Paul Fricker Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 https://blasphemoustomes.com/2020/10/27/the-whisperer-in-darkness-part-1/ We’re back and we’re heading up into the hills of Vermont. A folklorist friend told us that the nice creatures that live there might make us some surprising offers. There’s a risk that we could undergo a repellent mental change, but it seems unlikely anyone will notice that. The whole thing sounds like it should be a mind-expanding experience that’s out of this world! The Whisperer in Darkness part 1 This is the first instalment of a multi-episode delve into Lovecraft’s classic weird tale, “The Whisperer in Darkness”. As well as being a gripping yarn, this is one of the key stories of the Cthulhu Mythos. It not only introduces the mi-go, one of our favourite monsters, but also draws in a number of other writers’ creations. Once again, the pandemic means we recorded this episode remotely. We have each forgotten what the others look like. These are strange times. Links Things we mention in this episode include: “The Whisperer in Darkness” by HP Lovecraft The King in Yellow by Robert W Chambers “Supernatural Horror in Literature” by HP Lovecraft A Dreamer’s Tales by Lord Dunsany At the Mountains of Madness by HP Lovecraft “The Shadow Out of Time” by HP Lovecraft An HP Lovecraft Encyclopedia by Joshi and Schultz “Vermont – a First Impression” by HP Lovecraft The Kalem Club The discovery of Pluto “The Novel of the Black Seal” by Arthur Machen The Three Impostors by Arthur Machen “The Great God Pan” by Arthur Machen “The Dunwich Horror” by HP Lovecraft The Great Vermont Flood of 1927 The HP Lovecraft Literary Podcast Black Shuck Jiangshi (Chinese hopping vampires) Bubba Ho-Tep (2002) The Pennacook people The New Annotated HP Lovecraft by Leslie Klinger Kallikanzari Mi-Go as yeti/abominable snowmen “The Abominable Snowmen” from Doctor Who Charles Fort Charles Beaumont The Book of the Damned by Charles Fort Fortean Times News October Horror Movie Challenge Scott and Paul have been taking part in the October Horror Movie Challenge this year, watching a horror film every day throughout the month. We share a few of our favourites in the episode. You can also find Scott’s reviews on this very website. The Blasphemous Tome 6 Issue 6 of The Blasphemous Tome is almost ready for layout. This is the print-only fanzine we put out every year for our Patreon backers. It is licensed by Chaosium and contains material for the Call of Cthulhu RPG. In particular, this issue features a new scenario by our own Paul Fricker, called “Operation Varsity, or How to Get Ahead in World War 2”. Secret Societies Specials As another follow-on from our cults episodes, Scott has interviewed author and researcher Robert Howells about secret societies and how they differ from cults. You can find part 1 as a special episode in your feed, with the conclusion coming out on the 3rd of November. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Fricker Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 And part 2 is out today! https://blasphemoustomes.com/2020/11/10/the-whisperer-in-darkness-part-2/ This is the second instalment of our multi-episode investigation of Lovecraft’s classic weird tale, “The Whisperer in Darkness”. Part one offered some background to the story and a poke around the first chapter. This time, events are in full swing and tension is building! Once again, the pandemic means we recorded this episode remotely. We have each forgotten what the others look like. These are strange times. Links Things we mention in this episode include: “The Whisperer in Darkness” by HP Lovecraft “Vermont — a First Impression” by HP Lovecraft Dictaphone Wax cylinders Twin Peaks “The Novel of the Black Seal” by Arthur Machen Coconut crab “The Seven Geases” by Clark Ashton Smith “Fungi From Yuggoth” by HP Lovecraft Hastur “The Maker of Moons” by Robert W Chambers “Skull-Face” by Robert E Howard Bran Mak Morn Magnum Innominandum “Through the Gates of the Silver Key” by HP Lovecraft and E Hoffman Price United States Postal Inspection Service The Great and Secret Show by Clive Barker The Black Lodge “The Dunwich Horror” by HP Lovecraft Brian Courtemanche “The Million Favored Ones” by Lin Carter “The Call of Cthulhu” by HP Lovecraft The X-Files Arrival Sapir-Whorf hypothesis “Story of Your Life” by Ted Chiang Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch The Laundry Files by Charles Stross Kuru News October Horror Movie Challenge Scott and Paul have been taking part in the October Horror Movie Challenge this year, watching a horror film every day throughout the month. We share a few of our favourites in the episode. You can also find Scott’s reviews on this very website. The Blasphemous Tome 6 Issue 6 of The Blasphemous Tome is almost ready for layout. This is the print-only fanzine we put out every year for our Patreon backers. It is licensed by Chaosium and contains material for the Call of Cthulhu RPG. In particular, this issue features a new scenario by our own Paul Fricker, called “Of This Men Shall Know Nothing”. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Fricker Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 And part 3 is out: https://blasphemoustomes.com/2020/11/25/the-whisperer-in-darkness-part-3/ We’re back and we’re running low on dogs. Have you any to spare? For some reason, we seem to be getting through loads of them. They are considered consumables, right? We tried asking the breeder at the kennels but he just told us that we’re barking. And the fact that Professor Armitage only needed one dog to deal with his intruder is making us self-conscious. Regardless, we’ll carry on throwing dogs at this problem until it goes away. We’re dogged that way. Main Topic: The Whisperer in Darkness part 3 This is the third instalment of our multi-episode investigation of Lovecraft’s classic weird tale, “The Whisperer in Darkness”. Last episode, Albert Wilmarth had made a new pen pal up in Vermont, Hnery Akeley, who told him some troubling tales linked to local folklore. Now, things are ramping up as Akeley’s farm comes under attack from shadowy alien presences. Once again, the pandemic means we recorded this episode remotely. Our current working arrangements are like the long-distance collaboration between Wilmarth and Akeley, only with fewer dead dogs. Links Things we mention in this episode include: “The Whisperer in Darkness” by HP Lovecraft The Return of the Living Dead (1985) The Usual Suspects (1995) The Invaders (1967) The HP Lovecraft Literary Podcast De Profundis RPG Hastur and the Yellow Sign Shub-Niggurath At the Mountains of Madness by HP Lovecraft “Who Goes There?” By John W Campbell Sound of My Voice (2011) Scream (1996) The Blasphemous Tome 6 Issue 6 of The Blasphemous Tome is heading off to the printers. This is the print-only fanzine we put out every year for our Patreon backers. It is licensed by Chaosium and contains material for the Call of Cthulhu RPG. In particular, this issue features a new scenario by our own Paul Fricker, called “Of This Men Shall Know Nothing”, set in the later days of World War II. Interview With Matthew McLean of A Scottish Podcast Scott recently interviewed Matthew McLean, the writer, producer and co-star of A Scottish Podcast. While the name may not suggest it, this is an audio comedy/drama that feels like a Call of Cthulhu campaign. As well as talking about finding the humour in Lovecraft, Matthew offered some fantastic advice about how to create audio dramas. The special episode is now out — check your podcast feed. October Horror Movie Challenge Scott and Paul took part in the October Horror Movie Challenge this year, watching a horror film every day throughout the month. We offer an overview of our month’s viewing in the episode. You can also find Scott’s reviews on this the Blasphemous Tomes website https://blasphemoustomes.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Fricker Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 And now for part 4 https://blasphemoustomes.com/2020/12/08/the-whisperer-in-darkness-part-4/ We’re back and we’re getting sick of these fleshy bodies of ours. They’re always going wrong and they’re too expensive to maintain. This only seems to get worse the longer we have them. We suspect they’re long out of warranty by now. Happily, our new buzzy friends seem to have the perfect solution for us. They’ve told us that it’s not unlike taking a long, warm bath. A very long one. Maybe forever. Main Topic: The Whisperer in Darkness part 4 This is the fourth instalment of our multi-episode investigation of Lovecraft’s classic weird tale, “The Whisperer in Darkness”. Last episode, Albert Wilmarth had become troubled by the increasingly bizarre letters from his new friend Henry Akeley. Someone or something also seemed to be interfering with their correspondence, stealing stones and sending fake telegrams. Now, after receiving a typewritten letter telling him all the alien attacks were a simple misunderstanding, Wilmarth has decided to accept Akeley’s invitation to Vermont. This can only lead to a happy ending. Once again, the pandemic means we recorded this episode remotely. Happily, we have worked out how to network our brain cylinders. We just hope these attachments provide a reasonable simulacrum of human speech. Links Things we mention in this episode include: “The Whisperer in Darkness” by HP Lovecraft “Vermont – a First Impression” by HP Lovecraft “The Fungi From Yuggoth” by HP Lovecraft Elfs by Ron Edwards The Thing (1982) General Relativity Azathoth “William and Mary” by Roald Dahl Fall of Cthulhu “The Shadow Out of Time” by HP Lovecraft Body horror Paradise Lost by John Milton Worzel Gummidge News The Blasphemous Tome 6 Issue 6 of The Blasphemous Tome is now shipping! This is the print-only fanzine we put out every year for our Patreon backers. It is licensed by Chaosium and contains material for the Call of Cthulhu RPG. In particular, this issue features a new scenario by our own Paul Fricker, called “Of This Men Shall Know