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Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
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2:06 pm - A Very Profound Moment in My Life...
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Outcasts, fans, and any others who may be reading this...I'd just like to take a moment and try to come to terms with what happened to me today. It's ok, it's nothing bad. In fact, I think this is probably the single greatest thing that's ever happened to me since I started writing/podcasting. I mean, I never set out on this journey to be anyone's hero, and certainly not a role model. Believe me, my guidebook for a successful life is a one-way ticket straight to stressville, believe me. The past couple of weeks have been nothing short of Hell for me. The weather, finances, and the constant exhaustion I'm feeling from the newspaper routes all caught up to me early last week, and I felt myself falling into that pit. You know the one I mean: The one where you turn into an overly irritable bitch of a person who's about as friendly as the outgoing Republican regime. I was certainly not in a good place. Things are getting better, however. The weather's improving, and my mood is on a definite upswing. Add to that my feedburner stats are climing almost steadily, and I'm getting the feeling that I"m actually doing something right...something good, y'know? Then, this morning I get this little nugget in my inbox. This shocked the living hell out of me: it was the night i had it with the world i was going to leave this earth.
yes i said it but your podcast changed me.
what i didn't know it but it was dalan.
his push forward attitude did it to me.
i was listening and said to my self wow wow this is art a great story.
i decide to give my self another chance yes you saved my life and thank you very much.
i was feed up with all this furry sex shit. but you have a different story now i am hook and i got a job too. wow my life went 360.
i have to tell you my dad was head to war to he going back to iraq i was so depressed i gave up. but you guy dalan his never quitting attitude lifted me up.
thank you
my hero
my little true story of what you podcast did for me.
by life saver
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form: bluehusky20 I'd love to actually quote this one in my next episode, but I'm not sure I can without getting overly emotional. I mean...wow...just...wow. I twittered a bit about this whole thing not long after I read it, and this comment came from one of my heroes, Tee Morris: you have done what writers everywhere want to do. well done! :) It's really hard to describe how I feel about this. Of course I'm grateful that this guy didn't off himself, but to think I had something to do with such a monumentous decision...it's just overwhelming. I think I'm gonna trip off this feeling for a day or so to let it sink in, then I'm gonna hit the word processor like a man possessed. Until next time...
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| Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
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10:09 am - Nostalgia
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So, I'm feeling a little nostalgic today...probably because of a few things that have been happening to me as of late.
For one thing, I was contacted by a fellow podcaster, one Marcus Noble, and he wants to interview me for his show, the Skunk Smells Podcast. It's a rant-styled show, and he's been doing it for a couple of years now. In truth, I'm honoured that he'd even consider me for an interview.
Anyway, I was driving to work this morning, thinking to myself how the interview will go and I thought about all the work I did on TheForce.Net, and the unfinished story that's up there on the Fan Fiction boards. The truth is, the end of that story is in my head...I just have to write it down and upload it...that is, if anyone was still watching it.
I dunno. I mean I had some good times on those boards. It was the first place anyone ever had a chance to see my writings, and I met some awesome people. The trouble is, as other writers finished their works, they all faded away from the boards and getting new readers was kinda tough. I mean, when you pick an insertion point to start writing, and the books have already eradicated your timeline, do the stories even make sense anymore?
Part of me wants to continue with the SW fanfics and eventually finish the series I'd planned out, but another part of me is saying it's time to move on and concentrate on other things. I'm really torn on this.
I think I'll take a crack at it this weekend, and see if I can make any headway on the unfinished story. Who knows? It might help grease the wheels a bit on my current writing projects. I dunno...we'll see what happens.
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| Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
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10:42 am - Where were you?
