Let's Get Foxy!

About Let's Get Foxy!

A podcast where we discuss literary classics on the Public Domain. We will explore the author's life and inspiration, the books effect on the time, the influence on history, and more! We will also get to enjoy the book and analyze what we have covered in each podcast. New episodes come out Tuesdays and Fridays. The Friday episodes focus on children's books to make this an experience for the whole family! Please subscribe to Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/LetsGetFoxy) if you would like to access all episodes and Friday content. Also, you can send me requests on the next book this way!

Publisher

Lacey Davis | Cozy Deep Dives into Classic Authors & Forgotten Stories

Category

arts · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Mar 2026

Latest episode

20 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Aug 2026

   Moby Dick: The Whale is a Fish

   Our story continues in Chapter 32 titled Cetology. Here we learn more about our narrator Ishmael's sense of humor and his need to share his world of whaling by thus focusing on the categorization and classification of whales. We learn about how this is considered a snapshot into the 1850s, a time of much interest in science and growing knowledge. We also discuss a few whales that were listed under the common name, but modern day has discovered their true names. What a fun little reprieve in our journey! Next time, we continue our journey in whaling! 📚 Join the Conversation! I love hearing your thoughts, theories, and book recommendations. Reach out anytime! 🦊 Become a Librarian on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/c/LetsGetFoxy)— Unlock exclusive bonus episodes each week! ✉️ Email Me Your Questions (mailto:letsgetfoxypodcast@gmail.com) 🎧 Don't forget to hit Follow or Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Sources: Melville, Herman. Moby Dick or The White Whale. 1851. Ebook ed., Project Gutenberg, Original Release 2001. Most Recent Update 2026. www.gutenberg.org (https://www.gutenberg.org) Philbrick, Nathaniel. Why Read Moby-Dick?. Ebook ed., Penguin Group, 2011. "Herman Melville - Unappreciated and Almost Forgotten - Biography." YouTube, uploaded by Professor Graeme Yorston, 7 Mar. 2025, www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYG6u7quOSU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYG6u7quOSU) "Blue Whale." Marine Mammal Center. marinemammalcenter.org/animal-care/learn-about-marine-mammals/cetaceans/blue-whale (https://marinemammalcenter.org/animal-care/learn-about-marine-mammals/cetaceans/blue-whale) Accessed 16 Aug. 2026 "Humpback Whale, Sulphur Bottom Whale." Cool Antarctica. coolantarctica.com/gallery/whales_whaling/0027.php (https://coolantarctica.com/gallery/whales_whaling/0027.php) Accessed 16 Aug. 2026 "Blue Whale." Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey. conservewildlifenj.org/?species=balaenoptra-musculus (https://conservewildlifenj.org/?species=balaenoptra-musculus) Accessed 16 Aug. 2026 "Fin Whale." International Whaling Commission. iwc.int/about-whales/whale-species/fin-whale Accessed 16 Aug. 2026 "Cetology of Moby Dick." Wikipedia. 16 Jun 2026. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/cetology_of_Moby-Dick (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/cetology_of_Moby-Dick) Accessed 16 Aug. 2026

2. 

