I is for Investigate

Although mentioned throughout the Dagon Epilogues, one person has been conspicuously absent. In this final two-part Epilogue, it's time to find out what's been happening to Eoghan Blakewell. In his own words: "Spoiler alert… It gets  very weird." Cast in order of appearance: Eoghan Blakewell: Neil Brooker Barman: Mowley Sylvia Grant: Catrin Jones Dr Shelley: Neil James Rhind Simpson: Benedict Dani...

A story nearly lost… In this sequel to 'Of Pies and Poltergeists,' discover how the "Sprowston poltergeist case" – as we came to call it – was resolved. Cast in order of appearance: Anton Sørenson: Tobias Nilsson Sylvia Grant: Catrin Jones Mrs Mabel Sprowston: Victoria Hughes Eoghan Blakewell: Neil Brooker Jennifer Morgan: Michelle Perry-Brooker All other voices by members of the cast "Of Polergei...

It's a year since Jennifer joined the I is for Investigate team, and she, together  with Sylvia and Anton, marks the occasion at an Italian restaurant. A tale of ghosts, the horrors of job interviews - and Parmesan. Lots   of Parmesan. Written by Micelle Perry-Brooker, Catrin Jones and Tobias Nilsson Cast: Waiter: Alain Breton Anton Sørensen: Tobias Nilsson Sylvia Grant: Catrin Jones Jennifer Morg...

Professor Evelyn Quaterman. A name to strike fear into the hearts of any who cross her path. Just ask Tristan Elliott. But as the memory of the events on Whitby Pier begins to return, it acts as a key unlocking deeper puzzles – not least, that of the real Evelyn Quaterman… 'The Quaterman Explanation' was influenced by 'The Temple,' by H P Lovecraft. It was written by Michelle Perry-Brooker, and ed...

The confrontation at Whitby Pier with Dagon and Mother Hydra in July 2023 is well-documented - from the perspective of the IifI team, the DPSR, and NAPIS. But what about people going about their daily lives? In this story from guest writers Lynn McKinnon and Ste Beresford , we get an insight into the way events unfolded from their perspective - courtesy of a broken recorder found at the scene... A...

8:30pm, Saturday 15 July 2023. Four people (one considerably worse for wear) discuss a thorny problem in this addendum to 'The Pub Quiz.'    Content warning: Contains comedic material. Consumption of beverages or comestibles while listening is not advised. A must-listen for fans of Lovecraftian fiction and Julian Simpson's "The Lovecraft Investigations." Written by Michelle Perry-Brooker Cast (in...

Just hours after the terrifying events on Whitby's West Pier, the key players come together to make sense of a frantic five days. The atmosphere is celebratory – but tragedy looms…   Written by Michelle Perry-Brooker, with editing by Tobias Nilsson  Cast (in order of appearance): Paul Latimer: Cole Brew Anton Sørenson: Tobias Nilsson Detective John Lees: Ryan Moore Benjamin Wiley: Brian Karasek Je...

The waves are calm in Whitby and life goes on as if nothing had happened. But for the teams from I is for Investigate, the DPSR, and NAPIS, the fall-out is considerable. There are questions to be answered; loose ends to tie up – and consequences to be dealt with.  In the first of a series of IifI: Dagon epilogues, James Gilman catches up with Otis Marsh. A must-listen for fans of Lovecraftian fict...

Prospects look bleak for the investigators as Berkel and Marsh move their plans toward completion. However, help arrives from an unexpected quarter.  A must-listen for fans of Lovecraftian fiction and Julian Simpson's "The Lovecraft Investigations." Cast (in order of appearance): Narrator: John Holmes James Gilman: James Leatherbarrow Sylvia Grant: Catrin Jones Eoghan Blakewell: Neil Brooker Henry...

The Polaris arrives at an unexpected location – and the team makes a shocking discovery. In Whitby, James Gilman coordinates plans for an inevitable confrontation – but will they be ready in time? And can Eoghan and Jennifer save Alex Legare?  A must-listen for fans of Lovecraftian fiction and Julian Simpson's "The Lovecraft Investigations." The next episode, 'The God-Maker (part 2)' will go live...

Eoghan and Sylvia go to church, and John Lees gets some useful information about Otis Marsh. The UNPSSC vessel Polaris   sets sail – but plans quickly go awry… A must-listen for fans of Lovecraftian fiction and Julian Simpson's "The Lovecraft Investigations." The next episode, 'The God-Maker (part 1)' will go live on 23 January. Cast (in order of appearance): Narrator: John Holmes James Gilman: Ja...

A short seasonal message from the I is for Investigate team. Announcer: Neil Brooker Welsh message: Catrin Jones Spanish message: DK Sellers Danish, Swedish and German messages: Tobias Nilsson Polish and French messages: Matthew Sielewicz-Stanhope Music by Minnie d'Arc - used by kind permission

During an eventful day, the investigators regroup after the chaos caused by time slips. A face from the past returns, and plans are made for a nautical expedition. But where – and/or when – is Alex Legar é ? A must-listen for fans of Lovecraftian fiction and Julian Simpson's "The Lovecraft Investigations." Cast (in order of appearance): Narrator: John Holmes Mr Raine and James Gilman: James Leathe...

