James Melzer
By James Melzer
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Podcast Description
Home of horror/thriller author, James Melzer. Including The Zombie Chronicles podcast novel and the new interview series, UNLEASHED, sponsored by Permuted Press.
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ExplicitUNLEASHED Ep. 20 – Eric S. Brown | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/ericsbrown-150x112.jpg)Welcome back to another episode of UNLEASHED. We're of course sponsored by the fine folks at Permuted Press (http://www.permutedpress.com). This episode I sit down and talk with the stupendous Eric S. Brown about his newest novel, Bigfoot War 2: Dead in the Woods from Coscom Entertainment. You can check it out now on Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/Bigfoot-War-Dead-Woods-ebook/dp/B005465I3Y/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1307629036&sr=8-5) for the Kindle, as well as Barnes and Noble (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bigfoot-war-2-eric-s-brown/1031432980?ean=2940011305115&itm=1&usri=bigfoot+war+2) for the Nook, and the print edition will be dropping soon! Here's the rundown of the episode...and yes, I will be back next month! Talk to you then... * 00:00:01 - Intro * 00:00:51 - We're sponsored by Permuted Press. Check 'em out now on Audible.com (http://www.audible.com/mc/zombies) * 00:01:45 - Hull's Landing is now available on Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/Hulls-Landing-ebook/dp/B004WOWYZO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=digital-text&qid=1307629106&sr=1-1) for your Kindle * 00:03:46 - Promo for Scott Sigler (http://www.scottsigler.com)'s The Starter (http://www.amazon.com/STARTER-Galactic-Football-League-ebook/dp/B004EHZUDW/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1307629128&sr=1-1) * 00:04:45 - Interview with Eric S. Brown (http://ericsbrown.wordpress.com/) * 00:35:54 - Bye bye! | 6/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: Ascension | It's the Rapture today so I don't have much time, therefore I'm going to keep this post short so you can get listening to Podcaturday. It may be the last thing you ever do... Yeah, so the Rapture, The Macho Man, Game of Thrones, The Killing, and Bill Cosby all make an appearance on this week's show. Along with Dr. N*b and Adorable Kate who call in with their questions about zombie weapons and casserole, which The Beans (http://www.jennybeans.net/), Acadia (http://www.superficialgallery.com) and I happily answer. Remember to call the hotline, because we'll still be here next week to play your voicemail because we're a bunch of sinners. 206-888-1710. Here, watch this video of Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat at Wrestlemania III. One of the greatest wrestling matches of all time. Enjoy the show! | 5/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: Boobies, Bacon, and Banzai! | Welcome back to another episode of Podcaturday, the weekly round table discussion where The Beans (http://www.jennybeans.net), Acadia (http://www.superficialgallery.com) and I sit around and talk about nothing. This week we focus on...um...er, something...I think. Oh yeah! Game of Thrones, The Killing, Infographs, The Rapture (or lack thereof), and I'm sure there's talk of boobies in there somewhere. Oh, right, and Frank Garcia returns with his words of wisdom about having a bacon party. You don't want to miss that! Enjoy the show, everyone. Next week is Jenny's birthday, so there might be cake. Call the hotline to wish her a good one! 206-888-1710. | 5/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: One Year of Nonsense | Welcome back to another episode of Podcaturday. Today's is special because it's out 52nd episode. Yup, that's right. 52. For you kids keeping score at home, there's 52 weeks in a year, and since we do one of these things each week, that's one full year of Podcaturday. Can you believe we lasted this long? Thanks to everyone who has stuck around to hear us ramble on each and every week. And thanks to our regular - and vocal - listeners: Dr. N*b, Frank Garcia, Coffin Nail Neil, Nicole Ireland, Adorable Kate...and whoever else I'm forgetting. I'm sure there's probably someone. There always is. Anyway, this week The Beans (http://www.jennybeans.net), Acadia (http://www.superficialgallery.com), and I, play a whole bunch of voice mails, talk about ASStral Projection, Game of Thrones, The Voice, HBO, and...something else. I honestly don't remember. Probably something to do with body parts or hurricanes. Enjoy the show everyone! Here's to another year of PODCATURDAY!!! (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/04-30.jpg) | 4/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitUNLEASHED Ep. 19 – Jonathan Maberry | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/59138_435090213269_803028269_4921589_5434863_n.jpg)Welcome back to another episode of UNLEASHED. Sponsored by the fine folks at Permuted Press. It's been a while since we've had an episode around these parts, but UNLEASHED is back today for a very special show with New York Times bestselling author, Jonathan Maberry, who I sat down to talk with about his latest release, The King of Plagues. Aside from that, we also talked about one of my favorite topics - conspiracy theories! A good time was had by all and I think you'll definitely enjoy this one. Make sure you listen to my ramblings at the beginning, too, since there's some special news on some new fiction coming down the pipelines from myself and another author. Hell, I haven't even got the chance to do a blog post about it yet, so it's definitely hot of the presses. BAM! Here's the rundown for the episode. * 00:00:01 - Introduction. * 00:00:46 - UNLEASHED is sponsored by Permuted Press (http://www.permutedpress.com). Check out one of their newest releases - Dying to Live: Last Rites (http://www.amazon.com/Dying-Live-Rites-Kim-Paffenroth/dp/1934861715/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1301415613&sr=8-4) by Bram Stoker award winner Kim Paffenroth (http://gotld.blogspot.com/)! * 00:01:12 - Rambling. I talk about Hull's Landing, Escape, Teenage Wasteland, and a new project coming your way from myself and...well, you have to listen to find out. * 00:05:10 - Promo for Scott Sigler (http://www.scottsigler.com)'s The Starter (http://www.amazon.com/Starter-Galactic-Football-League/dp/0615365426/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1301415775&sr=1-1). * 00:06:09 - Jonathan Maberry (http://www.jonathanmaberry.com) interview about his newest release, The King of Plagues (http://www.amazon.com/King-Plagues-Joe-Ledger-Novel/dp/0312382502/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301415747&sr=8-1). * 00:44:23 - Farewell! Enjoy! | 3/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday – Take That, Bullies! | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/poq26e5ykovzcr.jpeg)It's been a little while since I posted a Podcaturday episode. I don't know why. We still do it every Saturday, I just get lazy sometimes and forget to do it up right each week. Sorry about that. We're back, though, with our usual hijinks in this week's show. The Bean (http://www.jennybeans.net)s, Acadia (http://www.superficialgallery.com) and I are joined by our special guest, Laura Spencer (http://www.scrivenerscircle.com/), who has like...a zillion different websites, but she wanted to come on the show and just shoot the s**t with us, so we let her. We talked about her time in the Army, the WWE, and watched some video of a bully getting bodyslammed by a fat kid. Take that, bully! A fun time was had by all, but we didn't get the chance to play any voicemails. So next week we're going to be doing a special voicemail episode, so if you have something to say, call in to 206-888-1710 and we'll respond to your calls the best way we know how...with ridicule and laughter. Ahahahaha!!! Enjoy the show, folks, and hopefully next week I'll actually remember to post the episode. But remember, if I don't, you can still find Podcaturday each and every week on Jenny's website (http://www.jennybeans.net), and on that other guy's site (http://www.superficialgallery.com) that has bewbies and a bunch of ads. | 3/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: Who’s Getting Married? This Guy! | So I'm a day late and a dollar short here with Podcaturday, but at least I remembered to post it this week. Hey, I'm getting married tomorrow, give me a break! This week, The Beans (http://jennybeans.net), Acadia (http://www.superficialgallery.com), and I talk about Top Chef, the wedding, and a bunch of other stuff I can't remember. Seriously, I have barely any memory of recording this at all because I was so drun, er, hi, er, HAPPY to be tying the knot. I may or may not have offended some people, I'm not sure, but I do know that the blood stain on the carpet did not come from a hooker named Lynette that was hired to perform the Rhumba while wearing super high heels naked and blindfolded. I swear. Hope you're all having a great weekend, and I'll see you on the other side of marriage! Enjoy the show. | 2/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: Don’t Eat the Fruit! | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/lois_fruit_tray-150x99.jpg)Welcome back to another edition of Podcaturday. It's being released on a Saturday (it's usual day) despite there being so much going on this weekend. Imagine that! This week The Beans (http://www.jennybeans.net), Acadia (http://www.superficialgallery.com), and I ramble about TV shows, Acadia burns some bridges (which isn't much of a stretch, really), and Jenny hocks her new novel which you should really all go out and buy on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/The-Goblin-Market-ebook/dp/B004L2LL1A/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_1) or Smashwords (http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/39402). There's a contest (http://jennybeans.net/2011/01/28/goblin-market-print-edition-weekend-giveaway/), so you might win a stuffed armadillo if you're lucky. Dr. N*b (http://www.nobiliserotica.com/) returns with his Dirty Word of the Week segment, and as has become custom now, Adorable Kate (http://moonlightelement.smackjeeves.com/) calls in with her Random Question of the Week. How you like them apples?! Enjoy the show folks, we'll talk to you again next week if you're good. I have a list. I'm checking it THREE times. Take that, Santa! Ya fat bastard... | 1/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: Fish Heads, Fish Heads | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/imgres.jpeg)Welcome back to another episode of Podcaturday, which is being released on the day it's supposed to this week...yay! I have no idea why it's called Fish Heads, Fish Heads, either. This week, The Beans (http://www.jennybeans.net), Acadia (http://www.superficialgallery.com) and I get back to our usual rambling about TV shows. Top Chef, Community, Parks and Recreation...and there may have been something else in there, but I'm not sure. Acadia also dazzles you with his advanced knowledge of technology while playing Adorable Kate (http://moonlightelement.smackjeeves.com/)'s voicemail. Stunning! She asks a very good question, too, so you should listen to it. Oh, and Dr. N*b (http://www.nobiliserotica.com/) is back with his Dirty Word of the Week segment. Which leads Acadia to believe that I'm a nympho (http://kellyhaven.blogspot.com/), or something like that. Mmmm...cheese. Enjoy the show, and we'll talk to you next week, folks! | 1/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodunday: Get Behind Me, Satan! | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/images.jpg)Welcome to the Sunday edition of Podcaturday. Yesterday was Squeenager's 16th birthday, so Jenny and I spent the day with her instead of waking up early to record for you fine folks. Hope you understand, and if not...SUCK IT! Anyway, this week The Beans, Acadia and I veer of course and instead of talking about TV shows for a whole damn hour, we chit-chat about demons, exorcism, and I think I might make fun of Catholics...I'm not sure. I never listen to these things once we're done. Oh, and we finally learn the identity of Adorable Kate, who called in three (yes, THREE) times. Take that, CNN! There's no Dr. N*b this week to make fun of, either. He had other stuff to do, and since we pay him in old issues of TV Guide, he opted out of his Dirty Word of the Week segment. Enjoy the show, people, and remember, if you want to call in and be like Adorable Kate, that number again is 206-888-1710. Peace! | 1/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: I Am A Real American! | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/n520920645_2211780_4080-150x100.jpg)Welcome to the all-American version of Podcaturday. Yes, that's right, I have immigrated to the land of milk and honey and hamburgers. Permanently. But while the location may have changed for me, the show hasn't. This week, The Beans, Acadia and I rant about Top Chef, Dexter, and Dr. N*b goes off on Acadia about Farscape and then talks about t**ts. A rant I cleverly orchestrated, I might add. Cause I'm crafty like that. I'm happy to be in America, home of the brave, land of the free, and even though there was an unfortunate shooting today, I'm still in one of the best damn country's in the world! Enjoy the show! | 1/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: Rock n’ Roll H*****e Coo! | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/tumblr_le2ihdGn0m1qcu4pwo1_500.jpg)Welcome to the first Podcaturday of 2011. It's not that special, really. Wait...yes it is! It's the first Podcaturday of 2011. It has to be special, right? Let's celebrate by doing a whole bunch of drugs! Hehehe...just kidding, or am I? Today we have a bunch of firsts on the show. Okay, well maybe not a bunch, but a few. Aside from The Beans, Acadia, and I rambling about TV, we have two voice mails from first time callers. Our boy, Frank Garcia, who you've heard us talk about many times calls