April 2008
Monthly Archive
Bonus - Interview with Tea and Chat (TAC #1)
Posted by Raven on 28 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Interview
Through the magic of Skype, I sat down with Irish Metamorph Stephen Kilbride for Episode One of his Tea and Chat podcast. Listen as we discuss the origins of Metamor City, the challenges and joys of working with voice actors, and my advice for new authors — as well as a few surprise questions that Stephen manages to spring on me… 
Sites and podcasts mentioned:
Bonus - Interview with Wander Radio (WNDR #27)
Posted by Raven on 26 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Interview
Continuing my virtual press junket as we head toward Balticon, I had a great chat with Jack Hosley of Wander Radio (109.9 WNDR, almost on your radio dial!). Listen as he asks me about blending genres, podcasting while writing, working with a small army of voice actors, and where I see the world of podcasting going in the future…
MCP 016 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 08
Posted by Raven on 19 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Making the Cut, Daniel, Evan/Eva, science fiction, novel, podiobook, fantasy, Podcast Episodes
As the telepaths lay one of their own to rest, Daniel makes a choice that will have a dramatic impact on his future. Much to his surprise, he then has a run-in with one of his erstwhile partners, who has some ideas that could change Daniel’s life even more dramatically.
Plugging for Charity: Metamor City listener Nick Robinson is riding his bike across the UK to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society — go to jogleforalzheimers.blogspot.com to help out.
Metamor T-Shirt Pre-orders: If you’d like a Metamor City t-shirt, place your pre-orders between now and May 3rd, 2008. Orders are processed through PayPal — go to www.metamorcity.com/about/met to get yours!
Cast:
Priest — P.C. Haring
Rebecca Brower — MA in PA
Josephine Matthews — Jessica Sharrow
Eva Selindi — Philippa Ballantine
Evan Selindi — Tee Morris
Promos:
Bumper:
Jack Jaffee of 12 Volt Theater
The Music:
Opening Credits: “Zeon Control”, by Metaverse
The Story So Far: “Theatrical Trailer”, by Budha Building
The Funeral: “Ailein Duinn” (Traditional), arranged by David Beard
Internal Debate: “Autumn Song”, by David Beard
Approaching Jo: “Mothersland, Cue 11″, by David Beard
Saying Farewell: “Autumn Song”, by David Beard
Misplaced Guilt: “Nowhere, Cue 4,” by David Beard
Evan’s Idea: “Realisation”, by David Beard
A Brilliant Idea?: “Andine”, from StackTraxx Vol. 04
Test Drive: “Get The Groove On”, from StackTraxx Vol. 36
Promo Break: “Jetlag”, by Metaverse
Bed Music: “Smoke-Filled Room”, by Dave Thornton
Feedback:
- Nick Glassman reviewed Metamor City for SFFaudio.com.
- Scott Roche of Spiritual Tramp also posted a review of the show.
- Ben Clifford of the Multidimensional Ninja Network calls in to give his thoughts on MAKING THE CUT.
Next time on The Metamor City Podcast:
Girls’ Night Out! Get ready for one wild evening as Eva shows Daniel how to party — androgyne style! Hold on to your hats, because the story is just beginning…
Bonus - Interview with Podiomedia Chat (PMC 03-07)
Posted by Raven on 18 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Interview, metamor
Chris Moody of Podiomedia Chat interviewed me about Metamor City. Thanks for the opportunity, Chris!
BONUS: Podiomedia Chat S03 EP7 - Interview with Chris Lester [00:46:06m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadMCP 015 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 07
Posted by Raven on 06 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Fiona, Rebecca, Miriam, Daniel, Making the Cut, fantasy, novel, science fiction, Podcast Episodes
In the aftermath of the mission, the telepaths mourn their losses, Victor reaps his rewards, and Miriam makes an unsettling discovery…
Plugging for Charity: Metamor City listener Nick Robinson is riding his bike across the UK to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society — go to jogleforalzheimers.blogspot.com to help out.
Metamor T-Shirt Pre-orders: If you’d like a Metamor City t-shirt, place your pre-orders between now and May 3rd, 2008. Orders are processed through PayPal — go to www.metamorcity.com/about/met to get yours!
