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 20 Season Wrap Up
Join us for a look back over Season Four! We choose our favourite and least favourite stories, and talk pig farms, art vs commerce, General Tabasco, the Brundage covers, the FJ Ackerman debate, trolls, nudes and what is weird?Fa...
SS Bonus 16 The Book of Jade
Join Rob as he digs warily into the worm-eaten Book of Jade. Who knows what decayed delights may be revealed... Download ...
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...
