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Pulp TalesPulpFest 2025: Ray Bradbury, Burroughs' DiscipleIn this episode of Pulp Tales, editor and pulp historian Garyn Roberts discusses the influence of Edgar Rice Burroughs on the life and works of the Science Fiction Grand Master and Poet of the Pulps, Ray Bradbury. This Pulp Tales was recorded in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. Brought to you by ThePulp.Net.
2025-08-1038 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2025: 50 Years of George Pal's 'Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze'In this episode of Pulp Tales, pulp collector Chris Kalb, co-publisher at Age of Aces Books, and artist and filmmaker Ron Hill, reflect on "Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze" on the movie's 50th anniversary. Produced by George Pal and directed by Michael Anderson, the film was released in 1975. This presentation was part of Doc Con, held in conjunction with PulpFest 2025. This Pulp Tales was recorded in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. Brought to you by ThePulp.Net.
2025-08-0950 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2025: Steve Holland, The Torn Shirt SessionsIn this episode of Pulp Tales, author Michael Stradford looks at actor and model Steve Holland, who became the face of Doc Savage, the Man of Bronze, for Bantam Books' paperback line from the 1960s through 1990. This presentation was part of Doc Con, held in conjunction with PulpFest 2025. This Pulp Tales was recorded in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. Brought to you by ThePulp.Net.
2025-08-0931 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2025: Doc Savage and the Bantam RevivalIn this episode of Pulp Tales, artist and filmmaker Ron Hill and author and pulp historian Will Murray examine the Bantam Books line of Doc Savage paperbacks, which began in 1964 and continued until 1990. This presentation was part of Doc Con, held in conjunction with PulpFest 2025. This Pulp Tales was recorded in Pittsburgh on Friday, Aug. 8. Brought to you by ThePulp.Net.
2025-08-0948 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2025: Rafael Sabatini, Master of Blood and ThunderIn this episode of Pulp Tales, pulp collector Morgan Holmes reflects on author Rafael Sabatini, one of the masters of blood and thunder, on the 150th anniversary of his birth. This Pulp Tales was recorded at PulpFest 2025 in Pittsburgh on Friday, Aug. 8. Brought to you by ThePulp.Net.
2025-08-0933 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2025: The Masters of Tarzan IllustrationIn this episode of Pulp Tales, artists Mark Wheatley and Douglas C. Klauba examine Tarzan’s illustrators as part of this year’s salute to the 150th anniversary of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ birth. This presentation was part of ERBFest, held in conjunction with PulpFest 2025. This Pulp Tales was recorded in Pittsburgh on Friday, Aug. 8. Brought to you by ThePulp.Net.
2025-08-0940 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2025: Tarzan the Time Traveler and Discourses on DocIn this episode of Pulp Tales, Christopher Paul Carey, vice president of publishing at Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc., and author Win Scott Eckert explore Tarzan the time traveler from Philip José Farmer’s novel "Time’s Last Gift" and examine Farmer’s writings and speculations concerning Doc Savage, the Man of Bronze. This presentation was part of Farmer Con, held in conjunction with PulpFest 2025. This Pulp Tales was recorded in Pittsburgh on Friday, Aug. 8. Brought to you by ThePulp.Net.
2025-08-0940 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2025: Masters of Men's Adventure MagazinesIn this episode of Pulp Tales, Wyatt Doyle, co-editor of the Men’s Adventure Library series, discusses the “masters” who put together the men’s magazines for the American war veterans. This Pulp Tales was recorded at PulpFest 2025 in Pittsburgh on Friday, Aug. 8. Brought to you by ThePulp.Net.
2025-08-0942 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2025: Personal Demons and the Creative MindIn this episode of Pulp Tales, author William Patrick Maynard moderates a discussion of how pulp-era fictioneers — Raymond Chandler, Robert E. Howard, William Lindsey Gresham, and Lester Dent — drew on their anxieties, experiences, and weaknesses to fuel and add to their work. The panel features author John Bruening, co-publisher at Flinch Books, pulp fan Morgan Holmes, author and PulpFest committee member Craig McDonald, and author and pulp historian Will Murray. This Pulp Tales was recorded at PulpFest 2025 in Pittsburgh on Friday, Aug. 8. Brought to you by ThePulp.Net.
2025-08-0857 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2025: Masters of 'Adventure'In this episode of Pulp Tales, Ed Hulse, publisher at Murainia Press, and pulp collectors Tom Krabacher and Kurt Shoemaker discuss the masters who made the long-running magazine "Adventure" into a leading light of the pulp rack. This Pulp Tales was recorded at PulpFest 2025 in Pittsburgh on Thursday, Aug. 7. Brought to you by ThePulp.Net.
