Xena & Ubers

Episode # 190

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:59:44 PST

We are still on "Warrior Mine" by me, your host Cas. You can read along or ahead by clicking HERE.

The song snippet sent in by Vanessa is Kiss Me by Sick of Sarah.

The book recommendation this week is Sheltering Dunes by Radclyffe. You can read the description and an excerpt by clicking HERE.

The movie recommendation this week is a lesbian short film - Breeders. You can read the description and see the trailer by clicking HERE.

Make sure you check out all the different and new sites coming up and being announced such as the Xena Library & Conqueror Library and C-Spot community forum. Check out my blog to find their details.

For all suggestions, ideas, comments etc etc, please send your emails to : Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Episode #189

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:51:45 PST

We are still on "Warrior Mine" by me your host, Cas. You can read along or ahead by clicking HERE.

The song snippet this week sent in by Vanessa is Florence and the Machine's - All This and Heaven Too.

The book recommendation this week is Fugitives of Love by Lisa Girolami. You can read the description by clicking HERE.

The movie recommendation is a documentary called - Wish Me Away, its based on the coming out story of the famous country music singer Chely Wright, and you can see the trailer by clicking HERE.

The links for the new websites I mentioned are : http://xenalibrary.com/ (The Xena Library) and http://conquerorslibrary.com/ The Conqueror's Library.

All emails can be sent here to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Episode #188

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:49:04 PST

We are still on "Warrior Mine" by me, your host Cas. You can read along or ahead by clicking HERE.

The song snippet is Rhianna's Disturbia.

The book recommendation this week is The Night Off by Meghan O'Brien. You can read a description and purchase the book by clicking HERE.

No movie recommendation this week.

Hope everyone is enjoying the "Last Xena Convention" and want to give a shout out to everyone there!

If you have song snippet suggestions, movie or book recommendations, recipes or story ideas please send me an email at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Episode #187

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:30:30 PST

We are still listening to "Warrior Mine" by me your host, Cas. You can read along by clicking HERE to read in advance as well.

The song snippet this week is Tina Arena - Chains.

The movie recommendation this week is actually a documentary about New York and the LGBT community there as well as Stonewall. You can click HERE to see it.

The book recommendation this week is In Too Deep by Ronica Black. You can click HERE to go to the site and read an excerpt.

As usual, if you have any recommendations for the show, please send them to Xena.Uber@gmail.com.

186th Episode

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:38:30 PST

We continue on with the next section of the story "Warrior Mine" by me, your host Cas. You can read along by clicking HERE.

The song snippet this week is Kelis-Acapella.

The movie recommendation this week is Rome & Juliet. You can read the description HERE and you can watch the trailer by clicking HERE.

The book recommendation this week is called Burgundy Betrayal by Sheri Lewis Wohl. You can read the description or pre-order by clicking HERE.

The wood work pictures of the Carpe Diem sign are here:

These are the before pictures

These are the after pictures:

I would like to ask for some song snippets that you might think would be great intros for the show. Also, if anyone's had a great recipe over the Christmas holidays...please send it in to me to share with everyone if you could.
If your reading any good books, send me an email with the title and author's name so that I can also recommend that on to other listeners. All emails should be sent to Xena.Uber@gmail.com.

For the answer to the question posted in the show for the autographed postcard from RJ Nolan, please send an email to me here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com.

A great big THANK YOU to RJ Nolan for the competition and for the book prize of LA Metro.

Episode #185

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:06:52 PST

Happy New Year!!

Welcome back to XNU everyone! We take this time out to wish you the best for this 2012.

To start the year off, we will be using my story - Warrior Mine. You can read along by clicking HERE.

The song snippet you hear this week is Beyonce - Single Ladies.

The book recommendation this week is Worth the Risk by Karis Walsh. You can read the description by clicking HERE.

The movie recommendation this week is the web series Good People In Love - Episode 1 "Setting the Table". You can watch the trailer by clicking HERE.

The Tropical Fruits site I mentioned can be seen by clicking HERE.

At this point, I'd like to ask for everyone's help for suggestions on stories and author's emails. I want to get some stories lined up that everyone wants to hear and I need to contact the author's for permission to read their stories online.

