The PodCast
Okay, so it’s been…..7 months since I said anything here.  Is ADPoV dead?  Not at all.  It’s just that I think I’ve covered all the bases and made my case pretty damned clear and hard to argue against, and lately, I just haven’t had much else to add to it.  While I was at DragonCon last year, I met a few fans of the show, which is always bonus!  I even got to see an ABA Shirt in the wild (i.e. being worn by someone I didn’t know, who chose to wear it at the convention on their own), and that was a thrill.  One of the fans I talked to at the PodCasters Pimp & Ho party hosted by Evo..or Sigler…or was it Tee… Told me they completely understood why I hadn’t podcasted anything for so long, and they even said they prefered it that way, meaning they’d rather I actually have something to say rather then podcast for the sake of putting something in the feed.  I’m really glad they felt that way.

The Swag
The aforementioned ABA shirt is no longer available, nor is any of the other ADPoV swag.  Two reasons for this.  First, LucasFilm Limited (LFL) started using Zazzle, who hosted the ADPoV Swag, as it’s own choice to host it’s brand of customizable Star Wars shirts, so in a knee-jerk reaction Zazzle scoured their site and deleted anyone’s swag that could be remotely considered infringing upon LFL’s intellectual properties, which, I can understand, regardless of the fact that 95% of my stuff didn’t do that at all, in the legal sense as it was all either bortQ’s 100% original artwork, or there was no mention of “Star Wars” or anything else from the series, for the most part.  There was one bumper sticker that had the Imperial Insignia, so that’s understandable, but pretty much everything else was clean.  I say all of this with complete understanding, and no ill will towards LFL, believe me.  I was never in this to make any money, so in the big picture, I lost nothing.

Second reason?  Zazzle’s quality sucks.  Horribly.  I was made painfully aware of this fact when I ordered myself an ABA T and matching Tankard, neither of which I was at all impressed with in regards to quality.  I was literally shopping around other venues to move everything to when Zazzle shut me down, so again, nothing lost there.  I do, however want to apologize to those of you who did purchase some of the ADPoV swag, because I felt really bad that the quality was so piss poor.  Had I known ahead of time, I wouldn’t have ever put your hard earned dollars at risk like that.  At least you can say you have collector’s item now, huh?

If there is any intrest whatsoever for ADPoV swag, people are going to have to let me know.  Seriously.

Podcasting here and there…
While I haven’t been doing any new recordings for my own podcast, I have, however been recording for other shows out there.  Most notably The Metamor City Podcast, in which I play the part of Malcolm ard’Valos, and the Cue the Film Podcast’s six-part miniseries covering all six of the Star Wars films, plus a couple games, books, and the new television series on Cartoon network.  If you haven’t listened to these two podcasts yet, go NOW and start listening.  I’m serious…well.. after you read this, I mean… not now now.

Future Projects..
The feed will always be open, and the old epsiodes available, because there’s always someone new right around the corner who may have just heard of the show, and the important lessons it teaches.  They’re timeless, really.  If I think of something new to toss in there, I will, but thus far, nothing new has sprung to mind in regards to continually proving my point.

I would like to sit down and actually write out a story or two to podcast but I’m torn.  I have my memoirs that chronicle my life in the Imperial Army (Fan Fic), but there’s two reasons I haven’t moved forward on this. 

1. Indiana Jim beat me to it with his fanfic Star Wars: Codename Starkeeper …not about me specifically, but a Star Wars themed production and he ended up using damned near everyone I wanted to ask to be voices in my project, so that leaves me kind of high and dry.  (and yet he -never- asked me to be a part of it…Hmmm)

2.  I really don’t want people thinking I’m a one trick pony.  That’s actually a concern of mine, and has been for quite a while now…ever since 7th Son: Obsidian in fact.  I think I’ll put up the sound experiment I recorded and edited a year ago so you can all have a taste of what have been, or what might still be someday.

Anyhow, that’s the big stinky on this end, or at least a slice of it.  More to come in the near future, I promise.

 

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Well, I think I have everything back in order here at the bunker after my jaunt to D*Con 08 in Atlanta, GA, and I have to say that it was a great trip!  I didn’t win the Parsec Award, but so be it.  Awards aren’t that important to me, really, so long as the message is getting out to the masses, right?  Apparently this is indeed the case, as I met many, many people at the event who had not only heard of me, but were actual fans of what QT and I do around here.

