The Adventures of Indiana Jim

Test New Episode

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:40:22 +0000

Ignore the two-week-old date. This is just something I’m throwing into the feed for fun. No music, intros, etc. Just a discussion based on the previous blog post about the changes I’m planning.

Changes Coming for The Adventures of Indiana Jim

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:32:04 +0000

The time is fast approaching for me to shake up the old creative output channels. I am growing increasingly comfortable with the idea of publishing my own writing, and the work ethic that kind of venture entails. But clearly that’s not the only creative work in which I am engaged. I also must consider [...]

Adventure #48 – Recording in the Car

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:04:35 +0000

A general update about the state of things in Indy-land.

Adventure #47 – Dawn of the Golden Age

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 23:05:06 +0000

Talking about the vast changes in the publishing landscape, which seemed to have happened very quickly. Talking about Dean Wesley Smith, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, and a new find for my regular reading, the blog of David Gaughran. Specifically, I talk about a couple disturbing things I heard an author say, and a blog post David [...]

Adventure #46: Branding in Podcasting and Writing

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 14:54:14 +0000

A big episode for you this time. It usually is after a big delay. Among the topics discussed: - The Last Guardians - Leaving Farpoint Media - SOCOM 4 Promo: The Weird Show In my main topic I’m talking about one of the newest buzzwords in online circles, and that’s “branding.” But I’m not talking about it [...]

Adventures of Indiana Jim 2011 Promo

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 01:09:19 +0000

Feel free to grab this and place it in your podcast, and I thank you in advance for your support. This promo is a step forward in my podcasting career. In April of this year I will celebrate 5 years of podcasting, and over those last 5 years I haven’t exactly been a picture of consistency. [...]

The End of an Era

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:08:23 +0000

UPDATE: Most files are now available, save for a few older shows and the Things Are Looking Up episodes. Greetings, fellow adventurers. On July 7th, 2007, I joined the Farpoint Media family of podcasts. I had an ongoing relationship with many Farpoint Media podcasters, as well as company principals Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks and Brian Brown. [...]

Adventure #45 – Sacred Cows Fear Me

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 03:32:28 +0000

The subject of this discussion is neither sacred nor a cow. So… take that for what it’s worth. Feedback and then some ranting. Promo: Heavy Metal Cowboy

Adventure #44 – Geek Cornucopia Part II

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:06:29 +0000

Talking about all sorts of stuff. More of “Top 3,” and various other hilarity.

Adventure #43 – Geek Cornucopia Part I

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:31:25 +0000

A Geek cornucopia! Featuring the following topics: Geek hypocrisy, guilty pleasure films, historical realism, The Star Wars Special Editions, The Lord of the Rings, Hot Fuzz, The Third Man, zither music… (yeah, I know, right?), Mark Knopfler’s Princess Bride score, bands, musicals and Muppets.

Adventure #42 – The State of RPG’s

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 23:56:02 +0000

Jim and Jim discuss the state of RPG’s today. Jim the second talks about some of his favorite games, while Jim the first pretends to know what Jim the second is talking about. All this after Jim the first gives an update on books read, books written, and other junk.

Adventure #41 – Double the Jim, Twice the Fun!

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 03:59:26 +0000

Jim Ryan (@otherdoc on Twitter) joins me, host of the podcasts The Great Debate and The Every World News. And introducing a new segment, which is an old segment, stolen from a good friend who sort of left it hanging there waiting to be used….

Adventure #40: Flying Jedi Monkeys

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:08:24 +0000

Wha? Yeah, I know. Talking about the many creative projects forthcoming, a thoroughly uninteresting contest, and discussing exactly what the Star Wars Prequels accomplished.

AIJ Special Edition #8 – Interview with David J. Williams

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:36:28 +0000

A discussion with author David J. Williams about his Autumn Rain trilogy, featuring the titles The Mirrored Heavens, The Burning Skies and The Machinery of Light.

Adventure #39 – A Creative Audio Primer

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:59:13 +0000

You will notice by the file name and hear in my intro this episode is dated March 31. APRIL FOOLS! Ha ha ha ha… er… yeah. In this episode, Slice of Sci Fi Headlines and some helpful advice if you’re starting out a podcast or putting together a creative audio project. Promo: Star Wars Marvels, Episode [...]

