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KISSYMAN & THE GENTLEMAN, Part 1

scottsigler — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:34:06 +0100

	*KISSYMAN & THE GENTLEMAN Pt. 1 - Click & Listen* New York City, 1948, welcome to the bare-knuckle playground of a rather disturbed ex-SS officer. He deserted the Nazi army to seek his fortune in the Land of Opportunity. Just hope his American dream doesn't turn into your nightmare. There are some jobs that most men just won't take, but there is always one man who will. That man? Kissyman. Welcome to Part One of a seven-part novella.
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Audio: When Body Parts Go Bad

scottsigler — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:31:44 +0100

When Body Parts Go Bad - Click & Listen

Rogue body parts are the classic stuff of horror movies -- severed hands, heads, eyes are always out to get ya. But what about the parts that find a new home? That's right, Junkies, what about transplanted evil?

Listen in for seven minutes of horror/humor that walks you through the Top 10 Transplant Horror movies of all time (and since there are only about four good ones, you get six made out of total schlock, accompanied by FDO™ snark).

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Sigler Signature Series: KISSYMAN

scottsigler — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:40:11 +0100

KISSYMAN & SCREAMING JESSE DUPRÉ - Click & Listen

There is a brand-new KISSYMAN novella on the horizon (like, starting next week), so Dark Øverlord Media thought it wise to bust out the original story. I was very surprised that people liked this story as much as they did, enough so that a small but vocal bunch have been asking for more Kissyman action. Well Junkies, ask and ye shall receive (with the exception of MT. FITZROY, of course).

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Audio: I Ain't 'Fraid o' No Jokes - Top 10 horror/comedy movies

scottsigler — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:20:18 +0100

Top-10 Horror Comedy Movies - Click & Listen

You know, when it comes to making you laugh there's nothing quite like like murder, violence, monsters, blood and bodies. At least that's what Hollywood thinks, judging by the hundreds of "horror/comedy" movies out there. What better topic fodder for Laughing in the Face of Death than the Top 10 Horror/Comedy movies of all time. The FDO™ gives you his take in just over seven minutes. Listen in!

Siglerism News: ANCESTOR moves, and return of Sigler Ascenscion Day!

scottsigler — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:19:05 +0100

Click & Listen: ANCESTOR moves to June 22

Crown Pubishing and Dark Øverlord Media are teaming up to move ANCESTOR into the realm of the "Summer Blockbuster," and THE STARTER reclaims the high holy day of April 1 -- that's right, the return of Sigler Ascenscion Day!

• Click & pre-order ANCESTOR

• Click & order THE ROOKIE

• Click & order ROOKIE TAILGATE TOUR T-shirt

THE CRYPT: Shakedown, Part 2

scottsigler — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:15:37 +0100

Click & Listen: Shakedown, Part 2

Woah, what's that? What day is it? Oh, hells yes, it's the 12th Day of CRYPTmas. Did your FDO™ promise you twelve episodes to feed your Junkie need … and then deliver on that promise with twelve fat, happy episodes? Why yes, yes I think he did. Who loves ya, Junkie? I hope you have enjoyed my holiday gift to you. I've had a blast creating it for you.

This episode is the second of what I have been describing as "the CRYPT mini-series." It is Part 2 of THE CRYPT BOOK TWO: SHAKEDOWN. SHAKEDOWN will be a novella-length work that takes you through the first cruise of our current crew. Travis Ellis, Bent Wrench Crites, Pippa Remic, Francis Sands and more board the PUV James Keeling and prepare to meet their unknown fate.

You new to THE CRYPT, and need to catch up on earlier episodes? Just click here

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Audio: Dream A Little Dream of Death

scottsigler — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:06:26 +0100

Dream a Little Dream of Death: Click & Listen

We've all had nightmares at some point in our lives, so you'd think bad dreams would make great fodder for horror flicks. Come to find out, writers and directors are far more fond of hallucinations than slumber-driven scares. Still, there are at least five dream-based horror flicks, and Uncle Scottie™ walks you through them one sleepy step at a time.

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THE CRYPT: Master Chief Billy Kinshasa

scottsigler — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 06:50:15 +0100

Click & Listen - Master Chief Kinshasa

Oh snap, is it the 11th day of CRYPT-mas already? After this, only one day left in my holiday present to all y'all Junkies. I hope you're digging it. This is the final character sketch in CRYPT-mas, Master Chief Billy Kinshasa, a woman who does not know what she's asking for.

'CASTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• BUNDLE OF TROUBLE - free podcast novel by Diana Orgain

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Friday Fix™: The 'Here Goes Nothing' Sigler Special

AlphaGirl — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:55:14 +0100

Here Goes Nothing Sigler Special - Click and Listen

Back in September 2009, when we were on the ROOKIE Tailgate Tour, a audio request came in from the boys over at Here Goes Nothing. It was short, funny, and, as they had indicated in the subject line of the email, 'groveling'. They were thinking of doing a segment about Siglerism, and could Scott provide some promos, etc. They said they were fans. Once back at home, Scott whipped up the little bit of audio they'd requested & sent it off.

Turns out they're fans indeed. This edition of the Here Goes Nothing podcast is all Sigler, all the time.

P.S. Next week's Friday Fix™ should be ROOKIE Hell Week video, mentioned in DØM Year in Review. Unless cousin Frankie hi-jacks the feed …

Audio: The 10 highest-grossing monsters of the decade

scottsigler — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:14:49 +0100

	*Click & Listen:* *Highest-Grossing Monsters* This is a list of the Top Ten highest-grossing monsters of the last decade. Oh, you think you know the biggest monster cash-cow of the 2000s, but you're wrong! Some of the best critters of the 'naughts dominate this list, and more than a few that will surprise ya. Take a 10-minute break, listen in, and enjoy.
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THE CRYPT: Shakedown, Part 1

scottsigler — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:26:01 +0100

Click & Listen: Shakedown, Part 1

It's the 10th day of CRYPT-mas, Junkies, and your FDO™ is still rolling strong. This episode is the first of what I have been describing as "the CRYPT mini-series." It is Part 1 of THE CRYPT BOOK TWO: SHAKEDOWN. SHAKEDOWN will be a novella-length work that takes you through the first cruise of our current crew. Travis Ellis, Bent Wrench Crites, Pippa Remic, Francis Sands and more board the PUV James Keeling and prepare to meet their unknown fate.

FridayFix™: Breaking News! GFL Welcomes "Wolfpack"

AlphaGirl — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:01:07 +0100

GFL News - Click and Listen

The Wabash Wall, bitter arch-rivals of the Ionath Krakens, have changed their team name. Click on the link above to get the latest from Chick McGee as he reports on this breaking story.

Unidentified league sources can neither confirm nor deny that this man had anything to do with the name change.

Check out the new Wabash team logo at left. Oh, you'll be seeing more of them in THE STARTER. And that, Junkies comes from a very reliable source (as in, 27 straight years of weekly podcasting "reliable.").

- AlphaGirl

THE CRYPT: Dr. Erun Wellington

scottsigler — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:28:52 +0100

Dr. Erun Wellington - Click & Listen

On the Ninth Day of CRYPTmas, my Dark Lord™ gave to me, one doctor freaking! I'm thrilled to bring you this tale, Episode 14 of THE CRYPT co-written with David Wellington, the author of MONSTER ISLAND: A ZOMBIE NOVEL and FROST BITE.

Hey, Wellington fans, want to hear the rest of THE CRYPT from the beginning? Just click here for over eight hours of free scifi/horror audio right up your zombie-loving alley.

I'm a big fan of David's work, and I think you're going to dig this collaboration. Quite frankly, MONSTER ISLAND is in my all-time Top-10. It is a horror masterpiece, and if you haven't read it you're only hurting yourself. That's Dave's scary-guy mug at left.

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Dark Øverlord Media presents the 2009 Year in Review!

AlphaGirl — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:16:46 +0100

Siglerism Year in Review- 2009 Click & Listen

Hello from AlphaGirl, a.k.a. ARealGirl, a.k.a. A Kovacs, the Director of Døøm at Dark Øverlord Media.

As we begin 2010 (the official Decade of Døøm™ you have now officially been warned), I'll be comandeering the Friday Fix™ as a Dark Øverlord Media space. Since Scott will be doing so much writing and traveling and destroying of worlds in 2010, I'll use these posts to keep you up-to-date, share interesting interviews or other Sigler news from around the internets … and maybe share a few things the FDO™ might not share himself.

But to start things off right: earlier this week I sat down with Scott to discuss all things 2009. With the exception of a bit in the middle where Scott got so excited shouting about Launch Pad that he broke the audio, there's lots of 2009 to be had (for the record, Scott really, really liked Space Camp for Writers.)

It's a bit long, so I'm dropping it in without intro or outro. Perhaps I'll create my own bombastic, meh-tal book-ends soon.

Happy New Year Junkies!

THE CRYPT: Angel of Death, Part 3

scottsigler — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:03:07 +0100

	*Angel of Death #3 - Click & Listen* On the Eighth Day of CRYPTmas, my Dark Lord™ gave to me, assured death from crossing the breech. Here's the finale of Angela Stuart's story, co-written with Alasdair Stuart, the host of Pseudopod. I hope y'all had a Very Evil Christmas™.
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THE CRYPT: Angel of Death, Part 2

scottsigler — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:16:27 +0100

Angel of Death #2 - Click & Listen

On the Seventh Day of CRYPTmas, my True Lord™ gave to me, a crazy beyotch in a space ship. Ready for Part Two of Angela Stuart, The Angel of Death? I hope so, and Happy Holidays, junkie! Lots of new Junkie shout-outs in this bad boy, see if I called your name.

If you're a new Junkie and haven't heard the first 12 episodes of THE CRYPT, then just click here

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'CASTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
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• DEAD MECH - the free podcast novel by Jake Bible
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Audio: The Gifts That Keep on Giving

scottsigler — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:31:58 +0100

Killer Xmas Presents! Click & Listen

What do you get for the horror fan that has everything? Why, cursed objects, of course! While you're looking at the soul-less gifts of jewelry that DeBeers and Jarrod's are slathering on our television screens, why not go one step further with a present that actually eats souls and turns your friends and loved ones into killers? Listen in for some awesome gift ideas provided by Hollywood horror flicks.

