http://www.metamorcity.com A sci-fi/fantasy podcast series created by Chris Lester Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:06:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Things aren't looking good for Ben. What happened to Matheson? Where is John Randall? And who's going to bail Ben out of jail? Our hero gets some help from an unexpected source... Story by Nobilis Reed Performed by Chris Lester Edited by Scott Roche and Paulette Jaxton The Cast: Chris Lester as Ben Stansfield and ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2010/03/07/mcp-048-dreams-of-change-part-3/ Ben goes to sorcery practice, plays phone tag with Natalie, and meets with the androgyne John Randall. What is John's plan to get rid of Matheson? And what will happen to Ben if he decides to play along? WARNING: This episode contains explicit sexual content. Listener discretion is advised. Story by Nobilis ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2010/02/07/mcp-047-dreams-of-change-part-2/ Ben is a college student, a sorcerer, and a man with an unusual disability: he turns into other people in his sleep. And since he's at a school where book-smart wizards are the overwhelming majority, life as a spontaneous spellcaster doesn't come easily... Story by Nobilis Reed Performed by Chris Lester Edited by ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2010/01/23/mcp-046-dreams-of-change-part-1/ Hey all! It occurred to me that I never actually put this launchcast on the feed. Since the next episode has been delayed due to production difficulties, this seemed to be the ideal time to put it up as an extra bit of content. Listen as Philippa Ballantine, J. Daniel Sawyer ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2010/01/17/mcp-se16-triple-threat-launchcast/ It was my pleasure to be this month's guest chef for Pip Ballantine's Erotica a la Carte. A lonely hunter, carrying more than his fair share of strange secrets, finds more than he bargained for in the wilderness. Cast: Alastur: Chris Lester Alice: Kimi Alexandre Seraphiel: Philippa Ballantine For more saucy goodness from the Podcasting Kiwi, ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2010/01/15/bonus-erotica-a-la-carte-17-tears-such-as-angels-weep/ Will Abbey's plan work? Can Rosanna be saved from the clutches of the Leanan Sidhe? And what will the faery do to Wells if the plan succeeds? Find out, in the conclusion to Whispers in the Wood! Cast: Malcolm ard'Valos - TD-0013 Rosanna Venturi - Deirdre Reed Emilio Venturi - Nobilis Reed Melodia/Leanan Sidhe - ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2010/01/02/mcp-045-whispers-in-the-wood-part-4/ What is the creature that lives in the violin? How is it connected to the Leanan Sidhe? And how much does Dr. Wells really know about the monster inside his instrument? Cast: Janus Starson - Indiana Jim Abbey Preston - Jenivi Seven Candace - Susan Murph Isaac Wells - Michael Spence Rosanna Venturi - Deirdre Reed Emilio ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/12/12/mcp-044-whispers-in-the-wood-part-3/ Abbey and Janus continue their investigation into Threnody's secrets. They're running out of time — but so is Wells… Cast: Abbey Preston - Jenivi Seven Isaac Wells - Michael Spence Janus Starson - Indiana Jim Candace - Susan Murph Leanan Sidhe - Danae Winters Words and music to lullaby written by Jenivi Seven. Promos: The Gearheart Harvey Bumper: J. Daniel Sawyer, author ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/11/25/mcp-043-whispers-in-the-wood-part-2/ Mur Lafferty interviewed all three of the Triple Threat authors -- me, J. Daniel Sawyer and Philippa Ballantine -- for this extra-large episode of I Should Be Writing. I hope you enjoy listening to these interviews as much as we enjoyed recording them!Download BONUS - Triple Threat Interviews on ISBW http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/11/22/bonus-triple-threat-interviews-on-isbw/ The first Triple Threat Contest is now upon us! Your Mission: 1: Download and print these bookmarks. (Printing on card stock is recommended but not required.) 2: Cut out the bookmarks. (You may want to use a paper cutter for this to keep the edges straight.) 3: Take to your local libraries and bookstores. 4: ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/11/19/triple-threat-double-dip-contest/ A man comes to Metamor City bearing a mysterious instrument, a violin with seemingly supernatural powers. A trail of death follows him. Lothanasi Agent Janus Starson brings in his best paranormal investigator, the telepath Abbey Preston, to help him uncover the violin's secrets -- and stop it before it kills ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/11/11/mcp-042-whispers-in-the-wood-part-1/ Three award-winning and award-nominated podcasters are teaming up to bring you their new novels on the same day. Philippa Ballantine revisits the world of the Fey in Digital Magic, Chris Lester returns to the world of Metamor City, and J. Daniel Sawyer brings back the dark conspirators and gamblers of ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/11/09/bonus-triple-threat-interview-on-blog-talk-radio/ World Fantasy Con is this week, and on