XenaCast

In this show, I've decided to go back to reviewing two episodes. At the rate I was going it will take me years to get done! 

In this show I review episodes 7 and 8 of Season 4. 

Episodes Reviewed: 

Locked Up and Tied Down First aired: November 9, 1998 Written by: Hilary Bader Directed by: Rick Jacobson  

Crusader First aired: November 16, 1998 Written by: R.J. Stewart Directed by: Paul Lynch 

Xenaverse News: 

Pop over to the Facebook page and let's chat about Lucy in Chicago!

One day in January 1996, I was flipping through the channels trying to find something to watch. I came across a show with the cutest little blonde I had ever seen. She was talking 90 miles an hour and spinning some fabulous tales about a woman named Xena with whom she travelled. The pause before I flipped to the next channel was maybe three seconds. In that three seconds, I found something that would change my life.

I sat down that night and finished watching "Athens City Academy of the Performing Bards." The next week, my butt was planted in the chair for the next episode and an obsession was born. I had my VCR programmed and ready to go every week and woe to anyone who accidentally messed up my recording. It's been nearly twenty years since I saw that first episode. A lot has changed during that time, but never my love for Xena and Gabrielle.

I love podcasts. When I started this show I had a 2.5-hour commute everyday. I found that listening to podcasts not only helped me stay awake but kept me entertained and informed as well. I listened to Buffy podcasts and Firefly podcasts. Podcasts about politics and science fiction and a hundred other things I was interested in. But I couldn't find a podcast about my favorite obsession...Xena: Warrior Princess. So, I decided to make my own.

The initial shows were just me talking about the Xena episodes. Starting with show #9 I added news about the Xenaverse and reviews of stories, videos, and forum threads.  A few other segments make an appearance periodically. Sometimes a friend will drop by and we record commentary together. Those are the best.

It's been six years now since I made that first recording. The first year was sporadic at best. Both my grandparents died within five months of each other making it hard year to concentrate. The next year I moved from Texas to Seattle. Then I got married, moved back to Texas, and now live in Auckland, New Zealand.  Real life often gets in the way, but I always come back to XenaCast.

In the future, I hope to continue bringing you this show and keep you informed on what's happening in the world of Xenadom. I am a busy Kiwi wife these days, but I look forward to sharing my stories and adventures with you.

Please feel free to drop me an email any time. I may take a bit but I will definitely get back with you. I hope you enjoy the podcast. It's up to us to keep Xena and Gabrielle alive and well!

Battle on!

This is a short episode but I hope you enjoy. 

Our kitties are doing great and have made huge strides when it comes to strangers in the house. It's so nice to have pets again! 

In this show I review episode 6 of Season 4. 

Episodes Reviewed: 

A TALE OF TWO MUSES First aired: November 2, 1998 Written by: Gillian Horvath Directed by: Michael Hurst 

Xenaverse News: 

Tickets to the upcoming Auckland Theatre Company's production of Chicago, directed by Michael Hurst and starring Lucy as Velma Kelly, can be found on the Q Theatre website.

This episode is a little later in coming than I anticipated before the holidays, but here it is nonetheless.

Linda Nunn's website can be found at Animal Rehoming. Please help her out by donating to her efforts. 

I have kitties again! Everyone, meet Asha'man and Egwene. 

In this show I review episode 5 of Season 4.  

Episodes Reviewed: 

A GOOD DAY First aired: October 26, 1998 Written by: Steven L. Sears Directed by: Rick Jacobson

This episode is a commentary with Nutty. We recorded it several years ago and I apologize for the volume level issues between the original recording and my additions. I hope you enjoy it and until next time, happy holidays and battle on! 

In this show Nutty and I review episode 4 of Season 4. 

Episodes Reviewed: 

IN SICKNESS AND IN HELL First aired: October 19, 1998 Written by: Adam Armus and Nora Kay Foster Directed by: Josh Becker

It has taken a little longer than I wanted, but here is the next episode. 

Remember to spread the word via Twitter and Facebook that XenaCast is back! 

In this show I review episode 3 of Season 4. 

Episodes Reviewed: 

A FAMILY AFFAIR First aired: October 12, 1998 Written by: Liz Friedman and Chris Manheim Directed by: Doug Lefler

After nearly 4 years on hiatus, Episode 32 is finally here! Check out the new website and spread the word via Twitter and the new XenaCast Facebook. Links to both can be found under the Share menu on the website. 

In this show I review episodes 1 and 2 of Season 4. 

Episodes Reviewed: 

ADVENTURES IN THE SIN TRADE: PART 1 First aired: September 28, 1998 Written by: R. J. Stewart and Rob Tapert Directed by: T.J. Scott 

ADVENTURES IN THE SIN TRADE: PART 2 First aired: October 5, 1998 Written by: R. J. Stewart and Rob Tapert Directed by: T.J. Scott

My Xena Fanfiction Podcast is fanfiction for your ears! You'll find the link on this website. My story "The Last Good Day" can be found at my homepage.  

My Seattle blog entries are at Adventures in Emerald City. 

To see the pictures from our epic camping trip in New Zealand, check out the Camping Tour galleries in the photos section at Shannon's homepage. 

In this show I review episodes 21 and 22 of Season 3. 

Episodes Reviewed: 

SACRIFICE First aired: May 4, 1998 Written by: Steven L. Sears Directed by: David Warry-Smith 

SACRIFICE II First aired: May 11, 1998 Written by: Steven L. Sears Directed by: David Warry-Smith

My Xena Fanfiction Podcast is fanfiction for your ears! You'll find the link on this website. My story "The Last Good Day" can be found at my homepage.  

In this show I review episodes 19 and 20 of Season 3. 

Episodes Reviewed: 

TSUNAMI First aired: April 20, 1998 Written by: Chris Manheim Directed by: John Laing 

VANISHING ACT First aired: April 27, 1998 Written by: Terence Winter Directed by: Andrew Merrifield 

Xenaverse News:

The big news is the London convention and concert. Check out AUSXIP for con reports, videos, and pictures.

Two of my XOC buddies were interviewed at the con for New Zealand's TV3.