Podcasts about cosmic horror

This week, I talk with CJ Leede about her new horror novel Headlights! Listen to hear about: How CJ originally planned to become a medieval historian, but after a professor helped her discover storytelling was what she wanted to pursue. How Headlights began with the idea of people waking up on the side of a highway wearing the skin of strangers, and evolved into a story about grief, mortality, family legacy, and the search for meaning. Why Leede treats setting as a character, using Colorado's beauty, danger, wildlife, and landscapes as metaphors for the novel's larger themes about life, death, and the unknown. How the novel contains investigative thriller and horror elements, but is really a book about confronting sadness, loss, and the things we cannot outrun within ourselves. Why horror can uniquely encompass mysteries, romance, literary fiction, supernatural stories, social commentary, and psychological explorations, making it one of the broadest and most creative genres available. Check Out Author Social Media PackagesCheck out the Bookwild Community on PatreonCheck Out My Stories Are My Religion SubstackGet Bookwild MerchFollow @imbookwild on InstagramOther Co-hosts On Instagram:Gare Billings @gareindeedreadsSteph Lauer @books.in.badgerlandHalley Sutton @halleysutton25Brian Watson @readingwithbrianMacKenzie Green @missusa2mba

This is it! Now we determine Algo's future... our future! Before we sleep in peace, we'll be jumping into the hole, replicating a sick 1994 screensaver, appreciating an efficient end game dungeon, fighting differently colored jobbers, producing a disgusting sound, inventing Lavos, predicting a god-christ form, blowing it all at once, breathing in sword dust, entering a protective bubble, speculating the genesis of Phantasy Star V, demanding a hopeful ending, saying everyone's name, and deciding to stay home. And now the curtain rises on a new age. Join us next week for season nine: Skies of Arcadia. 00:00:00 Is This it 00:01:01 Intro 00:03:09 The Edge 00:09:45 The Profound Darkness Phase I 00:16:07 The Profound Darkness Phase II 00:18:15 The Profound Darkness Phase III 00:20:37 Victory 00:28:49 A More Promising Future 00:34:54 Epilogue 00:38:57 Staff Roll 00:46:39 Real Net  Patreon: patreon.com/retroam Bluesky: @retrogradeamnesia.bsky.social YouTube: www.youtube.com/@RetrogradeAmnesia E-Mail: podcast@retrogradeamnesia.com Website: www.retrogradeamnesia.com  

The Quiet Rapture is upon us. There's an ocean of blood. And lots of clues and questions. On this episode we discuss 2026's Iron Lung, the first film directed by Markiplier. We dig into the plot, the cosmic horror, and try to make sense of it even though none of us had played the video game on which the film is based. Plus, the MouthGarf Report, and I See What You Did There!  See this movie! It's wild!  Sources: https://iron-lung.fandom.com/wiki/Iron_Lung_(Film) https://movies.fandom.com/wiki/Iron_Lung/Transcript Crab Battle! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mHKHKR8x6A Please give us a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts!  Want to ask us a question? Talk to us! Email debutbuddies@gmail.com Listen to Kelly and Chelsea's awesome horror movie podcast, Never Show the Monster. Get some sci-fi from Spaceboy Books. Get down with Michael J. O'Connor and the Cold Family and check out his new compilation The Best of the Bad Years 2005 - 2025 Next time: First Record by a British Rock Group to Reach Number One in the US Hot 100

This time we discuss the Gothic-to-Cosmic Horror pipeline that is FromSoftware's Bloodborne. Writer and editor, John WM Thompson, as well as Worker's Lit podcast comrades, Lenore Olson and Aysha U. Farah join us in fearing the old blood.