   13 Aug 2026

   Mark Twain's A Ghost Story

   This may be the friendliest ghost story you have ever heard! Mark Twain's A Ghost Story also known as A Ghost's Tale is one of my husband's favorite stories from when he was a child. It tells the tale of a weary traveler who is haunted by a ghost with a minor case of mistaken identity. Filled with fun for the whole family! Also, learn about the true tale of the Cardiff Giant! One of the most famous hoax's in history. The backstory is almost as fun a story as Twain's! 📚 Join the Conversation! I love hearing your thoughts, theories, and book recommendations. Reach out anytime! 🦊 Become a Librarian on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/c/LetsGetFoxy)— Unlock exclusive bonus episodes each week! ✉️ Email Me Your Questions (mailto:letsgetfoxypodcast@gmail.com) 🎧 Don't forget to hit Follow or Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Sources: Twain, Mark. "A Ghost Story." Sketches New and Old. 1875. Ebook ed., Project Gutenberg. Original Release 2004. Most Recent Update 2021. gutenberg.org (https://gutenberg.org) Accessed 1 Aug. 2026 Andrews, Evan. "The Cardiff Giant Fools the Nation, 145 Years Ago." History. 16 Oct. 2014. history.com/articles/the-cardiff-giant-fools-the-nation-145-years-ago (https://history.com/articles/the-cardiff-giant-fools-the-nation-145-years-ago) Last Updated 27 May 2025. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026 Dukes, Hunter. "A Very Tall Tale: Photograph of the Cardiff Giant (ca. 1869)." The Public Domain Review. 26 Sept. 2024. publicdomainreview.org/collection/cardiff-giant (https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/cardiff-giant) Accessed 4 Aug. 2026 "Today in History: The Cardiff Giant and CNY's Biggest Hoax." Onondaga Historical Association. cnyhistory.org/cardiff-giant (https://cnyhistory.org/cardiff-giant) Accessed 5 Aug. 2026 The rights to the Let's Get Foxy! theme song are owned by the Let's Get Foxy! creative team.

3. 

   4 Aug 2026

   Moby Dick: Legends, Fairy Dreams, & a Peg Leg

   Chapters 25-31 We are back after an unexpected break! I am so sorry about the delay! While I was away, I learned a little bit about audio editing and got some new equipment. I apologize for the difference in audio quality this episode, but it should be better going forward. Let's learn about the adventures of Ichabod Paddock: both realistic and fantastical. Was he really a whaler? Was he seduced by the sea? Let's meet our officers and Ahab! We have finally sighted whales and things are about to be under way... Enjoy our in depth analysis, learn about some vocabulary, and the influence of a fairy queen! 📚 Join the Conversation! I love hearing your thoughts, theories, and book recommendations. Reach out anytime! 🦊 Become a Librarian on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/c/LetsGetFoxy)— Unlock exclusive bonus episodes each week! ✉️ Email Me Your Questions (mailto:letsgetfoxypodcast@gmail.com) 🎧 Don't forget to hit Follow or Subscribe so you never miss an episode! --- Sources: Melville, Herman. Moby Dick or The White Whale. 1851. Ebook ed., Project Gutenberg, Original Release 2001. Most Recent Update 2026. www.gutenberg.org (https://www.gutenberg.org) Philbrick, Nathaniel. Why Read Moby-Dick?. Ebook ed., Penguin Group, 2011. "Herman Melville - Unappreciated and Almost Forgotten - Biography." YouTube, uploaded by Professor Graeme Yorston, 7 Mar. 2025, www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYG6u7quOSU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYG6u7quOSU) "Nantucket - A Film by Ric Burns." YouTube, Uploaded by nantucket history, 29 Oct. 2024, www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NRGe4SHOcs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NRGe4SHOcs) Accessed 24 May 2026. Philbrick, Nathaniel. "How Nantucket Came to be the Whaling Capitol of the World." Smithsonian Magazine. December 2015. smithsonianmag.com/history/nantucket-came-to-be-whaling-capitol-of-the-world-1809571981 (https://smithsonianmag.com/history/nantucket-came-to-be-whaling-capitol-of-the-world-1809571981) Accessed 28 May 2026. "Legends & Myths - The Legend of Old Crook Jaw." Historical Society of Old Yarmouth. hsoy.org/legends, (https://hsoy.org/legends,) Accessed 9 Jul. 2026. Muise, Peter. "Sex, Whales, and Witchcraft: The Legend of Ichabod Paddock." New England Folklore, 21 May 2017. newenglandfolklore.blogspot.com/2017/05/sex-whales-and-witchcraft-legend-of.html (https://newenglandfolklore.blogspot.com/2017/05/sex-whales-and-witchcraft-legend-of.html) Accessed 28 May 2026 Karttunen, Frances. "What did James Loper and Ichabod Paddock Contribute to the development of the Nantucket whaling industry?" Nantucket Historical Association. nha.org/research/nantucket-history/history-topics/james-loper-and-ichabod-paddock-contribute-to-nantucket-whaling-industry/ (https://nha.org/research/nantucket-history/history-topics/james-loper-and-ichabod-paddock-contribute-to-nantucket-whaling-industry/) Accessed 9 Jul 2026. "Queen Mab." Chasing Flukes. chasingflukes.com/reading_guide-overview/glossary-contents/31queen-mab (https://chasingflukes.com/reading_guide-overview/glossary-contents/31queen-mab) Accessed 11 Jul. 2026

4. 

