Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:57:22 -0500 http://swerveandvanish.blogspot.com en-us © 2026 Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder yes e105d751-8fd5-5455-aabb-ec185762c503 Ann Gelder episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) novel, fiction, literary, satire, consumerism, 1980s, Ann Gelder https://storage.buzzsprout.com/wyxqwqwqxim3tm0wyrqrx61pc2d3?.jpg http://swerveandvanish.blogspot.com Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 52: THE END In the final chapter of the novel, Kyle reconsiders his discarded dreams--then reconsiders them again as the shadow he's been chasing passes right by. Jackie enjoys a morning run in New Christmastown.

]]> In the final chapter of the novel, Kyle reconsiders his discarded dreams--then reconsiders them again as the shadow he's been chasing passes right by. Jackie enjoys a morning run in New Christmastown.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-9213398 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0400 658 1 52 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 51 Kyle visits his parents in Las Vegas, and a family friend makes him an offer he thinks Kyle can't refuse. Bigfoot goes to sleep.

]]> Kyle visits his parents in Las Vegas, and a family friend makes him an offer he thinks Kyle can't refuse. Bigfoot goes to sleep.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-9174271 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0400 439 1 51 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 50 Time has passed and New Christmastown is up and running as a massive underground data storage facility. Kyle, the director of transportation, is on his way to pick up more corporate secrets--and picks up a mysterious stranger on the way.

]]> Time has passed and New Christmastown is up and running as a massive underground data storage facility. Kyle, the director of transportation, is on his way to pick up more corporate secrets--and picks up a mysterious stranger on the way.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-9098644 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0400 390 1 50 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 49 Kyle and Mollie return home to a different Christmastown and the same Jackie. Topper Moss, host of the Weird Frontier, goes home, too.

]]> Kyle and Mollie return home to a different Christmastown and the same Jackie. Topper Moss, host of the Weird Frontier, goes home, too.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-9062305 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0400 419 1 49 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 48 Christmastown's owners officially declare the experiment a debacle--but Jackie has plans for a whole New Christmastown.

]]> Christmastown's owners officially declare the experiment a debacle--but Jackie has plans for a whole New Christmastown.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-8950854 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 18:00:00 -0400 656 1 48 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 47 After their set at the Missing Link, Stick confesses his love to Katie. It doesn't go particularly well.

]]> After their set at the Missing Link, Stick confesses his love to Katie. It doesn't go particularly well.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-8876577 Fri, 16 Jul 2021 18:00:00 -0400 312 1 47 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 46 The Patients, Katie and Stick's punk-blues-metal-protest band performs at the Missing Link, and Kyle and Mollie come to watch. Kyle wins a longstanding bet with Katie, but loses something else. There is filking.

]]> The Patients, Katie and Stick's punk-blues-metal-protest band performs at the Missing Link, and Kyle and Mollie come to watch. Kyle wins a longstanding bet with Katie, but loses something else. There is filking.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-8838431 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0400 452 1 46 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 45 Left behind in Christmastown, Jackie wallows in her mistakes, and considers ending it all in the backyard pool. But an old friend returns to rescue her.

]]> Left behind in Christmastown, Jackie wallows in her mistakes, and considers ending it all in the backyard pool. But an old friend returns to rescue her.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-8803740 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 17:00:00 -0400 266 1 45 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 44 Kyle takes Mollie to stay with Enrique's family while he decides whether to return to Christmastown and Jackie. A trip to the aquarium brings him insight.

]]> Kyle takes Mollie to stay with Enrique's family while he decides whether to return to Christmastown and Jackie. A trip to the aquarium brings him insight.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-8726772 Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0400 437 1 44 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 43 As the dome fails in spectacular bursts of color, Christmastown's citizens flee en masse. Kyle leaves too, taking Mollie. Only Jackie remains, alone with her dawning realizations.

]]> As the dome fails in spectacular bursts of color, Christmastown's citizens flee en masse. Kyle leaves too, taking Mollie. Only Jackie remains, alone with her dawning realizations.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-8687372 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 18:00:00 -0400 320 1 43 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 42 Panic ensues as Christmastown's dome starts behaving strangely.

