The Good Friends of Jackson Elias

Patreon Backer Special 4 – More Films

https://blasphemoustomes.com/2020/05/19/patreon-backer-special-4-more-films/

We’re back with another one of our special lockdown episodes. This time, we are venturing deeper into our screens in search of escapism, just stopping shy of going full Videodrome. Once again, we’re returning to the topic of films, discussing a few more movies that have provided merciful distraction of late.

These lockdown epi...

Episode 182: Body Horror (Long Cut)

https://blasphemoustomes.com/2020/05/12/disgust-and-body-horror/

This episode is our exploration of the linked topics of dis...

Episode 182: Body Horror

https://blasphemoustomes.com/2020/05/12/disgust-and-body-horror/

This episode is our exploration of the linked topics of disgust and body horror. We were originally going to cover disgust in our episode about Making Call of Cthulhu Scary, but ran out of time. And body horror has been on our list for some time. It se...

Backer-only Lockdown Special 3: TV

https://blasphemoustomes.com/2020/05/05/patreon-backer-special-3-recent-television/

We’re back with another one of our special lockdown episodes. As the quarantine continues, so does our need to seek distraction through media. This time, we’re talking about some of the television that has filled our hours recently, saving us from painful introspection. We hope that this podcast can do the same for you.

T...

Episode 181: Making a Monster (Long Cut)

This is the longer, uncut version for Patreon backers only.

https://blasphemoustomes.com/2020/04/28/making-a-monster/

We’re back and we’re heading up to the laboratory to see what we can throw together. There are some leftover eyeballs in the fridge, and an assortment of horns, fangs and claws in those crates in the corner. We seem to be running short on hides, however. Maybe we can mix up a protoplasm cocktail instead...

Episode 181: Making a Monster

https://blasphemoustomes.com/2020/04/28/making-a-monster/

We’re back and we’re heading up to the laboratory to see what we can throw together. There are some leftover eyeballs in the fridge, and an assortment of horns, fangs and claws in those crates in the corner. We seem to be running short on hides, however. Maybe we can mix up a protoplasm cocktail instead. Admittedly, we still need to find a new lab assistant after the last time w...

Patreon Backer Special 2 – Recommended Books

https://blasphemoustomes.com/2020/04/21/patreon-backer-special-2-recommended-books/

We’re back and we’re still under lockdown. Like the rest of you, we’re turning to books, films, podcasts and other media to take us beyond these four walls, if only mentally. We thought it might be fun to share some recommendations with you, hence this series of special episodes.

These lockdown episodes are also a way o...

Episode 180: Azathoth (Long Cut)

This is the longer uncut version for backers only.

https://blasphemoustomes.com/2020/04/14/mythos-deities-the-daemon-sultan-azathoth/

This is the latest instalment in our series on the deities of the Cthulhu Mythos. Earlier episodes have covered Dagon, 2020-04-14 16:42:19 +0000 UTC View Post

Episode 180: Mythos Deities: The Daemon Sultan, Azathoth

This is the latest instalment in our series on the deities of the Cthulhu Mythos. Earlier episodes have covered Dagon, Shub-Niggurath, ...

Patreon Backer Special 1 – Recent Horror Films

We’re back and we’re keeping ourselves busy while quarantined. This largely involves catching up with books, films, television, and other inspirational media. It was either that or necromancy, and books smell nicer.

So we thought we’d help keep you entertained at the same time. This is the first of a limited run of special lockdown episodes for our Patreon backers. We’re releasing them on the off-weeks, between normal episodes, where they ...

Episode 179: More Great NPCs of History (Longer Cut)

This is the longer, uncut version for patrons only.

https://blasphemoustomes.com/2020/03/31/more-great-npcs-of-history/ 2020-03-31 16:44:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Episode 179: More Great NPCs of History

https://blasphemoustomes.com/2020/03/31/more-great-npcs-of-history/

In this episode, we once again seek out historical personages who might make interesting Call of Cthulhu NPCs. We have restricted ourselves to the classic 1920s and Gaslight time periods to best fit your games.

This is a follow-up to our first Great NPCs of History discussion in 2020-03-31 16:37:39 +0000 UTC View Post

Good Friends Patron-Meetup

Meet up with Matt, Paul and Scott for a live chat online. This will be an informal session, and we invite people to ask questions. You'll be able to type questions, or if you have a mic and camera, we can invite you 'up on stage' (on screen) for a while to chat with us. 

We're doing this as part of our increased output during the COVID19 pandemic. The event is scheduled to start at 7PM GMT - a quick google should inform you of what time that is local to you. 

Technical note: We did a brief test of this with an audience ...

Patron Meet Up

We're having a meet up with our Patreon backers  in a little over 24-hours. You don't need a mic or camera to participate, but if you have them and wish to be invited on screen that maybe possible. 

The link for the event is:

https://www.crowdcast.io/e/good-friends-meetup

Time: Sat March 28th at 7:30pm GMT

We hope to see as many of you as can make it!

Special: Parapsychology and Ghosts – a Conversation With Christian Jensen Romer part 2

We’re back with the second part of our discussion with parapsychologist, RPG author and raconteur, Christian Jensen Romer.

In the first part, CJ told us how he became involved with ghost hunting. In this episode, he delves more into the various studies of ghost phenomena and some possible explanations for ghost sightings.

In the process, CJ clarifies and corrects a ...

Online Meetup (Patrons Exclusive)

Meet up with Matt, Paul and Scott for a live chat online. This will be an informal session, and we invite people to ask questions. You'll be able to type questions, or if you have a mic and camera, we can invite you 'up on stage' (on screen) for a while to chat with us. 