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when the lights went out? Such is the question before the loyal listeners to JC Hutchins’ insanely popular podcast trilogy, 7th Son. While the clones battled with their progenitor, John Alpha, much of America was left powerless after a series of nuclear strikes against the country’s major power stations. The result: Total and utter chaos. In this time of anarchy, sides will be taken, heroes and villains alike will rise and do battle. From democracy to dystopia, the common American now faces an all-too-uncommon challenge: Survival on a primal level. Welcome…to 7th Son…OBSIDIAN 
Call it the ultimate fanfic project if you want, but as far as I’m concerned I can’t WAIT until this drops. Basically, OBISIDIAN is a series of short stories set in the 7th Son universe, right at the time when America goes dark. I’m assuming a lot of the stories will deal with ordinary people suddenly thrust into a nightmarish world where everyone’s out for themselves and to hell with anyone who stands in their way. Kinda like the corporate culture, but with guns and chainsaws and the like…I hope. I’m not sure what to expect, but given the list of people who’ve already submitted stuff for it, OBSIDIAN’s looking to be just golden. Hmmm…I wonder if a wannabe like me could get in on it… I mean, how can you go wrong? Check out this rogue’s gallery of participants: Need I say more? You can check out the promo here, and remember on May 31…the lights will go out… And chaos will reign… |
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| Thursday, April 17th, 2008
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8:31 pm - Passion...
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Well, been a while, hasn't it?
It's my own fault; I've been spreading myself a bit thin as of late, and sadly one of the things that's been suffering has been my writing, be it on the blogs, my novel, or anything else I'm working on. Today, though, I felt the need to say something in the hopes that every time my home page opens up and I see this entry, it'll remind me of how I feel right now.
I just dropped the latest episode of Outcast last weekend, which IMHO sounded a little dodgy. Not so much the content, but the delivery kinda left me feeling a bit...well...underwhelmed. I mean it was one of those necessary chapters to move the story along, but I think it still came out as kinda bland. But, we all move on, right?
Anyway, this past week I've finally started listening to a podcast novel that's been sitting in my catcher for months. Why so long? Well, see...it's a re-mastered version of a podcast I'd already heard once before, so it was kinda low on the priority list when compared to what else I was listening to at the time. Now, though, I'm pretty much up to date on my other shows, so I thought I'd get rolling on this one.
All I can say is...WHAT THE F)*$&%*() TOOK ME SO LONG?
The podcast is called MOREVI: Remastered, which is the podcast version of the book MOREVI: The chronicles of Rafe and Askana. Like I said, this novel had already been done once before as a podiobook, but man, this newest incarnation is all kinds of incredible.
The book was written by Tee Morris and Lisa Lee. Now, Tee is to podcasting as 2 The Ranting Gryphon is to gay, ok? Tee's written two awesome books for podcasters, as well as a hilarious romp of a book called Billibub Baddings and the Case of the Singing Sword . He's also lent his voice to several other podcasts, interviews, speeches, and does one hell of a Jack Bauer impression too :D
Over the years, Tee's podcasting 'chops' have evolved, just as any podcaster's would, and now he's using all his accumulated experience to breathe new life into MOREVI. I'm just about caught up and while I can't fully remember all of the original version, the remastered one is absolutely beautiful.
Ok, so why all the Tee lovin' here, hm? Is there even a chance he'll read this? Hmmm...maybe...I mean hey, Mur Lafferty and Scott Sigler have been here before...who knows? Well, there is a reason I'm gushing about MOREVI right now, and it all comes down to one word:
Passion.
When Tee gets behind that mic and records, he's not just talking, he's pouring himself into every word. Every sentence just comes alive with an exuberance that borders on fanatical....and that's just his intros :D As for the story...well...what more can I say? Tee and the host of guest voices just bring the story to life to the point that someone like me gets a little too immersed in it. It's hard to shut down my podcatcher at the end of the day, knowing I still have more episodes on which to catch up.
Tee's passion for podcasting is almost intimidating...no, wait...it's very intimidating. He's the kind of podcaster who sets the bar for average joes like me to aspire to, and I've got to say that's one high bar. I recognize he's been in this game almost from the get-go, so he's already got years on a lot of us, but that doesn't mean someone like me can't work towards podcasts with that high of a production quality.
