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Mass Movement presents....Charles Ardai (Hard Case Crime)Mass Movement Meets…Charles Ardai (Hard Case Crime) In which Tim chats with Hard Case Crime founder and authorabout his new comic book, Heat Seeker: Exposed, Stephen King, Ray Bradbury, crime fiction, dime-store novels, New York, and much, much more.Tune in, turn it up, and geek out. This one’s a doozy. Find out more Hard Case Crime books and comics here, and here2025-07-1142 min
Writers at WorkCM KushinsJoining me on this episode of Writers at Work is C. M. Kushins, author of COOLER THAN COOL: THE LIFE AND WORK OF ELMORE LEONARD, a biography of the master of American crime writing, a journalist whose work appeared in the Daily Beast, among other publications. Chad's previous works include biographies of Warren Zevon and Led Zeppelin's John Bonham.
He left the world of rock for COOLER THAN COOL, the first in-depth biography of Elmore Leonard, who revealed his mastery of concision, forward motion and memorable dialogue in his 45 screenplay-friendly novels and countless short stories. My friend...2025-07-0739 min
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 511Comic Reviews DC DC Pride 2025 by Vita Ayala, Jude Ellison S. Doyle, Maya Houston, Sam Maggs, Tim Sheridan, Josh Trujillo; Don Aguillo, Vincent Cecil, Derek Charm, A.L. Kaplan, Giulio Macaione, Alex Moore, Skylar Partridge, Emilio Pilliu, Max Sarin, Phillip Sevy, Eren Angiolini, Jordie Bellaire, Triona Farrell, Marissa Louise; Jenny Blake, Sara Soler Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2 1 by Brian Buccellato, Christian Duce, Luis Guerrero Marvel Ghost Rider vs. Galactus 1 by J. Michael Straczynski, Juan Ferreyra Imperial 1 by Jonathan Hickman, Iban Coello, Federico Vicentini, Fedrico Blee Marvel Knights: The World to Come 1 by Christopher Priest, Joe Quesada...2025-06-172h 36
The Professor Frenzy ShowMoon Is Following Us #10, UFO Flying Saucers #4, Mark Richman, Twilight Zone: Hocus Pocus & FrisbeeThe Professor Frenzy Show Episode 361 The Moon Is Following Us #10 from Image | Writer(s):Daniel Warren Johnson | Artist(s):Daniel Warren Johnson Riley Rossmo | $3.99 Solomon Kane #3 from Titan Comics (W/A) Patch Zircher $4.99 Who Are the Power Pals #3 of 4 from Dark Horse Comics (W) Duane Muray (A) Ahmed Raafat $4.99 We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us #3 from Image Comics (W) Matthew Rosenberg (A) Stefano Landini, Jason WordieLet This One Be A Devil #4 from Dark Horse | Writer(s):James Tynion Iv | Artist(s):Piotr Kowalski | $4.99 Patchwork Girl Of Oz #5 from Image | Writer(s):Otis Frampt...2025-06-1154 min
The Professor Frenzy ShowThe Professor Frenzy Show 360The Professor Frenzy Show Episode 360 The Mummy #3 from Image Comics | Writer/Artist: Faith Erin Hicks | Colors: Lee Loughridge | $4.99 Crush Depth #3 from Mad Cave Studios $4.99 Assorted Crisis Events #3 from Image Comics $3.9 (W) Deniz Camp (A) Eric Zawadzki Mommy Blog #1 (one shot) from Image Comics $5.99 (W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Eleonora Carlini Feral #13 from Image Comics $3.99 (W) Tony Fleecs (A) Trish Forstner, Tone Rodriguez, Brad Simpson Minor Arcana #7 from Boom! | Writer: Jeff Lemire | Artist: Letizia Cadonici | $4.99 This Week’s Best Comic Books Solomon Kane #3 fro...2025-06-041h 04
The Elmore Leonard PodcastCharles ArdaiCharles Ardai is the co-founder and editor of Hard Case Crime, a publishing house devoted to hardboiled crime fiction. Hard Case crime titles range from lost noir masterpieces to new novels by today’s most powerful writers, all featuring stunning original cover art in the grand pulp style. Authors include award-winning modern masters like Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Lawrence Block, and Donald E. Westlake, Golden-Age giants like Erle Stanley Gardner, James M. Cain, and Ray Bradbury. While Hard Case has never published any of Elmore’s work, it wasn't for lack of trying. We were very glad...2025-04-031h 17
The Professor Frenzy ShowCrush Depth #1, Marvel Two-In-One #70, Harold Gould, The Howling ManThe Professor Frenzy Show Episode 350 Crush Depth #1 from Mad Cave Studios | Writer(s): David Andry | Artist(s):Alex Sanchez | $4.99 Babs #6 from Ahoy Comics | Writer: Garth Ennis | Artist: Jacen Burrows | LA Strong A Charity Comic For Victims Of The Los Angeles Fires #1 (One Shot) from Mad Cave Studios | Writer(s): Various | Artist(s): Various | $9.99 Dick Tracy (Mad Cave Studios) #8 from Mad Cave Studios | Writer(s): Alex Segura | Artist(s): Geraldo Borges | $4.99 Bug Wars #2 from Image Comics (W) Jason Aaron (A) Mahmud A. Asrar, Matthew Wilson $3.99 G.I. Joe #5 from Image Comics (W) Joshua Willi...2025-03-261h 26
The History of Literature688 Georges SimenonThe Belgian-born French writer Georges Simenon (1903-1989) was astonishing for his literary ambition and output. The author of something like 400 novels, which he wrote in 7-10 day bursts (after checking with his physician beforehand to ensure that he could handle the strain), he's perhaps best known for his creation of Chief Inspector Jules Maigret, who appeared in 75 novels or so. In this episode, Jacke takes a look at Simenon's childhood and relationship with parents, his marriages and affairs (he once claimed to have slept with ten thousand women), and the approach to narrative and prose that continues to delight...2025-03-201h 05
The Professor Frenzy ShowAssorted Crisis Events #1, Mickey Mouse #169, Richard Masur, The 7th is Made Up of PhantomsThe Professor Frenzy Show Episode 349 Assorted Crisis Events #1 from Image | Writer(s): Deniz Camp | Artist(s): Eric Zawadzki | $4.99 The Moon Is Following Us #7 from Image | Writer(s): Daniel Warren Johnson | Artist(s): Daniel Warren Johnson Riley Rossmo Mike Spicer | $3.99 Transformers Vol 5 #18 from Image | Writer(s): Daniel Warren Johnson | Artist(s): Jorge Corona Mike Spicer | $3.99 Betty And Veronica Friends Forever Once Upon A Time #1 (One Shot) from Archie Comics | Writer(s): Holly G | Artist(s): Holly G | $3.99 Hexiles #5 from Mad Cave Studios | Writer(s): Cullen Bunn | Artist(s): Joe Bocardo | $4.99 Witchblade #9 from Image Comics (W...2025-03-191h 10
