Podcasts about fantastic universes

Clark Ashton Smith's "Symposium of the Gorgon," a masterful blend of satire and fantasy, made its debut in _Fantastic Universe Science Fiction_ in October 1958. Published relatively late in Smith's career, the story showcases his enduring talent for crafting bizarre and imaginative narratives, even as his output had begun to wane. The appearance in _Fantastic Universe_ introduced this darkly humorous tale to a new generation of pulp readers. ⭐ Join my Patreon ⭐ https://patreon.com/barcud Go here for a library of ad-free stories, a monthly members only story and early access to the regular stories I put out.  You can choose to have ghost stories only, or detective stories or classic literature, or all of them for either $5 or $10 a month.  Many hundreds of hours of stories. Who needs Audible? Or, if you'd just like to make a one-off gesture of thanks for my work https://buymeacoffee.com/10mn8sk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Titans respect men who create, and add to the betterment of others. Surely it is brave to be a Titan and muchly in love. A World to Die For by Sam Carson. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Author Sam Carson is making his debut on the podcast. He is another of those authors that we know almost nothing about. Don't know when or where he was born. But when this story was published the magazine had this to say, “Another new name for these pages. Here's Sam Carson, veteran writer, TV and Radio editor, former roving newspaperman.”Sam Carson wrote 9 science fiction short stories that were published from 1939 til 1956. Open the July 1954 issue of Fantastic Universe and we will find our story on page 74, A World to Die For by Sam Carson…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Two men debate the limits of human understanding while sitting atop an ancient, haunted burial ground—only to be confronted by a terror that defies all form and logic. What lurks beyond language and reason may not just exist… it may be waiting. The Unnamable by H. P. Lovecraft. ☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================

In a historic battle for the middleweight championship, Alix 1340—more than just a machine—must decide if he is a symbol of revolution or something far greater when the fate of both man and machine hangs on a single word.Title Fight was first published in Fantastic Universe in December of 1956.If you have a story you'd like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soundconceptmedia.com/You can support the show by becoming a paid subscriber on Substack: https://auditoryanthology.substack.comBy becoming a paid subscriber you can listen to every episode completely ad-free!Curator: Keith Conrad linktr.ee/keithrconradNarrator: Darren Marlar https://darrenmarlar.com/Other shows hosted by Darren:Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The important thing was that they survive. Men were needed who'd be able to explore the surface once the ship landed. Trainee for Mars by Harry Harrison. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Special thanks to "Tony from the future" who bought us 20 coffees. Tony had this to say, “Just found this podcast and am addicted. My wife is a bit worried as I've been literally listening 24hours a day, even as I sleep. Your selections and narration are unparalleled. As a 60+ year old these are the types of stories I craved as I grew up. I'm so happy to be able to support your efforts. I would like to make a recommendation. Since I know you like uncommon authors and also support female writers, please look into Zenna Henderson.”Thank you Tony from the future for your generous support and please make sure you get some sleep. I had never heard of Zenna Henderson but there is at least one story that she wrote that is in the public domain. Listen for one of her stories in the near future and thanks for your kind words.If you would like to buy us a coffee there is always a link in the description.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsVYou can never have too much Harry Harrison! His story The Stainless Steel Rat remains one of the most listened-to episodes on our podcast.Today's tale first appeared in Fantastic Universe in June 1958, accompanied by this note from the magazine: “We seem so close to Space Flight that we've been afraid, these last weeks, that history might catch up with us and make Harry Harrison's exciting story dated. There is that danger, these days.”As it turned out, history took a little longer—nearly three years later, on May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard became the first American in space, piloting Freedom 7 for 15 minutes and 28 seconds.Open the pages of Fantastic Universe to page 4, Trainee for Mars by Harry Harrison…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, To those who were the goggle of Dr. Dragonet there is another world–of mystery, joy and, yes, terror… The Goggles of Dr. Dragonet by Fritz Leiber.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcastTwitter - https://x.com/LostSciFiPod=========================== ❤️ ❤️ Thanks to All Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee$200 Someone$100 Tony From the Future$75 James Van Maanenberg$50 Anonymous Listener$25 Someone, Eaten by a Grue, Jeff Lussenden, Fred Sieber, Anne, Craig Hamilton, Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener$15 Someone, Carolyn Guthleben, Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener$10 Anonymous Listener$5 Timothy Buckley, Andre'a, Martin Brown, Ron McFarlan, Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous Listener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mr. Harbinger could not quite believe in the Mouth. But poor Mr. Harbinger—or Darwin, if you prefer—are gone to other times. Or Darwin, If You prefer by Mel Hunter. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.If you are a regular listener of the podcast you know we love to discover interesting stories by authors you have never heard of, and that's exactly what we have for you today. Here's what Fantastic Universe had to say, “Mr. Hunter's superb art work has appeared on a baker's dozen science fiction magazine covers during the past year, but incredible as it may seem with this story we introduce him to the reading public for the first time as a science fiction writer. We say incredible, because this is not a beginner's story. It is sparkling, sophisticated, erudite—the work of a craftsman.”This is the first time we have come across an illustrator turned author. And here's the amazing thing, he wasn't any old illustrator, Mel Hunter was a very accomplished illustrator producing illustrations for famous science fiction authors Isaac Asimov and Robert A. Heinlein, as well as a technical and scientific illustrator for The Pentagon, Hayden Planetarium in Boston, and the Massachusetts Audubon Society.Hunter was born in 1927 in Oak Park, Illinois and he taught himself book and magazine illustration. He was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist in 1960, 1961 and 1962. He became a technical illustrator at Northrop Aircraft where he painted illustrations of advanced aircraft and simulated combat scenarios.His love of air and space took him from California's desert runways to Florida's seacoast launchpads to illustrate every variety of jet-age aircraft and space-age rocket imaginable—from the X-15 to Saturn V. He died in 2004 and according to his final wish, his cremated remains were launched into space on May 22, 2012.Savor this story, immerse yourself in it, and listen to it as many times as your heart desires—for it stands alone, as the singular science fiction story ever penned by Mel Hunter. From Fantastic Universe Magazine in September 1954, this truly amazing story can be found on page 39, Or Darwin, If You prefer by Mel Hunter…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, I bought the door–even though the auctioneer warned of evil. The Artist and the Door by Dorothy Quick.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================