Cosmic horror, alien invasion nightmares, interdimensional warfare, occult terror, time-travel chaos, and apocalypse-driven weird fiction crash together in this wildly twisted Weekly Spooky compilation. If you love reality-breaking horror stories, ancient evil, multiverse destruction, cult books, and strange creatures from beyond human understanding, this collection delivers a full dose of bizarre, blood-soaked nightmare fuel.Tonight's lineup moves from a New Year's Eve time-rip disaster into a funeral where killer clowns play by rules all their own, then into a last-ditch battle to stop multiversal annihilation, and finally down a rain-slick spiral of crime, occult corruption, and a monster born from something that should have stayed buried. This one leans hard into weird horror: the kind where reality starts slipping, the rules stop making sense, and survival suddenly feels like a temporary condition.• Saint Jimmy — by Dan WilderA freak sound-based time-rip sends Jimmy hurtling through alternate timelines, self-inflicted paradoxes, and one gloriously deranged Y2K nightmare ruled by a leather-clad tyrant and his skeletal minions. It's funny, chaotic, weird as hell, and loaded with sci-fi panic and end-of-the-world absurdity. • The Fun in Funerals — by David O'HanlonA dead clown's funeral becomes a grotesque midnight hunt when the mourners must satisfy an ancient code or face the return of something far worse than death. This one is savage, darkly funny, and drenched in monstrous carnival energy.  • Last Stand — by Rob FieldsWith Hellweaver closing in on the Infinity Core and the Reality Sphere in her grasp, the last heroes of the Battleguard gather for a doomed, universe-saving final battle. This is pure multiverse sci-fi horror spectacle with cosmic stakes and relentless devastation.  • The Last Days of Jimmy Flavor — by David O'HanlonA drifting burnout reinvents himself as “Jimmy Flavor” and gets pulled into a Vatican-backed theft, an occult conspiracy, and a nightmare pursuit involving ancient books, cult magic, and a gut-churning creature that refuses to stop hunting. Mean, strange, and desperate in all the right ways. From torn-open timelines to infernal artifacts, undead clown law, and the collapse of whole realities, this compilation is all about staring into the impossible and realizing it is staring right back.

Immersive horror narration of the internet's most haunting scary stories. Today, we follow a long-haul trucker as he discovers a child, alone by the side of a deserted highway. Join Red Web on Patreon for extra horror content: https://patreon.com/redwebpod “What I saw is why I don't drive anymore” by r/gamalfrank Red Web explores the world's most fascinating unsolved mysteries, true crime, and horror lore. In this series, we narrate and react to our favorite creepypastas, scary stories, and haunting internet tales that defined a generation of horror. Producer: Christian Young Sound Design: Philip Spann Hosts: Trevor Collins & Alfredo Diaz Show Notes & Info: Genre: Horror Narration / Internet Stories Format: Immersive Storytelling / Podcast Reaction Themes: Mimics, Cryptid Encounters, Lovecraftian Monsters, Cosmic Horror, Unexplained Phenomena, Roadside Horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In dieser Folge sprechen Christina und Florian über Final Sentence, Bloodletter, Creature Kitchen und Moves of the Diamond Hand.

This is exactly the kind of philosophical sci-fi we love - something new, something fresh, and something that will make you think. We wish the second half had been as good as the premise, but there's still no doubt this is one we'll be thinking about for years to come (and weirdly it already feels like we've been thinking about it for years).  If you've ever fallen down an SCP Foundation wiki rabbit hole, you know the vibe, but qntm takes it to a whole new level of existential dread. This isn't your typical alien invasion story; it's a masterclass in cosmic horror where the monster isn't just invisible—it's un-rememberable. We break down the terrifying logic of antimemes and how qntm manages to build a high-stakes thriller around a conflict that nobody even knows is happening.  For fans of weird fiction and high-concept science fiction, this book is essential reading. It sits in that sweet spot between the psychological puzzles of Blindsight, the bureaucratic nightmare of Control, and the drug-fueled confusion of A Scanner Darkly. Whether you're a long-time follower of SCP Foundation lore or a newcomer looking for the next mind-bending book recommendation, we explore why There Is No Antimemetics Division is a landmark in modern internet-born literature and why its themes of memory loss and the power of ideas resonate so deeply today.  If you want to learn more about the real world organization trying to stop memes from destroying the world, check out Cause Amp, Brent's new project to combat disinformation online:  https://causeamp.org/ to learn more and get the browser extension Send Brent an email to learn more or volunteer: info@causeamp.org As always, no spoilers until the end when we give a heads up before getting into the full plot discussion. Join the Hugonauts book club on discord Or you can watch our episodes on YouTube if you prefer video Similar books we recommend: Control (the video game) A Scanner Darkly by Philip K. Dick The King in Yellow by Robert Chambers If you want to jump around, here are the timestamps for the episode: 00:00 Intro 00:30 Our review (4.25/5) 01:30 No spoilers plot setup 02:20 A genuinely exciting new big idea 03:41 SCP Foundation 5:46 Memes vs Antimemes 8:02 Cause Amp - the real world Antimemetics Division 11:38 Control (the game) 12:44 A Scanner Darkly by Philip K. Dick 13:33 The King in Yellow by Robert W Chambers 15:26 POST SPOILERS discussion

