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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 You know, if turning the hit TV game show Dead or No Deal into a 2 hour long, Star Wars event unto itself is supposed to make me finally tune into to this show…

…we have a Deal.

Yes, admittedly, this show is anything but a true game show because there’s absolutely ZERO skill or intelligence required or involved.  It’s all luck of the draw and if you pick the right case, you win.  Simple as that.  Hence, why I’ve never watched it longer then maybe fifteen minutes, despite a bevvy of beautiful young ladies in the stage.  Yeah, I’ll be watching this train wrenck happen because it might be fun, plus the Man in Black is running things.  The boss steps in as the “Banker” and is there to crush dreams like he crushes throats.  Gotta love that, right?  Add to it the case holders are now my own brothers in arms (I’m suspecting 501st involvment here) and it was enough to push me to 75% interest.  The Deal Maker?  Two words, my friends….

Metal Bikinis.

The show airs Monday, April 28 (NBC, 8 pm/ET).

Here’s the original article at TV Guide

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Today a story on Gizmodo was brought to my attention.  Here it is, shamlessly ripped off from Gizmodo.  Meet you at the bottom of it…
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A drunk guy dressed as Darth Vader, wielding a metal crutch, and probably making sounds like *swwoooshh* and *pew*pew*, assaulted and effectively kicked the ass of the founder of the first Jedi Church of England. The dork, a hairdresser called Barney Jones whose Jedi name is Master Hehol, was beaten down in his garden by the anonymous Vader while he was being interviewed for a documentary. Really. We mean this.
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Now, I’m willing to bet that many of you are thinking that I’m going to be all for this sort of thing.  I hate “the Jedi”.  This is no secret and everyone pretty much know how I feel about that whole character type.

Well, this story sickened me.  No really.  It outraged and sickened me.  I’m willing to bet that the “Vader” in question wasn’t a real costumer, let alone a member of the 501st, because, simply put, we DON’T do this sort of thing.  This was some scrotum-sack who wanted to get his jollys off by persecuting and assaulting someone based on their religious preference.  You heard me right.  This was a bully (likely a school athlete of some kind) who targetted this man simply because to the ignorant savage, he was a “Star Wars Geek”. 

This monkey’s ass needs to be prosecuted for what it is.  A hate crime.  The attack was based on the victim’s religious beliefs, was it not?  It was, and therefore, the bastard with the crutch needs to have it put in a place where even surgery can’t remove it. 

I know that we all yuk it up here at ADPoV with me ranting on about Rebs, Jedis, etc, but I know that you, my intelligent and faithful few understand that this is all done with tongue planted firmly in cheek, and we all understand that it’s fictional.

I do not condone this sort of behavior, and if I was witness to it, I’d flatten the offender toot-sweet.

Let’s all send some good thoughts to our Jedi faithful across the pond, because I have a feeling this is just the first of many slings they’re going to have to face as they practice their faith.

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Bridgestone sports enters the chaotic battlefield known as Star Wars merchandising, and I’ll be honest….These are the coolest odd things you’d never expect to see Star Wars on.  I don’t even golf, nor do I care to learn, but one of these beauties would be an AWESOME rifle bag.

The company chose wisely and (thus far) only produced two different models of the Star Wars golf bags.  Darth Vader and the Stormtrooper.  Personally, I like the trooper model better, but not for any reason founded on bias.  I think the motif of the iconic trooper bucket has been creatively incorporated into the overall design, whereas the Vader model….Well, it looks like they tossed on a picture of the Boss and slapped some random elements of his image all over the place.

These buggers go for $500 a piece, but from what I’ve been told about Golf equipment, that’s actually quite reasonable, considering the collector value added to the overall top notch construction.

You can see both bags HERE, on the official Star Wars website.

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Heyas, gang.  See this button below?  It’ll take you directly to the ADPoV screen on iTunes where you can subscribe to the feed and write a review.  See, I’m really wanting the reviews, because the more favorable reviews I get, the higher the feed goes up on their listings, and the more people see it, and therefore, thoereticly subscribe to the podcast.

Do me a favor and take a few minutes to write up a quick review on ADPoV, eh?

Thanks heaps.

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ADPoV #24 - Pull Back the Leash

People have been bringing up a new game coming out this year, and TD-0013 talks about the magic of the Force.

 

 ADPoV 024 - Pull back the leash [4:16m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Well it’s about damn time, right?  Yeah, I’ve missed the guy too, but he’s a busy bee and still cranking out quality stuff for Starlog Magazine, which you should all go out and buy, and then send heaps of letters to the editors telling them how great you think bortQ is!  The more they know we like him, the more he can rake them over the coals for payment!

