Category: Lovecraft Country Book of Names

Lovecraft Country

Really enjoying the podcast (and of course the program).On the episode re Holy Ghost, I think you mentioned that you’d get back to the baby-headed basketball player ghost, but I don’t think you ever did. So here’s a funny story.Last week, on a whim, I watched Wanderlust with Paul Rudd...

Lovecraft Country Ep 4

I just discovered your podcast and am finally caught up!I love the theory that Christina and William are the same person. The theory didn’t hold up for me when William entered Lettie’s house with Ruby. Christina couldn’t enter due to the ward on the door. I’m thinking William is Christina’s...

And One More Thing…

I’m ADD, about to turn 50 and on hormone suppressing drugs to keep breast cancer from coming back so I have a hard time remembering and staying on track. Usually with writing I can stay on track because I can take my time and edit. However, I have high schoolers...

Mediocrity Is Harsh

Hey y’all! First time emailing!Just wanted to address Ash’s comment that she feels this is a mediocre show with exceptional moments each week. That is an opinion and you are entitled to that opinion but this show has been so much more than mediocre in my eyes. Please do not...

Yahima Maraokoti

Hi y’all,Long time listener first time caller. I just had to drop a quick few lines about the character of Yahima Maraokoti, the Two Spirit person imprisoned by Titus. I was uncomfortable with the full frontal reveal of her body. It’s voyeuristic and a bad call back to The Crying...

Hippolyta’s Story

Hello Shat Crew,Thanks again for helping to navigate Lovecraft Country.I have to agree that this was not the strongest episode, but there were still some interesting nuggets. I am becoming much more interested in Hippolyta’s story. Her fascination with astronomy and trying to understand the orrery was much more compelling...

Lovecraft Country Tarzana Connection

Hello Shat on TV,I am really enjoying your coverage of Lovecraft Country and I have fallen down many Easter Egg rabbit holes regarding the show. I got my husband to start watching and I thought of another connection in Episode 1: Sundown. Tic is Reading A Princess of Mars (and...

Deep Dive Episode 3

Hey y’all. There was interesting perspective on the ghosts and what they represent I felt compelled to chime in on. The talk amongst myself and my other black friends who watch the show has been one of ancestors. After episode 3 the consensus was that the ghosts represented the ancestors...