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Overview Jim is one half of the Flinch publishing duo and joins us today to talk about their newest anthology - a western title Six Gun Legends. We also discuss his Sgt Janus books and connection to Carnacki, Kolchak and X-files. With the upcoming Pulpfest, JIm tells us more about that show and what he and partner, John Bruening, have planned. Book Favorites YouTube https://youtu.be/p5j-5WSaflc Transcript Stephen: so today on Discover Wordsmith, I wanna welcome the great Jim Beard, who is the better duo, better half of the duo of Flinch Publishing. That's what I hear at least Jim? Oh, Jim: wow. Okay. This is starting off on the wrong foot already. Now. I can never talk to John again. My partner, my publishing partner. Wow. Okay. Stephen: We'll just not tell John you're on here, and then we'll, okay. Yeah. This Jim: is just between you and me. Nobody else is gonna hear Stephen: this. Nobody at all. Jim: Wow. Wow. Yeah, he's, he's already, supremely jealous of me, so now it's just gonna be worse. Nice. Stephen: Jim tell everybody a little bit about yourself to give an intro here. Okay. I Jim: am a a writer, editor, and publisher of adventure Fiction. And pop culture nonfiction. And then I also whenever I can, I will write licensed fiction too. I don't do as much of that as I would I would like to. But so I wear several hats and do a lot of different things. And I actually have two small press self-publishing firms, and we already mentioned the one. So that's flinch books with John Bruning of Cleveland, Ohio who will never speak to me again. Thank you. Oh, Stephen: I'm sorry. I just broke the band up. Jim: And and then Becky books which is just me. Stephen: And actually you mentioned the license stuff. That was the first time I met you. It was actually years ago at pioneer Village down mid Ohio. Yeah you had a little table like set up behind the mill. Yeah. In the middle of nowhere. It was like nobody was around you. Yeah. It Jim: was a card Stephen: table. Yes. And I had found out that you wrote a story for one of the Star Wars comic books I had, and I had that brought it down to have you sign. Yeah. Jim: You're reminding me that we only see each other at bigfoot shows. Yes. Stephen: Yeah. Which is funny because about it, it's this for sure. And that's kind funny because that's not your main thing up until now you. Jim: That's, that's interesting because I have been utterly fascinated and in love with Cryptids, all my life from when I was, a little kid and and just want to be around that kind stuff. But I chose to do that because I do have a lot of like monster or supernatural related things and I've that kicked it off for me. I've actually started doing some crypted shows now and finding out that I do very well at them. That the people really seem to spark. When, when I bring Cold Check the Night Stalker or Love it, I don't have, I can't get it anymore. I used to have an in the X-Files book, but unfortunately I can't get copies of that. I, Stephen: I've got that. Yeah I got a Jim: copy from you. And I was just, before we started recording here, I was just telling you that this lasted show that I was at, which I. Surprise, surprise that I got the idea that I'm finally going to do an actual Bigfoot book. Yeah, that'd be great. I actually can, hold that up when I'm at these shows and say, look, I have a Bigfoot book. It's not just it's Bigfoot. Stephen: Yeah, I saw you asking for stories in that and I got excited 'cause I love reading that stuff. I actually thought of replying one, but I'm like, nah, I don't wanna mix it with asking you to be on the podcast and applying to the book. I don't wanna feel, I'm mad. That's okay. Yeah. But I don't think I was ready for it, listen, I Jim: mean, honestly, if this first one does well, I will certainly, want to do other another in fact, I had to,
Overview Today we welcome a special guest, John Bruening. John is the author of modern pulp books starring the Midnight Guardian. We discuss pulps of old and new and how he came to write these books. John has also been to PulpFest in Pittsburgh, which he tells us about. And just when you thought we […] The post Episode 139 – With Special Guest, John Bruening appeared first on Relentless Geekery.
