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Episode 126: The Ever-Dreaming Verdict Of Plagues (Part 2) by Jason Sanford

Posted in Action, Jason Sanford, Novelette, Science Fiction on March 11, 2012 by dunesteef

An AI has turned rogue, and will stop at nothing to achieve its goal, including murdering a child or even a Plague Bird! Find out what happens next in the thrilling conclusion…
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Also Big and Rish forget what time of year it is, and rather talk green beer and leprechauns, they spend the episode giving thanks.

Speaking of thanks. special thanks to Bryan Lincoln for producing today’s story, to L. “Scribe” Harris, Veronica Belmont, Paul Kuhr, James David Jackson, and Bryan Lincoln for lending their voices to today’s episode, and to Gino Moretto for today’s episode art.

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Episode 125: The Ever-Dreaming Verdict Of Plagues (Part 1) by Jason Sanford

Posted in Action, Jason Sanford, Novelette, Science Fiction on February 27, 2012 by dunesteef

In a sequel to his story “Plague Birds” that appeared on the Dunesteef on episode 92, Jason Sanford tells the story of Plague Bird Christina de Ane’s further adventures in the future earth that has been driven toward the brink of insanity by gene manipulation. She arrives in a new village, where the Alderman’s son has been brutally murdered, and is duty bound to dispense justice. But something just doesn’t seem right…outtakes

Also, Big and Rish talk about how much better The Dark Knight is than its predecessor Batman Begins. They also talk about how much better Star Trek: The Wrath Of Khan is than its predecessor Star Trek: The Motion Picture. And that’s before the story even begins. You’d think we were in for a long show, but surprisingly, they reign it in after the story ends. You may not be searching for a way to deafen yourself by the end of the show after all.

Special thanks to Bryan Lincoln for producing today’s story, to L. “Scribe” Harris, Veronica Belmont, Paul Kuhr, James David Jackson, and Bryan Lincoln for lending their voices to today’s episode, and to Melissa Hills and Atom Jarvis for today’s episode art.

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Episode 107: Must Have Own Weapons by Edward McKeown

Posted in Action, Adventure, Edward McKeown, Science Fiction, Short Story on July 24, 2011 by dunesteef

When the wombat comes, he’ll find me gone.
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Dan Coulter has lost his girlfriend, and cannot find anything to look forward to in life any further. He’s considering putting an end to it once and for all. At that moment, with gun in hand, he sees a rather unusual want ad. The only caveat? Whoever responds to this ad must be able to bring their own weapons. Well, at least Dan can fill that part of the ad, right?

Afterward, Big and Rish talk about Neanderthal accents, the BBC series “Doctor Who,” as well as waxing poetic about time travel once again.

Special thanks to Marshal Latham for producing today’s story, and Julie Hoverson for lending her voice to today’s episode.

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Related Links:
Edward McKeown’s SFWA site and his SFReader site.
Journey Into… Podcast
Marshal Latham’s Swamp Stories
Marshal Latham’s Blog
Julie Hoverson’s 19 Nocturne Boulevard.
Photo by Joseph Nicolia.
Music was No Clemency by Trust No One, Africa by Peppe Ska, Goodbye Father_ My Destiny by Brandon K. Guttenfelder, Intro and Lost in Circles by Spectral.
Some sound effects were provided by freesound.org.

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Episode 106: Peacemaker, Peacemaker, Little Bo Peep by Jason Sanford

Posted in Action, Fantasy, Horror, Jason Sanford, Short Story on July 1, 2011 by dunesteef

Peeeeeeeeace.

The previously kind, docile, and sane people of town have turned violent and bloodthirsty. They’re killing off anyone in town who is normally willing to do violence, from murderers to police officers. How can Sgt. Davies save herself and her family?

Afterward, Big and Rish talk about feedback, especially comments, about this episode and old ones. A second incentive episode is announced. Also, Rish tries to coin the term “as thick as nails.” And “renumeration.” This is not his night.

