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MCP 023 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 15
Posted by Raven on 26 Jul 2008 | Tagged as: Rebecca, Sasha, Miriam, Jared, Danni, Fiona, Brian, fantasy, podiobook, novel, science fiction, Making the Cut, Podcast Episodes
Driven by a terrible premonition, Rebecca sets out to learn what has happened to Daniel. How will she respond when she learns the truth?
Cast:
Rebecca Brower - MA in PA
Sasha King - Dani Cutler
Fiona hin’Connaill - Christiana Ellis
Miriam Bakhtavar - Martha Puskas
Doctor - David Moore
Danni Sharabi - Sara Lloyd
Brian Sommers - Bryan Watson
Nathan Levy - Steve Eley
Jared Tamlin - Jason Adams
Promos:
Bumper:
Eldon K. R. of Banter Over a Cigarette
The Music:
Intro: “Zeon Control”, by Metaverse
The Story So Far: “Theatrical Trailer”, by Budha Building
Rebecca Awakens: “Restless Spirits — BeatyAA”, by David Beard
A Measure of Comfort: “Dream of a Princess”, by Yuzzy
Rebecca’s Concern: “Lebensraum, Cues 10 & 3″, by David Beard
Reconciliation: “Mothersland, Cue 3″, by David Beard
What Have You Done: “Nowhere – Cue 3 Strings”, by David Beard
Scene Break: “Jetlag”, by Metaverse
Did You See That?: “Pagan – Opening”, by David Beard
Fiona’s Manifesto: “Underscore”, by David Beard
Confrontation: “Piano Loop B, Extended – No Piano”, by David Beard
Fiona’s Departure: “Nowhere – Cue 1″, by David Beard
Miriam’s Advice to Rebecca: “Mothersland, Cue 7″, by David Beard
Be Careful: “Ladder Strings, Variant 3″, by David Beard
Alone With Grief: “Autumn Song”, by David Beard
Fiona’s Guilt: “Nowhere – Cue 4″, by David Beard
Miriam’s Challenge: “Nowhere – Cue 1″, by David Beard
A Hidden Pain: “Ladder Strings, Variant 1″, by David Beard
Miriam’s Warning: “Kabir 2, Preprise Pensive”, by David Beard
Sasha Confronts Nate: “Isham Pastiche”, by David Beard
Rebecca’s Plea: “Survival in a House Darkening”, by Michael Masley (courtesy of Magnatune.com)
Searching Jared’s Flat: “Red Chalk, Yellow Skin” and “Electroscape1″, by ERH
Frightening Discovery: “So Easy”, by Budha Building
Second Thoughts: “Restless Spirits – Underscore”, by David Beard
Feelings of Loss: “Nowhere – Cue 1″, by David Beard
I Might Ask You the Same: “Nowhere – Cue 2″, by David Beard
Gotta Get You Out of Here: “Piano Loop B, Extended, No Percussion”, by David Beard
It’s Scaring Me: “Get in the Car – No Percussion”, by David Beard
I Did This To Me: “Piano Loop B”, by David Beard
Looking for Monsters: “Kabir 2B, Piano Only”, by David Beard
I’m Happy: “Nowhere – Cue 4″, by David Beard
I Am Alive: “Nightfall — Underscore 1″, 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. 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:
- Anonymous calls in with general praise about the show, though s/he is still a little lost on some of the details of Metamor City.
- David van Sunder and Steve Eley share their thoughts on Episode 22.
- Quonundrum also sounds off on Episode 22, and extends well-wishes for Chris’s move to California.
If you’d like to contribute feedback, please call our voicemail line at (206) 350-7333, 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:
MAKING THE CUT is on hiatus until September, but keep an eye on the feed for a new short story during the month of August. Until next time, keep it on the bright side!
MCP 021 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 13
Posted by Raven on 28 Jun 2008 | Tagged as: Rebecca, Sasha, Miriam, Jared, Kevin, Danni, Fiona, Brian, fantasy, podiobook, novel, science fiction, Making the Cut, Callie, Podcast Episodes
Miriam meets with the Sommers cell to discuss breaking in to Viscount, while Danni takes Jared to a private club.