Alex Légaré takes centre stage. A walk along the Cleveland Way proves eventful, while numerous members of the investigative team get a first-hand lesson in Whitby's history. A must-listen for fans of Lovecraftian fiction and Julian Simpson's "The Lovecraft Investigations." Cast (in order of appearance): James Gilman: Jamres Leatherbarrow Alex Legare: Alain Breton Tristan Elliott and Pete: John Buc...

Eoghan's day gets off to a bad start. Sylvia is called to do some unusual translation. A must-listen for fans of Lovecraftian fiction and Julian Simpson's "The Lovecraft Investigations." Cast (in order of appearance): Narrator: John Holmes Benjamin Wiley: Brian Karasek Tristan Elliott: John Buckett James Gilman: James Leatherbarrow Jennifer Morgan: Michelle Perry-Brooker Eoghan Blakewell: Neil Bro...

Eoghan has a disturbing vision, and Tristan has some worrying news. Anton, Sylvia and Jennifer make a new friend. A must-listen for fans of Lovecraftian fiction and Julian Simpson's "The Lovecraft Investigations." Cast (in order of appearance): Narrator: John Holmes James Gilman: James Leatherbarrow Detective Nathaniel Garrison: Jonathan Inbody Detective John Lees: Ryan Moore Benjamin Wiley: Brian...

On arrival in Whitby, Tristan has a stressful encounter. James Gilman has some startling news to share. A must-listen for fans of Lovecraftian fiction and Julian Simpson's "The Lovecraft Investigations." Cast (in order of appearance): Narrator: John Holmes Jennifer Morgan: Michelle Perry-Brooker James Gilman: James Leatherbarrow Detective John Lees: Ryan Moore Eoghan Blakewell: Neil Brooker Detect...

While the Sunderland investigation has been taking place, Eoghan and Jennifer have travelled to London to meet some overseas arrivals - and James Gilman has a potentially deadly encounter. A must-listen for fans of Lovecraftian fiction and Julian Simpson's "The Lovecraft Investigations." Cast (in order of appearance): Narrator: John Holmes Eoghan Blakewell: Neil Brooker Jennifer Morgan: Michelle P...

A chance encounter leads to the realisation that there is more to the Sunderland investigation than initially believed. Tristan obtains a valuable piece of evidence. A must-listen for fans of Lovecraftian fiction and Julian Simpson's "The Lovecraft Investigations." Cast (in order of appearance): Narrator: John Holmes Ernest Waites: Neil James Rhind Benjamin Wiley: Brian Karasek Anton Sorenson: Tob...

Sylvia, Tony and Ben from the I is for Investigate team travel to Sunderland to look into the unusual circumstances surrounding the apparent suicide of a freelance journalist. Is there any connection with a potential threat in the North Sea? A must-listen for fans of Lovecraftian fiction and Julian Simpson's "The Lovecraft Investigations." Cast (in order of appearance): Eoghan Blakewell: Neil Broo...

A fly-on-the-wall look at the aftermath of the cataclysmic events at the end of the 'Shambler from the Stars' investigation. Members of the I is for Investigate team muse on pies, poltergeists... And Iceland. Look out for information which will take on huge significance during our second investigation - "I is for Investigate: Dagon," beginning 31 October. A must-listen for fans of Julian Simpson's...

Yes, it's... Imminent! Season 2 of our Lovecraft Investigtions-adjacent podcast series launches on 31 October .  Fear not - to bridge the gap (in more ways than one) on  17 October we'll be issuing a special one-off minisode, "Of Pies and Poltergeists," catching you up on events since the end of the "Shambler from the Stars" investigation and leading on to "Dagon." Follow the "I is for Investigate...

In a deadly confrontation Eoghan finally comes face-to-face with Giles Waterhouse and the Church of Starry Wisdom.  A must-listen for fans of Lovecraftian fiction and the BBC's "The Lovecraft Investigations." Titles/Credits: John Holmes Content warning and tag scene: Jorge Williams Jennifer Morgan: Michelle Perry-Brooker Eoghan Blakewell: Neil Brooker Kathleen O'Clarey: Samantha Dunlop Benjamin Wi...

Eoghan and Jennifer recover Brett Laurence's missing story - but the Church of Starry Wisdom retaliates just as the IifI team seems to be making significant progress... A must-listen for fans of Lovecraftian fiction and the BBC's "The Lovecraft Investigations." Titles/Credits: John Holmes Content warning: Jorge Williams Jennifer Morgan: Michelle Perry-Brooker Eoghan Blakewell: Neil Brooker Anton S...

The team chases Brett Laurence's missing story - but encounter a setback when a key contact disappears. A must-listen for fans of Lovecraftian fiction and the BBC's "The Lovecraft Investigations." Cast: Titles/Credits: John Holmes Jennifer Morgan: Michelle Perry-Brooker Eoghan Blakewell: Neil Brooker Giles Waterhouse: D K Sellers Leo Balcombe and Edgar Baird: Matthew Sielewicz-Stanhope Kathleen O'...