2025-08-0850 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2025: Tarzan, Lord of the Merchandising JungleIn this episode of Pulp Tales, author Jim Beard, publisher at Becky Books and co-publisher at Flinch Books, takes a look at how Tarzan, Edgar Rice Burroughs’ enduring character, has been marketed for over a century. This presentation was part of ERBFest, held in conjunction with PulpFest 2025. This Pulp Tales was recorded in Pittsburgh on Thursday, Aug. 7. Brought to you by ThePulp.Net.
2025-08-0843 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2025: Masters of VillainyIn this episode of Pulp Tales, pulp collector and former intelligence consultant Tim King and author and pulp historian Will Murray explore the masters of villainy, a celebration of the 90th anniversary of the villain pulps. This Pulp Tales was recorded at PulpFest 2025 in Pittsburgh on Thursday, Aug. 7. Brought to you by ThePulp.Net.
2025-08-0833 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2025: Edgar Wallace, Master of Blood and ThunderIn this episode of Pulp Tales, Ed Hulse, publisher at Murainia Press, looks at the life and times of author Edgar Wallace, a master of blood and thunder, on the 150th anniversary of his birth. This Pulp Tales was recorded at PulpFest 2025 in Pittsburgh on Thursday, Aug. 7. Brought to you by ThePulp.Net.
2025-08-0852 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2025: Edgar Rice Burroughs and the Ideal ManIn this episode of Pulp Tales, Cathy Wilbanks, vice president of operations at Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc., and longtime fan Bernice Jones discuss the great men that Edgar Rice Burroughs brought to life in novel after novel. This presentation was part of ERBFest, held in conjunction with PulpFest 2025. This Pulp Tales was recorded in Pittsburgh on Thursday, Aug. 7. Brought to you by ThePulp.Net.
2025-08-0844 minPulp TalesIntroducing Pulp TalesAfter over 120 episodes, the Pulp Events Podcast has a new name. Welcome to Pulp Tales, fascinating stories of pulp magazines and the creative minds that brought them to life: the fictioners, the artists, the editors, and others. Brought to you by ThePulp.Net.
2024-08-0101 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2023: "Sport Story Magazine" and Its Pulp CompetitorsJournalist and pulp historian Michelle Nolan and pulp collector Alex Daoundakis discuss the first all-sports pulp magazine, "Sport Story," and its pulp competitors. The presentation was part of the celebration of a centennial of the sports pulps. It was recorded on Aug. 5 at PulpFest 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2023-08-0652 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2023: Doc Savage and His OffspringJennifer DiGiacomo moderates a panel discussion about Doc Savage and several imitators who would follow him to newsstands. Joining her are authors Win Scott Eckert, Craig McDonald, Will Murray, and Gary Phillips. The panel was part of the celebration of 90 years of the great pulp heroes. It was recorded on Aug. 5 at PulpFest 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2023-08-0548 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2023: 100 Years of “The Moon Maid”Christopher Paul Carey, Henry G. Franke III, and Garyn Roberts discuss Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Moon trilogy on its 100th anniversary. Carey is author of several authorized Burroughs continuation novels; Franke is the editor of "The Burroughs Bulletin," the journal of The Burroughs Bibliophiles; and Roberts has written extensively about the pulps and has edited several collections of pulp stories. The panel was part of ERB Fest. It was recorded on Aug. 5 at PulpFest 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2023-08-0552 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2023: The Sports Stories of Rod SerlingNicholas Parisi, the author of "Rod Serling: His Life, Work, and Imagination" and president of the Rod Serling Memorial Foundation, discusses the sport stories of Rod Serling. The presentation was part of the celebration of a centennial of the sports pulps. It was recorded on Aug. 4 at PulpFest 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2023-08-0526 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2023: J. Allen St. John, Master of Fantasy ArtArtist and pulp art historian David Saunders examines the career of J. Allen St. John, a master of fantasy art. The presentation was part of ERB Fest. It was recorded on Aug. 4 at PulpFest 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2023-08-0532 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2023: Illustrating Conan for the Commercial MarketArtists Don Simpson, Mark Schultz, and Mark Wheatley discuss illustrating Robert E. Howard's Conan the Barbarian for books and magazines. The presentation was part of the celebration of 90 years of the great pulp heroes. It was recorded on Aug. 4 at PulpFest 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2023-08-0544 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2023: It’s a Jungle Out ThereHenry G. Franke III, the editor of "The Burroughs Bulletin," the journal of The Burroughs Bibliophiles, and Ed Hulse, editor and publisher at Murania Press, look at Tarzan of the Apes and other jungle adventures found in the pulps. The panel was part of ERB Fest. It was recorded on Aug. 4 at PulpFest 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2023-08-0451 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2023: Doc Savage: The Man — and Myth — of BronzeAuthors Christopher Paul Carey and Win Scott Eckert explore two of Philip José Farmer’s novels, "Doc Savage: His Apocalyptic Life" and "Escape from Loki," and Farmer’s contributions to Doc’s history and mythology. The panel was part of FarmerCon 18. It was recorded on Aug. 4 at PulpFest 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2023-08-0453 minPulp TalesPulpFest 50: Fifty Years of PulpFestThePulp.Net's William Lampkin moderates a panel discussion reflecting on 50 years of pulp conventions, from 1972's first Pulpcon to 2022's PulpFest 50. The panel consists of pulp convention attendees from most decades: The Pulpster editor emeritus Tony Davis; pulp historian Don Hutchison; New Pulp creator Sara Light-Waller; pulp collector Walker Martin; and PulpFest chair Jack Cullers. It was recorded on Aug. 4, 2022, at PulpFest 50, in Pittsburgh Pa.
