
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 147 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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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
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
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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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.
Michael Moorcock themed podcast. Great content - lots of laughs and an education on weird booze
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.
Moorcock mostly, but lots of other stuff too. Very northern and soaked in stupid beers.
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!!!
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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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