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The Cromcast: A Weird Fiction Podcast

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A Hyborian Age podcast featuring the works of Robert E. Howard, his pop culture legacy, and other weird fiction.

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Announcing Season 12 - The Manly Road Story List!

The Cromcast: A Weird Fiction Podcast ·

2020/05/15

We reckon it's time we become acquainted with Manly Wade Wellman, and what better way to do that than to journey through the Appalachians with John the Balladeer? Season 12 takes us East - to the mountains! O Ugly Bird! – Introducing Manly Wade Wellman, John the Balladeer, and The Manly Road. John comes across a backwoods wizard and his giant avian familiar. Vandy, Vandy – While

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Season 11, Episode 9: The Vultures of Whapeton

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2020/05/12

Howdy, Cromrades! The end of The Road West is in sight, but we've got one more stop to make this week along the dusty trail, in a town called Whapeton. Or is it Wahpeton? We've been excited to get here, and now we're discussing The Vultures of Whapetonby Robert E. Howard! This is a fitting way to finish off the season, with discussions of classic vs. revisionist westerns, the trappings of

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Season 11, Episode 8: The Mountain Man, Breck Elkins

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2020/04/24

Howdy, howdy cromrades! Get ready for funny bone tickling and mule kicking in an episode that features the humorous western character Breckenridge Elkins. We're going to be covering the Howard story "Mountain Man" and talking about why tall tales appeal to us. It's a rip roaring good time full of corn juice and giggles. Things to check out Mountain Man comic Mountain Man,

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Season 11, Episode 7: The Wild Bunch and The Proposition

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2020/04/09

Howdy, Cromrades! This week we to back to the movies, and discuss classic and a modern takes on revisionist westerns - The Wild Bunch (1969) co-written by Walon Green and Sam Peckinpah and directed by Sam Peckinpah, and The Proposition (2005) written by Nick Cave and directed by John Hillcoat. Both of these films depict Howardian themes - civilization vs. barbarism, self

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Season 11 Episode 6, Trap of Gold

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2020/04/03

Howdy, Cromrades. We hope you are all doing well, we're still trying to pump out some content while the quarantine is in effect. For your enjoyment today, we offer "Trap of Gold" by the essential western author Louis L'Amour. It's short and sweet but full of atmosphere! One Things: Josh: Stardew Valley, the wholesome farming simulator! Jon: the alcohol fueled, time travel story

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Season 11, Episode 5: A Man Called Horse

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2020/03/21

Greetings Cromrades! We're going to be releasing our stores of content in the next week to provide some podcast entertainment for you while you may be in quarantine. Up first, we have Dorothy M. Johnson's story, "A Man Called Horse". It's a quick read, you can find it here, but it has a lot to say and has a great arc for the main character Horse. Dorothy M. Johnson is fascinating in her

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Season 11, Episode 4: Old Garfield's Heart, with...

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2020/03/03

Welcome back, Cromrades! Good to see you out here on the dusty Western Road. We just made camp and were about to drink some whiskey beside this here campfire and listen to our pal Rusty Burke tell some stories. Why don't ya join us? This week's tale is a Robert E. Howard weird western about an old cowboy who hasn't aged in going on a hundred years! Come listen in to learn the secret of

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Season 11, Episode 3: Stage to Lordsburg by Ernest...

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2020/02/11

Howdy, Cromrades! This week, we're heading down the dusty trail on the Stage to Lordsburg! This influential story by Ernest Haycox was first published by The Saturday Evening Post in 1937, and the 1939 adaptation was a cornerstone in the development of the western film genre! We were excited to talk about the archetypes found within this story. Ernest Haycox Watch the full version of

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Season 11, Episode 2- An Invitation to Cross Plains

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2020/01/29

Hey cromrades! Today we have a surprise addition to our western season. Instead of covering a story, we got to talk with Robert E. Howard super-fan, "Indy" Bill Cavalier! Think of this as an open invitation to come to Cross Plains, TX this summer so you can take part in Howard Days 2020. This year everyone will be celebrating 50 years of Conan in the Comics and we get to do so with "Rascally"

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Season 11, Episode 1 - Law-Shooters of Cowtown

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2020/01/21

Howdy, friends! We're lighting out down The Western Road this season, taking a look at Robert E. Howard's Western stories, along with tales from other influential western authors! We kick things off in wild fashion this week with "Law-Shooters of Cowtown" by Howard! You can find this story in "The End of the Trail" collection from Bison Books. We Know The Editor! Interested in

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Announcing Season 11 - The Western Road Story List!

