In this 100th episode of The Rocketeer, I reflect on the origins and evolution of the podcast—from a modest pulp newsletter to a full-fledged exploration of what I call Pulp Archaeology: the recovery and contextualization of early 20th-century popular literature.
Through a discussion of The Gernsback Continuum, the episode examines a pivotal cultural shift—from the optimistic, design-driven futures of the pulp era to the darker, fragmented visions that followed.
Blending literary analysis, cultural history, and creative practice, this episode defines the mission of The Rocketeer: not merely to preserve old stories, but to reinterpret and reactivate them for contemporary audiences.
The episode concludes with practical writing advice from pulp-era editors and authors, offering timeless guidance for a new generation of storytellers.
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Thanks again to all who are listening, and may the next hundred go deeper—and fly even farther!
