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
Phil’s Choice – Revenge of the Manitou
It's our summer holiday special - and it was Phil's Choice. She reminded me that we had such a great time with The Devils of D-Day and the film of Masterton's novel The Manitou that we should read Graham Masterton's Revenge of the Manitou. So we did... and we're going to talk about it. And … Continue reading Phil’s Choice – Revenge of the Manitou
(The Secret of) The Runestaff Part Two
Dave returns to Derry & Toms to combat creeping fascism and technical issues, all whilst concluding our epic reportage on the final volume in The History of the Runestaff - THE RUNESTAFF (AKA The Secret of the Runestaff). GUYLINER UPSETTING FATES PORNOGRAPHIC THRILLERS And more.... Check out SÖNUS on bandcamp and buy their gear. And … Continue reading (The Secret of) The Runestaff Part Two
Breakfast in the Ruins Podcast 