   23 Jun 2026

   A Second Just So: Idleness Leads to Humps

   Happy Father's Day! (Sorry, it's late! The smoke has had me down, and I didn't get it uploaded) The second of Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories: How The Camel Got His Hump. Learn about our author who was a devoted father, a camel's folly leading to a just punishment for shirking his work, and why do camels have humps? Fun for the whole family! Have questions? Comments? I want to hear from you! Email Link: letsgetfoxypodcast@gmail.com (mailto:letsgetfoxypodcast@gmail.com) Patreon Link: patreon.com/LetsGetFoxy Sources: Kipling, Rudyard. "How The Camel Got His Hump." Just So Stories. 1902. Ebook ed., Project Gutenberg. Original Release 2001. Most Recent Update 2019. gutenberg.org (http://gutenberg.org) Crupi, Sarah. "Truth or Tail? A Camel's Hump Stores Fat, Not Water." Cleveland Zoological Society. 06 Apr. 2021. clevelandzoosociety.org/z/2021/04/06/truth-or-tail-a-camels-hump (https://clevelandzoosociety.org/z/2021/04/06/truth-or-tail-a-camels-hump) Accessed 14 May 2026. Kendall, Emily. "Bactrian Camel." Britannica. 25 May 2026. britannica.com/animal/Bactrian-camel (https://britannica.com/animal/Bactrian-camel) Accessed 26 May 2026. "Dromedary." Britannica. 2 May 2025. www.britannica.com/animal/Arabian-camel (https://www.britannica.com/animal/Arabian-camel) Accessed 26 May 2026. The Kipling Society. kiplingsociety.co.uk (http://kiplingsociety.co.uk) Accessed 1 Jun. 2026. "Lahore." Britannica. britannica.com/summary/Lahore (https://britannica.com/summary/Lahore) Accessed 1 Jun. 2026. Wingett, Matt. "Portsmouth, Home of Great Writing Part II: Rudyard Kipling." Star & Crescent. 20 Apr. 2015. starandcrescent.org.uk/2015/04/20/portsmouth-home-of-great-writing-part-ii-rudyard-kipling/ (https://starandcrescent.org.uk/2015/04/20/portsmouth-home-of-great-writing-part-ii-rudyard-kipling/) Accessed 1 Jun. 2026. Davis, Lacey. Information about humps, Dowager's humps, etc. Expert: Licensed Massage Therapist 2016-2023. The rights to the Let's Get Foxy! theme song are owned by the Let's Get Foxy! creative team. The Let's Get Foxy! theme song was made with the assistance of AI.

5. 