Adventure #38 – Feedback and Tee Morris Part Two

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:59:55 +0000

A brief project update, feedback from Scott Roche and Dan Dan the Art Man, and the twenty-six promised minutes of outtakes from my interview with Tee Morris. Promo: Two-Fisted Tales of Magic from Ted Wade

AIJ Special Edition #7 – Interview With Tee Morris

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:27:27 +0000

A special interview with Tee Morris, talking about his newest titles, All A-Twitter and Sam’s Teach Yourself Twitter in Ten Minutes. 53 minutes of discussion about the books and a lot of Social Media philosophy. In Adventure #38, you’ll get 26 minutes of outtakes about other topics, specifically some of his reaction to Adventure #37, [...]

Adventure #37 – Paragons and Pariahs of the Free Model

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:24:34 +0000

This is a monumental episode. Jam packed with important discussion about the recent announcement from J.C. Hutchins, that he is quitting the podcast fiction game. What does it all mean to us? What do responses from people such as Matt Wallace suggest about our culpability in St. Martin’s Press dropping the 7th Son sequels? Also, food [...]

Adventure #36 – All About Twitter

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:22:51 +0000

Talking about Twitter: are threaded conversations the next big thing? A review of HootSuite. Don’t take the social out of my Social Media! Also a voicemail from Chivalry Bean! Promo: The Boom Effect The Twouble With Twitters: http://current.com/items/89891774/twouble_with_twitters.htm

Adventure #35 – PO-TA-TOES

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:05:49 +0000

In this episode Talking about the Amazon flap More info about my WARS novellas and the preorder promotion The history behind one man singlehandedly trying to ruin Decipher, Inc. Your feedback More Slice of Sci Fi ranting…. Amazon Fail link salad: http://www.brandonsanderson.com/blog/865/Amazonfail-2010-Mythmaker-Interview-Updates Grail Quest Books pre-order promotion: http://grailquestbooks.com/main/special-features/gqb-pre-order-promotion/ Official press release regarding WARS novellas: http://grailquestbooks.com/main/gqb-news/wars-battle-of-phobos-graphic-novella-series-coming-this-summer/ The story behind the embezzlement, complete with official court [...]

Adventure #34 – In Defense of Sparkly Vampires

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 05:09:20 +0000

All sorts of junk in this one. Talking Chuck, Joss Whedon, Buffy, Twilight, the new Spider-Man reboot, even a little baseball in there for good measure. Promo: Archangel by Scott Roche

Adventure #33 – Writing, Watchmen and WARS

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:28:41 +0000

First a small plea to help Tee Morris and his daughter Serena recover from their loss. http://teeandserena.chipin.com Discussion of various writing projects, including the WARS novella and The Last Guardians. WARS short fiction: http://grailquestbooks.com/gqbblog/?page_id=48 Preorder WARS novellas: http://grailquestbooks.com/main/special-features/gqb-pre-order-promotion/ Talking about all the re-releases of podcast fiction Voicemail from Scott Roche

Income in Crisis Day #288

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:49:32 +0000

I had to put this out, even though I have zero energy to make an episode. Thought you’d like it. It’s short.

Site Maintenance Ongoing

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:08:50 +0000

If you are having trouble accessing files, please be aware we are working on the issue. We’ve recently undergone some changes in the servers at Farpoint Media, so all of this is in an effort to make it work together properly. Thank you for your patience.

Adventure #32: The Last Guardians, More Headlines, and Bad Ratings

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:54:35 +0000

The roles for The Last Guardians that have been filled, and by whom! More Slice of SciFi Headlines Why Genre TV shows have bad ratings, or rather, how to react Promos: Get Published, Celtic Myth Podshow Call the Voicemail line at 206-666-2826 or email podcast@indianajim.net

Adventure #31: Casting Calls, Voicemail and Headlines

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:14:54 +0000

I didn’t win the Parsec. Casting calls for The Last Guardians podcast novel are located at The Galactic Senate and Voice Acting Alliance. Chivalry Bean – or The Space Turtle – chimes in with a voicemail! And the Slice of SciFi headlines Promos: Two Minute Danger Theater and Sea of Stars: Voyage of the Space Cruiser Argo

Adventure #30: TV Shows, Podcast Novels and Audio Dramas

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:59:35 +0000

Topics: Firefly Psych The Last Guardians Slice of SciFi Headlines Star Wars: In the Shadows Men With Pens: Screw Community Promos: The Great Debate and Borrowed Time by Keith Hughes

