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.

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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

Stewart, John. Rudyard Kipling. Brittanica.com. 30 Mar. 2026, Accessed 5 Apr. 2026. britanica.com/biography/Rudyard-Kipling

"Rudyard Kipling: A Secret Life." YouTube, Uploaded by YouTube Movies & TV, 1997, youtube.com/watch?v=YV26lsyyMCU

Hirst, K. Kris. Mongooses. thoughtco.com. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026

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"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

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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.

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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

In the Heart of the Sea. Directed by Ron Howard, Warner Bros. Pictures, 2015.

"scrimshander." Google AI. 31 Mar. 2026. www.google.com

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Welcome to our mini episode describing the inspiration behind the name!

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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.

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"spotting on book pages." Google AI. 27 Mar. 2026. www.google.com

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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!

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