I notice that I'm the only person who's gone and made a point of saying "hi". I kind of assume that’s because most of the contributors here were around for the mythological "Forums of Old" and already know each other. However, if this kind of social interaction is too out of place on the boards I won't be offended if it gets removed.
I notice that I'm the only person who's gone and made a point of saying "hi". I kind of assume that’s because most of the contributors here were around for the mythological "Forums of Old" and already know each other. However, if this kind of social interaction is too out of place on the boards I won't be offended if it gets removed.
I notice that I'm the only person who's gone and made a point of saying "hi". I kind of assume that’s because most of the contributors here were around for the mythological "Forums of Old" and already know each other. However, if this kind of social interaction is too out of place on the boards I won't be offended if it gets removed.
It's not out of place at all! It's a great idea -- and welcome!
(Hi, my name is Steve, and.... Oh. You knew that.)
hope to be a teacher some time down the line , aparently you have to be abull to spell thow :(
As for eating babies, well, if I were really doing that I'd be in prison, most likely, since it's kind of illegal to eat babies.
Since no-one ever reads the massive blocks of text people post about what they really like, I can say whatever I want without fear of reprisal. I like eating babies, tossing old shoes at people at shopping malls, and using my inflatable woman as a decoy to ride in the car pool lane.
I'm a moderator here .... in prison, most likely, since it's kind of illegal to eat babies.
(Hi, my name is Steve, and.... Oh. You knew that.)
I'm Jeffrey R. DeRego, the writer of the Union Dues stories e!
Hi! I'm J.R. Blackwell. I am a writer and photographer and I live in the Philadelphia area.
(And thanks, Moose!)
[a la Wayne & Garth]yea i was just as surprised as you to find these peeps on here (except Steve of course)
I'm not worthy! I'm not worthy!
[/Wayne & Garth]
Er. Yeah.
Sorry, I'm dealing with fanboy-shock. Badly dealing, mind you, but dealing.
I'm a 23 yr old male and I study economics in Mannheim (Southern Germany).
I'm a 23 yr old male and I study economics in Mannheim (Southern Germany).
Greetings from Berlin.
I'm a 23 yr old male and I study economics in Mannheim (Southern Germany).
Greetings from Berlin.
And greetings back to you. How long do live in this pretty country?
Well I guess I may as well introduce myself. I am a 37 year old male living in Waterford Michigan (NW suburb of Detroit) [handmap] I am right here [/handmap] I think i found escape pod (might have been Pseudopod first) surfing on itunes for podcasts. Escape Pod and Pseudopod have turned me on to almost every other podcast I listen too I think. Escape Pod to Scott Sigler, Sigler to 7th Son, Sigler and 7th Son to Billibub Baddings. Escape Pod pointed me to Podiobooks.com, Variant Frequencies, etc. I am podcast Junkie, and I have Steve to thank for it. Thanks Steve, I appreciate it, as around the same time frame my car died and I started using public transit, escaping into a podcast beats the hell out of interacting with some of the freaky things that ride the bus with me. I have been a lifelong sci-fi/fantasy/horror fan. I think i started on Tom Swift and ... books. Waiting anxiously for more Union Dues (Thanks JRDerego). I look forward all week to my escape pod and pseudopod updates.
Thanks for the kind words! "Union Dues: Send in the Clowns" is coming soon to Escape Pod :)
oh so seconded!!! i cant wait!Thanks for the kind words! "Union Dues: Send in the Clowns" is coming soon to Escape Pod :)HORRAY!!!
I'm resurrecting this thread in the hope that some of our new members will take a moment to introduce themselves.Can you pin this to the top of the forums?
It is probably my favorite pod cast, although I'm also a big fan of Skepticality.
I'm resurrecting this thread in the hope that some of our new members will take a moment to introduce themselves.
I'm probably most famous for founding the Coalition to Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide (http://www.netreach.net/~rjones/no_dhmo.html).
I'm probably most famous for founding the Coalition to Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide (http://www.netreach.net/~rjones/no_dhmo.html).
That was you? Ha!
A few years ago our town was debating whether or not to fluoridate our water supply. I'm quite comfortable with the idea, but I had no strong feelings either way. Anyway, the chorus started---apparently the fluoride containing compound is known to be toxic in certain quantities, is sourced from industrial waste, and so on. I thought this line of argumentation was ridiculous. The same arguments can be made of water.
Stickied! :)I'm resurrecting this thread in the hope that some of our new members will take a moment to introduce themselves.Can you pin this to the top of the forums?
Sorry if this is in the wrong place. I didn't see any kind of "new people say 'hi' here" area.
Obviously I'm a newb ...
We're all growed up! :D
I am new to podcasts and found this one through Drabblecast. This is AWESOME! I have loved science fiction for a long time and think it is so great to see such discussion going on and a community like this. After listening checking out the metacast it looks like a good time to start listening to Escapepod.
I am new to podcasts and found this one through Drabblecast. This is AWESOME! I have loved science fiction for a long time and think it is so great to see such discussion going on and a community like this. After listening checking out the metacast it looks like a good time to start listening to Escapepod.
Curse you, Fox!! Curse you, death ofThanks for the link TAD. I had no idea that what I was doing obsessively from age 3 to 6 was called "Dino Therapy".Spoiler (click to show/hide)
That was just about the most complete introduction I've ever read.
BTW, speaking of great geek podcasts, have any of you checked out Tank Riot?Tank Riot?
Tank Riot?http://www.tankriot.com/ (http://www.tankriot.com/) Tank Riot is three industrial strength geeks from Minneapolis sitting around a microphone and talking about something really interesting. Each episode covers a different subject. The two episodes I've listened to covered the life and works of Douglas Adams and Nicola Tesla, respectively. I thoroughly enjoyed both episodes. The episode about Stanley Kubrick is in my playlist right now. The archives apparently include everything from Philip K Dick to the Year in Music to Star Trek Fan Films to Political History.
What's it about?
Hi. My name's Boggled Coriander. At least, that's what it says on my birth certificate. I discovered Escape Pod late last year, and discovered these forums two weeks ago. And registered today.Welcome Bog! May I call you bog (http://forum.escapeartists.info/index.php?topic=1421.msg22552#msg22552)?
My hobbies include listening to Pseudopod archives, now that I've finished the Escape Pod archives and I have to wait for new episodes every week like everybody else. Once I'm done with Pseudopod I plan to move on to the Drabblecast archives, and who knows where I'll go from there. I really like the whole "fiction podcast" idea.
Hi. My name's Boggled Coriander. At least, that's what it says on my birth certificate. I discovered Escape Pod late last year, and discovered these forums two weeks ago. And registered today.Welcome Bog! May I call you bog (http://forum.escapeartists.info/index.php?topic=1421.msg22552#msg22552)?
