WeirdSequence
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWeird Sequence is an exploration of weird and horror fiction. We journey through stories which delve into the eldritch, the strange, the unexplained, and the horrific. Each episode will be about a short story or book, so be sure to read it yourself because spoilers will happen.
Hosted by the Authors of The Voidsphere Sequence, Phil Alighieri, and Damien Hastur.
Want to read some fiction we wrote? Visit:
https://www.voidsequence.com/tales
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Episodes
The Hellbound Heart - Season 1 Sequence 13
February 04, 2022 01:12 - 1 hour - 63 MBLet's be honest, we all make mistakes. Sometimes we steal from the cookie jar, sometimes we get caught. And sometimes we open a mysterious puzzle box and summon an order of demons who wear leather and like to flay people alive for fun. That's right, in this episode we are talking about The Hellbound Heart, by Clive Barker. So Grab your BSDM attire, your hooks, chains, and... Ok, your jars of Urine... and buckle in for a ride you won't forget. Hosted by Phil Alighieri and Damien Hastur. Nex...
The Call of Cthulhu - Season 1 Sequence 12
December 23, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBAh, the Holidays. Nothing says Christmas like Cthulhu, am I right? So make yourself a glass of mulled wine, get some sugar cookies, and join us as we explore “The Call of Cthulhu”, by H.P. Lovecraft. Remember, he’s making a list and checking it twice, and if you aren’t on the right list he will devour your soul. Happy Holidays from Phil Aligheri and Damien Hastur! Hosted by Phil Alighieri and Damien Hastur. Next Episode: The Hellbound Heart, By Clive Barker Get the Book here: https://w...
The Monkey's Paw - Season 1 Sequence 11
December 03, 2021 04:10 - 38 minutes - 32.9 MBThe Carnival: - Just kidding. We’re going back to school and talking about “The Monkey’s Paw”, by W.W Jacobs. A cautionary tale about the dangers of mummification... Or... Was it wishes? Or was it whiskey? A cautionary tale about Something. We also talk about the Queen, Tetris, and a few other not-at-all-related topics. If you want to watch the adaption of the story we talked about on the show, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vye5NNnF4IQ And then here: https://www.youtube.com/wa...
Something Wicked This Way Comes - Season 1 Sequence 10 - Halloween 2021
October 31, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 44.7 MBThe Carnival; Again. In this Episode, we will take a step away from the incest freak show carnival and into the strange supernatural and much more tattooed world of Dark and Cogger's Carnival, brought to life by Ray Bradbury. Put on your Osh-Kosh-B'Gosh, because wherever we're going, we're going to run. Hosted by Phil Alighieri and Damien Hastur. Next Episode: The Monkey's Paw, by W. W. Jacobs Read the Book here: https://americanliterature.com/author/w-w-jacobs/short-story/the-monkeys-p...
Geek Love - Season 1 Sequence 9
September 30, 2021 01:13 - 54 minutes - 47.3 MBThe Carnival. Come take a stroll down the boardwalk with us as we explore Geek Love, by Katherine Dunn. Whatever you think this book is about, it’s not a guide for finding your one true geeky love. Buckle-up, buttercup, because we’re about to go into the Freak Show. Hosted by Phil Alighieri and Damien Hastur. Next Episode: Something Wicked, This Way Comes, by Ray Bradbury Buy the Book Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FY95WZD/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Trigger Warnings...
Promo - Upcoming Attractions
September 14, 2021 18:40 - 27 seconds - 367 KBOne of the main things you can say about life, It happens. Well, Life got the better of us in August so we thought we'd post a promo/update for all two of you that are eagerly awaiting new episodes. We have exciting things in store, including the next episode where we examine Geek Love by Katherine Dunn. We also have an episode upcoming that will be of a slightly different format. We are going to review and examine several SCP pieces. Don't know what an SCP is? Look Here. Stay tuned for mo...
The Great God Pan - Season 1 Sequence 8
July 14, 2021 21:28 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBThe Invisible World: Is it full of Bacteria and subatomic particles? vibrating strings? dark matter? Jello? Or is it full of strange half-naked men and possible roman/greek Gods who'd like nothing more than to cuddle in the dark woods? Join us as we find out and talk about The Great God Pan, by Arthur Machen. Come find out why Steven king said this was possibly the greatest horror story in the English language. Hosted by Phil Alighieri and Damien Hastur. Next Episode: Geek Love, by Katheri...