Overview Magazines, remember those? We talk about reading magazines and how that has changed. We talk comics and books – genre's which are all over the board. Recommendations Collectorz – https://www.collectorz.com/ Pulpfest – https://pulpfest.com/ Remo Williams – https://www.communizine.com/remo-williams-the-destroyer-books-worth-reading/#:~:text=Remo%20Williams%20is%20the%20main%20character%20in%20a,recruited%20into%20the%20secret%20USA%20government%20organization%20CURE. Torchwood – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torchwood YouTub Transcript [00:00:00] Stephen: Oh, we're on the tar, huh? [00:00:03] Alan: Exactly. I […] The post Episode 108 – Comics, Magazines, and TV appeared first on Relentless Geekery.
2021 Pulpfest Freshly Squeezed Pulp Panel by Freshly Squeezed Pulp
In this Pulp Event Podcast, members of the podcast and comedy troupe Freshly Squeezed Pulp discuss "Introducing Pulp's Legacy of Adventure to a Younger Generation." Appearing on the panel are Madeleine "Mac" Gogné, Victoria Wang, and Teddi Norrell. The panel was part of ERBfest, held in conjunction with PulpFest. This event was recorded on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
In this Pulp Event Podcast, Doug Ellis discusses "The Weird Tales of Margaret Brundage," a survey of covers that Brundage illustrated for "Weird Tales" magazine. Ellis is a pulp art collector and historian. This event was recorded on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
In this Pulp Event Podcast, Laurie Powers interviews author and pulp historian Will Murray. It's titled "The Wild Adventures of Will Murray: A PulpFest Profile." Powers is author of "Queen of the Pulps: The Reign of Daisy Bacon and 'Love Story Magazine.' " Murray is an author and pulp historian, whose latest book is "Master of Mystery: The Rise of The Shadow." This event was recorded on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
In this Pulp Event Podcast, Tim King discusses "In the Shadow of Houdini," a look at the magical secrets of fictioneer Walter B. Gibson and the stories he wrote of The Shadow. King is a career investigator for the military and intelligence services, and a member of the Society of American Magicians. He has a forthcoming book also titled "In the Shadow of Houdini." This event was recorded on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
In this Pulp Event Podcast, Wyatt Doyle and Bob Deis, co-editors of the Men's Adventure Library book series, profile "Eva Lynd: Countess, Actress, and Cover Girl." Lynd was an artist's model who graced the covers of many men's adventure magazines, which evolved from the pulp magazines. She also acted in TV shows and commercials. Deis runs the website menspulpmags.com. Doyle is the head of the New Texture publishing imprint (newtexture.com). They worked with Eva Lynd to create the book about her, "Eva: Men's Adventure Supermodel."
In this Pulp Event Podcast, Ed Hulse and Will Murray discuss "Walter B. Gibson and His Shadows." Hulse is publisher at Murania Press, and Murray is an author and pulp historian. Murray's latest book is "Master of Mystery: The Rise of The Shadow." This event was recorded on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
In this Pulp Event Podcast, Chris Kalb and William Lampkin discuss "Selling The Shadow," a look at how The Shadow was promoted in pulp magazines, on radio, and in films, from 1930 through the mid-1950s. Chris Kalb and his brother, David, are publishers at Age of Aces Books. Lampkin is proprietor of ThePulp.Net and editor of The Pulpster. This event was recorded on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
In this Pulp Event Podcast, Henry G. Franke III discusses "The Unfinished Tales of Edgar Rice Burroughs: Mars, Venus, Poloda, and Tarzan's Africa." Franke is the editor of The Burroughs Bulletin. His presentation was part of ERBfest, held in conjunction with PulpFest. This event was recorded on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
In this Pulp Event Podcast, Henry G. Franke III moderates “Beyond the Farthest Star: A Classic Science Fiction Novel Restored,” a panel featuring Christopher Paul Carey and Cathy Wilbanks. Henry is the editor of The Burroughs Bulletin. Carey is director of publications at Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc., and Wilbanks is vice president of operations there. The panel was part of ERBfest, held in conjunction with PulpFest. This event was recorded on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