]]> Panic ensues as Christmastown's dome starts behaving strangely.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-8646586 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:00:00 -0400 484 1 42 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 41 Topper Moss interviews a woman widowed by a Sasquatch, helping Kyle come to an important decision.

]]> Topper Moss interviews a woman widowed by a Sasquatch, helping Kyle come to an important decision.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-8564494 Fri, 21 May 2021 16:00:00 -0400 262 1 41 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 40 Harry Ricker--founder of CarlsMart and Christmastown, and Jackie's lover--disappears in an epic manner. Jackie wishes she could do the same.

]]> Harry Ricker--founder of CarlsMart and Christmastown, and Jackie's lover--disappears in an epic manner. Jackie wishes she could do the same.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-8480108 Fri, 07 May 2021 18:00:00 -0400 368 1 40 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 39 Jackie's new focus on security finally brings Harry back to Christmastown. But the reunion is not a happy one.

]]> Jackie's new focus on security finally brings Harry back to Christmastown. But the reunion is not a happy one.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-8437239 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:00:00 -0400 333 1 39 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 38 Following her encounter with the uncanny being in the forest, Jackie visits Christmastown's terrifying underground storage facility--and decides to beef up security.

]]> Following her encounter with the uncanny being in the forest, Jackie visits Christmastown's terrifying underground storage facility--and decides to beef up security.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-8393109 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:00:00 -0400 568 1 38 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 37 Destinies intersect as Jackie encounters a mysterious figure in Christmastown's Inner Green Space.

]]> Destinies intersect as Jackie encounters a mysterious figure in Christmastown's Inner Green Space.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-8349268 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:00:00 -0400 628 1 37 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 36 Molly's meltdown during her first tour of Canada presages changes to come.

]]> Molly's meltdown during her first tour of Canada presages changes to come.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-8329588 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -0400 371 1 36 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 35 Topper Moss, philosopher and Bigfoot journalist, dives into a melee at a Bigfoot convention. Kyle watches helplessly from his strange new home.

]]> Topper Moss, philosopher and Bigfoot journalist, dives into a melee at a Bigfoot convention. Kyle watches helplessly from his strange new home.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-8263227 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0400 531 1 35 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 34 The first annual Parade of Mollies unfolds, thrillingly and somewhat disturbingly, to open Christmastown's first Christmas season. Mayor Jackie gives an inspiring speech.

]]> The first annual Parade of Mollies unfolds, thrillingly and somewhat disturbingly, to open Christmastown's first Christmas season. Mayor Jackie gives an inspiring speech.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-8228100 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 19:00:00 -0400 328 1 34 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 33 Christmastown officially opens for move-in, and chaos ensues, as the undeserving believe themselves entitled to entry. Jackie, Christmastown's new mayor, steps up security and quells the riot. Life among the Winners is looking mostly good.

]]> Christmastown officially opens for move-in, and chaos ensues, as the undeserving believe themselves entitled to entry. Jackie, Christmastown's new mayor, steps up security and quells the riot. Life among the Winners is looking mostly good.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-8190640 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0400 540 1 33 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 32 Kyle says goodbye to his sofa and prepares to move to Christmastown. Katie tells him why she's not going, and lies. The episode concludes with a new Patients song.

]]> Kyle says goodbye to his sofa and prepares to move to Christmastown. Katie tells him why she's not going, and lies. The episode concludes with a new Patients song.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-8139594 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 19:00:00 -0400 264 1 32 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 31 Katie and Hunter consummate their attraction (TW: unsettling though not graphic sex.)

]]> Katie and Hunter consummate their attraction (TW: unsettling though not graphic sex.)

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-7131490 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0500 298 1 31 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 30 A brief detour through the mind of Burt Majesky, Kyle's father and a Las Vegas dealer for over thirty years. He offers thoughts about Kyle's life choices while a gambler at his table seethes.

]]> A brief detour through the mind of Burt Majesky, Kyle's father and a Las Vegas dealer for over thirty years. He offers thoughts about Kyle's life choices while a gambler at his table seethes.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-4904309 Fri, 07 Aug 2020 20:00:00 -0400 586 1 30 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 29 Jackie and Harry complete their tour of Christmastown...and consummate their attraction on a magical carpet.