in to wish us well, and Adorable Kate makes her first ever appearance on the show. I can't link your names, you two, since I have no idea if you have websites and I'm too lazy to Google. So fess up! Dr. N*b is also back with his frakkin' Dirty Word of the Week, which you may or may not like, depending on your geek cred. If 2011 is as crazy as this episode, it's going to be one hell of a year, folks. So grab your cocaine and hookers, and let's get busy! Enjoy! | 1/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: Electric Sex | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/leg-lamp.jpg)HO!HO!HO! Welcome to a special Christmas edition of Podcaturday. Okay, it's not really special. It just so happens that Merry Ho Ho day falls on a Saturday, the same day we record our babblefest. It's all good. Did you think we forgot about you? Perish the thought! We were up and at 'em at 10am doing what we do best - insulting one another. Nothing says Christmas like a good mom joke. Anyway, there's no Dr. N*b this week since he didn't feel right about swearing on the Lord's birthday or something like that, and CNN is off the air. He's still crying about the departure of Larry King, so he was too busy drowning his sorrows to call in with...well, whatever he calls in with. We're still here, though, bringing you babble about Star Wars, and...something else. I'm not sure what. This morning was so long ago and I've had a lot of wine. Enjoy the show, folks, and I hope you had a bitchin' holiday! | 12/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: Oh Happy Day! | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/joker-2-150x143.jpg)You didn't get an episode of Podcaturday yesterday because I was too busy being lazy, so you're getting it today. Cool? Well, I guess you don't really have a choice, so it has to be cool. This week, The Beans, Acadia and I talk about the Hell's Kitchen finale, laugh tracks on TV thanks to CNN's "segment," and the word "f**k." Yeah, you can thank good ol' Dr. N*b for that one. Oh, and Jenny and I got out marriage Visa approved, so we talk about that and our trip to Montreal. Yes, it's a happy day, since we can now move forward with the wedding and I can move all my s**t to another country. Enjoy the episode, folks, and remember, call us with your Christmas wishes at 206-888-1710. Cheers! | 12/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodunday? Yeah, That Sounds About Right | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/cat-150x150.gif)Welcome to Podcaturday on a Sunday. Why is it on a Sunday? Because we felt like putting it out on a Sunday, fool. Okay, that's not true. The Beans was on the road yesterday coming to see my sunny ass, so we couldn't record. Well, we could have, but she probably would have got in an accident and that would have been bad. I guess. Acadia and I could have done it by ourselves, but that would have just been weird. Even with Dr. N*b and CNN on the show. There, so now you know why you're getting Podcaturday on Podunday. I'm going to suckle some air now, like this guy. | 12/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: You Won’t Believe Your Ears! | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/sam_jackson_svga-150x108.jpg)Podcaturday returns this week with some much needed improvements. I say "much needed" because they make the editing process that much easier. Which means I can be that much lazier when putting it all together for you people. Anything that makes my job easier is a "much needed" improvement, trust me. Anyway, this week seems like an all TV/movie bonanza, since that's all The Beans (http://www.jennybeans.net), Acadia (http://www.superficialgallery.com), and I talk about. Hey, don't blame us. Blame Dr. N*b who has a clip from Snakes on a Plane in his DWoTW segment, and CNN who asked about TV story arching. If you have something else you want us to talk about, call the hotline at 206-888-1710. That reminds me, I still have to change the automated greeting... | 12/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitUnleashed Ep. 18 – S.G. Browne | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/SGBrowne-Author-Photo-300x283-150x141.jpg)Welcome back to another episode of UNLEASHED. We're sponsored by the fine folks at Permuted Press, and when I say "we're," I mean me. On this episode I talk briefly about the ESCAPE saga, and there's a very special interview with the author of FATED, S.G. Browne. Here's the rundown: * 00:00:01 - Intro. * 00:00:50 - Grab a copy of the newest release in the Permuted Press/Simon & Schuster book deal, Thunder and Ashes by Z.A. Recht. * 00:02:30 - ESCAPE is once again available for pre-order, and you can also grab a signed and numbered copy complete with certificate of authenticity. * 00:04:49 - Promo: Jake Bible's Dead Mech. * 00:05:45 - Interview with author S.G. Browne. Go and grab yourself a copy of his new book, FATED, right now! * 00:56:46 - Have a great holiday season, everyone. Bye bye. Enjoy! | 11/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: Apocalypse This! | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/willard-127x150.jpg)Welcome back to another episode of Podcaturday. This week The Beans (http://www.jennybeans.net), Acadia (http://www.superficialgallery.com) and I are talking the apocalypse, The Walking Dead, and of course, Dr. N*b is back with his Dirty Word of the Week, which is by far the dirtiest of dirty words! Damn. Speaking of Podcaturday, the moment you have all be waiting for is finally here. Yes, the rumors are true. We have a Facebook page. It just started, but throughout the week we'll be posting funny s**t we find online. Feel free to join in on all the fun and follow us on Facebook. Remember, the voice mail number to call in is 206-888-1710. Enjoy! | 11/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | ExplicitComing in 2011: Hull’s Landing E-book and Limited Edition Print Version | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/HLCoverLittle.jpg)I am pleased to announce that in 2011 my supernatural thriller, Hull's Landing, will be making its way to e-book readers everywhere through my own Double J Media imprint. This decision was made after realizing that big publishing (hell, even small publishing) probably wouldn't want to buy a 40,000 word novella. Sure it's been done in the past, and I could have gone that route, but honestly, Hull's Landing is near and dear to my heart, and I didn't want to give it over to anyone for a small advance and low royalties.This is also a chance for me to test the waters of self-publishing a longer work of fiction as well (up until this point I've only put out a few short stories). Therefore, Hull's Landing will be released in e-book format everywhere on April 10, 2011 and will sell for $2.99. Does this mean that you'll never get to hold a copy of a printed version in your hands? Absolutely not! For those fans out there that wish to purchase a printed version of Hull's Landing, there will be a special edition of the book that will be limited to just 100 copies. These will be numbered and signed by me, and include a special introduction not found in the e-book version, as well as a brand new cover. These will sell for just $20 (includes shipping and handling to anywhere in the world), and pre-orders for the special edition of Hull's Landing will begin this Friday on November 5, 2010 at 9 AM EST. By selling the 100 limited edition print copies in advance, we will be able to finance the entire print run. Not only that, but for those that pre-order the limited edition version of Hull's Landing, you'll be getting your copies a month before the release of the e-book version. Those will start shipping on March 1, 2011. Not sure if you want to pre-order a special edition of the book? Want to learn more about it and hear some free audio excerpts? No problem! Click HERE to find out more about it and listen to the first six episodes of the free audio version, or download a free PDF excerpt of the first three chapters of the first draft below. Get ready folks, in 2011 Hull's Landing is coming. Let's do all we can to make it a success! Pre-order the limited edition print version this Friday, and tell you're friends to check out the free audio version to learn more about it, or email them the free PDF excerpt, and get them on board for when it's released as an e-book on April 10, 2011. Together, we can do this! | 11/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | ExplicitFree PDF of Young Junius by Seth Harwood | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/YJCVR2-sm_0-200x300.jpg)There's nothing I love more than giving you guys free stuff, and when presented with the opportunity to give away an entire novel from my boy, Seth Harwood (http://www.sethharwood.com), I jumped at the chance. You guys remember Seth, right? He's been on Unleashed (http://jamesmelzer.net/2010/05/unleashed-ep-15-seth-harwood/) before, and is a hell of a crime writer, and now he's gearing up for YOUNG WEDNESDAY (http://sethharwood.com/content/introducing-your-young-wednesday), which hits tomorrow. His new book, Young Junius, is available from Tyrus books (http://www.tyrusbooks.com/books/YJ.htm), and he's prepping to make a big splash in the big ocean of publishing. Here's the jacket description of Young Junius: In 1987, fourteen-year-old Junius Posey sets out on the cold Cambridge (Mass.) streets to find his brother’s killer in a cluster of low-income housing towers—prime drug-dealing territory. After committing a murder to protect his friend, he finds himself without protection from retribution. His mother gives him fifty dollars and instructions to run, but Junius refuses to live a life in hiding. Instead, shocked by the violence he’s created and determined to see its consequences, he returns to the towers to complete his original mission. I've read this book and it is truly amazing. Don't take my word for it, though. In celebration of YOUNG WEDNESDAY, I got a free PDF copy of Young Junius to give away to all you fine folks. If you like what you read, please help support Seth Harwood and new media authors everywhere by purchasing a copy of your very own (http://www.amazon.com/Young-Junius-Seth-Harwood/dp/1935562274/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1288117716&sr=8-1). | 10/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: Whatcha Gonna Do? | I haven't been around much because I've been too busy being angry at New York City, but whatever. We're still doing Podcaturday, and we're still bitching about everything under the sun, because you people are too afraid to. Just kidding, I'm sure you all do a lot of bitching...but YOUR MOTHER DOESN'T COUNT. So get over it. This week The Beans (http://www.jennybeans.net), Acadia (http://www.superficialgallery.com) and I bitch about there being no Hell's Kitchen, the Friday the 13th movies, and even some good ol' WWF wrestling. Or is it WWE? NAACP? PETA? CNN? NASDAQ? Wait, what were we talking about? Oh yeah, NASCAR. That's it. Aside from that, we also have Dr. N*b's dirty word of the week, and it's a humdinger. Heh, I said humdinger. That's pretty dirty, right? Remember, that number to call so you can answer our questions is 206-888-1710. OHHHHHH YEAAAAHHHHHHH! | 10/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: The Horror of it All | Welcome back to another episode of Podcaturday. This week Acadia (http://www.superficialgallery.com), Jenny (http://jennybeans.net), and I, are talking horror movies, and what makes them work. There's also some stuff about Hell's Kitchen, the Gallery's 5th anniversary, and of course, voicemails from Dr. N*b and Coffin Nail Neil. Don't forget, if you've got something to say, call the Litterbox at 206-888-1710. BOSS! | 10/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday – The Only Thing in 3D That Doesn’t Suck | On this week's episode of Podcaturday Acadia (http://www.superficialgallery.com), Jenny (http://jennybeans.net) and I talk about Star Wars 3D, Top Chef Just Desserts, horror movies, and lots and lots of illicit drugs. If you enjoy the episode and want to drop us a line, call the Litter Box at 206-888-1710. Peace! | 10/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: Quick and Dirty | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/jh51ub-150x107.jpg)Much like your mother, this episode of Podcaturday is quick and dirty. Jenny and I are on the road to Horror Realm in Pittsburgh as we speak, so this was recorded on Friday night. Acadia (http://www.superficialgallery.com) and I gush over The Dark Tower, while Beans (http://www.jennybeans.net) goes on and on and on about True Blood - and for good reason. The season finale sucked worse than a $2 w***e. There's also some talk about...wait, is there any other talk? I'm sure there is, but as it's been over an hour since we recorded it, my mind has moved on to other things. Enjoy the episode folks, and I'll see you back here next week for a Horror Realm recap, which may or may not include pics of me with my pants off. Cheers! | 9/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: Screw Job | Welcome back to another episode of Podcaturday. It's been two weeks since our last episode. Or has it been three? This is the third week so it's been two. I think. Whatever... This week we're back talking about 9/11, True Blood, and Acadia's jet pack. I'm sure some of you will disagree with pretty much everything I say and that's fine. Feel free to call the hotline to bitch at me, or for anything else you have to say. That number again is 206-888-1710. I'd put in links for you to visit but you probably won't anyway and I'm too lazy to do that tonight anyway. | 9/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: 5 Pictures and More | Welcome back to another episode of Podcaturday. I don't have much to say, (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/jh51ub1-150x107.jpg)except we may have found a EVP on the file, then Jenny erased it, so technically you won't get to hear it yet. We may post it next week, or whenever we get around to it. Lord knows