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Strange Studies of Strange Stories

Strange Studies of Strange Stories
Vasilisa the Fair
The War Of the Worlds
Snow White
H.G. Wells
Martian Invasion
Baba Yaga
The Thing Of a Thousand Shapes
Heat Death Of the Universe
The Last Question
Science Fiction
Colonialism
Michael Shea
Death
The Summer People
Alexander Afanasyev
Fairy Tales
Weird Tales
Asimov
Existentialism
Bears Discover Fire

We’ve been creating podcasts since 2009 - first The H.P. Lovecraft Literary Podcast and now Strange Studies of Strange Stories! Each week, hosts Chad Fifer and Chris Lackey discuss a piece of genre fiction. Talented voice actors bring the text to life. Music and sound effects create atmosphere while occasional guest experts show up to make things classy. One free show a month and four more for Pat... more

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We're kicking off a month of Shirley Jackson stories with All She Said Was Yes, a suburban take on the Cassandra complex from her collection Dark Tales. Boats, bad neighbors and psychics - IT'S AMAZING!

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Vampires, espionage, weird sex and math! Join us as we dig into Brian Lumley's Necroscope, a novel about a man who can speak to the dead.

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King Kull converses with a cat, licks lake monsters and gets smack-talked by Thulsa Doom in Robert E. Howard's Delcardes' Cat!

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We're starting sci-fi month with a smart-home story set in 2026: There Will Come Soft Rains by Ray Bradbury!

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Recent Guests

Eric Peabody
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Episode: Study 159 - Necroscope - Part 1
Travis Bidard
A voice actor known for his roles in fantasy literature and current theatrical endeavors
Episode: Study 156 - Delcardes' Cat
Andrew Leeman
Reader of 'There Will Come Soft Rains'
The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society
Episode: Study 153 - There Will Come Soft Rains
Rachel Lackey
Voice actor and host of Rachel Watches Star Trek
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Episode: Study 150 - The Soldier and Death
Sean Langennecker
Actor and director based in Madison, fan of Kurt Vonnegut
Episode: Study 147 - Slaughterhouse-Five - Part 1
Greg Johnson
Filmmaker, craftmaker, and actor
Episode: Study 144 - Blind Man's Buff
Andrew Lehman
Legendary reader and audiobook creator of Edgar Allan Poe's works.
HP Lovecraft Historical Society
Episode: Study 141 - There Are More Things / The Book of Sand
Andrew Leman
Voice actor and member of the HP Lovecraft Historical Society
HP Lovecraft Historical Society
Episode: Study 120 - Window
James Holloway
The reader at the beginning of the podcast; a podcast host and creator of gaming pamphlets.
Monster Man
Episode: Study 117 - Hyperpilosity

Hosts

Chad Fifer
Host of Strange Studies of Strange Stories; long-time host with a focus on Lovecraftian and pulp-inspired discussions.
Chris Lackey
Co-host who steers analysis, often providing literary and genre-context links.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 128 ratings
  • Love It

    Chris and Chad are just as entertaining as the stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R. J. Cain
    United States10 months ago
  • Funny, Creepy & Informative

    I have just discovered this and their precursor HP Lovecraft podcast and I am in awe, as my title suggests Funny, Creepy and Informative - thank you both for enriching my day(s), best Regards Ali

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ali the book collectot
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • 10 Years

    Been listening since 7th grade; 10 years ago now!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edan F.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Insightful and absolutely hilarious look at weird fiction. Starting out with the stories of H.P. Lovecraft, it has now moved far beyond him, and delves into many well-known and lesser known authors. The hosts are comedic geniouses, but while there are a ton of laughs to be had, they always treat their subject respectfully.

    Podchaser
    5
    TobiasNilsson
    2 years ago
  • H.P. Podcraft forever

    Since I have to Patreon feed, I forgot to subscribe to the SSofSS feed! Five stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fmgish
    United States3 years ago

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#157
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Study 123 - The Pilgrimage of Clifford M. - Part 1
Q: Do you think this is out of loneliness, or is there maybe perhaps some biological imperative for a vampire?
The discussion points to both loneliness and a biological imperative for all beings to seek their origins and identity.

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What is Strange Studies of Strange Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A discussion-heavy show that blends classic genre fiction with thoughtful analysis, hosted by two longtime enthusiasts who unpack themes, narrative structure, and authorial intent across a rotating slate of stories, novels, and related media. Episodes frequently feature guest readers or experts who bring additional voice acting and context to the text, complemented by lively banter, cultural references, and sponsor insertions that tie into the Lovecraftian and speculative fiction space. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on reading aloud, scene-by-scene commentary, and connections to broader genre influences, making it especially appealing to deep-dive fans, writers, and audio-performance enthusiasts. The format tends to mix rigorous lit... more

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2. Travis Bidard
3. Andrew Leeman
4. Rachel Lackey
5. Sean Langennecker
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7. Andrew Lehman
8. Andrew Leman

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