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Down From Ten, ep 11

jdsawyer — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 11:21:05 +0000

And now, Episode 11, in which Sarah puts her foot down, Amos has a secret, and the shadows have an agenda.
Bumper by Chooch and Viv of Into The Blender. Story So Far by Rhonda Carpenter of Podioracket and Mark of a Druid.

Episode 12 coming next weekend.

Down From Ten, ep 8

jdsawyer — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:00:24 +0000

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Finally back on the air after a number of major tech problems which I’ll detail next week.

And now, Episode 8, in which Katy has an opinion, Jeremiah has a problem, and Carol has a plan.
Story So Far by Miss Kalendar of Brass Needles.

Episode 9 and 10 coming next weekend.

Predestination: Exit Interview with Tee Morris

jdsawyer — Fri, 15 May 2009 08:25:10 +0000

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What kind of insanity have I wrought? What does it take to do something like this?

What’s next on my plate? What does Tee Morris’s pubic hair have to do with podcasting?

Give it a listen and find out as Tee Morris roasts and interviews me on this special one-hour retrospective on Predestination and look forward to Free Will and Down From Ten.

Thank you all for listening all these long months.

Predestination, Episode 27 (Finale)

jdsawyer — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:13:52 +0000

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Here we are, everyone. The final episode. The guy that got me into this whole thing, Scott Sigler brings us the final Story So Far. Be sure to stay tuned for the end matter — there is new music and a surprise at the end!

Thank you all for listening — it’s been an honor and a pleasure to ~~torture~~ entertain you.

Cast this week (in order of appearance):
Steven H. Wilson as Voleish and Percy Scott
Stephanie Sawyer as Cassy Orinthal
George Chlentzos as Douglas Reeves
Brian Levy as Jim Hartman
Erin Balabanian as Alyssa Hartman

Predestination, Episode 26

jdsawyer — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:57:08 +0000

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The Climactic episode of Predestination clocking in at 37mins. This is easily the most acoustically complex episode of the series, with more kick-ss original music by Danny Schade. P.G. Holyfield joins the cast, too!

But that’s not what you’re interested in. You want to know what happens, and I can’t even ask you provocative questions because it might give something away. So, without further ado, the climax of Predestination.

Story So Far this week by Miss Kalendar of Brass Needles.

Cast this week (in order of appearance):
Stephanie Sawyer as Cassy Orinthal
George Chlentzos as Douglas Reeves
Erin Balabanian as Alyssa Hartman
Brian Levy as Jim Hartman
Kitty NicIaian as Fugitive and The Spaceport Announcer
P.G. Holyfield as Docking Controller

Dealing In, Episode 8 pt. 2

jdsawyer — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:52:08 +0000

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Part 2 of the final Dealing In (well, the final one before the end of the book) is here! This time we banted with listener voicemails, talk about sex scenes and DOOM!, and laugh ourselves silly. A little treat to tide you over for till tomorrow, when the last episodes of Predestination drop!

Kitty Nic’Iaian and Chris Lester join, once again. Enjoy!

Buried Alive In The Blues

jdsawyer — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:10:45 +0000

My story Buried Alive In The Blues is now live at Erotica A La Carte. Head on over and take a listen. You probably guessed this based on the name of the venue, but this story is definitely not suitable for children. Enjoy!

Predestination, Episode 25

jdsawyer — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:25:53 +0000

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Luna is rioting – Jade and Voleish are navigating their own ways through it. Meanwhile, Nineveh sleeps uneasily – in the calm before the storm, what small movements will change the course of the storm? The second transhumanist in our cast of characters is revealed – if you pay attention.

J.C. Hutchins, author of Personal Effects: Dark Art, brings us The Story So Far.

Cast this week (in order of appearance):
Stephanie Sawyer as Cassy Orinthal
Lorien Wheeler as Jade Orin
Steven H. Wilson as Voleish
Kitty NicIaian as The Computer
Christiana Ellis as The Protester
Justin McComber as The Shopkeeper
Michael Lemonjello as Xylar
Jonathan Sawyer as Furgeson

Predestination, Episode 24

jdsawyer — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:47:24 +0000

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Joss may be able to hold his own against Doug Reeves, but will he be able to stand up under Doug, Ali, Jim, and Cassy all cross-examining him? And what does Cassy need to finally make up her mind about where she stands? This episode features more new music by Danny Schade, another cliffhanger and an unexpected appearance by a character we haven’t seen in a while. Enjoy!

Mur Lafferty , author and host of some of my favorite podcasts ever brings us The Story So Far.

