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Pulp Event PodcastPulpFest 2023: "Sport Story Magazine" and Its Pulp CompetitorsIn this Pulp Event Podcast, journalist 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2023: Doc Savage and His OffspringIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Jennifer 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2023: 100 Years of “The Moon Maid”In this Pulp Event Podcast, 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2023: The Sports Stories of Rod SerlingIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Nicholas 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2023: Weird EditorsIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Tony Davis, former editor of "The Pulpster," moderates a discussion with author and editor Darrell Schweitzer, and John Betancourt, author and publisher at Wildside Press. The two, along with George H. Scithers, revived "Weird Tales" in 1988. 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the fantasy and horror fiction magazine. It was recorded on Aug. 4 at PulpFest 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pa.2023-08-0548 minPulp Event PodcastPulpFest 2023: J. Allen St. John, Master of Fantasy ArtIn this Pulp Event Podcast, artist 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2023: Illustrating Conan for the Commercial MarketIn this Pulp Event Podcast, artists 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2023: Those Weird Men’s Adventure MagazinesIn this Pulp Event Podcast, the co-editors of the Men's Adventure Library, Bob Deis and Wyatt Doyle, discuss those weird men's adventure magazines, as part of the 100th anniversary of "Weird Tales", the fantasy and horror fiction magazine. It was recorded on Aug. 4 at PulpFest 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pa.2023-08-0547 minPulp Event PodcastPulpFest 2023: It’s a Jungle Out ThereIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Henry 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2023: Doc Savage: The Man — and Myth — of BronzeIn this Pulp Event Podcast, authors 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2023: "Weird Tales" on RadioIn this Pulp Event Podcast, old-time radio expert Karl Schadow looks at radio adaptations of stories that appeared in "Weird Tales." 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the fantasy and horror fiction magazine. It was recorded on Aug. 3 at PulpFest 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pa.2023-08-0444 minPulp Event PodcastPulpFest 2023: Conan the Multimedia BarbarianIn this Pulp Event Podcast, author Jim Beard examines the multimedia appearances of Robert E. Howard's Conan the Barbarian. The presentation was part of the celebration of 90 years of the great pulp heroes. It was recorded on Aug. 3 at PulpFest 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pa.2023-08-0443 minPulp Event PodcastPulpFest 2023: The Spider, Master of Men!In this Pulp Event Podcast, Chris Kalb, co-publisher at Age of Aces books and an expert on The Spider, moderates a discussion about the pulp character with authors Gary Phillips and Will Murray. The panel was part of the celebration of 90 years of the great pulp heroes. It was recorded on Aug. 3 at PulpFest 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pa.2023-08-0440 minPulp Event PodcastPulpFest 2023: Sword and Sorcery in “The Unique Magazine”In this Pulp Event Podcast, Robert E. Howard expert Morgan Holmes discusses sword and sorcery stories appearing in "Weird Tales." 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the fantasy and horror fiction magazine. It was recorded on Aug. 3 at PulpFest 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pa.2023-08-0442 minPulp Event PodcastPulpFest 2023: 100 Years of Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc.In this Pulp Event Podcast, Christopher Paul Carey, director of publications at Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc., and Cathy Mann Wilbanks, vice president of operations at ERB Inc., celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary as part of ERB Fest. They talk with authors Chris Adams, Win Scott Eckert, and Will Murray about expanding the Burroughs Universe. It was recorded on Aug. 3 at PulpFest 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pa.2023-08-0454 minPulp Event PodcastPulpFest 50: The Universe According to Edgar Rice BurroughsIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Christopher Paul Carey, director of publications at Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc.; Cathy Mann Wilbanks, vice president of operations at ERB Inc.; and author Win Scott Eckert discuss the company’s projects on its 100th anniversary. It was recorded on Aug. 6, 2022, at PulpFest 50, in Pittsburgh Pa.2022-08-0648 minPulp Event PodcastPulpFest 50: Bringing the Pulps to the 21st Century: The ArtistsIn this Pulp Event Podcast, artists Sara Light-Waller and Mark Wheatley discuss bringing pulp-style artwork into the 21st century. It was recorded on Aug. 6, 2022, at PulpFest 50, in Pittsburgh Pa.2022-08-0652 minPulp Event PodcastPulpFest 50: Influence or Coincidence? Hemingway’s Fiction and Hammett’s Hard-boiled PulpIn this Pulp Event Podcast, authors Craig McDonald with William Patrick Maynard ponder the links between Ernest Hemingway and Dashiell Hammett in both life and literature. It was recorded on Aug. 6, 2022, at PulpFest 50, in Pittsburgh