the Monday after the convention (November 2nd, 2009) we're going to be holding a pub crawl in Silicon Valley to celebrate. I will be there along with J. Daniel Sawyer, Philippa Ballantine, Gail Carriger, and possibly several other members of the San ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/10/25/massive-podcaster-pub-crawl-ahead/ The first promo for season 2 is here! Listen as Dan Sawyer, Philippa Ballantine, Rick Stringer and Mur Lafferty share their thoughts about Metamor City. Please distribute far and wide!Download MCP Promo #4: Blurbs http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/10/25/mcp-promo-4-blurbs/ Hi all! I'm having trouble deciding which of these themes to use for the new Metamor City intro -- take a listen and let me know which one you think sounds the best! (The voice actor clips are just placeholders for now.) A Colder World Investigate Placebo Effect Thanks in advance for your input! http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/10/03/need-input-for-season-2-intro/ Nobilis calls shenanigans on Chris again, and an innocent bystander runs into difficulties giving his report to the Metamor City police. The second in our Metamor City Interregnum fanfic series. Promo: Down From Ten Music was provided through agreement with Mevio’s Music Alley.Download MCP SU05 - Trudeau's Report http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/09/27/mcp-su05-trudeaus-report/ The lovely and talented Sara Lloyd (voice of Danni Sharabi) was here at Metamor Studios when word reached us that MAKING THE CUT had won the 2009 Parsec Award for Best Speculative Fiction Audio Drama (Long Form). Given the great news, we just had to hop on the mics together ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/09/17/mcp-su04-parsec-retrospective-with-sara-lloyd/ On Memorial Day Weekend 2009, it was my privilege to present an all-new Metamor City audio drama to a live audience at Balticon 43. With a full cast, music and sound effects, and a script explicitly written for audio play, this was one of the most ambitious things I've done ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/09/13/mcp-su03-broken-angel-live-at-balticon-43/ You may recall that a few weeks ago I reviewed Gail Carriger's upcoming novel SOULLESS. Now, thanks to the magic of J. Daniel Sawyer and ArtisticWhispers Productions, you can actually experience the novel's first chapter in glorious full-cast audio, several weeks before its release! You can preorder Soulless from Amazon, and ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/09/10/world-debut-soulless-by-gail-carriger-audio/ Here it is, folks: at long last, the first story in the Metamor City Interregnum Contest! Promo: The Good Parts All music is provided through agreement with Mevio's Music Alley.Download MCP SU02 - Ink & Inkies, by Lotus http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/08/26/mcp-su02-ink-inkies-by-lotus/ If I needed any further proof that podcasting is my gateway to a life at the cutting edge of social commentary, it has arrived: Gail Carriger, she of the imported tea and harem of Armenian lovers, has provided me with an Advance Reading Copy of her new novel SOULLESS. ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/08/24/the-parasol-triumphant-being-a-review-of-the-forthcoming-novel-soulless-by-gail-carriger/ Chris gives several important news updates about the podcast, the summer fanfic contest, and his appearances around the podosphere, as well as a sneak preview of THINGS UNSEEN. Don't miss this one, folks! --- Podcaster Pub Crawl: Wednesday, August 12, 7:00 PM Schroeder's Cafe, 240 Front Street, San Francisco Appearing: Chris Lester, J. Daniel ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/08/06/mcp-su01-special-update-06-aug-2009/ In today's installment, Dan, Chris, Kitty & Miss Kalendar set out to offend absolutely everyone. Okay, so we really didn't do it on purpose. It just happened that way. Be forewarned that this one is NOT for the thin-skinned. It is, however, hilarious. Referenced in this show: Monty Python: The Meaning of Life Gail ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/07/13/mcp-se15-feedback-show-episode-vi-return-of-the-podcast-part-3/ The hilarity continues! Chris, Dan, Kitty and Miss Kalendar dip into the mailbag for discussions about Saint Abbey Preston, balancing the man-love deficit, podcaster slash, and the Assumption of Chris Lester. ARISE High School Chip-In Site Metamor City Tip Jar Promo: Brass Needles All music is provided through agreement with the Podsafe Music Network.Download ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/07/12/mcp-se14-feedback-show-episode-vi-return-of-the-podcast-part-2/ Hey Metamorphs! You thought I'd forgotten about this one, didn't you? The long awaited (long, LONG awaited) sixth feedback show is finally here -- or part 1 is, anyway. I had to break it into half-hour chunks because Audacity started buckling under the sheer combined awesomeness of J. Daniel Sawyer, Kitty ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/07/11/mcp-se13-feedback-show-episode-vi-return-of-the-podcast-part-1/ Steve Riekeberg of Geek Cred interviews Chris Lester LIVE on