Snowcastles – A (Belated) One-Shit Book for Xmas

Clarky the Cruel returns to Derry and Toms to revive the One-Shit Book format (books that could potentially be read on one visit to the throne) as we look at SNOWCASTLES by Duncan McGeary. We consider wizard contracting standards, when barbarians aren't barbarians and just what the hell is under Greylock's fur...? We don't read … Continue reading Snowcastles – A (Belated) One-Shit Book for Xmas →

Birthday Special 2023 – Happy Birthday Mike!

In this Birthday Special double-bill of salutations, Joe Monti (editorial Director at SAGA Press) drops by D&Ts to engage in day-drinking, Moorcock talk and chew the fat about editing amazing fantasy and various other bits n' bobs. Also, Joe gets Crabs. Then Phil and Loz join me for a serious* roundtable. Whilst we drink mucky … Continue reading Birthday Special 2023 – Happy Birthday Mike! →

The Queen of the Swords Part Two

Simon Perrins (artist, graphic designer and co-host of Can I Pod With Madness) returns to D&Ts so we can finally conclude our re-read of the second Corum adventure, The Queen of the Swords. Between wading gods, crackles from beyond the veil and other interventions from the old gods of chaos, we managed to get through … Continue reading The Queen of the Swords Part Two →

Entropic State Report 23rd November 2023

Holy moly, November is almost out of time and we still have so much to do this year! Unfortunately, we won't get it all done, but I do want to pass my thanks to two chaps who have been incredibly patient and understanding with delays and rescheduling. First, Simon Perrins. You'll all know Simon from … Continue reading Entropic State Report 23rd November 2023 →

Memoriam & Other Realms of Chaos – a Conversation With Karl Willetts

Power up your voxcaster, recite a litany of protection and light a lho stick as beer lover, wargamer and death metal LEGEND Karl Willetts braves the Immaterium to warp over to Derry and Toms and discuss Memoriam, becoming the vocalist in Bolt Thrower, Warhammer and his three rules of beer… Memoriam's latest release is Rise … Continue reading Memoriam & Other Realms of Chaos – a Conversation With Karl Willetts →

Entropic State Report 15th November 2023

These past few days we took in our just about annual Thought Bubble weekend so we've been in Harrogate spending far too much money on comics, art, games and zines. It was a good time to do it too as it was a perfect distraction from the news. There have been a number of times … Continue reading Entropic State Report 15th November 2023 →

Halloween Special 2023 – James Herbert’s DOMAIN

Miles and Phil brave nuclear Armageddon, mutant rats, zoom meltdowns and horrific rabies treatment to join me in Derry & Toms and check out our patron-selected Halloween double-bill of James Herbert's Domain and Bruno Mattei's Rats: Night of Terror.So paint your windows white, lock the dogs and cats outside, get safely ensconced in your inner … Continue reading Halloween Special 2023 – James Herbert’s DOMAIN →

The Legacy of Guy N Smith – a Conversation with Tara Paulsson

In this, the second blow of that one-two punch of GNS brain matter, Graham and I welcome Tara Paulsson to Derry and Toms to talk about her Dad and his work. Tara will be at Tamworth Castle's Tales From the Darkside Week on Saturday 28th October and you can find details about 'An Ode to … Continue reading The Legacy of Guy N Smith – a Conversation with Tara Paulsson →

CRABS ON THE RAMPAGE (Guy N Smith Re-revisited)

Graham and Phil return to Derry & Toms to tackle our third adventure in the company of the mighty Professor Cliff Davenport in the first of a one-two punch of GNS-related early Halloween action. Disturbing violence, saucy language and copious amounts of pus await the unwary traveller. Be sure to check out Graham and the … Continue reading CRABS ON THE RAMPAGE (Guy N Smith Re-revisited) →

Phoenix in Obsidian (The Silver Warriors) Part One

Phil returns to Derry & Toms to tackle the second Erekosë volume - Pheonix in Obsidian, also known as The Silver Warriors in the USA. Misery, perversion and very metal methods of conveyance abound in this tale of an Earth in its final ebbs of existence. JOIN US!