Audio: Cryptozoology Terrors? El Chupacabra

scottsigler — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:16:07 +0100

	*Cryptozoology Terrors! Click & Listen* There are things as yet undiscovered by man. And no, I'm not talking about that unknown source of that inexplicable smell eminated from somewhere beneath your drivers seat. I'm talking about biology, man! This is the "science" known as cryptozoology.
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THE CRYPT: Angel of Death, Part 1

scottsigler — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:27:16 +0100

Angel of Death #1 - Click & Listen

Junkies, time for the Sixth Day of CRYPTmas! Oh, you thought I'd puss out like I did last year? Well screw ya, this time Dark Overlord Media is bringing the holiday heat. This is Part 1 of a three-part story, co written with Alasdair Stuart of Pseudopod fame.

If you're a new Junkie and haven't heard the first 12 episodes of THE CRYPT, then just click here

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'CASTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
• Pseudopod - the weekly, free, short horror-fiction podcast.
• EscapePod - the weekly, free, short scifi-fiction podcast.
• Podcastle - the weekly, free, short fantasy-fiction podcast.

FDO™ invades Australia in 2010!

scottsigler — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 04:56:12 +0100

Click here to download the video.

Awww yeah, time for the FDO™ to finally invade another country! I crushed the United States under my tiny boot heel long ago, now the rest of the planet can begin to feel the pain. Where do I start? Where else, the other nation founded by the world's outcasts, Australia! Watch out the video for details, or check out the Australia page and see when and where the Stank lands down under.

THE CRYPT: Washington, D.C. Part 5

scottsigler — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:32:46 +0100

Washington D.C. #5 - Click & Listen

Time for the finale of The Washington D.C. What's going to happen to it? You think you know, but you don't know squat! I hope you enjoy the Fifth Day of CRYPTmas, with this delightful tale of woe. And pay attention, class, because there are details here that you will want to know when the voyage of the PUV James Keeling actually begins.

If you're a new Junkie and haven't heard the first 11 episodes of THE CRYPT, then just click here.

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Nick of Time free PDF book sampler

scottsigler — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:53:50 +0100

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There's no point in having an arch-enemy if that arch-enemy is stupid and easily destroyed. Good arch-enemies are smart, crafty, and work to find ways to spoil your world-crushing plans.

Goddamn JC Hutchinssss is a worthy adversary, to say the least. Just look at what that rat bastard came up with for a holiday promotion. A free PDF with samples of twelve books from all kinds of big-time authors.

The PDF contains excerpts from a dozen new novels and nonfiction books by these New York Times bestselling authors, successful entrepreneurs, and wickedly talented storytellers:

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Chris Brogan & Julien Smith — Trust Agents
Robert J. Sawyer — Wake
Mitch Joel – Six Pixels of Separation
Cherie Priest — Boneshaker
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Scott Sigler — The Rookie
Seth Harwood — Jack Wakes Up
J.C. Hutchins — 7th Son: Descent

So how did your FDO™ get on a wicked-smart Hutchinsssss promotion? Let's just say Polaroid instant cameras come in handy, and certain shots taken at certain conventions involving seven Princess Leias and a midget with a whip can influence business decisions.

From high adventure to savvy business advice, you’ll find something special for the special someones on your holiday list — including you. You’re also welcome to share this free sampler with friends and family. Refer them to this web page to download In the Nick of Time! — http://JCHutchins.net/holiday.

Audio: I Ain't 'Fraid o' no Popes!

scottsigler — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:56:58 +0100

	*I Ain't 'Fraid o' no Popes! Click & Listen* Religion and horror movies have gone hand-in-hand since the first big-screen vamp flinched away from a cross (that would be 1931, for those of you blogging at home). We've all seen our share of twisty heads, projectile vomiting and little girls who sound an awful lot like Jesse "The Body" Ventura, but there's more to religion-tinged scarefests than Ol' Scratch trying on a new people suit.
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THE CRYPT: Washington, D.C. Part 3 (RSS version)

scottsigler — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:35:44 +0100

Washington D.C. #3 - Click & Listen

Well, Junkies, here's Episode 12.3 of THE CRYPT. Your 3rd Day of CRYPT-mas!

Apparently, the sense of entitlement for all this free fiction has hit a new high. People bitching about having to go to another site to listen to this episode, or -- God forbid! -- having to wait three whole days for the episode? Truly, I am one rotten bastard of an FDO™.

I'll chalk it up to everyone jonesing for another piece of a good story. Year in and year out, as other podcasters fade away, your FDO™ is still here week-in and week out with your free hits.

If you're a new Junkie and haven't heard the first 11 episodes of THE CRYPT, then just CLICK HERE.

THE CRYPT: Washington, D.C. Part 4

scottsigler — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 02:38:04 +0100

	*Washington D.C. #4 - Click & Listen* If you haven't heard Washington D.C. #3, click here to go and listen, and the episode will also post here and in your feed soon. We posted it on Facebook as a sneak peek. Oh man, I wouldn't want to serve on this ship. Gillian Plaunt and the crew of the Washington D.C. are really up against it in Part 4. Listen, and enjoy! If you're a new Junkie and haven't heard the first 11 episodes of THE CRYPT, then just click here.
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THE CRYPT: Washington, D.C. Part 3

scottsigler — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:19:48 +0100

Washington D.C. #3 - Get it at Facebook!

What? Even more CRYPT? Hell yes, your FridayFix™ is actual story content in the continuing saga of the Washington D.C.

But this time, dear Junkie, your FDO™ is going to make you work just a wee bit to get it. Dark Overlord Media is working to build our Facebook presence, so to get THE CRYPT Episode 12.3, click here to get it at Scott Sigler's Junkies page on Facebook. And while you're there, join the damn group already!

And if you hate Facebook and/or all things social media, don't worry, episode 12.3 will be in the normal feed and on this site ... but after we run 12.4! So if you want the story in it's perfect order, go to Facebook to get it now.

If you're a new Junkie and haven't heard the first 11 episodes of THE CRYPT, then just CLICK HERE.

AMC: I ain't 'fraid o' no Popes!

scottsigler — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:10:11 +0100

It's Thursday, that means it's time for my weekly bit of HorrorHacker humor.

Click here to read the column

"Religious Horror?" Really? Did you know this was a subcategory of everyone's favorite movie genre? Well hell, it is (see what I did there? "Hell?" Boom, baby!). I go in-depth and genuflect about the types of religious horror flicks in my AMC column. Click here to explore the blasphemy!.

Audio: And What's the Deal With Stephen King Movies?

scottsigler — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:43:13 +0100

	*Stephen King: Master of Movies? Click & Listen* I know, I know: We've all asked before (and will probably ask again) why Hollywood always seem to butcher Stephen King's stories. That complaint seems to come up all the time, but it's no longer entirely accurate. Listen in for five minutes that explain the depth and breadth of King's movie adaptations, including the good, the bad and the downright scary.
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THE CRYPT: Washington, D.C. Part 2

scottsigler — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:33:44 +0100

	*Washington D.C. #2 - Click & Listen* More Junkies buy the farm in Part 2 of the Washington D.C.. Listen in and find out if you or someone you know from the site gets whacked! I'm really enjoying writing this story for you, and revealing new details of the League of Planets. If you're a new Junkie and haven't heard the first 11 episodes of THE CRYPT, then just click here.
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AUDIO: Everything I need to know I learned from vampires

scottsigler — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:24:10 +0100

Vampire Movie Wisdom - Click & Listen

Why listen to your parents, your spouse, your significant other or anyone else tell you how to live your life, when you can just listen to the wisdom of vampire movies? The kings and queens of the night teach us all that we need to know. There is wisdom on the screen and in DVDs, all you have to do is check out these five minutes of horror/humor and you'll be one educated mo-fo.

THE CRYPT: Washington, D.C. Part 1

scottsigler — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:29:11 +0100

	*Washington D.C. #1 - Click & Listen* Junkies, here we go with the first day in THE TWELVE DAYS OF CRYPTMAS! Part one takes us into a different nation, the League of Planets. The League isn't at war with the Planetary Union, but relations are strained at best. If you attended the Washington, D.C. tour stop for CONTAGIOUS, you may hear your name in this one. If you're a new Junkie and haven't heard the first 11 episodes of THE CRYPT, then just click here.
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FridayFix™: ROOKIE Tailgate Tour video from Pro Football Hall of Fame

scottsigler — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:35:12 +0100

Check out the FDO™'s stop at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH. Just under 10 minutes of Junkies, football and general making fun of stuff. Also, check out the whoop-ass intro and outro motion graphics, done by Aaron Proctor (check out his site by clicking here).

Music in this video is "Step Up (I'm On It)" by Maylene and the Sons of Disaster (I'm so frickin' in love with this band right now), and "Whatever it Takes" by POD.

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Thanksgiving Dinner: Horror Movie Style!

scottsigler — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:28:02 +0100

	*Thanksgiving Dinner Horror Movies* *Click & Listen* Happy Thanksgiving, Junkies! Did you know that there are horror movies specifically made to mimic a classic Thanksgiving dinner? Well, there are, and they rock. Okay, maybe some of them don't rock, but listen in to get your fill of turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and cookies - horror movie style!
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Sigler Signature Series: REDMAN

scottsigler — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:42:35 +0100

	*REDMAN - Click & Listen* Launching this new feature with a blast from the past with my first Parsec Award-winning short story. This piece first ran sometime back in 2007. Hell, I'm not even sure when it ran. Just listen to the damn thing already, will ya? Sheesh!
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Audio: Myth + Monster + Movies = Poop

scottsigler — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:58:14 +0100

	*Mythological Monster Movies: Click & Listen* You would think that mythological monsters would make for kick-ass creature features, but you'd be sadly mistaken. I tried to make a top-10 list, and failed. Hopefully you will find my failure humorous. At any rate, my attempt sure as hell can't be any worse than most of these stinkers. Stan Lee, you are not exempt from the critical knife ...
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TITLE FIGHT: Round #10

scottsigler — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:09:04 +0100

TITLE FIGHT, Round Ten - Click & Listen

Oh, snap! Did Matt Wallace and the FDO™ surprise your ass with another episode of TITLE FIGHT? By gosh, I think we did, otherwise there wouldn't be an episode here. The unexpected ending that follows the unexpected ending ... listen and enjoy. Or else Matt Wallace will smash!

