Geek Syndicate

Here it is folks, the big shiny Small Press Big Mouth Special!  Episode 25 is (apart from a little news section) soley dedicated to The British International Comic Show, get our thoughts, reactions, likes and dislikes as well as panel round up and a couple of interviews! Enjoy!

Episode 2: Horror!!! Ben and Rich take you to a world of ghosts, psychos, cults, klowns, witches and scary little kids! Any feedback/recommendations can be sent to projected.ramblings@gmail.com or to twitter.com/Richnerd

fter a couple of relatively in-depth episodes the gang settle back into their old routine, loosen their belts and have a good old natter about the best books to read on the holiest of holes.  Basic practicalities such as portability, absorbency (i.e. attention spans) and the cloth-touching of family trouser-turtles are all mulled over and given the serious consideration they deserve. Meanwhile welcome distractions are provided by a hacking cough, the cheapskate Ambassador of Ferrero Rocher and Blue Peter ladies - both totty and notty. Books and authors discussed include The Green Mile, The Yellow Wallpaper, Robert Bloch, Blood Sword, Leather Goddesses Of Phobos, Charles Dickens, The Lottery, The Running Man, HP Lovecraft and Legends. Strangely no mention is made of Wee Jock Poo-Pong McPlop, for which I apologise. We do however mention a website from which you can get access to a whole bunch of free stories online – here’s the link http://freesf.blogspot.com/ Send your entries for the banner and logo competit

With Flint unavailable, Rich pulls in Iz to see how someone who actually jumped on at prog 1700 is coping with the current storylines. They go through progs 1703-1706 and of course take time to take the piss out of the absent Irishman. This one was recorded slightly differently to normal, so apologies for the sound quality. As usual, expect spoilers throughout and language not suitable for the kiddies.

Casting aside the usual set-up of NEGF, Daniel and Lily take you through what went on at the British International Comics Shows as well as presenting a range of interviews recorded at the convention. Interviews include: The first interview with the Knight and Squire creative team Paul Cornell and Jimmy Broxton. A catch-up with Graham Pearce about the Sgt Mike Battle trade paperback mentioned in the last episode. Tom McNally letting you know about his latest project. Halloween Man’s editor, Russell Hillman. And a chat with Matthew Craig, the creator of Hondle. If you liked this episode, you can find North East Geek Feast on Facebook. Just search ‘North East Geek Feast’. You can also get in touch with us on Twitter: @comicsdaniel and @terracottalily.

One of the biggest names in the business: Bryan Hitch talks about his life, work and his new art book from Impact Publishing in a live podcast hosted by the infamous Geek Syndicate. Followed by a signing in the theatre lobby. Big thanks to Stace from Small Press Big Mouth for taking up the co-host duties on this panel. Enjoy!

Welcome to Projected Ramblings! Join Rich and Ben as they recommend the best cinema has to offer. Episode 1 – Time Travel YESSSS!!!. You want awesome time travel constructs, Oedipal complexes and hoochie mamas! We’ve got you covered.

With Flint and Rich off getting drunk in new York, Stacey steps in to have a look at their zarjaz/dogbreath stuff with the help of a few 2000ad pros eager for revenge.

Here for your audio pleasure good people of the internets is dun dun duuuuuuuuuuuhhhh; Episode 24 of Small Press Big Mouth for all your small press and indie news, reviews and comedy accents! This week we review The Lagoon, Spacegirl, Judenhass, Masked Manor, Octopus Pie and Find Comet, Hit Comet, Watch Comet, Sleep. We also get up in your grille with a shitload of news! You know you want it so what are you waiting for?  

This week a new series of Dissecting Worlds is looking at the miltiary in genre universes. This premier episode we're looking at defending the Earth and UNIT in particular...at least to begin with.   We also muster on parade SHADO from UFO, The Initiative from Buff, Spectrum and the Lovecraftian antics of Delta Green. there are also honourable mentions for the BPRD, Ultraviolet, the Intrusion Counter Measures Group (not force as stated,) & Torchwood.   In the process we consider the nature and loyalities of Earth Defence organisations, project vs goal orientated organisations, 'Bingo cards', Von Clauswitz, Military v Intelligence responses, Out of context incidents, cargo cults, the confused nature of the Buffyverse and because Kehaar is here uniforms! Lovely, lovely uniforms.   Chap with the hot air, 5 arguments rapid!   Gratutious plug check out David Wynnes comic Particle Friction at http://particlefiction.posterous.com/ and the lovely art work he did for me here http://clarkythecruel.wordpress.com/20

The first North East Geek Feast on the Geek Syndicate Network! Daniel and Lily give a North Eastern eye-view over some delicious geeky morsels this month as they invite SPBM’s Lee Grice along to review season premieres of True Blood and Merlin, Daniel charts his path through a twenty-four hour comic event and the creator of Sgt Mike Battle, Graham Pearce, pops along for a chat. Find NEGF on Facebook to get involved in future episodes or email Daniel and Lily at northeastgeekfeast@hotmail.com Find previous episodes of NEGF at http://northeastgeekfeastshow.mevio.com

