Cthulhu
This podcast is inspired by the writings of H.P. Lovecraft and his Cthulhu Mythos. You will hear readings of his works, and horror or ghost stories by other authors. The Lovecraft "period" is primarily the 1920's and you will also hear music from that period. The aim is to provide anything appropriate to that time frame. However anything "Lovecraft" like or spooky is likely to appear on this show. Your invited to contribute.
09 - The Cats of Ulthar
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In this episode we start off by hearing all about the "Scopes Monkey Trial".
Then we have an instumental track from 1924 called Nashvill Nightingales by the Charleston7.
Finally we have a reading of "The Cats of Ulthar" by H.P. Lovecraft, read for us by the enigmatic "Cownose the 50lb Cat".
Have you written a scary story set in or around the 1920's? How about any story including elements of the Cthulhu mythos? If you have get in touch and we'll see if we can get it on the show.
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Thanks for info on the Scopes Trial! I never knew any of that. It's always presented as the noble Scopes, martyr of reason, being unjustly assailed by the forces of ignorance! the truth is much less dramatic.
Hello Mr Tweedy!
Yep, once you read into it, you see that the Scopes trial was really an intellectual exercise by a cinical man backed by business' trying to make a Buck on the side.
Amazing to think that back then they were broadcasting it on radio and even filming it. It even hit international papers!
These days it doesn't usually get presented as the deliberate media circus it actually was.
Anonther great podcast FNH, please keep them coming.
I'm curious if I could do a reading of The Terrible Old man for your show, if you'd like.
Its me again, sorry to post back so quickly, I didn't make this video that I'm linking to you, I just thought you might find it as enjoyable as I did.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHpuAAnHdEc
Hi,
I'm happy for any volunteers to do any reading!
Send me an email and lets talk about it.
Thanks, this is one of my favourite HPL stories. I think I 1st read it a Lin Carter edited anthology sometime in the '70s.
Great stuff FNH
Thanks, this is one of my favourite HPL stories. I think I 1st read it in a Lin Carter edited anthology sometime in the '70s.
Great stuff FNH