The Dark Crusade

Jordan Douglas Smith
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A podcast dedicated to the works of horror/fantasy writer, editor, and publisher Karl Edward Wagner.

  1. 11/30/2023

    FROM THE VAULT: Episode 3.6 ‘Mirage’ — “It’s Not About Vampires”

    “Mirage”First Appearance: Death Angel’s Shadow, Warner Paperback Library, 1973Translations: “Miraggio” (1992) Italian (EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS!) I am back with another sampling FROM THE VAULT! This is an episode Jonathan and I recorded around two years ago that never saw the light of day. It is old and unpolished, but it is about Wagner. We hope you … Continue reading "FROM THE VAULT: Episode 3.6 ‘Mirage’ — “It’s Not About Vampires”"

    37 min

  2. 02/02/2022

    Episode 3.5 ‘Cold Light’ — “Showdown at the Sebbei Corral” with special guest Oliver Brackenbury

    Cold LightFirst Appearance: Death Angel’s Shadow, Warner Paperback Library, 1973Translations: German (1979) Italian (1992)(Warning: Sexual assault and suicide are discussed in this episode.) In this episode, we continued our Dark Crusade through Death Angel’s Shadow with the Kane story “Cold Light.” Jonathan and I were excited to have screenwriter and author Oliver Brackenbury join us for … Continue reading "Episode 3.5 ‘Cold Light’ — “Showdown at the Sebbei Corral” with special guest Oliver Brackenbury"

    1h 9m

  3. 11/18/2021

    Episode 3.4 ‘Reflections for the Winter of My Soul’ — “The Beast Must Die” with special guest Phil Gelatt

    Reflections for the Winter of My SoulFirst Appearance: Death Angel’s Shadow, Warner Paperback Library, 1973Translations: German (1979) Italian (1992) (EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS!) It has been a long time coming, and it is good to be back. This episode is from the vaults, recorded over a year ago! We’ll be bringing you more podcasts and blog … Continue reading "Episode 3.4 ‘Reflections for the Winter of My Soul’ — “The Beast Must Die” with special guest Phil Gelatt"

    1h 1m

  4. 08/19/2020

    Episode 3.3 ‘Dark Crusade’ — Part 2 — “Joyously They March to Their Deaths”

    Back in the saddle again! We’re offering you the conclusion of our coverage of Dark Crusade. Dear listeners, it pains me that I sat on the raw audio of this episode for roughly two months before I had a chance to sit down and assemble everything. Needless to say, we are all doing our best … Continue reading "Episode 3.3 ‘Dark Crusade’ — Part 2 — “Joyously They March to Their Deaths”"

    44 min

  5. 05/19/2020

    Episode 3.2 ‘Dark Crusade’ — Part 1 — These Vibes are Bad

    First published: 1976 Warner Books (“In the Lair of Yslsl” first published in Midnight Sun 1, 1974 edited by Gary Hoppenstand) Nominated: 1977 World Fantasy Award for Best Novel This month we are bringing you Part 1 of our coverage of Karl Edward Wagner’s Kane novel Dark Crusade. I recently read Fantasy Newsletter numbers 38 … Continue reading "Episode 3.2 ‘Dark Crusade’ — Part 1 — These Vibes are Bad"

    43 min

  6. 04/06/2020

    Episode 3.1 ‘Raven’s Eyrie’ — Gothic by the Numbers

    Raven’s EyrieFirst Appearance: Chacal #2, Spring 1977 eds. Pat Cadigan and Arnie Fenner (Warning: Sexual Assault is discussed in this episode) We are back for season three of The Dark Crusade podcast. Once again I’ll be joined by Jonathan Gelatt as co-host as we delve into the second third of Karl Edward Wagner’s Kane stories. … Continue reading "Episode 3.1 ‘Raven’s Eyrie’ — Gothic by the Numbers"

    37 min

  7. 08/19/2019

    NecronomiCon Guest of Honor Interview: Victor LaValle

    Victor LaValle is the author of seven works of fiction and one comic book. His most recent novel, The Changeling, received the World Fantasy Award, the British World Fantasy Award and the Dragon Award for Best Horror novel, among others. His novella, The Ballad of Black Tom, won the Shirley Jackson Award and was a … Continue reading "NecronomiCon Guest of Honor Interview: Victor LaValle"

    8 min

  8. 08/16/2019

    NecronomiCon Guest of Honor Interview: Molly Tanzer

    Molly Tanzer Molly Tanzer is the author of Creatures of Will and Temper, Creatures of Want and Ruin, and the forthcoming Creatures of Charm and Hunger. She is also the author of the weird western Vermilion, which was an io9 and NPR “Best Book” of 2015, and the British Fantasy Award-nominated collection, A Pretty Mouth. … Continue reading "NecronomiCon Guest of Honor Interview: Molly Tanzer"

    13 min
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A podcast dedicated to the works of horror/fantasy writer, editor, and publisher Karl Edward Wagner.

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  • Creator
    Jordan Douglas Smith
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2023
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Content and audio are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0, 2017
  • Show Website
    The Dark Crusade