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I Should Be WritingI Should Be WritingTango with the Tenacles, DESPAIR"Despair is the overprotective parent going, 'oh, it's okay that you lost that game. We'll protect you by never letting you play again.'" -Mur Lafferty In this episode, we talk about Bully #4, Despair. Despair wants to hug you and join you when it's raining. It's nice to feel sorry for yourself for a moment, but you can't listen to it. Mur is candid about feeling overwhelmed and the challenges of maintaining a connection to the outside world amidst creative struggles and personal challenges. We explore some ways to combat despair, including the...2025-06-1822 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be WritingTango with the Tenacles, DESPAIR"Despair is the overprotective parent going, 'oh, it's okay that you lost that game. We'll protect you by never letting you play again.'" -Mur Lafferty In this episode, we talk about Bully #4, Despair. Despair wants to hug you and join you when it's raining. It's nice to feel sorry for yourself for a moment, but you can't listen to it. Mur is candid about feeling overwhelmed and the challenges of maintaining a connection to the outside world amidst creative struggles and personal challenges. We explore some ways to combat despair, including the...2025-06-1822 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be WritingTango with the Tenacles, DESPAIR"Despair is the overprotective parent going, 'oh, it's okay that you lost that game. We'll protect you by never letting you play again.'" -Mur Lafferty In this episode, we talk about Bully #4, Despair. Despair wants to hug you and join you when it's raining. It's nice to feel sorry for yourself for a moment, but you can't listen to it. Mur is candid about feeling overwhelmed and the challenges of maintaining a connection to the outside world amidst creative struggles and personal challenges. We explore some ways to combat despair, including the...2025-06-1822 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be WritingWriting Between the US and Peru with K.M. Huber"If you feel you have something to say, just put the time into saying it." -K.M. Huber In this episode, we welcome K.M. Huber, the author of Call of the Owl Woman, about her journey from writer to published author. K.M. talks about how her years in Peru, including extensive exploration and research into local mythology, affected her writing and her new book. Call of the Owl Woman is heavily influenced by those years, and is written for her daughter (who asked for it many years ago.) (This post went l...2025-06-0944 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be WritingWriting Between the US and Peru with K.M. Huber"If you feel you have something to say, just put the time into saying it." -K.M. Huber In this episode, we welcome K.M. Huber, the author of Call of the Owl Woman, about her journey from writer to published author. K.M. talks about how her years in Peru, including extensive exploration and research into local mythology, affected her writing and her new book. Call of the Owl Woman is heavily influenced by those years, and is written for her daughter (who asked for it many years ago.) (This post went l...2025-06-0944 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be WritingWriting Between the US and Peru with K.M. Huber"If you feel you have something to say, just put the time into saying it." -K.M. Huber In this episode, we welcome K.M. Huber, the author of Call of the Owl Woman, about her journey from writer to published author. K.M. talks about how her years in Peru, including extensive exploration and research into local mythology, affected her writing and her new book. Call of the Owl Woman is heavily influenced by those years, and is written for her daughter (who asked for it many years ago.) (This post went l...2025-06-0944 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be WritingJealousy and Bully #2: The BLADE"We contain multitudes; you can be happy and jealous at the same time." -Mur Lafferty (This post went live for supporters on May 21, 2025. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) We're back! In this episode, we talk about the bullies that can sap our confidence and creativity again, today's bully is the Blade, a stern knife that can cut deep. (I also announce my new cozy fantasy, it's real now! I am of course stressing over storytelling complexities (again).) Let's talk about the Blade, an...2025-05-2326 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be WritingJealousy and Bully #2: The BLADE"We contain multitudes; you can be happy and jealous at the same time." -Mur Lafferty (This post went live for supporters on May 21, 2025. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) We're back! In this episode, we talk about the bullies that can sap our confidence and creativity again, today's bully is the Blade, a stern knife that can cut deep. (I also announce my new cozy fantasy, it's real now! I am of course stressing over storytelling complexities (again).) Let's talk about the Blade, an...2025-05-2326 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be WritingJealousy and Bully #2: The BLADE"We contain multitudes; you can be happy and jealous at the same time." -Mur Lafferty (This post went live for supporters on May 21, 2025. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) We're back! In this episode, we talk about the bullies that can sap our confidence and creativity again, today's bully is the Blade, a stern knife that can cut deep. (I also announce my new cozy fantasy, it's real now! I am of course stressing over storytelling complexities (again).) Let's talk about the Blade, an...2025-05-2326 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] Evil Mur Ushers in 2025S21 Ep1: In Which Evil Mur Delivers a Message of Hope  "It's time to just... quit." -Evil Mur (Do not listen to Evil Mur) Welcome to a new season of I Should Be Writing, where the notorious Evil Mur takes the reins to deliver a unique message of hope for the new year. TL;DR, it's time to quit. In this episode, we explore the idea of quitting writing and the liberation that can come with making a definitive choice. Evil Mur, the alter ego of Mur Lafferty, delves i...2025-01-2019 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] Evil Mur Ushers in 2025S21 Ep1: In Which Evil Mur Delivers a Message of Hope  "It's time to just... quit." -Evil Mur (Do not listen to Evil Mur) Welcome to a new season of I Should Be Writing, where the notorious Evil Mur takes the reins to deliver a unique message of hope for the new year. TL;DR, it's time to quit. In this episode, we explore the idea of quitting writing and the liberation that can come with making a definitive choice. Evil Mur, the alter ego of Mur Lafferty, delves i...2025-01-2019 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] Evil Mur Ushers in 2025S21 Ep1: In Which Evil Mur Delivers a Message of Hope  "It's time to just... quit." -Evil Mur (Do not listen to Evil Mur) Welcome to a new season of I Should Be Writing, where the notorious Evil Mur takes the reins to deliver a unique message of hope for the new year. TL;DR, it's time to quit. In this episode, we explore the idea of quitting writing and the liberation that can come with making a definitive choice. Evil Mur, the alter ego of Mur Lafferty, delves i...2025-01-2019 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] Ten Terrible Ideas[NOTE- even though I remember editing, this is still an all over the place episode. And apparently I said I wasn’t going to swear and then did it anyway. Pretty accurate ending to 2024, actually.] "You need to come up with terrible ideas. And once you come up with terrible ideas, you will start developing