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 Bla…

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 Romul…

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=1W1…

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_s…

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 sit down with New Edge Sword and Sorcery Editor Oliver Brackenbury and author Molly Tanzer to discuss Jirel of Joiry and her resurrection in the pages of NESS Magazine.FOLLOW THE CROWDFUND: https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/c78f5027-721a-4611-a6a9-b97595b23f64/landing EVERYTHING ELSE: https://newedgeswordandsorcery.com…

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.

The Rogues are joined by Jason Waltz, Brian Murphy and Jason Carney for a discussion of what their experiences were at the recent Howard Days in Cross Plains, Texas.

Jim Zub joins the Rogues for a deep dive into the new Conan the Barbarian comics series from Titan.

The Rogues sit down to discuss S.M. Stirling's brand new Conan novel and dip into many asides about the Conan Board Game by Monolith.

The Rogues ruminate on 2022--the good, the bad, and the missed opportunities in sword and sorcery (and adjacent). They also look ahead to 2023, speculating and pontificating. Special note: if you're a tabletop gamer, you may want to listen closely.

Sean C.W Korsgaard (Assistant Editor and Media Relations) and Steve Diamond (author of Servants of War) join the Rogues to discuss Baen Books' exciting swords-and-sorcery plans.

At long last, the Rogues dive into the 1988 Ron Howard/George Lucas classic, Willow. Are you "the greatest swordsman who ever lived"?

Sara Frazetta joins the Rogues for a special Spooky Season episode! Listen along while they dive deep into horror and adjacent genres.

The Rogues sit down with special guest, Kirk A. Johnson, to discuss swords-and-sorcery (of course), Kirk’s contributions to the genre, and Season 2 of Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal. We warn ye, spoilers abound! Buy The Obanaax https://store.bookbaby.com/book/the-obanaax Kirk’s Blog: https://farafieldpress.com/author/kajbklyn/…

Matt sits down with Oliver Brackenbury and Nathaniel "Nat 20" Webb to discuss their upcoming New Edge Sword and Sorcery publication. What the hell is New Edge? Is it steely? Is it sharp? Is it sword and sorcery? You betcha! To find out more about New Edge, head on over to http://www.newedgeswordandsorcery.com/…

The Rogues assemble to talk about the latest Predator film, Prey, and how it's totally a swords-and-sorcery movie. Spoilers abound!

Rogues, old and new, meet at the mecca known as GenCon. In this very special episode, Deane and Matt are joined by Howard Andrew Jones, Seth Lindberg, Steve Diamond, Sean CW Korsgaard, Jason Ray Carney, and (shudders) The Magician's Skull himself. Topics include sword and sorcery (of course) as well as our "top picks" from GenCon.…

The Rogues are joined by Matt Murray, editor at Heroic Signatures. Find out what it's like to stand on the vanguard of all Robert E. Howard related print projects, as well as how the Smurfs helped provision his journey to the Hyborian Age.

The Rogues are once again joined by Flame and Crimson author, Brian Murphy--this time to discuss the works of fiction most near and dear to their roguish hearts.

Sara Frazetta joins the Rogues from Southern shores to go a Vik-ing and spread the bloody word of Robert Egger's "The Northman".

The Rogues sit down with Lord of Rings expert and former TheOneRing.net writer Cindy Kehler to discuss the allure of Tolkien's classic series. Which adaptations worked? Which failed? What does the future hold? There are many questions, questions that need answering!

Sword-and-sorcery can be a confusing label, but the Rogues are determined to make sense of it. In the latest episode, they're joined by experts of the genre - Scott Oden, Howard Andrew Jones, and Brian Murphy - for a roundtable discussion.

The Rogues are joined by Whetstone Magazine editor Chuck Clark as they journey into the depths of esoteric time on a quest for a deeper understanding of the Sword & Sorcery mainstay, Kane the Mystic Swordsman and his creator, Karl Edward Wagner. Is this mysterious, flame-haired immortal a friend? Perhaps a foe? And what's this about World Dominatio…

The Rogues are joined by Brian Murphy, author of "Flame & Crimson: The History of Sword and Sorcery". Together, they spend time pretending to be Academics, then put the litmus on notoriously bad (and good?) Roger Corman production, "Deathstalker 2: Duel of the Titans"! Because they are, if nothing else, men of culture.…

On our last episode of the year, the Rogues discuss Season 2 of The Witcher, spoiler-free! Toss a coin, pour a drink, have a laugh!