In this Pulp Event Podcast, Christopher Paul Carey and Cathy Wilbanks discuss "The News from Tarzana: Thrilling Updates From Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc." Carey is director of publications at Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc., and Wilbanks is vice president of operations there. The panel was part of ERBfest, held in conjunction with PulpFest. This event was recorded on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
In this Pulp Event Podcast, Laurie Powers discusses "The Queen and Her Court: Great Women Pulp Editors of the Pulp Magazines." Powers is author of "Queen of the Pulps: The Reign of Daisy Bacon and 'Love Story Magazine.' " This event was recorded on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
In this Pulp Event Podcast, Jim Beard examines "The Shadow: Multimedia Hero." Beard is a freelance writer, editor, and publisher, specializing in adventure fiction in the classic pulp style. This event was recorded on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
In this Pulp Event Podcast, Chet Williamson reads a presentation written by pulp art historian David Saunders. The presentation, "The Shadow Artists: Inside and Out," looks at the artists who painted the covers of "The Shadow" magazine. This event was recorded on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
In this Pulp Event Podcast, Michelle Nolan discusses "Love on the Racks," a survey of romance publications from the pulp magazines to the comics. A long time journalist, Nolan is author of multiple articles and books, including, "Love on the Racks: A History of American Romance Comics." This event was recorded on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
In this Pulp Event Podcast, Henry G. Franke III discusses "The Amazing, Thrilling, and Fantastic Edgar Rice Burroughs." Franke is the editor of The Burroughs Bulletin. His presentation was part of ERBfest, held in conjunction with PulpFest. This event was recorded on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
He's the author of over 45 crime, sci-fi, western and suspense novels, novellas and comics! With a tv show based on one of his series. How does he do it? Back in 2018 cohost Chris Ryan attended PULPFEST in Pittsburg, PA. Chris managed to interview a number of writers, creators, illustrators, and others and Joe R. Lansdale was one of them. Have questions or comments for us? Post in the comments section below ... Or write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com #joerlansdale #hapandleonard #crimenovels #pulpfest
This week Alex and Chris team up with writer/publishers Jim Beard and John C. Bruening of Flinch Books. The four creatives get together for a fantastic, fun, and enlightening discussion about the nature and value of pulp fiction, what it is like to run an independent publishing company, and how to put together an anthology project. The conversation tackles what is "pulp," writing styles, researching, collaboration and editing challenges. We even go on a quest for the space gods! Monsters who eat earth, crime fighters in a post WW 2 world, and more. If you like fiction, if you love books, this is an episode you cannot miss! And if you're a pulp fiction fan, you're gonna wanna listen to it twice! Have any comments or questions? Then please leave them in our comments section here, Our Facebook page, (Tell The Damn Story) Or write to us at: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com. Or @TellTheDamnStory Flinch Books on Facebook #pulp #newpulp #PulpFest #jimbeard #johncbruening #independentpublishing #indie #DIY #amwriting #amediting #ampublishing #ohio
It's a TTDS WRITER-PALOOZA! We're celebrating a 150 Episodes! Alex And Chris host a tribute to Corona-cancelled (and we don't mean beer) genre conferences #MurderInk and #PulpFest with four great interviews featuring @writerjimbeard, @lindarawlins, @janekellytrinity, @arttaylorwriter, and @joerlansdale. Listen as writers of mystery and adventure fiction share their experiences tell tales for book, television and more. Enjoy! And we're sharing a few tips ourselves. Click here. Have any questions, or suggestions for episode topics? Leave your thoughts in our comments section. Or write to us at: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com
In this Pulp Event Podcast, Paul Spiteri moderates a panel discussion of "Philip José Farmer of the Pulps: A Harvest of Influences." The panel features Win Scott Eckert, Jason Aiken, Christopher Paul Carey, and Garyn Roberts. The discussion was part of FarmerCon, which was being held in conjunction with, PulpFest. It was recorded on Aug. 17, 2019, at PulpFest 2019, in Pittsburgh Pa.
In this Pulp Event Podcast, John Locke, publisher at Off-Trail Publications, discusses "Born Writing: The Unparalleled Career of Arthur J. Burks." The talk was recorded on Aug. 17, 2019, at PulpFest 2019, in Pittsburgh Pa.
