The News for October 21, 2021
News about NEM: Crimson Shores, the next Spinward Fringe novel and what I'm doing to prepare, and a special hello to Triton-Con Cardiff.
Oct 24, 2021•30 min
Crewcast Radio
Crewcast Radio is a podcast intended for readers of the Spinward Fringe series and other books by Randolph Lalonde. Listen in as Randolph Lalonde, Ray and special guests discuss aspects and topics related to the science fiction book series that’s found a small but dedicated audience. If you haven’t heard of the Spinward Fringe series, and have enjoyed science fiction adventure or space opera before, check out the free eBook: Spinward Fringe Broadcast 0: Origins.
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Episodes
The Blog for August 28 2021
This is the narration for the latest blog post on www.randolphlalonde.com where I talk about the release of the first Spinward Fringe Audio book!
Aug 28, 2021•2 min
Non-Spoiler Broadcast 10: Freeground Episode! Broadcast 10 Primer!
In this episode, Ray and Randolph talk about where we left the characters of the Spinward Fringe series in Broadcast 9, and outline a few important facts so you can rip into Spinward Fringe Broadcast 10: Freeground and by fully prepared. There are no spoilers in this for Broadcast 10, so you can listen without keeping your finger near the pause button!
Dec 09, 2016•39 min
Dark Arts Takes Over Crewcast Radio Part 2 of 2
In this, the second part of the Dark Arts Podcast (ignore the intro, it's part 2 of 2), We turn the tables so Ray is bringing up high and low points from the book. In the later part of the podcast I bring up what I'll be up to next in the Spinward Fringe universe and allude to some changes that will be coming to Crewcast Radio in February 2016. There were a few light spoilers in the first part of this podcast, but there are definitely huge spoilers for Dark Arts in this one, so if you haven't re...
Oct 31, 2015•1 hr 4 min
Dark Arts Takes Over For Halloween Part 1 of 2
Dark Arts was just released in time for Halloween! Ray and I take time to sit down and discuss the history behind the book, characters and events within. It becomes a lot of fun as we explore all that within a great conversation. This is the first part of two.
Oct 31, 2015•1 hr 6 min
Spinward Fringe Podcast Broadcast 28!
It’s been a long time, but I’ve returned with two co-hosts! Luke Alberton joins me for a special episode of The Spinward Fringe Podcast where we discuss the most recent book, Broadcast 8: Renegades, the future of the series, and what I’m writing right now, Brightwill. We are temporarily joined by Aurelius, my roommate’s dog. He pops up a couple times, then lets out what sounds like a short death-squeal when Luke motions for the pup to go back upstairs. The dramatic dog ended his appearance and p...
Jul 26, 2014•47 min
That Geek Podcast Episodes 11-12
If I had a time machine I could go back and post this episode on time. Sadly, I don't have the power to manipulate that wobbly wobbly... time-y wimey... stuff, but it's a double episode so that should count for something (I hope). We have Andy, Randy, Sylvie and Stephanie talking about time travel through the ages - but mostly from film and television. You'll hear names like Quantum Leap, Stargate SG-1, The Time Machine, Looper, and give some directions to some of the more obscure time-traveller...
Mar 29, 2013•1 hr 6 min
That Geek Podcast Episode 13
Yes, we skipped Episodes 11 and 12, they're forthcoming. Why? They're currently on the backup drive, and we're in the process of rebuilding the studio in a new room, so it'll be a couple days before I can edit and release those. Luke Alberton from an Axe To Grind and his friend Chris recorded an extra news episode after helping me clear everything out of the studio, which had to be abandoned when the foundation began to leak. We talk about that mini-flood, Google's move to enforce safe image sea...
Mar 22, 2013•35 min
The Spinward Fringe Podcast Broadcast 25
In this episode I reinforce my goals for this year, setting expectations for Broadcast 8, 9, and I talk about what it took to responsibly step back and figure out when those can be expected. We also had a major incident in studio involving some water, so the computer we normally use for podcasting is not available. We recorded on a Mac Mini and use a Cloudkicker tune for the temporary entry theme. Luke Alberton, from another podcast: An Axe To Grind , co-hosts this episode with me as we talk abo...
Mar 13, 2013•25 min
That Geek Podcast Episode 10
This is our first real geek news episode, and it begins with a segment I (Randy) would like to call; "Leave It All In" or, "They Had No Idea I Was Rolling," or something like that. For the first time in studio, Sylvie, Stephanie and Randy are joined by Andy, a time-travelling, kick-ass commenter who happens to be anchored in our time thanks to our limited technology. We wanted to talk about time travel, but there was so much important news to share instead, so you get the play by play of an inte...