MOREVI's reminded me that you get out of things what you put into them, and if Outcast is going to thrive in the podosphere, then I have to step up my own game again, and make the necessary time to record things properly, as well as add in the extras. I think somewhere along the way the passion for this slipped away from me, but Tee's re-working of MOREVI is inspiring me to get back on the horse and commit myself to make each episode better.
Thanks Tee...I raise a bottle of Brooklyn Brewery Black Chocolate Stout in your honour, sir. (hic)
Oh, before I go...Check this out:
 When Outcast is published, this'll be the cover for it. The image was designed by Jason Fredin, a podcast enthusiast.
So, until next time.
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| Sunday, September 23rd, 2007
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9:59 pm - GRRRRRAAAAAAHHHHHHH!
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Man, what a great time to be alive!
Ok, anyone who's dealt with me in a writing way knows my preferred kind of music is the kind that typically offends everyone else. In particular, I'm a HUGE fan of power metal - that wonderful melding of metal, orchestra, and storytelling all wrapped up into this chaotic mix that might go down hard for some people, but leave you completely satisfied at the end. I'm talking the kind of music that makes your heart pound like a war drum and gets that adrenaline surging through your veins like some kind of natural heroin.
Amongst my favourite bands of this genre is Iced Earth. When I was heavily writing fan fiction for TheForce.Net, I was listening to their many albums as an inspiration. I mean hey, an anthropomorphic tiger ripping stormtroopers in half just begs for a soundtrack with a double-kick bass drum, wouldn't you say? Anyway, one of their albums I fell in love with was Something Wicked This Way Comes, which is just chock-full of awesomeness. (This is how much I like this album...I actually said 'awesomeness.' [shudder])
Now, a few years and a lead singer change later, the brilliant and twisted mind of Jon Schaffer has expanded on this album's ending trio of songs. On Sept 11 of this year Iced Earth unleashed Framing Armageddon - Something Wicked Part 1. Basically, this album takes the story told in the last three 'Something Wicked' songs and turns it into a full-length epic.
As a primer for this, the band re-released said trio of songs, this time sung by their current lead singer, Tim 'Ripper' Owens. You might know him as the short lived front man for Judas Priest once upon a time. Tim's done one album with Iced Earth, that being 'The Glorious Burden,' and I was anxious to hear more from him. Then, when I saw the EP containing those three songs I was both thrilled and leery at the same time. I mean hey, I did a trailer for The Sith Maiden using one of those songs...I really like them.
Well, Tim didn't disappoint. The songs were re-worked a little, sounding a lot more edgy and raw than before, and it really worked. Both the EP and Framing Armageddon have a bit of a Mid-East flavour to them, giving them that ancient feel that seems to be all the rage these days. Of course, Tim's vocals are wild; from the growl to the scream the guy never misses a note and the backing musical arrangement frames it all perfectly.
In fact, that album's really inspired my writing, though what's forming in my head isn't gonna help my flagging podcast novel much...damned plot bunnies. I'd ignore it, but the idea's just too damned juicy to ignore. I think I'll start outlining it and see where it takes me.
Other than that, I've got to get back to recording. I had two perfectly good episodes recorded, but the background noise was too much...lousy ceiling fan. I'll have to try again tomorrow morning and see if it improves.
Until then.
current mood: GRAH!
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| Friday, September 21st, 2007
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9:38 am - Ma Ma Ma MOOOOOOORPG
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Ok, corny title, sue me :P
Anyone who knows me knows I'm not a 'playa' when it comes to video games. Yes, I like to dabble in them, and I'm proud to say I've beaten Halo, Halo 2, Doom 3, and a few others in my day, but never on the ultimate insane levels that don't give you a single moment to appreciate the amount of graphical goodness that went into the game in the first place.
