In Unsheathed 109, Kyell Gold, K. M. Hirosaki, Kit Silver, and guest Jakebe revisit episode 009, reflecting on the evolution of their podcast, writing processes, and the Furry fandom. Highlights include a playful gift exchange, insights on being bilingual and it's impact on writing, and a discussion of anthropomorphic character traits and their use in storytelling. They revisit listener questions on plotting versus freeform writing and whether furry writing risks losing classical animal archetypes. The episode also delves into industry trends, including challenges for small presses in the fandom and advice for submitting to publishers. Jakebe shares slush pile experiences and stresses the importance of originality in anthology submissions.