My hobbies include listening to Pseudopod archives, now that I've finished the Escape Pod archives and I have to wait for new episodes every week like everybody else. Once I'm done with Pseudopod I plan to move on to the Drabblecast archives, and who knows where I'll go from there. I really like the whole "fiction podcast" idea.
As you aren't swamped with podcasts, may I suggest The Voice Of Free Planet X (planetx.libsyn.com), and Decoder Ring Theater (decoderring.libsyn.com)?
Hi. My name's Boggled Coriander. At least, that's what it says on my birth certificate. I discovered Escape Pod late last year, and discovered these forums two weeks ago. And registered today.Welcome Bog! May I call you bog (http://forum.escapeartists.info/index.php?topic=1421.msg22552#msg22552)?
My hobbies include listening to Pseudopod archives, now that I've finished the Escape Pod archives and I have to wait for new episodes every week like everybody else. Once I'm done with Pseudopod I plan to move on to the Drabblecast archives, and who knows where I'll go from there. I really like the whole "fiction podcast" idea.
As you aren't swamped with podcasts, may I suggest The Voice Of Free Planet X (planetx.libsyn.com), and Decoder Ring Theater (decoderring.libsyn.com)?
(Hope I don't sound like a nutmeg.)
Now, that's just not called for! He didn't cumin here to have you make fun of his name, you know. I don't want to chive you for something I've done myself, but there was no need for you to pepper him with those kinds of puns. And it's such a stretch, pinching out the first syllable like that. You won't curry any favor by ignoring the other key ingredients of his identity.Gaah! The evil I unleashed. Some sage advice beforehand and I could have prevented such punnery... this thyme.
Sheesh... someone ought to punch your cardamom for you.
(Hope I don't sound like a nutmeg.)
Don't let TAD rub you the wrong way, he isn't trying to pestle you.Now, that's just not called for! He didn't cumin here to have you make fun of his name, you know. I don't want to chive you for something I've done myself, but there was no need for you to pepper him with those kinds of puns. And it's such a stretch, pinching out the first syllable like that. You won't curry any favor by ignoring the other key ingredients of his identity.Gaah! The evil I unleashed. Some sage advice beforehand and I could have prevented such punnery... this thyme.
Sheesh... someone ought to punch your cardamom for you.
(Hope I don't sound like a nutmeg.)
Don't let TAD rub you the wrong way, he isn't trying to pestle you.Now, that's just not called for! He didn't cumin here to have you make fun of his name, you know. I don't want to chive you for something I've done myself, but there was no need for you to pepper him with those kinds of puns. And it's such a stretch, pinching out the first syllable like that. You won't curry any favor by ignoring the other key ingredients of his identity.Gaah! The evil I unleashed. Some sage advice beforehand and I could have prevented such punnery... this thyme.
Sheesh... someone ought to punch your cardamom for you.
(Hope I don't sound like a nutmeg.)
Lucky you. Now Geronamid (http://forum.escapeartists.info/index.php?topic=1268.0) won't have to intervene.Don't let TAD rub you the wrong way, he isn't trying to pestle you.Now, that's just not called for! He didn't cumin here to have you make fun of his name, you know. I don't want to chive you for something I've done myself, but there was no need for you to pepper him with those kinds of puns. And it's such a stretch, pinching out the first syllable like that. You won't curry any favor by ignoring the other key ingredients of his identity.Gaah! The evil I unleashed. Some sage advice beforehand and I could have prevented such punnery... this thyme.
Sheesh... someone ought to punch your cardamom for you.
(Hope I don't sound like a nutmeg.)
I thought about this exchange the whole time I was listening to EP150. So, yes, my brain is a punishment that fits its own crimes.
My dog is one of the ugliest in the world and doesn't like other dogs. I'm thinking of trying to get him into the movies.
My dog is one of the ugliest in the world and doesn't like other dogs. I'm thinking of trying to get him into the movies.
I think he's cute.
My dog is one of the ugliest in the world and doesn't like other dogs. I'm thinking of trying to get him into the movies.
I think he's cute.
Which one? ;D
My dog is one of the ugliest in the world and doesn't like other dogs. I'm thinking of trying to get him into the movies.
I think he's cute.
Which one? ;D
If I was talking about Wherethewild, I'd say, "she's cute."
My dog is one of the ugliest in the world and doesn't like other dogs. I'm thinking of trying to get him into the movies.
I think he's cute.
Which one? ;D
If I was talking about Wherethewild, I'd say, "she's cute."
"Man, you have the worst sense of humor!"
Or you do!
... he slips me a few bucks every now and then to keep me in the game...
Or you do!
Umm, I got lost in that exchange.
On rereadng my post I realised that this:... he slips me a few bucks every now and then to keep me in the game...
was REALLY not meant the way it sounds. No, seriously it wasn't.
Or you do!
Umm, I got lost in that exchange.
On rereadng my post I realised that this:... he slips me a few bucks every now and then to keep me in the game...
was REALLY not meant the way it sounds. No, seriously it wasn't.
Don't worry about it. Tad and I just like to hit each other with sledgehammers every once in a while.
It probably doesn't help that I have a highly developed sense of pattern recognition and the absurd that makes English an endlessly entertaining playground. I could probably find unintended innuendo in a catechism. :)
It probably doesn't help that I have a highly developed sense of pattern recognition and the absurd that makes English an endlessly entertaining playground. I could probably find unintended innuendo in a catechism. :)
And love goes out the door when money comes innuendo :P
do these forums have a wit limit?
do these forums have a wit limit?Yep. And these two knuckle heads are in no danger of reaching it. :)
a moderator had better either split this off or steer it back into the right direction
a moderator had better either split this off or steer it back into the right direction
a moderator had better either split this off or steer it back into the right direction
Don't mean to boar you, but you missed one. :P
a moderator had better either split this off or steer it back into the right direction
Don't mean to boar you, but you missed one. :P
I am glad you caught it and that no one had a cow over it. I did hesitate to horn in but...
a moderator had better either split this off or steer it back into the right direction
Don't mean to boar you, but you missed one. :P
I am glad you caught it and that no one had a cow over it. I did hesitate to horn in but...
Ahem. (http://forum.escapeartists.info/index.php?topic=1517.0)
a moderator had better either split this off or steer it back into the right direction
Don't mean to boar you, but you missed one. :P
a moderator had better either split this off or steer it back into the right direction
Don't mean to boar you, but you missed one. :P
I gnu you wouldn't leave it alone.
Once I'm done with Pseudopod I plan to move on to the Drabblecast archives, and who knows where I'll go from there. I really like the whole "fiction podcast" idea.
