Ratchet RetroCast Episode 9 – Getting Lost in our own T.A.R.D.I.S.

We adjust our sonic screwdrivers as we leap into a Police Call Box that’s bigger on the inside. Timelord! Wibbly-wobbly-timey-wimey! This week is Doctor Who, through it’s (many) years. We are joined in this episode by the director of Earth Station Who and Earth Station One, Mike Faber. We talk about the state of Who as it was, and as it is today. Learn about how Who traveled across the pond, the cancellation of Doctor Who, how the lost episodes were actually lost, and the Who episode that made John afraid of Asians.

My Journey into Digital Comics

I know, I know, it’s been a long time since I posted a review to ESO. New, apathetic, and forgetful readers likely have no idea who I am. Allow me to reintroduce myself, I’m the author of the hugely popular (in my mind) and severely lapsed (in reality) Web Pick series. So why haven’t I been posting? I’ve been busy. It seems everytime I get near a computer I have the urge to delve into a new series or explore a new character…you see, my name is Grundy and I’m a digitalcomicsoholic.

It all started when I picked up a dead-tree issue with the the trojan horse of an included digital copy. Being unwilling or unable to turn down free stuff, I promptly downloaded said copy before reading its paper counterpart. I then had to run and left both my computer and comic behind. One greasy beef burrito later, I found myself on the john remembering that I had coveted reading material on my cell. I sat and I read. The experience wasn’t ideal. There will always be something missing when viewing frames one at a time on a small screen. I later reread the comic as God, or at least my comic shop, had intended–at home. By reread I should say that I skimmed. The story was consumed on the toliet, I really just came back to admire the art.

From then on I dabbled in digital comics. Full analog price for digital goods was never platable to me, especially when I could often get the paper comic and the digital comic at the same price or a dollar more than the digital comic by itself. At $3.99 I was faced with the iTunes opportunity cost of a comic that would provide entertainment for 10 to 20 minutes compared to a movie rental that would keep me occupied for at least a couple hours–not to mention the occasional four dollar game with daily replay value. I said to myself, “Self, I’ll only pay what digital comics are worth: $.99.”

Earth Station Who Ep 38 – Nightmare in Silver

Resistance may be futile, but this episode has been met with more than its share of it. Mike, Mike, Phantom Troublemaker, the award-winning author Bobby Nash, and Beth Vandusen match wits with Neil Gaiman, Steven Moffat, and Mr. Clever and try to make sense of the penultimate episode of series seven. Perhaps the ESW crew just needs to be upgraded.

Links
The American Red Cross to help w/ the Victims of Hurricane Sandy
Earth Station Who Amazon.com E-store
ESW on iTunes
ESW on Stitcher
TARDISTOPIA

StarMage Needs Your KickStarter Support!

Hey Atlanteans and all of our Earth Station One listeners! Yours truly, JC De La Torre of Transmissions From Atlantis, has launched a kickstarter campaign for our comic book StarMage.

You can find it here: http://kck.st/10BwYDB

Star Mage is about Darien Connors, a gifted 14 year old boy who discovers that not only is he not human but he’s part of an ancient war between alien magical races. While he learns of his legacy, destiny and importance to the battle, Darien establishes bonds with new, strange friends and learns his magical craft of Kishpu.

The first series consists of all of these elements as well as setting up the mythology of the Sarru Kishpu, the world of Eridu and their enemies. We’re introduced to Darien’s three friends – Unura, Tirwa and Anthaar – each aliens with their own powers that become crucial in the end game against their hated enemy Orasmas Xul Sarrum. We’re introduced to the school – Lambdu Kishpu. We learn of the hierarchy of the royal court and parliament of Eridu. While the story starts on Earth, we will be taken to the far reaches of the galaxy, meet new races and discover strange new worlds.

The first issue was illustrated by comic industry veteran and ultra-talented Ray Dillon, whose credits include the Game of Thrones webcomic, NY Times best selling graphic novel The Last Unicorn and RL Stine’s web comic series.

We’re hoping to fund the completion of the first book and begin Issue #2 of the six issue mini-series but we can’t do it without your support!

If you’re unable to assist monetarily, passing the word to your comic loving friends and fam will be just as good!

Appreciate the support folks, thanks!

Earth Station Who Episode 37 – The Crimson Horror

Mike, Mike, Phantom Troublemaker, the award winning author Bobby Nash, and Jennifer Hartshorn enter the room from which no one returns to review the 100th episode of Doctor Who since its revival. In addition to taking a tour of Sweetville, the ESW crew also discuss some of the recent negative comments regarding the series as it seems they are building up along with all other excitement regarding the 50th anniversary. Internet trolls will not be preserved to survive the apocalypse. So says Mr Sweet.

Links
The American Red Cross to help w/ the Victims of Hurricane Sandy
Earth Station Who Amazon.com E-store
ESW on iTunes
ESW on Stitcher
TARDISTOPIA

Earth Station One Episode 162 – The Third Time’s the Charm with Iron Man 3

This week, the ESO crew begins reviewing the summer movies with one of the most anticipated films of the season, Iron Man 3. Mike, Mike, the award-winning author Bobby Nash, Tara Lynn, and Jennifer Hartshorn form a think-tank of their own and discuss the movie in detail. They also talk about the other geek-related events of the weekend, particularly the phenomenon known as Free Comic Book Day. Also, writers Charles and Beverley Connor take turns in The Geek Seat and Nikki Rau-Baker reports on C2E2. Plus, the usual Rants, Raves, and Shout Outs!

Join us for yet another episode of The Earth Station One Podcast we like to call: The Third Time’s the Charm with Iron Man 3

Ratchet RetroCast Episode 8: RetroCast, Transform and Roll Out

The Energon must flow! Join us this episode in discovering the origins of the Transformers! Learn about Optimus Prime and the Autobots and the unending battle with Megatron and the Decepticons that has lasted for almost 30 years! Relive the joys of being a child by unlocking the secrets of robots in disguise and then suffering a mental breakdown when Optimus dies! And we even talk about the Go-Bots and the Rock Lords (well Q talks, we just laughed at him).

As usual, tune in for our Achievement Unlocked and later on in the Clockwork Quarter hour we have a special guest interview with Tony Ballard Smoot aka Captain Anthony LaGrange of the Airship Archon.

Earth Staton Who Episode 35 – Hide

On this episode of Ghost Hunters Interdimensional, The Doctor and Clara investigate the mystery of the Witch of the Well. The voice interfaces of Mike, Mike, The Phantom Troublemaker, award-winning author Bobby Nash, and Jennifer Hartshorn review the ninth episode of the seventh season. Ring the cloister bell, this one’s a winner!

Links
The American Red Cross to help w/ the Victims of Hurricane Sandy
Earth Station Who Amazon.com E-store
ESW on iTunes
ESW on Stitcher

Earth Station Who Episode 34 – The Cold War

Ice, ice, baby! The Ice Warriors revealed! Mike, Mike, Phantom Troublemaker, the award-winning author Bobby Nash, and special guest Nicole Mazza travel down to cold depths of the sea to discuss the latest episode of the new series to feature the return of a classic villain. Bobby has the cattle prod at the ready in case any one of the crew gets the urge to start singing ’80′s pop songs.

Links
The American Red Cross to help w/ the Victims of Hurricane Sandy
Earth Station Who Amazon.com E-store
ESW on iTunes
ESW on Stitcher

2013 SCRIBE AWARD NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

The International Association of Media Tie-In Writers has announced the nominees for the 2013 Scribe Awards for excellence in media tie-in writing.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The International Association of Media Tie-In Writers is pleased to announce the Scribe Award nominees for 2013.