Author: Gene Lyons

Jeff and the W. Axel Foley Mixup

Hey Guys, So I think a funny mix up occurred. You read my “two part” email on your last confessional. I was psyched to hear my name on the air again, but then got confused when you read my part two, as I had no memory of writing it. My...

Coming to America Scenes Confuse Me

Hey guys, I wanted to reach out after episode 3. I have read the book and almost feel like the book is saving me here. As I watched last night’s episode I feel as though if I didn’t already know some of these characters I might have been out by...

American Gods Episode 3 Was All About Connection

This whole episode was about connection.. This was truly a BEAUTIFUL episode! Mr. Jaquel/Anubis taking that lady’s soul and leading her on the Stairway to Heaven, definitely Led Zeppelin guitar moment!! And weighing her heart against a feather to see if she is worthy of a good Afterlife! Mr. Wednesday’s...

That’s Not Shakamak State Park

Notifications of new Shat podcasts are basically why I get out of bed in the morning. Wednesday and Friday mornings my kids even look forward to listening on the ride to school. Their favorite is The Rog and for some reason giggle everytime Dick’s name is said. Glad you are...

What American Gods Actually Are

Greetings, This is the first time which I write to your podcast after taking the journey with you through both Westworld and Taboo. I for one have enjoyed your discussions of the material and would look forward to more from you in the future. On to my thoughts of the...

Dicks Are Handless Arms That Hang From Crotches

D, look, you’re awesome. Thank you for looking out for us females out there and being very open to seeing dongs all over the place and getting tired of the exploitation of just female nudity. Thank you for seeing the imbalance of male v. female nudity. but just so we...

Why Neil Gaiman Chose These Gods

Hello, gentlemen! I just finished up the first Confessional, and I had some ideas I wanted to share with the three of you, and the rest of the listeners. I agree that I would be too over the top to devote an episode to the background of each god, or...