Nothing”, set in the latter days of World War II. Don’t worry if you haven’t secured your Tome yet. All hope is not yet lost! We shall send you a copy or copies if you back us by the end of December 2020. Matt at the Miskatonic Repository Convention Matt took part in a panel at the recent Miskatonic Repository Convention, talking about how to write scenarios for Call of Cthulhu. He was joined by such luminaries as Jon Hook, Oscar Rios and Call of Cthulhu line editor, Mike Mason. Happily, the panel was recorded and you can watch it on YouTube. A Good Friends Christmas Carol To help everyone get into the Christmas spirit, good friend of the Good Friends Mike Perceval-Maxwell is organising a reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol in the week before Christmas. He will be joined by Dominic Allen, Rina Haenze, Paul Fricker and Scott Dorward. This is an edited version of the story, cut down to a suitable size for readings by Mr Dickens himself. We will read the story over four evenings — the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th of December. Each reading will start at 10 PM GMT and run for around 30 minutes. The readings will take place in the Bar voice channel of our Discord server. We also plan to record the readings and make them available later for those who cannot listen live. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothmogIV Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 My favorite podcast! Looking forward to it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Fricker Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share Posted December 22, 2020 And the final part 5 is out today! https://blasphemoustomes.com/2020/12/22/the-whisperer-in-darkness-part-5/ We’re back and we’re saving face. OK, it’s not one of our own faces, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t keep it safe. You never know when Mr Akeley may need it again. Thinking about it, we should probably do something with these hands too. That old Akeley is a careless sort. We’re sure he’d forget his own head if it weren’t attached… This is the final instalment of our multi-episode investigation of Lovecraft’s classic weird tale, “The Whisperer in Darkness”. Last episode, Albert Wilmarth travelled to Vermont to visit his eccentric penpal, Henry Akeley. The two shared some mind-expanding conversation that quite unnerved Wilmarth. Now, we cut forward to that night as Wilmarth searches for answers and then wishes he had never found them. Once again, the pandemic means we recorded this episode remotely. None of us has had to call in from Yuggoth, mercifully. The internet connectivity there is shocking. Links Things we mention in this episode include: “The Whisperer in Darkness” by HP Lovecraft Model T Ford You’re Next (2011) Necronomicon (1993) The Whisperer in Darkness (2007) The Whisperer in Darkness (2011) The Whisperer in Darkness Dark Adventure Radio Theater The Lovecraft Investigations podcast Mythos “To Arkham and the Stars” by Fritz Leiber “The Dunwich Horror” by HP Lovecraft “Documents in the Case of Elizabeth Akeley” By Richard A Lupoff Agents of Dreamland by Caitlín R Kiernan Delta Green The World, The Flesh and The Devil by JD Bernal Disgust and Body Horror Machinations of the Mi-go Cordyceps The Fungi From Yuggoth/Day of the Beast Last Chance for The Blasphemous Tome 6! You can still secure your issue 6 of The Blasphemous Tome if you act quickly! We shall send you a copy or two of this exclusive fanzine if you back us by the end of December 2020. This is the print-only ‘zine we put out every year for our Patreon backers. It is licensed by Chaosium and contains material for the Call of Cthulhu RPG. In particular, this issue features a new scenario by our own Paul Fricker, called “Of This Men Shall Know Nothing”, set in the latter days of World War II. Scott on Pretending to Be People Scott has been running his scenario “Bleak Prospect” from Nameless Horrors for the Pretending to be People podcast. This has been glorious, bloody chaos so far, in all the right ways. Episode 1 is now available for download. Matt on Roll to Save Matt recently appeared on the Roll to Save podcast, discussing the new RPG releases of 2020. Iain Wilson and Matt also talked about some games they played for the first time this year. Paul on panels at Grogmeetish and Dragonmeet And as if that weren’t enough guest appearances, Paul joined our good friends from What Would the Smart Party Do and The Grognard Files for two panels recently. The first was a Q&A session at Grogmeetish and the second a panel at Dragonmeet, both of which took place online this year for obvious reasons. A Weekend With Good Friends Following the success of Jacks-Con in July of 2020, our lovely listeners have organised another virtual convention. A Weekend With Good Friends will take place on our Discord server between the 14th and 17th of January 2021. Full details can be found here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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