good ideas." -Mur In this episode, I talk about my writing journey, the challenges of ADHD, and shares ten terrible ideas that might just spark something wonderful. From comic book scripts to psychological thrillers set in idyllic farming towns, I explore the im...2025-01-0834 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] Ten Terrible Ideas[NOTE- even though I remember editing, this is still an all over the place episode. And apparently I said I wasn’t going to swear and then did it anyway. Pretty accurate ending to 2024, actually.] "You need to come up with terrible ideas. And once you come up with terrible ideas, you will start developing good ideas." -Mur In this episode, I talk about my writing journey, the challenges of ADHD, and shares ten terrible ideas that might just spark something wonderful. From comic book scripts to psychological thrillers set in idyllic farming towns, I explore the im...2025-01-0834 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] Ten Terrible Ideas[NOTE- even though I remember editing, this is still an all over the place episode. And apparently I said I wasn’t going to swear and then did it anyway. Pretty accurate ending to 2024, actually.] "You need to come up with terrible ideas. And once you come up with terrible ideas, you will start developing good ideas." -Mur In this episode, I talk about my writing journey, the challenges of ADHD, and shares ten terrible ideas that might just spark something wonderful. From comic book scripts to psychological thrillers set in idyllic farming towns, I explore the im...2025-01-0834 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] Spreadsheets, Ghosts, and the Art of Outlining with James L. SutterS20 Ep20: In Which Mur and James L. Sutter Discuss Editing, Outlining, and Ghostly Romances "I think that is the beating heart of any novel, is characters changing."- James L. Sutter Transcript Join Mur and guest James L. Sutter as they delve into the intricacies of the writing process, from the importance of meticulous outlining to the challenges of editing. They discuss James’s new book, The Ghost of Us, a queer YA supernatural romance that combines ghost hunting with a heartfelt coming-of-age story. They also share valuable tips on maintaining consistency an...2024-07-2249 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] Spreadsheets, Ghosts, and the Art of Outlining with James L. SutterS20 Ep20: In Which Mur and James L. Sutter Discuss Editing, Outlining, and Ghostly Romances "I think that is the beating heart of any novel, is characters changing."- James L. Sutter Transcript Join Mur and guest James L. Sutter as they delve into the intricacies of the writing process, from the importance of meticulous outlining to the challenges of editing. They discuss James’s new book, The Ghost of Us, a queer YA supernatural romance that combines ghost hunting with a heartfelt coming-of-age story. They also share valuable tips on maintaining consistency an...2024-07-2249 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] Spreadsheets, Ghosts, and the Art of Outlining with James L. SutterS20 Ep20: In Which Mur and James L. Sutter Discuss Editing, Outlining, and Ghostly Romances "I think that is the beating heart of any novel, is characters changing."- James L. Sutter Transcript Join Mur and guest James L. Sutter as they delve into the intricacies of the writing process, from the importance of meticulous outlining to the challenges of editing. They discuss James’s new book, The Ghost of Us, a queer YA supernatural romance that combines ghost hunting with a heartfelt coming-of-age story. They also share valuable tips on maintaining consistency an...2024-07-2249 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] Deck of Worlds, Unleashing Creativity in FictionS20 Ep19: In Which Mur Explores the Deck of Worlds and Story Engine "You know, if you use the word 'modified,' you can get away with anything."- Mur Transcript (This post went live for supporters on July 1, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) Join Mur Lafferty as she dives into a live-streamed session of world-building using the Deck of Worlds and The Story Engine. Despite a challenging week, Mur's creativity shines as she crafts unique settings and characters, from a swamp...2024-07-1554 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] Deck of Worlds, Unleashing Creativity in FictionS20 Ep19: In Which Mur Explores the Deck of Worlds and Story Engine "You know, if you use the word 'modified,' you can get away with anything."- Mur Transcript (This post went live for supporters on July 1, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) Join Mur Lafferty as she dives into a live-streamed session of world-building using the Deck of Worlds and The Story Engine. Despite a challenging week, Mur's creativity shines as she crafts unique settings and characters, from a swamp...2024-07-1554 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] Deck of Worlds, Unleashing Creativity in FictionS20 Ep19: In Which Mur Explores the Deck of Worlds and Story Engine "You know, if you use the word 'modified,' you can get away with anything."- Mur Transcript (This post went live for supporters on July 1, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) Join Mur Lafferty as she dives into a live-streamed session of world-building using the Deck of Worlds and The Story Engine. Despite a challenging week, Mur's creativity shines as she crafts unique settings and characters, from a swamp...2024-07-1554 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] Navigating Novel Noodling and New IdeasS20 Ep17: In Which Mur Reflects on Creativity and Ambition "It's really easy. It's so relaxing to not be creative."- Mur Transcript This week, Mur shares her journey through book edits, the struggles of low energy, and the comforting realization that creation is often less comforting than consumption. Mur explores the myriad of creative opportunities available today—from writing novels to making music videos—and the emotional weight that comes with each creative endeavor. She also touches on her admiration for hybrid creators like Ursula Vernon and the spontaneous creativity of t...2024-07-0131 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] Navigating Novel Noodling and New IdeasS20 Ep17: In Which Mur Reflects on Creativity and Ambition "It's really easy. It's so relaxing to not be creative."- Mur Transcript This week, Mur shares her journey through book edits, the struggles of low energy, and the comforting realization that creation is often less comforting than consumption. Mur explores the myriad of creative opportunities available today—from writing novels to making music videos—and the emotional weight that comes with each creative endeavor. She also touches on her admiration for hybrid creators like Ursula Vernon and the spontaneous creativity of t...2024-07-0131 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] Navigating Novel Noodling and New IdeasS20 Ep17: In Which Mur Reflects on Creativity and Ambition "It's really easy. It's so relaxing to not be creative."- Mur Transcript This week, Mur shares her journey through book edits, the struggles of low energy, and the comforting realization that creation is often less comforting than consumption. Mur explores the myriad of creative opportunities available today—from writing novels to making music videos—and the emotional weight that comes with each creative endeavor. She also touches on her admiration for hybrid creators like Ursula Vernon and the spontaneous creativity of t...2024-07-0131 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be WritingShort Story Submissions and Surviving RejectionsS20 Ep16: In Which Mur Tackles Short Fiction Submissions "You're not gonna be Wiswell or Chambers. You're gonna be you."