we have so much time on our hands now. NOT! Regardless, you should still go and visit Jenny this week (http://www.jennybeans.net), along with these fine folks: Acadia (http://www.superficialgallery.com) KidWonderful (http://www.kidwonderful.com) HOPPS (http://www.hoppsghosthunters.com/) | 8/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: Crazy Baby Names | Welcome back to another episode of Podcaturday. This week the (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/jh51ub-150x107.jpg)hilarity ensues as we talk about time traveling cameras, Adolf Hitler, and dinosaurs. Sound good? You're right. It is. In case you'd like to answer the question we posed to all of you, call 206-888-1710, or not. I don't care. Just as long as you listen. That's the main thing. Visit Jenny (http://jennybeans.net) and Acadia (http://superficialgallery.com) this week, as I'm sure they had lots more to say than I did. | 8/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: JW Needs Some Help | Welcome back to another edition of Podcaturday bitches! I've (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/jh51ub1-150x107.jpg)been absent as of late from most social media, but have no fear - Melzer is here. For about an hour, anyway. We welcome a special guest this week in the way of JW. He and Acadia are best buds, or something like that. Anyway, he went and canceled all his cable with the reasoning that he doesn't need it. He can just watch s**t on the Internet. Good idea, JW. Good. I. Dea. If you have any suggestions for stuff that JW should be watching, call the hotline at 206-888-1710. Here's your link of the week. See you all on the flip side! Jenny Beans (http://www.jennybeans.net) Acadia Einstein (http://www.superficialgallery.com) Special Guest JW (http://twenty9cast.libsyn.com/) If your name's not listed it's because I'm too damn tired and I'm trying to find a job (http://jamesmelzer.net/2010/07/the-reality-of-everything/). PEACE! | 7/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: Your Mamma Was a Cheerleader | Ok so here's another episode of Podcaturday. It's been a really shitty week, so I don't have to much to say except thanks to the friends that I have that have been supporting Jenny and I through it all. You guys ROCK! This week's episode features Cheerleaders, True Blood, Reincarnation, and Haven. It's good stuff and you should listen to it. I will do links tomorrow. I'm tired and I wanna go to bed. I had a little drink about an hour ago and it went right to my head... | 7/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitHull’s Landing – Ep. 06 | Well, well, well. Here we are again for another episode of Hull's Landing. (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/HullsPBCover.jpg)You guys and gals enjoying it so far? Good. You want to know something you can do for me? Head on over to Podiobooks.com (http://www.podiobooks.com), register for FREE if you don't already have an account, and then visit the Hull's Landing page (http://www.podiobooks.com/title/hulls-landing/) over there to comment and rate it. It's that easy. It debuted on Friday the 16th of July over there, and it's been #1 on the daily charts ever since Friday afternoon. Good stuff. Quick tidbit - ESCAPE: A ZOMBIE CHRONICLES NOVEL (which is now available to preorder, by the way (http://jamesmelzer.net/2010/07/enter-the-escape-from-your-life-contest-and-win-big/)), also debut on Podiobooks on the 16th, only it was in October. I thought it was neat, anyway. On with this weeks episode! Tired from the days events, Rita ends up falling asleep and having a dream that may be more telling than she realizes. Chief Bobby Walker decides that it's time to assert himself once again, while the man in the tennis shoes is paid a visit by the woman in white, and Henry foils his plans by doing the unthinkable. Remember folks, this podcast novella is Rated R for strong language, adult themes, and situations. | 7/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitHull’s Landing – Ep. 05 | It's Sunday, and that means it's time for your weekly dose (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/HullsPBCover.jpg)of podcast fiction with another episode of Hull's Landing. In case you missed it, HL has made its was into the feed over at Shadowpublications.com (http://shadowpublications.com) thanks to my buddy Paul E. Cooley (https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/paulcooley), who is a hell of a writer, and a great guy. Things are really starting to get interesting for this little novella of ours. It will be making its debut over on Podiobooks.com soon, too. We'll have to see where this goes. Without further babbling though, here's this week's episode: The man in the tennis shoes brings Henry to the basement, which is quite the surprise for Wayne Leiland. Rita confronts Chief Walker, but doesn't get a whole lot out of him. He suspects she knows something, though, and that doesn't bode well for her. Henry's purpose is revealed in the plot, as he is faced with a horrible task. Remember folks, this this podcast novella is Rated R for strong language, adult themes, and situations. | 7/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: Zombies, Strippers, and Dr. N*b | Welcome back to another edition of Podcaturday. My brain is (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/jh51ub.jpg)still not functioning since I just woke up from a nap. I dreamed about a genetically engineered wild boar made with synthetic blood. I shot its head off but the damn thing grew back and started chasing me again. What the f**k, pig? Anyway, congrats to the winner of the Braveheart DVD from last week. This week we're giving away Zombie Strippers. Call the hotline (206-888-1710), or leave a comment to be entered to win. You guys are awesome. Here's the links for this week, and their genetically engineered counterparts: The Beans (http://www.jennybeans.net) - Faerie/Minx Acadia (http://www.superficialgallery.com) - Eeor/Oscar the Grouch Dr. N*b (http://www.nobilserotica.com) - Love bird/Turtle Nikki (http://www.nicoleireland.com) - Ferret/Kitten Patrick (http://paddy.typepad.com/) - Bulldog/Hamster Podcaturday after the trailer and the shameless self-promotion of my book. P.S. - Bionic Garlic Bread sucks this week because she didn't call in. | 7/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitHull’s Landing – Ep. 04 | Greetings! Welcome back to another episode of the podcast novella, (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/HullsLandingCover.jpg)Hull's Landing. A short episode today since it's the fourth of July and I know there's lots going on. Hell, I have two parties to go to later today. I hope you've all been enjoying the novella up to this point. Now, without further blabbing on my part, let's get to this week's episode. Henry's connection to the man in tennis shoes is revealed, and Chief Bobby Walker gets an unwanted message. Rita is stunned when she discovers what happened to Melinda Wilmott. Remember, folks – this podcast novella is Rated R for strong language, adult themes, and situations. | 7/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: William Wallace Killed Fifty Men. Fifty! | Welcome back to yes another edition of Podcaturday, you're weekly (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/jh51ub.jpg)dose of insanity. Thank you to those who called the Litterbox last week. All 5 of you. This week there's an extra incentive to call and comment on all the Podcaturday posts, since we're giving away stuff now. The first prize? A copy of Braveheart. You know, the movie Mel "I'm a f*****g loony toon" Gibson won an academy award for? Yeah. That one. So listen to find out what you have to do to win. Podcaturday has been a roaring (or as Acadia would say, "Raaring") success, so again, thank you to all of you who listen each and every week. You ROCK! Now here's this week's links. Podcaturday after the trailer. Jenny "We're done professionally" Beans (http://www.jennybeans.net) Acadia "Get your stinkin paws off me you damn dirty ape" Einstein (http://www.superficialgallery.com) Nicole "Suck my dick" Ireland (http://www.nicoleireland.com) Nobilis "Tell me about it stud" Reed (http://nobiliserotica.com/) David "Your mother had it comin" Sobkowiak (http://www.davidsobkowiak.com/) Laura "That's not a knife this is a knife" Frechette (http://www.scrivenerscircle.com/) | 7/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitUnleashed Ep. 17 – Robert R. Best | Welcome back to another episode of UNLEASHED. We're sponsored by the fine folks at Permuted Press (http://www.permutedpress.com)...and when I say "we're" I mean me. Lots of cool stuff on this episode, not the least of which is an interview with Robert R. Best, who is the author of the zombie novel, Lakewood Memorial, as well as its upcoming sequels. A really great guy, and I think you guys are going to enjoy this one. Without further hesitation then, here's the rundown for the show: * 00:00:01 - Introduction * 00:00:50 - Don't forget to preorder your copy of Beyond Exile: Day By Day Armageddon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/143917752X/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1Q7XCFCB3S3770YHNW0E&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846) by J.L. Bourne. Available everywhere July 13! * 00:02:25 - UNLEASHED has been nominated for a Parsec Award (http://www.parsecawards.com/) in the category of Best Podcast About Speculative Fiction Content Creation. Thanks to everyone who has ever been involved with the show for making it happen! * 00:03:47 - My new novella, Hull's Landing (http://jamesmelzer.net/audio-archives/audio-archives-hulls-landing/), is being released right now! * 00:05:42 - Corey Graham (http://www.midnightcorey.com) returns with Twisting the Blade. This month Corey reviews HOUSE OF THE DEVIL (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1172994/), not House of the Dead, as I called it. Oops. My bad. Watch the trailer HERE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHvSkTDWFfk). * 00:12:17 - Promo: The Ballad of Iron Percy (http://www.balladofironpercy.com/) by Edward Clark and read by Veronica Giguere (http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/) * 00:13:17 - Interview with Robert R. Best (http://www.robertrbest.com/) * 00:33:24 - Info about Horror Realm 2010 (http://horrorrealmcon.com/) at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Pittsburgh * 00:34:15 - Jennifer Hudock (http://www.jennybeans.net) is absent with her From the Shelf Book Report this month. She's hard at work finishing edits on FROM THE DARK SIDE, a charity anthology, where all the proceeds are going to The Office of Letters and Light (http://www.lettersandlight.org/). * 00:36:17 - Adios muchachos! Hope you guys enjoy the episode. Drop me a line at jjmelzer@gmail.com if you want to provide written feedback, or you can call the voicemail line at 206-888-1710. Till next month! | 6/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitHull’s Landing – Ep. 03 | Welcome back to another episode of my new podcast novella, (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/HullsLandingCover.jpg)Hull's Landing. I've been really enjoying bringing this to you guys, and hope you're digging it as well. Should you feel the need to leave me some feedback, email me at jjmelzer@gmail.com, or call the voicemail line at 206-888-1710. On with the show... The encounter with Sam is still fresh in Rita's mind, and as she sits down to have a talk with her neighbor, more about the town is revealed until a scream penetrates the conversation. Chief Walker and the man in the tennis shoes have a nice sit down, and we learn what happened to Danny Wilmott. Remember, folks – this podcast novella is Rated R for strong language, adult themes, and situations. | 6/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: *SPOILER ALERT* You Will Laugh | We're back for another episode of Podcaturday. I have to say that I think this (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/jh51ub1.jpg)is the best one yet, as we talk about everything from time travel to alien conspiracies to *SPOILER ALERT* Shutter Island. Suck that, James Cameron! There may or may not be the drone of a fan in the background. Why? Because it's really freakin' hot out and I didn't feel like turning it off just to appease you people. Deal with it. Either the fan goes, or I go! Wait, maybe I shouldn't put that to a vote. Here's the links to this week's crew, with their new nicknames as chosen by me. The "Jelly" Beans (http://www.jennybeans.net) Acadia "Bionic Frankenstein" Einstein (http://www.superficialgallery.com) Martin "I Like the Mob" Scorsese (http://www.scorsesefilms.com/index.htm) Laura "Garlic Bread" Frechette (http://www.scrivenerscircle.com/) Nobilis "Stop Telling Me How to Pronounce My Name" Reed (http://nobiliserotica.com/site/) Corey "Don't You Dare Call Me C*****r" Graham (http://www.midnightcorey.com) Oh, and here's the trailer for Uwe Boll's RAMPAGE, which I talked about in the episode. Doesn't it look great? | 6/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPocaturday: We Really Don’t Like Charlaine Harris | BOOM! Another edition of Podcaturday is upon you, featuring talk (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/jh51ub1.jpg)about Acadia's broken back, Jenny's disdain of Charlaine Harris, and my love of Ouija boards. I think there's some World Cup talk in the somewhere, too. It might have been cut out. My Ouija talk may have been cut out as well. I don't know. I should really start doing these posts after the episode is edited instead of trying to get everything ready ahead of time. My bad. Don't forget, you can leave a message in The Litterbox for us to play on the show. Feel free to bitch about what ever you'd like. Bitching at us increases your chances of getting played on Podcaturday. That number to call again is 206-888-1710. Here's who you should go and visit this week and what their last name isn't. Jennifer whose last name is not Lopez (http://www.jennybeans.net) Acadia whose last name is