Cast:
Fiona hin’Connaill — Christiana Ellis
Rebecca Brower — MA in PA
Lysa — Paulette Vallad
Miriam Bakhtavar — Martha Puskas
Abbey Preston — Heather Nowak
Victor hin’Kavos — Bill Bowman
Promos:
SOBCon 2008 - Biz School for Bloggers
Bumper:
Michael Spence, of Sci Phi: The Journal of Science Fiction & Philosophy
The Music:
Opening Credits: “Zeon Control”, by Metaverse
The Story So Far: “Theatrical Trailer”, by Budha Building
Haunted by Guilt: “Dark Autumn - Underscore 1″, by David Beard
Fiona’s Bad News: “Hunt - Pad”, by David Beard
A Plea For Help: “Mothersland - Cue 07″, by David Beard
A Wish Wasted: “Dark Autumn - Underscore 2″, by David Beard
A Dark Vision: “Primordial” and “Underscore 1″, by David Beard
Calling Rebecca Back: “Nowhere - Cue 2 Strings & Cue 4″, by David Beard
Doubting the Hive: “Nowhere - Cue 1″, by David Beard
Abbey’s Letter: “Ginger Dream”, by David Beard
Victor’s Letter: “Get in the Car - No Percussion”, by David Beard
Miriam’s Decision: “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. 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.
Feedback:
- Amy Bowen shares her thoughts on “Troubled Minds” and nerdy in-jokes.
- Ben Clifford of the Multidimensional Ninja Network ruminates on the interesting mix of fantasy and science fiction elements in Metamor City, and Chris takes a minute to plug Mur Lafferty’s WASTELAND.
- Jesse from Colorado and Nobilis both call in to praise Christiana Ellis’s performance in Chapter 6.
Next time on The Metamor City Podcast:
As the telepaths lay one of their own to rest, Daniel makes a choice that will have a dramatic impact on his future. Much to his surprise, he then has a run-in with one of his erstwhile partners, who has some ideas that could change Daniel’s life even more dramatically. Chapter 8 drops in two weeks — until then, keep it on the bright side!
The Metamor City Podcast Remembers Joe
Posted by Raven on 01 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Give Us A Minute, Joe-Murphy, tribute
Tee Morris of the Joe Murphy Memorial Fund put together this episode in honor of Joe, who passed away one year ago today after a short but intense battle with leiomyosarcoma.
These are the reflections, the memories, and the considerations of people from around the world who called Joe Murphy “friend”…
- Chris Lester (Detroit, Michigan)
- Brad Bowyer (Louisville, Kentucky)
- Valerie Griswold-Ford (Concord, New Hampshire)
- Kevin Bachelder (Boston, Massachusetts)
- Megan a/k/a The Podcast Junky (Podosphere, The Internet)
- Cat a/k/a The SciFi Ranter Girl (Houston, Texas)
- Zac Ricks (Rexburg, Idaho)
- Nathan Lowell (Greeley, Colorado)
- Paul Fischer (Dunn Loring, Virginia)
- Tony Mast (O’Fallon, Missouri)
- Just a J0e (Podosphere, The Internet)
- Robin Hudson (Seoul, South Korea)
- Philippa Ballantine (Wellington, New Zealand)
- Tee Morris (Manassas, Virginia)
- TD-0013 (Dune Sea, Tatooine)
- Debbie Walker (Mesa, Arizona)
- Jack Mangan (Phoenix, Arizona)
- Sheila Unwin (Chandler, Arizona)
- Evo Terra (Chandler, Arizona)
These are only a few of the lives this one single voice in the podosphere touched. This is a show that may make you laugh, may make you cry, and will give you a look at the soul we all knew for far too brief a time.
The comic with Captain America that Nathan Lowell mentions can be found here. For more information about Joe Murphy and the ongoing fight against leiomyosarcoma, please visit www.joemurphymemorialfund.org.
Clear skies, Joe. I wish you could have had the chance to listen to Metamor City — I think you would have enjoyed it.
I’m Chris Lester from Detroit, Michigan — and on behalf of the cast and crew of The Metamor City Podcast: We remember Joe.
