Discussions of the works of the greatest storyteller of the 20th Century. Hosted by Jess Terrell, Scott Stewart and Tim DeForest Trademarks including Edgar Rice Burroughs®, Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe™, Tarzan®, Tarzan of the Apes®, John Carter®, John Carter of Mars®, Dejah Thoris®, Barsoom®, Pellucidar®, Carson of Venus®, and The Land That Time Forgot® owned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. and used by permission (for a more complete list of trademarks, visit www.erburroughs.com). This permi ...
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Friends old and new join me in Derry and Toms roof gardens to discuss the work and influence of prolific British fantasist Michael Moorcock, as well as other bits of 60s and 70s genre fiction that came to me via my Grandad in the 80s and informed my world view. Books, music, role-playing games, wrestling in Featherstone Library and many other digressions await.
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Off the coast of Greenland, a man finds a floating thermos bottle. Wedged tightly inside is a sheaf of papers covered with minute handwriting. As he begins to read, a fantastic tale begins to unwind. The writer, on his way to a WWI battlefield was shipwrecked and his entire regiment except for a woman and his faithful dog are killed. The three are rescued by a passing British tug, but fall prey to the schemes of a German spy aboard. They are then captured by the crew of a German U-boat. Afte ...
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Welcome to Pat's Film Club. Hosted by lifelong cinema lover Pat Kelman, with a rich background in acting, filmmaking, photography, and film distribution, he curates immersive film experiences celebrating both classic and contemporary cinema. Join Pat every day for a quick dive into must-watch films airing on UK free-to-air channels, along with insightful weekly picks of the latest cinema releases. But that’s not all! Tune in for occasional in-depth interviews with filmmakers, actors, and cin ...
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Mr. Figgid reads fairy tales and other classic stories
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It is time for deprogramming. Follow my journey born from teenage parents and immigrant grandparents in the ghetto of New York to raising my family in our lake house in Georgia. From uncovering poorly hidden facts, holding controversial opinions, and seeing the corruption of our world first hand. Discover that there is no right versus left. Only right versus wrong, good versus evil, and freedom versus the chains of Tyrants. We the People are the Kings and Queens of this land. We have opportu ...
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Episode #39: Tarzan the Untamed
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Jess, Scott and Tim discuss the 1920 novel "Tarzan the Untamed," in which the Jungle Lord goes on a Roaring Rampage of Revenge against the German army during World War I, then later encounters a city populated entirely by maniacs. CORRECTION: We said the Gold Key Comics adaptation of this novel was done in a single issue. We were wrong. The adaptat…
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SLIMER (Halloween 2024 continues)
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In this, our third (?) Halloween episode for 2024, we tackle the book Loz describes as, "crass, bluff and gittish"! It's SLIMER... our second experience of Harry Adam Knight action on Breakfast in the Ruins and it certainly was a book. Interesting developments on the 'base under siege by weird monster' are brought low by some of the unfortunate tro…
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The House on the Borderland (Halloween 2024)
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We are firmly in our Halloween groove. The eco-horror of Pisces Rising may have given us a light step into the season, but now we're up to our necks in it and our choices for this year not only include the winner and one of the runners-up from this year's patron poll, but we're also taking a look at one that has featured on past polls but never rea…
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Breakfast with Robert (a Prelude to Bastable)
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In this bonus fix-up episode, I meet up with our pen-pal Robert MacMillan in a coffee shop in Bradford to set the scene for our journey into the worlds of Bastable… this wasn't our initial plan. Still, life intervenes in strange ways sometimes and we follow the moonbeam roads as we must. As well as Moorcock, we talk about 1980s coach holidays to Pa…
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PISCES RISING (Tales From Pops's Coffee Table)
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It's October already so it's time for Graham to return for our traditional Halloween period of exploring killer critter features and, from time to time, discovering new author rabbit holes to tumble down. This time, it's PISCES RISING by NEL stalwart Peter Cave and his one-time collaborator Margaret Wredden. Fantastic creation myths combine with br…
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BARBARIAN BINGO -Thongor and Brak
