The Voice of Free Planet X

Aliens You Will Meet - The Dreeslings

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 14:05:00 GMT

The Dreeslings communicate through the transmission of viruses between hosts. Unfortunately, your usual pre-landing inoculations will make you the equivalent of a deaf mute. This may be for the best, as while Dreeslingsâ language will not kill you, if you are infected by the wrong joke or declaration, you may wish you were.

Episode 147: The Middleman Dilemma

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 03:42:00 GMT

Yeah, J.R. Blackwell and I love our television, like any good nerds. We love The Middleman. We love Doctor Who. But having long since deep-sixed the cable, we cannot watch them the moment the come on the boob-tube.

Also, we don't live in the United Kingdom.

Naturally, as podcasters, we turn to the internets to solve all our problems. But there is no legitimate way to download the shows we love. We'd pay for it, if only we COULD.

But we can't. There is no way to legitimate get the shows we want in any reasonable amount of time. Waiting months for the DVD is, quite frankly, unacceptable.

Forced by neglect, we do the only thing we can. We turn to piracy.

And we aren't happy about it, neither.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Nobilis Erotica 77 - Hold Me Like a Girl -- by Jared Axelrod

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 13:32:00 GMT

Theme music is "Faithful" by The Shillas.

This week's story is "Hold Me Like a Girl" written and read by Jared Axelrod. I'm proud for this to be my first gay sex story. Even if you think you don't like this kind of story, listen anyways. You might be surprised.

Jared is filling in for me this week while I recover from a nasty case of bronchitis. My voice is only just this moment coming back at all, and I would not have been able to give you a show nearly this good.

Thank you, Jared.

Brief Hiatus, While I Recover

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:09:00 GMT

I am currently recovering from a very hot and extremely unpleasant bout with Martian Spider Flu. So, that's where this weeks podcasts have gone.

They've been eaten. By Martian spiders. Let that be a lesson to you all.

Not to worry, however, as regular service will resume July 1st. And it will be worth the wait.

Mur Lafferty's The Takeover, Episode 3: The Integration

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:20:00 GMT

We learn a little more about how Caroline deals with problem employees, Maureen tries to make friends, and Kevin makes a decision.

Donât forget to check out the cast list for more information!

More episodes of The Takeover available at murverse.com
and zombinc.net

Aliens You Will Meet - The Flusians

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:07:00 GMT

The Flusians are aquatic by nature, but can poke their heads out of water for a short time in order to converse with land-based off-worlders. Due to the lack of any sort of landmass on Flusie, you will be expected to meet their delgation on their spaceship. While their ship will be filled to the brim with water, they will have constructed a ânon-fish bowlâ for your comfort. A little plastic castle will be put in the non-fish-bowl, to remind you of home.

Episode 146: Chains Of Commerce

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:40:00 GMT

The fact remains, ladies and gentlemen, we have to meet the Geert price. We ought to do better than the Geert price, but due to the nature of our company, we'll probably get by merely with meeting them. But I will tell you this, we lose this bid, we lose the planet...

Special thanks to Kate Eckert, Brendan Dalton, Benjamin Dyme and J.R. Blackwell for providing the voice talent for this episode.

This episode featured "" performed by Barry Phillips. More information and work by this artist can be found at www.magnatune.com

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 145: Christiana Talks About Stuff

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:15:00 GMT

I had a chance to sit down with one of the most talented, prolific podcasters around, Christiana Ellis, which is not something you turn down. We discuss the demands of a daily project, writing comedy of audio, and use of female leads with moral flexibility.

All things Christiana can be found here: christianaellis.com

But you might also want wander over to these places as well:

Nina Kimberly the Merciless
Space Casey
Christianaâs Shallow Thoughts

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 144: I Want Candy

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:38:00 GMT

My good and well-read friend Dan joins J.R. Blackwell and I in a roundtable--or is it salon? It may be a salon--about candy literature, comics and movies.

It is also revealed that J.R. and I saw Bumblebee on the University of Pennsylvania's campus during the filming of TRANSFORMERS 2.

It's okay to be jealous.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 143: Danger...Feedback!!!

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:29:00 GMT

You ready for another feedback episode? You better be, because this one is huge. It was last seen destroying Tokyo.

Quite a few podcasts were mentioned this week:

Jâs Indie-Rock Mayhem qfsmayhem.blogspot.com
I Motor Away www.imotoraway.com
RadioClash www.mutantpop.net/radioclash
Radio Free Hipster www.hipsterplease.com

Also, check out Selganorâs character sheet for Gretel, the Witch-Hunter,
and here's the GRIMM RPG he mentioned: www.fantasyflightgames.com/hr02.html

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

Aliens You Will Meet - Maelstrose

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT

When dealing with the sentient planet Maelstrose, you may find it difficult to get its attention, due to your relatively minuscule size. When you do not succeed in getting the planet to respond to your hails, do not let it bother you. Mealstrose is 130 billion years old, and as such, its stories are long, boring, and it would probably fall asleep in the middle of talking to you anyway.

Episode 142: Curiouser And Curiouser

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:54:00 GMT

And I must be insane
To go skating on your name
And by tracing it twice
I fell through the ice
Of Alice

"Bread and Butterflies" was created by Pogo. You can find more work and information about this artist at www.last.fm/music/Pogo.

"Alice in Wonderland" was written and performed by emma, and was made available courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network. You can find more work and information about this artist at www.iamemma.com.

"Hold On" was written and performed by Tom Waits, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network. You can find more work and information about this artist at Epitaph.com.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

Episode 141: Self, And Its Perception

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:19:00 GMT

There's been a lot of talk about who we are versus how we are seen on this podcast. As fate would have it, famed photographers Katie West and Jack Scoresby were spending the weekend with J.R. Blackwell and myself here in Philly. Who better than the internet's most talented self-portraits artists to talk about how other people see ourselves?

No one, that's who.

Katie West: www.katiewest.ca

Jack Scoresby: www.flickr.com/photos/jackscoresby

J.R. Blackwell: www.jrblackwell.com

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 140: D&D, Grimm Style

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 12:24:00 GMT

A rogue named Jack. Cinderella, a cleric who refers to her deity as "god-mother." A charming prince of a paladin. Gretel, a witch hunter and all-around monster fighter. A ranger with the skin of a bear and bottomless pockets. A wizard with the preposterous name of Dr. Know-It-All.

