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The Clive Barker Podcast

The Clive Barker Podcast

Written by: Ryan Danhauser and Jose Leitao
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 The Cilve Barker Podcast (or Barkercast) is an independent editorial fan site and podcast that is not affiliated with or under contract by Clive Barker or Seraphim Films. This is a labor of love by the fans, for the fans. web www.clivebarkercast.com2011-2024, The Clive Barker Podcast Art
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  • 524 : Book Club of Blood - Scape-goats

    524 : Book Club of Blood - Scape-goats
    Feb 15 2026
    In Episode 524, Ryan and Jose are joined by David Blair for another Book Club of Blood episode. This time, we cover "Scape-goats". This is the Clive Barker Podcast, where long-time fans Ryan and Jose interview guests, bring you the news, and take deep dives into Barker-related stuff. This episode will be available in Podcast Audio and Youtube Video. Sponsor : Don Bertram's Celebrate Imagination | Pinterest | ETSY Store Check out his recent painting, "The Flame" and "Shooting Star"Texas Friends, Find Don at the Pearland Arts League 2026 Winter Arts Show Sponsor : Ed Martinez YouTube Channel 2001: The Future's Not What it Used to Be Sponsor : The Now Playing Podcast Book Club of Blood Discussion: Books. Of Blood Vol. 3 | Confessions of a (Pornographer's) Shroud Show Notes Adapted in Tapping the Vein Book 3 Episode 4 : Books of Blood Volume 3The Jumblies - Poetry Foundation The Funeral Mound of Barpa Langais in the Outer HebridesNightmares in Blood Portfolio with Scape Goats plate Feedback / Questions Reddit BarkerCast Listeners Group Coming Next Clive's Contemporary Commentaries : 1985 - VOTEPortrait StudyNews and Interviews Patreon Members Shout-Out (Become a Patron) David AndersonErik Van T' HoltDaniel ElvenAmanda StewartBradley GartzMatthew BattenBennettJesseClara LeslieTimothy RamakersTerry MurdockSponsor: Don Bertram's Celebrate ImaginationSponsor, Ed Martinez YouTube ChannelSponsor : The Now Playing Podcast And this podcast, having no beginning will have no end. web www.clivebarkercast.com Apple Podcasts, Android, Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, Libsyn, Tunein, iHeart Radio, Pocket Casts, Radio.com, and YouTube and Facebook: | BarkerCast Listeners Group | Occupy Midian BlueSky | Reddit | Discord Community Support the show Buy Our Book: The BarkerCast Interviews Occupy Midian Hardcover | Kindle | Apple Become a Patreon Patron | Buy a T-Shirt Music is by Ray Norrish All Links and show notes in their Entirety can be found at https://www.clivebarkercast.com AI Summary Madness on the Hebrides Island The group discussed Clive Barker's story "The Yacht of Madness," focusing on its dark and atmospheric setting on an unnamed Hebrides island. They explored themes of desecration, the supernatural, and the island's role as a burial mound for naval casualties. The characters' unsympathetic and mechanical interactions, particularly Jonathan's brutal treatment of the sheep, contributed to the story's grim outcome. The group also examined the story's connections to historical and literary references, including the scapegoat tradition and the poem "The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner." Exploring 'The Sea Change The group discussed Clive Barker's short story "The Sea Change," focusing on its unsettling themes and narrative elements. They explored the story's depiction of the afterlife, where souls are trapped in decomposing bodies, and the role of ritual offerings to appease the dead. The conversation highlighted the story's use of onomatopoeia to describe the sea's movements and its symbolic representation of death as a circular process. The group also discussed the characters' unlikable nature and lack of friendship, as well as the open question of whether the ritual would need to be repeated by future generations. Scapegoats" Symbolism and Adaptation The group discussed the story "Scapegoats," focusing on its themes of emotional emptiness and crossing thresholds into unknown spaces. They analyzed the symbolism of the sheep and the characters' disregard for rituals and obligations. The conversation concluded with a discussion about the potential for an animated adaptation of Clive Barker's "Books of Blood" series, though rights issues would make such a project challenging. Clive Barker's Scapegoats Discussion The group discussed Clive Barker's "Scapegoats," noting its detached narrative and themes of ennui. They explored artistic depictions of the story, including a Dave McKeon cover and a Steve Fabian painting. Ryan announced upcoming episodes on Clive's Contemporaries and a new interview with Michael Pumetiz, who is also developing a Nocturnity movie. José shared insights on the Portuguese fishing community and its superstitions, drawing parallels to the story. The group also discussed the challenges of recording interviews and the potential for a movie adaptation of Pumetiz's work.
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    50 mins
  • 523: Hellriaser Leviathan's Library (News) [Audio]

