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Podsuming for more November

  1. Variant Frequencies TITLE FIGHT: Round #9
  2. Talking About Stuff #152
  3. Tangential Convergence Episode 19 – Lordy Lordy Look Who’s……
  4. The Nanomonkeys: Day 11
  5. Dead Robots’ Society Epsiode 107 – Two Interviews For The Price Of One
  6. Theme and Variation Anthology Episode 1: Prelude to a Theme by Dougie Franz, by Lon Prater
  7. Dave’s Psych Classes Psychology 1106 (Fall 09) – Consciousness 02
  8. 24. It’s All In How You Say It – Lessons From A Geek Fu Master
  9. The History of Rome 74- Friends, I Have Wasted a Day
  10. The Nanomonkeys: Day 13
  11. The Nanomonkeys: Day 15
  12. The Nanomonkeys: Day 14
  13. The Nanomonkeys: Day 12
  14. The Nanomonkeys: Day 16
  15. Touching the Monolith Episode 26 – The Lion, the Witch, and the Elgå
  16. Fourcast Podcast: America gives way to the first virtual nation – Ep. 6
  17. Tumbler Novel Episode 12 – The Last Episode – Is Live

34:57 | 41:14 | 34:44 | 6:30

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11/23
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Scry’s review of Tumbler

Tumbler: A novel by Brand Gamblin

Libby is pretty young when her life falls into utter chaos. Young enough that is doesn’t fully impact her, but old enough to realize she needs a plan. When she makes one, it is to head out into the asteroid fields to make a killing as a miner.

Things do not turn out how she anticipated. Almost from her first step off the transport vessel, things just keep going wrong for her. And the one thing that keeps her going is also the one thing that keeps derailing her; her stubborn insistence on doing it herself.

As a reader, this story did the same for me as it did for Libby. I never quite anticipated where things were going. It wasn’t the OMG of a thriller, but more a gentle sweeping tale that bounced around instead of just taking the straight path. For instance, at one point in the story Libby finds that she has a particular talent for, well, I don’t want to spoil it for anyone. So let’s just leave it at Libby has a special talent. At that point in the story, I fully expected that Tumbler would now revolve around Libby’s struggles to get her vision accepted and would save the day by being the greatest at this talent. It didn’t. Libby was “just” a little better at it, enough to help her see a better way. As an outsider, Libby would have had that necessary distance to see things from a different angle, so it fit perfectly for me.

And the whole story went like that. It was quite good, but it never fell into one of the grooves that we’ve all learned to recognize from years of reading stories. I felt that it was quite refreshing and I give Tumbler a strong B or roughly 36 out of 51 stars.

Speaking of stars, the podnovel was read by SVAllie in a halting and lyrical manner that perfectly befit Libby’s uncomfortable awkwardness and her unending stubbornness. Whether or not that is some reflection of SVAllie’s personal life, she was the perfect choice to read this story.

If it isn’t clearly obvious, I am looking forward to whatever Brand and Allie decide to release next. I hope they can continue to surprise me at every turn.

2009
11/21
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Podsuming update for the 2nd of November in the year of 2009

  1. Tumbler Episode 11 – Oh no. Not [*redacted*].
  2. Goblin Market Episode 13 – [theory] Now the goblin king will never take her as his queen. Not even after it turns out that he’s the actual good guy.
  3. AISFP 85 – J.C. Hutchins
  4. The Seanachai The Vampire in My Face Pt. II
  5. StarShipSofa Aural Delight 106 Tad Williams – Oh, ha! It’s the Halloween edition.
  6. RotO s07e01 Acknowledge the Meta – I am a mirthless man.

24:34 | 33:39 | 28:37 | 5:02

2009
11/02
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More of those narrow-cast things

  1. StarShipSofa Aural Delights No 103 StarShipSofa Stories Volume 1 – It wasn’t the stories and articles I was expecting, but I rather enjoyed the insights and conversation. Oh, and Tony has almost sold me on getting a copy next time I have a lot of overtime at work.
  2. StarShipSofa Aural Delights No 104 Sean Williams
  3. PodCastle 074: The Firemen’s Fairy – Usually I like the stories on PodCastle. For some reason I felt irritated at the mere idea of fantasy creature firehouse mascots. *shrug* Some sort of new personality quirk for me, I guess.
  4. Buzz Out Loud  1083: MP3 is a lie – I don’t have time for the daily show anymore, but damn I missed it. I kinda misted up a little listening to the intro.
  5. 012_Liquid_Weird – Meddling in the Affairs of DragonCon Geek Media Expo and Trek Talk
  6. 001 – Liquid Weird – What is all this about
  7. 002 – Liquid Weird – Don Cthlulhione
  8. Variant Frequencies presents TITLE FIGHT: Round #7
  9. The Invisible Tour Guide Episode 6 – Dublin’s Tower of Dublin – What with my broken headphones and the squeaky voices, I wasn’t able to figure out quite a bit of the humor. I’ll try again when I have stereo.
  10. Resonance FM Art Monthly’s Talk Programme – The topic of discussion was way over my head. As in, wow.
  11. Tumbler Episode 10 – Cute reference to Mr. ADDcast – and Tumbler continues to grow.
  12. Dave’s Psych Classes Psychology 3106 (Fall 09) – Development and Organization of Behaviour
  13. Jack Mangan’s Deadpan #141: A Viable Alternative Path – That was some impressive singing for Oh, Canada.
  14. Red Black Dead EPISODE 105 – By the power of Greyskull!
  15. HP Podcraft Episode 15 – Poetry and the Gods and Celephais – More and more I see why people have continued the Cthulhu mythos. The way that places and people are referenced between stories is brilliant and I must remember to do something similiar.
  16. (BrainWyrms 007) – about 4 times. I really shouldn’t have tried to record with a stuffy nose. The bed music doesn’t do enough to cover it up, but that was the best I could think of. Also, seriously? 4 hrs to record, 8 hrs to edit – all for a one hour show? I must be doing this wrong.

