Lupe is a Werewolf, one of the few capable of hunting the monsters that run rampant on Mononoke, aka Monster Island. But what does it mean to be a Werewolf on Monster Island? And what of Lord Unctous, who's been overseeing the the goverment of Mononoke for over 400 years? The Voice of Free Planet X is written and produced by Jared Axelrod This episode featured music by bensound.com . The Voice of Free Planet X theme is by Russell Collins. This episode could not have existed without the performan...
Oct 30, 2015•28 min
Lily Dale Fox does magic the old way, with grit, determination, a sharp knife and cold stone. But how can she compete in a world where Infernal Torch Technology is sending out magical batteries for electric toothbrushes by the 1000s? And isn't putting primordial forces into toothbrushes kinda...dangerous? The Voice of Free Planet X is written and produced by Jared Axelrod This episode featured music by bensound.com . The Voice of Free Planet X theme is by Russell Collins. This episode could not ...
Oct 17, 2015•38 min
Multi-billionaire Huxley Branson created his own empire of record stores, magazines, and airline travel. He even created his own space program, Huxley Interplanetary, and flew solo into orbit. Then, upon returning to earth, promptly shut down all of Huxley Interplanetary. This interview is about what he found out in space, and how it changed him. The Voice of Free Planet X is written and produced by Jared Axelrod. The Voice of Free Planet X theme are by Russell Collins. This episode could not ha...
Sep 30, 2015•19 min
This episode, I visit a support group for stranded time-travelers. How can you look to the future when it's your past? How can you handle the modern world when you were born in the medival era? What do you do when you're literally out of time? The Voice of Free Planet X is written and produced by Jared Axelrod. This episode featured music by bensound.com . The Voice of Free Planet X theme are by Russell Collins. This episode could not have existed without the performances of Rasheedah Phillips o...
Sep 15, 2015•26 min
One is the worlds first true artificial intelligence. They'd rather you not use that term, however. Also on the list of One's desires is to get out of the three room they've been kept in since they were created. All One wants is basic human rights. Which is the one gift One's creators are reluctant to give. The Voice of Free Planet X is written and produced by Jared Axelrod. This episode featured music by bensound.com . One's Opus and The Voice of Free Planet X theme are by Russell Collins. This...
Aug 30, 2015•29 min
I've had a couple of people ask me for this, so here you go, a new promo for the new, GPR-endhanced Voice of Free Planet X. Feel free to use it, and let me know when you do!
Aug 22, 2015•2 min
"Brother, when you crash your spaceship on Earth, you're pretty much shit out of luck." The Voice of Free Planet X is written and produced by Jared Axelrod. This episode featured music by bensound.com . The Voice of Free Planet X theme is by Russell Collins. This episode could not have existed without the performance of Will Shuford and the support of listeners like you. You can support the Voice of Free Planet X at patreon.com/axelrod . The Voice of Free Planet X is distributed by Galactic Publ...
Aug 15, 2015•17 min
It's not easy moving to a new city. You're surrounded by landmarks and locations you don't recognize, customs you're not sure about, people the likes of which you've never seen before. It can be very frightening, but also exhilarating. You can do anything. You can be anything. Even a vampire. The Voice of Free Planet X is written and produced by Jared Axelrod. This episode featured music by zero-project . The Voice of Free Planet X theme is by Russell Collins. This episode could not have existed...
Jul 29, 2015•19 min
In the midst of the endless desert snakes the Fury Road, where all the lost souls of this post-apocalpytic wasteland travel. I got to speak with two such nomads: wandering mercenary Hector and proud raider Whimple. The conversation was not what I was expecting. It was the death threats. The death threats threw me off, all right? This episode of the Voice of Free Planet X was written by Jared Axelrod, Jason Morningstar and Greg Janson. It was produced by Jared Axelrod. The Voice of Free Planet X ...