2022-08-0543 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2021: Freshly Squeezed Pulp: Introducing Pulp’s Legacy of Adventure to a Younger GenerationMembers of the podcast and comedy troupe Freshly Squeezed Pulp discuss "Introducing Pulp’s Legacy of Adventure to a Younger Generation." Appearing on the panel are Madeleine "Mac" Gogné, Victoria Wang, and Teddi Norrell. The panel was part of ERBfest, held in conjunction with PulpFest. This event was recorded on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2021-08-2240 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2021: Walter B. Gibson and His ShadowsEd Hulse and Will Murray discuss "Walter B. Gibson and His Shadows." Hulse is publisher at Murania Press, and Murray is an author and pulp historian. Murray's latest book is "Master of Mystery: The Rise of The Shadow." This event was recorded on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2021-08-2247 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2021: Eva Lynd: Countess, Actress, and Cover GirlWyatt Doyle and Bob Deis, co-editors of the Men’s Adventure Library book series, profile "Eva Lynd: Countess, Actress, and Cover Girl." Lynd was an artist’s model who graced the covers of many men’s adventure magazines, which evolved from the pulp magazines. She also acted in TV shows and commercials. Deis runs the website menspulpmags.com. Doyle is the head of the New Texture publishing imprint (newtexture.com). They worked with Eva Lynd to create the book about her, "Eva: Men’s Adventure Supermodel."
2021-08-2249 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2021: In the Shadow of HoudiniTim King discusses "In the Shadow of Houdini," a look at the magical secrets of fictioneer Walter B. Gibson and the stories he wrote of The Shadow. King is a career investigator for the military and intelligence services, and a member of the Society of American Magicians. He has a forthcoming book also titled "In the Shadow of Houdini." This event was recorded on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2021-08-2145 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2021: The Wild Adventures of Will Murray: A PulpFest ProfileLaurie Powers interviews author and pulp historian Will Murray. It's titled "The Wild Adventures of Will Murray: A PulpFest Profile." Powers is author of "Queen of the Pulps: The Reign of Daisy Bacon and 'Love Story Magazine.' " Murray is an author and pulp historian, whose latest book is "Master of Mystery: The Rise of The Shadow." This event was recorded on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2021-08-2154 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2021: The Weird Tales of Margaret BrundageDoug Ellis discusses "The Weird Tales of Margaret Brundage," a survey of covers that Brundage illustrated for "Weird Tales" magazine. Ellis is a pulp art collector and historian. This event was recorded on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2021-08-2154 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2021: Selling The ShadowChris Kalb and William Lampkin discuss "Selling The Shadow," a look at how The Shadow was promoted in pulp magazines, on radio, and in films, from 1930 through the mid-1950s. Chris Kalb and his brother, David, are publishers at Age of Aces Books. Lampkin is proprietor of ThePulp.Net and editor of The Pulpster. This event was recorded on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2021-08-2148 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2021: The Queen and Her Court: Great Women Pulp Editors of the Pulp MagazinesLaurie Powers discusses "The Queen and Her Court: Great Women Pulp Editors of the Pulp Magazines." Powers is author of "Queen of the Pulps: The Reign of Daisy Bacon and 'Love Story Magazine.' " This event was recorded on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2021-08-2148 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2021: The News From Tarzana: Thrilling Updates From Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc.Christopher Paul Carey and Cathy Wilbanks discuss "The News from Tarzana: Thrilling Updates From Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc." Carey is director of publications at Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc., and Wilbanks is vice president of operations there. The panel was part of ERBfest, held in conjunction with PulpFest. This event was recorded on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2021-08-2050 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2021: Beyond the Farthest Star: A Classic Science Fiction Novel RestoredHenry G. Franke III moderates “Beyond the Farthest Star: A Classic Science Fiction Novel Restored,” a panel featuring Christopher Paul Carey and Cathy Wilbanks. Henry is the editor of The Burroughs Bulletin. Carey is