Best Arthur Machen Podcasts (2025)

1
O Honeybees (ft. Salvator R. Tarnmoor) 1:28:09

3d ago1:28:09

1:28:09

In this episode, I get to discuss two of my favorite things: bees and mythology. Salvator R. Tarnmoor, or Ludovico Ambrosius when he is writing, joins the show to discuss his recent collection of poems on honeybees. This anthology collects poems from authors thousands of years apart and includes selections on bees from Virgil, Homer, Shakespeare, E…

1
The Shadow on the Blind, by Louisa Baldwin 49:55

8d ago49:55

49:55

When Mr Stackpoole takes on a run down old country house, little does he realise that the truth behind the tales he hears about the reasons why its previous tenants left will soon become all too apparent to him and his family. Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley. Graham is the creator of role playing ga…

1
The Adventure of the Norwood Builder 57:46

29d ago57:46

57:46

In "The Adventure of the Norwood Builder," Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson are thrust into a perplexing case when a young solicitor, John McFarlane, seeks their help, accused of the murder of his benefactor, Mr. Jonas Oldacre. The case is fraught with enigmatic clues, including a bloody fingerprint and a mysterious fire, leading many to believe…

1
The Loser, the Robot, and the Antichrist (ft. E. L. Brooks) 1:29:27

1M ago1:29:27

1:29:27

Almost all books are stupid, or else they are too smart. If you think so too, then this guest's books may be just right for you! Poet and novelist, E. L. Brooks, joins the show to discuss his two books, Phineiad: A Brief History of the Future, and The Loser, the Robot, and the Antichrist. If you enjoy online peasant romance, the death worship of im…

1
Ligeia, by Edgar Allen Poe 43:47

1M ago43:47

43:47

In "Ligeia," an unnamed narrator mourns the loss of his ethereal, otherworldly wife. When he finally marries again, his second wife becomes ill and things take a mysterious turn which challenges the boundaries between life, death and love. Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley. Graham is the creator of ro…

1
The Novel of the White Powder by Arthur Machen 48:00

1M ago48:00

48:00

"The Novel of the White Powder" by Arthur Machen is a chilling tale that delves into the dark and often blurred lines between science, magic, and madness. The story follows the life of a young law student, whose quest for relief from physical and mental anguish leads him to partake of a mysterious white powder prescribed by an obscure chemist. What…

1
The White People 1 23:23

2M ago23:23

23:23

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Arthur Machen

1
The White People 2 50:54

2M ago50:54

50:54

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Arthur Machen

1
The White People 3 35:03

2M ago35:03

35:03

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Arthur Machen

1
IMBIF Bookclub 6 - The Place of the Lion by Charles Williams 1:36:26

2M ago1:36:26

1:36:26

This is the final episode of the The Year of Our Lord, 2024. We are concluding this year with a bookclub discussion of The Place of the Lion by Charles Williams. Williams was a member of the literary group, The Inklings, and friends with both C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien. Prior to meeting these literary giants, Williams published The Place of t…

1
Between the Lights, by E.F. Benson 28:45

2M ago28:45

28:45

A group of friends gather around the fireside on Christmas Eve to hear their host relate the story of a most frightening experience which began for him a year ago to the very day. Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley. Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' …

1
Why We Hate Magic Systems (ft. Christopher Ruocchio, Nicholas Kotar, & Richard Rohlin) 1:24:38

3M ago1:24:38

1:24:38

This was a really great episode! Richard Rohlin, Deacon Nicholas Kotar, and Christopher Ruocchio join the show to discuss magic in fantasy fiction. What is magic? What are magic systems? How has the portrayal of magic changed in the last several decades? How do different authors approach magic in their books? What do liturgy and poetry have to do w…

1
Opening the Door, by Arthur Machen 31:06

3M ago31:06

31:06

When he is sent to interview a retired clergyman whose predictions has recently gained a certain notoriety, a newspaper reporter hears the tale of a most strange and unusual series of events which seem to have no rational explanation. Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley. Graham is the creator of role pl…

1
Werewolves & Leprechauns (ft. Eleanor Bourg Nicholson) 1:52:33

4M ago1:52:33

1:52:33

Happy Halloween! In this episode, Eleanor Bourg Nicholson returns to the show to have a conversation about werewolves, leprechauns, and folklore. We discuss her two books with Chrism Press, Brother Wolf and Wake of Malice. Is there a basis for the werewolf legend? What does folklore have to do with Christianity? Is it good, bad, or a bit of both? W…

1
Moralizing Ovid (ft. Sarah-Jane Murray) 1:36:30

4M ago1:36:30

1:36:30

Ovid was a Roman poet who wrote a 15-book catalogue that came to be known as The Metamorphosis. The stories are all based on Greek and Roman mythology and most consist in some sort of grotesque physical transformation as a result of the antics of the pagan gods. Ovid became so popular in Christian culture that there developed an entire mythographic…

