The H.P. Lovecraft Literary Podcast

Episode 159 – The Snout – Part 1

hppodcraft — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:21:56 +0000

We’re back, getting seriously weird with The Snout by Edward Lucas White.

Thanks to reader Kip Barnes for puzzling through it with us! Learn about his craft beer mission at Bierkast!

And hey – don’t forget to buy DEADBEATS!

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Episode 158 – The Mummy’s Foot

hppodcraft — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:56:00 +0000

Andrew Leman reads for us once again as we kick back with The Mummy’s Foot by Theophile Gautier!

Help keep jazz in your monster books! Buy DEADBEATS!

Next up, The Snout by Edward Lucas White.

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Episode 157 – Fishhead

hppodcraft — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:22:47 +0000

Swim out into the lake with us as we tackle the Irvin S. Cobb classic, Fishhead!

Special thanks to guest Matt Burriesci (with his own special guest, Violet) and reader Andrew Leman. There are always fishy things happening at the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society!

Thanks so much to everybody who donated to the Kickstarter – there are still a few days to go!

And here’s your reading list for Lovecraft’s Anatomy:

The Mummy’s Foot – Theophile Gautier
The Snout – Edward Lucas White
The Body-Snatcher – Robert Louis Stevenson
The House and The Brain – Edward Bulwer Lytton
The Invisible Eye – Erckmann-Chatrian
The Owl’s Ear – Erckmann-Chatrian
The Dead Smile – F. Marion Crawford
The Face – E.F. Benson
The Red Hand – Arthur Machen

We’ll be back talking mummy’s on the subscription show next week!

Episode 156 – The Middle Toe of the Right Foot & An Inhabitant of Carcosa

hppodcraft — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:12:33 +0000

We conclude Ambrose Bierce month with The Middle Toe of the Right Foot and An Inhabitant of Carcosa!

Extra special thanks to our lovely reader Heather Klinke.

We’ll be back next with Irvin Cobb’s Fishhead!

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Episode 155 – The Death of Halpin Frayser – Part 2

hppodcraft — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:28:52 +0000

Ambrose Bierce month continues as we conclude The Death of Halpin Frayser!

Ken Hite is back to provide wit and insight. PLEASE check out his podcast Ken and Robin Talk About Stuff. It’s intravenous knowledge!

Special thanks to our reader, Joe Scalora!

Next Week: The Middle Toe of the Right Foot and An Inhabitant of Carcosa.

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Episode 154 – The Death of Halpin Frayser – Part 1

hppodcraft — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:03:11 +0000

Ambrose Bierce month continues with The Death of Halpin Frayser!

This week we’re joined by the man, Ken Hite. It’s awesome. He has a cool series coming out: Ken Writes about Stuff. First issue is all about Deep Ones!

OUR KICKSTARTER IS HERE! Help us get to Providence for the NecronomiCon the weekend of August 22nd, where we hope to do a live show and record convention coverage. Wanna get into the show? This is how you buy tix. Can’t make it but want to be a part of the action? This is how ya do it! We appreciate your support. Go HERE!

Special thanks to our reader, Joe Scalora! He’s a gem! Or maybe even Jem! Truly outrageous!

Next Week: Death of Halpin Frayser – Part 2

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Episode 153 – The Damned Thing

hppodcraft — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:10:38 +0000

Ambrose Bierce month kicks off with The Damned Thing!

Special thanks to our reader, Mr. Stephen Brewster!

And if you want to see Tobe Hooper’s adaptation of this story for Masters of Horror, it’s right here on YouTube. Look for our poster cameo at 9:00!

Episode 152 – Negotium Perambulans

hppodcraft — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:01:21 +0000

It’s giant scary worm time! Dig on Negotium Perambulans by E.F. Benson!

Special thanks to our reader, Jason Rainbird!

Hey, let’s say you were over at bookdepository.com picking up Deadbeats. You could also pick up Shotguns v Cthulhu, featuring stories by your two hosts as well as many other mythos greats!

Heck, you can even get it straight from the publisher, Stone Skin Press!

(And, as always, you can pick up a soundtrack).

Up next – Ambrose Bierce month! We start with The Damned Thing, then move on to The Death of Halpin Frayser.

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Episode 151 – The Horla – Part 2

hppodcraft — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:00:33 +0000

We’re closing the case on Guy de Maupassant’s The Horla!

Special thanks to reader Erwann G. Marshall!

Next week: Negotium Perambulans by E.F. Benson.

In the meantime – check out Deadbeats! Or pick up a soundtrack!

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Episode 150 – The Horla – Part 1

hppodcraft — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:12:55 +0000

Join us as we take on the mysterious Guy de Maupassant story The Horla!

Special thanks to reader Erwann G. Marshall!

We’ll be back next week with Part 2.

In the meantime – check out Deadbeats! Or pick up a soundtrack!

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Episode 149 – The Man Who Went Too Far

hppodcraft — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:05:51 +0000

Hey there folks – we’re doing E.F. Benson’s The Man Who Went Too Far.

Wanna hear a great full reading? Check out Richard Crowest’s production!

And go pick up the HPLHS’s The Case of Charles Dexter Ward on Dark Adventure Radio Theater!

Next week for subscribers… The Horla!

Episode 148 – The Were-Wolf – Part 3

hppodcraft — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:58:52 +0000

We’re in a sprint for the finish with the third part of The Were-Wolf by Clemence Housman!

Thanks to fantabulous reader Rachel Ford Lackey!
Get a hold of up the rip-roaring Lovecraftian comedy-thriller Deadbeats before it gets a hold of you!
Or, even better, get a hold of Chris himself at the Newcastle Travelling Man, where he’ll be hanging out and signing copies of Deadbeats with illustrator I.N.J. Culbard - March 23rd at 1 pm!
THE SOUNDTRACKS ARE HERE! You can now download the podcast soundtracks Volume 1 and Volume 2, each with 3 bonus tracks, all newly-remastered, for only $7 a piece. That’s 70 tracks total, over 2 hours of creepy goodness. Get into it!
Meet the Werewolf is outta print, but there are a few copies floating around on the internets.
Check out the Masturbating Wolfman!
We’re back next week with The Man Who Went Too Far by E.F. Benson!

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Episode 147 – The Were-Wolf – Part 2

hppodcraft — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 19:58:13 +0000

We’re back with the second part of The Were-Wolf by Clemence Housman!

Thanks to fantabulous reader Rachel Ford Lackey!
Get a hold of up the rip-roaring Lovecraftian comedy-thriller Deadbeats before it gets a hold of you!
Or, even better, get a hold of Chris himself at the Newcastle Travelling Man, where he’ll be hanging out and signing copies of Deadbeats with illustrator I.N.J. Culbard - March 23rd at 1 pm!
THE SOUNDTRACKS ARE HERE! You can now download the podcast soundtracks Volume 1 and Volume 2, each with 3 bonus tracks, all newly-remastered, for only $7 a piece. That’s 70 tracks total, over 2 hours of creepy goodness. Get into it!

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Episode 146 – The Were-Wolf – Part 1

hppodcraft — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:02:31 +0000

AROOO!! Time to hit the classics, kids – we’re into The Were-Wolf by Clemence Housman!

Thanks to fantabulous reader Rachel Ford Lackey!
Get a hold of up the rip-roaring Lovecraftian comedy-thriller Deadbeats before it gets a hold of you!
Or, even better, get a hold of Chris himself at the Manchester Travelling Man, where he’ll be hanging out and signing copies of Deadbeats with illustrator I.N.J. Culbard - February 16th at 1 pm!
THE SOUNDTRACKS ARE HERE! You can now download the podcast soundtracks Volume 1 and Volume 2, each with 3 bonus tracks, all newly-remastered, for only $7 a piece. That’s 70 tracks total, over 2 hours of creepy goodness. Get into it!

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Episode 145 – The Mark of the Beast

hppodcraft — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 07:43:56 +0000

We’re kicking off Werewolf History Month with Rudyard Kipling’s short story The Mark of the Beast!

Show Notes:

Thanks to reader Paul Maclean of Yog-Sothoth.com for reading our excerpts. Check out the book he produced, The Express Diaries by Nick Marsh – you can read the first chapter free!
Although it’s free online, this story appears in the anthology Rudyard Kipling’s Tales of Horror & Fantasy, with the foreword by Neil Gaiman that we quote in the show.
Get a hold of up the rip-roaring Lovecraftian comedy-thriller Deadbeats before it gets a hold of you!
Or, even better, get a hold of Chris himself at the York Travelling Man, where he’ll be hanging out and signing copies of Deadbeats with illustrator I.N.J. Culbard - February 9th at 1 pm!
THE SOUNDTRACKS ARE HERE! You can now download the podcast soundtracks Volume 1 and Volume 2, each with 3 bonus tracks, all newly-remastered, for only $7 a piece. That’s 70 tracks total, over 2 hours of creepy goodness. Get into it!
And hey – if you want to join us for the rest of Werewolf History Month, we’ll be covering The Were-Wolf by Clemence Housman – it’s only $6.66 to subscribe for 3 months! So SUBSCRIBE! AROOOOOOO!!

Episode 144 – Lovecraft’s Juvenilia – Part 2

hppodcraft — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:55:26 +0000

This week we’re out with that crazy teenage Lovecraft and his stories The Beast in the Cave and The Alchemist!

Special thanks to reader Kristofor Barnes – check out Los Angeles Ale Works and Facebook us some good Lovecraftian beer ideas!

What’s that? Deadbeats is still shipping worldwide FOR FREE?! Sold!

We’ll be back on February 7th with the free show on Rudyard Kipling’s excellent short story The Mark of the Beast!

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Episode 143 – Lovecraft’s Juvenilia – Part 1

hppodcraft — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:54:43 +0000

Puzzle through some of Lovecraft’s first stabs at fiction with us and reader Hazel Holmes!

We’re covering The Little Glass Bottle, The Secret Cave, The Mystery of the Grave-Yard and The Mysterious Ship, most written before HPL was 10!

Don’t miss out on that free shipping for Deadbeats!

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Episode 142 – The Lair of the White Worm

hppodcraft — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:53:17 +0000

The Lair of the White Worm is terrible. Thank god we’ve got Chris Tyler from theQuestion of Unusual Size podcast as our reader – check out the show!

And if you need to cleanse your palate after all this White Worm madness, we’d recommend you pick up Deadbeats. Free shipping worldwide!

