On the road and more than a little delirious, I decide to compare and contrast the differences between the Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention and New York Comic Convention.  Both are celebrations of commercial art and the commercial artist, but one seems to be, well, cooler than the other.  And not just because tattoos hurt more.As for details about what I was doing while at NYCC, you'll have to wait for next episode..The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

While at the Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention I was lucky enough to get to speak with some suspension artists from around the country about suspension, why they do it, and what they get out of it.

Special thanks to:

Spliff, Ji Ji, and Genj of the DisGraceland Hook Squad, disgracelandfamily.com/

Joe and Amato of Skin Mechanics Suspensions, www.myspace.com/smsuspension

Jared and Tracie of Nu Ethix, www.myspace.com/nuethixsuspensions and their bmezine.com gallery

Stitch of Ascension Suspension, www.ascensionsuspension.com/

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

The denizens of Weyaw, home of the intergalactic fast-food franchise Squishburger, will invite you to dine upon their famous food, the Squishburger.  Be prepared to tell them it tastes exactly the same as the many times you’ve had it through out the galaxy, as consistence is something they strive for.Resist the tempation, however, to tell them that their “consistant taste? is one of cardboard drenched in sewage.

It’s an UltraCreatives “two-fer? today: You’re getting TWO

interview episodes for the price of one! Today’s first episode is with Jared Axelrod,

a podcaster, writer, actor, director, puppetmaker, costume maker —

there’s very little this man can’t do, which is why it was a thrill

having him on the podcast.

from Free Planet X? podcast. J.C. Hutchins and Jared speak at length

about that and his other creative endeavors. It’s a hoot, and you’ll

learn a lot about the life of a multi-faceted artist.

listeners for the 7th Son: OBSIDIAN short story anthology … but there’s

no time to do it in this episode. Expect an informal “Beta Clone Army

Update? episode in a day or two.

Barry Sturgeon

calmly put down the file his accountant had given him, carefully cut

the ring finger on his left hand, and drew a summoning circle on the

floor in his own blood.  As the hardwood inside the circle crumbled and

fell away to reveal the pit of flames beneath, Sturgeon sighed

inwardly.  His demon would know what to do about this tax mess.

"Goblin Attack" was performed by the Two Star Symphony and was made available courtesy of the of the Podsafe Music Network. You can find out more about them at www.twostarsymphony.org.

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Before I got the job I have now, I applied to work at the Prometheus Radio Project.  Because I thought this was a hip, alternative group of people, I put a few things on my resume that I normally leave off. For example, the work I did with the Industrial Strength Freak Show and the Lulu Tech Circus.It's something special when your job interview starts with "So you're the circus man..." and ends with "You were the most fun."The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Continuing the "Things We Say...In Bed" series (you didn't know it was a series?  Neither did we), J.R. Blackwell and I lay around in bed and talk about how amazing our friends are.Also mention is Yoda, Eistein, the book "Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters: Defending the Earth with Ultraman and Godzilla," the skill of Command Line, the Command Linage, monkies, the generosity Sci-Fi Laura, proper sword handling, Andrea's charm, the attractiveness of both the Wii and our toys, and the razor-sharp wit of Dr. John Cmar.It was a packed weekend, clearly.The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Poor Ol’ Laz’rus shake your bonesYou come from the world of water and stone..."Laz'rus" was written and performed by John McCutcheon.  You can find more work and information about this artist at www.folkmusic.com"Control Freak" was written and performed by Saul Williams, and was made available courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network. You can find more work and information about this artist at niggytardust.com"Dig, Lazarus, Dig" was written performed by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, and was made available courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network.  You can find more work and information about this artist at www.nickcaveandthebadseeds.com

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

Ah, Feedback Day, the time when young men's hearts turn to...feedback.  And tea, apparently.  About half this week's feedback was addressed not to me, but Panda.  So, Panda's helping me out with this one.A few things we talk about this episode:

• Tea
• The 100th Episode
• Why Panda won't be teaming up with Cap'n Stilton
• Tea
• Jonathan Coulton's opinion of the 100th Episode ("Awesome")

The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

The Boribotons are some of the most innovative races in the galaxy when it comes to the preparation and presentation of food. It has become such an important element of their culture that only the greatest and most artistic chef can rule the planet.  As a visiting dignitary, you will have to engage in culinary combat in order to gain an audience with members of the government.  Do not be concerned with the flavor of your dishes; the Boribotons stopped eating their food long ago, preferring to dine on imported Squishburgers and Weyaw fries.