   17 Jun 2026

   A Terrible Attempt at a Bit O' Brogue & An Island's Survival at Sea

   Our journey continues with Moby Dick! Chapters 17-24 I thought it would be fun to attempt the Nantucket accent/dialect. Apparently, I sounded like Kevin Costner in Robin Hood... Epic fail... Learn a little about the Ocracoke Brogue which is the closest existing dialect in the United States today to what Nantucketers sounded like. Let's explore Nantucket's tenacity and drive to survive at sea from being a failed farming community to the whaling capitol of the world to being abandoned and reviving as a vacation destination. Nantucket has contributed more to history than whaling. Learn about how Nantucket influenced women's rights, the abolitionist movement, astronomy, and more! Reminder! Only the song is AI! ....I can't afford to pay a musician yet, so I had to improvise. The talking and everything is all me! Have questions? Comments? I want to hear from you! Email Link: letsgetfoxypodcast@gmail.com (mailto:letsgetfoxypodcast@gmail.com) Patreon Link: patreon.com/LetsGetFoxy Sources: Melville, Herman. Moby Dick or The White Whale. 1851. Ebook ed., Project Gutenberg, Original Release 2001. Most Recent Update 2026. www.gutenberg.org (http://www.gutenberg.org) Philbrick, Nathaniel. Why Read Moby-Dick?. Ebook ed., Penguin Group, 2011. "Herman Melville - Unappreciated and Almost Forgotten - Biography." YouTube, uploaded by Professor Graeme Yorston, 7 Mar. 2025, www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYG6u7quOSU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYG6u7quOSU) "Nantucket - A Film by Ric Burns." YouTube, Uploaded by nantucket history, 29 Oct. 2024, www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NRGe4SHOcs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NRGe4SHOcs) Accessed 24 May 2026. "The Ocracoke Brogue (1997)." YouTube, Uploaded by The Language & Life Project, 3 Apr. 2020, www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Uuzr_gl4Oo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Uuzr_gl4Oo) Accessed 19 May 2026. "Journey Through Time: A Brief History of Nantucket Island." The Nantucket Hotel. thenantuckethotel.com/signature-experiences/nantucket-guide/the-history-of-nantucket (https://thenantuckethotel.com/signature-experiences/nantucket-guide/the-history-of-nantucket) Accessed 28 May 2026. Carr, Rita. "The Great Fire of 1846 and Nantucket Architecture." Nantucket Preservation Trust. 13 Jul. 2021, nantucketpreservation.org/the-great-fire-of-1846-and-nantucket-architecture-84521 (https://nantucketpreservation.org/the-great-fire-of-1846-and-nantucket-architecture-84521) Accessed 28 May 2026. Philbrick, Nathaniel. "How Nantucket Came to be the Whaling Capitol of the World." Smithsonian Magazine. December 2015. smithsonianmag.com/history/nantucket-came-to-be-whaling-capitol-of-the-world-1809571981 (https://smithsonianmag.com/history/nantucket-came-to-be-whaling-capitol-of-the-world-1809571981) Accessed 28 May 2026. "indigenous History - New Bedford Whaling." National Park Service. 16 Oct. 2024. nps.gov/nebe/learn/historyculture/indigenous-history.htm Accessed 15 Jun 2026 The rights to the Let's Get Foxy! theme song are owned by the Let's Get Foxy! creative team. The Let's Get Foxy! theme song was made with the assistance of AI.

6. 

   12 Jun 2026

   Little Tales of an Artist, a Basket, and Two Naughty Bunnies

   The second of Beatrix Potter's Little Tales: The Tale of Benjamin Bunny. We go deeper into Potter's world of mischievous rabbits and their fascination with Mr. McGregor's garden. We explore the importance of fun and whimsy in helping children to learn life lessons in the stories we tell. Learn more about Beatrix Potter, the artist. She is a talented water colourist inspired by her love for the world around her. Interested in seeing her artwork for yourself? I talk about websites where you can go see! Also, I have plans for a special stop if I ever get to visit the UK. Patreon Link: patreon.com/LetsGetFoxy Have questions? Comments? I want to hear from you! Email Link: letsgetfoxypodcast@gmail.com (mailto:letsgetfoxypodcast@gmail.com) Sources: Potter, Beatrix. The Tale of Benjamin Bunny. 1904. Ebook ed., Project Gutenberg. Original Release 2004. Most Recent Update 2024. www.gutenberg.org (https://www.gutenberg.org) "Ambleside." Wikipedia. 9 Apr. 2026, Accessed 13 May 2026 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambleside (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambleside) "Solicitor." Wikipedia. 24 February 2026, Accessed 13 May 2026 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solicitor (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solicitor) Knight, Jude. "In Regency England, What Was a Curate? What is a Solicitor?" Jude Knight Author, 24 Jan. 2025, judeknightauthor.com/2025/01/24/in-regency-england-what-was-a-curate-what-was-a-solicitor/. (https://judeknightauthor.com/2025/01/24/in-regency-england-what-was-a-curate-what-was-a-solicitor/.) Accessed 13 May 2026. "Lawyers in England and Wales." Family Search. 9 Dec. 2025. familysearch.org/en/wiki/lawyers_in_England_and_Wales (https://familysearch.org/en/wiki/lawyers_in_England_and_Wales) Accessed 13 May 2026. "More Than Just a Storyteller Beatrix Potter." The Armitt Museum & Library. armitt.com/beatrix-potter/ (https://armitt.com/beatrix-potter/) Accessed 13 May 2026. "Lavendar." Rabbit Hole Hay. rabbitholehay.com (https://rabbitholehay.com) Accessed 14 May 2026 "Rabbit Friendly Gardens." Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund. rabbitwelfare.co.uk (https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk) Accessed 14 May 2026. The Beatrix Potter Society. beatrixpottersociety.org.uk (https://beatrixpottersociety.org.uk) Accessed 22 Apr. 2026 Brain, Jessica. "Beatrix Potter." Historic UK. historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Beatrix-Potter/. (https://historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Beatrix-Potter/.) Accessed 22 Apr. 2026. The rights to the Let's Get Foxy! theme song are owned by the Let's Get Foxy! creative team. The Let's Get Foxy! theme song was made with the assistance of AI.