Special thanks to Tanja Milojevic for producing today’s story, and Peter Katt, Andriana Marchio, Richard Garner, Jack Kincaid, Moses Bisel, Tobias Queen, Sale Marchio, and Tanja Milojevic for lending their voices to today’s episode.

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Episode 105: Emmett, Joey & The Beelz by Ralph Sevush

Posted in Action, Fantasy, Ralph Sevush, Short Story on June 24, 2011 by dunesteef

Seven years ago, loser drug-addict Joey and his bullying, hulking friend Emmett made a deal with the Beelz. The details are hazy, maybe something about a job, maybe something about a book, but now the word on the streets is that Beelz is back, and ready to collect. outtakes

To say more might be too say too much.

Also, Rish tries to apologize for how late this episode is, Big tries to deflect blame, and the subject of casting against type is discussed.

Special thanks to Rich Girardi and to Juliet Bowler for lending their voices to today’s episode.

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Related Links:
Juliet Bowler’s Site
Rich Girardi’s Lady Jade’s Lair
For Wendy
Music was Battare Prosciutto (Trad.) by Youkali & Harper, Date With Misery by Gleb Bones, Something’s Wrong v2 by Shane D. Rymer, and Vitryla by Nameless (UA, Ternopil).
Some sound effects were provided by freesound.org.

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Episode 99: Spider Hunt by Kenneth Yu

Posted in Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Kenneth Yu, Short Story on April 14, 2011 by dunesteef

Written on a dare, and produced by Bryan “The Fonz” Lincoln, the Dunesteef brings you “Spider Hunt.”
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Lysel was attacked and bitten by a giant venomous spider, now Leyton must collect dozens of venom sacs to make the antidote for the poison, or his sister will perish. Can he get them in time…

Afterward, Big and Rish talk about spiders, the sounds they might make, and creative outlets. Big talks about “The Thundercats” and Rish complains about special effects…again. Just count yourself lucky they don’t sing the theme to “Mister Belvedere.”

Special thanks Bryan Lincoln for producing today’s story, and to Angela Moore for lending her voice to today’s episode.

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Related Links:
Kenneth Yu’s Blog
Kenneth Yu’s Phillipine Genre Stories Site
Bryan Lincoln’s Fullcast Podcast
Some sound effects were provided by freesound.org. The rest were created by Bryan Lincoln.
Music was Losing Faith by Hungry Lucy.
The world’s largest spider
Photo by cotinis

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Episode 74: Like Cat And Dog by Michael Stone

Posted in Action, Fantasy, Horror, Michael Stone, Short Story on June 2, 2010 by dunesteef

Sophie is a bartender…and a were-leopard. All she wants to do is be left alone, but an annoying patron has run afoul of the local pack leader. Now it’s up to Sophie to do something about it. bloopers

Afterward, Big and Rish ask if this can be considered a werewolf story, Rish says many offensive things and tries to burn bridges with the author, and Big brings you Round 3 of the Anti-Cat Association Round Table discussion.

Special thanks to Bryan Lincoln for producing this week’s story. Also, special thanks to L. “Scribe” Harris of the Pendragon Variety Podcast, Liz Lincoln, Bryan Lincoln, Rebecca Lincoln, and John Lincoln for lending their voices to today’s episode.

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Related Links:
Michael Stone’s Website
The Pendragon Variety Podcast
Bryan Lincoln’s Iocane Project Podcast
Bryan Lincoln’s Fullcast Podcast
Graveside Tales
Some sound effects were provided by freesound.org.
Music was Night Voices, When It Slips Away, and Forgotten by Somewhere Off Jazz Street.