Ubik - Season 1 Sequence 7
May 25, 2021 20:09 - 52 minutes - 44.4 MBWhat is Ubik? We still aren't sure! But what we do know is this book was a lot of fun, especially if you enjoy not knowing exactly what is happening! In this episode, we are talking about Ubik, by Phillip K. Dick Hosted by Phil Alighieri and Damien Hastur. Next Episode: The Great God Pan, by Arthur Machen Read The Great God Pan here for Free: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/389/389-h/389-h.htm Or buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0083ZF4QO/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&bt...
The Statement of Randolph Carter - Season 1 Sequence 6
April 21, 2021 18:07 - 58 minutes - 49.4 MBWho doesn't like a good cemetery right? Especially when it's in the middle of a stinking swamp somewhere that may or may not be in Florida. This episode is about The Statement of Randolph Carter, by H.P. Lovecraft. Hosted by Phil Alighieri and Damien Hastur. Next Episode: Ubik, by Phillip K. Dick Get Ubik Here: Kindle https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B005LVR6ZA&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_CKVFB5P9ZVEKGAY66M0Q Paperback https://www.amazon.com/Ubik-Philip-K-Dick...
Zima Blue - Season 1, Sequence 5
April 09, 2021 21:39 - 45 minutes - 39 MBWe are going artistic today, talking about The differences between art and performance art. And by that I mean we are talking about Zima Blue, by Alastair Reynolds Hosted by Phil Alighieri and Damien Hastur. Next Episode: The Statement of Randolph Carter, by H.P. Lovecraft Read The Statement of Randolph Carter for free here: https://www.hplovecraft.com/writings/texts/fiction/src.aspx Our Theme Music: Comfortable Mystery 3 by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/352...
The Dunwich Horror - Season 1, Sequence 4
March 16, 2021 20:55 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBRural America - Golden fields of grain, majestic hills and mountains, Massive other-worldly nether-creatures. Today we are looking at one of H.P Lovecraft's classic works, The Dunwich Horror. So sit down, have a cup of whatever you like to drink, and have your copy of the Necronomicon on hand. Hosted by Phil Alighieri and Damien Hastur. Next Episode: Zima Blue, by Alastair Reynolds Read Zima Blue here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00GVG07DC&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw...
Uzumaki - Season 1, Sequence 3
January 08, 2021 20:32 - 59 minutes - 53.2 MBThis week we tackle one of the great works in the genre of Japanese Horror Manga: Uzumaki (うずまき), by Junji Ito (伊藤 潤二) Spirals, How could they possibly be scary? Well, buckle up, Buttercup. This book will never leave you. Hosted by Phil Alighieri and Damien Hastur. Next Episode: The Dunwich Horror, by H.P. Lovecraft Read "The Dunwich Horror" here, for Free: https://www.hplovecraft.com/writings/texts/fiction/dh.aspx Our Theme Music: Comfortable Mystery 3 by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://...
I Have no Mouth, and I Must Scream - Season 1, Sequence 2
November 21, 2020 16:55 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBToday we are looking at "I Have no Mouth, and I Must Scream", by Harlan Ellison. Bleakness, Grossness, Giant Birds, Insane AI. What more could you ask for in a horror story? Hosted by Phil Alighieri and Damien Hastur. Next Episode: "Uzumaki", by Junji Ito Get the Book Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HC4JQNL/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Our Theme Music: Comfortable Mystery 3 by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3529-comfortable-mystery-3 Lice...
The Tell-Tale Heart - Season 1, Sequence 1
November 10, 2020 21:07 - 59 minutes - 50.2 MBWelcome to the First Episode of The WeirdSequence Podcast! Today we are talking about one of the great works of American Literature, which also happens to be weird fiction. "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allen Poe. Hosted by Phil Alighieri and Damien Hastur, authors of the VoidSphere Sequence. You can read this amazing story for free and enjoy a spectacular reading of the story at the following website: https://www.poemuseum.org/the-tell-tale-heart Next Episode: "I Have no Mouth & I Must...