April 28, 2022
Best Classic Podcast
The classic horror stories of famous author H.P. Lovecraft have been reimagined in this serialized fiction podcast. We follow the hosts of the fictional true-crime podcast The Mystery Machine as they look into three interconnected cases, all based on three of Lovecraft’s longer tales, The Strange Case of Dexter Ward, The Whisperer in Darkness, and The Shadow Over Innsmouth. In season one, we meet Matthew Heawood and Kennedy Fischer as they examine the mysterious case of Dexter Ward, a man who went missing from his room in a mental institution. As more strange details come to light, Matthew and Kennedy begin to realize just how deep this mystery goes. Add in a slow-burn romance and eldritch horrors galore, and you’ve got an interesting and terrifying show.The Lovecraft Investigations was released by the BBC from November 2018 to November 2020 and spans three seasons. With only 27 episodes total, plus several bonus episodes and season trailers, this show is a relatively quick listen compared to the other podcasts I’ve recommended in the past. The voice acting and production are excellent, meaning you stay immersed in the horrors. While I wouldn’t say this is my favorite podcast (that award has to go to The White Vault), it is an excellent show with a gripping story and plenty of reference to Lovecraft’s original works, although not so many that someone without any knowledge of Lovecraft couldn’t enjoy. Find The Lovecraft Investigations on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other platforms.
—Serenity Block, Podcasts Editor