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Crewcast RadioThe News for October 21, 2021News about NEM: Crimson Shores, the next Spinward Fringe novel and what I'm doing to prepare, and a special hello to Triton-Con Cardiff. 2021-10-2430 min
Crewcast RadioThe Blog for August 28 2021This is the narration for the latest blog post on www.randolphlalonde.com where I talk about the release of the first Spinward Fringe Audio book!2021-08-2801 min
Crewcast RadioNon-Spoiler Broadcast 10: Freeground Episode! Broadcast 10 Primer!In this episode, Ray and Randolph talk about where we left the characters of the Spinward Fringe series in Broadcast 9, and outline a few important facts so you can rip into Spinward Fringe Broadcast 10: Freeground and by fully prepared. There are no spoilers in this for Broadcast 10, so you can listen without keeping your finger near the pause button!2016-12-0939 min
Crewcast RadioDark Arts Takes Over Crewcast Radio Part 2 of 2
In this, the second part of the Dark Arts Podcast (ignore the intro, it's part 2 of 2), We turn the tables so Ray is bringing up high and low points from the book. In the later part of the podcast I bring up what I'll be up to next in the Spinward Fringe universe and allude to some changes that will be coming to Crewcast Radio in February 2016.
There were a few light spoilers in the first part of this podcast, but there are definitely huge spoilers for Dark Arts in this one, so if you...2015-10-311h 03Crewcast RadioDark Arts Takes Over For Halloween Part 1 of 2
Dark Arts was just released in time for Halloween! Ray and I take time to sit down and discuss the history behind the book, characters and events within. It becomes a lot of fun as we explore all that within a great conversation. This is the first part of two.2015-10-311h 06
Lave Radio's Dataslate :Dataslate Episode 1Allen Stroud and John Richardson discuss Spinward Fringe Origins by Randolph Lalonde and Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie2015-04-0639 minLave Radio: an Elite Dangerous podcastDataslate Episode 1Allen Stroud and John Richardson discuss Spinward Fringe Origins by Randolph Lalonde and Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie2015-04-0639 minCrewcast RadioSpinward Fringe Podcast Broadcast 28!
It’s been a long time, but I’ve returned with two co-hosts! Luke Alberton joins me for a special episode of The Spinward Fringe Podcast where we discuss the most recent book, Broadcast 8: Renegades, the future of the series, and what I’m writing right now, Brightwill. We are temporarily joined by Aurelius, my roommate’s dog. He pops up a couple times, then lets out what sounds like a short death-squeal when Luke motions for the pup to go back upstairs. The dramatic dog ended his appearance and pouted for the rest of the podca...2014-07-2647 minCrewcast RadioThe Spinward Fringe Podcast Broadcast 27Sylvie and I (Randolph Lalonde), spend some time talking about the seven part preview of Spinward Fringe Broadcast 8 (available here), which is a story in itself with a beginning, middle and end. This podcast will spoil that story for you, so it's a good idea to read it before you listen to this one. We talk about some of the story decisions, and how the central character in the story has evolved.I also take some time to apologise, as we part the curtain for a look behind the scenes and how little time Sylvie had to...2013-06-271h 11Crewcast RadioCrewcast Radio Presents: That Other PodcastAfter some planning and development time, Randolph Lalonde and Shawn McLaren finally sit down and record a podcast to break the ice. This is the very beginning of the story, folks: these hosts don't know each other much at all in every day life, but in the spirit of collaboration and having common goals, they've decided to start it all in front of the mic.
This is the talk before the talk. On a Sunday afternoon the talkative twosome finish planning That Other Podcast (coming soon!), and reveal what the show will be like. They also tell...2013-05-061h 25Crewcast RadioThe Spinward Fringe Podcast Broadcast 26Sylvie and I (Randy), get together to discuss how Amazon is treating their authors and what's happening with the final edit of the Spinward Fringe series. After we've explored those topics, we move on to some non-spoilery but important information on Spinward Fringe Broadcasts 8, 9 and 10. The status report and juicy bits are all in there, so tune in and catch up on the details.
The song we feature at the end is Red Hands, by Walk Off The Earth. We thank them for giving us their permission to play their music.
