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Dreadful Thoughts is a weekly podcast dedicated to the Victorian era horror show Penny Dreadful.

Dreadful Thoughts: A Penny Dreadful Podcast


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    The End

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2016 108:03


    Listeners, the world has been filled with much turmoil since we last recorded.  Namely of course, Penny Dreadful got abruptly canceled and is now dead like so many dicks.  We're sorry for taking so long to release this episode, as our lives came crashing together and then apart.  That combined with the emotional shattering of the show ending left us all very tender, and it took a while for us to properly arrange our thoughts.  So our last episode covers the last three episodes of Penny Dreadful, while we all get wine drunk and rage about our emotions and issues with the ending. We want to thank all of our wonderful listeners who supported us over the last 2 years, you guys made the show so much fun to do.  We also want to thank everybody who made Penny Dreadful, the show that burned so bright and so fast.  Dreadful Thoughts will die as it lived, yelling about who should bang who, into the microphone. No but really, we have a new show in the works and you'll love it.  Listen to the episode for details. Your hosts have been Nika Howard (@nika_howard), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston) and Kym Stonick (@kymcattys)

    Penny Dreadful 306 "No Beast so Fierce"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2016 81:57


    On this episode of Penny Dreadful, we see some things that collective make us all let out the sails and sail out to sea in our "ship" ship. Our lovely Lyle comes back, only to break our hearts, Vanessa gets a new lady friend that we swoon over, and Ethan finishes dying his Edgelord hair black and sits down for what might be the most awkward family dinner. We also get into Dorian and Lily's prostitute army and how Justine isn't just lusty for blood, she's down right cray. This week we are joined by hosts Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), Nika Howard (@nika_howard), and you guys asked and she is back!-Kym Stonick (@kymcattys). After you subscribe and download all those episodes, make sure to leave us a 5 star rating and review on iTunes or your preferred podcasting app. You can find Dreadful Thoughts not only here at Geekly Inc, but also on Twitter @DreadThoughts, Tumblr at dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com, or email us at DreadfulThoughtsPodcast@gmail.com.

    Penny Dreadful 305 "The World is Our Hell"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2016 121:01


    Listeners, if you had started to appreciate the academic and grown up vibe that we've been getting into this season then we are sorry (not sorry) for ruining it this episode.  Steph returns along with special guest Kym Stonick to spend an awful lot of time talking about cave fucking.  We also discuss how Rusk keeps his arm polished, Frekyll being dicks to each other, and manage to fit in some good discussion about this...questionable episode. Your hosts are Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), Nika Howard (@Nika_howard), Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston) and Kym Stonick (@kymcattys) After you subscribe and download all those episodes, make sure to leave us a 5 star rating and review on iTunes or your preferred podcasting app. You can find Dreadful Thoughts not only here at Geekly Inc, but also on Twitter @DreadThoughts, Tumblr at dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com, or email us at DreadfulThoughtsPodcast@gmail.com.

    Penny Dreadful: Season 3 Episode 4 "A Blade of Grass"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2016 49:01


    Welcome little scorpions to our padded room, where we invite you to join us as we scratch and weave our way through Episode 4 of Penny Dreadful's third season, titled "A Blade of Grass". In this episode we take a very intimate mental journey through Vanessa's hypnotic state and find ourselves locked away in the institution. We find out the true extent of Vanessa's past and how it entwines with Caliban and his human life. This week we also get very insightful and discuss a lot about life and death, good and evil. Joining us this week we have our hosts, Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), Nika Howard (@nika_howard), and our very special gravy boat host, Matthew Morris (@matthewmmorris)! After you subscribe and download all those episodes, make sure to leave us a 5 star rating and review on iTunes or your preferred podcasting app. You can find Dreadful Thoughts not only here at Geekly Inc, but also on Twitter @DreadThoughts, Tumblr at dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com, or email us at DreadfulThoughtsPodcast@gmail.com.

    Penny Dreadful Season 3 Episode 3 Good and Evil Braided Be

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2016 57:35


    Little scorpions we are here to bring you our discussion of Penny Dreadful's third episode this season, "Good and Evil Braided Be". In this episode we see Ethan and Hecate traveling through the desert and having deep conversations about good and evil. Malcolm and Kaetaney make up the distance between them and Ethan and discuss if Ethan can still be saved. Meanwhile in jolly ole London, Vanessa and Dr. Seward have a breakthrough and we learn a tasty secret from a person in Vanessa's past. Victor and Jekyll make a plan to become mad scientist partners, Caliban discovers his past, and Dorian, Lilly, and Justine start to wage war. There was a lot in this episode and your hosts, Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo) and Nika Howard (@Nika_Howard) take you through fun house and bathe you in blood. You can find Dreadful Thoughts not only here at Geekly Inc, but also on Twitter @DreadThoughts, Tumblr at dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com, or email us at DreadfulThoughtsPodcast@gmail.com.