PREVIOUS EPISODES OF TITLE FIGHT:
• Round One • Round Two • Round Three • Round Four • Round Five	• Round Six • Round Seven • Round Eight • Round Nine

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Dead dude embedded in my face: FDO™ out 3-4 days

scottsigler — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:43:58 +0100

Junkies, I'm off to the dentist today. After they put me under (which for me takes way more knock-out juice than any normal human, I'm told), they are going to literally saw into my face and embed a piece of dead dude in my upper jaw. That's right, a piece of some deceased cat's skeleton will be wedged in my maw. This will knock me on my ass for a few days.

Hence, all world-crushing activity will come to a halt until my body goes all Borg on this chunk of bone, and starts to assimilate the skeletal framework. My osteoblasts will turn that foreign bone into native bone, and boom-shakalaka, I fill in a hole (that you can see as my right incisor in the picture at left).

If my dental surgery record holds steady, there will be much vomiting. Yay me! But when I return, I will have fully subsumed the soul of another human being. The first of many, bitches, the first of many ...

UPDATE (5:27pm, PT, 11/13/09):

The dead dude is now fully embedded in my face. It was not fun. I kid you not -- twice they had to use a freakin' hammer and a freakin' chisel. A chisel, bitches. Did I mention the chisel?

Audio: Sexism in Horror?

scottsigler — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:49:47 +0100

	*Sexism in Horror? Click & Listen* When I mention the trite phrase that horror movies are horribly sexist, I bet some female readers of this column shout an instant, fist-pumping "Preach on!" When I clarify that horror movies are horribly sexist against men, that's when those same ladies decide that this preacher actually spews misogynistic lies.
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TITLE FIGHT Round Nine

scottsigler — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:45:14 +0100

TITLE FIGHT, Round Nine - Click & Listen

It's finally here: Korak the Cutter and Chaiyal "The Heretic" North are finally in the caged octagon, in the fight of their lives. This ninth installment of the scifi/mma novella co-written with Matt Wallace brings it all down to fighter vs. fighter. Who will win? Who will lose? How much pain can each fighter take? Listen to find out.

PREVIOUS EPISODES OF TITLE FIGHT:
• Round One
• Round Two
• Round Three
• Round Four
• Round Five
• Round Six
• Round Seven
• Round Eight

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Audio: Fun Costumes for Killers?

scottsigler — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:31:55 +0100

	*Costumes for Killers? Click & Listen* It's said that all people have inalienable rights. Would that include the inalienable right of trick-or-treating? And if so, are movie slashers eligible to go stalking for candy treats? Well, if Chucky, Jason, Jigsaw and the Scream boys are going to go trick-or-treating, they need fun costumes all their own.
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TITLE FIGHT Round Eight

scottsigler — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:04:20 +0100

	TITLE FIGHT, Round Eight - Click & Listen It's the eighth installment of the scifi/mma novella co-written by your FDO™ and hard-boiled author Matt Wallace. Korak the Cutter and Chiyal "The Heretic" North are ready to enter the octagon, and all hell is sure to break loose.	PREVIOUS EPISODES OF TITLE FIGHT: • Round One • Round Two • Round Three • Round Four • Round Five • Round Six • Round Seven
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Friday Fix™: The FDO™ visits with Dead Robots Society.

scottsigler — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:43:08 +0100

Dead Robots Society

Friday Fix™: Click & Listen: Dead Robots Society Interviews the FDO™

In advance of NaNoWriMo, we here at Dark ∅verlord Media sat down and planned out all the juicy, tasty tidbits that will be dropping into the feed for the rest of the year.

On Fridays I'm going to try and drop in some Sigler-related but not Sigler-created things, starting with this interview I did earlier this week with the good folks over at Dead Robots Society.

These guys were really fun to talk with, and certainly knew their stuff. I only wish I had joined them sooner when P.G. Holyfield was still on the show. (Last time I talked with him I was not exactly myself.)

Audio: Is SAW biggest horror franchise evah?

scottsigler — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:56:52 +0100

Click & listen: SAW FRANCHISE KING OF HORROR $

With all of the legendary horror franchises out there, have you ever asked yourself: what's the biggest of all time? I mean in SciFi the king is clearly STAR WARS, that's a no-brainer, but when it comes to the beautiful bloodshed, what franchise has raked in the most bucks? Take a listen, Junkie, and get the hard fact$.

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Get some! 7th SON: DESCENT by J.C. Hutchins

scottsigler — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:28:27 +0100

Click on the cover
above to order
7th SON: DESCENT

Click here to download 7th SON: DESCENT PDF

There are few harder working writers then the baby-faced bastard known as J.C. Hutchins. Yes, I know, he's my "arch nemesis," but sometimes you have to give credit where credit is due. Today his novel 7th SON: DESCENT comes out in paperback. You should go buy a copy, and I'll tell you why.

Hutchinsss is one of the early pioneers of podcasts novels, and this book is a long time in coming. The crotchety fucks in the publishing industry think they can hold content for ransom, shake money out of your pockets in exchange for lazy, trite, re-hashed stories and expect you to kiss their wrinkled-old ass for that honor. Hutch, on the other hand, chooses to prove the value of his storytelling skills by giving his stuff away, for free. If you like his free creations, odds are you're willing to go shell out a few bucks to get his work in print.

Hutchins gave away the entire 7th SON trilogy as a free podcast. That podcast generated an audience, and that audience landed him a print deal with a major publisher -- St. Martin's Press. And now, the same book he gave away for free will be on the shelves of every major bookstore in the US and Canada.

That's right, Junkies, Hutch -- like your ever-lovin' FDO™ -- lets you decide where to spend your money. Try that shit for free. Don't like it? Move on. Love it? Buy a book to support him so he can make more goodies for you.

And just to show you the Baby-Faced Bastard hasn't sold out, I'm adding a TenChapter Special Edition PDF of 7TH SON: DESCENT to the Sigler feed. Try it, see if you like it. He's also giving away the whole darn thing as a Google Book.

I'm off to buy me some Hutchins books in print. See y'all in the brick-and-mortar aisles. read more »

Bloodcast: Goreline Calls and more!

scottsigler — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:30:50 +0200

Click & Listen: Goreline Calls October 2009

Hello Junkies! Today there were some technical difficulties at the Office of Doom™ and the previously scheduled story content is unavailable. But because I know how you hate to go without, your benevolent FDO™ threw together a little something for y'all.

This episode has no story content, but does have Goreline calls, some news, and another 100 New Junkie Shout-Outs! Remember, if you want to leave a voicemail for your Future Dark Overlord™ and probably get your thoughts into the podcast, call 206-666-4673 (206-666-GORE).

We'll be back next week with the next installment of TITLE FIGHT.

Friday Fix™: The FDO™ Humanety video interview

scottsigler — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:02:30 +0200

For this week's Friday Fix™ I'm linking to Humanety.com's video of the live chat I did with FinalDrive a few months back. It was killer to get to talk live with him, especially since in addition to his own questions, he collected questions from GirlCo, MethPigeon, "Mr. Rocktopi" and more!

This chat raised over $500 for the Disabled American Veterans, which is my chosen charity. I don't pitch often, but when I do, wounded soldiers have my respect and support. read more »

Audio: 7 Habits of Highly Effective Monster Hunters

scottsigler — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:51:19 +0200

	Click & listen: 7 HABITS It takes a village? Respect your elders? Obey the rules? Screw that, Junkies, you don't need any of that crap to succeed in life. What you do need is the wisdom conveyed in monster hunter movies. Just a few minutes of horror/humor, and did I use your Twitter name?
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TITLE FIGHT Round Seven

scottsigler — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:43:51 +0200

Click & Listen: TITLE FIGHT, Round Seven

Time for Round Seven of the scifi/MMA novella co written with Matt Wallace. This one starts out at the weigh-in, same point at the beginning of Round Six, but from the perspective of Korak the Cutter. It also ends at the same point Round Six ended ... almost.

PREVIOUS EPISODES OF TITLE FIGHT:
• TITLE FIGHT: Round One
• TITLE FIGHT: Round Two
• TITLE FIGHT: Round Three
• TITLE FIGHT: Round Four
• TITLE FIGHT: Round Five
• TITLE FIGHT: Round Six

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Friday Fix™: Balticon Podcast: The Scott Sigler Interview, Parts 1 & 2

scottsigler — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:08:14 +0200

Now, I'm not shy about hearing myself talk, but I don't normally post interviews with me in the main feed. I feel like Junkies have heard my jibber-jab often enough.

However, this past May I was the Special Guest of Honor at Balticon, and on the last day I sat down with Paul Fischer, long time friend of the Siglerverse. He knows me and the stories well enough that he was able to get the conversation going in a few new and interesting places. We talk ANCESTOR, ROOKIE, sci-fi… even zombies.

It was great sitting down with Paul, and although it's a bit of a long one, I'm putting it up here in case you want to check it out.

Click & Listen: The Balticon Interview, Part 1

Click & Listen: The Balticon Interview, Part 2 read more »

Here Come Tha Hamma!

scottsigler — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:12:46 +0200

	Click & listen: HERE COME THE HAMMA! Hammer Flims created some of the coolest low-budget horror flicks of the 70s, entertaining many with the Dracula and Frankenstein we kids of the 80s remember seeing on Sunday afternoon TV specials. But like everything else in Hollywood, what's old is new again -- Hammer Films is about to be reborn as a dedicated horror studio. Listen in for the news.
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Siglerism Update- October 4, 2009

scottsigler — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:18:58 +0200

Click & Listen: Siglerism Update October 2009

Junkies, dropping a quick audio update for y'all today. There is no story content in this Siglerism update, but lots of news about when you'll be getting all your favorite tasty stories. TITLE FIGHT? THE CRYPT? THE STARTER? Yep, all covered in today's short update. Enjoy! (Also, GO LIONS!)