Jul 17, 2015•22 min
We're just one episode away from a major style shift at The Voice of Free Planet X. I talk about a bit about the ideas that have influenced this change, and ponder the true difference between podcasting and radio. Credit to Adam Ragusea of the ever-thought-provoking The Pub for helping me crystalize my thoughts on the subject. You should listen to entire interview with Eric Nuzum. It's great stuff. This live reading was recorded at What The Hell Con at Guilford College. Thank you, Yahting Club, ...
Jun 23, 2015•27 min
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the discontinuing of BIG DAMN HEROES for the foreseeable future. I have my reasons, as you'll hear in the episode. This live reading was recorded at the Corn Belt Alamanac release party at Emerald Street Farm. You can purchase the Corn Belt Alamanac from The Head and The Hand Press at theheadandthehand.com/books . The VoFPX theme was written and performed by Russell Collins. Talk about this episode--and see photos from the party!--at the VoFPX Facebook, G...
Jun 08, 2015•14 min
Part 1 of the Weird Western Big Damn Heroes! Meet smooth-talking gambler Queen, who always ready with a palmed card or pistol when the going gets rough! But will that be enough to save her fortune-telling girlfriend Daji from the depths of mystical enchantment? And who is that mysterous man with a hatband full of teeth? The VoFPX theme was written and performed by Russell Collins. Talk about this episode at the VoFPX Facebook, G+ and Tumblr communities! Links are at planetx.libsyn.com Support th...
May 11, 2015•33 min
"What We Talk About When We Talk About Con Harrassment" is an essay I wrote back in 2013, and sadly still applies. With convention season gearing up, now is as good as time as any to say all of this again. I look forward to the day when this essay is no longer relevant. If you would like to discuss this episode, links to the VoFPX Facebook, G+ and Tumblr communities are planetx.libsyn.com The VoFPX theme was written and performed by Russell Collins. Support the VoFPX at patreon.com/axelrod...
May 04, 2015•14 min
"The Wish Of All Things" is my in-progress novel, about a young trans-girl in a fairytale-eque kindom who decides to save a kidnapped princess before the burly hero does. This reading was recorded live at Balticon last year. This episode featured “Lux Eterna,” by The Zero Project. You can find out more about them at zero-project.gr Special thanks to Russell Collins as the narrator and the Re-Animator and to Chris Morse as Randolf Carter in the opening segment. If you haven’t listened to Chris Mo...
Apr 27, 2015•28 min
The thrilling, earth shattering conclusion to The Cockroach Falls! Doctor Mercury was created by J.R. Blackwell. She currently has a Kickstarter project, IN THEIR OWN WORLDS, where she's raising money to fund giagantic photoshoots to place authors in the worlds of their novels. You can go support it, and see the image she did of me and Comrade Cockroach, at kickstarter.com/projects/458185346/in-their-own-worlds You can read some of Comrad Cockroach's adventures at jaredaxelrod.com/cockroach The ...
Apr 20, 2015•28 min
The second part of the multi-episode epic, The Cockroach Falls! Enter... Doctor Mercury !!! Doctor Mercury was created by J.R. Blackwell. She currently has a Kickstarter project, IN THEIR OWN WORLDS, where she's raising money to fund giagantic photoshoots to place authors in the worlds of their novels. You can go support it, and see the image she did of me and Comrade Cockroach, at kickstarter.com/projects/458185346/in-their-own-worlds You can read some of Comrad Cockroach's adventures at jareda...
Apr 13, 2015•24 min
The first part of the multi-episode epic, The Cockroach Falls! Starring that perputually down-on his luck super-villian, Comrade Cockroach! You can read some of Comrad Cockroach's adventures at jaredaxelrod.com/cockroach The VoFPX theme was written and performed by Russel Collins. Support the VoFPX at patreon.com/axelrod
Apr 06, 2015•26 min
The Voice of Free Planet X returns! And it's better than ever! “What The Turtles Saw” was written by Jared Axelrod, and performed by Tee Morris and Jared Axelrod. Ramon did all his own stunts. This story first appeared in Tales From The Archives iii, Episode 8 . You can find out more about Tales From The Archives, The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences series, authors Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris AND view a pretty awesome trailer for the latest book in the series, The Diamond Conspiracy, all at m...