not Einstein (http://www.superficialgallery.com) Corey whose last name is not Haim (http://www.midnightcorey.com) Permuted Press who doesn't have a last name for obvious reasons (http://www.permutedpress.com) Veronica whose last name is not Mars (http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/) Nicole whose last name is not Scherzinger (http://www.nicoleireland.com) Here is Acadia's very beautiful Power Point presentation about the Picture Perfect contest that he worked so hard on with Vange, who rocks and rolls all day long, sweet Suzie! Picture Perfect Sponsor Presentation (http://www.slideboom.com/presentations/181852/Picture-Perfect-Sponsor-Presentation) View more presentations (http://www.slideboom.com) or Upload (http://www.slideboom.com/upload) your own. | 6/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitHull’s Landing – Ep. 02 | Welcome back to Sunday! Bloody! Sunday! and another episode of the new podcast novella, Hull's Landing. Now, last week was the debut episode, but in all honesty, I had some problems with the feed. (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/HullsLandingCover.jpg)Some of you may have gotten the episode twice, or not at all. If you're one of those people that never got it, be sure to go back and download it from the website HERE. On to this week's episode... It's revealed who is behind the kidnapping of Zoe...or is it? We also get to learn more about the trapped girl, and just where the source of her strength really comes from. There's a great shift coming in Hull's Landing, and as Chief Bobby Walker sits down to eat, he's greeted by the force that is going to bring about the change. Remember, folks - this podcast novella is Rated R for strong language, adult themes, and situations. You've been warned! | 6/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: Birds Chirp and People Call | Welcome back to another episode of Podcaturday! This week, you're going to hear lots of stuff, (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/jh51ub1.jpg)not the least of which are birds chirping in the background. That's because I felt like recording outside. Deal with it. Jenny and I are going on a Great Canadian Adventure later today, so you'll hear about that. Plus, we're taking some voicemail. Listen and gawk as a cat calls the hotline, as well as Nobilis Reed. Jenny and I may record some clips from the road to play on a future episode of Podcaturday, we're still not sure. One thing we are sure about though, is that next week's episode will be Canadian made, baby! Oooh, exciting! Here's the people you should visit this week, and what they would be if they were a bird. Jenny Beans (http://www.jennybeans.net) - Swallow Acadia (http://www.superficialgallery.com) - Dodo Bird Nobilis Reed (http://www.logical-lust.com/scouts.html) - Woodpecker Veronica (http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/) - Hummingbird Nicole (http://www.nicoleireland.com) - Pink Flamingo Corey Graham (http://www.midnightcorey.com) - Bald Eagle Enjoy the show! | 6/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitHull’s Landing – Ep.01 | Nestled deep in the heart of Pennsylvania is the small borough of Hull's Landing. (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/HullsLandingCover.jpg)While it may seem like just an ordinary place, The Landing holds a secret so dark, that there are those who will do anything to protect it. For decades, young girls have been disappearing like clockwork. While some have their suspicions, the entire town lives in fear; and for good reason. When Rita Clemens, a former member of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, decides to make her new home in Hull's, she begins to uncover what the locals have tried to keep hidden for so long. As the race against time begins, Rita will have to do everything she can to protect herself, and to save a child's life, before one of the world's oldest evils can be unleashed. Hull's Landing is an original novella from the author of ESCAPE, and is Rated R for violence, adult situations, and language. You've been warned! | 6/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: You Wanted the Best, but You Got Us Instead | Welcome back to another edition of Podcaturday, suckers! This week The Beans,(http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/jh51ub1.jpg) Acadia, and I talk about cooking, 80's movies, and Judd Nelson. There's some echo in this one, due to the fact that we recorded it at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. I bet Acadia that I could drink a case of lager and then fill it with my piss, but I lost. Them the breaks. There's a voicemail line you can call, which we forgot to mention, and last week someone actually did call, which we forgot to play. Should you want to be left out of next episode, feel free to leave us a message in The Litterbox at 206-888-1710. Here's who you should check out this week, and they're favorite dish. The Beans (http://www.jennybeans.net) - Hamburgers with horseradish. Acadia (http://www.superficialgallery.com) - Mac and Cheese with ketchup. Nicole (http://www.nicoleireland.com) - Cookie dough. Gordon Ramsay (http://www.gordonramsay.com/) - Whatever he cooks. Judd Nelson (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Judd-Nelson/10547219534) - Cream of sumyungguy. Corey Graham (http://www.midnightcorey.com) - Fillet of Cthulhu. Veronica (http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/) - Peanut butter and mayonnaise. | 6/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPODCATURDAY! – No, She’s Not Really Drunk | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/jh51ub1.jpg) Welcome back to another edition of Podcaturday, suckers! We have a new voice mail line for you to call and leave random messages or just yell at us. We don't care. The number to bitch at is 206-888-1710. Once again, that number is 206-888-1710. You're responsible for your own damn charges. This week we welcome a special guest in the way of Mike Arcand (http://www.digigasms.com/), who is my boss at the company I do freelance work for. Normally I would be afraid to say bad things about my boss, but not this time. The only problem is that I can't think of crappy things to say about Mike. I think he likes popcorn, which is pretty bad, but whatever. It's not as bad as slapping a lady, or putting a baby in a blender. Oh yeah, and Jenny sounds like she's drunk, but really, she's not. I was just poking her brain with a stick trying to figure out where my keys were. Here's who you should visit this week and why: Frickin' crop circles (http://gizmodo.com/5547121/aliens-leave-a-pop-quiz-in-a-rapeseed-field) - Which you should read cause it's frickin' crop circles! Jennifer Hudock (http://www.jennybeans.net) - Who you should visit because she lets me touch her boobies sometimes and likes to do it on my computer. Acadia Einstein (http://www.superficialgallery.com) - Who you should visit because he hates Canada, and so do I. Corey Graham (http://midnightcorey.com/) - Who you should visit because stickers that fall off suck! Ziggy Kinsella (http://fecklessgoblin.blogspot.com/) - Who you should visit because he's got a cool accent. Karate Kid Pinball (http://www.karatekidpinball.com/throwback/) - Which you should play because you have nothing better to do anyway. | 5/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: Who Ya Gonna Call? Not Us. | Welcome back to another edition of Podcaturday. It's the podcast where three people who know everything about nothing sit around and talk. Oooh, exciting. You bet your ass it is, cause I'm one of the three people. This week we mention Ghost Hunters, ghost stories, urination, and a bunch of other stuff that got cut out because we didn't want to offend your delicate nature and cause your ears to bleed. Before you listen to the podcast, take some time to visit these hip cats below, because although they may not really be cats, they are hip. Here they are with their name and known phobia. Jennifer Hudock (http://www.jennybeans.net) - Selachophobia Acadia Einstein (http://www.superficialgallery.com) - Pediophobia Nicole Ireland (http://www.nicoleireland.com) - Epistaxiophobia Drew Beatty (http://www.drewbeatty.com) - Rectophobia Stephen King (http://www.stephenking.com) - It would take up too much time to list everything dude is scared of | 5/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitUnleashed Ep. 16 – Paul E. Cooley | Welcome back to another episode of UNLEASHED. Proudly sponsored by the fine folks at Permuted Press. Here's the lowdown for this episode, folks. * 00:00:01 - Introduction. * 00:00:45 - Don't forget to preorder the new one from J.L. Bourne, Beyond Exile: Day by Day Armageddon, the sequel to the cult-classic. * 00:01:27 - Welcome my co-host for this episode, Jennifer Hudock (http://www.jennybeans.net), the author of Goblin Market and the Dark Journey's Short Story Collection. * 00:08:06 - Twisting the Blade with Corey Graham. * 00:16:49 - Promo for Paul E. Cooley's TATTOO. Now available on Amazon and Smashwords for 99 cents! * 00:17:31 - Interview with Paul E. Cooley * 01:08:13 - See ya next time on UNLEASHED! Hope you guys enjoyed that episode. If you did, consider throwing a couple of bucks into the donation hat to support my creative efforts. (https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif) | 5/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcaturday: Featuring 3 People Who Know Everything About Nothing, or is that Nothing About Everything? | This week I had the distinct pleasure of appearing on Podcaturday, with my good buddies The Beans (http://www.jennybeans.net) and Acadia (http://www.superficialgallery.com). What is Podcaturday, you ask? It's a weekly podcast about nothing. Seriously, it's about nothing. No, really. I mean it. You thought Seinfeld was about nothing? Wait'll you hear this. Apparently I'm going to be a regular on this podcast about nothing now, so look for one every Saturday to drop in the feed on top of everything else you find here, which may or may also be about nothing. I'll leave that up to you to decide. (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/jh51ub.jpg) | 5/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitUnleashed Ep. 15 – Seth Harwood | Welcome back to a special episode of UNLEASHED! Sponsored by the fine folks at Permuted Press (http://www.permutedpress.com). You may notice that this episode comes on the heels of the last one. That's because it is timely, relevant, and frickin' awesome! Here's the low down: * 00:00:01 - Introduction. Featuring J.C. Hutchins (http://www.jchutchins.net), author of Personal Effects: Dark Art (http://www.amazon.com/Personal-Effects-Dark-J-C-Hutchins/dp/B0030EG110/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1272626966&sr=8-3) & 7th Son: Descent (http://www.amazon.com/7th-Son-Descent-J-C-Hutchins/dp/0312384378/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_1). * 00:01:13 - Don't forget to pre-order Beyond Exile: Day By Day Armageddon (http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Exile-Armageddon-Pocket-Books/dp/143917752X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1272627025&sr=1-1) by J.L. Bourne (http://tacticalunderground.us/JLBourne_website/). Available July 13, 2010. * 00:01:51 - Why this is a special episode. * 00:02:53 - Yes, Jenny and I are still getting married. * 00:03:46 - Twisting the Blade with Corey Graham (http://midnightcorey.com/). This month Corey reviews Terror at the Opera (http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/index.php?tle_id=421&art_id=4), from Arrow Video (http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/index.php?c=y&s=c2f8b78d522d169b135acba2986105e6). * 00:10:29 - Promo for Edward G. Talbot's (http://www.edwardgtalbot.com/drupal64/) MAYDAY! (http://www.edwardgtalbot.com/drupal64/index.php?q=node/102) * 00:11:31 - Special interview with Seth Harwood (http://www.sethharwood.com), who is getting ready to launch a limited edition of his novel, Young Junius (http://www.sethharwood.com/junius), from Tyrus Books (http://www.tyrusbooks.com/). Use the code ZOMBIE to save yourself $3 when you pre-order on May 5, 2010. Cinco de Junius baby! * 00:46:37 - From the Shelf Book Report with Jennifer Hudock (http://www.jennybeans.net). This month Jenny reviews Young Junius by Seth Harwood. * 00:49:30 - See ya next time on UNLEASHED! Hope you enjoyed this special episode of UNLEASHED. If so, consider donating a couple of bucks to help continue to fund my creative endeavors. Click the PayPal button below to help out. (https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif) | 5/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitUnleashed Ep.14 – Eric S. Brown | Welcome back to another episode of UNLEASHED! Sponsored by the fine folks at Permuted Press (http://www.permutedpress.com). Here's the rundown of this months episode! * 00:00:01 - Introduction. * 00:00:50 - Kim Paffenroth (http://gotld.blogspot.com/)'s Valley of the Dead is available right NOW! (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1934861316/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1A5BW7NG6T2R44JSB8MD&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846) * 00:01:25 - Gettin' down to business. * 00:02:47 - The Creative Alliance (http://tca.spruz.com/) has been born! * 00:09:38 - Promo for Kenn Crawford (http://kenncrawford.com/)'s Dead Hunt (http://www.podiobooks.com/title/dead-hunt/). * 00:11:04 - Interview with Eric S. Brown (http://www.myspace.com/esbrown4). * 00:26:45 Eric's HUGE news (http://apfuchs.wordpress.com/2010/04/20/announcement-coscom-entertainment-goes-to-simon-and-schuster/)! * 00:27:45 - Jennifer Hudock (http://www.jennybeans.net)'s From the Shelf Book Report. This time around Jenny reviews Queen Victoria: Demon Hunter (http://www.amazon.com/Queen-Victoria-Hunter-E-Moorat/dp/0061976016/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1271867819&sr=8-1) by A.E. Moorat (http://www.harpercollins.com/authors/36668/A_E_Moorat/index.aspx). * 00:31:06 - Farewell. Don't forget to tune in