Rogues in the House

In this episode of the Rogues in the House Podcast, Brian Murphy (author of Flame and Crimson: A History of Sword & Sorcery) returns to the show to talk about Sword & Sorcery's multi-media sister, Heavy Metal and how the two go hand-in-hand and his newest book, Growing Up Metal. Join us for perhaps the longest Bazaar of the Bizarre in RITH history. Brian's New Book: https://amzn.to...

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In this episode of Rogues in the House, Matt and James welcome author Molly Tanzer to talk about writing classic S&S characters and what's its like to step into the shoes of the greats. As the officially licensed author behind Jirel of Joiry, Molly discusses her processes, approach, and philosophy behind reviving the Sword and Sorcery works of C.L. Moore. Check out Blue Fire (Jirel Novella...

In this episode of Rogues in the House, Logan, Matt, and James talk about the importance of POV as it related to Sword & Sorcery and Dark Fantasy. If you can't iron down your point-of-view, then you've got a pile of garbage no matter how good the prose is. They talk about different styles of POV, multiple POV, psychic distance, and the purpose of a narrator. Bazaar Picks: Blue Fire (Ji...

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A (Pert) Plus-Sized Episode! The Rogues are back, and we're packin' a long-awaited episode: BEASTMASTER! It has ferrets, scalp care, aliens, and ladies bathing in picturesque pools! What more do you want? Show Notes: Kirin Comics Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kirincomicstuff The Maxus Cycle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPXNG93W?binding=paperback&ref= Nations and Cannons RPG https://...

Join Matt and Logan as they reconnect, talk some big S&S items, get a little nerdy, and discuss a little known book series by some nobody called "The Maxus Cycle". To Walk on Worlds: https://a.co/d/cfWtRL5 Within the Weeping Eye: https://a.co.d/dNB3hh4 Adventures of Horus & the Motherf***er: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/erathke/horus-and-motherfucker-illustrated-novel Log...

Matt sits down with Oliver Brackenbury, Dariel Quioque, and Jay Wolfe to discuss a genre that's been eluding us for years: Sword and Planet. We dig deep into the genre and tease New Edge Sword & Sorcery's upcoming special issue. New Edge Sword & Sorcery Magazine crowdfunding https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/brackenbooks/new-edge-sword-sorcery-2025#top

All four original Rogues return to discuss their favorite Christmas movie: The Fellowship of the Ring. This is a long one, so pour a double nog and get your SLAY on! Crimson Quill Quarterly https://crimsonquillquarterly.com/?fbclid= Knife Fight by Matthew John https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPQCY1JF?dplnkId=

For Spooky Season 2024, the Rogues review Panos Cosmatos’ 2018 masterpiece, Mandy. No shirts were ripped, but there was some talk of thews. Conan and the City of the Dead author, John C. Hocking, and Just the Axe, Ma’am’s Kevin Beckett stand-in for Logan and Deane while they chop wood together in the forest. We hope they do not run afoul of the Black Skulls.  Links: Howard Andrew Jones’ Gofundme:...

The Rogues DO NOT review Beastmaster just yet; instead, they pivot and talk Gen Con, To Walk on Worlds, Blacktongue Thief, gaming, Alien Romulus and why fan service can really blow chunks. And, uhhh, more! LINKS!! To Walk on Worlds: https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Worlds-Matthew-John/dp/B0D84BSS2P?dplnkId=642fa96f-fa2d-4553-adc7-bfd466ff6127 Alien Romulus Review: https://www.roguesinthehousepresents.c...

RITH and SIWAN join forces to hawk wares. In this unique two-pack episode, Rogues host, Matt John, and NESS editor, Oliver Brackenbury, interview one another in promotion of To Walk on Worlds and Beating Hearts and Battle Axes (respectively). Links to books: https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Worlds-Matthew-John-ebook/dp/B0D6KY29MG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1W1PLLSN1XQCA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vB_y6QoShT110x4dVl...

The Rogues return with a discussion about the 1999 film, The 13th Warrior! Flame and Crimson author Brian Murphy joins the ranks! https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFlame-Crimson-History-Sword-Sorcery%2Fdp%2F1683902440%2Fref%3Dmp_s_a_1_1%3Fcrid%3DZIUIUSFOA7G1%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wUSMFRF8NLFZMKvaiFxnGmFTdbGqn3pm3Ok4Jw6y_sDMGcmYKw2MUiWzDCXBrnKWPNcM8JO-o150ygaj0hHxp8MzPmpf...

Our follow-up session to origin stories from some of our listeners! Our heartiest thanks for submitting your experiences! It is great to hear from some of you!

The Rogues react to the audio submissions from some of our listeners' first brushes with the genre of S&S! This is only part one, with part two to come shortly!

The Rogues sit down once more with Conan scribe Jim Zub to discuss the future of everyone's favorite Cimmerian, including a deep dive into the relaunch of the legendary Savage Sword of Conan comic series.

The rogues gather once again to discuss the trials and tribulations of all things S&S and adjacent in the year 2023!

The Rogues unite to discuss the triumphs of M.J. Basset's masterpiece of action and horror, the 2009 film, "Solomon Kane."

The Rogues sit down with Heroic Signatures' editor, Chris Butera, and Conan pastiche author, John C. Hocking, to discuss the forthcoming deluge of fiction based on Robert E Howard's classic characters.

Jason Waltz and two special guests sit down to talk about their upcoming kickstarter launch for the anthology "Neither Beg Nor Yield".

Hanuvar, the Lord of a Shattered Land, has descended on the RitH Podcast! Uuhh, that is, Howard Andrew Jones has returned to tell us all about his brand new book!

The Rogues take a glance at Howard's other king. No, not Kull of Valusia, his *other* king: Bran Mak Morn. Listen along while they scratch the surface on this darkest of men.