director of publications at Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc., and Wilbanks is vice president of operations there. The panel was part of ERBfest, held in conjunction with PulpFest. This event was recorded on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2021-08-2024 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2021: The Unfinished Tales of Edgar Rice Burroughs: Mars, Venus, Poloda, and Tarzan's AfricaHenry G. Franke III discusses "The Unfinished Tales of Edgar Rice Burroughs: Mars, Venus, Poloda, and Tarzan's Africa." Franke is the editor of The Burroughs Bulletin. His presentation was part of ERBfest, held in conjunction with PulpFest. This event was recorded on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2021-08-2021 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2021: The Shadow: Multimedia HeroJim Beard examines "The Shadow: Multimedia Hero." Beard is a freelance writer, editor, and publisher, specializing in adventure fiction in the classic pulp style. This event was recorded on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2021-08-2040 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2021: Love on the RacksMichelle Nolan discusses "Love on the Racks," a survey of romance publications from the pulp magazines to the comics. A long time journalist, Nolan is author of multiple articles and books, including, "Love on the Racks: A History of American Romance Comics." This event was recorded on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2021-08-2048 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2021: The Shadow Artists: Inside and OutChet Williamson reads a presentation written by pulp art historian David Saunders. The presentation, "The Shadow Artists: Inside and Out," looks at the artists who painted the covers of "The Shadow" magazine. This event was recorded on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2021-08-2023 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2021: The Amazing, Thrilling, and Fantastic Edgar Rice BurroughsHenry G. Franke III discusses "The Amazing, Thrilling, and Fantastic Edgar Rice Burroughs." Franke is the editor of The Burroughs Bulletin. His presentation was part of ERBfest, held in conjunction with PulpFest. This event was recorded on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2021-08-2048 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2019: Born Writing: The Unparalleled Career of Arthur J. BurksJohn Locke, publisher at Off-Trail Publications, discusses "Born Writing: The Unparalleled Career of Arthur J. Burks." The talk was recorded on Aug. 17, 2019, at PulpFest 2019, in Pittsburgh Pa.
2019-08-181h 03Pulp TalesPulpFest 2019: Philip José Farmer of the Pulps: A Harvest of InfluencesPaul Spiteri moderates a panel discussion of "Philip José Farmer of the Pulps: A Harvest of Influences." The panel features Win Scott Eckert, Jason Aiken, Christopher Paul Carey, and Garyn Roberts. The discussion was part of FarmerCon, which was being held in conjunction with, PulpFest. It was recorded on Aug. 17, 2019, at PulpFest 2019, in Pittsburgh Pa.
2019-08-1847 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2019: The Key of Imagination: The Twilight Zone and the PulpsNicholas Parisi, author of "Rod Serling: His Life, Work, and Imagination," discusses the pulp influences on the classic television program "Twilight Zone." The talk was recorded on Aug. 16, 2019, at PulpFest 2019, in Pittsburgh Pa.
2019-08-1748 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2019: Dashiell Hammett and the Detective StoryJohn Gunnison of Adventure House, and John Wooley celebrate "Dashiell Hammett and the Detective Story" with a discussion — and a few shots. The talk was recorded on Aug. 16, 2019, at PulpFest 2019, in Pittsburgh Pa.
2019-08-1742 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2019: The Secret Life of Women Pulp ArtistsDavid Saunders, artist, art historian, and son of pulp artist Norman Saunders, talks about women artists in the pulps. The talk was recorded on Aug. 16, 2019, at PulpFest 2019, in Pittsburgh Pa.
2019-08-1752 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2019: "Argosy," "Adventure," and "Blue Book": The Men’s Adventure PulpsWyatt Doyle discusses the transformation of three pulp magazines — "Argosy," "Adventure," and "Blue Book" — into men's adventure magazines. The talk was recorded on Aug. 16, 2019, at PulpFest 2019, in Pittsburgh Pa.
2019-08-1755 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2019: Two Sought AdventureThis podcast features "Two Sought Adventure." It's a look at the 80 years of Fritz Leiber's characters Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser. Presenting are Jason Aiken and Morgan Holmes. The talk was recorded on Aug. 15, 2019, at PulpFest 2019, in Pittsburgh Pa.
