Forward Momentum Production's news and information podcast, "Forward March!" is our “highly irregular, irreverant and ir….um…we need another adjective” podcast that’s your source for everything FMP.

Enjoy your twenty or minutes as Dev the Duct Tape Bandit drags you through news about FMP projects, a few tips and tricks that are surprisingly useful to the audio-dramatist, and then we’ll hang out around the water cooler for whatever is on Dev’s mind (since we kinda doubt there’s anything IN it…)

----This time arround...In The News, we're talking recasting...again (sigh). We also take amoment to pass on some sad news form the anime world.Tips and Tricks, continues our "The Complete Idiot's (namely me) Guide to Audio Drama". This time, it's allabout recording dialog...Feedback, well... we're skipping it to save room for dessert...Around the Water Cooler, we drop an announcement to MAKE YOUR DECEMBER. ----As always, send questions and all other feedback to us to [email protected] if you'd rather not type that monster into an email, head over to  our website.-Dev, the Duct Tape Bandit

Humanity was saved from extermination at the hands of the Comet Empire's scourge fleet... but that doesn't mean the fight is over.

Season two of the Parsec award finalist audio series, Sea of Stars is coming soon from Forward Momentum.

Narrated by Joe Harrison as Derek Wildstar

Music composed byNaoki Sato & Yasushi Miyagawa

In this episode of Forward Momentum Production's news and information podcast, "Forward March!" it's all about the other irons in the fire. ----This time arround...In The News, we cover a lot concerning projects tangentially related to FMP's audio dramas, and some re-casting updates.Tips and Tricks, continues our "The Complete Idiot's (namely me) Guide to Audio Drama". This time, we go over that horrifficlly tricky process.. casting.Feedback, concerning a question we posed a little while ago....and... Around the Water Cooler, we talk about the new novel, "Geist" by our own Philippa Ballantine! You can check out the book trailer: here.----As always, send questions and all other feedback to us to [email protected] if you'd rather not type that monster into an email, head over to

In this episode of Forward Momentum Production's news and information podcast, Forward March! we review a cavalcade of news, announce a casting call (details to follow on forwardmomentumproductions.com) and REVEAL OUR NEXT PROJECT! We'll also kick off the first of a “Tips-and-Tricks” series, “Audio Drama, The Idiot's Guide” (Being one myself, I thought it and appropriate title. ^_~ ). There's also a rather neat topic (and rant) Around The Water Cooler so enjoy!

As always, send questions and all other feedback to us to [email protected]

Or if you'd rather not type that monster into an email, head over to our website.

-Dev, the Duct Tape Bandit

In this episode of Forward Momentum Production's news and information podcast, Forward March! we will review the new recording setup and the odd path it took to completion. SOme of the possible pitfalls of venturing into the realm of semi=pro audio equiment are also examined. I suppose you could call this the "Dev goes Macguyver" episode

We also have a bit of news regarding the Sea of Stars, season Two cating call, and a cool announcement about SOS and a very special award nomination.

As always, send questions and all other feedback to us to [email protected]

Or if you'd rather not type that monster into an email, head over to our website.

-Dev, the Duct Tape Bandit

Music cues for this episode:

"Driving With The Top Down" fromt he Iron Man 1 soundtrack

"This is Berk" from the "How to Train Your Dragon" soundtrack

This is a special episode of Forward Momentum Production's news and information podcast, Forward March!

This time around, it's all about the recently released first season of the "Sea of Stars" audio drama.  We'll have a look back at the first six episodes of the series, I'll relate a few of the funnier stories of the origins of the show, there's a blooper reel, and some news about season two... including an incredibly awesome announcement.

As always, send questions and all other feedback to us to [email protected]

Or if you'd rather not type that monster into an email, head over to our website.

-Dev, the Duct Tape Bandit

“Firestorm”

This is it. Everything rides on this fight. Either the Argo defeats the Scourge Fleet, or it doesn't and humanity dies.

I really don't have anything to add to that. Let's just say it's not a forgone conclusion that the good guys win...

-Dev

CREW

Sea of Stars is written, produced and directed by Devin Cox, of Forward Momentum Productions.

CAST (in order of appearance)

Narrator: Mark “The ENCaffinated ONE” Kilfoil

Captain Derek Wildstar: Joe Harrison

IQ-9: Jonathan Edward Dolnier (aka Pokejedservo)

Hans Schneider: Zach McCue

Mac Stevens: Emry Kinney

Mei Gideon: Silas Carder

Jordan “Jordy” Venture: Dave Frizzell

Michael Vega: Sean Hill

Colin O'Donnell: Jim Perry

Neville Drake: Scott Breakall

Sam Vandom: Philippa Ballantine

Joachin Reyes: Nathan Butler

Emperor Jahmorta: Devlin James

Princess Izri: Natalie Van Sistine

Admiral Kahn: Jonathan Edward Dolnier (aka Pokejedservo)

General Wendy Singleton: Melissa D. Johnson (aka Mippa)

General Singleton's Aide: Jim Perry

Comet Empire Tech #2: Eric Olp

High Priest Anshon: Devin Cox

Black Tiger Six: Lisa Wong

Black Tiger Four: Jonathan Edward Dolnier (aka Pokejedservo)

Philippe de LaRoche: Allan Smithee

Comet Empire Tech #3: Ducky Patterson

General Geran: Andre de Almeida

Harlock: Ducky Patterson

Arcadia Crewman: Jason Ramboz

Desslok: Devin Cox

MUSIC:

All music in the series is drawn from several commercially released CDs of music from the original animated series “Uchuu Senkan Yamato.” Many of the CDS have long since gone out of print, though some may still be importable through Amazon.com.

