A reading of The Dunwich Horror, by HP Lovecraft, first published in the April 1929 issue of Weird Tales, and first read here, by me, in October of 2026.

Be warned, this is a horror podcast, and this story contains descriptions of witchcraft, demonology, wizardry, extra-dimensional beings, hybrid abominations, several exceedingly poor attempts at capturing archaic Western Massachusetts accents, and, perhaps most troubling of all, flocks of eastern whip-poor-wills and their terrible, piping calls. If these elements are likely to disturb you, you are strongly encouraged to skip this episode.

The ambience for this episode is from the "Haunted Cemetery Ambience" soundscape by Sound Illusion at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu_mMqKt_lU

Join us next time when I'll be joined by my esteemed attorney and preferred Congressional candidate, Claire Reynolds of Texas' District 11. We'll be discussing this story, its influences and references, and of course, have a few laughs.

If you happen to be listening to this when it's first released, you can also catch Claire live on Basin PBS for her congressional debate, sponsored by Diamondback Energy for some reason! That's on October 5, 2026, and streaming live on the Basin PBS YouTube channel. Check the show notes, or Claire's campaign at claire11.org, for details.

The United States mid-term elections are on November 3, 2026, so be sure to get out and vote for Claire if you live in north Austin, Pflugerville, Midland, Odessa, San Angelo, or any of the 20 Texas counties that are in the district!

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A discussion of H.P. Lovecraft's "The Temple," first published in the September, 1925 issue of Weird Tales (though written in 1920), and first discussed with my attorney, wife, and congressional candidate, Claire Reynolds.

Please note, this is a horror podcast, so its content may not be for everyone. This story contains several references to both homicide and suicide, war crimes, a claustrophobic entrapment aboard a disabled submarine, the undead, off-putting dolphins, Atlantean architecture, and excessive ethnocentrism and national chauvinism throughout. If these elements are likely to disturb you unduly, you are advised to skip this episode.

You can read this story yourself at HPLovecraft.com.

Catch that very sultry Lovecraft ASMR podcast if you're on Apple, and figure out how to find it if you're not. If you're into academic esoterica, check out https://lovecraft-conference.podsothoth.club for Tod's slides about his paper on the Weirdness of War and Pestilence.

Finally, Claire Reynolds recently sat down for episode 193 of Wait, WHAT!? to talk West Texas politics, and the results speak for themselves: Claire Reynolds now carries the full-throated support of both Wait, WHAT!? and Podsothoth: A Lovecraft Book Club, two titans of Permian Basin and Central Texas podcasting whose combined might commands the single most sought-after swing demographic in American politics: cosmic horror aficionados who also have strong feelings about the Midland ISD school board.

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Like the show? Say so with money! Or just hang out with us on Mastodon, at @podsothoth@defcon.social. Or email us at hideous@podsothoth.club. Best thing? Rate us (positively!) in your favorite podcast app. That helps other people find the show!

A reading of H.P. Lovecraft's "The Temple, " by H.P. Lovecraft, first published in the September, 1925 issue of Weird Tales, and first read aloud here, by me, in June of 2026.

Please note, this is a horror podcast, so its content may not be for everyone. This story contains several references to both homicide and suicide, war crimes, a claustrophobic entrapment aboard a disabled submarine, the undead, off-putting dolphins, Atlantean architecture, and excessive ethnocentrism and national chauvinism throughout. If these elements are likely to disturb you unduly, you are advised to skip this episode.

You can read this story yourself at HPLovecraft.com, or enjoy the ambient "UNDERWATER Ambience 10 Hours," by Asleep in Perfection at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dJDFGvkc1Y .

Next time, we'll be joined by my attorney, wife, and Texas Democratic candidate for United States Congress, Claire Reynolds, as we delve into the depths of this story of nationalism, hubris, and zombie cannibalistic dolphins.

You can text us now. Why? That’s between you and your Elder God.

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Like the show? Say so with money! Or just hang out with us on Mastodon, at @podsothoth@defcon.social. Or email us at hideous@podsothoth.club. Best thing? Rate us (positively!) in your favorite podcast app. That helps other people find the show!