    523: Hellriaser Leviathan's Library (News) [Audio]
    Feb 1 2026
    In Episode 523, Ryan and Jose go over some Hellraiser and book release news. This is the Clive Barker Podcast, where long-time fans Ryan and Jose interview guests, bring you the news, and take deep dives into Barker-related stuff. This episode will be available in Podcast Audio and Youtube Video. Sponsor : Don Bertram's Celebrate Imagination | Pinterest | ETSY Store Check out his recent painting, Shooting Star, The Alarm Clock and Father and Son IIITexas Friends, Find Don at the Pearland Arts League 2026 Winter Arts Show Sponsor : Ed Martinez YouTube Channel 2001: The Future's Not What it Used to Be Sponsor : The Now Playing Podcast Catching Up New bi-weekly schedule News From The Reef: Suntup Asks, What Clive Barker Book Should they Do Next? Trick or Treat Studios new Hellraiser masks and productsKevin Thompson art disclosed by Hellraiser: Revival Discord Server (Youtube) Discord linkBoom Comics on Kickstarter: Hellraiser: Leviathan's LibraryTurbine Blu-Ray almost arriving to Ryan, booklet is fascinating Site News Vote for the Character Portrait. Poll Ends on 2/2/26 Show Notes Questions from the Internet Short Video: the Harrowing Journey of Ryan's Copy of Hellraiser 2022 |TikTok | YoutubeFrom Reddit: blizzard_spawn asks "What are the chances of a rarities collection"? Coming Next News and InterviewsBook Club of Blood: ScapegoatsFeature on a Clive Barker Character PortraitClive's Contemporary Commentaries 1985 And this podcast, having no beginning will have no end. web www.clivebarkercast.com Apple Podcasts, Android, Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, Libsyn, Tunein, iHeart Radio, Pocket Casts, Radio.com, and YouTube and Facebook: | BarkerCast Listeners Group | Occupy Midian BlueSky | Reddit | Discord Community Support the show Buy Our Book: The BarkerCast Interviews Occupy Midian Hardcover | Kindle | Apple Become a Patreon Patron | Buy a T-Shirt Music is by Ray Norrish All Links and show notes in their Entirety can be found at https://www.clivebarkercast.com AI Summary from Zoom Clive Barker Editions Discussion Ryan and José discussed potential new Clive Barker book editions with Suntup Press, considering options like The Damnation Game, Sacrament, and Mr. Be Gone. They noted that Suntup's previous Hellbound Heart edition sold out quickly, and while some fans preferred new works over reprints, others appreciated the beauty of special editions. The conversation concluded with a mention of upcoming Hellraiser-related products from Trick or Treat Studios. Hellraiser Masks Discussion Ryan and José discussed various Hellraiser masks available on Trick or Treat Studios' website, including Pinhead, Chatterer, Butterball, and Dr. Chouinard masks, as well as a Hellraiser Pinhead Retro Mask and a purse shaped like the Lament configuration. They examined the details, prices, and craftsmanship of each mask, noting the high level of detail and the sculptor, Alexander Ray. José and Ryan also discussed the quality of previous Hellraiser merchandise, including a mystery box, and expressed interest in purchasing the Hellraiser Pinhead Retro Mask for its versatility. Hellraiser Merchandise and Designs Ryan and José discussed Trick or Treat Studios' merchandise, including masks from properties like Gwar and Hellraiser. They explored a Hellraiser revival Discord server's content, including interviews and concept art by Kevin Thompson for the 2022 Hellraiser film. José highlighted early designs for Cenobites and Leviathan tech, while Ryan mentioned adding the content to their Barker cast recommends playlist. Hellraiser Franchise Discussion José and Ryan discussed the imagery and lore of Voigt in the Hellraiser franchise, including his twisted form and the concept of icons in Leviathan's dimension. They also talked about Ryan's long wait for his copy of Hellraiser 2022, which had been sent back and forth between Germany and the United States due to customs issues. José mentioned translating a German booklet about the Hellraiser franchise for Ryan to read, which covers Clive Barker's decision to film Hellraiser, the history of the franchise, and the deal with Hulu and David Bruckner. HBO Series Cancellation and Poll Ryan and José discussed the cancellation of an HBO series and the success of a Hulu movie, noting that HBO Max has reverted to its original name. They also talked about a Kickstarter project for a collector's edition of Hellraiser comics, which is set to launch soon. The two encouraged listeners to vote in a poll for a character portrait, with the Clive Barker self-portrait currently leading. They mentioned that the poll would end on February 2nd, 2026, and discussed the rarity of the self-portrait, which is not available in many places. Rarities Collection Plans Discussed Ryan discussed his work experience mailing out 43,000 notices, including handling 1,000 cases requiring personal attention. They discussed a Reddit ...
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    50 mins
  • 522 : Clive's Contemporaries (1978) Invasion of the Body Snatchers

    522 : Clive's Contemporaries (1978) Invasion of the Body Snatchers
    Jan 25 2026

    Jose and I love doing movie commentaries, but we have run out of films to cover! The series "Commentary on Clive's Contemporaries" allows us to look in the background and see what movies were happening when these Clive Barker movies and sequels were being made. We choose a range of movies, and you, the listeners, vote for which one we cover. This series was sponsored by our listeners in the 2025 Kickstarter Campaign, Clive Barker Podcast Presents Fundraiser 11 : The Patron Configuration and covers a range of years from 1973 (Salome) to 2024 (Night of the Zoopocalypse) and beyond.

    Commentary: Invasion of the Body Snatchers 1h 55m

    • 1978 – Phillip Kaufman
    • Written by W.D. Richter and Jack Finney

    Show Notes

    • Invasion of the Body Snatchers on Amazon Prime
    • Don't forget to vote for the Character Portrait!

    Coming Next

    • News and Interviews
    • Book Club of Blood: Scapegoats
    • Feature on a Clive Barker Character Portrait

    And this podcast, having no beginning will have no end.

    web www.clivebarkercast.com

    Apple Podcasts, Android, Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, Libsyn, Tunein, iHeart Radio, Pocket Casts, Radio.com, and YouTube and Facebook: | BarkerCast Listeners Group | Occupy Midian

    BlueSky | Reddit | Discord Community

    Support the show

    Buy Our Book: The BarkerCast Interviews Occupy Midian Hardcover | Kindle | Apple

    Become a Patreon Patron | Buy a T-Shirt

    Music is by Ray Norrish

    All Links and show notes in their Entirety can be found at https://www.clivebarkercast.com
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    2 hrs and 7 mins
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