Thank you so much fo...2013-04-1058 minCrewcast RadioThat Geek Podcast Episode 14
To call the discussion in this episode 'lively' would be an understatement. Stephanie, Sylvie, Andy and I (Randy), all have opinions on reboots, adaptations and other related topics, and we explore a wide range of films and movies. We also share some news about upcoming reboots that are in early development and on their way to theatres. So, listen in as we discuss all things old made new again.
2013-04-0542 minCrewcast RadioThat Geek Podcast Episodes 11-12
If I had a time machine I could go back and post this episode on time. Sadly, I don't have the power to manipulate that wobbly wobbly... time-y wimey... stuff, but it's a double episode so that should count for something (I hope).
We have Andy, Randy, Sylvie and Stephanie talking about time travel through the ages - but mostly from film and television. You'll hear names like Quantum Leap, Stargate SG-1, The Time Machine, Looper, and give some directions to some of the more obscure time-traveller fiction out there. We have a few laughs...2013-03-291h 06Crewcast RadioThat Geek Podcast Episode 13
Yes, we skipped Episodes 11 and 12, they're forthcoming. Why? They're currently on the backup drive, and we're in the process of rebuilding the studio in a new room, so it'll be a couple days before I can edit and release those.
Luke Alberton from an Axe To Grind and his friend Chris recorded an extra news episode after helping me clear everything out of the studio, which had to be abandoned when the foundation began to leak. We talk about that mini-flood, Google's move to enforce safe image search, new news from the next Star Wars...2013-03-2234 minCrewcast RadioThe Spinward Fringe Podcast Broadcast 25
In this episode I reinforce my goals for this year, setting expectations for Broadcast 8, 9, and I talk about what it took to responsibly step back and figure out when those can be expected. We also had a major incident in studio involving some water, so the computer we normally use for podcasting is not available. We recorded on a Mac Mini and use a Cloudkicker tune for the temporary entry theme.
Luke Alberton, from another podcast: An Axe To Grind, co-hosts this episode with me as we talk about my month off, a couple adventures, and...2013-03-1325 minCrewcast RadioThat Geek Podcast Episode 10
This is our first real geek news episode, and it begins with a segment I (Randy) would like to call; "Leave It All In" or, "They Had No Idea I Was Rolling," or something like that. For the first time in studio, Sylvie, Stephanie and Randy are joined by Andy, a time-travelling, kick-ass commenter who happens to be anchored in our time thanks to our limited technology.
We wanted to talk about time travel, but there was so much important news to share instead, so you get the play by play of an interesting month...2013-03-0732 minCrewcast RadioThat Geek Podcast Episode 9In this double episode, Stephanie, Sylvie and I take our first run at a discussion about women in contemporary North American fiction. I like to think that we did well in this episode discussing heroic women in fiction as well as a range of other related topics including prejudices and double standards.
This was originally going to be a split episode, but it became plain to me (Randy), that this episode had to stay in one piece because we get a little serious about things and we come to a conclusion that I think requires the proper...2013-02-281h 23Crewcast RadioThat Geek Podcast Episode 8This episode is all about the glorious entertainment coming in 2013. We discuss things we're looking forward to this year in entertainment and share the dates of notable movie and television premieres, so if you don't have the time to go in search of entertainment in 2013, let us do the work for you!
Thank you for listening!
2013-02-2145 minCrewcast RadioThat Geek Podcast Episode 7Sylvie, Stephanie and Randy return after a hiatus with our likes and dislikes in film and television for 2012.
It's a celebratory episode because there were many great things about 2012, so this episode is largely positive.
We've changed to a half hour format, and we'll be back with a new fix every Wednesday, thank you for listening!
Our theme music is provided by Incompetech, and the tune is called Pinball Sprting.
2013-02-1331 minCrewcast RadioThe Interview With Indie Author LandIn this interview conducted by Luke Alberton on behalf of Indie Author Land Randolph Lalonde discusses Spinward Fringe, how he relates to readers, whether or not there's a character in the series that represents him directly, as well as Broadcast 8 and another project that's still a closely kept sectret.