The Professor Frenzy ShowCreepshow In Love #1, Superboy #149, Warren Oates, A Most Unusual CameraThe Professor Frenzy Show Episode 345 Creepshow In Love #1 (One Shot) from Image | Writer(s): Mirka Andolfo Patrick Horvath Yul-Pyeong Oh | Artist(s): Mirka Andolfo Patrick Horvath Pure | $4.99 The Moon Is Following Us #6 from Image | Writer(s): Daniel Warren Johnson | Artist(s): Riley Rossmo Daniel Warren Johnson | $3.99 Bug Wars #1 from Image Comics (W) Jason Aaron (A) Mahmud Asrar $4.99 Dick Tracy Valentines Day Special #1 (One Shot) from Mad Cave Studios | Writer(s): Alex Segura | Artist(s): Craig Cermak | $6.99 Feral #10 from Image | Writer(s): Tony Fleecs | Artist(s): Trish Forstner Tone Rodriguez Brad Simpson | $3.99 Those Not Afraid #2 from...2025-02-191h 21
The Professor Frenzy ShowCruel Kingdom #1, Mad Magazine #186, Suzi Carnell 2, Nothing in the DarkThe Professor Frenzy Show Episode 344 Cruel Kingdom #2 (EC Comics) from Oni Press | Writer(s): Chris Condon Cameron Chittock Steve Niles | Artist(s): Andrea Mutti PJ Holden David Lapham | $4.99 Frankenstein New World The Sea Of Forever #1 from Dark Horse | Writer(s):Mike Mignola | Artist(s): Peter Bergting | $3.99 Archies Valentines Spectacular #1 (One Shot) 2025 from Archie Comics | Writer(s): Jamie L Rotante | Artist(s): Holly G | $3.99 Shudder Magazine #21 from Warrant Publishing Company | Writer(s): Don Glut | Artist(s): Nik Poliwko | $6.99 Bronze Faces #1 from BOOM! Studios | Writer(s): Shobo | Artist(s):Alexandre Tefenkgi | $4.99 Today’s Best Comic Books Lucky Devils...2025-02-121h 06
The Professor Frenzy ShowDick Tracy #6, Shiver Suspenstories #1, Capn Crunch: In the Center of the EarthThe Professor Frenzy Show Dick Tracy #6 from Mad Cave Studios (W) Alex Segura and Michael Moreci (A) Geraldo Borges $4.99 Night Club 2 #4 from Dark Horse Comics (W) Mark Millar (A) Juanan Ramirez $4.99 Archie Christmas Spectacular #1 (one shot) from Archie Comics (W) Various (A) Various $3.99 Feral #8 from Image Comics (W) Tony Fleecs (A) Trish Forstner, Tone Rodriguez $3.99 FML #2 from Dark Horse | Writer(s): Kelly Sue DeConnick | Artist(s): David Lopez | $4.99 Lady Mechanika: The Devil in the Lake #4 (of 4) from Image Comics (W) Joe Benitez & M.M. Chen (A) Siya Oum. ...2024-12-181h 27
The Professor Frenzy ShowCruel Universe #5, I Hate Fairyland #18, What's The Furthest Place From Here #20The Professor Frenzy Show Episode 335 I Hate Fairyland Vol 2 #18 from Image | Writer(s): Skottie Young | Artist(s):Brett Bean | $3.99 Whats The Furthest Place From Here #20 from Image | Writer(s): MatthewRosenberg | Artist(s): Tyler Boss | $3.99 Cruel Universe #5 (EC Comics) from Oni Press | Writer(s): Cullen Bunn | Artist(s): Daniel Irizarri | $4.99 Christmas 365 #1 from Dark Horse | Writer(s): Mikey Way | Artist(s): PiotrKowalski | $3.99 Night Club 2 #4 from Dark Horse | Writer(s): Mark Millar | Artist(s): JuananRamirez | $4.99 Juvenile #1 from Image | Writer(s): Jesus Orellana | Artist(s): Jesus Orellana | $3.99 Maria Llovets Violent Flowers #3 from Image...2024-12-1115 min
The Professor Frenzy ShowHelen of Windhorn #6, Jack Dodson, Twilight Zone The EncounterThe Professor Frenzy Show Episode 332 Helen Of Wyndhorn #6 from Dark Horse | Writer(s): Tom King | Artist(s): Bilquis Evely | $4.99 G.I. Joe #1 from Image Comics (W) Joshua Williamson (A) Tom Reilly, Jordie Bellaire $4.99 Lady Mechanika: The Devil in the Lake #3 from Image Comics (W) Joe Benitez, M.M. Chen (A) Siya Oum $3.99 Hard Case Crime Minky Woodcock The Girl Called Cthulhu #2 from Titan Comics | Writer(s): Cynthia von Buhler | Artist(s): Cynthia von Buhler | $3.99 Transformers #14 from Image Comics (W) Daniel Warren Johnson (A) Jason Howard, Mike Spicer $3.99 Witchblade #5 from Image Comics (W) M...2024-11-2054 min
The Professor Frenzy ShowFML #1, Saga #70, Ronnie Schell, Passage of the Lady Anne The Professor Frenzy Show Episode 331 Conan The Barbarian Battle Of The Black Stone #3 from Titan Comics | Writer(s): Jim Zub | Artist(s): Jonas Scharf | $3.99 Something Is Killing The Children #0 from BOOM! Studios | Writer(s): JamesTynion IV | Artist(s): Werther Dell Edera | $4.99 FML #1 from Dark Horse | Writer(s): Kelly Sue DeConnick | Artist(s): David Lopez | $4.99 Josie and the Pussycats Annual Spectacular #1 from Archie Comics (W) Ian Flynn (A) Steven Butler, Lily Butler $3.99 Cruel Universe #4 (EC Comics) from Oni Press | Writer(s): Matt Bors | Artist(s): Kano | $4.99 Saga #70 from Image...2024-11-131h 03
Englishman In San DiegoSDCC 2024: GUN HONEY (In Conversation with Charles Ardai, July 2024)We were lucky, once again, to have been granted press access to San Diego Comic-Con and some of the incredible creators and exhibitors on its massive floor on its triumphant return to form at the San Diego Convention Centre.
Our Senior Editor, Dan Berry, got the opportunity to talk to comics creator Charles Ardai about some of the exciting new books coming to shelves very soon, including critically acclaimed GUN HONEY
Thanks to Charles for his time and to Comic-Con International for this wonderful opportunity.2024-08-1816 min
The Comic Bin Comic Book PodcastSeason 4, Episode 12: SDCC 2024 Day 3 and Final Recap
We bring you Season 4 Episode 13 of the Comic Bin Comic Book Podcast. In this episode, Theo gives a recap of SDCC 2024 Day 3. While this was his last day at the annual event, our host takes in a lot of the panels and special events before he heads home. He finishes the episode quickly discussing what he read last week. Take a listen and comment below.
