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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.
Hello Ashley and Gene,I’ll start be thanking you both, again, for this podcast and the opportunity to talk about this show. It’s obviously not just a horror series. Most shows of that genre don’t take the time to explore the aftermath of sudden, violent death. Unfortunately, while all the adults...
I listen to all the Lovecraft podcasts and I love you guys so much. I am Black, not that that gives me the utmost credibility. Anyway dont let the folks get you down.
Hey,Idk if Im breaking the rules by sending a second email but I have thoughts and I didnt want to lay an essay in you. I really didnt like the shows handling of Emmitt Till. It felt cheap. Hes essentially just an extra in previous extras, isnt mentioned for a...
Hi Gene and Ash,I started writing this email before episode 7 and all the fallout occurred. I wanted to capture why I was enjoying the show on a personal level. It got put to one side but feel it needed finishing and sending. Before getting back into the original purpose...
Hello Ash and Gene,First off, thank you for covering this show. I love everything you guy do even when I disagree on your takes. Shat on tv has made the shows you cover more enjoyable, hell I liked GOT season 8 because of your podcast. So to my point. This...
Hey Gang, love your commentary on Lovecraft Country more than I do Lovecraft Country. My email is about the shows use of needle drops. For those that dont know, I mean their use of pre-existing songs not composed for the show.. Lovecraft country writer#1: So the opening of this scene...
I started listening to you guys when you started the American gods podcast personally I love all of your podcasts. Lovecraft country the thing is you should bought on black representation for that podcast…so you can get ideal of that side. I think that would have been wonderful but the...
I have written before, sparingly, on Westworld and Watchmen and I wanted to say I am sorry you were getting personally attacked. I very much enjoy these shows, they help me think more and understand the shows better. I don’t always agree with everything being said, however, I think both...
Hey Yall,First and foremost, thank you for all of the work you put into these podcasts! I have thoroughly enjoyed your work on Game of Thrones, Westworld, Watchmen, and now Lovecraft Country. As an educator, I always love to hear Ashleys take on things. She has given me so many...
Hi,I suggest your check out The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast.Rod and Karen do a great job of discussing the Blackness woven throughout each episode. If you want another perspective check out their show.Wallace
