Podcast Smodcast - What I'm Listening to!

I have finally thrown off the shackles of having a 32kb download limit and moved all the way up to a 4GIG one. Yes I know this ain't great but it does allow me to get back to my Smodcast ways and so much more. Since I've been gone Smodcast has grown up. There's a whole new community for Smods and my brother who is now a part of a writers podcast on iTunes (I couldn't be prouder). Anyway here is a smattering of the gear that has been passing through my generation II ipod.

SMODCAST

Nothings changed here, and that's not a bad thing. Kevin Smith and Uber Producer Scott Mosier shoot the breeze over any topic and usually in a humorous way. I'd love to just sit down and see where our conversation went!


HOLLYWOOD BABBLE-ON - SMODCAST

This was recommended by Stinkbrown and I cut my teeth on the very enjoyable 43rd instalment reading of Cacophony (A Batman comic written by Kevin Smith). Smith is his usual self but he is accompanied by man with many voices Ralph Garman. They have a look at what is happening in Hollywood as well as sharing their own stories.

RED STATE OF THE UNION - SMODCAST

This is a masterclass of the up coming Kevin Smith horror movie Red State. I knew this was out there but with my insipid download limit was unable to access it. Well 'm catching up baby!! As an aspiring filmmaker this is awesome. Smith with lead a discussion with a member of the movie. This has included the A.D. (Assistant Director), the casting lady/actor and one of the stars of the show so far. I am very intrigued by the whole process and it's delivered in an entertaining way too. As will all things Smod those who are offended by bad language be warned! It's just a shame there are only  casts. Very much looking out for this movie on it's release in Australia.

THE PROCESS - IMAGE ADDICTION

I was aways going to listen to this. At least the first few. It revolve around 3 writer on the verge of making it big in the comic industry. Lead vocal Kurtis J. Wiebe already has some award winning comics out there and Jeremy Holt and Ryan K. Lindsay have a few projects in the fire also. They discuss their process and look at other work out there. It's interesting, informative and a well produced cast. Very enjoyable for any writer who is interested in hearing the thoughts and opinions of people who know what they are talking about!

These have kept me pretty busy so far but I'm sure I can unearth some more hidden gold dust in my travels.

Until then have a week!

The Process - Podcast

I listened to Episode 1 of The Process (free on iTunes) because my brother is one of the three voices but I listened to Episode 2 because it was interesting and enjoyable. The voices I speak of are Kurtis J. Wiebe, Jeremy Holt and Ryan K.Lindsay. Kurtis is the writer for the award winning comics Green Wake and The Intrepids. While Jeremy and Ryan haven't enjoyed the same success at Kurtis yet, they have been chosen for this podcast because they are clearly on the cusp and have their fingers in several pies. Jeremy writes for Joy Hog and Ryan CBR among others. On a side note does anyone else think Jeremy Holt sounds like Walt Flanagan?

As a non comic lover I was worried it'd be all talk of characters I don't know and issues I've never read. I was pleasantly surprised that The Process does exactly what it says on the box. It talks about a variety of topics, like what they listen too when writing, what works they have in the pipeline and some of the great work that is currently out there. So in a word, the process of writing.

I enjoyed the first episode as a get to know you exercise but I really dug the more planned out format that has different sections in episode 2. These are those sections!

Wow Factor – Interesting look at current comic moments of the week/month.

Progress Report – This would be one of my favourite sections where the boys chat about the current victories their having and where their work is at. I'm looking forward to hearing as each one progresses through the production process. Ryan's story about a dude who wants to penetrate a building needs to be heard.

Grill ‘Em! – This is where audience participation is invited. Anyone can post a question on Facebook or twitter. This week’s question from Danial Carroll was about the pro and cons of using real-world locales.

The Process – This looks at the creative development of each of their projects - this week looking at the effect of music and what they listen to and why during the writing process.

The Roundtable – An open talk about a random comic related topics, this week an interesting look at Kurtis' artwork vs writing using a behind the scenes example from Green Wake #1.

Wrap it – Here Ryan Lindsay closes out the show with a quote that manages to take 3 minutes after he adds his little spin on it.

Can't wait for Episode 3.

Until then hail to Cryptological Zoos!