7. 

   9 Jun 2026

   Proof of Life and Updates about Upcoming Changes

   Hello Everyone! Sorry, it has been a little quiet lately. Life has been a little chaotic. Here is a proof of life bonus post! The next Moby Dick episode is coming, the Children's books will be a permanent part of the main podcast now, the patreon will now book readings only available or audiobooks if you will, learning new tricks etc. Happy Tuesday! Sources The rights to the Let's Get Foxy! theme song are owned by the Let's Get Foxy! creative team. The Let's Get Foxy! theme song was made with the assistance of AI.

8. 

   9 Jun 2026

   It Started with a Letter: The Tale of Peter Rabbit

   Today's episode is about Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Learn about our author who has had a lasting effect on history and not just through her Little Tales. Enjoy hearing about the mischief Peter gets into when he ignores his mother. Will he get home or become a rabbit pie? Want to know more but can't? Subscribe to become one of my Librarians where you get exclusive episodes each week and other bonus perks! Why is this tale loved by generations? Please let me know what you want to hear next or if you have any questions! My email is letsgetfoxypodcast@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you! Patreon Link: patreon.com/LetsGetFoxy Sources: Potter, Beatrix. The Tale of Peter Rabbit. 1902. Ebook ed., Project Gutenberg, Original Release 2005. Most Recent Update 2021. www.gutenberg.org (https://www.gutenberg.org) The Beatrix Potter Society. beatrixpottersociety.org.uk (https://beatrixpottersociety.org.uk). Accessed 22 Apr. 2026 "Beatrix Potter (1866-1943)." The Linnean Society of London. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026. linnean.org/the-society/history-of-science/beatrix-potter-the-tale-of-the-linnean-society (https://linnean.org/the-society/history-of-science/beatrix-potter-the-tale-of-the-linnean-society) Brain, Jessica. "Beatrix Potter." Historic UK. historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Beatrix-Potter/. (https://historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Beatrix-Potter/.) Accessed 22 Apr. 2026 Peter Rabbit. Directed by Will Gluck, Sony Pictures Releasing, 2018 The rights to the Let's Get Foxy! theme song are owned by the Let's Get Foxy! creative team. The Let's Get Foxy! theme song was made with the assistance of AI.

9. 

