http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress The Balticon Podcast brings you interviews with the people who make Science Fiction happen. Sun, 26 Aug 2012 20:01:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 2006-2007 addcast@gmail.com (podcast@balticonpodcast.org) addcast@gmail.com (podcast@balticonpodcast.org) sci-fi, scifi, science fiction, fantasy, author, book, interview, music, Baltimore, balticon 1440 http://www.balticonpodcast.org/images/bcpc-logo-FPM2-144x144.jpg http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress 144 144 The Balticon Podcast brings you interviews with the people who make Science Fiction happen. The Balticon Podcast brings you interviews with the people who make Science Fiction happen. sci-fi, scifi, science fiction, fantasy, author, book, interview, music podcast@balticonpodcast.org podcast@balticonpodcast.org addcast@gmail.com no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2012/08/bc46-124-mark-van-name-reading/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2012/08/bc46-124-mark-van-name-reading/#comments Sun, 26 Aug 2012 19:57:46 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=467 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2012/08/bc46-124-mark-van-name-reading/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Mark Van Name, the 2008 Compton-Crook award winner, reads from his 2012 novel, “No Going Back”. One of my favorite parts of a reading can be the audience interaction and the side stories and comments by the author. This session has both. I have not [...] Mark Van Name, the 2008 Compton-Crook award winner, reads from his 2012 novel, “No Going Back”. One of my favorite parts of a reading can be the audience interaction and the side stories and comments by the author. This session has both. I have not followed the Jon and Lobo series but again, it has been added to my Goodreads list. Not surprisingly, the web site, http://www.markvanname.com/ , provides key author information. Cheers. Bruce Lerner Author, Podcast, reading podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2012/08/bc46-123-james-r-knapp-reading/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2012/08/bc46-123-james-r-knapp-reading/#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2012 23:11:55 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=465 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2012/08/bc46-123-james-r-knapp-reading/feed/ 0 0:00:01 James Knapp won the Compton-Crook award in 2011 and is back to offer a reading of his first novel, STATE OF DECAY. After hearing Mr. Knapp’s reading during editing, I’ve added his “revivor“ series to my Goodreads list. I hope you enjoy i[...] James Knapp won the Compton-Crook award in 2011 and is back to offer a reading of his first novel, STATE OF DECAY. After hearing Mr. Knapp’s reading during editing, I’ve added his “revivor“ series to my Goodreads list. I hope you enjoy it also. You can find James Knapp on the web at http://www.james-knapp.com/. Please leave us feedback at the Balticon Podcast website and you can reach me at brucelerner.com. Author, Podcast, reading podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2012/07/bc46-122-drunken-comic-book-monkeys-author-reading/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2012/07/bc46-122-drunken-comic-book-monkeys-author-reading/#comments Wed, 25 Jul 2012 22:44:46 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=455 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2012/07/bc46-122-drunken-comic-book-monkeys-author-reading/feed/ 0 0:00:48 The Drunken Comic Book Monkeys’ authors, Brian and Chris, are a unique pair of friends who somehow decided that capturing their snarky banter disguised as fiction would be a satisfying and entertaining endeavor. I believe that you will find th[...] The Drunken Comic Book Monkeys’ authors, Brian and Chris, are a unique pair of friends who somehow decided that capturing their snarky banter disguised as fiction would be a satisfying and entertaining endeavor. I believe that you will find they were correct. When Jeff, their editor and Christine collaborate on the reading they are quite the merry band. Additional information can be found at: http://www.fortresspublishinginc.com/.  The reading may be a bit bawdy. They do call themselves the Drunken Comic Book Monkeys. Enjoy.   Author, Podcast, reading podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2012/07/bc46-121-emilie-bush-reading/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2012/07/bc46-121-emilie-bush-reading/#comments Sat, 07 Jul 2012 15:24:20 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=453 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2012/07/bc46-121-emilie-bush-reading/feed/ 0 0:00:49 A mega huge thank you to Bruce Lerner for doing all the heavy lifting on this episode. These two readings are by Emilie P. Bush recorded at Balticon 46. The first reading is from her second novel The Gospel According to Verdu, which is the second bo[...] A mega huge thank you to Bruce Lerner for doing all the heavy lifting on this episode. These two readings are by Emilie P. Bush recorded at Balticon 46. The first reading is from her second novel The Gospel According to Verdu, which is the second book in the Brofman Series. The second is from her children’s book - Her Majesty’s Explorer: a Steampunk bedtime story. Her web site is CoalCitySteam.com Author, Podcast, reading podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2012/05/balticon-46-pocket-program/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2012/05/balticon-46-pocket-program/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 21:04:19 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=450 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2012/05/balticon-46-pocket-program/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Get it. Print it. Load it on your phone, PDA, or cerebral implant of your choice. Get it. Print it. Load it on your phone, PDA, or cerebral implant of your choice. eBook, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/12/bc45-120s-hiatus/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/12/bc45-120s-hiatus/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:52:14 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=445 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/12/bc45-120s-hiatus/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Sorry folks. Holiday pressures and Balticon 46 planning are too much. I need to step back and put the show on hiatus until mid to late January 2012. See you all back here then. Sorry folks. Holiday pressures and Balticon 46 planning are too much. I need to step back and put the show on hiatus until mid to late January 2012. See you all back here then. News, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/12/bc45-120-paolo-bacigalupi-reading/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/12/bc45-120-paolo-bacigalupi-reading/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:27:53 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=431 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/12/bc45-120-paolo-bacigalupi-reading/feed/ 0 0:00:01 A reading from Paolo Bacigalupi’s upcoming novel The Drowned Cities. Find out more about Paolo at his website   [ Text Corrected on 12/7/2011] [Audio patched on 12/8/2011] A reading from Paolo Bacigalupi’s upcoming novel The Drowned Cities. Find out more about Paolo at his website   [ Text Corrected on 12/7/2011] [Audio patched on 12/8/2011] Author, Books, Podcast, reading podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/11/bc45-119-farpoint-2011/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/11/bc45-119-farpoint-2011/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:11:11 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=422 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/11/bc45-119-farpoint-2011/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Interviews with Bonita Friedericy and Tahmoh Penikett Interviews with Bonita Friedericy and Tahmoh Penikett Actor, Fan, Music, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/11/bc45-118-jame-stoddard-sampler/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/11/bc45-118-jame-stoddard-sampler/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:56:19 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=419 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/11/bc45-118-jame-stoddard-sampler/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Lazy Show Notes The James Stoddard Sample. Excerpts from his books and a forward from James about winning the Compton Crook award in 1999. Congrats to Tee Morris and Philippa Ballantine on their award. Lazy Show Notes The James Stoddard Sample. Excerpts from his books and a forward from James about winning the Compton Crook award in 1999. Congrats to Tee Morris and Philippa Ballantine on their award. Author, Podcast, reading podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/11/bc45-117-teaching-science-with-larry-niven-stories/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/11/bc45-117-teaching-science-with-larry-niven-stories/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:21:08 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=415 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/11/bc45-117-teaching-science-with-larry-niven-stories/feed/ 0 0:00:01 The third and final part of this panel with Andrew Love and Dr. Tom Holtz. The third and final part of this panel with Andrew Love and Dr. Tom Holtz. Panel, Podcast, Science podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/11/bc45-116-teaching-science-with-larry-niven-stories-part-ii/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/11/bc45-116-teaching-science-with-larry-niven-stories-part-ii/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:14:20 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=411 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/11/bc45-116-teaching-science-with-larry-niven-stories-part-ii/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Science Fan Andrew Love gives part two of a science presentation: Using Larry Niven Stories to Teach Science. Science Fan Andrew Love gives part two of a science presentation: Using Larry Niven Stories to Teach Science. Panel, Podcast, Science podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/11/were-late-this-week/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/11/were-late-this-week/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:32:49 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=408 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/11/were-late-this-week/feed/ 0 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/10/bc45-115-teaching-science-with-larry-niven-stories/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/10/bc45-115-teaching-science-with-larry-niven-stories/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:33:05 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=404 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/10/bc45-115-teaching-science-with-larry-niven-stories/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Science Fan Andrew Love gives part one of a science presentation: Using Larry Niven Stories to Teach Science. Science Fan Andrew Love gives part one of a science presentation: Using Larry Niven Stories to Teach Science. Panel, Podcast, Science podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/10/bc45-114s-special-my-bad/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/10/bc45-114s-special-my-bad/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:52:13 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=402 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/10/bc45-114s-special-my-bad/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Sorry, no episode this week. Just a “My Bad” from Paul. Sorry, no episode this week. Just a “My Bad” from Paul. Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/10/bc45-114-pitch-workshop/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/10/bc45-114-pitch-workshop/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:35:07 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=400 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/10/bc45-114-pitch-workshop/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Announcement: Tee Morris and Philippa Ballantine tied the knot on Saturday Oct 8th. The Pitch Workshop audio recorded at Balticon 45. Special thanks to Scott Roche for sending us a copy and agreeing to let us share it. The Pitch Workshop was a 2 [...] Announcement: Tee Morris and Philippa Ballantine tied the knot on Saturday Oct 8th. The Pitch Workshop audio recorded at Balticon 45. Special thanks to Scott Roche for sending us a copy and agreeing to let us share it. The Pitch Workshop was a 2 hour event in which people learned the basics of pitching their project to the people who they hope will buy it. It is most excellently lead by Jared Axelrod of the Voice of Free Planet X and Fables of the Flying City Podcasts. Joining Jared are film maker Brent Weichsel, editor Scott Roche, and web comics guru Eric Kimbal. If you ever want to pitch your creative work to anyone, commercially or inside your own organization, this is the workshop for you! Talk: Audio quality Levelator released by The Conversations Network. Promo: Tee Morris and Philippa Ballantine’s for their 99 Penny Dreadfuls. These are the eBook versions of the short stories from their Tales from the Archives podcast. And are available for 99 cents each. The initial three stories are from Nathan Lowell, and the newly weds Tee & Pip. Available at Amazon and Smashwords. Promo: PC Haring’s Cybrosis novel MUSIC: The Pitch by the band The Soft Drugs. This song comes to us courtesy of Mevio’s Music Alley. Author, Friends, Music, Panel, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/10/bc45-113-nathan-lowells-readings/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/10/bc45-113-nathan-lowells-readings/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:33:30 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=395 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/10/bc45-113-nathan-lowells-readings/feed/ 3 0:00:01 These are the two readings from Nathan Lowell done at Balticon 45. Nate is just an all around great guy. His books are available at his website and Podiobooks.com as well as in dead tree and eBook versions at online booksellers. at Amazon.com Readin[...] These are the two readings from Nathan Lowell done at Balticon 45. Nate is just an all around great guy. His books are available at his website and Podiobooks.com as well as in dead tree and eBook versions at online booksellers. at Amazon.com Reading one is from his book, Full Share. Reading two is from JR Blackwell’s awesome Dr. Mercury Anthology. Find out more about JR Blackwell and Doctor Mercury here. Music come from Mevio’s Music Alley: Sean Wiggins singing Mercury in Retrograde.   Author, Friends, Music, Podcast, reading podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/09/bc45-112-erotic-horror-readings/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/09/bc45-112-erotic-horror-readings/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:03:15 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=393 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/09/bc45-112-erotic-horror-readings/feed/ 0 0:00:01 The Erotic Horror panel from Balticon 45 starring Helen E.H. Madden and Jahda Addams PROMO: Heat Flash Podcast WARNING: They use some nasty words in this audio. Listener discretion is advised.   The Erotic Horror panel from Balticon 45 starring Helen E.H. Madden and Jahda Addams PROMO: Heat Flash Podcast WARNING: They use some nasty words in this audio. Listener discretion is advised.   