Special thanks to Indie Author Land for prompting this interview, and to Luke Alberton who conducted it!2013-01-0717 minCrewcast RadioThat Geek Podcast Episode 6We catch up wish Sylvie, Stephanie and Randy as they recover from the various ailments that kept us away from our microphones for so long. We start by talking about what we plugged in to while we were immobilised, and move on to some big news in Geekdom that we missed such as…
The Blu-Ray version of Season 1 and 2 of Star Trek The Next Generation, Sherlock BBC season 2 on Blu-Ray and Netflix, The Young Indiana Jones and why you should get your set NOW if you want one.
We go into the big shifts in the Science Fiction worl...2012-12-121h 11Crewcast RadioThe Spinward Fringe Podcast Broadcast 24
This broadcast is all about Spinward Fringe Broadcast 7: Framework. Sylvie and I delve as deeply as we can into the book, discuss some controversial parts, and answer many, many questions directly from readers. There are also a few serious behind the scene moments, and tales of scenes that were cut entirely. The best thing about this episode? You guys. This e
pisode exists because there was a serious demand for it, and you gave us some fantastic questions. So many, in fact, that we'll do another Q&A about Broadcast 7 if we get a few...2012-12-081h 34Crewcast RadioCrewcast Radio Network Update December 2012
In this mini-episode, I talk about the hiatus we've taken, when we're coming back and what we'll be doing when we do. I also play some Bif Naked and almost get into a religious argument with myself about the Holidays.
Want to know what happened to us and the plan for the near future? Here it is!
Thank you for listening!
Randy2012-12-0513 minCrewcast RadioThe Spinward Fringe Podcast Framework Release Special!In this special episode of the Spinward Fringe Podcast, I announce the release date of Spinward Fringe Broadcast 7: Framework (that's November 21, 2012), and a SPECIAL SURPRISE for everyone who takes the time to listen. I talk about what this book means to me and thank the people who made it what it is, as well as the folks who have supported me for so long.
You'll also find the details on where you can get the book, what formats it's available in, and info on the collected Rogue Element Trilogy in print.
2012-11-1847 minCrewcast RadioThat Geek Podcast Episode 5Stephanie, Sylvie and Randy talk about NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). We go into what it is, what it's like to write 50,000 words in a month, what it takes, and, since all three of us are veterans of the event, we impart some helpful advice.
For a basic tour of NaNoWrimo, the events, where to go to sign up, and a few interesting insights into a writer's brain, this is a great episode.
So far, Sylvie is behind in her word count, and Randy is joining the "Oh Shit Brigade" off wi...2012-11-141h 15
Crewcast RadioThe Spinward Fringe Podcast Broadcast 22This is the good stuff! Things start off with a Broadcast 7 update Sylvie and I (Randolph Lalonde), talk about finishing Broadcast 7 and some of the notes that typically get passed between a writer and their editor near the end of a project.
We also discuss some of Jacob Valance's journey from Broadcast 1 to Broadcast 7 (without spoiling anything in Broadcast 7). We shed a little light on which characters are largely focused on in this book, and discuss some of the benefits of writing a series, as well as final polishing required to finish Broadcast 7 off.
We...2012-10-271h 26Crewcast RadioThat Geek Podcast Episode 4We go around the table multiple times, throwing different horror movies at each other so they can be discussed, poked fun at and examined. A bunch of funny stories about our experiences with horror movies are shared, and we have a fast paced, enjoyable discussion.
If you're looking for a plethora of recommendations for horror movies, or just to hear about some of your favourite flicks, then this is the episode.
Some flicks we talk about: Final Destination, Halloween, Shaun of the Dead, Night Of The Living Dead (WATCH IT HERE FREE! LEGALLY!), Saw, The...2012-10-241h 22
Crewcast RadioThe Spinward Fringe Podcast Broadcast 21In this, the last solo episode of the first season of the Spinward Fringe Podcast, I take you through updates on Spinward Fringe Broadcast 7: Framework, the Spinward Fringe Role Playing Game, The Sons Of Brightwill, future Spinward Fringe Broadcasts, what I think about starting a completely different series of books in another genre, re-edits and so much more! I also talk about seeking an agent, and getting a TV show on the air.
