THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO PULP FICTIONVol 2By Jonathan W. SweetBrick Pickle Pulp181 pgs A few months ago, we had the fun of reading and reviewing the first volume in this new pulp reference series by Jonathan Sweet. That book shined a light on the classic heroes and villains of the
The crew of ESO Board Silly gathers one more time for 2020 to discuss their Holiday traditions. From watching secret holiday specials to delivering doughnuts on Christmas Day the crew discusses it all. We want to hear from you and your plans for the holiday and what traditions you might
MASQUERADE FOR MURDERA Mike Hammer MysteryBy Mickey Spillane & Max Allan CollinsTitan Books220 pgs Honestly, having writer Max Allan Collins turn in another Mike Hammer novel in this Legacy series is like our enjoying the gift that never stops giving. With this entry, we find Hammer starting to feel his
The ESO Book Club returns to discuss Larry Niven’s celebrated science fiction classic. Mike, Mike, and Kirby Bartlett-Sloan embark on the Lying Bastard to investigate the secrets behind one of the largest technological wonders of Known Space. Plus, writer/playwright/actor Billy Van Zandt shares some stimulating and side-splitting sitcom stories. All
A bit of unedited, idle conversation between Beth, Dan, and Kawika about one of Nintendo’s craziest failures while waiting for Mark to show up. Why not help support the ESO Network and give it a listen.
GHOST OF EMPIREBy George MannTitan Books272 pages George Mann is a New Pulp writer currently producing three terrific series; the Newbury & Hobbs books, new Sherlock Holmes fantasies and his steampunk vigilante adventures of the Ghost of which this is the fourth. It is also the best. Within its pages
The question of the hour is what is the Pandorica? Is it the ultimate prison for the most feared being in the universe? Is it an iconic speech given by the Eleventh Doctor? Is it one of the best stories of the franchise? Is it a restaurant in Beacon, NY?
Memories fade, but great movies live on. Mike, Mike, Alex, and Ashley rewatch Christopher Nolan’s first full feature and chat about the film’s innovative and inventive narrative before they all forget they ever saw it. Plus, Shannan Wilson pursues a career in film and television but gets caught in the
This year has been full of hardships and there’s no better time to show the geeks in your life a little holiday cheer. Mike, Mike, Mary Ogle, and Jami Winstead present some ideas for some cool gifts given from the heart to help ease the soul. All this, along with
MURDER STAGE LEFTA Nero Wolfe MysteryBy Robert GoldsboroughMysteriousPress.Com232 pgs Most mystery series, after a few books have been published, often fall into a formulaic pattern. Now that’s not necessarily a bad thing, as it actually creates a familiarity the readers quickly learn to accept and become comfortable with. It’s very
The Second Doctor comes face to face with a race that’s got no human grace. Mike, Mike, Mary, and Kirby Bartlett-Sloan duck flying beasties, ray guns, burnt fibers, and foreign stamps in the new animated adaptation of a lost classic story. We want to hear from you! Please write to
Everyone out of the pool! Mike, Mike, Darren, and Mary are ready for a close up look at Billy Wilder’s noir classic from an LGBT perspective. Plus, actress Liz Priestley lands her first film role and passes her audition for the Geek Seat. All this, along with Angela’s A Geek