Next week we’re gonna have fun with some of Lovecraft’s juvenilia! Have a read ofThe Little Glass Bottle, The Secret Cave, The Mystery of the Grave-Yard and The Mysterious Ship, most written before HPL was 10!

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Episode 141 – What Was It?

hppodcraft — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:29:29 +0000

Tag in as we wrestle with What Was It? – a mystery by Fitz-James O’Brien!

Special thanks to reader Fred Cross. You can check him out January 8 on Spike in The Joe Schmo Show!

Read Thomas Ollive Mabbott’s article: The Books in the House of Usher. Extra gratis to Jerry Drake for providing the info!

Subscribe now for next week’s show on Bram Stoker’s Lair of the White Worm!

And don’t forget to pick up Deadbeats. Free shipping worldwide!

Episode 140 – The Fall of the House of Usher – Part 3

hppodcraft — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:52:33 +0000

All of your lives will be torn asunder as we conclude our coverage of The Fall of the House of Usher!

Andrew Leman really kills it as our reader this week – check out his singing voice onAn Abhorrent & Ancient Solstice!

Usher in the New Year with Deadbeats – now on sale!

Up next – What Was It? by Fitz-James O’Brien. After that, we’re visiting The Lair of the White Worm!

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Episode 139 – The Fall of the House of Usher – Part 2

hppodcraft — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:51:41 +0000

Special thanks to Marilyse Allard and Nellie Lacoste for reading the epigraph of this story:

Son coeur est un luth suspendu;
Sitot qu’on le touche il resonne.
– De Beranger

Andrew Leman, as always, does an amazing job as our reader – check out An Abhorrent & Ancient Solstice!

Have a look at this recording of Weber’s Last Waltz.

We’ll be back next time with the thrilling conclusion!

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Episode 138 – The Fall of the House of Usher – Part 1

hppodcraft — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:52:33 +0000

Andrew Leman leads the charge as we enter The House of Usher!

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Episode 137 – The Masque of the Red Death

hppodcraft — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:04:29 +0000

Have a listen to our live coverage of The Masque of the Red Death!

Or heck – actually watch it!

Special thanks to Mike Davis from the Lovecraft eZine for including us on his weekly video chats and introducing us to Google Hangouts.

Subscribe now to hear our coverage of The Fall of the House of Usher!

Episode 136 – The Willows – Part 3

hppodcraft — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:49:59 +0000

The thrilling conclusion of The Willows by Algernon Blackwood!

Lance Holt brings it home once again as our reader!

We sold out of Deadbeats at Thought Bubble, but YOU CAN PRE-ORDER DEADBEATS RIGHT NOW! The book will be released by the end of the month.

Happy Thanksgiving and we’ll see you all December 6th when we talk Masque of the Red Death – LIVE!

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Episode 135 – The Willows – Part 2

hppodcraft — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:48:44 +0000

Part 2 of 3 – we’re surrounded by The Willows by Algernon Blackwood!

Thank goodness we’ve got reader Lance Holt along for the trip!

Meet Chris at Thought Bubble the weekend of 11/17, where you can buy Deadbeats!

And if you can’t make it - YOU CAN PRE-ORDER DEADBEATS RIGHT NOW!

Here’s that article about skeptical kids Lackey was talking about.

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Episode 134 – The Willows – Part 1

hppodcraft — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:47:43 +0000

Join us as we voyage into The Willows by Algernon Blackwood.

We’re blessed once again by the talents of reader Lance Holt!

What’s that song Chris was singing? Check out Vienna.

Meet Chris at Thought Bubble the weekend of 11/17, where you can buy Deadbeats.

Heck, YOU CAN PRE-ORDER DEADBEATS RIGHT NOW!

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Episode 133 – The Great God Pan – Part 4

hppodcraft — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:44:10 +0000

It’s our thrilling conclusion to The Great God Pan!

Special thanks to reader Andrew Leman – don’t forget to pick up the new Dark Adventure Radio Theatre presentation of The Call of Cthulhu!

Our graphic novel Deadbeats is available for preorder now – grab it here!

Or why don’t you swing by Thought Bubble in Leeds and buy a copy from Chris in person?!

Next up, The Willows!

Episode 132 – The Great God Pan – Part 3

hppodcraft — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:39:14 +0000

Join us as we meander on- and off-topic with The Great God Pan!

Special thanks to reader Andrew Leman!

Here’s some more info on the female creation myths of The Smurfs and Pandora’s Box.

Looks like we were both right about the pronunciation of valet.

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Episode 131 – The Great God Pan – Part 2

hppodcraft — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:38:23 +0000

We’re back with more coverage of The Great God Pan!

Leman keeps bringing the goods…

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Episode 130 – The Great God Pan – Part 1

hppodcraft — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:44:10 +0000

Tune in, pull away the veil and witness The Great God Pan!

Leman – you got skills, kid.

Some of that 20s music you heard was Kitten on the Keys.

Learn more about Arthur Machen.

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Episode 129 – The Signal-Man

hppodcraft — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 21:01:53 +0000

We’re back with a classic tale by Charles Dickens, The Signal-Man!

Special thanks to reader Marty Jopson, science bloke!

You can watch the BBC adaptation of this story in full here.

Need a designer? MIKE’S YOUR MANN!

Next up: The Great God Pan

Episode 128 – The Upper Berth

hppodcraft — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:36:25 +0000

Snuggle in to The Upper Berth with us and author F. Marion Crawford!

Special thanks to reader Bill Sebastian – check out his movie Qwerty!

Watch this great adaptation of The Upper Berth from Mucky Puppets!

Want a good scare? Watch Bedfellows.

Our next story will be The Signal-Man, by Charles Dickens!

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Episode 127 – The Monkey’s Paw

hppodcraft — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 23:42:56 +0000

Your wish has come true – we’re covering the W. W. Jacobs classic – The Monkey’s Paw!

Thanks to our reader, Paul Maclean of Yog-Sothoth.com! Don’t forget to check out their gorgeous new book – The Express Diaries.

We’ll be back next time with The Upper Berth!

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Episode 126 – The Yellow Wallpaper

hppodcraft — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 04:32:25 +0000

Join us and outstanding reader Heather Klinke as we creep on into The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman!

Special thanks to Innsmouth House Studios for graciously hosting Chris!

Next week: The Monkey’s Paw!

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Episode 125 – Supernatural Horror in Literature – Part 2

hppodcraft — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 05:23:47 +0000

Join us as we finish up the introduction to Supernatural Horror in Literature.

Special thanks to reader Michael Ford, frequently seen creeping about the fabled Bronte Blues Club!

If you’re in LA this September, you must freak out with us at the HP Lovecraft Film Festival!

What’s up next?

The Yellow Wallpaper

The Monkey’s Paw

The Upper Berth

Join now at witchhousemedia.com!

Episode 124 – The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society’s Time Machine

hppodcraft — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 05:40:04 +0000

Listen in as Andrew Leman of The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society sketches in an outline of the 1890s, then colours it in with YELLOW!

Tune in next week for more Supernatural Horror in Literature!

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Episode 123 – The Yellow Sign

hppodcraft — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 06:33:34 +0000

We’re joined by reader Andrew Leman as we try to get a purchase on The Yellow Sign!

Fifer feels like the watchman has this look.

Wanna see a great HPL imitator live out Poe’s greatest fear? Here you go, from Vampyr.

Also check out Chris’s cool graphic novel Kickstarter project, Transreality!

Get back with us next week as Andrew takes us on a historical stroll through the 1890s!

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Episode 122 – The Repairer of Reputations – Part 2

hppodcraft — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:22:08 +0000

Come! Join us and be part of the American Dynasty as we return to Robert W. Chamber’s story The Repairer of Reputations from his book, The King in Yellow!

Also check out Chris’s cool graphic novel Kickstarter project, Transreality!

Thanks to our reader, J.P. Moore – check him out at jpmooreonline.com!

Next week, we stick with Chambers and The King in Yellow, but move on to The Yellow Sign!

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Episode 121 – The Repairer of Reputations – Part 1

hppodcraft — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:29:52 +0000

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the HPLLP Premium Feed! Holy cow, it’s hot!

Thanks to reader J.P. Moore – check him out at jpmooreonline.com!

Next week: Part 2 of The Repairer of Reputations

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Episode 120 – Supernatural Horror in Literature – Part 1

hppodcraft — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 07:02:47 +0000

We dip our toe into Lovecraft’s greatest essay!

This is our free episode for the month of August. Become a subscriber August 8th! Come back to this site and we’ll tell you all you need to do!

Want to know about how the world can be destroyed? Check out Phil Plait’s Death from the Skies.

Next Episode: Robert Chamber’s The Repairer of Reputations from his book The King in Yellow!

Original Fiction – One Small, Valuable Thing

hppodcraft — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:48:48 +0000

One Small, Valuable Thing was written and read by Chad Fifer.

Warning: some language may be inappropriate for younger listeners.

This story, as well as Snack Time by Chris Lackey, will be available in the Lovecraftian-Pulp anthology Shotguns vs. Cthulhu, coming soon from Stone Skin Press. You can pre-buy through Stone Skin’s Kickstarter project here!

Music for this reading was provided by The Human Aftertaste, from their album Pickman’s Song.

Production and additional scoring by Chad Fifer.

Please tune in next week for our first show covering Supernatural Horror in Literature, as well as instructions on how to subscribe to future episodes!

Episode 119 – Special Thanks & Future Plans

hppodcraft — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:48:19 +0000

We end this chapter of the podcast by answering some listener questions, reminiscing about the last three years and announcing what’s next!

We’ll be off next week and releasing a full reading of a Lovecraftian pulp story by Fifer on July 27th.

We kick off the next chapter of the podcast on August 2nd!

Do YOU have a Lovecraftian story? Submit it to Insomnia Press!

THANK YOU EVERYBODY!

Episode 118 – Lovecraft’s Last Days and Legacy

hppodcraft — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 21:14:45 +0000

Join us as we close out H.P. Lovecraft’s personal story.

Most of the information in this show is from S.T. Joshi’s H.P. Lovecraft: A Life. Thanks so much to Joshi for all of his research.

Check out the soundtrack to Pickman’s Song, by The Human Aftertaste. Buy it here for only five bucks! It’s creepy and delicious!

You can also watch Pickman’s Song here.

