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The Good Friends of Jackson Elias

Paul Fricker, Matthew Sanderson and Scott Dorward
Call Of Cthulhu
H.P. Lovecraft
Psychological Horror
The Shadow Over Innsmouth
The Great God Pan
Arthur Machen
Cosmic Horror
Cthulhu Mythos
Horror Gaming
Horror Films
Ghost Stories
Horror Genre
Deep Ones
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
William Hope Hodgson
Lovecraft
Cthulhu
Innsmouth Literary Festival
Horror
Harry Houdini

The Good Friends of Jackson Elias

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes413Founded13 years ago
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Main Topic: Occult Detectives Since the mid-nineteenth century, occult detectives have stalked the pages of ghost stories and weird tales, laying unquiet spirits to rest, battling eldritch forces using rituals and weird science, or simply...

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Main Topic: In the Mouth of Madness In the Mouth of Madness is hailed by fans as one of the best Lovecraftian films, and this acclaim has lasted for over 30 years. But what makes...

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Main Topic: Finding the Horror in History History is rife with real horror, be it war, plague, famine or something less biblical. Incorporating these horrors into our games can add depth and texture, but what...

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Main Topic: Atomic Horror Since the dawn of the atomic age in the 1940s, our fear of atom bombs and radioactivity has mutated horror in all sorts of strange ways. But is this purely an...

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Recent Guests

Heather Miller
Lovecraftian researcher and writer
Episode: Occult Detectives, with Heather Miller
Eleanor Hingley
Game writer and designer for tabletop RPGs and interactive fiction
Episode: In the Mouth of Madness, with Eleanor Hingley
Jared Logan
Stand-up comedian, writer, and game master; regular guest on The Good Friends of Jackson Elias
Glass Cannon Network; Last Pod Network
Episode: Atomic Horror, with Jared Logan
Zach Reeves
Producer and host of Pretending to Be People, Delta Green actual play creator
Pretending to Be People
Episode: Why You Shouldn’t Learn to Roleplay From Actual Plays, with Zach Reeves
Alex Sun
Co-host and guest on this episode discussing Environmental Storytelling
RPG Reanimators / Into the Darkness
Episode: Environmental Storytelling, with Alex Sun
Seth Skorkowsky
Fantasy and horror author, RPG YouTube creator
Self-employed / Creator
Episode: Using Inspiration Creatively, with Seth Skorkowsky
Bridgett Jeffries
Chaosium community coordinator and guest on this episode
Chaosium
Episode: When Games Go Wrong, with Bridgett Jeffries
Ross Bryant
Professional improviser and narrative expert
Ain't Slayed Nobody, Push the Role
Episode: Bonus: Just One More Thing
Ericka Skirpan
LARP facilitator, blogger, story-telling educator, and creator of horror-themed LARP experiences.
Moony Bin Entertainment
Episode: We Are the Horror, with Ericka Skirpan

Hosts

Scott Dorward
Writer of Call of Cthulhu scenarios and horror film critic
Matt Sanderson
Horror gaming podcaster and tabletop role-playing game scenario writer

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 584 ratings
  • Horror, rpgs, and lovecraftian lore

    👌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oneirica
    United States5 months ago
  • By far the best podcast on Cthulhu and the RPG-related horror genre, knowledeable hosts, superb guests and high standard production.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Hilmar_Firestarter
    9 months ago
  • Book club for horror fans

    Love all the classics that Paul, Matt and excellent guests explore.

    I’m a reader and explorer of older horror, plus a Delta Green handler … so this podcast is perfect fodder for reading and writing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    m.no
    Australiaa year ago
  • One of my favorite podcasts ever

    I’ve been listening to this show for over six years. It is great. I get so many recommendations for new movies, books, etc from here. A must listen for anyone into horror or roleplaying.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    --brad
    United Statesa year ago
  • Going From Strength to Strength

    One of the ‘Great Old Ones’ of RPG/ horror literature podcasting, this show goes from strength to strength in its second decade. I am enjoying the new format in which our hosts are joined by a special guest each episode (or pair of episodes) - a nice blending of the familiar and the strange, old friends and new.

    The conversations of the Good Friends take in most topics under the sun(s) - all seen through the blood-stained spectacles of horror, of course!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johndhagan
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Several listeners praise the production, organization, and thoughtful discussion; some find occasional political asides or the hosts' approach off-putting.
Listeners value the hosts' knowledge of Lovecraft, horror media, and role-playing, especially the practical advice for game masters and scenario writers.
The mix of horror books, films, and games gives listeners a steady stream of recommendations and creative inspiration.
The relaxed rapport, humor, and lively tangents make the discussions enjoyable and easy to return to.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#165
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Apple Podcasts
#31
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#173
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Apple Podcasts
#246
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Apple Podcasts
#160
Australia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#238
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Occult Detectives, with Heather Miller
Q: How does all of this tie in with Call of Cthulhu?
They compare investigators to occult detectives and suggest ways to adapt the genre, including giving characters more Mythos knowledge, using specialist roles in smaller groups, and letting players interpret investigative clues.
Occult Detectives, with Heather Miller
Q: But how do we even define an Occult Detective?
The hosts and Heather Miller describe the figure as a detective who investigates supernatural or apparently supernatural cases, while noting that definitions vary over whether the work must be professional and whether the detective needs occult abilities.
In the Mouth of Madness, with Eleanor Hingley
Q: What can we steal for gaming?
Hingley recommends using a vanished author as a mystery hook, building a town as a sandbox from locations in the author's works, and using character goals that secretly place players in story roles.
In the Mouth of Madness, with Eleanor Hingley
Q: For anyone who hasn't already encountered your work before, or who hasn't listened to your now-three previous appearances on The Good Friends, what should they know about you?
Eleanor Hingley describes herself as a game writer and designer for tabletop RPGs and interactive fiction, with work on Doctor Who the RPG, Hollows, Ross and Glory, and other projects.
Cosy Horror, with Holly from RPG Reanimators
Q: Holly, for anyone who hasn't already encountered your work before or listened to your now many previous appearances on The Good Friends, what should they know about you?
Holly explains that RPG Reanimators focuses on horror gaming and practical advice for running games; she also mentions sharing content through actual plays on YouTube, and her work is rooted in making horror accessible for game masters and players.

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What is The Good Friends of Jackson Elias about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations about horror fiction, film, and tabletop role-playing, with a particular focus on Lovecraftian horror and Call of Cthulhu. Regular hosts Scott Dorward and Matt Sanderson bring experience in horror writing, film criticism, and gaming, and are joined by writers, designers, researchers, performers, and fellow game masters. Discussions move between close readings of classic and contemporary horror, the history and cultural ideas behind it, and practical ways to adapt themes, settings, and techniques for a game table.

The format is relaxed and conversational, with room for strong opinions, recommendations, humor, and creative tangents. Its distinctive appeal is the consistent bridge between horror as a literary and cinematic tradi... more

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2. Eleanor Hingley
3. Jared Logan
4. Zach Reeves
5. Alex Sun
6. Seth Skorkowsky
7. Bridgett Jeffries
8. Ross Bryant

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