EARTH STATION ONE REVIEWS PERSON OF INTEREST!

I always feel like somebody's watching me...

It's always great to visit my pals on the Earth Station One podcast. Even better when we're discussing a show as cool as Person of Interest. Join us to see how we thought the show performed, how it ended, our favorite moments, and so much more. Give it a listen here.

Bobby

The Earth Station One Podcast Episode 326 – Farewell to Person of Interest

The battle of the supercomputers comes to an end in the fifth and final season of one of the most subversive shows on network television. Irrelevant numbers Mike, Mike,

Drew Leiter, and the award-winning author Bobby Nash survey the conclusion and playback their favorite moments from the entire series. Plus, Timothy Price, Robert Scott Field, and Alan OW Barnes give us a glimpse into Big in Japan II and one of them ends up in the Geek Seat! All this, along with the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, Geek Girl’s Take, and Shout Outs!

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Show Open / Rants and Raves
0:19:30 The Geek Seat w/ Alan OW Barnes
0:50:14 Person of Interest
1:45:12 A Geek Girl’s Take
1:46:49 The Khan Report

1:52:55 Show Close

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Listen to The Earth Station One Podcast Episode 326 – Farewell to Person of Interest at www.esopodcast.com or at this episode's direct link here.

A SATURDAY TEASE...

I've felt a lot like this guy the past
couple of weeks. HA! HA! HA!

Sorry I’ve been behind in updating the site this week. It’s been a bit hectic and I’ve fallen behind. What I thought was going to be a simple dentist visit turned into dental surgery and a week of pain (OUCH!). I’ve also been putting in some OT at the day job and spending what free time I have trying to get some writing deadlines completed on time. Plus, we had a sudden, shocking death in the family that threw me for a loop for a few days.

Although I’m unable to update the page daily like I used to, I’ll keep trying to get content up here as often as possible, at least a few times a week. Nothing specific this time around. Just a few odds and ends.

An author and his book selfie.

This beauty was waiting for me in the mail today. Writers For Relief vol. 3 charity anthology. I've got a story about a teenage magician in this one. You should grab a copy on Amazon. Proceeds go to charity. You can find it here.

About WRITERS FOR RELIEF VOL. 3
A science fiction/fantasy charity anthology

The Writers for Relief anthology series feature collections of short fiction by top talents in the realms of fantasy and science fiction writing. The first and second volumes have brought help to Hurricane Katrina survivors through the Red Cross and Bay Area Food Bank, respectively. This third volume turns the focus to those who suffered in Oklahoma and features some of today's best known speculative fiction authors including Kevin J. Anderson, Ben Bova, Stephen Euin Cobb, Jason Sandford, Bobby Nash, Todd McCaffrey, A.H. Sturgis, John Hartness, Edmund Schubert, Mike Resnick, Danny Birt, Jaym Gates, Gray Reinhart, Janinie Spendlove, and Eugie Foster. Edited by my pals, Davey Beauchamp and Stuart Jaffe.

All proceeds benefit the Oklahoma Tornado Survivors via the Red Cross.

My story in this anthology is called Magnus: The Apprentice. It tells the tale of young Andrew Kenny when he moves to a new town and discovers that not only was his grandfather a powerful sorcerer and protector of the planet Earth from demonic invasion, but that he shares those same gifts. When the villainous Lord Lucius Malfor threatens, Kenny has to learn how to use his powers to fight off a new invasion. 

You can find Writers For Relief Vol. 3 here.

Strong Will's first mission is drawn.

Pencils by Wendell Cavalcanti.

I love creating comics.

Now that all the pencils are in on Strong Will, Mike Gordon and I went over them and the script again last night. I can't share much yet, but here are the thumbs on my computer.

The first 4 pages can be seen at right here.

Wendell Cavalcanti kicked butt on the pencil art for this story and the pages will be sent off to inker-extraordinaire Rob Jones next. Fun times.

Did I mention that I love creating comics?

"Great Sufferin' Snail!" Love that 1950's dialogue.

I'm working on a comic book story featuring this cool character from the '50s crossing paths with the Domino Lady. Stay tuned for more information as I'm allowed to release it.

Have I mentioned lately how much I love creating comics?

"You are being watched..."

This also arrived in the mail today. Not sure when I'll have time to watch it, but I absolutely love Person of Interest. It is such a great show, extremely well written and superbly acted. They have a great cast. If you’re not watching Person of Interest, you should be. I highly recommend this one.

