Tag: Michael Moorcock Podcast

The Knight of the Swords Part One w/ @lozbearfield

The Knight of the Swords Part One We're back at Derry and Tom's and unfortunately so are the challenging porters. REJOICE as we finally get around to covering Corum... SIGH as we continue to fail to avoid weird beer... DESPAIR as our energy levels dip in the second half... GASP at chapter two of The … Continue reading The Knight of the Swords Part One w/ @lozbearfield →

The Journal of Gerard Arthur Connelly – Audio Version (Work in Progress)

I've been thinking about how to vary the content on the show and one of the ideas generated is to do an 'audio book' version of an old write-up of one of Loz's Moorcock themed games from a few years years ago. Gerard Arthur Connelly is a character I created over 25 years ago (perhaps … Continue reading The Journal of Gerard Arthur Connelly – Audio Version (Work in Progress) →

The Eternal Champion Part One

The Eternal Champion Part One We're back in Derry & Toms roof gardens to mull over 1970's The Eternal Champion, the novel debut of Erekosë/John Daker. It's got everything. Bad pronunciation, silly names and nudity. Phil returns to the co-host chair, we drink Old-Fashioneds and draw comparisons between Noonos and Grimsby, adding that ancient port-town to … Continue reading The Eternal Champion Part One →

Episode 06 – Elric of Melniboné Part Two w/ @lozbearfield

Elric of Melniboné Part Two Loz is back with me at Derry and Tom's as we dive into Straasha's ocean depths to prize open the mysteries below and discuss (most of) Book Two of Elric of Melniboné. Elric is full of pith and vinegar for a change and we get a good look at him … Continue reading Episode 06 – Elric of Melniboné Part Two w/ @lozbearfield →

Episode 05 – The Final Programme Phase One w/ @husseindharma

The Final Programme Phase One After a degree of arm-twisting and one false start, Hussein finally gets his head into a sci-fi/fantasy book and agrees to tell the tale! We cover the first Phase of The Final Programme, the introduction of Jerry Cornelius into the world of Michael Moorcock. Hussein pops a couple of cherries, … Continue reading Episode 05 – The Final Programme Phase One w/ @husseindharma →

Episode 04 – Happy Birthday MM and Phil!!!

Happy Birthday Michael Moorcock and Phil One of the twitter gang tipped me off a few weeks ago that December 18th is Michael Moorcock's birthday. It took a while for the penny to drop, but when it did and my brain was penetrated by the copper and grub of ten thousand grasping fingers, I was … Continue reading Episode 04 – Happy Birthday MM and Phil!!! →

Episode 03 – Elric of Melniboné Part one

Elric of Melniboné Part one Loz is back with me at Derry and Tom's as we tackle the 1972 novel Elric of Melniboné. We have a few drinks and muse upon Elric's early pre-wanderer, Stormbringerless years on the Ruby Throne of Imrryr. We also ponder the news of a possible Elric TV show and attempt … Continue reading Episode 03 – Elric of Melniboné Part one →

Episode 02 – The Jewel in the Skull Book One

The Jewel in the Skull Book One Natasha and I discuss Book One of The Jewel in the Skull. It's got it all! Moorcock discussion?   Check! Moorcroft?   Sure, why not! Bagging small English towns?   Check! Dogs wagging tails?   Check and check! NOW IN THC SOUND! Thanks are once again due to … Continue reading Episode 02 – The Jewel in the Skull Book One →