- Mur In this episode, Mur delves into the intricacies of submitting short fiction, sharing invaluable tips and personal experiences. From the importance of understanding market guidelines to the emotional resilience required to handle rejections, this episode is packed with advice for both new and seasoned writers. Mur also recounts her recent whirlwind trip to Buffalo, battling migraines, and the unexpected productivity boost from writing a Baldur's Gate fanfic for a friend. Plus...2024-06-2428 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be WritingShort Story Submissions and Surviving RejectionsS20 Ep16: In Which Mur Tackles Short Fiction Submissions "You're not gonna be Wiswell or Chambers. You're gonna be you."- Mur In this episode, Mur delves into the intricacies of submitting short fiction, sharing invaluable tips and personal experiences. From the importance of understanding market guidelines to the emotional resilience required to handle rejections, this episode is packed with advice for both new and seasoned writers. Mur also recounts her recent whirlwind trip to Buffalo, battling migraines, and the unexpected productivity boost from writing a Baldur's Gate fanfic for a friend. Plus...2024-06-2428 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be WritingShort Story Submissions and Surviving RejectionsS20 Ep16: In Which Mur Tackles Short Fiction Submissions "You're not gonna be Wiswell or Chambers. You're gonna be you."- Mur In this episode, Mur delves into the intricacies of submitting short fiction, sharing invaluable tips and personal experiences. From the importance of understanding market guidelines to the emotional resilience required to handle rejections, this episode is packed with advice for both new and seasoned writers. Mur also recounts her recent whirlwind trip to Buffalo, battling migraines, and the unexpected productivity boost from writing a Baldur's Gate fanfic for a friend. Plus...2024-06-2428 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] Murder Mystery Meltdown and the AI AssistantS20 Ep15: In Which Mur Muses on AI and the Writer's Journey "I'm exaggerating a little bit, but if you look at the last 20 years, that's pretty much how I work."- Mur Transcript In this podcast we dive into the depths of editing my novel, Infinite Archive, and how I'm navigating the murky waters of murder mystery tweaks. We also explore the increasingly complex landscape of AI in writing and its implications for creatives. Links: Infinite Archive Valerie Valdez Premee Mohammed Savage Mill Geek Fest NASFiC in Buffalo Glasgow...2024-05-1634 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] Murder Mystery Meltdown and the AI AssistantS20 Ep15: In Which Mur Muses on AI and the Writer's Journey "I'm exaggerating a little bit, but if you look at the last 20 years, that's pretty much how I work."- Mur Transcript In this podcast we dive into the depths of editing my novel, Infinite Archive, and how I'm navigating the murky waters of murder mystery tweaks. We also explore the increasingly complex landscape of AI in writing and its implications for creatives. Links: Infinite Archive Valerie Valdez Premee Mohammed Savage Mill Geek Fest NASFiC in Buffalo Glasgow...2024-05-1634 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] Murder Mystery Meltdown and the AI AssistantS20 Ep15: In Which Mur Muses on AI and the Writer's Journey "I'm exaggerating a little bit, but if you look at the last 20 years, that's pretty much how I work."- Mur Transcript In this podcast we dive into the depths of editing my novel, Infinite Archive, and how I'm navigating the murky waters of murder mystery tweaks. We also explore the increasingly complex landscape of AI in writing and its implications for creatives. Links: Infinite Archive Valerie Valdez Premee Mohammed Savage Mill Geek Fest NASFiC in Buffalo Glasgow...2024-05-1634 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] Conquering Conventions and Crafting ConfidenceS20 Ep14: In Which Mur Dives into Conventions and Confidence "You can't stop caring about something... You stop what you do about it, but you can't really just turn that switch off." - Mur From the thrill of networking to the trepidation of tax season, Mur navigates the maze of a writer's life with humor and honesty. In this episode, she shares her experiences and insights on convention attendance, from choosing the right ones to the art of mingling without the cringe. Plus, she tackles the ever-present concern of COVID safety in crowded spaces. 2024-05-0947 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] Conquering Conventions and Crafting ConfidenceS20 Ep14: In Which Mur Dives into Conventions and Confidence "You can't stop caring about something... You stop what you do about it, but you can't really just turn that switch off." - Mur From the thrill of networking to the trepidation of tax season, Mur navigates the maze of a writer's life with humor and honesty. In this episode, she shares her experiences and insights on convention attendance, from choosing the right ones to the art of mingling without the cringe. Plus, she tackles the ever-present concern of COVID safety in crowded spaces. 2024-05-0947 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] Conquering Conventions and Crafting ConfidenceS20 Ep14: In Which Mur Dives into Conventions and Confidence "You can't stop caring about something... You stop what you do about it, but you can't really just turn that switch off." - Mur From the thrill of networking to the trepidation of tax season, Mur navigates the maze of a writer's life with humor and honesty. In this episode, she shares her experiences and insights on convention attendance, from choosing the right ones to the art of mingling without the cringe. Plus, she tackles the ever-present concern of COVID safety in crowded spaces. 2024-05-0947 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] The Landscape of Grief with Scott Alexander HowardS20 Ep11: In which we travel "The Other Valley" with Scott Alexander Howard Transcript "I wrote it in a blissful who cares? Mentality, like, 'oh, well, genre will sort itself out.'" - Scott Alexander Howard In this episode, we're joined by Scott Alexander Howard, author of The Other Valley, a novel where literary meets speculative. Scott delves into his journey from philosophy to fiction, sharing how his background influenced the emotional depth of his debut. We discuss the challenges of genre and the slow dance of publishing. Links: Scott...2024-04-1246 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] The Landscape of Grief with Scott Alexander HowardS20 Ep11: In which we travel "The Other Valley" with Scott Alexander Howard Transcript "I wrote it in a blissful who cares? Mentality, like, 'oh, well, genre will sort itself out.'" - Scott Alexander Howard In this episode, we're joined by Scott Alexander Howard, author of The Other Valley, a novel where literary meets speculative. Scott delves into his journey from philosophy to fiction, sharing how his background influenced the emotional depth of his debut. We discuss the challenges of genre and the slow dance of publishing. Links: Scott...2024-04-1246 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] The Landscape of Grief with Scott Alexander HowardS20 Ep11: In which we travel "The Other Valley" with Scott Alexander Howard Transcript "I wrote it in a blissful who cares? Mentality, like, 'oh, well, genre will sort itself out.'" - Scott Alexander Howard In this episode, we're joined by Scott Alexander Howard, author of The Other Valley, a novel where literary meets speculative. Scott delves into his journey from philosophy to fiction, sharing how his background influenced the