A 1930's Pulpy Political Thriller by Bobby Nash. Edited by Nancy Holder.

One last reminder... My Domino lady novel, "Money Shot" is coming very, very soon. As soon as the publisher says it is available I'll make sure to spread the word. You can get this one at the usual on-line retailers, comic book shops, and bookstores. Please, ask your local bookstore to order a copy for you.

I hope you enjoyed those teases.

See ya in the funny pages.

Bobby

THERE’S GOLD IN THEM THAR HILLS, SHERLOCK!

I was informed recently that I haven’t been talking about the TV, movies, books, etc. that I’ve been enjoying of late so I thought I would toss out a few short reviews of some TV I’ve been enjoying lately. In typing these up I noticed that characters play a big part in the shows I like. Great characters can support the occasional weak story and plot. These are in no particular order and are not all the shows I like or watch, just the first ones that popped into my head.

Klondike
I watched the last episode of the Klondike mini series on Discovery Channel earlier tonight. That was pretty good. I enjoyed it. I love stories with an outdoor setting and the locations shots were gorgeous. Story was a bit disjointed in places, but I liked it.

Sherlock
I enjoyed tonight's episode of Sherlock. I wasn't really digging it at first, but once things started coming together I was hooked. This series has a great cast. Sadly, we only get 3 episodes a season.

Sleepy Hollow
What a difference 11 episodes makes. To say I was less than impressed with this show when it premiered would be an understatement, but Sleepy Hollow managed to surprise me. Episodes 1 and 2 were enough to make me want to delete it from my DVR schedule, but I try to give shows at least 4 episodes and boy am I glad I did. This has turned into a really fun show. The plots are often thin, but the likeability and charm of the two leads have won me over. I really enjoyed the season ending cliffhanger and twist, even though I saw part of it coming (I mentioned thin plots, right?). I’m ready for season 2 in the fall.

The Black List
I love this show. As with Sleepy Hollow, sometimes the plots are a bit thin, but James Spader’s charisma and charm more than carries the show. Adding the fantastic Alan Alda to the cast as a recurring character is just icing on the cake.

Castle
Like The Black List, Castle is another Monday night powerhouse. I’ve been a fan since the show started and I still love watching. The characters are engaging and the stories are fun. Sometimes I enjoy the camaraderie and interaction between the characters more than the mystery, but they’re entertaining enough to keep my attention.

Intelligence
Talk about a show in the WRONG timeslot. Going up against Castle and The Black List has really hurt this one in the ratings. The plots have been really thin and there are some pretty major plot holes for certain. Josh Holloway is likeable in the role, but it won’t survive on Monday. We’re only 3 episodes in and I catch this one onDemand when I can, usually a week late.

Person of Interest
If you aren’t watching this show, why the hell not? Person of Interest is one of my top 5 shows on TV at the moment. It’s in its third season and shows no signs of slowing down. This one is highly recommended.

We dedicated an entire ESO podcast episode to Person of Interest. Give ESO episode 182 a listen here.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Yes, I watch Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Yes, I like it. Yes, I know it could be better. I hate to start off a review that way, but it seems like those are the questions I get most often. I like the show. I understand that there are a lot of folks who don’t. I’m not one of them. I was excited to hear the announcement of upcoming characters Sif (from the Thor movies), Lorelei (from Thor comics), and Deathlok. Exciting times ahead, I think.

Justified
If you aren’t watching this show, why the hell not? Like Person of Interest, Justified is one of my top 5 shows on TV at the moment. Based on characters created by Elmore Leonard, Justified is a nice mix of modern day western and crime drama. This one is highly recommended.

We dedicated an entire ESO podcast episode to Justified. Give ESO episode 198 a listen here.

Arrow
If you aren’t watching this show, why the hell not? Like Person of Interest and Justified, Arrow is one of my top 5 shows on TV at the moment. Based on the DC Comics character Green Arrow. Arrow is part Jason Bourne, part Batman Begins as we follow Oliver Queen and his team as they go after the bad guys in Starling City. We also get flashbacks to Oliver’s time on an island after a shipwreck five years earlier, which is just as riveting a storyline as the modern day stories. This one is highly recommended.

We dedicated an entire ESO podcast episode to Arrow. Give ESO episode 195 a listen here.