Author, Erotica, Panel, Podcast, reading podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/09/bc45-111-john-anealio-in-concert/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/09/bc45-111-john-anealio-in-concert/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:25:48 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=389 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/09/bc45-111-john-anealio-in-concert/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Singer, song writer, John “George R.R. Martin is Not Your Bitch” Anealio entertains at Balticon 45. Sorry the video gets cut off after 35 minutes. Visit http://johnanealio.com/ for more great stuff like free songs and his album. Singer, song writer, John “George R.R. Martin is Not Your Bitch” Anealio entertains at Balticon 45. Sorry the video gets cut off after 35 minutes. Visit http://johnanealio.com/ for more great stuff like free songs and his album. Fan, Filk, Music, Podcast, Video podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/09/bc45-110-alien-sex-panel/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/09/bc45-110-alien-sex-panel/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:11:18 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=385 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/09/bc45-110-alien-sex-panel/feed/ 0 0:00:01 This is the audio from the Alien Sex panel from Balticon 45. More show notes to come. Panelists include: Beatrice Kondo Dr. John Cmar “Sci-Fi” Laura Burns Philippa Balantine Moderator Tim Livengood This is the audio from the Alien Sex panel from Balticon 45. More show notes to come. Panelists include: Beatrice Kondo Dr. John Cmar “Sci-Fi” Laura Burns Philippa Balantine Moderator Tim Livengood Author, Erotica, Panel, Podcast, Science podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/09/bc45-109-is-free-worth-it-the-gems-of-podiobooks-com/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/09/bc45-109-is-free-worth-it-the-gems-of-podiobooks-com/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:43:33 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=381 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/09/bc45-109-is-free-worth-it-the-gems-of-podiobooks-com/feed/ 0 0:00:01 The audio from the Balticon 45 panel on Podiobooks.com Lazy show notes. More later. The audio from the Balticon 45 panel on Podiobooks.com Lazy show notes. More later. Author, Panel, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/08/bc45-108-ipad-productivity-panel/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/08/bc45-108-ipad-productivity-panel/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:00:40 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=373 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/08/bc45-108-ipad-productivity-panel/feed/ 0 0:00:01 The iPad as a productivity tool is led by Helen E. H. Madden, a.k.a. Cynical Woman. Joining her on the panel are: M.A. in PA Christiana Ellis Aisling Weaver Sara Nash   Think the iPad is a toy? I did. Then I heard what these awesome panelist ar[...] The iPad as a productivity tool is led by Helen E. H. Madden, a.k.a. Cynical Woman. Joining her on the panel are: M.A. in PA Christiana Ellis Aisling Weaver Sara Nash   Think the iPad is a toy? I did. Then I heard what these awesome panelist are doing to make themselves more productive using this “toy”. Listen in and be enlightened. Promo: H.G. World Author, Panel, Podcast, Promo podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/08/bc45-107-geek-parenting/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/08/bc45-107-geek-parenting/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:17:43 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=369 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/08/bc45-107-geek-parenting/feed/ 0 0:00:01 This is the geek parenting podcast from Balticon 45. Panelists: Helen E.H. Madden – a.k.a. Cynical Woman – podcast – web comic Nathan Lowell Marc “Grailwolf” Bailey PG Holyfield Vivid Muse Promo: Tumbler – podca[...] This is the geek parenting podcast from Balticon 45. Panelists: Helen E.H. Madden – a.k.a. Cynical Woman – podcast – web comic Nathan Lowell Marc “Grailwolf” Bailey PG Holyfield Vivid Muse Promo: Tumbler – podcast – novel Promo: Nobilis Erotica Author, Friends, Panel, Podcast, Promo podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/08/bc45-106-author-reading-by-james-knapp/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/08/bc45-106-author-reading-by-james-knapp/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:09:45 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=366 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/08/bc45-106-author-reading-by-james-knapp/feed/ 0 0:00:01 2011 Compton Crook Award Winner James Knapp reads from his awesome debut novel State of Decay. More show notes after our air conditioner gets fixed. 2011 Compton Crook Award Winner James Knapp reads from his awesome debut novel State of Decay. More show notes after our air conditioner gets fixed. Author, Books, Music, Podcast, Promo, reading podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/08/bc43-105-dave-slusher/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/08/bc43-105-dave-slusher/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:57:12 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=364 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/08/bc43-105-dave-slusher/feed/ 1 0:00:01 This episode is an interview with Dave Slusher from Balticon 43. Dave is best know for his Evil Genius Chronicles podcast and blog. Dave and Paul talk about all sorts of things, as they usually do, but this time you get to listen in on this most int[...] This episode is an interview with Dave Slusher from Balticon 43. Dave is best know for his Evil Genius Chronicles podcast and blog. Dave and Paul talk about all sorts of things, as they usually do, but this time you get to listen in on this most interesting of interviews. MUSIC: Death from the Skies, the Lazy Sunday version by George Hrab PROMO: The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences – Tales from the Archives Podcast PROMO: The Geologic Podcast Author, Fan, Friends, Music, Podcast, Religion, Science, Skeptic podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/08/bc45-104-george-hrab-science-lecture/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/08/bc45-104-george-hrab-science-lecture/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:28:31 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=361 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/08/bc45-104-george-hrab-science-lecture/feed/ 0 0:00:01 George Hrab talks about the many many many ways we know that the world is older than 6,000. In case you’re wondering why this is important, there is a minority of religious people in the USA who believe in a “Young Earth” creationi[...] George Hrab talks about the many many many ways we know that the world is older than 6,000. In case you’re wondering why this is important, there is a minority of religious people in the USA who believe in a “Young Earth” creationist theory. If you ever need to try to persuade one of these people that the are wrong, you’ll get a lot of good solid scientific information from this talk. This is the first in a series of science lectures. We’ve cooked up a cool new intro to these science talks. The folks in order of appearance are: Evo Terra & Sheila Dee, Donna “Ms. Information”Mugavero, Jared Axelrod, and George Hrab. The music comes curtesy of the great and powerful John Taylor Williams. Many thanks to them all for their willingness to assist in this project. Podcast, Science, Skeptic, Video podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/07/bc45-103-improv-comedy-jam/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/07/bc45-103-improv-comedy-jam/#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:35:04 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=358 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/07/bc45-103-improv-comedy-jam/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Join the fun from Balticon 45 Improv panel. On panel were: Grig “Punkie” Larson Alex White Mark L. Van Name Eric “Drowemos” Kimball The panel is awesome and funny and I want to thank everyone who participated. The intro was r[...] Join the fun from Balticon 45 Improv panel. On panel were: Grig “Punkie” Larson Alex White Mark L. Van Name Eric “Drowemos” Kimball The panel is awesome and funny and I want to thank everyone who participated. The intro was recorded 7/17 and adds some interesting tidbits following up on our Pip Ballantine interview. PROMO: Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences PROMO: Adventures in SCI FI Publishing PLUG: Trolley by Grig Larson at Amazon.com Author, Friends, Panel, Podcast, Promo podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/07/bc45-102-a-decent-proposal/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/07/bc45-102-a-decent-proposal/#comments Sat, 16 Jul 2011 10:52:57 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=354 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/07/bc45-102-a-decent-proposal/feed/ 0 0:00:01 What more is there to say. Chris Lester proposes to Dawn. Magic happens at Balticon 45. What more is there to say. Chris Lester proposes to Dawn. Magic happens at Balticon 45. Author, Fan, Podcast, Video podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/07/bc44-101-the-truth-about-the-universe/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/07/bc44-101-the-truth-about-the-universe/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 11:44:41 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=351 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/07/bc44-101-the-truth-about-the-universe/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Here’s an awesome piece for you. We’ve never done one quite like this before. This is a slide show with audio. The slides were prepared by Laura Burns and JR Blackwell. Our presenters, Jared Axelrod, Dr. John Cmar, and Arioch Morningstar[...] Here’s an awesome piece for you. We’ve never done one quite like this before. This is a slide show with audio. The slides were prepared by Laura Burns and JR Blackwell. Our presenters, Jared Axelrod, Dr. John Cmar, and Arioch Morningstar have never seen the slides before. What follows is sheer brilliance. Author, Friends, Podcast, Video podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/07/bc45-100-the-originals-from-the-originals/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/07/bc45-100-the-originals-from-the-originals/#comments Sat, 02 Jul 2011 19:43:29 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=345 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/07/bc45-100-the-originals-from-the-originals/feed/ 1 0:00:01 The episode 100 extravaganza is original fiction by Christiana Ellis, Jared Axelrod, Steven H. Wilson, and Mur Lafferty. These are four of the original 10 podcasters from the first ever Podcasting Track at a sci-fi convention anywhere. I’m pro[...] The episode 100 extravaganza is original fiction by Christiana Ellis, Jared Axelrod, Steven H. Wilson, and Mur Lafferty. These are four of the original 10 podcasters from the first ever Podcasting Track at a sci-fi convention anywhere. I’m proud to say that over the years they have also become my friends. Four original stories. The first two are read by the author. The third is performed by Prometheus Radio Theatre. The final one is performed and edited by Paul Fischer.   Christiana Ellis – Main Site Jared Axelrod – Main Site Steven H. Wilson and the Prometheus Radio Theatre troop – Live Journal, SFF Audio, Facebook Mur Lafferty – Main Site JR Blackwell – Voices of Tomorrow, WordPress Ditched By Kate – Main Site – MUSIC: Shake Your Hair Phil Rossi – Main Site Chooch Schubert – Into The Blender and City of Heros podcasts   Author, Friends, Music, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/06/bc45-99-philippa-pip-ballantine-b45-new-media-goh/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/06/bc45-99-philippa-pip-ballantine-b45-new-media-goh/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:23:29 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=339 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/06/bc45-99-philippa-pip-ballantine-b45-new-media-goh/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Lazy show notes. This episode is so late I just want to get it online. Pip’s website. Her books on Amazon.com. PROMO: The Last Guardians PROMO: The Shrinking Man Project MUSIC: Booty Voodoo by Lee Coulter Lazy show notes. This episode is so late I just want to get it online. Pip’s website. Her books on Amazon.com. PROMO: The Last Guardians PROMO: The Shrinking Man Project MUSIC: Booty Voodoo by Lee Coulter Author, Books, Friends, Music, Podcast, Promo podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/04/2011-hugo-award-nominations/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/04/2011-hugo-award-nominations/#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:07:35 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=335 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2011/04/2011-hugo-award-nominations/feed/ 0 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/12/bc43-98-mark-van-name-2008-compton-crook-award-winner/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/12/bc43-98-mark-van-name-2008-compton-crook-award-winner/#comments Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:33:57 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=315 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/12/bc43-98-mark-van-name-2008-compton-crook-award-winner/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Greetings Listeners, This week we have another great Punkie intro as we bring you a blast from the past. This is our 2009 interview with author Mark Van Name. Mark is the author of a whole bunch of books, including my favorite, One Jump Ahead. Mark [...] Greetings Listeners, This week we have another great Punkie intro as we bring you a blast from the past. This is our 2009 interview with author Mark Van Name. Mark is the author of a whole bunch of books, including my favorite, One Jump Ahead. Mark was the 2008 Compton Crook Award winner and spoke to me at Balticon 43. We discussed the craft of writing and much, much more. He also has an excellent Zombie plan which relies heavily on my favorite military SF author, David Drake. We also have a promo for Conglomeration 2011, an upcoming SF&F convention in Louisville, KY. And don’t forget that there’s still time to enter our contest for a free copy of George Hrab’s Trebuchet. Author, Books, Fan, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/11/bc44-97-social-media-for-the-midlist-author/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/11/bc44-97-social-media-for-the-midlist-author/#comments Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:07:03 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=308 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/11/bc44-97-social-media-for-the-midlist-author/feed/ 1 0:00:01 Back in April I ran into author L. Jagi Lamplighter at Ravencon. She wanted to pick my brain about the best way to enter social media and the best places to spend her time. As a mom with a passel of kids she doesn’t have a lot of free time, bu[...] Back in April I ran into author L. Jagi Lamplighter at Ravencon. She wanted to pick my brain about the best way to enter social media and the best places to spend her time. As a mom with a passel of kids she doesn’t have a lot of free time, but she wants to build her audience without wasting time. Always on the lookout for ground breaking panel ideas, I immediately added this one to the list of panels for Balticon 44 and stocked it with the best new media ho’s in my stable. Please enjoy as you get schooled in the best new media practices by the best of the best in the field: Tee Morris, Philippa Balantine, Nathan Lowell, and Dave Slusher moderating. Also appearing in this panel are Allison Duncan and Paulette Jaxton. This week is also the inaugural intro by the one and only Vivid Muse. There is not much that I can say about Viv, other than she it the picture in the dictionary next to the word “awesome”. I am elated to have her on board helping to write and record intros. She is the hostess with the mostess. If you don’t believe me check this out. Author, Friends, Panel, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/11/bc44-96-paolo-bacigalupi-2010-compton-crook-award-winner/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/11/bc44-96-paolo-bacigalupi-2010-compton-crook-award-winner/#comments Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:14:15 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=306 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/11/bc44-96-paolo-bacigalupi-2010-compton-crook-award-winner/feed/ 1 0:00:01 Punkie is back to intro this episode in which Paul interviews the award dominator himself, Paolo Bacigalupi. Paolo has won just about every award SF&F has to offer and the one’s he didn’t win he’s making room for on his bookshe[...] Punkie is back to intro this episode in which Paul interviews the