Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Episode 4: John Hates What You Love: Firefly.


Episode 4: John Hates What You Love: Firefly
Hosts: Frank Shaw and John Belliston
Produced by Hobos in the Back Row
Edited by: Frank Shaw
Intro Music: Piano Sonata mvnt 1 by F.G. Shaw
Outro Music: Piano Sonata mvnt 3 by F.G. Shaw

Here's the newest episode of the show!
This one might rub folks the wrong way a bit, but it still proves to be a fun conversation.
We have a lengthy discussion about Firefly, discuss the purpose of science fiction and criticize Joss Whedon (again).
Give it a listen.

UPDATE:

The show notes are not nearly as extensive as the last few times.

Here's a link detailing the wherefore and why of Firefly's eventual cancellation and how Fox mishandled the series.

This link is a short essay on where the series could possibly go after Serenity. Interesting read, and honestly I'd love something like what the author suggests (I'm sure John wouldn't be opposed either).

Here's a link to Margaret Weiss Productions page on the Firefly RPG. I mention in the podcast that I played the RPG. The version I played was the original version (also by Margaret Weiss Production) and was actually called the Serenity RPG. It was limited to stuff in the film initially. Well it's been republished as the Firefly RPG now and has a few supplements out as well. The game mechanics are sound and the quality and flavor of the books are fantastic. If you like RPG's and you like Firefly it's worth your time to pick this up. I can attest it's a solid system.

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