We’re following our recent discussion of psychological horror by exploring one of the defining works of the genre. It’s no exaggeration to say that Psycho transformed horror, in both cinema and fiction, pretty much creating a new subgenre. It is one of the most imitated films of all time, spawning countless pastiches, parodies, and blatant rip-offs. But what is...
2024-02-27 14:23:22 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the longer unedited version of the show for backers only.
We thought we’d follow up last episode’s exploration of psychological horror by looking at the role of delusions in Call of Cthulhu. Psychological horror is filled with characters trapped in states of delusion, unable to tell what is real anymore. The game reflects this genre trope in its m...
2024-02-13 13:22:27 +0000 UTC View PostWe thought we’d follow up last episode’s exploration of psychological horror by looking at the role of delusions in Call of Cthulhu. Psychological horror is filled with characters trapped in states of delusion, unable to tell what is real anymore. The game reflects this genre trope in its mechanics, and we delve into how it all works. We also discuss how such f...
2024-02-13 13:21:13 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the longer unedited cut for backers only.
Once again, we’re examining a subgenre of horror, trying to pick out the main tropes and work out how they might influence our games of Call of Cthulhu. In previous episodes, we’ve turned our attention to ghost stories, body horror<...
2024-01-30 12:57:31 +0000 UTC View PostOnce again, we’re examining a subgenre of horror, trying to pick out the main tropes and work out how they might influence our games of Call of Cthulhu. In previous episodes, we’ve turned our attention to ghost stories, body horror, 2024-01-30 12:55:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey 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 11, 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 (co...
2024-01-16 18:08:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Here is the PDF of issue 11 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 John Sumrow for the fantastic cover!
If you want to submit art or words for the next issue,...
2024-01-16 17:38:30 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the longer unedited cut 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...
2024-01-16 13:13:46 +0000 UTC View PostBack 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 number we’d struggle to turn into complete episodes. ...
2024-01-16 13:12:35 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the longer unedited version of the show for backers only.
Following our extended discussion of HP Lovecraft’s classic weird tale, “The Shadow Over Innsmouth”, we’re taking a quick look at some of the various sequels and adaptations spawned by the story. As we mentioned in the first episode, this is by far Lovecraft’s most influential tale. Our overview is f...
2024-01-02 12:20:16 +0000 UTC View PostFollowing our extended discussion of HP Lovecraft’s classic weird tale, “The Shadow Over Innsmouth”, we’re taking a quick look at some of the various sequels and adaptations spawned by the story. As we mentioned in the first episode, this is by far Lovecraft’s most influential tale. Our overview is far from exhaustive, given the hundreds of tales that owe their origins t...
2024-01-02 12:18:54 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the unedited version for backers only.
For notes see
https://blasphemoustomes.com/2023/12/19/the-shadow-over-innsmouth-part-6/
For notes see
https://blasphemoustomes.com/2023/12/19/the-shadow-over-innsmouth-part-6/
This is the unedited cut for backers only
This is the fifth part of our multi-episode exploration of HP Lovecraft’s classic weird tale, “The Shadow Over Innsmouth”. Last time, we followed Robert Olmstead’s increasingly frantic departure from the town of Innsmouth.
This episode, we reach the end of the story. Olmstead now has time to process what he has seen and...
2023-12-05 14:25:49 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the fifth part of our multi-episode exploration of HP Lovecraft’s classic weird tale, “The Shadow Over Innsmouth”. Last time, we followed Robert Olmstead’s increasingly frantic departure from the town of Innsmouth.
This episode, we reach the end of the story. Olmstead now has time to process what he has seen and learnt. Of course, in true Lovecraftian fashion...
2023-12-05 14:24:36 +0000 UTC View PostThis time, we reach the action-packed part o...
2023-11-21 11:53:38 +0000 UTC View PostThis time, we reach the action-packed part of the story. Lovecraft isn’t known for his action scenes, but ...
2023-11-21 11:51:38 +0000 UTC View PostIn a change to regular programming, here is a sample of another podcast we thought you might enjoy.
Mason and Fricker’s Eldritch Stories is a collaboration between Paul Fricker and Mike Mason. You probably know Paul already as one of the hosts of the Good Friends of Jackson Elias podcast. Mike has guested on the show several times but is better known as the creative director for Call of Cthulhu.
