The Fleet of Ages, the Ships of Tomorrow, grand vessels designed to travel into the future and bring back loads of wonders yet to come. But how much can we take before there's nothing left?

Balticon Countdown: 5 days

"How's It Gonna End" was written by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brenna, and performed by Waits off his album "Real Gone" It was provided courtesy of The Podsafe Music Network You can find out more about Tom Waits' at www.officaltomwaits.com

This episode also featured "Out Of The Mist" by Jami Sieber. More information and work by this artist can be found at www.magnatune.com

For a complete listing of Guests and events at Balticon, go to www.balticon.org

Never underestimate a man who travels with a larger-than-life holographic crucified Jesus with laser-beam eyes.

"Amazing Grace" was performed by Miss Behavin' off her album "First Offense." It was provided courtesy of The Podsafe Music Network You can find out more about Miss Behavin' at www.missbehavin.de

You can find out more about The Flying Spaghetti Monster and buy copies of it's Gospel at /www.venganza.org/

In the Bomb Shelter, best bar in the Green Zone, the glass is always half full. Until it's drained, that is.

Balticon Countdown: 9 days

"Raise A Glass To Your Favorite Guise" is written and performed by Red Cassette, from his album Thin King Twice. You can find out more about the band at www.redcassette.com.

This episode also featured "Plastic Motorfight" by Skeletonbreath. You can find out more about Skeletonbreath at www.skeletonbreath.com

For a complete listing of Guests and events at Balticon, go to www.balticon.org Bradley George is the host of Triad Arts Up Close, an interview show that deserves a listen. He's the next Terry Gross, I swear.

Before the ronin, did we ever know the world or it's bitter kiss?

Balticon Countdown: 10 days

"Thursday" is written and performed by Asobi Seksu, from their Citrus which will be available May 30th. You can find out more about the band at www.asobisesku.com.

This episode also featured "Avanti" by Tilopa. More information and work by this artist can be found at www.magnatune.com

For a complete listing of Guests and events at Balticon, go to www.balticon.org

You wander in the Desert, you'��ll go the same way all Desert creatures do.

Balticon Countdown: 11 days

"Bring It On" was written and performed Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, from the album Noctoramak, and is can be purchased via iTunes. It was was provided curtousey of Epitaph records and The Podsafe Music Network. You can find out more about Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds at www.nickcaveandthebadseeds.com/

This episode also feature "Polish Jokes" by the Stick And Rag Village Orchestra,

For a complete listing of Guests and events at Balticon, go to www.balticon.org

It's one thing to be seen, it's quite another to be seen in writing.

Balticon Countdown: 12 days

"Claim" is written and performed by Cynthia G Mason, from her self-titled album, which can be purchased via iTunes. You can find out more about Cynthia at www.spiderwomanrecords.com.

This episode also featured "Bailar Tristemente" by Ehren Starks. More information and work by this artist can be found at www.magnatune.com

On a chess board, each peice is assigned it's ability to move, and each are predictable in that way. But often, the world is less orderly.

Balticon Countdown: 13 days

"Mince Meat" was written and performed Danger Doom, from the album The Mouse And The Mask, and is available via iTunes. It was was provided curtousey of Epitaph records and The Podsafe Music Network. You can find out more about Danger Doom at www.dangerdoom.com

This episode also feature "Louise" and "Do The Lazy Rabbit" by Skeletonbreath. You can find out more about Skeletonbreath at www.skeletonbreath.com

For a complete listing of Guests and events at Balticon, go to www.balticon.org

On a chess board, it's easy to see the pieces, and know the pawns from the royalty. But often, the world is less black and white.

"You're An Animal" was written and performed by the Masochist Monkey Circus. You can find out more about The Masochist Monkey Circus at their MySpace page

This episode also featured "Louise" bySkeletonbreath. You can find out more about Skeletonbreath at skeletonbreath.com.

You can both read and listen to Hrekka's FIVE MILES TO EDEN at it's home on DeviantArt

News and information about the Blooker Prize can be found at the Lulu Blooker Blog.

Finally, a promo I'm happy with. Feel free to advertise my show with this, if you're a fan.

Sometimes, it's astounding where a casual sense of adventure will lead you.

"Mind Blindness" was written and performed by Dirty On Purpose, and is available on their album Sleep Late For A Better Tomorrow. You can find out more about Dirty On Purpose at www.dirtyonpurpose.com

This episode also featured "Hidden Wings " by Jami Sieber, more work and information about this artist can be found at www.magnatune.com

You can download VOICES at www.podiobooks.com/voices/ You'll be glad you did.