award dominator himself, Paolo Bacigalupi. Paolo has won just about every award SF&F has to offer and the one’s he didn’t win he’s making room for on his bookshelf. Among these awards is BSFS’s own Compton Crook award which he won for The Windup Girl. If you love dystopia, you’ll love this book. Think of a world where gene modification has gone mad, and your right to grow and eat food is comes second to a corporation’s rights and patents on the seeds you’re growing. Don’t pay your licensing fees, then you don’t eat. This is the backdrop for one excellent and very well written tale. But don’t take our word for it. Listen to the interview and hear it direct from the author’s mouth. Author, Books, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/11/enter-the-contest/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/11/enter-the-contest/#comments Sun, 07 Nov 2010 01:07:07 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=303 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/11/enter-the-contest/feed/ 0 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/10/bc44-95-paul-melko-2009-compton-crook-award-winner/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/10/bc44-95-paul-melko-2009-compton-crook-award-winner/#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:51:28 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=297 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/10/bc44-95-paul-melko-2009-compton-crook-award-winner/feed/ 1 0:00:01 After much chasing, we finally pinned down the 2009 Compton Crook Award winner, Paul Melko for an interview. Paul is the author of the novels Singularity’s Ring and The Walls of the Universe. He is a multi-award winning author and a great inte[...] After much chasing, we finally pinned down the 2009 Compton Crook Award winner, Paul Melko for an interview. Paul is the author of the novels Singularity’s Ring and The Walls of the Universe. He is a multi-award winning author and a great interviewee. We guarantee you’ll enjoy our interview with this versatile and amazing man. Paul Melko Books by Paul Melko: The Walls of the Universe, Singularity’s Ring (Tor Science Fiction), and Ten Sigmas & Other Unlikelihoods This episode we have two exciting new things to announce. First, we have a new co-host who will be doing intros and some comedy for you. Grig Punkie Larson is an icon of DC area fandom. He is known mostly as the author of The Saga of Punk Walrus, but he is so much more multifaceted than that. Grig will be adding some much needed levity into the podcast as well as penning the intros, which have been a big hold up for Paul. This will hopefully insure that you get more content on a more regular basis. Think of Grig as the fiber of The Balticon Podcast. Second, we are having our first ever contest. We have four (4) copies of George Hrab’s excellent new CD Trebuchet to give away. To enter, you need to leave us a review on iTunes. We hope it will be a positive one. Email a screen shot of your iTunes review and your mailing address to podcast at balticon dot org and we’ll add you to the entries. On Jan 1, 2011 we will pick 4 random winners by some nefarious means, and send your CD out. This contest is sponsored by Paul, because he loves George Hrab’s music. The contest is open to anyone on Planet Earth with a mailing address. That’s right. If you want a copy of George Hrab’s Trebuchet mailed to you in Antarctica then you’d better get writing that review and hoping you’ll be one of our four lucky winners. Author, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/08/digg-com-integration/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/08/digg-com-integration/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:09:08 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=294 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/08/digg-com-integration/feed/ 0 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/08/bc44-94-tanya-huff-guest-of-honor/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/08/bc44-94-tanya-huff-guest-of-honor/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:23:37 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=292 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/08/bc44-94-tanya-huff-guest-of-honor/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Balticon 44 Guest of Honor, Tanya Huff joins us for a discussion about writing, writing for TV, working on a TV show, being a working writer, Zombies, and so much more. PROMO: I Should Be Writing SONG: Happy Birthday Baby by George Hrab off Trebuche[...] Balticon 44 Guest of Honor, Tanya Huff joins us for a discussion about writing, writing for TV, working on a TV show, being a working writer, Zombies, and so much more. PROMO: I Should Be Writing SONG: Happy Birthday Baby by George Hrab off Trebuchet Author, Music, Podcast, Promo podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/08/our-nasfic-schedules/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/08/our-nasfic-schedules/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:07:49 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=289 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/08/our-nasfic-schedules/feed/ 0 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/07/ben-bova-to-premier-his-new-webcomic-at-intervention/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/07/ben-bova-to-premier-his-new-webcomic-at-intervention/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:49:50 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=287 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/07/ben-bova-to-premier-his-new-webcomic-at-intervention/feed/ 0 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/07/minor-site-problem-solved/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/07/minor-site-problem-solved/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:10:53 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=284 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/07/minor-site-problem-solved/feed/ 0 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/07/balticon-45-flyer/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/07/balticon-45-flyer/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:54:48 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=281 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/07/balticon-45-flyer/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Read it, share it, love it. Balticon 45 will be here before you know it. Highlights! Guest of Honor: Dr. Ben Bova Artist Guest of Honor: Vincent Di Fate Music/Filk Guests of Honor: Bill and Brenda Sutton Special Guest of Honor: Steve Geppi Fan Ghost[...] Read it, share it, love it. Balticon 45 will be here before you know it. Highlights! Guest of Honor: Dr. Ben Bova Artist Guest of Honor: Vincent Di Fate Music/Filk Guests of Honor: Bill and Brenda Sutton Special Guest of Honor: Steve Geppi Fan Ghost of Honor: Mark Owings 2010 Compton Crook Award Winner: Paolo Bacigalupi 2011 Compton Crook Award Winner: TBA A Four Day, 24-hours-a-day Extravaganza! Administration, News, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/07/bc44-93-howard-tayler-art-goh/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/07/bc44-93-howard-tayler-art-goh/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:51:13 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=277 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/07/bc44-93-howard-tayler-art-goh/feed/ 3 0:39:33 Howard Tayler (bio) is the creative genius behind the decade long web comic Schlock Mercenary. We talk about Baltimore, writing and doing comics full time, and much much more. Howard has some amazingly good advice for people looking to make money fr[...] Howard Tayler (bio) is the creative genius behind the decade long web comic Schlock Mercenary. We talk about Baltimore, writing and doing comics full time, and much much more. Howard has some amazingly good advice for people looking to make money from their creative endeavors on the Internet. Available from Amazon: Schlock Mercenary: The Tub of Happiness Schlock Mercenary: The Scrapyard of Insufferable Arrogance Schlock Mercenary: Under New Management Schlock Mercenary: The Teraport Wars Schlock Mercenary: The Blackness Between Schlock Mercenary: Resident Mad Scientist Strohl Munitions Activity and Coloring Book Art, Author, Books, eBook, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/06/bc44-92-dr-tom-holtz-jr/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/06/bc44-92-dr-tom-holtz-jr/#comments Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:35:50 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=272 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/06/bc44-92-dr-tom-holtz-jr/feed/ 0 0:47:13 Dr. Tom Holtz Jr. is the Senior Lecturer in the Dept. of Geology at University of Maryland College Park. He is also one of, if not the, world’s foremost authority on the T-Rex. And we talk all things dinosaurs. Dr. Holtz is an engaging speaker[...] Dr. Tom Holtz Jr. is the Senior Lecturer in the Dept. of Geology at University of Maryland College Park. He is also one of, if not the, world’s foremost authority on the T-Rex. And we talk all things dinosaurs. Dr. Holtz is an engaging speaker and one of the best science communicators out there today. If you’ve watched just about any dinosaur special on TV, you’ve probably seen him. Here is his picture from his own website: His book Dinosaurs: The Most Complete, Up-to-Date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages is available at Amazon. It’s from 2007, and we’ve learned so much more since then. He keeps it up to date with an online appendix on his website. Author, Books, Podcast, Science, Skeptic podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/06/bc44-91-george-hrab-album-trebuchet/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/06/bc44-91-george-hrab-album-trebuchet/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:12:53 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=268 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/06/bc44-91-george-hrab-album-trebuchet/feed/ 1 0:00:01 Perennial New Media favorite and professional musician, George Hrab has a new album out. He has graciously allowed us to release Trebuchet to you for free. WHAT?!?! Is he crazy? No, not at all. Well, maybe. He hopes you like it so much you’ll [...] Perennial New Media favorite and professional musician, George Hrab has a new album out. He has graciously allowed us to release Trebuchet to you for free. WHAT?!?! Is he crazy? No, not at all. Well, maybe. He hopes you like it so much you’ll buy a copy as a download or on CD. So do I. In full disclosure, George Hrab is one of my favorite musicians. Still, if you like it, please support George so he can make more music in the future. -Paul Fischer George Hrab [record company / podcast]  Trebuchet featuring Phil Plait, Peter Gregson, Slau, and The Skeptical Shoe Horns. 1. God is Not Great 2. Everything Alive Will Die Someday 3. Ms.Information 4. Fifty Stories 5. FAR 6. Remora 7. Sviatoslav Lobster 8. When I Was Your Age 9. Trebuchet 10. Atlanta 11. Death From The Skies 12. Never Knew 13. Hai Yookito ‘Ya 14. Where Have You Been? 15. One Hypnopompic Jerk 16. Small Comfort 17. Happy Birthday Baby available at cdbaby.com/hrab6 and iTunes all songs © 2010 Geologic Records / You Call That Music Author, Fan, Freebie, Music, Podcast, Skeptic podcast@balticonpodcast.org yes no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/05/balticon-44-pocket-program/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/05/balticon-44-pocket-program/#comments Fri, 21 May 2010 13:14:33 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=266 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/05/balticon-44-pocket-program/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Here’s all the fun you could ever fit in your pocket. The Balticon 44 Pocket Program is here. Start planning your weekend. Here’s all the fun you could ever fit in your pocket. The Balticon 44 Pocket Program is here. Start planning your weekend. eBook, News, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/04/bc44-90-lawrence-m-schoen/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/04/bc44-90-lawrence-m-schoen/#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:00:15 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=259 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/04/bc44-90-lawrence-m-schoen/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Friend of the show, Lawrence M. Schoen and I sat down at Balticon to talk about his Hugo Award nomination, traveling, how exercise effects writing, and much much more. Friend of the show, Lawrence M. Schoen and I sat down at Balticon to talk about his Hugo Award nomination, traveling, how exercise effects writing, and much much more. Author, Books, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/04/bc44-89-lawrence-m-schoen-reading/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/04/bc44-89-lawrence-m-schoen-reading/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:51:11 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=261 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/04/bc44-89-lawrence-m-schoen-reading/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Hugo award nominee and friend of the show, Lawrence M. Schoen reads Sweet Potato Pie from his upcoming collection of short stories. Lawrence is nominated for the 2010 Hugo Award for his short story The Moment. His new collection will be launching at[...] Hugo award nominee and friend of the show, Lawrence M. Schoen reads Sweet Potato Pie from his upcoming collection of short stories. Lawrence is nominated for the 2010 Hugo Award for his short story The Moment. His new collection will be launching at Balticon 44. Author, Books, Podcast, reading podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/03/bc43-88-gene-wolfe/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/03/bc43-88-gene-wolfe/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:09:33 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=257 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/03/bc43-88-gene-wolfe/feed/ 0 0:00:01 This is our second interview with Gene Wolfe and I think the best interview we’ve ever published. This is due in large part to Jim Van Verth. When we published our first interview with Gene we received the normal amount of downloads in the fir[...] This is our second interview with Gene Wolfe and I think the best interview we’ve ever published. This is due in large part to Jim Van Verth. When we published our first interview with Gene we received the normal amount of downloads in the first few weeks that I was used to. Then something amazing happened. Our download count kicked up from the low hundreds to the mid thousands. I did some checking and discovered that Jim Van Verth mentioned our interview on a Gene Wolfe fan site. Of course I wrote Jim an email to thank him, but when I saw that Gene was returning to Balticon, I went out on a limb and asked him to help me with an interview. I knew that with a newborn baby in the house there was little chance that I would be able to really dig into Gene’s incredible body of work in order to give his amazing career as an author the credit it was due. But Jim was already a huge fan of Gene’s and well versed in his works. I’m not sure how we’ll top this one, but it really raises the bar for me. I want to thank Jim again for the work he put into writing all the questions for this interview. I also want to thank John Taylor Williams again for guest hosting and mastering this audio. I’ve just entered a new position with a new company and there’s lots to do. We’ve also been dealing with a string of illnesses with our child. Nothing serious, just the normal stuff that kids get when they start socializing. However normal it might be, sleepless nights and crying babies make little time for editing audio. Finally, I would like to thank Gene for taking the time to talk openly and honestly about his career as a writer. -Paul Fischer Head of New Media, Balticon Promo: Tumbler, by Brand Gamblin, also available at Podiobooks.com Bumper: Cory Doctorow’s Craphound.com Music: A Dark Machine John Taylor Williams can be contacted on Twitter: @WryneckStudio Author, Books, Fan, Music, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/03/bc43-87-kurt-miller-art-goh/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/03/bc43-87-kurt-miller-art-goh/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:13:30 