Fairy tale tropes, or the greatest Dungeons and Dragons campaign ever?

Or possibly both.

It's a idea I can't see to stop thinking about, so, naturally, I'd thought I'd share it with you.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 139: What You Don't Hear

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 03:03:00 GMT

You know what you don't hear?

Bloopers.

Flubs.

Side Conversations.

Muttering.

Outtakes.

Most people delete them, toss'em, throw them in the trash. Not the Voice of Free Planet X. We save them.

We save them for YOU.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 138: The Importance of Being Dada

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 03:57:00 GMT

We are indebted to Tristan Tzara and his followers for the newest and perhaps the most important doctrinary insistence as applied to art which has appeared in a long time. Dada-ism is the latest phase of modernism in painting as well as in literature, and carries with it all the passion for freedom of expression which Marinetti sponsored so loudly in his futuristic manifestos. It adds likewise an exhilarating quality of nihilism, imbibed, as it is said, directly from the author of Zarathustra. Reading a fragment of the documentary statement of Dada-ism, we find that the charm of the idea exists mainly in the fact that they wish all things levelled in the mind of man to the degree of commonplaceness which is typical and peculiar to it.

Nothing is greater than anything else, is what the Dada believes...

--Marsden Hartley, 1921

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 137: Feedback And Forth

Sat, 7 Jun 2008 03:56:00 GMT

Feedback's packed tight tonight, as I talk about alot of things, but mainly extend Episode 136, only a little more rambley. Most of the rambling is directed toward Chris Lester's excellent essay which comes really close to being right, and then misses the point completely. Close, though. Real close. You should read it.

Also, the recipe for Irish Nachos:

1 bag kettle chips
6 ounces finely grated Cheddar, approximately 2 1/4 cups
4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
2 cups sour cream

Set 1 of the oven racks on the lowest shelf and preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Lay the chips on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the chips with the Cheddar cheese and the bacon. Bake in the oven on the bottom rack for 7 minutes or until the cheese begins to bubble. Spoon sour cream on top, and sprinkle green onions

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Aliens You Will Meet - Miipluse

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 03:13:00 GMT

Miipluse is a unique world, as it a haven for robots, androids, rouge AIs and any other sort of fabricated sentient of the galaxy. Escaping persecution here, the naturalized Miiplusians nonetheless have very strict rules about who can and who cannot land on their planet. Being of biological origin, you will have to send a robot assistant in your stead. Do be surprised however, when your electronic emissary does not return, preferring instead to stay in the "Glorious Robo-Worker's Paradise."

Episode 136: It's Called A Power Suit For A Reason

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 03:05:00 GMT

After listening to NPR story about the demise of the necktie, I find myself thinking about my own sartorial sense. What does wearing, or not wearing a tie say about us? What does wearing or not wearing a suit say?

Does wearing less clothes make us more authentic, or are we just lying to and about ourselves in different ways?

I will say that now, I intend to wear more ties.

The original NPR story

Lord Whimsyâs Rebuttal

Lord Whimsyâs neckwear guide

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 135: Short-Short Slam

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 03:24:00 GMT

Recorded at Balticon 42, the Short-Short Slam panel included readings by

J.R. Blackwell: www.jrblackwell.com

Jared Axelrod: www.jaredaxelrod.com

Steve Wilson: www.prometheusradiotheatre.com

James Patrick Kelly: www.jimkelly.net

Bill DeSmedt* www.billdesmedt.com

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

*Bill DeSmedt was unfortunately seated too far from the microphone to be properly recorded, so his reading is not included on this podcast.

The Rev Up Review, Number Thirty-Three

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 03:24:00 GMT

Title: RUR-2007-09-16 #33 The Rev Up Review DragonCon Edition
Size: 29.2 MB
Duration: 42'32"

Use this FeedBurner link to download the mp3 file directly, or to add the feed to your aggregator.

Contents:

00.00 Intro music: "Undertow" by Reaman (ElectroBel)
00.19 Welcome
00.53 Dragon*Con
01.33 Dragon*Con Audio Blog - part 1 (of 4)
14.31 DragonCon 2007 Flickr Set
14.46 Review of Zencore! Scriptus Innominatus
24.56 Clock Chimes: Jephson Gardens
25.27 Chris Fisher
25.58 Music from Cathy Miller and Gregory L. Mahan
28.52 Interview with Jared Axelrod (Aliens You Will Meet and The Voice of Free Planet X) and J. R. Blackwell (Voices of Tomorrow) 365 Tomorrows
40.34 The Rev Up Review is a production of Willowsoft Communications
40.42

This work is licensed under a
Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License.
40.49 Send feedback (text or mp3 audio comments) to rur@revupreview.co.uk.
41.17 Music from Gregory L. Mahan: Stacks of Rye
42.32 End

BarNuts Podcast, Episode #35

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 03:17:00 GMT

Jared Axelrod from The Voice of Free Planet X Podcast, Johnnyâs boat, The Simpsonâs, The Oliver Update, Karate, Whoreâs Bath, Hookah.

Whew, what a mouthful. Thereâs probably more, but we got drunk instead of writing it down. Join us!

You can find us at blubrry.com

Episode 134: Drawn In INK

Sat, 31 May 2008 04:21:00 GMT

Russell Collins--yes, that Russell Collins, the one I talk about at the end of each episodes, that one--turns the tables and interviews me for a change. But not just me. You see, it is the eve of Wizard World, and myself and my good friend and artist Steve Walker are going to to continue to hock our wares to the good publishers temporarily residing here in Philly.

Yes, it shall be Damn Epic.

So Russell interveiws myself and Steve about the comic, about the research we've done for the comic, and about how awesome we are.

Luckily, we like talking about all of those things.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 133: My People Need A Place To Go

Fri, 30 May 2008 16:10:00 GMT

The leader is the party
The party is the leader's mind
He said: "My people need a place to go!"