    Penny Dreadful 302 "Predators Far and Near"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2016 65:11


    Welcome little scorpions to the second episode of this season of Penny Dreadful. In this episode, titled "Predators Near and Far", we see what a Victorian dates with Ives and Dr. Sweet is like and what "getting coffee really means". Then we travel to Africa and meet up with Sir Malcolm and learn of how much he enjoys boats and get a treat sized bite of Ethan and Kaetenay's history through a drug induced dream sequence. And to top it all off we follow Renfield and find out a very sweet reveal! So grab your gravy boats, rejoice because the bells have stopped ringing for Tennyson, and get to listening!   Your hosts are Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Nika Howard (@nika_howard), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), and Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston). OH! And also we have a special guest with us this week to make the episode extra tasty, John Caulfield (@Noodzer)! @Dreadthoughts on Twitter www.dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/DreadfulThoughts @dreadthoughtspod on Instagram dreadfulthoughtspodcast@gmail.com

    Penny Dreadful 301 "The Day Tennyson Died"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2016 77:41


    The day we've all (well maybe except Lord Tennyson) been waiting for has finally arrived! Season 3 is here and boy oh boy did it come in firing on all cylinders. Ives is in Murray Manor doing her best impression of an early 2000's emo teen, Sir Malcolm is in Africa, Ethan is in chains on a train, and Frankenstein has reunited with an old friend. If all of that weren't fantastic enough this episode also drops a huuuuge bombshell as it cuts to black. Daddy issues, stuffed animals and brigands abound and we're excited to talk about it with our special guest host. What are you still reading for, go listen. Or you could get your teeth fixed.    Your hosts are Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Nika Howard (@nika_howard), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), and Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston). @Dreadthoughts on Twitter www.dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/DreadfulThoughts @dreadthoughtspod on Instagram dreadfulthoughtspodcast@gmail.com

    Penny Dreadful Final Pre-Season 3 thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2016 31:30


    It's that time again, and with less than a week before the premiere (unless you checked it out online early) we thought we'd take one more crack at predictions for Season 3. The next time we're in your ear holes, it'll be for the premiere! Your hosts are Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Nika Howard (@nika_howard), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), and Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston). @Dreadthoughts on Twitter www.dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/DreadfulThoughts @dreadthoughtspod on Instagram dreadfulthoughtspodcast@gmail.com

    Dreadful Thoughts Plays World of Darkness Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2016 64:05


    The last episode of our World of Darkness game is here, and the penultimate episode of the off season, no less.  Will Talia and Nigel catch Jack the Ripper?  Will Madison ever show up again?  All questions will be answered in this final episode!  Also we talk about teeth a lot. Your hosts are Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), Nika Howard (@Nika_Howard) and Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston). @Dreadthoughts on Twitter www.dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/DreadfulThoughts @dreadthoughtspod on Instagram dreadfulthoughtspodcast@gmail.com

    Dreadful Thoughts Plays World of Darkness Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2016 64:39


    Another dark and steamy episode of World of Darkness for you in our lead up to Season 3!  With Ash AWOL, Brad and Steph have to navigate Nika's game by themselves, and things get hairy. Your hosts are Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), Nika Howard (@Nika_Howard) and Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston). @Dreadthoughts on Twitter www.dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/DreadfulThoughts @dreadthoughtspod on Instagram dreadfulthoughtspodcast@gmail.com

    Dreadful Thoughts Plays World of Darkness Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2016 59:30


    Oh boy listeners.  This episode is a real eye opener.  We continue our Nika run game of World of Darkness, and see a side of Ash and Brad we've never seen before as our newly vampired characters hunt Jack the Ripper. Your hosts are Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), Nika Howard (@Nika_Howard) and Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston). @Dreadthoughts on Twitter www.dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/DreadfulThoughts @dreadthoughtspod on Instagram dreadfulthoughtspodcast@gmail.com

    Dreadful Thoughts Plays World of Darkness Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2016 92:00


    We're closing out the off season with another role playing game, this time a World of Darkness adventure GMed by Nika!  Meet Talia, Nigel and Madison: three people swept up into a world of dark creatures and darker desires.  Plus Nika does a ton of accents. Your hosts are Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), Nika Howard (@Nika_Howard) and Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston). @Dreadthoughts on Twitter www.dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/DreadfulThoughts @dreadthoughtspod on Instagram dreadfulthoughtspodcast@gmail.com

