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Breakfast in the Ruins

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Michael Moorcock
Blake's 7
Science Fiction
Cold War
Sword and Sorcery
Fantasy Genre
Role-Playing Games
Doctor Who
Kane
Fantasy Literature
The King Of the Swords
The Runestaff
Quatermass
Nigel Kneale
Hawk the Slayer
Horror
Shaun Hutson
Conan
Luther Arkwright
Derry and Toms

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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Mateo Latosa returns to Derry & Toms to follow up on our episode on The Powysverse of Space 1999 by digging into one of the original 1970s novelisations, The Space Guardians by prolific British SF author (and early New Worlds contributor) Brian Ball.... more

When I’m exposed to a new game like EVERDOOM, whose author, Tremor Pings, states that it is written by Moorcock Fans for Moorcock Fans... then I have to investigate further, because we're always in pursuit of that core question... what makes a game M... more

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Allister is back in Derry & Toms to take a look at some Lovecraft. My choice, The Silver Key, and his... The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. The latter appears in Michael Moorcock and James Cawthorn's Fantasy: The 100 Best Books, and may be the fifth on... more

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Phil is back in Derry & Toms, and we're looking at another IP Spin-off. On this occasion, though, the Moorcock content is significant. Critical, in fact!

We're talking about Kami Garcia's The X-Files Origins: Agent of Chaos.

But why is Moorcock so ... more

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Recent Guests

Tremor Pings
Game designer and role player promoting Everdoom and other games
Individual game designer (Hungary)
Episode: EVERDOOM (MM & RPGs Part XI)
Malcolm Craig
Senior Lecturer in American History at Liverpool John Moores University; game designer (Cold City, Hot War)
Liverpool John Moores University
Episode: Our Experiences in the Third World War
Marcus Bone
Gamer, writer, editor, and publisher of RPG-related content
stormbringerrpg.com ( proprietor )
Episode: Stormbringer RPG Dot Com (MM&RPGs - X)
Rowland Wymer
Emeritus Professor of English, Anglia Ruskin University; expert on science fiction and religion
Anglia Ruskin University
Episode: Teaching Behold the Man w/ Professor Rowland Wymer
Jason Atomic
Guest on the show, illustrator and creator involved in Satanic Mojo and The Alex Sanders Lectures
Independent artist, Satanic Mojo, Rose-Ank/ Aeon Books (as publisher for related works)
Episode: The Alex Sanders Lectures and the Satanic Mojo of Jason Atomic
Don Falcone
Musician, founder of Spirits Burning, deeply involved with Moorcock collaborations
Spirits Burning, Moorcock collaborations
Episode: One of the Spirits Burning w/ Don Falcone
Malcom Craig
Part-time games designer and full-time lecturer in American history, Cold War specialist
Episode: THE ROBOT BRAINS (Sydney J Bounds)
Tanya Floaker
Game designer and writer known for creating tabletop role-play games.
Episode: Gamifying the Multiverse - Moorcock & RPGs Part IX
Randall Gatlin
Long-standing patron of the podcast who shares experiences with Moorcock and the metal scene.
Episode: Gamifying the Multiverse - Moorcock & RPGs Part IX

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Loz
Host of Breakfast in the Ruins
Andy
Host of Breakfast in the Ruins
Sydney J Bounds
Host of Breakfast in the Ruins
Robert MacMillan
Host of the show, discussing Moorcock and related genre topics
Joe Banks
Music journalist and author

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 103 ratings
  • A fascinating voyage through marginal culture

    Not just Moorcock, this show covers everything from space rock to 70s pulp fiction, to the Third World War in TTRPGS with verve and profound intelligence.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Some guy, I guess
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Great Show

    Michael Moorcock themed podcast. Great content - lots of laughs and an education on weird booze

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark JW Taylor
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • My new favorite podcast

    All hail Breakfast in the Ruins! I feel like I’ve finally found my tribe. No one in my orbit even knows who Moorcock is—what a travesty. This is officially my new favorite podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simon Yell
    United States9 months ago
  • Moorcock mostly, but lots of other stuff too. Very northern and soaked in stupid beers.

    Podchaser
    5
    STIMBOT5000
    10 months ago
  • Another Epic Episode!

    Great to hear the latest episode! Also, 2 lads from my part of the world interviewed on the podcast! Wonderful! Podcast just gets better and better. Carry on!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dansmonsters
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Fans appreciate a blend of scholarly context with accessible storytelling.
Listeners praise approachable, warm banter and deep-dive topic coverage.
The podcast is praised for its wide-ranging topics from Moorcock to RPGs and music, though some episodes might skew niche for casual newcomers.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EVERDOOM (MM & RPGs Part XI)
Q: What makes the companion role so challenging to integrate at the table?
The companion must support the Prime while not overpowering them, acting as a counterweight that keeps the story moving and ensures everyone shares in the storytelling responsibility, which is a delicate, highly social balance.
EVERDOOM (MM & RPGs Part XI)
Q: What started you actually deciding to design your own games and then put them out there for people to play?
I've always been a rules thinker with a punk attitude toward game design, wanting to question and improve mechanics; over time I moved from heavy rule sets to lighter, more narrative-driven frameworks like Blockmass and then to Everdoom, which marries Moorcockian arcs with a four-player doom mechanic.
Stormbringer RPG Dot Com (MM&RPGs - X)
Q: Where did Stormbringer come in then? Where did you get your Stormbringer introduction?
Marcus explains that Stormbringer entered his life through Moorcock's works and the Alaric/Stormbringer milieu, describing how his exposure to the Elric saga and related settings drew him into the Stormbringer RPG alongside the Moorcock books and other 1980s/fan-driven material.
The Alex Sanders Lectures and the Satanic Mojo of Jason Atomic
Q: How did The Alex Sanders Lectures come to be illustrated and published?
The project grew from Maxine Sanders' involvement, with Rose-Ank Publishing seeking to reprint and contextualize the lectures; Jason was invited to illustrate and add commentary, shaping the final book.
The Alex Sanders Lectures and the Satanic Mojo of Jason Atomic
Q: What's your history with Moorcock and genre fiction?
Jason Atomic outlines his early exposure to Moorcock, 70s/80s comics, sci-fi, and how family influence and school culture fed his interest in counterculture—leading into his own illustration and publishing work.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Breakfast in the Ruins

What is Breakfast in the Ruins about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners tune in for lively discussions around Moorcock's work and the wider 60s/70s genre scene, with frequent forays into books, music, RPGs, and pop culture tangents. Episodes often pair close readings of Moorcock's fiction with historical context, authorial backgrounds, and the intersecting worlds of publishing, gaming, and subculture. A standout quality is the warm, conversational vibe—guests range from historians and academics to game designers, musicians, and fan artists—creating accessible entry points for newcomers while offering fresh angles for seasoned fans. The show's casual, curator-like approach to a sprawling, influential canon makes it a good fit for listeners who enjoy thoughtful banter, nerdy detail, and a broad cultural... more

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3. Marcus Bone
4. Rowland Wymer
5. Jason Atomic
6. Don Falcone
7. Malcom Craig
8. Tanya Floaker

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