Adventure #29: Parsecs, Psych, and Potpourri

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:27:44 +0000

Buncha stuff in this one Fanboys and Funny People. Which one is funnier? Watching Psych Codename: Starkeeper Writing Promo: Adventures in Sci Fi Publishing. It’s back! Feedback

Adventure #28: Independence Day Observations, Feedback, and Writing

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:22:27 +0000

First, some observations on Independence Day. How independent are we really, anymore? The fact is both political parties have gamed the system so that they are empowered, and the individual is enslaved. Promo: The Computer King Feedback from I think it’s Ginny in Houston. Could be Jenny, I’m not exactly sure. Also Will [...]

Adventure #27: 2009 Star Wars Fanworks Trivial Pursuit Battle Royale

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:33:07 +0000

Some of the biggest names in the Star Wars Fanworks community go at it with Star Wars Trivial Pursuit: Saga Edition. Joe Harrison, Andrew and Sarah Gilbertson and Indiana Jim take on their fearless leader, Nathan P. Butler. How do they fare against the creator of the Star Wars Timeline? Listen and [...]

Adventure #26: Apologies, Krakens Feedback, and Clarifications

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:22:34 +0000

This is related to Adventure #24: In Defense of Tee Morris. First an apology to my friend Paul Fischer, Podcasting and New Media Chair for Balticon. The rest is a bit of feedback, and clarifications that I feel are in order.

Star Wars: Second Strike – Ascension

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:40:22 +0000

This is the finale of Star Wars: Second Strike. I provide details on the next Star Wars Audio Drama coming soon to The Adventures of Indiana Jim. Please let me know what you think, and let Nathan know what you think since he listens to the show! Call 206-666-2826 or email podcast@indianajim.net

Adventure #25: Post ConCarolinas Wrap-Up

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:39:56 +0000

I talk about how much fun ConCarolinas was. Will I ever go back to BaltiCon again? Is there any point to doing so? Find out, then give your opinion. Call 206-666-2826 and leave a voicemail, or email podcast@indianajim.net Promo: The Great Debate! Podcast from Jim Ryan

Star Wars: Second Strike – All Fall Down, Part Two

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:50:19 +0000

The worst day in the history of the Rayzur’s only gets worse from here. Call 206-666-2826 or email podcast@indianajim.net and leave your thoughts! Promo: Murder at Avedon Hill, by P.G. Holyfield

Adventure #24: In Defense of Tee Morris

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:05:39 +0000

In this episode, I tackle the newest Balticon drama, that being the episode of the reveal of the Kraken Thief! Tee has taken a lot of flak for his response to “how he felt” about the whole thing. I give my opinion, give me yours on the voicemail line at 206-666-2826 or email podcast@indianajim.net. Bonus [...]

Adventure #23: Feedback on Trek

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Thu, 14 May 2009 19:25:07 +0000

Two voicemails give me plenty of content for this episode. Be sure to check out Peggy Welty’s music. Voicemail from Scott Roche and Mr. Gadgets. Also, a rant on Trek and culture. Call the voicemail at 206-666-2826 or email podcast@indianajim.net

Star Wars: Second Strike – All Fall Down Part 1

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Mon, 11 May 2009 18:51:15 +0000

Here is the third episode of Star Wars: Second Strike. A little bit of Star Trek review show feedback to start off with. Call the voicemail line at 206-666-2826, or email podcast@indianajim.net

Adventure #22b – Spoiler-ific Review of Star Trek

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 09 May 2009 00:58:02 +0000

If you have not watched the movie, DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. But as soon as you see it, LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. Tell me what you think. Call the voicemail line at 206-666-2826, email podcast@indianajim.net, or leave a comment on this post.

Adventure #22a – Spoiler-Free Review of Star Trek

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Fri, 08 May 2009 22:44:43 +0000

Spoiler-Free Review of Star Trek. My initial impressions without giving away plot details. 9/10 if I had to give a number. Call the voicemail line at 206-666-2826, email podcast@indianajim.net, or as always leave a comment here.