In this Pulp Event Podcast, David Saunders, artist, art historian, and son of pulp artist Norman Saunders, talks about women artists in the pulps. The talk was recorded on Aug. 16, 2019, at PulpFest 2019, in Pittsburgh Pa.
In this Pulp Event Podcast, Wyatt Doyle discusses the transformation of three pulp magazines — "Argosy," "Adventure," and "Blue Book" — into men's adventure magazines. The talk was recorded on Aug. 16, 2019, at PulpFest 2019, in Pittsburgh Pa.
In this Pulp Event Podcast, John Gunnison of Adventure House, and John Wooley celebrate "Dashiell Hammett and the Detective Story" with a discussion — and a few shots. The talk was recorded on Aug. 16, 2019, at PulpFest 2019, in Pittsburgh Pa.
In this Pulp Event Podcast, Nicholas Parisi, author of "Rod Serling: His Life, Work, and Imagination," discusses the pulp influences on the classic television program "Twilight Zone." The talk was recorded on Aug. 16, 2019, at PulpFest 2019, in Pittsburgh Pa.
In this Pulp Event Podcast, Rich Harvey, editor at Bold Venture Press, discusses "A Century of Zorro." Zorro first appeared in the serialized novel, "The Curse of Capistrano," in the pages of the pulp magazine "All-Story Weekly" during August and September 1919. The talk was recorded on Aug. 15, 2019, at PulpFest 2019, in Pittsburgh Pa.
In this Pulp Event Podcast, editor Gene Christie discusses "Bob Davis: The Grandfather of Science Fiction." The talk was recorded on Aug. 15, 2019, at PulpFest 2019, in Pittsburgh Pa.
This Pulp Event Podcast features "Two Sought Adventure." It's a look at the 80 years of Fritz Leiber's characters Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser. Presenting are Jason Aiken and Morgan Holmes. The talk was recorded on Aug. 15, 2019, at PulpFest 2019, in Pittsburgh Pa.
In this Pulp Event Podcast, Ed Hulse, publisher at Murania Press, discusses "Hollywood Pulp." It is a look at stories that jumped from the pages of the pulp magazines to the silver screen. The talk was recorded on Aug. 15, 2019, at PulpFest 2019, in Pittsburgh Pa.
This episode is Part 9 of The Hooded Hordes, a Secret Agent X adventure first published in October 1934. For more on Secret Agent X and other recommended resources, visit PulpAudiocast.com. For more on PulpFest, visit www.pulpfest.com. The Pulp Adventure AudioCast is a Brick Pickle Media Production, copyright 2019. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pulpaudiocast/support
The Pulp Adventure AudioCast is a Brick Pickle Media Production, copyright 2019. This episode is Part 8 of The Hooded Hordes, a Secret Agent X adventure first published in October 1934. For more on Secret Agent X and other recommended resources, visit PulpAudiocast.com. For more on PulpFest, visit www.pulpfest.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pulpaudiocast/support
The Pulp Adventure AudioCast is a Brick Pickle Media Production, copyright 2019. This episode is Part 7 of The Hooded Hordes, a Secret Agent X adventure first published in October 1934. For more on Secret Agent X and other recommended resources, visit PulpAudiocast.com. For more on PulpFest, visit www.pulpfest.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pulpaudiocast/support
The Pulp Adventure AudioCast is a Brick Pickle Media Production, copyright 2019. This episode is Part 6 of The Hooded Hordes, a Secret Agent X adventure first published in October 1934. For more on Secret Agent X and other recommended resources, visit www.BrickPickleMedia.com/podcast. For more on PulpFest, visit www.pulpfest.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pulpaudiocast/support
Chris Ryan's is still on the road. He's in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania at an event called PULPFEST, not only as a writer/creator, but also to interview others who have created stories in a very particular genre, pulp adventures! Hi next interviewee ... Bob Deis & Wyatt Doyle. Have questions or comments for us? Post in the comments section below ... Or write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com
Here's the next great interview Chris Ryan achieved while on the road in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania at PULPFEST. Chris managed to interview writer, creators, illustrators, and others who have created stories in the pulp adventures genre! This time his interview is with the talented author ... Jim Beard. Have questions or comments for us? Post in the comments section below ... Or write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com
Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis step aboard the Airship 27 to take another flight through the airwaves. This time, they talk Aviation Aces, C.O. Jones, The Dead Sheriff, Pulpfest, and more! Plus, they give a glowing congratulations to Brant "Sparky" Fowler and Lisa Moore on their engagement! And for Patreon supporters, another contest! Zone4Podcast.com
