We’re back with another special live episode!
Our own Paul Fricker recently attended the Dragonmeet 2021 convention in London. While there, he took part in a couple of panels. This first recording is of the Call of Cthulhu 40th anniversary discussion, with Paul, Mike Ma...
2021-12-14 13:16:07 +0000 UTC View Post
https://blasphemoustomes.com/2021/12/07/gangsters-in-call-of-cthulhu/
We’re back and we’re trying to understand the attraction of these concrete boots. They’re not very stylish and even less comfortable. Apparently they’ll help us sleep with the fishes, but that’s how we got into trouble last time we were in Innsmouth. It’s a weird life being gangsters in Call of Cthulhu.
This is the longer, unedited cut of episode 223 for backers only.
https://blasphemoustomes.com/2021/12/07/gangsters-in-call-of-cthulhu/
We’re back and we’re trying to understand the attraction of these concrete boots. They’re not very stylish and even less comfortable. Apparently they’ll help us sleep with the fishes, but that’s how we got into trouble last time we were in Innsmouth. It’s a weird life being ga...
2021-12-07 09:24:20 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone! Last week I put out a couple of messages regarding the fanzine, PDFs, print-on-demand, and so on. Following some questions I realise that I could have explained things more clearly, so here goes! Hopefully this message provides all the info in one place.
Issue 1
PDF available on Patreon - just search for the tag PDF or Blasphemoustome. This is available to all backers now at no additonal charge.
Print-on-demand is available via DrivethruRPG. A special discount code is available to those who ba...
2021-11-23 14:32:44 +0000 UTC View Post
This is the longer unedited cut for backers only.
https://blasphemoustomes.com/2021/11/23/mythos-deities-daoloth-and-eihort/
We’re back and we’re clearing out all those pesky veils. They just clutter up the place, getting in the way of seeing how things really are. Also, somehow, they make things feel less spongy. We try not to think about that bit too much. Regardless, one simple application of Daoloth will clea...
2021-11-23 11:51:48 +0000 UTC View Post
https://blasphemoustomes.com/2021/11/23/mythos-deities-daoloth-and-eihort/
We’re back and we’re clearing out all those pesky veils. They just clutter up the place, getting in the way of seeing how things really are. Also, somehow, they make things feel less spongy. We try not to think about that bit too much. Regardless, one simple application of Daoloth will clear up even the most persistent veil outbreak. Daoloth –...
2021-11-23 11:48:31 +0000 UTC View PostHere is the PDF of issue 1 of our fanzine (revised 2021 for print-on-demand).
Earlier this year we consulted with our Patreon backers regarding back issues of The Blasphemous Tome fanzine. Here is the result!
Everyone backing us on the $3 level and above should receive a link to drivethrurpg.com where you can order a print-on-demand copy (all you have to pay is the basic cost of printing and postage to drivethrurpg). The cut-off for getting the POD version is the end of 2021.
Matt has put many hours into reinventing t...
2021-11-16 15:44:18 +0000 UTC View Post
This is the unedited version for backers only.
https://blasphemoustomes.com/2021/11/09/media-catch-up-films/
This is the latest of our occasional discussions about the media we’ve been consuming recently. After our earlier episodes about television and 2021-11-09 12:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
https://blasphemoustomes.com/2021/11/09/media-catch-up-films/
This is the latest of our occasional discussions about the media we’ve been consuming recently. After our earlier episodes about television and books, we’re turning...
2021-11-09 11:59:01 +0000 UTC View Post
This is the unedited version episode 220 for backers only.
https://blasphemoustomes.com/2021/10/26/the-tower-of-the-elephant/
We’re back and we’re preparing to pillage. This weird, shining tower looks like it should contain treasures, or at least an interesting story to discuss. There’s rustling in the undergrowth surrounding it, but we’ll just ignore that for now. If it proves to be something dangerous, Matt can rip...
2021-10-26 11:02:54 +0000 UTC View Post
https://blasphemoustomes.com/2021/10/26/the-tower-of-the-elephant/
We’re back and we’re preparing to pillage. This weird, shining tower looks like it should contain treasures, or at least an interesting story to discuss. There’s rustling in the undergrowth surrounding it, but we’ll just ignore that for now. If it proves to be something dangerous, Matt can rip up one of his rare Magic: the Gathering cards and blow ...
2021-10-26 11:00:26 +0000 UTC View Post
We’re back with another special episode. This time, we have a reading of Robert E Howard’s “The Thing on the Roof” by our good friend Mike Perceval-Maxwell. You may remember Mike as the director and narrator of our performance of A Christmas Carol in late 2020. Since then, he has started his own podcast, Mr Spike’s Bedtime Stories, ...
2021-10-20 07:54:56 +0000 UTC View Post
The 'Write Your First Adventure' workshop is running again, and we have a special code for our Patreon backers. The course is $35, but if you enter the coupon code GFOJE you'll get 25% discount.
The Call of Cthulhu course path was written and designed by one of the hosts of our show, Paul Fricker.
You can find an article about the course on the Chaosium site:
2021-10-19 14:31:23 +0000 UTC View Post
This is the longer unedited version for backers only
https://blasphemoustomes.com/2021/10/11/the-work-of-robert-e-howard/
We’re back and we’re hitting the books. That’s probably not fair, though. Just because they’re full of boxing tales doesn’t mean they can hit back. And two-fisted stories don’t actually seem to have any fists of their own. We’re beginning to suspect that this fiction stuff is all made up.<...