Take one tiny memory out of a man's life—and the entire universe may turn topsy turvy. My Past is Mine by Gerda Rhoads. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Another podcast and another vintage science fiction author you've probably never heard of. The story you are about to hear is her first published story and as far as we can tell, her only science fiction story. We found three novels written by Rhoads, The Lonely Women, A Place to Sleep, and Enough Romance. There's a listing on eBay for an autographed copy of Enough Romance which will set you back $120.Her only sci-fi short story appeared in the October 1954 issue of Fantastic Universe. They had this to say about her, Gerda Rhoads was born in Vienna and came to the United States with her parents by way of London and Rio. She was educated at Hunter College, became a ballet dancer, took up painting and has done some very charming canvases. Then she married a painter and they went to Paris and she turned to writing. Sounds glamorous, doesn't it? With the publication of this her first story Gerda Rhoads proves her pen is glamor-tipped too. This interesting short story begins on page 82, My Past is Mine by Gerda Rhoads…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Fear is often Man's greatest enemy. But when there is nothing left to lose, there is everything to gain.... And with everything to gain, where is the enemy? The Outer Quiet by Herbert D. Kastle.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsVFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/lost_sci_fi=========================== ❤️ ❤️ Thanks to All Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee$200 Someone$75 James Van Maanenberg$50 Anonymous Listener$25 Jeff Lussenden, Fred Sieber, Anne, Craig Hamilton, Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener$15 Someone, Carolyn Guthleben, Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener$10 Anonymous Listener$5 Timothy Buckley, Andre'a, Martin Brown, Ron McFarlan, Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous Listener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They'd long known that they were more than mere machines. They could reason, remember, and teach. And also plan, The Robots Strike and Welcoming Committee by Harry Harrison. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Author Harry Harrison is best known for his character The Stainless Steel Rat which we featured on the podcast more than a year ago. But he also wrote a plethora of lesser known short stories beginning in the 1950s and you will hear two of them today.Our first story appeared in Fantastic Universe magazine in January 1959. We will discover this robot rebellion on page 58, The Robots Strike by Harry Harrison…Our second story was published earlier in Harrison's career. If you didn't know better you would swear that Harrison didn't write it because in the October 1957 issue of Fantastic Universe magazine our story is credited to Felix Boyd. Harrison used the pen name Felix Boyd three times and we've already narrated one of the others, The Robot Who Wanted to Know. The Magazine, Fantastic Universe, the date October 1957, the page where it begins 92, the story, Welcoming Committee by Harry Harrison…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, All his life he had been searching for the big strike. But always he had failed. Now he had come to Mars—his last chance. This had to be—Gunnison's Bonanza by Dick Purcell.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsVFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/lost_sci_fi=========================== ❤️ ❤️ Thanks to All Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee$200 Someone$75 James Van Maanenberg$50 Anonymous Listener$25 Jeff Lussenden, Fred Sieber, Anne, Craig Hamilton, Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener$15 Someone, Carolyn Guthleben, Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener$10 Anonymous Listener$5 Timothy Buckley, Andre'a, Martin Brown, Ron McFarlan, Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous Listener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When brilliant mathematician Charles T. Moore steps into Dr. Rawlings' office, he carries a groundbreaking revelation that could redefine the very fabric of reality. But as he grapples with the terrifying implications of his discovery—mind control and the potential to traverse alternate universes—will he find the help he needs or push the boundaries of sanity even further? Office Call by Charles E. Fritch, that's next on the 300th episode of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Special thanks to Jeff Lussenden who bought us $25 worth of coffee. “These are the authors and stories that inspired me when I was young. Your selections and execution are flawless, keep up the great work.” Thanks Jeff for that wonderful compliment and we will keep it up.If you would like to buy us a coffee there is a link in the description.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsVThis week, we continue our vintage sci-fi journey with the third story on our podcast by Charles E. Fritch, following “Danger in the Void” and “Skin Game.” Let's dive into the October 1954 edition of Fantastic Universe and turn to page 74 for Office Call by Charles E. Fritch…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, we go back 119 years and introduce you to a story by an author we have never featured on the podcast before. The Man Who Did Things Twice by Don Mark Lemon.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsVFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/lost_sci_fi=========================== ❤️ ❤️ Thanks to All Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee$200 Someone$75 James Van Maanenberg$50 Anonymous Listener$25 Jeff Lussenden, Fred Sieber, Anne, Craig Hamilton, Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener$15 Someone, Carolyn Guthleben, Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener$10 Anonymous Listener$5 Timothy Buckley, Andre'a, Martin Brown, Ron McFarlan, Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous Listener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy got to Mars, all right, but nobody else came back. And so people would not believe he had actually been there at all. Never on Mars by John Wyndham, that's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.John Wyndham appears for the first time on our podcast. Wyndham was born in 1903, the English science fiction writer is best known for his novels The Day of the Triffids, released on the big screen in 1963 and The Midwich Cuckoos, later filmed as Village of the Damned in 1960.He wrote about a dozen novels and more than 70 short stories.A British daily newspaper, The Financial Times, called Wyndham, "one of Great Britain's most serious and literate pioneers of intelligent science-fiction", and that "he always wrote well and imaginatively”. It took a great deal of imagination to write today's story which was published in Fantastic Universe in January 1954 on page 62, Never on Mars by John Wyndham…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Want to join our secret organization? Well, first you have to pass the tests. Membership Drive by Murray F. Yaco.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsVYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VintageSciFiAudiobooksFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/lost_sci_fi=========================== ❤️ ❤️ Thanks to All Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee$200 Someone$75 James Van Maanenberg$50 Anonymous Listener$25 Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener$15 Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener$10 Anonymous Listener$5 Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous Listener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Somebody once came up with a song title we have never forgotten: “For every man there is a woman, so why did I gel stuck with you?” Not that Mr. Morcheck felt that way about Myra. He not only believed she was absolutely perfect; you could get a punch in the nose for doubting it! And he was so right—for a while! The Perfect Woman by Robert Sheckley, that's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Actually we have two stories for you today on the podcast. We'll start with Robert Sheckley, from the pages of Amazing Stories in December 1953, let's go to page 118, The Perfect Woman by Robert Sheckley…Up next, a time travel story from the pages of Fantastic Universe magazine in December 1960, Time For Survival by George O. Smith…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Jeremy got to Mars, all right, but nobody else came back. And so people would not believe he had actually been there at all. Never on Mars by John Wyndham.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsVYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VintageSciFiAudiobooksFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/lost_sci_fi=========================== ❤️ ❤️ Thanks to All Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee$200 Someone$75 James Van Maanenberg$50 Anonymous Listener$25 Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener$15 Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener$10 Anonymous Listener$5 Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous Listener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's one thing to blow a bubble of glib, journalistic lies. Quite another to have that bubble burst in a nightmarish, green beyond. The Man Who Found Out by Roger D. Aycock, that's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Thanks to Earp Unpaso who gave us our first 5 Star review on Apple Podcasts Finland.“Absolutely Great. I found this podcast about a year ago and have been a fan ever since then. What makes this so good, is the narrator. He really puts his mind and heart in every episode. He doesn't just read the stories, he's really telling them. His pleasant voice brings the story to life. Makes it a pure joy to listen to. Thank you and keep up good work.” Thanks Earp and thanks to you and all our other listeners in Finland, where we have our highest ranking ever at #4!Let's open the pages of Fantastic Universe in September 1954 to page 70, The Man Who Found Out by Roger D. Aycock…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, A gun is an interesting weapon; it can be hired, of course, and naturally doesn't care who hires it. Something much the same can be said of the gunman, too… Gun For Hire by Mack Reynolds☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================

Once these irritating fare-wells were over with, he could begin to live as he wished and as he'd dreamed… The Most Sentimental Man by Evelyn E. Smith, that's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.Today marks the first appearance of Evelyn E. Smith on the podcast. Smith was born in New York City in 1922. She wrote more than 50 short stories, almost all of them appeared in science fiction pulp magazines in the 1950s. She is probably best known for her Miss Melville Mystery series in the 1980s and early 90s.Peruse page 68 in the August 1957 publication of Fantastic Universe magazine and you will find The Most Sentimental Man by Evelyn E. Smith…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Sometimes the queerly shaped Venusian trees seemed to talk to him, but their voices were soft. They were loyal people… Happy Ending by Fredric Brown and Mack Reynolds.Support the Show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsVMerchandise https://lostscifi.creator-spring.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcastTwitter https://twitter.com/lost_sci_fiSign up for our newsletter https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/266431/102592606683269000/share Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Precogs can predict crime, but did they anticipate the seminal science fiction novella would become a Steven Spielberg blockbuster? You'd need a specialist to pick apart the causality, and thankfully Meg Elison, a Philip K. Dick Award winning novelist, joins Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall to discuss The Minority Report, a 1956 novella, and Minority Report, the 2002 film. You can find the full issue of Fantastic Universe, where The Minority Report first appeared, here. Meg Elison is a Brooklyn author and essayist. Her debut novel, "The Book of the Unnamed Midwife" won the 2014 Philip K. Dick Award. Her novelette, "The Pill" won the 2021 Locus Award. She is a Hugo, Nebula, and Sturgeon Awards finalist. She has been an Otherwise Award honoree twice. Her YA debut, “Find Layla” was published in fall 2020 by Skyscape. It was named one of Vanity Fair's Best 15 Books of 2020. Her parasocial thriller, "Number One Fan" was published in August 2022 by Mira Books.  Order Maggie's newest book, The Siren, the Song, and the Spy If you like us, you'll also enjoy: Following the pod on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/failuretoadaptpodcast/ Following the pod on X: https://x.com/FailureAdapt Supporting Failure to Adapt on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FailureToAdaptPodcast