However, I've done some online playing, and have had my cyber-butt handed to me more times than I care to count, so I don't typically do it anymore. I mean sure, I could spend hours and hours online, perfecting my 'skillz' and learning the subtle art that is 'pwning n00bs' and all that crap, and in the process I'd probably wind up divorced, alone, and reverting to the oddball I used to be before I grew up.
As far as online gaming goes these days, about the only two games I play are Guild Wars (which I haven't done in a long time) and Second Life, which is less a game and more an elaborate chat-room. I've never really gotten into World of Warcraft, or Star Wars Galaxies mainly because of the monthly payment. It's because with such a financial commitment, however much that may be, I'd feel obligated to plop down in front of my PC for at least 2 hours a night plugged into the game...and to be honest, WoW's universe just doesn't do it for me...sorry.
I had a bit of a chuckle this week, though, while listening to my collection of podcasts. See, I'm subscribed to this one called Escape Pod, which is a podcast highlighting science fiction short stories. It's quite the mixed bag of content, ranging from the flighty to the downright bizzarre in terms of sci-fi. Host Steve Eley does a great job each week, presenting us loyal listeners with stories that John Q Public-type folks like me would never get to hear otherwise.
Anyway, this week's story was one called 'Save Me Plz' by David Barr Kirtley. It was a take on the whole 'MMORPG' thing and how all-encompassing such a thing can become. Having seen two good friends become full-on addicts to WoW, this one kinda hit home in a way, and really just re-affirmed my unwillingness to delve too deeply into games of that nature. I mean hey, I'm all for the virtual world thing, but all things in moderation, right?
I talked about virtual worlds and stuff on the Kick once, so anyone who's listened knows my stance on the whole thing...I just thought I'd toss something up here to acknowledge that last story on Escape Pod.
Ok, I'm done.
current mood:  awake
current music: Iced Earth - Framing Armageddon
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| Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
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12:02 pm - Sine Wave
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When I was at the University of Saskatchewan, I went through something I can only describe as depression. I mean that deeply deflated feeling where you look at your life and wonder just what the frak you've done with it. I felt useless, defeated, and just like a waste of space. Ever had that feeling?
Yesterday, a growing feeling of that same depression came to a head, to the point where my wife simply looked at me and called me out on it. I told her I was burned out and I didn't know why. Now that I think about it, she was right to do so. I've been moody, bitchy, and just feeling completely overwhelmed by even the smallest things. You know it's pretty bad when you nearly fly off the handle looking at a phone bill that's under $100.00, or when someone at work asks you for help, and all you want to do is beat them to death with a hole punch. Yeah...it's been a pretty Rollins-esque time for me.
I think a lot of it came from the past few weeks, and the fact that I've done very little in the area of podcasting. The Kick has flagged a bit, largely due to not having any real topic to talk about, and Outcast has suffered mainly due to re-edits. On the upside, the next two chapters have been recorded; I just need to edit them out and fill in some extras.
I still feel intimidated when I put my stuff out there, even though my Podshow page is showing that people are digging the book and all, and for that I'm eternally grateful. I never expected this kind of thing to be anything but hard work, and I know that every successful podcaster out there became such by busting their asses to do it. It's kinda like trying to climb a rope: each time you may make it a bit further up, but the top seems impossible to reach.
Well, this morning that depressed feeling broke, I think. I'm feeling a bit more chipper today, and maybe tonight I can get to work editing those two episodes. I hate feeling like that, though the gentle euphoria of pulling through it the next day feels pretty damned good.
Well, better get back to work. Until next time...
current mood: awake
current music: UC Radio Podshow
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| Monday, August 20th, 2007
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1:50 pm - Pushing Through (I'm not Alone)
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Why is it when I start some kind of endeavor in an effort to join an interesting community, and when I suddenly feel as though I'm not cutting it, I suddenly think I'm the only one who thinks that way?