]]> Jackie and Harry complete their tour of Christmastown...and consummate their attraction on a magical carpet.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-4689659 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0400 562 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 28 Jackie returns from an exhausting tour of the Midwest to find Harry Ricker at her front door, ready to take her to Christmastown. Heading toward the half-finished new world, Jackie feels herself transforming...and Harry Ricker touching her knee.

]]> Jackie returns from an exhausting tour of the Midwest to find Harry Ricker at her front door, ready to take her to Christmastown. Heading toward the half-finished new world, Jackie feels herself transforming...and Harry Ricker touching her knee.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-3898433 Sun, 24 May 2020 17:00:00 -0400 478 1 28 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 27 Katie visits Hunter at the Missing Link and tries to get him to reveal his secrets. Kyle changes his hair, not that anyone will notice.

]]> Katie visits Hunter at the Missing Link and tries to get him to reveal his secrets. Kyle changes his hair, not that anyone will notice.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-3601462 Sun, 03 May 2020 11:00:00 -0400 647 1 27 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 26 Katie discovers she likes being rich, which puts a dent in her punk rock cred. Her new song, "Stupid Cake," falls flat and her long-suffering guitarist walks out.

]]> Katie discovers she likes being rich, which puts a dent in her punk rock cred. Her new song, "Stupid Cake," falls flat and her long-suffering guitarist walks out.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-3275914 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:00:00 -0400 531 1 26 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 25 At Harry Ricker's lavish Tahoe Christmas party, Kyle further descends into the abyss--in front of his hero, David Letterman.

]]> At Harry Ricker's lavish Tahoe Christmas party, Kyle further descends into the abyss--in front of his hero, David Letterman.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-3179089 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:00:00 -0400 493 1 25 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 24 Visiting Harry Ricker's palatial Tahoe "cabin" for his Christmas party, Kyle embarks on a series of misadventures involving alcohol, his mother-in-law, and celebrities. 

]]> Visiting Harry Ricker's palatial Tahoe "cabin" for his Christmas party, Kyle embarks on a series of misadventures involving alcohol, his mother-in-law, and celebrities. 

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-3099913 Mon, 23 Mar 2020 18:00:00 -0400 481 1 24 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 23 An action-packed scene in which Mollie and Jackie narrowly escape from an adoring horde--thanks to Dudley Moore.

]]> An action-packed scene in which Mollie and Jackie narrowly escape from an adoring horde--thanks to Dudley Moore.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-3002407 Fri, 13 Mar 2020 17:00:00 -0400 394 1 23 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 22 Celebrity--and mountains of CarlsMart merchandise--swamp the Majesky family like a tsunami. Jackie argues with her mother and damns her husband with faint praise.

]]> Celebrity--and mountains of CarlsMart merchandise--swamp the Majesky family like a tsunami. Jackie argues with her mother and damns her husband with faint praise.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-2830939 Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:00:00 -0500 651 1 22 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 21 The conclusion (for now) of the story-within-the-story of Everill the logger--whose transformation is now complete.

]]> The conclusion (for now) of the story-within-the-story of Everill the logger--whose transformation is now complete.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-2650036 Mon, 03 Feb 2020 16:00:00 -0500 630 novel, satire, 1980s, apocalypse, rainforest, transformation 1 21 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 20 The continuing story-within-the-story of Everill, the logger who is transformed. In this episode, Everill falls in love.

]]> The continuing story-within-the-story of Everill, the logger who is transformed. In this episode, Everill falls in love.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-2560681 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0500 566 novel, satire, 1980s, love, religion 1 20 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 19 A story within the story (part one). Everill Gander returns from World War II to work as a logger on the Olympic Peninsula. His work gratifies him, but he's occasionally terrified by a red cloud that no one else can see.

]]> A story within the story (part one). Everill Gander returns from World War II to work as a logger on the Olympic Peninsula. His work gratifies him, but he's occasionally terrified by a red cloud that no one else can see.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-2423897 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 17:00:00 -0500 553 novel, satire, 1980s, apocalypse, logging, World War II 1 19 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 18 Harry reveals his plans for Christmastown--a domed city in the desert, inhabited by the best people in the world. And Harry wants Mollie to lead the people there.

