Things have kind of been in a state of upheaval for me lately, both personally and professionally, so I thought today I’d just give you a quick rundown of what’s what.
The professional stuff first. If you haven’t heard already, last weekend’s episode of the 2 in 1 Showcase will be the last for my co-host, Chase. Some personal stuff is taking over his life these days, and he has to pull back from the show. We’re gonna miss him, we wish him luck, and we’re keeping the microphone warm if he ever manages to come back. In the meantime, I’ve talked to Mike “Techno-Dunce” Bellamy and Emergency Backup Geek Kenny Fanguy about increasing their presence on the show, because let’s face it, you don’t want to listen to me ramble about comic books for an hour solo. It’s much better when you’ve got someone to talk to.
Personally, my computer has been a real mess. Following the well-documented epic battle with the virus last week, I’ve come to the conclusion that I either need a new hard drive, more RAM, or an entire new computer. The first one is the most likely at the moment (and is significantly cheaper than option three), so I’m hoping to get that taken care of ASAP.
Third, the people have spoken, and my next podcast novel, beginning in January, will be the superhero yarn Cross-Purposes. The book needs a bit of editing before I can start recording, but that’s the reason I started working on this so early. The podcast, however, will launch the last Monday in October with a new Halloween-themed short story, “It’s Time to Play the Music.” Stay tuned. Hope you dig it.
That sucks, dude. (Except for the book, obviously.)
As for the computer, Office Max seems to have a few decently priced HPs and Toshibas. Not sure what your preferred brand is.
I’m sorry to hear about you and Chase. You do have kind of a Siskel and Ebert thing going (clearly he’s Roger). Hope everything works out and you’re back in the saddle. If you ever need a guest host, I’m completely incapable of shutting up.
Heh — thanks, man. I may take you up on that one of these days.
No more Chase? NOOOOOOOOOOO! (Darth Vader episode III style). Guh. You guys are my favorite comics podcast because of the chemistry you guys bring to the table. Man. Well as said above if you need guest hosts I can Skype in if need be. I’m not really as knowledgable as you guys and yes I made you do the Ultraverse episode but a noob perspective is always fun.
Ack! I am sorry to read about Chase, and I wish him luck with all the things that life throws his way. You two are an amazing duo, right up there with Laurel and Hardy, Abbott and Costello, and Bugs and Daffy. I’ll let the two of you decide who is like which character.
Good luck with the computer issues. And I am looking forward to the podcast novel!
By the way, I have been looking for your novels but forgot the names. Are they still available through Amazon?
Thanks, Owen. We’re gonna miss Chase, but I’m sure he’ll be back when he can.
My novels are Other People’s Heroes and The Beginner. Beginner is still available, but OPH is out of print — for now.
sorry to hear about chase leaving (hopefully only temporally), and i hope that mike and kenny can participate more.
if you’re gonna need any help with the audio editing of the next podiobook, let me know.
You bet I will, man. Thanks!