Thank you for listening!
Links to things I mentioned: Horns, by Joe Hill. and Old Man's War and Redshirts by John S...2012-10-201h 11
Crewcast RadioThat Geek Podcast Episode 3Sylvie, Stephanie and Randy merrily bounce through our planned topics with a broken track counter that keeps telling Randy they're over an hour into recording. They start off talking about the shows they're NOT watching, asking questions like:
Are the Networks watching YOU?
How do you find your favourite shows without cable - LEGALLY?
Is Once Upon A Time better than LOST?
Is TV successfully making the transition to the INTERNET?
They eventually dig into the topic of comic book heroes on TV, in the movies and spend equal...2012-10-171h 17Crewcast RadioThe Spinward Fringe Podcast Broadcast 20: The One With Two Dateless Writers.Sylvie and I dig into the nitty gritty of our work on The Expendable Few and Spinward Fringe Broadcast 7: Framework after I provide a fairly significant update on the progress. There's still no release date, but we're closer.
Next we get into questions from email and from the Facebook Page, where I answer questions about Alice, her role in Broadcast 7, and Sylvie answers questions about her own writing. There's new stuff you've never heard before in this episode, and the Spinward Fringe community played a big part in determining what content ended up in this broadcast.
2012-10-131h 02Crewcast RadioThat Geek Podcast Episode 2In the second and final part of the Joss Whedon celebration we look at his more recent work, look at people who have worked with him and done extremely well since and finally, we get excited about what we can expect from our big damn hero.
Here's the list of topics: Firefly, the Whedon-less years on TV, Dollhouse, the writer's strike, Doctor Horrible's Sing Along Blog, Cabin in the Woods, Avengers, Much Ado About Nothing, Geek and Sundry, Once Upon A Time, and other critical geeky sub-topics. We answer our very first listener question and it b...2012-10-101h 27Crewcast RadioThe Spinward Fringe Podcast Broadcast 19In this Broadcast, which is solo thanks to some really unfortunate scheduling issues, Randolph Lalonde starts with the Broadcast 7 update. In short, he’s still writing the book. There are a lot of general questions that have gone unanswered for a while, months, sometimes years, and he tries to tackle them by going through an average day in his life, and he talks about how his routine keeps him on track with writing.
A peek behind the curtain in self publishing is provided as he outlines the release process for Spinward Fringe Broadcast 7: Framework. If you want to...2012-10-061h 20Crewcast RadioThat Geek Podcast Episode 1We celebrate Joss Whedon's career, starting with a recap of his early work as a writer, then going into Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Angel and Firefly. It's time to delve into the whimsy and awesomeness of one of the greatest storytellers of our time, so dust off your crossbow and put on your brown coat!
Our music this week is provided by Bif Naked, we play I Love Myself Today, one of my personal favourites. Don't forget to look for her new single if you're a Bif fan.
P.S.
We're going to...2012-10-041h 07Crewcast RadioThe Spinward Fringe Podcast Broadcast 18In this broadcast I tie things up by discussing my love of entertaining people. When you consider the fact that I have stage fright, I'm surprised that there's anything to talk about at all before I started publishing novels online. The other two episodes lead here, and I believe it's the best of the autobiographical episodes. Everything important ties in, and I offer a real update on Broadcast 7, finally talking about why it's taking so long for this book to be written. The end of the episode is dedicated to you, and I take a moment to answer a...2012-09-291h 42
Crewcast RadioWhere's My Flying Car? Broadcast 6While this may be the final episode of Where's My Flying Car? it's important to note that we're coming back as That Geek Podcast next week.In this broadcast we continue with our gaming discussion and wander into dangerous territory: the movie that they inspire. That's right, we discuss game movies and that brings on a bout of nerd rage at one point as we try to find one we really like. It's an episode worth listening to!Our tune this week is provided by the METTAphors. You can find out where and when their...2012-09-2649 min
Crewcast RadioThe Spinward Fringe Podcast Broadcast 17In this second part of the auto-biographical series, I discuss my biggest hero in life, and how wandering between jobs actually factored into the creation and appearance of Spinward Fringe. There's a little more humour in this episode thanks to misadventures with co-workers and there are more dreams at the end. There's also a lot more music! Here are the bands featured in this broadcast:
I play a tune from Monster Truck called Love Attack. You can find them on their website: www.ilovemonstertruck.com
Next in the hopper is In The Silence with...2012-09-221h 32
Crewcast RadioWhere's My Flying Car Broadcast 5If you ever doubted that women play video games, then this episode should provide all the evidence you need to dismiss your skepticism. I am fortunate to sit down with Sylvie and Stephanie, who regale me with tales of their youth with games and what they're playing now. That screen shot you're looking at is from Quest For Tires, a game that one of our ladies of gaming loved as a child. I have to admit, I spent a lot of time on a stone unicycle myself when I was knee high to a Mario Brother.