Here's the last great interview Chris Ryan achieved while on the road in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania at PULPFEST. Chris managed to interview writer/creators and others who have created stories in the pulp adventures genre! This time his interview is with Colin Richards. Have questions or comments for us? Post in the comments section below ... Or write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com
Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis come to you from aboard the Airship 27 for another fun-filled episode of the New Pulp focused podcast! In this episode, Ron shares a joke, the guys talk about Pulpfest news, talks of the Munsey Awards, The Adventures of Captain Graves, SDCC, NYCC, Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective, Brother Bones, and more! Then, in the Patreon-Exclusive post-show, the guys announce a brand new contest for Patrons! Patreon.com/Zone4Podcast
Here's the next great interview Chris Ryan achieved while on the road in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania at PULPFEST. Chris managed to interview writer/creators and others who have created stories in the pulp adventures genre! This time his interview is with the well known artist, Mark Wheatley and and his associate, Henry Franke. Have questions or comments for us? Post in the comments section below ... Or write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com
Here's the next great interview Chris Ryan achieved while on the road in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania at PULPFEST. Chris managed to interview writer, creators, illustrators, and others who have created stories in the pulp adventures genre!This time his interview is with the well known ... Joe R. Lansdale. Have questions or comments for us? Post in the comments section below ... Or write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com
Chris Ryan's is still on the road. He's in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania at an event called PULPFEST, not only as a writer/creator, but also to interview others who have created stories in a very particular genre, pulp adventures! Hi next interviewee ... Interviewee: Brett A. Brooks Have questions or comments for us? Post in the comments section below or on ... Or write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com
Chris Ryan's is still on the road. He's in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania at an event called PULPFEST, not only as a writer/creator, but also to interview others who have created stories in a very particular genre, pulp adventures! Hi next interviewee ... David Kalb, Bill Mann, and Chris Kalb of Age of Aces Books. Have questions or comments for us? Post in the comments section below or on ... Or write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com
Chris Ryan's is still on the road. He's in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania at an event called PULPFEST, not only as a writer/creator, but also to interview others who have created stories in a very particular genre, pulp adventures! Hi next interviewee ... author Sara Light-Waller. *Want to leave a comment or ask a question? Do so in the Comments section or... Please do so by contacting us at: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com
It's Chris Ryan's turn to hit the road. He's in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania at an event called PULPFEST, not only as a writer/creator, but also to interview others who have created stories in a very particular genre, pulp adventures! First author up ... Joab Stieglitz. *Want to leave a comment or ask a question? Do so in the Comments section or... Please do so by contacting us at: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com
We’re talking Pulp with Mike Chomko, programming and marketing director of PulpFest. Discover the origins of the early Pulp magazines, how authors churned out story after story, the formula behind the lurid cover artwork, and how “new” pulp is bringing crime, sci-fi and adventure writing to a new audience with modern editions.
austin had the priviledge of performing live with Pete Lutz, Ed Champion, Cora Devoir, and Derek Lutz an audio adaptation of Return To The Sabbath by Robert Bloch (author of PSYCHO)
What a fun show this was! Chet Williamson was Pulpfest's 2015 Guest of Honor, and is a writer, narrator, and actor. Chet was an incredibly entertaining guest, and (bonus) knew one of my favorite writers, Charles Grant. Chet talked about his work, the 1975 World Fantasy Awards, and much, much more.