"Down At McDonnelzz" was written performed by Electric Six, and was made available courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network. You can find more work and information about this artist at www.myspace.com/electricsixmusic

"None Shall Pass" was written and performed by Aesop Rock, and was made available courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network. You can find more work and information about this artist at www.myspace.com/aesoprockwins

"Young Folks (Disco Mix)" was written and performed by Peter, Bjorn & John. and was made available courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network. You can find more work and information about this artist at www.wichita-recordings.com

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

Aliens You Will Meet - The Viliquay

Fri, 30 May 2008 01:45:00 GMT

The minds of the Viliquay are incredibly fast, often processing and becoming bored with a thought in mid-sentence. While this may make their conversation difficult to follow, it is suggested that you merely nod. The Viliquay will anticipate your response before you even think of it, and will behave accordingly.

Episode 132: Panda's Big News

Wed, 28 May 2008 04:57:00 GMT

Panda shares his recent news, both about Tea Con and the brand new Voice of Free Planet X shirt featuring him.

You should buy one.

You know you want to.

Go on. They're available at Free Planet X Apperal.

I mean, look how cute Panda is in his Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/teatimewithpanda

Yep. That's pretty cute, all right.

Maybe you should buy a shirt.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 131: Feedback To Front

Wed, 28 May 2008 03:37:00 GMT

Balticon is over, but before we can enjoy its audio bounty, we must first take care of some pre-Balticon business. Namely, feedback.

Just about every episode of the past week was commented on, which is nothing short of astounding. Clearly, Iâm doing something right. Some of the noteworthy elements:

â   I am an enabler
â   Mash-ups are a moral gray area
â   Some feedback is better responded to in character
â   Our meat, and how we treat it.
â   Backup daily to avoid data loss!
â   The races of fantasy characters
â   The laughter of Nobilis
â   The Duncan Brothers deserve money!

Also, long time listener Christ the Fixed Kitty of the Adult Space Child Free Podcast has a request.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

How I Spent My Memorial Day Weekend

Tue, 27 May 2008 04:13:00 GMT

Balticon. Lots and lots of Balticon...

Aliens You Will Meet - The Krinclops

Fri, 23 May 2008 03:48:00 GMT

The Krinclops are species that places great cultural value on the mocking of foreigners, and will no doubt make fun of smooth skin, your two legs, your left hand and your solitary head. This sort of constant barrage of insults is not necessarily mean-spirted, merely a an element of a centuries-old culture

So do not take it personally when you are introduced to Krinclops ruler as "Smoothy McLeft-hand, Who Got His Head Mixed Up With His Feet"

Episode 130: The Duncan Brothers, Stage 2

Wed, 21 May 2008 19:26:00 GMT

Genius internet filmmakers Brant and Ian Duncan return to discuss their upcoming film "Overdrift: Stage 2," the sequel to their immensely popular film about dinosaurs and drift-racing, "Overdrift."

We talk about working with their largest cast yet, the creative influences of this film, the importance of family both in front and behind the camera, and the fabled release date of "OD:S2" itself.

The Duncan Brothers website: www.theduncanbrothers.com

The Duncan Bros's Channel on YouTube, www.youtube.com/user/duncanbros and on Myspace.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

Episode 129: Things We Can't & Won't Feel Sorry For

Wed, 21 May 2008 02:53:00 GMT

Inspired by arecent THIS AMERICAN LIFE episode about people who won't apologize ), I thought about doing a VoFPX show with people who WILL apologize, people who apologize for things the have nothing to do with. A series of apologies about things we cannot possibly feel sorry for, because they are literally not our fault.

We're not sorry. We can't be sorry. We won't be sorry.

But we'll say it anyway, if it makes you feel better.

"Five Easy Pieces" was performed by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and was made available courtesy of the of the Podsafe Music Network. You can find out more about them at clapyourhandssayyeah.com/.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 128: Even In Arcadia, Part 3

Mon, 19 May 2008 04:49:00 GMT

Bingo awoke the next morning to find himself in bed, the middle of a field. Mr. Leroy was there, sitting on the edge of his bed looking smug. He was holding Bingo's copy of "Off On A Comet," and chuckling to himself. Bingo wasn't able to form exact words, but he was able to sputter out a "Wwwwhhhhhaaa?"

"Oh, you're awake," Leroy said, snapping the book shut. "Quite an imagination on this Mr. Verne, eh? You have his other stuff? Absolutely fascinating."

"The Marionette" was performed by the Two Star Symphony and was made available courtesy of the of the Podsafe Music Network. You can find out more about them at www.twostarsymphony.org.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 127: Is It Better To Feared, Or Respected?

Mon, 19 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Robert Downey Jr, as weapons manufacturer Tony Stark, poses that question in the visceral opening to IRON MAN. Stark goes on to say that you can have both, and indeed, thatâs been the American Way since we dropped the bomb on Hiroshima

This summerâs other cinematic offering from Marvel Comics, THE INCREDIBLE HULK, tackles the atom bomb through an angry, green metaphor, but IRON MAN goes at it direct.

Itâs not an unusual premise to hoist a superhero movie onâit was one of the many themes playing out in the over-stuffed SPIDER-MAN 3, for exampleâbut Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby, the writing team that also gave us last yearâs CHILDREN OF MEN, having something more bleak in mind...

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

Episode 126: Site Specific Stories, Jockey's Ridge

Sun, 18 May 2008 00:55:00 GMT

Thereâs a part of the horizon where the sand meets the sky, and the clouds look low and tangible. You canât touch themâyou know you canât touch them, but they look so close. So ready.

âItâs a foolâs errand, you know,â the wise man says. âThe air is for the birds, and the bees. To do otherwise would be something akin to madness.

But I stay here, and I try. Iâve built my wings of lighter and stronger material every time. And everytime I crash into the sand, I see that for a moment, the sand flies into the air too.