Mar 07, 2013•33 min
That Geek Podcast Episode 9
In this double episode, Stephanie, Sylvie and I take our first run at a discussion about women in contemporary North American fiction. I like to think that we did well in this episode discussing heroic women in fiction as well as a range of other related topics including prejudices and double standards. This was originally going to be a split episode, but it became plain to me (Randy), that this episode had to stay in one piece because we get a little serious about things and we come to a conclu...
Feb 28, 2013•1 hr 23 min
That Geek Podcast Episode 8
This episode is all about the glorious entertainment coming in 2013. We discuss things we're looking forward to this year in entertainment and share the dates of notable movie and television premieres, so if you don't have the time to go in search of entertainment in 2013, let us do the work for you! Thank you for listening!
Feb 21, 2013•46 min
That Geek Podcast Episode 7
Sylvie, Stephanie and Randy return after a hiatus with our likes and dislikes in film and television for 2012. It's a celebratory episode because there were many great things about 2012, so this episode is largely positive. We've changed to a half hour format, and we'll be back with a new fix every Wednesday, thank you for listening! Our theme music is provided by Incompetech, and the tune is called Pinball Sprting.
Feb 13, 2013•31 min
The Interview With Indie Author Land
In this interview conducted by Luke Alberton on behalf of Indie Author Land Randolph Lalonde discusses Spinward Fringe, how he relates to readers, whether or not there's a character in the series that represents him directly, as well as Broadcast 8 and another project that's still a closely kept sectret. Special thanks to Indie Author Land for prompting this interview, and to Luke Alberton who conducted it!...
Jan 07, 2013•17 min
That Geek Podcast Episode 6
We catch up wish Sylvie, Stephanie and Randy as they recover from the various ailments that kept us away from our microphones for so long. We start by talking about what we plugged in to while we were immobilised, and move on to some big news in Geekdom that we missed such as… The Blu-Ray version of Season 1 and 2 of Star Trek The Next Generation, Sherlock BBC season 2 on Blu-Ray and Netflix, The Young Indiana Jones and why you should get your set NOW if you want one. We go into the big shifts i...
Dec 12, 2012•1 hr 12 min
The Spinward Fringe Podcast Broadcast 24
This broadcast is all about Spinward Fringe Broadcast 7: Framework. Sylvie and I delve as deeply as we can into the book, discuss some controversial parts, and answer many, many questions directly from readers. There are also a few serious behind the scene moments, and tales of scenes that were cut entirely. The best thing about this episode? You guys. This e pisode exists because there was a serious demand for it, and you gave us some fantastic questions. So many, in fact, that we'll do another...
Dec 08, 2012•1 hr 35 min
Crewcast Radio Network Update December 2012
In this mini-episode, I talk about the hiatus we've taken, when we're coming back and what we'll be doing when we do. I also play some Bif Naked and almost get into a religious argument with myself about the Holidays. Want to know what happened to us and the plan for the near future? Here it is! Thank you for listening! Randy...
Dec 05, 2012•13 min
The Spinward Fringe Podcast Framework Release Special!
In this special episode of the Spinward Fringe Podcast, I announce the release date of Spinward Fringe Broadcast 7: Framework (that's November 21, 2012), and a SPECIAL SURPRISE for everyone who takes the time to listen. I talk about what this book means to me and thank the people who made it what it is, as well as the folks who have supported me for so long. You'll also find the details on where you can get the book, what formats it's available in, and info on the collected Rogue Element Trilogy...
Nov 18, 2012•47 min
That Geek Podcast Episode 5
Stephanie, Sylvie and Randy talk about NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). We go into what it is, what it's like to write 50,000 words in a month, what it takes, and, since all three of us are veterans of the event, we impart some helpful advice. For a basic tour of NaNoWrimo, the events, where to go to sign up, and a few interesting insights into a writer's brain, this is a great episode. So far, Sylvie is behind in her word count, and Randy is joining the "Oh Shit Brigade" off with a ban...
Nov 14, 2012•1 hr 15 min
The Spinward Fringe Podcast Broadcast 22
This is the good stuff! Things start off with a Broadcast 7 update Sylvie and I (Randolph Lalonde), talk about finishing Broadcast 7 and some of the notes that typically get passed between a writer and their editor near the end of a project. We also discuss some of Jacob Valance's journey from Broadcast 1 to Broadcast 7 (without spoiling anything in Broadcast 7). We shed a little light on which characters are largely focused on in this book, and discuss some of the benefits of writing a series, ...
Oct 27, 2012•1 hr 27 min
That Geek Podcast Episode 4
We go around the table multiple times, throwing different horror movies at each other so they can be discussed, poked fun at and examined. A bunch of funny stories about our experiences with horror movies are shared, and we have a fast paced, enjoyable discussion. If you're looking for a plethora of recommendations for horror movies, or just to hear about some of your favourite flicks, then this is the episode. Some flicks we talk about: Final Destination, Halloween, Shaun of the Dead, Night Of ...