ROOKIE Re-cast #27: The End & What This Means to Me

scottsigler — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:19:23 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #27

Are you ready for some football? Ready for the grand finale of THE ROOKIE? Well I sure as hell am! Enjoy the end of the story, Junkies, and know that I'm back in the lab working on new fiction. Expect TITLE FIGHT in October, and cool stuff to come after that. Thank you all for listening, and special thanks to all those that took time out of their busy lives to come see me on the Tailgate Tour.

Also, extra-special thank you to Arioch Morningstar, who remastered this whole re-cast over the last month to give you Junkies something special while I was on the road. It was a ton of work, and it all shows in the high-quality episodes we've been hearing all month. Thanks Arioch, for giving 110%.

Goooooooo KRAKENS!

ROOKIE Re-cast #26: Back home!

scottsigler — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:36:18 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #26

I'm back! Hanging with the Evil Queen™ and feeding way too many treats to our dog Emma. THE ROOKIE is almost finished, just one more episode after this. How will the season finish up for Quentin?

I travelled 9,500 miles, hit 20 cities in 24 days, and met a true metric crapload of awesome Junkies. Now? A day on the couch, and then back to work!

ROOKIE Re-cast #25: San Francisco

scottsigler — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:01:05 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #25

Junkies, I am on my way home. Been gone from home since Dragon*Con (Sept. 3rd) and on the ROOKIE Tailgate Tour since September 7th. I have met hundreds of great folks, had probably 100 beers, and it's been a real blast. A, Rob the Driver and I thank everyone who came out, everyone playing along at home, and all the nice folks who helped us out along the way. Especially to Elyse, Paul and Cliff for hospitality, Michael for the last-minute save, Pons for the Iron Man Award (he hit four Tailgate stops), and SynapticJam for notching another S.H.I.T. Award, and all the fine Junkies who paid for dinners and drinks.

CITY: San Francisco, CA
TEAM:The 49ers

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ROOKIE Re-cast #24: St. Louis

scottsigler — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:07:47 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #24

Here it is, the final stop! Twenty-four days straight on the road, twenty cities, met hundreds of new junkies and hundreds of Junkies who came out to see me for the second (or third) time. So how 'bout it, St. Louis, are you coming out to send off the FDO™ in style? See you at 5:30am at Mike Duffy's Pub, 124 West Jefferson Avenue in ST. Louis. RAWK!

CITY: St. Louis, MO
TEAM:The St. Louis Rams

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ROOKIE Re-cast #23: Little Rock, AR

scottsigler — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:33:50 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #23

We're coming down to the wire for the Kraken's season, and we're also closing in on the end of the Tailgate Tour. Taking a chance on this stop, as Little Rock is a smaller market -- will Razorback Fan come out and support the Krakens? We shall see. Come on out to Big Whiskey's, 225 Eat Markham in Little Rock, 5:30pm.

CITY: Little Rock, AR
TEAM:University of Arkansas Razorbacks

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ROOKIE Re-cast #22: Norman, OK

scottsigler — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:05:12 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #22

The NFL cities have come out in force for the Tailgate tour, but who will be the king of the college towns? Our Norman/Oklahoma City stop is a chance for Sooners fans to shine and show Siglerism that they are the biggest supporters of them all.

CITY: Norman, OK
TEAM:University of Oklahoma Sooners

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The Battle for Florida (Part 1)

scottsigler — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:49:48 +0200

Click here to download the video. read more »

ROOKIE Re-cast #21: Dallas

scottsigler — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 07:09:00 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #21

After a great night in Houston, we're off to Dallas, home of the Cowboys. In the home stretch of the Tailgate Tour, really happy to see Junkies coming out at every stop.

CITY: Dallas, TX
TEAM: The Cowboys
WHEN: 5:00pm, Friday, Sept. 26
WHERE: Fox Sports Grill, 5741 Legacy Road Plano, TX 75024

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ROOKIE Re-cast #20: Houston

scottsigler — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:45:10 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #20

Finally, the FDO™ returns to Texas! Can't wait to see all of my Houston-area peeps. I've no idea why, but the FDO™ is big in the TX (well, everything is big in Texas, including pint-sized authors with a megalomaniacal complex).

CITY: Houston, TX
TEAM: The Houston Texans
WHEN: 5:30pm, Friday, Sept. 25
WHERE: THE Goose's Acre, 21 Waterway Ct, Spring, TX 77380

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ROOKIE Re-cast #19: New Orleans, LA

scottsigler — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:28:52 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #19

On the way into The Big Easy today. Long drive from Tallahassee, the FDO™. Clocking many-a-mile to see y'all, and here's to a fun time in 'Nawlins tonight - 5:30pm at Lucky's Bar & Grill, 1624 Charles Avenue.

CITY: New Orleans, LA
TEAM: The New Orleans Saints

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ROOKIE Re-cast #18: Tallahassee, FL

scottsigler — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:17:24 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #18

Time to head back into college land once again, this time with the famed program from Florida State University. Looking forward to visiting the Junkies in Tallahassee. The question is, can Tallahassee bring in more people than Jacksonville? Nothing like a little cross-state smack talk to liven things up.

CITY: Tallahassee, FL
TEAM: Florida State University Seminoles

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ROOKIE Re-cast #17: Jacksonville, FL

scottsigler — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:33:54 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #17

There's no teal in football! And yet, today we're in Jacksonville, FL, and taking a look at the Jacksonville Jaguars, and their black, gold, white & TEAL uniforms. Teal? Jax, are you serious about that shiz?

CITY: Jacksonville, FL
TEAM: Jacksonville Jaguars

ROOKIE Re-cast #16: The importance of rivalry (no Tailgate Tour stop)

scottsigler — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:53:09 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #16

One last day off the Tailgate Tour to take care of some business with Crown while in New York. So I invited Old Coach Sigler (my Dad) on to discuss the importance of rivalries in football. We discuss the hated rival of the Cheboygan High School Chiefs, the St. Ignace Saints. (grrrr.)

CITY: Cheboygan, MI
TEAM: Cheboygan Chiefs vs. the St. Ignace Saints

ROOKIE Re-cast #15: New York, NY

scottsigler — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:49:55 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #15

Had a great time at the Writer's Digest Conference, but today it's back on the ROOKIE Tailgate Tour. Tonight's stop is an early one, at The Blue Seats. In by 4pm, out by 8pm, in time to watch the Giants play some ball. Come out and say hey!

CITY: New York, NY
TEAM: New York Giants

ROOKIE Re-cast #14: New York Jets (but no Tailgate Tour stop)

scottsigler — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:20:26 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #14

In New York, no tour stop today, but we're going to talk J-E-T-S Jets! Jets! Jets! The Jets happen to be the favorite team of The Bitch™, also known as AlphaGirl, my partner in Dark ∅verlord Media.

CITY: New York, NY
TEAM: New York Jets

ROOKIE Re-cast #13

scottsigler — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:23:28 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #13

No Tailgate Tour stop today, but posting a little update from the road instead. Will be heading into New York City to participate in the Writer's Digest Conference. Seth Harwood and I are speaking, and I'm looking forward to a weekend in the Big Apple.

CITY: none, the open road!
TEAM: KRAKENS!!!

ROOKIE Re-cast #12: Philadelphia, PA

scottsigler — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:52:14 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #12

Today we're wrapping up Week 2 of the ROOKIE Tailgate Tour in Philadelphia, home of the Eagles. If you're headed out to join us at Mikey's American Grill tonight, wear your Krakens Orange or Eagles Green! Event starts at 5:30pm.

CITY: Philadelphia, PA
TEAM: The Philadelphia Eagles

ROOKIE Re-cast #11: Pittsburgh, PA

scottsigler — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:44:33 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #11

Off to Pittsburgh today (after an early morning visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.) And if we're talking football and Pittsburgh, we're talking Superbowl Champions the Pittsburgh Steelers. Come on out and join us at Buffalo Blues at 5:00 tonight to get your Tailgate Tour fix!

CITY: Pittsburgh, PA
TEAM: Pittsburgh Steelers

Check out what the Pittsburgh fans brought me. Awesome! And hey Philly, Pittsburgh was talking big shit about your inability to a) tailgate, b) come out to the tailgate in big numbers, and c) play football. Ugh. You gonna let Eagle Fan show you up like that?

ROOKIE Re-cast #10: Canton, OH

scottsigler — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:31:52 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #10

Canton, Ohio today, which means the Pro Football Hall of Fame! Can't wait to visit, but not before the ROOKIE Tailgate Tour stop at the Winking Lizard! Come on out and say hello!

CITY: Canton, OH
TEAM: None, but birthplace of the NFL!

ROOKIE Re-Cast #9: Cincinnati, OH

scottsigler — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:08:51 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #9

Heading to Champions Grille & Bar in Cinci today, looking forward to the Tailgate Tour stop, then some Monday Night Football! Rockin' Rob Otto is taking over for AlphaGirl behind the wheel today, as she heads back to California to take care of sending out all those recent orders of THE ROOKIE.

CITY: Cincinnati, OH
TEAM: Cincinnati Bengals

ROOKIE Re-Cast #8: Ann Arbor, MI

scottsigler — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:13:42 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #8

Rolling into Ann Arbor today, after a day off with the Sigler clan. Watched a little football, had some home cookin'… even grabbed a little audio with Coach Sigler (you'll hear that soon.) Today starts Week 2 of the Tailgate Tour, and I'm talking about the Wolverines. M-GO-BLUE!

CITY: Ann Arbor, MI
TEAM: University of Michigan Wolverines

ROOKIE Re-Cast #7

scottsigler — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:13:07 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #7

No Tailgate stop today, I have the day off. Hanging with my family in Grand Rapids: watching giggly nieces run around the house, off to see my nephew play some football. Thanks to all that came out for Grand Rapids stop last night!

Since I'm off today and I'm in Michigan, I'll talk about the Goddamn Detroit Lions. Yes, those lions, the ones that went 0-16 last year. Ugh.

CITY: Detroit, MI
TEAM: The Goddamn Detroit Lions

ROOKIE Re-Cast #6: Grand Rapids, MI

scottsigler — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:14:02 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #6

Tonight in Grand Rapids is the only actual tailgate of the tailgate tour. Bring yourself and/or your tailgate favorite dish for the 4:30pm party at the Max & Irma's parking lot, 3940 Rivertown Parkway SW, Grandville, MI 49418.