May 1, 2010, for a very special episode of UNLEASHED with Seth Harwood (http://www.sethharwood.com). Like the show? Consider donating a couple of bucks to help continue to fund creativity! (https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif) | 4/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitNew Audio Fiction – Snowmen | Snowmen was the first story to be released in the former Deviant Dollar series I was doing. I guess I can't call them Deviant Dollars if I'm not selling them for a dollar, right? (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/2d5b7c142d1ba8ca01e5843f4f2df0817f637596-thumb-106x150.jpg)It's now available, free of charge, as an audio short story. If you like it, and want to contribute something to my creative endeavors, click the donate button at the bottom of the post, and set your own price. A yearly display of snowmen brings joy to children all over Pennsylvania, but when builder Edgar Davies takes a tumble, his Snowmen turn out to be far more than anyone could possibly imagine. (https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif) | 4/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitNew Audio Fiction – PTS | Yesterday I announced (http://jamesmelzer.net/2010/04/restructuring-the-model/) that I would begin to give away stories in the Deviant Dollar series as free audio fiction. I'm going back and recording the first three stories in the series and releasing them during the month of April, with a brand new story starting in May. The first one to be released as a free audio story is PTS. PTS tells the story of Anthony Delgato, a businessman living in a post-9/11 world. He may have survived that day, but when(http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/c088612c61da0f43368a2fb32f3addf4058d2acf-thumb-100x150.jpg) Anthony’s subway stops on a bridge 200 meters above ground, he’ll learn what it really means to suffer from Post Traumatic Stress. ***Praise for PTS*** “James Melzer has taken the mundane, twisted it, and doused it in a blood-chilling bucket of paranoia. When the subway engine in PTS stops, the fear revs into overdrive.” ~ J.C. Hutchins, author of Pesonal Effects: Dark Art and 7th Son: Descent PTS is also currently available on Smashwords, and the Amazon Kindle, for just $0.99 cents! If you listened to the audio story for free, and wish to make a small, $2 donation to support future creative endeavors, click on the button below to do so. (https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif) | 4/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitUNLEASHED Ep. 13 – David Dunwoody | Welcome back to another episode of UNLEASHED! Sponsored by the fine folks at Permuted Press (http://www.permutedpress.com). Let's try something different this month with some detailed show notes, shall we? * 00:00:01 - Introduction. * 00:00:50 - Beyond Exile: Day by Day Armageddon by J.L. Bourne (http://www.jlbourne.com/) is available for pre-order NOW! (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/143917752X/ref=s9_k2ah_gw_ir01?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=12M7J5NBVPFAGWDEBZ38&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938811&pf_rd_i=507846) * 00:01.34 - NYT Bestseller Jonathan Maberry (http://jonathanmaberry.com/) joins us to talk about The Dragon Factory (http://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Factory-Jonathan-Maberry/dp/0312382499/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1266791978&sr=8-1) and his upcoming releases. * 00:07:19 - Thanks (http://jamesmelzer.net/2010/03/thank-you-for-believing/) to everyone who helped support an idea. We're going to make some history (http://jamesmelzer.net/2010/03/help-me-make-publishing-history/)! * 00:10:10 - Jennifer Hudock (http://www.jennybeans.net) joins us with her From The Shelf book review. Jenny reviews The Dragon Factory by Jonathan Maberry this month. * 00:12:58 - Promo for Scott Sigler's (http://www.scottsigler.com) The Starter. Available for pre-order TODAY! (http://www.scottsigler.com/thestarter) * 00:13:57 - Interview with David Dunwoody (http://daviddunwoody.com/), the author of EMPIRE. (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1439180725/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=09CM36TH1TYXF3HEXHNC&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846) * 00:30:52 - Twisting the Blade with Corey Graham (http://midnightcorey.com/). This month Corey reviews Candyman 2. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112625/) * 00:37:01 - Deviant Dollars are now on sale. New fiction from me for just 99 cents on Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B003BDFZ2Q) and Smashwords.com (https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/jjmelzer) * 00:38:16 - Farewell. There. Did you like those show notes? Let me know. See ya'll next month for another episode of UNLEASHED! | 4/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitUNLEASHED Ep. 12 – Peter Clines | Welcome back to another episode of UNLEASHED! Sponsored by Permuted Press. It's a jam packed episode this month! I talk about some news that hit the podcast fiction world pretty hard recently, as author J.C. Hutchins has decided not to give away his work for free anymore. I agree with everything he said on his website, which you can check out HERE. This is something that has been weighing heavy on my mind ever since I read Amanda Palmer's blog post HERE. Corey Graham joins us for his first ever segment on UNLEASHED, as he reviews the classic horror flick, Candyman! This months interview is with Peter Clines, who is the author of the brand new book from Permuted Press, EX-HEROES. It's a great read, and Peter and I sat down for an hour to talk about the book, his more than 15 years spent in the movie business, and his gig as a writer for Creative Screen Writing Magazine. PROMO - Beneath by Jeremy Robinson, found on Podiobooks.com | 2/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitUNLEASHED Ep. 11 – CODE BLUE | Welcome back to another episode of UNLEASHED, still sponsored by Permuted Press. It's been a while, but I'm back with a new segment called the Bedlam Book Report, hosted by Ron Earl Phillips. On his very first segment, Ron reviews The Pack: Winter Kill by Mike Oliveri . Escape has a release date of March, 2011. Stay tuned to learn more about how you can pre-order one of a limited number of signed copies, with some special bonus content thrown in for good measure. Seth Harwood announced that his book, Young Junius, is coming to print from Tyrus Books. We're happy and excited for the return of PALMS SUNDAY! NYT Bestseller Scott Sigler also has his new book, Ancestor, available for pre-order right now on Amazon.com. It's shaping up to be a summer blockbuster in true FDO fashion. This episodes interview is done by a special guest host. My boy, Marco Gennuso, sits down to talk with Jermaine Crawford from the HBO series, The Wire, about a project he's involved in called CODE BLUE. We learn all about that and more in this fantastic interview that Marco was gracious enough to let me play on the show. | 1/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitUNLEASHED Ep. 10 – Z.A. Recht Passing/S.G. Browne Interview | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/9781439177280.jpg) Welcome back to another episode of UNLEASHED. Sponsored by Permuted Press. I'm still in shock over the news of the death of Z.A. Recht. Zach was a great guy, a great author, and his death is just a sad, sad loss for the horror community. Words cannot express how much my heart goes out to his family, friends and fans everywhere. I met Z.A. at Horror Realm and he was such a nice, quiet guy. All class, as the saying goes. Zach, you will be sorely missed. Rest in peace. OBITUARY Zachary Allan Recht, 26, died on Dec. 10, 2009, at his home. He was born Feb. 4, 1983, to Keith A. and Mary Recht of Bunker Hill. Zachary is survived by his parents; a brother, Adam Recht, of Pittsburgh, and a sister, Alison Recht, of Bunker Hill. Zachary was a professional writer and the author of two published books of apocalyptic fiction. He was recently recruited by Simon and Schuster. He was also under contract with Audible Books for his books available to download for listening read by a professional actor. Zach attended Inwood Primary School and Bunker Hill Elementary. He was a graduate of the Powhatan School in Boyce, Va. He also attended Handley High School, of Winchester, Va. Colleges attended were West Virginia University and Northern Community College. He was a unique self-educated historian. Zachary was employed in 2007 as a staff writer at The Journal newspaper. This year he was an invited guest author to the "Horror Realm" convention in Pittsburgh, where his fans were able to meet and greet him, as well as listen to readings from his books. He also has participated in the "Poetry and Prose" Writer's Day here in Berkeley County. He completed boot camp in the U.S. Army at Fort Jackson, S.C., where he graduated as 1st squad leader and won the sharpshooter competition. Services and interment will be private. A public memorial service will be held and announced at a later date. Please contact Brown Funeral Home at http://www.BrownFuneralHomesWV.com (http://www.brownfuneralhomeswv.com/). Memorial contributions may be made to the Z.A. Recht Scholarship-Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 193, Bunker Hill, WV 25413. His sparkling wit and intelligence surely will be missed by his family, friends and by all of his fans. INTERVIEW - S.G. BROWNE (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/SGBrowne-Author-Photo-300x282.jpg) Scott G. Browne is the author of Breathers, a dark comedy about life after undeath told from the perspective of a zombie. His second novel, Fated (scheduled for release in November 2010), is a dark, irreverent comedy about fate, destiny, and the consequences of getting involved in the lives of humans. We sit down to talk about his life, his writing career, and we give away some books. Fun times! PROMO 7th Son: Descent by J.C. Hutchins | 12/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitNew UNLEASHED – Ep. 09 – David Moody | Welcome back to another episode of UNLEASHED. Sponsored by Permuted Press. This episode is a little late, due to the fact that I was in Pennsylvania for a few days. My apologies. It was worth the wait though, because this week I sit down and chat with David Moody. Two new book releases in the past coupe of weeks that are worth noting. First, J.C. Hutchins released 7th Son: Descent. Pick up a copy if you haven't already. Second, Stephen King released Under The Dome. Fans of old-school King, like myself, will not be disappointed. Pick up your copy today! David Moody is the author of HATER, as well as the Autumn series. He began releasing his fiction online for free, and since then has had great success in the traditional publishing world. He sold the film rights for HATER without even having an agent to Guillermo del Toro, and the big screen adaptation of Autumn was recently released in the UK as well. We sit down to talk about all that and more, as David Moody joins me on this weeks episode of UNLEASHED. PROMO Phil Rossi's Harvey | 11/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 56 | ExplicitHuman Cloning Isn’t Near. It’s Already HERE! | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/7sdescent_cover.jpg) "The president of the United States is dead. He was murdered in the morning sunlight by a four-year-old boy." Thus begins the saga that is author J.C. Hutchins' 7th Son Trilogy. One hell of a techno-thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you fighting for air, if you ask me. AND YOU SHOULD! First released as a serialized podcast in 2006, it has become the most popular podcast novel trilogy in history, with more than 5 million downloads. Today, October 27, 2009, the first book in the trilogy, Descent, is finally available in book stores everywhere from St. Martin's Press. I could go on and on about how good this series is, but I'm not going to do that. Instead, I'm going to give you the first 10 chapters of Descent as a PDF for free (BOOYA!) and let you see for yourself. You will read some of it, and no doubt rush out to buy the book so you can finish the rest. If you don't, you may as well just bend over and kiss your ass good-bye RIGHT NOW! This is a momentous day, folks. We're here to celebrate not only the books release, but also the author, who for years believed that this series had potential, and took it upon himself to prove it. He was right. Of course he was right, he's J.C. Hutchins for christsake. So do me a personal favor, okay? Support J.C. Hutchins by heading on over to Amazon.com to buy a copy, or hit your local book store sometime today. You'll be glad you did, and by getting your very own copy, you're not only supporting J.C. Hutchins, but you're supporting the entire community of podcast novelists, who work so hard to bring you the very best content we can for free. Enjoy the free PDF of Descent, gang. Let me know what you think! ~JM | 10/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitNew UNLEASHED – Ep. 08 | Welcome back to another episode of UNLEASHED. Sponsored by Permuted Press. It's been a busy couple of weeks for me. I've been working the day gig, hanging with Jenny making wedding plans and such, and writing a boat load of articles for Real TV Addict. I'm having a blast doing all those things. National Novel Writing Month is just over a week away. Are you signed up? If you are, don't forget to add me as a buddy and we'll see if we can't bang out 50,000 words together in the month of November. J.C. Hutchins is the author of Personal Effects: Dark Art, as well as the 7th Son Trilogy. Aft(http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/jc.jpg)er releasing 7th Son as a podcast trilogy in 2006, the first book, Descent, is finally set to hit book stores everywhere on October 27 from St. Martin's Press. It's been a long road for J.C. and he sits down to talk with me for an hour about his time in the world of journalism, social media, podcasting, and what it takes to be a success in the publishing world. He pulls no punches, speaks from the heart, and you can hear the love and devotion Hutch has for his fans and for the commitment to his work. Enjoy! PROMO J.C. Hutchins' 7th Son: Descent | 10/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitNew UNLEASHED – Ep. 07 | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/3940444873_58899a3cdc.jpg)Welcome back to another episode of UNLEASHED! Sponsored by the fine folks at Permuted Press. This week it's the last Horror Realm special, in where I bring you the complete authors panel, including readings and the Q & A afterward with myself, Rob Fox and Jonathan Maberry. If you've never been to an authors panel or a convention, you're in for a real treat! I've entered the wonderful world of freelance with a gig over at RealTVAddict.com Wedding plans are moving right along between myself and Jennifer Hudock NaNoWriMo is just around the corner. Add me as a buddy and let's bang out some words during the month of November! Promo Mur Lafferty's I Should Be Writing | 10/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitNew UNLEASHED – Ep. 06 | Welcome back to UNLEASHED! Sponsored by Permuted Press.