Want "Lovecraft Country" broken down in an hour or less? We're the team to do it. Shat on TV returns after covering three seasons of HBO's "Westworld" and the racially charged "Watchmen" to explore the horror, science, and civil rights issues of Jordan Peele and J.J. Abrams' ambitious TV project. We mix in audience letters and voicemail, plus insights from the Matt Ruff novel that inspired the series. Subscribe Now Android:https://shatontv.com/lovecraft-country-android Apple/iTunes:https://shatontv.com/lovecraft-country-itunes Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal - https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo –https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop / Merchandise: https://shatontv.com/shop Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link -https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey - https://shatontv.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review -https://shatontv.com/lovecraft-country-review Leave a Voicemail -(914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 Feeds & Social Media -https://shato...
Before you watch HBO's "Lovecraft Country," get the breakdown on what it's about, who's in it, how it was made, and why the big names behind it really make a difference. Millions have listened to Shat on TV coverage of "Westworld," "Game of Thrones," "Watchmen," "True Detective," "Taboo," and "American Gods." Now our veteran podcast crew is tackling a sizzling mix of sci-fi and horror. We promise a tight pod, no spoilers, audience interaction, and objective exploration instead of biased criticism. Give Shat a shot, then join us for the premiere of "Lovecraft Country." Subscribe Now Android:https://shatontv.com/lovecraft-country-android Apple/iTunes:https://shatontv.com/lovecraft-country-itunes Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal - https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo –https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop / Merchandise: https://shatontv.com/shop Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link -https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey - https://shaton...
Our "Sundown" Deep Dive explores the breakneck pace and refreshing attitude of Lovecraft Country's debut episode. We examine the racist legacy of H.P Lovecraft, the legendary voice of James Baldwin, and the principle of "othering." A voicemail about "The Green Book" takes Gene Lyons to task, and listener letters highlight the history of Chicago's Bronzeville, the concept of "struggle movies," the contrast of eldritch horror vs. Jim Crow horror, and the use sci-fi and horror as genres to tackle bigotry. Ash teaches us about weird fiction, Denmark Vesey, and how to pronounce Cthulhu. Letitia and Atticus shine in their many splendid F*** YOUs. And The King Bee provides a handy overview of Edgar Rice Burroughs characters who appear in Episode 1. Lovecraft Country Episode 1 Summary: Veteran and pulp-fiction aficionado Atticus Freeman travels from the Jim Crow South to his South Side of Chicago hometown in search of his missing father Montrose. After recruiting his uncle George and childh...
Lovecraft Country Episode 2 hit us hard and quick with a slew of new characters, Atticus' dizzying lineage, hallucinations, rituals, cannibalism, ancient orders, and snake dick. Thankfully, we have answers. "Whitey's on The Moon" pushed the audience into new territory while drawing from influences as far-flung as "Goosebumps" and "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Uncle George said goodbye with some really powerful lines, and two ghosts gave us some mysteries to think about. Lovecraft Country Episode 2 Summary: Inexplicably recovered from their terrifying night, Leti and George luxuriate in their new surroundings while Atticus grows suspicious of their Ardham Lodge hosts — Christina Braithwhite and her elusive father Samuel — who unveil cryptic plans for Atticus' role in their upcoming "Sons of Adam" ceremony. Later, after Tic, Leti, and George stumble upon a clue that could lead them to Montrose, each takes an unwelcome walk down memory lane. Subscribe Now Android:https://shatontv....
"Lovecraft Country" promised us a spooky, sexy, seething mix of TV horror and real-world racism. And Episode 3 delivered on that promise in a big way. Learn the history of the Winthrop House, Christina Braithwaite's involvement, and the significance of the episode's opening church scene. Explore the tension between key characters, and celebrate the sizzle between Atticus and Letitia. Compare how monsters behave on the open road and in our own homes. And consider the significance of 1955 in Chicago history. This edition of the Lovecraft Country Deep Dive also touches on The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King's white girlfriend, the aftershock of George's death, and what happened with the eight suffering spirits who helped purge Hiram Epstein. Lovecraft Country Episode 3 Summary: Three weeks after George's funeral, Letitia uses an unexpected inheritance from her deceased mother to buy a dilapidated Victorian mansion in an all-white neighborhood on Chicago's North Side, filling it with Black ...
