September 2008

Monthly Archive

BONUS: Interview with the B.S. Show

Posted by Raven on 30 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Interview

Chris sat down over Skype with Jack Jaffee of 12 Volt Theater for a talk about Metamor City and the craft of writing. I hope you enjoy it!

 
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MCP 025 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 16, Part 2

Posted by Raven on 20 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Brian, Callie, Danni, Fiona, Jared, Making the Cut, Podcast Episodes, fantasy, novel, podiobook, science fiction

Danni and Jared continue their “mystery date” while Brian, Fiona and Callie attempt to break into the vault at Viscount Security Solutions.

The Story So Far:

Lisa of The Hypersensitive Podcast

Cast:

Jared Tamlin - Jason Adams
Danni Sharabi - Sara Lloyd
Brian Sommers - Bryan Watson
Callie Linder - Beq Vyper
Fiona hin’Connaill - Christiana Ellis

Promos:

Antithesis: Predestination & Other Games of Chance

STAR WARS - Codename: Starkeeper

Bumper:

Steve Riekeberg of Geek Cred

The Music:

Intro: “Zeon Control”, by Metaverse
The Story So Far: “Theatrical Trailer”, by Budha Building
Entering The Citadel: “Come Alive Tonight,” from StackTraxx Vol. 36
Overlook Park: “Music to Look for Something Lost by”, by Michael Masley (courtesy of Magnatune.com)
Music on the Stereo: “Storm (Carried Away)”, by Hungry Lucy
Fiona’s Confession: “Autumn Song”, by David Beard
The Vault: “Electroscape 1″, by ERH
Bed Music: “Smoke-Filled Room”, by Dave Thornton

podsafe music network All music from David Beard is used by special permission from the artist. Music from ERH is provided through the Freesound Project. Music from StackTraxx obtained by license from Digital Juice. Music from Michael Masley provided through license with Magnatune.com. 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:

If you’d like to contribute feedback, please call our voicemail line at (206) 203-0994, or email your comments (in text or audio) to feedback@metamorcity.com. You can also participate in the discussion forums at TheCursed.org.

Next time on The Metamor City Podcast:

Brian, Fiona and Callie face the hidden dangers of Viscount Security Solutions, Sasha and Rebecca begin their attempt to rescue Daniel, and Jared surprises Danni with an unexpected gift…

Until then, keep it on the bright side!

 
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BONUS: Gag Reel for “Make Believe”

Posted by Raven on 14 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Artax, Just For Fun

Not content with putting together a great story, Bryan Watson put together this gag reel with selected outtakes from “Make Believe”. Enjoy! :)

 
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MCP 024 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 16, Part 1

Posted by Raven on 06 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Artax, Brian, Callie, Danni, Fiona, Jared, Making the Cut, Podcast Episodes, Rebecca, Sasha, fantasy, novel, podiobook, science fiction

We’re back! In this chapter, Rebecca and Sasha visit Artax to see if there’s any way to overcome the strange mental conditioning that has taken hold of Danni. Meanwhile, Callie, Fiona and Brian begin their infiltration of Viscount Security Solutions.

The Story So Far:

Jack Jaffee & Theresa Jaffee of 12 Volt Theater

Cast:

Rebecca Brower - MA in PA
Sasha King - Dani Cutler
Artax - Bryan Watson
Danni Sharabi - Sara Lloyd
Receptionist - Pewari Naan
Jared Tamlin - Jason Adams
Brian Sommers - Bryan Watson
Callie Linder - Beq Vyper
Fiona hin’Connaill - Christiana Ellis

Promos:

Form Letter Rejection Theater

Cossmass - Estalvin’s Legacy

Bumper:

Tobias Buckell, author of Crystal Rain, Ragamuffin & Sly Mongoose

The Music:

Intro: “Zeon Control”, by Metaverse
The Story So Far: “Theatrical Trailer”, by Budha Building
Scene Break: “Jetlag”, by Metaverse
Entering the Magic Shop: “Moody”, from StackTraxx Vol. 04
I Was Afraid Of This: “Command”, by Jon Shute
The SPECTIR: “Uploading”, from StackTraxx Vol. 02
Viral Attack: “Synth Mission”, by Guardian Mind Mix
The Curse Takes Effect: “Red Chalk, Yellow Skin”, by ERH
The Dangers of Ritual Magic: “Unison”, by Ambient Light
The Spell: “Corona Radiata”, by Nine Inch Nails
Story Lead-Out: “Systems Failure”, by abigguitar
Bed Music: “Smoke-Filled Room”, by Dave Thornton

podsafe music network All music from David Beard is used by special permission from the artist. Music from ERH is provided through the Freesound Project. Music from StackTraxx obtained by license from Digital Juice.  Music from Nine Inch Nails is provided under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License. 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:

  • Eldon KR shares his thoughts on the recent chapters and sticks Chris with a disturbing mental image.
  • Scott “spiritualtramp” Roche calls in with some (much-appreciated) form letter feedback.
  • Richard from the UK tells about how he found Metamor City and, amazingly, actually thanks Chris for cliffhangering him.
  • Gemini reviewed Metamor City for the blog Time Well Wasted.
  • Chris shares how Cunning Minx’s interview of him on Polyamory Weekly got him a new desk, courtesy of listener Rowan Fairgrove.

If you’d like to contribute feedback, please call our voicemail line at (206) 203-0994, or email your comments (in text or audio) to feedback@metamorcity.com. You can also participate in the discussion forums at TheCursed.org.

Next time on The Metamor City Podcast:

Chapter 16 concludes, as Brian’s team attempts to break in to Viscount’s vault and Rebecca and Sasha’s ritual spell begins to take effect on Danni. Until then, keep it on the bright side!

 
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MCP SE04 - Make Believe, Part 2

Posted by Raven on 04 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Artax, Kate, Klepnos, Levinson, Parker, Podcast Episodes, Tunstall, fantasy

In the conclusion of “Make Believe”, Artax must face down a power-mad sorcerer while dealing with a rebellion among his own students.

Cast:

Artax - Bryan Watson
Kate Kitaen - Heather Welliver
Levinson - James Watson
Michael Parker - Chris Lester
Tunstall - Joseph Russell
Lord Klepnos - Tee Morris

The Music:

Intro: “Zeon Control”, by Metaverse
Story Lead-In: “Unknow Enemy”, by 2FB
Limits: “Who Am I”, by carenevo
Parker: “Who Are You”, by carenevo
The Confrontation: “Who the Fuck are You?”, by carenevo
Angel: “bryan’s tune”, by to the lighthouse
Back to my Shop: “It Came True”, by Catya Maré
End: “Elegy for M”, by Ash Verjee
Bed Music: “Smoke-Filled Room”, by Dave Thornton

podsafe music network Music from to the lighthouse is provided by special permission of 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.

Next time on The Metamor City Podcast:

MAKING THE CUT returns! After Danni’s uncharacteristic rejection of their help, Rebecca and Sasha visit Artax to see if there’s any way to overcome the strange mental conditioning that has taken hold of their friend. Meanwhile, Callie, Fiona and Brian begin their infiltration of Viscount Security Solutions. See you this Sunday!

 
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