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In Episode 521, Ryan and Jose are joined by David Blair for another Book Club of Blood. This time, we cover “Confessions of a (Pornographer’s) Shroud”. This is the Clive Barker Podcast, where long-time fans Ryan and Jose interview guests, bring you the news, and take deep dives into Barker-related stuff. This episode will be available in Podcast Audio and Youtube Video. Sponsor : | | Check out his recent painting, Texas Friends, Find Don at the Sponsor : Sponsor : Book Club of Blood Discussion: ...
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Happy New Year! It’s Episode 520, Ryan and Jose are joined by David Blair and Erik Van T’Holt for our 15th annual year in review episode, 2025 in review. We talk about all the cool Barker-related stuff that happened in 2025. This is the Clive Barker Podcast, where long-time fans Ryan and Jose interview guests, bring you the news, and take deep dives into Barker-related stuff. This episode will be available in Podcast Audio and Youtube Video. Sponsor : | | Check out his recent paintings, , and , ...
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In Episode 519, Ryan and Jose are joined by David Blair for another Book Club of Blood. This time, we cover “Rawhead Rex”. This is the Clive Barker Podcast, where long-time fans Ryan and Jose interview guests, bring you the news, and take deep dives into Barker-related stuff. This episode will be available in Podcast Audio and Youtube Video. Sponsor : | | Check out his recent paintings, , and , Sponsor : Sponsor : Book Club of Blood Discussion: Books. Of Blood Vol. 3 | Rawhead Rex ...
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In Episode 518, Ryan and Jose discuss the recent phsical release of Hellraiser 2022, plus some other Hellraiser-related news and a chance to win an autographed Clive Barker Book. . This is the Clive Barker Podcast, where long-time fans Ryan and Jose interview guests, bring you the news, and take deep dives into Barker-related stuff. Sponsor : | | Check out his recent paintings, ““, , , Sponsor : Sponsor : Catching Up News From The Reef : Coming Next Book Club of Blood: Rawhead Rex Portrait Study 2025...
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Jose and I love doing movie commentaries, but we have run out of films to cover! The series “Commentary on Clive’s Contemporaries” allows us to look in the background and see what movies were happening when these Clive Barker movies and sequels were being made. We choose a range of movies, and you, the listeners, vote for which one we cover. This series was sponsored by our listeners in the 2025 Kickstarter Campaign, Clive Barker Podcast Presents Fundraiser 11 : The Patron Configuration and covers a range of years from 1973 (Salome) to 2024 (Night...
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In Episode 516 of the Clive Barker Podcast, Ryan and Jose get into some late-breaking Hellraiser Revival news, and how you can help our friend Karmel, and how you can contribute to a Barker-Related project. This is the Clive Barker Podcast, where long-time fans Ryan and Jose interview guests, bring you the news, and take deep dives into Barker-related stuff. Sponsor : | | Check out his recent paintings, ““, , , Sponsor : Sponsor : Catching Up Bennett and Nathan- Send us your address More web site problems Looking...
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In Episode 515 of the Clive Barker Podcast, Ryan and Jose get into some Hellraiser newsd, and the new Stan Lee movie our friends at Little Spark Films is making! Don’t forget to vote for our next commentary episode! This is the Clive Barker Podcast, where long-time fans Ryan and Jose interview guests, bring you the news, and take deep dives into Barker-related stuff. Sponsor : | | Check out his recent paintings, ““, , , Texas Friends: Don will be at an art Show in Pearland, November 22nd at Country Place Social Hall Sponsor...
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In Episode 514 of the Clive Barker Podcast, Ryan and Jose talk to the folks at the Hellraiser Revival Discord server. What seemingly started out as place for people who are impatient for news of the upcoming game changed quickly into a Mecca for Hellraiser fandom. This is the Clive Barker Podcast, where long-time fans Ryan and Jose interview guests, bring you the news, and take deep dives into Barker-related stuff. This episode will be available in Podcast Audio and YouTube Video. Sponsor : | | Check out his recent...
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In Episode 513, Ryan and Jose are joined by David Blair for another Book Club of Blood. This time, we cover "Son of Celluloid". This is the Clive Barker Podcast, where long-time fans Ryan and Jose interview guests, bring you the news, and take deep dives into Barker-related stuff. This episode will be available in Podcast Audio and Youtube Video. Sponsor : | | Check out his recent paintings, , "", ", Texas Friends: Don will hbe at an art Show in Pearland, November 22nd at Country Place Soclal Hall Sponsor : Sponsor : (Live Thanks) ...
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In Episode 512, Ryan and Jose thank all out great supporters, both from Patreon and our recent Kickstarter. Plus there’s some Hellraiser and Candyman news, and some cool Nightbreed figures. This is the Clive Barker Podcast, where long-time fans Ryan and Jose interview guests, bring you the news, and take deep dives into Barker-related stuff. Episode 512 is available in Podcast Audio and YouTube vide. Sponsor : | | Check out his recent paintings, “, “ and”“, Sponsor : ...
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This is the Clive Barker Podcast, where long-time fans Ryan and Jose interview guests, bring you the news, and take deep dives into Barker-related stuff.