   13 May 2026

   A Just So Beginning: This Whale Bit Off More Than He Can Chew

   Happy Belated Mother's Day! We begin Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories with the first Story How The Whale Got His Throat. Just So Stories are whimsical tales about natural phenomena to help spark a child's imagination! Perfect for Mother's Day, and helps everyone connect to their inner child. Learn about baleen's uses. Not just how these whales eat, but people have uses for it as well! Explore whale bonds, and how they care for each other. Spread kindness today. Want more content like this? Become a patron! Patreon Link: patreon.com/LetsGetFoxy Sources: "Baleen." Anchorage Museum. anchoragemuseum.org (https://anchoragemuseum.org). Accessed 10 May 2026 Stewart, John. Rudyard Kipling. Brittanica.com (https://Brittanica.com). 30 Mar. 2026. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026. britannica.com/biography/Rudyard-Kipling (https://britannica.com/biography/Rudyard-Kipling) "Rudyard Kipling: A Secret Life." YouTube, uploaded by YouTube Movies & TV, 1997, youtube.com/watch?v=YV261syyMCU (https://youtube.com/watch?v=YV261syyMCU) "Patrick and the Whale." Nature, Season 42, Episode 12. PBS, 21 Feb. 2024. Accessed 9 May 2026. "Sperm Whales - Dealing With the Unexpected." Directed by Bertrand Loyer. Saint Thomas Productions, 2005. Accessed 9 May 2026. Kipling, Rudyard. "How The Whale Got His Throat." Just So Stories. 1902. Ebook ed., Project Gutenberg. Original Release 2001. Most Recent Update 2019. gutenberg.org (https://gutenberg.org) The rights to the Let's Get Foxy! theme song are owned by the Let's Get Foxy! creative team. The Let's Get Foxy! theme song was made with the assistance of AI.

10. 

    1 May 2026

    We Have Yet to go a Whaling

    Chapters 11-16 After some technical difficulties, I needed a reminder for my why. Tune in to learn more about me and my why for this podcast. We read chapters 11-16 and discuss. Also, I started watching the Moby Dick miniseries with Patrick Stewart! Don't forget to like and share as our story continues! Patreon Link: patreon.com/LetsGetFoxy Sources: Melville, Herman. Moby Dick or The White Whale. 1851. Ebook ed., Project Gutenberg, Original Release 2001. Most Recent 2026. www.gutenberg.com (http://www.gutenberg.com) "Herman Melville - Unappreciated and Almost Forgotten - Biography." YouTube, uploaded by Professor Graeme Yorston, 7 Mar. 2025, www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYG6u7quOsU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYG6u7quOsU) Philbrick, Nathaniel. Why Read Moby-Dick?. Ebook ed., Penguin Group, 2011 Philbrick, Nathaniel. In the Heart of the Sea. Ebook ed., Penguin Group, 2000 In the Heart of the Sea. Directed by Ron Howard, Warner Bros. Pictures, 2015 "1850-1877: Religion: Overview." Encyclopedia.com (http://Encyclopedia.com) Accessed 13 Apr. 2026. encyclopedia.com/history/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/1850-1877-religion-overview (http://encyclopedia.com/history/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/1850-1877-religion-overview) "Religion and the Founding of the American Republic." Library of Congress. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026. loc.gov/exhibits/religion/rel02.html (http://loc.gov/exhibits/religion/rel02.html) Warder, Graham. Religion in Nineteenth-Century America. VCU Libraries Social Welfare History Project. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026. socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/religious/religion-nineteenth-century-america/ (http://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/religious/religion-nineteenth-century-america/) Mueller, Johanna. Spreading God's Kingdom: Evangelicalism and Westward Expansion in Early and Antebellum America. Organization of American Historians. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026. oah.org/fah/expansion/spreading-gods-kingdom-evangelicalism-and-westward-expansion-in-early-and-antebellum-america/ (http://oah.org/fah/expansion/spreading-gods-kingdom-evangelicalism-and-westward-expansion-in-early-and-antebellum-america/) The rights to the Let's Get Foxy! theme song are owned by the Let's Get Foxy! creative team. The Let's Get Foxy! theme song was made with the assistance of AI.

