Episode 254 – The Wondersmith

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Fitz-James O’Brien kicks off the evil toys genre with some serious malignancy – it’s The Wondersmith!

Thanks to our reader C.S. Humble!

We’ll be back in May with some ROBERT E. HOWARD!!

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Episode 253 - The Diamond Lens

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Tune in as we take a look through The Diamond Lens by Fitz-James O’Brien!

Special thanks to reader and quip-master Michael Whelchel!

Dig that outro tune by Zeitgeist Zero? Then do ’em a favor and help fund the new album!

Next week: More O’Brien wackiness – it’s The Wondersmith!

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Episode 252 - The Wind in the Portico

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Can you feel it? It’s The Wind in the Portico by John Buchan!

Special thanks to our reader, Caleb Hoffert – you can pitch in here to help Caleb and Christine replace their stolen stuff!

Next week: The Diamond Lens by Fitz-James O’Brien!

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Episode 251 - The Ghosts of the Future

Join us as we cover The Ghosts of the Future by W.J. Clinton! It's a weird one!

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Join us as we cover The Ghosts of the Future by W.J. Clinton! It's a weird one!

Special thanks to reader Jon Hancock!

Fifer's soundtrack to The Call of Cthulhu RPG is now available: SENSE-IMPACTS - pick it up! As always, soundtracks from the podcast are available here.

Next week: The Wind in the Portico by John Buchan.

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Episode 250 - Dracula - Part 4

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Sadly, we're completing our coverage of Dracula by Bram Stoker - but it was all worth it to see the look of peace on Dracula's face as... ah, whatever - we know Drac made it out alive.

This week, we're joined by guest John Reppion, co-author of excellent graphic novel The Complete Dracula. Pick it up!

Special thanks to our readers, Andrew Leman and Rachel Lackey!

That opening music? Yeah, it was some CASTLEVANIA!

Speaking of music - Fifer's album Sense Impacts is now available at Chaosium. Get your copy!

Next week: TBA.

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Episode 249 - Dracula - Part 3

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HAHAHA! We are glad to still by under the domination of Dracula by Bram Stoker. DRAC KNOWS BEST!

Our podcast is once again supremely enhanced by author and game designer Ken Hite. PICK UP ALL OF HIS BOOKS!

Thanks to the potent Andrew Leman for once again being an excellent reader! As always, you should shop The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society!

Next week – our final ep on Dracula!

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Episode 248 - Dracula - Part 2

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Yeah, it’s Dracula by Bram Stoker. You better read it or step off!

We’re joined once again by author and game designer Ken Hite. We’ll stab you if you don’t like it!

Thanks to Andrew Leman for once again being an excellent reader! As always, you should shop The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society!

Next week – read more Dracula!

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Episode 247 - Dracula - Part 1

Have we finally taken on the full novel Dracula by Bram Stoker? Count on it!

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Have we finally taken on the full novel Dracula by Bram Stoker? Count on it!

We're joined on our journey into the Carpathians by author and game designer Ken Hite! Do yourself a favor and pick up his vampire-spy game Night's Black Agents and hang on for The Dracula Dossier!

Thanks to Andrew Leman for bringing the maximum Draculosity! As always, you should shop The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society like vampires are coming and only Lovecraft T-shirts can keep them at bay!

Did you like the sound of that ending platter? Well it's Batman, Wolfman, Frankenstein or Dracula by The Diamonds!

Next week - what do you think, sucka? More Dracula!

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Episode 246 - The Door of the Unreal - Part 3

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Werewolf History howls to a close as we complete coverage of Gerald Biss’s novel The Door of the Unreal!

Special thanks and congratulations to this month's excellent reader, Anthony Tedesco!

Next month: HPPODCRAFT DOES DRACULA!

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Episode 245 - The Door of the Unreal - Part 2

Episode 245 - The Door of the Unreal - Part 2

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We're back, covering the second part of Gerald Biss's novel The Door of the Unreal!

Special thanks to reader Anthony Tedesco, long distance babymaker.

Biss, please - we'll be back to conclude next week!

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Episode 244 - The Door of the Unreal - Part 1

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IT'S WEREWOLF TIME! Tune in as we kick off the Gerald Biss novel The Door of the Unreal!

Special thanks to reader Anthony Tedesco, that ol' Hound.We'll be back next week to gaze into more Biss!