Once I'm done with Pseudopod I plan to move on to the Drabblecast archives, and who knows where I'll go from there. I really like the whole "fiction podcast" idea.
Ooo, skip the archives my friend. Hop in at about 16,17 or 18 and above
Are you talking about 16< on PP or on DC, goatkeeper? (I'm working my way backward through both, so this if FMI.)I can't say this enough: PP Episode 9 "Counting From Ten"
DC. Earlier than that the production gets pretty terrible and most aspects of things have a very "finding yourself" feel. There are a few decent stories if you can get past a really bad audio setup.
On the other hand, I think some of PP's best stuff was in the beginning- so you have that to look forward to at least.
Are you talking about 16< on PP or on DC, goatkeeper? (I'm working my way backward through both, so this if FMI.)I can't say this enough: PP Episode 9 "Counting From Ten"
a moderator had better either split this off or steer it back into the right direction
Don't mean to boar you, but you missed one. :P
I gnu you wouldn't leave it alone.
I'm not trying to truffle you; I'm just a fungi...
a moderator had better either split this off or steer it back into the right direction
Don't mean to boar you, but you missed one. :P
I gnu you wouldn't leave it alone.
I'm not trying to truffle you; I'm just a fungi...
Puns are the highest form of humor that those of low intellect can command. I take pride in them. :P
Puns are the highest form of humor that those of low intellect can command. I take pride in them. :P
Puns are bad, but poetry is much verse. :P
Wow. Perfect way to start off my first post here
Ha! Egg-cellent, Smithers!TAD you are a real crackup you know that?
Ha! Egg-cellent, Smithers!TAD you are a real crackup you know that?
Yep. Any time a thread gets in a rut you mange to pullet out.Ha! Egg-cellent, Smithers!TAD you are a real crackup you know that?
I do love a good yolk....
I am scrambling to keep up with you hereHa! Egg-cellent, Smithers!TAD you are a real crackup you know that?
I do love a good yolk....
The eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg are blue and gigantic--their irises are one yard high. And they are watching you.????
"The eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg are blue and gigantic-their retinas are one yard high. They look out of no face but, instead, from a pair of enormous yellow spectacles which pass over a nonexistent nose." This is a quote from Nick Carraway, the central figure of the story and the voice of Jay Gatsby. Dr. Eckelburg is introduced at this point. He takes on an image of a human figure, which he is characterized as at many times throughout the novel, and that of a Godlike figure."The eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg are blue and gigantic--their irises are one yard high. And they are watching you.????
"The eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg are blue and gigantic-their retinas are one yard high. They look out of no face but, instead, from a pair of enormous yellow spectacles which pass over a nonexistent nose." This is a quote from Nick Carraway, the central figure of the story and the voice of Jay Gatsby. Dr. Eckelburg is introduced at this point. He takes on an image of a human figure, which he is characterized as at many times throughout the novel, and that of a Godlike figure."The eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg are blue and gigantic--their irises are one yard high. And they are watching you.????
He means to say "Knock it off, there's a thread for that nonsense."
He means to say "Knock it off, there's a thread for that nonsense."thanks for the translation
"The eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg are blue and gigantic-their retinas are one yard high. They look out of no face but, instead, from a pair of enormous yellow spectacles which pass over a nonexistent nose." This is a quote from Nick Carraway, the central figure of the story and the voice of Jay Gatsby. Dr. Eckelburg is introduced at this point. He takes on an image of a human figure, which he is characterized as at many times throughout the novel, and that of a Godlike figure."The eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg are blue and gigantic--their irises are one yard high. And they are watching you.????
He means to say "Knock it off, there's a thread for that nonsense."
Ah, we're just trying to help the new folks come out of their shell...
Oops. Sorry, Dr. Eckleburg. I try to resist the urge, really I do... but we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the puns.
Hello all. I'm Troo, and I work with Alasdair on Pantechnicon and Hub magazines. I've been editing Pantechnicon for over two years, and Hub for about six months. Prior to that I edited Doctor Who: The Legacy for a year, which e-published novellas from established and new authors alike.
I've been writing on and off for about twenty years, but only recently submitted a short story, which was accepted by the publication I sent it to. One can only hope that happens when I finally send a novel off anywhere :D
Naturally Al's made me a convert to the EA cause (I've previously not been a fan of spoken word storytelling), and while PodCastle's my natural destination, I'll be setting aside time to catch up with PP and EP soon (I have a couple of loooong flights in May to get through).
Hi wonderful people!zzzacha? Sounds like z-z-zombie to me.
I'm zZzacha and I'm new here, though I'm not quite new to Earth. But that's just a matter of perspective. I started this life in 1973 [great year for growing wonderful people] in Holland and have been there ever since, though I do travel a lot in spirit. Not to other countries, but to other worlds.
A few months ago I discovered audiofiction and I immediately became a huge fan. It didn't take long before I found EscapePod (or it found me, I'm still not sure who was first) and downloaded the whole lot. I started listening to Episode 001 and am working my way 'up'. Just finished EP082, so I'm halfway there! I love the stories EscapePod brings to me and I love the way Steve weaves the stories with his everyday life experiences. It gives me a lot of ideas and I'm even thinking about starting a Dutch story podcast, cause Holland needs more audiofiction.
So, here we are! Out of my shell, right into hell. Oh, that's PseudoPod.
So, here we are! Out of my shell, to dragons we dwell. Woops, PodCastle
So, here we are! Out of my shell, ah well
zzzacha? Sounds like z-z-zombie to me.
Are you quite sure you aren't in this for the brains?
zzzacha? Sounds like z-z-zombie to me.
Are you quite sure you aren't in this for the brains?
Yeah, I'm lurching away on the internet, trying to find some wits
You must be starving. :(zzzacha? Sounds like z-z-zombie to me.
Are you quite sure you aren't in this for the brains?
Yeah, I'm lurching away on the internet, trying to find some wits
Please tell me you get your Nabaztag to play PP at you :D
his name is Slartibartfast
I had to look it up, too! And it is pretty awesome. But I want to name mine Hotblack Desiato.his name is Slartibartfast
got to admit that I had to look up what a Nabaztag was but I love the fact that you named it after one of the most irrelevant characters in one of my top 2 or 3 SF series...
that is just awesome lol
But I want to name mine Hotblack Desiato.why? is it b/c you want it to spend a year dead for tax purposes? lol
Heheh! Hmm... actually, maybe I should do that... Would that mean I could avoid fuel tax, too?IDK I have not looked into the taxs laws on this subject let me know if you find out
Hello and Good Morning.You make good point. Many of us really do rush to our podcatchers first thing on Friday to hear the latest and greatest from EP, PP, and (on tuesdays) PC.
