Pulp Crazy

In this weeks episode I will be discussing Shadow by Tom Curry. Shadow appeared in the April 25, 1929 issue of Short Stories. Shadow is a suspenseful short piece of crime fiction that focuses on Tao, a Chinese fence who operates on the city's east side. The city is never mentioned, but it is most likely New York or Chicago. Tao, a shrewd criminal mastermind begins to have his doubts about a new crook who has started to bring him stolen goods to sell. The name of the crook is Dave O'Brien. Tao has his men keep an eye on O'Brien, believing he may be a police spy. Visit http://pulpcrazy.com for the videocast.

In this weeks episode I will be discussing Mistress of Snarling Death by Paul Chadwick. This is not the same Paul Chadwick known for the Concrete comic book series at Dark Horse. This Paul Chadwick lived from 1902-1972. Mistress of Snarling Death appeared in the July 1936 issue of Ace Mystery Magazine. Mistress of Snarling Death definitely falls into the Weird Menace genre. The main character of the story is Stephen Demerest, he is called to the New England countryside when he received a letter from a friend of his father, Benjamin Halliday. Demerest has not seen Halliday in years, but when he receives a letter from Halliday asking him come to his house under the guise of a radio repairman to help him out of trouble he decides to go. It is here where he encounters a beautiful and mysterious young woman who commands a pack of large black dogs. Visit http://pulpcrazy.com for the videocast.

In this weeks episode I will be discussing two short stories written by Pulp authors that are about Batman. 2014 marks the 75th Anniversary of the Dark Knight Detective. His first appearance was in Detective Comics #27, which first hit the stands on March 30, 1939. Making this past Sunday his 75th birthday. Its no secret pulp heroes played a major influence in the creation of Batman, but what some people might not know is that two pulp authors have actually written Batman stories. There may be more than these two, but I am not aware of them. The two pulpsters I am speaking of are Walter Gibson and Isaac Asimov. Walter Gibsons The Batman Encounters Gray Face was published in Detective Comics #500 in March of 1981. I read Isaac Asimovs Northwestward in The Further Adventures of Batman collection edited by Martin H. Greenberg published by Bantam Books in 1989. Visit http://pulpcrazy.com for the videocast.

A recording of the Farmercon VII Panel at Pulpfest 2012. Paul Spiteri, Win Scott Eckert and Christopher Paul Carey discuss the pulp influenced works of Philip Jose Farmer and how Farmers legacy continues today in the form of new Wold Newton Fiction and reprints. Visit http://pulpcrazy.com for the videocast.

In this weeks episode I will be discussing "The Man From the Atom" by G. Peyton Wertenbaker. This short story was published in two parts in the April and May 1926 issues of Amazing Stories, which were the first two issues of the magazine. This is a science fiction story starring Kirby, he works for Professor Martyn testing out experiments for him. In this instance the Professor has invented a device that allows someone to alter their size at the press of a button. Visit http://pulpcrazy.com for the videocast.

In this episode I will be discussing a modern Cthulhu Mythos Round Robin tale, "The Eldritch Force". It was recently published in the February 2014 issue of the Lovecraft e-zine. It is written by Pete Rawlik, Glynn Owen Barrass, Brian M. Sammons, Bruce L. Priddy, Robert M. Price, Rick Lai and David Conyers. The Lovecraft e-Zine, published by Mike Davis does a great job of releasing quality Lovecraftian fiction and making it available in multiple formats, this issue is no different. I'll include links in the show notes where you can read or listen to "The Eldritch Force". Visit http://pulpcrazy.com for the videocast.

This week on Pulp Crazy I will be discussing two different Cthuhlu Mythos Round Robin tales. First up this week is "The Challenge From Beyond" written by pulp authors (in sequence of their chapters) C.L. Moore, A. Merritt, H.P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard and Frank Belknap Long. The story was originally published in the September 1935 issue of Fantasy Magazine, a fanzine. "The Challenge From Beyond" is the brainchild of editor Julius Schwartz. Visit http://pulpcrazy.com for the videocast.

In this weeks episode I will be discussing "Exiles of Kho" by Christopher Paul Carey. It is a new pulp novella set in Philip Jose Farmer's Wold Newton Universe published by Meteor House Press. Exiles of Kho was previously only available via a limited edition trade, however it has just been released in eBook format for $3.99. I also include audio with Christopher Paul Carey from Pulpfest 2012 at the end of the episode. Exiles of Kho stars the hero priestess Lupoeth and also features a certain grey eyed archer God named Sahhindar. Join the two of them as they fulfill their destinies on a quest into the jungles of Ancient Africa. Visit http://pulpcrazy.com for the videocast.

In this episode I review Honey West and T.H.E. Cat: A Girl and Her Cat written by Win Scott Eckert and Matthew Baugh. The novella is published by Moonstone Books and is currently available in a limited edition hardcover, with a softcover due out on June 10, 2014. I also include audio from Win's panel on the novella from Pulpfest 2013, where he gives an overview of the characters, reads from the prologue and first chapter and does an audience question and answer session. Visit http://pulpcrazy.com for the videocast.