Tune in next week when we talk about this show and preview what’s up next!

Episode 117 – The Haunter of the Dark – Part 2

hppodcraft — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:17:59 +0000

We conclude our coverage of The Haunter of the Dark, as well as our coverage of Lovecraft’s stories.

This momentous episode is brought to you by The Muse of the Monstrous and Other Tales, a new collection of horror fiction by Stephen Jankiewicz.

Special thanks to Andrew Leman for all of his contributions over the past few years as well as this outstanding reading – still available in full over there on the left!

Like that opening jam? Check out Zeitgeist Zero!

While you’re at it, check out the SOLID GOLD DANCERS!

And here’s Robert E. Howard’s biopic, The Whole Wide World.

Photo by Will Hart

Episode 116 – The Haunter of the Dark – Part 1

hppodcraft — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 05:09:57 +0000

The Haunter of the Dark.

Robert Bloch at the World Fantasy Convention in 1975.

Here is the church that the story was based on!

Arkham Witch!

Tour de Lovecraft!

Episode 115 – The Night Ocean

hppodcraft — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 04:40:54 +0000

Vast and lonely is the ocean, and even as all things came from it, so shall they return thereto. In the shrouded depths of time none shall reign upon the earth, nor shall any motion be, save in the eternal waters. And these shall beat on dark shores in thunderous foam, though none shall remain in that dying world to watch the cold light of the enfeebled moon playing on the swirling tides and coarse-grained sand. On the deep’s margin shall rest only a stagnant foam, gathering about the shells and bones of perished shapes that dwelt within the waters. Silent, flabby things will toss and roll along empty shores, their sluggish life extinct. Then all shall be dark, for at last even the white moon on the distant waves shall wink out. Nothing shall be left, neither above nor below the sombre waters. And until that last millennium, as after it, the sea will thunder and toss throughout the dismal night.

–The Night Ocean, by H. P. Lovecraft and R. H. Barlow

Episode 114 – In the Walls of Eryx

hppodcraft — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 07:41:39 +0000

Get LOST In the Walls of Eryx!

Thanks to Stephen Brewster for lending us his voice!

Music for this episode is from David Maurice Garrett’s album Al Azif – available now for download!

Next week, The Night Ocean.

Episode 113 – The Diary of Alonzo Typer

hppodcraft — Fri, 25 May 2012 04:06:23 +0000

OMG – we’re totally reading your diary, Alonzo Typer!

And it’s not just us! We’re joined by reader Jason Lee!

And here’s some junk about Polari.

Next time, we’re breaking down In the Walls of Eryx!

Episode 112 – The Disinterment

hppodcraft — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:35:14 +0000

It’s the Duane Rimel with maybe-some-Lovecraft classic The Disinterment!

Thanks to reader Jasmine Mann: making bad stories great since 2012! Check out her gaming blog!

What’s that sound? Is it next week’s story, The Diary of Alonzo Typer?

Um. Yes.

Episode 111 – “Till A’ the Seas,” Collapsing Cosmoses, The Battle that Ended the Century

hppodcraft — Thu, 10 May 2012 05:27:18 +0000

We’re back with an H.P. Lovecraft/R.H. Barlow triple threat: The Battle That Ended the Century, Collapsing Cosmoses and Till A’ the Seas.

Special thanks and Happy 90th Birthday to our brilliant reader, Agnes Coughnaugton!

If you’re interested in buying a limited run poster from the live show, they are still available at ArmyOfCats.com!

Don’t forget to check out the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival in Portland, OR – this weekend, May 11-13! If you can’t go, dig into the cool merch at SighCo. Graphics.

American Patrio-Bots, the Lovecraft Anthology Volume 1 is here!

British Empirotrons, you can get your Lovecraft Anthology Volume 2 signed by Chris when he appears to give a talk on adapting Lovecraft at The Travelling Man in Manchester, June 2nd.

We’ll be back next week with The Disinterment!

Episode 110 – Live Show Q & A

hppodcraft — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:35:21 +0000

Join Chris and Chad back on April 4th with guests Andrew Leman, Corin Zero of Zeitgeist Zero, and Paul MacLean of Yog-sothoth.com for the special Question and Answer session at the end of the live show from April 4th. There might be a few hints to what’s happening next with the HPLLP. MIGHT!

Then on the 28th of April Chris will be the Newcastle Travelling Man at 1:00 to sign and to do a talk at 3:00 about ‘Adapting Lovecraft.’ BE THERE!

If you’re interested in buying a limited run poster from the live show, they are now available at ArmyOfCats.com!

We’ll be back in two weeks with a TRIPLE-FEATURE: Till A’ the Seas, The Battle That Ended the Century and Collapsing Cosmoses

Episode 109 – The Challenge from Beyond – Part 2

hppodcraft — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:47:30 +0000

Weren’t able to make it to the live show in Leeds? Well, now you can hear it in all it’s UNEDITED glory! Join Chris and Chad back on April 4th with guests Andrew Leman, Corin Zero of Zeitgeist Zero, and Paul MacLean of Yog-sothoth.com.

And if you’re in London on 21st of April, come to the Comica Comic Book Convention and have Chris sign your Lovecraft Anthology: Vol 2 or ANYTHING else! And stick around for the Lovecraft Cabaret that evening where there will be movies, games, music and I.N.J. Culbard doing Lovecraftian Pictionary! The horror!

Then on the 28th of April Chris will be the Newcastle Travelling Man at 1:00 to sign and to do a talk at 3:00 about ‘Adapting Lovecraft.’ BE THERE!

Next week: The Challenge from Beyond – Part 3: The Q & A!

Episode 108 – The Challenge from Beyond – Part 1

hppodcraft — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:28:41 +0000

And if you’re in York on 14th of April, come on down to the York Travelling Man and have Chris sign your Lovecraft Anthology: Vol 2 or ANYTHING else!

Next week: The Challenge from Beyond – Part 2!

Live Show April 4th details!

hppodcraft — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 15:06:38 +0000

So if you can’t make it to Leeds, you can listen in and chat!

On Wednesday April 4th at 19:00 (7:00 PM) GMT (That’s England time) go to this site…

http://www.yog-sothoth.com/content/927-Yog-Radio-2

Click on the radio picture and a new window will pop up and press play. Only 250 listeners at a time, so tune in early!

Now if you want to interact with us during the show, you need to be logged into YSDC and then click on the chat room link at the top of the site.

http://www.yog-sothoth.com/content/979-Come-and-Talk

We’ll be discussing The Challenge from Beyond! So be ready!

Reading 8 – The Temple

hppodcraft — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:32:46 +0000

The Temple. Read by Andrew Leman.

Music and production by Chad Fifer. Recorded at Rocketwerks in Santa Monica, CA.

Thanks to everybody who contributed to make this production possible!

Watch this space for info for how to listen live and chat for our upcoming LIVE show, April 4nd!

Art by Keith McCaffety

Reading 7 – The Hound

hppodcraft — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:28:08 +0000

Hear the call of The Hound with reader Anthony Tedesco!

Recorded at Rocketwerks in Santa Monica, CA. Produced by Chad Fifer.

Thanks to everybody who contributed to make this production possible!

And if you’re in Leeds Sat 7 April, come on down to the Travelling Man Comic store and have Chris and Chad sign your Lovecraft Anthology Vol 2!

Next week: Andrew Leman reads The Temple!

Episode 107 – The Shadow Out of Time – Part 4

hppodcraft — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:32:35 +0000

The final chapter in our coverage of The Shadow Out of Time!

Once again, readings by Andrew Leman and music by Reber Clark. Thanks guys!

Opening song excerpt is Ol’ Blue Eyes singing The Shadow of Your Smile at the Sands.

The closing song is Lazer Gun by The Human Aftertaste.

Check this space for more details about the broadcast of our LIVE show in Leeds on Wednesday, April 4th!

Thanks so much to all of our donors – next week, a full reading of THE HOUND!

Episode 106 – The Shadow Out of Time – Part 3

hppodcraft — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:42:50 +0000

We’re shadowing HPL again, and we’re joined by reader Andrew Leman plus composer Reber Clark!

Get your tickets now for our LIVE show in Leeds on Wednesday, April 4th!

The opening musical excerpt was us sampling DJ Shadow sampling good ol’ Stan Lee: DJ Shadow’s Theme.

The closing excerpt was a 1920s recording of Me and My Shadow by The Victor Orchestra & Nat Shilkret.

And this is the Fields of the Nephilim song referenced in the show: The Watchman.

We’ll be back next week to finish up – don’t forget to donate for those readings of The Temple and The Hound!

Episode 105 – The Shadow Out of Time – Part 2

hppodcraft — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:19:21 +0000

It’s just us – and our – Shaaaaadow Out of Time!

Well, and our reader, Andrew Leman, whom you can catch at The Stockholm H.P. Lovecraft Festival this March!

And, of course, we feature music once again by Mr. Reber Clark!

Opening excerpt from Shadow Dancing by Mr. Andy Gibb.

SEE THE COORDINATES!

Thanks to Steve Santiago and the great guys at the Lovecraft eZine for the cool poster!

Episode 104 – The Shadow Out of Time – Part 1

hppodcraft — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:03:56 +0000

Join us as we ‘cast a Shadow Out of Time!

Check out the HPLHS radio adaptation of this story, starring today’s reader, Andrew Leman.
Thanks to musician Reber Clark for providing background trax – you can see his film Lovecraft Paragraphs in full here, or buy any of his great music here.
The song excerpt in the opening is Shadow by The Primitives. The closing song excerpt is from Lazer Gun by The Human Aftertaste.
Check out this article on the discovery of the SOOT manuscript.
Or this one, on zombie ants!
Or this one, on how your cat is driving you crazy!

Don’t forget to donate so we can release those sweet full story readings of The Hound and The Temple! THEY WANT TO BE FREE!

Episode 103 – The Book & The Tree on the Hill

hppodcraft — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:34:09 +0000

We’re covering The Book and Lovecraft’s collaboration with Duane W. Rimel, The Tree on the Hill – how does that grab ya?

Thanks to our reader, Joel Nisbet!

GREAT NEWS! Deadbeats will be out this Autumn! Big smiles to our artist I.N.J. Culbard and publisher SelfMadeHero (who just won the coveted Black Tentacle – congrats, guys!).

Don’t forget to donate so we can release those readings of The Hound & The Temple!