Some highlights of the excursion:

JC Hutchins had zero idea who I was when I first spoke to him.  Of course, the exact words spoken were “Here, prick” as I dropped his name plate on the table in front of him during the opening panel of the podcast track.  See, JC is an amiable bloke, and rarely has an unkind word to say to people, but I could see the confusion and the tiniest hint of offense in his beady eyes when I dropped that subtle bomb in his lap.  Yes, I enjoyed that.  After the panel was done I walked up to him and announced who I was, and he literally screamed like a girl at a Frankie Valie concert.  That was definately a highlight of the weekend.  Once he knew who I was, we had some great discussions about podcast fiction, how I should get off my ass and do some, and I treated him to a sneek peek/listen to an 8 minute long piece of something I’m actually working on in that regard.  The man knows what buttons to press to make someone feel like they might actually have a shread of talent in thier bones, so his kind words help shove my stubborn ass into the chair so I can start writing my opus.

What can be said about the amazingly talented Mur Lafferty that hasn’t been said before?  She’s a MILF, plain and simple.  Seriously.  I don’t think anyone gives her enough credit in that area.  Sure, everyone waxes on about how bloody brilliant and talented a writer she is, but no one ever comes out and says how hawt she is, so I will.  Mur Lafferty is a hawtie. Period.  Remember that fantasy you always had about the librarian?  Mur blows that skank out of the water in spades.  Now that she’s blushing a nice deep crimson, I will say that she is always one of the sweetest women on this rock, and that my previous vow to “kill for Mur Lafferty” still stands strong.  Just a capital lady and I adore and respect her immensely.  Her baeu is also a great guy, and I think we can all be secure in our envy of the man.  They are both superb humans.

Scott Sigler and I had never met nor spoken more then a couple lines of text in emails and such before this event, usually giving each other crap.  We’re the two angriest bastards in Podcasting, and normally, I don’t like sharing that hard won title with anyone, but for “Soupbone”, I will make the exception.  I’ve been a fan of his work for a while now, especially “The Rookie”, and his “larger then life” personna has always made me chuckle.  He was a hoot to hang out and share a few drinks with, and he throws a mean “Pimp and Ho” party, let me tell you.  Sadly, I didn’t get a lot of time to really talk to the guy, but I’m glad we finally got to have a face to face time after all this time.  And Scott?  Shame you never remembered that room number, you dumbass.

Rick and Ann Springer are also wonderfully talented and genuinely nice people and meeting them was a treat to be sure.  I have always loved thier show, Variant Frequencies, and I’ve already told you all what a severe honor it was to record a story for them.  It was great to chew the fat with two such creative minds about all sorts of topics ranging from Star Wars, Steampunk, and everything else under the sun.

I have known Tee Morris for a few years now, and he’s always a cool cat to hang out with….when he’s not busy whoring himself out for a buck.  I mean, honestly, Tee, and please consider the source, but put the propaganda machine down for a bit and relax, man!  He’s a DJ-author-promotion machine, this one.  It was great to chat and catch up with him, and word is that when BB & and the case of the Pitcher’s Pendant is podcast, he’s got a role tailor made for yours truely, as well as my doing the “story so far” intros for each episode, so I have that to look forward to.

I got to finally meet the Kiwi Goddess, Pip Ballantine at this shindig as well!  We talked a bit about New Zealand, since back in the day, I had spent a goodly amount of time there, training for Hoth.  Great writer, fun gal and apparently she knows of my weakness.  Glitter covered snoobs. Heh.  A really cute and cool lady, that one.

I also got to meet some fans, which is always way more important and touching to me, and I even got to see an ABA shirt in the wild!  This is the second sighting that I know of, the first being reported to me by Karen Traviss at San Diego ComiCon.  Everyone I met and spoke to was awesome, and I can’t wait to do it again next year.  That’s right, I’m going to be there next year for certain, so make your plans now.

Also, if anyone has ANY photos of me form the event, I’d love to see them, so be sure to either link them here in the comments, or email them directly to me using the email addy in the sidebar at the right.

Thanks to everyone who gave me kind words about ADPoV and my Obsidian story.  Those are the little things that make this whole mission bearable.

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  Well, kiddies, the shuttle’s about to leave and my happy tuckus is boarding.  If you’re planning on being at DragonCon, look me up at the Parsec Awards on Saturday night!  I’ll be the one with the dent in his helmet, escorted by two lovely Twi’leks.

I am a lucky trooper, but hey, I deserve no less, right?  Damned right.

Anyhow, wish me luck at the Parsec Awards, and hopefully I can bring home the gold…or whatever it is they give away at these things.

 

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Hello citizens,

Well, I’m still feeling pretty good about myself thanks to the overwhelmingly good response to my contribution to 7th Son: Obsidian, and I wanted to thank each and every one of you who have commented on the story I wrote.  It was great experience for me, and it has helped put some wind in my sails to start writing a bit more.  I have a couple of ideas lurking about in my skull so I’ll get those written down in the days ahead.