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2019/11/18

Howdy, Cromrades! Where do we turn after our jaunt off-world to Arrakis? How about the Wild West? Saddle up and join us on our trip through the plains for stagecoach robberies, gunfights at high noon, and adventure! Season 11: The Western Road 1. “Law-Shooters of Cowtown”- Robert E. Howard (Cross Plains 1974): An intro

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Season 10 Episode 4: "The Prophet"

The Cromcast: A Weird Fiction Podcast ·

2019/11/12

Welcome back for one more episode this season,FremenCromrades! We wrap up our journey to Arrakis with a discussion of Book III of Dune entitled, "The Prophet." One Things: Jon: Blurry Photos' episode on Creepy Cults! Josh: David Fincher's Zodiac! Luke:Luca Guadagnino's Suspira! Where do we go from here? What road will we walk next? Lay your ear close to the ground, and

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Cromtober 2019 - Tailypo & Others

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2019/10/31

We just can't quit you, Cromtober! We're back for one more episode, wherein we are just gathered around the fire and telling some spooky stories... Join us, won't you? Questions? Comments? Curses? Email us! (thecromcast at gmail dot com) You know you want to follow us on Twitter! Did you know that we're on Facebook? We're posting photos on the Instagrams! Subscribe to our feed on

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Cromtober 2019 - Frightening Childhood Films with...

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2019/10/29

At last, Wine & Witches is back! Ashleigh, Kara, and Liz have returned to discuss frightening films that left a mark upon their childhood! Up first, Ashleigh presents why Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) is actually a horrific movie. Then, Kara discusses The Brave Little Toaster, an animated film from 1987 and the frightful scenes contained within. Finally, Liz takes the

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Cromtober 2019 - Fear, Part III: Beyond the Light

The Cromcast: A Weird Fiction Podcast ·

2019/10/22

Welcome back Cromrades. Cromtober continues, and finds your three intrepid pulp podcasting heroes trapped within The Witch's hut, where their own worst fears are being used against them! This week, Josh discusses his fear of the unknown - not the darkness itself, but what lies concealed within it - in the context of H.P. Lovecraft's story "The Outsider." Join us, won't you? One Things

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Cromtober 2019- Fear pt 2: Little Green Men

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2019/10/16

Welcome, Cromrades! Cromtober 2019 continues with the Witch using our fears against us! Today the wheel turns to Jonathan and his fear of being abducted by aliens. Instead of prepping with a story for this episode, you should check out this article on Betty and Barney Hill's alien abduction case. One Things Luke: Clive Barker's "The Hellbound Heart" Josh:An examination of "IT" on

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Cromtober 2019 - Fear, Part I - Infinity

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2019/10/08

Welcome, Cromrades! It's our favorite time of the year, the season of Cromtober! This year, we go a little free-form with a discussion of our fears. For this first episode (click here) we use HPL's poem, "Nemesis," as a lynchpin for our discussion. Find it here! One Things Jon:Anthony Bourdain's 'Hungry Ghosts' Josh: Final Fantasy Tactics Luke: Shirley Jackson's 'We have Always Lived in

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Season 10 Episode 3, "Muad'Dib"

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2019/10/01

Welcome back,FremenCromrades! We are continuing our sojourn through the hot and arid sands of Arrakis, ever in search of that spice which makes intergalactic travel possible! This week, we discuss Book II of Dune, titled "Muad'Dib". Let's catch up with Paul and Jessica, meet Stilgar, become better acquainted with the complex interactions between civilization and barbarism inherent

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Season 9 Story List - The Road of Revisions

The Cromcast: A Weird Fiction Podcast ·

2019/03/29

The planning is finished and it is time to walk down another road! Here we go! Season 9 – The Road of Revisions:An exploration of Robert E. Howard’s revised works, as edited by him and others. The Initiation – "By This Axe I Rule!" vs "The Phoenix on the Sword" by Robert E. Howard The Extension – "The God in the Bowl" by RE Howard vs "The God in the Bowl" by L. Sprague de Camp

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