1
Pickman’s Model, by H.P. Lovecraft 36:03

4M ago36:03

36:03

When a talented but shunned artist's friend is brought to visit his studio in an old part of town, the paintings he finds there reveal terrifying subject matter that may be based in more than just imagination. Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley. Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Ct…

1
Hieroglyphics by Arthur Machen (ft. Christopher Tompkins) 1:44:18

5M ago1:44:18

1:44:18

Christopher Tompkins (Darkly Bright Press) returns to the show to discuss the literary theories of horror author, Arthur Machen. Machen wrote about his views of literature in many places, but most extensively in his book, Hieroglyphics. We discuss Machen's ideas, his view on ecstasy, and why he considers Homer to be Fine Literature, but not Jane Au…

1
The Tractate Middoth, by M.R. James 40:08

5M ago40:08

40:08

When a young librarian is tasked with retrieving a certain old book, he finds himself entangled in a family feud where a forbidding secret of the past refuses to stay buried. Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley. Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and y…

1
IMBIF Book Club 5 - A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr. 1:45:18

6M ago1:45:18

1:45:18

The 2024 book club continues! In this episode, we discuss A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr. This book is a classic science fiction story and a masterpiece. Miller explores a post-apocalyptic America through the eyes of an order of Catholic monks in the Utah desert. These monks try to keep the flame of knowledge alive by preserving an…

1
That Hideous Strength (fr. Andrew Snyder) 2:00:40

6M ago2:00:40

2:00:40

This episode is the third and final in a trilogy where Andrew Snyder, from The Mythic Mind Legacy Podcast, and I discuss each book in C. S. Lewis' "Ransom Trilogy." In this episode, Andrew and I discuss the third book, That Hideous Strength. We cover multiple topics including marriage, sexuality, Mars, Venus, and Jupiter, Arthurian magic, and more!…

1
Dig Me No Grave, by Robert E Howard 36:24

6M ago36:24

36:24

In "Dig Me No Grave," an old man’s unsettling death leads his friend to carry out bizarre final instructions involving dark occult rituals. As they follow the deceased’s cryptic demands, they uncover horrifying truths about his past and the malevolent forces tied to his existence. Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Gr…

1
Perelandra (ft. Andrew Snyder) 1:39:30

7M ago1:39:30

1:39:30

This episode is the second in a trilogy where Andrew Snyder, from The Mythic Mind Legacy Podcast, and I discuss each book in C. S. Lewis' "Ransom Trilogy." In this episode, Andrew and I discuss the second book, Perelandra. We cover multiple themes including Lewis' thoughts on pleasure, demonic possession and temptation, and Myth Becoming Fact. Some…

1
The Voice in the Night, by William Hope Hodgson 33:08

7M ago33:08

33:08

In "The Voice in the Night" a ship's crew encounters a mysterious, disembodied voice pleading for aid from the darkness of the sea. The tale unfolds as the voice recounts a harrowing story of shipwreck, survival, and a frightful transformation. Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley. Graham is the creator …

1
Out of the Silent Planet (ft. Andrew Snyder) 1:29:32

8M ago1:29:32

1:29:32

This episode will be the first in a trilogy where Andrew Snyder, from The Mythic Mind Legacy Podcast, and I discuss each book in C. S. Lewis' "Ransom Trilogy." In this episode, Andrew and I dive deeply into the first book, Out of the Silent Planet. We discuss Lewis' love of what he calls "The Medieval Model" and how he reinvigorates that conception…

1
The Horror of the Heights, by Arthur Conan Doyle 40:59

8M ago40:59

40:59

After the disappearance of celebrated aviator Joyce-Armstrong, a notebook is found which chronicles his perilous journey to the upper reaches of the atmosphere where he discovers strange and wondrous creatures. However, not all the life he finds there is harmless... Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley. …

1
IMBIF Book Club 4 - Eifelheim by Michael Flynn 1:45:03

9M ago1:45:03

1:45:03

We have begun our book club discussions for 2024! In this episode, we discuss Eifelheim by Michael Flynn. Eifelheim is a classic clash of cultures story where a Medieval village is visited by stranded aliens. We discussed the themes of the book as well as a lot of the history, science, and theology behind it. Mr. Flynn died a few months ago, so ple…

1
The Crystal Cup, by Bram Stoker 36:46

9M ago36:46

36:46

Bram Stoker's first published story tells of an artist, torn from his lover and held captive in the palace of a king, forced to create a work of art for him in order to win his freedom at the forthcoming Feast of Beauty. Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley. Graham is the creator of role playing games in…

