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Zune Enough

February 10, 2010 / / 0 Comments

It’s funny how times change.

No matter how you slice it, the Apple computer has always had to play second banana to Microsoft’s Windows.

But there’s one thing Apple has certainly gotten a jump over the competition, and that’s the mp3 player and the means to distribute it. Never to be down to the mat for long, MS’s Zune is back to square off against the giant with one “I“.

And with thanks to the folks from Farpoint Media, we’re now squarely in both territories. In the itunes store, and now available through Zune- The Sonic Society.

Times change, but we’re just happy to bring you great Audio Drama in whatever form we arrive.

Audio Drama. Movies you have to hear to believe.

The Audio Drama Ratings System

January 31, 2010 / / 1 Comment

After some long thought and a whole lot of input from a lot of special people and with the kind indulgence of Jeremy over at Audio Drama Directory we are proud to introduce the Audio Drama Ratings System!

So, why the ADRS?

Well, I’ve been approached by people, educators, and other folks asking, “So what is the rating for this?”

The question varies, but it’s always about the same thing. Folks want to know what kind of material is in the audio stories that are listening.

So we’ve given a rating and a certification process so that anyone going to an Audio Drama company’s website will get a feel for what’s out there.

Suddenly, I feel like we’re at the movies!

Either the Drapes Go Or I Do

January 29, 2010 / / 0 Comments

… Oscar Wilde’s famous last quote still sticks in my head often. Wilde is one of my favourite writers if I had to narrow down to five, and its exciting when any one does his work.

Usually “The Importance of Being Earnest” is as popular to do in audio drama worlds as “A Christmas Carol” and “Dracula” but this time out its Death in Genoa starring Simon Callow and Samuel Barnett.

Check out other Independents as well with Turing’s Test and Suzie Pugh and a Monster Too for the kiddies.

With thanks to Hudson for bringing attention to this for us on ADT.

When Good Copyright Goes Bad…

January 19, 2010 / / 0 Comments

I make no bones about it. I consider Jack Benny to be one of a handful of comedic geniuses this world has to offer. Son of a saloonkeeper, Benny could “sling ’em” with the best of them. In his later years, he could read names out of a phone book and have people clutching their stomachs with laughter.

Benny’s show still holds the record for the longest laugh but some of the funniest things he did was nothing at all. A pause said to the audience more about what Jack was thinking than his lines did after a while.

Benny’s timing was impeccable. He knew exactly when to go for the juggular, and when to hold off and draw in his prey.

Comedians should take note, there hasn’t ever been anyone finer, although there’s been folks who have equalled him at times.

And now, from boing-boing, we get a new travesty… rare Jack Benny treasures that were found, and just as quickly sealed up again.

Read it and weep…

Golden Twilight

January 17, 2010 / / 0 Comments

I challenge anyone to come up with an anthology series on television that was more influential, creative, and important than Rod Serling‘s Twilight Zone.

Personally, no writer has ever influenced my scripts than Mr. Serling’s clever tales of suspense and social commentary.

So it was with an absolute thrill when I was able to speak with Mr. Carl Amari about his passion for producing Audio Drama. I’ve been listening to Mr. Amari’s clever and faithful retelling’s of the Twilight Zone in the Twilight Zone Radio Drama series for years now. I’ve collected quite a few of them when I purchased the original series on DVD.

But what really surprised me was that Mr. Amari was a fan of our work at the Society, and wanted to be involved. So the upshot is, for Sonic Gold Season 2, expect the Twilight Zone and much more!

From all of us, thanks so much Carl!

Who Gives You Your Fix

January 4, 2010 / / 1 Comment

The Doctor of course!

If you’ve been living under a rock you’ve missed the leaving of the tenth incarnation of everyone’s favourite Time Lord.

David Tennant after a lease far too short on BBC’s Doctor Who has moved on hopefully to some other green pastures.

As the world awaits to see if Eleven will be worth more than the numbers before him, take some time and consider where the Doctor will always be found- in Audio Drama!

During the years the Doctor was off the air, the good folks in Audio Drama have always brought you new adventures of the great Gallifreyan.

Here’s a list of places to find the good Doctor. Have a listen won’t you? Who knows… maybe Tenant will take his turn at the mike too? Hopefully… you’ll be missed David.

Big Finish

Broken Sea’s Doctor Who

Dalek Universe

Dam Productions

Darker Projects’ Doctor Who

DreamRealm Enterprises

DWAD (The Doctor Who Audio Dramas)

Giant Gnome Production’s Doctor Who- Legends of a Time Lord

Planet Skaro

The Crossover Adventures

Time Tunnel Productions’ “The Cyber War”

Audio that Doesn’t Vex

December 28, 2009 / / 0 Comments

Check out the latest updates in Vexation Studios. Our good friend Rik O’Neill (you will remember him as the creator/producer of “Nova Star Hunters”!) has been working on updating Vexation’s look.. and look! The Sonic Society is featured up there!

Expect many more as Rik hopes to keep doing what we all love to do, spread the word. Audio Drama is back, and in a big way. And Vexation is going to show you more and more why you love it!

The Audio Drama Directory

November 15, 2009 / / 2 Comments

audiodramadirWow.  Amazing.  Simple to Use. Brilliant.

That’s what I have to say about this latest website by listener Jeremy. On Tuesday’s show, we’ll read Jeremy’s letter in full, but I’m going to put this out here ASAP.

This is what we’ve been looking for folks. Audiodramatalk.com has been fantastic in giving us a place to chat about Audio Drama, and you can find a pile of great links there.

This site has it all. Audio Dramas set up in genre, with the RSS feeds. EVERYTHING you need to get folks hooked on new and amazing shows.

And don’t forget the link: theaudiodramadirectory.com

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