Remember, you can find all past episodes of the Comic Bin Comic Book Podcast wherever you find your favorite podcasts including Apple, YouTube, and Spotify. Follow us on Tw...2024-08-0559 minThe Comic Bin Comic Book PodcastSeason 4, Episode 12: SDCC 2024 Day 3 and Final Recap
We bring you Season 4 Episode 13 of the Comic Bin Comic Book Podcast. In this episode, Theo gives a recap of SDCC 2024 Day 3. While this was his last day at the annual event, our host takes in a lot of the panels and special events before he heads home. He finishes the episode quickly discussing what he read last week. Take a listen and comment below.
Remember, you can find all past episodes of the Comic Bin Comic Book Podcast wherever you find your favorite podcasts including Apple, YouTube, and Spotify. Follow us on Tw...2024-08-0559 min
The Speakeasy: Conversations with the #WritingCommunity"Nick Horvath"I'm join on this episode by guest co-host Ed Greaves, New Zealand-based author of "Daughter of the Beast", book one in the Vyshivka Trilogy. Come spend some time with us as we chat with Ed's fellow Kiwi and debut author Nick Horvath.
Below is a list of referenced names/titles you might find of some interest. Thanks for listening, and if you enjoy the show, please click the Follow button and share it with your friends. Cheers!
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-SPFBO (Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off, found on Twitter and organized by author Mark Lawrence)2024-06-291h 41
The Professor Frenzy ShowHelen Of Wyndhorn #3, What If #26 V1, That Guy: Donald Sutherland, Twilight Zone episodeThe Professor Frenzy Show Episode 311 Helen Of Wyndhorn #3 from Dark Horse | Writer(s): Tom King | Artist(s):Bilquis Evely | $4.99 The One Hand #5 from Image | Writer(s): Ram V | Artist(s): Laurence Campbell Lee Loughridge | $3.99 Uncanny Valley #3 from BOOM! Studios (W) Tony Fleecs (A) Dave Wachter $4.99 Blow Away #3 from BOOM! Studios (W) Zac Thompson (A) Nicola Izzo $4.99 Archie Comics Judgment Day #2 from Archie Comics | Writer(s): Aubrey Sitterson | Artist(s): Meghan Hutchinson | $4.99 Vampiress Carmilla Magazine #22 from Warrant Publishing Company | Writer(s): Don Glut | Artist(s): Others | $6.99 House Of Slaughter...2024-06-261h 21
The Professor Frenzy ShowIce Cream Man #39, Life with Archie #162, That Guy: Hank Patterson, Twilight Zone EpisodeThe Professor Frenzy Show Episode 306 Uncanny Valley #2 from BOOM! Studios (W) Tony Fleecs (A) Dave Wachter $4.99 My Bad #1 V.3 Escape from Peculiar Island from Ahoy Comics (W) Mark Russell “The Second Best Western Hotel Welcomes You” (W) Bryce Ingman “Welcome to Peculiar Island” (A) Peter Krause Gun Honey: Collision Course #1 from Titan Comics (W) Charles Ardai (A) Ang Hor Kheng $4.99 Fishflies #6 from Image | Writer(s): Jeff Lemire | Artist(s): Jeff Lemire Shawn Kuruneru | $5.99 Ice Cream Man #39 from Image | Writer(s): W. Maxwell Prince | Artist(s): Martín Morazzo Chris O...2024-05-221h 08
The Professor Frenzy ShowThe Deviant #5, Moon Knight #1, That Guy: Billy Barty, Twilight Zone EpisodeThe Professor Frenzy Show Episode 305 The Deviant #5 from Image | Writer(s): James Tynion Iv | Artist(s): Joshua Hixson | $3.99 The One Hand #4 from Image | Writer(s): Ram V | Artist(s): Laurence Campbell Lee Loughridge |$3.99 Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees #6 from IDW Publishing | Writer(s): Patrick Horvath | Artist(s): Patrick Horvath | $3.99 Transformers #8 from Image Comics (W) Daniel Warren Johnson (A) Jorge Corona, Mike Spicer $5.99 The Last Mermaid #3 from Image Comics (W/A) Derek Kirk Kim $3.99 Aint No Grave #1 from Image | Writer(s): Skottie Young | Artist(s): Jorge Cor...2024-05-151h 20
Panel Picks PodcastMarvel’s Doom, Ms. Marvel, and Image’s MonolithWelcome to the moon Pickers! Dan and Jeremy try something new with the format so they can talk more about the comics! They dive deep into Kid Cudi's Moon Man as well as Peach Momoko's Ultimate X-Men and Ryan North's Squirrel Girl.Then they chat about what’s coming out on New Comic Book Day Jeremy is excited about DC’s Action Comics, Hickman's Doom, and Iman Vellani's Ms Marvel, from Marvel Comics. Meanwhile, Dan's picks for the week are Charles Ardai’s Gun Honey from Titan Books, Sean Lewis's Monolith from Image Comics, and Ray Fawkes’ Sanction from Mad...2024-05-1437 min
SFFaudioThe SFFaudio Podcast #779 – READALONG: The Colorado Kid by Stephen King
Jesse, Evan Lampe, Cora Buhlert, and Terence Blake talk about The Colorado Kid by Stephen King
Talked about on today’s show:
Terence without a story, no story here, short novel from Hard Case Crime, pretty slight, the narrator, this fake Maine accent, a little hard to understand things here and there, you get used to it, the name of the owner of the restaurant, some of the beginning, Jack Ruby vs. Jack Moody, JFK is in here, a theme, a throughline between the stealing of the money and the keeping of the article, it’s our...2024-03-252h 35
11 O'Clock Comics PodcastGun Honey, The Forged, Walking Dead, Aliens, and more!Gun Honey by Charles Ardai, Ang Hor Kheng, Asifur Rahman, and David Leach for Titan Comics' Hard Case Crime imprint, The Forged by Greg Rucka, Eric Trautmann, Mike Henderson, and Nolan Woodard, Superman, Weapon X-Men #1, Ultimate X-Men #1, Walking Dead spinoffs Dead City and The Ones Who Live, What If...Aliens #1, plus a whole mess more!2024-03-121h 15
Writer's BoneFriday Morning Coffee: Anne L. Foster, Author of The Long War on DrugsAuthor and historian Anne L. Foster joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her latest book The Long War on Drugs. As part of our 10-year anniversary celebration, Daniel also chats with Writer's Bone's original co-host and co-founder Sean Tuohy. (Listen to our interviews with Hard Case Crime's Charles Ardai in Episode 3 and Episode 70.) Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line, Libro.fm and Mark Cecil's upcoming novel Bunyan and Henry; Or, the Beautiful Destiny. 2024-02-0952 min
Suit Up! With Terrance LayhewWith Charles Ardai and the 20th Anniversary of Hard Case CrimeCharles Ardai, Edgar Award winning author and editor of Hard Case Crime, returns to the show! We talk about the upcoming titles for the 20th Anniversary year of Hard Case Crime, Charles' short story collection Death Comes Too Late, comic books, movie tie-ins and much more! Follow Charles and Hard Case Crime http://hardcasecrime.com/ https://twitter.com/HardCaseCrime https://titanbooks.com/catalog/?series=hard-case-crime&page=1 Order my pulp treasure hunt novel, One Man’s Treasure https://a.co/d/i19YMn7 Order my 1920's Aviator novella, Unwant...2024-02-041h 19
