The Good Friends of Jackson Elias

The Good Friends of Jackson Elias is a regular podcast devoted to the Call of Cthulhu roleplaying game, horror movies, weird fiction and horror gaming in general. It is hosted by Paul Fricker, Matthew Sanderson and Scott Dorward, three writers who have worked on the new edition of Call of Cthulhu and other tabletop roleplaying games. Each episode focuses on a different topic, always related to our love of all things dark and horrifying.

318: Metafiction and Horror, with Eleanor Hingley 07/28/2025

318: Metafiction and Horror, with Eleanor Hingley We’re back and we’re discussing metafiction and horror. More importantly, we’re getting the title of the episode in the first paragraph for SEO purposes. Main Topic: Metafiction and Horror Metafiction turns up in every genre from literary fiction to SF, breaking fourth walls, playing with storytelling conventions, and embedding fictional narratives within fictional narratives. Our focus here, however, is on the connection between metafiction and horror, whether this is self-aware slasher films or horror novelists who write about horror novelists. We look at various definitions of metafiction, how they’ve been used in various media, and how all this applies to horror gaming. As ever, we wrap things up with a few ideas about how we might bring all this into our own games. And then we look directly into the camera and wink. Our Guest Host We are delighted to welcome Eleanor Hingley back to the Good Friends, following our recent discussion of . Eleanor is a lifelong horror fan, obsessed with Gothic and horror art since childhood. She has written for a bunch of tabletop roleplaying games, including , , , , , , and many other game lines. She also writes interactive fiction for , and has had IF published in . Eleanor has released her own independent TTRPG zines, which you can find on : Ex Libris, Talking Thunder and Seed of an Idea. You can . Links Things we mention in this episode include: by Robert W Chambers by Heather Miller series by Stephen King by Joe Hill by Joe Hill (1978) by Joe Hill by Kurt Vonnegut by Kurt Vonnegut by Philip K Dick by Grant Morrison from by Clive Barker by L Ron Hubbard (2011) (2007) (2006) (1994) from from Masters of Horror by John Fowles (1981) (2012) (1974) by Mark Z Danielewski by Willow Palecek by Greg Costikyan by Stephen R Donaldson by Grady Hendrix (2015) by Adam Cesare by Adam Cesare (1980) News Blasphemous Tome update Unfortunately, issue 14 of has been delayed by ill health. We’re playing catch-up at the moment, however, and we hope to get it to before the end of August. Thank you for bearing with us! The Two-Headed Serpent returns to How We Roll Regular listeners to will have noticed that our campaign of The Two-Headed Serpent has been on a short hiatus recently. Life has a way of intruding on recording schedules when you least expect it. Happily, we have resumed recording and the first episode of the penultimate chapter should be hitting public podcast feeds within the next week or two. The world is safe once more! /episode/index/show/goodfriendsofjacksonelias/id/37571480

317: Small Town Horror, with Eleanor Hingley 07/11/2025

317: Small Town Horror, with Eleanor Hingley We’re back and we’re keeping to ourselves. You really can’t be too careful. The outside world is full of dangerous ideas and strange people. Some of them don’t even play Call of Cthulhu. Sure, they might find our ways odd too, especially if they hear the singing in our early episodes. Still, the real small town horror is always other people. Main Topic: Small Town Horror This is a local episode for local people. We explore small town settings and why they work so well for horror. Isolated, insular communities are a mainstay of horror, usually populated by sinister locals who shun the outside world and treat strangers with suspicion, but there is much more to the subgenre than that. As well as digging into the major tropes of small town horror, we discuss ways to reinvent and subvert them, along with examples from media and our own gaming lives. Our Guest Host We are delighted to welcome Eleanor Hingley to the Good Friends! Eleanor is a lifelong horror fan, obsessed with Gothic and horror art since childhood. She has written for a bunch of tabletop roleplaying games, including , , , , , , and many other game lines. She also writes interactive fiction for , and has had IF published in . Eleanor has released her own independent TTRPG zines, which you can find on : Ex Libris, Talking Thunder and Seed of an Idea. You can . Links Things we mention in this episode include: (1981) (2007) by Truman Capote by Clive Barker (1992) by Ira Levin by Ira Levin from The X-Files by Bari Wood line from Valancourt Books by Jeanette Winterson by Chuck Tingle by Thomas Olde Heuvelt by Joan Samson by Stephen King (1993) by Stephen King by Stephen King by Stephen King by Stephen King by Stephen King by Stephen King by Shirley Jackson by Shirley Jackson (2012) by James Herbert by HP Lovecraft by Ruthanna Emrys on (2019) (2017) (2019) (1973) by Thomas Tryon by Thomas Tryon (2008) (1994) “Blackwater Creek” from the (1973) (1972) from Nameless Horrors “Secret of Castronegro” from the by MR James by HP Lovecraft News Glass Cannon Live at Gen Con If you’re going to be at Gen Con this year, do check out the two run by our good friends at the . Both of this year’s scenarios were written for them by our own Scott Dorward, and will feature Good Friends guest host Ross Bryant. Blasphemous Tome update Unfortunately, issue 14 of has been delayed by ill health. We’re playing catch-up at the moment, however, and we hope to get it to before the end of August. Thank you for bearing with us! Scott on Symphony Entertainment Scott will be joining Bridget Jeffries and his regular gaming group, AKA The Blusterers, for a live game to celebrate the birthday of . Our good friend Nate will be running us through a two-hour improvised game on the , starting at 6 PM UK time on the 19th of July. We hope to see you there! Scott on Unconventional GMs As if that weren’t enough, you can also see Scott on an episode of , running for hosts Gaz Bowerbank and Guy Milner, Tasha from the , and Andrew Kenrick, author of Dead of Night. This largely improvised game was inspired by the discussion of metafiction in the next episode of the Good Friends. This episode of Unconventional GMs is due to go out on the 19th of July. /episode/index/show/goodfriendsofjacksonelias/id/37374720