emotional depth of his debut. We discuss the challenges of genre and the slow dance of publishing. Links: Scott...2024-04-1246 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] Evil Mur Takes Over the Secret Seagull ShackI Should Be Writing Season 20, Episode 9 Transcript "If you don't start out perfect, you're never going to be good." - Evil Mur Evil Mur is back giving terrible advice and it's a wild ride through the looking glass of a writer's darker musings. We cover questioning the point of writing when perfection eludes us to the ruthless strategy of writing on the job. She gives some seriously excellent advice about emotions in horror, and offers an unorthodox method for trimming the fat from your prose. We touch on the Hugo Awards and reveal the cover...2024-04-0533 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] Evil Mur Takes Over the Secret Seagull ShackI Should Be Writing Season 20, Episode 9 Transcript "If you don't start out perfect, you're never going to be good." - Evil Mur Evil Mur is back giving terrible advice and it's a wild ride through the looking glass of a writer's darker musings. We cover questioning the point of writing when perfection eludes us to the ruthless strategy of writing on the job. She gives some seriously excellent advice about emotions in horror, and offers an unorthodox method for trimming the fat from your prose. We touch on the Hugo Awards and reveal the cover...2024-04-0533 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] Evil Mur Takes Over the Secret Seagull ShackI Should Be Writing Season 20, Episode 9 Transcript "If you don't start out perfect, you're never going to be good." - Evil Mur Evil Mur is back giving terrible advice and it's a wild ride through the looking glass of a writer's darker musings. We cover questioning the point of writing when perfection eludes us to the ruthless strategy of writing on the job. She gives some seriously excellent advice about emotions in horror, and offers an unorthodox method for trimming the fat from your prose. We touch on the Hugo Awards and reveal the cover...2024-04-0533 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] The "Why" of this podcastISBW S20 Ep1 Why am I still doing this show after 20 years? Believe me, I was the first person to ask this. We talk about my career, my mental health, and, well, why? Evergreen Links I don't talk enough about the I Should Be Writing book. It exists. Did you know that? Mur's newsletter, The Hot Mic Socials: Bluesky, Mastodon, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Focusmate. No more bird site. Alas. Theme by John Anealio I Should Be Writing tea blends Support local book stores! Station Eternity, Six Wakes, Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition and more...2024-01-3127 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] The "Why" of this podcastISBW S20 Ep1 Why am I still doing this show after 20 years? Believe me, I was the first person to ask this. We talk about my career, my mental health, and, well, why? Evergreen Links I don't talk enough about the I Should Be Writing book. It exists. Did you know that? Mur's newsletter, The Hot Mic Socials: Bluesky, Mastodon, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Focusmate. No more bird site. Alas. Theme by John Anealio I Should Be Writing tea blends Support local book stores! Station Eternity, Six Wakes, Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition and more...2024-01-3127 minI Should Be WritingI Should Be Writing[ISBW] The "Why" of this podcastISBW S20 Ep1 Why am I still doing this show after 20 years? Believe me, I was the first person to ask this. We talk about my career, my mental health, and, well, why? Evergreen Links I don't talk enough about the I Should Be Writing book. It exists. Did you know that? Mur's newsletter, The Hot Mic Socials: Bluesky, Mastodon, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Focusmate. No more bird site. Alas. Theme by John Anealio I Should Be Writing tea blends Support local book stores! Station Eternity, Six Wakes, Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition and more...2024-01-3127 minLight On Light ThroughLight On Light ThroughPaul Levinson interviews Anne ReburnWelcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 350, in which I interview YouTube star cover artist Anne Reburn, who did the cover of John Lennon/The Beatles' "Real Love" in the It's Real Life radio play adapted from my short alternate history about The Beatles, streaming on Killerwatt Radio.  The interview concludes with a mini-concert of three songs by Anne Reburn. Links: It's Real Life radioplay the original "It's Real Life" short story video of this interview with Anne Reburn video of Anne Reburn's cover of "Real Love" Anne Reburn's covers and original music on YouTube "Unbelievable (In...2023-03-3153 minLight On Light ThroughLight On Light ThroughPaul Levinson virtual concert at HELIOsphereWelcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 124, in which I present the audio of the entire 1-hour virtual concert I did via Zoom at HELIOsphere: Beyond the Corona on the afternoon of April 4, 2004.  (You can get the video + audio of my concert here.) I sing songs from Welcome Up: Songs of Space and Time (Old Bear Records, Light In the Attic Records) and from Twice Upon A Rhyme (HappySad Records, Beatball Records, Vivid Records, Whiplash Records), and several new songs not yet on any album. Set list: "Cloudy Sunday" from Welcome Up (words b...2020-04-101h 04Light On Light ThroughLight On Light ThroughPatrick Rands Debuts Welcome Up in BostonWelcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 122, in which I play the entire interview, along with all of my music, which Patrick Rands did with me the other day (January 21, 2020) on his show Abstract Terrain on WZBC Radio out of Boston (Newton, MA, to be more exact).  You may recall that Patrick interviewed me in 2005 about Twice Upon A Rhyme and all the other music I had out in various corners of the world back then.  That interview became episode 79 on Light On Light Through in 2010.  The new interview spotlights my new album Welcome Up: Songs of Space and Tim...2020-01-231h 29CorrecastCorrecastFesta pelos 50 episódios, mas nervosismo pelo atraso do CA.Um ano de podcast e temos muito o que falar sobre os motivos por que começamos, os problemas de gravação e distribuição que passamos e continuamos a passar para soltar os episódios do Correcast toda semana, e é claro não podia faltar, notícias sobre o 10º CA 2019.Música: Scomber – Guessing Games. Guessing Games by Scomber (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/scomber/17425 Ft: John Anealio & Frank Carter III  Youtube: Canal Correcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/correcastInstagram...2019-04-0700 minThree HoarsemenThree HoarsemenHoarsemen vs. NerdsIn this episode, The Three Hoarsemen continue their fine tradition of helping you to empty your wallet! To do so we have the help of returning guest Patrick Hester, along with his Functional Nerds associate John Anealio to pick what you would like to see under the tree (whether it be for you or for somebody you know). Afterwards, Jeff Patterson and Fred Kiesche are joined by John E. O. Stevens to hear John’s picks and then to wrap up the year with some culture consumed. Are you ready for the picks? ...2016-12-141h 54The Three HoarsemenThe Three HoarsemenHoarsemen vs. NerdsIn this episode, The Three Hoarsemen continue their fine tradition of helping you to empty your wallet! To do so we have the help of returning guest Patrick Hester, along with his Functional Nerds associate John Anealio to pick what you would like to see under the tree (whether it be for you or for somebody you know). Afterwards, Jeff Patterson and Fred