A welfare check on an elderly recluse draws a man into an otherworldly conflict spanning decades and dimensions.  Adapted from "The House on the Borderland" by William Hope Hodgson.  CW: Includes themes and depictions of Cosmic Horror, Grief, Animal Attacks, Animal Endangerment, and Potential Violence & Death.    Starring Harold Octavius Jacob, Sean C. Sanders, and Shanda Gardner.  Written & Directed by Jonathan Inbody.  Editing & Sound Design by Jeff Lavin. Music by Samantha Hunt.  Episode Art by Jon-Michael Marinell.   Full series credits, sound effects attribution, and links to social media can be found at https://www.graymatterhorror.com/  If you like the show, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!  For ad-free episodes, behind the scenes commentaries, and more, join the Gray Matter Patreon at https://patreon.com/graymatterhorror  Buy Gray Matter Shirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror 

In this episode of Spotlight Chewing, we return to what we love most, shining a light on indie creators pushing boundaries across books, games, and music.Joined by authors Thomas J. Devens (The Scroungers) and Alex (Carpentry in the Elven Forest), we dive into a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from gritty fantasy and cosmic horror to lighthearted comedy adventures and sci-fi found-family stories.We highlight a massive list of indie reads including:Time travel thrillers like One WayDark dystopian standouts like Birthday TreatBrutal fantasy epics like Kings of ParadiseSpace-faring adventures like ResiduumAnd unforgettable indie horror like Negative SpaceAlong the way, we talk about:Writing vs. reading as indie authorsThe evolution of fantasy trends (grimdark vs. cozy vs. romantasy)DIY publishing, zines, and cassette audiobooksIndie bands, games, and creative passion projectsThis is a celebration of creators doing things their own way, raw, unfiltered, and unforgettable.If you're looking for your next read, your next obsession, or just want to explore the indie creative scene, this episode is packed with recommendations you won't want to miss.Blog post with links: https://pagechewing.com/spotlight-chewing-indie-books-music-games-you-need-to-discover/Send us a message (I'm not able to reply)Support the showPage Chewing BlogPage Chewing ForumFilm Chewing PodcastSpeculative Speculations Podcast Support the podcast via PayPalSupport the show by using our Amazon Affiliate linkJoin Riverside.fm Co-Hosts:JarrodVarsha ChrisJoseCarl D. Albert (author)Thomas J. Devens (author)Alex French (author)Intro and Outro Music by Michael R. Fletcher (2024-Current)

Let the Baron know what you think of the episode... he's dying to hear from you!From Baron Sordor's Theatre of the Doomed comes THE MEDUSA SYNDROME — the episode critics are already saying “could be one of the greatest sci-fi podcast episodes of all time.”In the late 1980s, an asteroid on a collision course with Earth prompts an international team of astronauts to embark on a mission to alter its trajectory. But upon landing, they uncover an ancient secret so powerful and terrifying it threatens to destroy the entire human race. What happens next will have to be heard to be believed—an episode so colossal in sheer ambition, scale and scope that some fans say it feels more like a feature film than a podcast.The Medusa Syndrome… a retro cosmic nightmare with an ending so unbelievably insane you'll have to listen to it twice.Terror has a new face… and it's petrifying.The Medusa Syndrome Starring - Kristian Schmid – Tristan Black – Ally Morgan – Jared Stephenson – Sarah Jane Starr & Special Guest Star Jeff Martin as Baron Sordor Produced - Aaron Harvie & Natalie Harvie – Recorded at King Sound Studio – Engineer - Nick Bird – Casting - Citizen Jane Casting – Script Editor- Karen Lateo – Music – Paul Searles & Il Terrori Notturni - Written & Directed - Aaron HarvieFor more information go to bloodbrainsandaliens.comSupport the showFor more Blood, Brains & Aliens content go to www.bloodbrainsandaliens.com or follow us on the socials... Instagram: www.instagram.com/bloodbrainsandaliens/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/bloodbrainsandaliens/

