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BB002 - Art & Criticism
iago:
The Butcher Block - Episode Two - "Art & Criticism"
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Fred talks with Chris McGrath, cover artist for The Dresden Files. He also delves into the nature of "good" vs "bad" criticism, how to handle the negative varieties of both, and looks at some of the best art in small press RPGs from 2006.
The Music:
* The PodSafe Music Network: http://music.podshow.com
* 2006 Pl@stic Soul: http://tinyurl.com/y6k69q
* .22: http://tinyurl.com/tel5v
Promos & Bumpers:
* The Dresden Files TV Show: http://www.thedresdenfiles.com/
* The Sturgeon's Law Podcast: http://www.sturgeonslaw.com/
Mentioned During the Show:
* The Jim-Butcher.Com Forums: http://www.jim-butcher.com/bb/
* Don't Rest Your Head: http://www.evilhat.com/dryh.php
* Spirit of the Century: http://www.evilhat.com/?spirit
* Dresden Files on IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0486657/
* Jim's LiveJournal: http://jimbutcher.livejournal.com/
* Chris McGrath's website: http://www.christianmcgrath.com/
* The "Scientific" Dresden Files ad: http://www.jim-butcher.com/bb/index.php/topic,1366.0.html
Quick Plugs from Fred:
* Burning Empires: http://www.burningempires.com/
* Jennifer Rodgers: http://www.jenniferrodgers.com/
* Mortal Coil: http://www.indiepressrevolution.com/products.php?publisherLink=galileo
* The Dictionary of Mu: http://bobgoat.com/mu/index.html
* Sorcerer: http://www.sorcerer-rpg.com/
Willowhugger:
In the spirit of the Second Episode, I will deliver you some constructive criticism as the opener to this post. I think that while the link to constructive Criticism on Jim's blog was interesting and relevant, too much of the opening blog was devoted to talking about what is really something more for an English or literary review class than something related to Jim Butcher's books per say. Surely, this time might have been better devoted to talking about White Knight and things to expect from it or one of the many aspects of the Dresden world (or Jim's fantasy series)
On the other hand, I very much enjoyed the artist interview. Good stuff.
I also enjoyed your addressing the scientific America ad and pointing it out to non-regular fans. I can take or leave your other recommended readings though they're always handled excellently.
But yes, could you talk more about the books next podcast? At least until we're getting weekly new episodes of the Dresden Files when I assume you'll just HAVE to review them each podcast :-)
iago:
--- Quote from: Willowhugger on January 03, 2007, 09:21:04 PM ---I think that while the link to constructive Criticism on Jim's blog was interesting and relevant, too much of the opening blog was devoted to talking about what is really something more for an English or literary review class than something related to Jim Butcher's books per say.
--- End quote ---
Well, the negative reviews were related to Jim's books, but I hear what you're talking about. I'm just trying to keep the podcast from being too one-note, though I'll agree I might've done it a bit earlier than I should've.
--- Quote ---Surely, this time might have been better devoted to talking about White Knight and things to expect from it or one of the many aspects of the Dresden world (or Jim's fantasy series)
--- End quote ---
White Knight stuff's down the road. :>
--- Quote ---On the other hand, I very much enjoyed the artist interview. Good stuff.
--- End quote ---
So far, I think the interviews tend to be the main features, which is why I'm wrapping the rest of the podcast content as bookends to that.
--- Quote ---I also enjoyed your addressing the scientific America ad and pointing it out to non-regular fans. I can take or leave your other recommended readings though they're always handled excellently.
--- End quote ---
Thanks!
--- Quote ---But yes, could you talk more about the books next podcast? At least until we're getting weekly new episodes of the Dresden Files when I assume you'll just HAVE to review them each podcast :-)
--- End quote ---
Well, right now the suggestion I've gotten that has the most legs is to talk about "getting up to speed on the Dresden Files in preparation for the series"... I'll probably thwak that out sometime about a week prior to the airing, give or take a few days, and maybe get in some content about the audio books (either in the form of extra previews of the Summer Knight material or talking with the Buzzy Multimedia gals).
But I wanted to take on the nature of the podcast to some extent now, at the beginning of the year, since I expect the rest of it is going to be too full of other stuff to make space for such a thing. :>
All that said, thanks a bunch for the feedback. I'm definitely taking it into account.
Willowhugger:
Well, it was a bit slow in the beginning is just what I'm saying. It was still an excellent podcast and I'm looking forward to three already. Not everything can be like the first one with a surprise interview from our object of devotion ;-)
I also think you don't need the interviews to succeed as a podcast either but I can understand how you want to keep the format.
It's a pity you're the interviewer though since your involvement in the RPG makes you an excellent subject for the interview ;-)
iago:
--- Quote from: Willowhugger on January 04, 2007, 12:10:55 AM ---Well, it was a bit slow in the beginning is just what I'm saying. It was still an excellent podcast and I'm looking forward to three already. Not everything can be like the first one with a surprise interview from our object of devotion ;-)
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If I can get Jim in every three to five episodes, I think I'll be doing good. :)
--- Quote ---I also think you don't need the interviews to succeed as a podcast either but I can understand how you want to keep the format.
--- End quote ---
Funny -- i tend to think it's the strongest part of the show, and even detractors seem to agree. (Check out the comments on the actual podcast's blog, for example)
--- Quote ---It's a pity you're the interviewer though since your involvement in the RPG makes you an excellent subject for the interview ;-)
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That's what I've got co-authors for! :)
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