This week, we're talking about the Twilight Zone episode "Nightmare as a Child." It's the story of Helen Foley, a name from Rod Serling's actual past, and her sudden confrontation with a young girl who seems to know everything about her. We're going to be discussing why does Markie appear in child form; I'll bring in Batman to help us understand why we hear "Twinkle, twinkle, little star;" and I'll reveal my moment of awe, which has to do with just how amazing our minds are. So, grab your keys, and let's unlock this door to the fifth dimension. As always, spoiler alert. If you have note seen the episode, go check it out and then come back here for the analysis. We're walking through Rod Serling's class Twilight Zone series and asking difficult questions about life. So, if you love The Twilight Zone, science fiction, or even just philosophizing about life, consider joining us on this journey. There's always room for more. Google form to rate this Twilight Zone episode: Discord: discord.gg/QjNY9jcyFZ X Handle: x.com/keyofishow YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thekeyofimagination Head over to thekeyofimagination.com to learn more about me, check out my Twilight Zone trinkets and collectibles, and to to continue the conversation. Episode outline: 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Plot synopsis 02:15 Episode Specifics 02:36 Episode tidbits 04:00 My initial thoughts 05:24 Question 1 12:36 Question 2 16:36 Question 3 18:18 Episode rating 19:25 Next episode and your questions 19:50 Closing 20:30 Listener shout-outs and messages from me 22:48 How to get involved and how to support the show No show did a better job than The Twilight Zone at generating awe and wonder within its audience. It just so happens that awe is exactly what we need in these difficult, divisive times. So, join me, Joe Meyer, and let's walk through the fifth dimension with Rod Serling. Along the way, we'll discuss big questions and relate them back to our Twilight Zone episodes. Opening and Ending theme: by Jacob Williams @jakeproduces on Fiverr #twilightzone #rodserling #scifi #zone #outerlimits #sciencefiction