I was honored this week to be joined by Tom and Ginger Johnson of Echoes and Fading Shadow fame. The two have been active in pulp fandom since the 1970's and have written, edited and published pulp non-fiction and fiction works over the years. We discuss how they first discovered the pulps, their entry into pulp fandom, their publishing and writing projects, as well as some of their favorite pulp stories, authors and artists. You don't want to miss this episode. Please take a moment to browse the links to their work in the show notes. Visit http://pulpcrazy.com for the videocast.

Art Sippo joins me in discussing his book Sun Koh: Heir of Atlantis Volume 1. I highly recommend this New Pulp title to all fans of the hero pulps (especially Doc Savage), H.P. Lovecraft and Philip Jose Farmer. Art weaves an amazing tale, revamping the Sun Koh character for a modern day audience. Often called the German Doc Savage, Art takes the character into many interesting places and is currently writing and planning future adventures. Art was kind enough to tease some future story lines and share some plans he has for the character. See the links in the show notes for links to Art's work, including where you can purchase it. Visit http://pulpcrazy.com for the videocast.

In this weeks episode, Pulp Crazy celebrates its 50th Episode. Joining me are Pulp Podcasting Pioneers, Ric Croxton and Art Sippo from the Book Cave Podcast. Without Ric and Art, I would not be reading pulps, yet alone have a Pulp Podcast. I have wanted to talk pulps with these guys for a while. Join us as we run the gamut from Art discussing his love for Doc Savage and Ric discussing his grandfather, pulp writer L.C. Davis. A big thanks to Ric and Art for joining me.Visit http://pulpcrazy.com for the videocast.

Since Valentine's Day is this week, I thought it would be fitting to cover a story from one of the Romance Pulps for this episode. So I headed to the pulp magazines project site and found a story that interested me. Thrill Chaser written by Mary Ann de Forest with interior art by Xena Wright was published in the October 20, 1934 issue of Street and Smith's Love Story Magazine. The story is a lot of fun. It seems to be set in the early to mid 1930's and focuses on Linda Carroll, an East Coast young lady of high society with a wild streak in her. She likes to hang out at speakeasies and also trains in stunt work for motion pictures. Her sister and brother in law attempt to set her up with men, but she has yet to meet her match. She isn't interested in the tame men on the East Coast. She decides to travel Nevada, to visit her uncle's ranch to seek some thrills. Visit http://pulpcrazy.com for the videocast.

In this weeks episode I will be discussing The Ice Goes Out by Frank Richardson Pierce. It was originally published in the July 1st 1928 issue of Adventure. The Ice Goes Out takes place in the wild Alaskan Frontier during the last 1920's and centers around a robbery of contest money. The folks in the territory have a competition on who can guess the exact moment the ice will melt on this particular stretch of river. The contest is called the Ice Pool. Visit http://pulpcrazy.com for the videocast.

In this weeks episode I will be discussing a novel written by a pulp writer. Time's Last Gift by Philip Jose Farmer. I tend to call him PJF for short. The novel was first published in 1972, but was later republished in 1977 with additional material. It was PJF's birthday this past Sunday, he was born on January 26th 1918, he passed away on February 25, 2009 at the age of 91. Time's Last Gift is my favorite PJF novel. It features a time traveling hero that is cut from the pulp hero mold. Visit http://pulpcrazy.com for the videocast.

In this episode I will be discussing Half Past Danger by Stephen Mooney. It's comic book mini series published by IDW done in the style of classic pulps and cliffhanger serials of the 30's and 40's. The series is a period piece taking place in 1943 and it features many elements that pulp fans will find attractive. Visit http://pulpcrazy.com for the videocast.

In this weeks episode, in honor of Robert E. Howard's 108th Birthday, I will be discussing Spear and Fang. This was Howard's first professional pulp sale, he sold it in 1924 for $16.00. Spear and Fang first appeared in the July 1925 issue of Weird Tales. Spear and Fang is a fast paced piece of historical fiction focusing on Ga-nor and A-aea, two Cro Magnon people living in prehistoric times. A-aea, is abducted by a Neanderthal man one night after spying on Ga-nor whom she is romantically interested in. Ga-nor discovers the abduction and gives chase into the jungle. Visit http://pulpcrazy.com for the videocast.

In this episode I will be discussing The Price of Vengeance by Hugh B. Cave. It was first published in the August 1929 issue of Action Stories. It was later reprinted as "The Red Trail to Zanzibar" in the Summer 1950 issue of Jungle Stories, where it was credited to the pseudonym of John Starr, an Adventure House pen name. Visit http://pulpcrazy.com for the videocast.

In this weeks episode I will be discussing Tiger Cat by David H. Keller. It first appeared in the October 1937 issue of Weird Tales. The short story features an evil villainess who would be right at home in a Grindhouse film. Visit http://pulpcrazy.com for the videocast.

In this episode I discuss The Shadow/Green Hornet: Dark Nights mini series written by Michael Uslan and illustrated by Keith Burns. Dark Nights is a five issue mini series that was published by Dynamite Entertainment in 2013. It's an exciting blend of history and pulp fiction featuring the Shadow, Green Hornet and Kato, as well as their respective casts of supporting characters. Visit http://pulpcrazy.com for the videocast.