Ramble With Russel Podcast

This week starts of my March Madness with a really big show.  First up you get my take on the recent news from the HD-DVD vs. Blue-Ray front and possible takeover news in the world of video games.  Then I give my my impression of the new zombie movie by George A. Romero, Diary of The Dead and what I thought of the place I saw it in.  My guest for this week is writer,director & actor, Barnaby Edwards from Big Finish Productions as we discuss how to make audio dramas and some of the dramas that they make.  Plus you get 2 trailers from Big Finish as well as well as one form the upcoming movie The Ruins.  Instrumental music in the podcast is provded by the band Mr. Burns.  As always your comments and suggestions are appreciated.

This week it is another on the road edition of my podcast as I check out the 2nd annual Podcamp Toronto Un-Conference that took place at Ryerson University from Feb. 23 - 24.  Along with my take on the event you will also get to hear from Chris Brogan, social media anaylist and great guy as we talk about the growth of podcasting and how networking is changing,  Jay Moonah, organizer, podcaster and musician about the coference and Matthew Campagna, from www.bsgcast.com, as we discuss the upcoming season of BattleStar Galactic and what marked the death of network television.  Music on this week's show are the songs City Life by Shane Ervin and  Another Day in the City by Classic Tragic Hero.  Instrumental music is from the track Travelogue by George Woods and tracks from the band Mr. Burns.  If you want to check out all of the sessions that were at the event check out  http://podcamptoronto.pbwiki.com/MediaArchive2008 where they will all be eventually posted (including mine) for you to look at.    As always you

This week's show once again gives you 2 book reviews for the price of one podcast.  First up we trek to the jungles of South America for my review of Amazonia by James Rollins as a group of scientists and military try to survive the terrors that dwell within it's depths.  Then it is off to the world of cartoon strips as I review Schulz & Peanuts by David Michaelis as world of Charlie Brown's creator is explored.  Music for the show this week are the songs  Junglescape by Seraphic Panoply & The Concrete Jungle by KlassicK Productions.  Both can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com .  Instrumental music and my intro and extro is done by the band Mr. Burns.  Comments and suggestions are always welcome.

This week we feature a story that comes all the way from the depths of hell.  The audio book review  is Mister B. Gone by Clive Barker as the master of horror returns in this tale of a demon trapped in the very story.  This week's show also features the brand new song Forbidden One by Karmyn Tyler as the sultry singer continues to explore new ground.  Instrumentral music is once again by the band Mr. Burns.  Your comments and suggestions are welcome.

This week I give you a double dose of James Patterson on audio.   First up is my take on the audio book Youv'e Been Warned by James Patterson & Howard Roughan as a young reporter finds her life spiralling out of control in  very strange ways.  Then we return to the wordl of Alex Cross with Double Cross by James Patterson as two killers stalk the famous Dragonslayer of crimminals.  This week I also discuss the tragic death of Heath Ledger and trend of actors dieing young.  Music for the show are the songs Luv Me So by Karmyn Tyler and the song Crossed by Ellis Reed.  Both songs can be found on the podsafe music network.   Instrumenatl music is provided by the band Mr. Burns.  Comments and suggestions are always welcome.

One this week's show we take 2 journey's into the past through books.  First up I give my book review of Star Wars : Allegiance by Timothy Zahn as rebel stormtroopers and Mara Jade bring justice to an earlier  time in the Star War Universe.   The it is off to Boston in the 1800's with The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen as a young doctor tries to stop a murder and save his own life as well.  Music on the show this week is the song Bone Cold by Joe Sibol and can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com.  Instrumental music provided by the band Mr. Burns.  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.  

Here it is folks another podcast jammed with content for you this week.  I take my first journey into the world of Sci-Fi of the new year.  First up is my book review of Star Wars : Legacy of the Force - Book 7 Fury by Aaron Allston as Jacen continues  to take control of the galaxy.  Then I debut a new segment on the show called Sci-Fi Chat with Cat as friend and fellow podcaster Cat from the in hiatus Lipstick Aliens Podcast talk about Heroes, Bionic Woman, the writer's strike and good old Battlestar Galactica.  This week also features a brand new song by Karmyn Tyler called Luv Me So for your listening pleasure.  All instrumental music is provided by the band Mr. Burns.  As always your comments and suggesitons are weclome.

This week the colour black takes over the podcast.  First off you have my audio book review of Black Order by James Rollins as SIGMA faces off against Nazis and the power of Quantum Theory.   Then we journey across time with Rowan Atkinson in my DVD  review of Black Adder the Complete Series as I talk about this classic British comedy.  Music for this week are the songs Black Limousine by Mark Jungers and Black Swan by Belladonna, both can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com.  The instrumental music for my show is provided by the band Mr. Burns.  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

A little late but still packed with podcasting goodness.  This week's audio book review is Now & Then by  Robert B. Parker as Spenser is once again for hire and gets involved with another interesting case.  You  also get my commentary of the lates developments in the war of HD-DVD vs. Blue Ray and on the Writer's Guild of America strike.  There is also a very special announcement about a famous upcoming guest on the podcast.  This weeks song is Damn Good Friends by Bob Maus and can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com.  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

Here it is folks my first show of the new year, one day early and with a new opening and ending music to boot courtesy of the band Mr. Burns.  On the show this week you have my audio book review of Superstition by Karen Robards as a curious reporter may get more than she bargained for in a news story.   Then I journey into the world of GOR and Second Life as I talk to somone who lives the Gorean lifestyle in that virtual world.  Music in the show is the  song Supersition by Ball in the House and can be foud at www.podsafeaudio.com.  As always your comments and suggesitons are welcome.