We're doing this as part of our increased output during the COVID19 pandemic. The event is scheduled to start at 7PM GMT - a quick google should inform you of what time that is local to you. 

Technical note: We did a brief test of this with an audience ...

Special: An Introduction to Online Gaming With Joe Trier of How We Roll

We’re back with something of an impromptu special. Scott recently joined our good friend Joe Trier of How We Roll for a chat about playing RPGs online. This seemed timely, with almost everyone we know going into self-quarantine due to COVID-19.

Our discussion covers tools and techniques, with an emphasis on how to get into online gaming for people who have never done so. While our main focus is on D&D and Call of Cthulhu, we do mention a few o...

Episode 178: A Warning to the Curious (Long Cut)

This is the longer, uncut, Patrons only version:

https://blasphemoustomes.com/2020/03/17/a-warning-to-the-curious/

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Episode 178: A Warning to the Curious

https://blasphemoustomes.com/2020/03/17/a-warning-to-the-curious/

While we’ve wrapped up our discussion of ghosts, we haven’t quite left the spectral world behind yet. Or maybe it refuses to leave us alone. Once these spectres set their sights on you, they can prove vexingly dogged. We’re going to keep away from any Martello towers,...

Special: Parapsychology and Ghosts – a Conversation With Christian Jensen Romer part 1

https://blasphemoustomes.com/2020/03/10/special-parapsychology-and-ghosts-a-conversation-with-christian-jensen-romer-part-1/

Following our recent discussion of ghosts in Call of Cthulhu, we thought it might be useful to get an expert opinion. Luckily, our good friend Chri...

Episode 177: Ghosts in Call of Cthulhu (Part 2, Long Cut)

This is the full version* of our recording of episode 177, and is for backers only. The standard issue is available as always through the regular channels. 

(*there may have been some slight edits)

https://blasphemoustomes.com/2020/03/03/ghosts-in-call-of-cthulhu-part-2/

This is the second of two episodes looking at ghosts and how they tie into Call of Cthulhu. 2020-03-03 15:00:52 +0000 UTC View Post

Episode 177: Ghosts in Call of Cthulhu (Part 2)

This is the second of two episodes looking at ghosts and how they tie into Call of Cthulhu. The first focused on ghost stories and folklore. This time, we discuss how (and if) ghosts might fit into Call of Cthulhu and the wider Cthulhu Mythos.

While Lovecraft wrote a handful of tales which might be considered ghost stories, these were usually unrelated to his Mythos fiction. We debate whether it is reasonable to draw all of ...

ENnies 2020?

Hi there, 

once again we're going to be entering the ENnie awards this year.  We've applied previously, but have never made even the shortlist. To apply, we have to select a 15-minute segment of one of our podcasts, released after May 1st 2019 (episode 156 onwards), and send it to the ENnie judges. This is where we'd like your help. If you can nominate a favourite segment, please let us know.

In 2018, we topped a poll for best talk RPG podcast: 2020-02-26 13:55:34 +0000 UTC View Post

Episode 176: Ghosts in Call of Cthulhu (Part 1, Long Cut)

This is the full version* of our recording of episode 176, and is for backers only. The standard issue is available as always through the regular channels. 

(*there may have been some slight edits)

2020-02-18 14:13:35 +0000 UTC View Post

Episode 176: Ghosts in Call of Cthulhu

https://blasphemoustomes.com/2020/02/18/ghosts-part-1/

This is the first of two episodes looking at ghosts and how they tie into Call of Cthulhu. Our original plan was to do it all in a single episode, but we talked too much.

As a result, this first part is largely us exploring what we think ghosts might be, as well as discussing what we do and don’t like in a ghost story. If you think the answer is “ghosts”, you might be...

Episode 175: Best of the 2010s (Long Cut)

This is the full version* of our recording of episode 173, and is for backers only. The standard issue is available as always through the regular channels. 

(*there may have been some slight edits)

In many respects, the 2010s were a terrible decade. We’ve seen political upheavals that will affect the world for generations, an ecological crisis that will affect it for even longer, and, worst of all, David Bowie died. It’s all been a bit shit, really.But there has been some good stuff too. The 2010s were a boom time for me...

Episode 175: Best of the 2010s

In many respects, the 2010s were a terrible decade. We’ve seen political upheavals that will affect the world for generations, an ecological crisis that will affect it for even longer, and, worst of all, David Bowie died. It’s all been a bit shit, really.

But there has been some good stuff too. The 2010s were a boom time for media in general, and horror in particular. We have been living through a golden age of genre books, films and television. In this episode, we pick our favourites from each of these categories, explaining why w...

Episode 174: Midsommar (Long Cut)

This is the full version* of our recording of episode 173, and is for backers only. The standard issue is available as always through the regular channels. 

(*there may have been some slight edits)

2020-01-21 13:06:14 +0000 UTC View Post

Episode 174: Midsommar

https://blasphemoustomes.com/2020/01/21/midsommar/

This episode is our look at the 2019 American/Swedish folk horror film, Midsommar. It is an unusually sun-drenched horror, long in running time and short on action. As you might imagine, this led to some disagreement amongst us as to whether it is the best film of the year or slightly less fun than root canal.

Things we mention in this episode include:

• 2020-01-21 12:59:43 +0000 UTC View Post

Episode 173: Great NPCs of History (Longer Cut)

This is the full version* of our recording of episode 173, and is for backers only. The standard issue is available as always through the regular channels. 

(*there may have been some slight edits)