    Dreadful Thoughts Talks Victorian Royal Gossip

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2016 41:17


    This off season episode is an homage to one of our favourite podcasts: The Dollop.  Listen as Steph tells Nika, Brad, and Ash all about the hot royal gossip of the 1800s.  We discuss assassinations, plaster hands, and the finer points of tying your royal dick down. Your hosts are Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), Nika Howard (@Nika_Howard) and Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston). @Dreadthoughts on Twitter www.dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/DreadfulThoughts @dreadthoughtspod on Instagram dreadfulthoughtspodcast@gmail.com

    Dreadful Thoughts Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2016 58:17


    It's here!  It's finally happened!  We've been talking about it since the show started but we've finally done a Q&A episode!  Listen to hear your long ago asked questions finally answered!  We talk show theories and predictions, secret things about the hosts, and how Ash would hunt us all for sport. Your hosts are Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), Nika Howard (@Nika_Howard) and Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston). @Dreadthoughts on Twitter www.dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/DreadfulThoughts @dreadthoughtspod on Instagram dreadfulthoughtspodcast@gmail.com

    The Strange Book Club of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2016 40:03


    And so the adventures of Mr Utterson:Boy Detective comes to an end.  Join us as we discuss the last chapters of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.  Also, Ash and Brad's dogs were being really uppity, so sorry about that. Your hosts are Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), and Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston). @Dreadthoughts on Twitter www.dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/DreadfulThoughts @dreadthoughtspod on Instagram dreadfulthoughtspodcast@gmail.com

    Penny Dreadful Season 3 Trailer Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2016 27:22


    Our demonic daddy Lucifer has blessed us with not one, not two, but three new trailers for Penny Dreadful's third season.  Naturally we had to dissect them like Victor going at a hot corpse.  We theorize what Dorian and Lily are up to, why is Ives in an asylum again, and discuss the return of vampires. Your hosts are Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Nika Howard (@nika_howard), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), and Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston). @Dreadthoughts on Twitter www.dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/DreadfulThoughts @dreadthoughtspod on Instagram dreadfulthoughtspodcast@gmail.com

    The Strange Book Club of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2015 35:57


    In our last episode of 2015 we read chapters 4-6 of "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" and continue to get distracted by Brad's dog.  We also talk Mr.Utterson: Boy Detective, and Deux Ex Mailmen. Your hosts are Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), and Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston). @Dreadthoughts on Twitter www.dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/DreadfulThoughts @dreadthoughtspod on Instagram dreadfulthoughtspodcast@gmail.com

    The Strange Book Club of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2015 39:42


    It's that time again for another book club!  Season 3 of Penny Dreadful is going to feature characters from "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson.  So of course, we are here to read and dissect the book, starting with the first 3 chapters.  Along the way we talk terrible sleepovers, critique London culture, and get distracted a lot by Brad's new puppy. Your hosts are Nika Howard (@Nika_howard), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), and Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston). @Dreadthoughts on Twitter www.dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/DreadfulThoughts @dreadthoughtspod on Instagram dreadfulthoughtspodcast@gmail.com

    Penny Dreadful Season 3 News

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2015 46:19


    After clearing the horrific questions of Yahoo Answers from our brains, Steph returned and Nika fucked off so we figured it was a good time to discuss season 3!  We discuss casting, locations, character theories, and literary references.  Important to note: when we recorded the episode the casting for Ethan's dad hadn't yet been released.  We also discuss GeeklyCon 2016, and what a rip roaring good time it's going to be.  Make sure to get your tickets at www.geeklycon.com Your hosts are Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), and Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston). @Dreadthoughts on Twitter www.dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/DreadfulThoughts @dreadthoughtspod on Instagram dreadfulthoughtspodcast@gmail.com

    Burning Questions and Heated Fanfic

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2015 51:45


    For this offseason episode, we decided to delve in to the depths of insanity that is fan fiction! Steph is off nomming on a Vegemite sandwich in Australia so we also decided to take the time to see if we could answer the hard hitting Penny Dreadful questions over at Yahoo Answers. Prepare your bodies, Dreadful Thoughts is heading your way Your hosts are Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Nika Howard (@nika_howard), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), and Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston) @Dreadthoughts on Twitter www.dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/DreadfulThoughts dreadthoughtspod on Instagram dreadfulthoughtspodcast@gmail.com

    Dreadful Thoughts Talks Victorian Fashion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2015 46:13