TalkShoe, taking a look back at season one and fielding calls from the fans. Dan Sawyer teams up to monitor the chat room and provide additional commentary. Also appearing in this podcast: Tee Morris Paul Fischer Bryan Watson Nobilis Reed Christiana Ellis Kim the Comic Book Goddess Promo: Guardians ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/05/17/mcp-se12-season-1-exit-interview/ Chris teams up with Dan Sawyer and Kitty Nic'Iaian to tackle the growing pile of voicemails. Referenced in this episode: Nina Kimberly the Merciless - buy it now on Amazon! Orycon 31 Forever Angels - Ben Hathaway's charity The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss (which has been delayed - see link) Jarrett's Metamor City Review Down ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/05/15/mcp-se11-feedback-show-episode-v-the-voicemail-strikes-back/ Hey Metamorphs! Now that MAKING THE CUT is wrapped up, i know you're probably ooking for new stuff to listen to. This is an 8-minute preview of J. Daniel Sawyer's soon-to-be-released podcast novel, DOWN FROM TEN. I figured I'd share it with you so that you could get a taste ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/05/14/down-from-ten-preview/ People are still having a hard time getting the last four episodes on the RSS feed, so Paul Fischer of Dancing Cat Studios has graciously offered to host mirror copies on his server. I hope this will make it easier for people to download them.Download (REPOST) MCP 041 - MAKING ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/05/03/repost-mcp-041-making-the-cut-chapter-31/ People are still having a hard time getting the last four episodes on the RSS feed, so Paul Fischer of Dancing Cat Studios has graciously offered to host mirror copies on his server. I hope this will make it easier for people to download them.Download (REPOST) MCP 040 - MAKING ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/05/03/repost-mcp-040-making-the-cut-chapter-30/ People are still having a hard time getting the last four episodes on the RSS feed, so Paul Fischer of Dancing Cat Studios has graciously offered to host mirror copies on his server. I hope this will make it easier for people to download them.Download (REPOST) MCP 039 - MAKING ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/05/03/repost-mcp-039-making-the-cut-chapter-29/ People are still having a hard time getting the last four episodes on the RSS feed, so Paul Fischer of Dancing Cat Studios has graciously offered to host mirror copies on his server. I hope this will make it easier for people to download them.Download (REPOST) MCP 038 - MAKING ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/05/03/repost-mcp-038-making-the-cut-chapter-28/ The battle is over, the bodies have fallen, and it's time for the survivors to count the cost. The Sommers cell has defied the norms of its society; Daniel unwittingly aided enemies of the Collective; Abbey is a former fugitive. How will the Hive choose to deal with this band ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/05/01/mcp-041-making-the-cut-chapter-31/ It all comes down to this! With Sasha poisoned by the psi drug Mad John and Victor only moments away from finding them, Sasha and Abbey must make a desperate last stand against the psychotic psi. Can they hold out long enough for help to arrive? And what will become ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/04/26/mcp-040-making-the-cut-chapter-30/ Hello Metamorphs! Chris here. For the last couple of months I've been receiving repeated emails from my loyal listeners about problems with the RSS feed for Metamor City. Episodes failed to download, or stopped in the middle, or only downloaded after many, many retries. Clearly something was wrong, yet my hosting ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/04/15/feed-troubles/ Brian, Fiona and Daniel are in a fight for their lives — and more than that, for their souls. Sasha is the only one left to protect Abbey as Victor seeks his revenge. Do our heroes have any chance against such overwhelming odds? The Story So Far: Clippy, Snippy and the Metamor ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/04/12/mcp-039-making-the-cut-chapter-29/ Chris Lester, J. Daniel Sawyer, Kitty Nic'Iaian and Gail Carriger listen and respond to your voicemails! Preorder Gail Carriger's upcoming novel SOULLESS on Amazon today! The Music: All 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 ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/04/11/mcp-se10-feedback-show-episode-iv-a-new-host-part-3/ Chris Lester, J. Daniel Sawyer, Kitty Nic'Iaian and Gail Carriger continue reading your emails and commenting on them. I had to split off the voicemails into a third episode, which I hope will be posted soon. In this episode: Transgender issues Small furry creatures from Alpha Centauri Sex vs. Gender Elizabeth Pisani The Wisdom of Whores Androgynes ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/04/10/mcp-se09-feedback-show-episode-iv-a-new-host-part-2/ Up-and-coming steampunk Victorian fantasy author Gail Carriger joins us in the studio! Listen as our charismatic quartet of loquacious loonies waxes eloquent about such topics as