Fictional Characters

Here are some fictional characters and authors mentioned in the context of podcasts:

1. Scarecrow from 'The Wizard of Oz': Created by L. Frank Baum, the Scarecrow is famous for his quest to acquire a brain, despite being only two days old in the story.
2. Jame Gumb (Buffalo Bill): The main antagonist in Thomas Harris's novel "The Silence of the Lambs," known for his disturbing actions of skinning victims to create a "woman suit."
3. Professor Severus Snape: A central character in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series, known for his complex and deeply emotional personality.
4. George Costanza: Played by Jason Alexander in the sitcom "Seinfeld," known for his neurotic and humorous misadventures.
5. Norman Osborn (Green Goblin): A character from Marvel Comics' "Spider-Man," created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, known as the Green Goblin.

Additionally, some notable authors who have explored these themes:

• Rebecca F. Kuang: Author of "The Poppy War" trilogy.
• Becky Chambers: Known for the Wayfarers series and the Monk & Robot series.

These individuals span a range of genres and mediums, from classic literature and comic books to contemporary fantasy and science fiction.