We...2012-09-191h 10
Crewcast RadioThe Spinward Fringe Podcast Broadcast 16This week I'm doing my first solo episode. Instead of doing a standard radio-style show, I'm taking a running leap at a biographical style, so this episode is filled with stories of my early years and advice on writing that I know applies to every writer out there because I've never seen it proven wrong. This is all wrapped in a theme, and your challenge is to guess it before the 45 minute mark.
I hope you enjoy this experimental episode. I'm looking for feedback, so please leave your comments below or talk about this podcast wherever you...2012-09-151h 18
Crewcast RadioWhere's My Flying Car? Broadcast 4Sylvie and Stephanie join me (Randolph Lalonde) in studio for a fantastic "Recommended Viewing" show, where we deftly avoid spoilers and laugh it up over four phenomenal boob tube fascinations. Your next hour and nineteen minutes are about to be filled with information and laughs regarding Legend of the Seeker, Spaced, Community, and Torchwood.
Want to say something to one of the podcasters? We have a hotline and a nifty answering machine to record you if we're not around.* Call us using the Skype name: crewcastradio or on that old fashioned telephone (509) 203-4347.2012-09-121h 22
Crewcast RadioThe Spinward Fringe Podcast Broadcast 15Ray and I take a look at Spinward Fringe Broadcast 2, in what turns out to be a fairly thorough and flavorful read-along edition of the podcast. It's not your typical read-along, rather, we have a great time looking at the book from every angle but in no particular order.Until I re-read Broadcast 2 the night before as a noval in its own right, I had forgotten how much fun I had writing it, and how I think it wraps up the set of Broadcast 1 and Broadcast 2 nicely.So, sit back, put your feet and listen...2012-09-081h 37
Crewcast RadioWhere's My Flying Car? Broadcast 3In the second half of the pilot episode of Where's My Flying Car? we continue to rush between topics you'd find in a geek boutique that include: Light Sabers versus Nanoswords, Hoverboards by Hasbro, Pamela Anderson, X-Ray Glasses you can order from the back of a comic book, real life stasis, Peter DeLuise (that great director), Stargate SG-1, the True Blood Finale (spoiler alert!) and we recommend Buffy The Vampire Slayer for our suggested view of the week (spoiler alert!).
It's an epic end to an epic pilot episode. I thank Ray for joining me, and...2012-09-0653 min
Crewcast RadioWhere's My Flying Car? Broadcast 2Welcome to the first regular episode of Where's My Flying Car? where we follow Ray's ADD down the rabbit hole to topics including (but not limited t0): A lack of space themed science fiction on TV, the SyFy Network, Uwe Boll (that director guy), Spike TV, some Spinward Fringe trivia, a conversation on how some shows just don't age well, Xena Warrior Princess, Hercules, Bruce Campbell, and our Blu Ray of the Week: Star Trek The Next Generation - Season 1.
It's the first half of an exploratory geek conversation, and we have a blast. The theme music i...2012-09-061h 02
Crewcast RadioWhere's My Flying Car? Broadcast 1We don't have a Spinward Fringe Podcast for you this week because I'm busy working on Broadcast 7 and we didn't have the questions to do another Q&A.
BUT!