The Professor Frenzy ShowGhostlore #6, Nasty #4, That Guy: William O’Connell ,Fave: Favorite Saturday morning cartoons Ghostlore #6 from BOOM! Studios | Writer(s): Cullen Bunn | Artist(s): Leomacs | $4.99 Nasty #4 from Vault Comics | Writer(s): John Lees | Artist(s): George Kambadais Adam Cahoon | $4.99 Midnite Show #2 from Dark Horse | Writer(s): Cullen Bunn | Artist(s): Brian Hurtt | $3.99 Unnatural Order #1 from Vault Comics | Writer(s): Chris Yost | Artist(s): Val Rodrigues | $4.99 Almost Dead #1 from Ablaze (W) Galaxy (A) Ryan Benjamin $3.99 Heat Seeker A Gun Honey Series Hard Case Crime #4 from Titan Comics | Writer(s): Charles Ardai | Artist(s): Ace Continuado | $3.99 Lonesome Hunters The Wolf Child #4 from Dark Horse | Wr...2023-11-081h 48
The Professor Frenzy ShowProject Cryptid #1, Sabrina Annual Spectacular #1, That Guy: Max Showalter, Fave: Wicked Women in Horror Project Cryptid #1 from Ahoy Comics | Writer(s): Grant Morrison Various |Artist(s): P. J. Holden Jordi Perez | $3.99 Sabrina The Teenage Witch Annual Spectacular #1 (One Shot) from Archie Comics | Writer(s): Jamie L Rotante | Artist(s): Holly G | $3.99 Once Upon A Time At The End Of The World #9 from BOOM! Studios | Writer(s):Jason Aaron | Artist(s): Leila Del Duca | $4.99 Conan the Barbarian #2 from TItan Comics (W) Jim Zub (A) Roberto de la Torre, Dean White $3.99 Hunt For The Skinwalker #1 from BOOM! Studios | Writer(s): Zac Thompson |Artist(s): Valeria Burzo | $4.99 S...2023-09-131h 29
The Professor Frenzy Showw0rldtr33 #5, The Devil's Cut #1, That Guy: Robert Vaughn, Frenzy Fave: Kolchak Eps w0rldtr33 #5 from Image | Writer(s): James Tynion IV | Artist(s): Fernando Blanco Jordie Bellaire | $3.99 Devils Cut #1 (One Shot) from DSTLRY(pronounced distillery) Media | Writer(s): Mirka Andolfo Various | Artist(s): Elsa Charretier Various | $9.99 The Plot Holes #1 from Massive (W/A) Sean Gordon Murphy $3.99 Local Man Gold #1 from Image Comics (W/A) Tim Seeley, Tony Fleecs $4.99 The Hunger and the Dusk #2 from IDW Publishing (W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Christian Wildgoose $4.99 (mention only) Alice Never After #2 from BOOM! Studios | Writer(s): Dan Panosian | Artist(s):Giorgio Spalletta | $4.99 The Gimmick #6 from A...2023-09-061h 17
Skylight Books Podcast SeriesSKYLIT: Charles Ardai of Hard Case CrimeListen here, gumshoes and femme fatales, we’re gonna give you the straight story on the QT and very hush hush. Skylight’s own torpedo, Tyler, tangles with Charles Ardai, mystery writer and founder of Hard Case Crime, a publishing imprint re-releasing classics of the pulp underworld and modern takes on the time-tested genre. Charles spills the beans about his journey into the publishing world, what it’s like to meet and work with your literary heroes, how he writes his own fiction, and when he knew the whole endeavor would not only survive but thrive. Over nearly two decade...2023-06-291h 04
Mass Movement presents....Mass Movement Presents....Kyle Toucher & Charles ArdaiMass Movement Presents Kyle Toucher& Charles Ardai
In which the sexier half of the middle aged crew chats to Kyle Toucher (Dr Know, Live Wire author) and Charles Ardai (the writer of Gun Honey and founding father of Hard Case Crime) about comics, pulp fiction,music, books, movies and more…
Tune in, turn it up and geek out. This one’s a doozy...
2023-05-071h 21SFFaudioThe SFFaudio Podcast #730 - READALONG: Easy Go by Michael Crichton
Jesse, Paul Weimer, Cora Buhlert, and David J. West talk about Easy Go by Michael Crichton
Talked about on today’s show:
1968, The Last Tomb, a pretty terrific book, what’s the title mean?, dreams of fame and fortune, is that what the book’s really about though?, pre-Indiana Jones, a heist story, Topkapi (1962), stealing archaeological treasures for private hands, they’re not good people, the girl’s with you, Nicos killing children is find, Lisa, how expensive are you, ten million dollars, you know you’re doing the wrong thing here, the ending, a better tit...2023-04-174h 12
Dead HeadspaceJames KestrelJames Kestrel is an American criminal defense investigator and author. His latest book is Five Decembers. Charles Ardai is an American editor and founder of Hard Case Crime.2023-04-061h 34Dead HeadspaceJames KestrelJames Kestrel is an American criminal defense investigator and author. His latest book is Five Decembers. Charles Ardai is an American editor and founder of Hard Case Crime.2023-04-061h 34Dead HeadspaceDH Preview: Ep. 195 - James KestrelJames Kestrel is an American criminal defense investigator and author. His latest book is Five Decembers. Charles Ardai is an American editor and founder of Hard Case Crime. Episode airs 4.6.232023-04-0502 minDead HeadspaceDH Preview: Ep. 195 - James KestrelJames Kestrel is an American criminal defense investigator and author. His latest book is Five Decembers. Charles Ardai is an American editor and founder of Hard Case Crime. Episode airs 4.6.232023-04-0502 min
The Writing Community Chat ShowInside the mind of Hard Case Crime with Charles Ardai.Charles Ardai is an entrepreneur, writer, editor and producer. He is the founder of the early internet service Juno and of Hard Case Crime, a line of pulp-style crime novels by authors ranging from Stephen King, Michael Crichton and Gore Vidal to Cornell Woolrich CC 1925 and Brian De Palma ’62. Ardai himself is the author of five novels, among them the 2007 Shamus Award-winning Songs of Innocence, set partly on the Columbia campus and which The Washington Post called “an instant classic.” In addition to the Shamus, he has also received the Edgar Allan Poe Award and the Ellery Queen Award for myster...2023-02-031h 06
The Stephen KingdomThe Magic of Stephen KingWelcome to The Stephen Kingdom...
In our premiere episode, we explore how Stephen King has cast a spell on millions of readers over the past five decades. With the help of filmmakers, writers, actors, and close friends of King, we take a look at his relentless workmanship, his contributions to the horror genre, his incredible knack for writing believable and relatable characters, and his endless generosity. Not what you'd expect from The King of Horror? Come along on this journey to discover the true Magic of Stephen King.