]]> Harry reveals his plans for Christmastown--a domed city in the desert, inhabited by the best people in the world. And Harry wants Mollie to lead the people there.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-2369708 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 15:00:00 -0500 642 novel, satire, 1980s, apocalypse, big box stores, planned communities 1 18 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 17 Harry Ricker's limo whisks Jackie away to LA, as Kyle watches everything he thought he knew about his wife dwindle to nothing. In his luxurious office, Harry sits intriguingly close to Jackie as he reveals his plan for a consumer paradise in the desert.

]]> Harry Ricker's limo whisks Jackie away to LA, as Kyle watches everything he thought he knew about his wife dwindle to nothing. In his luxurious office, Harry sits intriguingly close to Jackie as he reveals his plan for a consumer paradise in the desert.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-2144957 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 12:00:00 -0500 436 novel, satire, 1980s, apocalypse, intentional community, consumerism 1 17 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 16 Mollie's uncanny affinity for Harry Ricker's dead son inspires Harry to make Jackie a proposition. As Kyle gets his van painted in accurate, aquatic detail by his new friend Enrique, Jackie transforms herself for her trip to Harry's office. 

]]> Mollie's uncanny affinity for Harry Ricker's dead son inspires Harry to make Jackie a proposition. As Kyle gets his van painted in accurate, aquatic detail by his new friend Enrique, Jackie transforms herself for her trip to Harry's office. 

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-2111661 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 17:00:00 -0500 447 novel, satire, 1980s, apocalypse, 1 16 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 15 The Story of Carl: the short life and tragic death of Harry Ricker's son, for whom CarlsMart is named.

]]> The Story of Carl: the short life and tragic death of Harry Ricker's son, for whom CarlsMart is named.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-2019468 Thu, 07 Nov 2019 19:00:00 -0500 643 novel, satire, 1980s, apocalypse, big box stores, formula one racing 1 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 14 For trying to save an unwilling soul, Jackie is about to lose her job at CarlsMart. Then something like divine intervention brings a mysterious and powerful stranger into her life. 

]]> For trying to save an unwilling soul, Jackie is about to lose her job at CarlsMart. Then something like divine intervention brings a mysterious and powerful stranger into her life. 

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-1872022 Tue, 15 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0400 365 novel, satire, 1980s, apocalypse, big box stores 1 14 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 13 Jackie revels in her new job at CarlsMart, learning from her very young boss how everything works if you just follow the procedures. Inspired by the parallels to her own faith, Jackie decides to witness at the checkout stand...with disappointing results.

]]> Jackie revels in her new job at CarlsMart, learning from her very young boss how everything works if you just follow the procedures. Inspired by the parallels to her own faith, Jackie decides to witness at the checkout stand...with disappointing results.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-1810855 Thu, 03 Oct 2019 14:00:00 -0400 450 novel, satire, 1980s, apocalypse, big box stores 1 13 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 12 Katie and Stick watch another episode of The Weird Frontier, "Ape Men from Outer Space," as Bigfoot sightings proliferate around the country.

]]> Katie and Stick watch another episode of The Weird Frontier, "Ape Men from Outer Space," as Bigfoot sightings proliferate around the country.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-1736425 Thu, 19 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0400 298 novel, satire, 1980s, apocalypse 1 12 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 11 Kyle's impressionist act bombs again, but he's not one to give up, and neither is Katie. They decide the solution is to go on tour. Jackie, unable to talk them out of it, prays for help. God tells her to get a job.

]]> Kyle's impressionist act bombs again, but he's not one to give up, and neither is Katie. They decide the solution is to go on tour. Jackie, unable to talk them out of it, prays for help. God tells her to get a job.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-1656844 Thu, 05 Sep 2019 12:00:00 -0400 512 novel, satire, 1980s, apocalypse 1 11 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 10 Jackie takes Mollie to church, seeking (at first) recognition of her child's great beauty. Then Jackie realizes Mollie must be healed. Pastor Mike does his best, and fails.

