Τα καλύτερα Hp Lovecraft podcast (2024)

In what may be our last episode, we explore two letters: one from early in HPL's life and one from near the end. We reflect on what we've learned over a multi-year deep dive into HPL's letters and what it means to a be a Lovecraft fan.

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Strange Stories 43:23

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In which a letter from HPL to Clark Ashton Smith is dissected by Sean, Andrew and our special guest hosts: Chris Lackey and Chad Fifer of the podcast Strange Studies of Strange Stories. It's an episode brimming with weird tales, and of course, cats.

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Barbaric 2:38:22

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In which guest podcaster Martin Andersson of Sweden joins Sean and Andrew for a discussion of a challenging letter. Classic topics like HPL's favorite foods hide in the shadows cast by topics like police brutality and slavery. Not for the faint of heart.

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We Are Mostly Puppets 4:38:04

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A super-sized episode about one of HPL's longest letters. In this 70 page monster, HPL writes to Woodburn Harris and covers topics such as ethics, aesthetics, art, and the fall of the Roman Empire. Content warning: this episode features a few instances of the word we bleep. Brace yourself - we're going to be here for a while...…

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Brawny Viragoes 1:22:54

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In which HPL engages with Texas author Robert E. Howard in a feisty debate about police brutality, chivalry, barbarianism and more. But all is well in the end as they celebrate their mutual love of cats and ice cream.

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Letters to Sonny — a Hay Homecoming 1:16:18

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We explore a feisty letter from HPL to Frank Belknap Long. It's part of a recent acquisition of Lovecraft letters donated to the John Hay Library at Brown. Sean & Andrew visit the Hay for a chat with HPL's personal librarian: Heather Cole.

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Live from NecronomiCon 1:17:50

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In which Sean and Andrew record a live show at NecronomiCon Providence. There they read an exchange of letters published in the newspaper between a local astronomy enthusiast and the astronomically inclined HPL. Hilarity ensues.

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Rapidly Ascending to Cosmic Matters 1:07:07

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In which HPL writes young Donald Wandrei and opines about man's place in the vastness of the cosmos. Sean and Andrew discuss the Webb telescope and the history of man's understanding of the universe.

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Elizabeth and the New York Boys 2:14:31

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In which HPL writes his Aunt Lillian a diary letter describing a month of his life while living with Sonia in New York. He recounts two outings to Elizabeth, New Jersey and numerous excursions with his New York pals. Bleep Warning: this episode contains three instances of the word we bleep. https://www.hplhs.org/voluminous74.php…

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Candidates for Immortality 1:04:29

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In which publisher E. Haldeman-Julius writes ABOUT a letter from H.P. Lovecraft in which HPL provided lists of his favorite and least favorite people in history. Hear HPL celebrate Epicurus and Remy de Gourmont while he bags on T.S. Eliot and Jesus.

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Episode 598 - Ramsey Campbell Interview

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We're joined for a discussion of strange stories by a very special guest, legendary author Ramsey Campbell!Από τον HPPodcraft

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Episode 594 - Child's Play

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We're giving the treatment to Child's Play by Villy Sorensen, the first selection from Fine Frights: Stories that Scared Me, edited by Ramsey Campbell.Από τον HPPodcraft

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Nazis, Gangsters and Elvis 1:21:41

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In which HPL writes to J. Vernon Shea about his wonderful new flat at 66 College Street. He also talks about Nazis and movies which leads Sean and Andrew to discuss the Hays Code in motion pictures, Elvis and much more.

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Episode 590 - Jerry Jarvis's Wig

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Enemies of Civilization 1:35:33

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In which HPL vigorously engages with fellow author Robert E. Howard regarding barbarism, civilization, the Wild West and European nations invading neighboring countries.

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Curious Wonders and Spaghetti 55:39

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In which HPL writes to his "grandson" Frank Belknap Long of his explorations of never-before-seen neighborhoods of old colonial Providence, including Federal Hill with its many Italian immigrants. We are proud to bring you the complete version of this letter which has previously only been published as a very brief excerpt! Be sure to visit the web …

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Episode 586 - I Am Legend - Part 1

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Everyone's a Critic 1:46:19

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HPL's correspondence with his amateur press buddy Edward H. Cole is revealed through six letters. Spanning decades, the letters explore art criticism, colonial architecture, condolences, and even a letter to a six month old baby!

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Episode 582 - The Werewolf of Ponkert - Part 1

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We're welcoming the werewolves of Weird Tales with 1925's The Werewolf of Ponkert!Από τον HPPodcraft

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Episode 578 - The Master of Rampling Gate

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We're stepping over the threshold of 2022 and having a drink with The Master of Rampling Gate by Anne Rice!Από τον HPPodcraft

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Witch-Haunted Salem and Other Ghastliness 1:22:02

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In which HPL writes his friend Samuel Loveman of goings on in the amateur press world and then recounts his visits to witch-haunted Salem and Newburyport - the inspiration for Innsmouth!

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The Case of the Missing Dickybird 43:57

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In which HPL discusses James F. Morton's plan to write detective stories about mineralogists and in which a "dickybird" stamp goes missing from an envelope. Detective hijinks abound in this lighthearted letter.

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Episode 574 - Nutcracker and Mouse-King - Part 1

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Join us as we march into the strange world of Nutcracker and Mouse-King by E.T.A. Hoffman!Από τον HPPodcraft

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Horrors and Red Hook 1:37:38

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In which Lovecraft writes to Bernard Austin Dwyer and recalls his difficult days living in Red Hook, New York two years before. Life in a rough and diverse neighborhood taxed him sorely. Fittingly, we cover Morton's "The Curse of Race Prejudice" too.

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Episode 570 - Concerning Corinna

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We're shrieking into a month of SCARY FAIRIES with Concerning Corinna by James Branch Cabell, and we're joined by special guest Ken Hite!Από τον HPPodcraft

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THE COLOSSUS

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The Colossus was written, directed, and scored by Chad Fifer, with additional audio production by Erik Peabody of Viking Guitar Productions and is based on the short story "The Colossus of Ylourgne" by Clark Ashton Smith.Από τον HPPodcraft

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Episode 567 - The Hospice - Part 2

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Join us as we finish up our conversation with writer/director Jeremy Dyson on Robert Aickman's story The Hospice!Από τον The H. P. Lovecraft Literary Podcast

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Episode 566 - The Hospice - Part 1

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We are thrilled to be joined by writer/director Jeremy Dyson to discuss the brilliant author Robert Aickman and his story The Hospice.Από τον The H. P. Lovecraft Literary Podcast

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The Wind that Is in the Grass 1:32:06

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In which HPL prepares for a trip to DeLand, Florida to visit his young correspondent Robert H. Barlow. HPL offers travel tips, thoughts on mental health, and a robust breakdown of the latest issue of Weird Tales in preparation for his trip to visit his young friend.

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This Is A Great Country 1:40:30

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In which HPL sends a bunch of postcards to his aunts while on a visit with Vrest Orton in Vermont. HPL rhapsodizes about the glorious scenery and survival of old New England. And he gets a few ideas for a story that will take place in Vermont...

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