Victor's insanity, the laws governing vampires, and whether Evan/Eva Selindi is a top or a bottom in sexual relationships. Special thanks to Gail for ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/04/08/mcp-se08-feedback-show-episode-iv-a-new-commentator-part-1/ Hey there, Metamorphs! The annual convention of the Baltimore Science Fiction Society is almost upon us, and I'm going to be reprising my appearance as a guest speaker. This year I'll be on the following panels: Literary Gaming: Saturday, May 23, 3 PM Metamor City LIVE!: Saturday, May 23, 7 PM Podcasting and Music: ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/04/04/balticon-43-approaching-meet-me-there/ Miriam leads Brian and Fiona into her trap, unaware that Daniel is on his way to join them. Meanwhile, Sasha is charged with watching over the hospitalized "Jenny Bloggs", not realizing who she has in her care … or who is coming after her. Special thanks to J. Daniel Sawyer and ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/03/29/mcp-038-making-the-cut-chapter-28/ As Miriam puts her new orders into action, Abbey Preston seeks out the one person in the Psi Collective she believes she can trust: Daniel Sharabi. But how will Victor react when he learns that Abbey has betrayed him? The Story So Far: Kim the Comic Book Goddess, from Geek Pantheon and ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/03/16/mcp-037-making-the-cut-chapter-27/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP SE07 - Feedback Show, Episode III: Revenge of the Listeners, Part 3 http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/03/08/mcp-se07-feedback-show-episode-iii-revenge-of-the-listeners-part-3/ As I worked on putting the audio together for tonight's episode, I discovered that the narration was badly degraded by a line noise problem, probably caused by our clothes dryer running while I was recording. Unfortunately, this means that the narration is going to have to be re-recorded from scratch. I ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/03/07/we-are-experiencing-technical-difficulties/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download The Sex Round-Table, Part 3 of 3 http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/02/25/the-sex-round-table-part-3-of-3/ The horrible secret of Fiona's past is revealed, and Malcolm ard'Valos has some new orders for Miriam... The Story So Far: Tee Morris, the Uber-Nemesis The Cast: Young Fiona - TReed's Girl Fiona's Mother - Mindy Smith Victor hin'Kavos - Bill Bowman Egan Hunter - Chris Miller Cop - Mark Smith Sasha King - Dani Cutler Fiona hin'Connaill - Christiana ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/02/22/mcp-036-making-the-cut-chapter-26/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP SE07 - Feedback Show, Episode III: Revenge of the Listeners, Part 2 http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/02/18/mcp-se07-feedback-show-episode-iii-revenge-of-the-listeners-part-2/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP SE07 - Feedback Show, Episode III: Revenge of the Listeners, Part 1 http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/02/18/mcp-se07-feedback-show-episode-iii-revenge-of-the-listeners-part-1/ MAKING THE CUT enters its third and final act! Six months after leaving the Psi Collective, Abbey Preston has an experience that may change her mind. Plus, Danni and Fiona continue to wrestle with their own psychological baggage. The Story So Far: Philippa Ballantine, of Erotica a la Carte and Weather Child The ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/02/07/mcp-035-making-the-cut-chapter-25/ Take a journey inside the mind of a thrall, as Leena reveals to Miriam the tragic story of how she became enslaved to the Vampire Syndicate. Plus, Danni comes up with a rather creative way to talk out her problems with Daniel… The Story So Far: Nobilis of Nobilis Erotica and Pieces The ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/01/25/mcp-034-making-the-cut-chapter-24/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP SE06 - Feedback Show, Episode II: Attack of the Kiwi (Part 2) http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/01/15/mcp-se06-feedback-show-episode-ii-attack-of-the-kiwi-part-2/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download The Sex Round-Table, Part 2 of 3 http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/01/14/the-sex-round-table-part-2-of-3/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP SE06 - Feedback Show, Episode II: Attack of the Kiwi (Part 1) http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/01/13/mcp-se06-feedback-show-episode-ii-attack-of-the-kiwi-part-1/ Malcolm ard'Valos makes his appearance, and he's about to give Miriam an offer she can't refuse... The Story So Far: MA in PA, from Fanboy Hell and Better Late Than Never The Cast: Malcolm ard'Valos - TD-0013 Miriam Bakhtavar - Martha Puskas Braddock - Marc Bailey Leena - Kimi Alexandre Promos: The Leviathan Chronicles Ask A Tranny Bumper: Kim the Comic Book ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/01/11/mcp-033-making-the-cut-chapter-23/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download The