First off, as an update, I bought myself a new headset this weekend. It's a Plantronics DSP 400 and wow, talk about a difference in quality. The apparent sound difference between Episodes 9 and 10 of the Kick were astounding...at least in my head they were...all the better to justify the $100.00 I put out for that setup.
Now, with any episode, once it's out there I'm left asking myself 'what the hell was I thinking?' I've been getting some fairly positive feedback from people (Marcus Noble and Daryl Cognito to name a couple), but I always seem to have that little voice in the back of my head making me doubt what it is I'm doing.
It's worse for 'Outcast.' I mean that's the big one for me...this is me, sharing something near and dear to me with the world. I mean when I was actively writing and posting in Stranger, I was OK with whatever feedback I got, and I never really had any doubts or negative thoughts...but now...
Sometimes it's tough to go through the necessary re-writes on Childhood's End to make it into an Outcast episode. Some days I wonder if it's worth the trouble, and the doubt settles in. I dunno; maybe it's because I'm also lending my voice to my writing now, and because there's even more of me going into Outcast than anything else I've ever done, the self-doubt is just amplified.
I've said before that I can be a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to writing. It has to sound good to me before I release it, and whether or not fans are being gracious or honest, the feedback's always been positive...for that I'm eternally grateful. Anyway, I've always wondered if other authors out there have had times when they just want to toss away hours of work because it doesn't feel right to them...as if the vibe's not there and it's not what they would describe as a shining example of their talents.
Well, I kinda got my answer today. See, there's this great podcast novel going on now called Jack Palms II: This is Life by Seth Harwood. It's a sequel to another story he did a while ago called Jack Wakes Up. Now I've been enjoying the book so far, and Seth's narration style fits the mood of the novel, IMHO.
Anyway, Seth mentioned in his last episode that sometimes he feels like nothing he does is ever good enough, or he questions why he's doing this in the first place. He also says that when he gets like that, he just keeps going...he pushes himself past those times and never relents. I have to admit, it felt kinda refreshing (and relieving) that someone else out there is going through the same ups and downs I am. It shows me that podcast novellists aren't perfect, and that I'm dealing with the same issues as some of them, that there's hope for me to really make something out of this whole project.
So, to Seth Harwood, I tip my hat and say thank you for sharing that admission with everyone. It shows you're human and like the rest of us, susceptible to changes in things like life, mood, etc. It also shows that you don't have to be perfect to be a successful podcast author...you just have to be persistent.
And yeah, this Gungan's a TRUE Palms-Daddy. ;)
current mood: chipper
current music: Brotherhood of the Wolf Soundtrack
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| Thursday, July 26th, 2007
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10:12 am - Unplugged Again
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Well, just one more day and I'm on vacation for 2 weeks. FINALLY!
It's gonna feel strange, going home this time. For those of you who don't already know, I lost my father on July 5 and went home for the funeral. This time I'm just heading home on vacation, but it feels kinda strange. I mean, it'll be the first time going home and realizing that someone you wanted to see and visit with just won't be there.
I don't know if that's the reason I've been feeling kinda bummed lately. I've just started my podcast novel, and I've got the script for the next kick about 99% done, but I've just got no motivation to keep going on it right now. It's not like I've lost my inspiration...just my motivation to sit down and record/write.
I think this upcoming 2 weeks off is gonna be good for me. I'll have my usual paper pad and pen with me, so maybe I can jot down a few things when it's quiet and I've got nothing else to think about. As usual I'll check my email and see what's going on in the world...maybe even look for a job or two while I'm away. Wouldn't that be cool, to come back from vacation only to give my 2 weeks notice.
I'm trying not to go all emo here; I'll save that for some other outlet, but it's hard to sound upbeat when you don't feel upbeat. I guess I'm still grieving for my Dad a bit. People can say that it was his time, and I'll agree with that, but it doesn't make it hurt any less, I can tell you.