Star Wars: Second Strike, Descent – Part II

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:53:00 +0000

This was supposed to come out Saturday. Let’s just say… I’m the Earl Newton of Podcasting…. Or is Earl Newton the Earl Newton of Podcasting? I give up. Anyhoo, here you are. Enjoy. Promo: The Jen and Dave Show

Star Wars: Second Strike – Descent, Part I

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 02:24:58 +0000

A special presentation of Star Wars: Second Strike begins with Descent, Part I. This audio drama was written by Nathan P. Butler, and co-produced with Chris Hanel. Promo: Geek Acres

Adventure #21: Income in Crisis! Day 8

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:15:38 +0000

Yes, I’m well aware it’s past Day 8, but I had to share this one with you, it was just too good. Stuff in here: Force Unleashed, SOCOM Confrontation, and Steven Erikson.

Adventure #20: Income in Crisis! Day Two

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:07:01 +0000

Day Two of Income in Crisis! What horrific experience are you listeners in for today? Find out and leave your comment at 206-666-2826 or email podcast@indianajim.net. Promo: J.C. Hutchins’ Personal Effects: Dark Art

Adventure #19 – Income in Crisis! Day One

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:35:01 +0000

Special Episode. Indiana Jim is jobless. How does he handle it? What is your take? Call 206-666-2826 and leave a comment, or send your emails to podcast@indianajim.net. Promo: Geek Radio Daily live video feed from Starfest, April 17-19

Adventure #18 – Interview With Scott Sigler Part Two

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:53:34 +0000

A hamster was loose. Seriously. It was rough. Mrs. Indy and I have been watching Chuck. It’s a fantastic show. If you can figure out what happens next, I’ll give you a cookie. 49ersfancast.com Promos: Questors From Effpiem, Lost Gods Interview with Scott Sigler, part two

Adventure #17 – Interview with Scott Sigler

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 07:02:59 +0000

Topics of Discussion: Peanut Butter in Congress Adam Curry’s Daily Source Code Podcast Answer Man Defining yourself as a Podcaster? Official Show Observer makes me blog Who needs a bell? Transaction Advertising Promos: Leviathan Chronicles, Great Hites Interview with Scott Sigler

Adventure #16: Interview with Joshua Palmatier

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 07:29:51 +0000

Topics of discussion: Live Tweets, The Vacant Throne eligible for Hugo nominations, ConCarolinas, Podcasting’s Rich Sigfrit, Star Wars: The Clone Wars good and bad, Beaver pelt is better on Fedoras, Clone Wars continuity is teh suck. Promos: Two Minute Danger Theater, J. Daniel Sawyer’s Anithesis A few more Live Tweets and then… Interview with Joshua Palmatier, author of [...]

Codename: Starkeeper, Blurb Promo

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:24:46 +0000

As you heard in Tuesday’s special presentation, Codename: Starkeeper won Six Star Wars Fanworks Fan Audio Awards! This promo is a little something I cooked up with a few of my very supportive friends and fellow podcasters. I sat on this for a while, not really sure what to do with their little audio blurbs, [...]

Star Wars Fanworks Fan Audio Awards 2009

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:20:22 +0000

A special presentation from Star Wars Fanworks and Roneyzone Productions. The 2009 Star Wars Fanworks Fan Audio Awards.

Jim Perry – The Official Site

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:20:31 +0000

I want you to know this site is not going anywhere, and I am working on getting a new regular episode out as soon as I can. The podcast will still be here at podcast.indianajim.net. However, if you have not visited the main page at www.indianajim.net in a while, or ever, you’ve missed the changes taking [...]

Adventures of Indiana Jim – 2009 Promo

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:53:16 +0000

This is a remaking of the first promo for the As-Yet Untitled Podcast, featuring clips from the Star Wars films.

Star Wars – Codename: Starkeeper Now Complete!

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:24:06 +0000

Yes, Star Wars – Codename: Starkeeper is now complete and fully available without any of that intro/outro or feedback babble! Now you can hear the entire story from beginning to end without me getting in the way. Tell all your friends! Just click the Starkeeper logo in the right-hand sidebar under “Pages” and you’ll be ready [...]

Star Wars Codename: Starkeeper, Episode VIII, November 8, 2008

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 03:33:36 +0000

Feedbackalooza! Jesse Bronzethumb P.C. Haring – Cybrosis Podcast Novel Another Jesse? Maria Chris Martens Adam Teece Promo: Siglerstank II The finale of Starkeeper. Who will stop Arborn Xel, and what is to become of Morgan and Kariya?