Pa.2022-08-0644 minPulp Event PodcastPulpFest 50: An Update from Meteor HouseIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Meteor House illustrator Keith Howell moderates a panel discussion on the current projects at the publishers of science fiction and fantasy connected with the late science fiction grand master Philip José Farmer. On the panel are Meteor House's Mike Croteau, Win Scott Eckert, and Paul Spiteri. It was recorded on Aug. 5, 2022, at PulpFest 50, in Pittsburgh Pa.2022-08-0644 minPulp Event PodcastPulpFest 50: Planet Stories and the Romance of SpaceIn this Pulp Event Podcast, New Pulp creator Sara Light-Waller discusses Fiction House's science-fiction pulp Planet Stories and the romance of space. It was recorded on Aug. 5, 2022, at PulpFest 50, in Pittsburgh Pa.2022-08-0646 minPulp Event PodcastPulpFest 50: Fiction House ComicsIn this Pulp Event Podcast, author Jim Beard surveys the comic books released by pulp-magazine publisher Fiction House beginning in the late 1930s, including Jumbo Comics, Jungle Comics, and Planet Comics. It was recorded on Aug. 5, 2022, at PulpFest 50, in Pittsburgh Pa.2022-08-0636 minPulp Event PodcastPulpFest 50: The Hard-boiled WestIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Ed Hulse, publisher at Murania Press, and author and pulp historian Will Murray discuss hard-boiled fiction in the western pulp magazines. It was recorded on Aug. 5, 2022, at PulpFest 50, in Pittsburgh Pa.2022-08-0648 minPulp Event PodcastPulpFest 50: George Gross: From Pulps to PaperbacksIn this Pulp Event Podcast, the co-editors of the Men's Adventure Library, Bob Deis and Wyatt Doyle, discuss artist George Gross, whose career ranged from the pulps to men's adventure magazines to paperbacks. It was recorded on Aug. 5, 2022, at PulpFest 50, in Pittsburgh Pa.2022-08-0641 minPulp Event PodcastPulpFest 50: Fifty Years of PulpFestIn this Pulp Event Podcast, ThePulp.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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2021: Freshly Squeezed Pulp: Introducing Pulp’s Legacy of Adventure to a Younger GenerationIn this Pulp Event Podcast, members 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2021: Walter B. Gibson and His ShadowsIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Ed 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2021: Eva Lynd: Countess, Actress, and Cover GirlIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Wyatt 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2021: In the Shadow of HoudiniIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Tim 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2021: The Wild Adventures of Will Murray: A PulpFest ProfileIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Laurie 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2021: The Weird Tales of Margaret BrundageIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Doug 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2021: Selling The ShadowIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Chris 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2021: The Queen and Her Court: Great Women Pulp Editors of the Pulp MagazinesIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Laurie 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2021: The News From Tarzana: Thrilling Updates From Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc.In this Pulp Event Podcast, 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2021: Beyond the Farthest Star: A Classic Science Fiction Novel RestoredIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Henry 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2021: The Unfinished Tales of Edgar Rice Burroughs: Mars, Venus, Poloda, and Tarzan's AfricaIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Henry 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2021: The Shadow: Multimedia HeroIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Jim 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2021: Love on the RacksIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Michelle 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2021: The Shadow Artists: Inside and OutIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Chet 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2021: The Amazing, Thrilling, and Fantastic Edgar Rice BurroughsIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Henry 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2019: Born Writing: The Unparalleled Career of Arthur J. BurksIn this Pulp Event Podcast, John 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2019: Philip José Farmer of the Pulps: A Harvest of InfluencesIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Paul 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2019: The Key of Imagination: The Twilight Zone and the PulpsIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Nicholas 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2019: Dashiell Hammett and the Detective StoryIn this Pulp Event Podcast, John 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2019: The Secret Life of Women Pulp ArtistsIn this Pulp Event Podcast, David 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2019: "Argosy," "Adventure," and "Blue Book": The Men’s Adventure PulpsIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Wyatt 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2019: Two Sought