Sex Round-Table, Part 1 of 3 http://www.metamorcity.com/2009/01/09/the-sex-round-table-part-1-of-3/ While Danni gets a visit from Eva, Miriam fights for her life against Braddock and his vamps. Will she escape, or is she doomed to be the next meal for the Syndicate's #1 hatchet man? The Story So Far: Tee Morris, co-author of Podcasting for Dummies and MOREVI and author of the ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/12/26/mcp-032-making-the-cut-chapter-22/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP SE05 - Feedback show with Dan Sawyer and Kitty Nic'Iaian http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/12/25/mcp-se05-feedback-show-with-dan-sawyer-and-kitty-niciaian/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 031 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 21, Part 2 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/12/12/mcp-031-making-the-cut-chapter-21-part-2/ Just in time for the holidays, here are some gifts for the devoted Metamorph in your life... create & buy custom products at Zazzle http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/12/06/new-metamor-city-store/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 030 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 21, Part 1 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/11/29/mcp-030-making-the-cut-chapter-21-part-1/ Our K7 voicemail line was shut down due to inactivity, so we've had to get a new one. Please send your voicemails to 206-203-0994 from now on. If you've sent me a voicemail in the last two months and you haven't heard it played on the podcast, please re-send it, ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/11/16/voicemail-troubles/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 029 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 20 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/11/15/mcp-029-making-the-cut-chapter-20/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 028 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 19 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/11/01/mcp-028-making-the-cut-chapter-19/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 027 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 18 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/10/18/mcp-027-making-the-cut-chapter-18/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download BONUS: Interview with Out Of The Coffin (OotC #14) http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/10/14/bonus-interview-with-out-of-the-coffin-ootc-14/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 026 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 17 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/10/04/mcp-026-making-the-cut-chapter-17/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download BONUS: Interview with the B.S. Show http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/09/30/bonus-interview-with-the-bs-show/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 025 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 16, Part 2 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/09/20/mcp-025-making-the-cut-chapter-16-part-2/ Not content with putting together a great story, Bryan Watson put together this gag reel with selected outtakes from "Make Believe". Enjoy! :)Download BONUS: Gag Reel for "Make Believe" http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/09/14/bonus-gag-reel-for-make-believe/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 024 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 16, Part 1Intro: “Zeon Control”, by Metaverse http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/09/06/mcp-024-making-the-cut-chapter-16-part-1/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP SE04 - Make Believe, Part 2 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/09/04/mcp-se04-make-believe-part-2/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP SE03 - Make Believe, Part 1 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/08/23/mcp-se03-make-believe-part-1/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download BONUS - Interview with Polyamory Weekly http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/08/07/bonus-interview-with-polyamory-weekly/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 023 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 15 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/07/26/mcp-023-making-the-cut-chapter-15/ One of my assistant producers, Scott Roche, interviewed me for the blog Hollywood Jesus. He asked a lot of thoughtful questions about Metamor City -- go check it out! Hollywood Jesus: Interview with Chris Lester EDIT: The link has now been corrected. Sorry for any inconvenience! http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/07/22/interview-with-hollywood-jesus/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 022 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 14 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/07/12/mcp-022-making-the-cut-chapter-14/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 021 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 13 