And this installment of TeeDee proves he’s worth every single penny.

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Indeed you can, folks… so long as you’re looking in the right places.  As you know, I posted a new ADPoV a few weeks ago, and so far, that’s gotten some good responses.  Of course, It’d be really keen if you folks would give me some love on iTunes and write up a quick review, praising the glory that is me, and my sheer brilliance.

Anyhow, I mentioned looking in the right places… well, I’ve been doing a bit of moonlighting as far as voice work goes, so I thought I’d let you all know where you can find my melodious tones.

Variant Frequencies - Murphy’s War
This was a lot of work for me, and I ended up recording it, not once, but twice.  The first go at it was horrible on my part, and I felt that the story, and the folks at Variant Frequencies deserved much better, so I took another swing.  I think it’s a hit, but I’ll let you decide.  Just remember to leave comments on their site, huh?  I was honored to be part of such an amazingly good podcast, as I’ve been a big fan of them since I got hooked by “the Failed Cities Monologes“.  You owe to yourself to not only check them out, but subscribe to their feed.  It’s good.

Sci-Phi Journal -Issue One - Requiem for a Silent Planet, A Look at Lookism, What is Sci-Phi?
I read three pieces for this audio magazine, and managed to bumble my way through a lot of big words.  I’ve come out of it unscathed.  The articles?  Not so much.  Still, despite my tripping around, the issue is a great collection of articles and stories that revolve around Science Fiction and philosophy.  Give them a shot, eh?

501stCast - Intro, outro, and repeats of ADPoVs from the past
The official Podcast of the Fighting 501st Legion, otherwise known as “Vader’s Fist”.  Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of the world’s largest Star Wars costuming organization?  This is the show for you, trust me.  I also do mission reports on the show for the Dune Sea Garrison from time to time.

Upcoming projects -

The Metamor City - Making the Cut
I have been cast as the Vampire Prince and crimelord, Malcolm ard’Valos.  This has been a lot of fun to do so far, as it’s not a lot like what most people are thinking of, when they think of me.  New waters I tread, and believe me, you want to be there for it.  Come for the TeeDee, but stay for some excelent story crafting by Chris Lester.  You won’t regret it. The story is chugging along as we speak, and Malcolm hasn’t made his presence known yet, but he will soon.

7th Son - Obsidian
Yes, that’s right.  You’re not seeing things.  After the success of my reading “the story so far” for Book Three: Chapter 26, the book’s author, J.C. Hutchins has asked me to take part in a new event he’s throwing together.  He’s asking the podosphere’s most talented and influencial podcasters and authors (Michael A. Stackpole, Scott Sigler, Tee Morris, Mur Lafferty, Evo Terra, and Matt Wallace to name a few) to write and record short stories inside the 7th Son Universe.  And he asked me to do so as well.  To be assembled with this bunch of powerhouse talent has me in a daze, and I’m honored and terrified.

If you’ve been under a rock for the past two years and have no idea what 7th Son is, then you really need to subscribe to it and listen to all three books.  Seriously, go NOW.

In fact, go subscribe to EVERYTHING I’ve just mentioned.  You’ll thank me for it.

And if you don’t, then you’re damned ingrate.

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Okay, so there I am, minding my own business on patrol when I’m approached by this doey-eyed young officer in my Unit, TD-9285.  The kid’s got a decent head on his shoulders, so I stop Stewie, nod in greeting, and hear what he has to say.

He says there’s going to be some sort of Public Relations thing coming to our neck of the dunes soon, and that the ISO is going to be here.  I blink.  The ISO, if you’ve never heard of it, is the Empire’s answer to the USO, and it’s filled with some gorgeous gals who serve the Empire by making certain troopers keep a smile on our faces while we’re kicking down doors… Not that I don’t already usually have a smile on my face when I’m kicking down a door, but still.  The chance to see the ISO girls always gets my attention.  So now I’m practically drooling in my bucket when TD-9285 drops a bomb on me.

In order to get to see the girls, I have to show that I’m a positive influence on the locals, and a good upstanding representative of the Imperial fighting man.  Well, duh.  This is ME we’re talking about here.  A good representative of the Empire?  Hell, I AM the Empire as far as most are concerned!  He recognizes the blank stare I give him as my silent testimony to this fact and explains that com kills aren’t what he means.

He wants me to pay a visit to the Stormtrooper Training Academy to look over the troops and say a few words of encouragment, so I do…..

Stormtrooper Training Camp - PCC 2008

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ADPoV #23 - For the Children

TD-0013 has a very special message for the kids out there, because he cares about them, unlike the -other- side.

 

 ADPoV #23 - For the Children [6:37m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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