Lovecraft Country
13 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -"Want ""Lovecraft Country"" broken down in an hour or less? We're the team to do it. Shat on TV returns after covering three seasons of HBO's ""Westworld"" and the racially charged ""Watchmen"" to explore the horror, science, and civil rights issues of Jordan Peele and J.J. Abrams' ambitious TV project. We mix in audience letters and voicemail, plus insights from the Matt Ruff novel that inspired the series.
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Ep.13: Lovecraft Country - Last Letters
October 30, 2020 16:17 - 57 minutes - 41.4 MB"Lovecraft Country" Season 1 is over, but the letters and voicemail keep pouring in. Ash and Gene respond to your thoughts on Leti's survival, Diana's revenge, Ruby's final acts, and the quality of the series as a whole. Subscribe Now Android: https://shatontv.com/lovecraft-country-android Apple/iTunes: https://shatontv.com/lovecraft-country-itunes Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal - https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop / ...
Ep.12: Lovecraft Country - 110 - Full Circle
October 21, 2020 19:26 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBTrue to its title, the "Lovecraft Country" season finale tied up several huge storylines explored during its 10-episode run. Listeners asked what we thought of those storylines, and we're here to tell you. Our "Full Circle" Deep Dive also examines the sometimes-confounding magic and rituals of Episode 10, plus some of the music we heard this week. Listener voicemail and email highlights why Christina had to die, sloppy storytelling, and what we learned from a season of groundbreaking TV...
Ep.11: Lovecraft Country - 109 - Rewind 1921
October 14, 2020 23:36 - 58 minutes - 41.9 MBLovecraft Country redefined the purpose of a penultimate episode this week with Episode 9: "Rewind 1921." As Leti, Tic, and Montrose traveled back in time, we were reintroduced to Uncle George, shown Hippolyta's power, and invited to explore the interplay between homosexuality and fatherhood—all played out during an explosive look back at one of America's darkest days. Ash and Gene guide you through the events surrounding the Tulsa Massacre and the people who fought and died there. This ep...
Ep.10: Lovecraft Country - 108 - Jig-a-Bobo
October 07, 2020 07:57 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBLovecraft Country aspired from day one to mix eldritch horror with the terrors of racism in America. And Episode 8 showed us exactly how powerful that combination could be. The scares were scarier. The action was intense. And "Jig-a-Bobo" painfully examined the complex issues of intersectionality, performative death, isolation, and the status quo. In this edition, Ash and Gene highlight the significance of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," the history behind topsy-turvy dolls, and the unforgivable de...
Ep.9: Lovecraft Country - 107 - I Am
September 30, 2020 21:15 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBLovecraft Country once again pushed the limits of representation, historical layering, trippy visuals, and empowerment when it told Hippolyta's story in Episode 7: I am. The Shat Crew dives deep into why Atticus went to St. Louis, where portals took Atticus and Hippolyta, the birthmark, Afrofuturism, Bessie Stringfield, Sun Ra, Josephine Baker, blood magic, outing Montrose, and more. Listener mail heats up as fans abandon Shat on TV, defend the hosts, and beautifully highlight what they ...
Ep.8: Lovecraft Country - 106 - Meet Me In Daegu
September 23, 2020 21:55 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBLovecraft Country Episode 6 took us from the streets of Chicago to war-torn South Korea as we finally met Ji-Ah, learned her dark secret, and saw her vision of Atticus' death. "Meet Me in Daegu" left viewers wondering about kumiho legends, the Korean War, Atticus' true self, and what Judy Garland had to do with all of it. This edition of the Shat on TV Deep Dive includes nearly 20 minutes of listener mail and voicemail, plus Gene trying and failing to properly pronounce Daegu and Ji-Ah....
Ep.7: Lovecraft Country - 105 - Strange Case
September 17, 2020 01:14 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBListeners asked for a deeper, longer dive, so here it is. This week's Shat on TV covers all the gore, glam, and "goddamn!" of Lovecraft Country Episode 5: Strange Case. Ash educates us on Kafka's "Metamorphosis," a subject she actually taught at the college level. Not to be outdone, Gene unveils the truth behind "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (with the help of listeners, of course.) We round out the episode by celebrating ball culture, witnessing Ruby's character development, debating stilet...
Ep.6: Lovecraft Country - 104 - A History of Violence
September 09, 2020 08:59 - 54 minutes - 39 MBWe expected an Indiana Jones-style romp from Lovecraft Country Episode 4. And "A History of Violence" delivered that adventure on a bloody plate, examining what it feels like to be the aboriginal rather than the raider. In this podcast edition, we explain why the museum was critical to telling the tale, why Montrose snuffed out a life, how the Chicago police fit into the picture, and what NACA was. This Deep Dive also covers how Christina Braithwaite is behind everything (including a tr...
Ep.5: Lovecraft Country - 103 - Holy Ghost
September 02, 2020 07:25 - 57 minutes - 41.2 MB"Lovecraft Country" promised us a spooky, sexy, seething mix of TV horror and real-world racism. And Episode 3 delivered on that promise in a big way. Learn the history of the Winthrop House, Christina Braithwaite's involvement, and the significance of the episode's opening church scene. Explore the tension between key characters, and celebrate the sizzle between Atticus and Letitia. Compare how monsters behave on the open road and in our own homes. And consider the significance of 1955 in...
Ep.4: Lovecraft Country - 102 - Whitey's on The Moon
August 26, 2020 06:52 - 1 hour - 44 MBLovecraft Country Episode 2 hit us hard and quick with a slew of new characters, Atticus' dizzying lineage, hallucinations, rituals, cannibalism, ancient orders, and snake dick. Thankfully, we have answers. "Whitey's on The Moon" pushed the audience into new territory while drawing from influences as far-flung as "Goosebumps" and "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Uncle George said goodbye with some really powerful lines, and two ghosts gave us some mysteries to think about. Lovecraft Co...
Ep.3: Lovecraft Country - 101 - Sundown
August 19, 2020 06:07 - 58 minutes - 41.6 MBOur "Sundown" Deep Dive explores the breakneck pace and refreshing attitude of Lovecraft Country's debut episode. We examine the racist legacy of H.P Lovecraft, the legendary voice of James Baldwin, and the principle of "othering." A voicemail about "The Green Book" takes Gene Lyons to task, and listener letters highlight the history of Chicago's Bronzeville, the concept of "struggle movies," the contrast of eldritch horror vs. Jim Crow horror, and the use sci-fi and horror as genres to ta...
Ep.2: Lovecraft Country - Season 1 Primer
August 05, 2020 02:43 - 48 minutes - 35.1 MBBefore you watch HBO's "Lovecraft Country," get the breakdown on what it's about, who's in it, how it was made, and why the big names behind it really make a difference. Millions have listened to Shat on TV coverage of "Westworld," "Game of Thrones," "Watchmen," "True Detective," "Taboo," and "American Gods." Now our veteran podcast crew is tackling a sizzling mix of sci-fi and horror. We promise a tight pod, no spoilers, audience interaction, and objective exploration instead of biased ...
Ep.1: Lovecraft Country - Podcast Introduction
July 18, 2020 03:50 - 7 minutes - 6.79 MBWant "Lovecraft Country" broken down in an hour or less? We're the team to do it. Shat on TV returns after covering three seasons of HBO's "Westworld" and the racially charged "Watchmen" to explore the horror, science, and civil rights issues of Jordan Peele and J.J. Abrams' ambitious TV project. We mix in audience letters and voicemail, plus insights from the Matt Ruff novel that inspired the series. Subscribe Now Android: https://shatontv.com/lovecraft-country-android Apple/iTunes: ht...