Check out McSweeney’s Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales!

Or some Cthulhurotica?

We’re back next time with reader Andrew Leman on The Shadow Out of Time!

Episode 102 – The Hoard of the Wizard-Beast & The Slaying of the Monster

hppodcraft — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:03:25 +0000

H.R. Barlow and Lovecraft have some fun together. And we have some fun together with their stories, The Hoard of the Wizard-Beast and The Slaying of the Monster.

Thanks to our extraordinary reader, Marty Jopson!

Check out Lovecraft Anthology Vol 1 and Lovecraft Anthology Vol 2 We promise you’ll love them. YOU WILL!

Don’t forget to donate for the ransom to release The Hound and The Temple. It’s gonna be good!

And just for kicks take a look at some Man-O-War.

Next week: The Book and The Tree on the Hill.

Episode 101 – The Evil Clergyman & The Horror in the Burying-Ground

hppodcraft — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:08:36 +0000

Double-feature time! It’s The Evil Clergyman and The Horror in the Burying-Ground (the latter written with Hazel Heald).

Our show is brought to you this week by David Maurice Garrett – please pick up his book Tome of Horror: The Collected Dark Fiction, available in paperback or for the Kindle. You can learn more at the author’s blog, Visions of the Dark.

Special thanks to our excellent reader, Michael Ford!

And how about that musical guest Troy Sterling Nies?!

We’ll be back next week with another twofer: The Hoard of the Wizard Beast & The Slaying of the Monster!

Episode 100 – The Thing on the Doorstep – Part 2

hppodcraft — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:32:04 +0000

It’s our 100th show – we’re joined by reader Fred Cross and guest Michael Reaves as we finish looking at The Thing on the Doorstep!

Brought to you by Miskatonic Books!

Oh, and here’s the poster for Weredad, featured in Scream 3.

Check us out on Facebook and Twitter!

And why not pick up some beautiful, creepy jewelry from Freya’s Rat Bites & Other Oddities?

Next week, a double feature: The Evil Clergyman and The Horror in the Burying-Ground!

Episode 99 – The Thing on the Doorstep – Part 1

hppodcraft — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:50:33 +0000

It’s The Thing on the Doorstep!

Happy New Year!

hppodcraft — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:35:35 +0000

Wishing everybody a Happy New Year’s Eve and a wonderful 2012! We’ll be back the 2nd week of January with The Thing on the Doorstep!

Happy New Year!

Episode 98 – Out of the Aeons – Part 2

hppodcraft — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:35:22 +0000

We’re back to finish Out of the Aeons with guest Ken Hite and reader Marc Majcher!

Once again, check out You Shall Never Know Security, a wonderful collection of short horror fiction from author J.R. Hamantaschen!

Ken Hite also has a variety of mythos-related books that would look great underneath your Solstice tree!

Happy Holidays all! We’ll be yacking at you in 2012 (when Mu rises once again and the world is destroyed)!

Episode 97 – Out of the Aeons – Part 1

hppodcraft — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:58:22 +0000

Join us as we go Out of the Aeons with guest Ken Hite and reader Marc Majcher!

We’re sponsored this week by You Shall Never Know Security, an outstanding short fiction anthology from author J.R. Hamantaschen – BUY IT NOW in paperback or for the Kindle! You’ll get the benefit of a great read and support this podcast!

And hey, while you’re shopping, don’t forget to pick up a few of Ken Hite’s wonderful books, perfect for all occasions!

If you liked Marc’s silky-smooth readings and you’re in the Austin area, why not check him out in Charles Dickens Unleashed at the Hideout Theatre, a completely improvised show done in classic Dickensian style.

What’s a Cardiff Giant? Why, this is a Cardiff Giant.

We’ll return again next week with our thrilling conclusion!

New Merchandise Graphic for the Holidays!

hppodcraft — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:33:46 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving!

hppodcraft — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:11:10 +0000

Taking a short break. We’ll be back in a couple of weeks with Out of the Aeons!

Episode 96 – Winged Death

hppodcraft — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:03:50 +0000

Let Lovecraft and Hazel Heald be the wind beneath your wings… it’s Winged Death!

Extra special thanks to this week’s reader, author J.P. Moore. You can learn all about his novels, Toothless and The Old God, at his site: jpmooreonline.com!

Next time, it’s Out of the Aeons!

Episode 95 – Through the Gates of the Silver Key

hppodcraft — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:00:09 +0000

This week, Fifer and Lackey jump Through the Gates of the Silver Key and discover they are both aspects of the same archetype (along with Charo and Carrot Top) .

This week’s reader is none other than the amazing Lance Holt!

And our squamous sponsor this week is Innsmouth House with their kick-ass Lovecraftian poetry magnets called Lovecraftian Letters! Watch a video to find out more!

Don’t forget to pick up Reber Clark’s excellent score for our Call of Cthulhu reading – available here now!

Next week: Winged Death!

New Design is Here!

hppodcraft — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:28:06 +0000

Reading 6 – The Call of Cthulhu

hppodcraft — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:29:41 +0000

Slide greasily into Halloween with our all-new, feature-length reading of Lovecraft’s masterpiece, The Call of Cthulhu, starring the incomparable Andrew Leman!

Download it here!

Featuring music written and performed by Reber Clark! Most selections are available for purchase here on the Lovecraft Paragraphs and At the Mountains of Madness soundtracks.

Reading recorded at Rocketwerks in Santa Monica, CA. Produced by Chad Fifer.

Thanks to everybody who contributed to make this production possible! Please continue to support us by asking your local comic book shops, game stores and creepy destinations of all kinds to throw this baby on in celebration of the holiday.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! We’ll be back next time with Through the Gates of the Silver Key.

Episode 94 – The Horror in the Museum

hppodcraft — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:36:22 +0000

Tune in to hear us and guest Brooke Fong wax on about The Horror in the Museum, by H.P. Lovecraft and Hazel Heald. This week’s reader and fan favorite Anthony Tedesco lays down the kinda creep we like.

All the weird fiction you can stand is on sale now at MiskatonicBooks.com! Listen to the show to get your discount code, then snap up the arcane lore!

Paul Maclean of Yog-Sothoth.com was kind enough to host Chris at Innsmouth House – thanks a ton Paul!

Now let’s all watch stuff get shredded.

Episode 93 – The Man of Stone

hppodcraft — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:28:38 +0000

This week we get stoned with HPL and Hazel Heald – it’s The Man of Stone!

Thanks to Brother VooDoo for sending in the readings!

Despite what we say in this episode – we’ve JUST REACHED OUR RANSOM! Thanks so much to everybody who donated! We’re gonna get into the studio and start cranking out some Cthulhu Magic!

In two weeks: The Horror in the Museum

Episode 92 – The Dreams in the Witch House – Part 3

hppodcraft — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:54:07 +0000

Join us for the shocking conclusion of Dreams in the Witch House!

Thanks again to guest Kenneth Hite and reader Dave Stinton.

Next week: The Man of Stone!

Episode 91 – The Dreams in the Witch House – Part 2

hppodcraft — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:50:57 +0000

Join us on a second date with Keziah Mason and her leetle friend – we’re having more Dreams in the Witch House!

Thanks again to guest Kenneth Hite and reader Dave Stinton.

Next week: the thrilling conclusion!

Episode 90 – The Dreams in the Witch House – Part 1

hppodcraft — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 03:58:06 +0000

Turn down the lights and nuzzle up to your speakers – we’re sharing some Dreams in the Witch House with guest Kenneth Hite and reader Dave Stinton!

Wanna grab some awesome books & gear in the UK? Check out Travelling Man!

Or, you can pick up Ken’s great mini-mythos books by clicking on these fabulous titles: Where the Deep Ones Are, The Antarctic Express, and of course, Cliffourd the Big Red God!

Just don’t – DON’T – look at this dog with a human face!

Instead, check out this ant on a string.

Don’t forget, we’re still taking donations for our full reading of The Call of Cthulhu, featuring Andrew Leman and Reber Clark!

SPECIAL THANKS to Chicago’s George Eckart for recording all the sweet, sweet Stintones on these Witch House shows.

Chris Lackey's Brown Jenkin

Episode 89 – The Trap

hppodcraft — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:05:15 +0000

This week Chad and Chris are caught in The Trap! Another Lovecraft collaboration, this time with Henry S. Whitehead.

Don’t forget, we’re still holding our ransom for the reading of The Call of Cthulhu with Andrew Leman – hit us with a donation!

We’ll be off for TWO weeks, and back in September with The Dreams in the Witch House! Scary!

Episode 88 – Innsmouth Wrap-Up

hppodcraft — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 02:34:49 +0000

This week, we talk with scholars Robert M. Price and Donovan K. Loucks about Innsmouth and other Lovecraftiana!

Next week, The Trap.

Episode 87 – The Shadow Over Innsmouth – Part 4

hppodcraft — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:04:54 +0000

The Final Chapter!

We’re joined by Mr. Burriesci and Mr. Leman once again as we flee from the uncanny valley of Innsmouth.

Click here to learn more about Live at the Gilman House – coming soon to ears worldwide.

Don’t forget to donate for that sweet, sweet Call of Cthulhu recording. And hey, why not pick up Chad’s book, Children in Heat, while you’re at it?

We’ll be back next week to wrap up with interviews featuring Lovecraft scholars Robert M. Price and Donovan K. Loucks! Don’t forget to tune in!

Episode 86 – The Shadow Over Innsmouth – Part 3

hppodcraft — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 05:43:00 +0000

We’re back with reader Andrew Leman and guest Matt Burriesci on our voyage into the deep end. CONGRATULATIONS MR. AND MRS. LACKEY!!

Special thanks to our musical guest, Misty Roses!

If you’re into fighting, haunting and 1980s teenaging, check out Fifer’s novel Children in Heat (available for the Kindle here in the US, here in the UK and here in Europe.

Drinking game for this episode: every time Lackey says the word “swastika” just like Sean Connery, take a shot.

Episode 85 – The Shadow Over Innsmouth – Part 2

hppodcraft — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 05:06:43 +0000

We’re joined by guest Matt Burriesci and reader Andrew Leman as we make another visit to that cursed place of all wickedness whar the deep water starts.

Join the Innsmouth Swim Team!

AND – please hit us with a donation so we can produce a full length reading of The Call of Cthulhu, featuring Andrew on the mic!

