Rogues in the House

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:

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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.

A New Edge for Jirel. Jan 15, 2024

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

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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.

Howard Days Wrap Up May 04, 2023

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.

Conan Comic Talk with Jim Zub Apr 24, 2023

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

Conan: Blood of the Serpent Feb 06, 2023

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.

Goodbye, 2022; Hello, 2023 Dec 29, 2022

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.

Baen Books Spotlight Nov 30, 2022

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.

Rogues in the House - Willow Nov 16, 2022

At long last, the Rogues dive into the 1988 Ron Howard/George Lucas classic, Willow.

Are you "the greatest swordsman who ever lived"?

Four Frightened Rogues. Oct 21, 2022

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

The Rogues go Primal! Oct 05, 2022

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/

The Rogues Get (New) Edgy. Aug 25, 2022

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/

Prey With The Rogues Aug 18, 2022

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

The Rogues on Hallowed Ground Aug 08, 2022

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.

Two Matts are better than one! Jul 11, 2022

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.

Sweet Nostalgia: A Nerd's Journey Jun 03, 2022

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.

"Hark Odin, hark!" Or talking "The Northman" alongside Sara Frazetta, Shield Maiden May 09, 2022

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

There and Rogue Again - A Lord of the Rings Story Apr 01, 2022

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 Round Table: Making sense of the S&S label Feb 25, 2022

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.

Some like it Rough - Karl Edward Wagner and Kane Feb 07, 2022

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 Domination? Hang on to your fur-diapers and winged helms, it's gon' get rough!

Flame, Crimson, and Deathstalker too! - Featuring Bryan Murphy Jan 15, 2022

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.

The Witcher: Season Two Dec 22, 2021

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!

Wheel of Time - Pumpkin Spice Fantasy Dec 03, 2021

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.

"Spine of Night" with Creators Morgan King and Phil Gelatt Nov 12, 2021

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!

Silver for Monsters: "The Witcher" and "Witcher- Nightmare of the Wolf." Oct 26, 2021

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".

Peter Adkison - Chaldea, Wizards, and Beyond Oct 15, 2021

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.

Masters of the Universe Oct 01, 2021

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??!!

"The Goddess Wakes" Release with Howard Andrew Jones Aug 28, 2021

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"!

Sara Frazetta Interview Aug 06, 2021

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.

S&S at the Gaming Table Jul 16, 2021

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!

Howard Days Roundup and Review Jul 03, 2021

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

Howard Andrew Jones - Author and Editor May 19, 2021

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/B001H6OE94?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1621384128&sr=8-1

Tales from the Magician's Skull: https://goodman-games.com/tftms/

Goodman Games: https://goodman-games.com/

John R. Fultz - Worlds Beyond Worlds Apr 04, 2021

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%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

DMR "Worlds Beyond Worlds" announcement: https://dmrbooks.com/test-blog/2021/3/25/coming-in-april-worlds-beyond-worlds-the-short-fiction-of-john-r-fultz?rq=fultz

Charles Saunders & Imaro Feb 19, 2021

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 Cushhttps://www.amazon.com/Imaro-Quest-Cush-Charles-Saunders/dp/159780066X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=charles+saunders+imaro&qid=1613748203&sr=8-2

Saunder's Lulu Page, includes Imaro 3: Trail of Bohu and Imaro 4: The Naama War: https://www.lulu.com/search?adult_audience_rating=00&page=1&pageSize=10&q=charles+saunders

Nyumbani Tales: https://www.amazon.com/Nyumbani-Tales-Charles-Saunders-ebook/dp/B0711VTRB5/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=charles+saunders+imaro&qid=1613748203&sr=8-3

NY Times article on Saunder's death: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/21/books/charles-saunders-dead.html

CBC News article on the life and passing of Saunders: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/charles-r-saunders-obituary-black-journalist-sword-and-sorcery-1.5723704

Conan the Barbarian 2011 Jan 12, 2021

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?

