We have another unplugged episode - this one was recorded right after Dan and I saw The Dark Knight opening weekend.  Again, he was audio editor and made it sound good.

I'm still at a loss at what I want to do with BL8TN.  One thing I learned when I was getting started in podcasting is that you have to have passion for what you talk about, and right now - I don't feel like I do - I need to find my passion and inspiration for this podcast. 

I still have one more media review coming in the wings, but after that - I may put BL8TN on hiatus - till I find inspiration again.

Comments and feedback of course are welcome.  Thanks everyone.

P.S.  Yes, it is incredibly spoilerific for those of you out of the US.

Today, the show is unplugged, recorded with my iSight mic.  I've been in the middle of the mid-summer doldrums, and I'm uncertain how I want BL8TN to continue.  I still want it to continue, but I'm not sure how just yet.  So, I'm keeping things simple for the time being.

Today, I have what will be released as a Fanboy Hell Side B - it's talking about an anime called Master Keaton.  It's a slice of life type of thing about a kick-ass insurance investigator.  I'm joined by Gramarye, one of my favorite people on the planet, so introduced me to the series a couple of years ago.

Links that might be helpful:
Master Keaton on Wikipedia
Gramarye's Internet Collective

Promo is for Double Trouble - get ready for 08/08/08

I'll try not to take so long between shows.

MA

Am late for work - show notes later.

Here we go - a mini episode with a report on Balticon!  We had a fabulous time, so I hope you enjoy our mini update.

And I'm working really hard to put together a media review for the next show, so hopefully that will be up soon after I can get the review together.

I've also made a decision - BL8TN is going to be making some changes - and in order to encourage me to get back on a regular schedule, I'm not going to be putting episodes of Fanboy Hell in the feed.

So enjoy the Balticon report - and I'll see you soon!

MA

 This episode I prattle on about stuff management, wedding plans, and recording troubles.  Then Dan and I discuss the different incarnations of I Am Legend.

Lazy show notes, because I need to go get ready for Balticon.

Voice Mail - 206-338-3942

I'll add to these later - have a great weekend everyone!

Throwing this into the feed - I'm going to be appearing on Fanboy Hell, which Dan, myself, and our friend Jefferson talk about various fannish stuff.  This episode, we do some news and talk about Torchwood and Dr. Who.  So, download, enjoy, and if you like it - let me know - I'll throw the episodes into the feed here so you hear more from me.  On the next Fanboy Hell, we talk about Speed Racer.

I do have an I Am Legend show coming, and in the pipeline - more anime! I just finished Neon Genesis Evangelion, and am almost done Mezzo.  There will be more Gunslinger Girl coming down the pipes as well.

So, I'm still here, I'm still recording!  I need to get some other voices on the show (though I love Dan dearly), so if you want to do a media review with me, let me know and we will make it happen.

Also, I'm going to be going to Balticon in a few weeks, and will be on a couple of different panels.  If you are going to be going - drop me a line!

MA

Lazy show notes for right now.  Basically - I talk about Rock Band, Senseo, and the BEST BSG THEORY EVER.  Maybe.  Links to come - I wanna go watch Lost!

Hey everyone!

I know I've been quiet for the past month or so - but that's because things have been nuts around here.  Trying to plan a wedding, getting an apartment in order - I've been going nuts!  But we got the studio set up, and you can expect some real shows coming soon with media reviews of I Am Legend, Rock Band, and some other things.

But in the meantime, last week I appeared on the show Dan is on Otaku Generation.  It's a little different than I what I normally do, but I thought at least I would give you something to listen to.

And coming soon - I appear in an episode of Fanboy Hell where we talk Torchwood!

So new content coming soon, but in the meantime, I hope you enjoy this.  If you did, let me know at 206-338-3942.

Talk to you in a bit!
MA

No regular show this week, guys - there has been so much going on here, I haven't had time to sit down at the mike, except to record an episode of Escape Pod.  But Big Things happened in the last week.  If you missed it on Twitter:

Go Here:  http://mainpa.livejournal.com/11476.html

Also - today is Infected Day!  Scott Sigler's Infected hits the stores today (though I know some were able to pick it up early).  I think we are going to pick up our copies tonight - I guess we'll see how we feel.  Muscles have been sore from all the moving we've been doing.

And finally, on a sober note - today marks the year anniversary of the passing of Joe Murphy, when he lost his battle with Leiomeiosarcoma.  I remember Joe - as my favorite voice on Slice of Sci Fi, Michael and Evo's Wingin It, and The Kick Ass Mystic Ninjas.  I never met him, and I have a feeling my life is poorer for it.  So, for this show, I'm playing the tribute episode.  Here are the show notes posted at Give Us a Minute:

These are the reflections, the memories, and the considerations of people from across the country and around the world that called Joe Murphy “friend�…

• Chris Lester (Detroit, Michigan)
• Brad Bowyer (Louisville, Ketuckey)
• Valerie Griswold-Ford (Conchord, New Hampshire)
• Kevin Bachelder (Boston, Massachusetts)
• Megan a/k/a The Podcast Junky (Podosphere, The Internet)
• Cat a/k/a The SciFi Ranter Girl (Houston, Texas)
• Zac Ricks (Rexburg, Idaho)
• Nathan Lowell (Greeley, Colorado)
• Paul Fischer (Dunn Loring, Virginia)
• Tony Mast (Ofallon, Missouri)
• Just a J0e (Podosphere, The Internet)
• Robin Hudson (Seoul, Korea)
• Philippa Ballantine (Wellington, New Zealand)
• Tee Morris (Manassas, Virginia)
• TD-0013 (Dune Sea, Tattoine)
• Debbie Walker (Mesa, Arizona)
• Jack Mangan (Phoenix, Arizona)
• Sheila Unwin (Chandler, Arizona)
• Evo Terra (Chandler, Arizona)

These are only a few of the lives this one single voice in the podosphere touched. This is a show that may make you laugh, may make you cry, and will give you a look at the soul we all knew for far too brief a time. For those of you contributing to this audio tribute, we at the Joe Murphy Memorial Fund thank you.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:
On April 1st, either in place of or in addition to your show if you have one posted on that date, we at the Joe Murphy Memorial Fund ask that you play this special episode. Play no additional promos, just this episode, and please direct show notes for the episode here at joemurphymemorialfund.org. And when you play the Tribute show, feel free to post the title of your show, where in the world you podcast from, and tag it with “((Title of Your Podcast)) Remembers Joe.�

The more people carry this episode, the more people will know about our missing ninja. Thank you all for your time and attention. Tell everyone you know.

Music provided by Beatnik Turtle and George Hrab.

See you in two weeks guys.  As always, the voice mail line is (206)338-3942.

MA

Today I get a little Irish with the band Ceann.  So it's an all music episode, with promos from:

Geek Acres
Stranger Things
Into the Blender
Nobilis Erotica
Podcamp Philly
The Murverse
The ScotchCast

As always the intro and outro music is by Peanut Butter and Julie.  Find them and Ceann on Itunes!

Leave me feedback either here, by e-mail or at the voice mail line at (206) 338-3942.

Talk to you in two,
MA

*I'm tagging this explicit, just cause these are Irish songs that some might not play when their kids are in the room.  My niece however, is guaranteed to chill out to the whole album, and sings along with 'Boom'  I'm just doing a CYA here.*