Focusing on the "Wolf" in Werewolf: EcoGothic with Kaja Franck
About this episode
Kaja Franck discusses the significance of the 'wolf' in werewolf mythology and its implications in literature and urban wildlife.
Kaja sat down with Lindsay and I this month to discuss how scholars typically focus on the "were" in the term werewolf, but she wants us to bring more focus to the "wolf" aspect. Why are we fascinated by the prospect of becoming a wolf, and why do coyotes captivate us when they come into cities? In her new book, The Ecogothic Werewolf in Literature: Wolves, Woods and Wilderness, she tells us what werewolves tell us about ourselves and about wolves themselves. Recorded right after Halloween, this episode is a spooky one! For more of Kaja: Twitter: @KajaFranck Email: k.franck2@herts.ac.uk ASLE EcoCast: If you have an idea for an episode, please submit your proposal here: https://forms.gle/Y1S1eP9yXxcNkgWHA Twitter: @ASLE_EcoCast Lindsay Jolivette: @lin_jolivette Alex Tischer: @ak_tischer If you’re enjoying the show, please consider subscribing, sharing, and writing reviews on your favorite podcast platform(s)! Episode recorded November 5, 2025 CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
People in this episode
Host: Lindsay
Guest: Kaja Franck
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ASLE EcoCast
Books & works: The Ecogothic Werewolf in Literature: Wolves, Woods and Wilderness
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