This week's society features the first half of the first episode of Silent Universe, the second part of an interview with Planet Retcon's Wesley Clifford, and the next wacky adventure from Robotz of the Company!
...does that mean your rates increase? Your audio business buzz for today:Feb. 19, 2007 — ABC News has confirmed reports that two satellite radio providers XM and Sirius will announce a long-anticipated merger today.
The two companies worked over the weekend to finalize a plan that is expected to be structured as a "merger of equals," although ABC News has learned the plan calls for Sirius CEO Mel Karamzen to run the new company.
The merger would require regulatory approval as well as anti-trust scrutiny.
Kevin Martin, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, reportedly said last month that a merger could not be approved under current FCC regulations.
One of the great things about technology today and podcasting is it can bring you together with friends. Even if those friends are scattered throughout the country.
This podiobook by Nora Fleischer was completed back in November. I just checked out the first chapter, and squealed in glee at recognizing the music intro to the book! Yes folks- I would know Ms. T.Nile's banjo anywhere!
You only have only two weeks left to get your entries in for the Mark Time and Ogle Awards- the deadline is March 1st. As you all know, the Mark Time is presented every year to acknowledge the best sci-fi audio in the universe, and the Ogle is presented for best fantasy audio. Last year's winners included Colonial Radio's awesome production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
HEHEHE, this is why I don't write, people! This week's episode has DRE at the helm rather than flagshipping with its ROTC series this week. THEN, a new podcast short is introduced, Short Cummings.
"Wowza!" was my first thought as I clicked over to Dreamseed's website. Niiiiiice....
The Canadian Private Copying Collective, which consists of composers, recording artists and record labels, is once again bringing a tax to the forefront that will raise the price of your iPod north of the United States border.
The debate is centered around artists beind properly compensated for the copying of their files onto an iPod.
David Basskin, who is on the Collective’s Board of Directors, says it shouldn’t be too difficult to have this tax passed by Parliament.
“When parliament passed the law in 1997, they could have attached a shopping list of media but they chose not to do that. They chose to let the law flex with the technology because there were none in 1997,” he said. “What the court hasn’t dealt with yet is the status of an iPod (as a whole).”
If passed, the tax could raise the price of an iPod by $75.
Speaking of Sonic Society, they happen to be holding a big damn contest! They want a Firefly:Old Wounds T-Shirt made. However, the folks at the Society are writers and voice actors, not graphic design artists. (I've seen their work- and trust me, they should stick to writing and voice acting.) :-P
This week's Sonic Society podcast features the final episode of Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future, a podcast review, and another installment of Robotz of the Company.
The Robotz of the Company are back!!
Of course, instead of people stopping to say "awwwww... what a cute baby!" They will stop and say, "awwwww... where the heck can I get one of these??"
Well wait no longer! The 6th and final installment of Sonic Cinema's Firefly: Old Wounds went up all secret-like over the weekend. It's a big one- the episode itself is 45 minutes- but as always it's worth every minute of your time!Dream Realm Enterprises presents…
Jeff Niles as Mr Sherlock Holmes
Elie Hirschman as Doctor John H Watson
The Misadventures of
SHERLOCK HOLMES
Based on characters created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
In fact, everything in this series was created by Sir Arthur.
We've stolen everything, including the furniture.
And we helped ourselves to the drinks cabinet while we were there.
And left muddy footprints on the floor.
Sherlock Holmes: the world's most iconic and intriguing consulting detective.
Everybody knows the image--the lightning mind; the astute powers of observation; the lean frame in the deerstalker hat and Inverness cape; the virtuoso violinist; the casual misogyny; the 'class A drug' intake that could fell an elephant--but now Dream Realm Enterprises takes us deeper into the rooms at 221b Baker Street to reveal the candid side of the Great Detective.
Even a genius gets things totally wrong sometimes. Even the closest of friendships can be stretched to breaking point. Even a hastily-written blurb can go on for far too long.
Join us in the Spring of 2007 for six singular instances of elementary audio comedy-drama. Or something.
The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes -- Elementary Comedy.
This week's Sonic Society podcast is filled to the brim with audio goodness. More Dan Dare. The Season premiere of Robotz of the Company. Dr. Floyd. A couple of really awesome sounding promos for a couple of really awesome things. (Can I be any more vague?)
Commander Major Alastair Q. Bastidious and First Lieutenant Rutuger G. Phooneybaum constitute the fighting force that is The Mustache Rangers. Charged with America’s greatest mission, The Mustache Rangers having gifted truth, justice, and the American way to the furthest reaches of outer space.
The radio-phone broadcasts turned “internet” “podcast” bring us the continuing adventures of these first rate gentlemen as they fulfill year four-hundred-seventy of their five-hundred year mission.
Oh it was the best thing I could come up with. :P 
Yes, I do believe that is possible. I've just been checking out a story theatre show called "Atoms, Motion, and the Void".
The Podcast Pickle Directory is about to upgrade to their new Pickle 5 site. To celebrate, they are holding a contest, and want everyone in the pod-universe involved. Beginning in February, they are holding an egg hunt!
Hints will be played on all your favorite podcasts. The winner not only will have their promo played on shows that have volunteered to do so, but will also be awarded many other prizes as well, including $500 cash.
For all the details, as well as a list of podcasts who will be playing promos and a list of the prizes, click the link below.
Episode 2 of Second Shift is this weeks' feature on Sonic Society! Also, the MIA host has returned. Welcome back Andrew!
"...But yeah, we're going to get it up as soon as we can. We're organizing,
taking a well-deserved break, and preparing a few episodes in advance so we can
have a regular, reliable schedule for the next season..."Here's hoping they're not gone for long! In the meantime, it's a swell opportunity to catch up!
In 1922 Rafael Sabatini wrote the novel Captain Blood, about the sharp-tongued doctor -turned -slave -turned -pirate Peter Blood. It was made into a movie in 1935 starring Errol Flynn, and countless adaptations have been made based on the epic story. Sabatini himself wrote two additional novels featuring the witty Irishman.
Just back from vacation- getting life back in order and wanted to drop a quick post and direct all you addicts to an awesome podcast!
Now this was very cool to see- on January 5th a Ray Bradbury classic is brought to life in audio form! Have a new addiction? Email Us!
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