Episode 84 – The Shadow Over Innsmouth – Part 1

hppodcraft — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:11:46 +0000

This week, we’re podcasting a Shadow Over Innsmouth!

Joining us on our strange and secret investigation this week are guest Matt Burriesci and reader Andrew Leman.

Please have a look at the PEN/Faulkner Foundation…

While you’re having a spin of the HPLHS’s radio drama adaptation of this story…

More fishiness next week!

Reading 5 – Cool Air

hppodcraft — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:56:29 +0000

Close your eyes and chill with reader Rachel Ford Lackey as she leads us through Lovecraft’s Cool Air.

Download it here!

Recorded by Paul Maclean at Innsmouth House Studio (check out Paul’s excellent podcast & HPL miscellania at Yog-Sothoth.com).

Produced by Chris Lackey with music by Chad Fifer.

Thanks for your support!

Reading 4 – The Cats of Ulthar

hppodcraft — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:45:25 +0000

Dim the lights and slink into some mythic Lovecraft with reader Heather Klinke, as we learn the story of The Cats of Ulthar…

Download it here!

Recorded at Rocketwerks in Santa Monica, CA.

Produced by Chad Fifer, w/music by Fifer and L. Erickson (you can dig on more L. Erickson at The Spider Translator web site).

Thanks for your support!

Episode 83 – At the Mountains of Madness – Part 7

hppodcraft — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:04:27 +0000

TEKELI-LI!! It’s the thrilling conclusion of At the Mountains of Madness!

We’ll be back in two weeks with readings by cool cats Rachel Lackey and Heather Klinke, and then the week after that we’re gonna splash into some summer madness with The Shadow Over Innsmouth.

Special Thanks to Some Outstanding People:

I.N.J. Culbard for being a special guest – get his graphic novel adaptation here in the U.S. and here in the U.K.!
The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society for their patronage – you can pick up their radio drama adaptation here!
Reber Clark for his fantastic soundtrack, available for sale now!
Joe Fria for dropping some scary-great readings – he’ll be putting shoggoths on stage this year in CarnEvil at Sacred Fools!

Have a great 4th of July everybody – see you in two weeks!

Episode 82 – At the Mountains of Madness – Part 6

hppodcraft — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:53:19 +0000

You gotta hear At the Mountains of Madness as it was experienced – and Dark Adventure Radio Theatre is ready to bring you there!

Did you read I.N.J. Culbard’s Mountains of Madness? Cuz if not, you’re a sap.

Click here to pick up some awesome music from Reber Clark!

What’s it feel like when some German POV settles on New England farm monsters? DIE FARBE!!!

Check it out: there’s a Shoggoth-based musical coming to Los Angeles soon and our reader, Joe Fria, is the creative force behind it. We honestly didn’t know there was this much Shoggoth-based material available!!

And then there’s the muthaf%^$in HUMANOIDS!!! GET INTO IT!!

Episode 81 – At the Mountains of Madness – Part 5

hppodcraft — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:22:55 +0000

It’s only the very history of mankind!! Tune in to the new show with special guest, author I.N.J. Culbard (check out his graphic novel adaptation - available here in the U.S. and here in the U.K.

Damn! Is that more fresh music from Reber Clark, accompanied by the smooth vocal stylings of reader Joe Fria?

Yes. Yes it is.

Hey – you can buy Reber’s soundtrack right here. BOOM!

Episode 80 – At the Mountains of Madness – Part 4

hppodcraft — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:18:33 +0000

Get a glimpse of more madness with guest I.N.J. Culbard, musician Reber Clark and reader Joe Fria!

Incidentally, the music from these episodes is now available from Amazon.com – support Reber and check it out!

Episode 79 – At the Mountains of Madness – Part 3

hppodcraft — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 04:55:42 +0000

I.N.J. Culbard joins us this week as we uncover the horror at the camp!

Check out Mr. Culbard’s excellent graphic novel adaptation of At the Mountains of Madness, available here in the U.S. and here in the U.K.

And let’s not forget the continuing guidance of reader Joe Fria and our composer Reber Clark!

Last but not least – WE’VE REACHED OUR GOAL! The ransom has been met and new readings of The Cats of Ulthar featuring Heather Klinke and Cool Air featuring Rachel Lackey will be available as soon as we wrap up this behemoth of a story. Thanks for your support!

Episode 78 – At the Mountains of Madness – Part 2

hppodcraft — Thu, 26 May 2011 04:03:30 +0000

Prepare to receive transmissions from reader Joe Fria, composer Reber Clark and special musical guest Humanoids as we continue our trek up those crazy Mountains of Madness. (You can pick up the Humanoids’ new EP from their site right now!)

While you’re listening along, why not learn about some real Antarctic explorers: Richard Evelyn Byrd, Ernest Shackleton, Robert Falcon Scott, and more fellas from the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration!
Speaking of exploration, check out Ken Hite’s adaptation for kids, The Antarctic Express!
Here’s that statue of Zeus we were talking about from the Getty Villa.
Learn more about Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell, Jr. (mistakenly referred to in the show as W.E. Campbell – we’ll make the correction next time – sorry!). And please check out both the 1951 & 1982 film adaptations, both called The Thing.

We’ll be back next week with more freezing cold action – stay tuned and don’t forget to donate - we’re about halfway to our goal for the new Cats of Ulthar and Cool Air readings!

Episode 77 – At the Mountains of Madness – Part 1

hppodcraft — Thu, 19 May 2011 06:32:03 +0000

Don’t heed the warnings – join us as we gear up on our expedition into the MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS!

Crew leaders include reader Joe Fria and musician Reber Clark, with some navigation provided by painter Nicholas Roerich (this image from a blog post by soon-to-be guest I.N.J. Culbard).

Be a cool cat and support us with a donation – we’re ransoming off new readings of The Cats of Ulthar featuring Heather Klinke and Cool Air featuring Rachel Lackey. Once we reach a grand, those platters will be spinning into your hearts! THANKS for keeping us on the air!

Episode 76 – The Whisperer in Darkness – Part 3

hppodcraft — Thu, 05 May 2011 04:59:21 +0000

Join us for the thrilling conclusion in our coverage of The Whisperer in Darkness!

Thanks to guest Andrew Leman, reader Matt Foyer and composer Troy Sterling Nies for being the wind beneath our space wings! Check out their movie!

Next up, we take on the most feared story in Hollywood, At the Mountains of Madness!

New designs in the store!

hppodcraft — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:21:45 +0000

Episode 75 – The Whisperer in Darkness – Part 2

hppodcraft — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:47:58 +0000

Time to get a good buzz going with our second ‘cast on The Whisperer in Darkness!

Thanks again to guest Andrew Leman, reader Matt Foyer, composer Troy Sterling Nies and scholarly chanter Daniel Kaemon for jumping in on our coverage. And don’t forget to check out their film adaptation of the story, coming soon to a darkened corner near you!

We’re digging on our new site layout by Mike Mann – you can check out more of his work here.

Stay tuned, y’all – we’ll be back next week with the thrilling conclusion! BZZZZZZZZZ!!!

Episode 74 – The Whisperer in Darkness – Part 1

hppodcraft — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 04:46:06 +0000

We’re back with an old favorite, The Whisperer in Darkness!

Joining us on our journey into wild Vermont are guest Andrew Leman and reader Matt Foyer, a couple of the folks behind the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society’s film adaptation, playing at festivals now!

And that’s not all – our show is accompanied by musical selections from the film, composed by none other than Troy Sterling Nies!

P.S. – if you haven’t caught our pilot/short film The Ward yet, you can see it here!

The Ward

hppodcraft — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:43:44 +0000

Hey folks – we’ll be back next week with The Whisperer in Darkness, but in the meantime, you can check out our Lovecraftian sitcom pilot, The Ward!

We’ve just posted in on YouTube in glorious HD. The channel is here!

Episode 73 – Medusa’s Coil

hppodcraft — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:05:19 +0000

Our final story with Zealia Bishop… Thank goodness!

This week we have the great vocal stylings of Dave Stinton! Check out his blog, The Sound of One Hand Withholding Applause.

And don’t forget to rock your pants off with Stormlord’s Medusa’s Coil (lyrics here).

Next week we’re away, but the following week we tackle The Whisperer in Darkness!

(Maybe you can spend the time off enjoying one of those readings below in 3-D?!?!)

From Beyond and The Picture in the House in 3-D!

hppodcraft — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 01:00:42 +0000

Our two new readings can also be enjoyed as an hour long double feature in glorious 3-D audio!

Here’s how you do it:

-Download this file and play it from your primary device (right click the link and “save as”).
-When the recording prompts you, the two tracks below should be played from two other devices:

Get together with some friends, dim the lights and enjoy!

Reading 3 – The Picture in the House

hppodcraft — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:48:58 +0000

It’s time to get creepy with Andrew Leman in this full audio production of The Picture in the House!

Download it here!

This reading, together with From Beyond, is available in glorious 3-D! Get full details and directions here.

Reading 2 – From Beyond

hppodcraft — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:38:09 +0000

It’s time to explore the very air around us! Join reader Bruce Green in this full audio production of From Beyond!

Download it here!

This reading, together with The Picture in the House, is available in glorious 3-D! Get full details and directions here.

Episode 72 – The Mound – Part 3

hppodcraft — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:34:23 +0000

Folks, we’ve finally made it! The final episode on H.P. Lovecraft and Zelia Bishop’s The Mound.

Thanks to reader Jimmy Akin for taking the ride with us!

Next Story: Medusa’s Coil

Episode 71 – The Mound – Part 2

hppodcraft — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:28:37 +0000

Step right up and explore the underworld of Tsath! SEE human-unicorn beasts of burden! HEAR thoughts in your head! And FEEL your body phase out of existence!

Feeling down? HONEY BADGER DON’T CARE!

If you’re in the UK, don’t forget to grab tix for MC Lack-ee’s macabre cabaret – it’s Lovecraft: Reanimated!

OR, if you’re out on the town in NY, check out Things at the Doorstep (featuring music from this podcast).

And here’s a first look at the cover of Ian Culbard’s upcoming adaptation of The Case of Charles Dexter Ward.

HEDONISM BOT!

Next week: Part 3 of The Mound

Episode 70 – The Mound – Part 1

hppodcraft — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:02:14 +0000

Check out the sites and facts on The Mound with silky-voiced reader Jimmy Akin’s photos and facts!