Kiesche are joined by John E. O. Stevens to hear John’s picks and then to wrap up the year with some culture consumed. Are you ready for the picks? Fred Kiesche, John E.O. Stevens an...2016-12-141h 54SF Signal PodcastSF Signal PodcastThe SF Signal Podcast (Episode 322): Jody Lynn Nye, Ramon Terrell and Josh Vogt on WordFire Press and Publishing In episode 322 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester hosts Jody Lynn Nye, Ramon ‘RJ’ Terrell, and Josh Vogt, to talk about Kevin J Anderson and Rebecca Moesta’s WordFire Press, traditional, hybrid, self and legacy publishing, connecting with new readers, going to conventions, The Tower of Nerd (see photos below the cut), the co-op author publishing model, and their new and upcoming books. The Panel & Links: Jody Lynn Nye Ramon ‘RJ’ Terrell Josh Vogt WordFire Press Patrick Hester © 2016 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box.com/shared...2016-03-2800 minSF Signal PodcastSF Signal PodcastThe SF Signal Podcast (Episode 321): Carol Berg, Warren Hammond and Evangeline Denmark talk the upcoming Pikes Peak Writers Conference In episode 321 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester hosts Carol Berg, Warren Hammond, and Evangeline Denmark, to discuss their books, Ash and Silver, Tides of Maritinia, and Curio, plus their upcoming appearances at the Pikes Peak Writers Conference in April. The Panel & Links: Carol Berg Warren Hammond Evangeline Denmark Pikes Peak Writers Conference Patrick Hester © 2016 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box.com/shared/static/iy0ltrya3oq3pj7y6zpz3g7ea69oiznf.mp3 Download The Hugo Award Winning SF Signal Podcast (Episode 321) W...2016-02-0800 minSF Signal PodcastSF Signal PodcastThe SF Signal Podcast (Episode 319): Author Mark Oshiro on Capricon, Diversity at Conventions and Genre TV In episode 319 of the SF Signal Podcast, Patrick Hester chats with author Mark Oshiro. Links: Mark Reads Mark Watches Mark on Twitter © 2016 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box.com/shared/static/cqjezix11yqo640bip77p2h7k3s2vddp.mp3 Download The Hugo Award Winning SF Signal Podcast (Episode 319) Tell us what you think – leave us a comment below! 2016-01-2500 minSF Signal PodcastSF Signal PodcastThe SF Signal Podcast (Episode 318): Author Sofia Samatar In episode 318 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester chats with author, Sofia Samatar. Links: Sofia Samatar Sofia on Twitter © 2016 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box.com/shared/static/vm427xjvrvrt1mey4nw19z9kq1gitccq.mp3 Download The Hugo Award Winning SF Signal Podcast (Episode 318) Tell us what you think – leave us a comment below! 2016-01-1800 minSF Signal PodcastSF Signal PodcastThe SF Signal Podcast (Episode 316): Author Edward Willett (E.C. Blake) In episode 316 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester chats at the 73rd WorldCon in Spokane with author, Edward Willett, who also writes as E.C. Blake. Links: Edward Willett E.C. Blake Ed on Twitter © 2015 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box.com/shared/static/vi5m4bz2c5vpga7iairqg616ovy5z5e0.mp3 Download The Hugo Award Winning SF Signal Podcast (Episode 316) Tell us what you think – leave us a comment below! 2016-01-0400 minSF Signal PodcastSF Signal PodcastThe SF Signal Podcast (Episode 315): An Interview with Megan E. O’Keefe, Author of STEAL OF SKY In episode 315 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester chats at the 73rd WorldCon in Spokane with author and Writers of the Future winner, Megan E. O’Keefe. Links: Megan E. O’Keefe Megan on Twitter © 2015 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box.com/shared/static/hucqa5w1qbt3f43wu55wy3hh3o11ia5y.mp3 Download The Hugo Award Winning SF Signal Podcast (Episode 315) Tell us what you think – leave us a comment below! 2015-12-2100 minSF Signal PodcastSF Signal PodcastThe SF Signal Podcast (Episode 314): Author PJ Manney In episode 314 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester chats at the 73rd WorldCon in Spokane with author PJ Manning. Links: PJ Manney PJ on Twitter © 2015 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box.com/shared/static/gttfpzr8f4mv9rge9yk4kdmo1uq188kz.mp3 Download The Hugo Award Winning SF Signal Podcast (Episode 314) Tell us what you think – leave us a comment below! 2015-12-1400 minSF Signal PodcastSF Signal PodcastThe SF Signal Podcast (Episode 313): Author and Editor Bryan Thomas Schmidt In episode 313 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester chats at the 73rd WorldCon in Spokane with author and editor Bryan Thomas Schmidt.   Links: Bryan Thomas Schmidt Bryan on Twitter © 2015 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio   http://app.box.com/shared/static/4rcf5yrbc9yaplgdcqbqylnyi26cb0zz.mp3   Download The Hugo Award Winning SF Signal Podcast (Episode 313) Tell us what you think – leave us a comment below! 2015-12-0700 minSF Signal PodcastSF Signal PodcastThe SF Signal Podcast (Episode 312): An Interview with Author Cassandra Rose Clarke In episode 312 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester chats at the 73rd WorldCon in Spokane with author Cassandra Rose Clarke. Links: Cassandra Rose Clarke Cassandra on Twitter © 2015 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box.com/shared/static/ukt6d9obif531p9wl41g8cw1cx3qq8qj.mp3 Download The Hugo Award Winning SF Signal Podcast (Episode 312) Tell us what you think – leave us a comment below! 2015-11-3000 minSF Signal PodcastSF Signal PodcastThe SF Signal Podcast (Episode 311): Author and Editor James L. Sutter In episode 311 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester chats at the 73rd WorldCon in Spokane with author and editor James L. Sutter. Links: James L. Sutter James on Twitter Pathfinder Tales © 2015 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box.com/shared/static/2kwwxodqo6jgv1lhyzy5l90sh404njv0.mp3 Download The Hugo Award Winning SF Signal Podcast (Episode 310) Tell us what you think – leave us a comment below! 2015-11-2300 minSF Signal PodcastSF Signal PodcastThe SF Signal Podcast (Episode 310): Author Robert L. Slater In episode 310 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester chats at the 73rd WorldCon in Spokane with author Robert L. Slater. Links: Robert L. Slater Robert on Twitter © 2015 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box.com/shared/static/j8t3zz6okmn5v4mkjzaay8squw23ahd3.mp3 Download The Hugo Award Winning SF Signal Podcast (Episode 310) Tell us what you think – leave us a comment below! 2015-11-0900 minSF Signal PodcastSF Signal PodcastThe SF Signal Podcast (Episode 309): Author and Podcaster Timothy C. Ward In episode 309 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester chats at the 73rd WorldCon in Spokane with author and podcaster Timothy C. Ward. Links: Timothy C. Ward Tim on Twitter Adventures in SciFi Publishing © 2015 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box.com/shared/static/islszuj3hf2y49prv893csvrhq7ex6kk.mp3 Download The Hugo Award Winning SF Signal Podcast (Episode 309) Tell us what you think – leave us a comment below! 2015-11-0500 minSF Signal PodcastSF Signal PodcastThe SF Signal Podcast (Episode 308): An Interview with Author Beth Cato In episode 308 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester chats at the 73rd WorldCon in Spokane with author Beth Cato, who is from the San Joaquin Valley and, therefore, super-awesome. Links: Beth Cato Beth on Twitter Kirby Krackle (mentioned in the podcast) © 2015 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box.com/shared/static/7xardjwl7zo41npban0lk27v1kh043a9.mp3 Download The Hugo Award Winning SF Signal Podcast (Episode 308) Tell us what you think – leave us a comment below! 