We’re back and we’re playing hide-and-seek. No, hang on. That’s when everyone hides and one person goes looking for them. This is the other way around. There’s a name for that game, isn’t there? Oh, yes! Sardines. That would explain the smell…

Main Topic: The Shadow Over Innsmouth part 4

This is the fourth part of our multi-episode exploration of HP Lovecraft’s classic weird tale, “The Shadow Over Innsmouth”. Last time, we had a long, drunken chat with Zadok Allen, down by the docks. Now, we’re almost ready to catch the last bus out of town.

This time, we reach the action-packed part of the story. Lovecraft isn’t known for his action scenes, but the chase sequence in “The Shadow Over Innsmouth” stands out in this respect. We break down Robert Olmstead’s attempt to flee Innsmouth and its inhabitants, finding plenty of gaming inspiration along the way.

Links

Things we mention in this episode include:

• The New Annotated HP Lovecraft, edited by Leslie Klinger
• Franklyn Expedition
• Shaun of the Dead (2004)
• Covered bridges
• “Tam O’ Shanter” by Robert Burns
• Quatermass and the Pit (1967)
• Saraband
• Malleus Monstrorum

News

Paul at Dragonmeet

Paul will be at Dragonmeet 2023, on Saturday the 2nd of December. While he’s not sure about seminars or other events yet, you will be able to find him on the Chaosium stall. Do drop by and say hi.

Matt and Scott at Illusion Horror Con

Meanwhile, both Matt and Scott will be attending the Illusion Horror Con. This is an online convention devoted to horror RPGs. While the main focus is Kult, there will be all sorts of games going on over the weekend. Scott and Matt will also be appearing on a number of panels. Check the convention website for times and details

Paul Doing Push-Ups for Charity

Paul is raising money for Cancer Research UK by doing 100 push-ups every day throughout November. Please see his fundraising page for full details and give generously!

Christmas Card and Tome

If you are a Patreon backer of the podcast, at the $3 or above, please check your mailing address. We are almost ready to send out this year’s Christmas cards. Backers at the $5 level or higher will also receive a print copy of issue 11 of The Blasphemous Tome. This issue features “Blackshade”, a brand new Call of Cthulhu scenario by our own Scott Dorward.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | Deezer | RSS | More

We’re back and we’re enjoying a nice whiskey. OK, maybe we shouldn’t drink a whole quart of the stuff, but you’d do the same if you lived in Innsmouth. The alcohol fumes go some way towards masking the stench of rotting fish, especially if you’re drinking down by the dock. It can be quite relaxing as long as you learn to ignore the dirty looks coming from the surf. Apologies if all this booze ends up giving us a West Country accent. We’ll try not to go full Wurzels this time.

Main Topic: The Shadow Over Innsmouth part 3

This is the third part of our multi-episode exploration of HP Lovecraft’s classic weird tale, “The Shadow Over Innsmouth”. Last time, we jumped on Joe Sargent’s bus, made the journey to Innsmouth, and bought some cheese crackers.

Now, in chapter 3 of the story, we finally meet Zadok Allen for one hell of an episode of Drunk History. Sure, this chapter is mostly exposition, but it’s written in such strong dialect that you’ll hardly notice.

Links

Things we mention in this episode include:

• Privateering
• The War of 1812
• “The Dunwich Horror” by HP Lovecraft
• The Mythos as religion
• “The Call of Cthulhu” by HP Lovecraft
• “Dagon” by HP Lovecraft
• “Out of the Aeons” by HP Lovecraft
• “The Temple” by HP Lovecraft
• Theosophy
• Atlantis
• Mu

• Dagon (2001)
• Philosopher’s Stone
• Swastika
• “Witches’ Hollow” by August Derleth
• Elder sign
• Mene, mene, tekel, upharsin
• The New Annotated HP Lovecraft, edited by Leslie Klinger
• Mythos Deities: Dagon
• “The Thing on the Doorstep” by HP Lovecraft

News

Matt and Paul at The Innsmouth Literary Festival

Paul and Matt attended the Innsmouth Literary Festival back at the end of September, and they share some of the highlights in this episode. These included film screenings from Chris Lackey and Greig Johnson, and a live performance by Lovecraftian metal band Arkham Witch.

Paul Joins Chaosium

Paul has moved from being a freelancer to taking up a staff position at Chaosium, where he is now an Associate editor, mostly working on Call of Cthulhu.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | Deezer | RSS | More