21:25 | 34:27 | 21:11 | 13:16 hours of eating podcasts.

2009
10/18
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oddly, another list

  1. dbrodbeck Psychology 1106 (fall 09) – Biology and Behaviour 01
  2. SeoulPodcast #74: Expats Unite
  3. The Dreamer’s Thread episode 8
  4. The Weird Show 136: The All-Too-Real Scary Edition
  5. Der Geekish Folge 34: Neue Name, Neues Glück – Hooray, they are back!
  6. SpyCast October 1, 2009: The Changing Face of Al Qaeda
  7. Guardians: Plan to Relaunch now that Mom is better – I’m very happy to hear that things are starting to stabilize for Kimi.
  8. Tales of the Breaking Dawn: The Ties That Bind – Part 3
  9. Media Frenzy Show 30
  10. Tekdiff 10/2/09 The Account: Relic Skies Pt 6 – Still awesome. Can’t wait to see how this one wraps up.
  11. The Sofanauts No 27
  12. BEWARE THE HAIRY MANGO Episode 9 – Boss Conversion – Oh my.
  13. Tumbler Episode 9 – Tumbler is telling herself how great things are and I’m mentally yelling at her, “NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO” and then… well, you know what happens when you say things are good. They go boom.
  14. QattusChat 5
  15. The Walking Eye Episode 14: Not Roleplaying in Roleplaying Games – I had a whole bunch of responses as I was listening to this very though provoking episode. And then I promptly forgot what I wanted to say. This level of meta conversation is exactly the kind of conversation I love to listen in on.
  16. East Meets West 176 – Phosphorus for all of us
  17. Wander Radio: A Halloween Bonus Episode – While I enjoyed this preview, I think it slaked my thirst for the topic. I’m not so sure that more would be a good thing.
  18. Get Published, Episode 14 – Submission Discussion with Gabrielle Harbowy – Very nice conversation with Gabrielle. I’d like to hear a contrasting interview with a subs editor who has been doing the job for too long and isn’t quite as… nice about it. It’s always a good thing to get both the carrot and the stick.
  19. Beware the Hairy Mango Episode 10 – Gifts from the Lawn
  20. Radio Isopod Promo #2
  21. The Stolen Moon of Londor – Chapter 02: A Troubled City – The White Shadow Saga: The Stolen Moon of Londor – This is done in a very “epic” style and I’m starting to wonder if I don’t particularly care for this style anymore. I used to love it. Now… I’m grumbling at the narrator, “Why are they elves? Is it just because they are ‘cool’? Or is there an actual reason?”
  22. Beware the Hairy Mango Episode 11 – How a Telepathic Ladder Visits his Brother Across the Country What an odd little story. I didn’t even realize what it was until it had already been over for a few seconds. Nice. I think.
  23. PodCastle 073: Rapunzel
  24. The Secret Lair Episode 0028: The Time Traveler’s Wife – I had no interest whatsoever in this story until listening to the overlords (and overwives.) Now, I’ll have to consider it next time I see a copy.
  25. Goblin Market Episode 12
  26. SkepChick Tim Minchin at TAM London (Unedited!)

Only 17:54 left in my queue.

EDIT: I forgot that the SpyCast is a direct link to the MP3. Sorry folks.

2009
10/11
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Podsuming in the dark

‘cuz the power went out for two hours.

  1. The Dead Robots’ Society Episode 101 – A Brainstorming Session – Excellent, very useful. I think I’ll have to give this one a second listen at some point. Right after I invent more time per day.
  2. Get Publishied Don’t Let the Proof Put You in the Pudding -
  3. Tumbler Episode 8
  4. Anomaly Of Shindig
  5. PodCastle 71: I’ll Give In
  6. Dave’s Classes Statistics 2126 (Fall 09) Central Tendancy
  7. Geek of all Trades Episode #28:
  8. Jack Mangan’s Deadpan Nowhere in Unshow 43 is Safe
  9. H.P. Podcraft Episode 12 – The Temple
  10. D&D Podcast September 25, 2009: Penny Arcade, PvP, Wil Wheaton: Series 3, Episode 5
  11. Harvey: Episode 11 – Chapter 11 – Oooow, Harvey gets… interesting!
  12. War Episode 12
  13. The Phileas Club – 17. Reasonable People?