SOUND EFFECTS:

All the sound effects for Sea of Stars come from one of three sources: The original series DVDs available through Voyager Entertainment at Starblazers.com, The “Sound Fantasia Yamato” CDs which are now out of print, and The Freesound Project, at freesound.org.

((DISCLAIMER: Sea of Stars is a non-profit fan production, produced for the enjoyment of the fans. All rights to “Star Blazers”, “Uchuu Senkan Yamato” or any other copyrighted materials herein, including any unoriginal music and sound effects, are reserved to their ORIGINAL CREATORS. No infringing claims are intended))

I want to thank you for listening to the first season of Sea of Stars. But this isn't the end of the story. Keep an eye on the Forward Momentum Feed for further updates... Mwa ha ha!

-Dev

Promos:Star Wars: Marvelshttp://www.nolinecinemas.com/marvels/mmain.htm

The Adventures of Indiana Jimhttp://podcast.indianajim.net

 “The Calm Before The Storm” Episode five is messy. It's supposed to be. You can't go through a major battle and not have aftermath to deal with.  Not just patching the holes in the ship, but in her crew as well.  I find it so odd that in most American cartoons, the use of violence is heavily curtailed because 'it'll scar the children.' Yet, when there IS violence, it NEVER has consequences. What sort of message is that? Speaking of messages, it is here that we introduce the spiritual side of the Comet Empire. It wasn't done to humanize the enemy quite so much as it was to give them some motivation. I HATE antagonists who are evil for evil's sake. Give me a good, noble baddie any day.-DevCREWSea of Stars is written, produced and directed by Devin Cox, of Forward Momentum Productions.CAST (in order of appearance)Narrator: Mark “The ENCaffinated ONE” KilfoilMac Stevens: Emry KinneyMichael Vega: Sean HillPops McClendon: Devlin JamesJordan “Jordy” Venture: Dave FrizzellCaptain Derek Wildstar: Joe HarrisonJoachin Reyes: Nathan ButlerSam Vandom: Philippa BallantineHans Schneider: Zach McCueMost Holy Xavier: Nathan ButlerGeneral Geran: Andre de AlmeidaAdmiral Kahn: Jonathan Edward Dolnier (aka Pokejedservo)Emperor Jahmorta: Jim PerryMei Gideon: Silas CarderPhilippe de LaRoche: Allan SmitheeColin O'Donnell: Jim PerryMUSIC:All music in the series is drawn from several commercially released CDs of music from the original animated series “Uchuu Senkan Yamato.” Many of the CDS have long since gone out of print, though some may still be importable through Amazon.com.  SOUND EFFECTS:All the sound effects for Sea of Stars come from one of three sources: The original series DVDs available through Voyager Entertainment at Starblazers.com, The “Sound Fantasia Yamato” CDs which are now out of print, and The Freesound Project, at freesound.org.((DISCLAIMER:  Sea of Stars is a non-profit fan production, produced for the enjoyment of the fans. All rights to “Star Blazers”, “Uchuu Senkan Yamato” or any other copyrighted materials herein, including any unoriginal music and sound effects, are reserved to their ORIGINAL CREATORS. No infringing claims are intended))PROMOS: Digital Magichttp://digitalmagicnovel.com/The Adventures of Indiana Jimhttp://podcast.indianajim.net/Star Wars Fanworkshttp://www.starwarsfanworks.com/Only one episode left his season! Be here next week for the "FIRESTORM!"-Dev

“Ambush At Jupiter!”