    For this offseason episode, we welcome Victorian fashion expert (and Steph's sister) Leslie Kingston to the show!  And kick Brad to the curb so we can talk about boobs a lot.  This episode has many useful tips for ladies like when to get your boobs out in a societally acceptable way, how long to wear black after your husband dies, and how many pounds of underwear to wear.  You're welcome! Your hosts are Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Nika Howard (@nika_howard), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), and Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston), and special guest Leslie Kingston (@ellekingston) @Dreadthoughts on Twitter www.dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/DreadfulThoughts dreadthoughtspod on Instagram dreadfulthoughtspodcast@gmail.com

    Interview with Penny Dreadful's Anais Chareyre

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2015 24:53


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts, a fan run podcast about Showtime's Penny Dreadful. This week we have a very special off season episode for you, an interview with artist Anais Chareyre.  Anais has created many very important things for the show including the tarot cards, Verbis Diablo book, and Vanessa's blood scorpions.  She was a total delight in answering all our questions and we think you'll really enjoy this episode. Your hosts are Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Nika Howard (@nika_howard), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), and Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston) @Dreadthoughts on Twitter www.dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/DreadfulThoughts dreadthoughtspod on Instagram dreadfulthoughtspodcast@gmail.com

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    Penny Dreadful Themed "Fiasco" Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2015 55:16


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts, a fan-run podcast about Showtime's Penny Dreadful. This is the thrilling conclusion to our messy, bloody, sexy game of "Fiasco" by Bully Pulpit Games.  Find out what happens to our reanimated creature, our sensual lovers, and our hilarious manservants. Your hosts are Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Nika Howard (@nika_howard), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston).

    Penny Dreadful Themed "Fiasco" Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2015 64:08


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts, a fan-run podcast about Showtime's Penny Dreadful. Here is the second part of our game of Bully Pulpit's "Fiasco" which we played using a Penny Dreadful playset.  This one features 100% more hilarious servants, and lady bone zones than the previous one. Your hosts are: Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), Nika Howard (@Nika_howard), Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston).

    Penny Dreadful Themed "Fiasco" Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2015 54:20


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts, a podcast dedicated to Showtime's Penny Dreadful.  The off season is here listeners, and we have many goodies to keep your thoughts dreadful all year round.  We played a fantastic game of Bully Pulpit's "Fiasco" with a Penny Dreadful theme, and this is the first part!  Creatures are raised, accents are attempted, and loins are stirred! Your hosts are: Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Brad Brockway (bsquared_yo), Nika Howard (@Nika_howard), Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston).

    Penny Dreadful 210 "And They Were Enemies"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2015 64:17


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts, a fan-run podcast about Showtime's Penny Dreadful.  And here it is listeners.  The very last episode of season 2, setting us adrift once again in the Penny Dreadful-less parts of the year.  But what a finale!  Striking visuals, top notch writing, resolutions and cliffhangers!  We couldn't ask for a better episode to tide us over until season 3.  Listen as we discuss "And They Were Enemies" as well as Brad's AU fanfiction, misogynist Lucifer, Return of the Daddy Issues, evil foreheads and the important difference between French Kissing and French People Kissing. Your hosts are Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Nika Howard (@nika_howard), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), and Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston) @Dreadthoughts on Twitter www.dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/DreadfulThoughts dreadthoughtspod on Instagram dreadfulthoughtspodcast@gmail.com

    Penny Dreadful 209 "And Hell Itself is My Only Foe"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2015 122:20


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts, a fan-run podcast about Showtime's Penny Dreadful.  Listeners, off the top we want to apologize.  First for this episode being late because Steph escaped the editing dungeon to go celebrate Canada Day.  Also because we had a lot of feels about this episode and it's 2 hours long.  In this monster of an episode worthy of Queen Lily's desire we discuss Brad the Soothsayer, seriously Caliban lay off the poetry, our new Sleep Apnea/Dogs podcast, Dorian's wretched household staff and solicit market research of our penis owning listeners. Your hosts are Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Nika Howard (@nika_howard), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), and Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston) @Dreadthoughts on Twitter www.dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/DreadfulThoughts dreadthoughtspod on Instagram dreadfulthoughtspodcast@gmail.com

    Penny Dreadful 208 "Memento Mori"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2015 84:59


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts, the fan-run podcast about Showtime's "Penny Dreadful".  Hot damn listeners!  Who would have thought that an episode without a shred of Eva Green could still be one of our new favourites?  While we gush over how much we love New Lily we manage to also discuss D&D alignments of show characters, Malcolm's preferred choice of salad, hot gif references, and God's wrestling moves. Your hosts are: Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Nika Howard (@Nika_Howard), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo) and Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston) @Dreadthoughts on Twitter www.dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/DreadfulThoughts dreadthoughtspod on Instagram dreadfulthoughtspodcast@gmail.com

