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We'll Never Look at High Heels the Same Way Again (Lovecraft Country Episode 5) Sep 14, 2020

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The title says it all. In episode 5 of Lovecraft Country, Ruby was an absolute boss. Plus, are we coming around to Letitia and Atticus' relationship? Can Montrose be redeemed? And what are we supposed to think about Christina (and William) now? Join us in today's episode breakdown!

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What Was the Jim Crow Era Really Like? Sep 10, 2020

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Lovecraft Country takes place in 1955 during the Jim Crow Era. How did that era come to be, and does Lovecraft Country depict it accurately? Dr. David Pilgrim, founder and curator of the Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University, answers our questions about this and more.

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Meet Atticus Freeman: Tomb Raider! (Lovecraft Country Episode 4) Sep 07, 2020

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Episode 4 of Lovecraft Country put Atticus, Letitia and Montrose to the ultimate test. Let's review episode 4, breakdown what that ending means, and discuss why we STILL don't trust William!

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Lovecraft Country Chronicles chats with Karama Horne Sep 03, 2020

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In this bonus episode, Mia and Natalie are joined by Karama Horne, a.k.a., theblerdgurl. She tells us what she loves most about Lovecraft Country, why Blerds rule, and what the future of geekdom looks like with diverse voices.

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Can It Get Any Better Than This?? (Lovecraft Country Episode 3) Aug 31, 2020

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Episode 3 of Lovecraft Country, "Holy Ghost," was one heck of an episode. Dan Selcke of WinterIsComing.net joins us for our episode 3 discussion and we ask, "Can it get any better than this?" Let's discuss how we felt about this haunted house episode. Let's break down *all* the lore they threw at us. And, we have to ask, "Where does Atticus do next?"

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The Haunting History of Sundown Towns Aug 27, 2020

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An encounter in a sundown county left Atticus, George, and Letitia absolutely shaken in Lovecraft Country. But is this fact or fiction? Made for TV or real-life horror story? New York Times bestselling author Morgan Jerkins joins us to talk about the history of sundown towns and reveals there's more to this tragic phenomenon than we thought.

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What's The Deal with The Braithwhites? (Lovecraft Country Episode 2) Aug 24, 2020

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In episode 2 of Lovecraft Country, we're introduced to the extremely odd (and racist) Braithwhite family. In this installment, FanSided contributor Sabrina Reed discusses this lore-filled episode with Mia and Natalie. We nominate not just one but five contenders for the Fear Factor Award this week. And we predict everything at stake for Atticus, Letitia and the Freeman family in episode 3.

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The Premiere Was EVERYTHING (Lovecraft Country Episode 1) Aug 17, 2020

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We finally discuss the very first episode of Lovecraft Country on HBO. What was the scariest part? Best moments? We discuss it all. But be warned: This podcast is filled with spoilers for the premiere episode!

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Lovecraft Country Book Review (Some Spoilers!) Aug 10, 2020

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Let's review the Lovecraft Country novel by Matt Ruff! FanSided's Ian Levy joins Mia and Natalie in the discussion today as they break down all the themes, best moments and incredible characters in the book. (We'll even dig into some spoilers at the end!) Plus, Mia shares her review for the HBO series.

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Who Was H.P. Lovecraft and What's Lovecraftian Horror? Aug 03, 2020

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In our first episode, Mia and Natalie interview Jim Rohner, co-host of the Cast of Cthulhu podcast. Jim answers questions about H.P. Lovecraft, his legacy and his problematic history. And then, we discuss Lovecraft Country's Comic-Con trailer and the future of horror TV.

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