We're going to the bayous of Louisiana to solve a state wide conspiracy this month as we cover the first season of the hit HBO show, True Detective! We'll also discuss some of its inspirations, including Thomas Ligotti's philosophical non-fiction book The Conspiracy Against the Human Race. It's gonna be a reeeeeal "fun" time, that's for sure. Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/
Mar 05, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 31
We're going back in time this episode, all the way back to 1895 to cover HG Wells' classic work of speculative fiction, The Time Machine! John does his best to pull us towards some more cultured literature with this pick, and we do our best to make it as unacademic as possible in response! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/
Mar 02, 2023•59 min•Ep. 30
It's like they're doing the same podcast, over and over again, every day... or ya know, twice a month anyway. This month John's got us covering the classic time manipulating Bill Murray comedy, Groundhog Day! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/
Feb 19, 2023•57 min•Ep. 29
Bubonic Plague sounds like a good time right? What if you were to throw some demons and an impending apocalypse in, that'd spice things up huh? Well we'll find out this month as we discuss Christopher Buehlman's Between Two Fires. This Medieval Horror/Fantasy novel from 2012 is a wild ride with some memorable characters, and we'll dig into all of it in this episode! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/...
Jan 28, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 28
We made a throwaway comment about maybe making more SCP content last time and what would ya know, we actually went and did it. We're back with 4 more of our favorite articles from the internets biggest collective fictional universe, with spooks and creeps for all tastes! SCP-3000: Ananteshesha https://the-scp.foundation/object/scp-3000 SCP-3333: The Tower https://the-scp.foundation/object/scp-3333 SCP-2191: Dracula Factory https://the-scp.foundation/object/scp-2191 SCP-106: The Old Man https://t...
Jan 14, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 27
Ever wanted a deeper look into Hayden's mind? Yeah, me neither, but you're about to get one this month as we cover 2016's The Greasy Strangler. By far our most "unique" media pick so far, you won't wanna miss this one! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/
Jan 04, 2023•49 min•Ep. 26
What better way to round off the podcast's first Holiday Season than with 2015's Krampus? The most prevalent film featuring Santa's infamous hooved counterpart has the scares and the laughs to get you into the spirit of the holiday, and we'll detail why in this episode! Go show some seasonal cheer to the friends of the show! Bookclub Member Comics / Hellboy Book Club: https://linktr.ee/bookclubmembercomics The Frankencast: https://linktr.ee/frankencast
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 25
The 3rd installment of December-ment is here, and John gives us another unique pick by introducing us to the expansive and diverse universe of the SCP foundation! He's picked 4 anomalies this time, each in a different corner of the internet's largest community created fiction project. Wanna look into each SCP for yourself? Find em on the original database here: SCP-4666: The Yule Man https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-4666 SCP-2399: A Malfunctioning Destroyer https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-2399 ...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 24
Our second installment of the spooky Christmas special is here, and we're dipping our toes into the abyssal waters of H.P. Lovecraft. Hayden has curated 4 of his favorite short stories from the progenitor of cosmic horror, and if you're feeling a little mad yourselves then you can join us on the ride! Want an easily accessible way to listen to some of Lovecraft's works? Try one of these channels! MSA Matthew has made many illustrated narrations: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYosZyO81TR3nHK...
Dec 21, 2022•57 min•Ep. 23
A new annual event warrants venturing into a new medium, as we tackle our first video game Alan Wake! A bit of Steven King, a bit of Twin Peaks, all mixed together with Remedy Entertainment's style and gameplay for a scary good time!
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 22
This month we take our first dive into the universe of Warhammer with the first in Mike Lee's trilogy about the character, Nagash the Sorcerer. We're joined by a friend of the show and a bit of a Warhammer lore expert, our good buddy Aaron! Join us to explore not only this corner of this iconic universe but many others as we pick his brain with all our questions about the franchise! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-243995...
Dec 11, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 21
Every once in a while something comes out that just needs to be discussed, and that leads to an extra episode! The gang gets together to talk about Guillermo Del Toro's recently released collaboration project, Cabinet of Curiosities. 8 unique anthology stories from 8 unique directors, and we're gonna get into all of em in this episode! Intro Music: Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media Go check them out here: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/
Nov 08, 2022•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 20
Let's take a trip to the land of Millennial nostalgia as we talk about this month's media picks, the first two installments of the Brendan Frasier led Mummy series! Intro Music: Bread (Prod. by Lukrembo) Link : https://youtu.be/6eWIffP2M3Y
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 19
We've got a bit more of a wholesome pick for our Halloween episode this year, as we discuss Ray Bradbury's classic, The Halloween Tree! In addition to talking about some of the traditions and history of the holiday, we'll even get into some of our own personal memories, so it's sure to be a good time. Intro Music: Bread (Prod. by Lukrembo) Link : https://youtu.be/6eWIffP2M3Y
Oct 30, 2022•58 min•Ep. 18
We're back with some more very special guests to try and pick apart (and maybe even comprehend) the iconic tv series Twin Peaks! Joined by Danielle and John from Bookclub Member Comics!, we'll go over our favorite moments and characters from the first season of the show that changed televison forever, with plenty of tangents about the legendary David Lynch on the way. Go check out the work of our guests! They have multiple shows available (one specifically dediated to you Hellboy fans out there)...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 17
Another TJ/Hayden pick, another horror novel, as this month we cover Elias Witherow's The Black Farm. You won't wanna pet the animals at this one, but we'll see what other uh, "misadventures" we can get to in this twisted tale!
