Cromtober 2023 Episode 1: An Interview with John Langan!

Greetings, Cromrades! We're kicking off our 2023 Halloween festivities with a bang! We're pleased and thankful to have had the opportunity to chat with Mr. Gaunt, otherwise known as John Langan! We meander around a ton of topics, discussing horror writing styles, the importance of regionalism in horror, the focus / intent of the Corpsemouth collection, John's experiences and influences on 'The Fisherman,' the ephemerality of a genre's canon, the nature of 'monsters,' Halloween traditions, how our fears change, and of course John's pulp / REH influences! Join us, won't you?

One Things

Josh: All things Laird Barron, but specifically 'The Imago Sequence and Other Stories!'

Jonathan: The Neil Gaiman Library Series!

Misc. Past Volumes by John Langan Mentioned in the Show

Most recently... "Corpsemouth and Other Autobiographies"

The Stoker-winning novel, "The Fisherman"

"Mr. Gaunt and Other Uneasy Encounters"

"The Wide, Carnivorous Sky and Other Monstrous Geographies"

"Sefira and Other Betrayals"

"Children of the Fang and Other Genealogies"

And Finally, John Langan's Most Recent and Upcoming Appearances

Murano and Ward's "Shadows Over Main Street, Volume 3"

Jiang and Nogle's "Wilted Pages: An Anthology of Dark Academia"

Datlow's "Christmas and Other Horrors: An Anthology of Solstice Horror"

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Cromtober 2022 Episode 2: Dickens' 'The Signalman' and Leiber's 'Belsen Express'

Hile, Cromrades! We return for our second spooktacular episode for this October. Our Halloween festivities this year are focused on spectral locomotives! For this episode we read Dicken's 'The Signalman' and Leiber's 'Belsen Express.' Heady talk around the firepit await you!

One Things

Josh: Is absolutely DIGGING some Scott Oden, particularly 'A Gathering of Ravens!' If you are new to Scott's work, this is a great place to start. If you are looking for a shorter, free option to check out this author, be sure to check out his entries in Issues 4 and 5 of Whetstone. You will NOT regret it!

Jonathan: Getting cosmic with some 'Kirby and the Forgotten Land!'

Luke: Lovin' on some Type O Negative, and has been relistening to the Requiem Metal Podcast. Check Episodes 265 and 266 for a great 10-hour effort to work through their oeuvre. Also be sure to check out Radical Research for other heady criticism. These dudes are 1000% legit deep-dives into metal and prog.

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Cromtober 2022 Episode 1: Get on the Ghost Train and Head to Willoughby

 

Howdy Cromrades! It's the most wonderful and spooktacular time of the year, around these parts we call it Cromtober. Our 2022 Halloween festivities are focused on spectral locomotives, you know,  ghost trains! Trains have long inspired tales of ghosts and haints and even sometimes serve as means of conveyance to get your soul down to hell. 

For our first episode, we focus most of our discussion on the class Twilight Zone episode "A Stop at Willoughby" where our protagonist "Mr. Gart Williams, an ad agency exec, who in just a moment, will move into the Twilight Zone—in a desperate search for survival."

Beyond our stop in the Twilight Zone, we also discuss why trains are kind of scary and the different things they symbols in folklore and ghost stories. Last but not least, let's learn about President Abraham Lincoln's Ghost Train! Hope aboard, won't you? 

 

One things

Josh: Has been enjoying The Rings of Power and House of the Dragon

Jonathan: Has been dipping his toes into some true crime with the podcast Le Monstre 

Luke: Loves books, especially the Valancourt Books edition of "In a Lonely Place" by Karl Edward Wagner

Show Notes

Check out a deep dive into Railway Ghosts with our podcast pal Blurry Photos

Some other shows that have hit this topic, make sure you check 'em out Bone & Sickle, Haunted Garage, Listen with the Lights on, Unrest Podcast. 

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Howard Days 2022 - Part 9 - A Chat with Matt John of Rogues in the House!

Hile, Cromrades! For our final episode from Howard Days 2022, we present a most excellent crossover event! In this recording from Saturday, June 11, Josh and Luke are joined by Matt John of Rogues in the House Podcast, Monolith Games, and Modiphius Entertainment!

If you enjoy this recording, or you have ever enjoyed a REH story (and you know you have!), please consider donating to Project Pride. Whether it's $1, $5, or more, anything you can do to support Project Pride is appreciated and goes to maintaining the Robert E. Howard House and Museum. Donations are the only thing that keep the ship afloat, and Howard Days doesn't happen without them! You can send donations Project Pride at ProjPride@yahoo.com via Paypal, or can stick a few bucks in an envelope and mail to Project Pride, PO Box 534, Cross Plains, TX 76443. 