We'll hang out for a couple of hours, then roll on over to the high school football game that features the Grandville Bulldogs vs. the Jenison Wildcats, also known as "Team Sigler." Jenison's head coach is my brother Irv Sigler III, and one of his assistant coaches is none other than "Old Coach Sigler," my father Irv Jr.

CITY: Grand Rapids, MI
TEAM: The Jenison Wildcats of Jenison High School

ROOKIE Re-Cast #5: Chicago!

scottsigler — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:30:51 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #5

Indianapolis kicked ass last night, can y'all from the Chicagoland area top it? Come on out tonight, 5pm at the Foundry in Aurora, IL. Snag yourself a copy of THE ROOKIE, maybe a T-shirt for the kids.

CITY: Chicago, IL
TEAM: The Chiago Bears

ROOKIE Re-Cast: Episode #4- Indianapolis, IN

scottsigler — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:47:42 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #4

Having a great time on the Tailgate Tour. Last night's stop in Nashville was hard to beat (thanks to Barbara Wallace & everyone who came out), but if anyone can do it, Indy can! Join author Matt Wallace and me at the Blue Crew Bar and Grill at 5:30pm. You'll be able to purchase copies of THE ROOKIE or Matt's fan-frickin-tastic book THE NEXT FIX, plus the get-'em-while-you-can Tailgate Tour tee-shirts.

CITY: Indianapolis, IN
TEAM: The Indianapolis Colts

ROOKIE Episode #3 - Nashville, TN

scottsigler — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:40:46 +0200

Click and Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #3

Helloooo, Nashville! The one-and-only FREE BEER stop on Tailgate Tour is here. Join author Matt Wallace and me at the Crow's Nest, and if you buy or bring a copy of THE ROOKIE or Matt's fan-frickin-tastic book THE NEXT FIX, you get a wrist band that gets you free Budweiser and/or Bud Light.

Tonight we also have an iPod raffle, with proceeds to benefit the Wounded Warriors Project. So come on out, meet two podcast authors, get some free beer, and put a few sheckles toward our wounded heroes.

CITY: Nashville, TN
TEAM: The Tennessee Titans

ROOKIE Episode #2 - Birmingham, AL

scottsigler — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:49:42 +0200

Click and Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #2

Here we go with the second episode of THE ROOKIE. Dragon*Con was awesome, thanks to all in the ATL who came out to the Tailgate Tour kick-off!

CITY: Birmingham, AL
TEAM: The storied tradition of the Crimson Tide

ROOKIE Re-Cast: Episode #1

scottsigler — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 04:19:37 +0200

Click and Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode #1

Junkies, time for THE ROOKIE re-cast. Busy as hell at Dragon*Con, so no pretense -- are you ready for some football? WARNING: This is the original, adult version of the story. This is not Young Adult. That means I have a potty mouth. In each episode, we look at a city's football team (corresponding with the city of the Tailgate Tour).

CITY: Atlanta
TEAM: A quick look at the history of the Atlanta Falcons

ROOKIE Re-cast and launch of the ROOKIE Tailgate Tour

scottsigler — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:22:41 +0200

Click & Listen: THE ROOKIE Episode 0

The day has finally arrived: THE ROOKIE Tailgate Tour started TODAY!

We had a rockin' kick-off event at Dragon*Con this afternoon: 43 Junkies showed up to send us off right, with 25 "Property of Krakens Football" tour tee shirts (and a boxful of books) gone already! Kicks ass to see so many folks wearing the orange and the black. The success of THE ROOKIE and Dark Overlord Media is all because of y'all, the Junkies, and I can't wait to meet old friends and make new ones this month.

Because I am a benevolent Future Dark Overlord™, tomorrow I'm launching a re-cast of THE ROOKIE. This is a remaster (by the rock-solid Arioch Morningstar,) which will run daily during the month of September. Everyday I'm in a new city for the Tailgate Tour, you'll get a bit of city-specific jibber-jab, then the shiny re-mastered original THE ROOKIE.

WARNING: This is the original "Mature Audiences" version of THE ROOKIE.

The Horror of Fast Food

scottsigler — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:48:27 +0200

	Click & listen: FAST FOOD HORROR Many of you think fast food is horrible, but did you also know it can be horror? Never ones to pass up marketing opportunities, many fast food franchises are working to provide horror-related menu items. Well, at least I think they should be doing this, so listen to my take on it.
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THE ROOKIE: Shipping Hell Week goes on; no story content today

scottsigler — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:34:37 +0200

Click here to download this video.

Still working away at the Warehouse of Doom™, getting all these pretty orange jewels ready to send out to you Junkies.

We're a little bit behind schedule, but catching up today. However, wanted to let you know there'd be no new story content in the feed today, thought I'd do it with a little video.

One more item of note: since lots of folks have been email and Tweeting me about the ROOKIE Tailgate Tour, saying they're coming but unable to reply at Eventful, we've decided we're going to do all the stops as published! This means you'd better get your hustle on and come on out and see me when I come through your town. Wondering what towns I'll be in and when I'll be there? Check it out here. read more »

FridayFix: ROOKIE hardcover unboxing

scottsigler — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:02:22 +0200

Click here to download the ROOKIE unboxing video read more »

Junkies! I whipped up a lil' video of the first-ever viewing of THE ROOKIE hardcover for this week's Friday Fix™. You enjoy this, I'm heading back to the Warehouse of Doom™ to get more books ready to ship. Remember, if you haven't ordered THE ROOKIE and you want a copy (or copies, don't be shy), click here to order.

AUDIO: Top 10 Horror Movie Cars

scottsigler — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:58:52 +0200

Click & listen: TOP 10 HORROR MOVIE CARS:

Ah, the American love affair with the car ... well, you know, before that whole "let's take billions and billions of our tax dollars and give them to a private, for-profit enterprise" thing. Bitchin' cars and movies have always gone hand in hand, but nowhere is that cozy courtship more apparent than in horror flicks. Here's my pick for the Top 10 cars in horror movies.

My #1 will stun you, and then, you will agree with me. No question!

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TITLE FIGHT Round #6

scottsigler — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:23:06 +0200

Click & Listen: TITLE FIGHT, Round Six

Deals have been made, but there's always a price to pay. Here we go with the sixth installment of the scifi/mma novella co written with Matt Wallace. Matt takes over the writing duties for this episode, while the vocals are recorded in the angelic tones of your favorite Future Dark Overlord (that would be me. Hello? Is this thing on?). The Heretic got what he wanted, but at what cost?

DRAGON CON "STAR PARTY"
I play a promo for a cancer research fund-raising party in Atlanta, hosted by none other than Phil Plait, the Bad Astronomer!

NEW JUNKIE SHOUTOUTS
Seventeen countries added their citizens to the religion that is Siglerism.

PREVIOUS EPISODES OF TITLE FIGHT:
• TITLE FIGHT: Round One
• TITLE FIGHT: Round Two
• TITLE FIGHT: Round Three
• TITLE FIGHT: Round Four
• TITLE FIGHT: Round Five

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FridayFix: GoreLine call-ins

scottsigler — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:04:53 +0200

Click & Listen: JUNKIE CALLS

Junkies, here's the latest GoreLine call-ins from all y'all. Remember, if you want to leave a voicemail for your Future Dark Overlord™ and probably get your thoughts into the podcast, call 206-666-4673 (206-666-GORE). Just a quick 20-minute episode to give you your Friday Fix.

AUDIO: The Dewey DEATHimal System

scottsigler — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:26:35 +0200

	Click & listen: DEWEY DEATHIMALS I don't know how many horror films one can shake a stick at, but damn, it would be a lot. And since there are that many horror movies (and more) that come out each year, we need a way to organize them bitches. I give you the Dewey DEATHimal System.
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TITLE FIGHT Round Five

scottsigler — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:46:20 +0200

Click & Listen: TITLE FIGHT, Round Five

Here's the fifth installment of the scifi/mma novella co written with Matt Wallace. IFA champion Korak the Cutter already has enough problems, but now things could get worse as crimelord Gredok the Splithead pays a visit to someone in Korak's camp.

NEW JUNKIE SHOUTOUTS
115 new Junkies from eight countries get a holla!

PREVIOUS EPISODES OF TITLE FIGHT:
• TITLE FIGHT: Round One
• TITLE FIGHT: Round Two
• TITLE FIGHT: Round Three
• TITLE FIGHT: Round Four

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AUDIO: Top 10 Parasite Movies

scottsigler — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:37:20 +0200

Click & listen: TOP 10 PARASITE FLICKS

Sure you know ALIEN and THE THING are in the list of top horror movies, and they have parasite,s but where do they fall on the FDO™'s list? Why, yes, I do consider myself to be an expert on the topic, courtesy of the research I did for INFECTED and CONTAGIOUS.I dedicate this post to Carl Zimmer, author of one of my favorite non-fiction books, PARASITE REX: Inside the Bizarre World of Nature's Most Dangerous Creatures.

Thanks, RDQ™! Junkie Mae to focus on fan cast.

scottsigler — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:55:15 +0200

Scott Scott & Mae: The Breakalls (#16 and #.5) will be focusing on Junkie Mae's Chop Shop, a podcast of Sigler fan fictionClick & Listen: THANK YOU, MAE!

A big change in Siglerism: Long-time Junkie Mae Breakall, the host of the Sigler fan-fiction podcast "Junkie Mae's Chop Shop," has been the personal assistant to the FDO™ for a couple of years now. She's movin' on, and movin' on up, and will no longer do that gig.

Why? As her podcast has developed (nine episodes!), it seemed clear that Mae and her husband Scott (who produces Junkie Mae's Chop Shop) were doing something very cool in helping fans get their Siglerverse stories to a large audience. I wanted to make sure they had full creative control to do whaterver the hell they wanted with the podcast -- no looming shadow of the FDO™ that might affect choices of story or tone.

