Podsothoth: A Lovecraft Book Club

Note: This episode was originally published November 22, 2022 In which Tod reads Azathoth, which was first published in the Winter, 1938 issue of Leaves . A discussion of this story will follow. While this reading isn’t particularly scary, do note, that this is a horror podcast, and may not be suitable for all listeners. This very short story touches on nihilism, urbanization, a longing for the na...

Note: This espisode was originally published December 11, 2022 Tod and Claire discuss Azathoth , which was first published in the Winter, 1938 issue of Leaves . Note, this is a horror podcast, and may not be suitable for all listeners. This discussion of Azathoth is mostly centered around a shocking revelation about the nature of the cosmos and the origin of Azathoth, thanks entirely to The Prophe...

In this episode, Claire and I discuss "The Curse of Yig" by  By H. P. Lovecraft and Zealia Bishop, first published in the November, 1929 issue of Weird Tales . We have a whole bunch of trigger warnings for this, the primary being, if you're a sufferer of ophidiophobia, the fear of snakes, you will definitely  want to skip this one.   We also talk about an implied fictional rape, som...

For tonight's episode, I'll be reading "The Curse of Yig," by HP Lovecraft and Zealia Bishop, which was first published in the November, 1929 issue of Weird Tales. This reading includes, first and foremost, some unkind descriptions and misunderstandings of traditional Native American and Central American culture, as well as the displacement of those people by white American set...

Please be aware, this story contains visions, portents, and omens regarding the end of days; mass hypnosis; and a mispronunciation of the word "tenebrous." If you feel you might be unduly disturbed by these elements, then please skip this episode. Also: We're going to be in Providence, Rhode Island, for NecronomiCon ! Come say hi and hang out with us! Follow the show on Mastodon at...

For tonight's episode, you'll hear the prose poem, " Nyarlathotep ," which was first published in the November, 1920 issue of The United Amateur. Analysis, explorations, and jaunty banter will follow later, in episode 24. Please be aware, this story contains visions, portents, and omens regarding the end of days; mass hypnosis; and a mispronunciation of the word "tenebrous...

In which Tod and Claire discuss Episode 21, "Dagon," by HP Lovecraft, first published in the 1919 issue of The Vagrant, and Tod edits this in a hotel room, his very first hotel edit since starting the show. Absolutely critical to understanding some of this episode is gazing upon the work of Gustave Doré, most notably, that crazy vase , which I hope to see some morning this week when I&ap...

Tonight's episode is a reading of HP Lovecraft's Dagon, which was first published in the 1919 issue of "The Vagrant," and later republished in the October 1923 issue of "Weird Tales." Please be aware: this story contains depictions morphine addiction, suicidal thoughts, the odor of rotten fish, Piltdown man, and an unkind characterization of Pacific Islander religion....

In this episode, Claire and I will be talking about The Book by H.P. Lovecraft, first published in the 1938 in the journal Leaves. Please note, this is a horror podcast, so it might not be suitable for all listeners. If stories involving witchcraft, creepy books, assorted deviltry,  getting unpinned from time and space, or the Mariko Aoki phenomenon are the sorts of things that bother you, you mig...

In this episode, I'll be reading The Book by H.P. Lovecraft, first published in the 1938 in the journal Leaves. Please note, this is a horror podcast, so it might not be suitable for all listeners. If stories involving witchcraft, creepy books, assorted deviltry, and getting unpinned from time and space are the sorts of things that bother you, you might want to skip this episode. If you enjoy...

Claire and Tod talk about how THEY BLEW IT ALL UP DAMN THEM! in Memory, by HP Lovecraft, a bit of flash fiction first published in 1923. Catch the gripping 3 minute reading in the prior episode. Oh, and happy HPL Birthday! Lovecraft was born on this day precisely 131 years ago. As always, follow the show on Mastodon at https://defcon.social/@podsothoth , or write to us directly at hideous@podsotho...

As this is an odd numbered episode, I'll be reading a short selection. Tonight, it's "Memory," by HP Lovecraft, first published the May, 1923 issue of The National Amateur . Note, this is a horror podcast, so if you have problems with demons, genies, gray toads, and time-blasted architecture, this might not be the podcast for you. As always, follow the show on Mastodon at https...

In which Tod and Claire discuss The Dreams in the Witch House , by HP Lovecraft, which was first published in the July, 1933 issue of Weird Tales . Please be forewarned, this is a horror podcast, involving witchcraft, devil worship, badly pronounced German texts, small-town superstition, hybrid rat things, extraspacial and extratemporal experiences, child sacrifice, insomnia, and gristly murder. I...

