Strange Shadows
Hosted by Tim Mendees and Rob Poyton of the Innsmouth Book Club, Strange Shadows is a fortnightly podcast devoted to the weird fiction of Clark Ashton Smith. One of the Trinity of Weird Tales authors, Smith, alongside Lovecraft and Howard, redefined cosmic horror and fantasy fiction.
With his distinct baroque style, Smith's work remains rich, powerful and evocative. Using the five volume Night Shade Press collection of Smith's work as our guide, we will be covering each of his stories in chronological order, as well as screen adaptations and aspects of the author's life.
Occasional guests will be joining us to share their knowledge and opinions about this most poetic of the Weird Tales writers. Episodes are free, with bonus content and other rewards available for patrons - click Subscribe or visit our Patreon page for details. See you in Zothique!
Strange Shadows
Latest Episodes
SS4 19 The Flower Women
Our last story of Season Four sees us back in Xiccarph where Maal Dweb attempts to overcome his ennui by aiding The Flower Women. We talk Raymond Reddington, writing a series, bored gods, Dr Who, Star Trek, Lorelei, wilting goths...
SS4 18 Weaver in the Vault
Join us in Zothique for a trip into the catacombs to meet the Weaver in the Vault. We talk relics, dromedaries, potholing, earthquakes, spider gods, D&D, and Red Sonja.Reader: Simon Frazier NashFavourite words: ...
SS Bonus15 Wandrei and Derleth
We take a first delve into the letters between Smith and Donald Wandrei, plus correspondence to August Derleth. We talk Margaret Brundage, lurid book covers, ice cream, the Book of Jade, Sandalwood, beta reading and present tw...
