Wed, 30 November 2011
Jared Axelrod and Steve Walker talk about Warren Ellis and Stuart Immonen's comic NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E., and why it is a perfect example of everything that is right and good with superhero comics.
By Warren Ellis and Stuart Immonen This episode also featured music by: NEXTWAVE!!!
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Wed, 23 November 2011
Jared Axelrod and Steve Walker talk about the reigning monarch of memoir comics, Alison Bechdel's FUN HOME.
This episode also featured music by:
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Wed, 26 October 2011
Secret Lair overlord Chris Miller interviews me about FABLES OF THE FLYING CITY, the upcoming graphic novel and how much you owe your comunity. In addition, we are still accepting emails for the free autographed mini-comics. All you have to do is send your address to fablesoftheflyingcity (at) gmail.com, and you'll be entered to win! The costume contest is still going on, so send a picture of yourself in your Amperstamian finest to win original art by Steve Walker himself!
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Thu, 20 October 2011
Steve and I spent last weekend at New York Comic Con, meeting longtime fans and creating new ones. We sold a huge bunch of mini comics at the con, and now want to give you a chance at getting a signed copy of your very own. Just email your mailing address to fablesoftheflyingcity (at) gmail.com with "Mini Comic" in the subject line before December 1st, and you'll be elligible to win one of 10 autographed copies of the mini comic! At NYCC, Steve and I were so blown away by Liza James amazing representation of Ashe, that we wanted to see more of the characters in the flesh. To that end, we are having the first Fables of the Flying City Costume Contest. Just send a photo fo yourself in your Amperstamian finest to fablesoftheflyingcity (at) gmail.com, with "Costume Contest" in the subject and your mailing adress and who your dressed up as in the body. All contest entries will be posted on the Fables of the Flying City Facebook page (unless you tell us not to). Steve and I will pick the winner on December 1st. The winning prize is the original art of the cover of the mini-comic, a fine peice of draftsmanship, indeed. Thank you, everyone who came by the table at NYCC, everyone who is just now discovering us becuase of the table at NYCC, and all of you who have supported from the begining.
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Wed, 5 October 2011
Specifically, SPX and New York Comic Con (though MoCCA, Dragon*Con and Baltimore Comic-Con get some love, too). We'll be at NYCC, rockin' table L5 in artist alley--it'll be the one with the giant "Fables of the Flying City" banner) where Steve will be showing off his amazing artwork and Jared will be on a panel with Tee Morris, among others, at 9pm on Friday. This episode features music by:
Direct download: Jared_And_Steve_Like_Comic_Conventions.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:48pm EDT
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Wed, 31 August 2011
Here's the audio for the Pitch Worshop I moderated at Balticon. I like to believe the audience got something out of the workshop beyond my tendancy to grandstand. Eric Kimball, Scott Roche and Brent Weichsel gave some great points, and we did managed to address everyone who showed up.
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Thu, 25 August 2011
Jared Axelrod and Steve Walker talk about a noir mystery with talking animals, the gorgeously illustrated BLACKSAD.
This episode also featured music by: Muddy Waters
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Wed, 10 August 2011
The full audio of the Flying City Circus panel at Balticon! Featuring the begining of FABLES OF THE FLYING CITY Book 2, "The Mouths of the Dead," a prize giveaway, and a spirited question and answer session. The questions are very faint, but I think my answers can give you an idea of what the questions were. Congradulations to Hugh O'Donnell winning his name in Book 2 and J.C. Hutchins for winning what is so far the only printing of Book 1. Special thanks to Balticon and to Paul Fischer, Czar of the Balticon New Media track.
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Wed, 3 August 2011
Jared Axelrod and Steve Walker talk about one of the true graphic novel classics of the past few years.
This episode also featured music by: The Thermals
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Wed, 27 July 2011
A bit of an update about the future of the Fables of the Flying City series, along with news about the graphic novel, the Battle Of Blood And Ink.