On this week's episode of the AIPT Comics Podcast, we've got something special for you. We're running the full, uncut interview with Christian Ward, where the acclaimed writer and artist dives deep into his upcoming project: Event Horizon: Inferno! We unpack his creative process behind his storytelling and the big ideas driving his latest work. It's a wide-ranging conversation about craft, comics, and the strange corners of genre storytelling that Ward continues to explore. Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS Ram V, Evan Cagle, and Anand RK reveal 'Deicidium' graphic novel coming to Image in 2026 Marvel reveals the tragic origin of Shalla-Bal in new 'Fantastic Four: First Foes' one-shot Tegan Quin of Tegan and Sara makes Marvel Comics writing debut in Pride special Marvel reveals 'X-Men '97: Season Two' prelude, continuing the animated series' shocking cliffhanger TOP 50 COMICS - FEBRUARY 2026 Our Top Books of the Week: Dave: Sirens: Love Hurts #2 (Tini Howard, Babs Tarr) Absolute Batman #18 (Scott Snyder, Eric Canete) Chris:​​ Die: Loaded #5 (Kieron Gillen, Stephanie Hans) X-Men United #1 (Eve Ewing, Tiago Palma) Standout KAPOW moment of the week: Chris: A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1 (Phil Hester, Ryan Kelly)  Dave: Sirens: Love Hurts #2 (Tini Howard, Babs Tarr) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK Chris: Lobo #1 (Skottie Young, Jorge Corona) Dave: Sentry #1 (Paul Jenkins, Christian Rosado) JUDGING BY THE COVER JR. Dave: X-Men #27 (Gerald Parel Cover) Chris: Dead Teenagers #1 (Caitlin Yarsky's Variant) Interview: Christian Ward - FOC Mar 16th - Out - Apr 22, 2026 1. You're returning to the world of Event Horizon after Dark Descent. At what point did you know you had the green light to continue this story, and was Inferno always part of your long-term plan, or did it grow out of the response to the first series? 2. The solicitation pitches this as “Aliens meets Dante's Inferno.” That's a big swing. How consciously are you leaning into the structure or themes of Dante's Inferno, and does this story descend through its own version of circles of Hell? 3. Setting the story two hundred years after the original incident gives you a massive time jump. What does that distance allow you to explore that you could not in Dark Descent? 5.5. You have a compelling mix of characters working for the billionaire. How do you balance their personalities and backstories? Do you flesh out a cast, then go, “hmmm i'm mixing X”? 4. The idea of a billionaire assembling a private star fleet to plunder the wreckage feels very modern in its cynicism. Were you intentionally tapping into contemporary anxieties about unchecked wealth and corporate ambition? 6. The gravity drive has always been the heart of the horror in Event Horizon. In Inferno, does the focus shift more toward the metaphysical implications of interdimensional travel, or are we going even harder into physical, visceral terror? 7. Rob Carey joins you on art for this series. What does he bring visually that makes this version of Event Horizon feel distinct from Dark Descent? 7.5. Love the suits these characters wear. How do you design something that's new, but also as cool as something we've seen in a sci-fi movie before? 8. After revisiting this universe twice now, how do you personally define what “Hell” is in  Event Horizon? Is it a place, an entity, a force of nature, or something humanity carries with it into the stars?

"The Spirits of the Lake" is a short story by Alonzo Deen Cole, author and director of the 1930s radio series, The Witch's Tale. The story first appeared in the November 1941 edition of Weird Tales. "Was it at the bidding of the 'Old Ones' that slime—loathsome, hideously green—rose from the lake's dreadful depths?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a Question!MOVIE DISCUSSION: Shirleon joins Melvin to talk about Markiplier's Iron Lung movie! Is it like the game? Is it claustrophobic? Is it spooky-scary? The game is about 45-minutes whereas the movie is a little over 2-hours... is it bloated? Tune in and find out! Topics:(PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 20-minutes talking about the vibes around Chris Pratt, if he's as popular as Hollywood thinks he is, what the financials of his latest features tell us, and where we think he's going next. (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) Setting the groundwork for the Iron Lung game so we can talk the Iron Lung movie.Both Shirleon & Melvin liked the movie, and the two chat about what worked for them.The film succeeded in making Shirleon feel very claustrophobic.Why is cosmic horror or weird fiction so difficult in film?Melvin feels Iron Lung showcases Markiplier's talent as a writer/director.Why do we think people love stories that contain such a degree of hopelessness?Some specifics about the ending are a bit confusing, but Melvin doesn't feel it detracts from the experience.Shirleon chats about the creature.In terms of filmmaking, what's next for Markiplier?Recommendations: Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith: Episode III (2025) (Novel)FoundTV (Streaming App)Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Instagram Letterboxd Facebook Group

SILVERHAWKS: 80s COSMIC HORROR MASTERPIECE? by AKAPAD Peter A DeLuca

IS SILVERHAWKS COSMIC HORROR? and the real difference between them and THUNDERCATS