Featuring special guests Jenn Adams, Nancy Allen...2022-12-1929 min
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 366Comic Reviews: DC Olympus Rebirth by Becky Cloonan, Michael Conrad, Caitlin Yarsky, Jordie Bellaire Tales of the Human Target by Tom King, Greg Smallwood, Mikel Janin, Kevin Maguire, Rafael Albuquerque, Dave Stewart, Alex Sinclair, Arif Prianto Marvel A.X.E. Judgment Day 3 by Kieron Gillen, Valerio Schiti, Marte Gracia Damage Control 1 by Hans Rodionoff, Adam Goldberg, Charlotte Fullerton, Will Robson, Ruth Redmond, Jay Fosgitt Fantastic Four 46 by Dan Slott, Cafu, Jesus Aburtov ComiXology New America 1 by Curt Pires, Lucas Casalanguida, Mark Dale Dark Horse Minor Threats 1 by Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, Scott Hepburn, Ian Herring Star Wars: Hyperspace...2022-09-073h 00Dead HeadspaceCharles ArdaiCharles Ardai is an American author, editor, and co-founder of Hard case Crime.2022-05-231h 41Dead HeadspaceCharles ArdaiCharles Ardai is an American author, editor, and co-founder of Hard case Crime.2022-05-231h 41Dead HeadspaceDH Preview: Ep. 148 - Charles ArdaiCharles Ardai is an American author, editor and co-founder of Hard case Crime.2022-05-2001 minDead HeadspaceDH Preview: Ep. 148 - Charles ArdaiCharles Ardai is an American author, editor and co-founder of Hard case Crime.2022-05-2001 min
TLDR Comic Book ClubGun Honey writer Charles Ardai - A Friarside ChatCharles Ardai makes his TLDR debut to talk about his hit series with Titan Comics, Gun Honey. Doc and FryGuy get some insight into the creative process and how the show got optioned for a show so quickly.
Find the guys @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter) and with the rest of the #DORK shared GUniverse on Facebook. TLDR is now on YouTube and TikTok, too!2022-05-0455 minThe History of Literature380 Ian Fleming | PLUS The Black James BondIan Fleming (1908-1964) always wanted to be a writer. Not an "author," as he put it, and not someone in the "Shakespeare stakes," but someone who wrote for money and pleasure. In developing his enduring character James Bond, he managed to accomplish both. In this episode, Jacke takes a look at the life and career of the most famous spy novelist in history. PLUS we look at an American spy novel, Sam Greenlee's The Spook Who Sat by the Door, which was poised for success - until some terrified authorities shut it down.Additional listening ideas:
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Comix AsylumEpisode 13 - Charles ArdaiWriter and editor Charles Ardai joins the Comix Asylum Podcast to chat about Gun Honey his new comic book series from Titan Comics. Charles talks about working on Gun Honey with artist Ang Hor Kheng, his Hard Case Crime imprint, the allure of crime novels and his love of The Flash.
2022-01-0158 min
Outside The PanelsOutside The Panels w/Charles ArdaiThe ORIGINAL and last pod standing Outside the Panels is back! This time around The Machine is joined by Hard Case Crime co-founder and Gun Honey writer Charles Ardai. Join as they talk everything about Hard Case Crime's newest number 1 book. It's all here, Outside the Panels! Follow Charles on Twitter at: @CharlesArdai Website: hardcasecrime.com Thanks for watching! Follow: Host: Johnny “The Machine” Hughes – @johnnyhuges70 and the show at: @OutsideThePanels Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven’t yet. https://www.y...2021-10-0957 minOutside The PanelsOutside The Panels w/Charles ArdaiThe ORIGINAL and last pod standing Outside the Panels is back! This time around The Machine is joined by Hard Case Crime co-founder and Gun Honey writer Charles Ardai. Join as they talk everything about Hard Case Crime's newest number 1 book. It's all here, Outside the Panels! Follow Charles on Twitter at: @CharlesArdai Website: hardcasecrime.com Thanks for watching! Follow: Host: Johnny “The Machine” Hughes – @johnnyhuges70 and the show at: @OutsideThePanels Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven’t yet. https://www.y...2021-10-0957 min
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 319Comic Reviews: Batman vs. Bigby: A Wolf in Gotham 1 by Bill Willingham, Brian Level, Jay Leisten, Lee Loughridge Deathstroke Inc. 1 by Joshua Williamson, Howard Porter, Hi-Fi Wonder Woman: Black and Gold 4 by Sina Grace, Andrew Constant, Nnedi Okorafor, Paul Azaceta, Andrew McLean, Nicola Scott, Leonardo Romero, Jack Cole Wonderful Women of the World by Laurie Halse Andersen, Mikki Kendall, A.D’Amico, Sarah Kuhn, Lynne Yoshii, Carrie Strachan, Corinna Bechko, Anastasia Longoria, Louise Simonson, Nicole Goux, Melissa Marr, Marcela Cespedes, Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, Sharee Miller, Silvana Brys, Traci Sorell, Natasha Donovan, Lilah Sturges, Devaki Neogi, Triona Farrell, Marieke Nijkamp, As...2021-09-303h 13
AWM Author TalksEpisode 61: Charles ArdaiThis week, AWM Program Director Allison Sansone talks with Charles Ardai, editor of the short story anthology Killer, Come Back to Me: The Crime Stories of Ray Bradbury. This program took place August 17th, 2021 and was recorded live via Zoom.This is the final of three episodes in a row about Bradbury in the leadup to his August 22nd birthday. Visit our special exhibit Ray Bradbury: Inextinguishable to learn more about the writing legend, on display now at the American Writers Museum.We hope you enjoy entering the mind of a writer.2021-08-2346 min
Suit Up! With Terrance LayhewWith Charles Ardai and Hard Case CrimeWe are joined today on the show by Charles Ardai, an Edgar awarding winning author and editor and co-founder of Hard Case Crime. It’s an incredible conversation in which we talk about the secret origins of Hard Case Crime, behind the scenes on how the beautiful artistic covers are made, the future of noir pulp and movies news, essential skills for writers, we even get a breaking reveal about an upcoming Hard Case Crime novel to be released. Check out Hard Case Crime! http://www.hardcasecrime.com/index.shtml https://www.instagram.co...2021-05-051h 24
Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseChristmas at the Mysterious Bookshop by Otto PenzlerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/498006to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Christmas at the Mysterious Bookshop
Author: Otto Penzler
Narrator: Matt Godfrey, Christina Delaine
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 56 minutes
Release date: April 6, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Suspense
Publisher's Summary:
Each year, for seventeen years, Mysterious Bookshop proprietor Otto Penzler commissioned an original Christmas story by a leading suspense writer. These stories were then produced as pamphlets, just 1,000 copies, and given to customers of the bookstore as a Christmas present. Now, all seventeen tales have been collected in one volume, showcasing the talents of: Charles Ardai, Lisa...2021-04-068h 56
Explore the Latest Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseChristmas at the Mysterious Bookshop by Otto PenzlerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/498006 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Christmas at the Mysterious Bookshop Author: Otto Penzler Narrator: Matt Godfrey, Christina Delaine Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 56 minutes Release date: April 6, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: Each year, for seventeen years, Mysterious Bookshop proprietor Otto Penzler commissioned an original Christmas story by a leading suspense writer. These stories were then produced as pamphlets, just 1,000 copies, and given to customers of the bookstore as a Christmas present. Now, all seventeen tales have been collected in one volume, showcasing the talents of: Charles Ardai...2021-04-0630 min
Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Literature, Literary FictionFrom Sea to Stormy Sea: 17 Stories Inspired by Great American Paintings by Lawrence BlockPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/498444to listen full audiobooks.