NCIS/NCIS: Los Angeles
Technically, these are two separate shows. Both have been on for some time now and both continue to be high on my to watch list. Both are highly recommended although I give NCIS: LA a slight nod because it is a bit more actio-oriented whereas NCIS is a bit more procedural, but both are great fun to watch.

Major Crimes
The Closer spin-off just concluded its second season (9 seasons for most of the characters who were on The Closer). This is a good cast and the stories are entertaining. Season 3 kicks off in the summer.

Helix
We’re four episodes in and I have no idea what’s going on. I’m giving it one more before I cut this one loose.

Grimm
Another great show that is a lot of fun to watch. It’s a nice mix of sci fi, fantasy, and super hero, with some horror tossed in for good measure. There is definitely a Buffy/Angel vibe to the series, which is not a bad thing at all.

White Collar
White Collar is a fun heist/con show on USA. The chemistry between the two leads really propels this one as FBI Agent Peter Burke and con man Neil Caffrey work together to catch bad guys while Caffrey tries to pull side deals and swindles. This one is fun.

Nashville
I am not a country music listener, but for some reason this show grabbed me. I can’t explain why I like it, but I do. My guess it’s those characters. I like seeing what they get into next. Plus, I love stories about creative people trying to make their mark in their field of interest.

Elementary
Yes, I like Elementary. Yes, I also like Sherlock. Like Star Trek and Star Wars or Deep Space Nine and Babylon 5 before it, there are so many that seem to think you can only like one or the other. I disagree. Each show is uniquely its own and I am thankful for that. Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Lui as Holmes and Watson are great together. Adding the New York setting and a clever twist on Moriarty that I didn’t see coming has made this one a must watch.

Doctor Who
The Doctor just wrapped up the 50th anniversary with departing Doctor, Matt Smith. I love this show. The 50th anniversary special and subsequent celebrations was one of the highlights of 2013 for me. I’m excited to see what peter Capaldi does with the role when it returns later this year.

That’s probably a good place to stop. WOW. I watch a lot of TV.

I’ll try to do more posts to keep you updated on the cool shows I’m enjoying. I’ll also talk about these things on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, The ESO Network Facebook Group, and the ESO podcast. Please, connect with me on social media as well.

Bobby

PERSON OF INTEREST

I'd like to say a special thanks to the folks over at Person of Interest and CBS for the cool Person of Interest promo T-Shirt they sent me, which you can see above. It looks great. I love it. This is one of my favorite shows on TV. If you haven't watched it, give it a look. I think you might like it. Seasons 1 and 2 are currently available for purchase.

Thanks again, CBS.

Speaking of Person of Interest, we just recently reviewed the show on episode 182 of the Earth Station One podcast. You can listen to it here.

Bobby

EARTH STATION ONE EPISODE 182 – OUR NUMBER’S UP! ESO REVIEWS PERSON OF INTEREST

We are being watched. Good thing Earth Station One is an audio podcast! Mike Faber, Mike Gordon, the award-winning author Bobby Nash, and Jack Kammerer Jr. take on The Machine and all the characters it surveys as we review Person of Interest. We also have our own Fangasm when Molly McIsaac spends some time in The Geek Seat. Plus, rants and raves on the much-anticipated first episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., a special Khan report of AWA from Raven, and the usual Shout Outs!

Join us for yet another episode of The Earth Station One Podcast we like to call: Our Number’s Up! ESO Reviews Person of Interest at www.esonetwork.com
Direct link: http://erthstationone.wordpress.com/2013/10/02/earth-station-one-episode-182/

My shout outs for this week include sneak peeks at Dan Jolley’s Bloodhound, Mark Wheatley’s Lez Vamps, and the paperback release of my Fight Card book, Barefoot Bones.

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:06:56 Reviewing the first episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D
0:27:02 Interview & Geek Seat w/ Molly McIsaac
0:51:11 Person of Interest
1:46:16 The ESO Khan Report w/ Raven
2:11:55 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

Next on Earth Station One...

ESO’s Countdown to Halloween Begins!

Next week, the ESO crew kicks off the Halloween season with a look at The Walking Dead. From comics to TV, to novels, toys, and games, there seems no end in sight for everyone’s favorite undead series. Join ESO and some special guests as they look at what we’ve seen and look ahead at what’s to come. But wait-- that’s not all. We’ll also have the usual assortment of Rants and Raves, ESO’s Khan Report, interviews, The Geek Seat, Shout Outs, and so much more. We hope you’ll join us for another spooktacular episode of the Earth Station One podcast.