AND… we’re pleased to announce our swing at the graphic novel with artist I.N.J. Culbard…

Please have a look at the first three pages of DEADBEATS!

Episode 69 – The Electric Executioner

hppodcraft — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 07:59:31 +0000

This week we cover a team up by the less-than-dynamic duo of H.P. Lovecraft and Adolphe de Castro!

Also want to let folks know that the Music of the H.P. Lovecraft Literary Podcast Volume Two is now available with a donation of $10 or more. And if you donate $15 or more, you get both Volume One and Two! (digital downloads – please allow up to a day to receive the soundtrack).

Also, Bizarre Magazine will be showin’ off an article we wrote in this months issue. And guess what? It’s all about Lovecraft! Check it out!

Next week: The Mound

Episode 68 – The Dunwich Horror – Part 4

hppodcraft — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:35:09 +0000

Our final episode on The Dunwich Horror! Sad to put this behind us, but we must move on.

Thanks again to Andrew Leman, our reader, and Robert M. Price for his help on the story.

(available now as a radio drama)

Next week: The Electric Executioner!

New design in the store!

hppodcraft — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 22:52:39 +0000

Hey, Mythosiacs! We have a new design in our store, and it’s available on a variety of shirts and other items! Check it out!

Mythos science!

Episode 67 – The Dunwich Horror – Part 3

hppodcraft — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 06:26:33 +0000

Lackey phones in from a deep, shadowy ravine and Leman drops more arcane knowledge as we take a third gander at The Dunwich Horror!

(available now as a radio drama)

Episode 66 – The Dunwich Horror – Part 2

hppodcraft — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 06:02:00 +0000

Once again, the Lovecrafting firm of Leman & Price* represent us as we take on the creepies and crawlies of The Dunwich Horror!

Mmm… great Dunwich.

*That’s Andrew Leman and Robert M. Price.

Episode 65 – The Dunwich Horror – Part 1

hppodcraft — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Stop eating all that Manwich, and take a bite out of Dunwich!

We’re joined by Lovecraft scholar and foxy Christian Atheist Robert M. Price! (AKA host of Point of Inquiry, AKA The Bible Geek, AKA Professor of Theology and Scriptural Studies at the Colemon Theological Seminary)

You just won’t believe the vocal stylings of one Andrew Leman! (producer of the Dark Adventure Radio Theatre’s glorious adaptation)

Next week: MORE DUNWICH HORROR!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

hppodcraft — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:23:35 +0000

Hi all-

Just a quick note to let you know that our Christmas dreams came true and our ransom has been met! Look for full readings of The Picture in the House and From Beyond this February. Thanks so much to everybody who donated!

Hope everybody had a fantastic conclusion to 2010. We’ll be back on the airwaves on January 13th with the first part of The Dunwich Horror!

Episode 64 – The Curse of Yig

hppodcraft — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:48:09 +0000

It’s Christmas time! What better way to celebrate then going over a collaboration with H.P. Lovecraft and Zelia Bishop!

This week, The Curse of Yig will chill you to the very bone!

Special thanks to our reader today, Sitara Falcon!

Next episode: The Dunwich Horror with Robert M. Price!

Episode 63 – History of the Necronomicon & Ibid

hppodcraft — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 05:15:20 +0000

We’re having a look at some of Lovecraft’s legend-making, led by special guest, archaeologist Dr. James Holloway (sorry for the spotty audio quality in the call recording!).

Over at Yog-Sothoth.com, you can also hear James’ lecture on the relationship between Lovecraft and archaeology, “The Lairs of Cthulhu.”

Next week, we’re snakin’ it up with The Curse of Yig!

Episode 62 – The Last Test

hppodcraft — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:05:01 +0000

Join us as we examine the results of Adolphe de Castro & H.P. Lovecraft’s The Last Test!

Special thanks to our reader, science presenter extraordinaire Marty Jopson.

Here’s some more info on that DarkMythos.com contest – win your own Arkham Horror, or prizes from the webcomics Lovecraft is Missing and The Watcher of Yaathagggu.

Oh, and here’s the first episode of Heil Honey I’m Home.

Next Up: History of the Necromonicon and Ibid, with guest James Holloway.

Episode 61 – The Very Old Folk & The Thing in the Moonlight

hppodcraft — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:45:18 +0000

Greetings all! Another two-fer! This week we going back to the Roman Empire with The Very Old Folk and drift off to a very different kind of Dreamland with The Thing in the Moonlight!

This week’s guest host is none other than our very own Michael J. Mann.

This week’s reader is Elliot Miller, a talented guy and all around kick-ass dude!

Next week: The Last Test!

Episode 60 – The Colour Out of Space – Part 2

hppodcraft — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:01:00 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving, Outsiders!

This week we finally have the second part to The Colour Out of Space! HUZZAH!

We want to thank Andrew Leman for his amazing voice work and Paul MacLean for joining us on the show!

You can hear more of Paul (and Chris sometimes) over at Yog-Sothoth.com.

The Lovecraft news show that Paul and Chris are doing together is called News From Pnokotus. And if you subscribe to YSDC, it will be included in your feed. It’s not only about the role-playing game, but movies, TV and literature. Fun for the whole family!

And don’t forget, we’re doing our next ransom! ‘The Picture in the House’ as read by Andrew Leman and ‘From Beyond’ as read by our very own Bruce Green! And it’s going to be in 3D to boot! Just donate over on your right and once we reach $2000, it’s let loose onto the world for all to enjoy!

Next Week: The Very Old Folk and The Thing in the Moonlight

This HPLLP Life

hppodcraft — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 05:42:22 +0000

So, Chris was editing The Colour Out of Space, Part 2 when his computer went down.

The episode is safe. It is comfortable. But we need to do a little maintenance on the system so we can finish putting it together, and it’ll take a few days.

Since we’ve been skipping so many shows lately, we didn’t want to leave you empty-handed once again. So we threw something together.

This week, Andrew Leman reads an original mythos story, and Chris and Chad head up a pulp action radio drama. It’s not your typical show, but it’s fun for the whole family!

Next week: The Colour Out of Space, Part 2 (really)

Episode 59 – The Colour Out of Space – Part 1

hppodcraft — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 06:53:43 +0000

We’re joined by excellent reader Andrew Leman as we view The Colour Out of Space!

But this time we’re not alone – we’re joined by special guest Paul Maclean of Yog Radio!

Show your love for site designer/webmaster Mike J. Mann and buy a tee shirt with our logo. Seriously – you’ll look good!

Check out some gorgeous art from At the Mountains of Madness: A Tribute to the Writings of H.P. Lovecraft at Gallery Nucleus.

Ladies and gentlemen – it’s HATEBEAK with their Lovecraftian death-metal anthem – The Think That Should Not Beak.

Here’s one of those bleak landscapes from Salvator Rosa.

This is what a woodchuck looks like.

And one last time – our NEW FEED ADDRESS is http://hppodcraft.com/index.php/feed/podcast

Episode 58 – The Case of Charles Dexter Ward – Part 5

hppodcraft — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:43:41 +0000

ATTN LISTENERS – OUR FEED HAS CHANGED

Due to traffic demands, we’ve had to upgrade the site a bit and as a result we’ve got a new feed address:

http://hppodcraft.com/index.php/feed/podcast

—

THE FINAL CHAPTER!!

Thanks to Matt Foyer for bringing it to a swinging close!

And don’t forget to check out the Joshi-annotated Case of Charles Dexter Ward, featuring great photos of featured providence locations by hplovecraft.com mastermind Donovan K. Loucks.

Thanks for sticking with us! We’ll be back soon with The Colour Out of Space!

Donovan K. Loucks

Episode 57 – The Case of Charles Dexter Ward – Part 4

hppodcraft — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 03:44:58 +0000

Join Chris, Chad & reader Matt Foyer as they journey out to the Pawtuxet Valley once again!

Our opening sample is from the late Dan O’Bannon’s adaptation, The Resurrected (who the hell ever decided to call this movie Shatterbrain?).

Hitchcock’s BOMB THEORY!

We’re glad to be back and thanks for all the support!

Episode 56 – The Case of Charles Dexter Ward – Part 3

hppodcraft — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 05:25:29 +0000

Actor and Hollywo0d personality Matt Foyer joins us again as we delve into the PostScripts of Charles Dexter Ward!

Oh, and Lovecraft has some feelings about Republicans.

Episode 55 – The Case of Charles Dexter Ward – Part 2

hppodcraft — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 05:30:09 +0000

“If a man die, shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.”

Job XIV. XIV.

Here’s some crap about Eliphas Levi – an architect of occultism.

Thanks Matt Foyer for readin’ it up smoooth…

Kent, we hope this finds you sane.

Episode 54 – The Case of Charles Dexter Ward – Part 1

hppodcraft — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:10:19 +0000

We’re back! Or, some hosts from the distant past are here to replace us. Either way – we’re ready to dig in to The Case of Charles Dexter Ward!

Special thanks to reader Matt Foyer!

If you’re in the L.A. area, come see Fifer this weekend at the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival, SoCal edition.

Some of Cosmo Alexander’s lovely ladies, hanging out with squirrels and lambs.

The Investigators

hppodcraft — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:14:57 +0000

Hey all – we’re on break, so no new show this week.

Instead, we thought we’d share a Lovecraftian animated show we created about ten years ago for Atom Films, The Investigators.

A little dated, a little stilted, but lots of fun. You may recognize some of the voices.

We’ll be back in September with The Case of Charles Dexter Ward!

Episode 53 – The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath – Part 4

hppodcraft — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:16:08 +0000

“How did you sleep? Have any dreams?”

-Dr. Paul Novotny from Dreamscape.

The fourth and final part on our discussion on The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath. It’s been a hell of a journey. Again, we want to thank Lance Holt for really rockin’ our socks off. He’s amazing.

We’re taking a few weeks off for some much needed R & R, but we’ll be back with The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. It’s a hoot!

Episode 52 – The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath – Part 3

hppodcraft — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:29:45 +0000

“Let’s go kick the motherf#@ker’s ass all over dreamland.”

-Roland Kincaid, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

Welcome to part 3 of our journey into the Dreamlands of H.P.L.

Oh… do check out the sweet The Great God Pan from Bloodletting Books! It’s flippin’ sweet!

