By now we've all heard about Escape Artists financial difficulties. If there was ever a time for Lord of the Rings metaphors, it is now.
The Podcastle is under siege! The hordes of bankruptcy scrabble at its gates and threaten to silence those stories which shine through our mp3 players every week. The Escape Artist beacons are lit, the call for aid is sent. Only we listeners can marshal the forces of light keep this bastion of storytelling flying high. I say, in my best epic fantasy voice, you have my credit card!