Cast this week (in order of appearance):
George Chlentzoz as Douglas Reeves
Erin Ballibanian as Ali
Stephanie Sawyer as Cassy Orinthal
Brian Levy as Jim
Shannon Holden as The Air Traffic Controller

Interview at Podsyndicate.com

jdsawyer — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:43:26 +0000

I’ve been interviewed in some depth over at PodSyndicate.com. Please head on over and comment! Here’s an excerpt:

The first book in the series, Predestination, deals with rigged poker games. Do you play? What did you learn from personal experiences that played a key role in creating scenarios in your book?

Iâ€™m actually pretty rusty, but at the time I wrote the first draft I played a lot, and had been playing for years. I got started when I was about ten, when an uncle of mine who was a low-level diplomat explained the nature of his job to me by saying â€œIf you know how to play poker, and you know how to play chess, then you have the basic skills it takes to do diplomacy.â€ I was the kind of kid that viewed that sort of statement as a challenge, so within about two months I had a regular poker game going in my garage with my siblings and other neighborhood kids – we played for M&Ms or other types of kid-gold because we werenâ€™t allowed to play for money. I kept on playing right through college on a daily-to-monthly basis, but since college itâ€™s been hard to find people willing to play for stakes I can afford.

Read the rest here!

Dealing In, Episode 4 pt 2 of 3

jdsawyer — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:36:33 +0000

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Part two of the Sex Roundtable is here. This time, Chris Lester is hosting it on his feed over at Metamor City and we’re running it concurrently here. Consequently, this one’s got his opening credits on it instead of mine. This episode picks up the discussion pretty much where we left off, give or take a bathroom break, and concentrates a little more on sex in Metamor City, but there’s still plenty of sauciness and chatter about Predestination to keep all of you who aren’t listening to both shows interested.

Look for part 3 soon!

Dealing In, Episode 5

jdsawyer — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:22:40 +0000

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We take a break from the constant sex talk to go over the latest feedback and…oh, yeah…talk about sex a bit. And geekiness. And all other manner of insanity. Stay tuned at the end where we announce the winner of the iTunes review contest.

Enjoy!

P.S. My illness has settled into my chest, so still no recording. Damn you, Lester!!!

Predestination, Episode 14

jdsawyer — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:46:25 +0000

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What makes the Lunar colony work? The docks, that’s what. And tonight, that’s where we’re going, following Cassy on her investigation of the enigma that is Scott Walters and trying to piece together the clues to what’s really going on inside her own organization.

It’s a long one this week again – 45 minutes – with new characters and new aspects of the world that will, hopefully, hold your attention at least through the end of the episode.

Heather Welliver, host of Grailwolf’s Geek Lifer and vocalist for the Pieces podcast, brings us the Story So Far this week.

This week’s in-show promo is for I Should Be Writing, THE go-to podcast for beginning authors hosted by the erudite, funny, and straight-talking Mur Lafferty. If you entertain any literary ambitions, her podcast is the place to start.

Cast this week (in order of appearance):

Steven H. Wilson as William Ellison

Chris Lester as Rison

Jonathan Sawyer as Furgeson and The Comuter Tech

Kitty Nic’Iaian as The Spaceport Announcer

Geroge Chlentzos as Doug Reeves

Stephanie Sawyer as Cassy Orinthal

Predestination, Episode 13

jdsawyer — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:42:32 +0000

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This week, we follow Jim to the commune of the Children of Light, while Ali makes a decision about the future of the business.

It’s a long one this week – 40 minutes – I hope it makes up for my protracted absence due to post-convention illness. Watch my blog in the coming weeks for posts about my time at Steamcon a.k.a. Steam Powered, and other fun things coming up here very soon. I’m back in the swing of things, and intend to keep swinging. Thank you all so much for your supportive emails – they’ve been much appreciated.

Feedback show this week – a thanksgiving present for you.

Michael Spence, author and anthology editor, brings us the Story So Far this week.

This week’s in-show promo is for Erotica A La Carte, Phillipa Ballantine’s current foray into the racy and disturbing. Excellent stuff she’s producing over there – definitely worth a listen.

Cast this week (in order of appearance):

Brian Levy as Jim Hartman

Steven H. Wilson as William Ellison

Renee Wilson as Marjorie

Erin Ballibanian as Alyssa Hartman

Predestination, Episode 12

jdsawyer — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:28:04 +0000

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This week, we delve deeper into the mystery of Senator Shelley’s relationship with the resistance movement and then skip across the solar system to Mars, where we find the Hartmans…or what’s left of them.