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From the North he came, to seek knowledge and fortune. Cast out by his tribe for offending Ulfr, God of the Wastes, he is driven by mirth, restrained by melancholy. One day he will return to make offerings to the Bear Druids, particularly Mewler the Claw. She thinks he’s an idiot but owes him a debt. Memories of Krangg, The Iron Bear Clarky is back…
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BEFORE ARMAGEDDON
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New traveller Liam Jones drops by Derry & Toms to discuss one of his favourite things... Victorian Invasion literature... as we tackle the Moorcock-edited anthology Before Armageddon, a collection of Victorian and Edwardian imaginative fiction. Liam also teaches me about the Parisian dandy criminals, the Apaches! (Who I must now write into my next …
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In today's episode of Pat's Film Club, we dive into the 1987 action sci-fi classic, Predator, directed by John McTiernan. This film pits a team of elite soldiers, led by Arnold Schwarzenegger, against a deadly extraterrestrial hunter in the depths of the Central American jungle. With its blend of intense action, suspenseful horror, and groundbreaki…
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Hither Came Conan
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Dave is back in Derry & Toms to talk about some stories that were as formative for him as they were for me back in our teens... The Robert E Howard Conan stories, The Phoenix on the Sword and The Scarlet Citadel. Dave also gives us an update on the latest SÖNUS news and we delve into some of the murkier aspects of the pulp of the time. But mostly w…
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In today's episode of Pat's Film Club, we delve into Duncan Jones's critically acclaimed sci-fi masterpiece, Moon (2009). This haunting film takes us on an emotional journey with Sam Bell, portrayed by Sam Rockwell, as he faces the psychological challenges of isolation on the lunar surface. With only an AI companion, Gerty, for company, Sam's reali…
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In today’s episode of Pat's Film Club, we dive into the thrilling prehistoric adventure of The Land That Time Forgot(1975), directed by Kevin Connor. This classic British sci-fi film transports viewers to a forgotten island where dinosaurs still roam, blending adventure, science fiction, and a touch of horror. Pat Kelman explores the film’s intrigu…
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Exploring Luc Besson’s Valerian: A Sci-Fi Spectacle of Epic Proportions In today’s episode of Pat's Film Club, we venture into the visually stunning and ambitious world of Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017), directed by Luc Besson. Based on the beloved French comic book series Valérian and Laureline, this film transports viewers to …
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In this episode of Pat's Film Club, we dive deep into the mind-bending sci-fi classic Total Recall (1990), directed by Paul Verhoeven. Join Pat Kelman as he explores the thin line between reality and illusion in this action-packed, thought-provoking film. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as Douglas Quaid, a construction worker with dreams of Mars, th…
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Description: In this episode of Pat’s Film Club Pick of the Day, Pat Kelman takes us back to the electrifying world of 1980s England through the lens of Gurinder Chadha's heartwarming and inspiring coming-of-age film, Blinded by the Light. The film is based on the memoir Greetings from Bury Park by Sarfraz Manzoor and explores the transformative po…
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In today’s episode of Pat’s Film Club Pick of the Day, we take a deep dive into the 2014 biopic Love & Mercy, directed by Bill Pohlad. This emotionally charged film presents a dual narrative of the life of Brian Wilson, the creative genius behind The Beach Boys, focusing on two pivotal periods in his life. The younger Wilson, portrayed by Paul Dano…
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In today’s episode of Pat’s Film Club Pick of the Day, Pat dives into Alfonso Cuarón’s dystopian thriller Children of Men(2006). Set in a bleak future where humanity faces extinction due to global infertility, the film follows Theo Faron (Clive Owen) on a harrowing mission to protect the world’s only pregnant woman, Kee (Clare-Hope Ashitey), in a s…
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Summary: In this episode of Pat's Film Club Pick of the Day, host Pat Kelman delves into the classic political thriller "All the President's Men," directed by Alan J. Pakula. This 1976 film stars Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford as Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, who uncover the Watergate scandal that led to President Ni…
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Moorcock & RPGs Part VII - Reflections on The Void