I can't remember exactly how I found Escape Pod, but I'm glad I did. I've read too many wistful Vonnegut stories about "the good old days" when brand new Sci Fi stories got published in magazines, dropped on doorsteps and ruffled by excited fingers. I didn't expect the tradition to maintain itself, but lo and behold, here it is, only in sound and not in print.
Welcome to the forums!Hello and Good Morning.You make good point. Many of us really do rush to our podcatchers first thing on Friday to hear the latest and greatest from EP, PP, and (on tuesdays) PC.
I can't remember exactly how I found Escape Pod, but I'm glad I did. I've read too many wistful Vonnegut stories about "the good old days" when brand new Sci Fi stories got published in magazines, dropped on doorsteps and ruffled by excited fingers. I didn't expect the tradition to maintain itself, but lo and behold, here it is, only in sound and not in print.
I found a link to the forum on the podcast site so I joined to give feedback to podcasts as I listen to them. I like to do stuff from the beginning so that might involve bumping threads about old casts, is that okay? If not, how old can something be where it is still permissable to post about it?
I found a link to the forum on the podcast site so I joined to give feedback to podcasts as I listen to them. I like to do stuff from the beginning so that might involve bumping threads about old casts, is that okay? If not, how old can something be where it is still permissable to post about it?
It's perfectly fine to bump old threads, especially episode comment threads. Not all the older episodes have comment threads - if you want to comment on an episode that's missing its thread, make a request in this thread: http://forum.escapeartists.info/index.php?topic=1279.0 and Russell (the moderator) will create one for you.
Oh, and - Welcome!
Hi there guys, I'm a 33-year-old guy who lives in the UK. I've been listening to Escape Pod for about the last 10-20 episodes, and enjoying most of the stories, and Steve's reading of them in particular. I thought I'd finnally check out the forums he kept mentioning when going through feedback at the end of each story. I thought i'd check them out in the hope of getting to know some fellow travelers.Welcome Niai!
Other recent SciFi related highlights: Discovering FireFly and Taking my Son to see Wall-E.
Well, there's the movie Serenity, if you've not seen that yet.And the comic books that bridge between the show and the movie.
Personally, I didn't think it was as good as the show, but it's still very good.
I'm attempting to find a thread explaining the little things denoting our time/experience on the forum (Palmer being my current status) but can't find any and have been FAR too timid a fan-girl to ask.
So, very nice to me you all, and I'm having a ball here on the forums and plan on staying. Unless I'm run out of Dodge.
Awww. thank much for the welcome Nash.
And a hearty Hello, Lionman. I listned for quite a while myself before deciding to come over and see what all the fuss was about. It's nice here. Far as I can see they don't bite.
New member here!Hello you Sinister Mallard, welcome to the forums!
I'm here by way of PodCastle. While I've heard one or two of the EscapePodcats, there's far too many there for me to catch up.
I hail from Australia, so I'm likely in a completely different timezone to everyone else here!
Hiya!
I think that Piers Anthony's Incarnations of Immortality is one of the best series ever written, even if I refuse to read book 8.
I think that Piers Anthony's Incarnations of Immortality is one of the best series ever written, even if I refuse to read book 8.
I wasn't aware that there was a book 8. I was surprised to learn that there's a book 6 and a book 7, as in prior books God and Satan were said to be the Eternals, not just two more positions to be filled.
I haven't read past book 5, and I intend to keep to that. The only good ones were book 1 (Death) and book 3 (Fate).
I think that Piers Anthony's Incarnations of Immortality is one of the best series ever written, even if I refuse to read book 8.
I wasn't aware that there was a book 8. I was surprised to learn that there's a book 6 and a book 7, as in prior books God and Satan were said to be the Eternals, not just two more positions to be filled.
I haven't read past book 5, and I intend to keep to that. The only good ones were book 1 (Death) and book 3 (Fate).
I thought that For Love of Evil was the best book in the series, but mainly because it gave a new perspective to the previous 5 books.
Been listening to all three podcasts for a while, and I finally got around to subscribing and signing up to the forums. I really enjoy the quality of all of the speculative fiction I listen to. Keep up the excellent job. I want to see EA survive the 2012 end of civilization and then some.
I personally believe that 2012 won't be a "global disaster" as depicted in the movie trailer, but the end of the current situation AND the beginning of something better for the world.
I personally believe that 2012 won't be a "global disaster" as depicted in the movie trailer, but the end of the current situation AND the beginning of something better for the world.
You honestly think a zombie apocalypse (http://www.undeadreport.com/2007/11/2012-and-the-zombie-apocalypse/) will be the beginning of something better for the world?
Yar, depends on who gets et, right?
I do. But that's for a different thread. (http://forum.escapeartists.net/index.php?topic=20.0)
Might as well introduce myself (again). I was Zathras/Zorag. I decided to come here under my real name.
Might as well introduce myself (again). I was Zathras/Zorag. I decided to come here under my real name.Am I going to have to turn you into a newt again?
Might as well introduce myself (again). I was Zathras/Zorag. I decided to come here under my real name.Am I going to have to turn you into a newt again?
Hey! I've recently started listening to both Pseudopod and Escape Pod. I am working through back eps now and I really love both these casts. Thought I'd come around and check out the forums.
I am 21 (for the 15th time), I have alot of kids, I work 15-20 overnight hours 3 times a month, and I love both short stories AND podcasts. I swear, finding these was like getting chocolate in my peanut butter. Thanks for entertaining me (and keeping me awake) while I work.
I started with Escape pod then my interests grew sort of organically to Pseudopod and Podcastle, then to Drabblecast, Scott Siglers podcast and the Starship sofa (although the ever lengthening program length means i need to slow to 10mph for most of the commute :-)
Welcome! When I get home I'm going to move this to the "introduce yourself" forum topic, but don't think it's a big deal! :)
hope you enjoy your stay here!
i tried but...Welcome! When I get home I'm going to move this to the "introduce yourself" forum topic, but don't think it's a big deal! :)
hope you enjoy your stay here!
What, what? We're not going to beat her up in the parking lot for posting to the wrong forum? ???
are you Andrew or Andrea?
Hello, glad to meet you!
Mr. Morden... now why couldn't Zathras stayed around to have met you?!?
Welcome to the forums, Effie!
Have you heard about the flash contest (http://forum.escapeartists.net/index.php?topic=3429.msg61659#msg61659) coming up for Pseudopod? Submissions start May 1st. PodCastle is accepting fantasy submissions now.
not at all! You just can't submit whatever you have already submitted to Pseudopod or any of the sister podcasts. Feel free to send in your story, but only after May 1st when the Pseudopod contest starts. :PWelcome to the forums, Effie!
Have you heard about the flash contest (http://forum.escapeartists.net/index.php?topic=3429.msg61659#msg61659) coming up for Pseudopod? Submissions start May 1st. PodCastle is accepting fantasy submissions now.
