Rogues in the House

How Modern Authors Revive Classic S&S Heroes Jul 02, 2026

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): https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/...BAZAAR PICKSKill All Wizards: https://amzn.to/4wfJH4CSavage Crucible: https://savagecrucible.com/Heroic Fantasy Quarterly tales by Cullen Groves: https://www.heroicfantasyquarterly.co...HAWK THOSE WARES:And Side By Side They Wander: https://amzn.to/4eIpMFCIsle of Swords: https://amzn.to/3QSzhc4SOIL: https://magazine.thearcanist.net/soil/MORSCHLAG: https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_act...Molly's Website: https://mollytanzer.com/Matt's Substack: https://matthewjohnauthor.substack.com/James's Substack: https://jdmauthor.substack.com/

Point of View in Sword & Sorcery Fiction Jun 22, 2026

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 (Jirel): https://www.backerkit....
Kingdoms Trembling: https://dmrbooks.com/k...
The Darkest Deep: https://amzn.to/4vlLyVt

HAWK THOSE WARES
Honor Among Rogues: https://amzn.to/3PM0uwH
JANGAR!: https://amzn.to/4dwXsFD
Logan's Substack: https://ldwhitney.subs...

The Weight of a Torch: https://thearcanist.ne...
SOIL: https://magazine.thear...
Arcanist Magazines: https://www.backerkit....
James's Substack: https://jdmauthor.subs...

Cormac MacArt: https://www.penguinran...
To Walk on Worlds: https://a.co/d/0iM8Ufoq
Matt's Substack: https://matthewjohnaut...

Urban Settings in Sword & Sorcery May 27, 2026

HAWK THOSE WARES:Merynthia's Master by Luana Saitta: https://amzn.to/4nQUA9ZHonor Among Rogues by L.D. Whitney: https://amzn.to/3PM0uwHJANGAR! by L.D. Whitney: https://amzn.to/4dwXsFDConcoction: https://tabletop.events/conventions/c...Savage Sword #14: https://amzn.to/4abYpRwHeroic Signatures: https://heroicsignatures.com/new-hero...James's Books: https://jamesdmills.com/publications/Mordschlag Sword and Sorcery: https://thearcanist.net/mord0/SOCIALS: Follow us on Facebook: / roguesinthehouse Follow Matt on Substack: https://substack.com/@matthewjohnauth...Follow Logan on Substack: https://substack.com/@ldwhitney?utm_s...Follow James on Substack: https://jdmauthor.substack.com/Welcome back, rogues and wanderers, to the revival episode of Rogues in the House: The Ultimate Sword and Sorcery Podcast. Today, Matt is joined by our new cohost, James D. Mills and friend of the show, Luana Saitta, who just released an urban S&S novella. In this episode, we discuss our shift to video and the future of the show. Then, we talk the nuance that comes with city settings in Sword & Sorcery tales. May your swords stay sharp!

The Beastmaster! Finally! Aug 27, 2025

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/kirincomicstuffThe Maxus Cycle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPXNG93W?binding=paperback&ref=Nations and Cannons RPG

https://www.nationsandcannons.com/

Cliffhanger Magazinewww.cliffhangermagazine.com

Old Gods and Other Tales: https://a.co/d/5HFGL9K

The Rogues Return! Jul 30, 2025

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

Logan's reviews: https://roguesinthehouseca.wixsite.com/rogues-in-the-house/blog

Sword and Planet, Finally Feb 12, 2025

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

A Fellowship of Rogues Dec 12, 2024

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=

Love, Revenge, Metal: Panos Cosmatos’ ‘Mandy” Oct 30, 2024

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: https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-call-to-help-howard-andrew-jones-and-his-family Just the Axe, Ma’am: https://justtheaxemaam.substack.com/ Conan City of the Dead: https://www.amazon.com/Books-John-C-Hocking/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AJohn+C.+Hocking To Walk on Worlds: https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Worlds-Matthew-John-ebook/dp/B0D6KY29MG

Matt and Deane Get a Stew Going Aug 28, 2024

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.com/post/fan-service-should-be-nuked-from-orbit-an-alien-romulus-review Conan RPG: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/806316071/conan-the-hyborian-age-the-roleplaying-game?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1WUmHdeb0n59Il2YtAGiooC8oEEyLGsJH9TMp-_yRXc1BaDugBO2GC9cw_aem_OOCfx5Oj5oZ4IpPP9sMNDg Brent Partner - "Enter the Lawbringer"

From Brent: If listeners want a free ecopy in exchange for an email address they can pick it up here: https://BookHip.com/JJPAMTR I don't pester anyone's email and in a few months I will send them a free novel that I'm doing now Hunger of the Leaves.

If they want to buy a print version its up on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Enter-Lawbringer-Fantasy-Western-Novel/dp/B096TRXQ1K/ This has a caveat that there are a few minor editing issues that don't exist in the e version.

I don't have a website anymore but they can visit my Facebook author page at: https://www.facebook.com/brentpartnerbooks

Ace Double Duology Jun 26, 2024

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_y6QoShT110x4dVlFsr9GBTJ8TCLRjkUk1ORFY5D5-niMoext6SUQQLCoJKW8nLg1_7lf9Y5m4F31ZpTWt4u3wimtPvhIca3a-TsedbIJkMgSlvCZiI3t5_57VXXcGmI8F_HGY2vox43pjfsJz52WhLdbykDdLikT1JvaKJzB6GasESd9LNDZmmjzdRr4RT6qc_jDrU1yVNuyh2tgPtA.5VxpcT2rlXbMSEq9ups2ZMTnavssFswcpo8sVn8-160&dib_tag=se&keywords=to+walk+on+worlds&qid=1719237359&sprefix=to+walk+o%2Caps%2C2286&sr=8-1

https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/brackenbooks/beating-hearts-battle-axes?ref=RoguesInterview

The 13th Warrior Movie Review Jun 06, 2024

The Rogues return with a discussion about the 1999 film, The 13th Warrior! Flame and Crimson author Brian Murphy joins the ranks!

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The Rogues React - Part 2 Mar 28, 2024

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! (Part 1) Mar 11, 2024

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!

Savage Sword with Jim Zub Feb 21, 2024

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.

Rogue Wrap-up: 2023 in a nutshell Dec 11, 2023

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

Solomon Kane in living color Oct 12, 2023

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

Heroic Legends Sep 20, 2023

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.

Neither Beg Nor Yield: a sit down with Steven Erikson and C.L.Werner! Aug 23, 2023

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

"Lord of a Shattered Land" with Howard Andrew Jones Jul 31, 2023

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!

Last King of the Picts Jun 26, 2023

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.

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