Welcome to Campfire Classics, a Literary Comedy Podcast!! It's 1993! And Scotch season. And that's as much intro as you need. Ken has selected a story this week by Arthur C. Clarke. The story is called The Pacifist, and that title is surprisingly spoiler free! Heather reads well, which is, let's face it, kind of a prerequisite for being part of this podcast.  Though there is some confusion as to the difference between geology and genealogy. Along the way, Heather overcomplicates the first name in the story, misses a few INTRICACIES, and probably doesn't offend the French, though Ken might… "The Pacifist" was published in 1956 in Fantastic Universe. Email us at 5050artsproduction@gmail.com. Remember to tell five friends to check out Campfire Classics. Like, subscribe, leave a review. Now sit back, light a fire (or even a candle), grab a drink, and enjoy.

At one time—this was before the Robot Restriction Laws—they'd even allowed them to make their own decisions... Arm of the Law by Harry Harrison, that's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. The Lost Sci-Fi Merchandise store is open for business. There are several designs and a multitude of t shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, cups and pint size glasses so you can drink your favorite beverage while listening to the podcast. The link to our store is in the description and when you use the code in the description you get 15 percent off for a limited time. https://lostscifi.creator-spring.com  Use the coupon code EARLYBIRD and save 15% for a limited time. And in case you didn't hear the big announcement on our YouTube Live last week, there will be a new episode of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast every day in October which starts Sunday.How could a robot—a machine, after all—be involved in something like law application and violence? Harry Harrison, tells what happens when a police robot hits an outpost on Mars. From the August 1958 issue of Fantastic Universe turn to page 132 for Arm of the Law by Harry Harrison... In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, What happens when things go wrong at the Atomic Energy Commission? When meters stop working and there is no uranium? Is the enemy about to strike?The Pause by Isaac Asimov. That's in two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.Support the show

The method by which one man might be pinpointed in the vastness of all Eternity was the problem tackled by the versatile Frank Belknap Long in this story. And as all minds of great perceptiveness know, it would be a simple, human quality he'd find most effective even in solving Time-Space. “The Man From Time by Frank Belknap Long”.that's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode. This is the first time we've heard from Frank Belknap Long on the podcast. Long was born in New York in 1901. His writing career spanned 7 decades and led to multiple awards. He wrote 29 novels and more than 170 short stories. Our story can be found on page 74 of the March 1954 issue of Fantastic Universe. Deep in the future he found the answer to Man's age–old problem. The Man From Time by Frank Belknap Long… In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, A kind of peace had endured for a century and people had forgotten what anything else was like. They would scarcely have known how to react had they discovered that a kind of war had finally come. Let's Get Together by Isaac Asimov.  That's in two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.Support the show

Subscriber-only episodeWilliam Frederick Temple (9 March 1914 – 15 July 1989) was a British science fiction writer, best known for his novel "Four-Sided Triangle."Born in Woolwich in 1914, Temple's early career included working as a clerk in the London Stock Exchange. His passion for science fiction led him to become an active member of the Science Fiction Association and the British Interplanetary Society.During World War II, Temple served as a field artillery signaller. After the war, he resumed his writing career, publishing "Four-Sided Triangle" in 1949, which was later adapted into a film in 1953.Though he found success with some novels and series, such as the "Martin Magnus" series for young readers, Temple eventually returned to full-time employment in 1957 due to financial constraints. His last novel, "The Fleshpots of Sansato" (1968), marked the end of his writing career. He died in 1989."The Whispering Gallery" is one of Temple's intriguing short stories, first published in "Fantastic Universe" in October 1953. The story is set in the Whispering Gallery at St. Paul's Cathedral in London, a location famous for its unique acoustic phenomenon that allows whispers to be heard across the room.The story has been included in various anthologies and collections, such as "65 Great Tales of Horror" edited by Mary Danby."The Whispering Gallery" by R.F. Temple is a haunting tale set within the eerie confines of St. Paul's Cathedral's Whispering Gallery. The story masterfully weaves an atmospheric setting, rich with symbolism and intrigue. The golden ball atop the cathedral, symbolizing innocence and obsession, becomes a beacon of desire for the young protagonist, Frederick. Themes of innocence, fear, and the supernatural are explored with subtlety, creating a tension that drives the narrative. However, the story's pacing might feel uneven, and the characters, particularly Frederick's mother and the guide, could benefit from more depth and development.The supernatural elements in the story add a layer of complexity and intrigue. The ghostly figure and the haunting voice in the Whispering Gallery create a sense of dread and terror, playing on primal fears. The cathedral's history and the recurring ghostly events suggest a cyclical nature of time and history, where the past continues to haunt the present. Yet, some readers might find the ending and the supernatural aspects confusing or underexplained, and the connection between the historical and supernatural aspects could be clarified.In conclusion, "The Whispering Gallery" is an engaging and thought-provoking read that effectively uses its setting and supernatural elements to create suspense and horror. The golden ball's symbolism, reflecting the danger of unchecked curiosity and obsession, adds depth to the story. While the character development and clarity in some areas could be enhanced, the story's exploration of innocence, obsession, and fear, along with its rich symbolism, make it a memorable piece of horror fiction. The allure of the unknown and unattainable, embodied in the golden ball, leads the protagonist to his doom, offering a chilling commentary on human desire and the dark corners of the human psyche.New Patreon RequestBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEVisit us here: www.ghostpod.orgBuy me a coffee if you're glad I do this: https://ko-fi.com/tonywalkerIf you really want to help me, become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barcudMusic by The Heartwood Institute: https://bit.ly/somecomeback

“My Past is Mine” by Gerda Rhoads was published in the October 1954 issue of Fantastic Universe. This season of Vintage Sci-Fi Shorts features stories from the pages of the magazine Fantastic Universe, and particularly from the first two volumes of the magazine, published between 1953 and 1955. Gerda Rhoads, born in Austria, wrote just one published speculative fiction story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vintage-sci-fi-shorts/support

“The Happy Music” by Jeanne Williams was published in the January 1955 issue of Fantastic Universe. This season of Vintage Sci-Fi Shorts features stories from the pages of the magazine Fantastic Universe, and particularly from the first two volumes of the magazine, published between 1953 and 1955. Jeanne Williams is one of the great American Western writers, and her writing career has spanned over 60 years. She wrote a handful of science fiction and fantasy stories during her career, but her Western writing was what won her the most plaudits. She also served as president of the Western Writers of America and won its Golden Spur award in four different decades.

“Nightmare on the Nose” by Evelyn E. Smith was published in the October 1953 issue of Fantastic Universe. This season of Vintage Sci-Fi Shorts features stories from the pages of the magazine Fantastic Universe, and particularly from the first two volumes of the magazine, published between 1953 and 1955. Evelyn E. Smith was an esteemed writer of science fiction and mystery stories, and she appeared frequently in the pages of the 1950s science fiction digests.

“Beyond the Door” by Philip K. Dick was published in the January 1954 issue of Fantastic Universe. This season of Vintage Sci-Fi Shorts features stories from the pages of the magazine Fantastic Universe, and particularly from the first two volumes of the magazine, published between 1953 and 1955. Philip K. Dick is one of science fiction's most enduring figures. We previously featured his story "The Skull" in season four of Vintage Sci-Fi Shorts.