Title: From Sea to Stormy Sea: 17 Stories Inspired by Great American Paintings
Author: Lawrence Block
Narrator: Matt Godfrey, Xe Sands
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 59 minutes
Release date: March 23, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 1
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
In the third installment of his acclaimed anthology series, master of crime fiction Lawrence Block has gathered together the best talent from popular fiction to produce an anthology of short stories based on masterpieces of American art. Seventeen stories by seventeen brilliant writers, inspired by...2021-03-238h 59
Troubled: A Return to HavenEpisode 12: Nutella-StuffedSorry for the delay everyone, this one is coming at you fast and hot right off the press. After some holiday technical difficulties, Troubled is back on track with Episode #12. We're talking about Resurfacing, the penultimate episode of Season 1.
We're talking about the commentary provided by Charles Ardai as well as coming up with our own little con/capers for the 'Boyz in the Haven' to partake in.
Show Notes:
00:00 - Intro*
01:50 - Summary*
15:50 - Ratings*
21:18 - Discussion*
21:25 - Hard Case Crime (http://w...2020-12-301h 04
Bradbury 100 - Celebrating the Life and Work of American Writer Ray BradburyBradbury 100 - Episode 11 - with author and editor Charles ArdaiBradbury 100 - celebrating the centenary year of American writer Ray Bradbury, presented by Phil Nichols of Bradburymedia.co.uk.
Episode 11 looks at Ray Bradbury's crime fiction, with guest Charles Ardai - editor of Killer Come Back To Me, a new book of Bradbury's crime stories.2020-10-0353 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 897 - NYCC: Caster w/ Common, Minky Woodcock w/ Cynthia Von Buhler/Pearls Daily/Charles Ardai!Jimmy attended New York Comic Con and boy are his arms tired. As usual, he got lots of 1:1 interviews and covered as many press rooms as he could. Producer Joe even got in on the interviewing action! In this episode, you'll hear the press rooms for the Webtoon's webcomic Caster with rapper/actor Common and Minky Woodcock: The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini with Cynthia Von Buhler (creator/writer/artists), Pearls Daily (Minky Woodcock in the live interactive stage production) and Charles Ardai (Hard Case Crime Founder for Titan Comics). Be here all month to hear more interviews/press rooms...2018-10-2400 minThe History of Literature160 Ray Bradbury (with Carolyn Cohagan)Special guest Carolyn Cohagan, author of the Time Zero trilogy and founder of the creative writing workshop Girls with Pens, joins Jacke for a discussion of her writing process, her origins in standup comedy and theater, and her early love for the fiction of Ray Bradbury (and her special appreciation for his short story "All Summer in a Day").For another look at a twentieth-century giant who broke down genre barriers, try Episode 141 Kurt Vonnegut (with Mike Palindrome).Love pulp fiction? Hear about the efforts of a contemporary editor to bring back the heyday of...2018-09-171h 20The History of Literature140 Pulp Fiction and the Hardboiled Crime Novel (with Charles Ardai)In 1896, an enterprising man named Frank Munsey published the first copy of Argosy, a magazine that combined cheap printing, cheap paper, and cheap authors to bring affordable, high-entertainment fiction to working-class folks. Within six years, Argosy was selling a half a million copies a month, and the American fiction market would never be the same. In this special episode of The History of Literature, we’re joined by Charles Ardai, a man who helped to resurrect one of twentieth-century pulp fiction’s brightest stars: the hardboiled crime novel, with its brooding heroes, high-energy prose, fast-paced plots, and seductive painted cove...2018-04-231h 07
The Debatable PodcastDEBATABLE 129 - Lost & Found: Hard Case Crime with Charles ArdaiWhat was lost, now is found. This is a very special episode recorded in July 2016 with hard boiled writer and Hard Case Crime imprint founder, CHARLES ARDAI. We talk Ardai's novelization of Shane Black's "The Nice Guys," crime fiction fandom, and the writing, publishing and artifact nature of pulp fiction paperbacks. We touch on Stephen King's work with Hard Case Crime, as well as Raymond Chandler, James M. Cain, Lawrence Block and other heavy hitters of the genre. We also talk about Ardai's involvement with the cult crime drama-fantasy TV series "Haven." At the end, Ardai gives his recommendations...2017-06-171h 06
Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine's Fiction PodcastEQMM 75th-Anniversary Symposium Part 1On September 30, 2016, Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine and Columbia University’s Butler Library celebrated the magazine’s 75th anniversary with a half-day symposium. This symposium will be presented here in four parts. For more information on the symposium, the anniversary, and the EQMM exhibition, please visit TheMysteryPlace.com/eqmm.Part 1 of EQMM’s 75th-Anniversary Symposium, recorded at Columbia University’s Butler Library on September 30, 2016. Introduction by Sean Quimby; panel "Making Mystery Matter: EQMM and the Shaping of American Crime and Detective Fiction," featuring Sarah Weinman, Leah Pennywark, Jeffrey Marks, and Charles Ardai. Audio and video by Ché Ryback.2016-10-1457 minEllery Queen's Mystery Magazine's Fiction PodcastEQMM 75th-Anniversary Symposium Part 1On September 30, 2016, Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine and Columbia University’s Butler Library celebrated the magazine’s 75th anniversary with a half-day symposium. This symposium will be presented here in four parts. For more information on the symposium, the anniversary, and the EQMM exhibition, please visit TheMysteryPlace.com/eqmm.Part 1 of EQMM’s 75th-Anniversary Symposium, recorded at Columbia University’s Butler Library on September 30, 2016. Introduction by Sean Quimby; panel "Making Mystery Matter: EQMM and the Shaping of American Crime and Detective Fiction," featuring Sarah Weinman, Leah Pennywark, Jeffrey Marks, and Charles Ardai. Audio and video by Ché Ryback.2016-10-1457 min
How To Get Audiobooks in Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense - Any Audiobook in 5 Mins Flat!Four Lives at the Crossroads Audiobook by Lawrence BlockListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: Four Lives at the Crossroads
Subtitle: Collection of Classic Erotica, Book 19
Author: Lawrence Block
Narrator: Theo Holland
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
Language: English
Release date: 07-19-16
Publisher: Lawrence Block
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes
Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense
Publisher's Summary:
Four Lives at the Crossroads is the latest addition to the Collection of Classic Erotica. But it came very close to being shoehorned instead into the Classic Crime Library.
