Episodes

  • Conversations - David Agranoff

    Conversations - David Agranoff
    Sep 22 2025
    This in-depth interview explores the work and creative philosophy of author David Agranoff, known for blending horror, science fiction, and political commentary. The discussion covers his literary influences—ranging from heavy metal and punk rock to authors like Alistair MacLean and Philip K. Dick—and how they inform his fast-paced, visceral writing style.

    0:00 - Intro
    1:28 - Heavy Metal
    4:14 - Alistair MacLean Influences
    7:05 - GD Killing Machines
    8:53 - Last Night to Kill Nazis
    17:06 - Childhood
    18:07 - Hunting the Moon Tribe
    19:40 - Style of Writing
    24:58 - The Vegan Revolution...with Zombies
    32:26 - Punk Rock Ghost Story
    46:24 - Paperback Warrior on Last Night to Kill Nazis
    1:01:16 - Great America in Dead World
    1:06:19 - Nightmare City
    1:07:58 - Bizarro
    1:11:43 - Dickheads Podcast
    1:14:11 - Conclusion
    Get the Book: https://amzn.to/4po8Szm
    David Agranoff Online: https://www.facebook.com/david.agranoff.5
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Conversations - Greg F. Gifune

    Conversations - Greg F. Gifune
    Sep 16 2025
    In this in-depth conversation, acclaimed horror author Greg F. Gifune discusses his literary journey, publishing experiences, writing philosophy, and the psychological themes that define his work. From early magazine publications to film adaptations, this episode offers a comprehensive look into the mind of one of dark fiction’s most nuanced storytellers. Also, an exclusive first look at the cover art for Gifune's newest novel, the anticipated PACK ANIMALS, set for publication by Crossroad Press on December 16th 2025.

    00:00 - Intro
    01:57 - Early Magazine Appearances
    07:19 - Heretics
    08:56 - Gifune's Childhood
    16:33 - Pre-Writing Career
    25:14 - Advice for Young Writers
    32:46 - Delirium Publishing
    34:40 - Rise and Fall of Dark Fuse Publishing
    44:43 - Journal Stone Publishing
    46:00 - The Definition of "Writer"
    48:40 - Psychological Storytelling
    01:02:20 - The Rain Dancers
    01:04:15 - Can Anything Scare Us?
    01:09:38 - Crossroad Press Deal
    01:11:23 - The Standing Dead
    01:13:01 - Savages
    01:15:59 - Pack Animals
    01:23:10 - Long After Dark Movie Adaptation
    01:26:54 - Movie Options
    01:30:11 - Conclusion

    Preorder links:
    Amazon paperback link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637893434
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Conversations - The Book Graveyard

    Conversations - The Book Graveyard
    Sep 1 2025
    The Paperback Warrior collides with The Book Graveyard for another "Guide to Gothics" episode. On this show, Eric and Nick discuss a 1972 Dell Gothic paperback titled, "Decoy in Diamonds". The episode includes a review of the book, discussion of the author Natalie Gates, the Cincinnati Reds, the New York Giants, and a showcase of 10 Gothic paperbacks. Also, view the video on YouTube HERE.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 124: William R. Cox

    Episode 124: William R. Cox
    Aug 25 2025
    This podcast episode features William R. Cox, a prolific author of over 1,000 pulp stories known for his crime-fiction, sports, and western novels. It also includes a review of a 1967 vintage suspense-thriller by John Farris. Listen today!

    Follow all the vintage fiction reviews, articles, and video links on PaperbackWarrior.com
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    28 mins
  • Episode 123: Pulps in Paperback

    Episode 123: Pulps in Paperback
    Aug 11 2025
    In this episode, Eric explores the transition of vintage pulp stories and heroes from magazine format to mass market paperbacks in the 1960s and 1970s. He also celebrates GarbAugust by highlighting three of the worst books he’s ever read.

    Be sure to follow all of the Paperback Warrior reviews, articles, and links at Paperback Warrior.
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    46 mins
  • Conversations - The Book Graveyard

    Conversations - The Book Graveyard
    Jul 21 2025
    Eric collaborates with Nick from The Book Graveyard BookTube channel to review the 1971 gothic paperback The Shadow Guest. They also explore the gothic paperback scene of the 1960s–80s, focusing on its mix of supernatural and mystery elements. The discussion is available as a podcast and as a video on The Book Graveyard channel HERE.
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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • Episode 122: Jack Karney & S.S. Rafferty

    Episode 122: Jack Karney & S.S. Rafferty
    Jul 7 2025
    In this double-feature episode, Eric investigates the mysterious life and work of crime-fiction and boxing-story writer Jack Karney, while also spotlighting S.S. Rafferty, a regular contributor to Ellery Queen and Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazines. The episode also includes a segment on a non-fiction book about MGM Studios, a look at this summer's conventions, and fiction's first colonial continental op.

    Check out thousands of book reviews and articles about vintage fiction and crime-noir at Paperback Warrior. Visit me on X, FaceBook, and YouTube.
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    33 mins
  • Audiobook: Guns Drawn by Thomas Hyland (narrated by Eric Compton)

    Audiobook: Guns Drawn by Thomas Hyland (narrated by Eric Compton)
    Jun 30 2025
    It's a book premier right here on Paperback Warrior! I narrate the new 75-page novella GUNS DRAWN by Thomas Hyland, a violent, tightly-knit character piece involving bad guys, sexy women, gunplay, and bloodshed. It's a stylish 1950ish potboiler...and it's free for you.

    SYNOPSIS:

    Daisy Mae married mob accountant Abner Little to escape the wrong side of the tracks. Her escape turned into a short-cut to Hell. Abner prefers other women. He rubs it in her face. So Daisy opens her heart to handsome Dwayne Duncan, who agrees to kill Abner for her. Has Daisy Mae gone from the frying pan to the fire?

    Dwayne Duncan turns out may have some baggage of his own. Dwayne is right hand man to big shot Harvey Bishop, Abner's boss. Dwayne decides to frame Abner and one of his girlfriends.
    Easy peasy, right? Abner's girlfriend is seeing the boss' volatile son Flynn. Simple goes out the door. As Dwayne connives, Bishop dies creating a power vacuum that turns the city into a bloodbath.

    C'est la vie.

    Praise for GUNS DRAWN:

    "Guns Drawn is a fast-paced homage to noir crime; violence, betrayal, and existential emptiness spiraling into chaotic ruin. If the pulps were still printing then surely Thomas Hyland would be a contributor."-ERIC COMPTON (PAPERBACK WARRIOR)

    Get the ebook or print edition HERE.
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    1 hr and 15 mins