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The Cromcast is a podcast dedicated to exploring weird fiction in general, with emphasis on Robert E. Howard's creations and pop culture legacy.

The Cromcast: A Weird Fiction Podcast Cromcast

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The Cromcast is a podcast dedicated to exploring weird fiction in general, with emphasis on Robert E. Howard's creations and pop culture legacy.

    Season 19 Episode 1: Meet Poul Anderson

    Season 19 Episode 1: Meet Poul Anderson

     An eerie mist shrouds the podcast waves, it's plain to hear that the faeries and elves must be about. They are stalking for a new podcast season to steal away before its named. Alas for them, The Cromcast knows exactly what their next season is all about. Tune in and hear about our plans to read "The Broken Sword" by sci-fi and fantasy author Poul Anderson. One ThingsJon: The

    Season 18 Episode 22: Red Nails Redux

    Season 18 Episode 22: Red Nails Redux

    Welcome back to the show, Cromrades! This week, we take a second look at Red Nails, ten years after visiting the lost city of Xuchotl for the first time. This story is widely regarded as a classic amongst the Conan tales. Do you enjoy it? Let us know!Zap! Zap! Lightning Bolt! One ThingsJon: Peyton's PlacesJosh: True Detective: Night CountryLuke: Game of Thrones Season 3 RewatchWhen we return

    Season 18 Episode 21: Mailbag and The Northman!

    Season 18 Episode 21: Mailbag and The Northman!

    Welcome back, Cromrades! We return with a long-awaited and much merited 'mail bag' at the start of the episode. From there we tackle a discussion of on Mr. Robert Eggers' 'The Northman.' Do we like this movie? NAY! We love it! So, if you love it to, please join us for a bit of a discussion, and we hope you stick around for the next episode wherein we put the final 'Red Nails' in the coffin of

    Season 18 Episode Zubteen: Jim Zub Returns to talk Conan Comics

    Season 18 Episode Zubteen: Jim Zub Returns to talk Conan Comics

    Greetings Cromrades! We are so excited to bring you the return of Jim Zub to the show. In the time since we last spoke, Jim has been a part of a high flying launch of Titan Comic's Conan the Barbarian monthly series. If the numbers are any indication, we're guessing most of you are already reading it. If you aren't though, tune in to hear from Jim about what you are missing out on. Plus, you can

    Season 18 Episode 19: Hour of the Dragon, Part Two!

    Season 18 Episode 19: Hour of the Dragon, Part Two!

    Welcome back, Cromrades, to the conclusion of our discussion on Hour of the Dragon! As always, we hope you enjoy the insights and observations we share during this episode of the podcast.  One ThingsJon: Ed Brubaker's Captain AmericaJosh: Dungeons and Dragons B/XLuke: Warhammer 40K Questions? Comments? Curses?Call us at (859) 429-CROM!You know you want to follow us on X!Did you

    Season 18 Episode 18: Hour of the Dragon, Part One!

    Season 18 Episode 18: Hour of the Dragon, Part One!

    Welcome back, Cromrades! Here we revisit Robert E. Howard's "Hour of the Dragon," which you may also know as "Conan the Conquerer!" This is REH's only novel-length Conan story, so we only get through about the front half of the book! It's a heck of a tale, and we hope you join us for this episode alongside the second episode that will drop in coming weeks!One ThingsJon: Rock tumbling is a hell of

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
62 Ratings

62 Ratings

Warguyflims ,

One of my favorite podcasts!

Love the Cromcast! A great balance between looking at the stories and thinking about them and having fun with them!

9felix99 ,

Just the right balance

I’ve been interested in fantastic literature (and gaming) for as long as I can remember. These hosts make the topic approachable and accessible and give it an erudite touch as well, both with their own original thinking and their top-notch guest lineup. It’s a tough balance to hit, but they’ve done it.

mlcasey1961 ,

Crom Cares Not! Fight Fool! Fight!

I have loved Robert E. Howard, Conan and barbarians my whole life. All the pulp adventure stuff is great! These guys have Cimmerian blood in their veins!

"Crom cares not! Chart your own path of blood, sword, wenches and victory! Now be off with your politically correct drivel before I cleave your skull!"

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