The Parsec Awards 
As of today, A Different Point of View has been nominated for the 3rd annual Parsec Awards, and I’m honored and thrilled to be nominated.  I know that it might seem odd due to my usually sparce release dates, but there are a few segments I’ve released that fall into the required timeline, and since they’ve added the new category “Best Speculative Fiction Comedy / Parody Podcast“, I figure it’s a category custom made for “ADPoV”.

What does this mean?  I’m going to DragonCon, kiddies, so lock up the alien babes and stock up on the Imperial Ales.  While I’m certain to spend much time with members of the 501st, I’m actually looking more forward to meeting people in the Podcast community who I’ve listened to, worked with, and corrisponded with over the years.  Should prove to be a good time indeed.  If you’re planning on being at D*Con, send me a line and we’ll try to work out some sort of hook up so you can buy me a drink and tell me how great I am.

Woot, I tells ya… WOOT.

 

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I was recently contacted by Star Wars Fanworks and asked if they could list ADPoV on their website, which is a comprehensive listing of pretty much all the Star Wars podcasts and Audio FanFic out there.  Of course, I said yes, because when it comes to propaganda, every little bit helps with spreading the truth.

I will note one thing however…  I have picked a few of the featured podcasts, particularly the audio fanfics, and while there is some gold to be mined, there is a LOT of stuff that I think is below average in terms of production and acting.  Yes, I know… Nitpicky, sure… But I’ve been having a hard time getting into any of the stories when the voice work is horrid, or the production is also subpar.  The story suffers, and you lose audience.

Is Star Wars Fanworks to blame for this?  Of course not.  They’re simply hosting a list of where to get all these things.  No, it’s the producers of these podcasts that need to really put more work into their shows.

I think the saga deserves it, don’t you?

Regardless, go check out Star Wars Fanworks and dig around.  You’ll probably find something you enjoy there!

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Just added a new TeeDee wallpaper that’s the companion piece to the QT-pi wallpaper from a few weeks ago.

1024×768 format.

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Well, as you may know, QT got her facelift and her role around here is expanding.  As such, she’s got her own blog where you can get a look inside her cute little mechanical skull.  Also, she now has her own myspace page and I’d like each of you to swing by there, become her friend, and show her the love she richly deserves for all the work she does around the bunker here.

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There’s a new section of Yahoo that’s opening up called “The World of Star Wars” which is a new destination for all things related to the saga.  Of course, it can’t be complete without yours truly there, so that’s been addressed and you can now find my page there.

Be sure to check out both sites and leave a comment to let us know you came by!

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I’ve had this little gem for a while now, and up to this point, there wasn’t much of a way I could show her to you all.  That is until bortQ showed up and did a complete refit of the calm in my storm.  I give you all the first look and hopefully many more of my faithful droid, QT-3.14159.  Her help and value to me is simply without end.  One would even say it’s infinate.

Sex up your PC with this exclusive wallpaper, and also be sure to check out her blog at www.qt-pi.net

 

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Well, I’ve been getting more active within the Podosphere, doing voice work here and there.  I enjoy it a great deal, and it all helps me take steps towards getting this flaming wreck off the ground finally.  I haven’t done anything too amazing.  Just little bits, really.  An Episode announcement for 7th Son: Book Three – Destruction, a couple “story so far”s on the Billibub Baddings podcast, and a promo here and there.  Nothing fat and meaty yet, but I like it.  I going to be putting together a demo tape…er..mp3 to ship out to a game company that’s putting together an MMO.  Luckily, I know a cute little Rodian gal who’s part of that project, so I have something of an “in”.

Yup, making some decent progress….. right up until my sound mixer goes the way of the Alderaanian, and dies.  I need this like I need another hole in my skull.  QT has been running her little metal fingers to the bone trying to repair it, but after consulting Tech 1st Class Mennenga about it, he pronounced it D.O.A., so I need to get a replacement, and that’ll take a few days, if not a week, to get here.  Not bad considering the distance to Tatooine, but still.

On the good news front, Lieutenant Brooks of the Farpoint Station has set up a stable signal feed from here, so now I have a constant avenue of getting things out to you all.  If you subscribe and check the feed now, you’ll find at least one surprise.  The latest ADPoV segment, #22.  This was played back on July 4 on the premiere episode of the reborn “Wingin’ It: 3D” podcast, and now it’s available in the new feed.

The feed has been submitted to iTunes, so you should be able to subscribe there in about a week, but for those that can’t wait, here’s the feed URL so you can subscribe now on your own.

http://www.adpov.net/category/shows/feed/

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Yeah, I’ve been a lazy S.O.B. haven’t I?  Well, to make up for your TD-0013 withdrawls, I’ve put up a few new stories and the cream of the crop?  A new TeeDee comic!

Just scroll on down to bask in the goodness!

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