February 2008
Monthly Archive
Of iTunes, Nemeses, and Podcast Villainy
Posted by Raven on 27 Feb 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
If P.G. Holyfield is to be believed, I have a promising future ahead of me as a podcasting villain:
Life should always be related to Samuel L. Jackson characters
Remember in Unbreakable (underappreciated moive, by the way) when Samuel L. Jackson explains to Bruce Willis that in order to create a hero, he has to have a villain that is his equal?
Well, I’ve finally discovered my nemesis…
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Now, I’ve always thought of myself as a nice guy, so this whole villainy thing took me a bit by surprise. At issue seems to be this juicy little tidbit:
Yes, that’s right: The Metamor City Podcast has leapfrogged Murder at Avedon Hill in the standings of iTunes Literature! Given that MaAH is an extremely addictive fantasy/mystery in its own right — and that it has been around for almost a year longer than MCP — I find this quite satisfying.
Plus, there’s this to consider:
Yep, you read that right. Metamor City is the #11 Literature podcast in New Zealand — we even beat out Tee Morris’s excellent swashbuckling adventure Morevi and two Harry Potter fancasts!
Speaking of kiwis, both P.G. and I appear as key cast members in Philippa Ballantine’s upcoming podcast novel, Chasing the Bard. I’ll be playing Mordant, the suave, handsome, charismatic Fae Lord who hoodwinks the entire royal court, weds the heroine … and just happens to be working to bring all of creation down in a storm of roiling chaos. And who’s P.G. playing in this little drama? None other than Sucker #1: Auberon, King of the Faeries.
(I swear I knew nothing about this when I cast him as a gay massage therapist in Metamor City…)
So, all things considered, I feel pretty good about being a nemesis. Do your worst, P.G. Holyfield! You may be the master of mystery in a high fantasy setting, but I’ve got plenty of magic of my own!
Plus, my wizards have guns. 
MCP 012 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 04
Posted by Raven on 24 Feb 2008 | Tagged as: Brian, Daniel, Fiona, Sasha, Evan/Eva, Making the Cut, Victor, fantasy, podiobook, novel, science fiction, Callie, Podcast Episodes
Daniel and Brian head to the skyport on their respective missions, unaware that they are pursuing the same package. Will Daniel’s team get their mysterious parcel to safety, or will Brian and his team succeed in stealing it? And will they discover their predicament before tragedy strikes?
Cast:
Callie Linder — Beq Vyper
Evan Selindi — Tee Morris
Train Announcer — Leann Mabry
Victor hin’Kavos — Bill Bowman
Brian Sommers — Bryan Watson
Fiona hin’Connaill — Christiana Ellis
Sasha King — Dani Cutler
Del Matthews — Nobilis
Trace Umbara — Donte Taylor
Promos:
Bumper:
Philippa Ballantine of Whispers at the Edge, MOREVI: Remastered & Chasing the Bard
The Music:
Opening Credits: “Zeon Control”, by Metaverse
The Story So Far: “Theatrical Trailer”, by Budha Building
Subway Station Musicians: Celtic Fiddle, Open Source Music from the Internet Archive
Scene Break: “Jetlag”, by Metaverse
Software Duel: “Seduction”, by F11
Fiona’s Concern: “Autumn Song”, by David Beard
Let’s Do It: “Isham Pastiche”, by David Beard
Bed Music: “Smoke-Filled Room”, by Dave Thornton
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 were provided by Soundsnap; others were provided by the Freesound Project.
The forums are going strong over at TheCursed.org — head over there and join the conversation!
Next time on The Metamor City Podcast:
It’s spy vs. spy as the Daniel’s team acquires the package and Del and Trace try to steal it. This is where the action kicks into high gear, folks — don’t miss it!
MCP 011 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 03
Posted by Raven on 10 Feb 2008 | Tagged as: Brian, Daniel, Fiona, Sasha, Evan/Eva, Rebecca, Making the Cut, Victor, fantasy, podiobook, novel, science fiction, Callie, Podcast Episodes
Daniel and Victor meet their fellow operatives for the upcoming smuggling job, including one whom Metamorphs will find familiar. Then the action switches to the Sommers breeding cell, where Brian, Fiona, Sasha and Rebecca are about to have their peaceful home life disturbed by an unexpected guest.
Cast:
Victor hin’Kavos — Bill Bowman
Evan Selindi — Tee Morris
Eva Selindi — Philippa Ballantine
Callie Linder — Beq Vyper
Brian Sommers — Bryan Watson
Sasha King — Dani Cutler
Rebecca Brower — MA in PA
Fiona hin’Connaill — Christiana Ellis
Promos:
Bumper:
Nathan Lowell, author of The Golden Age of the Solar Clipper
The Music:
Opening Credits: “Zeon Control”, by Metaverse
The Story So Far: “Theatrical Trailer”, by Budha Building
Eva’s Unveiling: “Gaza Strip Mall”, by Amanda Monaco 4
Scene Break: “Jetlag”, by Metaverse
Come Here, Wench: “Hot Sexy Ladies”, by Mark Speckman
Dark News: “Nightfall — Underscore”, by David Beard
Bed Music: “Smoke-Filled Room”, by Dave Thornton
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 were provided by Soundsnap.
Next time on The Metamor City Podcast:
Daniel and Brian head to the skyport on their respective missions, unaware that they are pursuing the same package. Will Daniel’s team get their mysterious parcel to safety, or will Brian and his team succeed in stealing it? And will they discover their predicament before tragedy strikes? Find out in two weeks — until then, keep it on the bright side!
Imperial Ministry of Information Dispatch #2
Posted by Raven on 06 Feb 2008 | Tagged as: Reviews, Announcements
Good day, citizens! Blaine Terynson here from the Imperial Ministry of Information. I am most pleased to share some exciting news: the word of our beloved city has gone out far and wide, and men and women from across the globe have answered the call!
The communications distribution system known as iTunes has released a list of its most popular podcasts in the world of Literature — and The Metamor City Podcast, the Ministry’s prime vehicle for spreading news of our fair land, is now ranked in the top twenty Literature podcasts in all of iTunes!
This is a great triumph for the Imperial Ministry of Information, and the Majestrix extends her thanks to all of you, the Empire’s loyal citizens and fellow-travelers in distant lands, for making it possible. It is your use of our promotional spots, your blog posts, your word-of-mouth that has raised Metamor City into the collective awareness of the WorldNet community. You are truly the messengers of light and hope to a benighted world.
The Majestrix wishes to extend her particular thanks to loyal citizen Steve Eley, whose podcast Escape Pod has long been the standard-bearer for excellence in audio science fiction. In Episode 143 Mr. Eley aired the Metamor City promotional spot and waxed eloquent about the joys of our beloved city and the merits of our podcast program. Since the release of this episode hundreds of new visitors have come to Metamor City and discovered the wonder of our world for themselves. It is largely Mr. Eley’s dedication to the cause that has propelled The Metamor City Podcast to its current place of prominence. For this, and other services to the Empire, Majestrix Kyia is pleased to elevate Steve Eley to the peerage, bestowing upon him the title Baron of Giftum. We at the Ministry congratulate Lord Eley on his promotion and wish him the best in his continued services to the Empire.
As always, the Ministry encourages all citizens and friends of the Empire to inform us of any further efforts to disseminate positive information about our nation and its beloved capital city. Those who serve the Empire in this way shall be honored in future dispatches.
All Hail the Majestrix! All Hail Metamor!
The Hon. Blaine Terynson,
Imperial Minister of Information