2021-10-12 11:29:43 +0000 UTC View Post
https://blasphemoustomes.com/2021/10/11/the-work-of-robert-e-howard/
We’re back and we’re hitting the books. That’s probably not fair, though. Just because they’re full of boxing tales doesn’t mean they can hit back. And two-fisted stories don’t actually seem to have any fists of their own. We’re beginning to suspect that this fiction stuff is all made up.
This...
2021-10-12 11:25:14 +0000 UTC View Post
https://blasphemoustomes.com/2021/09/27/the-life-of-robert-e-howard/
Note, once again Scott's recording was somehow beset by gremlins and went out of synch, so there's no unedited version of this show. Scott has looked at some ways to fix the problem, so fingers crossed for the future. By the way, do people like the unedited version? Do let us know.
We’re back and we’re spoiling for a fight. Well, a boxing match at lea...
2021-09-28 11:27:56 +0000 UTC View Post
https://blasphemoustomes.com/2021/09/13/genre-emulation-in-rpgs/
NOTE: once again, due to technical gremlins, we're unable to deliver the longer unedited cut of this weeks show. Apologies.
We’re back and we’re looking at our underpinnings. This can be an awkward thing to do when you reach our age. We recommend finding somewhere nice and private first. Alternatively, record it all in a podcast and put it out on the in...
2021-09-14 10:36:47 +0000 UTC View Post
This is the longer unedited cut for patrons only.
https://blasphemoustomes.com/2021/08/30/the-changeling/
We’re back and we’re poking around in our dusty old attic. It’s usually the most convenient place to find ghosts. You’d think that with the number of people who have died over the years, ghosts would be a bit easier to locate. Instead, we end up looking into all the dark corners of our homes, hoping to catch a glimpse of so...
2021-08-31 11:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
https://blasphemoustomes.com/2021/08/30/the-changeling/
We’re back and we’re poking around in our dusty old attic. It’s usually the most convenient place to find ghosts. You’d think that with the number of people who have died over the years, ghosts would be a bit easier to locate. Instead, we end up looking into all the dark corners of our homes, hoping to catch a glimpse of something spooky. It’s mostly just cobwebs and lonely sp...
2021-08-31 10:59:00 +0000 UTC View PostIn this month’s newsletter: we’re talking about limited prints, conventions and more...
Hey there friends,
Here are 9 things we thought were worth sharing this month:
https://blasphemoustomes.com/2021/08/16/sword-and-sorcery-part-2/
We’re back and we’re ransacking forbidden ruins, crumbling temples, and the shelves of this abandoned video store in search of a sword and sorcery film worth watching. Our quest has has been a perilous one. So often, what appears to be a gem reveals a heart as rotten as any sorcerer’s. The 1980s were truly a dark age. Maybe we’ll have more luck with these anc...
2021-08-17 11:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
This is the longer unedited version of episode 215 for backers only.
https://blasphemoustomes.com/2021/08/16/sword-and-sorcery-part-2/
We’re back and we’re ransacking forbidden ruins, crumbling temples, and the shelves of this abandoned video store in search of a sword and sorcery film worth watching. Our quest has has been a perilous one. So often, what appears to be a gem reveals a heart as rotten as any sorcerer’s. T...
2021-08-17 11:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
https://blasphemoustomes.com/2021/08/02/sword-and-sorcery-part-1/
Patreon backers note 1: due to technical issues we don't have a long cut of today's show for you. This is the second time this has happened, and it seems to be one of those erratic faults. Apologies for this.
Patreon backers note 2: you should now have the PDF of the Blasphemous Tome issue 7 (2021-08-03 09:49:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's issue 7 of our fanzine. This is a small thank you to everyone who backs our show - thank you to every one of you!
If you back us at $5 you will receive a printed, signed copy (these will be posted worldwide in August).
If you back us at $3+ you will receive a voucher for an at-cost print-on-demand copy from DrivethruRPG (again, the vouchers will go out in August).
Issue 8 should be out at the end of 2021, and you can be in it! We welcome contributions of writing (up to around 500 words) and art - please send to...
2021-07-30 15:29:33 +0000 UTC View Post
This week we dive in to weird science!
You can find the notes for this show at https://blasphemoustomes.com/
2021-07-20 10:59:01 +0000 UTC View Post
This week we dive into weird science! This is the longer unedited version for backers only.
Also, apologies for the delay - issue 7 of the Blasphemous Tome should be released soon.
In this month’s newsletter: we’re talking about limited prints, conventions and more...
Hey there friends,
Here are 10 things we thought were wort...
https://blasphemoustomes.com/2021/07/05/scenario-structures/
NOTE: Apologies, but due to some technical difficulties in the recording of this episode there is no longer, unedited cut of this episode. Normal service will resume next time.
We’re back and we’re seeking direction. While human lives are generally chaotic, we can at least bring order to our work. Pinning down good scenario structures can help ...
2021-07-06 11:18:17 +0000 UTC View Post
We’re back with the conclusion of our interview with YouTuber and author Seth Skorkowsky. This time, we are also joined by Jon Hook, Seth’s co-host on their new Mod...
2021-06-29 09:29:09 +0000 UTC View Post
This is the longer unedited cut, for backers only.
We’re back and we’re flying the friendly skies. Well, maybe not that friendly. OK, they’re downright malevolent. Ithaqua may be one of the fastest ways to travel but the in-flight enter...
2021-06-22 12:19:03 +0000 UTC View Post
