
Hosted by Tim Mendees and Rob Poyton of the Innsmouth Book Club, Strange Shadows is a fortnightly podcast devoted to the weird fiction of Clark Ashton Smith. One of the Trinity of Weird Tales authors, Smith, alongside Lovecraft and Howard, redefined cosmic horror and fantasy fiction. With his distinct baroque style, Smith's work remains rich, powerful and evocative. Using the five volume Night Sh... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 87 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Our last story of Season Four sees us back in Xiccarph where Maal Dweb attempts to overcome his ennui by aiding The Flower Women. We talk Raymond Reddington, writing a series, bored gods, Dr Who, Star Trek, Lorelei, wilting goths a... more
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Join us in Zothique for a trip into the catacombs to meet the Weaver in the Vault. We talk relics, dromedaries, potholing, earthquakes, spider gods, D&D, and Red Sonja.
Reader: Simon Frazier Nash
Favourite words: leman, terebinth,... more
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Join us as we plunge into the Martian underworld with Vulthoom! We talk radio drama, characters, Star Wars and Trek, the Smithian trip, fungal clubs, and television.
Reader: Shelley de Cruz
Favourite words: veridical, stridor, anth... more
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It's as distinctly avian theme this episode as we take flight on The Voyage of King Euvoran. We talk Boris Dulgoth, Carry On/carrion, a surfeit of lampreys, beef wood and, inevitably, tits...
Reader: Simon Frazier Nash
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Insanely funny and yet informative insight into the writings of Clark Ashton Smith. Completely free for those in pecuniary depletion.










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A fortnightly deep-dive into the weird fiction of a canonical author, blending close-text analysis with discussion of publication history, world-building, and cultural impact. Episodes typically mix literary interpretation with references to related mythos, adaptations, and authorly circles, often featuring guest readers or subject-matter experts who help frame openings, provide contextual lore, or share festival news and community insights. The show tends to attract listeners who enjoy lush prose, decadent worlds, and long-form conversations about Weird Tales, cosmic horror, and early pulp culture, with a community-oriented, patron-supported angle that favors thoughtful commentary and fan engagement. A standout pattern is the blend of rigo... more
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Recent guests on Strange Shadows include:
1. Simon Frazier Nash
2. Marco Visconti
3. Heather Miller
4. Shelley de Cruz
5. Tobias Nielsen
6. Mark Griffin
7. Matt Sanderson
8. Scott Dorward
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