Category: Media (Page 31 of 45)

An Audio Drama Only Release

March 14, 2015 / Jack / 0 Comments

Famed mystery writer Jeffrey Deaver, author of such blockbusters as The Skin Collector, The October List, and The Kill Room, among others has decided that his latest story won’t be released as a novel ever. That’s right, you can only get The Starling Project as… you guessed it… an audio drama!

According to the New York Times article, Audible and others are betting on the power of the audio story, and what was once just good enough for simple narration is becoming more and more “enhanced”. In other words, radio drama lives again. What a lovely release!

Can Podcasting Crest the Hill?

March 11, 2015 / Jack / 0 Comments

In an interesting article in Midroll, Paul Riismandel argues that a recent critical article from Variety entitled “Why Serial Won’t Do Much for Podcasting or Hollywood” just doesn’t get it. The Variety article suggests exactly what it promises in the title- in that the explosively popular Serial from NPR won’t make any inroads into adapting its radio series into movies or even make a breakthrough for the relatively small listening audience of the podcast.

Riismandel, however provides a couple of examples as to how that’s already happened, and podcasts are ready for the big show. What do you think?

The Air is Electric

February 19, 2015 / Jack / 0 Comments

When Tim Heffernan of Dramapod fame contacted us to talk about his new exciting project- that being the remake of the website to a comprehensive collection of Audio Drama Feeds, albums, and shows hosted by The Dramapod we were thrilled! Imagine all the productions out there that still haven’t found an RSS Feed or a place to disseminate amongst the masses. After our discussion, I considered how we could be involved.

For many years, fans of the Sonic Society and Electric Vicuña Productions have asked us to provide a separate feed of EVP’s original work.

So here’s our chance. Every Wednesday, check the new Electric Vicuña Podcast feed for a re-release of our shows chronologically in time. Who knows, maybe even Gate will be done by then? Please join us for Wednesday’s EVP releases on the new feed from Dramapod!

Rounding the Post!

February 19, 2015 / Jack / 0 Comments

As we round the final lap for NADSWRIM this year, it’s time to check in! How are you doing? Are you pacing yourself or will it be a race to the final finish line? Make sure you share with us on twitter or facebook as to what you’re doing! No matter your writing race, make sure you make you make it a personal first! Good luck on the final week!

February Listening on Audible

February 18, 2015 / Jack / 0 Comments

While you’re in the midst of your writing frenzy of NADSWRIM this month, take a moment and have a listen to the incredible free content coming from the Internet’s largest provider of audio at Audible.com. Further to Black History month in Canada, Audible is providing four new free audio drama every Wednesday. Sign up and download today!

Pass the Torch!

February 16, 2015 / Jack / 0 Comments

The incredible Jerry Stearns has been a powerhouse in creating the modern experience of audio drama and supporting its meteoric growth for the last two decades. He retired last year from facilitating The Mark Time Awards. The new dedication of the awards are expanding to represent the growth in our medium. Make sure you add your entry before the deadline of March 20th, now presented in the Kansas City, Hear Now Festival!

Sonic Workshop: Like it Loud?

February 14, 2015 / Jack / 0 Comments

Do you have problem with getting the volume just right? Check out The Audio Producer’s Guide To Loudness by Rob Byers.

Jeff Towne gives us a great intro about this article:

We all know the experience – listening to the radio or watching TV, a loud commercial jumps out, sending you grabbing for the volume control. Or conversely, your favorite program is too quiet leading you to crank up the volume, even though you know louder levels will startle you as the next program starts. Variations in program levels have been a problem for public radio stations, and now the public radio world is attempting to even out this difference by implementing a new loudness standard. Adhering to this standard will soon be required when submitting programs to the Public Radio Satellite System’s ContentDepot, PRX, and other organizations, and it’s also just a good tool for making sure your mixes keep a steady level.

Ruby, Ruby

February 13, 2015 / Jack / 0 Comments

ZBS and Tim Clark present a full recreated Ruby The Adventures of the Galactic Gumshoe.

Download this amazing eighties series. ZBS’s website clarifies the release which has just gone nuts on BOING BOING.

ZBS:

Tim didn’t actually change the music, he enhanced it. When Ruby was produced in 1981, we had synthesizers but not computers, not the marvelous musical instruments that can be called forth whenever one desires. Tim kept the original Ruby music and added to it, gave it more zip, more zap, more punch, more pizzazz. He gave Ruby a new life.

Old Timey Breaking Bad

February 12, 2015 / Jack / 0 Comments

The folks over at Cracked.com have caught up with the times. While I’ve been loving their sketch work and lists for a long time now, peer your peepers and break out in guffaws at their Old Time Radio recap of Breaking Bad. Great stuff you rascally hooligans!

Breaking Bad Recap (From 100 Years Ago) — powered by Cracked.com

Put Away Your Cutlery!

February 11, 2015 / Jack / 0 Comments

THEY’RE BACK! The Medieval Sound Effects Library is up and ready for your next great adventure!
The folks who brought you The Free Firearms Sound Effects Library were successful in getting their kickstarter campaign up and running. So, pass out the joy! Go and download this amazing collection of great sound effects and get writing! We’re ten days into NADSWRIM with only two weeks and a bit left!