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October 10, 2023
October 10, 2023: Podcasts!
In the past, I have always been very accommodating about appearing on podcasts, youtube streams or variations thereof, hosted by everyone from professionals to thos new to hosting. It has been, for the most part, very rewarding. But occasionally, I have had to sit through some pretty dire guest appearances. Spots so bad that they made me swear off doing podcasts for almost eight months. But over the past several weeks or so, I have gradually been wading back in, doing a guest spot here and there. And I’ll continue to do so – until I find myself in one of those interminable appearances that will have me swearing off podcast for another 6-8 months.
So, what is the difference between a great podcast experience and a terrible one? In one word: the host. In another word: preparation.
For starters, do some research. You don’t have to watch every youtube and podcast I”ve ever been on, but check out a few to see which questions I’ve answered multiple times and try to avoid them. Also, if you’re going to answer industry-specific questions, please do a little research on said industry so you know what you are talking about. And finally, try to keep your questions specific. Looking back, one of my favorite experiences was with host PJ and the gang at Orville Nation. Every week, we got together to discuss a different episode of Dark Matter. PJ and the guest panel were prepared with episode-specific questions and they always mixed things up. It was a blast. Another great one was the Dial the Gate series I did with host David Read that followed the same basic formula – specific questions about specific episodes, this one related to Stargate. I have also had some great experiences on shows that took a more general tact, talking about my experience breaking into the industry, working my way up, and projects past and present. In the case of the latter, the questions were more general but the host always followed up with some great follow-up questions.
So, preparation is key. Research. Prepare your questions in advance. And when it comes to questions, please avoid the following…
1 – Could you tell us a funny story or a practical joke from the set of Stargate/Dark Matter?
This is more of a cast question. I was in my office for much of production, rewriting scripts or prepping episodes.
2 – What advice would you give writers dealing with writer’s block?
Unpopular opinion, but writer’s block is a luxury issue, one a writer can only afford if they’re working at home on an original pilot or feature. But I’ve always said that the best cure for writer’s block is a deadline. If you’re being paid to deliver a script on time, the prospect of that missed deadline should be motivation enough. If it’s not, then chances are whoever assigned you that script will deem you unreliable and not hire you in the future. And that bitter experience can also be used as fuel to combat your next case of writer’s block.
3 – What advice would you give writers who have to deal with online criticism?
Any working writer must face the reality that they will face criticism, justified or not. My advice would be to grow a thicker skin. Failing that, I’d suggest avoid reading any comments as you blindly attempt to promote yourself online. Failing that and if you truly can’t stand to have your feelings hurt, stay off the internet. Or find another line of work that is beyond criticism. Good luck with that.
4 – What is something you have always wanted to tell the fandom?/Do you have a message for the fandom?
Respectfully, I’ve been blogging every day for over 15 years and maintain a regular presence on reddit and twitter where I engage with fans on a daily basis. I have had more than ample opportunity to ask any burning questions.
5- What is a question you wish someone would ask you that you’ve never been asked?
Seriously? This is just lazy.
Having said all this, one upcoming guest appearance I am very much looking forward to is my Saturday, October 14th chat with the great Jeff Howard. Jeff is an industry heavyweight, an excellent writer, and informative host, and he’s backed by the terrific Miz Marsha who has coordinated the event. Tune in to find out how it’s done – and throw a few burning questions my way (so long as it’s not any of the above)!
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October 9, 2023
October 9, 2023: Recent Yes/No’s – Pick the Best and Worst!
Peach Caprese? Yes/No pic.twitter.com/1Jbhnk8S2n
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Honey Cheese Cake? Yes/No pic.twitter.com/aebE5dayZb
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Deviled Egg Burgers? Yes/No pic.twitter.com/qfkIGsD6ZK
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Ghost Pepper Whopper? Yes/Nohttps://t.co/gIhuWhaSxn
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Sake Coffee? Yes/No
Local Japanese coffee business teams up with local sake brewers to make Sake Coffee drip packs https://t.co/B1fGt0hR2R via @RocketNews24En
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Pink Frosting Creamer? Yes/Nohttps://t.co/oNYc24kIZs
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3D printed meat? Yes/No https://t.co/SoMuaTUQRo
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Chocolate Moussed Latte? Yes/No
We get a taste of Starbucks Japan’s new coffees and sweets, including one that’s here to stay https://t.co/rANgxY6XtL via @RocketNews24En
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October 8, 2023
October 11, 2023: Amazing Covers!
A few that caught my eye this week…
Guardians of the Galaxy #7 – cover art by Marco Checchetto
Destiny Gate #1 – cover art by Rahsan Ekedal
Damn Them All #9 – cover art by Martin Simmonds
House of Slaughter #18 – cover art by Raul Allen
Batman and Robin #2 – cover art by Francesco Mattina
Horror Comics #27 – cover art by Brian Denham
So, which were YOUR favorites?
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October 12, 2023: The Crime Binge continues!
Karen Pirie (2022 – ) Season One After the promotion to Police Scotland’s Historic Cases Unit, Karen Pirie reopens the cold case of a murdered barmaid. Her investigation unearths flaws in the original 1995 inquiry.
