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Tycho Alhambra
Tycho Alhambra, a lover of the weird and bizarre, reads his favorite weird fiction stories. Lovecraft, Machen, Blackwood, Chambers. They’re all here.
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The Zanies of Sorrow, by W. H. Pugmire

The Zanies of Sorrow, by W. H. Pugmire

In which our hero makes a new friend and meets her family   LINKS “This Planet Needs a Name” Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/695134 “This Planet Needs a Name” Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/needsaname   “Dayroom" Episode 1: https://vimeo.com/376592317  “Dayroom” GoFundMe: https://gf.me/u/x8uty4    Dominic Mendez Website: domendez.squarespace.com    Relevant Twitter Handles Dominic Mendez: @domendezz TPNAN: @needsanamepod Evan Tess Murray: @evantessuraea Trace Callahan: @Whispering_hour Thalia Sablon: @B3ttybullshit
35:5916/06/2020
The Magus Club, by Craig Laurence Gidney

The Magus Club, by Craig Laurence Gidney

In which our hero... joins... a... club? Maybe? Thank you so much for joining me for Pride Month. This week's reader is Sawyer Greene. Please give him a follow on twitter: @Queer_Elf_Club Please support the Black Visions Collective: https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/ Thank you so much for listening!
16:5209/06/2020
At the Mountains of Madness, Part 4, by H.P. Lovecraft

At the Mountains of Madness, Part 4, by H.P. Lovecraft

In which our heroes go for a run, then take in the sights on a scenic plane trip.   Twitter: WeirdTalesPod Email: [email protected]
01:14:3226/05/2020
The Mountains of Madness, Part 3, by H.P. Lovecraft

The Mountains of Madness, Part 3, by H.P. Lovecraft

In which our hero is given a history lesson.   Twitter: WeirdTalesPod Email: [email protected] Thank you so much for listening!
58:3619/05/2020
At the Mountains of Madness, Part 2, by H.P. Lovecraft

At the Mountains of Madness, Part 2, by H.P. Lovecraft

In which our heroes take a couple of relaxing plane trips.   twitter: WeirdTalesPod Email: [email protected] Thank you so much for listening!
01:09:5112/05/2020
At the Mountains of Madness, Part 1, by H.P. Lovecraft

At the Mountains of Madness, Part 1, by H.P. Lovecraft

In which our hero gives us all the details of every single bit of minutiae of every single bit of all the plans for the business trip he's going, and his friend gives every single measurement possible of a creature that would, in ANY OTHER LOVECRAFT STORY be handwaved away with "It's indescribable." Also there's an almost six minute blooper reel. Twitter: WeirdTalesPod Email: [email protected]
01:02:0505/05/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #30: Annabel Lee, by Edgar Allan Poe

National Poetry Month Poem #30: Annabel Lee, by Edgar Allan Poe

In which our hero delivers a eulogy, and we bid adieu to National Poetry Month for another year.
02:1201/05/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #29: Festival, by H.P. Lovecraft

National Poetry Month Poem #29: Festival, by H.P. Lovecraft

In which we paaaaaarrrrtaaaayyyy
00:5630/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #28: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, part 14: The Ad-Dressing of Cats

National Poetry Month Poem #28: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, part 14: The Ad-Dressing of Cats

In which our reading of Old Possum comes to an end. Sorry if you didn't like it. I thought more people would like it as much as I do, but apparently, that's just not true, and I'm a weirdo outlier.
02:5229/04/2020
Dead Media, by Nick Mamatas

Dead Media, by Nick Mamatas

In which our heroes do some EXTREME field research. Twitter: WeirdTalesPod Email: [email protected] Thank you so much for listening!
31:0928/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #27: The Conqueror Worm, by Edgar Allan Poe

National Poetry Month Poem #27: The Conqueror Worm, by Edgar Allan Poe

In which our hero crashes a party
01:3528/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #26: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, #13: Skimbleshanks, The Railway Cat, by T.S. Eliot

National Poetry Month Poem #26: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, #13: Skimbleshanks, The Railway Cat, by T.S. Eliot

In which our hero walks funny CAUSE OF THE STICK UP HIS BUTT.
02:5827/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #25: Mad Girl's Love Song, by Sylvia Plath

National Poetry Month Poem #25: Mad Girl's Love Song, by Sylvia Plath

In which we see the downside of creativity
01:1326/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #20: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Part 12: Bustopher Jones, The Cat about Town, by T.S. Eliot

National Poetry Month Poem #20: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Part 12: Bustopher Jones, The Cat about Town, by T.S. Eliot

In which our hero lives his best life
02:1325/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #23: A Child’s Nightmare, by Robert Graves