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    21 Apr 2026

    A Whale of a Sermon

    Welcome to Episode 2 of Moby Dick, Chapters 4-10. We continue our journey with Ishmael overcoming social prejudices as he builds a bond with Queequeg, the man whose savage exterior reveals the honorable, trustworthy heart underneath. Learn about the importance Religion in the 1800s. It was the core of everyday life and influenced many things such as societies, settlers moving west, and even slavery! Changing values influenced the way of life leading to needing to save all mankind which actually had many lasting effects on today, some negative. Enjoy some analysis discussing Melville's foreshadowing and the use of Father Mapple to set up a contrast in character with Captain Ahab. Don't forget to hit that follow button, so you can continue the story as we get ever nearer the white whale! Patreon Link: patreon.com/LetsGetFoxy Sources: Melville, Herman. Moby Dick or The White Whale. 1851. Ebook ed., Project Guteberg. Original Release 2001. Most recent update 2026. "Herman Melville - Unappreciated and Almost Forgotten - Biography." YouTube, uploaded by Professor Graeme Yorston, 7 Mar. 2025, www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYG6u7quOsU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYG6u7quOsU) "1850 - 1877: Religion: Overview." Encyclopedia.com (https://Encyclopedia.com). Accessed 13 Apr. 2026. encyclopedia.com/history/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/1850-1877-religion-overview (https://encyclopedia.com/history/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/1850-1877-religion-overview) "Religion and the Founding of the American Republic." Library of Congress. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026. loc.gov/exhibits/religion/rel02.html Warder, Graham. Religion in Nineteenth - Century America. VCU Libraries Social Welfare History Project. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026 socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/religious/religion-nineteenth-century-america/ Mueller, Johanna. Spreading God's Kingdom: Evangelicalism and Westward Expansion in Early and Antebellum America. Organization of American Historians. Accessed 13 Apr 2026. oah.org/fah/expansion/spreading-gods-kingdom-evangelicalism-and-westward-expansion-in-early-and-antebellum-america/ (https://oah.org/fah/expansion/spreading-gods-kingdom-evangelicalism-and-westward-expansion-in-early-and-antebellum-america/) The rights to the Let's Get Foxy! theme song are owned by the Let's Get Foxy! creative team. The Let's Get Foxy! theme song was made with the assistance of AI.

12. 

    10 Apr 2026

    A War Cry - Rikk-tikk-tikki-tikki-tchk - to Spark Your Imagination and Bring a Smile!

    Welcome to the world of Rudyard Kipling's Rikki TIkki Tavi, a story of good vs evil. A children's story that still has relevance today. Let's learn a little about Kipling's life, about Mongooses - Are they domestic? And are they immune to snake bites? - and listen to the story before hearing some literary analysis expanding upon how the themes within this tale are still relevant. Patreon Link: https://patreon.com/LetsGetFoxy?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink (https://patreon.com/LetsGetFoxy?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink) Sources: Kipling, Rudyard. The Kipling Reader: Rikki-Tikki-Tavi. 1894. Ebook ed., Project Gutenberg. Original Release Date 21 Aug. 2005. Most recent update 12 Dec. 2020. www.gutenberg.org (https://www.gutenberg.org) Stewart, John. Rudyard Kipling. Brittanica.com (https://Brittanica.com). 30 Mar. 2026, Accessed 5 Apr. 2026. britanica.com/biography/Rudyard-Kipling (https://britanica.com/biography/Rudyard-Kipling) "Rudyard Kipling: A Secret Life." YouTube, Uploaded by YouTube Movies & TV, 1997, youtube.com/watch?v=YV26lsyyMCU (https://youtube.com/watch?v=YV26lsyyMCU) Hirst, K. Kris. Mongooses. thoughtco.com (https://thoughtco.com). Accessed 5 Apr. 2026 "Mongooses." Facts and Details. Last Updated Jan. 2025. Access Date 5 Apr. 2026. factanddetails.com/india/Nature_Science_Animals/sub7-9e/entry-9239.html#:rv:text=Mongoose (https://factanddetails.com/india/Nature_Science_Animals/sub7-9e/entry-9239.html#:rv:text=Mongoose) "What enables Mongooses to resist snake bites and venoms?." Times of India. Updated 3 Oct. 2024. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/what-enables-mongooses-to-resist-snake-bites-and-venoms/articleshow/113770844.cms (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/what-enables-mongooses-to-resist-snake-bites-and-venoms/articleshow/113770844.cms) The rights to the Let's Get Foxy! theme song are owned by the Let's Get Foxy! creative team. The Let's Get Foxy! theme song was created with the assistance of AI.