2019-08-1645 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2019: Hollywood Pulp: From Pulp Page to the Silver ScreenEd Hulse, publisher at Murania Press, discusses "Hollywood Pulp." It is a look at stories that jumped from the pages of the pulp magazines to the silver screen. The talk was recorded on Aug. 15, 2019, at PulpFest 2019, in Pittsburgh Pa.
2019-08-1653 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2019: A Century of ZorroRich Harvey, editor at Bold Venture Press, discusses "A Century of Zorro." Zorro first appeared in the serialized novel, "The Curse of Capistrano," in the pages of the pulp magazine "All-Story Weekly" during August and September 1919. The talk was recorded on Aug. 15, 2019, at PulpFest 2019, in Pittsburgh Pa.
2019-08-1644 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2019: Bob Davis: The Grandfather of Science FictionEditor Gene Christie discusses "Bob Davis: The Grandfather of Science Fiction." The talk was recorded on Aug. 15, 2019, at PulpFest 2019, in Pittsburgh Pa.
2019-08-1636 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2017: Hard-Boiled at 100: The Don Everhard Stories of Gordon YoungCalifornia State University Sacramento professor Tom Krabacher and long-time pulp collector Walker Martin discuss "Hard-Boiled at 100: The Don Everhard Stories of Gordon Young." It was recorded July 29, 2017, at PulpFest 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2017-07-3029 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2017: Guest of Honor Gloria Stoll KarnDavid Saunders, pulp art historian and son of pulp artist Norman Saunders, talks with PulpFest 2017 Guest of Honor Gloria Stoll Karn about her career as a pulp artist. It was recorded July 29, 2017, at PulpFest 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2017-07-3044 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2017: The Dangerous Dames of Maxwell Grant: Myra Reldon, Margo Lane, and Carrie CashinWill Murray, pulp historian and author of the new adventures of Doc Savage, Pat Savage, and Tarzan, discusses "The Dangerous Dames of Maxwell Grant: Myra Reldon, Margo Lane, and Carrie Cashin." It was recorded July 28, 2017, at PulpFest 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2017-07-2923 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2017: Hard-Boiled and Dangerous: The Many Characters of Erle Stanley GardnerAnthony Marks, winner of a 2009 Anthony Award, presents "Hard-Boiled and Dangerous: The Many Characters of Erle Stanley Gardner." He is introduced by PulpFest's Mike Chomko. It was recorded July 28, 2017, at PulpFest 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2017-07-2934 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2017: 100 Years With the Author of 'Psycho,' Robert BlochPopular culture professor Garyn Roberts, who was received PulpFest's Munsey Award in 2013, examines "100 Years With the Author of 'Psycho,' Robert Bloch." It was recorded July 28, 2017, at PulpFest 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2017-07-2935 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2017: Hard-Boiled Dicks: A Look at 'Dime Detective Magazine'Matt Moring, publisher at Altus Press, discuses "Hard-Boiled Dicks: A Look at 'Dime Detective Magazine.' " It was recorded July 28, 2017, at PulpFest 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
2017-07-2835 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2017: Compliments of the Domino LadyLong-time journalist and pop culture historian Michelle Nolan takes a look at a female pulp hero in "Compliments of the Domino Lady." It was recorded July 27, 2017, at PulpFest 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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20th Century GeekAdventurers, Swashbucklers and Mystery MenA look at the heroes that came before Superman and how they were influenced by the events of the time. Quote from Batman Begins (2005) Warner Bros - Research book notes Superheroes: Capes, cowls and the creation of comic book culture – Laurence Maslon and Michael Kantor (2013) Crown Archetype A brief History of Superheroes – Brian J. Robb (2014) Robinson / Running Press The Shadow #1: The living shadow – Maxwell Grant (originally 1931 / reprinted 1977) New English Library The Avenger #2: The Yellow Hoard – Kenneth Robeson (originally 1939 / reprinted 1972) Warner paperback library Doc Savage #14: The Fantastic Island – Kenneth Robeson (originally 1935 / reprinted 1966) Bantam Books Research Websites http://www.shadowsanctum.net/ http://www.thepul
2016-08-1234 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2016: 120 Years of 'The Argosy'Doug Ellis, pulp collector and co-founder of the Windy City Pulp and Paper Show, provides an overview of 120 years of the first pulp magazine.
2016-07-241h 03Pulp TalesPulpFest 2016: Guest of Honor Ted WhitePulpFest 2016 Guest of Honor Ted White, science-fiction author and editor of 'Amazing Stories' from 1968 through 1978, discusses his career in writing and editing.
