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.

Chapter 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.

Chapter 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.

Chapter 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.

Chapter 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.

Chapter 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 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 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.