Here it is for you  folks just in time for Chirstmas Day, my Christmas Special '07 loaded with holiday goodness.  In this week's show you will get my DVD review of the He-Man and She-Ra Christmas Special as the forces of good and evil do battle.  Then it is off to the world of video games as I catch up with Chris Houle of Iceman Video Games as we discuss the latest news and holiday gift buying.  As well you get holiday greeting from some fellow podcasters, great holiday music and special holiday drama from the folks at www.cosmichobo.com.  Songs featured in today's show are Christmas Bells by Nimibear, The Christmas Song by Mark JungersNow It's Christmas by Rodger Christmann and Jingle Bells by Natalie Brown and all  can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com.  Asalways your comments and  suggesitons are appreciated.

This week I have not one but two book reviews to warm up your winter days.  First up we journey to the land of Xanth as I give my review of Pet Peeve by Piers Anthony as a poor goblen deals with a rude bird and invading robots while looking for love again.   Then we jump back to the island of St. Marks as Stone Barrington is right in the thick of things as I give my audio book review of Shoot Him If He Runs by Stuart Woods.  In keeping with Stone's New York base of operations the song is Long Island Sound by Brian Sharpe and can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com.   As an added bonous to this week's show you also get 2 very special promos from Big Finish and my good friend Karmyn Tyler.   As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

This week we have a shorter but still good podcast for you.  The theme is rumours and whispers.   First off  I talk about the news of classic television show coming to DVD in the new year and give you my take on the firing of Jeff Gerstmann from Gamespot.  If you want to see his last video game review abd what he "may" have got fired for then you can find it here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBD0cUeeEQc .  My audio book review this week is Whispers by Dean Koontz, an older story brought out in a new unabridged audio presentation.  You also get to hear a trailer from the first season of Dark Shadows by Big Finish.   Look for a fresh off the press trailer from them next week from thier newest audio drama The song for this week is Mighty Whispers by the Allmighty Whispers and can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com.  As always yours comments and suggestions are welcome.

On this week's show the Writer's Guild of America  strike takes centre stage.  I catch up with podcaster/singer/actress Karmyn Tyler and we discuss the strike, the emergence of new media  and the effect that it is happening on the industry she makes a living off.  Music for this week's show are the songs Young World by Eric Boff and Spread the News by James Hurst and both can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com.  If you want to find out  more  from the Writer's Guild you can go to www.wga.org for all the latest news and updates.   As always your comments and suggestions are appreciated.

This week it is a podcast full of quick decisions and quick reflexes.  First up is my audio book review of The Quickie by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge as a woman's life is turned topsy turvy by a quick decision.  Then I catch up with Chris Houle from Iceman Video Games as we talk about one of the busiest seasons in the world of video games and some the recent developments in the land of quick reflexes.  The song for this week is Sex and Violence by Nadeea and can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com.  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

Here you go folks something extra I am throwing in this week.   You get my take on the recent Writer's Guild of America  Strike that is happening ikn the US and  some groovy podsafe music.  Music on this show are the songs News at 11 by Johnne Tuzza and Spread the News by James Hurst and both songs can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com.  Comments and  suggestions are always welcome.

This week it is back to basics with just an audio book review and some  groovy  podsafe music.  On the show you get my review of the audio book The Wheel of Darkness by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child as FBI agent Pendergast pursues a murderer on the high seas. Songs featured in the podcast are Darkness Leave the Light on by David Gielan, Creepy John by hairclub fo men and Tug Boat by Brittney Sparse.  All music can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com.  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

Here is it folks a little later then I wanted but still packed with podcasting goodness and a new microphone.   First up is my audio book review of Bones to Ashes by Kathy Reiches as Temperance Brennan tries to track down serial predator that may links to her past.  Then it is off to the movies as  I catch up with Bill Howell from the Century Theatre in Lindsay and we discuss how horror movies have changed over the years.  Music for this weeks show is from the song Horrorstyle(140 bpm) by The Regulator & Skinny Bee.  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

Here it is folks the much edited and jammed packed  Halloween Special '07 for your listening pleasure.   On the show you will have my in depth historical review of the phenomenon which is War of the Worlds, starting from the novel  to present day.  You  also  get a my DVD review of the War of the Worlds Season 1 and my take on a another sci-fi orginal.  Then it is off to the movies as  I give you my review of the latest vampire thriller 30 Days of Nights as the undead invade a small town in Alaska. Music for the show this week are the songs Aliens by Tripudio and Hallow's Eve by Michael Stephens. Both songs can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com.  As always your comments and suggestions are appreciated.

This week we elves and Daleks take the spotlght.  First up is my audio book review of the unabridged The Elves of Cintra by Terry Brooks and the batttle  between the Word and Void takes some interesting turns on the road to Shannara.   Then I catch up with composer Martin Johnson as we discuss the upcoming stage preformance of the Dalek Masterplan that is taking place this week in Portsmouth, England.  You also get a sneak preview of the music from that produciton right on my podcast.  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.