In this bonus episode, we answer that burning question and provide a soothing lotion for the burning!

From brilliant storytelling to... er, shall we say... explosive temper, we explore the legendary writer's genius, unpredictability, and battle with mental illness. Pour yourself a short beer and and join us as we unpack the wild and complex mind behind “I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream.”

Theme song: “Afterparty”, by Paul Lorello, performed by Sid Seizure and the Conniption

Edited by Paul Lorello

Produced by Sid Seizure

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In Part II of our breakdown of Harlan Ellison’s 1967 Hugo Award winner, we're all in on the AI apocalypse!

Craft beer pairing and Gen-X tangents—what more can you ask?

This is classic horror fiction, apocalyptic sci-fi, and two guys overanalyzing everything with a pint in hand like you've never heard!

Spoilers ahead, so read the story first! Or read it after. Just read it, period!

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Credits

• Theme music: "Beer Cast Boogie" by Paul Lorello, performed by Sid Seizure and the Conniption
• Ambient music: Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse (Dig his stuff on YouTube)
• Edited by Paul Lorello

Produced by Sid Seizure

Season Three opens with a delightful little yarn by the one and only Harlan Ellison. Grab a beer and snuggle with your favorite AI chatbot girlfriend while you listen!

Spoilers ahead, so read the story first if you feel it'll do you some good.

Story Info

• Title: "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream"
• Author: Harlan Ellison
• Originally Published: If, March 1967

Beer Pairing

• Alec's choice: Three Floyds Brewing, Oceans of Time
• Paul's choice: Evil Twin Brewing, No Hero

In this episode

• Introducing an up-and-coming director named Stanley Kubrick!
• The Exorcist, and other comedies!
• Highbrow humor!

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• Website: shbeercast.com
• Instagram: @shorthorrorbeercast
• Facebook: The Short Horror Beer Cast

Credits

• Theme music: "Beer Cast Boogie" by Paul Lorello, performed by Sid Seizure and the Conniption
• Ambient music: Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse (Dig his stuff on YouTube)
• Edited by Paul Lorello

Produced by Sid Seizure