249 - H.P. Lovecraft, the Cthulhu Mythos, and the Horror You Love Today

Jun 21, 2021

H.P. Lovecraft, a cornerstone of horror literature, profoundly shaped the genre with his cosmic monsters and eerie tales. In this discussion, the guest illuminates Lovecraft's influence on modern classics like 'Stranger Things' and Stephen King's works. The conversation dives into Lovecraft's troubled life, his unique fear-based storytelling, and the enduring Cthulhu mythos. It also addresses the tension between his genius and personal controversies, prompting reflection on how we engage with his legacy today.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

The Enduring Legacy of H.P. Lovecraft and Cosmic Horror

01:35 • 2min

Exploring the Weird Worlds of Lovecraft and AI Misadventures

03:26 • 4min

The Haunting Legacy of H.P. Lovecraft

07:06 • 22min

The Legacy of Lovecraftian Horror

29:08 • 26min

Exploring H.P. Lovecraft's Legacy

55:24 • 8min

The Turbulent Life of H.P. Lovecraft

01:03:49 • 22min

Diving into Lovecraft's Legacy

01:25:23 • 18min

Exploring Lovecraft's Cosmic Horrors and Absurd Advertisements

01:43:07 • 4min

Unearthly Horrors: Exploring Lovecraft's Mythos

01:46:41 • 18min

Lovecraft's Legacy: Art and Controversy

02:04:28 • 17min

Community Connections and Culinary Curiosities

02:21:18 • 3min

Bonds, Support, and Ancient Wonders

02:24:28 • 5min

Cosmic Changes and Love for the LGBTQ+ Community

02:29:30 • 4min

Hope you have as fun listening to this one as I had making it! I had no idea prior to digging into this topic, that Lovecraft was so influential on modern horror. Like Stranger Things? Heavily influenced by Lovecraft. Like Stephen King's It? The cosmic monster who presents as Pennywise is a creature who could have come directly from the Cthulhu mythos. Much of the Twilight Zone, the X-Files, the BBC's Black Mirror and more - so influenced by Lovecraft. And, in a way, fictional universes like the Marvel cinematic universe and George Lucas's Star Wars universe - influenced by the cosmic worldbuilding of Lovecraft. We feel a lot of his influence today - but who was the man? We'll take a look at that as well - including the ugly parts. And we'll meet some of his creatures and dissect the structure of some of Lovecraft's most influential stories. A very Weird Tales edition of Timesuck awaits!

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