I also realized there needed to be a clear deliniation between what I do and these fan-generated stories, lest some future miscreant think I'm lawsuit material. Therefore, Junkie Mae, the RDQ™, #.5 for the Krakens is a personal assistant no more -- she's the hostess with the mostest!

Thanks for all the help Mae & Scott. You guys rock, I'm a fan of your show and can't wait to listen to more.

FridayFix™: Future of Content Delivery

scottsigler — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:17:30 +0200

Click & Listen: FUTURE OF CONTENT DELIVERY

This week's FridayFix has no new story content. Instead, I present a keynote speech I did at the Balticon 2009 convention in May. This is my take on where story-based content delivery is going. That's a fancy way of saying "how will people read books in the near future?"

If you are a writer or an aspiring writer, you need to listen to this. I talk about Big Publishing, Small Publishing, the rise of smart phones and why the Kindle is a statistically insignificant player in the future book marketplace. Yes, I just said that (but don't ignore the damn thing, for crying out loud!).

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AUDIO: Killer Orphan Movies

scottsigler — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:13:51 +0200

	Click & listen: KILLER ORPHAN MOVIES Tea-pouring killer orphans? Mutant robot killer orphans? Butcher-shop working, corn-fed killer orphans? Hell man, that's a lot of death-dealing parentless kiddies. For a dose of horror-humor, listen to this five-minute bit that raves up the new movie Orphan, which is in stores now. Mandatory listening for all of those considering adoption.
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Audio: Monster Offspring!

scottsigler — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:23:26 +0200

Click & listen: MONSTER OFFSPRING

The FDO™'s weekly audio funny rant about all things horror. Seed of Chucky? Son of Frankentsein? Grendel? That little bastard of Godzilla? I take a look at some awesome (and some not-so-awesome) monster offspring. Listen and laugh, dammit.

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THE CRYPT: The Tank, Part 2

scottsigler — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:25:36 +0200

Click & Listen: THE CRYPT: The Tank, Pt. 2

Here is the second half of "The Tank," and this one gets very messy. If you have not heard the first episode, click here and listen to that first.

Just discovering THE CRYPT? Click here to see all the episodes in order.

Yep, I screwed up the link again. Two weeks in a row! Yeah me! This is the correct link, should download in iTunes and other feeds with the right episode.

FridayFix: HorrorHouse!

scottsigler — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:50:17 +0200

Can't see the embedded player? Just click here to watch.

What do vampires, boogeymen, and gypsy witches have in common? Watch and learn about what's behind Messengers 2: The Scarecrow. The FDO™ and Earl Newton of the scifi/horror vidcast Stranger Things team up once again for new episodes of HorrorHouse and The Eyebrow of Doom™. We look at Ghost House Pictures, the studio that produced Boogeyman, 30 Days of Night, and Messengers 2; the suspenseful prequel to the box office hit, The Messengers. Messengers 2 is available July 21st, 2009 on DVD. read more »

Audio: New Careers for Horror Icons

scottsigler — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:23:00 +0200

Click & listen: NEW CAREERS FOR HORROR ICONS

The premiers don't last forever. So you wanna be a horror superstar? And live large? Well just remember what Eminem says in that song -- a hit movie, like a hit record, don't last long, so you gotta keep stackin' them chips. Sadly for many in the fear industry, those stacks are small, and they don't buy that many boxes of mac and cheese.

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THE CRYPT: The Tank, Part 1

scottsigler — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 06:50:45 +0200

Correction: last night I posted the wrong audio link - the link below connects to new CRYPT episode.
TechTard™ strikes again, enjoy!

Click & Listen: THE CRYPT: The Tank, Pt. 1

I've mentioned the story THE TANK several times before. It's a "Twelve Days of Sigmas" story originally scheduled for many months ago. Well, finally, here it is, and since it fits in perfectly with THE CRYPT, it's now officially part of THE CRYPT. Sergeant Krystina Simonsen and her crew are "in the piss." Listen in to find out how bad things can really get.
• Click here for Siglerpedia details on the M-66T combat tank
• FETIDUS podcast novel promo in this episode

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Siglerism update, 7-10-09

scottsigler — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:39:59 +0200

Click here to download the Siglerism Update for 7-10-09, or watch the embedded video below.

Here's a wee July update for the Junkies. News on THE ROOKIE, ANCESTOR, THE STARTER, Dragon*Con and what content you can expect in July and August.

Oh snap! Did the FDO™ just discover green screen? Why, yes, I think he did ... read more »

Audio: Confectionary Killers

scottsigler — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:14:40 +0200

Click & listen: CONFECTIONARY KILLERS

Many times I've walked out of some theater after seeing a horror flick and a friend has asked what I thought. If it was good, I often reply, "that movie was frickin' sweet." But while many horror movies are sweet, few are actually about sweets. For the edification of good citizens everywhere, I've gathered some of these momentous, influential films into a list. Behold: I give you movies that star Confectionery Killers.

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Phil Rossi's shout-out to Junkies

scottsigler — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:29:05 +0200

Click & Listen: Phil Rossi's shout-out to Junkies

Phil Rossi is taking the ANCESTOR route to publishing, making an Amazon.com rush on July 9 for his novel CRESCENT. I like this book a lot, so much, in fact, that the FDO™ has a tasty blurb on the front cover.

Phil is giving the book away as a podcast and a PDF, but he wanted to take a couple of minutes to give his schpeil directly to you Junkies. Hey, what can you say? He knows what a dominant force the Junkies are, and he's making a pitch for his goods. Give it a listen and see if the book sounds like your cup of blood.

Click here for the free PDF of Crescent. read more »

TITLE FIGHT Round Four

scottsigler — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:34:49 +0200

Click & Listen: TITLE FIGHT, Round Four

Time for Round Four of the scifi/mma novella co written with Matt Wallace. Matt wrote this round, digging deeper into the situation of Chiyal "The Heretic" North, recently crowned heavyweight champion of the Galactic Fighting Association. If you've listened to THE ROOKIE, this episode puts you in a familiar city, in a familiar bar, and with a familiar tiny friend.

PREVIOUS EPISODES OF TITLE FIGHT:
• TITLE FIGHT: Round One
• TITLE FIGHT: Round Two
• TITLE FIGHT: Round Three

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Friday Fix™: Let's Get Pissed With The FDO: the Earl Newton Interview

scottsigler — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:29:34 +0200

Click & Listen: NEWTON GETS PISSED ...

My cousin Francis Donovan Olivieri is really trying to horn in on my podcast. I mean, he ... uh ... has been a bit insistent on getting this interview into the feed. Friday Fix™ is where it's at for this one. If you are easily offended, if you have any sense of taste, style or decency, you do not want to listen to this one.

On the hot seat is Earl Newton of the Stranger Things high-def science fiction vidcast. If you're new to the Siglerverse, Stranger Things did the first-ever movie adaptation of a Scott Sigler story, when he made Sacred Cow.

The Shot Slut™ for this episode is George Hrab, singer, podcaster, and all-around awesome dude.

Earl Newton
George Hrab

ANCESTOR hardcover cover & up for pre-order

scottsigler — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:06:13 +0200

Awwww shit! There it is, folks, the cover of the hardcover for ANCESTOR. As a Junkie, you are the first bitches on the planet to see this bad boy. The cover isn't even up on Amazon yet (but you can pre-order it, of course, 'cause I'm a marketing whore). I am still working my ass off on this one, and I hope you dig the efforts.

Friday Fix™: NOCTURNAL fan fiction

scottsigler — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:54:06 +0200

Junkie Mae's Chop Shop is the Scott Sigler fan-fiction podcast, hosted by Junkie Mae.

Click & Listen: NOCTURNAL: THRILL OF THE HUNT

The Chop Shop is back from a long hiatus, and kicks things off in style with NOCTURNAL: THRILL OF THE HUNT by Bradley Richardson. This fan-fiction podcast gives you junkie-created stories based in the Siglerverse. It's not "cannon," it's not "official story," mind you, but it is awesome. I thought Bradley's story was great. If you've been missing your Ninja, here's a fresh dose.

Visit the home page of Junkie Mae's Chop Shop! If you've got a hankering to write some Sigler fan fiction, and you want to hear it podcast in the dulcet tones of Junkie Mae, visit the site and give it a shot.

Audio: Horror 30/20/10 - history of shakey cam

scottsigler — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:26:37 +0200

Click & listen: SHAKEY CAM + MOTION SICKNESS

Summer vacation? Maybe for some. But not you, you truant little bastard. It's detention for you, and in detention we talk history. But fret not: It isn't the history of dudes in white wigs and knee socks. It's the history of horror movies. Time again for a retrospective look at this wonderful industry we all love, and how better to start than with a flick that changed horror cinema forever ...

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FDO™ video chat charity auction

scottsigler — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:13:56 +0200

Click here to bid, Junkies!

How would you like to benefit American veterans and talk to the Most Interesting Man in the World (and screw that Dos Equis dude already, he doesn't even have a shaved melon)? Humanety.com is auctioning off a 30-minute video interview with the FDO™, and 100 percent of the proceeds go directly to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).

The DAV is an ass-whipping organization that provides food, shelter and medical aid to homeless veterans, transportation to medical facilities, counseling and rehabilitation for amputee and other severely disabled vets. Let's help the people who sacrificed for all of us.

Father's Day Special: FDO™ interviews his dad, Irv "Coach" Sigler

scottsigler — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:18:43 +0200

Click & Listen: FATHER'S DAY SPECIAL

This is a highlight of my podcasting career -- a Father's Day interview with my father, Irv "Coach" Sigler. He's one of the coolest cats I know, and he's directly responsible for my twisted imagination and the stories you get each week (which we get into near the end of the interview).

If you're a fan of THE ROOKIE, you'll be amazed hearing about the changes in the game and the growth of players over the past five decades, and where that growth may lead us in the near future. He also doesn't like referees. Or Al Gore.

Audio: The Horror of South Park (Part 2)

scottsigler — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:28:45 +0200

Click & listen: THE HORROR OF SOUTH PARK (Part 2)

Two months ago, I shocked the world with a riveting expose on one of the most barbaric, Satanic, horrific and despicable displays of horror debauchery ever displayed on the small screen. That's right, I cracked open a can of journalistic whoop-ass on South Park. I dared go where no reporter has gone before. And now? It's time for the sequel -- more horror of South Park!