]]> Jackie takes Mollie to church, seeking (at first) recognition of her child's great beauty. Then Jackie realizes Mollie must be healed. Pastor Mike does his best, and fails.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-1644289 Tue, 03 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0400 347 novel, satire, 1980s, apocalypse 1 10 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 9 Mollie's birth upends the Majesky household. Jackie, knowing Mollie's grief is the world's grief, takes the disconsolate baby to church, hoping for answers.

]]> Mollie's birth upends the Majesky household. Jackie, knowing Mollie's grief is the world's grief, takes the disconsolate baby to church, hoping for answers.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-1624114 Thu, 29 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0400 434 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 8 Jackie, lost in the streets of her own hometown, finds salvation in the form of an old school friend. But because Jackie is Jackie, exultation quickly turns to worry.

]]> Jackie, lost in the streets of her own hometown, finds salvation in the form of an old school friend. But because Jackie is Jackie, exultation quickly turns to worry.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-1592740 Fri, 23 Aug 2019 13:00:00 -0400 246 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 7 Exhilarated from a great run, Jackie decides to perform a good deed for a stranger. But the stranger doesn't seem interested. And then Jackie gets lost.

]]> Exhilarated from a great run, Jackie decides to perform a good deed for a stranger. But the stranger doesn't seem interested. And then Jackie gets lost.

]]> Ann Gelder Buzzsprout-1571491 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -0400 423 novel, satire, 1980s, apocalypse 1 7 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 6 Jackie takes up running, and marital relations with Kyle improve dramatically. Mollie is conceived. Yet Jackie still isn't satisfied.

]]> Jackie takes up running, and marital relations with Kyle improve dramatically. Mollie is conceived. Yet Jackie still isn't satisfied.

]]> Ann Buzzsprout-1554061 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0400 437 novel, satire, 1980s 1 6 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 5 Jackie meets Kyle in a Las Vegas casino, and it's love at first sight. But is Kyle the man Jackie thought he was?

]]> Jackie meets Kyle in a Las Vegas casino, and it's love at first sight. But is Kyle the man Jackie thought he was?

]]> Ann Buzzsprout-1544827 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0400 430 novel, satire, 1980s, Las Vegas 1 5 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 4 Kyle's Valentine's Day revelations continue. His plan to appear on David Letterman lifts Jackie out of her doldrums. She remembers her strange childhood with her strange mother...and why she fell in love with Kyle in the first place.

]]> Kyle's Valentine's Day revelations continue. His plan to appear on David Letterman lifts Jackie out of her doldrums. She remembers her strange childhood with her strange mother...and why she fell in love with Kyle in the first place.

]]> Ann Buzzsprout-1537435 Mon, 12 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0400 539 novel, satire, 1980s, apocalypse, Letterman 1 4 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 3 After shooting himself in the foot, Kyle enjoys a Valentine's dinner with his wife...who is not enjoying dinner nearly as much. Kyle reveals his plan to become a professional comedian.

]]> After shooting himself in the foot, Kyle enjoys a Valentine's dinner with his wife...who is not enjoying dinner nearly as much. Kyle reveals his plan to become a professional comedian.

]]> Ann Buzzsprout-1526353 Fri, 09 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0400 493 novel, satire, 1980s, apocalypse 1 3 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 2 Katie and her best friend watch The Weird Frontier, a cryptic cryptozoology TV show. Stick, the best friend, makes an unfortunate move.

]]> Katie and her best friend watch The Weird Frontier, a cryptic cryptozoology TV show. Stick, the best friend, makes an unfortunate move.

]]> Ann Buzzsprout-1521067 Thu, 08 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0400 464 novel, satire, 1980s, tv, Star Trek 1 2 full false Bigfoot and the Baby: a novel by Ann Gelder: Episode 1 Jackie cringes as her beloved but hapless husband, Kyle, puts on a show...and shoots himself in the foot. Literally.

]]> Jackie cringes as her beloved but hapless husband, Kyle, puts on a show...and shoots himself in the foot. Literally.

]]> Ann Buzzsprout-1518403 Wed, 07 Aug 2019 18:00:00 -0400 421 novel, satire, 1980s, apocalypse 1 1 full false