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Modern Mythos with Jon and Seth

Jon Hook
Call Of Cthulhu
Cthulhu Mythos
Chaosium
Miskatonic University
Werewolves
Role-Playing Games
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Cthulhu By Gaslight
Aliens
Chichen Itza
Chaosiumcon
Arkham
Innsmouth
New Comet Games
Mayan Civilization
Dungeons & Dragons
Enrique Castillo
Pulp Cthulhu
Were-Creatures
Folklore

A podcast about the Call of Cthulhu roleplaying game, writing, game mastering, and playing -- presented by the hosts, Jon Hook and Seth Skorkowsky

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes100Founded5 years ago
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Seth and Jon are joined by Poul Holmelund, author of The Horror, an amazing Call of Cthulhu scenario that utilizes the Kidthulhu rules originally... more

Seth and Jon meet in an undisclosed location to discuss games that emphasize keeping the Mythos secret. Can you keep a secret?

Innsmouth, Massachusetts -- a rotting, isolated, and semi-abandoned New England seaport.

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Seth and Jon are joined by Mike Mason, Chaosium's Creative Director of Call of Cthulhu, as we tour the new Innsmouth sourcebook, available now!

Call ... more

In this episode Seth and Jon take a closer look at The Year of the Goat, a massive anthology of twelve Call of Cthulhu scenarios in a variety of time periods. Today we're talking to Antonio Marchena, Matt "Doc" Tracy, and Evan Perlman.

Antonio Mar... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Holmelund
Creator of the Kidthulhu scenario The Horror
Miskatonic Repository / self-published publisher
Episode: Ep. 63
Mike Mason
Creative Director for Call of Cthulhu
Call of Cthulhu (Chaosium)
Episode: MM-61
Antonio Marchena
Contributor to Year of the Goat anthology, author of The House Of Flesh
Year of the Goat (anthology)
Episode: MM ep.60
Matt Doc Tracy
Contributor to Maiden Mother Crone, scenario author
Year of the Goat (anthology)
Episode: MM ep.60
Evan Perlman
Editor/organizer involved in Year of the Goat project
Heinrich Moore / Year of the Goat
Episode: MM ep.60
Keris McDonald
Game designer and editor for Chaosium, Gaslight and Dust and Blood projects
Chaosium
Episode: Ep. 59 - Keris McDonald & Mike Mason Interview
Pedro Lopez
University guide in Merida, English-speaking local
Universidad de Yucatan
Episode: Pyramid Scheme - ep.3
Shannon Appelcline
Award-winning game designer and RPG historian
Episode: Modern Mythos - ep.53
Jeffrey Moeller
Author and creator of role-playing scenarios
Golden Goblin Press
Episode: Modern Mythos - Ep.51

Hosts

Seth Skorkowsky
Co-host with a long-running background in writing and GMing, regularly discusses game design, publishing, and at-the-table ethics.
Jon Hook
Co-host focused on hosting, game mastery insights, and practical tips for running Call of Cthulhu campaigns.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 141 ratings
  • Please. I'm begging. Work on mic discipline. Please. The amount of mouth noise, breathing, shuffling, uncomfortable moving around and repositioning, paper shuffling, and eating that I want to hear: 0.

    The amount you generally broadcast: 8

    Podcast Addict
    3
    JohnQPublic
    4 months ago
  • Podcast Addict
    JohnQPublic
    4 months ago
  • Good info on CoC ttrpg and other things

    Pretty good series. They do a lot. they talk about various ttrpgs and give role-playing tips, books and movies recommendations, interviews with people in the industries and actual plays. Can't say how much good info I've gotten from this podcast.

    Audible
    5
    Richard
    United States8 months ago
  • Pretty good series. They do a lot. they talk about various ttrpgs and give role-playing tips, books and movies recommendations, interviews with people in the industries and actual plays. Can't say how much good info I've gotten from this podcast.

    Audible
    5
    Richard
    United States8 months ago
  • Love the content. Hate the rooster.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    JohnQPublic
    a year ago

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Guests are usually industry-savvy and well-informed about publishing.
Discussions blend humor with serious design insights; strong for creators and seasoned players.
Listeners praise practical GMing tips and deep topic coverage.

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Apple Podcasts
#75
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#132
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#143
Finland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#148
South Africa/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#187
South Korea/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#206
Belgium/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 63
Q: What makes the kid-focused approach unique in this scenario?
The adventure emphasizes nostalgia and the social dynamics of kids on a quest, with slow build-ups, keepers' tips for sustaining momentum, and customizable kid pre-gen characters to encourage player creativity and immersion.
Ep. 63
Q: Why choose Bornholm and its round churches for the setting?
Bornholm provides isolation and a rich tapestry of local legends, including the potential presence of night temples and a troll mascot, which offers unique folklore hooks that ground the horror in a real, traceable geography.
Ep. 63
Q: Give us the elevator pitch for The Horror.
The Horror centers on a group of teenagers at a summer camp on Bornholm who encounter strange events as a local kid reveals signs of an awakening ancient evil, with adults denying the threat and the kids needing to solve the mystery themselves.
MM-61
Q: What makes the maps and player aids different in this release?
There are separate keeper and player maps, colorized, with NPC portraits and printable assets to reduce prep time and enhance in-game visibility.
MM-61
Q: How does the book handle the deep ones and the Esoteric Order of Dagon?
By presenting multiple agendas and interpretations, from traditional antagonists to eco-warriors, to show that Innsmouth can be versatile and not just a single storyline.

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What is Modern Mythos about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on Call of Cthulhu gameplay, GMing craft, writing, and campaign design, with a strong emphasis on practical tips, scenario analysis, and publishing insights. Episodes often feature deep dives into game systems, era-specific settings like Gaslight, and the process of turning old adventures into modern, playable material, alongside candid convention stories and real-world play examples. Noteworthy is the blend of technical how-tos, design philosophy, and humorous, personable banter between the hosts, which makes for actionable content for keepers, writers, and publishers alike. The format regularly showcases guests who are seasoned game designers, editors, and publishers, offering diverse perspectives on creating, editing, an... more

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