AdventureThis Pulp Event 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2019: Hollywood Pulp: From Pulp Page to the Silver ScreenIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Ed 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2019: A Century of ZorroIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Rich 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2019: Bob Davis: The Grandfather of Science FictionIn this Pulp Event Podcast, editor 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2017: Hard-Boiled at 100: The Don Everhard Stories of Gordon YoungIn this Pulp Event Podcast, California 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2017: Guest of Honor Gloria Stoll KarnIn this Pulp Event Podcast, David 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2017: The Dangerous Dames of Maxwell Grant: Myra Reldon, Margo Lane, and Carrie CashinIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Will 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2017: Hard-Boiled and Dangerous: The Many Characters of Erle Stanley GardnerIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Anthony 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2017: 100 Years With the Author of 'Psycho,' Robert BlochIn this Pulp Event Podcast, popular 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2017: Hard-Boiled Dicks: A Look at 'Dime Detective Magazine'In this Pulp Event Podcast, 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2017: Compliments of the Domino LadyIn this Pulp Event Podcast, long-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.2017-07-2838 min
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.thepul2016-08-1234 minPulp Event PodcastPulpFest 2016: 120 Years of 'The Argosy'In this Pulp Event Podcast, 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2016: Guest of Honor Ted WhiteIn this Pulp Event Podcast, PulpFest 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2016: Ten Years in The Shadow’s SanctumIn this Pulp Event Podcast, comics 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2016: 'Western Story Magazine' and the Evolution of the Pulp WesternIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Ed 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2016: 'Love Story Magazine' and the romance pulp phenomenonIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Laurie 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2016: 'Amazing Stories' — The First Science-Fiction PulpIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Joe 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2016: The Artists of 'The Argosy'In this Pulp Event Podcast, 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2016: Traveling Through Time With H.G. WellsIn this Pulp Event Podcast, popular 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2016: Street & Smith’s Second-String HeroesIn this Pulp Event Podcast, Anthony 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2015: Weird Editing at “The Unique Magazine”This Pulp Event Podcast features a panel discussion titled, "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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2015: The Thrilling Adventures of Rudolph BelarskiIn this Pulp Event Podcast, pulp 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2015: Thrilling Heroes of Standard’s Pulps and ComicsThis Pulp Event Podcast features a panel discussion of 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2015: The Weird Tales of Philip José FarmerThis Pulp Event Podcast features a panel discussion titled "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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2015: Special Guest Jon ArfstromThis Pulp Event Podcast features PulpFest special guest, Jon Arfstrom, a cover artist toward the end of "Weird Tales'" original run. Arfstrom talks with pulp art expert David Saunders.2015-08-1527 minPulp Event PodcastPulpFest 2015: Guest of Honor Chet WilliamsonThis Pulp Event 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2015: Leo Margulies, the Little Giant of the PulpsThis Pulp Event Podcast features a panel discussion titled "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 Event PodcastPulpFest 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 2015: Thrilling DetectivesJohn Wooley and John Gunnison discuss the Thrilling detectives, at PulpFest 2015.2015-08-1437 minPulp Event PodcastPulpFest 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 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 Event PodcastPulpFest 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 Event PodcastPensacon 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 archeologist 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 Event PodcastPulpcon 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 Event PodcastPulpcon 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 Event PodcastPulpcon 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 slideshow of his father’s work. Pulpcon 36 was held in Dayton, Ohio, from July 5-8, 2007.2007-07-0756 minPulp Event PodcastPulpcon 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 Event PodcastPulpcon 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’ first published fiction, “Alexander the Bait,” ran in Astounding Science Fiction in May 1946.2006-08-061h 03Pulp Event PodcastPulpcon 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 Mechem2006-08-0556 min