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=254 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/03/bc43-87-kurt-miller-art-goh/feed/ 1 0:00:01 A day in the life of a sought-after commercial artist. It’s almost impossible to walk through a book store, game store, or computer game store without seeing cover art from Kurt Miller. Join us as we discuss how computers have effected the lif[...] A day in the life of a sought-after commercial artist. It’s almost impossible to walk through a book store, game store, or computer game store without seeing cover art from Kurt Miller. Join us as we discuss how computers have effected the life of this amazingly prolific artist. Guest hosted and mastered by John Taylor Williams of Wyrneck Studios Kurt Miller’s studio - http://www.kmistudio.com/ Cory Doctorow’s website - http://craphound.com/ The Commandline Podcast - http://thecommandline.net/ The City of Heros Podcast - http://cohpodcast.com/ Ending music by John Taylor Williams - http://www.reverbnation.com/adarkmachine Art, Books, Music, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/02/bc43-86s-scott-sigler-goh-speech/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/02/bc43-86s-scott-sigler-goh-speech/#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:47:05 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=250 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2010/02/bc43-86s-scott-sigler-goh-speech/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Scott Sigler’s Special Guest of Honor speech, The Changing Face of Content Delivery. As recorded at Balticon 43. Scott Sigler’s Special Guest of Honor speech, The Changing Face of Content Delivery. As recorded at Balticon 43. Author, Books, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/12/bc43-86-goh-charles-stross/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/12/bc43-86-goh-charles-stross/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:00:16 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=246 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/12/bc43-86-goh-charles-stross/feed/ 1 0:00:01 Guest of Honor Charles Stross talks about writing and his books. This is one of the more out there interviews as Charlie outpaces this poor interviewer mentally and verbally. The man has a keen whit. The good news for you, is you can sample this Bri[...] Guest of Honor Charles Stross talks about writing and his books. This is one of the more out there interviews as Charlie outpaces this poor interviewer mentally and verbally. The man has a keen whit. The good news for you, is you can sample this Brit’s work in audio form through the first and only live Escape Pod (See Episode 206 or the Special Episode in the Balticon Podcast feed). Promo: 7th Son: Descent J.C. Hutchins has released a newly rerecorded version of what was originally a podcast only novel. The novel is now in print and available from St. Martin’s Press. Buy the book now from Amazon and help an author who has given so much to the podcasting community. Music: Drive Away by Matthew Ebel Matthew contacted me via Twitter to see if he could play his original music at Balticon 44. While I took a crash course in listening to his music, he reviewed his schedule for 2010. I liked what I heard, and given his dedication to New Media it seemed like a great fit. Unfortunately, he had a conflict, so he’s penciled us in for 2011. In the mean time, dig the music, and check out the artist if it sounds as good to you as it does to me. Author, Books, Music, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/12/balticon-43-extra-but-honey-its-for-the-studio/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/12/balticon-43-extra-but-honey-its-for-the-studio/#comments Sun, 27 Dec 2009 07:20:17 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=236 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/12/balticon-43-extra-but-honey-its-for-the-studio/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Audio posted by Chooch Schubert for his Random Acts of Chooch Podcast. Quoting the original show notes: This is the audio from a panel I spoke on at Balticon 43 over Memorial Day weekend. A special thanks to my fellow panelists: PG Holyfield, Scott [...] Audio posted by Chooch Schubert for his Random Acts of Chooch Podcast. Quoting the original show notes: This is the audio from a panel I spoke on at Balticon 43 over Memorial Day weekend. A special thanks to my fellow panelists: PG Holyfield, Scott Sigler, and MAinPA. I believe that this was the first panel I was on during the weekend, and was chosen as “moderator” on the spot without having any notes or talking points to go from. Luckily, we all talk a lot, so there wasn’t a lack of content From the Balticon program: Upgrading your gear is a serious temptation. In these trying economic times, bargains abound and the desire for some new shiny device in your studio sometimes outweighs the other factors in your life. Our panel of technophiles talk about what’s out there, where to buy it cheap, and when you should buy it. We all love our gear, but we shouldn’t deprive our families of food and shelter for the next new gadget. Author, Fan, Friends, Panel, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/12/balticon-43-extra-advanced-digital-recording/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/12/balticon-43-extra-advanced-digital-recording/#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:14:22 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=234 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/12/balticon-43-extra-advanced-digital-recording/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Audio posted by Chooch Schubert for his Random Acts of Chooch Podcast. Quoting the original show notes: This is the audio from a panel I spoke on at Balticon 43 over Memorial Day weekend. A special thanks to my fellow panelists: Thomas ‘Cmdln’ Gideo[...] Audio posted by Chooch Schubert for his Random Acts of Chooch Podcast. Quoting the original show notes: This is the audio from a panel I spoke on at Balticon 43 over Memorial Day weekend. A special thanks to my fellow panelists: Thomas ‘Cmdln’ Gideon, Dan the Fan. The version I am posting is not edited for content, but has been processed to remove noise and (hopefully) make it more listenable. Cmdln has posted his own recording from this panel at Archive.org in uncompressed FLAC, MP3, and Ogg Vorbis formats. From the Balticon program: This session will go beyond the basics of recording a voice with your built in audio program. We will give an overview of the various types of audio recording equipment and techniques of non-linear audio editing. This should help you in creating advanced productions such as multi-voice dramatizations, music recording and mixing, as well as carry over into video production. This session will cover: mixing board types and interfaces; microphone types; non-linear audio editing and effects (cut, shift, cross fade, noise reduction, compression, noise gating); multi-track mixing and recording different audio resources. Products we discussed during the recording: The book that Dan mentions during the discussion is Modern Recording Techniques, Sixth Edition. The midi controller I mention is the Korg nanoKontrol. Apparently they changed pricing, or I just got a great deal because they are $60 which is almost twice what I had thought. Still, I think it’s well worth it There is some discussion on the Zoom H2 and Zoom H4 Thomas mentions his use of  a M-Audio MicroTrack II Books, Computers, Fan, Friends, Panel, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/12/bc43-85-bookview-cafe-reading/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/12/bc43-85-bookview-cafe-reading/#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:34:38 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=244 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/12/bc43-85-bookview-cafe-reading/feed/ 0 0:00:01 We start off with a quick interview with author and project manager for Bookview Cafe, Sarah Zettel. Sarah talks about what readers and authors get from Bookview Cafe. Readers get DRM free eBooks from a growing collection of authors. Authors get the[...] We start off with a quick interview with author and project manager for Bookview Cafe, Sarah Zettel. Sarah talks about what readers and authors get from Bookview Cafe. Readers get DRM free eBooks from a growing collection of authors. Authors get the full amount of the sale and get access to the collective brain power of their peers at Bookview. Next is a promo from first time novelist, PC Haring. He is launching his first novel, Cybrosis, in podcast form on 1/1/10. It promises to be a thrilling time. Finally, we have the reading recorded at Balticon 43. Sarah Zettel, Sue Lange, and Laura Anne Gilman read selections from works available at Bookview Cafe. Bookview offers eBooks in multiple formats for your electronic reading experience. And there is no DRM, so you won’t have to deal with the hassle of moving your books from the eReader you have today to the eReader you’re going to have tomorrow. They also have a collection of free sample works available, so check out Bookview Cafe today. Author, Books, Computers, eBook, Feedback, Podcast, Promo podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/12/balticon-43-extra-after-the-recording-is-done/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/12/balticon-43-extra-after-the-recording-is-done/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:07:35 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=232 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/12/balticon-43-extra-after-the-recording-is-done/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Audio posted by Chooch Schubert for his Random Acts of Chooch Podcast. Quoting the original show notes: This is the audio from a panel I spoke on at Balticon 43 over Memorial Day weekend. A special thanks to my fellow panelists: Noblis Reed, Tyler W[...] Audio posted by Chooch Schubert for his Random Acts of Chooch Podcast. Quoting the original show notes: This is the audio from a panel I spoke on at Balticon 43 over Memorial Day weekend. A special thanks to my fellow panelists: Noblis Reed, Tyler Waldman, and Thomas ‘Cmdln’ Gideon. The version I am posting is not edited for content, but has been processed to remove noise and (hopefully) make it more listenable. Cmdln has posted his own recording from this panel at Archive.org in uncompressed FLAC, MP3, and Ogg Vorbis formats. From the Balticon program: There are a lot of tutorials, presentations, and classes on how to record a podcast but when it gets to posting and sharing your cast, things seem to get glossed over. There are many components working in concert to make a podcast feed. This session aims to explain what each of those components are and how they function together. Further, we hope to show you how you can save money by picking and choosing what services provide each piece. This session will cover: choosing a hosting provider, choosing blog/podcast software; tagging mp3s; writing show notes; uploading files to a host; posting an episode; feed creation; and finally statistics/tracking. Author, Computers, Friends, Panel, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/12/balticon-43-extra-ep05-disconnect/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/12/balticon-43-extra-ep05-disconnect/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:12:51 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=229 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/12/balticon-43-extra-ep05-disconnect/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Video posted by Earl Newton for his Stranger Things Podcast. Quoting the original show notes: When their prize reality star goes missing, a monolithic network enlists the aid of the entire world to find him. Written and Directed by Earl Newton Stor[...] Video posted by Earl Newton for his Stranger Things Podcast. Quoting the original show notes: When their prize reality star goes missing, a monolithic network enlists the aid of the entire world to find him. Written and Directed by Earl Newton Story by J.C. Hutchins and Earl Newton Produced by Earl Newton and Juan A. Baez III Starring Jonathan MacQueen, James Donadio, and Rachel White Ep05: Disconnect from Stranger Things on Vimeo. Actor, Author, Friends, Podcast, Video podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/12/balticon-43-extra-episode-33-%e2%80%93-live-from-balticon/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/12/balticon-43-extra-episode-33-%e2%80%93-live-from-balticon/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:55:18 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=225 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/12/balticon-43-extra-episode-33-%e2%80%93-live-from-balticon/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Audio posted by Chooch Schubert for his Into The Blender Podcast. Quoting the original show notes: We are proud to bring you our first live show! This was recorded over Memorial day weekend atBalticon 43. A special thanks to everybody who came out [...] Audio posted by Chooch Schubert for his Into The Blender Podcast. Quoting the original show notes: We are proud to bring you our first live show! This was recorded over Memorial day weekend atBalticon 43. A special thanks to everybody who came out and participated. You truly made this a special event for us! Friends, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/11/balticon-43-extra-episode-78-%e2%80%9clive-at-balticon-2009%e2%80%9d/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/11/balticon-43-extra-episode-78-%e2%80%9clive-at-balticon-2009%e2%80%9d/#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:42:41 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=223 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/11/balticon-43-extra-episode-78-%e2%80%9clive-at-balticon-2009%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Audio posted by Michele White for her Galactica Quorum Podcast. Quoting the original show notes: This is our live panel discussion at Balticon 2009. We’re joined by best-selling horror/scifi author Scott Sigler to discuss the BSG finale and gauge p[...] Audio posted by Michele White for her Galactica Quorum Podcast. Quoting the original show notes: This is our live panel discussion at Balticon 2009. We’re joined by best-selling horror/scifi author Scott Sigler to discuss the BSG finale and gauge people’s reactions to the show’s ending. We had several participants from the audience give their opinions, and we also polled them about whether they had interest in “Caprica” or “The Plan.” The results were surprising! Thanks for all who came out and attended! It was great meeting you. Visit Scott’s website at www.scottsigler.com. The live Quorum consisted of Brian, Michele, and guest Scott Sigler. Author, Friends, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/11/balticon-43-extra-the-geologic-podcast-episode-117/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/11/balticon-43-extra-the-geologic-podcast-episode-117/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:23:32 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=220 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/11/balticon-43-extra-the-geologic-podcast-episode-117/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Audio posted by George Hrab for his Geologic Podcast. Quoting the original show notes: The Show itself: L.Ron is in my sack Intro Dr. Manhattan’s Dick Mortimer calls in again once more again and also once more This Week’s Horror Scopes Geo’s [...] Audio posted by George Hrab for his Geologic Podcast. Quoting the original show notes: The Show itself: L.Ron is in my sack Intro Dr. Manhattan’s Dick Mortimer calls in again once more again and also once more This Week’s Horror Scopes Geo’s Mom reads Jay-Z Lyrics - I Did it My Way from The Blueprint 2 The Misinformed Science Podcast (featuring Alex Press) - What Is Sleep? from Brent W. - What if a person goes through a black hole? from Morse Code - How do plants grow? from Mistress Jett - How do erectile dysfunction drugs work? from Scott Hurst - What is the evolutionary origin of the female orgasm? from the Noisy Astronomer CAR by Paul Fisher, Dave Cantor,  performed by Geordie Kitt Ask George Michael Bay Smurfs, Why?, Ray Kurzweil, H.L. Mencken, Bullshit, Lex Luthor, Le Sackbut, Strangest thing that ever happened, Joke, Will You Go Out With Me, Scott Sigler, Geo Logic?, Desert