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« Reply #75 on: March 18, 2011, 02:03:02 PM » |
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While we would like to think them going on forever, podcasts are finite just like Seinfeld and Friends; hell, even the Simpsons will end at some point. I doubt I'll say anything new but I'll speak my peace regarding the future of this podcast.
Ending the podcast with just Lovecraft's works seems appropriate enough. I would like to see some revisits of the older works, or those the hosts feel they could do a better job with. Also examining those stories they "skipped" or briefly touched on might be a nice way round out the show; even going over the very first stories Lovecraft wrote would be a simple thing to do and might be made more interesting if they were placed in context of what came later. Highlighting some of the authors and stories that had a marked influence on Lovecraft would not be too far out of line. Roving into the "expanded universe", to use the Star Wars term, of in-mythos non-Lovecraft works might also provide perspective if done within a context of legacy.
One thing that people may not reflect on is if the hosts want to continue their efforts to make readings of Lovecraft's works, assuming they want to do all of them, then a lot more shows/content need to be produced in the meanwhile, if only to keep interest and help support the money required to produce them. I've listened to the reading provided by Libervox and while I support Libervox a lot and have "read" many a series and novel through them, I think the work started here on "The Haunter in the Dark" should be taken as far as it can go. If the hosts did such work to all of Lovecraft's works (well, the ones with it... however one defines this value criteria), then I think they have done a great service and preservation to Lovecraft. How many more they will do considering how long it takes to produce them, the delays, and the current lifespan of the podcast I don't know but I hope they continue it.
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« Reply #76 on: March 20, 2011, 06:55:37 PM » |
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One thing that people may not reflect on is if the hosts want to continue their efforts to make readings of Lovecraft's works, assuming they want to do all of them, then a lot more shows/content need to be produced in the meanwhile, if only to keep interest and help support the money required to produce them.
Since my thread about making the podcast worthwhile for Chris and Chad was... Deserted? Avoided like a venereal disease? A sanctuary for tumbleweeds anonymous? Ahem, since it was "less replied to than it could have been" I'll refrain from any further statements down that path. But I'm still advocating a "2 free shows, 1 only for subscribers"-rotation model. I'd gladly pay for more of this, even if they switch authors (assuming they switch to one who's work I enjoy, of course) once the HPL run is over. Considering the successful ransoms for their audio dramas I believe there's many more listeners like me. Either that or Mammon has them in his podcatcher. |
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« Reply #77 on: May 11, 2011, 09:04:02 PM » |
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I've been reading August Derleth's Cthulhu Mythos tales. I don't think they should all be profiled. But an episode discussing them as a whole could be really funny. They're so pulpy (the later ones, the earlier ones are just poor imitations of HPL). I mean, imagine C & C working over this little tidbit: He smiled. 'I seek evil, Mr. Keane -- evil that is more terrible than anything taught in your school of divinity, believe me.'
'Evil is my field, Mr. Phelan.'
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fishy
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« Reply #78 on: May 12, 2011, 06:45:24 AM » |
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I've been reading August Derleth's Cthulhu Mythos tales. I don't think they should all be profiled. But an episode discussing them as a whole could be really funny. They're so pulpy (the later ones, the earlier ones are just poor imitations of HPL). I mean, imagine C & C working over this little tidbit: He smiled. 'I seek evil, Mr. Keane -- evil that is more terrible than anything taught in your school of divinity, believe me.'
'Evil is my field, Mr. Phelan.'
'I guarantee nothing,' he replied. 'The risks are too great for ordinary men.' I disagree, i think that "The Lurker at the Threshold" should be included. The two first parts are really good ! |
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kulain
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« Reply #79 on: May 12, 2011, 03:56:42 PM » |
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I love this podcast so much! I would hate to have it end (>_<) However, it is true that I just don't care for the other mythos writers as much as Lovecraft himself.
I think this was suggested already in the thread but I would love to see something done on "supernatural horror in literature" and the weird tales Lovecraft mentioned as well as the historical progression of the horror story. I personally came to Lovecraft from Stephen King (I think he mentioned his influences in Danse Macabre) and I really like the chain of influences all the writers sort of draw upon.
A Poe literary podcast would be interesting as well, but personally I would put in a vote for a M.R.James podcast, /nod.
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« Reply #80 on: May 13, 2011, 10:47:22 AM » |
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I've been reading August Derleth's Cthulhu Mythos tales. I don't think they should all be profiled. But an episode discussing them as a whole could be really funny. They're so pulpy (the later ones, the earlier ones are just poor imitations of HPL). I mean, imagine C & C working over this little tidbit: He smiled. 'I seek evil, Mr. Keane -- evil that is more terrible than anything taught in your school of divinity, believe me.'
'Evil is my field, Mr. Phelan.'
'I guarantee nothing,' he replied. 'The risks are too great for ordinary men.' I disagree, i think that "The Lurker at the Threshold" should be included. The two first parts are really good ! I'd like to second that suggestion. While most of Derleth's work didn't fascinate me as much as HPL's did, LatT is definitely a good story (if it wasn't for the f***ing third chapter  ). |
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« Reply #81 on: May 13, 2011, 12:30:06 PM » |
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Just to ring in and (maybe) asuage any fears about the future of the podcast, I'd just like to say, "Don't worry," and "We're on this."  |
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« Reply #82 on: May 15, 2011, 06:31:34 AM » |
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Just to ring in and (maybe) asuage any fears about the future of the podcast, I'd just like to say, "Don't worry," and "We're on this." Definitely good to hear, man(n)!  |
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« Reply #83 on: June 16, 2011, 04:37:57 PM » |
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I think that you should use some episodes talking about film-adaptions of Lovecrafts work.