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TITLE FIGHT Round Three

scottsigler — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:02:12 +0200

Click & Listen: TITLE FIGHT, Round Three

Here we go with Round Three of the novella co-written with Matt Wallace. Round Three is written by your FDO™, Wallace will do Roud Four (and he promised to fix the audio issues we heard in Round Two). It's looking like this battle might go seven or eight rounds total.

This is a short one, about 15 minutes, but we have dozens of new Junkie shout-outs!

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Friday Fix™: Halftime ...

scottsigler — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:12:40 +0200

A short little Friday Fix™ for you Junkies, but an important one for the die-hard fans. Click on the image at left to see a wee little piece of video good news.

Audio: I Ain't 'Fraid O' No Ghost!

scottsigler — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:30:28 +0200

	Click & listen: I AIN'T 'FRAID 'o NO GHOST I've already tackled ways to deal with vampires, werewolves, zombies and even haunted houses, so now it's time to move on to those ethereal creeps known as "ghosts." How do you smash those bitches? Here's five funny ways to deal with this strain of undead.
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CONTAGIOUS Q&A

scottsigler — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:08:59 +0200

	Click & listen to CONTAGIOUS Q&A JUNKIE QUESTIONS ANSWERED! Junkes, you had many questions about CONTAGIOUS and we answer most of them here. More questions came in after we'd prepped for the interview, so if you don't hear yours that is why. This episode is hosted by the Evil Queen™ herself (a.k.a, the radioactive wife of the FDO™).
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Friday Fix™: Let's Get Pissed With The FDO: the JC Hutchins Interview

scottsigler — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:18:27 +0200

Click & Listen: HUTCH GETS PISSED ...

Ugh. My cousin Francis Donovan Olivieri is out of the witness protection program, and guess who he contacts first? That's right, me. Seems Frankie wants his own podcast, so welcome to the first-ever episode of "Let's Get Pissed With the FDO." And just to piss me off a little extra, who does Frankie want to interview first? None other than my nemesis, J.C. Hutchins. The only saving grace to this sad excuse for entertainment is the presence of Mur Lafferty, who served as the "shot slut" for the interview.

WARNING: If you're easily offended, you do not want to listen to this. Frankie is a little bit ... opinionated. And Hutchinsss? A pervert. Enough said.

Audio: Review of DRAG ME TO HELL

scottsigler — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:32:40 +0200

	Click & listen: DRAG ME TO HELL review It's been a long time since Sam Raimi rocked-and-rolled his way through a horror movie, and we finally get him back into the fold with DRAG ME TO HELL. I turn my critical eye (complete with critical raised Eyebrow of Doom™) on this much-anticipated horror flick.
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CONTAGIOUS Episode #26 - FINAL EPISODE!

scottsigler — Sun, 31 May 2009 17:22:48 +0200

Click here to download CONTAGIOUS Episode #26
Click here to download the PDF

IN THIS EPISODE:
It all comes down to the final episode. What happens to Perry? To Dew? To Cheslea and her Mommy? How about General Ogden? Margaret and Clarence? And what, pray tell, happens to the great city of Detroit? Are you ready for the final episode of CONTAGIOUS? Click and listen, bitches, click and listen ...

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Friday Fix™: Grammar Girl talks dirty ...

scottsigler — Fri, 29 May 2009 23:42:23 +0200

Click & Listen: GRAMMAR GIRL TALKS DIRTY ...

Yes, the title of this episode of BLOODCAST is totally misleading. Well, it is sorta true. The world-famous Grammar Girl recently talked about cursing in books, when to remove the cursing and how to handle swear words in general. Her example? THE ROOKIE, and the changes from the potty-mouth version to the young adult version. This is the first time ever that Grammar Girl has been bleeped. If you're familiar with her work, it sounds hysterical. If you're not familiar with her, you're missing a very informative podcast. So no new fiction here, but it it's short and a lot of fun. Enjoy!

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Audio: Worst Slasher Weapons EVAH!

scottsigler — Wed, 27 May 2009 19:17:01 +0200

Click & listen: WORST SLASHER WEAPONS EVAH!

After the chainsaw, the axe, the butcher knife and the machette, where do erstwhile horror screenwriters go for originality? Apparently, they go to the same place you and I go to drop the deuce. That's right, the crapper. Take a listen to five of the worst slasher-movie weapons in the history of mankind. When you're done, click on the video links below to see just how bad things can really be.

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CONTAGIOUS Episode #25

scottsigler — Sun, 24 May 2009 19:36:18 +0200

Click here to download CONTAGIOUS Episode #25
Click here to download the PDF

IN THIS EPISODE:
The Motor City is once again the murder capitol of the world as the bullets fly, the rockets fire, and the corpses stack up left and right. General Ogden's men are fighting tooth and nail, extracting a harsh price for every inch of ground lost. Perry tries to close in on Chelsea, and only minutes remain to close the gate before her Angels pour through ...

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Audio: Slasher Tools of the Trade

scottsigler — Tue, 19 May 2009 21:38:26 +0200

	Click & listen: TOOLS OF THE TRADE If killin' is your business (and business is good), then what's the right tool for the job? In just under six minutes, I tell you about the five most-prominent weapons that have become iconic parts of our pop culture, blood-splattering devices that ring our memory bell each time we see them on a movie poster. Is your favorite "killer tool" represented?
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CONTAGIOUS Episode #24

scottsigler — Sun, 17 May 2009 19:03:56 +0200

Click here to download CONTAGIOUS Episode #24
Click here to download the PDF

IN THIS EPISODE:
Planes exploding, cities burning, guns firing and blood flying. Chelsea Jewell will not be denied, she is hell-bent on opening the gate and allowing the Angels to come through. But, can she stop The Boogeyman, also known as Scary Perry Dawsey? Time to share CONTAGIOUS with your friends -- they can mainline the first 24 episodes, get caught up in time for #25, then you can all O.D. on #26 together.

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Friday Fix™: Live Q&A with the FDO™

scottsigler — Fri, 15 May 2009 17:20:17 +0200

Click & Listen: LIVE Q&A WITH THE FDO™

During a Stank Stop™ in San Diego, I recorded a live question and answer session with the big crowd at Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore. This is also where I recorded TITLE FIGHT: Round #1. No new fiction content, but lots of questions about NOCTURNAL, THE ROOKIE, the publishing industry and advice for aspiring authors, the INFECTED movie, what's next in the Siglerverse, and more.

Audio: Famous Horror Drycleaning Tabs

scottsigler — Wed, 13 May 2009 17:51:15 +0200

	Click & listen: FAMOUS DRYCLEANING TABS If there's one thing we expect in horror movies, it's blood. Or gore. Or maybe that random green fluid that gets flung about when dealing with zombies, vamps, aliens or ghosts. As I watch low and big-budget horror movies alike, I often ask myself, "How do you get the stains out of those clothes?"
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CONTAGIOUS Episode #23

scottsigler — Sun, 10 May 2009 18:42:32 +0200

	Click here to download CONTAGIOUS Episode #23 Click here to download the PDF IN THIS EPISODE: The most bizarre interrogation you've ever seen, "the five-second rule," Dew lays down the law with Margaret, and the stage is set for Motor City carnage the likes of which we haven't seen since the Pistons won back-to-back NBA titles. This episode is for you, Chuck Daley.
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Friday Fix™: TITLE FIGHT, Round #2

scottsigler — Fri, 08 May 2009 21:39:29 +0200

Click here to download TITLE FIGHT: Round #2

The second installment of the wild scifi/mma novella by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace. This time around, Wallace's character takes center stage in the ring for some intense, brutal fighting. The wildest UFC fights of all time are nothing compared to the interspecies brutality that takes place in TITLE FIGHT, Round 2.

Did you miss TITLE FIGHT, Round #1? Click here!

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Audio: Where are they now?

scottsigler — Wed, 06 May 2009 23:01:03 +0200

	Click here to download WHERE ARE THEY NOW? When the spotlights fade and the final "final girl" has run off to do shampoo commercials, what's a horror movie star to do? This six-minute tasty piece of audio answers that question for Patrick Batemen of American Psycho, as well as the Puppetmaster dude, the Shocker dude, and that nasty guy in the basket.
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Bonus: PDF preview of Harwood novel JACK WAKES UP

scottsigler — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:57:46 +0200

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JACK WAKES UP preview PDF

Cinco de Mayo? No, it's Cinco de Harwood! JACK WAKES UP is a crime novel by long-time podcast author Seth Harwood. It's available in bookstores everywhere today. You may have seen this book before, as he gave it away as a free podcast and sold it as a paperback with Breakneck Books. This version, however, is from Three Rivers Press, a division of Random House, the world's largest publisher. Harwood has gone from a small publisher to the big-time. The PDF linked above is the first three chapters. The formatting sucks and it will hard to read on portable devices, but hey, it's free and it's a good story.

I strongly reccomend this book. If you like Tarantino movies, you'll snort this up with a rolled-up hundo. It's also a good way to support podcasting, and keep pushing the envelope until we see all major authors giving their books away for free as podcasts and letting the customer decide what and how and if they want to buy. Click here to buy JACK WAKES UP from Amazon.com. read more »

CONTAGIOUS Episode #22

scottsigler — Sun, 03 May 2009 17:16:40 +0200

	Click here to download CONTAGIOUS Episode #22 Click here to download the PDF IN THIS EPISODE: So begins Day Nine of CONTAGIOUS, the long, brutal, final day of this story. It should all be over, so why is Perry Dawsey hearing the voices again? And what are the voices telling him to do? Get ready for a shocker.
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Audio: Epic Fail! Worst Slashers Ever

scottsigler — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:09:22 +0200

	Click here to download EPIC FAIL If killin' were easy, everyone would do it. But it takes skill, and some don't have that skill. Recognition of failure as a killer creates my nominations for the Hall of Shame Epic Fail: Slasher Division.
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CONTAGIOUS Episode #21

scottsigler — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:58:08 +0200

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IN THIS EPISODE:
This is the most intense episode of CONTAGIOUS yet, Junkies, and at the end of this bad boy a major character moves on to that gridiron in the sky. Over 50 minutes of pure story sees Margaret Montoya take charge in Detroit, Dustin Climer spread the Word of Chelsea and Perry gets his gun (that can't be good ... can it?).