Did he have a right to feel this way? Was this really forbidden by law—this wonderful frightening emotion! And, His plans were thorough. Every risk had been closely considered. Now Ron Carnavon, ruthless convict, was ready to loot the wrecked spaceship of its sapphire treasure, and thrust his warped power around the entire, antagonistic EMV triangle. The Robot Who Wanted To Know by Harry Harrison and Wreck Off Triton by Alfred Coppel, that's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.We've got two short sci-fi stories for you today during our 1st Anniversary Celebration. Author Harry Harrison makes his debut on the podcast with a short story I really love. Harrison was born in Stamford, Connecticut in 1925 and released his first short sci-fi story in 1951. After finishing High School in 1943, Harrison was drafted into the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.He was a prolific writer who wrote more than 50 novels and about 100 short stories. He wrote the novel "Make Room! Make Room!" which was the basis for the 1973 film starring Charlton Heston "Soylent Green." I LOVE that movie.First up on our 1-year anniversary doubleheader a story from the March 1958 issue of Fantastic Universe magazine. Did he have a right to feel this way? Was this really forbidden by law—this wonderful frightening emotion! Our story begins on page 91, The Robot Who Wanted To Know by Harry Harrison…The second half of our 1st Anniversary double feature takes us back to 1951 and it's the second story we've showcased from Alfred Coppel. His plans were thorough. Every risk had beenclosely considered. Now Ron Carnavon,ruthlessconvict, was ready to loot the wrecked spaceshipof its sapphire treasure. Planet Stories magazine included this Coppel story in its November 1951 publication. Turn to page 73 for Wreck Off Triton by Alfred Coppel…In two days on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast…They were like creatures painted by a drunken artist, ghastly, utterly repulsive caricatures of humanity! Yet, twisted through they were, they were still human...  Monsters That Once Were Men by Robert Silverberg. That's next in two days as we wrap up our 1st anniversary week on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.

“Lost in the Future” by John Victor Peterson was published in the January 1954 issue of Fantastic Universe. This season of Vintage Sci-Fi Shorts features stories from the pages of the magazine Fantastic Universe, and particularly from the first two volumes of the magazine, published between 1953 and 1955. John Victor Peterson wrote science fiction stories from 1938 to 1959, and he published one novel, Rock the Big Rock, in 1970.

"The Recalcitrant" by Evelyn Goldstein was published in the September 1954 issue of Fantastic Universe. This season of Vintage Sci-Fi Shorts features stories from the pages of the magazine Fantastic Universe, and particularly from the first two volumes of the magazine, published between 1953 and 1955. Evelyn Goldstein wrote a handful of science fiction stories in the 1950s. She was a school teacher in New York City for 30 years, and she continued writing other works before her passing in 2013.

Season five of Vintage Sci-Fi Shorts is coming soon. I'm reading stories from the first two volumes of the classic speculative fiction magazine Fantastic Universe, including stories in the public domain from Evelyn Goldstein, Philip K. Dick and Judith Merril. In the meantime, enjoy this essay from Philip Jose Farmer. I think it really captures the heart and spirit of the magazine.

The Repairman by Harry Harrison audiobook. This is a collection of 3 of Harry Harrison marvelous early stories that were published in Galaxy, Analog and Fantastic Universe. The Repairman (1958) is a straight fun SF story of a man getting a job done. It is most typical of his later style in series like the Stainless Steel Rat; Toy Shop (1962), a short piece exploring bureaucratic blindness and one ingenious way around it and The Velvet Glove (1956), my favorite for its writing style, fun perspective, sly social commentary on the scene in 1956 and just plain delightful imagination. And he manages to pack excitement and mystery in at the same time.

Conquest Over Time by Michael Shaara audiobook. Pat Travis, a spacer renowned for his luck, is suddenly quite out of it. His job is to beat his competitors to sign newly-Contacted human races to commercial contracts... But what can he do when he finds he's on a planet that consults astrology for literally every major decision - and he has arrived on one of the worst-aspected days in history? Michael Shaara, later to write the Pulitzer-winning novel "The Killer Angels", wrote this story for Fantastic Universe in 1956.

Comics in Motion is now a Humble Bundle Partner. Today, is a spoiler free solo show on Europe Comics: Soon 2150. The world has changed significantly. Damage caused by climate change and the resurgence of certain deadly diseases have drastically reduced the world's population. Nature has taken back control and the survivors are spread out over different urban zones. Simone, 50, is an astronaut who has been in training for a controversial one-way space mission. Simone will have to leave her son Youri forever. Before they say goodbye, Simone asks Youri to travel with her to the seven urban zones. If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him on Twitter @Tricycleboombox. You can read his reviews of multiple Independent and DC comics at DC Comics News or at Fantastic Universes. You can find him online and send him an email at https://www.arfarina.com/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/support

Comics in Motion is now a Humble Bundle Partner. Today, is a spoiler free solo show on Image Comics Hidden Gem: Plastic. Retired serial killer Edwyn Stoffgruppen is in love with Virginia, a girl he "met online." Her affection quiets his vile urges. Together, they tour the back roads of America in their LTD Crown Vic, eating doughnuts and enjoying their insatiable appetites for each other. Life is good...until a Louisiana billionaire kidnaps Virginia, forcing Edwyn to kill again in exchange for her freedom. And the twist to all of this? Virginia is a sex doll. Writer DOUG WAGNER teams up with artists DANIEL HILLYARD and LAURA MARTIN for a chilling new crime series that ROBERT KIRKMAN (THE WALKING DEAD) reviewed as: "This is the weirdest s**t I've ever read. I love it!" If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him on Twitter @Tricycleboombox. You can read his reviews of multiple Independent and DC comics at DC Comics News or at Fantastic Universes. You can find him online and send him an email at https://www.arfarina.com/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/support

This week, Tony is joined by Mr. I comment on comics himself Chase Black to deep dive into Sweet Tooth. Comics in Motion is now a Humble Bundle Partner. If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him on Twitter @Tricycleboombox. You can read his reviews of multiple Independent and DC comics at DC Comics News or at Fantastic Universes. You can find him online and send him an email at https://www.arfarina.com/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/support

Tony is once again joined by one of the PodFathers himself. The Mouth from Manchester Mr. Chris Phelps. Two Catholic lads spend some time talking about James O'Barr's 1989 Caliber Press masterpiece, The Crow. Chris Phelps is one half of the amazing duo who founded the Comics in Motion Network along with CD's Reality Cast and the VHS Strikes Back. You can watch Chris' vlog here on You Tube. If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him on Twitter @Tricycleboombox. You can read his reviews of multiple Independent and DC comics at DC Comics News or at Fantastic Universes. You can find him online and send him an email at https://www.arfarina.com/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/support

Welcome to the second Comics In Motion Book Club! This month we're tackling Art Spiegelman's classic graphic novel, Maus. Originally serialized from 1980 to 1991, it takes us through Art's interviews with his father, Vladek, about being a holocaust survivor and representing Jews as mice, Germans as cats, and Poles as pigs. This masterpiece is the only graphic novel to win a Pulitzer Prize, and the book club is the perfect place to discuss. Dave Horrocks (TV & Movies) is on hosting duties and joining him is a star-studded cast of the Comics In Motion family! We have Tony Farina, Mike Burton, JAC, Ria Carrogan & Superdummy Paul! The biggest challenge was keeping this down to less than 2 hours! You can catch Tony on Indie Comics Spotlight every Thursday, Seasons Greetings, and also The Pop Guerrillas all on Comics In Motion! Tweet him @TricycleBoombox and visit his website https://www.arfarina.com/ Listen to Ria Carrogan on The Pop Guerrillas and Seasons Greetings on Comics In Motion. And check out Ria's questions for some questions: https://www.riasquestions.com/ Mike Burton, host of the first book club, can be found on Star Wars Comics In Canon and also Genuine Chit-Chat, all links are here: https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat and for loads of extra content, check out his Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat Superdummy Paul can be found on Superheroes for Dummies on Comics In Motion, and also the truly insightful 'Geek' series on the Fantastic Universes podcast, his site: https://www.superdummy.co.uk/ And last but not least, appearing via the miracles of recording technology, we have JAC! JAC is another Pop Guerrilla and Seasons Greetings host and you can catch his fantastically concise and thoughtful reviews on https://iamjacsmusings.wordpress.com/ And it's JAC who drops the next book we're going to tackle for the 3rd book club! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/support

