The Ice Schooner – Part One

Miles is back in Derry & Toms as we tackle another 60s Moorcock classic... The Ice Schooner. Lots to talk about here, and some pearls to clutch too, as we visit one of Mike's sweatiest rime-encrusted tales that, one way or another, remind us of our hometowns. And we talk about Doctor Who and Star … Continue reading The Ice Schooner – Part One →

Halloween Special 2025 – SLUGS by Shaun Hutson

As voted for by our dear patrons, the subject for this year's Halloween Special is SLUGS! Shaun Hutson's breakthrough best seller has been on the poll list for three or four years, but 2025 was its year. So, join Graham, Phil and me as we evaluate Shaun Hutson's entry into that classic and most pulpy … Continue reading Halloween Special 2025 – SLUGS by Shaun Hutson →

Immortality Inc. by Robert Sheckley

Author and game designer Tone Milazzo joins me in Derry & Toms as we look at another work by the late, great Robert Sheckley, his first novel Immortality Inc. Last time we talked about Sheckley with Derek, I had the distinct sense that we would be going back for more… and this turned out to … Continue reading Immortality Inc. by Robert Sheckley →

Bryan Talbot Part Two

Bryan Talbot returns to Derry and Toms to talk to about Alice in Sunderland, Grandville and his upcoming release, The Casebook of Stamford Hawksmoor - and we get a special guest appearance from Dr Mary Talbot too! Also, James Robertson calls in to talk about his two decades and more working on Bryan's website, being … Continue reading Bryan Talbot Part Two →

The King of the Swords Part Two – The Vanishing Tower

Simon is back to finish our look at the final instalment in the first Corum trilogy... The King of the Swords... and, as it runs ramraid style into the conclusion of The Vanishing Tower, we roped in Miles too, because he'd only recently read it! This is another pivotal book in Moorcock's oeuvre, and for … Continue reading The King of the Swords Part Two – The Vanishing Tower →

The Powysverse of Space 1999 w/ Mateo Latosa

THIS EPISODE: I'm joined in Derry & Toms by Powys Media's Mateo Latosa and, via ringer (Phil), Patricia Sokol, to talk about Space 1999 and the 20-plus-year efforts of Powys Media to keep the show alive via novelisations and original stories. I was very lucky to receive a copy of the incredible (and impressively girthed) … Continue reading The Powysverse of Space 1999 w/ Mateo Latosa →

The Tiptoe Boys / Who Dares Wins

John is back in Derry & Toms to talk about another novelisation, but we're taking a break from Blakes 7 to focus on another early 80s obsession of ours... Well. Two. They just happen to combine to glorious effect in the classic slice of Daily Mail wet dreamery that is Who Dares Wins. Therefore, we … Continue reading The Tiptoe Boys / Who Dares Wins →

Phoenix in Obsidian Part Two

Bob Haberfield's cover art We're finally back to finish our reportage on Phoenix in Obsidian (AKA The Silver Warriors). It's an epic tale of anguish and self-pity on an earth where the sun has dimmed, the moon has crashed down to simply be called Moon and the menace known as the Silver Warriors have extreme … Continue reading Phoenix in Obsidian Part Two →

Bob Haberfield: The Man and His Art – book review

Listeners may remember that, a couple of years ago, I was extremely lucky to be able to chat with the son of the late and legendary artist Bob Haberfield. Ben was a great guest and it was slightly surreal for me to have the opportunity to talk to someone so close to the man whose … Continue reading Bob Haberfield: The Man and His Art – book review →

Entropic State Report 20th July 2025

Mid-July has been and gone and we're headed to the latter part of the summer already. Where does it all go?The last pod was Phil's Choice, a wee diversion once again from the Moorcock, but we've had some really nice feedback, particularly from Glenn, Steve and Clarky.Glenn reminded us of the value of conversation and … Continue reading Entropic State Report 20th July 2025 →