Episode 51 – The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath – Part 2

hppodcraft — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 05:05:35 +0000

Guest reader Lance Holt once again joins us as we continue our cat-like pounce through the dreamlands.

“Bobby, I’m asleep. I’m fast asleep, Bobby. I’m dreaming. Apache women. Mai Tais. Vanna White and a whip.”

-Corey Haim

Episode 50 – The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath – Part 1

hppodcraft — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:11:53 +0000

Begin your journey into the dreamlands, with guest reader Lance Holt!

“Come dream with me tonight…”

-Teddy Ruxpin

Reading 1 – The Haunter of the Dark

hppodcraft — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:41:30 +0000

Well, we started podcasting from the beginning of Lovecraft’s career and now we’re audiobooking from the end.

Brought to you by the listeners of The H.P. Lovecraft Literary Podcast…

An all-new, hour-long, full story reading featuring the incomparably eldritch Andrew Leman…

It’s…

THE HAUNTER OF THE DARK! Download the full story reading here!

Thanks again to everybody who contributed. Chris and Chad will be back next week with The Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath (we just couldn’t get through it in a week).

Episode 49 – The Strange High House in the Mist

hppodcraft — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:31:00 +0000

No – it’s not a Cheech and Chong movie, it’s an HPL story!

Special thanks to guest reader and fine actor Scott MacDonell – let’s all hope his sanity returns soon.

Like pictures with yer words? Jason Thompson’s about to blow your mind!

Next week: Undertaking The Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath

Episode 48 – The Silver Key

hppodcraft — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 06:21:42 +0000

Stop poplocking and start unlocking your dreams! It’s THE SILVER KEY!

With special guest – muthafu$%in’ Kenneth Hite!

Thanks to reader Lance Holt for delivering the goods!

Next week: The Strange High House in the Mist

Episode 47 – Pickman’s Model

hppodcraft — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:13:46 +0000

It’s a ghouls night out as we talk Pickman’s Model with special guest Josh Bentley of Octopoid Productions…

We’re honored to have the talented director Chris Weitz as our spooktacular reader this week!
With music by Troy Sterling Nies!
Check out Goya’s Black Paintings, including Saturn Devouring His Son and Witches’ Sabbath.
Here’s that Mastermind clip. If you’re in love, get in line…
…for more on Pickman’s Song or to see those frightening Octopoid paintings, click here…

And send us your art!

Next week: The Silver Key

Want to hear Andrew Leman read The Haunter of the Dark? Help us produce it by donating to the podcast! Listen to Episode 47 for more details, and keep visiting the site for new information!

Episode 46 – Two Black Bottles

hppodcraft — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:54:08 +0000

Join HPL and Wilfred Blanch Talman as they spin some yarns around Two Black Bottles of the good stuff!

Special thanks to reader Anthony Tedesco!

Episode 45 – S.T. Joshi Interview

hppodcraft — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:43:31 +0000

Join us as we chat with leading H.P. Lovecraft authority S.T. Joshi about The Call of Cthulhu, Lovecraft’s return to Providence, and much much more!

If you’re in the U.K., you may want to pick up Mr. Joshi’s new anthology Black Wings: New Tales of Lovecraftian Horror.

Otherwise – there are so many other great books to choose from – including Mr. Joshi’s seminal H.P. Lovecraft: A Life.

We’ll be off for one or two weeks, depending on scheduling – but when we return, we’ll be talking Two Black Bottles (we mean it this time!).

Episode 44 – The Call of Cthulhu – Part 3

hppodcraft — Thu, 27 May 2010 07:02:23 +0000

The end is nigh! It’s The Madness from the Sea!

Join us and guest/reader Andrew Leman as we conclude our shocking expose on The Call of Cthulhu!

Featuring the gargantuan talent of musician Reber Clark and selections from his film Lovecraft Paragraphs!

Dig on some Futurism (and Fifer’s favorite painter, Umberto Boccioni).

LOOK OUT! IT’S A SUNFISH!

NEXT WEEK: A Call of Cthulhu wrap-up with none other than Lovecraft scholar S.T. Joshi.

Episode 43 – The Call of Cthulhu – Part 2

hppodcraft — Thu, 20 May 2010 05:39:45 +0000

Join us as we cover The Call of Cthulhu’s harrowing second chapter, The Tale of Inspector Legrasse.

Featuring special guest Andrew Leman and even more musical goodness from Reber Clark!

Want to check out some hideous architecture? Try Fleur-de-lys (more pics available on our Facebook page).

Check out Lovecraft’s own depiction of the big C! (Thanks to Web Ninjas J. Blaze Ward & Sarah Marie Perry)

Some of that kooky Henry Clews, Jr. art (part of the Château de La Napoule collection).

And of course, those sweet little plushies…

Episode 42 – The Call of Cthulhu – Part 1

hppodcraft — Wed, 12 May 2010 23:52:46 +0000

Please join us and guest Andrew Leman as we behold The Horror in Clay!

Once again, thanks to Reber Clark for contributing this week’s music, which is available for download from Amazon.com.

Our ‘cast is now available for mobile on Stitcher.com – check it out!

If you want to live today’s story – get your hands on The Angell Box from the HPLHS!

We lost our iTunes reviews when we started up the new feed, so if you have a chance, would you write us a review?

Next Week: Part 2 in our Call of Cthulhu coverage – The Tale of Inspector Legrasse!

Episode 41 – Cool Air

hppodcraft — Thu, 06 May 2010 05:05:20 +0000

Nothing tastes quite as good as a crisp, clear drink of Cool Air.

Thanks to reader Rachel Lackey!

Our scene is set at the Chelsea Pines Inn.

Check out Bryan Moore’s Cool Air.

Here’s that Night Gallery adaptation on Hulu.

If only sewing technology had been around to give HPL a Snuggie…

And here’s Slowpoke Rodriguez!

Next week: The Call of Cthulhu

Episode 40 – In the Vault & The Descendant

hppodcraft — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:03:04 +0000

It’s our 40th episode and we’re having a lock-in! Wanna join?

Thanks to excellent reader Anthony Tedesco, as well as musician Troy Sterling Nies for allowing us the use of his music again!
The ‘knife-in-the-grave’ story that Chad mentions was in an episode of The Twilight Zone. (Thanks, The Gneech!)

Folks, we are all up and running on iTunes. There are three shows there right now – the one that contains this episode is the correct one. You can subscribe there or through this page. Thanks for hanging in there! We’re almost completely back in fightin’ shape!

Next week, Cool Air!

Episode 39 – He

hppodcraft — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:25:02 +0000

We are back, folks! This week we explore the back streets of New York City with He.

We want to thank Mike Mann for all of his brilliant work on the new site!

Also thanks to the amazing Troy Sterling Nies for his providing his beautiful music…

And thank you Andrew Leman for being The Voice of the HPLLP.

Next week: In the Vault and The Descendant!

Episode 38 – The Horror at Red Hook

hppodcraft — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:00:42 +0000

It’s truly horrible!

Episode 37 – The Shunned House

hppodcraft — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 20:00:20 +0000

This week, it’s The Shunned House!

Special thanks to reader Michael Holmes.
See some photos of the real Shunned House on our Facebook page.
Looks like Rhode Island’s dealing with yet another Great Gale right now!
Wanna catch up on that French werewolf panic? More info here on Jacques Roulet, Jean Grenier and Gilles Garnier
Also – GOULET!

Episode 36 – Under The Pyramids – Part 2

hppodcraft — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:00:22 +0000

Part 2 of Under the Pyramids is here!

Enjoy one of our favorite guests, Andrew Leman, and reader Matt Foyer of ‘The Call of Cthulhu‘ fame. Also, more great music from Reber Clark!

Next week…

The Shunned House

Episode 35 – Under The Pyramids – Part 1

hppodcraft — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:01:59 +0000

This week, we are joined by guest host Andrew Leman as we descend Under the Pyramids!

We have film star and Los Angeles personality Matt Foyer as reader. He’s pretty flippin’ awesome!
Music cues for the show were provided by composer Reber Clark, from his movie Lovecraft Paragraphs. Learn more about the film here, or pop over to Amazon and purchase the mp3s – only $8.99!

Next Week: Under they Pyramids – Part 2.

Episode 34 – The Festival

hppodcraft — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:38:02 +0000

Hey, folks! It’s that time again. And we’re going home for the holidays to enjoy The Festival!

This week’s reader is Scott MacDonell.
Night Gallery on Hulu!
And don’t forget Awkward Family Photos!

Next week: Under the Pyramids!

Episode 33 – The Unnamable

hppodcraft — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:02:16 +0000

Sorry for being a bit late on getting online, but prepare yourself for something that-can-not-be-named! The Unnamable!

This week’s reader is the very namable Bruce Green (our From Beyond reader)!
And don’t forget about those wonderful Time Life Books!

Next week: The Festival

Episode 32 – The Rats in the Walls, Part 2

hppodcraft — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:30:35 +0000

Part 2 of The Rats in the Walls is here! Again, Kenneth Hite is sitting in with us and adding his two cents. That’s 6 whole cents now! What a deal!

Next week: The Unnameable!

Episode 31 – The Rats in the Walls, Part 1

hppodcraft — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:08:14 +0000

This week’s podcast is part 1 of 2. And both parts feature none other than Kenneth Hite and Andrew Leman!

So good for you.

Episode 30 – The Lurking Fear

hppodcraft — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:37:56 +0000

Lurking on the site this week is The Lurking Fear!

Next week: The Rats in the Walls!

Episode 29 – The Hound

hppodcraft — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:27:06 +0000

This week, it’s The Hound!

Learn about the sinister Leopold and Loeb…
Check out The Museum of Death – not for the faint of heart.

Next week: The Lurking Fear

H.P.Lovecraft Literary Podcast – Commercial Spot 02

hppodcraft — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:00:42 +0000

This ad comes from old friend Jamie Anderson and his AMAZING family. Thanks guys!

Hold tight for this Thursday – we’re back! Get ready for Season 2!

Episode 28 – The Horror at Martin’s Beach

hppodcraft — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:00:11 +0000

This week we jump into a collaboration between Lovecraft and Sonia Greene - The Horror at Martin’s Beach, a good old-fashioned monster story!

Mr. Show sketch about being boring if you had a good childhood.
Gorgo Trailer
Lovecraft’s stepdaughter!

We’re taking a few weeks off, but will be back in February with The Hound!