Thank you! I saw a little something about the flash fiction contest and may have a little ditty I can submit. I have a regular submission at Pseudopod now... would that make a difference?
not at all! You just can't submit whatever you have already submitted to Pseudopod or any of the sister podcasts. Feel free to send in your story, but only after May 1st when the Pseudopod contest starts. :P
That'll do, Pig.
So-- a quick question. Would vampires and werewolves now be considered Fantasy? Because I have a story that *feels* like fantasy to me--has a touch of humor, as well, that deals with vamps and weres and something I call the... what, you didn't think I was actually going to tell you already, did you? ;)That's a good question, I guess it boils down to: what is the mood of the piece? If it is dark, brooding, and (for lack of a better word) horrific, then send it to Pseudopod. If it seems lighter then I'd send it in to PodCastle. If you send it to PC and they don't feel it belongs, they'll just defer you to the PP contest. :)
So-- a quick question. Would vampires and werewolves now be considered Fantasy?
So-- a quick question. Would vampires and werewolves now be considered Fantasy?
PC would totally never do a story with either vampires or werewolves. Although...I guess we kind of had some vampires tangentially in a recent one. But werewolves? Never.
*Whistles*
Seriously, though, for the purposes of this contest, it's up to you, and it's up to the listeners/readers. They might feel like a light-hearted story about vampires and werewolves doesn't feel horrible enough for PP. They might feel like horror archetypes don't quite work for PC. Ultimately, you have to decide which one it has a better chance at.
Good luck!
I'm a 19 year old English major from Montana. I study lit, and I'm thinking about getting into education and becoming a K-12 librarian. I may also get some kind of CS minor.
I write a little bit, mostly poetry, and a few bad short stories. I'm better at criticizing other people's writing. As they say "those who can't write are bitter and are overly critical of those who can".
I just decided to join the boards when I heard about the new Flash Fiction contest. I missed the deadline for the EP contest by one day (waa...) but at least I got writing again. Now I eagerly read everyone's entries.
Actually, Escape Pod contest starts on July 5th. I'm still accepting stories until July 4th, midnight Pacific Daylight Time.
I just decided to join the boards when I heard about the new Flash Fiction contest. I missed the deadline for the EP contest by one day (waa...) but at least I got writing again. Now I eagerly read everyone's entries.
Psst:Actually, Escape Pod contest starts on July 5th. I'm still accepting stories until July 4th, midnight Pacific Daylight Time.
And welcome. :)
I have always wanted to write and I am trying to wedge it into my life right now. The Flash Contest has been a great set of training wheels, although, to my horror, I have realized that all that excellent English that I learned in college and before, has been shoved clean out of my head by Medical Knowledge. Although I'm sure my patients are grateful for this, I still want to bang my head against the desk every time Scattercat mentions the past perfect tense, or any other tense for that matter. What the Hell are Those?
I'm a 19 year old English major from Montana. I study lit, and I'm thinking about getting into education and becoming a K-12 librarian. I may also get some kind of CS minor.
I write a little bit, mostly poetry, and a few bad short stories. I'm better at criticizing other people's writing. As they say "those who can't write are bitter and are overly critical of those who can".
Then you should join the Critique Group! Talk to Heradel about getting in. For the longest time, Listener and I were really lonely in there (except for cherished visits from eytanz), but we've gotten three or four new people just from the PodCastle contest!
I am not new, but since I was gone for a while, I figured I may as well post here. I went by Zathras, left, and returned. The details are in old threads, and that is as much of that mess that I want to dredge up. I am a small business owner and am actively expanding my company. While I will normally come across as a goof or just plain angry, I am capable of more insightful conversation.Welcome back, dude. I'm looking forward to reading your feedback on the most recent batch of episodes. You were missed :)
Hey folks! I've been listening to the three Escape Artists podcasts for about a year now so I think it's about time I joined up with you splendid people on the forums.
Is this where I comment to get the free audio stories? :)
Is this where I comment to get the free audio stories? :)
Is this where I comment to get the free audio stories? :)
Heya! Welcome!
This is the thread (http://forum.escapeartists.net/index.php?topic=4344.0) you're looking for :)
Nice to finally be involved on here.
I'm a high school student from Ottawa, Ontario, the world capitol of boring.
Hello everyone, I'm Alex.Welcome, Alex! This is hands down the best forum i've ever been a part of. Hope you enjoy it around here, too!
Hey! I thought I'd actually introduce myself since I've been around a short time now. :)
I'm 26yo who loves to read and who also works as a researcher in an HIV lab. I spent 8 years reading only classics (mainly British and Russian) and then branched out into a hodge-podge of sf/f, classics I missed along the way, historical fiction, and a sprinkling of modern fiction/non-fiction. The Redwall series is a serious favorite of mine, and Chaim Potok is in my top 5 authors ever. :)
I listen to bunches of podcasts (sometimes 5 or 6 hours per day) at work while doing my experiments and have loved escape pod ever since I discovered it a little over a year ago. I've also recently gotten into podcastle and it has quickly become another favorite. I think it speaks to the quality of these 'casts when I choose an EA story of unknown length (always an important factor when pairing a podcast with an experiment that restricts my access to my ipod) over This American Life or Wait Wait. :)
Welcome, Mister Freign. I've enjoyed your posts so far. :)
Oh, there's a hello thread! Hello! My name is Lena and I'm an enormous PodCastle and EscapePod fan. (I'm afraid I rarely listen to horror as it tends to leave me gripping my bedsheets and staring at the ceiling all night.) I live in Toronto and work for a non-profit children's authors and illustrators society. My first novel, A YA high fantasy called Witchlanders will be out this fall from Simon & Schuster. Nice to see some fellow Canadians!
Oh, there's a hello thread! Hello! My name is Lena and I'm an enormous PodCastle and EscapePod fan. (I'm afraid I rarely listen to horror as it tends to leave me gripping my bedsheets and staring at the ceiling all night.) I live in Toronto and work for a non-profit children's authors and illustrators society. My first novel, A YA high fantasy called Witchlanders will be out this fall from Simon & Schuster. Nice to see some fellow Canadians!
There are even fellow Torontonians here too. Maybe we'll have enough for a meet-up soon ;)
...and my morning commute was before-sunrise-it’s-dark-and-scary-out-here. Maybe I’ll try it again now that I mostly listen at the gym.
I've been listening to EscapePod and PodCastle for a couple years now, but this is my first post. Why? Because I only just today caught up with both podcasts, starting from episode 1 of each. I am now finally listening to the episodes as they air. And there was much rejoicing.