Each episode of Eldritch Stories is a single short story, read aloud in 5 t...
2023-11-14 15:28:57 +0000 UTC View PostThank you for supporting The Good Friends of Jackson Elias on Patreon.
If you are supporting us at $3 or over at the end of November 2023, you will be sent a specially designed Christmas card signed by Paul, Matt and Scott.
If you are supporting us at $5 or over at the end of November 2023, you will be sent issue 11 of the Blasphemous Tome fanzine signed by Paul, Matt and Scott.
Go to your Patreon account > Settings > Account > Shipping Address
2023-11-07 22:05:14 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the unedited version, for backers only.
This is the third part of our multi-episode exploration of HP Lovecraft’s classic weird tale, “The Shadow Over Innsmouth”. Last time, we jumped on Joe Sargent’s bus, made the journey to Innsmouth, and bought some cheese crackers.
Now, in chapter 3 of the story, we finally meet Zadok Allen for one hell of an episod...
2023-11-07 12:54:31 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the third part of our multi-episode exploration of HP Lovecraft’s classic weird tale, “The Shadow Over Innsmouth”. Last time, we jumped on Joe Sargent’s bus, made the journey to Innsmouth, and bought some cheese crackers.
Now, in chapter 3 of the story, we finally meet Zadok Allen for one hell of an episode of Drunk History. Sure, this chapter is mos...
2023-11-07 12:51:08 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the long cut for backers only.
This is the second part of our multi-episode exploration of HP Lovecraft’s classic weird tale, “The Shadow Over Innsmouth”. Last time, we explored the origins of the story and then joined Robert Olmstead for a quick tour of Newburyport.
Now, moving into chapter 2 of the story, we catch Joe Sargent’s bus from Newburyport, t...
2023-10-24 11:07:16 +0000 UTC View Posthttps://blasphemoustomes.com/2023/10/24/the-shadow-over-innsmouth-part-2/
This is the second part of our multi-episode exploration of HP Lovecraft’s classic weird tale, “The Shadow Over Innsmouth”. Last time, we explored the origins of the story and then jo...
2023-10-24 11:01:21 +0000 UTC View Post
This is the long cut of this recording for Patreon backers only.
This is the first instalment of a multi-episode exploration of HP Lovecraft’s classic weird tale, “The Shadow Over Innsmouth”. It is a dive so deep it goes all the way down to Y’ha-nthlei.
While “The Call of Cthulhu” gets all the name recognition, it’s fair to say that “The Shadow Over Innsmouth” is Lovecraft’...
2023-10-10 12:32:19 +0000 UTC View Post<figure></figure>
This is the first instalment of a multi-episode exploration of HP Lovecraft’s classic weird tale, “The Shadow Over Innsmouth”. It is a dive so deep it goes all the way down to Y’ha-nthlei.
While “The Call of Cthulhu” gets all the name recognition, it’s fair to say that “The Shadow Over Innsmouth” is Lovecraft’s most influential story. It has spawn...
2023-10-10 12:30:10 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the unedited version, for Patreon backers only.
Following last episode’s discussion of Ghatanothoa (and Yig, but let’s not worry about him for now), we’re talking about one of his rare appearances in media. Glorious presents an unusual and creative take on the Cthulhu Mythos. So unusual, in fact, that Matt spends much of this episode protesting its crime...
2023-09-26 10:55:08 +0000 UTC View PostFollowing last episode’s discussion of Ghatanothoa (and Yig, but let’s not worry about him for now), we’re talking about one of his rare appearances in media. Glorious presents an unusual and creative take on the Cthulhu Mythos. So unusual, in fact, that Matt spends much of this episode protesting its crimes against canon. It also takes place almost entirely in a rest...
2023-09-26 10:53:16 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the long cut 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, 2023-09-12 11:32:08 +0000 UTC View Post
https://blasphemoustomes.com/2023/09/12/mythos-deities-yig-ghatanothoa/
This episode is our latest exploration of the deities of the Cthulhu Mythos. We have devoted previous episodes to Dagon, 2023-09-12 11:30:27 +0000 UTC View Post
This is the longer unedited cut for backers only.
Bride of Listener Suggestions - Blasphemous Tomes
Late last year, we used Discord and Twitter to ask our listeners what kinds of things they’d like to hear us discuss. The...
2023-08-29 15:03:43 +0000 UTC View Post