2020 in Retrospect Dec 21, 2020

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=sl1&tag=dmrbooks-20&linkId=0483b09485aee5da3f8955d8dea5fe80&language=en_US

Red Sony(j)a Oct 05, 2020

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.

Historic Barbarians Aug 19, 2020

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-barbarians-we-were-told/

Vikings:

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/truth-vikings-not-smelly-barbarians-3183358

https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-26431858

https://www.encyclopedia.com/fashion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/vikings-last-barbarians

Celts:

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/oct/04/celts-great-torque-snettisham-hoard-british-museum-alice-roberts

https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/celts

Pastiche in Sword & Sorcery Jul 08, 2020

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.

Sword & Sorcery Grab Bag Apr 17, 2020

Rogues in the House battles the social distancing blues with another live show. Discussing listener submitted topics, our take on casting King Conan, and some RPG updates!

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Villains! (In S&S... and whatever else we think of...) Apr 03, 2020

It has been too long, knaves. We apologize! Coming back strong with a Live Stream Recording, discussing Villains in Sword & Sorcery!

We hope everyone is staying safe (and distant). We love and miss you all.

Conan the Destroyer (1984 Film) Dec 11, 2019

Need a little more Arnold in your life? Rogues in the House is only too happy to oblige. Embark on the review and discussion of the 1984 S&S classic Conan the Destroyer. Just like the movie, this episode is a winner!

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PRIMAL Nov 06, 2019

Join Rogues in the House as they celebrate the show's one year anniversary, talking about one of best things to come to S&S fans in recent times:
Genndy Tartakovsky's PRIMAL.

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Solomon Kane Oct 23, 2019

Rogues in the House is very happy to bring you our discussion on Robert E. Howard's puritan, Solomon Kane. Enjoy our look at stories, movies, games, art and aesthetics all relating to Kane, as well as the character's influence in many other genres you know and love.

Monsters in S&S- The Cursed Episode Oct 02, 2019

In this episode, Rogues in the House brings to you an overview of classic monsters in S&S. There were a number of technical difficulties in this one, and so, forevermore this episode shall be known as The Cursed Episode. Through the magic of editing, the episode is smoother than the 2+ hours of recording would have suggested. Enjoy the overview of Monsters in S&S.

S&S Primer - Fall 2019 Sep 15, 2019

In this episode, the guys dig into a list of up coming S&S content in Fall 2019. Books, Games & TV. Hear whats coming up, and what is the most exciting to us! What are you looking forward to the most this fall?!
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Cosmic Horror in Sword & Sorcery Aug 25, 2019

Grab your blade and prepare to stare down entities of incomprehensible description. Steel your mind against the onset of insanity as Rogues in the House looks at the roots of cosmic horror, and its place and usage in Sword and Sorcery.

Metal Musings with Author Michael R. Fletcher Aug 14, 2019

We recruited The most Metal author we could find, Michael R. Fletcher, to tell us about his work and school us on all things metal. Heavy metal and sword&sorcery have always shared themes as well as a fan base. It's high time the Rogues in the House investigated. Ready your speakers, and Up the Irons!

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Spies, Knife Fighters & Archers Jul 31, 2019

Rogues in the House dives into a mock session zero, building sword and sorcery characters for fun. One Spy, one Knife Fighter and one Archer. Can you guess who owns each character? The second half of the podcast is centered around a spirited debate - Plot vs Character.

Elric of Melnibone Jul 17, 2019

After a short vacation fueled hiatus Rogues in the House is back with Episode 11. In this Episode the guys dodge swipes from Stormbringer and discuss Elric of Melnibone. Diving into Elric as a character, Michael Moorcock as an author and what the series/character means to the S&S genre.

World Building, Sword and Sorcery Style May 22, 2019

What does a Sword and Sorcery-centric world look like? How do you build one? The Rogues tackle this topic and more, in Episode 10 of Rogues in the House!