316: Art and the Cthulhu Mythos, with Kailas Elmer 06/30/2025

316: Art and the Cthulhu Mythos, with Kailas Elmer We’re back and we’re pushing boundaries. Good taste has never come easily to us, but it’s downright impossible when talking about art that might inspire Call of Cthulhu games. From performance artists who mutilate themselves in inventive ways to photographers who raid the local morgue looking for models, it’s hard for horror writers like us to make this stuff any nastier. But still we try. Main Topic: Art and the Cthulhu Mythos This episode is the conclusion of our two-part look into the relationship between Lovecraft and art. , we looked at the artistic influences that went into the work of Lovecraft and other Mythos writers. Now, we’re following that up with a look at a variety of artists and art movements to see what might inspire us at the gaming table. Be warned that this episode covers a number of transgressive artists, and we discuss self-mutilation, bodily fluids, regurgitation, human remains, and acts of blasphemy. Our Guest Host We are delighted to welcome Kailas Elmer to the Good Friends! Kailas is the publisher of , an international art journal which has featured writings from our own Scott Dorward. There is also , for those who like to experience art with their ears. , titled “Destinations”, is now available at Barnes & Noble, WH Smith, and directly from . Links Things we mention in this episode include: “A Message of Art” from by HP Lovecraft by Laird Barron by by Georges Polti by Brian Catling (1970) Stelarc, with extra ear by Peter Carroll by “The Space Between” from by René Magritte (2009) (2002) (1999) by Tobias Churton by Robert W Chambers Salomé by Aubrey Beardsley House of Stairs by MC Escher by MC Escher by MC Escher by Momus by HP Lovecraft by Joel-Peter Witkin by Andres Serrano by Max Ernst by Pierre Bourdieu by HP Lovecraft Europe After the Rain II by Max Ernst by Damien Hirst by Damien Hirst by Damien Hirst by Jesse Bullington at Tate Modern “The Secret of Marseilles” from “The Art of Madness” from “Silent Screen” from by Ramsey Campbell “The House of Memphis” from “Catland” from /episode/index/show/goodfriendsofjacksonelias/id/37225110

315: Lovecraft and Art, with Kailas Elmer 06/16/2025

315: Lovecraft and Art, with Kailas Elmer We’re back and we’re mulling over bas-reliefs again. Once you start looking into the relationship between Lovecraft and art, the damn things are everywhere. We would say that there’s no relief from them, but that would be beneath us. Main Topic: Lovecraft and Art This episode is the first of a two-part look into the relationship between Lovecraft and art, and how this shaped the Cthulhu Mythos and Call of Cthulhu. Next episode, we’ll be flipping things around and looking for inspiration from the world of art, but here we’re examining the influence it had on Lovecraft’s life and fiction. All that said, we do occasionally go off-topic in the latter half of the episode, but it’s all related! Our Guest Host We are delighted to welcome Kailas Elmer to the Good Friends! Kailas is the publisher of Trebuchet Magazine, an international art journal which has featured writings from our own Scott Dorward. There is also an associated podcast, for those who like to experience art with their ears. Issue 17 of Trebuchet, titled “Destinations”, is now available at Barnes & Noble, WH Smith, and directly from trebuchet.com. Links Things we mention in this episode include: by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft The statue of Cthulhu, as drawn by Lovecraft himself by HP Lovecraft by Robert W Chambers by Laird Barron by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft (1924) by HP Lovecraft by JMW Turner “The Slave Ship” by JMW Turner from Trebuchet issue 8 (1983) (1981) (1998) Lovecraft’s Nightmare by Michael Whelan by WW Jacobs (1987) (2022) (1989) from by Ramsey Campbell (1987) by Tim Lucas by Mark Z Danielewski by Dan Brown (2007) News A Weekend With Good Friends At the time this episode goes out, the latest Weekend With Good Friends will just have wrapped up. The feedback we’ve had from those who attended has been marvellous, and the bits we attended directly were terrific fun. So, thank you to everyone who made all this happen! What PTroilus, Sue Savage and Mike Perceval-Maxwell did in terms of organisation, coding, and general problem solving was simply amazing. Miranda Adams and Nate Hughes made organising and running the panels look easy, which we know it very much is not, and we heard nothing but positive things from the other panellists. And, WishMoon, Ohio Dave, Mav, Martin, and the moderation team answered questions and generally kept things running smoothly throughout the weekend. Thank you as well to everyone who offered games, took part in panels, and generally added to the energy of the convention. This has been a wonderful weekend and we are profoundly grateful to you all! The Blasphemous Tome issue 14 Issue 14 of will be going to press later this month. This, of course, is the fanzine we publish for of The Good Friends of Jackson Elias. Each issue contains a brand-new, full-length, licensed Call of Cthulhu scenario, plus a variety of articles and artwork from ourselves and listeners. Anyone backing us at the $5 level or higher by the end of June will receive a printed copy, signed by Matt and Scott. Those backing us at the $3 level will receive a voucher for a print-on-demand copy at cost. And anyone backing us at any level will receive a PDF copy, along with access to the full back catalogue of Tomes. /episode/index/show/goodfriendsofjacksonelias/id/37026495

314: Analogue Horror, with Holly Buteau 05/29/2025

314: Analogue Horror, with Holly Buteau We’re back and we’re twiddling the tracking knob. It’s supposed to help clear up the image on this old videocassette, but maybe that’s just missing the point. The static can be the most interesting part, filled with whispers, ghosts, and ancient secrets. Compared to such wonders, the film itself is a bit disappointing. Then again, analogue horror seems to be more of a vibe than a form of storytelling, so maybe we should just let the white noise wash over us. Main Topic: Analogue Horror This episode sees us explore analogue horror, trying to work out what exactly it is and how to bring it to the gaming table. It’s perhaps a harder genre than most to pin down, partly because it is relatively new, but also because it is arguably more of an aesthetic than a series of defining tropes. We ran into similar issues when discussing Gothic horror, however, that that didn’t stop us then! As well as delving into the origins of the genre, we discuss notable media, and some of the RPGs that have drawn upon it all. And, of course, we talk about some of our own ideas for how to let it infect our games. Our Guest Host We are delighted to welcome Holly Buteau back to the Good Friends, following last episode’s discussion of ! Holly co-hosts , a podcast focusing on providing resources for GMs and players of horror RPGs. She’s also a regular on , an actual play YouTube channel. In addition to RPGs, she’s an avid board gamer, space nerd, and all-around trivia enthusiast. You can find Holly over on the . Links Things we mention in this episode include: (1999) (1998) (1980) (2018) by Mark Z Danielewski by qntm (2022) by RL Stine by RL Stine (2002) (2003) (1998) by Koji Suzuki by Koji Suzuki (1981) by Todd Keisling by Matthew M Bartlett by Ramsey Campbell from Masters of Horror by Jonathan Carroll by Jonathan Carroll (1994) by Colin Richards (1983) (2008) (2005) (2009) (2023) (2021) (2024) (2014) (2020) for on How We Roll by Stephen King (2017) (2019) by Sutter Cane (2012) on Doctor Who on Ain’t Slayed Nobody News A Weekend With Good Friends Player signups for will close very soon. If you are reading this shortly after the episode goes out, you just have time to sign up, but act quickly! AWWGF is, of course, is the online convention organised by our lovely listeners, taking place on the . Key dates are: Player signups: 22nd of May – 5th of June A Weekend With Good Friends: 13th – 15th of June Games and panels will run throughout the weekend. We shall share more details are they become available. Cosmic Dark Kickstarter At the time of posting, the for Graham Walmsley’s new game, , has two weeks left to run. The campaign is fully funded and well into stretch goals. One of the planned goals is a scenario from our own Scott Dorward, a heart-warming piece about cute furry animals, titled “Warm Fuzzies”. If you want to hear Cosmic Dark in action, Graham ran . Scott was one of the players, along with Good Friends guest hosts Cuppycup and Ross Bryant. The full campaign is now out, so it’s the perfect time to catch up with it all. /episode/index/show/goodfriendsofjacksonelias/id/36774325

