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
SS5 O1 The Dark Age
Season Five kicks off with Smith's post-apocalyptic tale of science vs. savagery. We talk Richard A. Lupoff, Dr Who, barbarism, the perils of science, 80s TV ads and gargling port.Reader: Simon Frazier NashFavourite words: Sybaritic. pl...
SS Reading 5 The Death of Malygris
As a taster for Season 5, Rob presents a reading of The Death of Malygris. Art by Skinner.
SS Reading 4 The Charnel God
A reading from Rob Poyton of our favourite story from Season Four, The Charnel God.Download MP3