Back in the late 1950s and early '60s, when I was finding myself as a writer...2016-07-195h 07Unlock Audiobook in Mysteries & Thrillers, SuspenseFour Lives at the Crossroads by Lawrence Block | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Four Lives at the Crossroads
Author: Lawrence Block
Narrator: Theo Holland
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
Language: English
Release date: 07-19-16
Publisher: Lawrence Block
Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense
Summary:
Four Lives at the Crossroads is the latest addition to the Collection of Classic Erotica. But it came very close to being shoehorned instead into the Classic Crime Library.
Back in the late 1950s and early '60s, when I was finding myself as a writer and producing a great quantity of books under pen names, some of...2016-07-195h 07
How to Grab Free Audiobook in Fiction, ContemporaryJoyland by Stephen King | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Joyland
Author: Stephen King
Narrator: Michael Kelly
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins
Language: English
Release date: 06-04-13
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Genres: Fiction, Contemporary
Summary:
"Joyland is a breathtaking, beautiful, heartbreaking book.... Even the most hardboiled readers will find themselves moved." Charles Ardai, Edgar- and Shamus Award-winning editor of Hard Case Crime.
Set in a small-town North Carolina amusement park in 1973, Joyland tells the story of the summer in which college student Devin Jones comes to work as a carny and confronts the legacy of a vicious...2013-06-047h 33Indulge Your Ears, Full Audiobook Erase All FearsJoyland Audiobook by Stephen KingListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 177181
Title: Joyland
Author: Stephen King
Narrator: Michael Kelly
Format: Unabridged
Length: 07:32:00
Language: English
Release date: 06-04-13
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, Noir
Summary:
“Joyland is a breathtaking, beautiful, heartbreaking book....Even the most hardboiled readers will find themselves moved” (Charles Ardai, Edgar- and Shamus Award-winning editor of Hard Case Crime).
Set in a small-town North Carolina amusement park in 1973, Joyland tells the story of the summer in which college student Devin Jones comes to work as a carny and confronts the legacy of a vi...2013-06-047h 32
Get Latest Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, HorrorJoyland by Stephen KingPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/177181to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Joyland
Author: Stephen King
Narrator: Michael Kelly
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 32 minutes
Release date: June 4, 2013
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.34 of Total 114
Ratings of Narrator: 4.74 of Total 19
Genres: Horror
Publisher's Summary:
“Joyland is a breathtaking, beautiful, heartbreaking book....Even the most hardboiled readers will find themselves moved” (Charles Ardai, Edgar- and Shamus Award-winning editor of Hard Case Crime). Set in a small-town North Carolina amusement park in 1973, Joyland tells the story of the summer in which college student Devin Jones comes to work as a carny and confronts the lega...2013-06-047h 32
Get Latest Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, HorrorJoyland by Stephen KingPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/177181 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Joyland Author: Stephen King Narrator: Michael Kelly Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 32 minutes Release date: June 4, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.34 of Total 114 Ratings of Narrator: 4.74 of Total 19 Genres: Horror Publisher's Summary: “Joyland is a breathtaking, beautiful, heartbreaking book....Even the most hardboiled readers will find themselves moved” (Charles Ardai, Edgar- and Shamus Award-winning editor of Hard Case Crime). Set in a small-town North Carolina amusement park in 1973, Joyland tells the story of the summer in which college student Devin Jones comes to work as a carny and confronts the...2013-06-0403 min
Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseJoyland by Stephen KingPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/177181 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Joyland Author: Stephen King Narrator: Michael Kelly Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 32 minutes Release date: June 4, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.34 of Total 114 Ratings of Narrator: 4.74 of Total 19 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: “Joyland is a breathtaking, beautiful, heartbreaking book....Even the most hardboiled readers will find themselves moved” (Charles Ardai, Edgar- and Shamus Award-winning editor of Hard Case Crime). Set in a small-town North Carolina amusement park in 1973, Joyland tells the story of the summer in which college student Devin Jones comes to work as a carny and confronts the...2013-06-0403 minSFFaudioThe SFFaudio Podcast #200 - READALONG: Mars Needs Books! by Gary Lovisi
The SFFaudio Podcast #200 – Jesse, Mirko, and Gary Lovisi discuss the Science Fiction novel Mars Needs Books! by Gary Lovisi.
Talked about on today’s show:
the great description, Audible.com, it’s a prison novel, it’s a dystopian science fiction novel, it’s a book collector’s novel, Philip K. Dick, a reality dysfunction, The Man In The High Castle, 1984 by George Orwell, “retconning“, Stalin, airbrushing history, a new Science Fiction idea!, Amazon’s Kindle, Mark Twain, “The Department Of Control”, J. Edgar Hoover, Simon is the most evil character ever, oddball individualists, a straw man gulag, one...2013-02-181h 07
Mr. Media Interviews by Bob AndelmanCharles Ardai, editor, "The Cocktail Waitress" by James M. CainDid I see the steamy remake of The Postman Always Rings Twice, with Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange, before I found the ancient paperback versions of Double Indemnity and Mildred Pierce at the old Book Swap in Milltown, New Jersey? Or was it the other way around? CHARLES ARDAI podcast excerpt: "I started with rare book collectors, book dealers, editor. I wet to the Cain estate and asked if they knew about this book, The Cocktail Waitress... We knew the book existed but nobody had a copy. We spent years trying to track it down." Either way, the teenage me w...2012-12-0334 minMr. Media Interviews by Bob AndelmanCharles Ardai, executive producer, "Haven"Charles Ardai was a guest on Mr. Media just a few weeks back, here to talk about his yeoman’s work tracking down, restoring and in some ways completing novelist James M. Cain’s lost, final manuscript, The Cocktail Waitress. He was telling me that his book imprint, Hard Case Crime – which published Stephen King’s short story, “The Colorado Kid,” on which the Syfy series “Haven” is based – will be bringing out a new King book in 2013. As often happens during these conversations, in that moment I learned something completed unrelated but of great interest to me, personally: CHARLES ARDAI podcast exce...2012-11-1029 minSFFaudioThe SFFaudio Podcast #152 - READALONG: The Comedy Is Finished by Donald E. Westlake
The SFFaudio Podcast #152 – Jesse talks with Trent Reynolds and Paul Westlake about the AudioGo and Hard Case Crime novel The Comedy Is Finished by Donald E. Westlake.