We do have the premeire of the new podcast from the Crewcast Radio Network: Where's My Flying Car? Our podcast about all things Science Fiction, Futurist, and Entertainment.This is the Doctor Who Special, where I'm joined by Sylvie and Stephanie, fellow Doctor Who fans who discuss our encounters with the Doctor and celebrate the premiere of the new season of Doctor Who, on September 1...2012-09-011h 18
Crewcast RadioCrewcast Radio Broadcast 14Sylvie and Luke join me in studio to talk writing, podcasting and how awesome the Facebook Page crew are. We answer the questions: What advice do we have for self publishers? For new writers? As well as: Why podcast? What's with the music? and I talk about how big change can disrupt the creative process. Stephen King and Russel T Davies (of Dr Who and Coupling fame), come up, as well as Wattpad and what the future of the Crewcast Radio Network might look like now that we have 15 episodes under our belt.
We round out this...2012-08-251h 47
Crewcast RadioCrewcast Radio Broadcast 13I have the pleasure of sitting down with Sylvie and Luke for a fantastic Q&A using quesitons from the Facebook Page. We talk about where the material cut from my books goes, the Edxi Plushie and why it's a bad idea, evolution in interstellar settlements, what's next for Spinward Fringe merchandise, printed book availability and Luke talks about handling hecklers on stage as a stand up comic. I also provide an update on Broadcast 7 progress.
This fantastic episode is brought to a charming close thanks to Pomplamoose. We play a tune from the album: 3 New Songs...2012-08-1855 min
Crewcast RadioCrewcast Radio Broadcast 12I'm joined in studio by Sylvie and Luke for a fun-filled question period. Topics include: What's inside a Spacerwares store? What job would we take if we were aboard the Triton? Why are British people interlopers in Spinward Fringe? Is Spinward Fringe staying PG? There's another question or two, and we give out PRIZES! Tune in to find out why we're giving swag away, how we're deciding who gets it, and if you're getting any! You too could be a winner!
Special notes: There was a heavy vacuum noise throughout the episode thanks to a duct cleaning...2012-08-1159 min
Crewcast RadioCrewcast Radio Broadcast 11This is the first of the Q&A extraveganza episodes, where we do nothing but answer your questions! I also tell a couple stories, but back to the point. A few of the questions include: Where did the name Vindyne come from? What's with that Victory Machine? and What's my favourite drink? There are too many to mention here, so give this a listen! We also play some music by They Might Be Giants, tell you about a charity they're supporting and how to get some free tunes. Thank you for your questions, and thanks for listening!2012-08-041h 01
Crewcast RadioCrewcast Radio Broadcast 10In this episode Ray and I (Randolph Lalonde), discuss Spinward Fringe Broadcast 7: Framework after I thank some retired podcasters for giving me a major hand and holding them partially responsible for my online rambling, submit our popularity report, and I talk about a recent blog post where I cast out the whiners and thank the supporters. Our discussion about Broadcast 7 doesn't spill precious beans (meaning there are no spoilers), and we feature music from the Omega Experiment at the end.2012-07-2853 min
Crewcast RadioCrewcast Radio Broadcast 9We discuss all the characters in Broadcast 1, and wander into topics including: Artificial Intelligence's love for Birdhouse In Your Soul, character romance that never happened, I name the perfect actress for Stephanie Vega, what the podcast was supposed to be called, and how things get cut from the series all the time. Music in this episode is provided by Bif Naked! Check her out at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bif-Naked/52180916228 and http://www.bifnaked.com/2012-07-2149 minCrewcast RadioThe Twisted SciFi InterviewIn the second half of an interview with Twisted SciFi, I suggest another SciFi author, some biographies, and answer questions about the research I do, my motivation for starting Crewcast Radio, the TV series, as well as future books. Brought to you by the Crewcast Radio Network, this is my most favourite interview! (Final version)2012-07-2037 min
Crewcast RadioCrewcast Radio Broadcast 8We continue where we left off in Broadcast 7, talking about Ayan, resurrection, and why we won't be volunteering for teleportation anytime soon. Our tune this week is Seven Seas Blues by Monster Truck - Check them out on iTunes!2012-07-1434 min