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan take in a DOUBLE FEATURE of IRON LUNG & SEND HELP! Has Markiplier plunged new depths? Is sicko Sam Raimi SO BACK? And, have this year's horror releases killed "Dumpuary?" Tune in to find out if we gave these films a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Iron Lung:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:09:06)Synopsis (00:10:50)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:11:11)Review (SPOILERS) (00:31:32)Rating (00:51:39)Send Help:Intro (00:55:54)Trailer (00:59:30)Synopsis (01:00:00)Review (SPOILER FREE) (01:00:15)Review (SPOILERS) (01:13:51)Rating (01:33:27)Promotions/Outro (01:36:14)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!Support the show

A mysterious new star appears in the night sky after colliding with Neptune, the resulting fireball begins a journey toward the inner Solar System. Earth lies directly in its path, and the world is about to learn how small it truly is, and how unimportant the universe deems Earth and humanity to be.IN THIS EPISODE: “The Star” by H.G. Wells (‘The Graphic' magazine, November 21, 1897)MORE Stories Like This: https://www.auditoryanthology.com=====Originally aired: December 28, 2025EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/thestarABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#WeirdDarkness, #HGWells, #TheStar, #ClassicSciFi, #CosmicHorror, #ApocalypticFiction, #VintageSciFi, #PublicDomain, #ExistentialHorror, #SciFiStories

A plague is spreading, the stars are aligned, Santa is unleashed, and it's time for the Midnight Ritual of Nosferatu(2024)! TNC: https://linktr.ee/thenightclub

This week, I talk with John Fram about the creative process behind his new horror-thriller The Midnight Knock, a genre-blending desert nightmare. He dives into selling the book early, wrestling with a complex multi-POV structure, and navigating the behind-the-scenes realities of publishing—from word-count limits to printing costs to foreign rights. He traces the story's roots from a childhood moment of awe in West Texas to the unsettling idea of an endless highway, explaining how claustrophobia, cosmic horror, indigenous-informed mythology, and a terrifying owl-snake creature all converged in a motel where the guests can't outrun their pasts—or the desert itself. Check Out Author Social Media PackagesCheck out the Bookwild Community on PatreonCheck Out My Stories Are My Religion SubstackGet Bookwild MerchFollow @imbookwild on InstagramOther Co-hosts On Instagram:Gare Billings @gareindeedreadsSteph Lauer @books.in.badgerlandHalley Sutton @halleysutton25Brian Watson @readingwithbrianMacKenzie Green @missusa2mba

The Dads With Nerdy Ambitions crew has faced a lot of tabletop chaos… but nothing like this.In this feature-length actual play, Sam, Kevin, and Steve dive head-first into the sanity-shredding world of Call of Cthulhu: A Lonely Thread and just surviving the night is not guaranteed.They aren't alone in the darkness.Joining the investigation are two incredible masters of horror storytelling: Mitchel Wallace: Freelance writer and architect of psychological nightmares Bridgett Jeffries: Renowned writer for Chaosium Inc., the publishers of Call of Cthulhu itselfWhat starts as a simple mystery unravels into something far more sinister. Every clue leads deeper. Every success demands a sacrifice, and the further they pull on the thread… the more reality comes apart.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dads-with-nerdy-ambitions/donations

A haunted house in the dead of winter. A family of hungry ghosts. A town with a dark secret. A couple in mourning. Join us for a Midnight Ritual of We Are Still Here(2015)! TNC: https://linktr.ee/thenightclub Join our Discord to get in touch with all the folks we shouted out on the show. I was too drunk and lazy to find all the links. Also, please go rate and review the show! Thanks!