2015-11-0200 minEdict Zero - FISEdict Zero - FISEdict Zero – FIS – EP308 – “Horizons (III)” EDICT ZERO – FIS – Season 3 Episode 8 – “Horizons (III)” #CREDITS# VOICES: James Keller, Julie Hoverson, Phil Rossi, Tanja Milojevic, Russell Gold, Matthew McLean, Michael Hudson, Robert Cudmore, Chris Barnes, David Collins-Rivera, Jennifer Dixon, Caitlin Sneddon, Folly Blaine, and Jack Kincaid. EXPANDED VOICE CREDITS Special Agent Benjamin Zurn _________ Russell Gold Sylvia Zurn _________________________ Folly Blaine Special Agent Kora Reznik ___________ Tanja Milojevic Special Agent Jewels Kircher ________ Julie Hoverson Special Agent Marcus Briggs _________ Phil Rossi Special Agent John Bradoch __________ Jack Kincaid Gemini “Cryptopunk” McCade __________ Tanja Milojevic Special...2015-09-2600 minThe Three HoarsemenThe Three HoarsemenHangin' with Mr. RecuperationAs John E. O. Stevens endures the recovery phase of his surgery, Fred Kiesche and Jeff Patterson leave the comfort of their domains to traverse wild and unknown lands for the first meeting of the Three Hoarsemen in meatspace! The heavens tremble as they sit in the lobby of the rehabilitation facility to update listeners on culture consumed and plans for the future. This update also acts a thinly veiled excuse to decant their new THEME SONG, provided by the esteemed John Anealio, clearly the more talented half of The Functional Nerds.2014-07-3017 minThree HoarsemenThree HoarsemenHangin' with Mr. RecuperationAs John E. O. Stevens endures the recovery phase of his surgery, Fred Kiesche and Jeff Patterson leave the comfort of their domains to traverse wild and unknown lands for the first meeting of the Three Hoarsemen in meatspace! The heavens tremble as they sit in the lobby of the rehabilitation facility to update listeners on culture consumed and plans for the future. This update also acts a thinly veiled excuse to decant their new THEME SONG, provided by the esteemed John Anealio, clearly the more talented half of The Functional Nerds.2014-07-3017 minThe Geek IO ShowThe Geek IO ShowThe Geek I/O Show: Episode 69 - Fill my narcissistic hole with John Anealioscrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/BC9TY0OjmR8?wmode=opaque&enablejsapi=1" width="854" frameborder="0" height="480">This week on The Geek I/O Show, we were joined by the nicest nerd songster/podcaster/music teacher/whatever-the-opposite-of-self-proclaimed-is novelist on the Internet, John Anealio!  He gave us a full explanation of just why George R. R. Martin is not our bitch.We discussed the surprising approachability of semi-famous people, constructing a podcast, finding your niche, tweeting Neil Gaiman, when a host loves an intern, closet ventilation, Will Arnett is our favorite Batman, L...2014-07-051h 56SuccotashSuccotashSuccotash Epi80: Revisitin' With Paul MecurioWelcome to Epi80 of Succotash, the Comedy Podcast Podcast. This week our special guest is Paul Mecurio, who you would have also heard for a few minutes at the top of last episode, number 79, and for a longer interview back in Epi65. To be honest, I was going to play my interview that I did back in October with Travis and Brandy Clark, from the Tiny Odd Conversations podcast but I recorded it at a sidewalk café in North Hollywood and the traffic noise made it really difficult to l...2014-01-281h 21SuccotashSuccotashSuccotash Epi72: Spitballin' with Shawn MarekIt’s your ol’ pal, Marc Hershon, once again and I’ve got Epi72 of Succotash, the Comedy Podcast Podcast right here for you.  I don't spend a whole lot of time jabberin’ because — as usual —I’m WAY behind getting the episodes out. And I have a healthy backlog of interviews from the 2nd Annual Podcast Festival from about 3 weeks ago now, which I can really only put these out one an episode AND still play clips from podcasts that were featured at PodFest.  In addition, I’m now running into a pipeline problem in that the pipeli...2013-10-231h 35SuccotashSuccotashSuccotash Epi61: Flaggin' Down Graham ElwoodFirst thing you gotta know is that Epi61 is the longest installment of Succotash, the Comedy Podcast Podcast, that we've done to date. No particular reason for it. The interview with our Special Guest Graham Elwood comes in at about 30 minutes. But we've got a bunch of podcast clips to share, a Boozin' With Bill segment, the TweetSack section, our Burst O' Durst and a new song by musical geekmaster John Anealio. That, plus my usual rambling gum-flapping has us pushing the limits in terms of just how long someone can shovel Succotash into their...2013-06-081h 32ARCHIVOS Podcast NetworkARCHIVOS Podcast NetworkWorkshop Episode 56 (Guest Host: John Anealio)John Anealio - renowned musician, composer, and songwriter of geek anthems covered in his albums "Laser Zombie Robot Love" and "Sci-Fi Songs" AND co-host at the fabulous Functional Nerds Podcast - returns to the Big Chair and just in the nick of time! Today, we make Roundtable history as we workshop a SONG! Patrick Toner, a man of diverse and distinguished talents, comes to the Roundtable with a fabulous idea for a song and you know us... we just can't say no. Thank goodness we have John on hand to help us explore these uncharted waters and, while there's a...2013-04-091h 06ARCHIVOS Podcast NetworkARCHIVOS Podcast Network20 Minutes with John AnealioJohn Anealio - musician, composer, and geek balladeer who has crafted such classics as "Steampunk Girl", "George RR Martin is Not Your Bitch", and so many more - is not someone you'd expect to find on a writing podcast. And yet, John's life of exploring the creation and performance of music has given him some astonishing experiences and insights into the storyteller's craft. On top of those credentials, he has massive geek and literary cred from his tenure as founder and co-host of the fabulous Functional Nerds podcast! Brion and I were delighted to share a marvelous 20(ish) minutes of...2013-04-0536 minOpen Licensed Music PodcastOpen Licensed Music PodcastEpisode 42: Steampunk<br /><a href="http://freesound.org/people/BoilingSand/sounds/49523/" target="_blank">Durango-Silverton RR Dec 01 | 24 bit</a> (1:33)<br /><br />Hi, and welcome to the Open Licensed Music Podcast, the show where we highlight music from artists who let you share their music. &nbsp;I'm Ralph Wacksworth, and today's episode is featuring steampunk music. &nbsp;A bunch of the songs this week have vocals, but there are also a bunch of instrumentals, too. &nbsp;So let's get started!<br /><br /><a href="http://www...2013-03-1147 minComposer Quest: A Songwriting and Music Composition PodcastComposer Quest: A Songwriting and Music Composition PodcastSocial Media for Songwriters with John AnealioIn episode 20 of Composer Quest, Sci-fi songwriter/composer and Functional Nerds co-host John Anealio shares tips on getting your music out to the online world without seeming like a narcissistic party-crasher. For example, following the 80/20 rule for Twitter and Facebook posts will keep your self-promotion in check. John also gives some helpful pointers on writing melodies, and he explains how even a simple song can employ one of Mozart's secret weapons - the Rondo form! John has also set forth a challenge to those who would accept: finish 23 pieces of art in 2013. He believes that if you don't finish and...2013-03-0900 minOpen Licensed Music PodcastOpen Licensed Music PodcastEpisode 36: Funny Music<br />Hi everyone!<br /><br />Sorry about the lateness this week. &nbsp;Caught the flu something awful and burned through my buffer. &nbsp;Finally starting to get caught up. &nbsp;I'm behind enough now next week's episode might be a bit late as well, but I'm going to give it a try to get it out on time.<br /><br />My advice: don't catch the flu. &nbsp;It's not a good idea.