The Cromcast: A Weird Fiction Podcast

Howard Days 2021 - When Conan Went Public!

Hile, Cromrades! We're back with another recording from Howard Days 2021! For this episode, we present a recording of the keynote speech from the Robert E. Howard Celebration Banquet from Friday, June 11th. The guest of honor is Roy Thomas, and introductory remarks are offered by Rusty Burke.If you enjoy this recording, or you have ever enjoyed a REH story (and you know you have!), please

Howard Days 2021 - REH in the Comics!

Hile, Cromrades! What a whirlwind, Howard Days 2021 has come and went! For this episode, we present a recording of the panel, 'REH in the Comics.' This conversation from Friday, June 11th, at the First United Methodist Church in Cross Plains, Texas. The panel focuses on the history of Robert E. Howard’s characters and stories presented in a comic book format. Mark Finn moderates Roy Thomas, Fred

Cromcast Rewind - Howard Days 2016 Interviews with Indy, Rusty, & Arlene!

Hile, Cromrades! In just a few short days Howard Days will be upon us! In the spirit of the season, we thought we'd take a minute to revisit just a portion of our recordings from The Cromcast's attendance of the big event back in 2016... This 'rewind episode' features interviews with Indy Cavalier and Rusty Burke waxing about the genesis of REHUPA and Howard Days, and then after is a discussion

Season 13, Episode 10: Bloodstone, Part III and Season Wrap-Up!

Hail, Cromrades! We return for a final discussion of 'Bloodstone' and wrap up our season on the Left-Handed Path! We mention Brian Murphy's essay juxtaposing 'Bloodstone' and 'Lord of the Rings' quite a bit... Find it here!One ThingsJon: 'The Snowman' by Jo Nesbo. Scandanavian neo-noir!Josh: 'Songs of a Dead Dreamer and Grimscribe' by Thomas Ligotti. Depressive horror!Luke: 'Prequelle' by Ghost.

Season 13 Episode 9: A Conversation with John F. Mayer

 Welcome back, Cromrades! This episode is special for us, we have a nearly two hour conversation with John F. Mayer, a friend of Karl Edward Wagner's from back in the day and an insightful, creative person in his own right! We talk about Karl's inspirations for Kane, some Appalachian horror, what it was like to hang with Karl back in the day, and John's efforts to keep the Wagner literary

Season 13 Episode 8: Bloodstone Part Two

 Greetings, Cromrades! Today, The Cromcast Crew returns with a further analysis of "Bloodstone" by Karl Edward Wagner in part two of our three part reading. We venture deeper into the local politics, hear the low rumbling of a frog army, and try to unravel the Gordian knot of Kane's machinations. Join us for a weird story and some weird discussion!One ThingsLuke: Educate yourself in

Season 13, Episode 7: Bloodstone, Part I

Hail, Cromrades! We return with another episode as we continue down the Left-Handed Path! Here we discuss the front chunk of 'Bloodstone.' Be sure to check out our story list for details and links to ebooks!One ThingsJon: Ostrander and Mandrake's run on the 'Martian Manhunter.' Get into some funny books!Josh: Tim Burton 'Batman' films... You're due for a re-watch!Luke: 'Ummon,' by Slift. Give

Season 13, Episode 6: Sing A Last Song of Valdese

 Welcome back, Cromrades! The winter is long and cold, and we have a chilling tale of vengeance for you to read in this season of darkness. Buckle up, and prepare to Sing A Last Song of Valdese with us. You know how it goes, don't you? Just in case you don't, we invited our pal Rusty Burke to join us for the chorus. So loosen up those vocal cords and hum a few bars with us, won't you?

Season 13, Episode 5: Lynortis Reprise

Greetings, Cromrades and welcome back to Season 13 of The Cromcast. On deck today, Karl Edward Wagner and story of the pain and sorrow of War, "Lynortis Reprise". Tune in to hear about this visceral tale that opens with a hardcore prologue. Wagner clearly has a lot to say about War and what it means for us so called civilized folk... One ThingsJonathan: Pretends to pull political strings

Season 13, Episode 4 - Raven’s Eyrie

Hail, Cromrades! We return with discussion of another story as we continue down the Left-Handed Path! Here we discuss 'Raven's Eyrie. Be sure to check out our story list for details and links to ebooks!One ThingsJon: Get you some o' that Ostrander/Mandrake run on the Spectre! Josh: Diggin' on some board games like Return of the Heroes!Luke: Delvin' deep into Bobby Derie's Weird Talers!