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/06/28/mcp-021-making-the-cut-chapter-13/ Here's a promo for a new podcast that I'm taking part in: a Round-Robin story in which eight podcast authors team up to tell the story of a world fractured by divine neglect. My first contribution to the project, Chapter 3, is now up at pieces.libsyn.com -- check it out ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/06/22/promo-the-pieces-podcast/ The story of Tee Morris and his war against all podcast authors continues! Thanks to Matthew Wayne Selznick for narrating, PG Holyfield for writing and producing, and Tee Morris for being such a good sport about the whole thing. Of course, he did ask for it...Download The Uber-Nemesis #2: Giganto http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/06/18/the-uber-nemesis-2-giganto/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 020 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 12 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/06/14/mcp-020-making-the-cut-chapter-12/ Tee Morris declared war on all podcast authors in The Survival Guide to Writing Fantasy #38, declaring himself to be our "über-nemesis" and "the frickin' Auric Goldfinger of podcasting." We couldn't let that stand, now, could we? :-)Download The Uber-Nemesis http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/06/07/the-uber-nemesis/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 019 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 11 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/05/31/mcp-019-making-the-cut-chapter-11/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 018 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 10 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/05/17/mcp-018-making-the-cut-chapter-10/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download BONUS: Interview with Tale Chasing, Part 2 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/05/16/bonus-interview-with-tale-chasing-part-2/ A shorter promo for Making the Cut, for the benefit of those podcasts that don't have room for the full-length trailer. Please feel free to distribute it far and wide! Cast: Daniel Sharabi - Chris Lester Danni Sharabi - Sara Lloyd Music: "HardJack", from StackTraxx Vol. 04Download Metamor City Promo #3 - Daniel http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/05/15/metamor-city-promo-3-daniel/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download BONUS: Interview with Tale Chasing, Part 1 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/05/15/bonus-interview-with-tale-chasing-part-1/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download BONUS: The John Hollywood/Chris Lester Interview http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/05/10/bonus-the-longest-interview-ever/ Hey there, Metamorphs! By now you've probably noticed the website's new look -- but did you also notice the new cover art at the About Metamor City page? Here we see David Silverleaf and Kathryn Kitaen, MCPD detectives, investigating a crime scene on the Street. David keeps an eye out for ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/05/06/bonus-new-cover-art/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 017 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 09 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/05/03/mcp-017-making-the-cut-chapter-09/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download BONUS: Interview with Tea and Chat (TAC #1) http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/04/28/bonus-interview-with-tea-and-chat-tac-1/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download BONUS: Interview with Wander Radio (WNDR #27) http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/04/26/bonus-interview-with-wander-radio-wndr-27/ Show notes on Archives page.Download MCP 016 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 08 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/04/19/mcp-016-making-the-cut-chapter-08/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download BONUS: Podiomedia Chat S03 EP7 - Interview with Chris Lester http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/04/18/bonus-interview-with-podiomedia-chat-pmc-03-07/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 015 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 07 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/04/06/mcp-015-making-the-cut-chapter-07/ Hello, Metamorphs! How would you like to own one of these fine t-shirts? These are Gildan Ultra Cotton Ts, 100% cotton, with double-stitching on the collar, sleeves and hem. I'm very pleased with the quality of both the shirts and the printing. Orders for Metamor City t-shirts are now closed. If you missed ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/03/30/metamor-city-t-shirts/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 014 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 06 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/03/23/mcp-014-making-the-cut-chapter-06/ Okay, I'm officially going Bitstrips-crazy. But it's so much fun! As before, you can right-click and select "View Image" to see a larger version. There will probably be more of these as