313: Horror in Space, with Holly Buteau 05/18/2025

313: Horror in Space, with Holly Buteau We’re back and we’re and we’re answering the call of the void. Really, it’s about the scariest call you can receive, regardless of what Cthulhu may tell you. The yawning darkness of infinity shouldn’t be as tempting as it is. For all our talk about horror in space, maybe the real horror was inside us the whole time. Main Topic: Horror in Space This episode heads into the cold and the dark, exploring just what it is that makes space so scary. We talk about some of the real challenges and dangers posed by space travel and how they can amplify horror, then move on to inspirational media and just how all this relates to gaming. While we of course talk about alien life and all sorts of concepts from science fiction, the scariest part of the episode might be the description of just what can go wrong on a space walk. Our Guest Host We are delighted to welcome Holly Buteau to the Good Friends! Holly co-hosts RPG Reanimators, a podcast focusing on providing resources for GMs and players of horror RPGs. She’s also a regular on Into the Darkness, an actual play YouTube channel. In addition to RPGs, she’s an avid board gamer, space nerd, and all-around trivia enthusiast. You can find Holly over on the RPG Reanimators discord. Links Things we mention in this episode include: by James SA Corey (1995) (2017) (1979) (1968) (2013) (2005) by Max Brooks (2018) (2023) (2009) NASA 3502421 (2016) (1979) (1983) (2014) (1986) (1992) by Adrian Tchaikovsky (2009) (1987) (2011) from Doctor Who by Michael Crichton by HP Lovecraft (2013) by Stanislaw Lem (2024) (1997) by Frank Herbert by Adrian Tchaikovsky (1987) (2001) (1997) (1996) (1992) (2004) by Damon Knight (1979) (2014) (2007) News A Weekend With Good Friends GM signups for will close very soon! This, of course, is the online convention organised by our lovely listeners, taking place on the . Key dates are: GM signups: 23rd of April – 7th of May Player signups: 22nd of May – 5th of June A Weekend With Good Friends: 13th – 15th of June Games and panels will run throughout the weekend. We shall share more details are they become available. Long Cut of the Good Friends As existing backers may already have seen, we release a long cut of every episode of the Good Friends on Patreon. These are almost completely unedited, giving you a chance to hear both the stuff that didn’t make it into the final cut and all the times we mess up and retake bits. Sometimes, the long cuts only contain a few minutes of material, but the two recent episodes with Evan Dorkin — “RPGs and Fiction” and “Comedy Horror” — contain around two hours of additional content. We had such a good time talking to Evan that we lost track of time, and we had to edit out a whole load of fascinating stuff just to get the episodes down to a reasonable length. Please do check them out if you’re a backer. /episode/index/show/goodfriendsofjacksonelias/id/36614615

312: Comedy Horror, with Evan Dorkin 05/05/2025

312: Comedy Horror, with Evan Dorkin We’re back and we’re and we’re putting on our ponchos. They look a bit silly, but that works for us here. The important thing is that they’ll keep some of the gore off our clothes. Comedy horror can be a messy business, especially once you bring gardening equipment into play. We’re not sure whether to laugh or cry, so we’ll probably just scream. Main Topic: Comedy Horror This episode sees us delve into the bloody world of comedy horror, trying to pin down what makes the two genres work so well together, looking at some examples from media, and trying to work out how to perform such alchemy ourselves. We take some serious digressions into why so many comedians turn to horror, what fun can be found in terrible films, and whether horror parodies are a form of comedy horror. As you might imagine from such a wide-ranging discussion, our chat went long. listening to the uncut version will find over an hour of extra material there. Our Guest Host We are delighted to welcome back to the Good Friends of Jackson Elias! Evan is a multi-award-winning comics writer and artist, known for creations like , , , , , and . With his wife, Sarah Dyer, Evan has also worked on TV programmes such as , , , and Along with Paul Yellovich, Evan is co-host of the excellent horror movie podcast, . And if you have any interest in the history of comics or learning how they are made, you should definitely check out , where he posts regular tales from the industry alongside all manner of cool pieces of work. You can also hear Evan in our earlier discussion about the relationship between . Links Things we mention in this episode include: (1940) (1974) (2010) (1984) (1995) (1936) (1945) (1972) (1967) (1965) (1971) (1992) (2010) (1977) (1986) (1990) (1946) (1985) (1992) (1987) (2004) (2010) (2017) (1994) (2010) (2012) (1991) (1981) (1987) (1992) (1985) (1980) (1980) (1982) (1964) (1959) (1959) (2009) (2010) (2003) (2006) (1980) (1978) (1981) (2010) (2012) (2009) (1992) (1982) (1978) (1970) (1933) (1935) (1932) (1940) (1940) (1988) (1978) (1985) (1988) (1960) (1982) by Jerome K Jerome by MR James (1981) by R Chetwynd-Hayes by R Chetwynd-Hayes (2023) (2023) (2013) (1988) (1967) by Bram Stoker (2014) from Inside No. 9 (1979) (1948) (2017) (1951) (1955) (1953) (1949) (1981) (1980) (1987) (1988) (1992) (1991) (1975) (1977) (1987) (1963) (1964) (1983) (1993) News A Weekend With Good Friends GM signups for will close very soon! This, of course, is the online convention organised by our lovely listeners, taking place on the . Key dates are: GM signups: 23rd of April – 7th of May Player signups: 22nd of May – 5th of June A Weekend With Good Friends: 13th – 15th of June Games and panels will run throughout the weekend. We shall share more details are they become available. /episode/index/show/goodfriendsofjacksonelias/id/36431410

