Breakfast in the Ruins
STIMBOT5000Friends 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 | 140 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureBooksHobbiesArts | |||
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- Great Show
Michael Moorcock themed podcast. Great content - lots of laughs and an education on weird booze
Apple Podcasts5Mark JW Taylor
United Kingdom6 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 Podcasts5Simon Yell
United States7 months ago Moorcock mostly, but lots of other stuff too. Very northern and soaked in stupid beers.
Podchaser58 months agoSTIMBOT5000- 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 Podcasts5dansmonstersUnited Kingdoma year ago - Inspirational
This a great podcast, presented by an amiable host whose love for his subject shines through. Books, RPGs and even beers are covered; it’s accessible even to someone like me who’s only read a handful of Moorcock books (which will, of course, change).
It was the War of the Worlds episode that hooked me (their words echoing my thoughts on the various interpretations of that story) and I’ve stayed ever since. This was going to be a long review, but please just listen to this podcast and decide for... more
Apple Podcasts5Alister DUnited Kingdom3 years ago
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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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