We expected an Indiana Jones-style romp from Lovecraft Country Episode 4. And "A History of Violence" delivered that adventure on a bloody plate, examining what it feels like to be the aboriginal rather than the raider. In this podcast edition, we explain why the museum was critical to telling the tale, why Montrose snuffed out a life, how the Chicago police fit into the picture, and what NACA was. This Deep Dive also covers how Christina Braithwaite is behind everything (including a tree) and why Hippolyta changed course. Ash celebrates the force of nature that is Ruby, and your hosts all agree they need more love songs for the people in their lives. Lovecraft Country Episode 4 Summary:After Christina mysteriously shows up at her doorstep, Leti confronts Atticus about his plan to surreptitiously return to Florida. Later, in search of missing pages to a crucial text, Leti, Tic, and Montrose head to Boston, with Hippolyta and Diana (Jada Harris) along for the ride. Back in Chicago, a...
Listeners asked for a deeper, longer dive, so here it is. This week's Shat on TV covers all the gore, glam, and "goddamn!" of Lovecraft Country Episode 5: Strange Case. Ash educates us on Kafka's "Metamorphosis," a subject she actually taught at the college level. Not to be outdone, Gene unveils the truth behind "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (with the help of listeners, of course.) We round out the episode by celebrating ball culture, witnessing Ruby's character development, debating stiletto sodomy, and considering an ulterior motive behind Atticus' attack on Montrose. Lovecraft Country Episode 5 Summary:Owning to a spell cast by William, Ruby wakes up as a white woman and comes to enjoy a life of privilege she could only imagine before. Montrose tells Tic that he has taken care of Yahima, causing his son to nearly beat him to death. Leti tells Tic that she is terrified of his rage, but the two latter reconcile and have sex. Montrose goes to Sammy's apartment and has sex with him. As T...
Lovecraft Country Episode 6 took us from the streets of Chicago to war-torn South Korea as we finally met Ji-Ah, learned her dark secret, and saw her vision of Atticus' death. "Meet Me in Daegu" left viewers wondering about kumiho legends, the Korean War, Atticus' true self, and what Judy Garland had to do with all of it. This edition of the Shat on TV Deep Dive includes nearly 20 minutes of listener mail and voicemail, plus Gene trying and failing to properly pronounce Daegu and Ji-Ah. Lovecraft Country Episode 6 Summary:In the throes of the Korean War, nursing student Ji-Ah crosses paths with a wounded Atticus, who has no recollection of their violent first encounter. Subscribe Now Android:https://shatontv.com/lovecraft-country-android Apple/iTunes:https://shatontv.com/lovecraft-country-itunes Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal - https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo –https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop / Merchandise: https://shatontv.com/shop Shop Amazon With ...
Lovecraft Country once again pushed the limits of representation, historical layering, trippy visuals, and empowerment when it told Hippolyta's story in Episode 7: I am. The Shat Crew dives deep into why Atticus went to St. Louis, where portals took Atticus and Hippolyta, the birthmark, Afrofuturism, Bessie Stringfield, Sun Ra, Josephine Baker, blood magic, outing Montrose, and more. Listener mail heats up as fans abandon Shat on TV, defend the hosts, and beautifully highlight what they love about Lovecraft Country. Lovecraft Country Episode 7 Summary:Hippolyta’s relentless search for answers takes her on a multidimensional journey of self-discovery as Atticus heads to St. Louis to consult an old family friend. Subscribe Now Android:https://shatontv.com/lovecraft-country-android Apple/iTunes:https://shatontv.com/lovecraft-country-itunes Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal - https://shatontv.com/paypal Support With Venmo –https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop / Merchandise: ...
Lovecraft Country aspired from day one to mix eldritch horror with the terrors of racism in America. And Episode 8 showed us exactly how powerful that combination could be. The scares were scarier. The action was intense. And "Jig-a-Bobo" painfully examined the complex issues of intersectionality, performative death, isolation, and the status quo. In this edition, Ash and Gene highlight the significance of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," the history behind topsy-turvy dolls, and the unforgivable details of Emmett Till's death. The Shat Crew also touches briefly on the Chicago American Giants, March for Life, and a handful of listener emails. And to the callers who left voicemail this week: Your kindness made a difference in our lives, and we were honored to share your voices on the podcast. Lovecraft Country Episode 8 Summary:Atticus, Leti, Ruby, Montrose and Diana attend the memorial forEmmett Till(who was a friend of Diana's). Dianna is stopped by Lancaster who demands she give him the orrer...