National Poetry Month Poem #23: A Child’s Nightmare, by Robert Graves

In which our hero has a friend that visits him throughout his life
01:5724/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #22: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Part 11: Gus, the Theatre Cat, by T.S. Eliot

National Poetry Month Poem #22: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Part 11: Gus, the Theatre Cat, by T.S. Eliot

In which our hero reminisces
03:2623/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #21: The Cremation of Sam McGee, by Robert W. Service

National Poetry Month Poem #21: The Cremation of Sam McGee, by Robert W. Service

In which our hero goes sledding
04:5722/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #20: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Part 10: Macavity, The Mystery Cat

National Poetry Month Poem #20: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Part 10: Macavity, The Mystery Cat

In which our hero doesn't put in an appearance
03:2021/04/2020
The Day They Let Bernard Leave, by John Robinson

The Day They Let Bernard Leave, by John Robinson

In which our hero... well... gets to leave.
27:2620/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #19: The Hangman, by Maurice Ogden

National Poetry Month Poem #19: The Hangman, by Maurice Ogden

In which we learn that our hero is not an alien or Jew, and so said nothing.
05:4320/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #18: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Part 9: Mister Mistofelees

National Poetry Month Poem #18: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Part 9: Mister Mistofelees

In which our hero tries to fool Penn and Teller. Does he succeed? Find out after this commercial break!
02:1319/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #17: Memory, by H.P. Lovecraft

National Poetry Month Poem #17: Memory, by H.P. Lovecraft

In which a history lecture is given.
02:1418/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #16: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Part 8: Of the Awefull Battle of the Pekes and the Pollicles

National Poetry Month Poem #16: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Part 8: Of the Awefull Battle of the Pekes and the Pollicles

In which our heroes have it out, once and for all... ish. The full title of this poem, which didn't fit in the Title Space, is: Of the Awefull Battle of the Pekes and the Pollicles, Together with some Account of the Participation of the Pugs and the Poms, and the Intervention of the Great Rumpus Cat
02:5017/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #15: The Key Note, by Ambrose Bierce

National Poetry Month Poem #15: The Key Note, by Ambrose Bierce

In which our hero dreams a dream in times gone by
02:0916/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #14: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Part 7: Old Deuteronomy

National Poetry Month Poem #14: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Part 7: Old Deuteronomy

In which our hero gets everything his own way cause he's old and complains if he doesn't.
02:3315/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #13: The Hosting of the Sidhe, by W.B. Yeats

National Poetry Month Poem #13: The Hosting of the Sidhe, by W.B. Yeats

In which our hero gives us an invitation
00:5614/04/2020
The Horror of the Heights, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Horror of the Heights, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

In which our hero gets clearance, Clarence, and takes a Vector, Victor. Twitter: WeirdTalesPod Email: [email protected] Thank you so much for listening.
38:1013/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #12: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, part 6: Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer

National Poetry Month Poem #12: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, part 6: Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer

National Poetry Month continues!
02:2713/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #11: Ozymandias, by Percy Bysshe Shelley

National Poetry Month Poem #11: Ozymandias, by Percy Bysshe Shelley

National Poetry Month Continues!
00:5612/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #10: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, part 5: The Song of the Jellicles

National Poetry Month Poem #10: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, part 5: The Song of the Jellicles

Here's a fun fact for everyone: T.S. Eliot had a cat of his own that the family always called a Dear Little Cat. His daughter had a little bit of a speech impediment, so when she tried to say "Dear Little Cat," it came out as "Jeel licle cat," or, "Jellicle Cat," as we know it today. So, that's where the word "Jellicle" comes from. You're welcome.
01:3211/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #9: Marmok, by Emil Pataja

National Poetry Month Poem #9: Marmok, by Emil Pataja

National Poetry Month continues!
00:5710/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #8: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Part 4: The Rum Tum Tugger

National Poetry Month Poem #8: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Part 4: The Rum Tum Tugger

In which our hero used to be indecisive, but now he's not so sure.
01:5809/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #7: When Chaugnar Wakes, by Frank Belknap Long

National Poetry Month Poem #7: When Chaugnar Wakes, by Frank Belknap Long

In which our hero makes a Pascal's Wager
01:1008/04/2020
Caer Sidhi, by George T. Wetzel

Caer Sidhi, by George T. Wetzel

In which our hero goes to work.   Email: [email protected] Twitter: WeirdTalesPod   Thank you so much for listening!
19:1007/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #6: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Part 3: Growltiger's Last Stand, by T.S. Eliot

National Poetry Month Poem #6: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Part 3: Growltiger's Last Stand, by T.S. Eliot

