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Cthulhu in the Deep South

69 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratings

A young man leaves Massachusetts on a ship bound to harvest ice and deliver it to Charleston. When they encounter an impossible iceberg and haul a mysterious fragment on board events are set in motion that will lead our young hero, and generations after him, on a journey to their horrible destinies on an island off the coast of South Carolina.

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Episodes

Tentacle Talk - Why do we Flush? with Kirk and Alex

August 03, 2022 15:13 - 1 hour - 75.5 MB

Ok. Full disclosure. This has almost nothing to do with Lovecraftian horror. It's a short history of toilet flushing. Kirk and Alex, having finished the six book CitDS series, are casting about for their next endeavor. This is a foray into the "Edutainment" style of podcast, and, frankly, this feed is where it makes the most sense and will get the most listens.  If you dig it, please let us know! It's a rough draft of whatever this concept could become, but we had a good time reading and t...

Book 6 Author's Notes

March 02, 2022 20:44 - 49 minutes - 96.3 MB

Author Kirk Battle wraps up his thoughts on book 6 and the series. Cthulhu in the Deep South is a member of the Missing Sock Podcast Network.  You can support this and all our other shows on Patreon.  We also have a Merch Page. 

Book 6 - Chapter 12

February 25, 2022 18:40 - 18 minutes - 35.2 MB

Mastering the Dream. A New Name.  Cthulhu in the Deep South is a member of the Missing Sock Podcast Network.  You can support this and all our other shows on Patreon.  We also have a Merch Page. 

Book 6 - Chapter 11

February 25, 2022 18:39 - 16 minutes - 31.9 MB

Carcosa.  Cthulhu in the Deep South is a member of the Missing Sock Podcast Network.  You can support this and all our other shows on Patreon.  We also have a Merch Page. 

Book 6 - Chapter 10

February 25, 2022 18:15 - 18 minutes - 34.9 MB

The Statue in the Dream.  Cthulhu in the Deep South is a member of the Missing Sock Podcast Network.  You can support this and all our other shows on Patreon.  We also have a Merch Page. 

Book 6 - Chapter 9

February 25, 2022 18:14 - 16 minutes - 30.5 MB

A new mission. Betrayal on all fronts.  Cthulhu in the Deep South is a member of the Missing Sock Podcast Network.  You can support this and all our other shows on Patreon.  We also have a Merch Page. 

Book 6 - Chapter 8

February 25, 2022 18:12 - 17 minutes - 32.7 MB

The voice from the box.  Cthulhu in the Deep South is a member of the Missing Sock Podcast Network.  You can support this and all our other shows on Patreon.  We also have a Merch Page. 

Book 6 - Chapter 7

February 25, 2022 18:09 - 17 minutes - 32.5 MB

An opportunity. Shelter from a social storm. Sabotage.  Cthulhu in the Deep South is a member of the Missing Sock Podcast Network.  You can support this and all our other shows on Patreon.  We also have a Merch Page. 

Book 6 - Chapter 6

February 25, 2022 18:07 - 18 minutes - 34.1 MB

Saving Grace. The power of money. Secrets in the attic.  Cthulhu in the Deep South is a member of the Missing Sock Podcast Network.  You can support this and all our other shows on Patreon.  We also have a Merch Page. 

Book 6 - Chapter 5

February 25, 2022 18:01 - 17 minutes - 34.2 MB

Working. Spying. Plotting. An ungrieved death. Cthulhu in the Deep South is a member of the Missing Sock Podcast Network.  You can support this and all our other shows on Patreon.  We also have a Merch Page. 

Book 6 - Chapter 4

February 25, 2022 18:00 - 17 minutes - 32.2 MB

Finding work.  Cthulhu in the Deep South is a member of the Missing Sock Podcast Network.  You can support this and all our other shows on Patreon.  We also have a Merch Page. 

Book 6 - Chapter 3

February 25, 2022 17:57 - 17 minutes - 32.5 MB

Strange Dreams. A funeral. Recommendations wrapped in spells.  Cthulhu in the Deep South is a member of the Missing Sock Podcast Network.  You can support this and all our other shows on Patreon.  We also have a Merch Page. 

Book 6 - Chapter 2

February 25, 2022 17:55 - 13 minutes - 25.8 MB

Reunion. Resumption. Paying Respects.  Cthulhu in the Deep South is a member of the Missing Sock Podcast Network.  You can support this and all our other shows on Patreon.  We also have a Merch Page. 

Book 6 - Chapter 1

February 25, 2022 17:46 - 22 minutes - 41.9 MB

Learning spells. Fear. Freedom. A new life.  Cthulhu in the Deep South is a member of the Missing Sock Podcast Network.  You can support this and all our other shows on Patreon.  We also have a Merch Page. 