the inspiration strikes me. Eventually I'll make a home for them here on the site, but in the meantime you ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/03/12/more-bitstrips/ Today I discovered Bitstrips, a fun little web applet that allows you to create cartoon characters, pose them in different ways, share them with other people, and use them to create comic strips. Here I have continued my feud with P.G. Holyfield: While here I have created a comic to introduce ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/03/10/fun-with-bitstrips/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 013 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 05 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/03/09/mcp-013-making-the-cut-chapter-05/ Yesterday I received the first shipment of t-shirts with the new Metamor City logo on them (designed by my friend Art Wright): These shirts are for the cast members of Metamor City, and as con season heats up it's a good bet that you'll see them being worn by some of ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/03/07/walking-advertising/ Show notes on the Archives page. http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/03/01/interview-with-john-scalzi-now-up-at-isbw/ 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, ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/02/27/of-itunes-nemeses-and-podcast-villainy/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 012 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 04 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/02/24/mcp-012-making-the-cut-chapter-04/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 011 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 03 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/02/10/mcp-011-making-the-cut-chapter-03/ 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 ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/02/06/imperial-ministry-of-information-dispatch-2/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 010 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 02 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/01/27/mcp-010-making-the-cut-chapter-02/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 009 - MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 01 http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/01/13/mcp-009-making-the-cut-chapter-01/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download Bonus - Interview with Better Late Than Never (BL8TN #23) http://www.metamorcity.com/2008/01/03/bonus-interview-with-better-late-than-never-bl8tn-23/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 008 - Holiday Special and MAKING THE CUT: Prologue http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/12/30/mcp-008-holiday-special-and-making-the-cut-prologue/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP SE02 - A Lightbringer's Christmas Tale http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/12/22/mcp-se02-a-lightbringers-christmas-tale/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 007 - Troubled Minds, Part 2 http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/12/16/mcp-007-troubled-minds-part-2-of-2/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download BONUS: Geek Cred #17 - Interview with Chris Lester http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/12/13/bonus-interview-with-geek-cred-geek-cred-17/ 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 ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/12/04/metamor-character-sketches/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 006 - Troubled Minds, Part 1 http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/12/02/mcp-006-troubled-minds-part-1/ Here's an all-new promo for The Metamor City Podcast: a trailer for the upcoming novel, Making the Cut! Cast: Announcer - Chris Miller Brian - Bryan Watson Daniel - Chris Lester Rebecca - MA in PA Fiona - Christiana Ellis Trace - Donte Taylor Victor - Bill Bowman Eva - Philippa Ballantine Sasha - Dani Cutler Danni - Sara Lloyd The Music: "Voltage ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/11/24/metamor-city-promo-2-making-the-cut-trailer/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP SE01 - Metamor City Anniversary http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/11/22/mcp-se01-metamor-city-anniversary/ This is so cool I just had to share it. Nobilis of Nobilis Erotica has released the first Metamor City fanfic, a story called "Anniversary". It's appearing in Nobilis Erotica #44. Fair warning: as his podcast's name suggests, this is erotica. It's a sexually explicit story and not appropriate for children. ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/11/18/metamor-citys-first-fanfic/ Story notes on Archives page.Download MCP 005 - The Muse, Part 2 http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/11/18/mcp-005-the-muse-part-2-of-2/ Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. This is Blaine Terynson, Imperial Minister of Information, here to provide a report on our continuing efforts to disseminate positive information about our beloved Majestrix and the Imperial Union of Metamor and Allied Nations. Several Imperial citizens must be recognized for their recent efforts in transmitting ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/11/11/imperial-ministry-of-information-dispatch-1/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 004 - The Muse, Part 1 http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/11/03/mcp-004-the-muse-part-1-of-2/ Dan Shaurette, the creator of the Is This Thing On? blog and podcast, gave The Metamor City Podcast a very favorable review in Episode #36, his Halloween episode. The discussion of Metamor City starts at 45:39, if you just want to check out that part, or you can start at ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/11/02/metamor-city-reviewed-by-is-this-thing-on/ Show notes on the Archives page. http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/10/25/interview-with-kim-harrison-now-up-at-isbw/ Show notes on Archives page.Download MCP 003 - House Call & The Sentinel http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/10/20/mcp-003-house-call-the-sentinel/ I just got back from ConClave 32, a science fiction convention held in Romulus, Michigan. The highlight of the weekend? Getting an interview with one of my favorite authors, Kim Harrison. The interview should be appearing soon on I Should Be Writing -- Mur agreed that it would be a good ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/10/15/conclave-32/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 002 - Huntress http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/10/06/mcp-002-huntress/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 001 - Welcome to the City http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/09/22/mcp-001-welcome-to-the-city/ We're nearly there, ladies and gents! One week from today -- Sunday, September 23rd, 2007 -- Episode 1 of the Metamor City Podcast is dropping into the feed. Spread the word, and if you haven't subscribed already, now's the time! I'm also pleased to announce that a whole passel of other ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/09/16/one-week-to-go/ Based on Kaa's suggestion, I have re-done the first Metamor City promo and actually spelled out the URL. Hopefully this will make it easier for people to find the podcast after hearing it advertised. As always, feel free to snag the promo and use it in your own podcasts! The more ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/09/06/promo-1a-now-with-clearer-directions/ Hey there, ladies and gents! It is my pleasure to announce that two more podcasters have now been granted Metamorian citizenship by the Imperial Immigration Service. Cunning Minx is the host of the Polyamory Weekly podcast, which explores the topic of responsible non-monogamy. Her vocal work has also been featured on ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/08/27/the-minx-and-the-hutch-metamors-newest-citizens/ Cool news, everyone: Episodes 4 and 5 of The Metamor City Podcast will feature guest voices to help bring the characters to life. I'm still working out the details on some of these, but I'm pleased to announce that Episode 5 will include an appearance by the mighty Mur Lafferty, ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/08/24/more-guest-voices-to-come/ Leann sent me this picture showing a little bit of the hell she's been going through while recording the edits for "Huntress". Quoth Leann: "157 degrees in my house.....cause I turn AC off to record...and I STILL get the job done dammit.....I kick ass. Mucho ass." Indeed she does! Leann, I'll ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/08/09/dedication-to-the-cause/ The first promo for The Metamor City Podcast is now ready to roll out! Major, major thanks go to Leann Mabry for providing the voice of Morgan Drauling, the sexy vampire medical examiner of Metamor City. ...aaand by now you've probably guessed who that special guest is that I was talking ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/08/08/promo-1-morgan-and-a-big-announcement/ The Metamor City Podcast is now registered with Podcast Alley, so stop by and show us some love! My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-81fe0c92ba4d9fa3fee10b26e153b06b} The first episode drops on Sunday, September 23rd, 2007. Spread the word! http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/08/02/podcast-pimpage/ September is closing in on us fast, and I'm working on getting this website ready for prime time. I've just added a page called About Metamor City, which will give you a brief introduction to the City and the kinds of people who live there.  My hope is that the stories ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/07/30/all-about-metamor/ Show notes on the Archives page.Download MCP 000 - Introduction http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/06/24/mcp000_intro/ In the 699th year of the Cristos Reckoning, the Dark Wizard placed his Curse on the valley of Metamor. He twisted our bodies and minds to serve his deranged appetites. He sought to rule us, as he ruled the Northlands. We didn't bow so easily. Thirteen hundred years have passed since then, ... http://www.metamorcity.com/2007/06/15/welcome-to-metamor-city/