311: RPGs and Fiction, with Evan Dorkin 04/20/2025

310: Something Wicked This Way Comes, with Cuppycup 04/06/2025

309: Theme Parks and Horror, with Cuppycup 03/23/2025

309: Theme Parks and Horror, with Cuppycup We’re back and we’re learning about protein spills. What sounded like an innocent sexual innuendo has turned out to be more scatological than any of us would have liked. The unpleasant realities of theme parks are well hidden behind twee language and cute costumes. Happily, once we strip them away, we can find some good horror inspiration. Although we do wish it all smelled a bit better. Main Topic: Theme Parks and Horror This episode, we visit the topic of theme parks, amusement parks, funfairs and the like, looking for Call of Cthulhu inspiration. As with so many things rooted in childhood joy, theme parks can easily turn into something nightmarish in both our imaginations and in reality. We dip into personal experiences, urban legends, and our own wild ideas, looking for both the roots of these fears and ways of bringing them into our games. There is something of a focus on Disney parks in our discussion, only because our guest host used to work for Disney, as did Matt’s wife, Tiff. This gives us a wealth of personal anecdotes to draw upon. Our Guest Host We are delighted to welcome back Cuppycup! Cup, of course, has been on the podcast before, discussing with us a few years ago. He is best known as the mastermind behind the award-winning actual play podcast , where you will also find regular appearances by Scott alongside some of our other guest hosts, including Ross Bryant and Josephine McAdam. As well as ASN, Cup is producing a new Call of Cthulhu podcast called Walking Shadows, with Ross Bryant as Keeper, and a cast that includes Becca Scott, Rashawn Scott, and Zach Reino. The first episodes should be out within the next couple of months. And Cup’s first published scenario, “Deadwood on Lane 8”, will be out on the Miskatonic Repository soon. This is a 1990s extravaganza that puts the cosmic firmly into cosmic bowling. If you want to keep up with all these projects, you can follow on or join their . Links Things we mention in this episode include: in St Andrews (now Galactica) at Alton Towers at Alton Towers by Roald Dahl at Alton Towers “UNLAND” from on Ain’t Slayed Nobody (1973) (1993) at Universal Studios at Crystal Palace Recommended Media by Joe R Lansdale by Richard Laymon by Dean R Koontz by Dean R Koontz (1981) (1974) episode of The Twilight Zone episode of Are You Afraid of the Dark (1982) by Erin Morgenstern by William Lindsay Gresham by Ray Bradbury from Doctor Who from The X-Files (1932) (1962) (2013) (1976) by Cory Doctorow by Carl Hiaasen News A Weekend With Good Friends Summer 2025 will see the return of A Weekend With Good Friends! This, of course, is the online convention organised by our lovely listeners, taking place on the . Key dates are: GM signups: 23rd of April – 7th of May Player signups: 22nd of May – 5th of June A Weekend With Good Friends: 13th – 15th of June Games and panels will run throughout the weekend. We shall share more details are they become available. Scott on Fear of a Black Dragon Scott recently joined Jason Cordova over on . They discussed the Call of Cthulhu scenario “The Necropolis”, written by Leigh Carr, from the collection. Jason and Scott delved into what makes “The Necropolis” such a perfect introduction to Call of Cthulhu, examining some of the tricks it uses to be tightly focused and accessible to newcomers. If you want more, you can also hear Scott run as a live game for How We Roll at PodUK 2019. Matt and Scott on RPG Reanimators Both Matt and Scott have been recording with , and our respective episodes are now out. Matt discussed “The Burning Stars” by David Conyers, from , offering his personal tips and insights. Scott talked to the crew about his own scenario “UNLAND”, from , revealing things he might change about the scenario and some of the content that never made it into the published version. /episode/index/show/goodfriendsofjacksonelias/id/35827095

308: The Appeal of Vampires, With Josephine McAdam 03/10/2025

307: Horror For the Nervous, with Josephine McAdam 02/23/2025

307: Horror For the Nervous, with Josephine McAdam We’re back and we’re hiding behind the sofa. Sure, the monsters, masked killers, and mutants can probably find us back here, but it still feels safer for some reason. Fear is rarely a rational thing, so why should our response to it be? Main Topic: Horror For the Nervous This episode came about when Scott was playing The Between with Josephine McAdam over on and she mentioned that she rarely watches or reads horror media because she finds it upsetting. Given how many horror projects Josephine has been involved with, this seemed like something worth exploring, so we pitched the concept of “horror for the nervous” to her. As we’ve explored in other episodes, horror is about as divisive as genres get. While plenty of us love ghosts, ghouls and gore, there are good reasons why others don’t. We’ve never really explored how you might engage with horror if you find it frightening, as it’s not something we’ve had to deal with much, so Josephine’s insights have been enlightening. Our Guest Host We are delighted to welcome Josephine McAdam to the Good Friends. As well as her many, many actual play appearances on series like and , Josephine is an actor who has appeared in horror films such as and . You can find her streaming regularly on , and on various social media platforms, as JCVIM. You will also be able to find Josephine touring the UK later this year with Chaosium, playing live games of Call of Cthulhu. Links Things we mention in this episode include: (1980) (2000) (1980) (2019) (1984) (1985) (1990) (2008) (2005) by Emily C Hughes (2009) (1999) (2002) (1977) (2009) (1979) (2019) (1993) (1980) News A Weekend With Good Friends There will be another Weekend With Good Friends this summer! This, of course, is the online convention organised by our lovely listeners, taking place on the . Key dates are: GM signups will run between the 23rd of April and the 7th of May Player signups will run between the 22nd of May and the 5th of June The convention itself will take place between the 13th and the 15th of June Games and panels will run throughout the weekend. We shall share more details are they become available. Matt Interviewed For Illusion Horror & Con Matt was recently interviewed by our good friends over at the YouTube channel, discussing his involvement in the . You can find the full video of the interview below. The Meat Trade on Ain’t Slayed Nobody For the last few years, episodes of “The Meat Trade” have been going on to of . This is based on the much briefer scenario of the same name that Scott wrote for the book. The final episode is going out on the 25th of February, so this is the perfect chance to catch up. /episode/index/show/goodfriendsofjacksonelias/id/35397785