The Future is weird ... bring a drink.An influencer lets the internet puppet his brand-new cyber-limbs.Door-to-door sales-things arrive with a television that watches you.Two YouTubers livestream a dinosaur attack — for the clout, of course.Welcome to a dive bar at the edge of the multiverse, where every cocktail is spiked with existential dread. In these darkly satirical shorts, Leo X. Robertson skewers the absurdity of modern life through warped futures that feel unsettlingly familiar. Identity, surveillance, grief, pleasure — even the apocalypse — collapse into each other, often in the same paragraph.These are the dreams of the doomed and the coping mechanisms of the barely functional — but also the love stories and inside jokes that bubble up as the world glitches around us. So if you've ever wanted to simulate the rest of your life as someone else, or found comfort in a soothing blue screen of death, pull up a barstool … the last round of reality is on the house.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation, Steve and Carl delve into the themes and intricacies of B. Yeager's book, Negative Space. They explore the unique prose style, character voices, and the nonlinear storytelling that creates a sense of despair and madness. The discussion touches on the eldritch forces at play, gnostic influences, and the existential themes that permeate the narrative. They also reflect on character arcs, the role of technology, and the symbolism within the book, drawing comparisons to other works and ultimately sharing their final thoughts on the impact of the story.Chapters00:00Introduction to Negative Space and Its Themes02:47Character Voices and Narrative Structure05:46Exploring the Protagonist and Antagonist Dynamics08:38The Role of Magic and Eldritch Forces11:21Gnosticism and Its Influence on the Story14:18The Impact of Technology and Alienation17:17Character Tragedies and Relationships20:04The Symbolism of Objects and Themes of Despair22:51Conclusion and Final Thoughts on the Book37:24Exploring the Ambiguity of Reality38:33The Role of Children in Apocalyptic Events39:26The Bleakness of Insignificance40:15The Whimpering Ending: A Mixed Resolution42:18Timey-Wimey: The Complexity of Time in the Narrative43:49The Cosmic Horror and Its Symbolism45:46The Small Town Metaphor: Inescapable Despair46:43Character Development and Existential Themes48:46The Power of Language and Prose53:14Existential Quotes and Their Impact56:05The Nature of Existence and Its Implications57:27The Contrast of Prose Styles59:04The Unresolved Nature of Cosmic Horror01:05:03Final Thoughts and RecommendationsSend us a message (I'm not able to reply)Support the showPage Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Film Chewing PodcastSpeculative Speculations Podcast Support the podcast via PayPal Support the show by using our Amazon Affiliate linkJoin Riverside.fm Co-Hosts: Jarrod Varsha Chris Jose Carl D. Albert (author) Thomas J. Devens (author) Intro and Outro Music by Michael R. Fletcher (2024-Current)

Leroy from Let's Roll Press joins Inver and Art to discuss Chapelwick, a cosmic horror campaign setting steeped in gothic dread, modular madness, and soulslike challenge. They explore parasite-bound paladins, tendril-ridden druids, and the Madness Deck that turns 5E horror into a full sensory experience. Plus, a look at future projects and the alchemy of music, art, and tabletop design behind this Kickstarter phenomenon. Support Chapelwick on Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/letsrollpress/chapelwick) and explore more at letsrollpress.com! And Don't Forget! We produce a ton of Patreon-exclusive episodes! Check us out on Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/goblinsgrowlers) for bonus Deep Dive videos along with early access to the video and audio of the podcast.  Telephone, Telegraph, Tell a Friend about the Goblins and Growlers Podcast. → Bonus episodes and early access on Patreon (http://patreon.com/goblinsgrowlers) → Subscribe to our monthly gaming newsletter (https://goblinsandgrowlers.beehiiv.com/subscribe) → Join the Goblins and Growlers Discord (http://bit.ly/goblindiscord) LISTEN, RATE, AND SUBSCRIBE! If you like the show, please tell a friend about it. And if you want to tell more people, then please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and/or your podcatcher of choice. You can find and/or support us at all the places below: https://patreon.com/goblinsgrowlers https://facebook.com/GoblinsAndGrowlers https://goblinsandgrowlers.podbean.com (and basically any other podcatcher) https://quidproroll.podbean.com (our sister podcast, the best narrative play)

After a long night of partying scramble some hood eggs in your bubonic drip, turn on Halloween Havoc 6, and help us stab Anti-Matter Satan Jr. with half of a bicycle. Tonight, we embark on a cosmic quest to save our friends during a Midnight Ritual of Prince of Darkness(1987)! Happy Halloween! Chuddle The Pod: https://linktr.ee/chuddlethepod TNC: https://linktr.ee/thenightclub

Happy Halloween! The Filmlosophers are capping off Cosmic Horror-Tastic Month with the ultimate descent into cinematic madness: a review of John Carpenter's chilling 1995 masterpiece, "In the Mouth of Madness"! Hosts Eddie and Spencer, and Intern Manager/Managing Intern Amy will dissect Carpenter's final installment in his Apocalypse Trilogy, exploring how the film blurs the lines between fiction and reality, sanity and delusion. They'll dive into the Lovecraftian themes, the brilliant ambiguity of the plot, and the unsettling idea that the world is being rewritten around us. But there's a miracle to celebrate this Halloween: Spencer is officially cured of his inner Grinch! The crew discusses how Spencer has finally seen the light this month, embracing his newfound love for remarkable horror films and shaking off his aversion to the genre, proving that even the most skeptical viewers can be converted by a true cinematic masterwork. Join us for a terrifying, insightful, and celebratory finale to the spooky season! So pull up a chair, grab your popcorn, and tune in to this week's special Halloween episode of The Filmlosophers!