    Penny Dreadful 207 "Little Scorpion"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2015 106:52


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts, the fan-run podcast devoted to Showtime's Penny Dreadful.  "Little Scorpion" may be Penny Dreadful's shortest episode yet, clocking in at only 48 minutes, but it's chock full of some meaningful stuff.  We spend a lot of time unpacking Ethan and Ives' relationship, as well as finding time to discuss the finer points of tree hatred, The Flaming Pole (TM), villain monologuing, safe words, and tropes we hate.  This is a long one listeners, but there's a lot to talk about. Your hosts are: Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Nika Howard (@Nika_Howard), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo) and Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston) @Dreadthoughts on Twitter www.dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/DreadfulThoughts dreadthoughtspod on Instagram

    Penny Dreadful 206 "Glorious Horrors"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2015 74:05


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts, the number one fan run podcast about Showtime's Penny Dreadful. Morning after pains abound on both this week's episodes of Penny Dreadful and Dreadful Thoughts.  Dorian, Angelique, Malcolm, Kali, Victor, and Lily are all feeling the various pangs of post coitus, while Brad and Ash are recovering from GeeklyCon.  Things get weird listeners.  We manage to pull it together enough to disrespect the dead, talk pants jibs, Dorian Swarzeneggar, and prom...er the ball. Your hosts are Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston) and Nika Howard (@Nika_Howard) Find us: @DreadThoughts on Twitter www.dreadful-thoughts-podcast.tumblr.com DreadThoughtsPod on Instagram www.facebook.com/dreadfulthoughts dreadfulthoughtspodcast@gmail.com

    Penny Dreadful 205 "Above the Vaulted Sky"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2015 69:36


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts the fan-run podcast all about Showtime's Penny Dreadful! This episode is the one where the group takes a trip down to bonetown. Ethan is interrogated by the good inspector, and couldn't care less. Sir Malcolm forgets his wife, and gets some of that sweet sweet witch tail. Lady Murray loses her mind, and large quantities of bodily fluids which is kind of a downer, but we all knew it was coming. Lily meets Ives and Caliban learns to dance, all in this weeks episode of Penny Dreadful.    Have a friend who might like Dreadful Thoughts? Show them the sampler! Check out the Sampler here! If you liked what you heard be sure to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher     Subscribe and Rate us on iTunes or Stitcher.

    Penny Dreadful 204 "Evil Spirits in Heavenly Places"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2015 84:02


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts, the fan run podcast all about Showtime's "Penny Dreadful!" Dress shopping!  Leatherface Pinkertons! Gossamer tennis! Buttercream torte!  Witch attacks!  This episode had so many wonderful things that made us laugh, ponder, theorize, research, and generally just appreciate the fact that we get to watch this show instead of Game of Thrones.  Because seriously, we are having so much fun with this season, and this episode in particular.  Listen in as we discuss "Evil Spirits in Heavenly Places" as well as our drug preferences, lobster fields, despicable measurement websites, and Sembene's mysterious pastry based past. Your hosts are Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@ShadowbrookAsh), Nika Howard (@nika_howard), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), and Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston) Have a friend who might like Dreadful Thoughts? Show them the sampler! Check out the Sampler here! If you liked what you heard be sure to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher  Subscribe and Rate us on iTunes or Stitcher.

    Penny Dreadful 203 "The Nightcomers"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2015 94:02


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts, the fan run podcast all about Showtime's "Penny Dreadful!"   Here we are, only 3 episodes into the season with a full flashback episode revealing more of Vanessa Ives' mysterious past.  This week we discuss "The Nightcomers" and just what exactly they're talking about with all the sister kissing.  Because really, they keep bringing it up.  Also we talk anti-Irish sentiment, cow murder, Hogwarts jokes, and what eggs are for (spoiler alert: we don't know). Your hosts are Ashleigh Shadowbrook (@shadowbrookash), Brad Brockway (@bsquared_yo), Nika Howard (@nika_howard), and Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston) Have a friend who might like Dreadful Thoughts? Show them the sampler! Check out the Sampler here! If you liked what you heard be sure to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher  Subscribe and Rate us on iTunes or Stitcher.

