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SS4 11 The Third Episode of Vathek - Strange Shadows

January 25, 2026 at 4:40 PM

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SS4 11 The Third Episode of Vathek
Join us for a look at Smith's posthumous collaboration, an unfinished sequel to the classic Gothic novel, Vathek. We talk William Beckford, the fall of Rome, Disney villains and haunted beds. Plus a delve into the mailbag.

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Join us for a look at Smith's posthumous collaboration, an unfinished sequel to  the classic Gothic novel, Vathek. We talk William Beckford, Shakespeare, the fall of Rome, Disney villains and hau...

Scrolls 15 Cult of the Obsidian Moon

January 20, 2026 at 11:24 AM

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Rob reviews the latest Titan Conan novel, Cult of the Obsidian Moon by James Lovegrove.

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Screens & Scrolls 14. Der Tiger

January 20, 2026 at 11:18 AM

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Spoiler free review of the latest German WW2 movie, Der Tiger, put out on Amazon as The Tank. Less Saving Private Ryan and more Apocalypse Now, with a controversial ending.

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IBC118 New Year Roundup - Innsmouth Book Club

January 16, 2026 at 11:36 AM

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IBC118 New Year Roundup
Join us for a look back over our Festive viewing and presents, and a look ahead to 2026. We talk Frankenstein, Dracula, A Christmas Ghost Story, Machen, UK hauntings, and more. Oh, and we unveil our new stage names...
Happy New Year!

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Join us for a look back over our Festive viewing and presents, and a look ahead to 2026. We talk del Torro's Frankenstein, Besson's Dracula, A Christmas Ghost Story, Poe, Machen, UK hauntings, video g...

January 11, 2026 at 2:14 PM

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Today's question is board or table, which do you prefer for your wargaming? Many of us grew up on classic boardgames such as Cluedo and Monopoly, but when it come to fighting battles would you rather move counters or figures?

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Chat 29. Board or Table?

Chat 28. Past, Present and Future

January 10, 2026 at 3:18 PM

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January 1, 2026 at 1:42 PM

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A look back to the dim and distant past, to the events of 2025, and a look ahead to what may be in store in 2026. Happy New Year to you all!

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Chat 27. How to be a Better RPG Player

January 1, 2026 at 11:09 AM

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For part three of this mini-series we look at ways to improve our RPG playing experience. Including preparation, finding your character voice, defining boundaries, play etiquette and more.

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December 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM

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We delve into the setting for the forthcoming Mothership campaign, based on the Assault Team 5 novels. Plus a look at how the setting will affect the rules, and possible tweaks for stress, combat and travel.

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Mothership 2. Setting

IBC117 Quake - Innsmouth Book Club

December 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM

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The Yule Edition of Innsmouth News is out now for patrons. Includes a feature on Hannes Bok and also looks at HPL's views on Xmas.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:33 AM

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Tim takes a deep dive into the 1996 Lovecraft-inspired first-person shooter, Quake. Along the way, he draws on developer interviews and the original manual to examine the inspirations behind the game's creatures, story, and setting.
Merry Festival to one and all!

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Tim takes a deep dive into the 1996 Lovecraft-inspired first-person shooter, Quake. Along the way, he draws on developer interviews and the original manual to examine the inspirations behind the game'...

December 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM

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I'm planning on running a new campaign in the New Year for Mothership RPG. I'll be using the setting from my Assault Team 5 books,There's an overview of Mothership at the link below.
Ideally a fortnightly session, where/when depending. Give me a shout if you are interested
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Mothership 1. Landing

Chat 26. Presentation Tips for GMs

December 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM

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This time we focus on presentation skills for GMs, including preparation, engaging players, accents, the Three Game Stages and more. Level up your GM skills!

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SS4 10 The Maze of the Enchanter - Strange Shadows

December 19, 2025 at 1:16 PM

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Join us in the lush undergrowth of Xiccarph as we discuss The Maze of the Enchanter! We talk Argosy magazine, Greek mythology, sorcery and science, Dr Who, Jack Vance and Dungeons & Dragons.
Reader: Matt Sanderson

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Join us in the lush undergrowth of Xiccarph as we discuss The Maze of the Enchanter! We talk Argosy magazine, Greek mythology, sorcery and science, Dr Who, Jack Vance and Dungeons & Dragons.Reader...

December 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM

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Fear of public speaking regularly appears in the top five list of fears. But if we are gamers, particularly in RPGs, we may be called upon to do just that. In the first of two videos, Rob gives some useful general hints and tips for public speaking.

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Chats 25 Public Speaking

IBC116 Matt Sanderson - Innsmouth Book Club

December 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM

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Innsmouth Book Club116 Matt Sanderson
Game designer, author and podcaster Matt Sanderson joins us in a somewhat festive Gilman House for a chat. We talk Vampire LARP, conventions, horror RPGs, the appeal of horror, grimoires and gaming trends. www.buzzsprout.com/1982490/epis...

Game designer, author and podcaster Matt Sanderson joins us in a somewhat festive Gilman House for a chat. We talk Vampire LARP, conventions, horror RPGs, the appeal of horror, grimoires and gaming tr...

December 7, 2025 at 1:08 PM

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Pleased to announce the publication of my new set of fantasy skirmish rules, We Want the Gold!

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We Want the Gold Trailer

Clark Ashton Smith and the Literature of Cosmicism Sprial Con 2024

December 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM

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Panel on Clark Ashton Smith and the Cosmicism of his work from the online Spiral Con July 27, 2024. Guests Jason Ray Carney and Rob Poyton ‪ Moderator Nils Hedglin
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Frontline 24. Catch the Spy!

December 6, 2025 at 10:52 AM

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It's over to Star Fleet Battles for a report on a recent action - can the Federation catch the Klingon spy before he rendezvous with the D7 Battlecruiser?

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Frontline 23. Bedford Gladiators All Day Sunday Nov 25

December 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM

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Bedford Gladiators All Day Sunday Nov 25

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SS4 09 The Dweller In The Gulf - Strange Shadows

November 30, 2025 at 6:17 PM

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It's subterranean Martian horror this episode, with The Dweller in the Gulf. We talk editors, alpha chaps, hope, interesting villains, plus a delve into the mailbag. Oh, and Tim sings...
Reader: Clay Story Sculptor

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It's subterranean Martian horror this episode, with The Dweller in the Gulf. We talk editors, alpha chaps, hope, interesting villains, plus a delve into the mailbag. Oh, and Tim sings...Reader: Clay S...

IBC Bonus 14 - Fungi From Yuggoth Part 9 | Innsmouth Book Club

November 30, 2025 at 10:34 AM

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The Innsmouth Forum is open for business. Why not hop over and say "hi!" on a good, old fashioned forum, the locals are most accommodating!

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November 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM

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IBC latest Patron episode - Fungi From Yuggoth Part 9.
Our next five sonnets are The Elder Pharos, Expectancy, Nostalgia, Background and The Dweller. We chat Pharos, Leng, the King in Yellow, landscapes, the seaside, flying polyps and film adaptations.

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November 24, 2025 at 9:44 AM

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Mothership is a sci-fi horror RPG that's been getting great reviews. Having had the chance to play a scenario, I'm planning on launching a Mothership campaign in the New Year.
Here's a look at the campaign setting I'll be using.

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Fantasy 24 A Pound of Flesh