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Catching Up
News From The Reef
- Booksweeps: Enter to Win 10 Books
- Hellraiser 2022 4K Blu-Ray set : Order Here
- Prop Dude replicas of the Hellraiser 2022 Lament Configurations on Etsy
- Simon Bamford on Scream Princess Podcast
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- Book Club of Blood: Rawhead Rex
- Portrait Study
- 2025 In Review
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Hellraiser News Page Updates
Ryan and José discussed updates to a news page, including a book sweep promotion and details about a Hellraiser release. They explored a website for a Turbine release and discovered Etsy listings for 3D-printed Hellraiser prop replicas. José planned to add a link to the Etsy shop to the news page.
Hellraiser Lament and Podcast Updates
The team discussed the Hellraiser 2022 lament configurations and a potential impact on a shop owner. They reviewed updates on Simon Vanford and Nicholas Vince, including an upcoming podcast appearance. José and Ryan expressed frustration about the complexity of coordinating with various platforms and people for episode planning. They also discussed an Ultra HD Blu-ray release, noting its region-free status and the challenges of international shipping. The conversation concluded with a brief mention of starting to record episode 518 of the Clive Barker Podcast.
Clive Barker Book and Blu-ray News
Ryan and José discussed two main topics: a book sweep contest offering autographed Clive Barker books, and the announcement of Hellraiser 2022 on Blu-ray. They noted that Book Sweeps was running a contest to win 10 autographed books, including one by Clive Barker, and shared their own experiences with collecting signed editions. Regarding Hellraiser, they reported that a German website was offering a steelbook Blu-ray edition priced at 34.99 euros, which included Ultra HD and bonus features, though they expressed uncertainty about international shipping and customs costs.
Hellraiser 4K Release Discussion
Ryan and José discussed the upcoming 4K Ultra HD release of Hellraiser, which will include multiple covers, a 56-page booklet, and exclusive bonus materials. They admired the artwork and discussed the different versions available, including steelbooks and media books. José mentioned receiving a private commission poster for Hellbound and expressed interest in obtaining a copy of the Hellraiser release. They also briefly touched on the recent merger of Shout Factory and Filmrise, and discussed the lack of a physical release for Hellraiser in the United States.
Etsy Puzzle Boxes and Podcast
José shared information about a vendor on Etsy selling various geometric puzzle box configurations, including the Leviathan, Lament, and other shapes, with prices ranging from $65. Ryan and José discussed the different shapes and sizes of the boxes. José also mentioned that Simon Bamford would be appearing on the Scream Princess Podcast on Christmas Eve, where he would discuss his role in the upcoming movie and potentially share new stories from his time in Romania.
Rawhead Rex Project Updates
Ryan and José discussed upcoming projects related to Rawhead Rex, including a short story, graphic novel, and audio commentary, scheduled for release in 2025 and 2026. They expressed gratitude to Patreon members and sponsors and confirmed that Bennett had responded to the questionnaire. José mentioned a call from Michael Plumities about his upcoming book release and potential podcast appearance, which Ryan approved. They also noted the completion of Kickstarter rewards and the need to finalize details for the second printing of the book.
Book Adaptation Project Discussion
José and Ryan discussed a book project that started as a TV show script, became a novel, then a graphic novel, and is now returning to being a novel. José mentioned that the author is working on a second book and plans to adapt the first book into a graphic novel. They agreed to schedule an interview with the author around January or February, allowing Ryan time to read the book first. José noted that the author is open to discussing the connection between his work and “Nightbreed,” though they want to avoid making it seem too derivative.
Rawhead Rex Episode Postponed
Ryan and José discussed that they would inform Ed that they would not be doing a Rawhead Rex episode this week due to David’s absence, opting instead to produce a news episode. They also talked about how the movie adaptation of Rawhead Rex significantly changed the story, including altering the city’s name and the characters’ backgrounds. José mentioned finding some interesting information about the original art sketches and the reasons behind Eclipse Comics’ closure, and planned to share these findings with Ryan.
Rawhead Rex Artwork Analysis
José and Ryan discussed the artwork for Rawhead Rex, including a fan-made poster for $25 and the challenges of finding certain websites. They analyzed the movie’s design choices, noting the unnecessary armor and boots that obscured the character’s human shape. José shared a blog post explaining why the Rawhead Rex graphic novel was never made, involving Neil Gaiman and a contract issue. They also briefly touched on José’s work on the Barcocast book.
Second Printing ISBN and Barcode Discussion
José and Ryan discussed a second printing for multiple formats of a book, including Apple Books, Kindle, paperback, and hardcover, each requiring specific ISBNs and barcodes. They agreed on a cost of around $350 for the ISBNs and barcodes. José mentioned needing to save a document and continue working on the second print, while Ryan planned to have dinner and address malware issues on the website. They agreed to continue discussions later in the week about further steps.
Book Second Edition Planning Meeting
José and Ryan discussed the second edition of a book, including corrections and distribution across various platforms. They reviewed recent sales data from KDP and considered the financial implications of the second printing. They agreed to reschedule a meeting with David to the 17th and planned to review additional information about ISPNs.