THE ROOKIE hardcover available for pre-order

scottsigler — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:52:59 +0200

Click here for THE ROOKIE teaser

Ready to make Quentin Barnes your #1 draft pick? Click on the image at right to go to THE ROOKIE order-form page. Football meets space opera meets gangsters in this thriller suitable for ages 11 and up.

The first-edition print run is 3,000 copies, and will include an embossed cover and eight color plates inside, showing images of team logos, aliens, uniforms and hopefully a few action shots. These will not be in any stores. read more »

REMINDER! The books are in pre-order stage, they will not ship until late Agust.

TITLE FIGHT, ROUND #1

scottsigler — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:05:58 +0200

Click here to download TITLE FIGHT: ROUND #1

Here is a brand-new short fiction novella, recorded live at Mysterious Galaxy bookstore in San Diego and Book Soup in Los Angeles. This is a sports/scifi story co-written with Matt Wallace (the most dangerous man in podcast fiction). We think we're the first to combine far-future aliens and hardcore MMA action. And if we're not the first, best to just say we are, or I'll sic Wallace on your punk ass. I do Round One, then Matt will provide Round Two with his character, and we'll trade off until the blood-splattering main event in the octagon of the far future. Enjoy!

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Audio: Put Me in, Coach! Minor-League Killers Ready for the Bigs

scottsigler — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:39:44 +0200

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Why do only the big-name horror icons of the 80s and 90s get all the remakes? What about the minor-leaguers like Leprechaun? In just six minutes, the FDO™ shows you some killers that paid their dues in AA-ball and are ready to take center stage.

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CONTAGIOUS Episode #20

scottsigler — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:20:41 +0200

	Click here to download CONTAGIOUS Episode #20 Click here to download the PDF IN THIS EPISODE: What do two all-beef patties, leggos, ice cream on a stick, and bad boys bad boys, whatchya gonna do? all have in common? The are all part of cute little Chelsea's plans for a brighter tomorrow, and they are all part of CONTAGIOUS Episode #20. Only six episodes left, it ends at #26!
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BLOODCAST 4/17/09: Preview of David Moody's HATER

scottsigler — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:15:59 +0200

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BLOODCAST 4/17/09

A little 'cast of extra stuff this week. Goreline calls, an announcement about the new Goreline strategy (also known as "Ask the FDO™"). A reminder about THE ROOKIE pre-order coming up April 25, and a little extra fun -- a free audio preview of David Moody's horror novel HATER.

STUFF MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
• David Moody's site
• Things I Learned This Week (funny, weekly vidcast)

Audio: The Horror of South Park (Part 1)

scottsigler — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:57:27 +0200

Click here to download THE HORROR OF SOUTH PARK (Part 1)

Apocalyptic war. Hellfire. Flying body parts ... damn, that sounds like some red-hot horror. But surprise: It's South Park. Listen in for a look at four of the most horrific South Park episodes of all time, and see why this show deserves to be recognized as part of the genre community.

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CONTAGIOUS Episode #19

scottsigler — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:03:19 +0200

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IN THIS EPISODE:
Chelsea talks to her Daddy about meeting Jesus, and her Mommy about the things that need to be done. Now that she's addressed her family issues, she sets her sights on getting even with "The Boogeyman." Meanwhile, Dew tried to get Perry to face his fears head-on, and the Orbital realizes that its days of anonymity are at an end.

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THE CRYPT: Private Pippa Remic

scottsigler — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:07:25 +0200

Click here to download THE CRYPT: Pvt. Pippa Remic

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA'S Aaron Douglas (the awesome Chief Tyrol) introduces this episode, and that rules. Met him in person, he's a very cool cat.

IN THIS EPISODE:
Death surrounds some people, follows them, shadows their every move. For Private Pippa Remic, it's is something she just can't seem to escape. You can't run really run from death when you are the person that always seems to dish it out -- whether you want to, or not.

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I Ain't 'Fraid o' No House!

scottsigler — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:53:28 +0200

Click here to download I AIN'T 'FRAID O' NO HOUSE

In case you missed the connection to my deeply rooted '80s identity, the "I Ain't 'Fraid of No" series is inspired by the Ray Parker Jr. theme song to Ghostbusters. "I Ain't 'Fraid o' No Ghost" has gone on to inspire this hard-hitting, Pulitzer Prize-worthy column on how to obliterate multiple forms of the undead. Listen in for nine minutes of horror hilarity.

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CONTAGIOUS Episode #18

scottsigler — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:51:18 +0200

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IN THIS EPISODE:
Margaret Montoya unleashes her frustration on Dew Phillips and Clarence Otto. General Charlie Ogden gets his priorities straight, and the city of Detroit welcomes a new visitor.

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JUNKIE MAE'S CHOP SHOP Episode #6

maebreakall — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:11:01 +0200

Junkie Mae's Chop Shop is the Scott Sigler fan-fiction podcast, hosted by Junkie Mae.

Click here to go to Episode #6

IN THIS EPISODE:
In Part 5 of The Fan by Justin Crumpler, Kevin Pareshi pays the unconscious Gerald a little visit ...

ALSO: Jibber-jabber from Mae (come see me at RavenCon!), a promo for Movie Mantras and a promo for Balticon

Horror 30/20/10: Munsters, Undead Cats & Deadly Jailbait (audio version)

scottsigler — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:24:20 +0200

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The history of horror has many shapes. From tall men to tiny toddlers to willowy girls, I walk you through the annals of horror history. Not those anals, you perv. What do Herman Munster, animitronic undead kitties and Japanese jailbait have in common? Find out in just five minutes and fifty-two seconds of this audio goodness.

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CONTAGIOUS Episode #17

scottsigler — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:40:07 +0200

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IN THIS EPISODE:
A hatching draws near. Chelsea reached out to Perry, feuling the core of violence that is his very being. Dustin Climer gets religion, while the Murray vs. Vanessa duel climbs to a new level of intensity.

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HorrorHound Weekend (audio version)

scottsigler — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:57:20 +0100

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Horror conventions are the place to meet the men behind the masks, the Final Girls, and more horror fans than you could cut up with a freshly sharpened ax. As an example, I give you HorrorHound Weekend, which is held March 27-29 in Indianapolis.

Sigler Stank II Tour Video

scottsigler — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:21:17 +0100

Junkies, this is for all the peeps who came to the Stank stops and for those who just couldn't make it this time around. In a rare moment of modesty, the FDO™ was blown away by the tour's success and by how many of you came out. In a time when the publishing industry is going in the crapper and book tours are being cancelled because no one attends, we packed every house to standing-room-only capacity. THANK YOU! Watch the embedded video below, or check out either of the two downloadable versions:

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WATCH TO THE END FOR A SPECIAL SURPRISE!

Almost all of these photos were taken by Junkies, and shared on Flickr or Facebook. If you're not in the video, we'll try to get you next time. This was a ton of work. Also, more of my good podcasting and writing friends attended, but I didn't have a good photo or good video to point them out. None of my video from NYC turned out (sorry, KATG), which sucks, but I will gear up for the next tour.

All music taken from PodsafeMusicNetwork.com: Story of the Year, "Wake Up"; Escape the Fate, "The Ransom"; The Transfer, "Down With Everything (instrumental)"; Dream Evil, "Fire! Battle! In Metal!"; I:Scintilla, "The Bells"; Diecast, "Hourglass"; Poisonblack, "Left Behind"; Diecast, "Nothing I Could Say"; Escape The Fate, "The Situations." read more »

J.C. Hutchins' novel Personal Effects: Dark Art

scottsigler — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:59:00 +0100

Now before you start bitching me out that I'm helping that rat bastard J.C. Hutchinssss, you should know that any Dark Overlord must be competent in making deals for people's souls. Hutchinssss wanted me to read his novel Personal Effects: Dark Art and give him a video blurb, or a "vlurb." So I read his little book, and I have admit, it's pretty damn good. I've already pre-ordered my copy. However, I never thought the price for Hutchinssss immortal soul would be so low! I think I got a good deal on it. read more »

CONTAGIOUS Episode #16

scottsigler — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:28:59 +0100

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IN THIS EPISODE:
Our critic of Jerry Springer is in seriously bad shape. The hunt is on for Clan Jewell, another power shift shakes up the playing field, and the infected start flocking to lil' Chelsea. Thirty-eight minutes of pure story.

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Sunshine Cleaners - Clean This! (audio version)

scottsigler — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:11:40 +0100

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The girls of Sunshine Cleaners would have a hell of a time tidying up the aftermaths of these movie murders. Listen in for a hot list of horror's hot messes. Who's going to clean this crap up? For links to bloody scenes mentioned in this audio blog, visit the text version over at AMCTV.com. Comments turned off here, so please leave a comment over at the AMC blog.

CONTAGIOUS Episode #15

scottsigler — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:23:56 +0100

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IN THIS EPISODE:
Margaret tries to cope with her loss and deal with Betty Jewell's autopsy. Pyromania makes yet another appearance in the world of INFECTED and CONTAGIOUS, Chelsea takes a look at a map to find "lots of people," and we hear about inbred trailer trash hicks watching Springer.

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I Ain't 'Fraid o' No Vamps (audio version)

scottsigler — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:52:49 +0100

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Those bloodsuckers are everywhere so listen in to perfect your undead-killing technique. This is the latest audio version of my AMCTV.com blog, but it's one week behind. For this week's stunning example of blogging, check out "CLEAN THIS" for a look at the nastiest horror scene clean-up jobs of all time.

THE CRYPT: Engineer B.W. Crites

scottsigler — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:06:50 +0100

Click here to download THE CRYPT: Engineer B.W. Crites

How can you have a starship without a chief engineer? You just can't, it's against the rules of science fiction. Therefore, I give you the story of B.W. Crites, a brilliant engineer who has slung a few too many colorful phrases at a few too many officers. Originated by author Greg Crites and edited/modified by the FDO™, this story should give you an idea of what Captain Travis Ellis will be up against when he orders "full speed ahead."

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