On the upside, I've gotten someone at work interested in podcasting, and after vacation we're gonna sit down and talk about it. Who knows? It might be fun to team up with someone and produce a show. We'll see what happens.
Well, that's it for me for now. Time to unplug for a few days and air out my headspace. Next time I jack in, I should be clean, purged, and firing on all cylinders. Untli then...
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| Saturday, June 16th, 2007
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11:32 am - Speechless
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Y'know, when you do an audio-blog, it's tough to keep enough stuff around to blog about on your non-audio journals.
It's been an insane few weeks for me, and now I'm currently at work, trying to gain back some of that vacation time I spent getting my car fixed. It's not so bad; it's pissing down rain outside so it's not like I'm missing anything.
Finally finished EarthCore last night (no nightmares, thankfully)...man, I'd forgotten a lot of what had happened in that story. And the epilogue's the perfect segue into the next one in the series. I wonder if there'll be a third one. No pressure to the chronically overworked Scott Sigler...just curious.
I've also been spending a sh*t load of time working on the old podcast. I dunno...I think I'm getting better at it, and the novel's ready to drop soon once I've re-recorded the first chapter. That's a laugh...I go and spend a few bucks on a nice Logitech headset, only to find out that if you mumble something it sounds like it's going through a phase shifter. It might be a nice voice effect for a character in a book, but it gets damned annoying when you just want to read something.
So I dusted off this old headset I got with WP Office 2000, and I'll be damned if it doesn't sound better than the Logitech. Sure the gain's a bit more and I have to mess with the levels, but my voice seems to come out better on it. So, from now on KITC and Outcast'll be recorded with the new old mic.
Well, this is just a quick note before I head off back home to get re-record...oh crap...I just remembered I have to stop at...ulp...Wal-Mart. Pray for me, brothers and sisters. :P
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| Wednesday, June 6th, 2007
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2:00 pm - Never mix your drugs
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Ok, so I learned something last night:
NEVER...EVER...mix alcohol and EarthCrack.
I started reading EarthCore last night, and did so with a couple of beers to accompany it. I wound up going to bed after midnight, and had nothing but nightmares to the point where I thought my dog jumping on the bed was a silverbug looking to slash my head off!
Of course, reading during last night's thunderstorm didn't help things much.
Oh well.
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| Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007
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3:17 pm - Quandary
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Ok...head-scratching time.
On June 1, the manuscript that was known as Childhood's End is supposed to drop as a podcast novel, Outcast.
The big question, though, is should I preface it with a prologue explaining the world, or should I just go for it? I don't want it to sound like an info dump, but at the same time I don't want to lose any listeners.
Eh, I'll keep thinking about it.
current mood:  confused
current music: Reaching for Lucidity - Rock Mix Monday
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| Saturday, April 28th, 2007
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11:39 pm - Back in town
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Well, I've been home for about a week now, so it's time to get back into the swing of things.
KITC will be posted on Sunday, and hopefully from there it'll be a bit more regular now. In this episode I try to catch up on a few things that have happened this month, as well as an update on my podcast novel debut.
Eep...which reminds me *Loads up 'Stranger' to start posting*
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| Friday, April 13th, 2007
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10:36 pm - Distractions
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During a vacation, or even a small break in an otherwise chaotic routine, I usually find myself overwhelmed with ideas and inspirations to sit down and write. All I need is a pen, paper, and some quiet time when my mind can just switch off the world and let me ride the winds of my imagination.
Not this week...
I'm currently stuck in my home town, my car has been at the garage since the day after we got here, and we leave in two days. It's already cost me $1000 in repairs, from two shot fuel injectors to possibly replacing my O2 sensors just to get my motor running properly again.
Because of that particular brand of stress, I've been able to accomplish next to nothing for writing this week so far. I mean it's been great here otherwise. I've seen my folks a few times, had dinner with them, got to visit what's left of my old neighborhood, and got to see what a 12-foot high snow drift really looks like (never happens in Calgary).