306: Quatermass and the Pit 02/09/2025

306: Quatermass and the Pit We’re back and we’re digging up the past. Some of this excavation is purely physical, burrowing into the clay under London in search of the usual skulls and spaceships. The rest, however, is more atavistic in nature, uncovering the strange, alien memories buried within our minds. On reflection, we probably shouldn’t have used pickaxes for both jobs. Main Topic: Quatermass and the Pit 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 main focus, we begin with a brief summary of the professor’s other appearances. As we mention, the Quatermass TV serials and films were a huge cultural phenomenon in the UK in the 1950s, shaping British science fiction media for generations. This fame did not travel beyond our borders, however, meaning the films have never had more than a cult following in the USA. Consider this episode our small part in trying to rectify this! Our Guest Host We are delighted to have YouTuber, podcaster and author Seth Skorkowsky join us for this episode. Most of our listeners will know Seth from his ENnie-Award winning , as well as the , which he hosts with Jon Hook. Seth is also the author of , spanning urban fantasy, sword and sorcery, and horror. His main focus right now is his ongoing for the campaign, . You can hear Seth’s previous appearances with the Good Friends here: Links Things we mention in this episode include: by Kim Newman by Andy Murray by Mark F Cain by Nigel Kneale (1955) (1957) (1956) (1979) from Doctor Who (1956) (1985) by Colin Wilson by Stephen King (1982) (1987) TV serial (1984) by HP Lovecraft by William Hope Hodgson by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft (1989) (1981) by James P Hogan from Doctor Who (1972) by Seth Skorkowsky /episode/index/show/goodfriendsofjacksonelias/id/35212935

305: How to be an Investigator 01/27/2025

304: Haunted Landscapes 01/13/2025

304: Haunted Landscapes We’re back and we’re digging deep. While you might expect to find ghosts in these haunted landscapes, mostly we’re unearthing history. Oh, and carcinogens. On balance, ghosts seem like the healthier option. Main Topic: Haunted Landscapes Building on last episode’s discussion of Lovecraftian horror and detective fiction explored in Heather Miller’s , 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 history transforming their geography and meaning. We take this concept and see how it might help us add depth to our Call of Cthulhu scenarios. Our Guest Host We are delighted to have Heather Miller join us for this episode. Heather is a Lovecraftian scholar who has presented a number of papers at and has recently published a book for — — which explores the relationship between Lovecraft and True Detective. Heather’s other papers include , which examines the connection between Lovecraft’s investigators and the cosmic horror of Moby-Dick, and . You can find Heather’s blog at , where, amongst other things, she discusses some of the research that went into her book. Links Things we mention in this episode include: by William Faulkner by HP Lovecraft by Richard Misrach and Kate Orff by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft (1965) (1972) (1982) by Bernice M Murphy by Robert W Chambers by HP Lovecraft “An Amaranthine Desire” from “The Secret of Castronegro” from the “Blackwater Creek” from the by HP Lovecraft “Hell in Texas” from “The Necropolis” from News Just One More Thing Often, we find ourselves with more to say than would fit into an episode. This may be because we’ve done a bunch of research that didn’t fit into the flow of the conversation, or simply because something occurred to us later. We’ve decided to try putting some of this to use in the form of bonus episodes for our . The first episode of Just One More Thing will hit the Good Friends early in the New Year. In it, Matt and Scott discuss some of the things they couldn’t quite fit into episodes 301 and 302, exploring a few other historical settings that appeal to us and offering more thoughts about Carnival of Souls. Please let us know what you think of this approach. We’d love to hear your feedback. Matt at ConTingency 2025 Matt is scheduled to attend in less than two short weeks. The convention takes place in Hunstanton, on the east coast of England, and will run from the 27th of January to the 3rd of February. While Matt is planning to carve out some time to play from the , he will be his usual unstoppable GMing machine for the rest of the con. Please say hi if you see him there and make sure he has enough tea to keep functioning. /episode/index/show/goodfriendsofjacksonelias/id/34840075

303: Call of Cthulhu and Detective Fiction 12/30/2024

303: Call of Cthulhu and Detective Fiction We’re back and we’re sifting through evidence. Being a good detective requires a keen eye for detail, an analytical mind, and a thorough knowledge of the genre. But that happens when you find yourself in a different genre than you were expecting? Is your uncanny ability to piece together disparate clues really an asset when it leads you to horrifying revelations? Maybe this new dark age thing we’ve heard about isn’t so bad after all. Main Topic: Call of Cthulhu and Detective Fiction 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 their broad tropes. But, as our guest host argues, they serve almost opposing purposes. We explore how detective fiction works, and what this can teach us about running Call of Cthulhu. Our Guest Host Regular listeners will know that Paul has left the Good Friends. Matt and Scott are inviting interesting people we know to join us as guest hosts, bringing fresh perspectives and expertise to our discussions. We are delighted to have Heather Miller join us for this episode. Heather is a Lovecraftian scholar who has presented a number of papers at Necronomicon Providence and has recently published a book for Hippocampus Press — Ripples From Carcosa — which explores the relationship between Lovecraft and True Detective. Heather’s other papers include “Melville and the Lovecraftian Gaze”, which examines the connection between Lovecraft’s investigators and the cosmic horror of Moby-Dick, and “Toward a Definition of Lovecraftpunk”. You can find Heather’s blog at notesonhplovecraft.blogspot.com, where, amongst other things, she discusses some of the research that went into her book. Links Things we mention in this episode include: by Oscar Rios by René Girard by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets “Dead Man’s Stomp” from the by John Sanford by Ian Rankin by Agatha Christie by Patricia Highsmith (1974) by Victor LaValle by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft by Edgar Allan Poe by ST Joshi by HP Lovecraft by Colin Dexter “Midnight Sunrise” from from Supernatural from Buffy the Vampire Slayer Version 1.0.0 News Just One More Thing Often, we find ourselves with more to say than will fit into our normal episodes. This may be because we’ve done a bunch of research that didn’t fit into the flow of the conversation, or simply because something occurred to us later. We’ve decided to try putting some of this to use in the form of bonus episodes for our . The first episode of Just One More Thing will hit the Good Friends early in the New Year. In it, Matt and Scott discuss some of the things they couldn’t quite fit into episodes 301 and 302, exploring a few other historical settings that appeal to us and offering some more thoughts about Carnival of Souls. Please do let us know what you think of this approach. We’d love to hear your feedback. Scott on Miskatonic Playhouse Scott recently joined our good friends at the for a guest spot, playing Sherlock Holmes in their current Cthulhu by Gaslight game, “Mr Whisper”. Expect some keen investigation, some even more unfortunate dice rolls, and a good helping of body horror. Scott on Pretending to be People Speaking of guest spots, Scott also joined our good friends at as a player in their most recent mini-arc, “Jackfruit Frog Island”. This is a Pulp Cthulhu prequel to their main campaign arc, taking place in the 1890s, and it goes from 0 to 100 almost instantly. Carnacki the Ghost-Finder Readings If you were unable to attend the live readings of our 2024 Christmas ghost stories, they are now available on the main Good Friends podcast feed. These two tales of William Hope Hodgson’s Carnacki the Ghost-Finder — and — were once again directed by our good friend Mike Perceval-Maxwell of . We would like to thank all our readers for bringing these stories to life: , , , , , , , and . /episode/index/show/goodfriendsofjacksonelias/id/34657095