Tentacle Talk - Ed Erdelac

December 06, 2021 17:21 - 1 hour - 114 MB

Want more historical fiction merged with the Lovecraft mythos? In this episode Kirk sits down with Ed Erdelac to discuss "Rainbringer: Zora Neale Hurston Against The Lovecraftian Mythos". The authors share their experiences incorporating black history with science fiction along with their love of the genre. AND YES, BOOK 6 IS IN PRODUCTION.  Ed Erdelac's blog can be found at https://emerdelac.wordpress.com/ And check out Kirk and Alex's narrative podcast about The Reconstruction South Th...

Tentacle Talk - These Hallowed Halls

October 15, 2021 19:35 - 50 minutes - 88.8 MB

Kirk and Alex are here to talk about their other project, These Hallowed Halls. Tarot cards are involved cause it's spooky season and that's way more fun than an interview or chat.  Also, Alex's audio sounds like butt cause zoom switched his microphone to his webcam. Apologies.  You can listen to These Hallowed Halls on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods.  Or, hey, you can buy it before you listen by clicking on this nice big hyper link that you're reading. 

Tentacle Talk - The Black Plague

August 16, 2021 19:24 - 55 minutes - 107 MB

Some of you may have noticed that the previously uploaded version of this episode just crapped out at about 15 minutes. Apologies for the technical difficulties. Here, in all their glory, are author Kirk Battles thoughts on the Black Plague.  They are relevant.    Thanks so much for listening!! Don't forget to rate, share, and leave reviews if you're enjoying this feed.  Cthulhu in the Deep South is a member of the Missing Sock Podcast Network.  You can support this and all our oth...

Book 5 - Author's Notes

May 10, 2021 15:01 - 52 minutes - 96.6 MB

Author Kirk Battle offers his notes on Book 5.   Cthulhu in the Deep South is a member of the Missing Sock Podcast Network.  You can support this and all our other shows on Patreon.  We also have a Merch Page. 

Tentacle Talk! With Brian Murphy of the Miskatonic University Podcast

May 05, 2021 17:09 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Kirk and Alex sit down with Brian Murphy of the Miskatonic Universicty Podcast for a free wheeling discussion about cosmic horror, old school RPGs, swamp magic, gateway horror, and life in the Lovecraft universe.  Check out Miskatonic University!!  Cthulhu in the Deep South is a member of the Missing Sock Podcast Network.  You can support this and all our other shows on Patreon.  We also have a Merch Page. 

Book 5 - Chapter 7

April 20, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 22.7 MB

Max Dietmar Comes to Ryeland. A showdown.    Cthulhu in the Deep South is a member of the Missing Sock Podcast Network.  You can support this and all our other shows on Patreon.  We also have a Merch Page. 

Book 5 - Chapter 6

April 20, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 23.2 MB

Secrets, lies, and accusations.    Cthulhu in the Deep South is a member of the Missing Sock Podcast Network.  You can support this and all our other shows on Patreon.  We also have a Merch Page. 

Book 5 - Chapter 5

April 20, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 21.9 MB

The deep part of making money. Mining phosphorous. Maum Ruth.    Cthulhu in the Deep South is a member of the Missing Sock Podcast Network.  You can support this and all our other shows on Patreon.  We also have a Merch Page. 

Book 5 - Chapter 4

April 20, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 24.5 MB

A new house. Tensions arise. Making Plans.    Cthulhu in the Deep South is a member of the Missing Sock Podcast Network.  You can support this and all our other shows on Patreon.  We also have a Merch Page. 

Book 5 - Chapter 3

April 20, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 25.5 MB

Exploring Ryeland. Discovering Secrets.    Cthulhu in the Deep South is a member of the Missing Sock Podcast Network.  You can support this and all our other shows on Patreon.  We also have a Merch Page. 

Book 5 - Chapter 2

April 20, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 20.2 MB

August has a run in with a local "entrepreneur" and meets his crew.    Cthulhu in the Deep South is a member of the Missing Sock Podcast Network.  You can support this and all our other shows on Patreon.  We also have a Merch Page. 

Book 5 - Chapter 1

April 20, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 23.7 MB

August Bilby, down on his luck, is offered a mysterious job by an eccentric philanthropist.    Cthulhu in the Deep South is a member of the Missing Sock Podcast Network.  You can support this and all our other shows on Patreon.  We also have a Merch Page. 

Book 5 - Chapter 8

April 20, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 25.1 MB

August Bilby makes a deal.    Cthulhu in the Deep South is a member of the Missing Sock Podcast Network.  You can support this and all our other shows on Patreon.  We also have a Merch Page. 