My thoughts: Sometimes it feels like television deals with the exact same social issues in the exact same way. Predictable.
3/5
Retribution/One Of Us (2016)
A horrific murder rocks the lives of two families living side-by-side in isolated rural Scotland.
My thoughts: Slow, bleak, not very engaging family drama/thriller.
2.5/5
Criminal: UK (2019-2020)
A cat-and-mouse drama, which focuses on the intense mental conflict between detectives and suspects. The stories take place within the confines of a police interview suite.
My thoughts: The problem is that instead of information being revealed as a result of the interrogation, information is simply held back on the part of detectives until it is dropped late in the episode where it can have the most dramatic effect. It all feels like a massive cheat, the revelations unearned.
2/5
Slow Horses ( 2022 – ) Season 1
Follows a team of British intelligence agents who serve as a dumping ground department of MI5 due to their career-ending mistakes.
My thoughts: I found the first season pretty good, but thought the second season altogether great. Looking forward to season three.
4/5
We Own This City (2022)
Tells the story of the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department’s Gun Trace Task Force and the corruption surrounding it.
My thoughts: Well-written and well-acted, but really feels like a weaker version of The Wire which always did a great job of balancing sympathies between parties on both sides of the law. Here, instead, the cops are irredeemably corrupt while the criminals are the only ones worthy of sympathy.
3.5/5
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October 8, 2023: Retro Suji Sunday – me and my gal!
Therapy time!
Taking a trip down memory lane. Suji and me…
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October 7, 2023
October 7, 2023: The Saturday Report!
Tell your friends!
And a reminder that THIS is happening next Saturday. Swing on by!
Today’s Yes/No…
We’re all set to head to NYC on Wednesday. And, just in time for our trip, one of the farmers at our local farmers’ market this morning warned us about the dangers of the city, Manhattan in particular (where’s we’ll be staying). Apparently, a friend of his was robbed in broad daylight. “Seriously be careful,”he warned. “And they don’t like Canadians.”
What’s not to like?
Our girl is finally back home. She now rests between her adoptive sister Lulu and Maximus who I have a feeling she would have really liked.
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October 6, 2023
October 6, 2023: Kpop MV drinking game – and the September Top 5!
#Kpop drinking game!
Take a shot every time someone:
1) Is blindfolded
2) Fires a crossbow
3) Eats a flower
4) Dances in ankle deep water
5) Walks while holding a colored smoke canister aloft
6) Gets pushed around in a shopping cart
7) Sits at a long dinner table
8) Runs pic.twitter.com/JvqXSlWoCG
— Joseph Mallozzi
Top 5 Kpop Songs of September, 2023….
Top 10 Kpop Songs of October, 2023
4. Joker – #KIMJUNGWOO #김정우 #TOXIC #KpopTop10https://t.co/TbbFmysyRQ
— Joseph Mallozzi
Top 10 Kpop Songs of October, 2023
2. Good Day – #Weeekly #위클리 #KpopTop10https://t.co/1l3BABgfTb
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Tagging the rest of our Kpop crew –@MostlyUsesWords@HippyNinjaSimmy@carriecnh12@TheRachaelE@TVWatchtower @lcshorten#KpopTop10
— Joseph Mallozzi
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October 5, 2023
October 5, 2023: The Crime Binge continues!
Mr. Inbetween (2018-2021) Season 3
Ray Shoesmith is a father, ex-husband, boyfriend, brother and best friend, tough roles to juggle in the modern age. Especially when you’re also a criminal for hire.
My thoughts: Didn’t find it as strong as season 2, but loved it all the same. A great send-off.
4/5
Happy Valley (2014-2023) Season One
Yorkshire-based crime drama centering on the personal and professional life of Police Sergeant Catherine Cawood.
My thoughts: Great character work and an exceptional set-up, but I found the plotting too diffuse in the late-goings. Still, I look forward to checking out season 2.
4/5
The Night Manager (2017)
The night manager of a Cairo hotel is recruited to infiltrate an arms dealer’s inner circle.
My thoughts: Like a very dry parody of a spy thriller.
2.5/5
Annika (2021 – ) First season
Witty, enigmatic DI Annika Strandhed heads up the Marine Homicide Unit, tasked with solving murders in and around the Scottish waters.
My thoughts: Love Nicola Walker’s performance and her dialogue with the viewer, but the episodic investigations were disappointingly sleight. Still, there’s enough here to like so I will definitely be checking out the second season.
3.5/5
Perfume (2018)
When a singer is found murdered, with her scent glands excised from her body, detectives probe a group of friends who attended boarding school with her.
My thoughts: Intriguing at first and then progressively sillier in its exploration of the subconscious influence of scent. Wildly implausible.
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October 4, 2023
October 4, 2023: Amazing Covers!
A few that caught my eye this week…
007: For King and Country #5 – cover art by Rebeca Puebla
Black Panther #5 – cover art by Christopher Allen
Fire & Ice: Welcome to Smallville #2 – cover art by Greg Smallwood
Poison Ivy #15 – cover art by Jessica Fong
The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #11 – cover art by Ben Oliver
The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #11 – cover art by Marco Mastrazzo
So, which were YOUR favorites?
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October 3, 2023
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