Christ & Cthulhu
By cl fuqua
Christ & CthulhuJul 30, 2020
C&C ep23 "Hastur special!"
Hello again! I'm finally back with a new episode and this is a special one to celebrate the 2000k listens mark (which was a long time ago)! Let's explore the Great Old One "Hastur" or as he's also known, "The King In Yellow" and see the intersections between Light and Dark on the battlefield of art.
C&C ep22 "The Case Of Charles Dexter Ward" 5
Joseph Curwen takes a truly malevolent turn in this section of the classic HP Lovecraft short story. Let's see what Ezra Weeden and his partner uncover!
Shub-Niggurath/Theotokos
In this special standalone episode we explore the lore of Lovecraft's perverse fertility outer goddess, Shub-Niggurath, as well as the most revered and venerated Saint in Orthodox Christianity, the Most Holy Theotokos.
C&C ep21 "The Case Of Charles Dexter Ward" 4
What is the sinister Joseph Curwin up to now? Marrying far below his age, of course!
C&C ep20 "The Case Of Charles Dexter Ward" 3
This week we continue with "An Antecedent and a Horror" and find some interesting parallels between Eucharist and Alchemy.
C&C ep19 "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward" 2
Hello my namelessly horrible listeners! We're back with Chapter 1 pt 2 of "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward"! Apologies in advance for my stuffy nose. Allergies relentlessly ravage me like Lovecraft's accursed "Hound". On this week's episode we get a good look at Charles from his youth to the start of his obsession with his long lost relative, Joseph Curwin.
C&C ep18 "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward" 1
SURPRISE! Christ & Cthulhu is back for season 2! We're getting right into the Lovecraft novella "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward" so listen in! Like, subscribe, share and all that.
C&C ep17 "The Festival"
HO HO HO! MERRY COSMICALLY TERRIFYING CHRISTMAS!!! I am dropping a special episode to celebrate the Advent/Christmas time and to hold you, dear listener, over until season 2. Stay tuned until the end to get important updates regarding the upcoming season!
C&C ep16 "The Statement of Randolph Carter"
In the season 1 finale episode we read through "The Statement of Randolph Carter"! Thanks for tuning in this season. I plan on coming back strong for a 2nd season! Follow the Christ & Cthulhu instagram page to stay up to date!
C&C ep15 "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" pt5
We have reached the conclusion to this magnificently creepy tale! Let's see what Lovecraft has in store for Robert Olmstead after the harrowing escape from Innsmouth in the last episode. And stick around for a big announcement concerning the podcast at the end of the episode!
C&C ep14 "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" pt4
On today's lengthy episode we experience the dread of Robert Olmstead as he comes to the sobering realization that Zadok Allen's wild tales were not mere fantasy.
C&C ep13 "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" pt3
On this episode we learn from Zadok Allen about the hidden history of Innsmouth and the nefarious goings on!
C&C ep12 "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" pt2
On the end part of The Shadow Over Innsmouth our narrator describes his journey to Innsmouth and the general impression he receives. There's some fascinating theological concepts presented so stick around until the end!
C&C ep11 "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" pt1
On today's episode we begin our multi-part series on The Shadow Over Innsmouth by HP Lovecraft! This one is a personal favorite so listen in with me!
C&C ep10 "Pickman's Model"
On this episode we cover the Lovecraft short story "Pickman's Model" by listener request! Let's see what Pickman can show us of terror and what Orthodoxy can show us of beauty.
C&C ep9 "The Other Gods"
Come with me on a journey through the Dreamlands! Today we read Lovecraft's short story "The Other Gods" and briefly explore the spiritual significance of this short tale.
C&C ep8 "Haunter of the dark" pt3
We reach the harrowing conclusion to our 3 part series on Haunter of the Dark! What do we learn of the Haunter and where does Orthodox Christianity intersect with this darkened cosmology? Also stay tuned until the end to hear what the next episode has in store!
C&C ep7 "Haunter of the dark" pt2
After an extended hiatus we are back to continue our Haunter of the Dark series! This week we continue Robert Blake's journey through the old church in Providence and make a startling discovery...
C&C ep6 "Haunter of the dark" pt1
On the 6th episode of the podcast we start a new 3 part series on "The Haunter of The Dark" by HP Lovecraft! I will be taking a break next week for Pascha (Easter) as the Orthodox Church celebrates Easter this year a week later than the Western church. But after that we will be back with section 2!
C&C ep5 The Cats of Ulthar
On this standalone episode we do something a bit different and I read The Cats of Ulthar. Next week we will begin another 3 part series on The Haunter of the Dark. Enjoy!
C&C ep4 Call of Cthulhu pt3
In this episode we finish up The Call of Cthulhu with part 3 "The Madness from the Sea."
C&C Ep3 The Call of Cthulhu pt2
In this episode we continue The Call of Cthulhu with part 2: The Tale of Inspector Legrasse!
C&C Ep2 The Call of Cthulhu pt1
On the 2nd episode of Christ & Cthulhu we begin part 1 of what is perhaps HP Lovecraft's best known work, "The Call of Cthulhu." If you enjoy the content please consider subscribing and sharing with friends!
Christ & Cthulhu ep1
Welcome to the very first episode of Christ & Cthulhu! On the anniversary of Lovecraft's death I briefly discuss the man, his legacy, and the goal of this podcast. Enjoy!
Christ & Cthulhu teaser!
Quick introduction for what is to come with the Christ & Cthulhu!