(http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/3940447247_aed62d3ba4.jpg) Hot off the heels of Horror Realm, I got a jam packed episode for you guys. Not one, not two, but eight (yes EIGHT) interviews. All were conducted during the festivities. I also break down my Top 10 Highlights of the con. You'll be hearing from: David Dunwoody Corey Graham Eric S. Brown J.L. Bourne Rhiannon Frater S.G. Brown Rob Fox and his wife Darcy Jacob Kier(http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/3940270943_54bc0a3eb0.jpg) BOOYA BABY! I also talk about some big, BIG news that was brought out into the open yesterday. I'M GETTING MARRIED!! After the interviews it's the UNLEASHED Book Giveaway and some HUGE news regarding TZC: INVASION Enjoy! Promo Goblin Market | 10/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitNew UNLEASHED – Ep.05 – Emily Hagins | Welcome back to another episode of UNLEASHED! Proudly sponsored by Permuted Press. This weeks book giveaway is doubly special due to the fact that I'm bringing you an interview with 16-year old filmmaker, Emily Hagins. Emily graciously donated not one but TWO copies of her film 'Pathogen' to give away, so we have not one but TWO winners this week. I weigh in briefly on the subject of James Patterson signing a 17-book deal. Yeah, that's right, SEVENTEEN BOOKS! UNLEASHED goes on holidays once again but will return in two weeks after Horror Realm with lots of great stuff! Emily Hagins is an independent filmmaker from Austin, Texas. At age 12 she began shoot(http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/emily_hagins_2.jpg)ing her first film, Pathogen, making her the youngest female teenager in the United States to make a feature length movie. She's been heavily influenced by the likes of Perter Jackson and Lord of the Rings as well as a tonne of horror and zombie flicks. She's currently sending her second film, The Retelling, out to film festivals for consideration and she's already begun work on her third feature, a comedy-collaboration about kids making a movie. Emily and I had a great time talking and giving away some books ad DVDs. PROMO Shadow Publications/TATTOO | 9/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitNew UNLEASHED – Ep.04 – Wayne Simmons | I'm baaaaaack! After a two week hiatus, UNLEASHED has returned! Still sponsored by Permuted Press. Part of my brain is still back in Pennsylvania in vacation mode, so I pretty much just talk about that. I also touch on the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of The Zombie Chronicles. THANK YOU! I also have a great interview with Wayne Simmons, the author of Drop Dead Gorgeous and we give away a copy at the end of the show. Did you win? Ya gotta listen to find out! (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/zombified3-thumb.png)Wayne Sim(http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/9781934861059.jpg)mons is not only covered in tattoos, he's also covered in praise for his debut novel, Drop Dead Gorgeous. It's a different take on the zombie genre and one that is very, very refreshing. It's an excellent story, with excellent character development, and I will go on the record and say that it is by far one of the best debut novels I have read in a long, long time. We talk about the novel, the publishing process and of course, tattoos. Wayne is a great guy and you'd do well to pick up a copy of Drop Dead Gorgeous. PROMO Variant Frequencies | 9/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe New UNLEASHED – Ep. 03 | Welcome back to another episode of UNLEASHED! Proudly sponsored by Permuted Press. This episode is extra special because not only do I have a kick-ass guest, but we're giving away not one but TWO books! The winner gets a copy of the Permuted Press title, History is Dead, as well as a signed copy of Jonathan Maberry's newest book, They Bite! which hits stores August 25th. I talk about some things that may or may not save the publishing business after seeing something Colleen Lindsay posted on Twitter. This will be the last episode for the next two weeks because I'm going on vacation, baby! Jonathan Maberry is a multiple Bram Stoker award winner. His novels include Ghost Road (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/jonathanmaberryauthorphotofor200-1.jpg)Blues, Zombie CSU, Bad Moon Rising and Patient Zero, just to name a few. He's also the new writer for the Black Panther series over at Marvel Comics. Recently he adapted Universal Pictures reimagining of The Wolfman into a novel and he's also in the Martial Arts Hall of Fame so watch out, or he'll kick your ass! We talk about his work, his views on the publishing industry, and we give away some books! A good time was had by all. PROMO Scott Sigler's CONTAGIOUS | 8/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe ‘New’ UNLEASHED – Ep. 02 | Welcome back to UNLEASHED! We're still proudly sponsored by Permuted Press and now there will be book giveaways each and every episode. Click on the link to find out how you can WIN! This week I have some fun and break down the top 5 things I like to do to relax. Being a writer is hard work and sometimes you just gotta get away from it all and chill! Here's a fun game you guys can play when you just want some good old mindless zombie killing action!(http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/dgunn.jpg) This weeks interview features Derek Gunn, author of The Estuary as well as the Vampire Apocalypse Series. Derek hails from Dublin, Ireland, and he took some time out of his busy schedule to sit down and chat with me about his new book, what he's working on now, the publishing business and together we gave away a copy of The Estuary. Derek is a great guy and it was a pleasure to speak to him. There's also some feedback this episode. I take a call from the Bloodlines regarding Escape: A Zombie Chronicles Novel and answer some questions and announce who next weeks special guest will be. It's BIG! Promo Michele Bekemeyer's podcast novel, Trapping a Dutchess | 8/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe ‘New’ UNLEASHED – Ep. 01 | Welcome to the new and improved UNLEASHED! There's been some changes over the past week and perhaps the biggest one of them all is that there's a new sponsor in town. That's right, UNLEASHED is now proudly paying the bills with PERMUTED PRESS on board! This week I talk about a new collaboration between myself and Jennifer Hudock know only as Twists of Fate. I also delve into the world of writing horror, giving my brief two-cents on the subject. For a more detailed look at writing horror, check out this great resource from The Horror Writers Association, On Writing Horror.(http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/ericsbrown.jpg) This week's interview features Eric S. Brown, one of the greats in the world of zombie fiction. He's as prolific as they come with more than 10 novels and novellas under his belt as well as over 300 published short stories. WOW! We talk about his writing, his thoughts on the zombie genre as well as publishing. Check out his latest release, Season of Rot, a collection of 5 novellas. | 7/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitUNLEASHED Ep. 05 | This week on another episode of UNLEASHED I get the chance to sit down and talk with another (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/toothless.jpg)great podcast novelist, J.P. Moore (http://www.jpmooreonline.com/). He's the author of Toothless. A fantastic zombie story set in the past. Full of history, drama and of course, blood. It's a great listen and J.P. is a helluva guy. I also talk about one of my pet peeves when it comes to writing. Adverbs! Stephen King said it best in his book, On Writing. "The road to hell is paved with adverbs." I agree! Remember, there's less than 2 months left until Horror Realm in Pittsburgh, PA. I'll be there on an author's panel reading from TZC and doing a Q & A. Get your tickets now and join in on all the fun! | 7/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitInterview on Something Planet | This past weekend I appeared over at www.somethingplanet.com for an interview. John J, Stuey B, David the Day and I talked about TZC, zombies and social media. It was lots of fun and they're a great bunch of guys. I'm putting the entire podcast in my feed but if you just want to hear my interview, fast forward a bit. It falls at 01:35:00 into the show. That's an hour and a half in, for you folk that don't know numbers. Thanks again to the guys at Something Planet! I hope all you guys and gals will go check 'em out. | 7/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitChillin’ In the Hot Tub with Seth Harwood | Recently I had to good fortune to be the first guest on Seth Harwood's new Hot Tub Cast. A podcast where he broadcasts from...a hot tub! We talked about Escape, Simon & Schuster, and what we as new media authors have to do to get our books noticed and promoted. We even gave away free copies of Seth's book, Jack Wakes Up. Give it a listen and be sure to check out Seth Harwood online at www.sethharwood.com and while you're there, pick up a copy of Jack Wakes Up. One hell of a good read, if I do say so myself | 7/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitUNLEASHED Ep. 04 | Welcome to another episode of UNLEASHED! That's 2 episodes in 2 days. Now don't go getting greedy... This time around I announce the deal that will bring my debut novel in The Zombie C(http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/me-300x295.jpg)hronicles trilogy, Escape, to print from Pocket Books/Simon & Schuster in a co-publishing venture with Permuted Press. Also, another awesome writer, Phil Rossi, is having the AMAZON RUSH for his novel, CRESCENT at 1pm EST TODAY! Get out there and buy a copy! Finally, I have an interview with Jennifer Hudock. She's a new media author who just released her novel, Goblin Market, as a free serialized podcast on her website. Go over and check it out! | 7/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPhil Rossi Brings the Noise | I've never met the man. I've never spoken to him on the phone. I do not know him on any kind of personal level. What I do know, is that Phil Rossi is a kick ass storyteller and today is his day!(http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/crescenttiny.jpg) Beginning at 1pm EST, the author of Crescent will bring his fans (including me) to Amazon as we once again storm the gates and rush the charts. I've listened to Crescent on Podiobooks.com and from the first chapter I was hooked. It's a sci-fi/horror thriller that any fan of the genre will love! Rossi scored a deal with Dragon Moon Press to bring the book to print and now I can't wait to hold a copy in my hands. He's a musician, a writer and from what I hear, an all around class act. So go, support a fellow podcast novelist and help him get the recognition he deserves. At 1pm today, go to Amazon.com and buy the book! | 7/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitUNLEASHED Ep. 03 | WARNING: THIS PODCAST CONTAINS EXTREME LANGUAGE(http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/blood_pbversion1.jpg) Welcome to the third installment of UNLEASHED! This time around, I respond to the interview I did with Seth Harwood, who last time voiced his opinions on the publishing world and how things have been going with him and his new book, Jack Wakes Up. Also, Part 2 of J.C. Hutchins reading from his book, Personal Effects: Dark Art. This is the last installment of the audio excerpts, so after listening, feel free to go out and buy the novel to get the rest of the story. Don't forget to check out SwordOfBlood.com either, where you can actually enter to WIN the battle-ready sword from the prequel novella to Personal Effects, Sword of Blood. PROMO: Sword of Blood | 7/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitUNLEASHED Ep. 02 | WARNING - THIS PODCAST CONTAINS EXTREME LANGUAGE (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/seth-harwood.jpg) Welcome to another episode of UNLEASHED! This time, I sit down and chat with author Seth Harwood. His first novel, Jack Wakes Up, hit shelves on May 5 from Three Rivers Press. That's a division of Random House, baby! I highly recommend the book, as it is a kick ass story that I think you guys and gals will really enjoy. Even if you're not too much into the crime fiction, like me, you'll still digit. Trust me. I also talk briefly about JC Hutchins and his super cool giveaway with Matt Wallace. Those two have teamed up to give away THE ACTUAL sword of blood. That is badass! Check out SwordOfBlood.com for more details. (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/jackwakesup_final-smallerpreview.jpg) Thanks again to Seth Harwood for taking the time to sit down and chat with me. It's a long one, almost 60 minutes, so