302d: The Horse of the Invisible part 2 12/21/2024

302c: The Horse of the Invisible part 1 12/20/2024

302b: The Searcher of the End House part 2 12/19/2024

302a: The Searcher of the End House part 1 12/18/2024

302: Carnival of Souls 12/16/2024

302: Carnival of Souls We’re back and we’re enjoying the salt air. Or should that be the Saltair? Either way, it would be even jollier if there weren’t all these ghouls around. We have nothing against them, and they do seem to serve a useful purpose, but they do have an unfortunate habit of popping up when you’re least expecting them. On the other hand, they are lively dancers, especially for dead folks. We suppose that if you are going to have a Carnival of Souls, some not-quite-live entertainment goes a long way. Main Topic: Carnival of Souls This episode delves into the 1962 horror film Carnival of Souls. While it wasn’t a commercial success by any measure, 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, looking for inspiration for our games of Call of Cthulhu. As Carnival of Souls is in the public domain, you can watch it on YouTube. We highly recommend doing so before listening to this episode, as we will spoil the bejesus out of it. Our Guest Host Regular listeners will know that Paul has left the Good Friends. Matt and Scott are inviting interesting people we know to join us as guest hosts, bringing fresh perspectives and expertise to our discussions. We are delighted to have join us again as our guest host for this episode. You may know Ross from , , , or the many improvised Call of Cthulhu games he and Scott have played together on . He is currently developing a new historical Call of Cthulhu actual play podcast called Walking Shadows, with Rashawn Scott, Becca Scott, and Zach Reino. The first episode will be out in 2025, wherever you find your podcasts. Links Things we mention in this episode include: on Ain’t Slayed Nobody on Ain’t Slayed Nobody (1949) (1999) (1971) (1968) (1962) by James Herbert (1981) (1979) (1980) (1997) by Neil Strauss (1986) by Arthur Machen from The Simpsons “UNLAND” from on Ain’t Slayed Nobody by Ambrose Bierce (2001) (1994) (1998) The Saltair Pavilion before the ghouls arrived News Blasphemous Tome Issue 13 We are hard at work on issue 13 of , the fanzine we put out twice-yearly for of The Good Friends of Jackson Elias. This new issue will contain “A Social Responsibility” — a brand-new and gruesome Call of Cthulhu scenario from our own Matt Sanderson, set amidst the urban decay of modern-day Northampton. Anyone at the $5 level or higher by the end of this year can expect a printed copy of the Tome, signed by our own fair extremities. at the $3 level will receive a voucher for a discounted print-on-demand copy, and everyone will receive the PDF. Don’t forget that also gives you access to the entire back catalogue of the Tome in PDF format, which includes a wealth of Call of Cthulhu scenarios you won’t find anywhere else. Christmas Story Reading on the Good Friends Discord With Christmas fast approaching, Mike Perceval-Maxwell of is once again organising a full-cast ghost story reading on . This time, we shall be reading two tales of William Hope Hodgson’s occult detective, . Specifically, we will be reading “The Searcher of the End House” and “The Horse of the Invisible”. So fire up your electric pentacle and join us by the fireplace at 22:00 GMT (note updated time — the time mentioned on earlier episodes is wrong) on the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th of December. Don’t despair if you can’t make the live performances, as we plan to record them and release them as special episodes on the podcast feed. /episode/index/show/goodfriendsofjacksonelias/id/34468730

301: Bringing Historical Games to Life 12/02/2024

301: Bringing Historical Games to Life We’re back and we’re raising the dead. Well, sort of. After all that discussion about Joseph Curwen’s necromantic exploits, we thought we’d try something on a larger scale. Instead of tomes of forbidden knowledge, however, we’re poring over history books. Their visions of the past shall bring our historical games of Call of Cthulhu to shuddering, ghastly life! But can we get the details right enough to avoid subjecting our games becoming ye liveliest awfulness…? Main Topic: Bringing Historical Games to Life 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 our first episode without him. Matt and Scott are keeping the podcast going, inviting interesting people we know to join us as guest hosts, bringing fresh perspectives and their own personal expertise to our discussions. Our Guest Host We are delighted to welcome as our inaugural guest host for this new era of the Good Friends. You may know Ross from , , , or the many improvised Call of Cthulhu games he and Scott have played together on . He is currently developing a new historical Call of Cthulhu actual play podcast called Walking Shadows, with Rashawn Scott, Becca Scott, and Zach Reino. The first episode will be out soon, wherever you find your podcasts. Links Things we mention in this episode include: “The Forcing Move” from “Cerulean Halo” from “Give Me Death” on by Laurie Anderson (mentioning Paul Revere) Bobby Fischer (1976) (1971) “The Threshold” on by Helen Schucman by Rhonda Byrne by Jane Austen “Cadenza” From (2000) (1959) (1951) by Donald Thomas by Russell Miller Jack Parsons (2021) (1977) by Robert Shea and Robert Anton Wilson by Charles Dickens by Patrick O’Brian by Charles Nicholl News Blasphemous Tome Issue 13 We are hard at work on issue 13 of , the fanzine we put out twice-yearly for of The Good Friends of Jackson Elias. This new issue will contain “A Social Responsibility” — a brand-new and gruesome Call of Cthulhu scenario from our own Matt Sanderson, set amidst the urban decay of modern-day Northampton. Anyone at the $5 level or higher by the end of this year can expect a printed copy of the Tome, signed by our own fair extremities. at the $3 level will receive a voucher for a discounted print-on-demand copy, and everyone will receive the PDF. Don’t forget that also gives you access to the entire back catalogue of the Tome in PDF format, which includes a wealth of Call of Cthulhu scenarios you won’t find anywhere else. Christmas Story Reading on the Good Friends Discord With Christmas fast approaching, Mike Perceval-Maxwell of is once again organising a full-cast ghost story reading on . This time, we shall be reading two tales of William Hope Hodgson’s occult detective, . Specifically, we will be reading “The Searcher of the End House” and “The Horse of the Invisible”. So fire up your electric pentacle and join us by the fireplace at 22:30 GMT on the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th of December. Don’t despair if you can’t make the live performances, as we plan to record them and release them as special episodes on the podcast feed. /episode/index/show/goodfriendsofjacksonelias/id/34246200