In which our hero gets his just desserts.
04:3307/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #5: Dreams of Yith, by Duane W. Rimel

National Poetry Month Poem #5: Dreams of Yith, by Duane W. Rimel

In which our hero... you know what? Figure it out yourself.
04:3906/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #4: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, part 2: The Old Gumbie Cat, by T.S. Eliot

National Poetry Month Poem #4: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, part 2: The Old Gumbie Cat, by T.S. Eliot

National Poetry Month continues!
02:2505/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #3: The Raven, by Edgar Allan Poe

National Poetry Month Poem #3: The Raven, by Edgar Allan Poe

In which our hero goes in for a little light ornithology
07:3803/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #2: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, part 1: The Naming of Cats

National Poetry Month Poem #2: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, part 1: The Naming of Cats

In which we take the eldritch horror and unknowable dread of the CATS movie and bring it back to its roots, and make it palatable for all ages again.
01:5802/04/2020
National Poetry Month Poem #1- Nemesis, by H.P. Lovecraft

National Poetry Month Poem #1- Nemesis, by H.P. Lovecraft

It's April! That means National Poetry Month, so I and my wife will be bringing you a poem every day this month. Thank you so much for listening!
03:1301/04/2020
Into the Black, by William Meikle

Into the Black, by William Meikle

In which our hero reenacts ABBA. William Meikle spins a tale tangential to the project I'm going to be doing in May. Please check out his other work here (it's really good): https://www.amazon.com/William-Meikle/e/B002BMOP0G%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share   Twitter: WeirdTalesPod Email: [email protected] Thank you so much for listening!
30:2131/03/2020
The Pale Man, by Julius Long

The Pale Man, by Julius Long

In which our hero tries and fails and succeeds to meet his nneighbor.
14:1324/03/2020
Berenice, by Edgar Allan Poe

Berenice, by Edgar Allan Poe

In which our hero puts a dollar under his pillow.   Twitter: WeirdTalesPod Email: [email protected]
27:0217/03/2020
Dimply Dolly Doofy, by Donald L. Burleson

Dimply Dolly Doofy, by Donald L. Burleson

In which our hero... well... there really isn't one in this story, I guess.
11:3310/03/2020
The Apotheosis of a Rodeo Clown, by Brett Talley

The Apotheosis of a Rodeo Clown, by Brett Talley

In which our hero does his job, which, rest assured, he does very well, indeed. Please check out Brett Talley's work at https://www.amazon.com/Brett-J.-Talley/e/B005GMS3P6%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Twitter: WeirdTalesPod Email: [email protected] Thank you so much for listening!
41:1003/03/2020
The Horror Out of Lovecraft, by Donald Wollheim

The Horror Out of Lovecraft, by Donald Wollheim

In which our hero searches for a missing friend and finds THE MOST HORRIFYING THING OF ALL TIME.   Twitter: WeirdTalesPod Email: [email protected] Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a rating and review, and visit Http://TheWeirdTalesPodcast.podbean.com for all the back episodes and previously posted content.
19:3025/02/2020
Appointed, by Chet Williamson

Appointed, by Chet Williamson

In which our hero gets depressed, rejected, drunk, and watches TV. And also, your hero (me) angers a lot of sci-fi fans. Deal with it, nerds. Email: [email protected] Please visit http://TheWeirdTalesPodcast.podbean.com for all back episodes and previously posted content. Thank you for listening!
35:5618/02/2020
Correlated Discontents, part 2, by Rick Dakan

Correlated Discontents, part 2, by Rick Dakan

In which Lovecraft goes all Johnny Mnemonic on our hero. Apologies for the avalanche of episodes dropped on you this weekend. Completely unintentional result of a change made to the feed. Twitter: WeirdTalesPod Email: [email protected] Please visit http://TheWeirdTalesPodcast.podbean.com for all back episodes and previously posted content, or just check the episode list in the feed. Thanks for listening!
21:1011/02/2020
100,000 download Thank You Message. THANK YOU!

100,000 download Thank You Message. THANK YOU!

Thank you all so so so so much for getting me to this point. You're all the best, and I really really appreciate it.   Thank you!
03:3204/02/2020
Correlated Discontents, part 1, by Rick Dakan

Correlated Discontents, part 1, by Rick Dakan

In which our hero goes all Johnny Mnemonic on Lovecraft   Please support the Medusa Gorgon's Academy for Young Witches IndiGogo! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/medusa-gorgon-s-academy-season-1-of-storytellers#/ Email: [email protected] Twitter: WeirdTalesPod Please visit http://TheWeirdTalesPodcast.podbean.com for all back episodes and previously posted content. Thank you so much for listening!
24:2204/02/2020