Tentacle Talk! With Kirk, Alex, and Walt

April 15, 2021 18:42 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Friends, here's a glimpse into the creative engine of Cthulhu in the Deep South. Kirk and Alex sit down to recap the plot and process of the first four books, address some criticism, and talk about what listeners can expect next. This chat is affected by fatherhood and booze. Please enjoy and get ready for the release of book 5 on 4/20/21 Want to read book five before the audio version comes out? Or catch up on the rest of the books using the voices in your head? Click This Link.  These ...

Book 5 Announcement!!

April 03, 2021 01:02 - 2 minutes - 4.2 MB

Book 5 of Cthulhu in the Deep South will drop April 20th!! Book five introduces August Bilby, a transplant from Arkham newly arrived in post war Charleston. While looking for work August meets Albert Wadham, a wealthy eccentric in need of a favor. Wadham enlists Bilby to fetch a small trinket for him from a small island off the coast. An island named Ryeland. Now all that lies in front of August and a small fortune are the shifting societal sands of post war propriety and whatever's hiding...

Book IV Author's Notes

November 06, 2020 18:19 - 46 minutes - 84.7 MB

Author Kirk Battle discusses inspiration, process, production, and reception of Book IV.    Cthulhu in the Deep South is part of the Missing Sock network of podcasts. Check out all of our other shows here. https://www.missingsocknetwork.com/ Support the Missing Sock network on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/missingsock For more by Kirk Battle visit https://www.kirkbattle.com/  

Missing Sock network announcement!!

October 30, 2020 04:00 - 8 minutes - 14.8 MB

Hi, friends. Kirk and Alex dropping in with just a few words about our new podcast network, Missing Sock. We're floored by how many people are enjoying Cthulhu in the Deep South. Thank You.  If you'd like to say how much you enjoy it with dollars, well, good news! We've set up a Patreon. We're part of a crew of creators making all sorts of stuff, and all of us are making things together. You can find them by searching Missing Sock on any podcatcher, or check any of the links below. Thanks!! ...

Book IV - Chapter 9

September 12, 2020 15:31 - 10 minutes - 18.9 MB

Keeping a promise. 

Book IV - Chapter 8

September 12, 2020 15:26 - 19 minutes - 36.3 MB

White shores. Blue Flames. The Great Spawn. 

Book IV - Chapter 7

September 12, 2020 15:15 - 14 minutes - 27.6 MB

The South burn. Castro comes to dinner. The machine does it's work. 

Book IV - Chapter 6

September 12, 2020 15:09 - 12 minutes - 23 MB

Eliza's plea. A new routine. The illness. 

Book IV - Chapter 5

September 12, 2020 15:05 - 14 minutes - 27.8 MB

Walking the Dream. 

Book IV - Chapter 4

September 12, 2020 14:59 - 14 minutes - 28.2 MB

Capitalism on Carcosa. Vaccines arrive. A challenge. 

Book IV - Chapter 3

September 12, 2020 14:53 - 14 minutes - 27.4 MB

Teaching. Castro Spurlock. The alarm bell. A boat in the air. 

Book IV - Chapter 2

September 12, 2020 14:47 - 19 minutes - 35.9 MB

Ryeland and Carcosa. Little Abigail. The kites. Maum Ruth. 

Book IV - Chapter 1

September 12, 2020 14:40 - 15 minutes - 29.5 MB

Scandal in Arkham. A meeting. The journey south. 

Book III Author's Notes

January 23, 2020 00:50 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MB

Author Kirk Battle shares his thoughts on Book III

Book III - Chapter Ten

October 31, 2019 18:43 - 16 minutes - 29.2 MB

The Boat. The Spawn. The Darkness. Aftermath. 

Book III - Chapter Nine

October 31, 2019 18:36 - 11 minutes - 20.2 MB

The Prisoner. The Key. An Explosion. 

Book III - Chapter Eight

October 31, 2019 18:31 - 10 minutes - 19.7 MB

A Vision. A Dream? Yellow String. 

Book III - Chapter Seven

October 31, 2019 18:22 - 11 minutes - 20.7 MB

Ice. Alarm. Flight.  

Book III - Chapter Six

October 31, 2019 18:13 - 13 minutes - 23 MB

The Island. The Oak. The things in the brush. The Obelisk. 

Book III - Chapter Five

October 31, 2019 18:02 - 12 minutes - 24 MB

The Harbor. The mines. Learning to Swim. 

Book III - Chapter Four

October 31, 2019 17:53 - 14 minutes - 27.4 MB

Truth. Torpedoes. A conversation with the Colonel. 

Book III - Chapter Three

October 31, 2019 17:46 - 13 minutes - 25.4 MB

Death. The Mission. The Legends. Recognition. 

Book III - Chapter Two

October 31, 2019 17:41 - 15 minutes - 28.9 MB

The boat. The crew. Camouflage.