300: The Case of Charles Dexter Ward 5 11/18/2024

300: The Case of Charles Dexter Ward 5 We’re back and we’re peering through time. Handily, Yog-Sothoth has granted us the power to see he who is to come after us. Well, except Charles Dexter Ward actually turned up in 1926, around a hundred years earlier than anticipated. Time can be like that. Happily, Ward has been raised from his essential saltes several times since then — on screen, in audio, and even within the pages of the occasional scenario. We’ll try to catch up with him where we can. Let’s just hope that it’s really Ward we’re meeting and not Joseph Curwen. It’s so embarrassing when we mix them up! Main Topic: The Case of Charles Dexter Ward part 5 This is the conclusion of our investigation into HP Lovecraft’s novel . 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. Links Things we mention in this episode include: by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft (1963) by Edgar Allen Poe (1963) (1964) (1991) (1979) (1990) (1985) by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets (1987) by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft News Paul’s Final Episode This is Paul’s final episode with The Good Friends of Jackson Elias. After 300 episodes, he has decided to step back from the microphone and focus on writing. Please join us in thanking him for his time on the podcast and in wishing him every success with the fresh horrors that await him. This is not the end of the podcast, however. Matt and Scott will continue with a roster of guest hosts, each bringing their own blasphemous knowledge and insights to our discussions. Our first three guest hosts will be comedian and writer , Lovecraft scholar , and gaming icon . We shall announce further guests as we book them. Blasphemous Tome Issue 13 We are hard at work on issue 13 of , the fanzine we put out twice-yearly for of The Good Friends of Jackson Elias. This new issue will contain “A Social Responsibility” — a brand-new and gruesome Call of Cthulhu scenario from our own Matt Sanderson, set amidst the urban decay of modern-day Northampton. Anyone at the $5 level or higher by the end of this year can expect a printed copy of the Tome, signed by our own fair extremities. at the $3 level will receive a voucher for a discounted print-on-demand copy, and everyone will receive the PDF. Don’t forget that also gives you access to the entire back catalogue of the Tome in PDF format, which includes a wealth of Call of Cthulhu scenarios you won’t find anywhere else. Matt and Scott at the Illusion Horror Con Matt and Scott will be attending the this December, running games and taking part in panels. This is an online horror convention with attendees from across the world. You can find full details of the schedule at the . Paul at Dragonmeet Paul will be on the Chaosium booth at this year. This is an annual one-day gaming convention held in London. Do stop by and say hi if you’re there. Christmas Story Reading on the Good Friends Discord With Christmas fast approaching, Mike Perceval-Maxwell of is once again organising a full-cast ghost story reading on . This time, we shall be reading two tales of William Hope Hodgson’s occult detective, . Specifically, we will be reading “The Searcher of the End House” and “The Horse of the Invisible”. So fire up your electric pentacle and join us by the fireplace at 22:30 GMT on the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th of December. Don’t despair if you can’t make the live performances, as we plan to record them and release them as special episodes on the podcast feed. The Ice House on Symphony Entertainment Scott recently joined Bridgett Jeffries and Graham Walmsley for a live improvised horror story over on . Bridgett recorded the tale, which we dubbed “The Ice House”, and you can watch it below. Audio Player /episode/index/show/goodfriendsofjacksonelias/id/33974157

299: The Case of Charles Dexter Ward 4 11/04/2024

299: The Case of Charles Dexter Ward 4 We’re back and we’re peering into wells. Perhaps it’s not unusual to find dead things in wells, but they aren’t generally this animated. Maybe the poor things would lie down and die if there was room for them to do so. Or maybe its just that gnawing hunger that keeps them going. Either way, we suppose they wouldn’t really be ye liveliest awfulness without being lively… Main Topic: The Case of Charles Dexter Ward part 4 We are continuing our investigation into HP Lovecraft’s novel , 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 shall return next time to discuss the various ways in which The Case of Charles Dexter Ward has been adapted for the screen, audio dramas, and Call of Cthulhu. Links Things we mention in this episode include: by ST Joshi by ST Joshi by HP Lovecraft, ST Joshi, and David E Schultz by ST Joshi , edited by Leslie Klinger by HP Lovecraft , including The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by HP Lovecraft (1985) (1991) Groined ceiling by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft by TS Eliot (1973) A kylix. Essential saltes not included. News Innsmouth Literary Festival Matt and Paul discuss what they got up to at the . Much of this revolves around book purchases, specifically by John Tynes, by Heather Miller, and by Robert Poyton. The British setting of the latter put Matt in mind of his own scenario “An Amaranthine Desire” from . Matt also gives a shout out to , creators of the budgie lapel pin pictured below. Blasphemous Tome Issue 13 We are hard at work on issue 13 of , the fanzine we put out twice-yearly for of The Good Friends of Jackson Elias. This new issue will contain a brand-new and gruesome Call of Cthulhu scenario from our own Matt Sanderson, as well as all the usual year-end features. Anyone at the $5 level or higher by the end of this year can expect a printed copy of the Tome, signed by our own fair extremities. at the $3 level will receive a voucher for a discounted print-on-demand copy, and everyone will receive the PDF. Don’t forget that also gives you access to the entire back catalogue of the Tome in PDF format, which includes a wealth of Call of Cthulhu scenarios you won’t find anywhere else. /episode/index/show/goodfriendsofjacksonelias/id/33778057

