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Lovecraft Country Radio

Lovecraft Country Radio

HBO

The official podcast for HBO’s Lovecraft Country. Every Sunday, Ashley C. Ford and Lovecraft Country writer Shannon Houston discuss the latest episode of the series. Listen every week as Ashley and Shannon share their thoughts on the ties between the horror genre and black culture and explore how the show’s themes connect to contemporary social issues.Stream new episodes of Lovecraft Country, starting August 16th, Sundays at 9 PM on HBO and HBO Max.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Lovecraft Country Radio episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Lovecraft Country Radio for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Lovecraft Country Radio episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Lovecraft Country Radio - 1: Sundown

1: Sundown

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08/17/20 • 58 min

In this episode of Lovecraft Country Radio, hosts Ashley C. Ford and Shannon Houston discuss episode 1: "Sundown." The hosts explore the characters’ journey through sundown towns and map the horrifying links between racists and Shoggoths.

This podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios.

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Lovecraft Country Radio - Welcome To Lovecraft Country Radio

Welcome To Lovecraft Country Radio

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08/11/20 • 14 min

Hosts Ashley C. Ford and Shannon Houston talk about the inspiration behind the HBO series Lovecraft Country. They track the show's history from writer H.P. Lovecraft, to Matt Ruff's novel "Lovecraft Country" and Misha Green's TV adaptation. Shannon describes what it was like to be in the writers room and shares some of the works that influenced the show.

Ahead of the series premiere on August 16th, the hosts share what movies, books, and artists will serve as a primer before you dive into the world of Lovecraft Country.

Lovecraft Country Radio is produced by HBO in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios.

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Lovecraft Country Radio - Coming Soon: Lovecraft Country Radio
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08/04/20 • 2 min

Lovecraft Country Radio is the official podcast for HBO’s Lovecraft Country. Every week, host Ashley C. Ford discusses Lovecraft Country with one of the show’s writers, Shannon Houston. Join them as they dig into what inspired the writers room and explore how the show's 1950’s setting reflects contemporary issues. Lovecraft Country Radio is produced by HBO in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios.

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Lovecraft Country Radio - 5: Strange Case

5: Strange Case

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09/14/20 • 49 min

In this episode of Lovecraft Country Radio, hosts Ashley C. Ford and Shannon Houston discuss Episode 5: "Strange Case." Eric Eddings, host of The Nod Show and For Colored Nerds, joins the conversation to discuss how black male anger is portrayed in the episode. The hosts also discuss the different forms that code-switching can take and what it means for a Black woman to be "interrupted." This podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios.

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Lovecraft Country Radio - 6: Meet Me In Daegu

6: Meet Me In Daegu

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09/21/20 • 47 min

In this episode of Lovecraft Country Radio, hosts Ashley C. Ford and Shannon Houston discuss Episode 6: "Meet Me In Daegu."

First, they sit down with Jamie Chung, who plays Ji-ah, and discuss the episode's themes of monstrousness and the character's coming-of-age journey. Then, they're joined by Inkoo Kang, TV critic for The Hollywood Reporter, to discuss representation of America and Imperialism in the episode. This podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios.

Recommendations:

Films:

A Tale of Two Sisters (2003) dir. Kim Jee-won

Train to Busan (2016) dir. Yeon Sang-ho

Books/Essays:

Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut

Kim Jiyoung, Born In 1982 by Cho Nam-Joo

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

A Kim Jong-Il Production by Paul Fischer

My Family’s Shrouded History Is Also A National One for Korea by Alexander Chee (NYT)

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Lovecraft Country Radio - Between The World And Me

Between The World And Me

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11/24/20 • 25 min

In this special bonus episode of Lovecraft Country Radio, hosts Ashley C. Ford and Shannon Houston are back to discuss the HBO’s new film “Between The World And Me,” based on the 2015 book by Ta-Nehisi Coates and the 2018 stage adaptation directed by Kamilah Forbes at the Apollo Theater, as well as the companion podcast produced by HBO, Spoke Media and Domino Sound. First they debrief what it’s been like to see audiences react to Lovecraft Country since its finale. Then, they unpack a few favorite moments in “Between The World And Me” that caused them to reflect on how white supremacy impacted the entertainment they grew up with and the gut-wrenching fear that comes with Black parents’ love. You can subscribe to HBO’s Between The World And Me Podcast right now and you can stream the special on HBO MAX. This podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios.

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Lovecraft Country Radio - Introducing In Session: The In Treatment Podcast
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05/31/21 • 43 min

Ashley C. Ford is here to give you a taste of HBO's newest podcast, In Session: The In Treatment Podcast. The fourth season of In Treatment features Emmy-Award winning actress Uzo Aduba (Orange Is The New Black) as Dr. Brooke Taylor. Each week, hosts, writer and actor Brandon Kyle Goodman (Big Mouth; Modern Love), and licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Janelle S. Peifer, will break down Dr. Taylor’s week, demystify the process of therapy, and examine the relationship between therapy and patient, all with a healthy dose of good humor and joy.

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Lovecraft Country Radio - Introducing Trade Secrets (with Misha Green and Kamilah Forbes)
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06/30/21 • 7 min

HBO Max presents Trade Secrets, a podcast that gives listeners a VIP pass into the rooms of the world’s best storytellers. We wanted to give you a taste of our first episode, where Misha Green, creator and showrunner of HBO’s ‘Lovecraft Country,’ interviews Kamilah Forbes, the director and executive producer of HBO’s film adaption of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ ‘Between The World And Me.’ Misha and Kamilah dig into what it’s like to be both “a player and a coach” in Hollywood and finding home on set, in music, in Black institutions and beyond. They also take us inside the process of creating Lovecraft Country and Between the World and Me: from working with the actors to the ways that filming during a pandemic changed everything. Subscribe to Trade Secrets now to listen to the full episode.

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Lovecraft Country Radio - 4: A History of Violence

4: A History of Violence

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09/07/20 • 53 min

In this episode of Lovecraft Country Radio, hosts Ashley C. Ford and Shannon Houston discuss Episode 4: "A History of Violence." The hosts follow the characters as they embark on another cross-country journey, adventure through secret underground tunnels, and grapple with their violent past.

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Lovecraft Country Radio - 3: Holy Ghost

3: Holy Ghost

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08/31/20 • 53 min

In this episode of Lovecraft Country Radio, hosts Ashley C. Ford and Shannon Houston discuss Episode 3: "Holy Ghost."

The hosts are joined by writer Daniel José Older to discuss the themes of spirituality and religion in the episode. They also dig into what it means to be a pioneer, celebrate black joy, and discuss the cultural inspirations for the episode. This podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Count of Monte Cristo

Dracula

13 Ghosts

The Exorcist

Beloved

Shirley Caesar and Dorinda Clark

God's Monsters and H.P. Lovecraft's Uncanny Legacy

The My House series

Precious Ebony

100 Years of Weird Fear

Shadowscaper by Daniel José Older

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FAQ

How many episodes does Lovecraft Country Radio have?

Lovecraft Country Radio currently has 15 episodes available.

What topics does Lovecraft Country Radio cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, After Shows and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on Lovecraft Country Radio?

The episode title '4: A History of Violence' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Lovecraft Country Radio?

The average episode length on Lovecraft Country Radio is 44 minutes.

How often are episodes of Lovecraft Country Radio released?

Episodes of Lovecraft Country Radio are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Lovecraft Country Radio?

The first episode of Lovecraft Country Radio was released on Aug 4, 2020.

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