This is the first in a series of Site Specific Stories, impromptu fiction created in response to a specific environment. It was written and recorded at Jockey's Ridge State Park.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

Episode 125: Chatter

Sat, 17 May 2008 02:54:00 GMT

Gravity.
Astronauts.
Socialism.
Hufflepuff.
Filking.
âI ainât sayinâ sheâs Death Eater.â
Laughter.
Frogs.
Fucking frogs.
âDonât you forget about me.â
Mathew Wayne Selznick.
Brave Men Run.
âMusic is like math in the air.â
Intervals.
Inflation.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

Aliens You Will Meet - The Scusicians

Fri, 16 May 2008 02:51:00 GMT

The bodies of the Scusicians are fractal in nature, so do not be alarmed if some small duplicate of the dignitary you are speaking with pops off of the larger body to do some mundane task. The Scusicians are fascinated by beings who cannot do this, so be prepared to give long, detailed descriptions of every mind-numbing, tedious and loathsome task you had to do yourself without the help of cheerful, miniature assistants.

Episode 124: Message From The Future

Thu, 15 May 2008 03:53:00 GMT

Many years into the future, I will try to get Skype working again. And on that faithful day, a millennia from now, Paul Fischer will be on the other end of the line.

The more things change....

Special thanks to Paul Fischer, of the Balticon Podcast for being on the other end of the line.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

Episode 123: Things We Say About Movies, In Bed

Wed, 14 May 2008 03:09:00 GMT

With Panda holding the microphone, J.R. Blackwell and I discuss the finer points of fantasy entertainment as exemplified by three films we watched recently:

Iron Man: ironmanmovie.marvel.com
Speed Racer: speedracerthemovie.warnerbros.com
Hogfather: www.hogfatherdvd.com

Also discussed is the level of violence appropriate for children, why life-and-death situations get me upset and the glorification of materialism in modern, over-the-top summer cinema.

And, yes, all three of us were in bed. But Pandaâs always there.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

Episode 122: We're All Standing Right Here

Tue, 13 May 2008 01:14:00 GMT

C.A. Sizemore, all-around good guy and long-time listener of the show, lost his wife Kelly this morning. I only know him through the internet, through Twitter and through his calls to show, but this has still hit me hard. Maybe it's because the third anniversary of my father's death was only a few weeks ago.

Or maybe no one should have to loose a loved one.

But we do. And in times like these, it's good to know that someone like C.A., who was just nicest guy you'll meet, has engendered such goodwill that a fund in his name has reached over $1000: casizemoregift.chipin.com/ca-sizemore

That, my friends, is all the faith in humanity one needs.

"Hold On" was written and performed by Tom Waits, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network. You can find more work and information about this artist at Epitaph.com.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

Episode 121: Mash Up My Heart

Mon, 12 May 2008 03:17:00 GMT

In the Spring, a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.

Well, love and mash-ups.

âShut Up On A Blue Mondayâ was mashed-up by ComaR. You can find it and other mash-ups at www.myspace.com/comarbootlegs

âCloser To Business Timeâ was mashed-up by Dan Dickinson. You can download it and other mash-ups at vjarmy.com

âNelly Furtado's Crazyâ was mashed-up by A plus D. You can download it and other mash-ups at aplusd.net

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

Episode 120: The Proper Preperation Of Children

Sun, 11 May 2008 03:38:00 GMT

The first assumption is that you can procure a whole, fully-dressed child. In some parts of the country this might be easier than in others. Figure on about 1.25 to 2 lbs per person of dressed child. For the wedding we had a 160 lb child (husky fella, that one)to feed about 100 people. This was supplemented with thighs, (a trackstar, naturally) and many other dishes. At another event, the child weighed 60 lbs and fed about 30 people.

Another assumption is that you have a safe environment for storing the child from the time you abduct it to the time you begin cooking it. It doesnât matter how good something tastes or what sensations a food item gives you, if it isnât safe to eat, youâre going to be in serious trouble. Fortunately, the FDA provides some simple guidelines you can follow to help ensure safe storage....

Special thanks to Richard Kalwaic for reading this episode.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 119: Feedback Returns

Fri, 9 May 2008 22:26:00 GMT

It's Feedback Friday once again, and once again I respond to your emails. In the wake of The Great Deletion (I explain it in the episode) feedback of this sort is wonderful to read.

Discussed this episode:

The tattoos Panda may or may not have
How awesome JR and my lives are (again)
The London subway bombings
The Great Deletion
"Tea In Bags"
The nature of internet relationships
The Sartorialist, at thesartorialist.blogspot.com

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Aliens You Will Meet - The Docalleral

Fri, 9 May 2008 00:38:00 GMT

The aquatic Docalleral spoken language has defied all attempts of translations, as the atonal singing they produce is as much dependent on the condition and temperature of the water as it is on inflections of the speaker. They also have extremely short memories and refuse to speak with anyone who cannot properly breath underwater. It is then suggested that you do not meet them at all, but rather send a polite note saying you have already met them, and that they enjoyed your company immensely.

Episode 118: Even In Arcadia, Part 2

Thu, 8 May 2008 02:21:00 GMT

The rest of the staff echoed Molly's warm sentiments, and greeted Leroy pleasantly, and although he still wasn't sure of all their names--he already confused the cook Anatole with the hallboy Eustace, and no idea the kitchen girls names, though they each just told him--he felt very familiar with all of them. Cogs had warned him not to get too familiar, as he would be spending most of his time with the family, but Leroy couldn't help it, and told Cogs so.

"I'm only human, after all," Leroy said. That got a chuckle out of Cogs.

"The Marionette" was performed by the Two Star Symphony and was made available courtesy of the of the Podsafe Music Network. You can find out more about them at www.twostarsymphony.org.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Balticon 41.62 - Interview with Jared Axelrod

Wed, 7 May 2008 03:08:00 GMT

Jared Axelrod is all things to all people, and he does a daily podcast. He makes things with his own hands, creates fiction, defends honor ANNNNNNDDDDD justice. He never gets mad nor will he ever start a fight. You should listen to his daily podcast, The Voice of Free Planet X and his weekly podcast, Aliens You WIll Meet.

He will be attending Balticon to do a live Aliens You Will Meet and will author the third installment of Lancelot Biggs: Spaceman.

Jared is interviewed by our very own Martha Holloway.