Episode 27 – What the Moon Brings & Azathoth

hppodcraft — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:50:01 +0000

We’ve got another twofer! What the Moon Brings & Azathoth! Get ready to have your mind blown!

Today’s reader is Garrard Whatley (no relation), an awesome post-production sound guy; check out his company Rocketwerks!
Check out friend of the show Kenneth Hite’s very good interview here!
Another article in the LA Times.

Next week: The Horror at Martin’s Beach

Episode 26 – Hypnos

hppodcraft — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:00:13 +0000

Happy New Year! This week we tackle the dream stylings of Hypnos! Listen if you dare!

Creepy Six Flags Advert!
This weeks reader is good friend, Steven Day-Clark. He’s the cat’s pajamas!

Episode 25 – Herbert West: Reanimator, Part 2

hppodcraft — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:00:12 +0000

This week, it’s part two of two with special guest host – Stuart Gordon, director of ’Reanimator.’

We again have the vocal stylings of Andrew Leman to take you to the battlefields of WWI and creepy basements of New England.
Wanna read about real and crazy experiments? Check out Elephants on Acid!
That town in Illinois Chad was talking about? Delavan!
And last (but not least), our super sponsor Tor.com is still doing Cthulhu December! Check it out!

Next week: Hypnos!

Episode 24 – Herbert West: Reanimator, Part 1

hppodcraft — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:08:00 +0000

This week, it’s part one of two with special guest host – Stuart Gordon, director of ’Reanimator.’

We again have the vocal power of Andrew Leman to take into the dark world of corpse raisin’.
And last (but not least), our super sponsor Tor.com is still doing Cthulhu December! Check it out!

Episode 23 – The Music of Erich Zann

hppodcraft — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:04:19 +0000

It’s time… to… ROCK! Erich Zann is gonna shred this week as we delve into some sweet HPL.

Also this week, we have our lovely, and lovable, Andrew Leman reading us some sweet bits.
Chad mentioned Astro City.

Next Week: Herbert West: Reanimator

Episode 22 – The Other Gods

hppodcraft — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:30:59 +0000

This week we’re not going to talk about the normal gods, we’re talking about The Other Gods!

Our guest reader is none other than Julie Hoverson of 19 Nocturne Boulevard fame!

What’s The Room you say? Actor/Director/Writer/Producer Tommy Wiseau will knock your frickin’ socks off!
Check out The Other Gods by Subterranea Entertainment.
B-Fest.

Just love it.

ATTENTION DONORS – CDs will be coming in and going out this coming week – thanks for your patience as well as your patronage!

Episode 21 – The Outsider

hppodcraft — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:10:53 +0000

No insiders here. Just… The Outsider! This week, Chris and Chad focus on but one story, so get ready to dig in.

Special thanks to this week’s reader, Dennis Calero, talented artist and all-around swell guy!

Speaking of Digg…
http://digg.com/odd_stuff/Rediscovering_Lovecraft
Perhaps you wouldn’t mind givin’ a click!

Also check us out on reddit…

http://www.reddit.com/r/reddit.com/comments/a84o8/rediscovering_lovecraft/

Next Week: The Other Gods!

Episode 20 – The Quest of Iranon & The Moon-Bog

hppodcraft — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:13:52 +0000

It’s a tough week. Two of our least favorites in one episode, The Quest of Iranon and The Moon-Bog. We make the most of it.

Luckily, we’ve got the talents of quirky heartthrob Grahm Eberhardt on the mic!

Episode 19 – Ex Oblivione & The Nameless City

hppodcraft — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:18:42 +0000

This week Chad and I step into a desert abyss with Ex Oblivione and The Nameless City. Get ready to have your mind blown… away.

Show Notes:

Listen to a sweet lecture by James Holloway called The Lairs of Cthulhu!
From the Earth to the Moon.
The Nameless City Blog.
This week’s reader is none other than Andrew Leman!

Next Week: Double Feature The Quest of Iranon and The Moon-Bog!

Episode 18 – Nyarlathotep and The Crawling Chaos

hppodcraft — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:19:48 +0000

The Black Pharaoh is on the scene with a special guest host… KENNETH HITE! Who knew? Well… we did. He shares his thoughts on Nyarlathotep, books and good old fashion fun!

Our guest reader this week is none other than Michael Holmes of The Duck N Cover Show!

Winifred V. Jackson, Lovecraft's pen pal and collaborator. Ms. Jackson if you're nasty.

Episode 17 – The Picture in the House!

hppodcraft — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:00:27 +0000

This week Andrew Leman is back! And he shows us a picture. The Picture in the House!

Next week: Nyarlathotep and The Crawling Chaos!

Episode 16 – From Beyond

hppodcraft — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:31:55 +0000

This week we rock it not from the backyard, but FROM BEYOND!!!

Next week: Picture in the House!

Episode 15 – Poetry of the Gods & Celephais

hppodcraft — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:33:52 +0000

Another double feature! Check out this week’s stories, Poetry and the Gods and Celephais. We get to explore more of Lovecraft’s sensitive side.

This week’s reader is none other than Billy Flynn, co-host of the most awesome podcast Geek Radio Daily!
Here’s that Suicidal Tendencies song we referenced…
You must see Anvil! The Story of Anvil
Also check out… Lovecraft and His Legacy

Episode 14 – The Street

hppodcraft — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:37:07 +0000

The week we tackle The Street and then strangle it to death with our bare hands. Matt Burriesci, Executive Director of the Association of Writers and Writing Programs at George Mason University, joins us this week as guest host and talks to us about some of the other writers doing their thing in the 20′s and 30′s.

This episode features a short selection from Chloe: Song of the Swamp as recorded by Paul Whiteman and His Concert Orchestra.

Next Week: Double feature! Poetry and the Gods and Celephais!

Episode 13 – Facts Concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and His Family

hppodcraft — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:00:22 +0000

Just the facts!

Show Notes

Great timing! A major human-ape ancestry find in the news just today!
Couldn’t find that story about the burning woman in Peoria, but THIS WOMAN set herself on fire and walked around the mall just recently!
Note from Chad: I found the cover of the copy of Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar that I read when I was a kid. Somehow, I fell in love with the woman in the deep background. Now, that’s imagination!
Also, I was wrong – in Alan Moore’s story “Allan and the Sundered Veil,” Randolph is John Carter’s grand-nephew, not his brother. I’m never talking about this story again, as this is the second time I’ve gotten the details wrong. Never!
Next Time: The Street

H.P.Lovecraft Literary Podcast – Commercial Spot 01

hppodcraft — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:41:54 +0000

You asked for it, now you have it! Put it on your podcast, play it for your friends or just listen to over and over again as you stroke a cat on your lap!

Episode 12 – The Temple

hppodcraft — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:48:32 +0000

You’ve got first class tickets for a horrifying submarine ride this week, folks, as we visit The Temple!

Except for you. You’re in coach. You know who you are.

Episode 11 – The Tree & The Cats of Ulthar

hppodcraft — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:50:33 +0000

It’s a double feature this week!

Next week: The Temple

Episode 10 – The Terrible Old Man

hppodcraft — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:54:20 +0000

This week we explore what it’s like to deal with the elderly in The Terrible Old Man.

Extra thanks to our reader – Mr. Douglas Sarine of Ask a Ninja!
Note: I forgot to mention a cool animation that adapts this story! Check it out! -Chris.

Next week: The Tree & The Cats of Ulthar!

Episode 9 – The Statement of Randolph Carter

hppodcraft — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:56:40 +0000

Featuring Guest Host Andrew Leman & the Vocal Stylings of Sean Branney

Selected music by The Spider Translator
In the spirit of our story, Mr. Fifer chose to host via portable phone from deep below the earth.
Let’s all watch Out of Mind
And don’t forget to check out… The Whisperer in Darkness!

Next up: The Terrible Old Man

Episode 8 – The Doom That Came to Sarnath

hppodcraft — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:59:40 +0000

Guess who’s coming to Sarnath? The people of Ib and they’re bringing a gift bag full-O-DOOM!

Next week: The Statement of Randolph Carter

Episode 7 – The White Ship

hppodcraft — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:01:41 +0000

Happy Birthday HPL! Howie Phil was born August 20, 1890 and if he were alive today would be 119 years old! How do you like them apples?

This week we talk about The White Ship and how you can never get enough of moonbeam bridges.

Check out some sweet 60′s Psychedelic action with the band H.P. Lovecraft and The White Ship.

Next Week: The Doom That Came to Sarnath

Episode 6 – The Transition of Juan Romero

hppodcraft — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:03:53 +0000

Chad and Chris travel down to the American southwest to kick it with Juan Romero!

Show Notes

The Transition of Juan Romero comic strip!

Next Week: The White Ship

Episode 5 – Beyond the Wall of Sleep

hppodcraft — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:23:36 +0000

This week Chad and Chris go Beyond the Wall of Sleep!

Show Notes

The H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival and CthulhuCon.
Want to know about Lovecraft inspired movies? Check out the Unfilmable!
Lovecraft: Fear Of The Unknown documentary about HPL!

Next Week: The Transition of Juan Romero

Episode 4 – Polaris

hppodcraft — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:09:01 +0000

This week’s guest reader is Rachel Ford! She’s ace!

Show Notes

Hard to find (sorta) Lovecraft comedy, “Sweet Ermengarde”
Next week: Beyond the Wall of Sleep

Episode 3 – Dagon

hppodcraft — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:11:02 +0000

Back after two weeks, listen to our discussion of the H.P. Lovecraft tale Dagon!

Show Notes

Andrew Leman of the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society joins our podcast this week loaning us his voice to read excerpts from this week’s tale. He’s awesome!
Check out Kenneth Hite’s great book Tour De Lovecraft. It’s amazing.
Crazy cool infomercial Elder Sign.
Scary Squid Story still freaks me out.
Jeffrey Combs IS Edgar Allen Poe.
Next week: Polaris

Episode 2 – The Tomb

hppodcraft — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:13:26 +0000

Greetings all! Listen to us talk about the H.P. Lovecraft story The Tomb.

We will be back in two weeks with episode 03 where we will talk about the short story – Dagon.

Episode 1 – H. P. Lovecraft Biography

hppodcraft — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:24:59 +0000

Listen to the very first episode of the H.P. Lovecraft Literary Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the life and times of H.P. Lovecraft.

Next episode: A discussion of The Tomb.