Adventure #15: Thesis a Fantasy

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 18:50:56 +0000

For those who didn’t hear it last year.

Star Wars Codename: Starkeeper – Act VII – October 25, 2008

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:19:20 +0000

Introbabble Interviewed on Requiem of the Outcast 50th Episode Act 7 The longest chapter yet! Wessiri and Horn find their quarry, Stark waxes heroic, and a twist changes the game. Loads of Feedback Jonathan Geisel India Silas Carder Joe Harrison

Star Wars Codename: Starkeeper – Act VI – October 11, 2008

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:11:49 +0000

No feedback at the beginning Announcing a one-week delay for Act VII for quality control purposes SIXTEEN VOICES TO MIX! Delay due to big whopping vacation The chase is on. Dots are connected for all parties involved, and this episode goes out with a bang! Feedback Philippa Ballantine (Iella Wessiri) via the blog Hazen Nester (Rogen Kirill) via the blog Jeff Raven via [...]

Star Wars Codename: Starkeeper – Act V – October 4th, 2008

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 06:07:02 +0000

No intro or outrobabble this week. I’m on vacation, in Arizona, and no recording equipment here. Also no promo this week. Look for feedback next week, especially after this episode! Listen for me on the Slice of SciFi Voicemail show coming up soon! Herein lies the greatest cameo ever. While Dirk Harkness and Co. plot their [...]

Star Wars Codename: Starkeeper – Act IV – September 27, 2008

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 01:53:05 +0000

A quick word about the Amazon Rush. A SHORT word. Feedback again! A new player enters the game, the fate of Carrell Dorin is revealed, and Arborn Xel shows himself for what he really is. Promo: New World Orders, by Edward G. Talbot

What We’ve Learned – Why the World Needs the Amazon Rush

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:19:52 +0000

No need to recap the conversation that has been had. It started with Chris Miller stating that the Amazon Rush would no longer be as effective as it had been. It continued when I stated that it wasn’t dead, but it isn’t what a lot of people thought it was. The comments of both posts [...]

Is the Amazon Rush Dead?

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:25:56 +0000

The original question lies here. For something to be dead, first it has to be unsuccessful. But who is defining success? The Amazon Run sells books. But who is buying them? A discussion with my good friend Scott Breakall convinced me of something intrinsic to the debate: the “Podcast Novelist” audience is not monolithic. There are many [...]

Adventure #14: Sith Eye

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:59:21 +0000

This is my appearance on the new production from Nathan P. Butler of Star Wars Fanworks, entitled Sith Eye. It’s a snarky take on social issues through the prism of Star Wars, and in this instance, it’s from the new Clone Wars animated film/TV series pilot. The audio quality is as good as Pamela could make [...]

Star Wars Codename: Starkeeper – Act III – September 20, 2008

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:35:13 +0000

A quick word about Star Wars: The Clone Wars Feedback keeps rolling in! Stark awakes in captivity, Horn and Wessiri follow the bread crumbs, while Haj and Kariya look for help in their quest. Herein are secrets revealed. Promo: Archangel, by Scott Roche

Star Wars Codename: Starkeeper – Act II – September 13, 2008

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 03:48:07 +0000

Feedback! Bronzethumb in Australia Mike B.A. Kevin Crosby Carissa Shua Mullikin appeared in Episode one as the disgruntled pilot Tee and Pip mispronounced his name Some more introbabble then ON WITH THE SHOW! Obstacles assail our heroes on all sides. The chase is on! Who bests who in this game of cloak and dagger? Promo: The Weird Show (2008 Parsec Award Winner!) Outrobabble Today’s guest cameo, Brand [...]

Star Wars Codename: Starkeeper – Act I – September 6th, 2008

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:29:05 +0000

Morgan Stark, courier of sensitive cargo, finds his mission isn’t going to go as planned. Friends and enemies are revealed, and a galactic conspiracy rears its ugly head. Promo: All Games Considered

Codename: Starkeeper – Promo – September 4th, 2008

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:58:17 +0000

This is the Promo for Star Wars – Codename: Starkeeper, debuting Saturday, September 6th. The Audio Drama will run one episode every Saturday for the next eight weekends.