Isle, Hairdo, Science Zealotry, Cool Drum, Jill Sobule Show Close Ms. Information sez: Awesome job, Geordie! And huge thanks as always to the Dad of Balticon, Paul Fischer. Love you, dude! [Also, Fans of the cast—please do check back at this site to see links to images from the live show.] Author, Fan, Friends, Podcast, Science, Skeptic podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/11/bc43-85-hal-haag-memorial/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/11/bc43-85-hal-haag-memorial/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:37:30 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=240 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/11/bc43-85-hal-haag-memorial/feed/ 0 0:00:01 One of our own recently passed. We remember Hal Haag: father, gamer, former Balticon chair, and a great friend. Rest in peace. One of the last time's I saw Hal, he presented me with a microphone signed by all the guests of honor. The members of[...] One of our own recently passed. We remember Hal Haag: father, gamer, former Balticon chair, and a great friend. Rest in peace. One of the last time's I saw Hal, he presented me with a microphone signed by all the guests of honor. The members of GCOM, BSFS, Alphabet Soup, and the RAH&FGP remember Hal. Hal, we all miss you. Wherever you are, I hope there’s a seat at the table for you. Friends, Photos, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/11/balticon-43-extra-ep206-rogue-farm/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/11/balticon-43-extra-ep206-rogue-farm/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:15:28 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=217 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/11/balticon-43-extra-ep206-rogue-farm/feed/ 1 0:00:01 Audio posted by Stephen Eley for his Escape Pod Podcast. Quoting the original show notes: By Charles StrossRecorded at Balticon 43, May 23, 2009Read by:Joe -Jared Axelrod (of The Voice of Free Planet X)Maddie - J.R. Blackwell (of Voices of Tomorrow[...] Audio posted by Stephen Eley for his Escape Pod Podcast. Quoting the original show notes: By Charles StrossRecorded at Balticon 43, May 23, 2009Read by:Joe -Jared Axelrod (of The Voice of Free Planet X)Maddie - J.R. Blackwell (of Voices of Tomorrow)The Farm - Evo Terra and Sheila Dee (of Evo at 11, et al.)Maddie - J.R. Blackwell (of Voices of Tomorrow)Brenda the Barkeep - Dee Reed (of Nobilis Erotica)Wendy the Rat - Laura BurnsArt the Boy Toy - John CmarBob the Dog - Earl Newton (of Stranger Things)Narrator - Stephen Eley Special Thanks To:Paul Fischer (of The Balticon Podcast) for instigating and organizingNobilis Reed (of Nobilis Erotica) for engineering First appeared in Live Without a Net, ed. Lou AndersNow available in Wireless, by Charles Stross “Buggerit, I don’t have time for this,” Joe muttered. The stable waiting for the small herd of cloned spidercows cluttering up the north paddock was still knee-deep in manure, and the tractor seat wasn’t getting any warmer while he shivered out here waiting for Maddie to come and sort this thing out. It wasn’t a big herd, but it was as big as his land and his labour could manage – the big biofabricator in the shed could assemble mammalian livestock faster than he could feed them up and sell them with an honest HAND-RAISED NOT VAT-GROWN label. “What do you want with us?” he yelled up at the gently buzzing farm. “Brains, fresh brains for baby Jesus,” crooned the farm in a warm contralto, startling Joe half out of his skin. “Buy my brains!” Half a dozen disturbing cauliflower shapes poked suggestively out of the farms’ back then retracted again, coyly. “Don’t want no brains around here,” Joe said stubbornly, his fingers whitening on the stock of the shotgun. “Don’t want your kind round here, neither. Go away.” Rated PG for strong language, chemical violence, and drug-abusing dogs. Author, Friends, Play, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/11/balticon-43-extra-evoat11-40-%e2%80%93-live-from-balticon/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/11/balticon-43-extra-evoat11-40-%e2%80%93-live-from-balticon/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:10:48 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=215 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/11/balticon-43-extra-evoat11-40-%e2%80%93-live-from-balticon/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Audio posted by Evo Terra for his Evo@11 Podcast. Quoting the original show notes: Recorded live at Balticon! With Patrick E. McLean, a bottle of Macallan 12-year-old scotch, Bill DeSmedt, Sheila Dee and P.G. Holyfield. It’s long. It’s wild. Kinda l[...] Audio posted by Evo Terra for his Evo@11 Podcast. Quoting the original show notes: Recorded live at Balticon! With Patrick E. McLean, a bottle of Macallan 12-year-old scotch, Bill DeSmedt, Sheila Dee and P.G. Holyfield. It’s long. It’s wild. Kinda like me. Choice Bits Apologies for last week’s show But there will be no fellatio I jotted down show notes, but I’m not too sure I can read them Ding Evo ate a baby on the plane What strange shit can you say right now? Is there a chemist in the room? You may put your mouth all over my scotch Now I’m just the fucking errand boy Tommy Chong’s Waffle House I’m a dick Phil Rossi was banned from this show two years ago It means “nice ass” in Lat “How are you living a little” I wanna fuck you like a chemist I can’t deal with anything that ends in “Z”. Like the alphabet? The opposite of ding sounds racist, so I’m not gonna say it Shut up, it’s my show I’m sorry, four and five didn’t make it The good news is; I don’t care Holy shit I need some more field scotch Science Thriction? Just looking for a reason to hate But now the bitch cleans Has anyone in the audience done an alcohol enema? Ding. Author, Friends, Panel, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/10/test-twitter-integration/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/10/test-twitter-integration/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:00:07 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=238 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/10/test-twitter-integration/feed/ 0 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/10/balticon-43-extra-mcp-su03-broken-angel-live-at-balticon-43/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/10/balticon-43-extra-mcp-su03-broken-angel-live-at-balticon-43/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:57:40 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=212 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/10/balticon-43-extra-mcp-su03-broken-angel-live-at-balticon-43/feed/ 1 0:00:01 Audio posted by Chris Lester for his Metamor City Podcast. Quoting the original show notes: On Memorial Day Weekend 2009, it was my privilege to present an all-new Metamor City audio drama to a live audience at Balticon 43. With a full cast, music [...] Audio posted by Chris Lester for his Metamor City Podcast. Quoting the original show notes: On Memorial Day Weekend 2009, it was my privilege to present an all-new Metamor City audio drama to a live audience at Balticon 43. With a full cast, music and sound effects, and a script explicitly written for audio play, this was one of the most ambitious things I’ve done to date — and one of the most fun. Listen as Janus Starson interrogates Ms Fallon about her apparent murder of a celestial child … and Kathryn Kitaen tries to decide whether to defend her friend’s actions. The Cast: Janus Starson - Chris LesterIsri Fallon - Kim FortunerKathryn Kitaen - Heather WelliverDavid Silverleaf - Chooch SchubertBreialyn - Sara LloydHotel Manager #1 - Marc “Grailwolf” BaileyHotel Manager #2 - Steve EleyHotel Manager #3 - Viv Schubertand featuring Rob the Sound Engineer as Himself The audio has been balanced, within the limits of the recording equipment, but it otherwise has not been edited; you’ll hear it as it happened, right down to the snarky comments from the audience.  A question-and-answer period follows the drama, though sadly some of the information contained therein is now out-of-date. Some music was provided through agreement with Mevio’s Music Alley. Other music courtesy of David Beard and Digital Juice. Author, Fan, Friends, Play, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/10/balticon-43-extra-tclp-2009-05-27-balticon-43-peer-media-vs-broadcast-media/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/10/balticon-43-extra-tclp-2009-05-27-balticon-43-peer-media-vs-broadcast-media/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:54:35 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=210 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/10/balticon-43-extra-tclp-2009-05-27-balticon-43-peer-media-vs-broadcast-media/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Audio posted by Thomas “Cmdln” Gideon from the Copyright panel. Quoting the original show notes: This is a feature cast. In the intro a heart felt thank you to my good friend, Chris Miller, for his support and advice without which my recent experie[...] Audio posted by Thomas “Cmdln” Gideon from the Copyright panel. Quoting the original show notes: This is a feature cast. In the intro a heart felt thank you to my good friend, Chris Miller, for his support and advice without which my recent experience at Balticon would not have been anywhere near as phenomenal. There is no listener feedback this week.  There is also no hacker word of the week due to the length of the feature. The feature this week is the recording of the Peer Media vs. Broadcast Media panel at Balticon 43.  I was joined by Earl Newton, Dave Slusher and Patrick McLean all of whom I owe a debt of gratitude for this great discussion.  For clarification, the book Patrick mentions is “Against Intellectual Monopoly” by Michele Boldrin and David Levine.  Patrick also sent me a link to an interview with Boldrin which led me to the web site, Against Monopoly, which furthers the discussion with contributions from several other scholars. Author, Friends, Panel, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/10/balticon-43-extra-tclp-2009-06-03-balticon-43-technology-podcasting%e2%80%99s-rocket-fuel/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/10/balticon-43-extra-tclp-2009-06-03-balticon-43-technology-podcasting%e2%80%99s-rocket-fuel/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:51:22 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=208 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/10/balticon-43-extra-tclp-2009-06-03-balticon-43-technology-podcasting%e2%80%99s-rocket-fuel/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Audio posted by Thomas “Cmdln” Gideon from the Copyright panel. Quoting the original show notes: This is a feature cast. In the intro a reminder that the 4th anniversary episode of the show is coming up, June 24th.  Please send me any recollections[...] Audio posted by Thomas “Cmdln” Gideon from the Copyright panel. Quoting the original show notes: This is a feature cast. In the intro a reminder that the 4th anniversary episode of the show is coming up, June 24th.  Please send me any recollections, thoughts, or well wishes you’d like me to share on that show. There is no listener feedback this week.  There is also no hacker word of the week due to the length of the feature. The feature this week is the recording of the Technology: Podcasting’s Rocket Fuel panel at Balticon 43.  I was joined by Steve Eley, Jim Van Verth and Chooch Schubert. Computers, Friends, Panel, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/10/balticon-43-extra-tclp-2009-06-10-balticon-43-copyright/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/10/balticon-43-extra-tclp-2009-06-10-balticon-43-copyright/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:51:01 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=206 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/10/balticon-43-extra-tclp-2009-06-10-balticon-43-copyright/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Audio posted by Thomas “Cmdln” Gideon from the Copyright panel. Quoting the original show notes: This is a feature cast. In the intro a correction and a reminder about my upcoming 4th anniversary show. There is no listener feedback this[...] Audio posted by Thomas “Cmdln” Gideon from the Copyright panel. Quoting the original show notes: This is a feature cast. In the intro a correction and a reminder about my upcoming 4th anniversary show. There is no listener feedback this week. There is also no hacker word of the week due to the length of the feature. The feature this week is the recording of the Copyright panel at Balticon 43. I was joined by Thomas Vincent, a former congressional staffer and known amongst podcasters for his work on the upcoming Parsec Awards for this year. Panel, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/08/bc43-83-scott-sigler-interview-part-2/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/08/bc43-83-scott-sigler-interview-part-2/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:00:27 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=202 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/08/bc43-83-scott-sigler-interview-part-2/feed/ 0 0:49:27 Part two of our sit down with Balticon 43 Special Guest of Honor, Scott Sigler. We talk about writing, new media, science, and so much more. PROMO: The Commandline Podcast PROMO: Nobilis Erotica PROMO: Tumbler, a podcast novel by Brand Gamblin MUSIC[...] Part two of our sit down with Balticon 43 Special Guest of Honor, Scott Sigler. We talk about writing, new media, science, and so much more. PROMO: The Commandline Podcast PROMO: Nobilis Erotica PROMO: Tumbler, a podcast novel by Brand Gamblin MUSIC: Heaven’s a Lie by Lacuna Coil podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/08/bc43-82-scott-sigler-interview-part-1/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/08/bc43-82-scott-sigler-interview-part-1/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:09:41 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=200 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/08/bc43-82-scott-sigler-interview-part-1/feed/ 0 0:53:01 We sit down with Balticon 43 Special Guest of Honor, Scott Sigler, to talk about writing, new media, science, and so much more. Promo: I Should Be Writing Promo: Prometheus Radio Theater Promo: Heat Flash Music: Perfect Day to Die by The Transfer B[...] We sit down with Balticon 43 Special Guest of Honor, Scott Sigler, to talk about writing, new media, science, and so much more. Promo: I Should Be Writing Promo: Prometheus Radio Theater Promo: Heat Flash Music: Perfect Day to Die by The Transfer Buy Scott’s books at Amazon Author, Books, Fan, Music, Podcast, Science podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/07/bc43-81-phil-plait-and-a-kovacs-interview/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/07/bc43-81-phil-plait-and-a-kovacs-interview/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:30:10 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=195 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/07/bc43-81-phil-plait-and-a-kovacs-interview/feed/ 1 1:04:37 The Bad Astronomer himself, Dr. Phil Plait and Skepchick A Kovacs sat down with us at Balticon 43 to discuss science, skepticism, NASA, and social media. Dr. Plait is the president of the James Randi Educational Foundation a.k.a. The JREF. And A Kov[...] The Bad Astronomer himself, Dr. Phil Plait and Skepchick A Kovacs sat down with us at Balticon 43 to discuss science, skepticism, NASA, and social media. Dr. Plait is the president of the James Randi Educational Foundation a.k.a. The JREF. And A Kovacs is the JREF Director of Operations. When it comes to skepticism, there are few more active and honest people. Paul proposes a project: Make NASA Interesting! Take public domain footage (which is all of it) from NASA TV and do your own color commentary. NASA TV should be awesome, but it puts you to sleep. The science is incredible, but the presentation needs work. Think of what a sports color commentator could do to a live rocket launch. Links: The Skepchicks Phil’s books are available on Amazon Death from the Skies!: These Are the Ways the World Will End . . . Bad Astronomy: Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Astrology to the Moon Landing “Hoax” The Amazing Meeting TAM London Reports back from TAM7: Evo @ 11 Skepticality Geologic Podcast Jonathan Coulton Twitter Mentions: Phil Plait A Kovacs Moon Ranger Laura Mars Phoenix Mars Rovers: Spirit & Opportunity S.A.R.A.H. (the smart house from the TV show Eureka! Balticon Author, Books, Computers, Music, Podcast, Science, Skeptic podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/07/help-jared-get-his-laptop-repaired-for-his-birthday/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/07/help-jared-get-his-laptop-repaired-for-his-birthday/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:45:44 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=191 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/07/help-jared-get-his-laptop-repaired-for-his-birthday/feed/ 2 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/06/balticon-44-flyer-1/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/06/balticon-44-flyer-1/#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:06:34 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=190 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/06/balticon-44-flyer-1/feed/ 0 0:00:01 It’s never too early to plan for Balticon 44. Now’s the time to take a peek at our first flyer for Balticon 44 and think about what you want to be doing on Memorial Day Weekend, 2010. We are proud to announce that Tanya Huff will be the [...] It’s never too early to plan for Balticon 44. Now’s the time to take a peek at our first flyer for Balticon 44 and think about what you want to be doing on Memorial Day Weekend, 2010. We are proud to announce that Tanya Huff will be the Balticon 44 Guest of Honor. More information will be available as we get closer to the convention. News, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/05/updates-to-balticon-43-schedule/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/05/updates-to-balticon-43-schedule/#comments Tue, 19 May 2009 20:37:47 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=189 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/05/updates-to-balticon-43-schedule/feed/ 0 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/05/the-balticon-43-pocket-program/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/05/the-balticon-43-pocket-program/#comments Tue, 19 May 2009 00:47:01 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=188 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/05/the-balticon-43-pocket-program/feed/ 0 0:00:01 That’s right! The schedule is now available online. That’s right! The schedule is now available online. Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/05/bc4180-maya-bonhoff-reading/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/05/bc4180-maya-bonhoff-reading/#comments Mon, 18 May 2009 12:25:38 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=187 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/05/bc4180-maya-bonhoff-reading/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Balticon 41 (yes I made another mistake in the audio credits) Filk Guest of Honor, Maya Bonhoff reads a wonderful story about a magical detective agency. Balticon 41 (yes I made another mistake in the audio credits) Filk Guest of Honor, Maya Bonhoff reads a wonderful story about a magical detective agency. Author, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/05/nina-kimberly-the-free-pdf/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/05/nina-kimberly-the-free-pdf/#comments Fri, 15 May 2009 11:47:15 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=186 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/05/nina-kimberly-the-free-pdf/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Christiana Ellis has a new book available today. It’s her very first book. Nina Kimberly, The Merciless is available today on Amazon.com. Ms. Ellis has released this free PDF. If you like it, head over to Amazon or your local book store and b[...] Christiana Ellis has a new book available today. It’s her very first book. Nina Kimberly, The Merciless is available today on Amazon.com. Ms. Ellis has released this free PDF. If you like it, head over to Amazon or your local book store and buy it. It is also available for the Kindle, Nina Kimberly the Merciless: Kindle Edition Author, Books, Freebie, News, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/05/balticon-43-new-media-party-promo-elegant/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/05/balticon-43-new-media-party-promo-elegant/#comments Sun, 10 May 2009 14:35:36 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=185 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/05/balticon-43-new-media-party-promo-elegant/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Thanks to Viv and Chooch from Into the Blender and the CoH Podcast for all their hard work. Thanks to Viv and Chooch from Into the Blender and the CoH Podcast for all their hard work. Podcast, Promo podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/05/be-in-the-next-episode-of-stranger-things/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/05/be-in-the-next-episode-of-stranger-things/#comments Tue, 05 May 2009 20:53:16 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=184 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/05/be-in-the-next-episode-of-stranger-things/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Want to be in the next episode of Stranger Things? Send an email to: PutMeInTheShow@StrangerThings.tv Get your email in soon! The Singularity approaches! The Singularity will happen live at Balticon 43. Want to be in the next episode of Stranger Things? Send an email to: PutMeInTheShow@StrangerThings.tv Get your email in soon! The Singularity approaches! The Singularity will happen live at Balticon 43. News, Podcast, Video podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/04/bc4279-naomi-novik-reading-from-empire-of-ivory/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/04/bc4279-naomi-novik-reading-from-empire-of-ivory/#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:52:36 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=183 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/04/bc4279-naomi-novik-reading-from-empire-of-ivory/feed/ 1 0:00:01 [ Correction: In the intro I say that Ms. Novik is reading from His Majesty's Dragon. This is incorrect. The reading is from Empire of Ivory. - Paul ] This episode’s main feature is the author reading by Naomi Novik. Ms. Novik is the author of[...] [ Correction: In the intro I say that Ms. Novik is reading from His Majesty's Dragon. This is incorrect. The reading is from Empire of Ivory. - Paul ] This episode’s main feature is the author reading by Naomi Novik. Ms. Novik is the author of 5 books in the Temeraire series.  Balticon 43 is coming up and the New Media track is going to be awesome. Listen to the intro to find out some of the highlights. Just some of the ground covered: The I Should Be Writing, Writer’s Workshop; Escape Pod Live, Stranger Things Singularity, and many many more. Promo: The Seanachai – a podcast by Patrick E. McLean Author, Books, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/03/announcements-slusher-evo-and-a-sigler-metal-promo/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/03/announcements-slusher-evo-and-a-sigler-metal-promo/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:30:20 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=182 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/03/announcements-slusher-evo-and-a-sigler-metal-promo/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Stoked for Balticon 43 yet? No? Where have you been?  Not only do we have Scott Sigler as a Guest of Honor. But now we’re pleased to announce the addition of two more of Podcasting’s greats to the Balticon 43 line up. Dave Slusher of th[...] Stoked for Balticon 43 yet? No? Where have you been?  Not only do we have Scott Sigler as a Guest of Honor. But now we’re pleased to announce the addition of two more of Podcasting’s greats to the Balticon 43 line up. Dave Slusher of the Evil Genius Chronicles and Evo Tera co-author of Podcasting for Dummies and host of Evo @ 11 have both joined the roster of new media stars coming to Balticon.  And if that doesn’t rock your world how about this new promo from Scott Sigler! Get ready for Balticon and get book your room early before they’re all gone. Details for hotel rooms are available at the Balticon website. Author, News, Podcast, Promo podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/03/balticon-43-web-badges/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/03/balticon-43-web-badges/#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:01:43 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=180 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/03/balticon-43-web-badges/feed/ 3 0:00:01 Web Comic’s rock star Bryan Prindiville has created a series of web badges for Balticon 43. Get one for your website or blog. Or you can make your own. Alien art, author, filk, make your own, podcasting, science, web comics   Spaceman art, a[...] Web Comic’s rock star Bryan Prindiville has created a series of web badges for Balticon 43. Get one for your website or blog. Or you can make your own. Alien art, author, filk, make your own, podcasting, science, web comics   Spaceman art, author, filk, make your own, podcasting, science, web comics Art, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/02/balticon-43-promo/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/02/balticon-43-promo/#comments Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:21:10 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=177 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/02/balticon-43-promo/feed/ 1 0:00:01 Here’s the new promo. Feel free to play it on your podcast. Here’s the new promo. Feel free to play it on your podcast. Author, Filk, News, Podcast, Promo podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/02/scott-sigler-added-as-special-guest-of-honor/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/02/scott-sigler-added-as-special-guest-of-honor/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:18:32 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=179 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/02/scott-sigler-added-as-special-guest-of-honor/feed/ 1 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/02/balticon-43-4-page-flyer/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/02/balticon-43-4-page-flyer/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:12:52 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=178 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/02/balticon-43-4-page-flyer/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Podcast listeners will delight in the Special Guest of Honor. You may have heard of him. His name is Scott Sigler. Podcast listeners will delight in the Special Guest of Honor. You may have heard of him. His name is Scott Sigler. News, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/01/promo-1-for-balticon-43-mark-van-name-event/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/01/promo-1-for-balticon-43-mark-van-name-event/#comments Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:33:42 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=176 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/01/promo-1-for-balticon-43-mark-van-name-event/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Here is our first promo for Balticon 43. Balticon takes place Memorial Day weekend in the Hunt Valley Marriott. See the official Balticon website for more info. A higher quality version of this promo is available in AIF format as well. Here is our first promo for Balticon 43. Balticon takes place Memorial Day weekend in the Hunt Valley Marriott. See the official Balticon website for more info. A higher quality version of this promo is available in AIF format as well. Author, Podcast, Promo podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/01/bc4278-jeri-smith-ready-author-reading-from-wicked-game/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/01/bc4278-jeri-smith-ready-author-reading-from-wicked-game/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:15:03 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=174 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/01/bc4278-jeri-smith-ready-author-reading-from-wicked-game/feed/ 1 0:00:01 This episode’s intro from Jon “The Vicar” Stallard, host of Geek Radio Daily. Jeri Smith-Ready reads excerpts from her new vampire novel, Wicked Game .  Book Blurb: Recovering con artist Ciara Griffin is trying to live the straight life,[...] This episode’s intro from Jon “The Vicar” Stallard, host of Geek Radio Daily. Jeri Smith-Ready reads excerpts from her new vampire novel, Wicked Game .  Book Blurb: Recovering con artist Ciara Griffin is trying to live the straight life, even if it means finding a (shudder!) real job. She takes an internship at a local radio station, whose late-night time-warp format features 1940s blues, 60s psychedelia, 80s Goth, and more, all with an uncannily authentic flair. Ciara soon discovers how the DJs maintain their cred: they’re vampires, stuck forever in the eras in which they were turned. Ciara’s first instinct, as always, is to cut and run. But communications giant Skywave wants to buy WMMP and turn it into just another hit-playing clone. Without the station—and the link it provides to their original Life Times—the vampires would “fade,” becoming little more than mindless ghosts of the past. Suddenly a routine corporate takeover becomes a matter of life and un-death. To boost ratings and save the lives of her strange new friends, Ciara re-brands the station as “WVMP, the Lifeblood of Rock ’n’ Roll.” In the ultimate con, she hides the DJs’ vampire nature in plain sight, disguising the bloody truth as a marketing gimmick. WVMP becomes the hottest thing around—next to Ciara’s complicated affair with grunge vamp Shane McAllister. But the “gimmick” enrages a posse of ancient and powerful vampires who aren’t so eager to be brought into the light. Soon the stakes are higher-and the perils graver-than any con game Ciara’s ever played… PROMO: Geek Radio Daily PROMO: Murder at Avadon Hill by P.G. Holyfield SONG: Dark Lover: Love Song To A Vampire by Tempest (used with permission from Magna Carta Records) Author, Books, Music, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/01/balticon-podcast-extra-ya-famous-by-george-hrab/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/01/balticon-podcast-extra-ya-famous-by-george-hrab/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:20:23 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=175 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2009/01/balticon-podcast-extra-ya-famous-by-george-hrab/feed/ 0 0:00:01 The wonderful and talented George Hrab plays his song, ‘Ya Famous? at Balticon 42 Opening Ceremonies. Our apologies to George. The recording started a few seconds into the song. The missing lyrics: (spoken) I sit in the park and play. Folks wa[...] The wonderful and talented George Hrab plays his song, ‘Ya Famous? at Balticon 42 Opening Ceremonies. Our apologies to George. The recording started a few seconds into the song. The missing lyrics: (spoken) I sit in the park and play. Folks walk up to me and sometimes say, “Hey play something. Go on give us a show. Is there something you’ve written that we might all know?” And I say (sung) You’ve never heard of me. No not a word from me. Everything that I have made remains all unshown. A title you request, must surely be in jest. I promise you I am completely unknown. This is the song I play to try and appease. I haven’t got long, OK, at least you said please. Author, Music, Podcast, Video podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/12/bc4277-walter-jon-williams-reads-from-implied-spaces/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/12/bc4277-walter-jon-williams-reads-from-implied-spaces/#comments Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:03:35 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=173 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/12/bc4277-walter-jon-williams-reads-from-implied-spaces/feed/ 2 0:00:01 This episode’s intro from Thomas “Commandline” Gideon, host of The Commandline Podcast. Walter Jon Williams reads excerpts from his new cyberpunk novel, Implied Spaces. This is one of the best stories we’ve ever had the pleas[...] This episode’s intro from Thomas “Commandline” Gideon, host of The Commandline Podcast. Walter Jon Williams reads excerpts from his new cyberpunk novel, Implied Spaces. This is one of the best stories we’ve ever had the pleasure of presenting. Book Blurb: Aristide, a semi-retired computer scientist turned swordsman, is a scholar of the implied spaces, seeking meaning amid the accidents of architecture in a universe where reality itself has been sculpted and designed by superhuman machine intelligence. While exploring the pre-technological world Midgarth, one of four dozen pocket universes created within a series of vast, orbital matrioshka computer arrays, Aristide uncovers a fiendish plot threatening to set off a nightmare scenario, perhaps even bringing about the ultimate Existential Crisis: the end of civilization itself. Traveling the pocket universes with his wormhole-edged sword Tecmesssa in hand and talking cat Bitsy, avatar of the planet-sized computer Endora, at his side, Aristide must find a way to save the multiverse from subversion, sabotage, and certain destruction. PROMO: Two Minute Danger Theater PROMO: The Commandline Podcast MUSIC: Captain of the Guard by Mary Crowell Author, Filk, Music, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/12/clarion-foundation-announces-2009-faculty/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/12/clarion-foundation-announces-2009-faculty/#comments Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:49:04 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=172 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/12/clarion-foundation-announces-2009-faculty/feed/ 0 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/12/bc4276-story-time-with-tom-doyle/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/12/bc4276-story-time-with-tom-doyle/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:25:03 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=171 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/12/bc4276-story-time-with-tom-doyle/feed/ 1 0:50:40 This episode we are proud to present you with a short story by author Tom Doyle. Mr. Doyle’s work has appeared here before in episode 56. His story, The Garuda Bird, is a Bollywood style romp through Indian legend and politics with just a litt[...] This episode we are proud to present you with a short story by author Tom Doyle. Mr. Doyle’s work has appeared here before in episode 56. His story, The Garuda Bird, is a Bollywood style romp through Indian legend and politics with just a little love and lust as added spice. He’s even got a real mad scientist. This story originally appeared in Aeon Magazine number 3.  