Note: This episode contains stories that deal with death, frightening imagery, and mild sexual themes. Listener discretion is advised. 

Last week, Adrienne and Katarina brought you characters so nice they had to write them twice! Serendipitously inspired by “Willow,” the lead single from Taylor Swift’s surprise album Evermore, Adrienne and Katarina are riding back out into the wild west and back in time for a prequel to the thrilling adventure of our lonely cowboy, Judah, and his vengeful poltergeist from the Cat Clyde “I Don’t Belong Here” episode. Who was this haunting spirit? How did they die? What did Judah do to earn their wrath? All will be revealed in two epic short stories filled with love, desire, and betrayal. Grab your cowboy hats and wreck your plans, dear listeners, as Adrienne and Katarina discuss Taylor Swift’s enchanting hit and take you on another wild ride.

Show Notes: 

00:12 - Intro 

00:40 - Previously on Rhapsody In Reverie

01:16 - Discussing Willow, Evermore, and Adrienne’s Recent TSwift Obsession

04:20 - The Serendipitous Timing of Willow 

09:09 - How Did We Get Here?: Creating Willow with “Willow”

13:33 - Up and Comers: Jensen McCrae

16:26 - I’m Tired of Waiting! (Leadup to the First Story)

18:11 - “Fanned Flames”: Adrienne’s Story

01:03:53 - Oh, Willow, No!: Discussion

01:16:52 - Adrienne’s Love/Hate Relationship with Judah (Leadup to the Second Story) 

01:18:48 - “It Goes Before”: Katarina’s Story

01:35:30 - I’m Mad Because I’m Not Mad: Discussion

01:52:17 - Final Thoughts/Is There Hope for Willow and Judah?

02:03:28 - Socials + Outro