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    7 Apr 2026

    The Book Everyone Says You Should Read, But Few Have - Herman Melville's Moby Dick

    Hello there! Don't forget to hit Like, Follow, or comment! Welcome to Let's Get Foxy! In this episode, you are going to meet myself, your host, Lacey! You will learn that we are going to have games and different prizes available because we are going to turn my misfortune into something fun that we all can enjoy! You will also learn that I love questions! So please feel free to drop them! This episode contains an overview for future episodes because there is so much to unpack with this particular piece of literature. If I missed anything that you think should be brought up, let me know! This episode contains readings of Chapters 1-3. Why no Etymology and Extracts? Take a listen to find out! (Also, drop a request because for you dear listener, I am willing to read them.) We end our chat with a light analysis of chapters 1-3 and discuss some words that are commonly used throughout this book. Please let me know if there are any other terms you would be interested in exploring as there are quite a few within this book that are archaic or the pronunciations have changed. I actually tried to keep most of my pronunciations true to the time to enhance the experience for you, but there are a few modern pronunciations that I have kept. Stay tuned for more! Links: https://patreon.com/LetsGetFoxy?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink (https://patreon.com/LetsGetFoxy?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink) Sources: Melville, Herman. Moby Dick or The White Whale. 1851. Ebook ed., Project Gutenberg. Original Release 2001. Most Recent Update 2026. Philbrick, Nathaniel. Why Read Moby Dick?. Ebook ed., Penguin Group, 2011. Philbrick, Nathaniel. In the Heart of the Sea. Ebook ed., Penguin Group, 2000. "Herman Melville - Unappreciated and Almost Forgotten - Biography." Youtube, Uploaded by Professor Graeme Yorston, 7 Mar. 2025, www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYG6u7quOsU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYG6u7quOsU) In the Heart of the Sea. Directed by Ron Howard, Warner Bros. Pictures, 2015. "scrimshander." Google AI. 31 Mar. 2026. www.google.com (https://www.google.com) The rights to the Let's Get Foxy! theme song are owned by the Let's Get Foxy! creative team. The Let's Get Foxy! theme song was created with the assistance of AI.

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    7 Apr 2026

    I Swear, the Name Isn't DUMB!

    Welcome to our mini episode describing the inspiration behind the name! Please hit Like, Follow, or Comment! We would love to hear from you! Let's Get Foxy! isn't named for what you think, and it demonstrates this host's love for books! I actually chanced upon a literary term many years ago, which ended up inspiring the name! Listen to the story detailing my teenaged escapade in the attempt to save a book I loved and was convinced was doomed! Also, can you guess the book? Or would you like to know which novel I was determined to try and rescue? I know, sources for talking about a podcast name inspiration? I just like to cross my "t's" and dot my "i's." I want this to be a trustworthy podcast that you can enjoy without a worry. Links: https://patreon.com/LetsGetFoxy?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink (https://patreon.com/LetsGetFoxy?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink) Sources: "spotting on book pages." Google AI. 27 Mar. 2026. www.google.com (https://www.google.com) The rights to the Let's Get Foxy! theme song are owned by the Let's Get Foxy! creative team. The Let's Get Foxy! theme song was created with the assistance of AI.

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    26 Mar 2026

    Not the Average Audiobook, It's Your New Favorite Podcast!

    Let's Get Foxy! is the podcast to help connect you to literary classics, history, and more! We are new! We are learning as we go, and want to share our love of literature with you! Each week we plan to drop episodes with a focus on our Patreon page to provide the best content for our patrons. Exclusive content includes additional episodes focused on history and an episode dedicated to a classic children's book each week. Stay tuned for sneak peaks and to learn more about our first series about Herman Melville's Moby Dick! The rights for the Let's Get Foxy! Theme song are owned by the Let's Get Foxy! creative team. The Let's Get Foxy! Theme song was created with the assistance of AI.

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