Special Presentation: 49ers Paradise Podcast

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:17:33 +0000

I am now going to be appearing regularly in episodes of the 49ers Paradise Podcast, a fan podcast for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. Here is my initial episode. If you’re a 49ers fan, be sure to visit http://www.49ersparadise.com. If you’re an NFL fan, and just need another podcast to listen to, I [...]

Adventure #13: Interview with Patricia Bray

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:39:50 +0000

Interview with author Patricia Bray from Balticon 42. In the background you will hear the voices of author Joshua Palmatier, interview to be played next week, as well as David J. Williams, who I will be interviewing at a later date. Be sure to visit these folks’ websites and check out their books. I am currently [...]

New Links Added

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:38:55 +0000

Remember back in April when I posted about the website Living Dice? Well I received another link exchange request, and finally got my Wordpress Upgrade done. GoDaddy’s auto-install feature (duh) made it take a matter of 30 seconds, whereas the original (and failed) attempt took an hour. I’m a n00b. Epic Fail. Anyway, it worked this time, [...]

Adventure #12: Balticon 2008 Recap

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:58:33 +0000

Balticon 42 Voicemails! All voicemail, all the time, with some commentary. Names and links to come later on. For now, enjoy!

Indiana Jim and the Return of the Voicemail

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:27:47 +0000

Okay, so I went back to K7 for another try at the voicemail thing. 206-350-8474 is the new number. Please, call this thing and leave whatever the heck you want to on it. If you want to plug something, vent, rant, compliment me, insult me, or you’re just bored and need to say something… whatever, people. Call the [...]

Adventure #10: Interview with Earl Newton and Dave Kanter

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Fri, 30 May 2008 03:13:16 +0000

Interview with Stranger Things producers Earl Newton and Dave Kanter.

Adventure #9: Interview with Matt Wallace

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:44:22 +0000

LIVE FROM BALTICON 42! Interview with Matt Wallace, screenwriter for Stranger Things Episode Four, Latchkeepers. It was Matt’s first interview following the amazing Singularity event that you heard about for months before BaltiCon, and will hear about for years to come. Later this week I will have an EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Earl Newton, Creator and Executive Producer [...]

Tentative Balticon Schedule

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Thu, 22 May 2008 15:46:41 +0000

Always subject to change due to peer pressure and/or free food. Friday Arrive at airport noonish Eat Traverse the MTA Light Rail Get to the Hotel at some point 7pm - New Media and Copyright (maybe. I dunno, sounds kinda nerdy) 9pm - Social Groups for Creative People (Also sounds kinda nerdy) 10pm - Voice Acting Workshop (Rich will be there, therefore HILARIOUS) 11pm [...]

Adventure #8: Indy 4 Preview, Do’s and Dont’s of Podcasting

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Thu, 22 May 2008 06:25:42 +0000

Indy IV preliminary thoughts Iron Man Wingin’ It is dead Promo: 7th Son: Obsidian Feedback from Jack Jaffee Library segment: Bright of the Sky by Kay Kenyon Promo: Parsec Awards Blog post: Top Ten Do’s and Don’ts of Podcasting by Jack Ward Promo: Shadow of Death Jack Ward continued BaltiCon

Adventure #7: Rich Sigfrit the Hilarious

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:00:27 +0000

Interview With a Podcaster, Part III: Rich Sigfrit the hilarious. There is some hilarity, insanity, and absurdity herein.

Adventure #6: Rich Sigfrit the Interesting

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:12:59 +0000

Interview with a Podcaster, Part II: Rich Sigfrit the Interesting. Many things are discussed herein, including: Finally! The truth about Michael and Evo’s breakup is revealed!

Adventure #5: Rich Sigfrit the Useful

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:00:47 +0000

Interview with a Podcaster, Part I: Rich Sigfrit the Useful This is the first part of three that I told you about, wherein we talk about things that are useful for podcasters in their attempts to promote themselves. Let the navel-gazing commence. Thank you to all of you who are listening. It means a lot to me.

An Amazing Thing Just Happened

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:49:35 +0000

Now, I know other podcasters have had this happen before, and I guess it’s not really a big deal… But someone just donated $10 to the show, for “Support for a totally airwolf, snakes-on-a-plane geekologist’s podcast.” HOLY CRAP!!!! So this is what “popping the donation cherry” feels like? I won’t divulge the name, but I am exceedingly grateful! [...]

