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Cosmic Shenanigans

Cosmic Shenanigans is a podcast focusing on cosmic horror in films, television, art, games, music, fashion, pop culture, and just about anywhere else our little tentacles can reach. Host Mary SanGiovanni delves into what makes it timelessly relevant and enjoyable, and examines how it permeates so much of modern culture. Further, as a writer of cosmic horror herself, Mary looks at her and others’ roles in the subgenre and in publishing at large, and explores the female perspective toward and within works of cosmic horror.

THAT OF WHICH WE SPEAK WHEN WE SPEAK OF THE UNSPEAKABLE - Cosmic Shenanigans - Ep 97

Mar 21, 2021

THAT OF WHICH WE SPEAK WHEN WE SPEAK OF THE UNSPEAKABLE

In this episode, Mary looks at Nick Mamatas's story from the Lovecraft Unbound anthology, and how his sense of humor and nihilism make for a compelling and amusing horror read.

THE BLACK STONE STATUE - Cosmic Shenanigans - Ep 96

Feb 14, 2021

THE BLACK STONE STATUE

In this episode, Mary continues looking at cosmic horror by women and examines "The Black Stone Statue" by Mary Elizabeth Counselman.

THE HORROR AT MARTIN'S BEACH - Cosmic Shenanigans - Ep 95

Feb 7, 2021

THE HORROR AT MARTIN'S BEACH

In this episode, Mary looks at Sonia H. Greene's contribution to cosmic horror, co written with HP Lovecraft.

TROLLEY NO. 1852 - Cosmic Shenanigans - Ep 94

Jan 31, 2021

TROLLEY NO. 1852

In this episode, Mary examines Ed Lee's novella, Trolley No. 1852, and discusses blending cosmic horror with extreme horror and splatterpunk.

MISSING PERSONS AND OTHER WORLDS - Cosmic Shenanigans - Ep 93

Jan 17, 2021

MISSING PERSONS AND OTHER WORLDS

In this eerie episode, Mary looks at some of the strangest missing persons cases and the odd elements that suggest disappearance through portals to other...