PROMO: Aliens You Will Meet

PROMO: The Voice of Free Planet X

MUSIC: Beautiful by Sons of William courtesy of Sons of William when we saw them at Jammin Java

Theme Music: Space Monkey by Jim Hodgson

Episode 117: Even In Arcadia, Part 1

Tue, 6 May 2008 03:47:00 GMT

The thin man's eyes were cold. They reminded Sir Edward of nothing so much as the moon that poked that shown through the window. The moon was bright tonight, and it's glow made the thin young man seem unearthly.

"This is a frightfully good letter of recommendation," Sir Edward said. "Frightfully good. Lord Smitters speaks very highly of you. Almost higher than he spoke of Cogs. Cogs, you know Mr. Leroy here, back when you were with Smitters?"

Cogs, Sir Edward's butler, knew that Lord Smitters has been deceased for quite some time. He also knew that there was a man now living in Lord Smitters house, who looked like Lord Smitters, sounded like Lord Smitters and, most importantly, signed references with a signature indistinguishable from the one used by Lord Smitters....

"The Marionette" was performed by the Two Star Symphony and was made available courtesy of the of the Podsafe Music Network. You can find out more about them at www.twostarsymphony.org.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 116: Feedback...From The Future!!!

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:58:00 GMT

Big news this episode, as I reveal Iâm going on a brief hiatus until next Thursdayâby when a new Aliens You Will Meet episode will be on the feedâbut before I go, I gotta clean out the inbox and go through some feedback!

Iâm not one to leave you unentertained, so hereâs some suggestions for daily content elsewhere:

Cristianaâs Shallow Thoughts: shallowthoughts.libsyn.com
Mur Laffertyâs News From Poughkeepsie: murverse.com
Distorted Veiw Daily: www.distortedview.com/show
100 Word Stories: podcasting.isfullofcrap.com
Feast Of Fools: www.feastoffools.net/

And, just because you should be listening to it anyway, Jâs Indie/Rock Mayhem: qfsmayhem.blogspot.com

Also, Pandaâs Flicker: www.flickr.com/photos/teatimewithpanda

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Aliens You Will Meet - Jucynog Duthor

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:56:00 GMT

You will break your arm during a fight with Jucynog Duthor in a bar on Pingos. While Jucynogâs effort to hurt you may seem overzealous, you will say some horrible things about her mother.

Normally, you would be given instructions on how to avoid this altercation, but seeing as how, years from now, you and Jucynog will be the best of friends because of this fight, try to consider the big picture as she snaps your forarm like a twig.

Episode 115: The Remarkable Journey of the Duncan Brothers

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:10:00 GMT

I sit down with genius internet filmmakers Brant and Ian Duncan, creators of such instant classics "Overdrift," "Assassinz," "The Crystal Tape," and "The Remarkable Journey of Higgins Von Higgins."

We talk about how their movie about drift-racing and dinosaurs came to be, the perils and bonuses of working in a short-film format, and the beauty of putting your entire first act into one sentence.

The Duncan Brothers website: www.theduncanbrothers.com

The Duncan Bros's Channel on YouTube, www.youtube.com/user/duncanbros and on Myspace.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

Episode 114: God Of War

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:25:00 GMT

Thereâs blood up to the windows. It must have seemed like a good idea at the time, to stack the bodies in the Mercer Building, to get âem off the Rail. But I canât help wondering if the allusion to gore behind those art-deco panes is worse the actual carnage.

At least theyâre off the Rail. At least thereâs that.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

Episode 113: Mash And Burn

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:04:00 GMT

I say it's high time we had somemore mash-ups around this place.

After all, listening to more than one song at once can be considered multitasking.

âTogether As Oneâ? was mashed-up by DJ Earworm. You can find it and other mash-ups at djearworm.com

âStanding In The Way Of Contactâ? was mashed-up by A plus D. You can download it and other mash-ups at aplusd.net

âBurn Your Radioâ? was mashed-up by Instamatic. You can download it and other mash-ups at www.mutantpop.net

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

Episode 112: The Readyness Is Nothing

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:49:00 GMT

âThe readiness is all,â? says Hamlet, but is it really? How do we know weâre ready, really? The catch is, the only way to know youâre ready is to throw yourself out there, and see if you are.

I didnât feel I was ready, this weekend. I wasnât ready to pitch a comic, and certainly not at a convention as nuts as New York Comic Con. I didnât feel like what I had to show was âgood enough.â?

But, as listeners of this show know, âCrap is published all the time.â?

Or, as Molly Crabapple, founder of Dr. Sketchyâs put it: âThereâs no way to know if something is publishable, until itâs published.â?

This episode featured âShrink Proofâ? by Wicked boy. More information and work by this artist can be found at www.magnatune.com.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 111: Pros and Cons

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:29:00 GMT

On the road and more than a little delirious, I decide to compare and contrast the differences between the Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention and New York Comic Convention.

Both are celebrations of commercial art and the commercial artist, but one seems to be, well, cooler than the other.

And not just because tattoos hurt more.

As for details about what I was doing while at NYCC, you'll have to wait for next episode..

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 110: When You've Swung From A Hook...

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:18:00 GMT

While at the Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention I was lucky enough to get to speak with some suspension artists from around the country about suspension, why they do it, and what they get out of it.

Special thanks to:

Spliff, Ji Ji, and Genj of the DisGraceland Hook Squad, disgracelandfamily.com/

Joe and Amato of Skin Mechanics Suspensions, www.myspace.com/smsuspension

Jared and Tracie of Nu Ethix, www.myspace.com/nuethixsuspensions and their bmezine.com gallery

Stitch of Ascension Suspension, www.ascensionsuspension.com/

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Aliens You Will Meet - Weyaw

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:00:00 GMT

The denizens of Weyaw, home of the intergalactic fast-food franchise Squishburger, will invite you to dine upon their famous food, the Squishburger. Be prepared to tell them it tastes exactly the same as the many times youâve had it through out the galaxy, as consistence is something they strive for.

Resist the tempation, however, to tell them that their âconsistant tasteâ? is one of cardboard drenched in sewage.

UltraCreatives Interveiw #10

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:01:00 GMT

Itâs an UltraCreatives âtwo-ferâ? today: Youâre getting TWO interview episodes for the price of one! Todayâs first episode is with Jared Axelrod, a podcaster, writer, actor, director, puppetmaker, costume maker â thereâs very little this man canât do, which is why it was a thrill having him on the podcast.