Talked about on today’s show:
Is The Comedy Is Finished going to be the last Donald E. Westlake novel to be published?, Memory (and our discussion of it), Charles Ardai, Max Allan Collins, Mickey Spillane, getting paid is a priority for professional writers, the 1970s, Honeydew, USO tours, Bob Hope, the audiobook experience, Peter Berkrot’s narration of the audiobook of The Comedy Is Finish...2012-03-191h 32
Book & Movie Reviews – Chivalry TodayPodcast 55: Chivalry Never Sleeps — The Knight and the Private EyeScott explores the dark streets of one of the most overlooked genres of chivalric literature - the private eye story - with author and publisher Charles Ardai.2011-11-0200 min
Chivalry Today PodcastPodcast 55: Chivalry Never Sleeps — The Knight and the Private EyeScott explores the dark streets of one of the most overlooked genres of chivalric literature - the private eye story - with author and publisher Charles Ardai.2011-11-0200 minSFFaudioThe SFFaudio Podcast #108
The SFFaudio Podcast #108 – Jesse talks with Trent Reynolds (of The Violent World Of Parker blog) about Donald E. Westlake’s Hard Case Crime novel 361 (available as an audiobook from BBC Audiobooks America).
Talked about on today’s show:
Richard Stark, the meaning of the title “361“, Roget’s Thesaurus entry #361, “killer’s don’t run around with a thesaurus”, Hard Case Crime, The Hunter, George Washington Bridge, New York, Those Sexy Vintage Sleaze Books blog‘s review of 361, Westlake and the USAF, Backflash, Westlake loves theatre people, actors, Hollywood, “dangerous and scary”, Stark had fans in prison, Parker vs. Dort...2011-05-161h 18SFFaudioThe SFFaudio Podcast #090 - TALK TO: Charles Ardai
The SFFaudio Podcast #090 – Jesse talks to Hard Case Crime author and editor Charles Ardai.
Talked about on today’s show:
Hard Case Crime, Gabriel Hunt (Hunt For Adventure), BBC Audiobooks America, iambik audio, Little Girl Lost by Richard Aleas (aka Charles Ardai), Audible.com, Songs Of Innocence by Richard Aleas (aka Charles Ardai), the best kept secret in the audiobook world, L.J. Ganser, The Confession by Dominic Stansberry, Money Shot by Christa Faust, Noircon, The Bobbsey Twins, Edward Stratermeyer, Titan Books, Choke Hold by Christa Faust, Porn + Mixed Martial Arts, “book reviews aren’t genera...2011-01-1057 min
The SFFaudio Podcast090 TALK TO Jesse talks to Charles Ardai2011-01-0257 minSFFaudioThe SFFaudio Podcast #082 - READALONG: Memory by Donald E. Westlake
The SFFaudio Podcast #082 – Jesse talks with Gregg Margarite and Trent Reynolds about the BBC Audiobooks America and Hard Case Crime novel Memory by Donald E. Westlake.
Talked about on today’s show:
Iambik Audio, LibriVox, The Violent World Of Parker, Richard Stark’s Parker novels, The Ax by Donald E. Westlake, The Hook, crime writers who murder each other, the state of the U.S. economy, The Hot Rock, Charles Ardai, this isn’t a normal Donald Westlake book, 18 different dramatic situations, merciless forces, realistic brain damage...2010-11-151h 16SFFaudioThe SFFaudio Podcast #065
The SFFaudio Podcast #065 – Scott and Jesse and Luke Burrage talk about the latest audiobook releases!
Talked about on today’s show:
The Year’s Top Ten Tales Of Science Fiction – Volume 2 edited by Allan Kaster, Infinivox, On The Human Plan by Jay Lake, Tarnsman Of Gor by John Norman, Gorean subculture, The Chronicles Of Counter-Earth, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Boris Vallejo, Brilliance Audio, Dog Blood by David Moody, Buckaroo Banzai Against the World Crime League, Hater by David Moody |READ OUR REVIEW|, David J. Williams, editing your novel, G...2010-07-051h 22
Pod of HorrorPod of Horror #53On Pod of Horror #53, Jonathan Maberry diagnoses PATIENT ZERO and talks about writing BLACK PANTHER for Marvel Comics. Hard Case Crime editor Charles Ardai introduces Gabriel Hunt, the next generation of pulp heroes. HARLAN COUNTY HORRORS terrorizes the Bluegrass State, thanks to editor Mari Adkins. Norm Rubenstein has the latest reviews and Nanci covers the horror news on The Call of Kalanta. Download the show at i-Tunes or below. Pod of Horror is hosted and produced by Mark Justice.2009-05-261h 23
CrimeWAV Volume 1Secret ServiceSecret Service by Charles Ardai2009-01-0516 min
Behind the Black Mask: Mystery Writers RevealedNoircon 2008: The Official Podcast Day 2: Editors and Publishers Tackle NoirClute and Edwards discuss the editing and publishing of noir fiction
with three members of this Day 2 Noircon panel: Charles Ardai, Stacia
Decker, and Michael Langnas. Charles Ardai is the editor and publisher
of the Hard Case Crime series. Stacia Decker is an editor who has
worked with such writers as Ray Banks, Declan Burke, Allan Guthrie and
John McFetridge. Michael Langnas is the editor-in-chief of Murdaland
Magazine, a crime-fiction journal put out by Baltimore-based publisher
Cortwright McMeel. The three guests offer us a behind-the-scenes look
into the world of noir publishing. The panelists address violence in
noir fiction, the...2008-04-1300 minPod of HorrorPod of Horror #39Pod of Horror is back! On PoH #39, Mary SanGiovanni discusses THE HOLLOWER, Editor Charles Ardai gets his Noir on with Hard Case Crime. Nanci does the news in The Call of Kalanta. Scott Bradley’s reviews are here and we have a winner in The Tomb of Trivia. Pod of Horror #39 is produced and hosted by Mark Justice. Listen, then go buy some PoH merchandise.2007-10-2053 minBehind the Black Mask: Mystery Writers RevealedEpisode 5: Charles Ardai RevealedAuthor and editor Charles Ardai is a double-feature unto himself. In the first half of this special hour-long episode Richard Aleas (Ardai's anagrammatical authorial alter ego) discusses his Edgar and Shamus Award nominated novel LITTLE GIRL LOST: its literary predecessors--from William Blake's poetry to period pulp, and its complex vision of justice. In the second half of the interview, Ardai the entrepreneur speaks of his imprint Hard Case Crime: the reasons for its creation, the decision to commission fresh artwork from some of the finest painters of the classic era of paperback originals, and the particular challenges of editing and...2006-11-1700 min
Out of the Past: Investigating Film NoirNoircon 2008: The Official Podcast Day 2: Editors and Publishers Tackle NoirClute and Edwards discuss the editing and publishing of noir fiction with three members of this Day 2 Noircon panel: Charles Ardai, Stacia Decker, and Michael Langnas. Charles Ardai is the editor and publisher of the Hard Case Crime series. Stacia Decker is an editor who has worked with such writers as Ray Banks, Declan Burke, Allan Guthrie and John McFetridge. Michael Langnas is the editor-in-chief of Murdaland Magazine, a crime-fiction journal put out by Baltimore-based publisher Cortwright McMeel. The three guests offer us a behind-the-scenes look into the world of noir publishing. The panelists address violence in noir fiction...2004-01-0117 min