The car should be ready tomorrow, then we leave for home Sunday. With any luck, I should be right back where I started in terms of stress come Monday when I go back to work.
Oye, what a week.
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| Monday, April 2nd, 2007
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9:35 pm - What Do You Say?
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I just heard the news yesterday...
I really can't think of much to say. I've heard Joe a few times on different podcasts, and it was great to hear him, knowing what he was going through.
I'm putting this here to let all the friends of Joe know that you're all in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this. Be strong...but don't be hard.
Damn it...there really are no words...are there?
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| Sunday, April 1st, 2007
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10:03 am - I R TEH JUNKIE!
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WEll, that's it...Ancestor has been ordered...and so has Earthcore...gotta build the collection up, right?
Best of luck on hitting #1, Scott
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3:18 am - Time for more Senseless babble
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| Tuesday, March 27th, 2007
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9:26 am - o.O
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Ok, I'm normally not one to put a title for an entry like the one above, but I just listened to something that's got me a little conflicted here.
First, an explanation. I was listening to Podcast 411 this morning, and there's been something brewing on the show about pre-roll advertising...you know, the quick shot from Podshow or Far Point Media that's played before you get into the podcast. Now, the host of 411's none too happy about services that do the pre-roll thing, and a lot of his listeners tend to agree. The WOG in me also tends to lean his way, mainly because well, it's advertising, and you should have the right to choose if you want to advertise or not.
However...
The Kick in the Cast is currently hosted on Podshow, as are a few other shows I listen to and thoroughly enjoy. Shows like RfL, Skunk Smells, and of course, Scott Sigler, are all hosted on Podshow, and all of us roll that pre-roll thingy at the beginning. Further, some of the other shows I listen to, like Geek Fu, ISBW, Wingin' it (hic-belch), Slice of Sci-Fi, and others are hosted on Far Point Media. Heh...I tend to refer to anyone associated with FPM as 'The Far Point Crew'...dunno...it just fits :) Much love to all of you.
Some of the opinions on 411 were that people wouldn't start listening to podcasts that had any pre-roll on them, and others said their habits have changed when podcasts are moved from an indie host to one that does pre-rolls. And this is what has me a little befuddled. Is it really that big a deal? I mean, has the subscription numbers of any of the aforementioned podcasts (my own excluded 'cause it's still really tiny) dipped since Podshow started adding the pre-roll?
Now sure, I listen to indie podcasts too, like 7th Son, 411, poddog, etc. But I don't go exclusively with them just because they don't pre-roll. Does that make me some kind of corporate whore or something? I hope not.
I mean, IMHO, we're all in this for the love of the game, right? We do what we do because we want to share our talent with others...is it really such a problem that some hosting services want to play a little bumper? Hell, I went with Podshow for one reason: Scott Sigler. I figure if Podshow's been good for him, then it must be good, right?
I dunno...just seems to be an underground movement beginning within an already underground movement...kinda scary.
current mood: confused
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| Sunday, March 25th, 2007
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10:29 pm - Weekend Recovery
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Sorry...no show this week, folks. RL kinda kicked me in the nuts this weekend, so no time to record or anything.
I"ll try to get a show off this week, Friday at the latest...we'll see what happens.
l8r
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| Sunday, March 18th, 2007
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10:41 pm - BLOODY MONDAY
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Time to share the love and share the pain.
Like horror? Like Sci-fi? Like gruesome death scenes that involve so much blood even Dracula would drown? Like characters who rank so high on the asshole scale you just KNOW they're gonna die horribly?
Then have I got a deal for you.
Click this image and download Scott Sigler's PDF version of Ancestor. If you like it, share it with other people, and on April 1st, go to Amazon.com and buy it. Let's show our love for the guy by making Ancestor the #1 bestseller on Amazon on that day.
Well, what are you all standing around here for? DO IT! :P
current mood: chipper
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