    Penny Dreadful 202 "Verbis Diablo"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2015 104:01


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts, the fan run podcast all about Showtime's "Penny Dreadful!" "Verbis Diablo" might be one of our new favourite episodes, and even though Steph isn't here (time travel is hard), we had a lot of fun with this one.  In it we discuss live dick (what is this world coming to?), wincest, Victor's terrible hair dying skills, a complete lack of merkins, just how wonderful Dr. Lyle is, and how terrible puppets are.  And I guess we talk about the episode too.  Strap in. Have a friend who might like Dreadful Thoughts? Show them the sampler! Check out the Sampler here! If you liked what you heard be sure to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher  Subscribe and Rate us on iTunes or Stitcher.

    Penny Dreadful Episode 201 "Fresh Hell"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2015 95:28


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts, the fan run podcast all about Showtime's "Penny Dreadful!" The time is nigh dear listeners, for season 2 has premiered and we are relevant once again!  The season premiere, entitled "Fresh Hell" has brought us all the delicious daddy issues and demonic chanting we could have dreamed of!  Join us as we discuss this fantastic premiere, and kick off #MerkinWatch2015 Have a friend who might like Dreadful Thoughts? Show them the sampler! Check out the Sampler here! If you liked what you heard be sure to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher  Subscribe and Rate us on iTunes or Stitcher.

    Season 2 Ramp Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2015 57:01


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts, the fan-run podcast about Showtime's Penny Dreadful! The time is nigh, dear listeners!  Welcome to the final off season episode!  Soon the show will return and we shall be relevant once again!  Our party hats (and nothing else) are on and the keys to our carriages are in a very nice bowl in preparation. In this last episode of the off season, we quickly recap season 1 and discuss our thoughts and dreams for season 2.  We go through all our characters and talk about where they've been, where they're going, and who they'll be banging.  Ash announces her new theory that's totally going to fail, while Brad and Steph remain confident they will be triumphant in "Season 2 Theory Bingo." We're part of the Geekly Inc Podcast network!  Check us out at www.geeklyinc.com or @GeeklyInc on Twitter. Have a friend who might like Dreadful Thoughts? Show them the sampler! Check out the Sampler here! If you liked what you heard be sure to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher  Subscribe and Rate us on iTunes or Stitcher.

    Dracula in Modern Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2015 96:25


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts the fan-run podcast all about Showtime's Penny Dreadful! Welcome to the offseason! If you're new to the show, normally we'd be discussing the latest episode, but since the season is over we don't have a new episode to talk about.  Instead we've started an offseason bookclub to talk about some of the source material.  What's that?  It's our very last book club and second last off season episode?  That's right, we are so excited for the new season we can taste it in the air!  But first, our Dracula movie and TV roundup!  Join us as we discuss all the garbage movies Ash picked, compared with the much better tastes of Brad, Nika and Steph.  And we have a big announcement: We've joined the Geekly Inc network of podcasts!  Hooray! Have a friend who might like Dreadful Thoughts? Show them the sampler! Check out the Sampler here! If you liked what you heard be sure to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher   Subscribe and Rate us on iTunes or Stitcher.

    Dracula Book Club 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2015 53:17


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts the fan-run podcast all about Showtime's Penny Dreadful! This week marks the second All-American Dreadful Thoughts. Steph is lost in a land down under-adhacent, so Ash, Nika and Brad tackle the closing chapeters of Dracula on their lonesome. Listen as they discover the end of Dracula and find out if Mina becomes a vampirella, and how Van Helsing almost loses control. Stay tuned because in the next episode we'll be looking at Dracula in modern media, and that episode looks like it'll be a doozy!   Have a friend who might like Dreadful Thoughts? Show them the sampler! Check out the Sampler here! If you liked what you heard be sure to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher     Subscribe and Rate us on iTunes or Stitcher.

    Dracula Book Club Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2015 58:40


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts the fan-run podcast all about Showtime's Penny Dreadful! Welcome to the offseason! If you're new to the show, normally we'd be discussing the latest episode, but since the season is over we don't have a new episode to talk about.  Instead we've started an offseason bookclub to talk about some of the source material.  This week we are incredibly sorry for being so late putting out this episode!  Life got in the way, as life tends to do, and we apologize.  We hope to make up for it by giving you the sweet sweet "Dracula" content you deserve.  Like the blood transfusion of a strong man, "Dracula" has been filling us with life in a way the other books never could.  Sorry (not sorry) Victor and Dorian. Have a friend who might like Dreadful Thoughts? Show them the sampler! Check out the Sampler here! If you liked what you heard be sure to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher   Subscribe and Rate us on iTunes or Stitcher.