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Tue, 17 May 2011
Title: Fables of the Flying City Fables of the Flying City had been on my radar since I heard Balticon buzzing about it (via twitter) last year. Of course, then I completely forgot about it until Mainframe (Richard Green) had the author, Jared Axelrod, on his wonderful interview show, Geek Out with Mainframe. I then forgot about it again (seriously, I’m simply terrible sometimes) until I asked Richard to remind me to subscribe. The act of asking someone else to remind me naturally caused me to remember and I subscribed. So, on to the review. Synopsis: Ashe, a young woman from the streets of the flying city of Amperstam learns what it takes to be a member of the Aerial Guard, and finds herself at war with an invading empire and the rulers of the city she has sworn to protect! Fables of the Flying City is written by Jared Axelrod, with illustrations by Steve Walker and Natalie Kelly. (stolen from author’s site) Production: Mr. Axelrod, early on shows that he’s not too worried about production and talks to his listeners about different setups he’s experimenting with. These eps are short, often in the range between five and ten minutes. It isn’t unusual for Mr. Axelrod to give his listeners as much metatalk as there is story. Since most of the metatalk I found informative or amusing, I didn’t mind. However, I personally prefer this metatalk to come AFTER the story, but that is only my personal preference. Grade: C Cast: Mr. Axelrod does a nice job of self reading most of the story. He has a guest reader for several episodes, but the story is always a single voice. I liked Mr. Axelrod’s readings. He has an infectious quality to his voice that makes your root for his heroine. I preferred his voice to his guests, but again, that is probably just my preference. All were easily understood and read the parts well. Grade: B Story: Fables of the Flying City is going to be a graphic novel. This podcast that Mr. Axelrod has provided is actually the prequel to that graphic novel. Having said that, this prequel stands on its own and does what any good prequel should do: makes you care about the characters that will be moving on. Grade: A Verdict: I truly enjoyed Fables of the Flying City. It is the first story that I’ve heard that I would classify as true steampunk and not a story with steampunk elements. The characters drive the story and your imagination is used (appropriately) to fill in some of the technology. I always looked forward to hearing the latest episode of Fables of the Flying City and I think you will to. I am very anxious for the graphic novel to make its way into my hands. Don’t forget, if you send an audio comment to me at Odin1eye at viewfromvalhalla dot com, I’ll include it in the podcast version of this episode next weekend. Disclosure: I do follow Mr. Axelrod on Twitter and find him quite the intelligent tweeter. I don’t converse with him often or at length. I was not offered a free copy of the graphic novel for review (grinding teeth) or anything else in return for this review.
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Thu, 28 April 2011
Jared and Steve, the masterminds behind the FABLES OF THE FLYING CITY series, prepare to talk about comics by talking about themselves. Mentioned in the podcast: SONS OF LIBERTY: http://www.thesonsoflibertybook.com/
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Wed, 6 April 2011
In which our heroine is not beleived, a liar is called, the wrong parts are thrived upon, descriptions are given, one Ashe lives on withou the other, a silly goose is named, a title is denied, Slanger can't hear, memory is pulled upon, advice on betting is given, Ashe says goodbye, and then moves on to the next adventure.
For further updates on the progression of Book 2 (the next podcast novella) and Book 3 (the graphic novel) go to our Facebook page.
The Fables of the Flying City theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net
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Wed, 30 March 2011
In which it all goes boom.
The Fables of the Flying City theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net
Direct download: Epsiode_32_-_Balancing_on_the_Fulcrum_of_Causality.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:29pm EDT
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Wed, 23 March 2011
In which a situation is diificult to understand, Tolban thinks logically, an Ace of the Air is needed, Ashe gets one better, Mari grips her pillow, a barrel is rolled, a scout ship is slammed against, a door handle is found, and Gatling pays a price for joining in. The Fables of the Flying City theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net
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Thu, 10 March 2011
In which a place in the afterlife is assured, a governship is declared, a symbol of might is imagined, a knife finds its mark, a letter is sent, a key is exchanged, a man takes to the air, a horror is witnessed and a price is accepted. The Fables of the Flying City theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net
Direct download: Episode_30_-_Someone_Should_Be_In_Heaven.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:37pm EDT
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Wed, 2 March 2011
In which the Provost sets pen to paper, a history is recounted, a dream is regretted, a heart is weighted, a yoke is taken up, beliefs are mistaken, a future is envisioned, and a fool's cap is worn.
Special thanks to Jerry Rudasill for reading this episode.
The Fables of the Flying City theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net
Direct download: Episode_29_-_A_Necessary_Act_of_Hell.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:07pm EDT
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Wed, 16 February 2011
In which a mother is not expected, a request is denied, daredevil stunts are discouraged, the training of horses is considered, a dream is deferred, a gentleman of the bottle is placed in an uncomfortable spot, easy money has evaporated, a boy is disapointed, a package arivives, and things are much worse than they seem.
The Fables of the Flying City theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net
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Wed, 2 February 2011
In which Ashe is found, the Officer's Mess is suggested, what it takes to be Captain is hypothosised, how to destroy the Vrussian Empire is described, an oath is reminded, motivations are revealed, peices are left, a price is quoted, and one peice is chosen to remain. The Fables of the Flying City theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net
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Wed, 26 January 2011
In which Ashe explains what their goals are, Mari expresses doubt, Tolban pleads to be serious, the important thing is discovered, gliding back is declined, an explosion occurs, followed by many more, and Ashe holds her tongue.
The Fables of the Flying City theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net
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Thu, 13 January 2011
In which Gatling's language of choice is revealed, a knowledge of Chelmois is found useful, a buzzer is bottled, Gatling's height proves a hinderance, a scout ship is scandized, a dirigible is descsribed, the origins of the seige are considered, and Gatlings knowledge about kicks and starving dogs is revealed.
Special thanks to Jennifer Summerfield for reading this episode. The Fables of the Flying City theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net
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