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Episode 67: The Strange Affair Of The Skull At The Window by Joshua Reynolds

Posted in Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Joshua Reynolds, Mystery, Science Fiction, Short Story, Steampunk on March 14, 2010 by dunesteef

In a sequel to November’s “The Strange Affair of the Artisan’s Heart,” Popoca and the Countess are back, this time they are on the trail of a thief that has stolen a rare moth from the London Zoo…a rare, four foot moth. Sword fights, dirigibles, and electric velocipedes ensue. bloopers

Also, Big and Rish talk about the recent Oscars, Ameriquetzlan vocabulary, Monday Morning Quarterbacking, John Hughes, Pixar haters, and then Rish drones on and on about the Spider-man films. In fact, if you listen closely on a night just like this, you can still hear him out there, talking about Spider-man. Spooky.

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Related Links:
Joshua Reynolds’ Site
The Strange Affair Of The Martian Engine at Cosmass Infinities
Some sound effects were provided by freesound.org.
Music in today’s episode was La Traversée by Ehma.

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Episode 60: Playable Character by Eric J. Juneau

Posted in Action, Adventure, Eric J. Juneau, Fantasy, Short Story on January 17, 2010 by dunesteef

If Rish survives this week, we present to you “Playable Character” by Eric Juneau.
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It’s not easy being a character in a computer role-playing game. You can rarely go where you want to, hang around your friends, wear the armor you’ve been eyeing. Worse is when your player wants you to run all over the kingdom and slay monsters, or worst of all, when high-level campers stand in the way of you and your player’s goal.

Also, Big and Rish talk a bit about World of Warcraft, but mostly they revisit everyone’s favorite topic: irrational fears. This time, they take a look at some listeners’ fears and have fun mockin–er, commiserating with them.

Special thanks to Bryan Lincoln for producing and editing today’s story, and to Liz Lincoln, John Lincoln, Bryan Lincoln, Buchis and Ghomus from the AIE guild on Earthen Ring, and Aeriah and Siek from the Imperfection guild on Lightninghoof for lending their voices to today’s episode.

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Related Links:
Eric Juneau’s Site
Bryan Lincoln’s Podcast – The Iocane Project
Music was by Zero-Project, First Dawn Of Spring, Disabled Emotions Suite – Part 3, Battle At The Misty Valley, and by Filippo Vicarelli, The War Begins.
Some sounds used on today’s story are from Freesound.org.

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Episode 58: To Be Alone Again by Tom Crosshill

Posted in Action, Cyberpunk, Science Fiction, Short Story, Tom Crosshill on January 3, 2010 by dunesteef

Paul Davery has a problem. His mind was just hijacked, and while he was out, his body murdered his best friend. Now, he’s in a desperate search to discover who is responsible before the authorities find out and throw him in jail.bloopers

Also, Rish talks about his aversion to Cyberpunk, and Big calls himself a “craphole.” Then they argue about James Cameron’s Avatar, which they went to together, and Rish rambles semi-offensively for a while. They may mention their worst moviegoing experiences in there somewhere.

Special thanks to Liz Mierzejewski, Julie Hoverson and Josh Roseman for lending their voices to this episode.

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Related Links:
Tom Crosshill’s Site
19 Nocturne Boulevard
Josh Roseman’s Site
Liz Mierzejewski’s Site
Music by Silence, and special end music by J.E.L.L.i.

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The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine

Archive for the Action Category

Episode 126: The Ever-Dreaming Verdict Of Plagues (Part 2) by Jason Sanford

Episode 125: The Ever-Dreaming Verdict Of Plagues (Part 1) by Jason Sanford

Episode 107: Must Have Own Weapons by Edward McKeown

Episode 106: Peacemaker, Peacemaker, Little Bo Peep by Jason Sanford

Episode 105: Emmett, Joey & The Beelz by Ralph Sevush

Episode 99: Spider Hunt by Kenneth Yu

Episode 74: Like Cat And Dog by Michael Stone

Episode 67: The Strange Affair Of The Skull At The Window by Joshua Reynolds

Episode 60: Playable Character by Eric J. Juneau

Episode 58: To Be Alone Again by Tom Crosshill

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