Welcome to the second episode of Just One More Thing! Once again, Matt and Scott are returning to a couple of recent episodes of the Good Friends, filling in gaps and offering some second thoughts.
This time, we’re revisiting the two episodes we recorded with Heather Miller, riffing on her book, Ripples From Carcosa 2025-02-19 23:06:55 +0000 UTC View Post
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This episode is our long-overdue exploration of the strange world of Professor Bernard Quatermass, and especially the 1967 film adaptation of Quatermass and the Pit. While we've mentioned Nigel Kneale on the podcast before, discussing his TV drama The Stone Tape and horror series Beasts, we've never really delved into his most famous creation.
While Quatermass and the Pit is our m...
2025-02-11 00:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostThis episode is our long-overdue exploration of the strange world of Professor Bernard Quatermass, and especially the 1967 film adaptation of Quatermass and the Pit. While we've mentioned Nigel Kneale on the podcast before, discussing his TV drama The Stone Tape and horror series Beasts, we've never really delved into his most famous creation.
While Quatermass and the Pit is our main focus, we begin with a brief summary of the professor's ot...
2025-02-11 00:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the unedited version for backers only.
This episode is our attempt to sharpen our own skills as investigators, or at least hope that others can learn from our mistakes. Scott and guest host Seth Skorkowsky have been playing an in-depth investigative campaign together recently, and both independently realised that they are terrible at investigation. So we spend this episode trying to work out how to get better at gathering clues and making sense of them once we've done s...
2025-01-28 00:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
This episode is our attempt to sharpen our own skills as investigators, or at least hope that others can learn from our mistakes. Scott and guest host Seth Skorkowsky have been playing an in-depth investigative campaign together recently, and both independently realised that they are terrible at investigation. So we spend this episode trying to work out how to get better at gathering clues and making sense of them once we've done so.
We are delighted to have YouTu...
2025-01-28 00:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostAs regular listeners to the Good Friends will have heard, we are launching a new series of bonus episodes under the name “Just One More Thing”. And here is the first of them.
We often find ourselves with ideas or research we couldn’t quite fit into a regular episode, or maybe we’ve had second thoughts about something we said. These bonus episodes give us a chance to return to recent topics and fill in these blanks. There may be significant variance in the length of these bonuses...
2025-01-19 22:47:39 +0000 UTC View PostBuilding on last episode's discussion of Lovecraftian horror and detective fiction explored in Heather Miller's Ripples From Carcosa, we're delving into another part of the book, which lays out the idea of haunted landscapes.
The landscapes in question are haunted by the past rather than ghosts, with layers of histor...
2025-01-14 00:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the unedited version for backers only.
Building on last episode's discussion of Lovecraftian horror and detective fiction explored in Heather Miller's Ripples From Carcosa, we're delving into another part of the book, which lays out the idea of haunted landscapes.
The landscapes in question are...
2025-01-14 00:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the unedited version for backers only.
This episode delves into the complex relationship between detective fiction and Lovecraftian horror. The two genres are closely related, both in their literary origins and in their broad tropes. But, as our guest host argues, they ultimately serve almost opposing purposes. We explore how detective fiction works, and what it can teach us about running Call of Cthulhu.
Regular li...
2024-12-30 23:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostThis episode delves into the complex relationship between detective fiction and Lovecraftian horror. The two genres are closely related, both in their literary origins and in their broad tropes. But, as our guest host argues, they ultimately serve almost opposing purposes. We explore how detective fiction works, and what it can teach us about running Call of Cthulhu.
Regular listeners will know that Paul has left the Good Friends. Matt an...
2024-12-30 23:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
This episode delves into the 1962 horror film Carnival of Souls. While it wasn't a commercial success, it has become a classic of the genre, influencing everyone from George Romero to David Lynch. The story of its origins is almost as strange as the film itself, and we go into both in detail. There is plenty of inspiration for our games of Call of Cthulhu to be found here.
As Carnival of Souls is in the public domain, you can watch it on YouTube. We ...
2024-12-17 00:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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This episode delves into the 1962 horror film Carnival of Souls. While it wasn't a commercial success, it has become a classic of the genre, influencing everyone from George Romero to David Lynch. The story of its origins is almost as strange as the film itself, and we go into both in detail. There is plenty of inspiration for our games of Call of Cthulhu to be found here.
As Carnival of Souls&...
2024-12-17 00:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the unedited version for backers only.
This episode delves into techniques and inspirations for enlivening our historical games of Call of Cthulhu. That said, the ideas we explore can be applied to any historical RPG scenario. We discuss why we're drawn to historical settings, expanding on some of the media that influence us and how we can bring all this into our games.
Regular listeners will know that Paul has now left the Good Friends, and that this is ...
2024-12-03 00:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostThis episode delves into techniques and inspirations for enlivening our historical games of Call of Cthulhu. That said, the ideas we explore can be applied to any historical RPG scenario. We discuss why we're drawn to historical settings, expanding on some of the media that influence us and how we can bring all this into our games.