Walking Dead fans, ESO wants to hear from you. Share your favorite storylines, memories, or predictions. Are you a Halloween fan? Tell us what you love about Halloween. Or just say Howdy at esopodcast@gmail.com, www.esonetwork.com, Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. We love hearing from you. Who knows, we might just read yours on the show.

Download ESO Episode 182 mp3 here.

You can also find the Earth Station One podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and YouTube.

CONVENTION WRAP UP: DRAGON CON

Bobby, Phantom Troublemaker, Gary
Mitchel, and Noel Wood in custody.

It looks like we’ve put another fantastic Dragon Con in the rearview. Exhausted, but I had a wonderful time. I’d like to thank all those who came out to my panels, signings, podcasts, and those who simply saw me walking by and said hi. I had a fantastic time. I’d love to mention you all by name, but this would be a long post and I’m sure my swiss-cheesed brain would still forget someone.

I am still completely exhausted, but Dragon Con remains my favorite con of the year. I ran into a lot of friends and made some new ones. This was the first year where I had people recognize me from the podcast as well as because of my books. I heard this several times over the course of the 5 days I was there: “Are you the award-winning Bobby Nash?” (as my podcast co-hosts have referred to me since receiving my Pulp Ark Award), which is very weird, but also very flattering. One guy even recognized Mike and I just by hearing us talking in the food court. I must admit, that doesn’t get old.

Earth Station One puts Clasic Sci Fi in
The Geek Seat. L-R: Bobby, Mike F.,
Jennifer, Mike G, and Joe Crowe.

I recorded most of the 16 panels I was on and those should come out soon-ish from ESO, Needless Things, and The White Rocket podcasts, all part of The ESO Network. The panels were a good time. A lot of fun and a lot of laughing.

The only downside was coming back home to find a good bit of work waiting for me. Although, there are worse problems to have, right?

There were a lot of highlights. Sitting on 3 pulp panels with decent crowds at each. The seaQuest panel (with the surprisingly large audience). The G.I. Joe panel (standing room only). Meeting an actor I'd written a script for in person for the first time and getting to watch a screening of a very cool film. Being part of two great signings: one for my work and another for the launch party for The Big Bad: An Anthology of Evil, which was very well received.

Jessa Philips and Bobby talk seaQuest
DSV with a very enthusiastic crowd.

I also got to tease a couple of announcements coming this week (more on those later) and talk up Fight Card: Barefoot Bones in paperback (later this week) and the horror movie FAT CHANCE, which I start filming later this week. I was asked multiple times if my character lives or dies. Where’s the fun in surviving a horror (or some variation thereof) movie was my go to answer.

My only regret was not getting to meet Ed Asner (I wanted him to tell me I had spunk) and I was so busy I missed Lee Majors and Lindsay Wagner’s panels (I did see them though) and I once again missed Richard Dean Anderson and William Shatner completely. Darn it. In retrospect, maybe not a bad thing as I didn’t sell enough books to afford autographed photos from them anyway.

Bobby with Starship Farragut's
Captain, John Broughton

I didn't take many photos this year. That tells you how busy I was, huh?

So, even though I've hardly slept the past week, I'm still bristling with energy from Dragon Con 2013. It was a fun time and I'm already looking forward to next year.

Bobby

At the screening for Star Trek Continues with Vic Mignona.

Cool costume.

The Pulse Bar is a popular spot at the Marriott

NOT a Manimal panel. Talking G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

The ESO crew around the ol' podcast table.

Yo, Joe!

Classic American Sci fi's 1983 panel.

This happens every time I hang out with these guys.

ESO Khan Report's Darren Nowell

My people!

I caught the tail end of Lindsay Wagner's solo panel.

A fun group.

Phantom Troublemaker Vs. a Kaiju! 'nuff said.

Oh, my aching knees.  :)

ESO listener Ravyn. Her 1st Dragon Con.

Sing-a-long time: "He'll fight for freedom, wherever there's trouble..." 

The sing-a-long continues. Yo, Joe!

The Phantom Troublemaker's Security Escort.

So, can we, uh, get up yet?