Crewcast RadioThe Twisted SciFi InterviewIn this half of an interview with Twisted SciFi, I reply to questions about the categorization and form of Spinward Fringe, how I became a science fiction fan, the roots of my story telling habit, early rejection letters and more. Brought to you by the Crewcast Radio Network, this is my most favourite interview! (Now updated with better sound levels as well as a proper beginning and end)2012-07-1336 min
Crewcast RadioCrewcast Radio Broadcast 7We discuss favourite directors and actors who refuse to retire - to our glee, and the retirement of George Lucas. I talk about Frank Miller, using the name Frank Frazetta by mistake - sorry. Ray reviews the $99.99 Kobo Touch, and I detail the Spinward Fringe novel that will never be written and Ray has something to say about that. Music? Walk Off The Earth - Money Tree, a fantastic tune, check out www.crewcastradio.com for more info on them and the podcast!2012-07-0747 min
Crewcast RadioCrewcast Radio Broadcast 6With the help of our first special guest, Luke Alberton, we discuss gay characters in the Spinward Fringe universe, the production he and I are cooperating on, Ray does a quickie review of Ghostrider 2, his ancient EReader, I referee a session of Ray's tips for the apocolypse, then we play some Vegan Black Metal Chef. We had a blast.2012-07-0451 min
Crewcast RadioCrewcast Radio Broadcast 5We say farewell to Spinward Fringe Broadcast 0: Origins - for now. Ray begins with his new segment: The First One's, or Ray's Tips For The Apocalypse. The topic of this mini-feature is food. We explore other topics including Randolph's writing motivation, the Graphic Novel and more!2012-06-3040 min
Crewcast RadioCrewcast Radio Broadcast 4We pick up where we left off with Broadcast 3. It all starts with my sordid past in Fantasy, when the names and places I made up back then were barely pronounceable by human beings. Real life relationships come up next, quickly followed by a conversation about fictional prison and a conversation about Agameg. Music? Walk Off The Earth! Find them at www.walkofftheearth.com2012-06-2735 min
Crewcast RadioCrewcast Radio Broadcast 3The Bunker is graced with the presence of Sylvie, otherwise known as The Minion from the Facebook page. Ray won't be recording new episodes for a few weeks, but he's left us with several more that will appear later. This time we answer qustions about wormholes, time dialation, the locaiton of the Bunker (our studio), why Sylvie is late to the podcast, I ask for help from Neil deGrasse Tyson, and I pronounce all the difficult names in the Spinward Fringe series.
Warning: The sound may be a little loud on this one, we're working with a...2012-06-2747 min
Crewcast RadioCrewcast Radio Broadcast 2The intention to move on to a discussion about Spinward Fringe Broadcast 1: Resurrection gets foiled by a number of excellent queries about Broadcast 0 and what may have come before.
After mentioning how fortunate Randolph is to have an active Facebook Page, this episode opens with a conversation about prequel novels / trilogies and other backstory matter. Other segments include Ray's quick comparison between True Blood and the novels the show was based on, as well as a Broadcast 7 update!2012-06-2348 min
Crewcast RadioCrewcast Radio Broadcast 1 - The second episode!We continue answering questions from the Facebook page about Spinward Fringe Broadcast 0: Origins.My allergies continue to worsen as you can tell by the occasional sniffle, but we soldier on.
There are a few good questions on offer this episode ranging from "Where do you get your ideas for names?" To "Are you ever inspired by something you see on the Facebook Page?"
Ray also discusses his own childhood trauma, we review The Avengers at great length, talk about Spinward Fringe costuming (as well as the struggle of actors to fit into costume from day...2012-06-1844 min
Crewcast RadioCrewcast Radio Broadcast 0The podcast dedicated to readers of the Spinward Fringe Space Opera Series by Randolph Lalonde. Randolph (Randy) goes into the studio to talk about discuss the origin of the novel, Spinward Fringe Broadcast 0: Origins and answer a few reader questions. Randy also reveals a few facts about the series that aren't in the books.
As always, you'll find some humour, a few Spinward Fringe facts and some music.2012-06-1634 min