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Pig-bombs, priests in daisy dukes, dressing down the Theocrat of Pan Tang and getting torn apart by dogs are just some of the highlights as I’m joined in D&Ts once again by Steve Round to talk Stormbringer gaming and this time he’s brought the whole damn party. The wandering beer table returns and, as a reward to the gang, we debut an all-new lazil…
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Episode #38: The Lad and the Lion
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Scott, Jess and Tim are joined by guest Jim Goodwin for a discussion of the 1917 novel "The Lad and the Lion." https://erbpodcast.blogspot.com/ email us (and submit your answer to the trivia question) at edgarsmailbag@gmail.com Please visit our store at: https://www.cafepress.com/shop/ERBPodcast
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In this episode of Pat's Film Club Pick of the Day, host Pat Kelman dives into the 1994 sci-fi action film "Timecop," starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. Directed by Peter Hyams, this movie blends time travel with martial arts, featuring Van Damme as Max Walker, an agent tasked with preventing criminals from altering history. Join us as we discuss the …
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Chariots of Fire: Uncovering the Inspirational Story Behind the Iconic Film | Pat's Film Club
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#### Summary: n this episode of Pat's Film Club Pick of the Day, host Pat Kelman celebrates the iconic British film "Chariots of Fire." This Oscar-winning classic, written by Colin Welland and directed by Hugh Hudson, explores the true story of two British athletes, Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, as they prepare for the 1924 Paris Olympics. Thro…
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In this captivating episode of Pat's Film Club Pick of the Day, join host Pat Kelman as he delves into the timeless masterpiece, Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather." Known for its powerful storytelling and stellar performances, "The Godfather" is an epic crime drama that has left an indelible mark on cinematic history. Discover why this film, fe…
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In this gripping episode of Pat's Film Club Pick of the Day, host Pat Kelman takes you through the harrowing true story of J.A. Bayona's "The Impossible." Join us as we explore the intense drama faced by a young family caught in the midst of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. With stellar performances by Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, and a young Tom Holl…
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In today's episode of Pat's Film Club Pick of the Day, host Pat Kelman dives into the 1962 adventure epic "Mutiny on the Bounty," starring Marlon Brando and Trevor Howard. Discover the gripping story of the infamous 1789 mutiny aboard the HMS Bounty and the intense behind-the-scenes drama that almost rivaled the action on screen. Pat explores the f…
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In today's episode of Pat's Film Club Movie Pick of the Day, we're diving into the 1980 comedy classic "Private Benjamin," featuring the incomparable Goldie Hawn. This unexpected global hit not only showcases Hawn's Oscar-nominated performance but also blends slapstick comedy with a powerful feminist message. Directed by Howard Zieff and written by…
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Podcast Episode Notes --- Podcast Title: Pat's Film Club Movie Mix Episode Title: Trailer Episode Number: 0 Release Date: July 21, 2024 --- Episode Description/Summary 00:00:00 - 00:00:03 "Hi, my name is Pat Kelman, and welcome to the Pat's Film Club podcast." 00:00:21 - 00:00:33 Introduction to the podcast trailer and its official start date. Pat …
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The Coming of the Terraphiles - Part Two
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Miles is back to carry on our deep dive into Mike's Who/Multiverse mash-up and also talk about Ncuti's first run, the Timeless Child arc, writing Who fiction, engaged Tom vs couldn't give a hoot Tom and loads of other stuff no doubt. Join us! And be sure to check out the Casual Trek Podcast too.STIMBOT5000
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The Land That Time Forgot
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Allister Thompson returns to Derry and Toms as we hurtle back to 1918 and brave the cold waters of the Atlantic to take a look at The Land That Time Forgot by Edgar Rice Burroughs, subject of Michael Moorcock's sole filmed movie script (along with James Cawthron of course). Expect discussions about mysterious island tropes, personal propensities to…
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(The Coming of) The Coming of the Terraphiles
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FINALLY! After all this dancing around the subject of Michael Moorcock writing for the iconic Doctor Who IP and talking Alien and Quatermass and Blake's 7, Miles joins me in the Cloister Room as we just about get to The Coming of the Terraphiles... Just about... But with our tendency to go off on tangents AND 61 years of Doctor Who to consider perh…