Comics in Motion is proud to partner with Lenovations Press! Check out their high quality independent comics here. This week, the plan was for Tony and the host of Genuine Chit Chat and Star Wars Comics in Cannon, Mike Burton, the official ICS Mark Russell guest of record to talk about Mark's scathing, hysterical political satire, The Flintsones. The Flintstones, Vol. 1 by Mark Russell (Goodreads Author), Steve Pugh (Illustrations) Fred and Barney reunite for Mark Russell's modern take on Hanna-Barbera's most famous stone-age family! This new series starring the first family of Bedrock (and civilization, really) tells the story of who we are and why we do what we do as if it all began with Fred, Wilma, Barney, Betty, and the rest of the citizens of Bedrock. Shining a light on humanity's ancient customs and institutions in a funny origin story of human civilization, Mark Russell (PREZ) blends modern interpretations with Hanna-Barbera's classic character's, bringing a breath of fresh stone-age air. Hanna-Barbera has created some of the most recognizable animated characters of all time. As part of DC Comics' re-imagination of cartoons like Scooby-Doo, The Flintsones, Johnny Quest, Space Ghost, and Wacky Racers, these new series will be infused with modern and contemporary concepts while keeping the heart and soul of the classic animation. Comics in Motion is now a Humble Bundle Partner. If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him on Twitter @Tricycleboombox. You can read his reviews of multiple Independent and DC comics at DC Comics Newsor at Fantastic Universes. You can find him online and send him an email at https://www.arfarina.com/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/support

Comics in Motion is proud to partner with Lenovations Press! Check out their high quality independent comics here. PROMO: Geek from Fantastic Universes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fantastic-universes-podcast/id1458336497 Please read this amazing article about the powerful, female creative minds behind Buffy! Season's Greetings and Welcome to the Hellmouth. Month, the Comics in Motion family is pleased to launch, Binging Buffy, a look back at Buffy the Vampire Slayer, season by season hosted by JAC of I am JAC's Musings and Tony Farina of Indie Comics Spotlight. Follow JAC on twitter or read his amazing work on I am JACs Musings If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him on Twitter @Tricycleboombox. You can find him online and send him an email at https://www.arfarina.com/. @oddentitypod on Twitter and Insta theoddentitypodcast@gmail.com Find The PodMoth Media Network at podmoth.network iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oddentity-podcast/id1229525500 Bio: Janine Mercer is a writer, podcaster, and loveable weirdo from Newfoundland, Canada. Janine currently resides in WI with her wife and a collection of moderately creepy taxidermy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/support

This week, it is time for another Hidden Gem. Before and after this hidden gem, Tony has TWO quick interviews with some excellent creators. Before the Hidden Gem, Tony welcomes back Gabe Cheng to talk about For Molly Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gabechengcomics/for-molly-1-4-modern-fantasy-comic-with-talking-dogs And here's my info Website: gabechengcomics.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/formollycomic Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gabechengcomics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabechengcomics Another Lousy Millennium Website: almpod.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/almpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almpod After Hidden Gem, Tony talks to Matt Gonos who has one of the most original comics out there. His Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter are all @masqueffex The Kickstarter is https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/503318756/bad-thoughts-a-new-kind-of-horror-entertainment Outside of Kickstarter, his comics are always available here https://etsy.me/2JITMlW This week, Tony goes deep into RED 5's NeoZoic Paul Ens, Troy Peteri, J. Korim, Jessie Lam A fantastical action-adventure about dinosaurs and the women who fight them, for fans of strong female characters and unique world building. In a gritty sci-fi fantasy world where dinosaurs did not become extinct, human history has unfolded side-by-side with the giant reptiles. The greatest of the dinosaur slayers are known as the Predator Defense League. When an act of kindness causes thousands of the beasts to destroy the walls of Monanti City, it leaves culture vs. culture, mammal vs. reptile, friend vs. friend and father vs. daughter. Comics in Motion is now a Humble Bundle Partner. Check out Judging Dredd from Sequart: http://sequart.org/books/14/judging-dredd-examining-the-world-of-judge-dredd/ If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him on Twitter @Tricycleboombox. You can read his reviews of multiple Independent and DC comics at DC Comics News or at Fantastic Universes. You can find him online and send him an email at https://www.arfarina.com/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/support

This week, Tony is joined by writer, editor and co-founder of Ahoy Comics Mr. Tom Peyer. This slope-shouldered industry veteran was a long-running writer on DC's Legion of Super-Heroes, a founding editor at their Vertigo imprint, and the proud writer of their worst-selling, award-losing series Hourman. He has since written enough major characters to fill one of those hyper-populated super-hero posters where you don't know who to look at first. Today he happily writes and edits AHOY Comics from his Ditkoesque office in Downtown Syracuse, NY. https://twitter.com/tompeyer https://twitter.com/tompeyer Comics in Motion is now a Humble Bundle Partner. If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him on Twitter @Tricycleboombox. You can read his reviews of multiple Independent and DC comics at DC Comics News or at Fantastic Universes. You can find him online and send him an email at https://www.arfarina.com/. Check out Judging Dredd from Sequart. http://sequart.org/books/14/judging-dredd-examining-the-world-of-judge-dredd/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/support

Mike embarks on the first arc in the 2017 Darth Vader series; arguably his favourite Star Wars comic of the new canon! In this story, Vader struggles with his new suit, fights the jedi warrior Kirak as well as the Grand Inquisitor, obtains his new lightsaber, bleeds the kyber crystal and more! Mike also gives information on jedi starfighters, Mas Amedda, Mustafar's history, holocrons, royal guards and more connective tissue within this comic. These comics are set just after Revenge Of The Sith, in 19 BBY. All issues were written by Charles Soule, with Giuseppe Camuncoli as penciller, Cam Smith as inker and David Curiel as colour artist. Issue 1 was released June 2017, issue 6 was released October 2017 and the trade paperback collection was released December 2017 (the digital eBook version was released November 2017). For the 2015 Vader run (set after A New Hope), check out episodes 15, 17, 19, 23 & 29 of SWCIC, plus ep 41 features the Vader: Dark Visions anthology mini-series and ep 49 is the Target Vader mini-series. Charles Soule also wrote the following SW mini-series; Rise Of Kylo Ren (in ep 1 of SWCIC), Obi-Wan & Anakin (ep 11) and Lando (ep 18). Shout-out to BZ The Voice for the new intro & outro: http://www.bzthevoice.com/about.html If you want to hear Mike's thoughts on issue 5 of this run, as well as 2 other great Star Wars comics, check out the episode of “Desert Island Comics” on the 20th Century Geek podcast here: http://spoti.fi/3r1UOvZ Check out the last episode of SWCIC (61) where Mike embarked on the final Star Wars comics written by Kieron Gillen; The Scourging Of Shu-Torun! Which include another appearance by Queen Trios, as well as The Partisans (Saw Gerrera's Rebel extremists), Tunga; the shapeshifting clawdite, infiltration, destruction and the death-worshipping Cult Of The Central Isotoper! The first episode of the Comics In Motion Book Club is now out! The first episode has Mike, Dave & Matt Lloyd discussing themes, artwork and their interpretations of the first volume of the 2017 Darth Vader comic run: https://spoti.fi/3dZ3eAE Be sure to check out Mike, Megan & Tonya Todd discuss the first 3 episodes of Loki here on the feed of Comics In Motion (released 27th of June): https://spoti.fi/2TamZ10 Mike was on a recent episode of the I Like To Like Things podcast, talking about his favourite TV show (and no, it's not Star Wars): https://spoti.fi/3xtlBoJ Mike is on episode 21 of the podcast Geek Talks on the Fantastic Universes feed: https://spoti.fi/3fOJT5h Mike also appeared on episode 16 Frank Burton's I Like The Sound podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ue8ma3 Find Mike @GenuineChitChat on Twitter, @Genuine_ChitChat on Instagram & /GenuineChitChat on Facebook Intro arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/support