This episode’s guest host is Stephen Eley the editor-in-chief of Escape Artists Inc. They present some of the best audio fiction available. And they do it for free. If you haven’t listened to an Escape Artists podcast, you’re missing some seriously great stories. For general sci-fi genre stories check out Escape Pod. For horror see Pseudopod and for fantasy your source is Pod Castle.  PROMO: The Seanachai PROMO: The Commandline Podcast MUSIC: Rock @ Bollywood by AjT Music, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/10/balticon-43-flyer/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/10/balticon-43-flyer/#comments Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:05:58 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=170 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/10/balticon-43-flyer/feed/ 0 0:00:01 The Balticon 43 flyer is now available. Download it! Share it! Get ready for Balticon 43 now! The Balticon 43 flyer is now available. Download it! Share it! Get ready for Balticon 43 now! News, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/10/bc4275-urban-tapestry-filk-guests-of-honor/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/10/bc4275-urban-tapestry-filk-guests-of-honor/#comments Sun, 26 Oct 2008 06:09:10 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=169 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/10/bc4275-urban-tapestry-filk-guests-of-honor/feed/ 1 0:00:01 Urban Tapestry are a Toronto-based filk/folk trio consisting of Allison Durno, Jodi Krangle and Debbie Ridpath Ohi. They’ve performed all over the world and won several Pegasus awards. Discounting all that, they’re really a trio of talen[...] Urban Tapestry are a Toronto-based filk/folk trio consisting of Allison Durno, Jodi Krangle and Debbie Ridpath Ohi. They’ve performed all over the world and won several Pegasus awards. Discounting all that, they’re really a trio of talented, intelligent, and fun women. This is one of the best interviews I’ve ever done, and certainly the most fun. We talked music, friendship, and sci-fi. And best of all, they sang me a song. Urban Tapestry’s music can be found at one of my favorite music sites, CD Baby. You can go to CD Baby now and preview music from their albums Sushi and High Tea, and Myths and Urban Legends. How they met Their favorite song subjects A Cappella and Instruments My only harp joke SONG: I am Your Friend, live by Urban Tapestry in A Cappella PROMO: Contents Under Pressure, an Arbiter Chronicles event presented by Prometheus Radio Theater The origin of the name Urban Tapestry Out of print, Creative Commons, and Previews Baltimore is for Blue Crabs The conventions they normally attend Play it with Moxie SONG: Sweet Dream (are made of this) by George Hrab Urban Tapestry‘s My Space page George Hrab’s music is available through his website and through CD Baby Filk, humor, Music, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/10/bc4274-john-jude-palencar/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/10/bc4274-john-jude-palencar/#comments Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:15:25 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=168 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/10/bc4274-john-jude-palencar/feed/ 0 0:00:01 This week we present an interview with Balticon 42 Art Guest of Honor, John Jude Palencar. Mr. Palencar is a world famous artist and illustrator who has been winning awards for his distinctive style of art for over two decades. He is known mostly fo[...] This week we present an interview with Balticon 42 Art Guest of Honor, John Jude Palencar. Mr. Palencar is a world famous artist and illustrator who has been winning awards for his distinctive style of art for over two decades. He is known mostly for his book covers, which have appeared on hundreds of books in over thirty countries. He has done cover art for renowned authors such as HP Lovecraft, Ursula LeGuin, Marrion Zimmer Bradley, Octavia Butler, and many many more. Most recently his cover paintings for Eragon and Eldest, by Christopher Paolini, has appeared on the New York Times children’s best seller list for the past year. John’s work made such an impact on the author that he named Eragon’s birthplace “Palencar Valley”. Mr. Palencar also enjoys an on-going artist-in-residence program in Country Kerry, Ireland. His paintings were included in a special exhibit entitled, “Images of Ireland”, held at the National Museum in Dublin. Getting started in art is tough There isn’t enough horror Horror started it all John avoids narrative covers Keep it simple. Keep it symbolic The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious Color palates PROMO: Arbiter Chronicles On-going artist-in-residence in County Kerry, Ireland Ireland and art Pub life in Ireland Advice for cover artists Traditional art and digital music SONG: The Vampire Club, by Voltaire Origins, The Art of John Jude Palencar Art, Author, Music, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/09/balticon-4273-guest-of-honor-connie-willis/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/09/balticon-4273-guest-of-honor-connie-willis/#comments Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:21:49 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=167 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/09/balticon-4273-guest-of-honor-connie-willis/feed/ 0 0:00:01 This week we bring you an interview with that most prolific and award winning author, Connie Willis. Ms. Willis was the Balticon 42 guest of honor and we had a great time talking to her about the craft of writing and her personal journey as an autho[...] This week we bring you an interview with that most prolific and award winning author, Connie Willis. Ms. Willis was the Balticon 42 guest of honor and we had a great time talking to her about the craft of writing and her personal journey as an author. Books by Connie Willis available at Amazon.com. H.L. Menken She came to sci-fi by reading Robert A. Heinlein‘s “Juveniles” Ms. Willis loves Christmas Phones and Cell Phones Why Sci-Fi and not Historical Fiction? Time travel gives us the modern viewpoint PROMO: Arise charity request from Chris Lester of Metamor City PROMO: Mean Mommies Club Humor: Written vs. Spoken Writing, criticism, and advice for new and upcoming writers Finishing up All Clear. She’s been working on it for 6 years and it may be 3 or 4 volumes. It’s about the civilian aspects of World War II England. OUTRO: How can you help your favorite authors SONG: Dance, Soterios Johnson, Dance by Jonathan Coulton Author, humor, Music, Podcast, Skeptic podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/08/free-book-playing-for-keeps-full-pdf-with-bonus-story-parasite-awakens/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/08/free-book-playing-for-keeps-full-pdf-with-bonus-story-parasite-awakens/#comments Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:22:15 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=166 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/08/free-book-playing-for-keeps-full-pdf-with-bonus-story-parasite-awakens/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Mur Lafferty has released her novel Playing for Keeps for free as a PDF. A free book? There’s no such thing as a free book! What’s the catch? No catch. It’s free. But, Mur asks that if you like it you purchase it from Amazon.com o[...] Mur Lafferty has released her novel Playing for Keeps for free as a PDF. A free book? There’s no such thing as a free book! What’s the catch? No catch. It’s free. But, Mur asks that if you like it you purchase it from Amazon.com on August 25. She’s making a run on Amazon and really needs us all to pitch in and help her get noticed. She, like so many others, has a book contract now. But podcasting novels are still a new medium for delivery and we need to show the publishing industry that this makes a difference. Martha and I have read the PDF version multiple time. We help Mur by making the PDFs and doing layout and formatting. We also did a little editing. All of this was to help Mur make the best product possible. We bought the first version of Playing for Keeps when it was self-published on Lulu.com. And now we’re joining her for her run on Amazon and we’ll be buying multiple copies of Playing for Keeps as published by Swarm Press. Mur has delivered countless hours of enjoyment and encouragement to the pod-o-sphere. She has also inspired and rallied people including me. It is not an exaggeration to say that if Mur wasn’t here I wouldn’t be either. I wonder how many other people to whom you listen, read, and watch are here because they were inspired by Mur Lafferty. I’m guessing the number is larger than you think. So be ready to place your order from Amazon.com for Playing for Keeps on Monday August 25. Be there! Aloha. Author, Books, Freebie, News, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/08/balticon-43-guest-of-honor-announced/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/08/balticon-43-guest-of-honor-announced/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:53:52 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=165 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/08/balticon-43-guest-of-honor-announced/feed/ 0 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/08/second-free-book/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/08/second-free-book/#comments Sun, 03 Aug 2008 14:50:38 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=164 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/08/second-free-book/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Due to a problem with iTunes I have to put the link to Tee Morris’s book in a separate post. Please see the previous post for all the relevant info. Due to a problem with iTunes I have to put the link to Tee Morris’s book in a separate post. Please see the previous post for all the relevant info. Author, Books, Fan, Freebie, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/08/free-books-from-dragon-moon-press/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/08/free-books-from-dragon-moon-press/#comments Sun, 03 Aug 2008 14:45:17 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=163 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/08/free-books-from-dragon-moon-press/feed/ 2 0:00:01 Authors Tee Morris and Philippa Ballantine have released their latest novels as free PDFs. Tee Morris is the author of the novels Morevi: The Chronicles of Raif and Askana and The Case of the Singing Sword: A Billibub Baddings Mystery. He is also th[...] Authors Tee Morris and Philippa Ballantine have released their latest novels as free PDFs. Tee Morris is the author of the novels Morevi: The Chronicles of Raif and Askana and The Case of the Singing Sword: A Billibub Baddings Mystery. He is also the co-author of the non-fiction works Podcasting for Dummies and Expert Podcasting Practices for Dummies. He has podcasts for the above mention fiction as well as a companion podcast for the Dummies books. Philippa Ballantine is the author of the novels Weaver’s Web and Chasing the Bard. These novels are also available as podcasts. Her free PDF novel is Digital Magic, the follow up to Chasing the Bard. Tee’s free PDF novel is The Case of the Pitcher’s Pendant: A Billibub Baddings Mystery. If you couldn’t tell by the title this is the second in his Billi Baddings series. Both authors say that these books can be read and enjoyed without having read the earlier novels. We hope you enjoy them too. Please join Tee and Philippa as they make their run on the Amazon.com charts on Aug 8, 2008. If you enjoy Pitcher’s Pendant and Digital Magic, please support the authors by buying their books from Amazon.com on 8/8/08. They need your help to show the publishing world that podcast listeners matter. This is your chance to show the world what we can do. Author, Books, Fan, Freebie, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/07/balticon-podcast-4172-memories-of-balticon-42/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/07/balticon-podcast-4172-memories-of-balticon-42/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:25:29 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=162 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/07/balticon-podcast-4172-memories-of-balticon-42/feed/ 2 0:00:01 Paul and Martha reminisce about the coolest moments of Balticon 42. They are joined by special guest, Tee Morris. And have lots of call-ins from the new voicemail line, 1-206-666-2843. Paul needs to build a new intro and outro for B42 audio Intervi[...] Paul and Martha reminisce about the coolest moments of Balticon 42. They are joined by special guest, Tee Morris. And have lots of call-ins from the new voicemail line, 1-206-666-2843. Paul needs to build a new intro and outro for B42 audio Interviewing and having breakfast with Connie Willis Memories from Jared Axelrod Connie Willis and James Patrick Kelly reacting to George Hrab‘s Brains Body Both Recording author readings Memories from Nobilis Hanging out with Helen E. H. Madden Engineering for Soccergirl Memories from SVAllie Having a beer with Peter S. Beagle PROMO: Murder at Avadon Hill, by P.G. Holyfield Memories from Bill DeSmedt Dr. Jack’s Soapbox Seminars Paul got crabs from Earl Newton Stranger Things: The Singularity Heather Welliver’s concert (backed up by members of Stokely Rose) Memories from Heather Welliver Paul makes the fun Memories from Marc Grailwolf Bailey I wish you stuff My totally fanboy man crush on George Hrab Memories from Tee Morris Sucking Mur Lafferty‘s finger Tee getting thrown out of Mur’s live show by Matt Wallace Kracken’s Quest – The hunt for Tee’s jersey We have spawned another sci-fi con podcast! Memories from Icepick Paul wishes he had time to talk to David Moldawer Memories from Chooch and Viv Martha is now Lady Lightning! Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with recordings: Cmdln, Bruce, Jim Van Verth, Tee Morris We have been nominated for two Parsec Awards for the Balticon Podcast and Serve It Cold Send us more feedback Next time, Guest of Honor Connie Willis Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/07/selznick-live-all-day-today/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/07/selznick-live-all-day-today/#comments Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:59:39 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=161 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/07/selznick-live-all-day-today/feed/ 0 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/07/soccergirl-live-from-balticon/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/07/soccergirl-live-from-balticon/#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:29:08 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=160 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/07/soccergirl-live-from-balticon/feed/ 0 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/07/balticon-podcast-4271-matthew-wayne-selznick/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/07/balticon-podcast-4271-matthew-wayne-selznick/#comments Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:40:03 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=159 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/07/balticon-podcast-4271-matthew-wayne-selznick/feed/ 0 0:00:01 This episode is awesome. We talked with Matthew Wayne Selznick (WMS) at Balticon 41, back in May 2007, and we talk to him again in July 2008 to update the interview and discuss his Sovereign Summer Sunday, July 13, 2008. In fact, it’s an all M[...] This episode is awesome. We talked with Matthew Wayne Selznick (WMS) at Balticon 41, back in May 2007, and we talk to him again in July 2008 to update the interview and discuss his Sovereign Summer Sunday, July 13, 2008. In fact, it’s an all MWS Balticon Podcast episode with a promo and music by Matt as well. Matt’s book, Brave Men Run, will be released by Swarm Press on Sunday July 13, 2008. Check Matt’s blog for more info on his Sovereign Summer Sunday event! Updates: Matt wants me to let you know some things we didn’t cover in the updates. He no longer offers web hosting and all his podcasts have been collapsed into one called Sonitotum. It is the companion podcast to his blog, Scribtotum. Author, Books, Fan, Music, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/07/call-in-your-memories-of-balticon-42/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/07/call-in-your-memories-of-balticon-42/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:05:04 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=158 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/07/call-in-your-memories-of-balticon-42/feed/ 0 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/07/balticon-4170-guests-of-honor-larry-niven-and-jerry-pournelle/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/07/balticon-4170-guests-of-honor-larry-niven-and-jerry-pournelle/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:02:13 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=157 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/07/balticon-4170-guests-of-honor-larry-niven-and-jerry-pournelle/feed/ 0 0:00:01 It’s been a long time coming but we’re finally presenting our interview with Balticon 41 Guests of Honor Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle. They’re latest collaboration is Inferno. Mark J. Gross, author of The Sci-Fi Scene column in [...] It’s been a long time coming but we’re finally presenting our interview with Balticon 41 Guests of Honor Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle. They’re latest collaboration is Inferno. Mark J. Gross, author of The Sci-Fi Scene column in Autograph Collector, shares the interviewing duties. PROMO: Stranger Things PROMO: Pieces Podcast MUSIC: To Earth for the Music by Bottomland Call our voicemail line at 1-206-666-2843. Author, Books, Music, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/07/walter-jon-williams-his-latest-book-and-free-nebula-winning-story/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/07/walter-jon-williams-his-latest-book-and-free-nebula-winning-story/#comments Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:19:03 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=156 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/07/walter-jon-williams-his-latest-book-and-free-nebula-winning-story/feed/ 0 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/06/file-problems-resolved/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/06/file-problems-resolved/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:55:25 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=155 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/06/file-problems-resolved/feed/ 0 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/06/file-problems/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/06/file-problems/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:56:43 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=154 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/06/file-problems/feed/ 0 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/06/balticon-4269-david-williams/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/06/balticon-4269-david-williams/#comments Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:28:43 +0000 ljosalf http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=153 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/06/balticon-4269-david-williams/feed/ 0 0:52:56 While we’re busy sifting through all the wonderful interviews, panels, and events that we captured at Balticon 42, we provide a little something to get your heart pumping and your blood racing. For the first time anywhere, Dave Williams reads [...] While we’re busy sifting through all the wonderful interviews, panels, and events that we captured at Balticon 42, we provide a little something to get your heart pumping and your blood racing. For the first time anywhere, Dave Williams reads from his debut novel Mirrored Heavens. Mirrored Heavens, from Bantam Spectra, is available on the web and in bookstores beginning June 2008. WARNING: Some strong language     PROMO: The Adventures of Indiana Jim PROMO: Serve It Cold Author, Books, Fan, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/06/photos-from-paul-fischer-and-martha-holloway/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/06/photos-from-paul-fischer-and-martha-holloway/#comments Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:14:15 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=152 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/06/photos-from-paul-fischer-and-martha-holloway/feed/ 0 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/06/geologic-podcast-balticon-42-episodes/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/06/geologic-podcast-balticon-42-episodes/#comments Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:05:13 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=151 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/06/geologic-podcast-balticon-42-episodes/feed/ 0 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/06/balticon-interviews-and-wrap-up-by-indiana-jim/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/06/balticon-interviews-and-wrap-up-by-indiana-jim/#comments Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:42:19 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=150 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/06/balticon-interviews-and-wrap-up-by-indiana-jim/feed/ 0 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/06/more-great-media-from-balticon-42/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/06/more-great-media-from-balticon-42/#comments Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:50:46 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=149 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/06/more-great-media-from-balticon-42/feed/ 0 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/05/post-your-balticon-42-pictures-videos-audio-and-more/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/05/post-your-balticon-42-pictures-videos-audio-and-more/#comments Tue, 27 May 2008 23:10:54 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=148 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/05/post-your-balticon-42-pictures-videos-audio-and-more/feed/ 4 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/05/balticon-42-pocket-program/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/05/balticon-42-pocket-program/#comments Tue, 20 May 2008 22:48:51 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=147 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/05/balticon-42-pocket-program/feed/ 0 0:00:01 The Balticon 42 Pocket Program is now available. Get yours and plan your Balticon 42 experience early. The Balticon 42 Pocket Program is now available. Get yours and plan your Balticon 42 experience early. podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/05/balticon-4168-stranger-things-interview-with-earl-newton-and-dave-kanter/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/05/balticon-4168-stranger-things-interview-with-earl-newton-and-dave-kanter/#comments Sat, 17 May 2008 06:30:35 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=146 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/05/balticon-4168-stranger-things-interview-with-earl-newton-and-dave-kanter/feed/ 0 0:00:01 We welcome Earl Newton and Dave Kanter to the Balticon Podcast. Earl is the executive producer and Dave is the producer of Stranger Things. Stranger Things: The science fiction of human experience The first sci-fi anthology series in history to sh[...] We welcome Earl Newton and Dave Kanter to the Balticon Podcast. Earl is the executive producer and Dave is the producer of Stranger Things. Stranger Things: The science fiction of human experience The first sci-fi anthology series in history to shoot in Hi-Def video and release it on the Internet for free Writing comes first The adaptation an extension of Sacred Cow by Scott Sigler What does a producer do? Ethnomusicologist vs Ethnomixologist PROMO: Better Late Than Never a.k.a. BL8TN PROMO: 7th Son: Descent “Stay on target!” Riffing on the extremely awesome Matt Wallace Exclusive info on Episode 4 of Stranger Things Even more special effects and a Matt Wallace story too! The Next Fix What is “The Singularity?” “Earl Newton will give birth live on stage” Limited edition T-Shirts Live interview with Matt Wallace The new episode format. Can you say, “cliffhanger?” I knew you could Live ST Update filmed with the audience There’s so much we can’t tell you “Be sure to wear your pants” Balticon is a great convention New actors with more extensive resume’s SONG: Space Monkey by Jim Hodgson Podcast, Video podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/05/balticon-4167-michael-r-mennenga-and-evo-terra/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/05/balticon-4167-michael-r-mennenga-and-evo-terra/#comments Thu, 15 May 2008 06:53:32 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=145 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/05/balticon-4167-michael-r-mennenga-and-evo-terra/feed/ 1 0:49:05 Balticon 41 Special Guests of Honor, Michael R. Mennenga and Evo Terra talk about their past together in podcasting and the new directions they are pursuing. PROMO: Metamor City Memories of Balticon 41 Discussions about Sci-Fi cons, being panelist[...] Balticon 41 Special Guests of Honor, Michael R. Mennenga and Evo Terra talk about their past together in podcasting and the new directions they are pursuing. PROMO: Metamor City Memories of Balticon 41 Discussions about Sci-Fi cons, being panelists, being guests of honor Bald for Joe Murphy Collecting podcasts, podcasting networks The plan to end Winging It on a high note Campaigning for the ADD Cast to be the new Winging It The challenge of publishing on a regular schedule Alcohol – a moderate amount increases IQ PROMO: The Next Fix, by Matt Wallace Enslaving yeast History in radio and podcasting, Working as a team Winging It Live The Shillas on The Podsafe Music Network The Michael and Evo Roast (see the video) Christiana Ellis and the time machine Possible future special guests of honor for Balticon Fun Anymore, Serve It Cold SONG: Homecoming performed by Urban Tapestry Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/05/balticon-4166-talking-erotica-with-helen-e-h-madden-and-nobilis/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/05/balticon-4166-talking-erotica-with-helen-e-h-madden-and-nobilis/#comments Mon, 12 May 2008 15:55:13 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=144 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/05/balticon-4166-talking-erotica-with-helen-e-h-madden-and-nobilis/feed/ 3 0:57:31 We talk sex, erotica, families, and morals with Helen E. H. Madden and Nobilis. Helen Madden is the host of the Heat Flash podcast. Nobilis is the author and voice of Nobilis Erotica podcast. Dealing with turning yourself on, rejection, and lack [...] We talk sex, erotica, families, and morals with Helen E. H. Madden and Nobilis. Helen Madden is the host of the Heat Flash podcast. Nobilis is the author and voice of Nobilis Erotica podcast. Dealing with turning yourself on, rejection, and lack of venues to show books Lack of erotic fiction podcasts Why Nobilis and Helen feel the need to finish projects PROMO: A Foolish World, erotic fiction podcast available at Podiobooks.com PROMO: Heat Flash podcast Gomorrahmy Politics, sex, and writing porn Definition quest: porn vs. erotica vs. smut vs. romance vs. fantasy Stick Figure Porn: one and two Definitions imply restrictions Sex vs. violence Plans for Balticon 42: Sex Tech, Regina Lynn, Erotic Podcasts and Sexy New Media, Amber Rhea, Biscuit Slash Madlibs SONG: Faithful by The Shillas Erotica, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/05/balticon-4165-filk-o-rama-with-rob-balder-and-gary-ehrlich/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/05/balticon-4165-filk-o-rama-with-rob-balder-and-gary-ehrlich/#comments Thu, 08 May 2008 17:14:35 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=141 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/05/balticon-4165-filk-o-rama-with-rob-balder-and-gary-ehrlich/feed/ 0 1:03:36 Web Comics creator and Filk music star Rob Balder and Balticon filk track coordinator Gary Ehrlich join us in studio for fresh (live) and canned (pre-recorded) filk music. Also in studio: Janny, Rob’s girlfriend, assistant, and therapist.  SO[...] Web Comics creator and Filk music star Rob Balder and Balticon filk track coordinator Gary Ehrlich join us in studio for fresh (live) and canned (pre-recorded) filk music. Also in studio: Janny, Rob’s girlfriend, assistant, and therapist.  SONG: My Jalapeno Man written by Debbie Ridpath Ohi, performed by Urban Tapestry SONG: Circles In The Grain written by Tom Jeffers, performed by Dandelion Wine SONG: Alternate World Temperance Union by Gary McGath SONG: Come Travel With Me by Gary Ehrlich SONG: Needlessly Noir by Rob Balder Rob Balder links: FuMP – The Funny Music Project PartiallyClips Erfworld Other links: Design Coding on YouTube SONG: Bacon! by the great Luke Ski Cat with fruit on head like helmet SONG: EULA Dancing by Tom Smith Fan, Filk, humor, Music, Podcast podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/05/balticon-4164-con-chair-greg-wright/ http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/05/balticon-4164-con-chair-greg-wright/#comments Sun, 04 May 2008 22:28:06 +0000 Paul Fischer http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/?p=140 http://balticonpodcast.org/wordpress/2008/05/balticon-4164-con-chair-greg-wright/feed/ 0 0:43:14 Convention Chairman Greg Wright and I talk about what you’ll be experiencing at Balticon 42. Guests of Honor: Author Connie Willis Artist John Jude Palencar Filkers Urban Tapestry The Compton Crook Award Special Events Opening Ceremonies[...] Convention Chairman Greg Wright and I talk about what you’ll be experiencing at Balticon 42. Guests of Honor: Author Connie Willis Artist John Jude Palencar Filkers Urban Tapestry The Compton Crook Award Special Events Opening Ceremonies Concerts: Urban Tapestry, George Hrab Dramatic Presentation Stranger Things Concerts outside the bar on the Hrab Stage Launch Parties Medieval Dance Science Infectious Disease Specialist: Dr. Cmar Rocket Scientist: Laura Burns Mr. Electric Car: Mike Harvey Mr. T-Rex: Tom Holtz Children’s Track New Media Track Con Suite We need volunteers. Please volunteer when you get to Balticon. MUSIC: Technonerdboy by Urban Tapestry Bonus   Author, Books, Fan, Music, Podcast, Science podcast@balticonpodcast.org no no