In the podcasting community, Jared is best-known for his âStories from Free Planet Xâ? podcast. J.C. Hutchins and Jared speak at length about that and his other creative endeavors. Itâs a hoot, and youâll learn a lot about the life of a multi-faceted artist.

Thereâs tons of news for listeners to learn about, including coverage in The Washington Post and the groundbreaking âaudience participationâ? invitation for all 7th Son listeners for the 7th Son: OBSIDIAN short story anthology â but thereâs no time to do it in this episode. Expect an informal âBeta Clone Army Updateâ? episode in a day or two.

Find Jared Axelrod on the World-Wide-Everywhere:

Promos:

Spiritual Tramp blog
Magic Wood Works blog

Episode 109: What The Damned Owe

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:39:00 GMT

Barry Sturgeon calmly put down the file his accountant had given him, carefully cut the ring finger on his left hand, and drew a summoning circle on the floor in his own blood. As the hardwood inside the circle crumbled and fell away to reveal the pit of flames beneath, Sturgeon sighed inwardly. His demon would know what to do about this tax mess.

"Goblin Attack" was performed by the Two Star Symphony and was made available courtesy of the of the Podsafe Music Network. You can find out more about them at www.twostarsymphony.org.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 108: The Most Fun

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:54:00 GMT

Before I got the job I have now, I applied to work at the Prometheus Radio Project. Because I thought this was a hip, alternative group of people, I put a few things on my resume that I normally leave off.

For example, the work I did with the Industrial Strength Freak Show and the Lulu Tech Circus.

It's something special when your job interview starts with "So you're the circus man..." and ends with "You were the most fun."

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 107: Things We Say About Our Friends, In Bed

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:21:00 GMT

Continuing the "Things We Say...In Bed" series (you didn't know it was a series? Neither did we), J.R. Blackwell and I lay around in bed and talk about how amazing our friends are.

Also mention is Yoda, Eistein, the book "Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters: Defending the Earth with Ultraman and Godzilla," the skill of Command Line, the Command Linage, monkies, the generosity Sci-Fi Laura, proper sword handling, Andrea's charm, the attractiveness of both the Wii and our toys, and the razor-sharp wit of Dr. John Cmar.

It was a packed weekend, clearly.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 106: Shake Your Bones

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:51:00 GMT

Poor Olâ Lazârus shake your bones
You come from the world of water and stone...

"Laz'rus" was written and performed by John McCutcheon. You can find more work and information about this artist at www.folkmusic.com

"Control Freak" was written and performed by Saul Williams, and was made available courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network. You can find more work and information about this artist at niggytardust.com

"Dig, Lazarus, Dig" was written performed by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, and was made available courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network. You can find more work and information about this artist at www.nickcaveandthebadseeds.com

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

Episode 105: Feedback Is In The Air

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 03:22:00 GMT

Ah, Feedback Day, the time when young men's hearts turn to...feedback. And tea, apparently. About half this week's feedback was addressed not to me, but Panda. So, Panda's helping me out with this one.

A few things we talk about this episode:

Tea
The 100th Episode
Why Panda won't be teaming up with Cap'n Stilton
Tea
Jonathan Coulton's opinion of the 100th Episode ("Awesome")
Hip ways to spell "genius"
Tea again
What exactly tea in bags actually is, according to Panda
Reasons why my podcast is better than NPR

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

Aliens You Will Meet - The Boribotons

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:50:00 GMT

The Boribotons are some of the most innovative races in the galaxy when it comes to the preparation and presentation of food. It has become such an important element of their culture that only the greatest and most artistic chef can rule the planet. As a visiting dignitary, you will have to engage in culinary combat in order to gain an audience with members of the government. Do not be concerned with the flavor of your dishes; the Boribotons stopped eating their food long ago, preferring to dine on imported Squishburgers and Weyaw fries.

Episode 104: Devotion For Mechanics

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:28:00 GMT

âI knew the Chief went to Japan, I just didnât know he picked up a new wife,â? Bedford said. Bedford removed her welding mask and wiped the sweat from her face with an oily rag. She adjusted herself in the crook of the mechaâs kneecap, letting her repair work cool.

âPretty too,â? Armijo said. He slipped his arms out of his coveralls and tied them around his waist, his chest shiny from accumulated sweat. He tossed a Bedford up a cold soda. âSheâs a 400 model.

Special thanks to Richard Kalwaic for reading this episode.

This episode featured "Circus Train" bySkeletonbreath. You can find out more about Skeletonbreath at skeletonbreath.com.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

ISBW Special #30: Jared Axelrod Interview

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 20:14:00 GMT

I got to talk to prolific podcaster, writer, illustrator, costume designer, and cheese enthusiast Jared Axelrod!

Episode 103: Can I Ask You A Question?

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 03:01:00 GMT

A panhandler came up to me the other day and said âCan I ask you a question?â?

I answered no, he couldnât ask me a question. I knew what the question was, and I didn't want him to ask it. So I told him that he couldn't ask me a question.

Faced with a "no," he then proceeded to threaten my life.

When it was all over, I did what anyone else would have done in such a situation:

I picked up the phone, and called Alison Buck, my sociologist.

Special thanks to the men and women who shared their experiences with panhandlers.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

Episode 102: Spanner In The Gears, Part 1: Drudgery in Czech

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 19:17:00 GMT

After that fateful night at The Gears, everyone asks how I met Archer, if I picked him out from the agencyâs catalogue or if he was recommended to me by someone else and other such questions, when in truth I must confess that I had never met him before he showed up upon my doorstep. I had merely requested a valet from the agency, and they said one would be sent, and gave no further description other than he would be up to their impeccable standards.

He rang the bell at exactly the second upon the hour he was to arrive, and I found myself unexpectedly worried. Had the agency sent a robot?

Special thanks to Dr. John Cmar, for providing the voice of Archer

"Something She Said" was performed by the Two Star Symphony and was made available courtesy of the of the Podsafe Music Network. You can find out more about them at www.twostarsymphony.org.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 101: Feedback Strikes Back

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 03:45:00 GMT

This week's Feedback is the strongest ever. Luckily, I am prepared with the magic of...polite responses. Seriously, I say "I really appreciate that," like, a dozen times.

