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Re: Your Episode Ideas Here
« Reply #30 on: December 29, 2006, 05:02:09 PM »
I've been curious if Jim wrote plot for whichever LARP he was (is?) involved in, and if so, his views on how it affected his writing.

Far as I know, Jim never "wrote for" the LARP he played in.  He showed up with his boffer weapons and beat some ass. :)
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Re: Your Episode Ideas Here
« Reply #31 on: December 31, 2006, 06:22:28 AM »
In the vein of stuff Butcher fans would like, I'd like a show about novels and authors who tell similar urban fantasy stories.  NOT Laurel Hamilton as, though the first 3 or 4 books in the Anita Blake series are true Urban Fantasy, the latter books in the series have turned into supernatural romance bordering on flat-out erotica.  Stuff like Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere, the Nightside series (I forget the author's name or the titles of any of the books, but Jim Butcher actually has a quote on the book recommending it, which is what made me pick it up), and things like that.  That way those of us who devour books at a rate of 2-5 a week can have something to hold us over until White Knight comes out in a few months.

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With Authors that fans of Jim might like, I think Kim Harrison would be a good addition to any lineup.

I'm also interested in sources of Jim's inspiration, offbeat stories of his, and Fan Fests for Nerd/Geek points.   >,>.

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Re: Your Episode Ideas Here
« Reply #32 on: December 31, 2006, 05:59:31 PM »
I think a discussion between Charlaine Harris and Jim about the process of developing a tv show from their books might be interesting. Both would have insights to share.
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Re: Your Episode Ideas Here
« Reply #33 on: December 31, 2006, 07:40:30 PM »
Interview ideas....which I'm sure have already occured to you, but just putting them down:

Robert (Wolfe).
Jim's agent, maybe?
Simkin.
Various cast members, if you can get them...especially, of course, Blackthorne and Mann.
James Marsters and the girls at Buzzy, if you can swing it.

Yeah, I'd love to make those happen.  I think the podcast may need a little momentum first, a few episodes under its belt.

Also: I'd actually love to get *you* on the line at some point (maybe other forum members over time) to make for some fun "fan chats" about whatever's on our minds.  Maybe we can work something out, there.

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Re: Your Episode Ideas Here
« Reply #34 on: January 04, 2007, 03:13:01 PM »
I think a discussion between Charlaine Harris and Jim about the process of developing a tv show from their books might be interesting. Both would have insights to share.
Sounds like Tanya Huff might have a thing or two to contribute.
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Now to find out how to see the show in the UK... ;)
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Re: Your Episode Ideas Here
« Reply #35 on: January 05, 2007, 12:27:21 AM »
Well. I'd definately like to see an interview with C.E. Murphy. Someone once called Anita Blake the female version of Dresden. Although I personally think Joanne is much better suited for that title. :P

That and interviews with the actors and stuff.

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Re: Your Episode Ideas Here
« Reply #36 on: January 10, 2007, 01:50:24 AM »
Sorry for the doublepost. But I had another idea.

What about episodes, or portions of episodes that dwelve into a specific character's personality/history/various things that might be of interest. I mean Jim's told us about Dresden time and time again, but what about the supporting characters? Murphy, Thomas, Michael, etc.

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Re: Your Episode Ideas Here
« Reply #37 on: January 10, 2007, 03:43:56 AM »
Would it be possible to have written transcripts?  I understand it's a lot of work, but having a searchable version would be very nice. 
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Re: Your Episode Ideas Here
« Reply #38 on: January 10, 2007, 03:54:41 AM »
Would it be possible to have written transcripts?  I understand it's a lot of work, but having a searchable version would be very nice. 
The only way that's happening is if some loyal listener volunteers to do it.

I can provide text for the scripted parts, but the interviews aren't part of that, and as I move towards the much-encouraged "less scripted" approach, even that'll fade.
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Re: Your Episode Ideas Here
« Reply #39 on: January 10, 2007, 01:53:33 PM »
Would it be possible to have written transcripts?  I understand it's a lot of work, but having a searchable version would be very nice. 
The only way that's happening is if some loyal listener volunteers to do it.

I can provide text for the scripted parts, but the interviews aren't part of that, and as I move towards the much-encouraged "less scripted" approach, even that'll fade.
What would be quite nice would be if we had a handy wiki, where we could cooperate in creating the transcripts...
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Re: Your Episode Ideas Here
« Reply #40 on: January 10, 2007, 07:36:55 PM »
Would it be possible to have written transcripts?  I understand it's a lot of work, but having a searchable version would be very nice. 
The only way that's happening is if some loyal listener volunteers to do it.

I can provide text for the scripted parts, but the interviews aren't part of that, and as I move towards the much-encouraged "less scripted" approach, even that'll fade.
What would be quite nice would be if we had a handy wiki, where we could cooperate in creating the transcripts...
Good idea.  I'll see about creating one and linking it to the page.
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Re: Your Episode Ideas Here
« Reply #41 on: January 10, 2007, 10:57:16 PM »
Would it be possible to have written transcripts?  I understand it's a lot of work, but having a searchable version would be very nice. 
The only way that's happening is if some loyal listener volunteers to do it.

I can provide text for the scripted parts, but the interviews aren't part of that, and as I move towards the much-encouraged "less scripted" approach, even that'll fade.
What would be quite nice would be if we had a handy wiki, where we could cooperate in creating the transcripts...
Good idea.  I'll see about creating one and linking it to the page.
That would be fantastic, but we'll need some fairly solid rules about what can be added, and where.

It's more difficult to compartmentalise a wiki than a bulletin board like this, so things like spoilers and "stuff Jim shouldn't see" would need careful management.

Also, are we wanting to make a wiki which contains all known information about the TV series, or the books, or both, or alternatively are we wanting a very restricted subset of information?

Also, some authors like to keep a close eye on stuff like this (Diane Duane runs hers with an iron hand, Naomi Novik seems to let her very-well-behaved readers run loose) whilst some seem not to want to know. What would Jim's position be on this? and how about Robert in respect of TV-related stuff?

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Re: Your Episode Ideas Here
« Reply #42 on: January 11, 2007, 08:50:55 PM »
That would be fantastic, but we'll need some fairly solid rules about what can be added, and where.

It's more difficult to compartmentalise a wiki than a bulletin board like this, so things like spoilers and "stuff Jim shouldn't see" would need careful management.

Also, are we wanting to make a wiki which contains all known information about the TV series, or the books, or both, or alternatively are we wanting a very restricted subset of information?

Well, since this is about the podcast, and about a wiki that's only for the podcast, I'd say we're talking very restricted, neh? :)
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Re: Your Episode Ideas Here
« Reply #43 on: January 13, 2007, 12:10:25 AM »
Why not have a talk with Jim, using fan-submitted questions? The questions are posted in a thread, Fred choses the best and uses them in the interview with Jim.

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Re: Your Episode Ideas Here
« Reply #44 on: January 13, 2007, 02:54:47 AM »
Why not have a talk with Jim, using fan-submitted questions? The questions are posted in a thread, Fred choses the best and uses them in the interview with Jim.

We'll be doing that at some point, yes. :)
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