In this episode, I'll be reading The Dreams in the Witch House, by H.P. Lovecraft, first published in the July, 1933 issue of Weird Tales. Please note, this is a horror podcast, so it might not be suitable for all listeners. If stories involving witchcraft, devil worship, badly pronounced Polish surnames, small-town superstition, hybrid rat things, extraspacial and extratemporal experiences,...

In which Tod and Claire discuss The Doom that Came to Sarnath , by HP Lovecraft, which was first published in the June, 1920 issue of The Scot . Please be forewarned, this is a horror podcast, so it may not be suitable for all listeners. If you feel that you would be unduly disturbed by crypto-racist descriptions of subhuman people, accounts of wanton revelry, great water-lizards, and difficult to...

In which Tod Beardsley reads The Doom that Came to Sarnath , by HP Lovecraft, which was first published in the June, 1920 issue of The Scot. Please be forewarned, this is a horror podcast, so it may not be suitable for all listeners. If you feel that you would be unduly disturbed by crypto-racist descriptions of subhuman people, accounts of wanton revelry, great water-lizards, and difficult to pro...

In this episode, Claire and I recorded in the Big Bend area with fancy new equipment, so hopefully sound quality will be much better than the last discussion! We discuss Cool Air , by HP Lovecraft, first published in the March, 1928 issue of Tales of Magic and Mystery . Please note, this is a horror podcast, and may not be suitable for everyone. This story, and discussion, contains references to s...

In this episode, I will be reading Cool Air , by HP Lovecraft, first published in the March, 1928 issue of Tales of Magic and Mystery . Please note, this is a horror podcast, and may not be suitable for everyone. This story contains references to scientific necromancy, alternative medicine, some untoward descriptions of Spaniards, and some amateur mechanical engineering. If these topics may upset...

In this episode, Claire and Tod discuss H.P. Lovecraft's The Thing on the Doorstep , first published in the January, 1937 issue of Weird Tales . This episode contains references to misogyny, trans gender issues, necromancy, a forced commitment to a sanitarium, and Innsmouth-hate. If these topics might disturb you, you are encouraged to skip this episode. If you'd like to get in touch wit...

In which Tod reads The Thing on the Doorstep, first published in the January, 1937 issue of Weird Tales . Tonight's reading involves themes of hypnotism, necromancy, misogyny, cuckolding, and insanity. If these subject bother you, you might want to skip this episode. Like the episode? Hate it? Let it be known either way on Mastodon at  https://defcon.social/@podsothoth or write to the show at...

In which Claire and Tod discuss H.P. Lovecraft's From Beyond , this time from their living room. We also talk about Phantasm some, and of course, Arkham Horror: The Living Card Game. Like what you hear? Hate it? Tell us! Follow the show on Mastodon at  https://defcon.social/@podsothoth  , or email us at hideous@podsothoth.club . Be sure to mention how to pronounce your name! You can text us n...

Tod reads "From Beyond," by H.P. Lovecraft, first published in the June, 1934 issue of The Fantasy Fan. Please note, this story contains references to extra sensory perception, madness, a sudden stroke, the folly of science, and things man was not meant to know. If such subject matter might bother you, this is not the podcast for you. Write to the show at hideous@podsothoth.club , or fol...

Update: The audio is kinda bad for the first 6 minutes, then gets better. I was experimenting with some noise filtering that apparently did not work at all. Sorry about that! Tod & Claire discuss H.P. Lovecraft's "The Cats of Ulthar," which was written one hundred years ago today , but published in the November 1920 issue of Tryout , and later republished the February 1926 issue...

Tod reads The Cats of Ulthar , by H.P. Lovecraft, first published in the November, 1920 issue of Tryout . It's quite short. Warning, this story contains depictions of cat murder and human murder. Dang, I just realized I never recorded a content warning, so I should get around to redoing that later. Village background ambiance is "D&D Abience - Evening Town" by Sword Coast Sounds...

In which Tod and Claire discuss the (damning) Statement of Randolph Carter, and make a startling discovery about what really happened to Florida-based, chisel-jawed adventurer, Harley Warren. Follow the show on Mastodon! https://defcon.social/@podsothoth You can text us now. Why? That’s between you and your Elder God. Support the show Like the show? Say so with money ! Or just hang out with us on...