The Raconteur Roundtable

An extra-length classic starting Micah S. Harris, featuring in-depth discussion on Philip Jose Farmer, the Wold Newton Universe, The Eldritch New Adventures of Becky Sharp, Murder in the Miracle Room--and a surprising dive to the depths of the unexpected with a conversation about the Frozen timeline and Disney Channel sitcoms. (Originally presented August 2, 2016.)

Chris Nigro hosts a discussion on the surprisingly complex continuities of Godzilla. (Originally presented July 26, 2016.)

Join us this week as we are joined by author Jim Beard. We dive into his many works, including Monster Aces, and his work on licensed characters such as Spider-Man, X-Files, Kolchak the Night Stalker, and Planet of the Apes. We also spend a considerable amount of time discussing our love of Batman '66. (Originally presented July 19, 2016.)

Join us this week as Guy Adams gives the TVCU Crew a masterclass in writing for audio, as well as discussions about Sherlock Holmes, Carnacki the Ghost-Finder, Doctor Who, Bernice Summerfield, All-Consuming Fire, Andy Lane, Nicholas Briggs, Big Finish Productions, and the strange beast that is writing. (Originally presented, June 12, 2016.)

Join us this week as we talk with John Linwood Grant about the Last Edwardian series, Carnacki, killing Carnacki, trying to make Carnacki stay dead, Sherlock Holmes, broad hints about Wonderland, very obscure books, the Cthulhu Mythos, and, most terrifying of all, longdogs. This is also Ben Kasson's first appearance as co-host! (Originally presented July 5, 2016.)

The TVCU Crew were at Scare-A-Con, at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield, MA. Ivan and Chris were out and about interviewing guests of the Con. Tune in this week, to hear our special on scene interviews with Mystery Science Theater 3000's Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff, Sean Whalen, star of such films as Employee of the Month, and currently featured in Superstore, and James Lorinz himself!! (Originally presented June 28, 2016.)

Join us this week as the TVCU Crew chat with author Derrick Ferguson. We talk in depths about his recurring series character Dillon and his origins. Of course we talk about crossovers, Ferguson's pulp inspirations, the lack of diversity in our heroes, and the difference between super-heroes and super-villains. (Originally presented June 21, 2016.)

Join us this week as we expand on the discussion from last week and dive into what's right and what's wrong with DC and Marvel adaptations to screen, with a focus on the Arrowverse and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. (Originally presented June 14, 2016.)

Join us this week as we take on the greatest controversy of our time. That's right. We will be talking about Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice and Captain America: Civil War. Chris and Rob quite liked it; James, evidently, did not. (Originally presented June 7, 2016.)

Join us this week as the TVCU Crew discuss filmmakers such as John Hughes, Kevin Smith, and Quentin Tarantino, who create shared universes by linking unrelated films with certain recurring elements. (Originally presented May 31, 2016.)