I’m going to be at Steamcon, sitting on two panels and waxing eloquent about Victorian Sci&Tech and Multimedia Production.

Nobilis from Nobilis Erotica, one of the giants of fiction podcasting, brings us the Story So Far this week.

This week’s in-show promo is for Geek Pantheon, a podcast for comic book, science fiction, and fantasy junkies with a twisted sense of humor.

Cast this week (in order of appearance):

Stephanie Sawyer as Cassy Orinthal

Nathan Lowell as Senator Bill Shelley

Brian Levy as Jim Hartman

Erin Ballibanian as Alyssa Hartman

Kitty Nic’Iaian as The Newscaster and The Computer

Predestination, Episode 11

jdsawyer — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:35:00 +0000

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This week, we learn what is going on between Cassy Orinthal and diva dancer Brittany Hydra. We also finally learn what Doug Reeves is up to, and what it might mean for the other characters.

I’m going to be at Steamcon, sitting on two panels and waxing eloquent about Victorian Sci&Tech and Multimedia Production.

Kimi from TaleChasing, author and podcaster, brings us the Story So Far this week.

Cast this week (in order of appearance):

Stephanie Sawyer as Cassy Orinthal

Phillipa Ballantine as Brittany Hydra

George Chlentzos as Douglas Reeves

Lorien Wheeler as Jade Orin

Nathan Lowell as Senator Bill Shelley

Michael Lemonjello as The Barkeep

Predestination, Episode 10

jdsawyer — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:15:18 +0000

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This week, we meet the Lunar dancer Brittany Hydra, and we finally get to see what’s underneath Cassy Orinthal’s skin.

I’m going to be at Steamcon, sitting on two panels and waxing eloquent about Victorian Sci&Tech and Multimedia Production.

Phillipa Ballantine, author of the sumptuous Chasing The Bard brings us the Story So Far this week, as well as joining the cast as the indomitable dancer Brittany Hydra.

Cast this week (in order of appearance):

Stephanie Sawyer as Cassy Orinthal

Phillipa Ballantine as Brittany Hydra

Promo: The Arbiter Chronicles: Contents Under Pressure

Predestination, Episode 9

jdsawyer — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:39:48 +0000

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This week, Jim discovers an unexpected welcome on Mars, while Joss comes into a piece of information he’s been searching for that could change everything — if, that is, he can trust the courier.

Don’t forget about the meet&greet on October 4th! If you’re in the SF Bay Area, come to Jupiter’s in Berkeley, on Shattuck near University, for a meet and greet with myself, Chris Lester, and Seth Harwood. It’s going to be a fun evening, and I’ll have some freebies for those who attend. Find all the details at the Eventful posting, here.

J.C. Hutchins, author of the adrenaline-packed 7th Son trilogy, brings us the Story So Far this week.

Cast this week (in order of appearance):

Steven H. Wilson as Percy Scott

Brian Levy as Jim Hartman

Renee Wilson as Marjorie

Michael Lemonjello as The Barkeep

Predestination, Episode 8

jdsawyer — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:14:43 +0000

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The last of the late episodes for a while, I trust. Here we find the aftermath of the mugging in the restroom, and we finally catch up with Ali and Jim.

Robin Hathaway again steals the show, but Nathan Lowell gives her a good run for her money. The host of Astral Audio, Alan Sale, also joins us in *two* very colorful parts.

This week, Rhonda Carpenter, a buddy of mine from the podiobooks Ning community and the author of The Mark of the Druid, a historical fantasy that premiered yesterday on Podiobooks, brings us the Story So Far.

Cast this week (in order of appearance):

Steven H. Wilson as Percy Scott

Allan Sale as Scott Walters and One Eyed Jack

Robin Hathaway as Marian Shelley

Erin Ballibanian as Ali Hartman

Shannon Holden as Elizabeth Shelley

Nathan Lowell as Senator Bill Shelley

Love, Sex, and Philosophy: Apologia double-header

jdsawyer — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 23:21:19 +0000

Apologia, the semi-weekly Mclachlan Group-style ethics and philosophy roundtable that I participate in, returns today with two episodes recorded over the last month. The first is a lively discussion between the secular folks in the group about the ethics of love, sex, and marriage. We cover polyamory, bestiality, incest, divorce, positive sexuality, homosexuality, abstinence, relational obligations and ethics, and probably a few other things I don’t quite remember.

Have a listen here:

The second is a departure from the usual format. The theists at the roundtable decided to play a game called “Stump the Atheists.” Essentially, us on the secular side of the table stood for the firing squad while the believers asked probing questions, trying to find the cracks in our worldviews and philosophies. You can listen to that one here.