35:54 | 41:02 | 32:00 | 9:02 of empty podsuming.

2009
10/01
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Weekend Podsuming

  1. BOL 1065: HP is full of stupid
  2. Drabblecast 129- Annabelle’s Alphabet by Tim Pratt Drabble- Tell-Tale Signs by Ralph Gamelli
  3. Dead Robots Society presents DC 09 Special Episode – Small Press Or Self Publish Or Both
  4. Agony Column 724: Panel Discussion at SF in SF on August 22, 2009
  5. Harvey: Recap
  6. Tumbler Episode 7
  7. 15. Standing in Line – Lessons From A Geek Fu Master
  8. Borrow Time: Podioracket Interview on BTR
  9. Superheroes at play in domed cities – Ep. 3
  10. SeoulPodcast #71: Back to School
  11. Nobilis Erotica 140 – There is a Bomb in Baskingtown, part 1
  12. Whispers at the Edge Show #28
  13. TWS133.75: Coffee with Encaf (@DragonCon2009)
  14. Creative Penn Podcast: Tony Eldridge on Adventure Novels and Book Marketing
  15. Wander Radio I-09 Dan Shaurette
  16. ISBW #129 LITE- Content rating system for children’s books?
  17. ISBW #130 LITE- Fear
  18. SpyCast September 11, 2009: Intelligence and 9/11
  19. Dead Robots Society presents DC 09 Special Episode – JFLewis Interview
  20. Jack Mangan’s Deadpan #138: Garden State Parkway North

39:29 | 60:04 | 45:44 | 14:20 hours of podcasts professionally consumed.

2009
09/20
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With thine aid alone

I have defeated Monday.

  1. BOL 1047: Stab it out
  2. HP Podcraft Episode 07 – The White Ship
  3. D&D Podcast August 21, 2009: Gen Con Revisited
  4. Dead Robots’ Society Episode 96 – Answering More Listener Feedback – Very useful episode. (Does it need to be said that they’re funny as all getout?)
  5. Tumbler Episode 6 – Miss Tumbler doesn’t know it yet, but she’s starting to use her brains. *cough*
  6. PodCastle EA Metacast, Aug 2009 – This is gonna sound kind of snarky but it isn’t. I find Eley to be a lovely shade of astringent in his writing, but I can barely take listening to him speak. His voice is so emotive that I want to cry.
  7. 12. Frivolous Pursuits – Lessons From A Geek Fu Master
  8. Secret Lair Episode 0027: You’ve Got Your Fantasy in My Science Fiction! – Cmarr almost drive me off the road. Freakin’ twitter spam.
  9. QattusChat #3
  10. TWS133: Up Close ‘n’ Personal, from Far ‘n’ Wide – Before we uplift the dolphins, don’t you think that maybe we should start uplifting the humans. Most of US aren’t as intelligent as we should be, aren’t as free of the animal as would be nice.
  11. AISFP 82 – Ken Scholes
  12. TS79: Health Care Reform: Lies, Lies, Lies

12:39 starting queue | 16:11 after adding new casts | 9:50 after removing those consumed | 6:21 podsumed!

2009
08/24
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Podsuming for Tuesday the 11th of August 2009

  1. BOL 1038: Microsoft: It’s a change
  2. What Have You Done For Me Lately, Litopia?
  3. Tekdiff-8-7-09 – The Account: Relic Skies pt 1 – Awesome. I cannot wait for the next episode of the Account.
  4. Get Published, Episode 10b – Interview with JC Hutchins (Pt 2) – Beyond the “oh my god” of Mike’s string of distasters, his repair job on the interview is inspired. At first, I thought that re-recording the Hutchins bits was a bit silly, but Plested really did an excellent job of pulling it off.
  5. Tumbler Episode 5 – And just when I thought I had figured out where we were going with the story…
  6. 10. Tell Me About Your Character – Lessons From A Geek Fu Master – My character’s name is Nomad Scry and he is like totally the coolest every cuz see he…
  7. Touching the Monolith Episode 15: Electric Batmobile
  8. TWS132: To Boldly Return To Where I’ve Never Gone Before
  9. iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #196 – Chew #3

18:28 minutes in the queue before Tuesday. 24:01 after the daily updates downloaded. 19:29 left after removing the podcasts I listened to. That’s… off the top of my head, 4:32 minutes. For a twelve hour day, that’s pathetic. I -must- pick up the pace.

2009
08/11
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Thursday was too long

  1. BOL 1029: Microhoo: Friends with benefits
  2. Der Geek Folge 31: Ab und zu sind wir da
  3. Get Published, Episode 10a – Interview with JC Hutchins (Pt 1)
  4. Wander Radio I-08 The Bedlam Bards
  5. Tumbler Episode 4

3:51 hours of Podcast comsumption occured. Looks like my average is trending downward. I’m pretty sure that is mostly due to how bad things have been running at work AND because I have started writing again. Hooray!

2009
07/30
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