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
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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)
Gor Blimey!!!
Miles of the Casual Trek Podcast returns to Derry & Toms as we turn flagellant and cast our eyes over the first in John Norman's GOR series (and the Cannon movie adaptation as a Brucey Bonus). Publishers disdain it, booksellers sneer at it and the literary establishment would rather just not talk about it. But … Continue reading Gor Blimey!!!
The War of the Worlds
Allister Thompson, musician and author of The Music of the Spheres, is back in Derry & Toms to talk about the scientific romance and hardcore disco prog phenomenon that is... The War of the Worlds. We look at our entry points into WOTW fandom, the original 1897 classic by HG Wells, a number of adaptations … Continue reading The War of the Worlds
The Sword of the Dawn – Book One
Dave AKA SÖNUS returns to Derry & Toms and we pick up the exploits of Dorian Hawkmoon and his amusing companion Huillam D'Averc in The Sword of the Dawn, third volume of Moorcock's epic The History of the Runestaff. Meliadus gets miffed, Hawkmoon's stoicism is tested, D'Averc gets naked and Count Brass is bored shitless. … Continue reading The Sword of the Dawn – Book One
New Edge Sword & Sorcery Magazine
Oliver Brackenbury drops by Derry & Toms to give us the low down on New Edge Sword & Sorcery, his new anthology magazine heading to Kickstarter around about the time this show goes out. We talk about the magazine as well as numerous things including the Merril Collection of Science Fiction, Speculation & Fantasy at … Continue reading New Edge Sword & Sorcery Magazine
Entropic State Report 20th January 2023
Dear pards, It's a steely cold and foggy day up in the hills of Bradford, which I'm fine with. It beats cold, wet and muddy and I do find the crispness and crunchiness underfoot weirdly energising. I'll just listen out for the creak of massive wheels and remain vigilant regarding strange, distorted shapes in the … Continue reading Entropic State Report 20th January 2023
The Devils of D-Day 2: Manitou Boogalou
After falling foul of birthday libations first time around, we're back to finish our exploration of Graham Masterton's The Devils of D-Day. The Seven Tests return, Dan McCook still isn't owning his fundamental rookie error, the Official Secrets Act counts for sweet FA and it turns out Eloise is the MVP of this whole story. … Continue reading The Devils of D-Day 2: Manitou Boogalou
Moorcock, Art & Comics II – Saga of the Man Elf
Simon is back in Derry & Toms to carry on our chinwagging and this time we're joined by Guy Lawley, author of Saga of the Man Elf. This 1989 five issue Trident comics run is my most highly treasured Moorcock-related comic and Guy tells us how it came to be, how Mike gave it his … Continue reading Moorcock, Art & Comics II – Saga of the Man Elf
Me and the Monkey – Chronicles of the Monkey God Vol. I
Me and the Monkey - Chronicles of the Monkey God Vol. I Andy Darby joins me in virtual Derry and Toms to talk his tales of the Monkey God, Moorcock, and lots of other stuff including reminiscences about Johnny Seven, Lion annuals, Commando comics, Mme. Blavatsky, My First Two Thousand Years and tripping in Amsterdam. … Continue reading Me and the Monkey – Chronicles of the Monkey God Vol. I