Next time... We get into the final stretch of our Gothic Road, discussing Stevensons' "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde!"

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Howard Days 2022 - Part 8 - What's Up with REH?

 Hile, Cromrades! For this episode, we present another recording from Howard Days 2022!

The panelists discuss the latest news regarding Howard publishing, entertainment and how his influence continues. Panelists include Joel Bylos, Paul Herman, Matt John, Fred Malmberg, Matt Murray, Steve Saffel, and Jay Zetterberg.

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Next time... A chat with Matt John of Rogues in the House!

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Howard Days 2022 - Part 7 - A Chat with Rusty and Shelly Burke!

 Welcome, Cromrades! For this episode, we present another recording from Howard Days 2022!

In this recording, Josh and Luke chat with Rusty and Shelly Burke at the Cross Plains Public Library on Saturday, June 11th.

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Next time... What's Up with REH?

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Howard Days 2022 - Part 6 - Conan the Barbarian at 40!

Hile, Cromrades! For this episode, we present another recording from Howard Days 2022!

In this recording from Saturday, June 11, Paul Sammon shares comments and stories related to his involvement with the first two Conan movies starring Arnold Schwarzenegger .

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Next time... An interview with Rusty and Shelly Burke!

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Howard Days 2022 - Part 5 - Late Night Conversation at the Pavilion!

Hile, Cromrades! For this episode, we present another recording from Howard Days 2022!

For this recording, Josh and Luke are joined by various attendees for afterhours conversations on Friday, June 10th.

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Next time... Conan the Barbarian at 40!

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Howard Days 2022 - Part 4 - The Robert E. Howard Celebration Banquet!

Hile, Cromrades! For this episode, we present another recording from Howard Days 2022!

This recording is from Friday, June 10th, and is from the Robert E. Howard Celebration Banquet. The guest of honor is Fred Malmberg, who shares comments and stories about his years in the gaming industry, as well as the influence of Robert E Howard on the history of gaming. The guest of honor is introduced by Rusty Burke.

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Next time... Late night conversation at the Pavilion!

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Howard Days 2022 - Part 3 - The Glenn Lord Symposium!

Hile, Cromrades! For this episode, we present another recording from Howard Days 2022!

This recording from Friday, June 10th includes academic papers delivered by Drs. Dierk Guenther, Gabriel Mamola, and James McGlothlin. The panel is moderated by Dr. Jason Ray Carney.

If you enjoy this recording, or you have ever enjoyed a REH story (and you know you have!), please consider donating to Project Pride. Whether it's $1, $5, or more, anything you can do to support Project Pride is appreciated and goes to maintaining the Robert E. Howard House and Museum. Donations are the only thing that keep the ship afloat, and Howard Days doesn't happen without them! You can send donations Project Pride at ProjPride@yahoo.com via Paypal, or can stick a few bucks in an envelope and mail to Project Pride, PO Box 534, Cross Plains, TX 76443. 

Next time... The Robert E. Howard Celebration Banquet!

Howard Days 2022 - Part 2 - Robert E. Howard in 1932!

Hile, Cromrades! For this episode, we present another recording from Howard Days 2022!

The panelists discuss the 90th Anniversaries of Conan, Worms of the Earth, the poem "Cimmeria" plus other notable REH events in 1932. Panelists include Rusty Burke, Patrice Louinet, Deuce Richardson, and Paul Sammon. The panel is moderated by Bobby Derie.

If you enjoy this recording, or you have ever enjoyed a REH story (and you know you have!), please consider donating to Project Pride. Whether it's $1, $5, or more, anything you can do to support Project Pride is appreciated and goes to maintaining the Robert E. Howard House and Museum. Donations are the only thing that keep the ship afloat, and Howard Days doesn't happen without them! You can send donations Project Pride at ProjPride@yahoo.com via Paypal, or can stick a few bucks in an envelope and mail to Project Pride, PO Box 534, Cross Plains, TX 76443. 

Next time... The Glenn Lord Symposium!

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Howard Days 2022 - Part 1 - The REH Influence on Gaming!

Hile, Cromrades! What a whirlwind, Howard Days 2022 has come and went! If you didn't get a chance to attend, gird thy loins! The rest of this month will be dedicated to the audio we recorded while at this gathering!

For this episode, we present the inaugural panel from the event on Friday, June 10th. The panelists provide a history and overview of the many forms of games initiated by the words of Robert E. Howard. Panelists include Joel Bylos, Jason Ray Carney, Bill Cavalier, Matt John, and Fred Malmberg, The panel is moderated by Mark Finn.