From supernova graveyards and magnetar death fields to alien quarantines and simulation boundaries, we map out the “haunted houses” of the Milky Way and ask: are we living in one?Watch my exclusive video The Fermi Paradox - Civilization Extinction Cycles: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-the-fermi-paradox-civilization-extinction-cyclesGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurGet a Lifetime Membership to Nebula for only $300: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=isaacarthurUse the link https://gift.nebula.tv/isaacarthur to give a year of Nebula to a friend for just $36.Isaac Arthur vs The Cube on Reels of Justice: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1154249/episodes/18054366Grab one of our new SFIA mugs and make your morning coffee a little more futuristic — available now on our Fourthwall store! https://isaac-arthur-shop.fourthwall.com/Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:The Fermi Paradox - Forbidden ZonesWritten, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEditor: Thomas OwensGraphics: Ken ?York, Sergio Botero, Udo SchroeterSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images Music Courtesy of Stellardrone and Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Doc invites Vanessa to share her Top 10 Cosmic Horror Movies. Let us know what your favorite Cosmic Horror Movie is in the comments below! VANESSA'S TOP 10 COSMIC HORROR MOVIES IN CHRONILOGICAL ORDER Alien (1979) The Thing (1982) From Beyond (1986) In the Mouth of Madness (1994) Event Horizon (1997) The Void (2016) The Endless (2017) The Ritual (2017) Annihilation (2018) Underwater (2020)  HONORABLE MENTIONS - Hellboy, Color out of Space, Prince of Darkness, Dagon, Lovecraft Country, They Live

Hello Creeps and Peepers! Welcome to yet another Halloween revisiting of a few of my favorite Nightmare Fuels as we lead up a special new Halloween Nightmare Fuel release. Today, we look back (or take a first look if you're new!) at when Claudia Nelson's life is changed forever by a shooting star that lands on her property outside of the fictional town of Dillon. What cosmic horror does the cursed meteorite bring? And what Hell will it unleash on Claudia and the other residents of her small, remote town?This episode is scored by Logan Keith. We recommend listening with headphones to get the full effect of all the creepy background noises!Thanks to AMC's FearFest for sponsoring this Nightmare Fuel re-release!  Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scared to Death ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to the Forbidden Frontier with hosts Gary from  @nerdrotic  , Adam Crigler from  @TheCriglerShow  and  @QTRBlackGarrett  from  @NegaGarrett  Produced by  @XrayGirl_  To get ticketsContinue reading

Tonight we're summoning The Empty Man — a film that bombed on release but found a cult following among horror fans who crave something stranger, slower, and smarter.We talk about why The Empty Man was marketed like a teen creepypasta movie but is actually a cosmic horror detective story about grief, faith, and identity. With echoes of Fincher, Carpenter, and Lovecraft, this might just be one of the most underrated horror films of the 2020s.#TheEmptyMan #HorrorPodcast #CleanSlatePodcast #CosmicHorror #UnderratedHorror #31NightsOfHalloween #MoviePodcast

Evelina Giles is a Witch who sells her magical talents, which often lands her in loads of trouble. In this episode, Evelina's one night stand and magical prank creates a Cosmic Horror that threatens the unsuspecting public! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The descent into Cosmic Horror-Tastic Month continues! This week, The Filmlosophers—Hosts Eddie and Spencer, and Intern Manager/Managing Intern Amy—are setting coordinates for Hell as they tackle the terrifying 1997 sci-fi cosmic horror classic, Event Horizon. The crew will dive deep into this film's unique blend of futuristic terror and pure, Lovecraftian dread. They'll dissect its shocking visuals, the incredible set design, and the palpable atmosphere of dread as the Lewis and Clark crew investigates the ship that's been... somewhere else. They'll debate whether the film's brutal reputation is fully deserved and discuss its lasting impact on the sci-fi horror genre. But before they even reach the terrifying gravity drive, the hosts get hilariously derailed! Amy lets slip a ridiculous off-air mistake: she somehow confused Jerry Seinfeld with Jerry Springer. Get ready for absolute mayhem as the entire crew loses it over this bizarre celebrity mix-up and ponders why that logic even made sense to her! Join The Filmlosophers for an episode that balances serious, unsettling horror with a truly unglued moment of comedy! So pull up a chair, grab your popcorn, and tune in to this week's "ship-tastic" episode of The Filmlosophers!

