Monday, September 9, 2024

Season 20 Episode 2: Elric of Melniboné, Part 2

 

Welcome back Cromrades! Join us for an eventful mid-section to our first foray into the tales of Elric. In this episode we can guarantee you'll see a boat you won't believe, a deal that can't possibly go wrong for Elric, and a turning of the tables that will spin your head. Join us won't you?


One things

Luke: Hijinks in Oklahoma territory with Reservation Dogs

Josh: Escapades in the north with Fargo

Jonathan: Tomfoolery in the conspiracy-verse with American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders


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Monday, August 19, 2024

Season 20 Episode 1: Elric of Melniboné, Part 1

Welcome back, Cromrades! This season has been a long time in the making - we finally are diving into the world of Michael Moorcock's foundational sword and sorcery work, Elric of Melniboné. This episode focuses on the first third of the book, wherein we discuss what we know about Melniboné, Elric, Yrkoon, and Cymoril, and the greater world of the book. Join us!

One Things

Jon: Dan Carlin - Boxing With Ghosts (Hardcore History Addendum)

Josh: The Lovecraft Investigations podcast

Luke: A24's The Iron Claw



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Monday, July 22, 2024

Season 19 Episode 5: From Anderson to Moorcock




Greetings, Cromrades! We are back to put the final touches on our coverage of The Broken Sword by Poul Anderson, and transition to our next story - Elric of Melnibone by Michael Moorcock! We set up some of the similarities and differences between these two stories, and set the stage for Elric as our next sword and sorcery protagonist. 

One Things

Jon: A24's Civil War movie.
Josh: Victorinox Swiss Army Knives
Luke: A Reader's Guide to Fantasy

Next time: The first third of Elric of Melnibone!





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Monday, July 1, 2024

Season 19 Episode 4: The Broken Sword Part III

Welcome back to The Cromcast's dive into "The Broken Sword" by Poul Anderson. We've been through heck and back with these characters, but if Odin's presence is any indication, things aren't about to get better! Join us for the final turn with this fantastic tale and learn what fate befalls Skafloc and Valgerd!



One Things

Jonathan: "The Wager" by David Grann, British naval chicanery 

Josh: "Fallout" the TV Series and viddya game

Luke: "Good Time" an A24 film to add to your watchlist

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Monday, June 3, 2024

Season 19 Episode 3: The Broken Sword, Part II


Welcome back to the big show, Cromrades! This week, we discuss chapters 11 - 20 of The Broken Sword by Poul Anderson. Check back in a few weeks for the exciting finale!

One Things

Jon: Love Lies Bleeding, a movie!
Josh: Fargo, season 1 and 2, a television show!
Luke: Nuclear War, A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen, a book!

Broken Sword: Anderson: 9780671653828: Amazon.com: Books



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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Season 19 Episode 2: The Broken Sword, Part I

Hile, Cromrades! Here we delve into the first 10 chapters of Poul Anderson's The Broken Sword! We had a ton of fun with this discussion, and hopefully you enjoy it too! We'll return with the next discussion in the coming weeks!

One Things

Jon: Devolution and other things by Max Brooks!

Josh: From Hell: Master Edition by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell!

Luke: The Armies of Elfland by a certain Poul Anderson!

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