Better Than Friday - 326 (Patreon)

Happy New Year to you all my friends. I ain't optimistic - But!... There remain many good books to be read...I'll be posting my Favorites of 2026 video soon. Grateful to you all for your continued support of the show, thank you so much.

Onward into whatever the strange year holds...

Rare, strange, dark book I'd love to get ahold of: The Ship by Hans Henny Jahnn (Paid Link)

A novel about a ship crew going insane by an obscure German author and Organ Builder. For those interested, I've seen a print-on-demand edition going for a cheaper price on Amazon UK.

Malaria!Cool footage of the 80s German band Malaria! from the excellent film "B-Movie: Lust and Sound in West Berlin" directed by Mark Reeder. Found via @factbrand on instagram.

"The God Who Created The Devil" - An examination of Abraxas by the channel Pantheon Mythology

After 15 years, I think I've accidentally discovered the symbolism behind the rooster in Story of the Eye.

Gilles Deleuze Set to Twin Peaks music

Well that's a stroke of genius. And that first comment is great.

Oval - Textuel (Mixed)

This popped up on my spotify radio this week - sounds really fresh.

Fan Boy story:I was fortunate to catch Eyehategod once again recently in Gainesville, where I finally picked up a copy of Mike IV Williams's rare book of vitriolic poetry "Cancer As a Social Activity" (Paid Link) - He generously signed it.

On the drunken walk back, we passed a funeral home with a historical hearse on display.