Sunday, October 12, 2008

CrimeWav.com

Crimewav.com is a relatively new podcast featuring some of today's hottest crime writers reading their own short stories. So far, they've had readings by Megan Abbott, Christa Faust, and Jason Starr, among others. I'd especially recommend Gary Phillips' story, Swift Boats For Jesus. Phillips has a great deep voice for reading and the story is a cynical read perfect for the tail end of this election season. 

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Thursday, December 27, 2007

Staple Pop


I don't know if you all are already listening, but just in case, Staple Pop is a weekly podcast for the sort of person who knows that the new comics come out on Wednesday. In other words, our sort of people. 

Each episode consists of the group reviewing the comics that came out that week along with fast and funny (and Lone Star Beer aided) riffing on pop culture in general. The ringleader is Brandon from Austin Books who many of us do actually see every Wednesday. 

It's fast become one of the podcasts I listen to right after I download it. With that said, a warning. They do work blue---and I'm talking Redd Foxx I Ain't Lied Yet blue--so if that sort of thing distresses you, you might want to give it a pass. 

But they did a great show with formerly local comics artist John Lucas, so you should go to their site and download that episode at the very least. (Those of us who know Lucas know that he is the straight arrow type who can be counted on to halt any sort of foul-mouthed shenanigans.) 

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