Credits and NotesEpisode Four is probably my favorite in the first season. It's got it all, introspection, human drama, a flashback and of course, the WAVE MOTION GUN!We had a small fighter battle in Episode One, a minor space battle in Episode Two, but this is the first beat-down drag-out fight of the series.  Battles are fun to write, to mix and (let's face it) this is a WAR story so they're kind of inevitable. If this story had no battles, it'd be Star Trek. (rimshot)One of the hardest things about producing this series, has been finding clean, iconic sound effects. You can't just simply record the build up to firing the WMG at the floating continent in the anime and use it here, you have to clean off the dialog. That's a long and laborious process let me tell you.  The Wave Gun sequence took me the better part of a week to clean up... and then after I was done, I found a collection of Yamato sound effects on Youtube that was clean as a whistle. Head, meet desk.This Episode is dedicated to Mr. Tim Eldred. Tim is the creator of the “Star Blazers Rebirth” and “Bolar Wars: Extended” webcomics as well as the artist on the short-lived Star Blazers comic/magazine from the 90's. His work has served as inspiration for this series, and rekindled my love of Leiji Matsumoto's work in manga and anime. -DevCREWSea of Stars is written, produced and directed by Devin Cox, of Forward Momentum Productions.CAST (in order of appearance)Narrator: Mark “The ENCaffinated ONE” KilfoilJordan “Jordy” Venture: Dave FrizzellPops McClendon: Devlin JamesCaptain Derek Wildstar: Joe HarrisonMei Gideon: Silas CarderJoachin Reyes: Nathan ButlerSam Vandom: Philippa BallantineHans Schneider: Zach McCueMac Stevens: Emry KinneyMichael Vega: Sean HillNeville Drake: Scott BreakallColonel Nasca: Andre de AlmeidaMost Holy Xavier: Nathan ButlerColin O'Donnell: Jim PerryPhilippe de LaRoche: Allan SmitheeMUSIC:All music in the series is drawn from several commercially released CDs of music from the original animated series “Uchuu Senkan Yamato.” Many of the CDS have long since gone out of print, though some may still be importable through Amazon.com.  SOUND EFFECTS:All the sound effects for Sea of Stars come from one of three sources: The original series DVDs available through Voyager Entertainment at Starblazers.com, The “Sound Fantasia Yamato” CDs which are now out of print, and The Freesound Project, at freesound.org.((DISCLAIMER:  Sea of Stars is a non-profit fan production, produced for the enjoyment of the fans. All rights to “Star Blazers”, “Uchuu Senkan Yamato” or any other copyrighted materials herein, including any unoriginal music and sound effects, are reserved to their ORIGINAL CREATORS. No infringing claims are intended))PROMOS (No audio promos this week to save memory, but here's the list so far)  The Adventures of Indiana Jimhttp://podcast.indianajim.net/The Weird Showhttp://theweirdshow.com/Star Wars Fanworkshttp://www.starwarsfanworks.com/The Anomally Podcasthttp://www.anomalypodcast.com/Star Trek: Outpost - Episode 12 – Slips, Strips, Bars and Brickshttp://www.giantgnome.com See you at Episode Five!-Dev

 “Prisms Of View”

Credits and Notes

The Homeguard is a security force drawn from native Earth men and women. Tasked by the Comet Empire with maintaining peace on Earth and overseen by Imperial troops, they are despised by both sides of the conflict.
When the Argo left Earth on it's mission to save humanity, nearly the entire Homeguard contingent left the moon base in thirty-four Tiger class Astrofighters and joined the Star Force. How these new “Black Tigers” will be seen by the rest of the crew is unknown, but tensions will run very high, and it will turn very, very ugly before it clears... if it ever does.
Episode Three is dedicated to Jim Butcher, author of the urban-fantasy series “The Dresden Files” and the fantasy “Codex Alera” series. Jim earned my dedication and respect not just for his awesome characterization, but because anybody who can take the ideas of a”lost Roman legion” and “Pokemon” and combine them into a multi-novel series is truly a force to be reckoned with.
-Dev

CREW
Sea of Stars is written, produced and directed by Devin Cox, of Forward Momentum Productions.

CAST (in order of appearance)
Narrator: Mark “The ENCaffinated ONE” Kilfoil
Mei Gideon: Silas Carder
Philippe de LaRoche: Allan Smithee
Crewman A: Devin Cox
Captain Derek Wildstar: Joe Harrison
Michael Vega: Sean Hill
Neville Drake: Scott Breakall
Colin O'Donnell: Jim Perry
Hans Schneider: Zach McCue
Joachin Reyes: Nathan P.  Butler
Jordan “Jordy” Venture: Dave Frizzell
Sam Vandom: Philippa Ballantine
Mac Stevens: Emry Kinney
Major Berit's Aide: Eric Olp
Major Berit: Ducky Patterson
Colonel Nasca: Andre de Almeida
Most Holy Xavier: Nathan P. Butler
IQ-9: Jonathan Edward Dolnier (aka Pokejedservo)
Pops McClendon: Devlin James

MUSIC:
All music in the series is drawn from several commercially released CDs of music from the original animated series “Uchuu Senkan Yamato.” Many of the CDS have long since gone out of print, though some may still be importable through Amazon.com. 

SOUND EFFECTS:
All the sound effects for Sea of Stars come from one of three sources: The original series DVDs available through Voyager Entertainment at Starblazers.com, The “Sound Fantasia Yamato” CDs which are now out of print, and The Freesound Project, at freesound.org.

((DISCLAIMER:  Sea of Stars is a non-profit fan production, produced for the enjoyment of the fans. All rights to “Star Blazers”, “Uchuu Senkan Yamato” or any other copyrighted materials herein, including any unoriginal music and sound effects, are reserved to their ORIGINAL CREATORS. No infringing claims are intended))

PROMOS:
Star Wars Fanworks
http://www.starwarsfanworks.com/

The Anomally Podcast
http://www.anomalypodcast.com/

Star Trek: Outpost - Episode 12 – Slips, Strips, Bars and Bricks
http://www.giantgnome.com

See you at Episode Four!
-Dev