298: The Case of Charles Dexter Ward 3 10/21/2024

298: The Case of Charles Dexter Ward 3 We’re back and we’re rearranging the furniture in the library. All perfectly normal stuff. Nothing to worry about. Everyone gives a strangled cry or two when lifting heavy objects. And that nasty smell? Furniture polish. Trust us. So normal. Main Topic: The Case of Charles Dexter Ward part 3 We are continuing our investigation into HP Lovecraft’s novel . Here, Dr Willett and Ward’s father start investigating the weird goings-on at the Pawtuxet bungalow, coming to some grim conclusions. Links Things we mention in this episode include: by ST Joshi by ST Joshi by HP Lovecraft, ST Joshi, and David E Schultz by ST Joshi , edited by Leslie Klinger (1936) by Oscar Wilde “What’s in the Cellar?” by Jon Hook from (2023) by Bram Stoker by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft Guy Fawkes’s signature before and after torture News October Horror Movie Challenge Scott is in the final stretch of his , in which he has been posting daily reviews on this very site. Highlights, so far, include the demonic and the art-house slasher, , the ghostly revenge tale , and the sheer bloody weirdness of . If you fancy taking part, or just talking about some of the films you’re watching, why not join the discussion on ? Blasphemous Tome Issue 13 We have started work on issue 13 of . This, of course, is the fanzine we put out twice-yearly for of The Good Friends of Jackson Elias. If you have any articles or artwork you’d like to see in the Tome, we would be delighted. For articles, we’re looking for short pieces of up to 500 words, including fiction, essays, or poetry. Black-and-white artwork is ideal, from small spot illustrations to full-page pictures. The best way of getting submissions to us is to email them to Sadly, we shan’t be able to send out the usual Christmas cards with the Tomes this year. The arthritis in Scott’s hands is getting worse and the combination of signing cards and Tomes has become too painful. The Tomes will all be signed as normal, however. Scott on Symphony Entertainment Livestream Scott with be joining Bridgett Jeffries and Graham Walmsley for another improvised horror livestream this year. Our game last year was so much fun that we knew we had to do it again. This will take place on the , on the 5th of November, and run for around 60 minutes. /episode/index/show/goodfriendsofjacksonelias/id/33547272

297: The Case of Charles Dexter Ward 2 10/07/2024

296: The Case of Charles Dexter Ward 1 09/23/2024

296: The Case of Charles Dexter Ward 1 We’re back and we’re digging through our family tree. Or should that be digging up our family tree? Either way, we dig it. While The Case of Charles Dexter Ward doesn’t precisely advocate for raising the dead, it doesn’t make it look wholly unappealing either. Just remember to store your essential saltes in a robust container. We don’t want to be messing around with ye liveliest awfulness again. It took ages to get the stains out of the carpet last time! Main Topic: The Case of Charles Dexter Ward part 1 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 of “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 dark family secrets. As ever, we start out by discussing the origins and influences of the tale, before picking the story itself apart in search of gaming inspiration. We plan to conclude this run of episodes with a look into the various adaptations of The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. Links Things we mention in this episode include: Background and Influences by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft by ST Joshi by ST Joshi by HP Lovecraft, ST Joshi, and David E Schultz by ST Joshi , edited by Leslie Klinger by HP Lovecraft by Edgar Allan Poe by Robert Louis Stevenson by HP Lovecraft by Walter de la Mare by HP Lovecraft by MR James by Nathaniel Hawthorne Salem witch trial – J Curwen esq not pictured by Cotton Mather , edited by Leslie Klinger by Mark Manson by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft An example of a medieval minuscule The Story by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft by Dan Brown by Dan Brown by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft by HP Lovecraft News Full Fathom Five on Into the Darkness Our good friends at are currently running Paul’s Call of Cthulhu scenario, . Why not join Stefan as Keeper and the rest of the crew for some nautical terrors? October Horror Movie Challenge October is nearly here, which can only mean one thing: Scott is about to watch a lot of horror films. Specifically, he shall post a review here every day throughout the month as his way of taking part in the . If you fancy taking part, or just talking about some of the films, why not join the discussion on ? /episode/index/show/goodfriendsofjacksonelias/id/33174392

295: Call of Cthulhu Deities: Iod, Zu-che-quon, and Nyogtha 09/09/2024

295: Call of Cthulhu Deities: Iod, Zu-che-quon, and Nyogtha We’re back and we’re summoning. OK, we’re not quite sure why we’re performing these summonings, but here we are. It’s too late to worry about such stuff at this stage. We started off by calling up Iod. While he offered to take us on the journey of a lifetime, the final destination sounded less appealing. Zu-che-quon left us cold, especially with the whole eye thing. Maybe Nyogtha is the best option. Sure, an eternal undeath might drag on a bit, but it seems like the least worst option now. If only we’d thought all this through before starting that chant… Main Topic: Call of Cthulhu Deities – Iod, Zu-che-quon, and Nyogtha This episode is our latest exploration of the deities of the Cthulhu Mythos. We have devoted previous episodes to , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and . Here, we’re turning to the creations of Henry Kuttner, a member of the original Lovecraft circle. Specifically, we’re covering the gods Iod, Zu-che-quon, and Nyogtha. As usual, we discuss their origins in fiction, how they’ve been developed in the Call of Cthulhu RPG, and how we might use them in our own games. Henry Kuttner Links Things we mention in this episode include: Iod edited by Robert M Price by Madame Blavatsky by Henry Kuttner by Henry Kuttner by Frank Belknap Long by Henry Kuttner by Henry Kuttner by Richard Laymon Zu-che-quon by Lin Carter by Lin Carter (2000) Crux ansata Nyogtha by Henry Kuttner News Paul at Owlbear and Wizard’s Staff Paul will be attending in Leamington Spa, on Saturday the 14th of September. This is a one-day RPG convention that goes on for three days. Matt and Paul at the Innsmouth Literary Festival Matt and Paul will be attending the in Bedford on the 28th of September. Why not join them for a day of book readings, games, and seminars? /episode/index/show/goodfriendsofjacksonelias/id/32965432

294: Listener Suggestions Meets the Wolf Man 08/26/2024

293a: Jason Cordova interview pt 2 08/18/2024

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