I want to offer my thanks to all the people who've worked on the two podcasts, from the beginning through the present. Thanks to the narrators, hosts, authors, and all the behind-the-scenes people. It's good stuff. (Well, usually... There was that episode about the... 8)
I've been listening to EscapePod and PodCastle for a couple years now, but this is my first post. Why? Because I only just today caught up with both podcasts, starting from episode 1 of each. I am now finally listening to the episodes as they air. And there was much rejoicing.Welcome! And definitely give PsuedoPod a try. I put off listening to it for ages, but now I prefer it over the sci-fi stories, generally speaking.
I want to offer my thanks to all the people who've worked on the two podcasts, from the beginning through the present. Thanks to the narrators, hosts, authors, and all the behind-the-scenes people. It's good stuff. (Well, usually... There was that episode about the... 8)
Hey all,
Been listening to the podcasts for a few months now, and always wondered about the contributors of PodCastle's episode feedback. Who are all these mysterious and insightful people, I thought? I must know them!
So, here I am. :) Good to meet all of you :)
Hehe, awesome introduction. Hallo thar and welcome aboard (get it?? AHAHA I slay me).ARRRRR!!!
Hehe, awesome introduction. Hallo thar and welcome aboard (get it?? AHAHA I slay me).ARRRRR!!!
Did I mention I'm also pirate > ninja? I assure, its mostly about the awesome style and I'm partial to rum.
...as I usually doubt any of the older denizens go to the shallows, but, hey what the hell. I'll give it a go.
Hi, just thought I'd check into this thread. I discovered Escape Pod through Geek's Guide to the Galaxy. I love narrated fiction and audio books. I grew up with my mother reading to me, and I reading to my siblings. So Escape Pod and Podcastle are now two of my favorite podcasts. I write my own fiction and hope to someday see my work in print!
Okay... I'm guessing Reply means the same as Post... so here goes.
Nice to be here. I'm a writer SF/Fantasy/one zombie script/Twilight Zone style stuff... and love the whole audiobook/radio play idea. It's great for lounging around or as a change of pace when I'm working on The House (like I am today). I guess I'll figure out all the icons and do-dads later.
I have one story I'd like to send you but I don't know if it would be horror/scifi/fantasy. Modern day-fellow in a cult that uses swords-alternate death experience. Give me a clue and I'll submit it.
BTW I'm really enjoying both the stories and the reading. I just got done with Marking Time on the Farside of Forever... a great story. See y'all around the boards.
Rocket
Hi new forumites!That always brings to mind images of some kind of cave-dwelling bio-luminescent fungus.
Welcome L.G.! I also love Hitchhiker's (and have read the last book, which I loved as well!) Enjoy the forums!
Hi new forumites!That always brings to mind images of some kind of cave-dwelling bio-luminescent fungus.
In a good way. :D
Hi new forumites!That always brings to mind images of some kind of cave-dwelling bio-luminescent fungus.
In a good way. :D
that inspired me to do an image search for "cave-dwelling bio-luminescent fungus" ;D
this was one of the results:
(http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg164/scaled.php?server=164&filename=cavedwellercowiw5.jpg&res=medium)
cool.
Hey everyone! I am a new member! I have been listening to the podcast for over a year, but have finally decided to check out the forums. I think I first entered the speculative fiction podcast community by finding the Drabblecast. That lead to many more, and this is one of my favorites. Thanks for making the show.
Okay, I'm not technically new, but I sorta am.
My name's Dom. I draw pictures and like reading scary stuff. I read Aaron Ashley Garrison's piece in episode 255: http://pseudopod.org/2011/11/11/pseudopod-255-flash-on-the-borderlands-ix-its-war/
I plan on reading more if I can get the chance. It's great to meet you all!
Howdy Y'all. I am brand new and hoping to submit some stories here. I only just found this site and signed up, so I'm afraid I don't know any of the protocols or rules other than don't be offensive. I'm hoping to submit some stories and get some feedback.
(praise be to the mindless data entry job)
Hi, I've been listening to all three Escape Artists podcasts for a while and have been meaning to post some feedback I just never got around to it. Finally, I've pulled my finger out and here I am! ;D
So this is what it looks like in here.
Nice place you have here.
I'm also an avid listener to Libravox.org. Lots of nice stories that have fallen into the public domain.
Oh yeah.I'm also an avid listener to Libravox.org. Lots of nice stories that have fallen into the public domain.
Oh! Thank you for that Chugosh!
I was not aware of Libravox.org. Will have to spend hours browsing now... ;)
Long time listener first time caller.
I am a computer scientist from California, I should get a lab coat.
Normally I am not awake at this hour, but today the college's computing club needed an agent to infiltrate the school at 8am to sign up for a good space to recruit new converts in the quad.
This seems like a well run forum, do the escape artists succeed at everything?
Human, not spambot! Please don't delete me again.
Human, not spambot! Please don't delete me again.uh-oh! Sorry about that!
Hello! I've been listening for about three years now, and my ever-mounting desire to get my literary discussion on lead me here.
I'm a big fan of horror, so Pseudopod was my first. Once the mutations were complete and my horrible, gnashing hunger could not be sated, I devoured Podcastle and Escape Pod.
Dramatics aside, I enjoy writing, even if I rarely finish my scrawlings. Since the stories featured on the assorted podcasts are nearly always a source of inspiration, I figure that the clever people that discuss them might help with my writer's block.
Oh, hello assorted escapists, I'm primarily writing a little something so my account doesn't vanish due to protracted silence. I'm a 20-something recent grad who binges on podcasts and wonders why every other comment recording features Electric Paladin...I imagine him/her as some sort of monolithic story judging god in whose scales timorous writers weigh their words. Also, in my imagination, he/she has armor, a shnazzy helm, and lightening of some sort...also presumably a laptop.
Does really anyone reads here in this sections anything ?
What does it help if I update the information about me ?
Strange, hard pressed for some free time, but I sat here for a long time contemplating if I should write about what 2013 will bring.
And if I write, why of all places write it here ?
Because nobody I personally know will read it ?
In the End I came up with a qoute from someone else "If you dont have anything positive to say, shut up" (This is pretty freely translated from German) But this Evening I am just sitting here, waiting for me to kick my ass back to the work still left to do, and somehow I hope, against better knowing, that 2013 will not be so bad as I think it will be. Ok, the night is still young, back to work...
I'm really looking forward to sharing views on upcoming episodes. In fact, I can hardly wait! C'mon, hurry up! ::)
Welcome lethean! Isn't this world of fiction podcasts wonderful?(Thread) Necromancy is even fitting within the themes of pseudopod and podcastle ;)I'm really looking forward to sharing views on upcoming episodes. In fact, I can hardly wait! C'mon, hurry up! ::)
Welcome Hungry Ghost! Whilst waiting for new episodes, why don't you share comments on past stories? There sure isn't a rule against that!