This week, Tony is joined by Mr. I comment on comics himself Chase Black. The go totally spoiler free as they talk about Jason Pell and Blake Wheeler's indie gem, Season's End Check out the book and pick it up on Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22436591-season-s-end Go to Bughouse Comics: https://www.bughousecomics.com/ Season's End is a 120-page horror/fantasy hardback book mixing prose with original paintings creating a non-traditional graphic novel. The world has grown dark and magic has become tainted and dangerous. A young man, Mimdal, is the last living priest that can perform the miracles of old. He and his protector, the soldier Adrielle, are enlisted to find out why the gods have fallen silent. Along with the brutish Dunlari and his savage captive, Grib, the dark wizard Falhern, and Lidderly, the secretive bard, they seek the terrible truth. The new gods have come. Comics in Motion is now a Humble Bundle Partner. If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him on Twitter @Tricycleboombox. You can read his reviews of multiple Independent and DC comics at DC Comics News or at Fantastic Universes. You can find him online and send him an email at https://www.arfarina.com/. Check out Judging Dredd. http://sequart.org/books/14/judging-dredd-examining-the-world-of-judge-dredd/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/support

Comics in Motion is proud to partner with Lenovations Press! Check out their high quality independent comics here. Please read this amazing article about the powerful, female creative minds behind Buffy! Season's Greetings and Welcome to the Hellmouth. Month, the Comics in Motion family is pleased to launch, Binging Buffy, a look back at Buffy the Vampire Slayer, season by season hosted by JAC of I am JAC's Musings and Tony Farina of Indie Comics Spotlight. Follow JAC on twitter or read his amazing work on I am JACs Musings If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him on Twitter @Tricycleboombox. You can read his reviews of multiple Independent and DC comics at DC Comics Newsor at Fantastic Universes,You can find him online and send him an email at https://www.arfarina.com/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/support

Mike embarks on the final Star Wars comics written by Kieron Gillen; The Scourging Of Shu-Torun! These comics include another appearance by Queen Trios, as well as The Partisans (Saw Gerrera's Rebel extremists), Tunga; the shapeshifting clawdite, infiltration, destruction and the death-worshipping Cult Of The Central Isotoper! In the last 10 minutes of this recording, Mike talks about the new Comics In Motion Book Club, what's coming over the next few weeks of SWCIC, recent guest spots & other suchlike. This arc is set around 1 ABY (1 year after A New Hope, 2 years before Empire Strikes Back). All issues were written by Kieron Gillen, with Guru eFX as colour artist and Angel Unzueta as artist on issues 63-67, with Andrea Broccardo as artist on issue 62. Issue 62 was released March 2019, issue 67 was released June 2019 and the trade paperback collection was released August 2019. Queen Trios first appears in episode 23 of SWCIC (Vader volume 3) and if you want to check out the previous arcs for the main run of Star Wars comics, check out episodes 9, 13, 19, 21, 27, 36, 40, 44, 48, 53 & 57 of SWCIC! Check out the last episode of SWCIC where Mike embarked on the first 5 issues of the War Of The Bounty Hunters 34-issue crossover event, which forms “the prelude”! This story takes place just after Empire Strikes Back; carbonite-frozen Han Solo is stolen from Boba Fett on his way to collecting the bounty from Jabba The Hutt and now the whole galaxy is after Solo, including Luke & Chewie, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra, Beilert Valance, Dengar and many other bounty hunters - this is the crossover event of the decade, so is not one to be missed! Check out Mike's Patreon, where he releases 1 or 2 episodes of his “Afterthoughts” a week (with 3 episodes now *FREE* to anyone: season 1 of The Witcher, The Phantom Menace & Spider-Man 3!), plus there are unsplit full-length episodes of GCC, additional photos (including early access to photos of comics for this very show) and more, so if you want to support the show and get more content, check it out at http://patreon.com/genuinechitchat If you just want to hear M&M's talk about Spider-Man 3, check it out here for free: http://bit.ly/Spiderman3AT Keep an eye out for the Comics In Motion Book Club, releasing soon, with the first episode tackling the first volume of the 2017 Darth Vader comic run! Mike was on a recent episode of the I Like To Like Things podcast, talking about his favourite TV show (and no, it's not Star Wars): https://spoti.fi/3xtlBoJ Mike is on episode 21 of the podcast Geek Talks on the Fantastic Universes feed: https://spoti.fi/3fOJT5h Mike was on ep 37 of What's The Topic, to talk about the first episode of Loki, check it out on this very feed: https://spoti.fi/2SkIwDT Mike also appeared on episode 16 Frank Burton's I Like The Sound podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ue8ma3 Find Mike @GenuineChitChat on Twitter, @Genuine_ChitChat on Instagram & /GenuineChitChat on Facebook Intro arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/support

This week, Tony does another Hidden Gem. This week, he shoots up and kicks down the action comedy revenge thriller Assassin Nation from Image Comics READ THE FIRST ISSUE ONLINE FREE! https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/assassin-nation Check out the book and pick it up on Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/44447851-assassin-nation-vol-1 Hot off her breakout success at Marvel, two-time Eisner award winner ERICA HENDERSON (The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Jughead) teams up with KYLE STARKS (writer of sales beast Rick and Morty) for a hilarious twist on the hitman trope that will have readers laughing in the aisles over ASSASSIN NATION. The World's Former Greatest Hitman hires the 20 best assassins in the world to be his bodyguards. These mean-as-hell hired guns and murderers must work together to keep the new crime boss safe while attempting to solve the mystery of who's trying to off him. With the same laugh-until-you-cry spirit of action-comedies like Hot Fuzz, Tropic Thunder, and Deadpool, ASSASSIN NATION is the bombastic, side-splitting murder-fest you've been waiting for. Comics in Motion is now a Humble Bundle Partner. If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him on Twitter @Tricycleboombox. You can read his reviews of multiple Independent and DC comics at DC Comics News or at Fantastic Universes. You can find him online and send him an email at https://www.arfarina.com/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/support