Cast:
Miriam Bakhtavar - Martha Puskas
Peter - Steve Riekeberg
Rebecca Brower - MA in PA
Brian Sommers - Bryan Watson
Fiona hin’Connaill - Christiana Ellis
Sasha King - Dani Cutler
Nathan Levy - Steve Eley
Danni Sharabi - Sara Lloyd
Kevin Darby - P.G. Holyfield
Jared Tamlin - Jason Adams
Lindy - Pewari Naan
Promos:
Double Trouble: Billibub Baddings and Digital Magic
Bumper:
Jack Hosley, aka WNDR Wolf of Wander Radio
The Music:
Opening Credits: “Zeon Control”, by Metaverse
Breaking News: “Early News Sting” and “Late News Sting”, by David Beard
The Story So Far: “Theatrical Trailer”, by Budha Building
The Vault: “Unison”, by Ambient Light
Forbidden Help: “Electroscape1″, by ERH
Victor’s Ploy: “Nine Lies the Heart Tells”, by ERH
A Perfect Mission: “A Cold World”, from StackTraxx Vol. 02
Heart-to-Heart with Kevin: “Moody”, from StackTraxx Vol. 04
Embracing her Nature: “Mothersland - Cue 4a”, by David Beard
Unexpected Tension: “Phunky ZZ”, from StackTraxx Vol. 04
Scene Break: “Jetlag”, by Metaverse
Conversation with Lindy: “Alice in Wonderland”, by Emma Wallace
In the Cellar: “Coming Along”, from StackTraxx Vol. 04
Lead Out: “In the Circle”, by Hungry Lucy
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. Music from StackTraxx obtained by license from Digital Juice. All other music is provided through agreement with the Podsafe Music Network or the Freesound Project.
Some sound effects were provided by Soundsnap; others were provided by the Freesound Project.
Feedback:
- Bloodworth compares Chapter 12 to Joss Whedon’s work.
- Tee Morris expresses his “displeasure” at Chris raising the bar (again).
- Nobilis comments on the surprising plot twists in MAKING THE CUT.
Next time on The Metamor City Podcast:
Danni’s evening with Jared is going well — and, thanks to Kevin, she has all the protection she needs to take things to the next level. But is she really ready to go that far? Plus: Jared confesses a shocking secret! See you in two weeks, Metamorphs!
MCP 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!
MCP 014 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 06
Posted by Raven on 23 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: Brian, Daniel, Fiona, Sasha, Miriam, Evan/Eva, Making the Cut, Victor, fantasy, podiobook, novel, science fiction, Callie, Podcast Episodes
Fiona and Callie face off for control of the vampire syndicate’s mysterious package. Plus, the reason for Victor’s collusion with the vampires is revealed!
Cast:
Brian Sommers — Bryan Watson
Sasha King — Dani Cutler
Fiona hin’Connaill — Christiana Ellis
Trace Umbara — Donte Taylor
Callie Linder — Beq Vyper
Victor hin’Kavos — Bill Bowman
Police Officer — Paulette Vallad
Eva Selindi — Philippa Ballantine
Miriam Bakhtavar — Martha Puskas
William Westerson — J.C. Hutchins
Promos:
UltraCreatives Interview Series
Bumper:
Martyn Casserly of the band Glass Darkly
The Music:
Opening Credits: “Zeon Control”, by Metaverse
The Story So Far: “Theatrical Trailer”, by Budha Building
Trace and Del in Danger: “Get in the Car — No Percussion”, by David Beard
Fiona Lends Strength: “Dream of a Princess”, by Yuzzy
Trace’s Last Message: “Underscore”, by David Beard
Desperation: “Chase”, by David Beard
Losing Del: “Noisy Underscore”, by David Beard
Trace’s Adversary: “Jack Says - Trailer Cue 2, Start Only”, by David Beard
“He’s Gone”: “Ladder Strings”, by David Beard
Finishing the Mission: “Hunt — Pad”, by David Beard
Chase in the Tunnels: “Simplicity”, from StackTraxx Vol. 02
The Package Changes Hands: “Underscore”, by David Beard
Callie’s Regret: “Nowhere, Cue 1″, by David Beard
Breakdown: “Ladder Strings”, by David Beard
Daniel’s Torment: “Mothersland, Cue 15a”, by David Beard
The Man Behind The Mission: “Underscore”, by David Beard
Victor and Miriam: “Mothersland, Cue 11″, by David Beard
A Happy Ending: “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. Music from StackTraxx obtained by license from Digital Juice. 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:
We’re pressed for time this week, but Chris squeezes in a message from Amy Bowen complimenting the use of Adhesion’s music.
Next time on The Metamor City Podcast:
In the aftermath of the mission, the telepaths mourn their losses, Victor reaps his rewards, and Miriam makes an unsettling discovery. See you in two weeks — until then, keep it on the bright side!
