THE SPECIALIST By Joel Jenkins & Derrick Ferguson PulpWork Press 306 pages In the world of New Pulp fiction, two of the coolest heroes out there are Derrick Ferguson’s Dillon and Joel Jenkins’ Sly Gantlet. The latter has appeared in several in adventures along with his brothers as they are
In our 20th episode, John and Jennifer are joined by Bobby Nash and JP Patrick to dissect the first half of Marvel’s first Netflix series, Daredevil. What made it so successful? Does binge watching make a difference in how you tell a story? And what lengths would JP go to,
Danger! Danger ESO crew! To avoid being stranded like the Space Family Robinson, Mike, Mike, R. Alan Siler, and Mark Heffernan comb through the 50 year history of the franchise. Even the talking carrot. Oh the pain, the pain! Also, meet the newest podcaster on the ESO block, Nicolas Hoffmann
Kevin and Kornflake discuss a new documentary featuring Big Bird, a new Kickstarter campaign for The Perhapanauts (get a voicemail message from a chupacabra!), new music from Dar Williams and Anaria, and old music from John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band. Also: Freezepop, Duran Duran, Petty Morals, the Somerville
ESO SMASH!!! The Incredible Mike Faber and the King-Size Mike Gordon are joined by the Rampaging Obi-Bob Efurd and the Indestructible Joe Crowe to calmly discuss what makes the Green Goliath one of the most popular comic characters of our time. Plus, we take author M.N. Henschen out of the
THE SLEEP DETECTIVES By Matthew Bieniek Self-Published ISBN-13 978-1493620142 134 pages Many times, while attending various pulp conventions, new writers will present me with copies of their self-published books to obtain a review. Such was the case with this little gem from Matthew Bieniek. It is a wonderful, extremely well
Warning!!! Dragon Con 2015 is fast approaching! Collision imminent in less than 100 days! Learn how to protect yourself from con disaster from the ESO crew. Mike and Mike get the latest news from Director of Media Relations, Dan Carroll. Darren Nowell uncovers some spots of solace away from the
Most scientists agree that Kevin is tragically obsessed with the classic 1984 movie Footloose. Kornflake, however, had never actually seen it! Thus our mission was clear — we had to watch Footloose, and then try to make sense of it all. So this week, we discuss the Footloose cast (which was completely
Yesterday is history. Today is a gift. Tomorrow is a mystery. But is Tomorrowland a good movie? Mike, Mike, Ashley Bergner, and Dr. Scott Viguie strap on their jetpacks and take flight with Brad Bird and company. Pixel Zombie’s Lisa Page joins us to discuss some new products, but she
Recorded Live from TimeGate 2015! As the ESW crew reach a milestone episode, we take a look at the mysterious figure who has been tormenting the Doctor for nearly 45 years. Plus, the Phantom Troublemaker makes a very special announcement.
We have quite a mixed bag (but not a “What’s in the Bag?”) of silly topics this week. You’ll learn why Kornflake is totally obsessed with Highlander, how to look insane when you see the new Avengers movie, how to stare creepily at folk singers through a window, and how
BLUE LABYRINTH An Agent Pendergast Novel By Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child Grand Central Publishing 403 pages “Blue Labyrinth” is the fourteenth novel in our favorite new pulp fiction series starring Special FBI Agent Aloysius Pendergast. We first discovered the remarkable, acerbic millionaire detective when a close friend gifted us