Mike embarks on the first 5 issues of the War Of The Bounty Hunters 34-issue crossover event, which this month form “the prelude”! This story takes place just after Empire Strikes Back; carbonite-frozen Han Solo is stolen from Boba Fett on his way to collecting the bounty from Jabba The Hutt and now the whole galaxy is after Solo, including Luke & Chewie, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra, Beilert Valance, Dengar and many other bounty hunters - this is the crossover event of the decade, so is not one to be missed! This story is set just after Empire Strikes Back (& after the first runs of the Star Wars, Darth Vader & Doctor Aphra comics) and the reading order is WoBH Alpha>SW13>BH12>DV12>DA10. WoBH Alpha was released 5th May 2021, it written by Charles Soule with Steve McNiven as artist and Laura Martin as colour artist. SW13 was released 12th May 2021, it was written by Charles Soule with Ramon Rosanas as artist and Rachelle Rosenberg as colour artist. BH12 was released 19th May 2021, it written by Ethan Sacks with Paolo Villanelli as artist and Arif Prianto as colour artist. DV12 was released 26th May 2021, it written by Greg Pak with Guiu Vilanova as artist and Dean White as colour artist along with Giada Marchiso. DA10 was released 26th May 2021, it written by Alyssa Wong with Ray-Anthony Heigh as penciller, Victor Olazaba as inker and Rachelle Rosenberg as colour artist. Check out the last episode of SWCIC where Mike embarked on the penultimate Doctor Aphra story-arc from the 2016 run; The Unspeakable Rebel Superweapon! In addition to detailing what this superweapon is, these issues give backstory to Aphra's relationship with her mother and shows a huge amount of trickery & madness (as standard with Aphra), plus Mike gives information on RA-7 protocol droids, Gigorans, the Empire's Gallery Of Peace and more! Check out Mike's Patreon, where he releases 1 or 2 episodes of his “Afterthoughts” a week (with 3 episodes now *FREE* to anyone: season 1 of The Witcher, The Phantom Menace & Spider-Man 3!), plus there are unsplit full-length episodes of GCC, additional photos (including early access to photos of comics for this very show) and more, so if you want to support the show and get more content, check it out at http://patreon.com/genuinechitchat If you just want to hear M&M's talk about Spider-Man 3, check it out here for free: http://bit.ly/Spiderman3AT Keep an eye out for the Comics In Motion Book Club, releasing soon, with the first episode tackling the first volume of the 2017 Darth Vader comic run! Mike was on a recent episode of the I Like To Like Things podcast, talking about his favourite TV show (and no, it's not Star Wars): https://spoti.fi/3xtlBoJ Mike is on episode 21 of the podcast Geek Talks on the Fantastic Universes feed: https://spoti.fi/3fOJT5h Mike was on ep 37 of What's The Topic, to talk about the first episode of Loki, check it out on this very feed: https://spoti.fi/2SkIwDT Mike is on episode 21 of the podcast Geek Talks on the Fantastic Universes feed: https://spoti.fi/3fOJT5h Mike also appeared on episode 16 Frank Burton's I Like The Sound podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ue8ma3 Find Mike @GenuineChitChat on Twitter, @Genuine_ChitChat on Instagram & /GenuineChitChat on Facebook Intro arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/support

Before the show, check out my HOT TAKE review of EVIL CAST. Get it free here https://www.ominous.media/ This week, Tony comes face-to-face with one of his childhood heroes. Mr. Don Chin. Please follow and support Don's projects below. https://twitter.com/realdonchin https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/beardzzerker-1-a-parody-of-keanu-reeves-brzrkr#/ https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/x-farce-reloaded-1#/ https://www.facebook.com/parodypress/posts/parody-press-publisher-don-chin-was-on-a-star-wars-theme-live-drawing-show-last-/140286484550680/ https://twitter.com/parody_press?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/user/DLCVideos Don Chin went to Eureka High School with Parsonavich. They both later attended Humboldt State University in Arcata, California, where Chin was a journalism major. The two created Adolescent Radioactive Black Belt Hamsterswhile still in college. Chin also co-owned a comic book store, Comic Castle, and worked on several other comics, including Overload, Comics Review, Cracked, The Telegraph Wire, The Comic Buyer's Guide, Enchanter, Stargate, Choke and Strip Tease. He actually gave his phone number out in the second issue of ARBBH and invited fans to call him. His early influences were Charles Schultz, Berke Breathed, Gary Larson, and Woody Allen. He often appears in the ARBBH comics as himself. He is usually portrayed as a slight, neat figure in comparison with the disheveled Parsonavich. His in-comic self is usually the butt of jokes about the quality and non-politically-correct nature of the comic. Comics in Motion is now a Humble Bundle Partner. If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him on Twitter @Tricycleboombox. You can read his reviews of multiple Independent and DC comics at DC Comics News or at Fantastic Universes. You can find him online and send him an email at https://www.arfarina.com/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/support

This week, Mike embarks on the penultimate Doctor Aphra story-arc from the 2016 run; The Unspeakable Rebel Superweapon! In addition to detailing what this superweapon is, these issues give backstory to Aphra's relationship with her mother and shows a huge amount of trickery & madness (as standard with Aphra), plus Mike gives information on RA-7 protocol droids, Gigorans, some of the artifacts in the Empire's Gallery Of Peace and more of the connecting tissue between this story & the rest of the Star Wars universe! At the end of this episode Mike gives information on next week's episode, War Of The Bounty Hunters, as well as what you can expect from SWCIC over the coming months. These comics are set between A New Hope & Empire Strikes Back, after all 2015 Vader comics. These comics were all written by Simon Spurrier, Chris O'Halloran was the colour artist on all issues (with Stephane Paitreau on 32-34) Pencillers were; Wilton Santos on all issues bar 35 with Andrea Broccardo on 33-35, Caspar Wijngaard on 32 & 33 and Cris Bolson on 34 & 36. Inkers were: Marc Deering on issues 32-35, Walden Wong was on 33, 34 & 36 with Don Ho on issue 32 and Scott Hanna on issue 35. Issue 32 was released in May 2019, issue 36 was released September 2019 and the trade paperback collection was released December 2019. For the previous episodes of Aphra, check out episodes 55, 51, 46, 42, 36 & 34 of SWCIC! Check out the last episode of SWCIC where Mike tackled the second half of the 12-issue Kanan comics run; First Blood! The story-arc shows flashbacks of Kanan's time as a youngling in the Jedi temple, his relationship with his master Depa Billaba and his first missions in the clone wars along with a “present day” story set around season 1 of Star Wars Rebels! Mike also spoke about Bacta, Jedi temple guards, Fenn Rau and many more connections! Check out Mike's Patreon, where he releases 2 episodes of his show “Afterthoughts” a week (with 2 episodes are *FREE* to anyone: season 1 of The Witcher and the review of The Phantom Menace), plus there are unsplit full-length episodes of GCC, additional photos (including early access to photos of comics for this very show) and more, so if you want to support the show and get more content for only £1 a month, check it out at http://patreon.com/genuinechitchat Keep an eye out for the Comics In Motion Book Club, releasing soon, with the first episode tackling the first volume of the 2017 Darth Vader comic run! Check out Mike's other podcast, Genuine Chit-Chat where he recently spoke with Matt B Lloyd (Classic Comics) about Star Wars comics from the 80s, newspaper strips and more: https://spoti.fi/2Ql6wFI Mike was on ep 37 of What's The Topic, to talk about the first episode of Loki, check it out on this very feed: https://spoti.fi/2SkIwDT Mike is on episode 21 of the podcast Geek Talks on the Fantastic Universes feed: https://spoti.fi/3fOJT5h Mike also appeared on episode 16 Frank Burton's I Like The Sound podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ue8ma3 Mike & 4 other members of CiM did a 5-person discussion on Zack Snyder's Justice League, on this very feed: https://spoti.fi/3lVDsQo Mike was on the 20th Century Geek to talk about his 3 “Desert Island Comics” here: http://spoti.fi/3r1UOvZ Find Mike @GenuineChitChat on Twitter, @Genuine_ChitChat on Instagram & /GenuineChitChat on Facebook Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/support

Each week on Indie Comic Spotlight Tony Farina of DC Comics News will be joined by other comic aficionados to do a deep dive into a series or standalone graphic novel from any publisher other than the big two. Today, Tony is joined by the Kyle Stück . Kyle is the creator of Evil Cast. You can read it online for FREE! It is beautifully illustrated by Enrico Orlandi. OMINOUS MEDIA Ominous Media was founded in 2018 by storytellers Kyle Stück and Noah Baslé, two friends bound by creativity and the pursuit of evocative and entertaining content. Noah and Kyle are currently focused on three comic book properties, Give Me to the Waves, an existential dark-comedy adventure, SNAFU, an action-comedy crime thriller, and Evil Cast, a horror buddy comedy. Kyle and Noah also host a podcast, Humming Fools, chronicling their personal struggles as artists and featuring conversations with other creatives from all walks of life. Check out the Kyle's Spotify Play List! Tony and Kyle break down the vampire classic 30 Days of Night and THEN they talk more about it on The Night Shift. Find it here! Steve Niles (Author) Piotr Kowalski (Artist, Cover Artist) Brad Simpson (Colorist) Ben Templesmith (Cover Artist) As the sun sets over an isolated Alaskan township—not to rise again for a month—a new evil emerges from the shadows to terrorize the town… But after a series of strange events and horrific killings, the question becomes what lurks in the shadows? 30 Days of Night is reborn in an all new reimagining of the series designed to titillate the mind and horrify the senses! Comics in Motion are proud to be Humble Partners If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him on Twitter @Tricycleboombox. You can read his reviews of multiple Independent and DC comics at DC Comics News or at Fantastic Universes. You can find him online and send him an email at https://www.arfarina.com/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/support