I also require suggestions for books, movies and song snippets for the show. I am going to try to change the format of the show around to have interviews, interactive parts and a competition later on for the 200th episode.

Please send all information to Xena.Uber@gmail.com.

No show this week

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:26:53 PST

Hello everyone!
I wanted to wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year!

Please take care when you go out to celebrate and start the New Year on a great high note.

I will not be posting a show this week due to my wife's Family Emergencies that need attention.

I will be back starting the New Year with a renewed vigor and exuberance!

Until then, Take Care, Enjoy Life & Love

Cas

Episode #184

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:33:00 PST

Wishing you and yours a very safe and beautiful Christmas Season.
God Bless !

The exciting conclusion to BL Miller's Charon's Troubles which you can either read along or go on to other stories listed by clicking HERE. Thank you to BL Miller for permission to use her story on our show.

The song snippet this week is FUN - We are young Ft. Janelle Monae. Thank you to Vanessa for that.

The book recommendation this week is 1st Impressions by Kate Calloway. You can read the description or purchase the book by clicking HERE.

No movie recommendations this week but alot going on out in the Xenaverse so check out everyone's sites such as AUSXIP, Renee O'Connor, Official Lucy Lawless Fan Club, and the one that I announced on the show - Fan Fic and Les Fic review sites have combined to be at Reviews.c-spot.net.

If you have any story ideas for the show, please send me an email at Xena.Uber@gmail.com. I need the story name, the author and a WORKING email please so that I can contact the author for permission to use her story on the show.

Episode #183

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:36:15 PST

We are on Part 4 of BL Miller's story "Charon's Troubles" and you can either read along or ahead by clicking on her site HERE. Thank you to BL Miller for permission to use her story on our show.

The music snippet this week is Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill.

The book recommendation this week is Dark Wings Descending by Lesley Davis. You can read the description by clicking HERE.

No movie recommendation this week, too my other things going on to search one out.

If you would like to send an email to me, click here or go to Xena.Uber@gmail.com. I could always use a story recommendation, movie or book suggestions, song snippets or recipe ideas or just an email to say thanks and hi, you know...feed the narrator so to speak!

Missing Chapter Episode 182 - 183

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:03:17 PST

This is the missing Chapter 3 of Charon's Troubles by BL Miller. You can read along by clicking HERE.

I apologize for those listeners who were confused in the storyline and to BL Miller for the error is reading her works.

The song snippet is by Mandy Moore - CRY.

For all emails, please write to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Episode #182

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:19:50 PST

We continue on to Chapter 2 of "Charon's Troubles" by B L Miller. You can read along or ahead by clicking HERE to her site. Thank you goes out to BL Miller for permission to use her story on our show.

The song snippet this week ties in with the movie recommendation. Thank you to Cynthia for the snippet, it is Coming Undone by Corday.

The movie recommendation that goes along with the song is Elena Undone. You can click HERE to go to the official website and watch the trailer and read the synopsis of the story.

The book recommendation this week is Snowbound by Cari Hunter. You can read the description by clicking HERE.

If you have any suggestions for the show, please send all emails to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Episode #181

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:23:55 PST

We start on a new story!

Thank you goes out to BL Miller for permission to use her story "Charon's Troubles". You can read along or ahead by clicking here at BL Miller's site.

The song snippet you hear on this week's show, sent in by Vanessa (thank you) is We Found Love (Feat. Calvin Harris).

The book recommendation this week is No Rules of Engagement by Tracey Richardson. You can read the description by clicking here.

The movie recommendation this week is Tierra de Lobos - Isable Lobo & Cristina. You can read the description as well as link to some trailers here.

Thanks for the emails. Keep sending them in!!

I could use some help on song snippets, movies & book recommendations as well as an updated recipe.
Please send all emails to Xena.Uber@gmail.com!

Episode #180

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:31:07 PST

The Conclusion!! We conclude "I Found My Heart in San Francisco - Book 1: Awakenings" by Susan Meagher. You can read it here or continue on with the next book by clicking HERE.

The song snippet this week is Vanessa Amorosi's - Perfect.