Hello! Another new member dropping by to introduce herself - I'm lethean, a 25 year old Aussie who first started listening to Escape Pod after being drawn into the world of fiction podcasts by Variant Frequencies... and it wasn't too long after that, that PseudoPod stole my heart. I think they're using it as a paperweight or something. Either way, I'm looking forward to what more tales the Escape Artists bring us in 2013!
Hi everyone,
My name is Kat. I am a writer, artist, editor, and co-owner of 01 Publishing living in San Diego, CA. I am a huge fan of fantasy (specifically urban fantasy), science fiction, and horror. I have been listening to the Escape Artists podcasts for a while now but only recently got up the nerve to join the forums. Having a lot of fun so far meeting and chatting with you all.
If you are interested, please visit the 01 Publishing (http://www.01publishing.com) website for some awesome reads and an open call for submissions to our Lovecraft flash-fiction anthology.
-Kat
Hey all,
I am a 29-year old attorney who loves, lives and breathes horror (a tough genre to love).
Love writing and audio work, anything creative in my book is worthy of praise (bar possibly 50 shades of grey which should only be used for cleaning up vomit).
Looking forward to chatting with you all.
Also curious that two series, the 50 shades trilogy and the Sleeping Beauty trilogy that many dismiss as poorly written erotica, were both written by women.
EDIT: Holy crap, that was the post that pushed me over the line into Hipparchship! I wonder if that somehow summarizes my forum presence in some metaphorical or mystical way? Discursive rambling and then trailing off.
*waves shyly*
Hello, all! I'm a writer who just submitted her first story for Podcastle review, but I've been enjoying delving into the podcast enough to try for a forum presence.
Does anyone know if there's a "recommend some podcast stories for me" section in the forums? There are rather a lot of old episodes and I'd hate to miss out on something wonderful that simply predates me. I've seen the "Best of 20XX" posts and am finding the episode commentary to coincide with my opinion of the stories I've heard thus far, but I wasn't sure if there was a call for a slightly more personal recommendation service.
Thanks muchly!
Welcome, not sure why it looked that way other than that is when the thread was started. We had a big influx for the Pseudopod flash contest a few months back.
Hello all. Long time listener (since Pseudopod 111), new supporter, and decided it was time to join the forums. I am sure this will provide many new opportunities for me to avoid writing and goof off at work. Pseudopod was my introduction to world of podcasts, and it's still my favorite... thing, pretty much.
About me... 30, from Louisiana, love horror, like SF very much, like writing when I can get up the motivation for it, like reading, and, though I never thought I would before Pseudopod, Escape Pod, and Drabblecast (is it OK to mention Drabblecast here?), like listening to other people read.
entire runs of Dimension X, X minus 1, Murder at Midnight, Hitchhikers Galaxy, Sam Spade, Philip Marlowe and Rocky Fortune I still hungered for more.
I make medieval reproduction crossbows, and I find, that sometimes when I look at a bow, I remember the story I was listening to while I made it. You give my ADD brain something to fasten on, and be fascinated and engrossed by, while my hands Make Stuff.
Profession! Somewhat under half go to SCA for combat, the rest; hunters, target, tv, movies, collectors, etc. Really enjoy it.. More so, when I've got a good story to focus me along!
Best!
Lightly
I have enjoyed Atlanta Radio Theater which is like pod casting on steroids (and imitating the old radio forms) so there is hope.
Amy
Hello! Longtime listener, first time on the forums. Though that it was about time to check this out & maybe starting to read the comments
Hello out thre, I'm Bean and I'm new to the forum. Not sure I'm doing this right, but here goes anyways. I'm a blind guy in the US and have recently found out about Pseudopod and the other Escape Pod shows and absolutely love them. I say new, because I've only been listening for a couple of months and was hesitant about joining forums because they give me a lot of trouble trying to navigate them. I'm a blind guy and some websites/forums give my screenreader a lot of trouble, so hopefully I can get used to this one. Well, I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself.
Hi,
I've been a listener for a few years but never worked up the courage to check out the forums. So um, hi :)
I was told to post here so that you know I am not a bot.
I am not a bot. Totally not a bot. Yup, that's me, 100% human.
A+++ would pass Turing test again.
I may or may not write something for the upcoming contest as I have so many other deadlines to meet at the moment, but if not I'd love to submit something in the future.
I have had first hand experiences with posting to said forums which were populated with trolls...
Greetings! I'm Lee A. Forman, a horror author from the Hudson Valley, NY. I've written numerous short stories and am currently writing a web series as well as a novel. A friend recommended this site and told me about the upcoming contest, so I signed up and here I am. Podcasts are a new thing to me, but since I've discovered how good they can be I've been thoroughly enjoying the ones I've heard thus far. I may or may not write something for the upcoming contest as I have so many other deadlines to meet at the moment, but if not I'd love to submit something in the future.
Hello All! I'm not a robot. I'm pretty sure I'm human since I feel like meat, but that might just be a programmed sensory facsimile. I live in the southern portion of Alabama where machines and people run down pretty quick, and as I'm 44 and still look, feel, and act pretty energetic, most of the time, I reckon I probably am a human. I came here to the forum by way of pseudopod. Cheers everybody.Hello not a bot.
Hi all, been listening to Pseudopod for a few months...learning to appreciate horror and short-form fiction again...usually while cooking dinner for the kids. Cooking and horror...kinda goes together. xx
I am just posting because I heard somewhere it was a requirement to certify that I was human. I don't know why it should matter if I am human or not...
I'm not a robot!
I've been called a lot of things - 'robot' isn't one.
Hello everyone, it is I, Metro, your Secret Scary Friend. I've been here for a while now, peeking out of the cracks in the drywall, ...
Nah mang, her creepy stalker takes up too much room and keeps everyone up at night.
I mostly just make people's bread mold grow faster, and steal socks.
I like socks.
Hi all,
Long time Escape Pod listener, new Pseudopod listener (who knew I liked horror) here. I used to read tons of Sci-Fi when I was younger, but now I get most of my "books" through audio while travelling, on my way to work, or during my morning runs. I just can't find the focus to sit down and read a book anymore when there's so much SHINY on the internet.
-John
Hey folks. Coming out of the shadows to say hi. I'll be lurking over there.
Hello all, I'd never heard of Escape Artists or any of its podcasts before listening to an interview with Alasdair Stewart on Rocket Talk from Tor.com yesterday.
This all looks interesting.
welcome to the shiney spam free foruns
Hi everyone! I'm not really that new, but I haven't posted on this thread yet!
I'm an entomologist and enjoy all three of the EA podcasts.
I'd really like to encourage the lurkers and new people to comment and discuss more! I've found it very rewarding but it would be more fun if there were more participating!