This week on Galaxy Of Film, Will joins the gang to kick off this years MONSTER MAYHEM by discussing some Lovecraft and cosmic horror!   Trailer for Acts of Violence, releasing October 10th - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BT94aEFIA4 Watch Man of the House, the directorial debut of Dakari Holder right here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juAK4Uzi4Uw&t=1s   You can support our newest production by checking out our Gofundme campaign - https://www.gofundme.com/f/GOFsummerfilmfund   You can also support the production of the newest Natasha Hall film with their Gofundme campaign - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-create-the-next-natasha-hall-adventure?lang=en_US&utm_campaign=man_ss_icons&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&attribution_id=sl%3Acaf3fc19-5f6d-46da-8354-9fcd8b245df1&fbclid=IwY2xjawMmlB5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvCfHOP538Ydz6wxl7HnNeWn49H7Z7292pLKSq125GgVMZ2PM7bI3h8aInyf_aem_A3Nh6aVV2SiKX1pqkZ4lgA   Purchase your copy of Nerdy, Dirty and Tasteless Star Wars Jokes IV - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRZLZ1NZ?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_em_apin_dp_MWV74GEN965QM56J641A&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_em_apin_dp_MWV74GEN965QM56J641A&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_em_apin_dp_MWV74GEN965QM56J641A&bestFormat=true&titleSource=true   Need bartending service in North Carolina? The Over Pourers have you covered - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579293202574   You can find more of our podcast as well as the rest of our content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GalaxyOfFilm.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   You can follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@GalaxyOfFilm and subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Galaxy Of Film⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠   Episode 246of the Galaxy Of Film podcast Season 4 Episode 6

Robin and Adam proudly present Episode 317 of Scary(ish)! In this episode, Adam tells four of the craziest stories that supposedly happened to astronauts during their time in space. Listen, Share, Subscribe, and Review!

This episode of SpaceTime is brought to you by Insta360's newest camera, the GoUltra. To get more details on this go anywhere camera, visit store.insta360.com and for our special offer use the code SPACETIME at checkout.In this episode of SpaceTime, we uncover the mysteries lurking in the cosmos, from a rogue supermassive black hole to a meteorite crash in Georgia, and the origins of asteroids Bennu and Ryugu.An Invisible Monster in the CosmosAstronomers have made a chilling discovery of a supermassive black hole, 600 million light years away, that has been lurking in the darkness of space. Using NASA's Hubble and Chandra space telescopes, along with a Very Large Array radio telescope, researchers identified this rogue black hole that consumes stars and planets that venture too close. The black hole was revealed through a tidal disruption event, where a star was torn apart and swallowed, offering a glimpse into the physics of these cosmic behemoths.Meteorite Slams into Georgia HomeIn an extraordinary event, a meteorite crashed through a house in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 26, narrowly missing the homeowner. Witnessed by hundreds, the fireball streaked across the sky before fragments penetrated the roof and ceiling. Planetary geologist Scott Harris retrieved samples for analysis, revealing the meteorite's origins in the asteroid belt, dating back 4.56 billion years, and potentially linked to the breakup of a larger asteroid.Origins of Asteroids Bennu and RyuguRecent research suggests that both Bennu and Ryugu may share a common ancestry, originating from the same collisional family of asteroids known as Polana. Spectral data comparisons indicate similarities between these asteroids, supporting the hypothesis that they were formed from the remnants of a larger body that fragmented early in the solar system's history. This discovery opens new avenues for understanding the evolution of these near-Earth asteroids.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesAstrophysical Journal Lettershttps://iopscience.iop.org/journal/2041-8205Planetary Science Journalhttps://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/planetary-science-journalBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

A New York artist's world unravels when a strange symbol and a corpse-like church watchman draw him into a nightmare from which there is no waking.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: “The Yellow Sign” is one of the most famous short stories from Robert W. Chambers' 1895 collection The King in Yellow. It's a creepy, proto–weird fiction tale set in New York, told by an artist who becomes entangled with a strange symbol — the titular Yellow Sign — and a disturbing, almost inhuman church watchman. The story blends mystery, horror, and cosmic dread, with the forbidden play The King in Yellow lurking in the background as a corrupting influence.ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…‘The King in Yellow' by Robert W. Chambers: https://amzn.to/4mINFOo=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: August 14, 2025NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheYellowSign#TheYellowSign, #RobertWChambers, #TheKingInYellow, #WeirdFiction, #GothicHorror, #CosmicHorror, #VictorianHorror, #SupernaturalStory, #CursedSymbol, #ClassicHorror, #CreepyLiterature, #GothicMystery, #HorrorShortStory, #HauntedNewYork, #PsychologicalHorror, #EarlyWeirdFiction, #HorrorAnthology, #CultHorrorClassic, #EerieTale, #DarkFiction, #VintageHorror