The book recommendation this week is - The Locket and the Flintlock by Rebecca S. Buck. You can read the description by clicking HERE.

The movie recommendation this week is Crush (a Rachel Dax Film) that you can see by clicking HERE.

As stated in the show, I will be taking a 2 week break over the Thanksgiving period. I hope to be back for the show on 2nd of December. I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving with family and friends, give thanks for all the blessed things you have and enjoy yourselves.

If you have any suggestions for the new show coming up in a few weeks, PLEASE send them into me here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com.

Episode #179

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:47:43 PDT

We are 1/2 way through on the final chapter of "I Found My Heart in San Francisco - Book 1: Awakenings" by Susan Meagher. You can read along or read ahead by clicking HERE.

The song snippet on this week's show is Brittney Spears - I Wanna Go.

The book recommendation this week is Sunfall by Nell Stark & Trinity Tam. You can read the description by clicking HERE.

The online movie recommendation this week is Once You Leave - You Can Never Go Home Again. You can watch the series by clicking HERE.

The major announcement for this week's show is :
Our new puppy - a Australian Cattle dog x Staffy named Cheeky. She is going on 12weeks old and has kept us very very busy...eating furniture and running us mad, but we love her already...even Zazu is used to her now.

If you have any suggestions for the show, please send an email to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Episode #178

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 02:33:56 PDT

We continue on with "I Found My Heart in San Francisco: Book 1: Awakenings" by Susan Meagher as we get closer to the conclusion. You can either read along or ahead by clicking HERE.

The song snippet this week by Pink - Raise Your Glass.

The book recommendation this week is Awake Unto Me by Kathleen Knowles; you can click HERE to read the description.

The movie recommendation this week is Mars and you can click HERE to see it.

I will have pics of before and after on my tables some time down the track as I start to work on it.

If you have any ideas, suggestions, stories, movies, book recommendations or anything else ...please send me an email at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Episode #177

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 03:03:34 PDT

We are getting closer to the conclusion of "I Found My Heart in San Francisco - Book 1: Awakenings" by Susan Meagher. You can read along or ahead by clicking HERE.

The song this week is Pink's - F!cking Perfect.

The book recommendation this week is Murder at the Nightwood Bar by Katherine V. Forrest. You can read the description by clicking HERE.

There is no movie recommendation this week.

If you have any suggestions for the show such as book recommendations, movie suggestions, music snippet, announcements in the neighborhood / community and any shout outs ...even a quick hello to me...can be emailed to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Episode #176

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:47:54 PDT

So we are still on "I Found My Heart in San Francisco: Book 1 - Awakenings" by Susan Meagher and you can either read along or ahead by clicking HERE.

The song snippet sent in by Cynthia is Lucy Lawless with Kenny Loggins doing Foot Loose.
The book recommendation this week is A Pirate's Heart by Catherine Friend and you can click here to go an read an excerpt by clicking HERE.

No movie recommendation this week.

If you'd like to take a look at that site I discussed regarding Women in Engineering, please click HERE.

If you have an announcements you'd like made on the show or ideas, suggestions, recommendations or just want to say hi, drop me an email at Xena.Uber@gmail.com.

Episode #175

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:14:47 PDT

We continue with Chapter 14 of "I Found My Heart in San Francisco: Book 1 - Awakenings" by Susan Meagher. You can read along or ahead by clicking HERE.

The song snippet this week is a dedication by Vanessa to Sarah wishing her love and peace. The song is Hold Me by Plumb.

The book review this week is Rescue Me by Julie Cannon. You can read the description by clicking HERE.

The online movie recommendation this week is Show Me Love. You can click HERE to see it online.

If you have any recipes, song suggestions, movie or book recommendations, Future story ideas or just want to say hi and feed the Narrator, send emails to Xena.Uber@gmail.com.

Episode #174

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:16:04 PDT

We continue with "I Found My Heart in San Francisco - Book 1: Awakenings" by Susan Meagher and you can either read along or ahead by clicking HERE.

The song snippet this week sent in by Vanessa is Le Coq Aux Folles by Hesta Prynn.

The book recommendation this week also sent in by Vanessa is The Kiss that Counted by Karin Kallmaker. You can read the description and others by clicking HERE.