Oct 24, 2012•1 hr 23 min
The Spinward Fringe Podcast Broadcast 21
In this, the last solo episode of the first season of the Spinward Fringe Podcast, I take you through updates on Spinward Fringe Broadcast 7: Framework, the Spinward Fringe Role Playing Game, The Sons Of Brightwill, future Spinward Fringe Broadcasts, what I think about starting a completely different series of books in another genre, re-edits and so much more! I also talk about seeking an agent, and getting a TV show on the air. Thank you for listening! Links to things I mentioned: Horns, by Joe...
Oct 20, 2012•1 hr 12 min
That Geek Podcast Episode 3
Sylvie, Stephanie and Randy merrily bounce through our planned topics with a broken track counter that keeps telling Randy they're over an hour into recording. They start off talking about the shows they're NOT watching, asking questions like: Are the Networks watching YOU? How do you find your favourite shows without cable - LEGALLY? Is Once Upon A Time better than LOST? Is TV successfully making the transition to the INTERNET? They eventually dig into the topic of comic book heroes on TV, in t...
Oct 17, 2012•1 hr 17 min
The Spinward Fringe Podcast Broadcast 20: The One With Two Dateless Writers.
Sylvie and I dig into the nitty gritty of our work on The Expendable Few and Spinward Fringe Broadcast 7: Framework after I provide a fairly significant update on the progress. There's still no release date, but we're closer. Next we get into questions from email and from the Facebook Page, where I answer questions about Alice, her role in Broadcast 7, and Sylvie answers questions about her own writing. There's new stuff you've never heard before in this episode, and the Spinward Fringe communit...
Oct 13, 2012•1 hr 2 min
That Geek Podcast Episode 2
In the second and final part of the Joss Whedon celebration we look at his more recent work, look at people who have worked with him and done extremely well since and finally, we get excited about what we can expect from our big damn hero. Here's the list of topics: Firefly, the Whedon-less years on TV, Dollhouse, the writer's strike, Doctor Horrible's Sing Along Blog, Cabin in the Woods, Avengers, Much Ado About Nothing, Geek and Sundry , Once Upon A Time, and other critical geeky sub-topics. W...
Oct 10, 2012•1 hr 27 min
The Spinward Fringe Podcast Broadcast 19
In this Broadcast, which is solo thanks to some really unfortunate scheduling issues, Randolph Lalonde starts with the Broadcast 7 update. In short, he’s still writing the book. There are a lot of general questions that have gone unanswered for a while, months, sometimes years, and he tries to tackle them by going through an average day in his life, and he talks about how his routine keeps him on track with writing. A peek behind the curtain in self publishing is provided as he outlines the rele...
Oct 06, 2012•1 hr 20 min
That Geek Podcast Episode 1
We celebrate Joss Whedon's career, starting with a recap of his early work as a writer, then going into Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Angel and Firefly. It's time to delve into the whimsy and awesomeness of one of the greatest storytellers of our time, so dust off your crossbow and put on your brown coat! Our music this week is provided by Bif Naked , we play I Love Myself Today, one of my personal favourites. Don't forget to look for her new single if you're a Bif fan . P.S. We're going to explore ...
Oct 03, 2012•1 hr 7 min
The Spinward Fringe Podcast Broadcast 18
In this broadcast I tie things up by discussing my love of entertaining people. When you consider the fact that I have stage fright, I'm surprised that there's anything to talk about at all before I started publishing novels online. The other two episodes lead here, and I believe it's the best of the autobiographical episodes. Everything important ties in, and I offer a real update on Broadcast 7, finally talking about why it's taking so long for this book to be written. The end of the episode i...
Sep 29, 2012•1 hr 43 min
Where's My Flying Car? Broadcast 6
While this may be the final episode of Where's My Flying Car? it's important to note that we're coming back as That Geek Podcast next week.In this broadcast we continue with our gaming discussion and wander into dangerous territory: the movie that they inspire. That's right, we discuss game movies and that brings on a bout of nerd rage at one point as we try to find one we really like. It's an episode worth listening to!Our tune this week is provided by the METTAphors. You can find out where and...
Sep 26, 2012•50 min
The Spinward Fringe Podcast Broadcast 17
In this second part of the auto-biographical series, I discuss my biggest hero in life, and how wandering between jobs actually factored into the creation and appearance of Spinward Fringe. There's a little more humour in this episode thanks to misadventures with co-workers and there are more dreams at the end. There's also a lot more music! Here are the bands featured in this broadcast: I play a tune from Monster Truck called Love Attack. You can find them on their website: www.ilovemonstertruc...
Sep 22, 2012•1 hr 33 min
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