Which ones are good, which ones fail and why.
Yes, i KNOW that this is a literary podcast. But i still think it is a thing worth considering...would love to hear what you think about "The Haunted Palace" for example....
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« Reply #84 on: June 16, 2011, 07:02:05 PM » |
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At this point they are bonafied Lovecraft authorities, so maybe they should write a book? Hey, I bought Literary Swordsmen and Sorcerers by De Camp in part for the chapter on Lovecraft...
They could include what they learned about Lovecraft and things related to his works, and also the technical experience of creating the Podcast. There's probably things that they couldn't include in the podcast due to time constraints, too.
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« Reply #85 on: June 17, 2011, 07:52:52 AM » |
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The show will end when we're done with Lovecraft. It just has to. We are NOT going to do a Derleth, Long or Smith podcast or a combo of Lovecraftian stuff. Chad and I discussed it and we're just not into those guys. Not like Lovecraft.
One of the ideas that we have is to do a Short Story Literary Podcast. Just talk whatever stories we want to, but try and stick to the classics that are public domain and easy for folks to access. I've thought going over literature requirements for USA high schools and discussing those stories. Most of us have read them and don't think much about them. But a lot of them are totally amazing.
But alas... we're still just trying to figure out how to make it $$$ worth our effort. Chad and I sling in around 20 hours a week on each show. It's a lot of work and we've got other projects we want to work on. We LOVE HPLLP but the next thing we do has to make sense for us and our families!
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« Reply #86 on: June 21, 2011, 10:31:32 PM » |
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But alas... we're still just trying to figure out how to make it $$$ worth our effort. Chad and I sling in around 20 hours a week on each show. It's a lot of work and we've got other projects we want to work on. We LOVE HPLLP but the next thing we do has to make sense for us and our families!
By the way, I found out if you make even a small donation you get a nice note from Chris and Chad themselves! It makes you feel like a king. Like Sinatra even! o/~ That old black magic has me in it's spell... o/~ |
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« Reply #87 on: June 22, 2011, 01:34:44 PM » |
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The show will end when we're done with Lovecraft. It just has to. We are NOT going to do a Derleth, Long or Smith podcast or a combo of Lovecraftian stuff. Chad and I discussed it and we're just not into those guys. Not like Lovecraft.
One of the ideas that we have is to do a Short Story Literary Podcast. Just talk whatever stories we want to, but try and stick to the classics that are public domain and easy for folks to access. I've thought going over literature requirements for USA high schools and discussing those stories. Most of us have read them and don't think much about them. But a lot of them are totally amazing.
But alas... we're still just trying to figure out how to make it $$$ worth our effort. Chad and I sling in around 20 hours a week on each show. It's a lot of work and we've got other projects we want to work on. We LOVE HPLLP but the next thing we do has to make sense for us and our families!
I think that's a great idea! I have often thought about going back and reading some of the great literature classics but I never seem to motivate myself to do it, it would be easier if I had a podcast I could follow along with while reading them. Maybe when you set-up such a podcast, you can also create some type of pay to play book club forum. I have the perfect name for the new podcast... Chris and Chad Read the Classics...B*tches! |
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« Reply #88 on: June 22, 2011, 02:01:27 PM » |
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The show will end when we're done with Lovecraft. It just has to. We are NOT going to do a Derleth, Long or Smith podcast or a combo of Lovecraftian stuff. Chad and I discussed it and we're just not into those guys. Not like Lovecraft.
One of the ideas that we have is to do a Short Story Literary Podcast. Just talk whatever stories we want to, but try and stick to the classics that are public domain and easy for folks to access. I've thought going over literature requirements for USA high schools and discussing those stories. Most of us have read them and don't think much about them. But a lot of them are totally amazing.
But alas... we're still just trying to figure out how to make it $$$ worth our effort. Chad and I sling in around 20 hours a week on each show. It's a lot of work and we've got other projects we want to work on. We LOVE HPLLP but the next thing we do has to make sense for us and our families!
The best decision probz. You just can't beat HPL at his own game, and I don't know if the "Everything-slightly-Lovecraft-related-Podcast" would be as much fun as the hppodcraft.  |
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« Reply #89 on: June 23, 2011, 11:14:10 AM » |
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I think we all enjoy the podcast, and Chris and Chad, and the guesties, and in general the weird fiction of our friend Howie SO MUCH that we just do not want it to end. I know that this is the only podcast I keep episodes of after I've listened to them, and relisten to them occasionally. We want it to keep going, even into the lesser Cthulhu Mythos material, just because everything you guys have produced so far as been as great as it has and continues to be.
But I understand and respect the decision to wrap up with the end of Lovecraft's output. I don't know if the "magic" can be sustained without the third member of the podcast crew (... that's your cue to shine the house lights on Lovecraft...) but I'm certain it won't be if Chris and Chad try to force it.
So I'll be sad when the podcast ends, just as thinking about Lovecraft dying so young and leaving so many stories untold makes me sad, but I'm keeping the HP Lovecraft Literary Podcast in my library. And I'll check out whatever the guys do next.
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