Regular listeners will know that Paul has now left the Good Friends, and that this is our first episode without him. Matt and Scott are keeping the ...
2024-12-03 00:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the unedited version for backers only.
This is the conclusion of our investigation into HP Lovecraft's novel The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. We start off with some final thoughts on the story itself, and then move on to discussing how it has found its way into other media. Considering what an overlooked tale this is, it has a rich history of being adapted.
... 2024-11-19 00:01:09 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the conclusion of our investigation into HP Lovecraft's novel The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. We start off with some final thoughts on the story itself, and then move on to discussing how it has found its way into other media. Considering what an overlooked tale this is, it has a rich history of being adapted.
We are continuing our investigation into HP Lovecraft's novel The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, heading deep into the catacombs below Pawtuxet. This section contains some of the most horrific scenes Lovecraft wrote, as well as a brief introduction to Grecian pottery. Every day is an education with Howie.
This episode brings us to the end of the story itself, but we shal...
2024-11-05 00:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the unedited version for backers only.
We are continuing our investigation into HP Lovecraft's novel The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, heading deep into the catacombs below Pawtuxet. This section contains some of the most horrific scenes Lovecraft wrote, as well as a brief introduction to Grecian pottery. Every day is an education with Howie.
This episode ...
2024-11-05 00:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostWe are continuing our investigation into HP Lovecraft's novel The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. Here, Dr Willett and Ward's father start investigating the weird goings-on at the Pawtuxet bungalow, coming to some grim conclusions.
This is the unedited version for backers only.
We are continuing our investigation into HP Lovecraft's novel The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. Here, Dr Willett and Ward's father start investigating the weird goings-on at the Pawtuxet bungalow, coming to some grim conclusions.
Good evening everyone!
Matt here! We've recently had a couple of queries about specifications for (and where to submit) submissions for the Blasphemous Tome.
Just in case anyone else out there was wondering the same thing, I thought I'd drop you a line.
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Where to Send:
Please drop us an email to submissions@blasphemoustomes.com with your files.
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... 2024-10-15 20:46:26 +0000 UTC View PostFollowing last episode's look into the story's origins, we are continuing our investigation into HP Lovecraft's novel The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. This time, we move on to one of the more action-packed parts of the book, and, indeed, of Lovecraft's work in general. The jilted Ezra Weeden gathers together an investigator organisation that might be more accur...
2024-10-07 23:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
This is the unedited version for backers only.
Following last episode's look into the story's origins, we are continuing our investigation into HP Lovecraft's novel The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. This time, we move on to one of the more action-packed parts of the book, and, indeed, of Lovecraft's work in general. The jilted Ezra Weeden gathers together ...
2024-10-07 23:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
We are beginning our investigation into The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, which will run for five episodes. This is Lovecraft's longest work, perhaps more deserving of the description "novel" than At the Mountains of Madness or The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath. Despite this, it is arguably the most overlooked of Lovecraft's major works. A shame, as this represents Lovecraft at his most Gothic, weaving a surprisingly subtle tale of witchcraft, necromancy, and da...
2024-09-23 23:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the unedited version for backers only.
We are beginning our investigation into The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, which will run for five episodes. This is Lovecraft's longest work, perhaps more deserving of the description "novel" than At the Mountains of Madness or The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath. Despite this, it is arguably the most overlooked of Lovecraft's major works. A shame, as this represents Lovecraft at his most Gothic, weaving a surpr...
2024-09-23 23:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone, this message provides all the info you need about the latest issue and back issues in one handy place.
This month we've released Issue 12, and the PDF is available to ALL backers here.
Print-on-demand: we're also making the issues available via print-on-demand, and everyone who is backing us at the $3 level and above has access to a link to obtain new releases for a few dollars (c...
2024-09-10 16:53:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Here is the PDF of Issue 12 of our fanzine, The Blasphemous Tome - please enjoy and let us know what you think.
Everyone backing us on the $3 level and above should receive a link (in a following message) to drivethruRPG where you can order a print-on-demand copy (at a discount price).
Thank you for backing the us on Patreon - you have helped to make this zine! Special thanks to Jo...
2024-09-10 16:39:23 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the unedited version for backers only.
This episode is our latest exploration of the deities of the Cthulhu Mythos. We have devoted previous episodes to Dagon, Shub-Niggurath, 2024-09-09 23:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
This episode is our latest exploration of the deities of the Cthulhu Mythos. We have devoted previous episodes to Dagon, Shub-Niggurath, 2024-09-09 23:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
This is the unedited version for backers only.
Back in late 2022, we used Discord and Twitter to ask our listeners what kinds of things they’d like to hear us discuss. The response was overwhelming and we ended up with a massive list of possible topics. Although these suggestions were exceptional, there are a good nu...
2024-08-26 23:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post