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
S1 E16 The Necromantic Tale, The Immeasurable Horror
We find Smith back on form with two cracking stories. Beginning with The Necromantic Tale, we talk gothic tropes, witch trials, MR James, demons and disappointment rooms.
Then it's a trip to Venus for The Immeasurable Horror. We talk shoggoths, red shirts, Venusian sci fi and Poddy Fronds. Plus listener feedback and news of the forthcoming Innsmouth Literary Festival.
Guest reader: Robert Lloyd Parry Nunkie Productions
Favourite words: Hagdon, nefandous, anitnomian, lustrum, exiguous, etiolated, pullulating.
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