Author: Gene Lyons

Hello, gentlemen! I wrote in previously about Taboo’s plot connection to H.P. Lovecraft’s Charles Dexter Ward, but I wanted to go a bit deeper this time. First, I’d like to bring in Arthur Macken’s The Great God Pan, the beginning of which introduces us to a women who is experiment...

Hey guys, Tom from Australia here, enjoying the recaps/discussions/shatings. my take on James’ mother and the timeline Horace Delaney purchases Salish. at some point they have a child, marry, and rename Salish to Anna Delaney 1787 – James Delaney is born (working back from information show has given) 1795 –...

Hey Shat-Podders!! What up? If you want a spoiler of the James/Zilpha drama, watch the preview of Taboo Episode4 on Youtube(James visits Zilpha in the garden). Oh yeah, I’m also writing to tell you how much I enjoyed your podcast discussion of eppie 3. I mean I was laughing my...

Hello, just wanted to say I love the podcast. I had never heard you guys before and I found you when I went looking for a supplement for Taboo with all its intricacies. Very much enjoying the podcast. I wanted to touch on your discussion of James’ mother this episode....

Hi Guys… First I would like to say I just found your podcast on Podcast Addict. Secondly, I’m really enjoying listening to your thoughts and opinions on my new favorite show Taboo. And…you guys really are funny to boot. I was curious when I heard you talking about Winter being...

Hi Shatters, fan since Westworld, spreading the word and rating you up… Here’s some timeline notes I took after cracking up hearing you guys debate James’ Mom situation ad nauseum (lo-f-ing-l-off!) today: Per episode 1 Delaney returns to London after 10 years date is 1814 (Who had his horse waiting...

Gents, I am watching one episode ahead, but what I write here does not draw on any of that advance information. On the topic of Lorna Bow. James found the Playbill in a drawer with her name circled. Could this not have been part of Brace’s research in to finding...

Hi guys, Thanks for your great work as usual. I am really enjoying Taboo. This era of world history, as well as the gothic setting of London and the possible supernatural elements, make for a really good show thus far. I am interested in your thoughts on the mysterious American...