    Dracula Book Club Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2015 99:48


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts the fan-run podcast all about Showtime's Penny Dreadful! Welcome to the offseason! If you're new to the show, normally we'd be discussing the latest episode, but since the season is over we don't have a new episode to talk about.  Instead we've started an offseason bookclub to talk about some of the source material.  This week brings us the first edition of our final book club for this offseason!  We're reading "Dracula" and boy howdy is it already our favourite.  "Bro"ham Stoker packs in lots of action, horror, and suspense with a light dose of misogyny for flavour.  Plus there's some bonus fun facts on immurement and graveyards!  Good times for everyone! Have a friend who might like Dreadful Thoughts? Show them the sampler! Check out the Sampler here! If you liked what you heard be sure to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher   Subscribe and Rate us on iTunes or Stitcher.

    Dorian Gray in Modern Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2015 83:17


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts the fan-run podcast all about Showtime's Penny Dreadful! The time we've been waiting for has finally come. There have been interviews and teases; rumors and conjecture, but no real look at what is to come in season two of Penny Dreadful until this past week when Showtime released the first official trailer for season two. It may have only been two minutes eighteen seconds long but boy oh boy was it a doozy.  This week the ladies of the podcast wrap up Dorian Gray with a look at adaptations in movies, radio plays and really terrible theme songs. We all come out of it with a really strong appreciation for Reeve Carney's portrayal of our favourite Victorian deviant. Plus there's a new bonus round of Fuck, Marry, Kill!   Have a friend who might like Dreadful Thoughts? Show them the sampler! Check out the Sampler here! If you liked what you heard be sure to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher     Subscribe and Rate us on iTunes or Stitcher.

    The Book Club of Dorian Gray pt 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2015 58:51


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts the fan-run podcast all about Showtime's Penny Dreadful! Welcome to the offseason! If you're new to the show, normally we'd be discussing the latest episode, but since the season is over we don't have a new episode to talk about.  Instead we've started an offseason bookclub to talk about some of the source material.  This week we finish the second of our book club series: The Book Club of Dorian Gray, where we'll read and comment on Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray. For this episode we read some juicy action in chapters 14 through 20. At the end of Chapter 13 Dorian peformed a truly dastardly deed and may have lost a bit of his sanity in the process. Find out what happens to the man with out age or conscience when left to his own devices!  Have a friend who might like Dreadful Thoughts? Show them the sampler! Check out the Sampler here! If you liked what you heard be sure to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher   Subscribe and Rate us on iTunes or Stitcher.  

    Penny Dreadful Season Two Trailer Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2015 49:10


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts the fan-run podcast all about Showtime's Penny Dreadful! The time we've been waiting for has finally come. There have been interviews and teases; rumors and conjecture, but no real look at what is to come in season two of Penny Dreadful until this past week when Showtime released the first official trailer for season two. It may have only been two minutes eighteen seconds long but boy oh boy was it a doozy.  In this episode we also learn the perils of unproven recording locations. We appologize for the quality issues, and assure you that we'll get back to the sound quality you've come to expect.  Now then, on to the Trailer talk!   Have a friend who might like Dreadful Thoughts? Show them the sampler! Check out the Sampler here! If you liked what you heard be sure to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher   Subscribe and Rate us on iTunes or Stitcher.  

    Satan, It's Cold Outside

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2014 21:06


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts the fan-run podcast all about Showtime's Penny Dreadful! Welcome to the offseason! If you're new to the show, normally we'd be discussing the latest episode, but since the season is over we don't have a new episode to talk about.  Instead we've started an offseason bookclub to talk about some of the source material.  It's the holiday season and so far the non-denominational, non-religion specific gift giving person or creature has given us a doozy. Due to some crazy technical issues caused by the volatile combination of water and electronics we're postponing our Dorian Wrap Up until January. Worry not for we have something special in store just for you faithful listener: Ye Olde Dreadful Story Time!  We hope you enjoy this episode, and have that you have an enjoyable winter day(or days) of celebration! Have a friend who might like Dreadful Thoughts? Show them the sampler! Check out the Sampler here! If you liked what you heard be sure to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher   Subscribe and Rate us on iTunes or Stitcher.

    Ye Olde Dreadful Story Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2014 24:42


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts the fan-run podcast all about Showtime's Penny Dreadful! Welcome to the offseason! If you're new to the show, normally we'd be discussing the latest episode, but since the season is over we don't have a new episode to talk about.  Instead we've started an offseason bookclub to talk about some of the source material.  It's the holiday season and so far the non-denominational, non-religion specific gift giving person or creature has given us a doozy. Due to some crazy technical issues caused by the volatile combination of water and electronics we're postponing our Dorian Wrap Up until January. Worry not for we have something special in store just for you faithful listener: Ye Olde Dreadful Story Time!  We hope you enjoy this episode, and have that you have an enjoyable winter day(or days) of celebration! Have a friend who might like Dreadful Thoughts? Show them the sampler! Check out the Sampler here! If you liked what you heard be sure to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher   Subscribe and Rate us on iTunes or Stitcher.  

