December 2007
Monthly Archive
MCP 008 - Holiday Special and MAKING THE CUT: Prologue
Posted by Raven on 30 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: Victor, Making the Cut, Abbey, Just For Fun, science fiction, Podcast Episodes
Holiday merry-making abounds! Chris reads email, plays voice mails, features special Christmas music, and slips in various other bits of insanity from when we were off our meds. All this, and the Prologue from the first Metamor City novel, Making the Cut!
Bumper:
Michael Spence, of Brother Osric’s Scriptorium
Short Story:
“Revenant Living” by Kevin Cummings, courtesy of Buffy Between The Lines
Promos:
Mur vs. JC #2: Heaven / Playing For Keeps / 7th Son, Book III: Destruction
Making the Cut: Prologue — Cast:
Abbey — Heather Nowak
Victor — Bill Bowman
The Music:
Intro: “The First Nowell”, by David Beard
Reading Mail #1: “We Three Kings - classical guitar”, by Derek K. Miller
Reading Mail #2: “We Deck The Halls With We Wish You A Merry Christmas”, by Doug Boldt
Returning From Break #1: “Hark The Herald Angels Sing”, by David Beard
Blooper/Outtake Reel: “Christmas in the Ghetto”, by Al Phlipp and the Woo Team
Voice Mail: “Not So Silent Night”, by Charlie Crowe
Returning From Break #2: “Carol of the Bells”, by David Beard
Story Lead-In: “Divine Light”, by Ariaphonics
Nightmares: “Fight — Strings & Vox”, by David Beard
Exploring: “The Lost Memory”, by Ambient Light
Something’s Wrong: Remix of “Misplaced Toy Theme”, by David Beard, and “Slow Atmosphere 4″, by ERH
Realization of Loss: “Nowhere — Cue 3 Strings”, by David Beard
Story Lead-Out: “Slow Atmosphere 4″, by ERH
Parting Thoughts: “O Come, O Come Emmanuel With What Child Is This”, by Doug Boldt
All music from David Beard is used by special permission from the artist. Music from ERH is provided through the Freesound Project. All other music is provided through agreement with the Podsafe Music Network.
Some sound effects provided by the Freesound Project. More information on the clips used will be provided after the jump.
Next time on The Metamor City Podcast:
Making the Cut continues with Chapter One! Meet Daniel Sharabi, a teenage member of the Psi Collective who has everything going for him — everything, that is, except his telepathic talent, which is mediocre at best. As he faces graduation and his exit examinations from the prestigious Westfall Academy, Daniel’s life is about to get a whole lot more complicated…
MCP 008 - Holiday Special and MAKING THE CUT: Prologue [00:46:40m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadMCP SE02 - A Lightbringer’s Christmas Tale
Posted by Raven on 22 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: Janus, Just For Fun, Podcast Episodes
A bit of holiday-themed amusement for you all, from the perspective of one very un-amused Lightbringer. Click “Continue Reading” to view the text of the poem.
Music: “Carol of the Bells”, by David Beard. Used by special permission of the artist.
MCP 007 - Troubled Minds, Part 2 of 2
Posted by Raven on 16 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: Abbey, Jenna, horror, science fiction, fantasy, Podcast Episodes
Abbey and Jenna race against time to stop the Beast before it kills again. But how do you fight something that can turn your own darkest memories against you?
Cast:
Abbey Preston – Heather Nowak
Jenna Hartmann – Cunning Minx
Mother Annabelle – Paulette Vallad
Fiona – Christiana Ellis
Rebecca – MA in PA
Brian – Bryan Watson
Promos:
Bumper:
Christiana Ellis, of Nina Kimberly the Merciless and Space Casey
The Music:
Intro: “Zeon Control”, by Metaverse
The Story So Far: “Secret Desire”, by Planet71
Telepathic Bonding: “Nowhere – Cues 1, 2, & 4″, by David Beard
Jenna’s Guilt: “Nowhere – Cue 4 Strings”, by David Beard
Finding Clarice: “Drugs”, by David Beard
Jenna’s Vow: “Primordial”, by David Beard
Abbey’s Confession: “Autumn Song – Dark Underscore 1 & 2″, by David Beard
Mother Anna’s Advice: “Ladder – Strings”, by David Beard
Abbey’s Idea: “Realisation”, by David Beard
Jenna’s Temptation: “Hunt – Pad”, by David Beard
Jenna’s Fear: “Mothersland – Cue 7″, by David Beard
Scene Break: “Voice Cluster Swell 7″, by David Beard
Briefing the Troops: “The Shadows of the Spirits”, by Jim Butler
Abbey’s Plan is Enacted: “Forbidden Desire”, by Josiah Barlow
Jenna’s Invitation: “A Part of Me, A Part of You”, by Kparx
Reunion in the Skimmer: “Jetlag”, by Metaverse
Saying Goodbye: “Autumn Song”, by David Beard
Bed Music: “Smoke-Filled Room”, by Dave Thornton
Special thanks to David Beard for giving me special permission to use so much of his music in this show. All other music provided through agreement with the Podsafe Music Network.