Adventure #4: Long, Insane, and Nearly Worthless

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:09:50 +0000

Intro Amish Bread Listner-created content! Milk Trucker Cylon (Overdrive-changed it ‘cause of Transformers) Unburp Almighty Shmoo – Stephen Gill Review of the oldest blog on the internet (not a game, as I said in the ep) Edited Rich Sigfrit interview 1 – Rich Sigfrit the Useful; 2 – Rich Sigfrit the Interesting; 3 – Rich Sigfrit the Hilarious Lines to record for Chasing the Bard The [...]

New Link Added – Living Dice

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:05:45 +0000

Hey RPG’ers out there. I want to bring to your attention a blog site called Living Dice, at http://www.livingdice.com. Trask runs the site, and he’s an avid gamer in the Phoenix area who blogs about different gaming-related topics. There are links to module resources and a fledgling forum that looks as though it would be a [...]

Adventure #3: Joe Murphy Tribute and Podtaint

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:51:05 +0000

Promo: SOB Con Segment #1 Tribute to Joe Murphy Uninvited Guest Editorial #1: Root Beer From Dragon Page Wingin’ It #49, Sugar Coma Buzz Promo: Chasing the Bard Segment #2 Jack Mangan on “Podtaint” Promo: Whispers at the Edge Geekout Flight of the Conchords – The Humans are Dead Email: podcast@indianajim.net Skype: indiana_jim_ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/indianajim

So Much for Idle Threats

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:39:06 +0000

I told you that on April 1st you had to be subscribed to the new feed, http://feeds.feedburner.com/aij. Yeah? Well… you don’t have to if you don’t want to. Sheesh. Eighteen people listened to my idle threat. Eighteen! Oh well. My kids don’t listen to me either.

Adventure #2: Convention Promotion

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 06:12:38 +0000

Intro Talking about Self-Promotion at a Convention The Survival Guide to Writing Fantasy–Education in Self-Promotion for anything Going to be attending BaltiCon, in all likelihood Mentioned: Maryland Transit Authority Lightrail System It’s a long train ride to the Convention hotel… Promo The Adventures of SciFi Publishing Interview Segments from my interview of Tee Morris from last year. Promo Cue the Film Podcast Mentioned: Three Heroes Podcast Things you [...]

Attention Subscribers: Feed Changing

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:43:17 +0000

Thanks to my buddy Brad over at PodCulture, my procrastination has been beaten into submission! I have established a new Feedburner feed. I was amazed that “aij” was actually available! Just three little letters. For new subscribers, the new feed–linked above–is available now for subscriptions. Now, for those of you subscribed to feeds.feedburner.com/thingsarelookingup, I want you to [...]

Adventure #1: Why I Don’t Play Dungeons and Dragons

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:59:02 +0000

Intro Shiny! New! Music! Announcer! Sweet! News Michael Crichton speech on Environmentalism as Religion from… 2003? Doesn’t that say news up there? Essay Why I don’t play Dungeons and Dragons. It may not be the answer you think! Or is it…. Email: podcast@indianajim.net Skype: indiana_jim_

The Adventures of Indiana Jim – Promo #1

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:41:45 +0000

Here it is! Feast your ears on the dulcet tones of my new announcer… well… let’s just see if you can guess who it is!

Standby for AIJ Episode One

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:35:39 +0000

Hey everyone, Just wanted to let you know that the new mixer is in and a new episode is forthcoming shortly. I’m still scrambling for a theme, though. I wanted something instrumental and epic. Very brassy and adventurous. Still searching. My first order from Digital Juice is on its way, so there may be something in [...]

A Word About Delays

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:02:49 +0000

Much is going on in the world. A list: Work on a website that will result in immediate influx of much-needed cash. Awaiting shipment of backordered mixer. Graphic design related to show name change I received clearance from Summer at FPM to go ahead and change the name, so I’m working on the logos, also once the website project [...]

TALU – Episode 012 – January 5, 2008

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 15:25:45 +0000

One Hour and Twenty-Four frickin’ minutes of Indiana Jim goodness! Season One, Season Finale New Year starts in the Spring Saturday Morning, by Anne Farnsworth Morevi Remastered Phil Rossi’s Crescent Christiana Ellis’ Space Casey Introbabble is quit Feedback Thesis a Fantasy sequel? Perhaps the further adventures of Bane? Secret Project Underway Open Call for Voice Auditions Michael Spence’s blog Promo: Morevi: Remastered The Nightwish segment Promo: Space Casey Larry Nemecek Interview, Part [...]