Some of the things mentioned in this episode.

A 1926 maytag gas engine. Damn, that looks cool.

The Zendrum. Also, a cool-looking device. Jonathan Coulton uses a Zendrum Laptop, slung guitar-style.

On The Podcast

Podcast Junky

And, just incase you don't have enough Axelrod in your life, here's my LiveJournal: planetx.livejournal.com/

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

PodcastJunky Show #015 Jared Axelrod and The Voice of Free Planet X

Sat, 5 Apr 2008 03:17:00 GMT

Jared Axelrod and The Voice of Free Planet X:

Main Show Site:

http://planetx.libsyn.com/

Episode 81: Amelia Effective, Young Girl Detective

http://planetx.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=315400

Episode 79: The Timeless

http://planetx.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=314452

ââ

Link Love:

Onthepodcast:

http://www.onthepodcast.net

Technorama:

http://www.chuckchat.com/technorama

Aliens You Will Meet - The Hârintilthrynoids

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 01:15:00 GMT

The Hârintilthrynoids are a serpentine race, their bodies one long flexible tail not unlike a snake. In order to avoid being accused of âflaunting your arms,â? keep your hands in your pockets at all times. When accepting a gift, a document, or a new pet, grip it between your teeth, as the Hârintilthryinoids do. If possible, put both feet into one leg of your pants, and if anyone points out the other, empty leg, pretend not to notice.

Episode 100: The Human Human, Jonathan Coulton

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 03:48:00 GMT

Itâs the hundredth episode of the Voice of Free Planet X, so I brought over some friends to celebrate. Namely, Jonathon Coulton and Paul & Storm.

I feel I should note that in this context âbrought overâ? means âwent to a concert.â? I also got some cool interviews. Thanks, guys.

âOpening Bandâ? and âNugget Manâ? were written by Storm & Paul and performed by Paul & Storm. You can find out more about them at www.paulandstorm.com

âMr. Fancypants,â? âDance, Soterios Johnson Dance,â? âStill Alive,â? and âRe: Your Brains,â? were written and performed by Jonathan Coulton. You can find out more about him at www.jonathancoulton.com

Thanks again, guys.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 99: Panda Takes Charge

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 03:25:00 GMT

Ummm...helllo. This is Panda. Jared seems to be passed out on the floor here, so...um..I guess it's up to me to do his show. He did leave me a list of songs he wanted to play, so here goes!

"Winners" was performed by Solare and was made available courtsey of the of the Podsafe Music Network. You can find out more about them at solare3.com/.

"Five Easy Pieces" was performed by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and was made available courtesy of the of the Podsafe Music Network. You can find out more about them at clapyourhandssayyeah.com/.

"Without You" was performed by Verbatim and was made available via Creative Commons Music Sharing License.You can find out more about them at verbatimband.com/.

My Flickr is over here: www.flickr.com/photos/teatimewithpanda/

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 98: Nonsense Cookery

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 03:36:00 GMT

Our listeners will be interested in the following communications from our valued and learned contributor, Professor Bosh, whose labours in the fields of Culinary and Botanical science, are so well known to all the world. The first three Articles richly merit to be added to the Domestic cookery of every family and we are happy to be able through Dr. Bosh's kindness to present our listeners with his discoveriesâ

"Nonsense Cookery" was written by Edward Lear.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 97: What Could Be More Human?

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:40:00 GMT

Having just come back from a Make:Philly meeting and wowed by the art of Chris Vecchio, I find myself artistically inspired and contemplating the nature of technology, and how it makes us human. Also, I built a prosthetic egoânot that I need one.

Make Magazine: www.makezine.com
MakePhilly: www.MakePhilly.com
The Hacktory: thehacktory.org/
The Hackory in the City Paper: text story http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2008/03/27/hack-to-the-future video story: http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2008/03/27/the-hacktory

Chris Vecchio: www.noisemantra.com

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

Episode 96: Like A Stone

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 03:49:00 GMT

âHey, neighbor!â? Chawly called down from across the way. He had a pint glass of something that looked like red wine in each fist. I knew it couldnât beânot in Topsideâbut Chawly had his ways. Chawly yanked the line-suspended basket that served as dumbwaiter between his window and mine over to him and placed a glass in. He gave the basket a shove, sliding it across the expanse. âTaste somma this!...â?

Special thanks to Chris Loeffler and Russell Collins for reading this episode.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

Episode 95: Feedback Explains It All

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:50:00 GMT

Another Friday, another Feedback Friday! Panda returns to the podcast to say hello and help me answer feedback. Some of the topics discussed:

Tea.
Pandaâs emotion-lifting capabilities.
The amount of tea currently in the house.
Waistcoats, and who needs them (hint: Panda).
Panda promises to update his Flickr more.
Confusing language.
Hermione Granger and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Pandaâs size (hint: little).
Teatime!

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

Aliens You Will Meet - The Tiffdelways

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:31:00 GMT

The Tiffdelways' culture is one that recognizes the impermanence of all things. Considering the caustic gasses in their atmosphere, this can hardly be considered surprising. While your breathing apparatus will protect your lungs, try to remain nonchalant as the paper your speech is printed on, the clothes you will be wearing and the very building you will be inside, will slowly disintegrate over the course of your visit. One wrong step could cause your pants to crumble about your ankles, so be sure to wear your âgoodâ? underwear.

Episode 94: Mash of the Titans

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:15:00 GMT

Do you smell that? Mash-ups, son. Nothing else in the world smells like that. I love the smell of mash-ups in the morning. Smells like... victory.

âBeethoven's Fifth Gold Diggerâ? was mashed-up by A plus D. You can download it and other mash-ups at aplusd.net

âHollaback Girls Feel Goodâ? was mashed-up by Arty Fufkin. You can find it and other mash-ups by "arty fufkin" into Google, since I can't seem to find a website.