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Episode 243 - Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad

No, it's not a werewolf, but it sounds like it could be! Tune in as we talk Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad by M.R. James.

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No, it's not a werewolf, but it sounds like it could be! Tune in as we talk Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad by M.R. James.

This week, we're joined once again by guest host Matt Burriesci, author of the new novel Nonprofit. Please pick it up and enjoy! And if you like what we do here, then you shouldn't miss his next book, Dead White Guys, available for pre-order now!

Special thanks to our inestimable reader, Jon Hancock, master of the dining hall conversational butt-in.

Jean Redpath's voice is haunting and wonderful.

Fifer stole all of his Latin translations from Ghosts & Scholars.

Next week: We're kicking it into Lycanthropic high gear with the Gerald Biss novel The Door of the Unreal. Werewolves ahoy!!

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Episode 242 – The Adventure of Sam (The Money Diggers – Part 4)

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Wolfert Webber completes his epic cabbage story as we bring Washington Irving’s The Money Diggers to a close!

Thanks to our reader Kip Barnes! Make sure to grab his new book, Beer Lover’s Southern California.

Next week: Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad by M.R. James.

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Episode 241 - Wolfert Webber (The Money Diggers - Part 3)

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Wolfert Webber makes his appearance in Janu-Irving as we review Washington Irving’s The Money Diggers!

Special thanks to our reader: Erwann G. Marshall!

WE'RE BACK NEXT WEEK TO FINISH THE TALE WITH THE ADVENTURE OF SAM!

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Episode 240 - The Devil and Tom Walker

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Janu-Irving continues as we discuss The Devil and Tom Walker from Washington Irving’s The Money Diggers!

Special thanks to our fantastic reader, Danny Staples!

Next up, more Money-Diggin'! Don’t forget to pick up your copy of THE MONSTER PARTY - all new music from last years shows!

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Episode 239 - The Money Diggers - Part 1

Happy New Year! Janu-Irving is at hand! Join us as we talk about Hell Gate and Kidd the Pirate from Washington Irving's The Money Diggers!

Episode 239 - The Money Diggers - Part 1

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Happy New Year! Janu-Irving is at hand! Join us as we talk about Hell Gate and Kidd the Pirate from Washington Irving's The Money Diggers!

Thanks to our reader Kip Barnes! Make sure to grab his new book, Beer Lover's Southern California.

And, of course, don't forget THE MONSTER PARTY - all new music from last years shows!

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Episode 238 - The Exiles Club & The Three Infernal Jokes

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Happy Holidays! Dunsember comes to a Christmasy end as we cover  The Exiles Club and The Three Infernal Jokes.

GO MARDUK!

Thanks to Andrew Leman once again for reading this month.

Here's that Monty Python sketch: The Funniest Joke in the World

We'll be back January 8th with a new show - story to be announced soon!

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Episode 237 - The Hoard of the Gibbelins & How Nuth Would Have Practiced His Art Upon the Gnoles

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We're thievin' it up with The Hoard of the Gibbelins and How Nuth Would Have Practiced His Art Upon the Gnoles.

Andrew Leman, once again, brings the goods. And you can buy some of those goods at CTHULHULIVES.ORG!

Next up: The Exiles Club and The Three Infernal Jokes.

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Episode 236 - The House of the Sphinx & The Probable Adventure of Three Literary Men

Episode 236 - The House of the Sphinx & The Probable Adventure of Three Literary Men

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Oh Lord! More Dunsember! It's The House of the Sphinx and The Probable Adventure of the Three Literary Men!

Once again we are joined by Andrew Leman of CTHULHULIVES.ORG! Buy your holiday gifts there NOW!

Jason Thompson's article is here: The Trail of Dreams: Lord Dunsany.

Next week - more crazy bulls&%t: The Hoard of the Gibbelins and How Nuth Would Have Practiced His Art Upon the Gnoles.

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Episode 235 - The Distressing Tale of Thangobrind the Jeweller

Dunsember begins with the Distressing Tale of Thangobrind the Jeweller!

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Dunsember begins with the Distressing Tale of Thangobrind the Jeweller!

Extra thanks to this month's reader, Andrew Leman! Get over to the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society for their radio adaptation of Imprisoned with the Pharaohs and recording of The Curious Sea Shanties of Innsmouth, Mass. Great stuff!

Next week: The House of the Sphinx and The Probable Adventure of the Three Literary Men.

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