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Scott Oden - Author, Novelist & Conan Writer May 08, 2019

In Episode 9, author Scott Oden joins the show to discuss his work. Scott is the author of five novels, and several short stories. His Conan novella, Shadow of Vengeance, is being published as a monthly serial in Marvel's Savage Sword of Conan, and another of his Conan stories will be released with the video game, Conan Unconquered.

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Video Games in Sword & Sorcery Apr 24, 2019

In Episode 8, Alex, Logan and Matt discuss the sword and sorcery genre as it is represented in video games. Do video games make for a good medium for S&S? What style games best play up the S&S feel? What are our picks as good S&S games? Tune in to find out!

Conan the Barbarian (1982) Part 2 Apr 10, 2019

In Episode 7, Logan, Matt and Alex deliver Part 2 of the 1982 film, Conan the Barbarian. Once again, the guys are joined by a very special guest. Sit back, relax and crack open a can of Forge Milk (patent pending - RitH inc.). We hope you enjoy the second half of our deep dive.
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** Note - there is the use of one explicit word. Be warned.

Conan the Barbarian (1982) Part 1 Mar 19, 2019

In Episode 6, Alex, Matt and Logan engage in Part 1 of a two part deep dive on the 1982 film - Conan the Barbarian. Incredibly, the guys are joined by a very special guest - none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger (as played by Matt). Tune in for a few laughs and a look at the movie that launched a film genre.

Ill Met in Lankhmar Mar 04, 2019

In this episode, Rogues in the House takes a look at everyone's Sword and Sorcery duo. The Rogues take a stroll on the mean streets of Lankhmar discussing "Ill Meet in Lankhmar" and the impact Fafhrd and Mouse had on the SnS genre.

Note: This was originally recorded as episode 4.5. Due to scheduling, it is being posted as Short Swords episode 5.5.

DM Scotty - Crafting & Quest Givers Adventure Modules Feb 18, 2019

Episode 5: Rogues in the House is excited to bring to you the Legendary DM Scotty! A tabletop crafting legend, Scotty is branching out on a new project. Tune in to hear more about that and Scotty's takes on Sword and Sorcery. Also, there might be singing...

Chris Lites - Novelist & RPG Author Feb 05, 2019

Episode 4: The guys are very happy to bring you the very first guest on Rogues in the House. Chris Lites, novelist & RPG Writer joins the show to talk about his work with Modiphius' Conan 2d20 RPG and his upcoming work with Perilous Worlds. In this supersized episode, Chris shares his thoughts on the genre, a few stories and experiences and hints of what is to come.

More Armor Talk, Mailbags and GUNS?! Jan 22, 2019

On the birthday of Robert E. Howard, Rogues in the House bring you a new "Short Swords" episode. Alex, Matt and Logan dive into the RitH mailbag to discuss guns in Sword and Sorcery, A second helping of the armor debate, some funny voices and a few personal anecdotes.

Fur Diapers, Chainmail Bikinis & Armor Aesthetics in S&S Jan 06, 2019

In Episode 3, Matt, Logan and Alex discuss the tropes, function and potential pitfalls of armor in sword and sorcery - namely the "fur diaper" and the "chainmail bikini". The guys weigh in, and take community feedback on the subject.

Tech Level in S&S Mediums Dec 18, 2018

Logan, Matt and Alex bring you Episode 2.5 - a half-cast! The series henceforth known as "ShortSwords" gives you a quick fix in about half the time as a full episode. In this episode, the guys talk a little more about the tech level they like most in Sword and Sorcery, and at the gaming table!

S&S in Tabletop Games Dec 01, 2018

Rogues in the House returns for Episode 2, where we take a look at Sword and Sorcery in the context of table top games - specifically RPG's. Touching upon D&D 5e, Savage Worlds, Conan 2d20 and RPG's in general; we discuss mechanics, and flavor needed to bring that SnS feel to your game!

Rogues in the House - The First Episode Nov 13, 2018

Matt, Alex and Logan explore what Sword and Sorcery is as a genre, where they discovered it and why they love it. Ale is swilled, heads roll and Logan shows how far behind on the Cromcast he is.

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