The Raconteur Roundtable

FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY - We've taken a chance to revise the schedule, and new episodes will be out every Friday! Ben celebrates in the most appropriate way. Join us this coming Friday to hear from master storyteller William Meikle.

Tina DeLucia steps back into the studio to continue her intimate discussion of early Doctor Who and its universe-building. Come for Susan's lost shoe, and stay for imaginary grandchildren and all the auxiliary grandchild. Where'd the northern accents go? All this, and James' degree is put to use. The stunning final episode of the original Television Crossover Universe Podcast! (Originally presented December 13, 2016.)

Micah S. Harris sticks around just a bit longer to talk Dorian Gray meeting Becky Sharp, Carnacki, and Orson Welles' career. Then Tina DeLucia--classic Doctor Who expert, Time Travel Nexus author, and convention panelist--comes on to talk about the first Doctor Who and the wonders of the Black and White world. All this, and why Victoria Waterfield is a solid contender for best companion. (Originally presented December 6, 2016.)

Micah S. Harris returns to talk about Thongor in the Valley of Demons, a failed move adaption of the sword and sorcery classic, and his new crossover story "The Frequency of Fear." All this, and the dangers of a muted mic. (Originally presented November 29, 2016.)

The crew looks back on the last 50 episodes, picking out particular favorites, before talking about a Doctor Who convention, plans for the future, and other things appropriate for the 50th episode. All this, and more snark than usual. (Originally presented November 22, 2016.)

Everyone welcomes Guy Adams back to talk about his new third Doctor Adventure (The Transcendence of Ephros), his first main range Doctor Who story (Fiesta of the Damned, starring Sylvester McCoy and friends), Sherlock Holmes, Class, the life of an author, how to talk about spoilers without spoilers, signings, and fresh takes on old characters. All this, and James wins a no-prize. (Originally presented November 15, 2016.)

In blissful ignorance of whether Monster A or Monster B won the election, James and Ben sit down with John Linwood Grant to talk about occult detectives, the new magazine Occult Detective Quarterly, The Last Edwardian, and that Carnacki bloke we can't get away from. All this, and the Christmas Wasp. (Originally presented November 8, 2016.)

Six-guns, blazing hooves, and the horrors that stalk the night. J Patrick Allen joins James and Ben to talk Dead West, Carnacki the Ghost-Finder, inspirations, voting based on Onion coverage, The Pulp Ark New Pulp Awards (where he won Best Short Story), and the creepy story you'll never have a chance to hear... All this, and questionable tattoos. (Originally presented November 1, 2016.)

James couldn't sleep. M.H. overslept. Join them and their hot cider for a lazy, bickering chat about Doctor Who news, Class trailer reactions, feelings about the Superman-inspired Christmas Special, and how much they love Big Finish. (Originally presented October 25, 2016.)

Peter Rawlik returns for a squamous symposium on the Cthulhu Mythos and Reanimators, writing for the Mythos, new twists on old stories, editing anthologies, the great detectives, and where to find his recent work. All this, and just what words one should use to describe M.H. (Originally presented October 18. 2016.)