1
Flower World and True Myth (ft. Joseph & Monique González) 1:22:41

10M ago1:22:41

1:22:41

The story of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a special one for me. Every year, I learn something new and am able to dive deeper into this miraculous event. This year, I had the pleasure of reading a new book called Guadalupe and the Flower World Prophecy: How God Prepared the Americas for Conversion Before the Lady Appeared from Sophia Institute Press. Th…

1
Beneath the Silent Heavens (ft. Jonathan Geltner & Gregorio Montejo) 1:51:47

10M ago1:51:47

1:51:47

Both Jonathan Geltner (Absolute Music) and Gregorio Montejo (In a Green Tree) return as guests to discuss the 2019 book, Beneath the Silent Heavens, by Brian Christopher Moore. Nested in the discussion of the book, we also discussed typology vs allegory, Noe's Ark, Medieval Mystery Plays, the Welsh poet David Jones, the French poet Charles Péguy, t…

1
The Most Dangerous Game, by Richard Connell 53:19

10M ago53:19

53:19

Big game hunter Sanger Rainsford is stranded on an island in the Caribbean. There he meets the enigmatic General Zaroff who puts to him a most unusual proposition. Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley. Graham is the creator of role playing games including 'Cthulhu Dark' and 'Cosmic Dark' and you can find…

1
The Devil's Dictum (ft. Frederick Gero Heimbach) 1:33:12

11M ago1:33:12

1:33:12

Indie author Frederick Gero Heimbach joins the show to discuss his first novel, The Devil's Dictum. This is a story unlike anything you've read before. This is an alternate America founded by evil, satanic pirates where Richard Nixon is one of the good guys in a giant robot suit. If that doesn't grab your attention, then I can't help you. Twitter: …

1
For the Blood is the Life, by F. Marion Crawford 38:09

12M ago38:09

38:09

In "For the Blood is the Life," the narrator is visited in Italy by a friend, a Scandinavian artist, and relates to him the strange tale behind a figure which can apparently be seen lying on top of a small mound on the hillside near his villa. Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley. Graham is the creator o…

1
Twilight of the Godlings (ft. Francis Young) 1:18:50

1y ago1:18:50

1:18:50

What are the British supernatural beings known as fairies? Where do they come from? Are they diminutive pagan gods or something else? Scholar and folklorist, Francis Young, addresses all of these questions in his new book, Twilight of the Godlings: The Shadowy Beginnings of Britain's Supernatural Beings. This show wouldn't live up to its name if we…

1
The Yellow Sign, by Robert W. Chambers 47:42

1y ago47:42

47:42

An artist and his model are disturbed by unsettling dreams and the sight of a strange watchman at the church across from his studio. Soon after they find a mysterious book on the shelves in his library their lives take a tragic turn. Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley. Graham is the creator of role pla…

1
Lagomorph Warrior (ft. Donald Jacob Uitvlugt) 1:17:52

1y ago1:17:52

1:17:52

What exactly is a lagomorph and why do they make interesting characters? Donald Jacob Uitvlugt joins the show to discuss lagomorphs, worldships, Chinese culture, and his book, Jiao Tu's Endeavour: A Furry Sci-Fi Adventure. Donald's website can be found here:jiaotusendeavour.wordpress.comFollow Donald on Twitter as well:@jiaotuwuku for Jiao Tu speci…

1
The Wood of the Dead, by Algernon Blackwood 32:57

1y ago32:57

32:57

In "The Wood of the Dead" an unnamed narrator describes how, after stopping at a country inn a during a country ramble, he encounters an enigmatic old man. After he learns from he inn-keeper’s daughter of the character's strange history and the connection between him and a nearby grove, he is party to a mysterious event. Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories …

1
Gene Wolfe (ft. Marc Aramini) 1:35:05

1y ago1:35:05

1:35:05

The time has come for the first episode on Gene Wolfe! Wolfe scholar Marc Aramini joins the show to discuss this amazingly unique author. We talked about Wolfe's life, his major themes, how he uses sexuality in his fiction, his intense fan base and much more. Enjoy! Marc Aramini's Books: Between Light and Shadow: An Exploration of the Fiction of Ge…

1
Repenting Demons and Twitter Nonsense (ft. Isaac Young) 1:16:38

1y ago1:16:38

1:16:38

Isaac Young joins the show to discuss modern depictions of angels and demons and whether or not demons can repent. We also discuss horror movies, Neil Gaiman, George R. R. Martin, Elden Ring and more. Follow Isaac on Twitter @HariSel57511397 Links: The Matrioshka Divide by Isaac Young https://www.amazon.com/Matrioshka-Divide-Isaac-Young-ebook/dp/B0…

1
Man-Size in Marble, by E. Nesbit 32:48

1y ago32:48

32:48

In 'Man-Size in Marble' two newly-weds rent a country cottage to escape the bustle of the city. At first they are very happy, but before long an ancient superstition regarding their house has strange and terrible repercussions. Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley. Graham is the creator of role playing g…