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Episode #37: Swords of Mars
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Tim, Jess and Scott talk about the 1934 novel "Swords of Mars" email us (and send the trivia question answer to) edgarsmailbag@gmail.com Visit our store at https://www.cafepress.com/erbpodcast https://erbpodcast.blogspot.com/
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Blake's 7 by Trevor Hoyle
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Join my co-conspirator John and me as we board the Civil Administration ship London where our brutally oppressive crew sets the speed to Time Distort 5 and makes for Cygnus Alpha where we will all suffer for our crimes! En route, we'll have plenty of time (between beatings and summary executions) to discuss Trevor Hoyle's novelisation of the first …
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The Blade in the Angel's Shadow w/ Andy Darby
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Andy Darby is back in Derry and Toms to talk about his all-new novel, The Blade in the Angel's Shadow! Enochian madness, brutal sieges, swordplay and the machinations of the Elizabethan court all combine to give our heroine a hard time, some gnarly powers and a profound ethical dilemma. It's available from all good stockists now...…
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QUATERMASS
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Andrew Nette returns to Derry and Toms as we continue to muse over some formative telly, novelisations and other stuff but on this occasion to talk about Nigel Kneale's enduring and iconic character Professor Bernard Quatermass (and a load of other digressions, naturally, including brief musings on a favourite mercenary war flick). We roam around t…
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ALIEN: When IPs collide (Colony Wars and Cold Forges)
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In our continued deliberations about tackling Michael Moorcock's Doctor Who novel The Coming of the Terraphiles, several questions about the pitfalls of writing for established IPs have arisen, and a pressing one is: What happens when Trumpton and British politics intrude upon the Alien universe? We investigated so you don't have to, so join Miles …
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The Weird of the White Wolf
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Loz returns to Derry & Toms to talk about the remaining tales we haven't covered that complete Michael Moorcock's The Weird of the White Wolf. Elric tests some early chat-up lines in While the Gods Laugh, Moonglum finally shows up in The Singing Citadel and Loz bares all (though not his nipple) in a grievance-filled tirade against neopolitan ice cr…
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Episode #36: Tarzan: Back to Mars
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Tim, Scott and Jess discuss Will Murray's excellent new novel "Tarzan: Back to Mars," in which the Lord of the Jungle returns to Barsoom to head off an invasion of Earth. This episode's trivia question is "How is Nicholas Rokoff related to Countess Olga de Counde?" Send your answer to our gmail to win a chance for a free copy of the new authorized …
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New Edges For Old Heroes w/ Oliver Brackenbury
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Oliver Brackenbury returns to Derry & Toms to talk about the next phase of his excellent mag New Edge Sword and Sorcery. Moorcock talk, uncovering and unleashing a golden age hero anew and copious amounts of caffeine and lemsip dominate. JOIN US. Be sure to check out the Backerkit link for New Edge Sword and Sorcery issues 3 and 4 and Oliver's podc…
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Options (Robert Sheckley)
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Derek AKA Imrryr returns to Derry and Toms to talk about fellow New Yorker Robert Sheckley, the late master of SF satire and absurdist parables, and his rather unusual and wigged-out 1975 opus... Options. Spoiler... it's out there... AND I LOVE IT! All of the Imrryr catalogue is available via Bandcamp, including merch, and when I get the links for …
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The Time of the Hawklords
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So it turns out there's a 'Britain is Fucked' novel about Hawkwind tonning around in a van fighting ghosts and squares with guns that shoot their music AND that happens to feature Moorcock as a tertiary character with a saucy house computer. WHO KNEW??? Well, some of you did obviously... but I didn't until my mate Yarks sent me a copy for my birthd…
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Snowcastles - A (Belated) One-Shit Book for Xmas
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Clarky the Cruel returns to Derry and Toms to revive the One-Shit Book (books that could potentially be read on one visit to the throne) format as we look at SNOWCASTLES by Duncan McGeary. We consider wizard contracting standards, when barbarians aren't barbarians and just what the hell is under Greylock's fur...? We don't read the sequel but we do…
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