2016-07-241h 06Pulp TalesPulpFest 2016: Ten Years in The Shadow’s SanctumComics veteran Tony Isabella talks with Anthony Tollin, publisher of Sanctum Books, on the 10th anniversary of the pulp-reprint publisher's debut.
2016-07-2350 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2016: 'Western Story Magazine' and the Evolution of the Pulp WesternEd Hulse, publisher at Murania Press and editor 'Blood 'n' Thunder,' and pulp collector Walker Martin talk about the long-running Street & Smith pulp and the western genre.
2016-07-2340 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2016: 'Love Story Magazine' and the romance pulp phenomenonLaurie Powers, who blogs at Laurie's Wild West and is writing a biography of pulp editor Daisy Bacon, explores 'Love Story Magazine' and the romance pulps. Laurie was the winner of the 2016 Munsey Award.
2016-07-2350 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2016: 'Amazing Stories' — The First Science-Fiction PulpJoe Coluccio, president of Parsec, Pittsburgh's science-fiction and fantasy organization, provides an overview of 'Amazing Stories' through the pulp years.
2016-07-2329 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2016: The Artists of 'The Argosy'Pulp art historian David Saunders, who runs Field Guide to Wild American Pulp Artists, looks at the first pulp magazine from the perspective of its artists.
2016-07-2357 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2016: Traveling Through Time With H.G. WellsPopular culture professor Garyn Roberts traces the influence of H.G. Wells in 'Amazing Stories.' PulpFest 2016 celebrated 90 years of the first science-fiction pulp.
2016-07-2239 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2016: Street & Smith’s Second-String HeroesAnthony Tollin, publisher at Sanctum Books, and comics veteran Tony Isabella pinch hit for Will Murray, who was unable to attend PulpFest, and discuss how The Whisperer and The Skipper took Street & Smith's hero pulps in a new direction.
2016-07-2244 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2015: Weird Editing at “The Unique Magazine”A panel discusses "Weird Editing at 'The Unique Magazine'." California State University Sacramento professor Tom Krabacher moderates a panel consisting of: popular culture Professor Garyn Roberts, who was awarded the Munsey in 2013; Morgan Holmes, longtime member of the Robert E. Howard United Press Association, and a book review editor for "The Dark Man"; Don Herron, editor of the scholarly landmark "The Dark Barbarian" and winner of the 2006 Black Circle Award for lifetime achievement in Robert E. Howard studies; and Will Murray, pulp historian and author of the new adventures of Doc Savage and Tarzan.
2015-08-1649 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2015: The Thrilling Adventures of Rudolph BelarskiPulp art expert David Saunders discusses "The Thrilling Adventures of Rudolph Belarski." David is a New York artist, whose work has been collected worldwide in museums including the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum, and the Hirschhorn Museum. He has written numerous articles on American pulp artists, and books on his father, pulp artist Norman Saunders, and Walter Baumhofer and, H.J. Ward. David also runs the website, Field Guide to Wild American Pulp Artists.
2015-08-1541 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2015: Thrilling Heroes of Standard’s Pulps and ComicsA panel discusses the Thrilling heroes of Standard Magazines pulps, and comics. Participating are Will Murray, pulp historian and author of the new adventures of Doc Savage and Tarzan; Michelle Nolan, longtime journalist, pop culture columnist, and 2014 Inkpot Award winner; and popular culture professor Garyn Roberts, who was awarded the Munsey in 2013.
2015-08-1552 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2015: The Call of Cthulhu: The Development of Lovecraft’s MythosCalifornia State University Sacramento professor, Tom Krabacher, moderates a panel discussion on "The Call of Cthulhu: The Development of Lovecraft’s Mythos." consisting of Participating are Nathan Madison, a researcher at the American Civil War Center in Virginia, and, author of the Eisner-nominated book, "Anti-Foreign Imagery In American Pulps And Comics"; John Haefele, author of "A Look Behind The Derleth Mythos"; Don Herron, editor of the scholarly landmark "The Dark Barbarian," and winner of the 2006 Black Circle Award for lifetime achievement in Robert E. Howard studies; and popular culture scholar Rick Lai, who regularly appears as a panelist on podcasts pr...
2015-08-1553 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2015: The Weird Tales of Philip José FarmerA panel discusses "The Weird Tales of Philip José Farmer," which was part of the FarmerCon, running concurrently with PulpFest. The panel consisting of Jason Scott Aiken, a fantasy and horror writer, and host of Pulp Crazy, a blog and podcast; author and essayist Frank Schildiner; and illustrator and researcher Chuck Loridans.