The hills are alive with the sound of music, well, mostly crying and screaming, but there's definitely some music out there. Here at Indie Asylum there's always something to sing about and this week’s show is no exception, as we get the band back together and serve up some aural delights for you to judge. Like some kind of warped, indie gaming X-Factor. Though without the shit and the shame. Tonight’s contestants are: 1. Auditorium - $9.99 (free demo) and Fractal - $9.99 (free demo) 2. Audio Surf - Steam £5.99 3. Beat Hazard - Steam £6.99 / Xbox Live Indie Games - 400 points Mentions: Record Tripping- http://www.recordtripping.com/ Musaic Box - Steam £3.99   Synaethete - Free Download   Raycatcher - Steam £3.99   Rhythm Zone - Steam £5.35 Indie Love: Cobalt - Trailer / Oxeye Studios / Music by Anosou Twitter - @IndieAsylum

  FEEDBACK: A HERO’S CALLING Episode #2 “Second Skin” by Hunter Pritt, Zachary Sherry, and Alan White Based upon the character concept created by Matthew Atherton and Sarah Blevins   Welcome back to Forthright Industries, Zachary Sherry.  I think you'll find things are not as you left them.  For one, your best friend Matt Atherton is somewhat ... indisposed.   Cast: ZACH/CONSOLE - Elie Hirschman BARTENDER - Mike Winters CORSAIR - Paul Mannering OPUS - Robin Carlisle FOREMAN -  Zack Fester TIM O’Donnell/Back-Up -- Tim O'Donnell   ALEXANDER FORTHRIGHT III -  Steve Anderson FEEDBACK - Matthew Atherton BLACKTHORN -  Mark Kalita   TOM - Mike Winters CODEC - Zack Fester MILLENNIUM - Natasha Lathrop NEUTRINO -- Perry Whittle FREAKOPAEDIA - Brandon Cole ROUTER - Tanner Karns CLUSTER - Jeffrey Wayne Kirkpatrick ADAM - Adam Ledzion REBOOT - Andrey Kuznetsov    RIVERS - Steve Anderson   and   SARAH - Sarah Blevins   “My Calling” theme written and performed by Jeffrey Wayne Kirkpatrick Original Audio Score by David A.

In our news roundup, we discuss the Kinect's space and light requirements and have a chat about the trend of bringing older games to the current consoles. The main feature is a look back at this year's Eurogamer Expo and we finish off with Buy, Rent, Avoid - this time it's Halo Reach.

So in this episode the guys reach a landmark four anniversay of podcasting goodness and this episode is no exception. News: Star Wars goes 3D, Wonder Woman gets a new TV show...maybe and we chat about the top ten comics being banned from libraries.  Main: A look at some of the new and old US shows returning to our  TV screens. Make sure you listen to entire episode as at the end the secret behind 'The Nuge' is revealed as Barry leaves the podcast for a while. Enjoy!

Sometimes a book comes along that you really want to explore and talk to other people about.  It's not enough to just read it and recommend it, you want to rave about it or throw your ideas around because its blown your mind - but you don't always have people around you can do this with.Well now you do, because we're inviting you to join us in a fully interactive podcast.  Crazy talk?  Oh no, my friend.  We're looking to put you centre-stage with the Scrolls team to discuss a book of your choosing via the magic of Skype. This pilot episode has been put together to give you a flavour of how the episodes might go and the level of detail we can get into.  In it we discuss Shirley Jackson's masterful tale of claustrophobia and lunacy in the confines of a happy family home - We Have Always Lived In The Castle.  Neither horror, fantasy or sci-fi it still feels like our kind of book and is an absolutely fascinating read.  There are spoilers throughout, so be warned.The missing element is you.  If you have a nominati

Join Barry and Amaechi in this special episode recorded at the 2010 Eurogamer Expo at Earl's Court. The guys chat about how this year's show compares to it's predessor and some of their highlights so far. Apology for the sound quality as this was recording as the show was in full swing.

And here it is, our eponymous debut as we throw open the doors to Indie Asylum and invite you inside to gawk at our wares. So if regular entertainment is driving you mad, try out something different, as something indie this way comes. On this weeks show we take the theme of "Darkness" and shine a light on some fantastic indie titles: 1. Penumbra Overture / Amnesia: The Dark Descent 2. Limbo (Xbox 360 Live Arcade 1200 points) 3. Devils Tuning Fork - Soul (Xbox 360 Live Indie Game - 80 points) - Closure - Graveyard Graveyard Revolution - Creaky Old Memory Kickstarter - Sixth Kickstarter - Gametrekking

In this one the guys look at progs 1701-1703 and discuss that age old dilemma.... is a boob in the mouth a boob too far? As always, prog spoilers throughout and language not suitable for your kids, unless you're a REALLY bad parent in which case, cool. Featuring guest appeances by Richard's hot wife and a crazy drunken Irishman.... a DIFFERENT crazy drunken Irishman.

Amy and Stacey welcome you to Episode 4, A New Hope, no no sorry Episode 1 the Phantom Podcast... erm hang on I'll start again. Welcome to Episode 1 of our brand new podcast If You Like This. If  you need comic suggestions we're your girls. This episode we suggest comics to enjoy with the theme of Politics, Law and Order. Please suggest more topics to us at @ifyoulikethis on Twitter or email us at ifyoulikethis@gmail.com