There is no movie recommendation this week.

If you would like to see some pictures of the rainforest / mountain retreat we went to, click
Anniversary in Springbrook .

Please send is some story suggestions, book and movie recommendations, ideas and hellos to me here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Episode # 173

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:31:16 PDT

Chapter 12 of "I Found My Heart in San Francisco - Book 1: Awakenings" by Susan Meagher. You can read along or ahead by clicking here.

The song snippet sent in by Jaquie is GYM II by Meg Christian.

The book recommendation this week is Hostage Moon by AJ Quinn. You can read the description and order the book by clicking here.

The movie recommendation this week is Tick Tock Lullaby. You can click here to see the trailer.

Our condolences for the family of Andy Whitfield at his passing on 11th September 2011 and you can help his family by donating to the trust fund set up in his name by going to the Official Lucy Lawless Website (click here).

Please send all emails for suggestions for the show to Xena.Uber@gmail.com. I could use movie, song, book, stories, announcements, recipes, ideas, competition donations, hugs or anything else you'd like to send.

:)

Episode # 172

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 22:36:31 PDT

We finish off chapter 11 of "I Found My Heart in San Francisco - Book 1: Awakenings" by Susan Meagher. You can read along or ahead by clicking here to the website.

The song snippet this week is E.T. by Katy Perry.

The book recommendation this week also sent in by Vanessa is No Strings by Gerri Hill. You can click HERE to go to the website to read the description.

The movie recommendation this week is Revoir Julie and you can click HERE to read the synopsis of the movie and click HERE to watch the trailer on One More Lesbian.

I still need more suggestions for future stories on the show. If you have ideas, authors names & emails, suggestions for movies or song snippets PLEASE email me here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

I'm interested in recipes, announcements, shout outs, going ons, and everything in between so please send them in to me.

Episode #171

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 04:37:24 PDT

Apologies for the late show, but once you hear why...you'll understand.

Now we are on Chapter 11 of "I Found My Heart in San Francisco - Book 1: Awakenings" by Susan Meagher. You can read along or ahead by clicking here.

The song snippet this week is Simple Parts by Sick of Sarah.

The book recommendation this week is "In The Name of the Father" by Gerri Hill, you can read the description here. This is book two (2) in the Hunter Trilogy.

The movie recommendation this week is Rescuing Desire. You can read the description here and watch a bit of a trailer.

If you have any suggestions for the show, ideas, recommendations, recipes or just want to say hi and feed the narrator, Send emails to Xena.Uber@gmail.com.

Episode # 170

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:34:08 PDT

Continuing on with "I Found My Heart in San Francisco - Book 1: Awakenings" by Susan Meagher. You can read along or ahead by clicking here.

The song snippet this week sent in by Vanessa is 100years by Five for Fighting.

The book recommendation this week also sent in by Vanessa is Other Girls by Diane Ayers. You can read the full description by clicking on the website here.

The is no movie recommendation this week.

Make sure you go over to the Cocktail Hour and read up on the writing competition. You can click here to go there and enter!

Thanks for all the emails of concern and well wishing for better health.

And thanks for emails saying you enjoy the show, remember to feed the bard AND Narrator too!!

All emails for suggestions, recommendations, ideas or anything else can be sent to me here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

No Show this week

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:43:46 PDT

My apologies to all, but unfortunately there will not be a show this week.

I am down with food poisoning and have been unable to do anything.

Will try to make up some extra time for the show next week.

Take care everyone.

Episode #169

Xena.Uber@gmail.com (Cas) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 03:32:06 PDT

We are on chapter 10 of the story by Susan Meagher - "I Found My Heart in San Francisco - Book 1: Awakenings". You can read along or ahead by clicking here.

The song snippet this week sent in by Vanessa is Daylight by Matt & Kim.

The book recommendation this week is Reluctant Hope by Erin Dutton. You can read the description by clicking here.

The movie recommendation this week is Late Bloomers. You can read the description by clicking here and watch a trailer by clicking here.

For all suggestions, ideas, recommendations, announcements or just dropping a line emails, send them to Xena.Uber@gmail.com.