<br /><br />And if you decide to ignore that warning...2013-01-2547 minSuccotashSuccotashSuccotash Epi46: Pumpin' Out The P'casts Welcome to our first full-fledged episode of the New Year. We've got nine podcast clips for you, plus a lovely novelty tune, Undead Love Song, by friend-of-Succotash John Anealio. (Off his album Laser Robot Zombie Love, available at http://JohnAnealio.com.) And yet the show comes up a little short, timewise, this week. Maybe it's because we're missing our usual Burst O' Durst with political punwit Will Durst. (Durst's on vacay but will be back next epi...) Anyway, because the show runs a little shorter than usual, you might actually catch...2013-01-1054 minSuccotashSuccotashSuccotash Epi44: Christmas Cardin' With The Pod Mafia Happy holidays! Whether you're a Christmas-er, an Hanuakkat, or a Kwanza-hut, Succotash is damned glad to have you. "It's the time of miracles," said Alan Rickman's Hans Gruber in Die Hard and it's true. First of all, we're back in Studio P for the first time in many episodes. So good to have engineer/producer Joe Paulino back behind the controls. Not to mention Bill Haywatt, who has a fresh installment of Boozin' With Bill on tap this time around. Even Kenny Durgess, our booth assistant, is on...2012-12-241h 01SuccotashSuccotashSuccotash Epi40: Down Underin' With Jabs We've got a bunch of clips in Epi40, the longest episode of Succotash yet! Yes, I said "we", because I'm joined by special guest co-host Jabs (aka Jason McNamara) all the way from Canberra, Australia, through the magic of Skype. Jabs is the main man behind The DHead Factor and invited me to share the hosting duties several months ago on his show, so I figured it was high time to return the favor. Wasn't sure how it was going to come together, given the time difference, but Jabs is on holiday down...2012-11-211h 34Jules Sherred\'s Geeky PleasuresJules Sherred's Geeky PleasuresJohn Anealio Interview #2On Friday, September 14, 2012, I sat down to have another conversation with former featured independent geek musician, and former guest of the Geeky Pleasures Radio Show, John Anealio (@JohnAnealio) at The Look 24/7 (@TheLook247) to discuss his upcoming album Laser Zombie Robot Love, due for release tomorrow — September 18, 2012 — and more. […]2012-09-1700 minJules Sherred\'s Geeky PleasuresJules Sherred's Geeky PleasuresJohn Anealio Interview #2On Friday, September 14, 2012, I sat down to have another conversation with former featured independent geek musician, and former guest of the Geeky Pleasures Radio Show, John Anealio (@JohnAnealio) at The Look 24/7 (@TheLook247) to discuss his upcoming album Laser Zombie Robot Love, due for release tomorrow — September 18, 2012 — and more. If you missed the interview, don’t worry. The interview is available below for your downloading and listening pleasure. But first, the show notes. Things we discussed during the interview include: The Functional Nerds and podcasting; opening for Paul and Storm at Nerdtacular; Online communities; John’s upcomi...2012-09-171h 47SuccotashSuccotashSuccotash Epi33: Singin' With John Anealio Greetings, Succotashians! Welcome to Episode 33. Going a little different this installment, with the majority of the show centered around our special guest, podcaster and singer/songwriter John Anealio. (I promise we'll have beau coup clips from comedy podcasts locked and loaded in the next episode...) John Anealio AKA Captain Six String I think you'll like our chat, which is interspersed with several of John's comedi-sci-fi tunes as well as a clip from his weekly podcast, Functional Nerds. (I even sneak in a reprise of friend-of-Succotash Dana Carvey singing a...2012-08-281h 21If My Thought-Dreams Could Be SeenIf My Thought-Dreams Could Be SeenGuest Appearance on ‘The Functional Nerds’Last week, I had the pleasure of spending a few minutes chatting with John Anealio and Patrick Hester of The Functional Nerds podcast. It was a lot of fun, and they were very gracious hosts. John has been a guest on The Geek Side of Life, and I’d like to have Patrick on the show […] The post Guest Appearance on ‘The Functional Nerds’ appeared first on If My Thought-Dreams Could Be Seen.2012-08-2100 minSuccotashSuccotashSuccotash Epi32: Co-hostin' With Phil Leirness With Epi32 we're back at Studio P with Engineer/Producer Joe Paulino and all is right with the world. (BTW, be sure to check out Joe and Tim White's CD Inhale Slowly - it's not only great meditation and relaxation music, but it's kicking ass on the mellow music charts!) This episode of Succotash is positively brimming with podcastly goodness — a scintillating guest co-host, a new Henderson's Pants ad, an installment of Boozin' With Bill, a Burst O' Durst, sci-fi comedy music from John Anealio and a passle of podcast cl...2012-08-181h 20The GeekDadsThe GeekDadsGeekDad HipTrax #93This edition of GeekDad HipTrax is all about skillful lyricism and delicate acoustic-rooted instrumentation. And also Pokémon. Think of it as HipTrax Unplugged: “Gotta Catch ‘Em All (feat. The Stacey)” by Insane Ian This song, taken from Ian’s larger work “Ultimate Epic Video Game Medley 3rd Strike,” combines Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” with the theme song from Pokémon, a mash-up that obviously resonates here on the internet. It features the vocal stylings of his wife Stacey. “Little Songs” by Grace Kendall Many listeners likely know Grace as Wizard Roc...2012-08-0829 minTadpoolery!Tadpoolery!Episode 33: Robots are Sexy..with John Anealio!This week, John Anealio, is our special guest! John is a musician, blogger, podcaster, and more. John opened for Paul and Storm at N12 and shares with us what that expierence was like for him. John also talks ot us about his podcast "The Functional Nerds"2012-07-1900 minSuccotashSuccotashSuccotash Epi25: A Visit With Rich Pinder, Anti-SemanticI always miss our engineer/producer Joe Paulino and the comfort of the awesome Studio P, but a little less so this show because Succotash Epi25 comes directly from the Four Seasons Resort on the island of Maui, Hawaii! No special reason, other than the fact I got a chance to hop over to the islands with friend-of-Succotash Dana Carvey as part of my celebrity ride-along program. It won't sound any different, unfortunately, but you might be able to hear the exotic birds squawking in the courtyard out the window. Actually...2012-05-181h 12The GeekDadsThe GeekDadsGeekDad HipTrax #88As the weather warms up the new music just comes rolling in! In this episode we spotlight a trio of fantastic new songs from three of our longtime favorites. Get your geek on with: “Mountain Fortress Delta VII” by The OneUps The newly released Nerdapalooza 2011 Recordings album contains no fewer than three dozen amazing live performance tracks from last year’s festival. Of course you can keep up with all the earth-shattering developments concerning this year’s event over at the official site. “Never Fall (feat. Kirby Krackle)” by Sci-Fried That rowdy...2012-05-1630 minThe GeekDadsThe GeekDadsGeekDad HipTrax #81In this edition of the podcast we catch up with a trio of GeekDad HipTrax favorites. We uncover new music, reflect on some older material and, of course, look toward the majesty of the near musical future. With the help of: "Apple Core II" by 8 Bit Weapon 8 Bit Weapon and Computeher are back with a brand new album, Bits with Byte. Several songs from this release (along with some of their earlier tracks) will be featured in the forthcoming "The Art of Video Games" exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. "...2012-01-2525 minGeek SyndicateGeek SyndicateDissecting Scrolls 2011The twinkling lights are all up, there's a chill in the air, little boys and girls are starting to get excited and, somewhere in the distance, a jolly fat man is whipping his elves with a cat-o'-nine-tails to work Harder, damn them, Harder.  