This week, Mike embarks on the second half of the 12-issue Kanan comics run; First Blood! This story-arc shows flashbacks of Kanan's time as a youngling in the Jedi temple, his relationship with his master Depa Billaba and his first missions in the clone wars along with a “present day” story set around season 1 of Star Wars Rebels! Mike also talks about Bacta, Jedi temple guards, Fenn Rau and many more connections within this comic run! The flashbacks in these comics are set around 19 BBY (end of the Clone Wars, before Revenge Of The Sith) while the “present day” story is set around 4/5 BBY (a few years before Rogue One). These comics were all written by Greg Weisman, with David Curiel as colour artist and Pepe Larraz as artist on issues 7-11 and Andrea Broccardo as artist on issue 12. Issue 7 was released in October 2015, issue 12 was released March 2016, the trade paperback was May 2016 and the hardcover collection with all 12 issues was released December 2016. For the first 6 issues of the Kanan comics, check episode 54 of SWCIC! Check out the last episode of SWCIC where Mike tackled the 10thvolume of the main run of Star Wars comics; The Escape! This story-arc contains Luke, Han, Leia, C-3PO & R2-D2 escaping the empire and turning to Sana Starros for help, before getting stranded on the isolationist moon of Hubin where the mysterious warrior/clan leader Thane greets them! Plus, keep an eye out for SCAR Squadron's return! Make sure you check out Mike's other podcast, Genuine Chit-Chat where he recently spoke with Matt B Lloyd (of the Classic Comics show) about Star Wars comics from the 80s, newspaper strips and more: https://spoti.fi/2Ql6wFI If you want to hear Mike's thoughts on the first 2 episodes of the Bad Batch, make sure you check the feed of Comics In Motion for the show released on Sunday 9th May, featuring Dave, Mike & Megan! Check out Mike's Patreon, where he releases 2 episodes of his show “Afterthoughts” a week (with 2 episodes are *FREE* to anyone: season 1 of The Witcher and the review of The Phantom Menace), plus there are unsplit full-length episodes of GCC, additional photos (including early access to photos of comics for this very show) and more, so if you want to support the show and get more content for only £1 a month, check it out at http://patreon.com/genuinechitchat Mike is on episode 21 of the podcast Geek Talks on the Fantastic Universes feed: https://spoti.fi/3fOJT5h Mike also appeared on episode 16 Frank Burton's I Like The Sound podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ue8ma3 Mike & 4 other members of Comics In Motion did a 5-person discussion on Zack Snyder's Justice League, found on this very feed: https://spoti.fi/3lVDsQo Mike was on the 20th Century Geek podcast to talk about his 3 “Desert Island Comics” here: http://spoti.fi/3r1UOvZ Mike & Megan were also on the Batman retrospective on 20th Century Geek, where they discuss Batman '66, the four Burtonverse Batman movies, Mask Of The Phantasm and the Dark Knight trilogy, check it out part 1 here: https://spoti.fi/3sTeN2m Mike was recently on Podcasts We Listen To, speaking about Genuine Chit-Chat & next week he talks this show and his love of Star Wars: http://spoti.fi/3uus0PT Find Mike @GenuineChitChat on Twitter, @Genuine_ChitChat on Instagram & /GenuineChitChat on Facebook! Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/support

Please stick around to the end for a promo about the Disconauts Kickstarter This week, the show features the creators of the topic for a spoiler free chat. Tony is joined by Eric Grissom and Will Perkins creators of GOBLIN. Eric Grissom (Goodreads Author), Will Perkins (Illustrations) Goblin is a fantasy story like no other about overcoming great odds and about finding light in even the darkest of places. A young, headstrong goblin embarks on a wild journey of danger, loss, self-discovery, and sacrifice in this new graphic novel adventure. One fateful night a sinister human warrior raids the home of the young goblin Rikt and leaves him orphaned. Angry and alone, Rikt vows to avenge the death of his parents and seeks a way to destroy the man who did this. He finds aid from unlikely allies throughout his journey and learns of a secret power hidden in the heart of the First Tree. Will Rikt survive the trials that await him on his perilous journey to the First Tree? And is Rikt truly prepared for what he may find there? Comics in Motion is now a Humble Bundle Partner. If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him on Twitter @Tricycleboombox. You can read his reviews of multiple Independent and DC comics at DC Comics News or at Fantastic Universes. You can find him online and send him an email at https://www.arfarina.com/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/support

Comics in Motion is proud to partner with Lenovations Press! Check out their high quality independent comics here. Please read this amazing article about the powerful, female creative minds behind Buffy! Season's Greetings and Welcome to the Hellmouth. Month, the Comics in Motion family is pleased to launch, Binging Buffy, a look back at Buffy the Vampire Slayer, season by season hosted by JAC of I am JAC's Musings and Tony Farina of Indie Comics Spotlight. Tony and JAC are joined by the great actor, writer, podcaster Ms. Tonya Todd Please find Tonya all around the internet. IMDB: http://imdb.me/TonyaTodd Website: http://mstonyatodd.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/MsTonyaTodd IG: https://instagram.com/mstonyatodd/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/mstonyatodd http://www.mstonyatodd.com/sin-city-cinephile/ Follow JAC on twitter or read his amazing work on I am JACs Musings If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him on Twitter @Tricycleboombox. You can read his reviews of multiple Independent and DC comics at DC Comics Newsor at Fantastic Universes,You can find him online and send him an email at https://www.arfarina.com/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/support

Comics in Motion is now a Humble Bundle Partner. This week, on hidden gems Tony does a deep dive into Vertigo's reboot of Books of Magic by Kat Howard and Tom Fowler. Timothy Hunter may be destined to become the most powerful magician in the universe, but he's still a London teenager, and having magical abilities is about to turn his world upside down... From award-winning writer Kat Howard, the Books of Magic series will captivate your interest from the start! Timothy Hunter is destined to be the world's most powerful magician--at least, that's what he's been told. In the meantime, though, he's just a regular teenager trying to deal with distant parents, school bullies, and adolescent crushes--and magic isn't helping with any of it. The forces of the supernatural seem to have it in for him. There are more than a few shadowy figures who will stop at nothing to eliminate what they see as a deadly threat to the balance of power--and those are the good guys. In order for Tim to survive long enough to fulfill his destiny, he'll have to learn how to control his burgeoning abilities as well as figure out whom he can trust--and who wants him dead. This journey of discovery begins with a new teacher named Ms. Rose, a homeless woman named Mad Hettie, and an owl named Yo-Yo--and it will lead him from suburban London straight to the heart of the Dreaming. If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him on Twitter @Tricycleboombox. You can read his reviews of multiple Independent and DC comics at DC Comics News or at Fantastic Universes. You can find him online and send him an email at https://www.arfarina.com/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/support

In this episode, Steve J. Ray from Fantastic Universes journeys from across the pond to explore the 90's event that seems all too relatable today, Batman: Contagion. Rate and Review the Show HERE Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc Follow Steve on Twitter: @el_steevo Write to The Batman Book Club: thebatmanbc@gmail.com Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic