Geek Out! with Mainframe

Parsec 2011 Finalist!

2011-08-02T16:11:00.005-04:00

The Parsec Award finalists have been posted at http://www.parsecawards.com/2011-parsec-awards/finalists/

I am honored for the "Geek Out! with Mainframe" podcast to be a Parsec Award finalist in the category of Best Speculative Fiction Fan or News Podcast (General). Sincere congrats to the other finalists! You folks put out some truly excellent content.

Big thanks to the Parsec Committee for listening to a LOT of audio submissions. :)

To the honorable judges for the Parsecs this year, I apologize in advance ... (at least my guests are awesome) ;)

To the other podcast finalists in my category, don't worry about my little podcast ... it's the rest of the field you have to worry about.

To my guests, thanks ever so much for being on the show. :) ... I wish I could have included a clip from all of you in my submission.

Finally to my listeners, you are what the show is about, I hope you are enjoying the ride. :)

I'm looking forward to going to DragonCon and talking to some of the great podcasters there :)

You guys rock!

GOWM 27 - Interview with Odin1Eye - Part 2

2011-05-30T09:43:00.005-04:00

Download: GOWM_027.mp3

Episode 27 is the second half of my interview with Odin1Eye. Odin is the blogger and podcaster of "View From Valhalla" - the place to go for the best reviews of podcast novels. If you want to know what Odin listens to besides the podiobooks he's already reviewed, you'll want to catch this episode.

And what does Podiobooks.com need more of? Listen to find out! (Even Evo Terra agrees in a recent interview on PodioRacket #50). So when you write one of those and put it up on Podiobooks, let Odin and I know ... We WILL listen.

If you missed part 1 of the interview, you can find it here.

You can find all things Odin1Eye at:
Web site - http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/
Twitter - @Odin1Eye
Email - odin1eye@viewfromvalhalla.com
Voice mail - 956-307-ODIN (6346)
Every Photo Tells stories - http://everyphototells.com/tag/odin1eye/

Mentioned:
Mac Geek Gab - http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mac-observers-mac-geek/id73330785
International Spy Museum - http://www.spymuseum.org/
SpyCast - http://www.spymuseum.org/spycast
Wander Radio - http://www.wanderradio.com/
PodioMedia Chat - http://www.podiomediachat.com/
Podcast Teardown - http://johnmierau.wordpress.com/category/podcast-teardown/
Enemy Lines - http://johnmierau.wordpress.com/enemy-lines/
The Starter - http://www.scottsigler.com/gfl & http://podiobooks.com/title/the-starter
Title Fight - http://www.scottsigler.com/titlefight
Qua-ack-ack-ack-ack - http://everyphototells.com/2011/01/episode-29-qu-ack-ack-ack-ack/
Galaxy Billies - http://www.michellplested.com/galaxybillies/
Michael Plested - http://www.michellplested.com/
J R Murdock - http://jrmurdock.com/
The Gearheart - http://www.thegearheart.com/
Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences - http://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/
Spectyr - http://www.booksoftheorder.com/
Nathan Lowell - http://solarclipper.com/
Ravenwood - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/ravenwood/
Wiener Blut - http://wiener-blut.com/
Botar's Old Time Radio - http://www.botar.us/feeds.html
The Six Shooter - http://www.botar.us/sixshooter.xml
Decoder Ring Theatre - http://www.decoderringtheatre.com/
Watchers #1 - http://gowmainframe.blogspot.com/2011/04/watchers-episode-1-owners-share.html
Nathan Lowel's Talking on my Morning Walk podcast - http://www.nathanlowell.org/tommw/

Bumper:
'dillo in Berlin

Promos:
The Hidden Institute - http://www.hiddeninstitute.com/

Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences - http://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.com/ or http://geekoutwithmainframe.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!
Download: GOWM_027.mp3

GOWM 26 - Interview with Odin1Eye - Part 1

2011-05-15T11:10:00.007-04:00

Download: GOWM_026.mp3

Episode 26 is the first part of my interview with Odin1Eye. Odin is the blogger and podcaster of "View From Valhalla" - the place to go for the best reviews of podcast novels. I enjoy FREE podcast audio novels, but if you are new to the podcast community there is no better place to start your search for ones you will enjoy. Odin's reviews are balanced and focused on letting you know why you would want to listen or pass on the podcast novels he reviews. Even for people like me who listened to the very first ones, visiting the site every Monday to find new podiobooks or being able to share your opinions about ones you've already listened to is a real service. He's even started podcasting his reviews, both recent and older ones, so please subscribe on his site.

On top of all that Odin is a REALLY nice person, great human being, and fellow "Watcher". I consider him one of my best Internet buddies. So what are you waiting for? Go listen already ... and check out his blog.

And if you comment on this or any other episode, please email me and enter yourself in the contest that is going on until May 18, 2011 - http://gowmainframe.blogspot.com/2011/04/geek-out-contest-1st-year-celebration.html

You can find all things Odin1Eye at:
Web site - http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/
Twitter - @Odin1Eye
Email - odin1eye@viewfromvalhalla.com
Voice mail - 956-307-ODIN (6346)
Every Photo Tells stories - http://everyphototells.com/tag/odin1eye/

Mentioned:
Brand Gamblin - http://brandg.com/
Brand's Kickstarter - http://kck.st/mgWI98
Hoad’s Grim by Jack Kincaid - http://www.jack-kincaid.com/enterthegrim/
Clear Heart by Joe Cottonwood - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/clear-heart
Scott Sigler - http://www.scottsigler.com/
Philippa Ballantine - http://www.pjballantine.com/
Tee Morris - http://teemorris.com/
The Dreamer's Thread by Starla Huchton - http://www.thedreamersthreadnovel.com/
Dreaming of Deliverance by Renee Chambliss - http://www.rechambliss.com/
Zard - http://jrmerl.in/
Kat Maimer - http://www.maimer.net/
Mick Bordet - http://mickbordet.com/

Bumper:
Doc Coleman - http://www.scaleslea.net
http://www.niftytechblog.com/
http://theshrinkingmanproject.com/

Promos:
Thomas Reed's Bitstrips - http://www.bitstrips.com/user/1222/
http://thomasjreed.blogspot.com/

Spiral Tattoo by Michael J Parry - http://michaeljparry.com/
http://www.podiobooks.com/title/the-spiral-tattoo

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.com/ or http://geekoutwithmainframe.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!
Download: GOWM_026.mp3

GOWM has been nominated for the Parsec Awards

2011-04-25T08:27:00.003-04:00

The "Geek Out! with Mainframe" podcast has been nominated for the Parsec Awards in the following categories: (See http://www.parsecawards.com/2011-parsec-awards/category-descriptions/ )

Best Speculative Fiction Fan or News Podcast (General)
News and commentary podcasts created by and for the fans of speculative fiction. (e.g. Anime, Gaming, General Spec Fic)

Best Podcast about Speculative Fiction Content Creation
Podcasts about the creative process and/or the technical aspects of speculative fiction podcast creation.

Best New Speculative Fiction Podcaster/Team
This person or team is new to podcasting in the past Parsec eligibility year, becoming a significant voice that has contributed to the community as a whole.

I'm working on finding audio segments from the show to submit to the Parsec Awards Steering Committee. If you'd like to help, please let me know some of your favorite parts from the past year (from May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011).

I need to provide 10 minutes from the show, with up to 3 segments. If you think the podcast is ineligible in any of the 3 above categories, please let me know. Also if you could let me know where some of your favorite segments from the show are (episode number and starting time mark), that would help.

Emails/comments regarding this are eligible for the GOWM Comment contest - http://gowmainframe.blogspot.com/2011/04/geek-out-contest-1st-year-celebration.html

You can find a list of the Parsec Award nominees at http://www.parsecawards.com/2011-parsec-awards/nominees/

If a podcast you think is worthy of consideration isn't listed in a the category (categories) you think it is eligible for, please nominate that podcast at http://www.parsecawards.com/2011-parsec-awards/nominate-a-podcast/

And as always, thanks for listening :)

GOWM 25 - Talking Digital Comics with Ted

2011-04-24T19:23:00.003-04:00

Download: GOWM_025.mp3

In episode 25; my brother, Ted, and I discuss digital comics. We are both long time comic book fans and we take a bit of time to talk about our thoughts on digital comics and how we think it may impact the comic book industry.

This isn't an interview, like most of my previous episodes. Also the audio quality isn't as good as I'd like. But I'm interested in finding out if you'd like more of these kinds of discussions on the show in general, and if you'd like Ted back in specific. So please comment on the episode and make your preferences known.

And if you comment on this or any other episode, please email me and enter yourself in the contest that is going on until May 18, 2011 - http://gowmainframe.blogspot.com/2011/04/geek-out-contest-1st-year-celebration.html

Bumper:
Arlene Radasky - http://www.radasky.com/

Promos:
The Weird Show - http://theweirdshow.com/

How To Grow Your Geek - http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.com/ or http://geekoutwithmainframe.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!
Download: GOWM_025.mp3

GOWM 24 - Interview with Paulette Jaxton - Part 2

2011-04-12T18:45:00.007-04:00

Download: GOWM_024.mp3

Episode 24 is the second half of my interview with Paulette Jaxton. I love this book so much that we spent both halves of the interview talking about the book and the delightful podcast version. I am looking at my paperbook right now and the epub version is on my e-reader. Yes, it is nice :)

Part 1 of the interview can be found here.

You can find an audio promo for "The Empress Sword" at http://empresssword.com/wp-content/audio/TES-promo-90-01.mp3 .

The large version of the cover image is at http://paulettejaxton.com/wp-content/images/EmpressSwordBookCover_large.jpg

You can find all things Paulette Jaxton at:

Web site: http://paulettejaxton.com/
Twitter: @PauletteJaxton

Web site for her book at:
"The Empress Sword" - http://empresssword.com/

Buy her books at:
Paulette's site - http://paulettejaxton.com/

Dragon Moon Press:
paperback - http://www.dragonmoonpress.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_ecwid&Itemid=#ecwid:category=404662&mode=product&product=2157408
ebook - http://www.dragonmoonpress.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_ecwid&Itemid=#ecwid:category=200163&mode=product&product=3650755

Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Empress-Sword-Paulette-Jaxton/dp/1897492243/

Kindle Store - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SHF3T4

Amazon UK - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Empress-Sword-Paulette-Jaxton/dp/1897492243/

Amazon Japan - http://www.amazon.co.jp/Empress-Sword-Paulette-Jaxton/dp/1897492243

Barnes & Noble - http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Empress-Sword/Paulette-Jaxton/e/9781897492246/

Podcast version of "The Empress Sword" - http://empresssword.com/podcast-2/episodes/

Mentioned:
Cast of "The Empress Sword Podcast" - http://empresssword.com/cast/

The "Into the Blender" podcast - http://www.intotheblender.com/

"Girls' Rules" podcast - http://girlsrules.org/

Bumper:
'Dillo in Berlin

Promos:
"Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences" by Tee Morris and Philippa Ballantine; including the podcast, "Tales from the Archives", and the first novel in the series, "Phoenix Rising" - http://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/

Technorama - http://www.chuckchat.com/technorama/

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.com/ or http://geekoutwithmainframe.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!
Download: GOWM_024.mp3

The Watchers - Episode 1, "Owner's Share"

2011-04-11T20:43:00.021-04:00

Download: The Watchers- Episode 1

When the Internet powers of Jack Hosley (Wander Radio), Odin1Eye (View From Valhalla), and Richard Green (Geek Out!) unite .... well they just sit around on Skype and talk about stuff. But the stuff they talk about is AWESOME. And what could be more fitting for the first episode thana discussion of the awesome and controversial "Owner's Share" by Nathan Lowell? Oh and the discussion does contain spoilers!

Be prepared dear listeners .... where they are going, they don't need any roads. :)

Nathan Lowell's sites: http://solarclipper.com/ & http://nathanlowell.org/

The Podiobooks.com site for "Owner's Share": http://www.podiobooks.com/title/owners-share/

Promo for Pendant Audio at http://www.pendantaudio.com/

The Watchers:
Jack Hosley @WNDRWolf - http://wanderradio.com/

Odin1Eye @Odin1Eye - http://viewfromvalhalla.com/

Richard Green @Mainframe - http://geekoutwithmainframe.com/

Music courtesy of http://seraphicpanoplymusic.com/fr_index.cfm

Download: The Watchers- Episode 1

Geek Out! Contest - 1st year celebration

2011-04-10T16:37:00.003-04:00

On April 18, 2010 I posted my first real episode of "Geek Out! with Mainframe". So beginning, April 18, 2011 I am starting a month long contest, through May 18, 2011.

Actually they are two mini-contests.
1) Comment on the show - any feed back on the show a) on the blog b) via email and/or c) voice mail (emailed or on the voice mail line) (up to 5 entries). I hope to include these in a feedback show soon after the contest is over.

Just email me, gowmainframe at gmail dot com, subject line "Geek Out! Comment Contest", with evidence, link. etc of your comment. You must include an email address where I can contact you in case you win.

You may comment as much as you like, or course; but a person will only be entered up to 5 times in this contest.

2) Promote the show - Twitter, Facebook, other social media and/or iTunes review (up to 5 entries)

Just email me, gowmainframe at gmail dot com, subject line "Geek Out! Promo Contest", with evidence, link. etc of your comment. You must include an email address where I can contact you in case you win.

You may promote the show as much as you like, or course; but a person will only be entered up to 5 times in this contest.

Misc: You may enter both contests, and a person may be entered up to 5 times for each contest.

Privacy: The email addresses will not be used for any other purpose, you will NOT be put on any email list as a result of this contest, nor will any of these email adresses be sent to any other party.

Prizes-
Your choice of "Geek Out!" swag up to $25 (not including shipping)
or
Your choice of any of the books/ebooks by any of my guests in the 1st year up to $25 (not including shipping)

If anyone wants to add to the prize pool, with books or swag, etc; they can, but these prizes may have additional restrictions.

Prize winners will be chosen randomly from eligible entries. A person is eligible to only win one prize package from among these two contests.

Restrictions: I need to be able to send it as a gift order from Spreadshirt (for "Geek Out!" swag); or Amazon US, B&N US, book publishers, or other similar on-line shopping site (from a legitimate source) that I have access from the US. A winner should expect his or her prize to come from one source, to reduce potential shipping charges.

If that is a problem, I will attempt to have them delivered to me & then re-shipped to you, but that may take a very long time.

Other: I reserve the right to make minor changes to the terms of the contest as needed. If there are any question or concerns regarding this contest, please contact me at the before mentioned email address.

Comments do not have to be favorable to be considered for a prize entry. Promotional messages kind of wouldn't be promotional if they weren't at least partial favorable, but I intent to give a lot of latitude in this regard.

Additional donated prizes (in addition to the two prizes mentioned above):

(in progress, but I've had at least 3 prizes to be donated already)

GOWM 23 - Interview with Paulette Jaxton - Part 1

2011-04-10T12:23:00.015-04:00

Download: GOWM_023.mp3

Episode 23 is the first half of my interview with Paulette Jaxton. This was one of my very favorite podcast novels of 2010 ... or any year. When I was surprised at the news that "The Empress Sword" was available, I immediately did 2 things. 1) Put my order in for my paperback & ebook versions & 2) Contacted Paulette about being on the show. Find out why the book and the author are so awesome in this interview. :)

(Yes, since the interview an epub version has been released and it is on my e-reader right now!)

The second part of the interview can be found here.

You can find an audio promo for "The Empress Sword" at http://empresssword.com/wp-content/audio/TES-promo-90-01.mp3 .

The large version of the cover image is at http://paulettejaxton.com/wp-content/images/EmpressSwordBookCover_large.jpg

You can find all things Paulette Jaxton at:

Web site: http://paulettejaxton.com/
Twitter: @PauletteJaxton

Web site for her book at:
"The Empress Sword" - http://empresssword.com/

Buy her books at:
Paulette's site - http://paulettejaxton.com/

Dragon Moon Press:
paperback - http://www.dragonmoonpress.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_ecwid&Itemid=#ecwid:category=404662&mode=product&product=2157408
ebook - http://www.dragonmoonpress.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_ecwid&Itemid=#ecwid:category=200163&mode=product&product=3650755

Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Empress-Sword-Paulette-Jaxton/dp/1897492243/

Kindle Store - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SHF3T4

Amazon UK - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Empress-Sword-Paulette-Jaxton/dp/1897492243/

Amazon Japan - http://www.amazon.co.jp/Empress-Sword-Paulette-Jaxton/dp/1897492243

Barnes & Noble - http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Empress-Sword/Paulette-Jaxton/e/9781897492246/

Podcast version of "The Empress Sword" - http://empresssword.com/podcast-2/episodes/

Mentioned:
Cast of "The Empress Sword Podcast" - http://empresssword.com/cast/

The "Into the Blender" podcast - http://www.intotheblender.com/

"Girls' Rules" podcast - http://girlsrules.org/

Bumper:
Jack Holsey and Meagan - http://www.wanderradio.com/

Promos:
Podiobooks.com - http://www.podiobooks.com/

"The Gearheart" - http://www.thegearheart.com/

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.com/ or http://geekoutwithmainframe.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!
Download: GOWM_023.mp3

GOWM 22 - Interview with Tee & Pip - Part 2

2011-04-05T19:45:00.007-04:00

Download: GOWM_022.mp3

Episode 22 is the second half of my interview with Philippa Ballantine and Tee Morris, as part of the "Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences" Internet tour. Like a box of chocolate; with Tee and Pip you never really know what you are going to get .... except you know it's going to be good! :)

If you haven't listened to the first part of the interview, please check it out here first.

The trailer for "Phoenix Rising: Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences":

You can find the audio promo for "Tales of the Archives" at http://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/2011/02/27/podcast-promos/

You can find all things Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences at:
Web Site: http://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/BooksAndBraun
Whrrl: http://whrrl.com/k/zc7/blUCl

Buy the book/ebook at: http://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Rising-Ministry-Peculiar-Occurrences/dp/0062049763/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&camp=212361&linkCode=wey&tag=theofficiw092-20&creative=380725

You can find all things Tee Morris at:
Web sites: http://teemorris.com/
http://www.imaginethatstudios.com/
http://www.idguardian.com/
Twitter: @TeeMonster
@ITStudios
@IDGuardian

Buy his books at:
Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Tee-Morris/e/B002BM9TVG/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_2

Barnes & Noble - http://productsearch.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.aspx?store=book&ATH=Tee+Morris

On Podiobooks.com:
"Billibub Baddings and the Case of the Singing Sword" - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/billibub-baddings-and-the-case-of-the-singing-sword
"Morevi: The Chronicles of Rafe and Askana (Remastered)" - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/morevi-remastered

Reviews of his podcast novels at "View From Valhalla":
"Billibub Baddings and the Case of the Singing Sword" - http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/2009/11/15/podcast-review-billibub-baddings-and-the-case-of-the-singing-sword/
"Morevi: The Chronicles of Rafe and Askana (Remastered)" - http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/2010/04/12/podcast-review-24-morevi-the-chronicles-of-rafe-and-askana-remastered/

You can find all things Philippa Ballantine at:
Web site: http://www.pjballantine.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=62015834848&ref=ts
Twitter: @PhillipaJane

Geek Out! Episode 8 - http://gowmainframe.blogspot.com/2010/09/gowm-8-interview-with-philippa.html

On Podiobooks.com :
"Chasing the Bard" - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/chasing-the-bard
"Weather Child" - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/weather-child
"Weaver's Web" - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/weavers-web

Buy her books at:
"Geist" - http://www.booksoftheorder.com/
"Digital Magic" - http://www.digitalmagicnovel.com/
"Chasing the Bard" -http://www.chasingthebard.com/
"Weaver's Web" - http://www.amazon.com/Weavers-Web-PJ-Ballantine/dp/1876962763/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_5
As a contributor, "A Taste of True Blood: The Fangbanger's Guide" - http://www.amazon.com/Taste-True-Blood-Fangbangers-Guide/dp/1935251961/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_1

Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B003BSRLDC

Barnes & Noble - http://productsearch.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.aspx?ATH=Philippa+Ballantine

Smashwords - http://www.smashwords.com/books/search?query=Philippa+Ballantine

Reviews of her podcast novels at "View From Valhalla":
"Weather Child" - http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/2009/11/30/podcast-review-5-weather-child/
"Chasing the Bard"- http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/2010/01/11/podcast-review-11-chasing-the-bard/
"Digital Magic" - http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/2011/03/28/podcast-review-74-digital-magic/

Mentioned:
Sonic Boom pictures: http://yfrog.com/gy8piwemj & http://yfrog.com/h6sbpej
Jared Axelrod & his "Fables of the Flying City" - http://jaredaxelrod.com/ http://www.fablesoftheflyingcity.com/
Geek Out! Episode 4 - http://gowmainframe.blogspot.com/2010/07/gowm-episode-4-interview-with-jared.html

"All a Twitter" - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0789742284?ie=UTF8&tag=theofficiw092-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0789742284

Philippa's "Erotica a la Carte" - http://www.eroticaalacarte.com/

From Tee's blog:
"Tough Choices" - Part 1 Part2 Part 3
"You Can't Give Up. You're Not Allowed" - http://teemorris.com/2011/03/14/you-cant-give-up/

Phi Rossi & "Harvey" - http://philrossi.net/ http://www.harveythenovel.com/

Odin1Eye & View From Valhalla - http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/

Arlene Radasky & "The Fox" - http://www.radasky.com/
Geek Out! Episodes 16 & 17 - http://gowmainframe.blogspot.com/search/label/Arlene%20Radasky

Bumper:
Wired Pig @WiredPig - http://blog.wiredpig.us/

Promos:
"The Hidden Institute" by Brand Gamblin - http://hiddeninstitute.com/

"Enemy Lines" by John Mierau - http://enemylinesnovel.com/

I can be found and contacted at:
Web Site: http://gowmainframe.com/
Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)
Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com
Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!
Download: GOWM_022.mp3

GOWM 21 - Interview with Tee & Pip - Part 1

2011-03-30T20:42:00.024-04:00

Download: GOWM_021.mp3

Our guests for Episode 21 are Philippa Ballantine (gracious as always, returning to the show) and Tee Morris (coming back to fiction in force in a major way). Those of you who have heard other interviews with them will know what to expect - awesomeness! If you have not, then prepare to go all over the place in the best possible way.

Their book, "Phoenix Rising: Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences" is THE book I'm most excited about for 2011! I say that, because I know that it is going to be a lot of fun. Between plenty of action, and banter written by master practitioners of the craft; the awesome WILL be brought! Steam Punk, strong characters, explosions, snark .... and that's just in the first chapter ...

I have my pre-order in and after you listen to Tee & Pip, you'll know why! :)

The second part of the interview can be found here.

The trailer for "Phoenix Rising: Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences":

You can find the audio promo for "Tales of the Archives" at http://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/2011/02/27/podcast-promos/

You can find all things Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences at:
Web Site: http://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/BooksAndBraun
Whrrl: http://whrrl.com/k/zc7/blUCl

Buy the book/ebook at: http://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Rising-Ministry-Peculiar-Occurrences/dp/0062049763/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&camp=212361&linkCode=wey&tag=theofficiw092-20&creative=380725

You can find all things Tee Morris at:
Web sites: http://teemorris.com/
http://www.imaginethatstudios.com/
http://www.idguardian.com/
Twitter: @TeeMonster
@ITStudios
@IDGuardian

Buy his books at:
Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Tee-Morris/e/B002BM9TVG/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_2

Barnes & Noble - http://productsearch.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.aspx?store=book&ATH=Tee+Morris

On Podiobooks.com:
"Billibub Baddings and the Case of the Singing Sword" - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/billibub-baddings-and-the-case-of-the-singing-sword
"Morevi: The Chronicles of Rafe and Askana (Remastered)" - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/morevi-remastered

Reviews of his podcast novels at "View From Valhalla":
"Billibub Baddings and the Case of the Singing Sword" - http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/2009/11/15/podcast-review-billibub-baddings-and-the-case-of-the-singing-sword/
"Morevi: The Chronicles of Rafe and Askana (Remastered)" - http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/2010/04/12/podcast-review-24-morevi-the-chronicles-of-rafe-and-askana-remastered/

You can find all things Philippa Ballantine at:
Web site: http://www.pjballantine.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=62015834848&ref=ts
Twitter: @PhillipaJane

Geek Out! Episode 8 - http://gowmainframe.blogspot.com/2010/09/gowm-8-interview-with-philippa.html

On Podiobooks.com :
"Chasing the Bard" - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/chasing-the-bard
"Weather Child" - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/weather-child
"Weaver's Web" - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/weavers-web

Buy her books at:
"Geist" - http://www.booksoftheorder.com/
"Digital Magic" - http://www.digitalmagicnovel.com/
"Chasing the Bard" -http://www.chasingthebard.com/
"Weaver's Web" - http://www.amazon.com/Weavers-Web-PJ-Ballantine/dp/1876962763/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_5
As a contributor, "A Taste of True Blood: The Fangbanger's Guide" - http://www.amazon.com/Taste-True-Blood-Fangbangers-Guide/dp/1935251961/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_1

Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B003BSRLDC

Barnes & Noble - http://productsearch.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.aspx?ATH=Philippa+Ballantine

Smashwords - http://www.smashwords.com/books/search?query=Philippa+Ballantine

Reviews of her podcast novels at "View From Valhalla":
"Weather Child" - http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/2009/11/30/podcast-review-5-weather-child/
"Chasing the Bard"- http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/2010/01/11/podcast-review-11-chasing-the-bard/
"Digital Magic" - http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/2011/03/28/podcast-review-74-digital-magic/

Mentioned:
Sonic Boom pictures: http://yfrog.com/gy8piwemj & http://yfrog.com/h6sbpej
Jared Axelrod & his "Fables of the Flying City" - http://jaredaxelrod.com/ http://www.fablesoftheflyingcity.com/
Geek Out! Episode 4 - http://gowmainframe.blogspot.com/2010/07/gowm-episode-4-interview-with-jared.html

"All a Twitter" - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0789742284?ie=UTF8&tag=theofficiw092-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0789742284

Philippa's "Erotica a la Carte" - http://www.eroticaalacarte.com/

From Tee's blog:
"Tough Choices" - Part 1 Part2 Part 3
"You Can't Give Up. You're Not Allowed" - http://teemorris.com/2011/03/14/you-cant-give-up/

Phi Rossi & "Harvey" - http://philrossi.net/ http://www.harveythenovel.com/

Odin1Eye & View From Valhalla - http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/

Arlene Radasky & "The Fox" - http://www.radasky.com/
Geek Out! Episodes 16 & 17 - http://gowmainframe.blogspot.com/search/label/Arlene%20Radasky

Bumper:
Thomas Reed aka @trreed - http://thomasjreed.blogspot.com/

Promos:
"The Fox" by Arlene Radasky - http://www.radasky.com/

Flying Island Press - http://flyingislandpress.com/

I can be found and contacted at:
Web Site: http://gowmainframe.com/
Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)
Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com
Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!
Download: GOWM_021.mp3

GOWM 20- Interview with Brand Gamblin - Part 2

2011-03-30T14:15:00.006-04:00

Download: GOWM_020.mp3

Episode 20 is the second half of my interview with Brand Gamblin. We start off with a "scoop" about Brand's next project! I sooooo need to get him back on to discuss steam punk (maybe along with another steam punk author or two?) and definitely when his next book comes out. Hint to other guys who do interviews similar to mine: Get Brand on your shows. Listeners, I think you are going to enjoy this episode :)

If you haven't listened to the first part of the interview, you can find it here.

You can find the audio promo for "The Hidden Institute" at http://www.hiddeninstitute.com/HiddenInstitute-Promo.mp3

Video promo for "Tumbler":

You can find all things Brand Gamblin at:

Web site: http://brandg.com/
Twitter: @brandg

Web sites for his books at:
"The Hidden Institute" - http://www.hiddeninstitute.com/
"Tumbler" - http://www.tumblernovel.net/

Buy his books at:
CreateSpace - "The Hidden Institute" - https://www.createspace.com/3574055
"Tumbler" - https://www.createspace.com/3418389

Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Brand-Gamblin/e/B003P4CEFM/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1

Barnes & Noble - http://productsearch.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.aspx?store=book&ATH=Brand+Gamblin

Smashwords - http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/brandg

On Podiobooks.com:
"Tumbler" - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/tumbler

Reviews of Brand's stuff at "View From Valhalla":
"The Hidden Institute" - http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/2011/04/11/podcast-review-76-the-hidden-institute/
"Tumbler" - http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/2009/11/17/podcast-review-tumbler/

Mentioned:
His blog posts on his self-publishing of "The Hidden Institute:
Part 1 - http://brandg.com/?p=198
Part 2 - http://brandg.com/?p=217

The "Calls for Cthulhu" video comedy series - http://www.youtube.com/user/BrandG

Bumper:
Mark "The Encaffeinated ONE" Kilfoil - http://theweirdshow.com/

Promos:
Requiem of the Outcast - http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/

"The Starter" - http://www.scottsigler.com/gfl

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!
Download: GOWM_020.mp3

GOWM 19 - Interview with Brand Gamblin - Part 1

2011-03-27T19:28:00.008-04:00

Download: GOWM_019.mp3

Episode 19 is the first half of my interview with Brand Gamblin. Like an onion, "The Hidden Institute" has layers .... LAYERS O' AWESOME! Between the writing, the podcast audio production, and all the touches that Brand brings to to table; I love this book. And it has (wait for it) BEAR POLO!! We get as much into why the book is great as we can without the spoilers. Of course, Brand and I find other stuff to talk about ... but why are you still reading this ... please go listen to the episode now! (Did I mention "BEAR POLO!"?) :)

The second half of the interview can be found here.

You can find the audio promo for "The Hidden Institute" at http://www.hiddeninstitute.com/HiddenInstitute-Promo.mp3

Video promo for "Tumbler":

You can find all things Brand Gamblin at:

Web site: http://brandg.com/
Twitter: @brandg

Web sites for his books at:
"The Hidden Institute" - http://www.hiddeninstitute.com/
"Tumbler" - http://www.tumblernovel.net/

Buy his books at:
CreateSpace - "The Hidden Institute" - https://www.createspace.com/3574055
"Tumbler" - https://www.createspace.com/3418389

Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Brand-Gamblin/e/B003P4CEFM/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1

Barnes & Noble - http://productsearch.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.aspx?store=book&ATH=Brand+Gamblin

Smashwords - http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/brandg

On Podiobooks.com:
"Tumbler" - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/tumbler

Reviews of Brand's stuff at "View From Valhalla":
"The Hidden Institute" - http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/2011/04/11/podcast-review-76-the-hidden-institute/
"Tumbler" - http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/2009/11/17/podcast-review-tumbler/

Mentioned:
His blog posts on his self-publishing of "The Hidden Institute:
Part 1 - http://brandg.com/?p=198
Part 2 - http://brandg.com/?p=217

The "Calls for Cthulhu" video comedy series - http://www.youtube.com/user/BrandG

Bumper:
J. R. Murdock - http://jrmurdock.com/

Promos:
"Wiener Blut" - http://wiener-blut.com/

Gmail Podcast - http://www.chuckchat.com/gmail/

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!
Download: GOWM_019.mp3

GOWM 18 - Interview with J. Daniel Sawyer - Part 2

2011-03-20T20:19:00.009-04:00

Download: GOWM_018.mp3

Episode 18 is the second half of my interview with J. Daniel Sawyer. I try to keep up with Dan for another hour. Perhaps not all that well, but I have fun trying :) If you haven't heard the first half of the interview, please check it out here . I'll probably have Dan back on the show but AFTER I've caught up on the list of awesome stuff that her recommends I watch/read/listen (you might want to also). Dan is always a great podcast guest and this interview is no exception :)

You can find all things J. Daniel Sawyer at:

Web site: Literary Abominations - http://jdsawyer.net/
Twitter: @dsawyer

Buy his ebooks at:
Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/J.-Daniel-Sawyer/e/B003L9JM92/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1

Barnes & Noble - http://productsearch.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.aspx?ATH=J.+Daniel+Sawyer&STORE=book

Smashwords - https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/jdsawyer

Reviews of Dan's stuff at "View From Valhalla":
"The Antithesis Progression Book One: Predestination and Other Games of Chance" - http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/2009/11/18/podcast-review-antithesis-book-one-predestination-and-other-games-of-chance/

"Down From Ten" - http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/2010/04/26/podcast-review-26-down-from-ten/

Mentioned:
Apologia Podcast - http://www.apologia-podcast.net/

Bumper:
Doc Coleman of:
Nifty Tech Blog - http://www.niftytechblog.com/ &
The Shrinking Man Project - http://theshrinkingmanproject.com/

Promos:
Philippa Ballantine's "Geist" - http://www.booksoftheorder.com/

Paul E. Cooley's "Fiends, Vol. 1" - http://shadowpublications.com/

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!
Direct download : GOWM_018.mp3

GOWM 17 - Interview with J. Daniel Sawyer - Part 1

2011-03-20T19:44:00.006-04:00

Download: GOWM_017.mp3

Episode 17 is the first half of my interview with J. Daniel Sawyer. If Dan doesn't know something about media creation, it probably isn't worth knowing. ... O.K. that may be an exaggeration, but probably not by as much as one might think. His original full cast audio novel "Down From Ten" left me guessing until the very end (in the good kind of way). If you don't know Dan, get going and listen to the interview. If you do know about him, you probably haven't read this far without listening to the interview first anyway :)

The second half of the interview is here.

You can find all things J. Daniel Sawyer at:

Web site: Literary Abominations - http://jdsawyer.net/
Twitter: @dsawyer

Buy his ebooks at:
Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/J.-Daniel-Sawyer/e/B003L9JM92/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1

Barnes & Noble - http://productsearch.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.aspx?ATH=J.+Daniel+Sawyer&STORE=book

Smashwords - https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/jdsawyer

Reviews of Dan's stuff at "View From Valhalla":
"The Antithesis Progression Book One: Predestination and Other Games of Chance" - http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/2009/11/18/podcast-review-antithesis-book-one-predestination-and-other-games-of-chance/

"Down From Ten" - http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/2010/04/26/podcast-review-26-down-from-ten/

Bumper:
'Dillo in Berlin

Promos:
Every Photo Tells - http://everyphototells.com/

Christiana Ellis' "Space Casey" - http://www.spacecasey.com/

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!
Direct download : GOWM_017.mp3

GOWM 16 - Interview with Arlene Radasky Part 2

2011-03-13T10:54:00.007-04:00

Download: GOWM_016.mp3

Episode 16 is the second half of my interview with writer, novelist, podcaster, and really nice human being Arlene Radasky. She is the author of the historical fiction (with a little fantasy added in for good measure) novel "The Fox". "The Fox" was inspired by the archaeological find know as "Lindow Man" (Wikipedia article at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindow_Man), so the book appeals to the science & history geek in me as well as its being a well done story. If you haven't listened to the first half, please go back and check it out. :)

You can find all things Arlene Radasky at:

Web site: http://www.radasky.com/
Twitter: @aradasky

Get "The Fox" at:

Arlene's site - http://www.radasky.com/

Purchase a print copy of the book at Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Fox-Arlene-Radasky/dp/1439211752/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1227126756&sr=1-2

Free ebook at Smashwords - http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/aradasky

Free ebook at free-ebooks.net - http://www.free-ebooks.net/authors.php?author=Arlene%20Radasky

Podiobooks for the audio version - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/the-fox

Mentioned:
My stories at Every Photo Tells - http://everyphototells.com/tag/richard-mainframe-green/
in particular Episode 56 "Valhalla (Part 1)" - http://everyphototells.com/2011/02/episode-56-valhalla-part-1/

Bumper:
Nomad Scry -http://www.brainwyrms.com/

Promos:
The Shrinking Man Project - http://theshrinkingmanproject.com/

The Weird Show - http://theweirdshow.com/

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!
Direct download : GOWM_016.mp3

GOWM 15 - Interview with Arlene Radasky Part 1

2011-03-13T10:18:00.009-04:00

Download: GOWM_015.mp3

Episode 15 is the first half of my interview with writer, novelist, podcaster, and really nice human being Arlene Radasky. She is the author of the historical fiction (with a little fantasy added in for good measure) novel "The Fox". "The Fox" was inspired by the archaeological find know as "Lindow Man" (Wikipedia article at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindow_Man), so the book appeals to the science & history geek in me as well as its being a well done story. I hope you enjoy and don't forget to come back for part 2 :)

You can find all things Arlene Radasky at:

Web site: http://www.radasky.com/
Twitter: @aradasky

Get "The Fox" at:

Arlene's site - http://www.radasky.com/

Purchase a print copy of the book at Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Fox-Arlene-Radasky/dp/1439211752/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1227126756&sr=1-2

Free ebook at Smashwords - http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/aradasky

Free ebook at free-ebooks.net - http://www.free-ebooks.net/authors.php?author=Arlene%20Radasky

Podiobooks for the audio version - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/the-fox

Bumper:
Dan Absalonson - http://writingsofdan.blogspot.com/

Promos:
"The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences" - http://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/
(pre-order the book here)

Technorama - http://www.chuckchat.com/technorama/

Get Published - http://www.michellplested.com/

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!
Direct download : GOWM_015.mp3

GOWM - Promo 1

2011-02-27T16:20:00.005-05:00

I finally got around to posting a promo. If you have a podcast or blog, feel free to use this to promote the show.

And as always ... thanks for listening :)

Download link:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/mainframe/GOWM-Promo-001.mp3

Song used is "Space Ride" from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

GOWM 14 - Interview with Nathan Lowell

2011-02-15T16:59:00.010-05:00

Download: GOWM_014.mp3

Episode 14 is my interview with podcaster, storyteller, and force of nature, Nathan Lowell, PhD. This interview is barely over an hour but packed FULL of geeky goodness about his books, writing, and basically why I can't get enough of his novels. Any interview with Nathan is awesome (see the links below), and I'm bringing you the awesome "Geek Out!" style. Strap in, you will enjoy the ride! :)

You can find all things Nathan Lowell at:

Web site: http://solarclipper.com/
Twitter: @nlowell

Nathan's novels:

Get the books in all their forms at Nathan's site http://solarclipper.com/get-the-books/

Ridan Publishing pages with multiple purchase options (signed copies are available):
"Quarter Share" - http://www.ridanpublishing.com/quarter_share.html

"Half Share" - http://ridanpublishing.com/half_share.html

Find all of Nathan's free podcast audio books at http://www.podiobooks.com/ (search for "Nathan Lowell").

Check out other must listen Nathan Lowell interviews at:

Dan Sawyer’s Writer’s Round Table on Writing Fast on "I Should Be Writing" Special Episode #45. Of course Nathan was there and shares his process.

Mur Lafferty’s interview on I Should Be Writing #181 on lessons learned from writing one million words.

Dead Robot’s Society interview on Reader Expectations . This touches on the reaction to the end of "Owner's Share" and has some spoilers.

John Mierau’s Serial Fiction Tear Down .

Find links to all of Nathan's interviews at http://solarclipper.com/interviews/

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!
Direct download : GOWM_014.mp3

GOWM 13 - Interview with Paul Elard Cooley

2011-02-10T20:03:00.004-05:00

Download: GOWM_013.mp3

Episode 13 is my interview with writer/podcaster Paul Elard Cooley. We talk horror, psychological trillers, ice cream trucks, and why stuffed animals are kinda creepy. Fans of Paul know how entertaining he can be, and if you aren't one yet, prepare to be. :)

Paul is beginning the pre-order for his "Fiends: Volume 1" collection on Valetines Day. It's a limited special edition of some his most popular stories with bonus material that will not be available in any other print versions of the book. You will only be able to order the books from Shadowpublications.com

You can find all things Paul Cooley at:

Web site: http://shadowpublications.com/
Twitter: @paul_e_cooley

Mentioned:

Get Published Episodes 49 & 50: http://www.michellplested.com/getpublished/get-published-episode-49-self-publishing-has-reached-a-tipping-point/ & http://www.michellplested.com/getpublished/get-published-episode-50-self-publishing-has-reached-a-tipping-point-pt-2/

J. Daniel Sawyer's "And Then She Was Gone": http://www.amazon.com/Then-Clarke-Lantham-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B0046A9PKG/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_2

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!
Direct download : GOWM_013.mp3

GOWM 12- Interview with Mark, the Encaffeinated One - Part 2

2011-02-08T21:32:00.004-05:00

Download: GOWM_012.mp3

Episode 12 is the second half of my interview with Mark "The Encaffeinated One" Kilfoil. We talk about podcasts and a podcast about pocasting .... I know, but trust me, it's geeky goodness from two arch-geekologists :)

You can find all things Mark (Encaf1) at:

Web site: http://encaffeinated.ca/
Twitter: @Encaf1

The Weird Show: http://encaffeinated.ca/tws/
Understanding Podcasting: http://encaffeinated.ca/understandingpodcasting/

Promo: Nutty Bites Podcast http://nimlas.org/blog/?cat=35 by @Nuchtchas

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!
Direct download : GOWM_012.mp3

GOWM 11- Interview with Mark, the Encaffeinated One - Part 1

2011-02-06T18:35:00.007-05:00

Download: GOWM_011.mp3

Episode 11 is the first half of my interview with Mark "The Encaffeinated One" Kilfoil. Mark is a long time podcaster, voice actor/narrator, and really nice guy. In this half we focus on "The Weird Show", philosophy, physics, and weird stuff. Also the (not so) secret origin of "Geek Out! with Mainframe" podcast. :)

You can find all things Mark (Encaf1) at:

Web site: http://encaffeinated.ca/
Twitter: @Encaf1

The Weird Show: http://encaffeinated.ca/tws/
Understanding Podcasting: http://encaffeinated.ca/understandingpodcasting/

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!
Direct download : GOWM_011.mp3

Wander Radio Interview I-19 with WNDRWolf, Odin1Eye, and me

2011-01-15T16:58:00.003-05:00

Download: I-19RoundTablediscussionOdin1eyeandMainframe.mp3

This is a "re-broadcast" of an interview that Jack Hosley aka WanderWolf (@WNDRWolf on Twitter ) aired on his podcast "Wander Radio" episode "I-19 Round Table Discussion with Odin1eye and Richard Green (aka Mainframe)", posted January 14, 2011.

Original show notes can be found at http://www.wanderradio.com/blog/2011/01/14/i-19-round-table-discussion-with-odin1eye-and-richard-green-aka-mainframe/

Jack is an experienced podcaster whose "Wander Radio" is a blend of music, interviews, and whatever else he feels like at the time. ;) You can find info on WNDRWolf and "Wander Radio" at http://www.wanderradio.com/

Odin1Eye (@Odin1Eye on Twitter) has the wonderful "View From Valhalla" blog at http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/ . It is notable for it's exceptional reviews of completed podcast novels. These reviews have been faithfully posted each Monday for over a year. If you want a great starting place for finding quality free podcast novels - or if you are a longtime podcast novel fan - you will find his blog a great site to check out, and come back to regularly.

This interview is also the first time I have been an interviewee, so it was a special treat for me too.

I hope you enjoy.

Download: I-19RoundTablediscussionOdin1eyeandMainframe.mp3

GOWM 10 - Interview with Christiana Ellis - Part 2

2011-01-10T20:57:00.007-05:00

Download: GOWM_010.mp3

Episode 10 is the second half of my interview with Christiana Ellis. No surprise ... we get geeky. :)

You can find all things Christiana Ellis at:

Web site: http://christianaellis.com/
Twitter: @ChristianaEllis

On Podiobooks.com :
"Nina Kimberly the Merciless" - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/nina-kimberly-the-merciless
"Space Casey" - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/space-casey

Book:
Nina Kimberly the Merciless - http://www.amazon.com/Nina-Kimberly-Merciless-Christiana-Ellis/dp/1896944957

Mentioned:
Christiana's Children's Miracle Network donation page - https://www.hospitalshelpingkids.org/ExtraLife/m.aspx?i=209568C94E02F+042
Talking About Survivor - http://christianaellis.com/?cat=44
Hayao Miyazaki - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayao_Miyazaki

Sonic Society - http://sonicsociety.org/

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.blogspot.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!
Direct download : GOWM_010.mp3

GOWM 9 - Interview with Christiana Ellis - Part 1

2011-01-10T20:28:00.009-05:00

Download: GOWM_009.mp3

Episode 9 is the first half of my interview with Christiana Ellis. I'm in the running for Christiana's biggest fan and this was a totally treat for me, and I hope for you listeners too.

You can find all things Christiana Ellis at:

Web site: http://christianaellis.com/
Twitter: @ChristianaEllis

On Podiobooks.com :
"Nina Kimberly the Merciless" - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/nina-kimberly-the-merciless
"Space Casey" - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/space-casey

Book:
Nina Kimberly the Merciless - http://www.amazon.com/Nina-Kimberly-Merciless-Christiana-Ellis/dp/1896944957

Mentioned:
Christiana's Children's Miracle Network donation page - https://www.hospitalshelpingkids.org/ExtraLife/m.aspx?i=209568C94E02F+042
"Down From Ten" - http://downfromten.jdsawyer.net/
"Cybrosis" - http://www.cybrosisnovel.com/
"Empress Sword" - http://empresssword.com/
Sonic Society - http://sonicsociety.org/
Requiem of the Outcast - http://www.requiemoftheoutcast.com/wordpress/

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.blogspot.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!
Direct download : GOWM_009.mp3

GOWM 8 - Interview with Philippa Ballantine

2010-09-29T10:00:00.025-04:00

Download: GOWM_008.mp3

Episode 8 is an interview with Philippa Ballantine. Philippa, or "Pip" to her friends far and wide, is THE premiere podcast author from New Zealand. In addition to her own acclaimed novels and podcast versions of those novels; she has appeared as a voice actor on a number of other podcast dramas. She is truly a delight as writer, voice actor, and interview guest :)

I was honored for this podcast to be an official internet stop for promoting Philipa's new book. I’m pretty stoked about the book release of “Geist” … especially after reading the first chapter preview – http://www.booksoftheorder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/sample_geist1.pdf . For more of the Geist tour you can go to http://www.pjballantine.com/about/appearances/ with dates. I think you will be in for a treat for all the tour “stops”.

Update: The free preview of chapter 2 is now available at http://www.booksoftheorder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Geistsample2.pdf

And if you are interested in the site for “Geist”, it’s at http://www.booksoftheorder.com/ with a link to order the book on Amazon. And yes, I made my pre-order, and I am waiting anxiously.

Update: The Geist book trailer is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wYR3WgZUCk

You can share your own paranormal experience with the world on the “Geist” site (anonymously if you’d prefer) by emailing motherabbey@booksoftheorder.com – more details on the “Geist” web site.

You can find all things Philippa Ballantine:

Web site: http://www.pjballantine.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=62015834848&ref=ts
Twitter: @PhillipaJane

On Podiobooks.com :
"Chasing the Bard" - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/chasing-the-bard
"Weather Child" - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/weather-child
"Weaver's Web" - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/weavers-web

Books:
Philippa's Amazon author page - http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B003BSRLDC
"Geist" - http://www.booksoftheorder.com/
"Digital Magic" - http://www.digitalmagicnovel.com/
"Chasing the Bard" -http://www.chasingthebard.com/
"Weaver's Web" - http://www.amazon.com/Weavers-Web-PJ-Ballantine/dp/1876962763/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_5
As a contributor, "A Taste of True Blood: The Fangbanger's Guide" - http://www.amazon.com/Taste-True-Blood-Fangbangers-Guide/dp/1935251961/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_1

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.blogspot.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!

Direct download : GOWM_008.mp3

Site updates

2010-09-11T17:42:00.008-04:00

I've created an on-line store at http://gowmainframe.spreadshirt.com/ . It is the site to order your own "Super-Geek" t-shirt or "Geek Out!" ball cap. I make nothing on the sales, but I liked my own shirt so much, I though some of you might like one too.

If you buy one, I'd love it if you'd send me a picture. Also, if there are any products that you think I need to add to the site, let me know.

In other news, I finally registered http://geekoutwithmainframe.com and http://gowmainframe.com so you can reach this site with those URLs. Eventually, I'd like to upgrade to a WordPress site; so these URLs should always get you to the current site.

GOWM Episode 7 - Interview with J. R. Murdock

2010-08-14T21:10:00.007-04:00

Episode 7 is an interview with J. R. Murdock, is the author podcaster of "Billy Barbarian", "V and A Shipping", and "Murdockian Tales". Prepare for humor when listening to J. R.'s books, you have been warned! :)

You can find all things J. R. Murdock:

Web site: http://www.ofgnomesanddwarves.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/people/JR-Murdock/1534230218
Twitter: @jrmurdock

On Podiobooks.com :
"Billy Barbarian" - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/billy-barbarian
"V and A Shipping" - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/v-and-a-shipping

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.blogspot.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!

Direct download : GOWM_007.mp3

GOWM Episode 6 - Interview with P C Haring - Part 2

2010-08-14T18:00:00.009-04:00

Episode 6 is the second half of the interview with podcast novelist P. C. Haring. His podiobook "Cybrosis" is a strong showing, with a stellar voice acting cast and writing to match. He is a long time member of the podcasting community and a really nice guy.

We talk about being in podcasts together; being in the podcast community; the importance of beta readers; and hints of what Paul has planned for future podcast fiction! I also ask P. C. a question I promise not to ask in any future interviews, but thanks to Paul for being a good sport. :)

P. C. Haring links:
"Cybrosis" - http://www.cybrosisnovel.com/
Twitter - http://twitter.com/pcharing
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pharing1

Mentioned:
Nina Kimberly the Merciless Companion Finale - http://christianaellis.com/?p=874
The Blues Brothers – Hey, Want to Watch A Movie? - http://christianaellis.com/?p=458
The Survival Guide to Writing Fantasy - http://www.teemorris.com/blog/
"Morevi" - http://www.teemorris.com/morevipodcast/
Balticon - http://www.balticon.org/
Dragon*Con - http://www.dragoncon.org/
"The Crown Conspiracy" - http://www.podiobooks.com/title/the-crown-conspiracy/

I can be found and contacted at:
Web Site: http://gowmainframe.blogspot.com/
Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)
Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com
Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!

Direct download : GOWM_006.mp3

GOWM Episode 5 - Interview with P C Haring - Part 1

2010-07-30T10:56:00.007-04:00

Episode 5 is an interview with podcast novelist P. C. Haring. His podiobook "Cybrosis" is a strong showing, with a stellar voice acting cast and writing to match. He is a long time member of the podcasting community and a really nice guy. Oh, and we geek out over music! :)

P. C. Haring links:
Cybrosis - http://www.cybrosisnovel.com/
Twitter - http://twitter.com/pcharing
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pharing1

GeekCred #40 - Interview with P. C. Haring - http://www.geekcred.net/2010/05/01/geek-cred-episode-40-p-c-haring/
Odin1Eye's review of Cybrosis - http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/2010/05/17/podcast-review-29-cybrosis/
P. C. Haring "How I do it!" - http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/2010/04/21/p-c-haring-how-i-do-it/

Great geek resource!:
Odin1Eye's Podcast Novel reviews - http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/podcast-review-directory/
Odin1Eye's "How I do it!" interview series - http://www.viewfromvalhalla.com/category/interviews/

If you like techno music, or just like my intro music, check out Oursvince - http://www.oursvince.com

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.blogspot.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528
Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!

Direct download : GOWM_005.mp3

GOWM Episode 4 - Interview with Jared Axelrod

2010-07-01T21:25:00.008-04:00

Episode 4 is a long one, approximately one hour and forty-five minutes of solid interview with the multi-talented Jared Axelrod! Steampunk, comics, podcasting and more - strap in for a fun and geeky ride, dear listener. :)

Jared Axelrod links:
Web site - http://jaredaxelrod.com
Fables of the Flying City - http://www.fablesoftheflyingcity.com/
Books:
Tales from the Uncanny Valley
The Sovereign Era: Year One
Podthology: The Pod Complex
Twitter - http://twitter.com/planetx

J. R. Blackwell (Jared's lovely and talented wife) links:
Web sites:
http://jrblackwell.wordpress.com/
http://jrblackwell.tumblr.com/
http://blackwell.livejournal.com/
Photos - http://www.flickr.com/photos/jrblackwell/
Book - Her Side with Mur Lafferty
Twitter - http://twitter.com/jrblackwell

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.blogspot.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!

Direct download : GOWM_004.mp3

GOWM Episode 3 - Every Photo Tells 12

2010-05-23T19:15:00.020-04:00

Episode 3 is a mini-episode with 2 main purposes:

1) Steve Riekeberg asked me to include a promo for the season finale of "The Leviathan Chronicles" episode 25.

2) I have a short story on the "Every Photo Tells" podcast, episode 12. The audio of this episode is included in its entirety, with permission.

Mentioned:

Every Photo Tells - http://www.everyphototells.com/

Every Photo Tells episode 12 - http://everyphototells.com/2010/05/episode-12-young-love-and-other-perilous-pursuits/

Mick Bordet - http://twitter.com/MickBordet

Katharina - http://twitter.com/KMLaw

The Leviathan Chronicles - http://www.leviathanchronicles.com

Steve Riekeberg - http://twitter.com/GeekCred

Geek Cred podcast - http://www.geekcred.net/

Geek Cred interview with P.C. Haring - http://www.geekcred.net/2010/05/01/geek-cred-episode-40-p-c-haring/

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.blogspot.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!

Direct download : GOWM_003.mp3

GOWM Episode 2 - Interview with Michell Plested - Part 2

2010-04-25T13:38:00.009-04:00

Episode 2 is the second half of my interview with Michell Plested. Mike is the author and podcaster of the comedy sci-fi adventure "GalaxyBillies". He also produces the "Get Published" podcast.

Also mentioned:

Parsec Awards - http://parsecawards.com/

ID Guardian -http://www.idguardian.com/

Tee Morris -http://teemorris.com/

Christiana Ellis - http://christianaellis.com/

You can find all things Michell Plested:

Web site: http://www.michellplested.com/ or http://www.irreverentmuse.com/

Email: author at michellplested dot com

Podcast: podcast at michellplested dot com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/michell.plested

Twitter: @mplested

Voicemail line: 206.203.2031

Facebook Fan Pages and Groups:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=372503069110&ref=ts

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Michell-Plesteds-GalaxyBillies/406961900026?ref=ts

Thanks to the following for bumpers featured in this podcast:

Jack Hosley aka @WNDRWolf - http://wanderradio.com/

Katharina aka @KMLaw - http://www.lusciousleftovers.com/

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.blogspot.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!

Direct download : GOWM_002.mp3

GOWM Episode 1 - Interview with Michell Plested - Part 1

2010-04-18T19:25:00.010-04:00

Episode 1 is the first half of my interview with Michell Plested. Mike is the author and podcaster of the comedy sci-fi adventure "GalaxyBillies". He also produces the "Get Published" podcast.

You can find all things Michell Plested:

Web site: http://www.michellplested.com/ or http://www.irreverentmuse.com/

Email: author at michellplested dot com

Podcast: podcast at michellplested dot com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/michell.plested

Twitter: @mplested

Voicemail line: 206.203.2031

Facebook Fan Pages and Groups:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=372503069110&ref=ts

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Michell-Plesteds-GalaxyBillies/406961900026?ref=ts

Thanks to the following for bumpers featured in this podcast:

Nomad Scry - http://www.brainwyrms.com/

Thomas Reed - http://thomasjreed.blogspot.com/

J.R. Murdock - http://jrmurdock.com/

Wired Pig - http://twitter.com/WiredPig & http://blog.wiredpig.us/

Arlene Radasky - http://www.radasky.com/

The Computer King - http://savethevillain.com/

Doc Coleman - http://www.niftytechblog.com/

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.blogspot.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!

Direct download : GOWM_001.mp3

Hear yourself on the podcast!

2010-04-02T12:49:00.008-04:00

If you've ever wanted to hear yourself on an actual podcast; or you'd like to do me a little favor; I'd love for you *yes ->you<-* to record a short bumper for "Geek Out! with Mainframe". You can record it and email it to gowmainframe@gmail.com or you can call the voice mail number, 206-350-0528, and leave a message. If you have a sound file that is too big to download, let me know & we can figure out a way to get it to me. For example, if you have Dropbox we could use that. Skype also has a way to transfer files.

The bumper could go something like: (but please feel free to do what you want) :)

"You are listening to 'Geek Out! with Mainframe'."

Then put your name/code name & blurb here: "This is Joe Jones of the 'Keeping Up with Jones' blog. You can find me at www.jonesingformore.com"

Then feel free to add a line or two for fun, like "Oh ... but I don't listen myself. I have standards!" or "No monkeys were harmed in the making of this podcast".

I do ask that you keep it relatively clean (O.K. for a 12 year old/PG/safe for radio). You can send something "R-rated" but I'll have to wait until I have an interview or feedback show with explicit language to use it.

I won't typically put music or sound effects with your bumper but feel free to add any yourself if you really want to. Just please make sure all audio is your own or under an appropriate Creative Commons license (or equivalent). If I need to include attribution, please let me know.

If you email me an audio file, I can accept ".wav", ".mp3", or ".ogg" files. I can take any sound resolution, but the higher the resolution the better. (The final podcast won't be any higher than 128 kbps 44.1kHz.)

Thanks,
Richard aka Mainframe

Episode 0 of the Podcast!

2010-03-28T12:50:00.003-04:00

Welcome to the introductory episode of "Geek Out! with Mainframe".

Future episodes will be interviews of Internet media creators, such as podiobooks authors, and perhaps some of their fans.

At the top of the interviews, we'll plug their projects but quickly we'll go off the beaten path and onto geeky side roads. Hopefully, you'll see a different side than you might in other interview shows.

I may throw in little mini-episodes with geeky tips, especially the cheap kind. And after a few episodes, I hope to interview some of the listeners of this podcast.

Songs used are "Space Ride" & "Around", from the album "Around" by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!

Direct download : GOWM_000.mp3