Yes, sorry! I haven't listened to CoW yet!
Another newbie here - and am I the only one who keeps having to register because every time I come back I get "That username is not known" or similar, despite my username and password actually still being entered? Very frustrating and also makes me wonder if I'm going mad.
(snip)stay on the marked trails.
No, honestly, you don't want to go over there...
*Throws up hands in despair. Obviously they just can't resist The Flaming Pits of Terror.*
Another short Hello!
hi everyone! i'm ew to the forums and fairly new to listening!Welcome to the forum, eh. Check out their back catalog. There's a story for every... um... mood.
Hello everyone. Nothing to say really. But I want to keep this account from being deleted. :D
Oh, RexMagenta, I had always thought all COBOL programmers were fired after Y2K. :D
Hello! I'm new to the forum, but have listened to the EA podcasts off and on for years. I'm a fan of all kinds of speculative fiction, but if I had to pick a favorite it would be sci-fi. I'm an aspiring author and trying to get a little more serious with my writing. Looking forward to joining the critique group, and maybe meet some new internet friends.
Hello I am a big fan of Escape Pod and all its siblings.
Hey all! New to the forums as well. Big fan of all three podcasts. <3
Hi New member here, long time reader. Here for the contests. :)
Just joined so I could participate in the flash fiction contest. My son has an entry, so I'm excited to actually vote this year!
Just joined so I could participate in the flash fiction contest. My son has an entry, so I'm excited to actually vote this year!
Remember that if you know which story your son wrote, you are now allowed to vote for it. You could actually get him disqualified if you do so.
New. Member. Read the rules. Supposed to post something so I don't get deleted. Hope I'm in the right place, cause this is where the link brought me.Welcome! 8)
Eyo, first post. Hello!
Hey, guys!
I'm a beginner author from Brazil. I just started writing some months ago. Until now, almost 200 rejections, but still going strong : ;)
Hello everyone!Welcome to the site. I've been supporting Escape Artists since 2014. It's worth your time. If you are interested, EA has a presence on TWITCH.TV , DISCORD.COM , and PATREON.COM . :)
I've started on an adventure through listening to all the EscapePod stories from beginning to now. I'm posting a (fairly long) short list of episodes I enjoy and recommend to people on my blog every month or every other month - depending on progress - in 100 episode 'bites.'
Here's the link to the first blog post/short list of recommendations -
https://vtdorch.wordpress.com/2020/12/07/escapepod-part-one/
It's been fun so far!
Welcome to the site. I've been supporting Escape Artists since 2014. It's worth your time. If you are interested, EA has a presence on TWITCH.TV , DISCORD.COM , and PATREON.COM . :)
I'm also interested on discord!
Welcome to the site. I've been supporting Escape Artists since 2014. It's worth your time. If you are interested, EA has a presence on TWITCH.TV , DISCORD.COM , and PATREON.COM . :)
:o I'm on discord nearly daily. How do I find Escape Artist's presence there?
Hi! I'm J.R. Blackwell. I am a writer and photographer and I live in the Philadelphia area. I love science fiction, podcasting, taking pictures of pretty women, taking pictures of pretty men, freak shows, costumes, noodles, writing, robots, singing with a really great orchestra, men named China, women named Mur, boyfriends named Jared, long socks and big stompy boots.Welcome to the thread, eh. EA is one of the few sites that I contribute to... worth every Patreon Penny.
Hi, I'm Paul. I've been listening to Escape Pod since the beginning and loving it all the way.Welcome! Re: amateur dramatics. I'm a standup philosopher (nod to History Of The World, Part 2) at a local high school (science teacher).
I live in Scotland and I'm working busily to bring my own SF/F audio script out as an audio drama serial. I don't get paid to do that however, I get paid to do "clever" stuff with computers at a local college. I'm also involved in amateur dramatics.
Currently doing my best to delurk, and stay that way.
Hi all! It seems like this is the place to introduce myself and say hi?
I am Alyson. I'm 30something with a daughter and I write sometimes, but not quite as often as I should.
Ahoy!
I'm Finn - I'm a fantasy writer, a LARPer, and a fire juggler (though haven't been getting to do much of that lately given the everything). As with a fair pile of the other new folks, I'm here because of the flash fiction contest.
Hello, all!
I'm a reader for PodCastle, but have never used the forum myself. Nice to be here!
Activity on the Patreon page? Huh. How come I don't know about this? I admit I'm pretty clueless about Patreon -- I just have my contributions sent automatically.Upon reflection, I'd say there's somewhat more activity on these threads than Patreon. I moved my monthly donation over there so that I can get bling (I'm easy). 8)
Hello! New member here :) Fan of speculative fiction and horror. Nice to "meet" everyone.
Hello! Fan of Pseudopod, new to the forums. Good to be here!
Hi everyone, my name is Shelby and I'm new to the forum. I love all things sci-fi, horror and fantasy. Nice to meet you all!
(Watch out for wombats.)
Hello, new member here. Full disclosure: I'm not a cat. But sometimes I wish I was.
Hello! Posting so my account won't get purged and also to say hi! I'm a speculative fiction writer and looking forward to participating in the flash fiction contest this year ✨But are you a big endian or a little endian? Inquiring minds want to know! :P
Where do you get the readers? Are you looking for others?
I write SFF & horror, and am one of the contestant's in Cast of Wonder's 2022 flash fic contest! Wish me luck!
Sorry if this is in the wrong place. I didn't see any kind of "new people say 'hi' here" area.
Obviously I'm a newb and apparently I'm becoming a simpering fanboy, as the highlight of my weekends recently has been is sitting on the couch with my girlfriend and indulging in a string of podcast.
I was raised on Duck's Breath Mystery Theater & Dr. Science, Garrison Keeler, and the annual review of the original Orson Well's "War of the Worlds." Beyond a doubt I'm addicted to the radio-theater experience. I've only listened to a couple pods and a handful of flashes, and a few stories on Pseudopod, and I can't get enough.
I'm not terribly well versed in Sci-Fi, though I have a great appreciation for it. My interest in stories comes more from my love of storytelling. Even trips to the grocery store can be fascinating if told well. I don’t often get hung up on the “big picture” of a story, though I can usually appreciate what the author was trying to convey. I do try to digest what the story was about, but I enjoy stories most for the experience of having heard it and the quirky concepts they include (like "My Friend is a Lesbian Zombie).
A suspension of disbelief isn't difficult for me as each story is in its own world where rules are different... however flaws in logic get my goat every time (humans are humans, wherever they go). I'm sure you'll see me around the forum. I just wanted to say "Hi" and thank "SFEley" for his great work!
Ps. Where do you get the readers? Are you looking for others?