1
Cauldron of Story Ep. 1 The Frog Prince (ft. Rachel Irber) 48:56

1+ y ago48:56

48:56

I am introducing a new patron only series called Cauldron of Story where I read and discuss a fairy tale with my wife, Rachel Irber. In this first episode, Rachel and I discuss The Frog Prince, the first story in the Grimm's fairy tale collection. We start with an introduction to the series and then jump right into the story. Future episodes will b…

1
The Signal-Man, by Charles Dickens 37:00

1+ y ago37:00

37:00

In "The Signal Man" our narrator relates the details of a chance encounter with a signal-man on a lonely stretch of railway and the tale he is told of a mysterious spectral figure that has repeatedly appeared there. Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley. Graham is the creator of the role playing game 'Cth…

1
My Brother's Keeper (ft. Tim Powers) 1:37:41

1+ y ago1:37:41

1:37:41

Happy Halloween! To mark the spooky season, I interviewed the master of the numinous, Tim Powers, about his new book, My Brother's Keeper. We discussed the book, St. Hubert, the power of the subconscious, and, oddly enough, quantum physics. Tim Powers will also be speaking at Doxacon this year and I will be attending as a guest. Here is the website…

1
The Pit and the Pendulum, by Edgar Allen Poe 44:39

1+ y ago44:39

44:39

An unnamed narrator tells of his imprisonment by the Inquisition and the subsequent torture which he undergoes at their hands. Mr Spike's Bedtime Stories theme and incidental music composed by Graham Walmsley. Graham is the creator of the role playing game 'Cthulhu Dark' and you can find him on Substack at https://grahamwalmsley.substack.com/ and T…

1
St. Brendan, Tolkien and The West (ft. Matthew Scarince) 1:17:32

1+ y ago1:17:32

1:17:32

Matthew Scarince joins the show to discuss an essay he wrote on J. R. R. Tolkien titled Looking to the West: A Brief Study of Tolkien’s Carolingian Heritage. We discuss Tolkien's conception of "The West" and what that has to do with St. Brendan the Navigator, Charlemagne, and The Last World Emperor. We also include a brief discussion on Tolkien's d…

1
Wonder, Mischief, & Fairyland (ft. Junius Johnson) 1:11:43

1+ y ago1:11:43

1:11:43

What do wonder and mischief have to do with education? What can Fairyland teach us? Junius Johnson, independent scholar, teacher, musician, and writer, joins the show to discuss his new book, On Teaching Fairy Stories: A Guide to Cultivating Wonder in Students through Great Literature. Johnson and I discuss the nature of Fairyland, fairy stories, a…

1
Monkeys, by E.F. Benson 37:28

1+ y ago37:28

37:28

"Monkeys" concerns a respected and experimental surgeon who, after accompanying a friend to Egypt, becomes fascinated with a mummified corpse. For him this fascination leads a terrible conclusion. My thanks to Graham Walmsley for the marvellous opening and closing themes he has composed for the podcast. Graham is the creator of the role playing gam…

1
The Birth of Comedy (ft. Susannah Black Roberts) 1:17:38

1+ y ago1:17:38

1:17:38

Friedrich Nietzsche and a guy named Bronze Age Pervert want to return to the Bronze Age of Greek civilization to reinvigorate our culture with abundant vitality. The trouble is, Greek paganism, like all paganism, lacks the vitality they so desire. The life force they want can't fulfill their desires. What can? Susannah Black Roberts, Senior Editor …

1
Conan Among the Ashes (ft. Alexander Palacio) 1:53:05

1+ y ago1:53:05

1:53:05

Demon snake gods, human sacrifice, and what does Conan the Barbarian have to do with Hernan Cortez? Alexander Palacio joins the show to talk about his sword and sorcery series, Ashes of the Urn. We also talk about story structure, the writing process, and how much power Barnes and Noble shelf stockers have over the culture. Follow Alexander on Twit…

1
The Hounds of Tindalos, by Frank Belknap Long, Jr 39:36

1+ y ago39:36

39:36

In an very special episode of the podcast I am joined by Scott Dorward of The Good Friends of Jackson Elias for a reading of Frank Belknap Long's classic mythos tale "The Hounds of Tindalos" The story tells of one Halpin Chalmers who, with the assistance of the narrator, conducts an experiment with a mysterious drug in order to view the depths of t…

1
The Tapestried Chamber, by Sir Walter Scott 33:30

1+ y ago33:30

33:30

In The Tapestried Chamber, or The Lady in the Saque we learn of a General Browne, recently returned from America, whose stay at an old friend's stately home results in a most unexpected and unpleasant encounter. My thanks to Graham Walmsley for the marvellous opening and closing themes he has composed for the podcast. Graham is the creator of the r…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Arthur Machen Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide

zproxy.org