sit back, grab your smokes and a beer and prepare to get f****d up! | 7/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitUNLEASHED Ep. 01 | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/pe_da1.jpg)Welcome to the inaugural episode of UNLEASHED: The Podcast to F*&k Up Your Sh%t! It's raw, it's gritty and it's unscripted...as you'll soon hear. It's me talking to you, and maybe eventually some others. We'll see about that. Hell, this things so goddamn new that it doesn't even have it's own theme music yet! In this first episode I talk about J.C. Hutchins and his debut novel, Personal Effects: Dark Art. A novel that you have to buy. No, scratch that. A novel you NEED to buy! To convince you how much you NEED to buy it, I've got something special for you. The man himself reading the first 2 chapters of this truly innovative, groundbreaking, transmedia novel. You'll also find out how you can win your way to a FREE INVASION membership! Now if that doesn't f**k up your s**t, I don't know what will! SUBSCRIBE TO UNLEASHED | 6/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 73 | ExplicitVideoPersonal Effects: Dark Art – Released TODAY! | Today marks one of the most anticipated release dates in fiction history. This is the day that Personal Effects: Dark Art by J.C. Hutchins and Jordan Weisman hits store shelves all over the country. To celebrate the novels release, Hutchins (who got his start as a podcast novelist) has brought together twelve of the most influential people in podcast fiction. I am proud, honored and humbled to be among this group, who have all come together for what is being called the 'SUPERVLURB.' Those included in this amazing testimonial are: * Philippa Ballantine (http://pjballantine.com/) Author of: Chasing the Bard, Digital Magic, Weather Child * Scott Sigler (http://scottsigler.com/)New York Times bestselling author of: Infected, Contagious, Ancestor * Seth Harwood (http://sethharwood.com/) Author of: Jack Wakes Up, Jack Palms 2 & 3, Young Junius * Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff (http://wordsushi.com/) Author of: Number One with a Bullet, Shadow Falls, Diary of a Madman * Christiana Ellis (http://christianaellis.com/) Author of: Nina Kimberly the Merciless, Space Casey * Matt Wallace (http://matt-wallace.com/) Parsec Award-winning author of The Next Fix, The Failed Cities Monologues * James Melzer (../) (Hey that's me!) Author of: The Zombie Chronicles - Escape * Stephen Eley (http://escapepod.org/) Editor of Escape Pod, and publisher of the horror fiction podcast Pseudopod * Mark Jeffrey (http://maxquickseries.com/) Author of: The Pocket and the Pendant, The Two Travelers * Mur Lafferty (http://murverse.com/) * Author of: Playing for Keeps, the Heaven series, co-founder of Pseudopod * Phil Rossi (http://cresentstation.net/) Author of: Crescent, Tales from the Vault, Eden * Matthew Wayne Selznick (http://mattselznick.com/) Author of: Brave Men Run, Hazy Days and Cloudy Nights I've read Personal Effects: Dark Art (twice) and it scared the crap out of me both times. Do yourself a favor gang, go out and BUY THIS BOOK! You will not be disappointed! Check out the 10 other ground breaking video trailers right HERE. They are truly fantastic works of art! | 6/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: Escape – #27 – THE FINAL EPISODE! | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/zccoverlit.jpg) The fate of the blood supply is realized. The group find what they were looking for and try to make it out alive but not without a casualty and some missing bodies. The end is just the beginning. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK (http://www.myspace.com/mzannthropik) now available as a RINGTONE (../2009/04/2009/04/2009/04/2009/03/page/2009/01/2009/01/2008/12/2008/11/introducing-tzc-ringtones-and-wallpaper/) HOUSEKEEPING Thank you ALL for your support over the past 8 months. It has been an incredible journey! A feedback show is coming! Send in your email comments and questions to jjmelzer (at) gmail.com or phone them in to the BLOODLINES at 206-350-8638 Remember, if you like free content and want to support New Media and my work, don’t be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) | 5/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: Escape – #25 & #26 (Double Feature) | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/zccoverlit.jpg) EPISODE 25 Hyde shows Dr. Caughfield just how far he's willing to go to get answers. The doctor responds by showing both Labern and David the underbelly of the Facility. EPISODE 26 Doctor Glenn Caughfield reveals the truth behind Project Mirror and all of a sudden the mission shifts to stopping Jacob before it's too late. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK (http://www.myspace.com/mzannthropik) now available as a RINGTONE (../2009/04/2009/04/2009/03/page/2009/01/2009/01/2008/12/2008/11/introducing-tzc-ringtones-and-wallpaper/) HOUSEKEEPING Congrats to JC Hutchins (http://www.jchutchins.net) for his 7th Son Trilogy being optioned by Warner Bros. TZC is almost ready to be shipped to Permuted Press! PROMOS J. Daniel Sawyers podcast novel, Antithesis, BOOK I JC Hutchins' novel, Personal Effects: Dark Art Remember, if you like free content and want to support New Media, don’t be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) | 4/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: Escape – #24 | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/zccoverlit.jpg) The group storm the Facility with alarm bells going off all around them. Chaos ensues as Labern and Hyde take out some guards before coming across the head of Project Mirror and take him captive. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK (http://www.myspace.com/mzannthropik) now available as a RINGTONE (../2009/04/2009/03/page/2009/01/2009/01/2008/12/2008/11/introducing-tzc-ringtones-and-wallpaper/) HOUSEKEEPING The cover art for the print version of The Zombie Chronicles has been released. Thanks to Chad Michael Ward for doing this up and thanks to Nekromistress for being the model. Those two are amazing! Show them some love and help spread the word. Remember, if you like free content and want to support New Media, don’t be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) | 4/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: Escape – #23 | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/zccoverlit.jpg) Victorya and Labern explain to David just what is going on. The gang regroups and prepares to head into battle once again, as their cover is blown. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK (http://www.myspace.com/mzannthropik) now available as a RINGTONE (../2009/04/2009/03/page/2009/01/2009/01/2008/12/2008/11/introducing-tzc-ringtones-and-wallpaper/) HOUSEKEEPING Initial edits for the manuscript of TZC have been completed. It is now 100% confirmed that I will be in attendence at Horror Realm this September in Pittsburgh, PA. A couple of girls from the TZC Fangirl Army will be joining me. Remember, if you like free content and want to support New Media, don’t be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) | 4/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: Escape – #22 | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/zccoverlit.jpg) The group break through to the Facility and begin their ascent. Everything comes to a halt though when Nameless snaps and his true identity is revealed! The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK (http://www.myspace.com/mzannthropik) now available as a RINGTONE (../2009/03/page/2009/01/2009/01/2008/12/2008/11/introducing-tzc-ringtones-and-wallpaper/) HOUSEKEEPING Thanks to Otter and the gang from Projekt X for having me on their show again this past week. I had a blast! I've been invited to be on the Authors Panel at this years Horror Realm in Pittsburgh, PA. BE THERE! I sing Happy Birthday to one lucky TZC Fangirl. Yes, you heard me...I sing! Remember, if you like free content and want to support New Media, don’t be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) | 4/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: Escape – #21 | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/zccoverlit.jpg) Jacob and Labern pay a visit to the church and the tunnel is finally finished. Kalomi asks Nameless to do the impossible and Jose has a revelation. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK (http://www.myspace.com/mzannthropik) now available as a RINGTONE (../2009/03/page/2009/01/2009/01/2008/12/2008/11/introducing-tzc-ringtones-and-wallpaper/) HOUSEKEEPING Been dealing with the stress of the flu, stress at work and stress editing the novel, which is due in just 50 short days (I think you can hear my cat voicing his frustration). Thanks to Jennifer (http://theinnerbean.blogspot.com/) and Patricia for setting up The Zombie Chronicles Fangirl Army on Facebook! Remember, if you like free content and want to support New Media, don’t be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) | 4/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: Escape – #20 | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/zccoverlit.jpg) Kalomi, Nameless and Jose's cover is blown. People die. A revelation is revealed that could help the cause but then it all goes to hell at the end. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK (http://www.myspace.com/mzannthropik) now available as a RINGTONE (../2009/03/page/2009/01/2009/01/2008/12/2008/11/introducing-tzc-ringtones-and-wallpaper/) HOUSEKEEPING A Feedback Episode is COMING! Get those questions or comments in by email or phone! Operation '@TheHour' has begun! Join in and help get my mug on a nationally televised Canadian news program! Remember, if you like free content and want to support New Media, don’t be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) | 3/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: ESCAPE – #19 | Jose and Jacob have it out and we hear what Jenny has been up to. Kalomi, Nameless and Jose return to the church only to get distracted along the way. Labern stays behind. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK (http://www.myspace.com/mzannthropik) now available as a RINGTONE (../page/2009/01/2009/01/2008/12/2008/11/introducing-tzc-ringtones-and-wallpaper/) HOUSEKEEPING The editing process is about to begin on TZC: Escape. Find out how you can help blurb the book and make it into print right beside me! I got a new microphone. Let me know if it sounds good! Two BLOODLINE (http://jamesmelzer.net/2009/01/introducing-the-bloodline/) calls. One from a possible wacko from Waco and another from The Zodiac! PROMO for J.C. Hutchins (http://www.jchutchins.net)' new novel, PERSONAL EFFECTS: DARK ART Remember, if you like free content and want to support New Media, don’t be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: ESCAPE – DOUBLE FEATURE! | That's right! It's a special DOUBLE FEATURE edition of TZC. This is my gift to all of you for helping The Zombie Chronicles win the DEAD LETTER AWARD for Best Web Series - Written from Mail Order Zombie. THANK YOU! Episode 17 Nameless, Jose, Labern and Kalomi all sit down for a chat before being interrupted by some unwanted visitors. The battle to survive begins. Episode 18 After a fierce battle, Nameless brings Kalomi to see Jacob. The Children of the Dead's future is decided and things come to a halt as Jose speaks out. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK (http://www.myspace.com/mzannthropik) now available as a RINGTONE! (../2009/01/2009/01/2008/12/2008/11/introducing-tzc-ringtones-and-wallpaper/) HOUSEKEEPING Thanks to everyone for making TZC a success and winning its first award! The manuscript is FINISHED! So now what? Remember, if you like free content and want to support New Media, don’t be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) | 3/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: ESCAPE – EP.#16 | The history behind the Children of the Dead is revealed as well as a secret project they have been working on. Jenny keeps in touch. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK (http://www.myspace.com/mzannthropik) now available as a RINGTONE (../2009/01/2009/01/2008/12/2008/11/introducing-tzc-ringtones-and-wallpaper/) HOUSEKEEPING Tune in on Thursday, February 26 to the DEAD LETTER AWARDS at MAIL ORDER ZOMBIE to find out if TZC won the award for Best Web Series - Written THE SPLATCADEMY AWARDS (http://www.deadlantern.com/the-2nd-annual-splatcademy-awards/) are this Monday, February 23 and I'll be presenting the award for Best Screenplay Original or Adapted. Check out DEAD LANTERN (http://www.deadlantern.com/) for the ceremony. Congratulations to MEGHAN who is the WINNER of the SCAR ME 4 LIFE contest. Check out Meghan's WINNING DESIGN HERE I take a call from the BLOODLINES, not really knowing if it's a compliment or an insult? Remember, if you like free content and want to support New Media, don’t be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) | 2/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: ESCAPE – EP.#15 | Jose tells us a bit about what happened in his past and hints that he's not too pleased with Jacob. We're taken to an abandoned church where the Children of the Dead await! The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK (http://www.myspace.com/mzannthropik) now available as a RINGTONE (../2009/01/2009/01/2008/12/2008/11/introducing-tzc-ringtones-and-wallpaper/) HOUSEKEEPING February 12 is the LAST day to nominate TZC for a DEAD LETTER AWARD over at MAIL ORDER ZOMBIE. Get those BALLOTS in now! I'll be presenting the award for Best Screenplay Original or Adapted at the 2nd ANNUAL SPLATCADEMY AWARDS on Monday, February 23. Check out DEADLANTERN.COM for all the details. The SCAR ME 4 LIFE winner has been decided but I've held off on announcing who that is until next episode. Listen to find out why. I take a call from the BLOODLINES after this episode, with a rather odd suggestion for what should be included in TZC Remember, if you like free content and want to support New Media, don’t be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) | 2/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: ESCAPE – EP.