If you want to interact with us on the panel, please post feedback to the Apologia blog.

Predestination, Episode 7

jdsawyer — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:39:41 +0000

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Late again. The extra recording time to get ahead is taking its toll, but I’m getting some more help behind the mic here, so all is not lost.

This week’s episode is very violent and upsetting – no kidding. If you’re a Sigler fan, you’ll feel right at home. Whatever you do, don’t listen to this one with the kids in the room.

Kudos once again to Robin Hathaway and Steven H. Wilson for their breathtaking performances this week.

This week, we find out what Percy’s assignment was, and how he manages to carry it out without Marian being any the wiser, and then we follow the beginnings of the ripples from his assignment as they touch Washington and Luna City.

This week, our composer Danny Schade – also of the Reason-Driven Podcast and Apologia brings us the Story So Far.

Cast this week (in order of appearance):

Robin Hathaway as Marian Shelley

Steven H. Wilson as Percy Scott

Nathan Lowell as Senator Bill Shelley

Kitty Nic’Iaian as The Computer Voice

Predestination, Episode 6

jdsawyer — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:20:56 +0000

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Are you doing anything on October 4th? If not, and you’re in the SF Bay Area, come to Jupiter’s in Berkeley, on Shattuck near University, for a meet and greet with myself, Chris Lester, and Seth Harwood. It’s going to be a fun evening, and I’ll have some freebies for those who attend.

As for this terribly late episode? Better Nate than Lever, I always say. Stay tuned for the show banter at the end of the show for other news about the series.

This week, we join back up with Percy and Marian, and with Joss, and we find out more about who Cassy is, and what her life is like when she’s not capturing and seducing defectors. Not to be missed!

This week, the estimable Nathan Lowell, author of the excellent Golden Age of the Solar Clipper science fiction series available on Podiobooks.com joins the cast as the inscrutable Senator Bill Shelley.

Chris Lester, the author of the Metamor City series, brings us the Story So Far this week. I haven’t – and won’t – ask someone to do the Story So Far if I don’t like their work, but Chris is one of those whose work isn’t just good, it’s fantastic. A really potent blend of dark fantasy, noir detective, science fiction, and deep character drama, he’s a thorough thinker with a keen eye for human nature, and his stories hold a very effective mirror up to the audience. I’ve yet to hear one of his stories that doesn’t seduce from minute one, and transform by story’s end. His stuff isn’t for the timid, but it is very striking.
Cast this week (in order of appearance):

Robin Hathaway as Marian Shelley

Steven H. Wilson as Percy Scott

Nathan Lowell as Senator Bill Shelley

Stephanie Sawyer as Cassy Orinthal

Lorien Wheeler as Jade Orin

Kitty Nic’Iaian as The Spaceport Announcer

Predestination, Episode 5

jdsawyer — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 01:04:51 +0000

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Okay, I know, it’s late again. I’m really trying to get ahead on these and they keep kicking my ass, as real life bears down on top of me. Hopefully, next week will actually be on time.

This week, we find out what happens to Joss after he escapes the Hartmans, learn about oranges in the sky, and meet a couple new characters as the camera pulls back and we get to see more and more of the universe our characters inhabit. Turn down the lights, lean back, and enjoy!

This week, the incomparable Seth Harwood, author of the excellent Jack Palms crime novel series, the spinoff Young Junius, the short story series A Long Way From Disney, and the host of CrimeWav, brings us The Story So Far as only he can.

Cast this week (in order of appearance):
Robin Hathaway as Marian Shelley

Stephanie Sawyer as Cassy Orinthal

Michael Lemonjello as Hakim and The Second Drunk

Kitty Nic’Iaian as The woman in the bar

George Chlentzos as Doug Reeves

Predestination, Episode 5

jdsawyer — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:14:20 +0000

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Okay, I know, it’s late again. I’m really trying to get ahead on these and they keep kicking my ass, as real life bears down on top of me. Hopefully, next week will actually be on time.

This week, the incomparable Seth Harwood, author of the excellent Jack Palms crime novel series, the spinoff Young Junius, the short story series A Long Way From Disney, and the host of CrimeWav, brings us The Story So Far as only he can.

Cast this week (in order of appearance):

Robin Hathaway as Marian Shelley

Stephanie Sawyer as Cassy Orinthal

Michael Lemonjello as Hakim and The Second Drunk

Kitty Nic’Iaian as The woman in the bar

George Chlentzos as Doug Reeves