If you enjoy this recording, or you have ever enjoyed a REH story (and you know you have!), please consider donating to Project Pride. Whether it's $1, $5, or more, anything you can do to support Project Pride is appreciated and goes to maintaining the Robert E. Howard House and Museum. Donations are the only thing that keep the ship afloat, and Howard Days doesn't happen without them! You can send donations Project Pride at ProjPride@yahoo.com via Paypal, or can stick a few bucks in an envelope and mail to Project Pride, PO Box 534, Cross Plains, TX 76443. 

Next time... Robert E. Howard in 1932!

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Howard Days 2021 - All the Audio in One Place!!!

Hi everyone! In order to get the full Howard Days experience out to as many folks as possible, we wanted to do one more thing... We have put the 4+ hours of audio recordings of the event in a shareable folder so that folks can access them all at once, and all in once place! Get the full complement of audio recordings by clicking here!

If you enjoy these recordings, or you have ever enjoyed a REH story (and you know you have!), please consider donating to Project Pride. Whether it's $1, $5, or more, anything you can do to support Project Pride is appreciated and goes to maintaining the Robert E. Howard House and Museum. Donations are the only thing that keep the ship afloat, and Howard Days doesn't happen without them! You can send donations Project Pride at ProjPride@yahoo.com via Paypal, or can stick a few bucks in an envelope and mail to Project Pride, PO Box 534, Cross Plains, TX 76443.

Hope to see you in Cross Plains next year!

Howard Days 2021 - Porchlight Poetry!

Hile, Cromrades! We're rounding our our audio recordings from Howard Days 2021! For this episode, we present the second portion of 'Porchlight Poetry' from Saturday, June 12th. Here, we have various attendees reciting their favorite Howard poems!!!

If you enjoy this recording, or you have ever enjoyed a REH story (and you know you have!), please consider donating to Project Pride. Whether it's $1, $5, or more, anything you can do to support Project Pride is appreciated and goes to maintaining the Robert E. Howard House and Museum. Donations are the only thing that keep the ship afloat, and Howard Days doesn't happen without them! You can send donations Project Pride at ProjPride@yahoo.com via Paypal, or can stick a few bucks in an envelope and mail to Project Pride, PO Box 534, Cross Plains, TX 76443.

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Howard Days 2021 - Cimmeria!

Hile, Cromrades! We're rounding our our audio recordings from Howard Days 2021! For this episode, we present the first portion of 'Porchlight Poetry' from Saturday, June 12th. For this episode, we have a multilingual recitation of Howard's 'Cimmeria.'

If you enjoy this recording, or you have ever enjoyed a REH story (and you know you have!), please consider donating to Project Pride. Whether it's $1, $5, or more, anything you can do to support Project Pride is appreciated and goes to maintaining the Robert E. Howard House and Museum. Donations are the only thing that keep the ship afloat, and Howard Days doesn't happen without them! You can send donations Project Pride at ProjPride@yahoo.com via Paypal, or can stick a few bucks in an envelope and mail to Project Pride, PO Box 534, Cross Plains, TX 76443.

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Howard Days 2021 - The Roy Thomas Interview!

Hile, Cromrades! We're back with another recording from Howard Days 2021! For this episode, we present 'The Roy Thomas Interview' from Saturday, June 12th. The guest of honor is interviewed by John Cimino.

If you enjoy this recording, or you have ever enjoyed a REH story (and you know you have!), please consider donating to Project Pride. Whether it's $1, $5, or more, anything you can do to support Project Pride is appreciated and goes to maintaining the Robert E. Howard House and Museum. Donations are the only thing that keep the ship afloat, and Howard Days doesn't happen without them! You can send donations Project Pride at ProjPride@yahoo.com via Paypal, or can stick a few bucks in an envelope and mail to Project Pride, PO Box 534, Cross Plains, TX 76443. 

Next time... We close out our audio recordings of Howard Days with the annual tradition of poetry on the porch of the Robert E. Howard House!

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Howard Days 2021 - When Conan Went Public!

Hile, Cromrades! We're back with another recording from Howard Days 2021! For this episode, we present a recording of the keynote speech from the Robert E. Howard Celebration Banquet from Friday, June 11th. The guest of honor is Roy Thomas, and introductory remarks are offered by Rusty Burke.

If you enjoy this recording, or you have ever enjoyed a REH story (and you know you have!), please consider donating to Project Pride. Whether it's $1, $5, or more, anything you can do to support Project Pride is appreciated and goes to maintaining the Robert E. Howard House and Museum. Donations are the only thing that keep the ship afloat, and Howard Days doesn't happen without them! You can send donations Project Pride at ProjPride@yahoo.com via Paypal, or can stick a few bucks in an envelope and mail to Project Pride, PO Box 534, Cross Plains, TX 76443. 

Next time... 'The Roy Thomas Interview,' where we take a trip back in time at Marvel Comics!

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Howard Days 2021 - REH in the Comics!

