The StoryMen welcome professor of American History Scott Poole. Scott’s an expert in the sociology of horror, so he dives in with us to discuss the groundbreaking first season of HBO’s True Detective.
IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 – Scott Poole and the Horror of True Detective
10:00 – The High Cost of Horror: Lovecraft, Carcosa and the King in Yellow
18:00 – True Detective is Just Plain Gorgeous
22:30 – SPOILERS
29:00 – Russ, Pessimism and that Ending
38:00 – Is TRUE DETECTIVE anti-female, anti-Southern, or anti-Christian?
50:00 – Favorite moments in the show
The StoryMen each choose five historical events that aren't movies yet... but should be. Hear our top fives, and share yours with us! IN THIS EPISODE: 01:30 - Tattoos & Museums 07:30 - Football and Football 14:30 - Fourteen Historical Events that Should be Movies! 01:02:00 - CONTEST!!
More guests! Tougher topics! More monsters! The StoryMen are back and better than ever!