It's nearly Christmas!It is the season of good will to all men - even pedantic sods and giggling morons.  It is also the season of binge eating and drunken arguements.  (I think you know where I'm going here.)  Yes!  It's time, once more for the Gala of Games, the Bonanza of Banter, the Surfe...2011-12-201h 46FourCast (Video)FourCast (Video)Go Goa'uld or Go Home - Civil War leads to education reform, and finally to the singularity. Civil War leads to education reform, and finally to the singularity. Hosts: Tom Merritt and Scott Johnson Guests: John Anealio and Len Peralta Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/fourcast. Got a prediction of your own? Guest you'd like to see? Question for the show? Email us at fourcastpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsor: Netflix 2011-10-0458 minFourCast (Audio)FourCast (Audio)Go Goa'uld or Go Home - Civil War leads to education reform, and finally to the singularity. Civil War leads to education reform, and finally to the singularity. Hosts: Tom Merritt and Scott Johnson Guests: John Anealio and Len Peralta Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/fourcast. Got a prediction of your own? Guest you'd like to see? Question for the show? Email us at fourcastpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsor: Netflix 2011-10-0458 minBalticon PodcastBalticon PodcastBC45.111 – John Anealio in ConcertSinger, song writer, John “George R.R. Martin is Not Your Bitch” Anealio entertains at Balticon 45. Sorry the video gets cut off after 35 minutes. Visit http://johnanealio.com/ for more great stuff like free songs and his album.2011-09-2000 minGet PublishedGet PublishedGet Published Episode 61 – AnealiopalozzaI had the pleasure of hearing John Anealio play at Balticon in 2010 and I was hooked. His music is fun and familiar and very well done. I got to thinking about the things he is doing to promote himself and get his name out there and I saw an instant synergy with my own efforts. I knew I had to get him on the show. I was not disappointed because we had a great conversation about social media, self-promotion and marketing. I got a lot out of the discussion and I think you will too. And, as an added...2011-07-101h 00The GeekDadsThe GeekDadsGeekDad HipTrax #74It's HipTrax time again, my friends, and this edition is extra special. In addition to spotlighting a pair of new songs from two new HipTrax artists, we are also proud to present a GeekDad-themed track from one of our own! Peep the hotness: "Primary Function" by The Runaway Five The Runaway Five is a four-member Tucson, Arizona-based synth-rock outfit. You read that right; there are only four of them. And I'm calling shenanigans. "Soccer Practice" by Americans UK Though the bulk of Americans UK's latest EP Luxuria isn't exactly...2011-06-1535 minThe GeekDadsThe GeekDadsGeekDad HipTrax #68After a pleasant sojourn into the magical realm of mc chris (and a brief vacation), GeekDad HipTrax is back to doing what it does best – getting all up in your ear hole with a trio of fine new geeky songs. While we were in there I noticed some waxy buildup. I’m just sayin’. Today’s episode highlights new hotness such as: "Angry Robot" by John Anealio John Anealio knows science fiction. And what is more sci-fi than robots? Nothin’ – that’s what! Snag this fine selection and covers of the theme from Tra...2011-03-2330 minJules Sherred\'s Geeky PleasuresJules Sherred's Geeky PleasuresJohn Anealio InterviewOn Friday, February 18, 2011, I had to wonderful pleasure of having John Anealio (@JohnAnealio) sit down with me for a live interview on the Geeky Pleasures Radio Show, over at The Force 925 (@TheForce925). If you are still not familiar with John, he is a musician, formally featured independent musician here on Geeky Pleasures, […]2011-02-2100 minJules Sherred\'s Geeky PleasuresJules Sherred's Geeky PleasuresJohn Anealio InterviewOn Friday, February 18, 2011, I had to wonderful pleasure of having John Anealio (@JohnAnealio) sit down with me for a live interview on the Geeky Pleasures Radio Show, over at The Force 925 (@TheForce925). If you are still not familiar with John, he is a musician, formally featured independent musician here on Geeky Pleasures, blogger, he does GeekDad guitar lessons over at Wired‘s GeekDad and he is one of the host of The Function Nerds podcast. Also, today is his birthday! So why don’t you wish John a happy birthday! Show Notes:  2011-02-212h 33The GeekDadsThe GeekDads2nd Day of GeekmasCongratulations to our 1st Day of Geekmas prize pack winner Torri Martin! We kicked this year's festivities off by giving away an amazing PSP Limited Edition Invizimals Entertainment Pack and a can of Crazy Aaron's Putty. So what do we have in store for today's giveaway? Only a Star Wars-themed prize pack the likes of which hasn't been seen since the great Clone Wars! Today's winner receives not only his/her very own can of Crazy Aaron's Putty – did I mention we love putty? – but also a pair of Star Wars-centric gadgets. Stoke the fires of fanboy jeal...2010-12-1016 minThe GeekDadsThe GeekDads1st Day of GeekmasIt's the 1st Day of Geekmas, and we voted – unanimously, I might add – to kick off this year's giveaway with a bang! Up for grabs is a PSP Limited Edition Invizimals Entertainment Pack that includes a UMD copy of the game itself, the PSP camera peripheral, a 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo, a download voucher for animated feature Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and a gorgeous PSP-3000 system in Vibrant Blue - all this from our friends at Sony. Today's winner will also receive a container of Crazy Aaron's Putty. Because putty is awesome. Chec...2010-12-0921 minA Cup Of Fresh Hell Served With A Side Of HeavenA Cup Of Fresh Hell Served With A Side Of HeavenEpisode 030 - I'm Sorry I Leak Precum / Don't Gag Me With Anything... And I Mean That! RJ has another podcast he's doing with Gavin called Thinning The Herd, Chris has been experimenting, duct tape fixes everything, RJ apologizes, computer errors, from happy camper to ripping balls off with no happy medium, and more are talked about in this episode. We were honored to get permission from John Anealio to play his songs on our show. John is a singer/songerwriter of scifi, fantasy, and related songs. Please check out all of his great songs at http://scifisongs.blogspot.com. Songs are free to listen to and download. We'd love to h...2010-07-2249 minThe GeekDadsThe GeekDadsGeekDad HipTrax #50This show marks the 50th regular episode of GeekDad HipTrax. Oh, how far we've some! To celebrate the occasion, this episode is heavily hip-hop. It is also heavenly hip-hop. (See what I did there?). Today's edition features: "Different Language" by Beefy Our own GeekDad Curtis reviewed Beefy's newest offering With Sprinkles earlier this week. I can't imagine you need any further motivation to pick up this nerdcore masterpiece, but I included this track just in case. Now proceed directly to Bandcamp to snag the album in question. "Dream Master"...2010-05-1930 minThe GeekDadsThe GeekDadsGeekDad HipTrax #41HipTrax celebrates the New Year by looking back on the old. Specifically, we reflect on a trio of 2009 releases that fell near year's end, and thus, unfortunately, may have stayed under your radar. This episode features: "Autobeat Airbus (live)" by Optimus Rhyme I hosted Optimus Rhyme's posthumous Live Vol. 1 as a free download at Hipster, please! for the week between Christmas and New Year's. This amazing live EP features a classic performance on Seattle's KEXP from back in 2004. Those who missed it as a free download are encouraged to keep an eye open...2010-01-1330 min