2015-08-1529 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2015: Special Guest Jon ArfstromPulpFest special guest Jon Arfstrom discusses his work as a cover artist toward the end of "Weird Tales'" original run. Arfstrom talks with pulp art expert David Saunders.
2015-08-1527 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2015: Guest of Honor Chet WilliamsonThis podcast features a presentation by award-winning author Chet Williamson. Guest of Honor at PulpFest 2015, Chet has been writing in the fields of horror, science fiction, and suspense, since 1981. His novels include, "Second Chance," "Hunters," "Ash Wednesday," "Reign," and "Psycho: Sanitarium," an authorized sequel to Robert Block's classic novel.
2015-08-1541 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2015: Leo Margulies, the Little Giant of the PulpsA panel discusses "Leo Margulies, the Little Giant of the Pulps." Participating are Philip Sherman, the nephew of Margulies; Ed Hulse, editor of "Blood 'n' Thunder" magazine; and pulp historian and author Will Murray.
2015-08-1553 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2015: The Pulp Magazines ProjectPatrick Scott Belk, a postdoctoral fellow at Dickinson College in Pennsylvania, and Nathan Madison, a researcher at the American Civil War Center in Virginia, and author of "Anti-Foreign Imagery in American Pulps and Comics," discuss The Pulp Magazines Project.
2015-08-1455 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2015: Play Ball! A Look at the Sports PulpsMichelle Nolan discusses "Play Ball! A Look at the Sports Pulps," at PulpFest 2015.
2015-08-1436 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2015: Saddle Up! A Look at the Western Heroes of the Thrilling GroupEd Hulse discusses "Saddle Up! A Look at the Western Heroes of the Thrilling Group," at PulpFest 2015.
2015-08-1437 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2015: 75 Years of Street & Smith ComicsTony Isabella, Anthony Tollin, Will Murray and Michelle Nolan discuss "75 Years of Street & Smith Comics," at PulpFest 2015.
2015-08-1446 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2015: Thrilling DetectivesJohn Wooley and John Gunnison discuss the Thrilling detectives, at PulpFest 2015.
2015-08-1437 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2015: Pulpcraft: A Counterintelligence and Espionage Guide to the Pulp Adventures of The ShadowTim King discusses "Pulpcraft: A Counterintelligence and Espionage Guide to the Pulp Adventures of The Shadow" at PulpFest 2015.
2015-08-1440 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2014: The Mystery and Mastery of John Newton HowittThis presentation, titled "The Mystery and Mastery of John Newton Howitt," was recorded on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, at PulpFest 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Pulp art historian David Saunders, son of pulp artist Norman Saunders, discusses artist Howitt.
2014-08-1057 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2014: "Unknown" — The Best in Fantasy FictionThis panel discussion, titled "'Unknown' — The Best in Fantasy Fiction," was recorded on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, at PulpFest 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Participating were Walker Martin, Dr. Tom Krabacher and Dr. Garyn Roberts.
2014-08-1028 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2014: Eighty Years of Terror: The Weird-Menace PulpsThis panel discussion, titled "Eighty Years of Terror: The Weird-Menace Pulps," was recorded on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, at PulpFest 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Participating were Ed Hulse, editor of "Blood 'n' Thunder" magazine, pulp collector Walker Martin, and Dr. Garyn Roberts.
2014-08-0930 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2014: Pulp Premiums and PromotionsThis talk, titled "Pulp Premiums and Promotions," was recorded on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, at PulpFest 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Chris Kalb, of Age of Aces Books and SpiderReturns.com, is introduced by PulpFest's Mike Chomko.
2014-08-0943 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2014: A Feast of Farmer: Philip José Farmer's Early Science FictionThis discussion, titled "A Feast of Farmer: Philip José Farmer's Early Science Fiction," was recorded on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, at PulpFest 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Participating were Michael Croteau, of Meteor House publishing and FarmerCon, and Dr. Art Sippo.
2014-08-0942 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2014: 1939: The Golden Year of "Astounding Stories"This panel discussion, titled "1939: The Golden Year of 'Astounding Stories'," was recorded on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, at PulpFest 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Participating were Ed Hulse, editor of "Blood 'n' Thunder" magazine, Dr. Garyn Roberts, and Dr. Tom Krabacher.
2014-08-0922 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2014: "Startling Stories": An OverviewThis talk, titled "'Startling Stories': An Overview," was recorded on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, at PulpFest 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Ed Hulse, editor of "Blood 'n' Thunder" magazine, is introduced by PulpFest's Mike Chomko.