Mar 30, 2015•20 min
A fist full of Urseminites can climb Mohabadda's shoulder... " A Fist Full of Urseminites" was written for Have Blaster, Will Travel , which you can purchase at DriveThru Fiction: http://www.drivethrufiction.com/product/112722/Have-Blaster%2C-Will-Travel You can read more about Captain Chubb, the puppet at http://www.jaredaxelrod.com/main/puppets/chubbs/ This episode featured "Benedictus" by zero-project . The VoFPX theme was written and performed by Russel Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net Supp...
Sep 19, 2013•21 min
If you're looking for miracles, I can tell you where you might find 'em. But you can't get there from here. "Can't Get There From Here" is an authorized work written for in the Sovereign Era storyworld created and licensed by Matthew Wayne Selznick. To purchase "The Sovereign Era: Year One," an anthology of seven stories including "Can't Get There From Here," in paperback and ebook formats, please visit http://www.thesovereignera.com The VoFPX theme was written and performed by Russel Collins of...
Sep 06, 2013•37 min
In the end, we're all just looking for a peice of someone we can hold onto. Especially zombies. This episode featured "Into The Darkness" by zero-project . The VoFPX theme was written and performed by Russel Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net Support THE COCKROACH STRIKES Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/1707571576/the-cockroach-strikes...
Aug 30, 2013•15 min
Jared Axelrod sits down to talk with Ursula Vernon about her Hugo-winning comic DIGGER, and how awesome it is. ursulavernon.com www.diggercomic.com This episode also featured music by The Masochist Monkey Circus
Mar 07, 2013•32 min
Thank you, everyone who has made both Fables of the Flying City and The Battle of Blood & Ink the incredible success it has been. It's not been an easy time--especially the past year--but we've gotten through it. And we couldn't have done it without you. If you'd like to nominate The Battle of Blood & Ink for a Best Graphic Story Hugo Award , the whole process is remarkable easy: If you’re already going to LoneStarCon3, this year’s WorldCon, all you have to do is put “Jared Axelrod &...
Feb 26, 2013•11 min
In which our heroine is caught, a skinner box is occupied, a ringmaster makes an appearence, the system is believed in, money changes hands, Cardor is denyed, paper is printed, and adventure begins anew. Recorded live at Balticon
Jun 25, 2012•41 min
In which Cardor attempts to clean up a mess, Ashe leaves in haste, a murderer is accused, the police are called, a chase is given, Ashe considereds a choice, and a leap is made. The Fables of the Flying City theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net
May 24, 2012•14 min
In which a floor is not a floor, tea is served, wares are shown, a dragon is described, who runs alone is quantified, murder is considered, the use of a skinner box is mentioned, and Ashe finds the stuff that dreams are made of. The Fables of the Flying City theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net
May 22, 2012•11 min
In which our heroes go below, Gatling is measured against, Ashe admits what she's looking for, Tolban makes a misstep, a net is fortiitous, piles of skulls are witnessed, the likelihood of monsters is debated, and the Ossuarist makes his presence known. The Fables of the Flying City theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net
May 16, 2012•17 min
In which Cardor is resistant, Ashe pushes, Cardor demures, Ashe pushes harder, stratagems are plotted, plums are plundered, low temperatures are enjoyed, Cardor's imagination is questioned, a clouddog is dismissed, another is discussed, and Castigir Redlaw is generous to his son. The Fables of the Flying City theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net
May 10, 2012•9 min
In which a man is identified, a chase is given, guns are fired, a librarian is distraught, a leap is made, a tower is contemplated, a rogue is introduced, legs are admired, a Redlaw is threatened, and sand is appraised. The Fables of the Flying City theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net
May 08, 2012•15 min
In which the size of the library is revealed, help is offered, a statue goes unnamed, the police are called, violence ensues, short work is made, a request is revealed as impossible, and a voice lurks in the shadows. The Fables of the Flying City theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net
Apr 24, 2012•15 min