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

If you enjoy this recording, or you have ever enjoyed a REH story (and you know you have!), please consider donating to Project Pride. Whether it's $1, $5, or more, anything you can do to support Project Pride is appreciated and goes to maintaining the Robert E. Howard House and Museum. Donations are the only thing that keep the ship afloat, and Howard Days doesn't happen without them! You can send donations Project Pride at ProjPride@yahoo.com via Paypal, or can stick a few bucks in an envelope and mail to Project Pride, PO Box 534, Cross Plains, TX 76443. 

Next time... The REH Celebration Banquet, with keynote address by Roy Thomas!

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

Hile, Cromrades! In just a few short days Howard Days will be upon us! In the spirit of the season, we thought we'd take a minute to revisit just a portion of our recordings from The Cromcast's attendance of the big event back in 2016... This 'rewind episode' features interviews with Indy Cavalier and Rusty Burke waxing about the genesis of REHUPA and Howard Days, and then after is a discussion with Arlene Stephenson of Project Pride...  As Josh says in the recording, if you have ever enjoyed a REH story, please consider donating to Project Pride. Whether it's $1, $5, or more, anything you can do to support Project Pride is appreciated and goes to maintaining the Robert E. Howard House and Museum. Find more info for donating here or here! Howard Days doesn't happen without them. Finally, consider supporting the Cross Plains Public Library by donating here! Every little bit helps!

If you want even more tall tales and conversation, see here for our full episode on the 2016 Howard Days (nearly 3 hours long!!!), then see here for our episode on Howard Days in 2018!

Hope to see you at Howard Days! Y'all come!

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Cromcast Special: Roadtrip to REH Days 2016!

We're taking a small detour from The Lost Road to visit Howard's hometown of Cross Plains, TX! Josh and Jon made the trek to Robert E. Howard Days this year and brought back some audio entertainment for you all as a souvenir. This year's festival was a special one as it coincided with the 80th anniversary of Howard's death, the 30th anniversary of Howard Days itself, and the 20th anniversary of the release of "The Whole Wide World"!

This episode will be a real treat as you get to hear from luminaries such as Bill Cavalier and Rusty Burke, long time Cromrades "Listener Gary" and EvilEd, and Cromcast stalwarts Mark Finn and Jeffrey Shanks!

So kick back, pour a stiff drink (or ladle out some barbecue) and join us for our Texas adventure! Be sure you mark your calendars for next year and get down to Cross Plains!

And now... the Texas sun bears down and the dust rises as you drive through the four-way stop in Cross Plains, and approach a small white house on the left, with a pavilion off to the side... Welcome to Howard Days!

News article covering the first Howard Day in 1986.

Left: Treasures in the Cross Plains Library! Right: A Cromcaster holding an original typescript of Sword Woman!  

The Cromcast Was Here!

Daniel Look: Math Sorcerer

 Dierk Guenther gave an excellent presentation about Howard's use of time.

"Fighting, horse racing, drinking, and other feats of hyper-masculinity..."
You haven't been to an academic symposium like this before! 

Poetry reading on Howard's  

The Pavilion: Where stories are told, friendships are made, and the whiskey flows!

It's worth the trip,  y'all. 

 Show Order

• Evyl Ed (4:35)
• Watch "Hell Comes to Frogtown" and "Yor: The Hunter From The Future".
• Gary Dowell (15:55)
• You really ought to subscribe to Far Fetched Fables!
• Kurt Amacker (28:00)
• Check out Kurt's projects at Dark Notes Press!
• Rob King (35:42)
• Spend some time with the Texas Tech University Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library! They're working to digitize the Cross Plains Review! 
• Jeb Boyt (41:52)
• The Google+ Conan RPG Community is a great place to discuss the upcoming Modiphius game!
• Bill "Indy" Cavalier and Rusty Burke (56:13)
• Are you into the idea of fanzines? Hear Bill and Rusty talk about REHUPA and the history of Robert E. Howard Days!
• Arlene Stephenson (01:26:43)
• You really should consider supporting Project Pride. They keep up the Robert E. Howard House and Museum!
• Michael Scott Myers (01:32:07)
• Pick up a copy of The Whole Wide World if you don't already have one!
• Ben Friberg (1:41:57)
• Ben uploads videos from Robert E. Howard Days to his YouTube Channel. Check them out!
• Chris Gruber (1:55:43)
• Get a copy of Robert E. Howard's Boxing Stories! Treat yo'self! 
• Mark Finn (2:01:30)
• Delve deep into the mind of Mark Finn at his blog, Finn's Wake. Also, subscribe to The Gentlemen Nerds Podcast! Quality entertainment at a reasonable price (free)!
• Jeffrey Shanks (2:11:38)
• Did you miss the Skelos Kickstarter? Fear not, you can get your copies of Skelos here!
• REH Days Wrap Up (2:30:26)