Study 139 - The Shadow
We're 'casting about The Shadow by Hans Christian Andersen, in which a learned man and his shadow switch places -- with tragic results!
Special thanks to our reader: Heather Klinke!
Ursula K. Le Guin, The Child and the Shadow, 1974
Peter Schlemihl's Miraculous Story by Adelbert von Chamisso
Today's opening music features an arrangement of Nocturne in E Minor by Frédéric Chopin. Outro music is from Strange One.
Feedback 038 - Paint Me Like One of Your Vans
We're reading your comments while clubbing with Gandalf and the Balrog - tune in!
And you can find GIFT SUBSCRIPTIONS right here!
Study 138 - Who or What Was It?
We're joined by special guest Jamie Brittain to discuss the uncanny tale Who or What Was It? by Kingsley Amis!
Special thanks to reader Marsh Davies! Check out his game Teeth and help fund its scary pirate uncle Gold Teeth.
Have a listen to the radio play version of Who or What Was It? as read by Kingsley Amis.
And here is a link to the first episode of the BBC's Green Man adaptation.
Check out Marvin Gaye's clueless ass.
And don't forget to listen to The Crate and Crowbar podcast for all the hot gaming gossip!
Extra Credit 037 - Dungeon Crawling
We're joined by Gary Butterfield of Watch Out for Fireballs! to discuss the Dungeon Crawl genre in games and fiction! Tune in, fight monsters, find treasure!
Study 137 - The Scarlet Citadel - Part 2
Conan reclaims his throne in the epic conclusion of The Scarlet Citadel by Robert E. Howard!
Special thanks to reader Anthony Tedesco!
Check out our Robert E. Howard collection!
Next up: Extra Credit Dungeon Crawling with Gary Butterfield of Watch Out For Fireballs!
Study 136 - The Scarlet Citadel - Part 1
King Conan can't be conquered! Join us as we adventure into The Scarlet Citadel by Robert E. Howard!
Special thanks to reader Anthony Tedesco!
The original Weird Tales in which this story appeared.
Next up: MORE CONAN!
Classic Cast - Clash of the Titans
We're freeing up a bonus episode from 2020 in which we talk about 1981's Clash of the Titans, the last great Harryhausen film. It's a Thewly miracle!
Feedback 037 - #TremendouslySexy
We're reading your comments on bees, microphones, Stephen King and rodeos - tune in!
Study 135 - The Sword of Spartacus
Imperial Rome collides with the Cthulhu Mythos in The Sword of Spartacus by Richard L. Tierney!
Special thanks to reader Travis Bedard! Check him out this year in both The Comedy of Errors and Hamlet!
Next up: Feedback and King Conan in The Scarlet Citadel!
Extra Credit 036 - The Substance
We've got a thumbs-up / thumbs-down situation as we discuss recent potion-adjacent film The Substance. Tune in to hear the vicious battle!
Also, we talk about the Sandra Bullock 90s movie Love Potion #9. Just as contentious!
SO MUCH DRAMA!
Next up: THEWLY kicks off with The Sword of Spartacus by Richard L. Tierney
Study 134 - Whatever Happened to Corporal Cuckoo?
Immortality seems like a drag in Whatever Happened to Corporal Cuckoo? by Gerald Kersh.
Special thanks to reader Erik Peabody of Viking Guitar Productions! Listen to him talk sound engineering on The Jobs Podcast!
Some kooky fellas mentioned in the show:
Study 133 - Royal Jelly
It's a strange story of strange sustenance: Royal Jelly by Roald Dahl!
Special thanks to reader Rachel Lackey!
Feedback 036 - Dampire in Brooklyn
We're absorbing your feedback from May!
Watch noir classic I Wake Up Screaming!
Here is the entire set of the Crestwood monster books!
And check out the cover art on this Twilight Zone magazine featuring Royal Jelly.
Study 132 - The New Accelerator
H.G. Wells breaks into the energy drink market with his short story The New Accelerator. We've consumed it! Hear our review!
Special thanks to reader Greig Johnson!
Next up: Feedback and Royal Jelly by Roald Dahl
Extra Credit 035 - Universal Frankensteins
We're discussing Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935) and Son of Frankenstein (1939). MOVIES GOOD!!!
Here is the 1938 article from The Daily Times about a roving Frankenstein in Iowa, plus a close-up of the photo.
Here's that Frankenstein promotional poster with a giant monster and Lugosi's top billing.
Classic Cast: The Call of Cthulhu
It's a cyclopean classic cast covering Lovecraft's masterpiece: The Call of Cthulhu!
Check out all the offerings at The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society
M.U. monograph Liber Oblitus: a Reading of an Unreadable Book
And don't forget the incredible music of Reber Clark!
Original episodes:
Study 131 - The Damp Man Returns
Just when you thought you'd gotten dry, The Damp Man Returns! Join us as we discuss Allison V. Harding's thrilling noir sequel!
Special thanks to reader Travis Bedard! Check out New Play Exchange now!
Next up: an extra credit episode on Universal's first three Frankenstein films, as well as a monstrous classic episode!
Study 130 - The Damp Man
A swimmer is stalked by an inhuman monster in Allison V. Harding's The Damp Man!
Special thanks to reader Travis Bedard! Check out New Play Exchange now!
The Strange Case of Allison V. Harding by Terence E. Hanley
New York Daily News item about Lamont Buchanan's fortune!
Bonus 10 - The Cat People Films
Our reading of The Water Ghost of Harrowby Hall by John Kendrick Bangs.
Next up: The Damp Man Returns!
Feedback 035 - Psychedelic Bloodbath
Extra! Extra! Read all your comments!
Links from this episode:
The Book Tour by Andi Watson
Putting on the Dish - a short film in Polari
Cooking by Heart with Chris Sarandon!
Next up: The Damp Man!
Study 129 - Liberation of Earth
Earth is stuck in a war between alien races with devastating consequences, and it's somehow funny! Join us as we discuss Liberation of Earth by William Tenn!
Special thanks to our reader, George Woodruff of Full Throttle Sound!
Next up: Aickman Feedback and The Damp Man!