Some sound effects provided by the Freesound Project. More information on the clips used will be provided after the jump. Other sound effects provided by Soundsnap.
Next time on The Metamor City Podcast:
It’s the Metamor City Holiday Special! Chris Lester reads your emails, plays your voicemails, and sneaks in a few fun little surprises. (We promise there will be no singing Wookiees.) Plus special Christmas music by David Beard and the prologue of the first Metamor City novel, Making the Cut. Don’t miss it, folks!
Keep it on the bright side, and Merry Christmas!
Bonus - Interview with Geek Cred (Geek Cred #17)
Posted by Raven on 13 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: Interview, Podcast Episodes
Steve Riekeberg interviewed Chris Lester about The Metamor City Podcast for his show Geek Cred. Listen to Chris talk about the origins of Metamor City, the philosophy of writing, and some of the themes and ideas behind the upcoming novel, MAKING THE CUT!
Special thanks to Steve for offering to do this interview — Skype problems notwithstanding, it was a lot of fun. 
Metamor Character Sketches!
Posted by Raven on 04 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: Artwork, Just For Fun
NobleBear, one of my gaming buddies and a listener of The Metamor City Podcast, has sent me sketches of some of the characters! Pictures to follow after the jump.
If you have artwork of the characters in Metamor City and you’d like to share it, send it to feedback@metamorcity.com. I’m always excited to see that my little story-world is inspiring people.
Keep it on the bright side!
MCP 006 - Troubled Minds, Part 1 of 2
Posted by Raven on 02 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: Abbey, Jenna, horror, science fiction, fantasy, Podcast Episodes
Students are dying at St. Theresa’s, a school and halfway house for wayward girls on the Street of Metamor City. Abbey Preston is visiting the school, seeking relief from the terrifying visions that have been plaguing her. Is something supernatural at work, or is it all in Abbey’s head?
Cast:
Cab Driver – Bryan Watson
Abbey Preston – Heather Nowak
Mother Annabelle – Paulette Vallad
Jenna Hartmann – Cunning Minx
Trisha – Mur Lafferty
Promos:
Bumper:
Kim Harrison, author of the Hollows series – listen to my interview with her at I Should Be Writing!
The Music:
Intro: “Zeon Control”, by Metaverse
Fair Warning: “Descent”, by Ambient Light
Story Lead-In: “Divine Light”, by Ariaphonics
Abbey’s Secret: “Dream of a Princess”, by Yuzzy
Stories of the Lost: “Mothersland – Cue 11″, by David Beard
Scene Break: “Jetlag”, by Metaverse
Searching for Shades: “The Opening – Fight Cue”, by David Beard
Bed Music: “Smoke-Filled Room”, by Dave Thornton
Additional ambient music was provided by ERH of the Freesound Project; links are provided in the sound effects section.
All music provided through agreement with the Podsafe Music Network.
Some sound effects provided by the Freesound Project. More information on the clips used will be provided after the jump.
Shameless Begging:
The holiday feedback episode is coming up, so send me audio files or voicemails with your questions, comments, etc. and I’ll play them in that episode. The email address is feedback@metamorcity.com and the voicemail line is 206-350-7333. I’ve gotten two voicemails since I recorded the outro for this episode, but there’s still room for plenty more. If you’ve ever wanted to hear your voice on a podcast, here’s your chance.
Next time on The Metamor City Podcast:
Abbey and Jenna race against time to stop the Beast before it kills again. But how do you fight something that can turn your own darkest memories against you?