#14 | Labern and Nameless begin their trek to find a helpful source, only to encounter and old friend. Jacob comes through loud and clear. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK (http://www.myspace.com/mzannthropik) now available as a RINGTONE (../2009/01/2008/12/2008/11/introducing-tzc-ringtones-and-wallpaper/) HOUSEKEEPING TZC has been nominated for a DEAD LETTER AWARD by the folks at MAIL ORDER ZOMBIE (http://www.mailorderzombie.com/). Make sure to VOTE before Feb. 12, 2009! Ceremony falls on Feb. 26, 2009 TZC has been added to the HORROR PODCASTING NETWORK. Be sure to check them out for all audio-related horror A question was posed by fan David Redding regrading the length of episodes. I answer that and take a call from RJ on the BLOODLINE after this weeks show. This Episode is dedicated to GREG LINCOLN for being with me from the beginning and helping to spread the word about TZC. Greg, YOU ROCK! The SCAR ME FOR LIFE CONTEST end JANUARY 31 at MIDNIGHT. Get those entries in NOW! Remember, if you like free content and want to support New Media, don’t be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) | 1/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC Nominated for DEAD LETTER AWARD! | I am pleased to announce that The Zombie Chronicles has been nominated for a DEAD LETTER AWARD by the fine folks at MAIL ORDER ZOMBIE (http://www.mailorderzombie.com/)! The DEAD LETTER AWARDS celebrate the best in zombie movies and media from 2008 and TZC is nominated in the category of BEST WEB SERIES! It'll be a tough win because it's competing against two other excellent series. Z Day is Here by Rob Fox and most notably, The Takeover by my friend Mur Lafferty. A little healthy competition is good, right? Please download the PDF ballot and make sure you get it in no later than February 12, 2009. You can download it directly form here: http://improbabilia.com/MOZ/DLA2008Ballot.pdf (http://improbabilia.com/MOZ/DLA2008Ballot.pdf) Write-in ballots are also considered and you can send those to: MailOrderZombie (at) gmail.com This is your chance to show your support for The Zombie Chronicles so get those ballots cast ASAP! It is NOT necessary for you to vote in EVERY category so you can vote for TZC and be done with it, or take your time and select some of the other nominees in other categories. I appreciate your support and your vote! Cheers, James | 1/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: ESCAPE – EP. #13 | Jenny and Nameless say goodbye to one another. Jacob and Guv school the two men on just what it's going to take to stay in touch before they leave to find out what's going on in the city. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK (http://www.myspace.com/mzannthropik) now available as a RINGTONE (../2008/12/2008/11/introducing-tzc-ringtones-and-wallpaper/) I take calls from THE BLOODLINES! 206-350-8638 - Call Now! Don’t forget about the SCAR ME 4 LIFE Contest (../2008/12/help-scar-me-4-life-and-win-free-stuff/) going on RIGHT NOW! Promo for ROBERT R. BEST (http://robertrbest.synthasite.com/) and ALL KINDS OF THINGS KILL Remember, if you like free content and want to support New Media, don’t be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) Recommended Donation: $5.00 | 1/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: ESCAPE – EP. #12 | The group confronts Victorya about being a possible mole. Jacob breaks down and a new leader rises from the ashes. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK (http://www.myspace.com/mzannthropik) now available as a RINGTONE (../2008/12/2008/11/introducing-tzc-ringtones-and-wallpaper/) Don’t forget about the SCAR ME 4 LIFE Contest (../2008/12/help-scar-me-4-life-and-win-free-stuff/) going on RIGHT NOW! This episode is dedicated to Ivana because she ROCKS! Remember, if you like free content and want to support New Media, don’t be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) Recommended Donation: $5.00 | 1/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: ESCAPE – EP. #11 | Nameless takes Labern back to Jacob and settles things with Jenny. Things start to break down at the discovery of a possible mole in the group. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK (http://www.myspace.com/mzannthropik) now available as a RINGTONE (../2008/11/introducing-tzc-ringtones-and-wallpaper/) Don't forget about the SCAR ME 4 LIFE Contest (http://jamesmelzer.net/2008/12/help-scar-me-4-life-and-win-free-stuff/) going on RIGHT NOW! Promo for Scott Sigler's new novel, Contagious. Remember, if you like free content and want to support New Media, don’t be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) Recommended Donation: $5.00 | 12/17/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Midnight Podcast Interview | A couple of weeks ago I appeared on The Midnight Podcast for an interview with Corey Graham. I had a blast and posted a link to it but just for the hell of it, I decided to put it in the feed in case you missed it. It's on Skype and the first few minutes are a little echo-y but bare with it, it gets better. Enjoy! | 12/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: ESCAPE – EP. #10 | Nameless goes looking for Jenny and gets kidnapped, again. Seems Jacob wasn't being completely honest about things. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK (http://www.myspace.com/mzannthropik) now available as a RINGTONE (http://jamesmelzer.net/2008/11/introducing-tzc-ringtones-and-wallpaper/) PROMO for Mur Lafferty's (http://www.murverse.com) award winning podcast I SHOULD BE WRITING (http://isbw.murlafferty.com/) Remember, if you like free content and want to support New Media, don’t be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) Recommended Donation: $5.00 | 12/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: ESCAPE – EP. #09 | Nameless recalls the day he left the Facility and found the recording. Doctor Labern sheds some light on the situation and places Nameless in a precarious position. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS THANK YOU! The Zombie Chronicles are going to PRINT (http://jamesmelzer.net/2008/11/the-boyhood-dream-has-come-true/)! Theme music by MZ ANN THROPIK (http://www.myspace.com/mzannthropik) now available as a RINGTONE (http://jamesmelzer.net/2008/11/introducing-tzc-ringtones-and-wallpaper/)! Remember, if you like free content and want to support New Media, don’t be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) Recommended Donation: $5.00 | 11/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: ESCAPE – EP.#08 | Nameless and Jenny have a big falling out. The mysterious man who shot the zombie in the apartment is revealed. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS New Theme Music Provided By: MZ ANN THROPIK (http://www.myspace.com/mzannthropik) PROMO The 13 Skulls (http://www.the13skulls.com/) Remember, if you like free content and want to support New Media, don’t be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) Recommended Donation: $5.00 | 11/11/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: ESCAPE – EP. #07 W/ BONUS INTERVIEW | Nameless tells the girls about his trip to The Dead Zone. We find out why Jacob is the way he is as he reveals a deep secret. Guv breaks down. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS My interview on PROJEKT X RADIO! Show them some love and VISIT THE SITE! (http://projektx.ning.com/) Remember, if you like free content and want to support New Media, don’t be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) Recommended Donation: $5.00 | 11/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: ESCAPE – EP. #06 | Nameless recalls the first time he was eaten, has a confrontation with Victorya and goes in to The Dead Zone. Jenny gets the call. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Link to the Podiobooks.com page for TZC - RATE IT! (http://podiobooks.com/title/the-zombie-chronicles-escape) THE PROJEKT X RADIO SHOW - UPCOMING INTERVIEW ON OCTOBER 30. DEVIL'S NIGHT! (http://projektx.ning.com/) Remember, if you like free content and want to support New Media, don’t be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) Recommended Donation: $5.00 | 10/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: ESCAPE – EP. #05 | We learn how Nameless and Jenny got to know one another. Jacob reveals just what it is going to take to get ready for the next step. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Remember, if you like free content and want to support New Media, don’t be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) Recommended Donation: $5.00 | 10/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: ESCAPE – EP. #4.5 “A MESSAGE FROM THE DOCTOR” | Due to unforeseen circumstances, some things had to be changed this week. Doctor Pus, from The Library of the Living Dead (http://dr-pus.podomatic.com/), has been gracious enough to give me a complete examination. I'll let him explain it to you. In the meantime, head on over to listen to his show and I'll talk to you all soon! *hack hack, sniffle sniffle* | 9/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitNew TZC Promo For You | (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/zccoverlit.jpg) After hearing the promo for The Zombie Chronicles on Episode #33 (http://www.scottsigler.com/node/1875) of Scott Sigler's Nocturnal, professional voice-over talent Eric Dieter (http://ericdieter.voices.com/) decided that it need something a little extra. He was kind enough to redo the voice for it and voila! We have a new promo. If you're a podcaster, feel free to download the new one to play on your shown as it sounds TEN TIMES better. It mixes Dieter's amazing voice with clips from TZC Episode #01 (http://jamesmelzer.net/2008/09/the-zombie-chronicles-escape-ep-01/). If you're not a podcaster, download it anyway and share it with all your friends. Thanks to Eric Dieter (http://ericdieter.voices.com/) for doing this and to Scott Sigler (http://www.scottsigler.com/) for playing the promo in the first place. | 9/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: ESCAPE – EP. #04 | EPISODE 04 Nameless goes home and is met by an unwanted intruder. Strange dreams all around and Jenny reveals a secret. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Remember, if you like free content and want to support New Media, don’t be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) Recommended Donation: $5.00 PROMO Jack Jaffee's DOWN THE ROAD (http://www.12vtheater.com/) | 9/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: ESCAPE – EP. #03 | EPISODE 03 We learn how Nameless got involved with Project Mirror, who his mysterious kidnappers are and an old flame resurfaces. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Remember, if you like free content and want to support New Media, don’t be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) Recommended Donation: $5.00 PROMO Edward G. Talbot's NEW WORLD ORDERS (http://www.edwardgtalbot.com/) | 9/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: ESCAPE – EP. #02 | EPISODE 02 (http://jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/zccoverlit.jpg) Nameless reveals the source of his discouragement. We learn some of the history behind Project Mirror and Jenny gets drunk. A possible government agent is exposed and things take a turn for the worse in a twisted ending! The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Remember, if you like free content and want to support New Media, don’t be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) Recommended Donation: $5.00 | 9/7/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTZC: ESCAPE – EP. #01 | EPISODE 01 We learn some of the history behind what happened when the asteroid passed by our planet and what the world is like now. Nameless reveals to Jenny what he plans to do next, after returning from his latest round of tests. When an asteroid passes by our planet and leaves a trail of death in its wake, a quarter of the population are turned into Zombies and one man will do the unthinkable to reveal a secret that could change our world...forever! Twenty-five years after the asteroid and with the Zombies under the control of the government, citizens are chosen to participate in Project Mirror, a cloning project in which their Mirrors are used for food to keep the undead alive. When one man discovers that there is something in his blood being used to form an army of super-Zombies, he decides to help his Mirror escape and in doing so, uncovers a secret so guarded that the powers that be will stop at nothing to eliminate him and all those that he loves. The Zombie Chronicles is an edge of your seat thriller that will take you on an adventure beyond your wildest imagination and leave you wanting more with every episode. The Zombie Chronicles is sponsored by PERMUTED PRESS Remember, if you like free content, don't be shy to donate. 10% of all donations go to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Canada (http://www.ccfc.ca/English/index.html) Recommended Donation: $5.00 | 8/31/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Zombie Chronicles: PROMO | Here is the first official promo for The Zombie Chronicles. If you're a podcaster, feel free to download it and play it on your broadcast. If you don't have a podcast, download it anyway and email it to all your friends and help spread the word about September 1, 2008. (http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.jamesmelzer.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/tzcpromo.mp3) | 8/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Keep up to good work Mr James
I really enjoy The zombie chronicles, i thought the author told the story very well, i caught myself laughing, smiling many times and had a great time, i can not wait to read the rest of the story and the next stories that will come.
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