    The Book Club of Dorian Gray pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2014 63:42


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts the fan-run podcast all about Showtime's Penny Dreadful! Welcome to the offseason! If you're new to the show, normally we'd be discussing the latest episode, but since the season is over we don't have a new episode to talk about.  Instead we've started an offseason bookclub to talk about some of the source material.  This week we continue our second book club series: The Book Club of Dorian Gray, where we'll read and comment on Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray. For this episode we read some juicy action in chapters 7 through 13. Dorian is probably the least main stream of the soucre material characters, and we look forward to reading about his misadventures with Baz-uhl/Bay-sil and Lord Henry/Harry/Hank.   Have a friend who might like Dreadful Thoughts? Show them the sampler! Check out the Sampler here! If you liked what you heard be sure to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher   Subscribe and Rate us on iTunes or Stitcher.  

    The Book Club of Dorian Gray

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2014 61:58


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts the fan-run podcast all about Showtime's Penny Dreadful! Welcome to the offseason! If you're new to the show, normally we'd be discussing the latest episode, but since the season is over we don't have a new episode to talk about.  Instead we've started an offseason bookclub to talk about some of the source material.  This week we begin our second book club series: The Book Club of Dorian Gray, where we'll read and comment on Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray. For this episode we read the Preface and the first 6 chapters. Dorian is probably the least main stream of the soucre material characters, and we look forward to reading about his misadventures with Baz-uhl/Bay-sil and Lord Henry/Harry/Hank.   Have a friend who might like Dreadful Thoughts? Show them the sampler! Check out the Sampler here! If you liked what you heard be sure to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher   Subscribe and Rate us on iTunes or Stitcher.  

    Frankenstein in Modern Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2014 85:19


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts the fan-run podcast all about Showtime's Penny Dreadful! Welcome to the offseason! If you're new to the show, normally we'd be discussing the latest episode, but since the season is over we don't have a new episode to talk about.  Instead we've started an offseason bookclub to talk about some of the source material.  This week we take a look at how Frankenstein and his monster have been represented in movies. We each looked at a couple of movies from I, Frankenstein to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to Young Frankstein and reviewed them for your listening pleasure. We wateched some of the worst movies so you won't have to! Have a friend who might like Dreadful Thoughts? Show them the sampler! Check out the Sampler here! If you liked what you heard be sure to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher   Subscribe and Rate us on iTunes or Stitcher.

    Frankenstein Book Club Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2014 59:32


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts the fan-run podcast all about Showtime's Penny Dreadful! Welcome to the offseason! If you're new to the show, normally we'd be discussing the latest episode, but since the season is over we don't have a new episode to talk about.  Instead we've started an offseason bookclub to talk about some of the source material.  This week we wrap up our book club series on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein covering chapter 17 through the end of the book. Men become monsters, Monsters stay monsters, and someone thinks a bit too highly of Victor Frankenstien. Join us as everyone tries to prove that it's not their fault and that they are the hero.     Have a friend who might like Dreadful Thoughts? Show them the sampler! Check out the Sampler here! If you liked what you heard be sure to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher   Subscribe and Rate us on iTunes or Stitcher.

    Frankenstein Book Club Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2014 64:00


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts the fan-run podcast all about Showtime's Penny Dreadful! Welcome to the offseason! If you're new to the show, normally we'd be discussing the latest episode, but since the season is over we don't have a new episode to talk about.  In light of that, this week marks the second episode of our offseason book clubs. We read and are discussing chapters 9-16 of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein where narration is like an onion with oh so many layers.    Have a friend who might like Dreadful Thoughts? Show them the sampler! Check out the Sampler here! If you liked what you heard be sure to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher   Subscribe and Rate us on iTunes or Stitcher.

    Frankenstein Book Club Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2014 72:48


    Welcome back to Dreadful Thoughts the fan-run podcast all about Showtime's Penny Dreadful! Welcome to the offseason! If you're new to the show, normally we'd be discussing the latest episode, but since the season is over we don't have a new episode to talk about.  In light of that, this week marks the first of our offseason book clubs. We're kicking things off with the first 8 chapters of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein where the occult is a waste of time, and reanimation is super easy.    Have a friend who might like Dreadful Thoughts? Show them the sampler! Check out the Sampler here! If you liked what you heard be sure to leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher   Subscribe and Rate us on iTunes or Stitcher.

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