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Weird Studies

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Hosted by JF, Phil, Phil Ford, JF Martel

Published by SpectreVision Radio

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242 episodes

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Professor Phil Ford and writer J. F. Martel host a series of conversations on art and philosophy, dwelling on ideas that are hard to think and art that opens up rifts in what we are pleased to call "reality." SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring the anomalous, the luminous, and the numinous. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. ⁠spectrevisionradio.com⁠ ⁠linktr.ee/spectrevision⁠

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Recent Episodes

September 9, 2026

Episode 218 — A Mighty Matter of Legend: On J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Two Towers'

Hosts Phil and JF explore J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Two Towers,' revealing its core as a story about stories and destiny within a legendary world.

August 26, 2026

Mid-Hiatus Bonus: A Door in the Fourth Wall

Host JF discusses Emma Stamm's talk on AI and language, and a new course on truth in horror, in this interview.

August 5, 2026

Episode 217 – Books, Spirits, and Hysteria, with Asti Hustvedt

Researcher Asti Hustvedt and hosts Phil and JF explore how reading can become a "weirding" experience through 19th-century neuroscience and spirit mediumship.

242 total episodes available with 56 transcripts

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Episode 218 — A Mighty Matter of Legend: On J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Two Towers'

Published 9 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And that requires them to give up control. It requires them to trust that the story isn't theirs to write, that they're part of a bigger story that involves not just them, But trees, you know, ants, like non-human forces. I think the ants are one of the most beautiful expressions of a non-human in English literature. I love how mysterious it is. That whole chapter is where Merry and Pippin meet the Ents. And that's kind of what the king and the quote I read earlier is referring to. He's saying, wow, the trees did our work for us. They were there all along, but we didn't see them. We didn't see that they could get up and walk. […]

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What is Weird Studies?: Professor Phil Ford and writer J. F. Martel host a series of conversations on art and philosophy, dwelling on ideas that are hard to think and art that opens up rifts in what we are pleased to call "reality."

SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring the anomalous, the luminous, and the numinous. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions.

⁠spectrevisionradio.com⁠

⁠linktr.ee/spectrevision⁠
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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RSS feed: Last successful check: 22 Sept 2026. Refresh timing varies with show activity.
Apple Podcasts ratings (US): Snapshot recorded: 18 Sept 2026. Collected periodically from the US storefront.
Spotify ratings: Snapshot recorded: 19 Aug 2026. Collected periodically; platform observation dates may differ.
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