â99 Luft Problemsâ? was mashed-up by Jay Zeezer. You can download it and other mash-ups at www.jay-zeezer.com

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

Episode 93: Son Of Steel

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:27:00 GMT

Tristan was methodically taking apart his hands when the doorbell chimed. He jumped at the sound, going to the door in such a hurry that he left behind the joints and pieces of his left hand on the worktable. All nine of Tristanâs eyes blinked and strobed expectantly, wanting to know if this was it, what he had been waiting for, the final piece...

Special thanks to Richard Kalwaic for reading this episode.

This episode featured "Betrayed," "You Don't Know Me" and "Immortal," all performed by Human Response. More information and work by this artist can be found at www.magnatune.com

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 92: A Conversation With Panda

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:02:00 GMT

I've been feeling a little depressed recently--listening to back-to-back personal narratives about being a Jew in Nazi-occupied Poland and about being a black woman in America before the Civil Rights movement will do that--and I didn't feel I had anywhere to turn.

Luckily, a little stuffed panda was there to talk it all over with me.

Panda's Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/teatimewithpanda/

(He swears he's going to update more often)

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Steampunk Spectacular The Second

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 01:03:00 GMT

Welcome back to the HMS Astrolabe! We suffered some delays in making port this time, but I hope that you will find this installment was worth the wait.

The sights available from the observation deck this week include The Clockwork Ball, Unofficial Fop Day, FreakAngels, and In Timely Fashion (being a compendium of era hairstyle instructions with photonic illustrations), and SepiaChord. Other diversions include the launch of an original flash fiction series called Six Score and Twenty by Matt Wallace, and the first of what we hope to be many sartorial lessons from Jared Axelrod.

Todayâs salon is a conversation with the inestimable Magpie Killjoy of Steampunk Magazine.

Thank you for joining us!

Episode 91: Clubbing The Muse

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 03:31:00 GMT

Today, I got a chance to sit down with my good friend Filamena Young, and talk about writing, online resources, and how to get things done even when thereâs other things clawing at your time. The background gets a little noisy, but stick through it; itâs fascinating stuff.

You can find more on Filamena at her website, www.filamena.com. Hereâs the sites we talk about in the interview:

Space Westerns magazine www.spacewesterns.com/
Janet Reid jetreidliterary.blogspot.com
BookEnds blog bookendslitagency.blogspot.com
Critters Workshop www.critters.org
Mouth Full Of Bullets magazine www.mouthfullofbullets.com

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 90: Feedback...It's What's For Dinner

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:50:00 GMT

Another week, another totally awesome Feedback Friday. This week, I am reminded that Episode 86 was awesome, we go over the rules and regulations of voicemail for Capân Stilton and Podcast du Fromage, speak for some length about Mur Laffertyâs Wasteland, and I reveal what I did at Dr. Sketchyâs. Hint: it wasnât drawing.

Mur Lafertyâs Wasteland, over at Podiobooks: podiobooks.com/title/heaven-season-4-wasteland/
Dr. Sketchyâs Anti-Art School: www.drsketchy.com
Dr. Sketchyâs Philadelphia: www.drsketchyphilly.blogspot.com/

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Aliens You Will Meet - The Glackple

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 02:21:00 GMT

The gravity of the Glackple homeworld is many times greater than what you are used to. As such, you will feel weighty, leaden, and bloated while on the planetâs surface. Stay away from the Glackpleâs honorary sausage. While a much sought-after-delicacy, it will only increase your feelings of heaviness.

In either case, you should consider excusing yourself from the after-diner high jump competition.

Episode 89: Ming's Spies Are So Cool

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:57:00 GMT

Tired? Cranky? Me, too. Must be time for some kickinâ tunes.

I'm sure Ming would approve.

âDominoâ? was performed by The Spies. You can find out more about the band at 15megsoffame.com

âMingâs Pretty thingsâ? was performed by Solaire. You can find out more about the band at solairemusic.com

âYouâre So Coolâ? was written and performed by The Homens. You can find out more about him at thehomens.com

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 88: Outer Space Romance

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 03:01:00 GMT

âI donât understand you Earthans at all,â? Jaeg said, inflating a third bladder in order to rise up to the spaceship window. Earth was still in view, though it was slowly shrinking amongst the black. âYou have one of the most gorgeous planets in the galaxy, yet you all are constantly wandering away from
it.â?

Lucky allowed himself a chuckle and stepped closer to the bundle of flesh and tentacles that was his co-pilot. He placed what he hoped was a comforting hand on Jaeg and watched her soft flesh change color at his touch. âWe often donât understand ourselvesâ

This episode featured âDonât Resist The Love,â? by STAN, and is made available through Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial 2.5 license. You can find out more information about this artist at sitestan.net/

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 87: Podcast du Fromage, Deux

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:54:00 GMT

Capân Stilton and Podcast du Fromage returns, giving you the finest in dairy-related criticism. Whether enjoying a cheese plate at Bridget Foyâs or fielding acusations that his show is too Euro-centric, the Capân is makinâ it happen. With cheese!

And remember folks, crackers are for people who canât handle their cheese.

Special thanks to John Cmar and Brendan Dalton.

This episode featured Bachâs "Violin Concerto 1041 : I. Allegro" performed by Lara St. John. More information and work by this artist can be found at www.magnatune.com

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 86: How Real Is Your Fakery?

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 03:34:00 GMT

Spent the day engaging in an Improv Everywhere-syle social prank with B. Love Improv, orchestrated by a member of Scene Diego. I had my recording rig hidden, recording audio during the event, and interviewing several of the participants.

However, since I somehow hit pause early on in the event, none of it got recorded.

What do you do in such in an instance? Why, call the Doctor, of course.

Special thanks to Dr. John Cmar, for being on the other end of the phone line.

Improv Everywhere: improveverywhere.com
Scene Diego: scenediego.org/
B. Love Improv: improveverywhere.ning.com/group/Philadelphia
Vote Saxon: votesaxon.co.nr/

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Episode 85: Dent In Reality

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:30:00 GMT

What does it mean when a fiction character running for office in a fiction city campaigns in a real city?

When the lines between reality and fantasy blur, what does it do to the people involved?

What's the mindset of the crowd attending?

And what does realism have to do with Batman, anyway?

Do you believe in Harvey Dent?

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russel Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net