2014-08-0943 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2014: 1939: Science Fiction's Boom YearThis panel discussion, titled "1939: Science Fiction's Boom Year," was recorded on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, at PulpFest 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Participating were pulp collector and dealer Mike Chomko; Ed Hulse, editor of "Blood 'n' Thunder" magazine; and pulp collector Barry Traylor.
2014-08-0926 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2014: Welcome to PulpFestPulpFest committee member Jack Cullers offers welcoming comments, as well as talks about the future of PulpFest, during the opening program on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014.
2014-08-0905 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2014: The Avenger's Diamond JubileeIn a presentation recorded on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, at PulpFest 2014 in Columbus, Ohio, pulp historian and chronologistRick Lai discusses the 75th anniversary of the pulp character The Avenger.
2014-08-0859 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2014: Pulp Artist H. Winfield ScottThis discussion about pulp artist H. Winfield Scott was recorded on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, at PulpFest 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Participating were David Saunders, pulp art historian and son of pulp artist Norman Saunders, and Lisa Scott, granddaughter of pulp artist H. Winfield Scott.
2014-08-0827 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2014: Frank A. Munsey's "Famous Fantastic Mysteries"This panel discussion, titled "Frank A. Munsey's 'Famous Fantastic Mysteries,' " was recorded on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, at PulpFest 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Participating were Ed Hulse, editor of "Blood 'n' Thunder" magazine, and pulp scholar Nathan Madison.
2014-08-0842 minPulp TalesPulpFest 2014: Frank M. Robinson TributeThis panel discussion, titled "Frank M. Robinson Tribute," was recorded on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, at PulpFest 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Participating were Ed Hulse, editor of "Blood 'n' Thunder" magazine, pulp collector and dealer Doug Ellis, and John Gunnison of Adventure House. PulpFest's Mike Chomko introduces the panel.
2014-08-0816 minPulp TalesPensacon 2014: From Pulps to ComicsThis panel discussion, titled “From Pulps to Comics,” was recorded on Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at Pensacon, in Pensacola, Fla. The panel was moderated by Jeffrey Shanks, an archaeologist and anthropologist, and an expert in the field of weird fiction in the pulps. He was joined by Nicky Wheeler Nicholson, the granddaughter of Major Malcolm Wheeler Nicholson, a pulp fictioneer and founder of DC Comics, and by David Earle, a professor of literature at the University of West Florida.
2014-02-2155 minPulp TalesPulpcon 36: Guest of Honor Glenn LordRobert E. Howard expert Glenn Lord, one of PulpCon 36’s guests of honor, talked about the pulps and Howard. Pulpcon 36 was held in Dayton, Ohio, from July 5-8, 2007.
2007-07-0854 minPulp TalesPulpcon 36: The Future of Pulp CollectingEd Hulse, editor of "Blood ’n’ Thunder" magazine, chaired a panel discussion on “the future of pulp collecting.” Participating on the panel were: John Gunnison of Adventure House, Tom Roberts of Black Dog Books, and Neil Mechem of Girasol Collectibles. Pulpcon 36 was held in Dayton, Ohio, from July 5-8, 2007.
2007-07-0749 minPulp TalesPulpcon 36: Guest of Honor David SaundersDavid Saunders, son of pulp artist Norman Saunders, was one of the guests of honor at PulpCon 36. He presented a talk and a slideshow of his father’s work. Pulpcon 36 was held in Dayton, Ohio, from July 5-8, 2007.
2007-07-0756 minPulp TalesPulpcon 36: Rusty Hevelin's First Final FarewellRusty Hevelin, one of Pulpcon’s founders, took time before events on the first night of Pulpcon 36 to talk about the convention and his role. Pulpcon 36 was held in Dayton, Ohio, from July 5-8, 2007.
2007-07-0705 minPulp TalesPulpcon 35: Guest of Honor Philip Klass (William Tenn)Rusty Hevelin talks with Pulpcon Guest of Honor Philip Klass, better known by the pseudonym William Tenn, at Pulpcon 35 (2006). While a prolific writer of science fiction in the 1950s, with many stories appearing in the sf digest Galaxy, Klass’s first published fiction, “Alexander the Bait,” ran in Astounding Science Fiction in May 1946.
2006-08-061h 03Pulp TalesPulpcon 35: The Impact of Reprints on Pulp CollectingEd Hulse, editor of Blood ’n’ Thunder, moderates a discussion on the impact of pulp reprints on the pulp market during the opening night of Pulpcon 35 (2006). Joining Ed are John Gunnison, Tom Roberts, Ed Hulse, Rich Harvey and Neil Mechem
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