The Stupidity of the WGA

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:52:57 +0000

I’m really getting tired of this stupid WGA Strike. Not because I’m missing out on shows I like. I’m not. It’s the NFL Playoffs, and I don’t need TV shows until February. Really, I won’t need TV at all. I can go spend time with my kids, or write stuff of my own. In fact, [...]

Nightwish – The Greatest Band Ever

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:08:09 +0000

Nightwish. http://www.nightwish.com Did you kinda sorta liked the image Evanescence evoked, but laugh at the obvious comercialization of Gothic imagery and pseudo-hard rock sound? We Americans suffer greatly from a very poor music scene. Nightwish blows them away. The natives of Finland have been going since 1997. They began with an operatic Mezzo-Soprano lead singer, lending them a [...]

TALU – Episode 011 – December 21, 2007

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 03:32:46 +0000

Choir Robes as baffles The demise of the mixer Feedback? Oops. Not really. Promo: Metamor City Brandon Sanderson tapped to finish Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time Thesis a Fantasy report New name for the show Changes to the format Radio Yesterday is hosted by Chuck Tomasi Jim can’t talk Surveying Fan Audio? Perhaps separately. More to come. Website changes Almost lost Larry! Doug Rapson shows up Interview with Larry [...]

Coming Up on TALU #11

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:39:45 +0000

Last night I completed the interview with Larry Nemecek, Star Trek fan guru, writer, producer, and all-around wonderful guy. This is part of The 12 Trek Days of Christmas, started by my friend Alan Anderton from “a land down undah,” and fellow staffer at SciFi Studios Magazine. Three “Days” have so far been released, so get [...]

Indiana Jim Presents: Thesis A Fantasy

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:41:15 +0000

Sure, Scott Sigler’s Nocturnal is nice, and how convenient Sigler kills again beginning on Halloween. Why am I not surprised? I’m going to have a heart attack and die from NOT SURPRISE! But I, Indiana Jim, bring you the scariest, most blood-curdling, most gut-wrenchingly bad comedy writing you will ever hear! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! This is Thesis A Fanstasy. Starring [...]

Indiana Jim Presents: Thesis A Fantasy – Promo

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:34:12 +0000

Hey everyone. This is a special deal. This is my first foray into the audio fiction realm as I present a dramatized original short story, a farce entitled Thesis A Fantasy. It stars podcasters such as Jack Mangan, LeAnn Mabry, and Podcasting’s Rich Sigfrit. Jack plays a writer who is less than impressed with the genre of [...]

TALU – Episode 010 – September 15, 2007

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 04:44:09 +0000

Paul Potts, winner of Britain’s Got Talent Special Memorial Segment – Luciano Pavarotti Promo: SciFi Smackdown On Writing: One Word At a Time Feedback: Doug Rapson of Geek Acres, disagreeing with Tee Morris from the interview Promo: Tracy and Laura Hickman’s Dragonhearth Feedback: Chris Walker, The King in Thesis A Fantasy (coming soon!), on Christianity and religion in podcasting, and Serenity.

Special Presentation – Fanboy Sportscast

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:29:26 +0000

This is Episode One of my newest podcast, The Fanboy Sportscast. Lots of pops and things that we will struggle mightily to overcome, so please forgive the sound on this one. Two hosts, myself and Kevin Willis, a friend of mine in Cincinnati, Ohio. This was recorded using Skype and Audacity, which on his end recorded both [...]

TALU – Episode 009 – September 6, 2007

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 01:43:44 +0000

Intro Some stuff Sci Fi Studios Jazler! Show Interview Brad and Christina, two-thirds of the Podculture crew, fellow member of Farpoint Media

TALU – Episode 008 – August 26, 2007

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:30:45 +0000

Intro Thesis a Fantasy is halfway completed Promo Jack Mangan’s Deadpan Podcast Interview Part 3 of my discussion with Tee Morris. More gauntlet-throwing. Coming next week, feedback on this interview from a long-time listener.

Fantasy Football lineup

podcast@indianajim.net (Indiana Jim) — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:46:51 +0000

First live online draft results. Right here: http://jlawrenceperry.livejournal.com/36803.html#cutid1