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February 16, 2016
Pushing Free-Giveaways
FREE from tomorrow
To celebrate all this talk of time travel and JFK, from tomorrow (Feb 17) until Sat (Feb 21) Pushing Ice Cream In Dallas will be available for free through Amazon!Pushing Ice Cream In Dallas concerns itself with a waitress, Deborah Banks, who against the backdrop of the most famous assassination in history becomes embroiled in a tussle between good and evil… or at least a tussle between perverts and even worse perverts.
Things are looking up for young Dallasite Deborah Banks; a devoted boyfriend, besotted admirer, and her political hero is coming to town.
The only problem is that her boyfriend is nuts, her admirer is a pervert named Friedrich Nietzsche and President Kennedy is about to be assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald.
Most tales of time-travel focus upon the gunman inside the Texas School Book Depository. Not many address the mysterious ice cream truck, giant wooden horse, nor the gaggle of dirty old men within it. But they were there. And Deborah Banks is about to find out why.
Dallas, 22/11/1963; there ain’t no better place to hawk your wares.
Recommended only for adults.
UK http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sick-Prick-Ade-Grant-ebook/dp/B00TOW6R3Y/
US http://www.amazon.com/Sick-Prick-Ade-Grant-ebook/dp/B00TOW6R3Y/
February 15, 2016
11.22.63
Beginning today on Hulu (for you Americans, not sure when us Brits are going to get a looksie) is a new 8 part mini-series adaptation of Stephen King’s 11.22.63. The story concerns itself with a time-traveller who goes back in time to try to save JFK from assassination, only to find that time doesn’t want to be changed. Check out the trailer below:
I can highly recommend the book, especially if you’re a fan of IT, though if fans were hoping to get a look at 60s Derry in the mini-series, they’re in for disappointment. As can be expected, references to his other works have been chopped.
So what do people think? Is this adaptation a winner, or do we have another Under The Dome here? Prizes for anyone who stops the Quadrupedalo.
February 14, 2016
Ben Carson clinging on… for no reason
After a fiery Republican debate that saw clashes between Trump and Cruz, Trump and Bush, and Trump and the audience, one question remains as strong as ever: just how delusional is Ben Carson? The latest South Carolina poll has him on 4% and that was before his appalling debate appearance. The answer might be at his peak on Nov 9 he polled 23.3% and believes that somehow all those voters might come flocking back on election day. It’s doubtful. My guess would be that he made a promise to himself about SC when the polls were strong, and on FEB 21 he’ll bow out.
Other than Ben Carson’s decidedly sleepy showing, Trump suffered the brunt of the audience’s ire, especially when he attacked George Bush on Iraq and the 9/11 attacks. But Trump has never polled particularly strongly with the sort of loyal Republicans who attend or view these debates. He polls best amongst those who’d have considered giving up on the party, those who feel excluded from the political process, those that respond to Trump’s advertising sound-bite-style communications, and if New Hampshire is anything to go by, they’re still willing to turn out and vote.
For those who don’t quite grasp the uphill struggle the other candidates face, Trump currently polls 35.3% in SC. That’s 19.3% ahead of Cruz. It’s a hell of a lead, and not unique to SC either.
February 12, 2016
meh – New Hardback Release
Dallas 22/11/63. President Kennedy’s motorcade approaches the Texas School Book Depository. Deborah Banks might be able to save him and thus change the course of history… that is if the monster inside the Ice Cream Truck doesn’t get to her first…
Bringing together all the previously released ebook stories into one hardback edition with additional original content.
A dozen short stories from the author of The Mariner. Science fiction, horror, satire and smut… with more than a little meh.
CONTENTS
PUSHING ICE CREAM IN DALLAS
FROTHBOT
SONS OF YORK
MOLLY’S GRAVE
SICK PRICK
SEEKER
THREE GHOSTS
THE ABORTIONIST
SAUSAGES
THE SECRET JUNCTION
THE COUCH
MEH*
*Previously unreleased.
February 11, 2016
Two More Down
So long Chris! So long Carly! Yup, as predicted Chris Christie of New Jersey and Carly Fiorina of Hewlett Packard have dropped out the race. For some reason Ben Carson is still hanging in there, perhaps because he has polled strongly in one or two states and wants his moment in the sun. Also, having been a front runner a while back, its probably difficult to throw in the towel, even when it is obvious you should do so.
For those who didn’t catch it before, here’s the clip from the debates that Paul and I discussed:
February 10, 2016
First Ade then Paul – The Ring of Power
This week, our bold heroes daringly discuss Banana Costumes & Fusion Power.
February 9, 2016
Jeb Bush – John Major Come Again!
Voters in New Hampshire today are making their choice as to whom shall take all the media attention, at least until the South Carolina Primary on the 20th. Yup, big stakes at play. So far it looks like Trump is going to win, but all the attention is on which Republican candidate can take second place. Will Rubio sustain his Iowa momentum?
Well this wee blog is calling for one candidate to hold in there: Jeb Bush. Yes, by simply being mild-mannered and a bit pathetic, Jeb Bush has claimed our pity vote in much the same way that that nice grey bloke, John Major managed to. So hang in there, Jeb! Don’t let those appalling poll ratings deter you! This election needs a quiet, compromising, bland, middling figure and you’re just the guy to do it!
Please clap.
February 8, 2016
Space Fudge!
For those curious about the video mentioned by Paul regarding Magic Leap and the space fudge, here it is:
February 7, 2016
Podcast Behind the Scenes
Trying to get the best audio quality possible takes some experimenting. Here is Paul speaking into a sock.
Paul Hayes trying to prevent audio pops.
February 4, 2016
Two Down
So long Rand! So long Rick! Barely had the podcast been recorded when it was rendered out of date. Both Rand Paul and Rick Santorum have bowed out of the race for the White House, allowing their meagre support to flow to other more likely candidates. As a parting shot at Ted Cruz and Donald Trump, Rick Santorum heaped praise on Marco Rubio (our podcasts predicted next president). No such indication from Rand as to where he’d like his voters to swing, but perhaps that’s because there really isn’t anyone else in the race quite like him…
