Hosted by Tim Mendees and Rob Poyton of the Innsmouth Book Club, Strange Shadows is a fortnightly podcast devoted to the weird fiction of Clark Ashton Smith. One of the Trinity of Weird Tales authors, Smith, alongside Lovecraft and Howard, redefined cosmic horror and fantasy fiction. With his distinct baroque style, Smith's work remains rich, powerful and evocative. Using the five volume Night Shade Press collection of Smith's work as our guide, we will be covering each of his stories in chronological order, as well as screen adaptations and aspects of the author's life. Occasional guests will be joining us to share their knowledge and opinions about this most poetic of the Weird Tales writers. Episodes are free, with bonus content and other rewards available for patrons - click Subscribe or visit our Patreon page for details. See you in Zothique!
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Signup to Generate a PitchHosted by Tim Mendees and Rob Poyton of the Innsmouth Book Club, Strange Shadows is a fortnightly podcast devoted to the weird fiction of Clark Ashton Smith. One of the Trinity of Weird Tales authors, Smith, alongside Lovecraft and Howard, redefined cosmic horror and fantasy fiction. With his distinct baroque style, Smith's work remains rich, powerful and evocative.
Strange Shadows is hosted by Innsmouth Gold. The show has published 92 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "SS5 02 The Death of Malygris" (18 October 2026, 69 minutes), "SS5 O1 The Dark Age" (4 October 2026, 75 minutes), and "SS Reading 5 The Death of Malygris" (23 August 2026, 32 minutes).
Strange Shadows publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 76 minutes across 92 episodes.
Booking probability for Strange Shadows is 42%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Strange Shadows requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Strange Shadows's contact route on record: verified email.
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Innsmouth Gold hosts Strange Shadows, an arts podcast with 92 episodes published.
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Episode #2
Send us Fan Mail This episode we dare the wizard's lair in Smith's Poseidonis and chat worms, voyeurs, wind madness, Alice in Wonderland, adaptations, the Death of Stalin, plus the mailbag. Reader: Rob Poyton Favourite...
Episode #1
Send us Fan Mail Season Five kicks off with Smith's post-apocalyptic tale of science vs. savagery. We talk Richard A. Lupoff, Dr Who, barbarism, the perils of science, 80s TV ads and gargling port. Reader: Simon Frazier...
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Send us Fan Mail As a taster for Season 5, Rob presents a reading of The Death of Malygris . Art by Skinner. Download MP3 Innsmouth Literary Festival Innsmouth Forum Support the show Contact us at...
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Send us Fan Mail A reading from Rob Poyton of our favourite story from Season Four, The Charnel God. Download MP3 Innsmouth Literary Festival Continuum 26 Innsmouth Forum Grooving in Green Illustration by Serhiy Krykun...
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Send us Fan Mail Join us for a look back over Season Four! We choose our favourite and least favourite stories, and talk pig farms, art vs commerce, General Tabasco, the Brundage covers, the FJ Ackerman debate, trolls...
Episode #19
Send us Fan Mail Our last story of Season Four sees us back in Xiccarph where Maal Dweb attempts to overcome his ennui by aiding The Flower Women . We talk Raymond Reddington, writing a series, bored gods, Dr Who, Star...
Episode #18
Send us Fan Mail Join us in Zothique for a trip into the catacombs to meet the Weaver in the Vault. We talk relics, dromedaries, potholing, earthquakes, spider gods, D&D, and Red Sonja. Reader: Simon Frazier Nash...
Episode #17
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we plunge into the Martian underworld with Vulthoom ! We talk radio drama, characters, Star Wars and Trek, the Smithian trip, fungal clubs, and television. Reader: Shelley de Cruz Favourite...
Episode #16
Send us Fan Mail It's as distinctly avian theme this episode as we take flight on The Voyage of King Euvoran . We talk Boris Dulgoth, Carry On/carrion, a surfeit of lampreys, beef wood and, inevitably, tits... Reader...
Episode #15
Send us Fan Mail Join us for what is widely regarded as Smith's finest tale, The Dark Eidolon . We talk infernal spectacles, noisy neighbours, spectral equines, revenge, film adaptations and SFX. Reader: Simon Frazier...
Episode #14
Send us Fan Mail Join us for a dark trip into Zothique with Smith's classic The Charnel God . We talk cover art, the parade of nudes, dromedaries, Xuthal and Charlton Heston. Reader: Heather Miller Favourite words...
Episode #13
Send us Fan Mail Join us for a journey to the light beyond in CAS' unearthly The Secret of the Cairn . We talk the High Sierras, the Law of Fives, Algol and Alderbaran, angels and mounds. Plus a delve into the mailbag...
Episode #12
Send us Fan Mail Join us in the isolated desolation of Genius Loci . We talk Bowman, The Willows , creepy locations, pareidolia, Swamp Thing and more. Reader: Clay Story Sculptor Favourite words: inveigle, vampire...
Episode #11
Send us Fan Mail Join us for a look at Smith's posthumous collaboration, an unfinished sequel to the classic Gothic novel, Vathek . We talk William Beckford, Shakespeare, the fall of Rome, Disney villains and haunted...
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Send us Fan Mail Join us in the lush undergrowth of Xiccarph as we discuss The Maze of the Enchanter! We talk Argosy magazine, Greek mythology, sorcery and science, Dr Who, Jack Vance and Dungeons & Dragons. Reader...
Episode #9
Send us Fan Mail It's subterranean Martian horror this episode, with The Dweller in the Gulf. We talk editors, alpha chaps, hope, interesting villains, plus a delve into the mailbag. Oh, and Tim sings... Reader: Clay...
Episode #8
Send us Fan Mail We are back in scientifiction territory with Smith's tale of future war, The Dimension of Chance . We talk planes and parachutes, sang froid , Tomfoolery, chaps, space rock, D&D alignment and story...
Episode #7
Send us Fan Mail It's a grim tale this episode with The Isle of the Torturers . We talk Achenar, WH Hodgson, safe words, Melnibone, unseen horrors and goth skin care. Reader: Simon Frazier Nash. Favourite words...
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Send us Fan Mail Frozen Hyperborea beckons for the creeping doom that is The Ice Demon . We talk D&D, the Pleistocene era, Ithaqua, £50 notes, nematodes, potholes and inclement weather. Reader: Scott Dorward Favourite...
Episode #5
Send us Fan Mail It's a return to Hyperborea with Smith's classic tale of allure and creeping doom. We chat Sybil, the Frost Giant's Daughter , tropigoths, the children of Woolpit, elevated horror and technicolour...
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