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 16
This month the guys talk about an exceedingly rare occurrence, an actually good reboot of an 80s classic! Join us as we get into Prey, Hulu's new, pleasantly surprising addition to the Predator franchise. Intro Song: Bread (Prod. by Lukrembo) Link : https://youtu.be/6eWIffP2M3Y
Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 15
Next time your girlfriend asks you if you'd "still love her if she was a worm", we've got the text for you! Join us as we cover one of the most unique works on the show so far, the speculative fiction work All Tomorrows, by C.M. Kösemen. Check out some friends of the show for more content! The Frankencast: https://linktr.ee/frankencast Bookclub Member Comics: https://linktr.ee/bookclubmembercomics Intro Music: Bread (Prod. by Lukrembo) Link : https://youtu.be/6eWIffP2M3Y...
Aug 21, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 14
This episode things get a little extraterrestrial, as the guys discuss the 2016 film Arrival. We give uninformed opinions on linguistics, go into tangents about whether oysters are good or not (they are not), and even manage to get a little bit of media analysis done on the side! Give a visit to our friends and occasional collaborators! The Frankencast: https://linktr.ee/frankencast Bookclub Member Comics: https://linktr.ee/bookclubmembercomics Intro Music: Bread (Prod. by Lukrembo) Link : https...
Aug 07, 2022•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 13
We've got a MONSTER of an episode for you this time! We've covered the classic Universal films, and now it's time to see where it all started when we discuss Mary Shelley's OG 1818 novel. And of course, for such an occasion we had to rope in some experts on the subject so we are joined this episode for the first time (and possibly not the last) by Anthony and Eric of The Frankencast! Spooks and laughs are abound in what is our longest episode yet! Go check out and support our guests, and if you ...
Jul 21, 2022•2 hr 53 min•Ep. 12
On this episode, the gang sits down to discuss the 2004 monster mashup, Van Helsing. We'll meet a Frankenstein, we'll meet some werewolves, we'll meet some mystery little miner folks, and we'll even meet Mr. Dracula himself! Check out our friends at Book Club Member Comics: https://linktr.ee/bookclubmembercomics Intro Music: Bread (Prod. by Lukrembo) Link : https://youtu.be/6eWIffP2M3Y
Jul 03, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 11
We take a literary trip to Japan this month as we read the modern classic, Koji Suzuki's Ring. Join us as we dig into the origins of a cursed video tape, its supernatural powers, and the mysterious young woman tied to its creation. If you've seen the movies that started a wave in cinema, you can now hear all about the book that inspired them! Eric Shorey's article on the LGBT themes present in Ring: https://judgement.substack.com/p/sadako-in-2020-queerness-virality Intro Music: Bread (Prod. by L...
Jun 17, 2022•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 10
We're getting in touch with our dark sides this month as we explore how far is too far to go in the name of personal justice, as we dive into the South Korean revenge thriller I Saw the Devil! Intro music: Bread (Prod. by Lukrembo) Link : https://youtu.be/6eWIffP2M3Y
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 9
Get your bait and tacklebox, we're going to Dutchman's Creek to have a very normal fishing trip full of cosmic dread, grief, and horrifying looks into other worlds. Join us this month as we dig into John Langan's The Fisherman, a 2016 Bram Stoker award winner! Intro Music: Bread (Prod. by Lukrembo) Link : https://youtu.be/6eWIffP2M3Y
May 16, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 8
Ya can't stop what's comin... Including the new movie episode on the 2007 award winning film, No Country for Old Men from The Coen Brothers. Tune in to hear us talk about nihilism, old west violence in a more modern world, how the world can leave some folks behind, and perhaps one of the worst haircuts ever put to screen. Intro song: Bread (Prod. by Lukrembo) Link : https://youtu.be/6eWIffP2M3Y
May 01, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 7
"One person can make a difference, especially when they are a cool vampire, and every person should try." -John F. Kennedy, in the world of this book probably Join us this month as we discuss Blood Oath by Christopher Farnsworth, an action packed political thriller about what it would be like if the leader of the free world had a bonafide vampire as his right hand operative. Check out our friends over at Bookclub Member Comics if you like our content and want something similar: https://linktr.ee...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 6
Hayden goes MAD with his movie pick this month, as the guys talk about the classic Universal film Frankenstein and its sequel Bride of Frankenstein. Join us for our thoughts on the good doctor's experiments in playing god, as well as Hayden sharing plenty of trivia and history of this and other versions of the story (what a nerd). Intro music: Bread (Prod. by Lukrembo) Link : https://youtu.be/6eWIffP2M3Y Check out friends of the show, Bookclub Member Comics! https://linktr.ee/bookclubmembercomic...
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 5
The guys have never been late with an episode and don't let nobody tell ya different. This month we tackle William Gibson's Neuromancer, the ground-laying Cyberpunk classic. Check out our friends over at Bookclub Member Comics and Hellboy Book Club: https://linktr.ee/bookclubmembercomics?fbclid=IwAR0cT4dbcShbLJeRAbrjNHDKRCVh5bF_tKZ4b-F0bXi3yAQcYgrgVyaNWMA If you wanna hear more of our resident goblin Hayden, check out their episodes featuring him: Frankenstein Alive Alive: https://open.spotify.c...
Mar 29, 2022•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 4
Welcome to the Grid! For the first ever movie episode, the guys dive into the topics of light cycles, disc wars, and the digital rebellion as they talk about the Tron franchise.
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 3
This month, on a very punctual and definitely not late episode, the guys read Naomi Novik's fantasy novel Uprooted. TJ and Hayden are very kind and not even the slightest bit angry at John for picking it! Intro Music: "Savfk - Short But Strong!" is under a Creative Commons (CC-BY 4.0) license https://www.youtube.com/c/SavfkMusic Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/gkFwst1cO1I...
Feb 20, 2022•2 hr 28 min•Ep. 2
