SciFi Surplus Podcast #069
September 5, 2008
Interview: Nathan Lowell. Topics Watchmen, Dr. Horrible, Tom Cruise, Shrek 4, Red Dwarf, Torchwood, New TV Shows
We’ve got a great show on the way! SciFi Surplus is all about giving you an alternative to regular talk radio. We give you timely news that you care about and discuss geeky topics from SciFi, fantasy, genre fiction and more. We also try to work in as much fun as we can. We have a special interview with audio novelist, Nathan Lowell, author of the Golden Age of the Solar Clipper series. In the news: the Watchmen trial continues, a future for Dr. Horrible, Tom Cruise goes Animation, plus information about Red Dwarf and Torchwood.
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I’m Casey and joining me on the show today is…
- Producer Girl Friday, fresh from Dragon*Con
- Jeromy the Science Officer
Let’s get our geek on!
Anti-witness News:
- The Watchmen Litigation Continues
- Zach Whedon is working on more Dr. Horrible (keep an eye on http://evilleagueofevil.com)
- Tom Cruise May Be in Shrek 4
- Red Dwarf to Make a Feeble Return
- More Characters on Torchwood
The Interview of Superlative Importance: Nathan Lowell
We have with us today the author and podcaster Nathan Lowell. He has written and Podcast the series “The Golden age of the Solar Clipper” which include This months podiobook Quarter Share. Additionally available Half Share, Full Share and the just started second trilogy with Double Share.
- Golden Age of the Solar Clipper Website, Traders Diary
- Find Nathan Lowell at Podiobooks.com
- Podiobooks Community Discussions
- Second Life: Solar Clipper extras in Taupo region
Third Part of the Show:
We discuss Girl Friday’s Adventures in Dragon*Con and the SciFi Surplus New TV Dead Pool.
A very special thank you to our guest, Nathan Lowell. Don’t forget to get your email and voicemail to us. We’re going to be talking about Nathan’s audio novel, Quarter Share, on Tuesday, the 16th of September so you want to get your comments to us a couple days before then.
- Thanks to tonight’s producer, Girl Friday.
- And, of course our other Producer, Randy.
- The X.O. of Surplus One is Vince.
- The Chief Writer is Bob.
- The News Director is John.
- The Audio Manager is Darren.
- A special shout goes out to Suzanne and Harper for making a great spot for this show!
- And, our Attorney Princess is Stephanie.
- Our Science Officer is Jeromy.
- Our Sugar Mama is BriAnna.
Plus, thanks to the voice talents of:
- Dan
- Dave
- Nathan.
I’m Casey, for everyone at SciFi Surplus, we’ll talk to you next time!
September 5th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
[...] I haven’t heard this yet but I was honored by a chat with the Council of Great Relevance last week. The audio is now available. [...]
September 5th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
The episode of Atlantis airing right now sucks so hard! I mean I liked it when it was called Evil Dead but that episode had Bruce Campbell. This one has the replacement Dax from Dead Zone and that goofy clone. At this point I think it’s safe to say that the SCIFI Channel makes the baby Jesus cry.
September 6th, 2008 at 10:40 am
You’re really making me want to put off my DVR maintenance, Cog.
I might just leave Atlantis there for a while and just focus on the new Fall shows that are starting.
September 6th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
Cool interview. Great job by the show regulars and by Nathan.
Kudos to the production quality - pats-on-backs all the way around for the crew,
I came from http://solarclipper.com - I’ll try to be back for the “Quarter Share” review show.
September 6th, 2008 at 7:59 pm
You did not mention “Reaper” in your list of genre shows for this fall. Was it canceled?
September 6th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your show, not just this one all of them.
I hope you can get the voice activated feature fixed or disabled. I’m glade someone didn’t say anything about opening the air lock doors while it was on.
That segment was hilarious, I haven’t laughed that hard in a long time.
Keep up the great work and Thank You all.
PS Maybe you should call your mom & say Hi. Maybe the computer knows something you don’t.
September 7th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Thanks, David! Glad you enjoyed it. That spot was inspired by my own experience with my voice-dial cell phone.
Which reminds me… I should really call my mom…
September 8th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Checking in. Great interview. It felt a bit choppy, though. It was edited, eh?
This skit was MUCH BETTER than the last skit (voice activation versus the invasion). Good vibe. Don’t be afraid to exaggerate (sp?) the vocal stuff; it only makes it funnier.
I REALLY lost interest in the Dead Pool. What’s next? Listening to the crew sort laundry in the jalopysaucer utility closet? Haha!
September 10th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
I was hoping to find the spreadsheet of show for the deadpool, for no other reason than to have days and times for the show you were talking about.
September 11th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
Kevin - send an e-mail to thegeeks@scifisurplus.com asking for the spreadsheet. I bet Casey can set you up!
September 21st, 2008 at 8:31 pm
Hey guys,
Loved the skit and really loved the interview with Nathan. I’ve gotten into podnovels because of you guys and enjoy hearing more about them especially from an author and a teacher.