The Rouges sit down to discuss the first four episodes of the much anticipated Wheel of Time TV series, produced by Amazon. Despite regular tangents, Matt, Logan, Deane, and Jason are able hash out their thoughts and opinions on the overall well-produced, though "Basic" take on the Fantasy genre.

The Rogues are joined by creators and consummate Mongrels Morgan King and Phil Gelatt for a conversation about their new film "Spine of Night". Listener beware, such talk may Bloom into more maddening realities!

Old revelations and new tangents are discovered as the Rogues re-open the pages of "The Witcher" to discuss the newest animated entry in the Netflix franchise, "Nightmare of the Wolf".

The Rogues fall prostrate and bask in the glory of a Deity (or Demigod?) of nerdom, Peter Adkison. Peter discusses his passion project "World of Chaldea", as well as his time with Wizards of the Coast, and the current state of GenCon. Deane mentions StarTrek again, and Logan gushes about Pokemon. It's all relevant.…

The Rogues delve deep into the history and lore of all things Teela...I mean He-Man! Matt gets to gush about his action figures, Deane feels sorry for Cringer, Logan bashes Skeletor, and what's this?? A voice from the past??!!

Howard Andrew Jones joins the Rogues once again on the eve of the release his third installment of the Ringsworn Trilogy, "The Goddess Wakes"! As a bonus, Fafhrd & The Grey Mouser return for new Adventures in "Tales from the Magician's Skull"!

The Rogues are thrilled to host Sara Frazetta from Frazetta Girls. Tune in as we discuss her grandfather's legacy, her business approach to bringing that legacy to a new audience of sword and sorcery fans, and her own journey of discovery in the S&S genre.

A new Rogue, Whetstone Editor Jason Ray Carney, joins Matt and Deane in the Gallery while Logan is on vacation. This time, they sit down to discuss what's hot in Sword and Sorcery at the Gaming Table!

The Rogues have added another member to their adventuring party! And lucky for them, he has actually been to Howard Days!

The Rogues gather their wits and weapons as they prepare to meet the Keeper of the Magician's Skull, the dastardly Howard Andrew Jones! Together, they will cross swords with Short Fiction, Trilogies, and Gaming Rules with the dreaded creator of legendary duo, Asim & Dabir. HAJ Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Howard-Andrew-Jones/e/B001H6O…

The Rogues are joined by author John R. Fultz, pen of the new DMR published collection "Worlds Beyond Worlds". As scribe and scholar, Fultz dispenses invaluable insight into writing, music, and the multiverse. John R. Fultz website: https://johnrfultz.com/about/ John R Fultz Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/John-R.-Fultz/e/B005QPHNK4%3Fre…

The Rogues battle technical difficulties as they quest to bring honor to the shade of late, great Charles Saunders, father of Sword and Soul! Hark, and heed the words of praise heaped upon his memory. Imaro: https://www.amazon.com/Imaro-Charles-Saunders/dp/1597800368/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1613748203&sr=8-1 Imaro 2: The Quest for C…

The Rogues travel across the Hyborian Age with Aquaman in search of the answer to the Riddle of Hair. Together, they will brave orcs, parkour sand mummies, and anime tentacles as they journey to Castle Greyskull. Will you join them on their quest?

The Rogues gather for one last look at all the things they loved and hated about 2020! Terminator RPG: https://www.facebook.com/TheTerminatorRPG/ Cliffhanger Magazine: https://cliffhangermagazine.blogspot.com/ Whetstone Magazine: https://whetstonemag.blogspot.com/ Savage Scrolls: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1683902823/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode…

The Rogues discuss Red Sonya and Red Sonja in their various iterations beginning with Robert E. Howard's historical adventure "Shadow of the Vulture" and ending with the 1985 film by Richard Fleischer.

The Rogues wax and wane philosophically (and topically) as they attempt to reconcile Celts, Vikings, and Mongols with the Pop Culture idea of "Barbarians". Citations used: Mongols: https://www.theodysseyonline.com/how-barbaric-were-the-mongols https://phdessay.com/are-mongols-barbarians/ https://www.shoutoutuk.org/2014/11/17/the-mongols-not-the-bar…

The Rogues in the House are together again to discuss Pastiche/Licensed material in the world of Sword and Sorcery while sometimes being distracted by Internet Culture, Superheroes, and the word "Armistice". It's good to be back.