The Butcher Block

BB016 - Reading Ahead Apr 28, 2009

[21m 8s] In the final part of the interview, Fred talks with Jim about what the future holds (and that snazzy Hugo nod). In particular, we find out some details about the upcoming 12th Dresden Files novel, and what Jim might do for a second series after Alera wraps up. Plus, a dangerously decaying orbit around the moon! Tune in.AS YOU MIGHT EXPECT, there are probably some SPOILERS in this one. If you're current on the series, though, you're probably in good shape.

BB015 - Virtual Tour With Himself Apr 10, 2009

[21m 44s] In this second of three parts, Fred continues his conversation with Jim, covering the frequently asked questions of the tour, including things like Harry's relationships (and lack thereof), power escalation, the number of books in the series, the RPG that Fred and others are working on, and that whole "Jim Butcher Himself" thing. Plus, famous people are just people, and James Marsters is a good guy.NOTE: There are some mild series spoilers in here, but it's nothing that people who've read all of the paperbacks and the Turn Coat sample chapters online don't already know. All the same, you've been warned!

BB014 - Family Time Apr 06, 2009

[19m 58s] In this first of three parts, Fred sits down with Jim at his house to talk about the things going on with his family, his proud papa moment, swinging around nerf lightsabers in the dead of night while camping, exploding zombies with propane tanks, and oh, yeah, that signing tour he's going on in April.- The Signing Tour- Shannon's New Book- NERO with Jim

BB013e - A Taste of Turn Coat, part 5 Mar 10, 2009

Part 5 of a 5-part series: Jim reads the Turn Coat sample chapters at ConDFW.

ConDFW.org
About Turn Coat
The Jim-Butcher.com Store OR the Dog Eared Books Virtual Signing
Discuss this episode on the forum

BB013d - A Taste of Turn Coat, part 4 Mar 03, 2009

Part 4 of a 5-part series: Jim reads the Turn Coat sample chapters at ConDFW.

ConDFW.org
About Turn Coat
The Jim-Butcher.com Store OR the Dog Eared Books Virtual Signing
Discuss this episode on the forum

Chapter Posting Dates:

Chapter 1: February 25
Chapter 2: February 26
Chapter 3: February 27
Chapter 4: March 3
Chapter 5: March 10

BB013b - A Taste of Turn Coat, part 3 Feb 27, 2009

Part 3 of a 5-part series: Jim reads the Turn Coat sample chapters at ConDFW.

Chapter Posting Dates:

Chapter 1: February 25
Chapter 2: February 26
Chapter 3: February 27
Chapter 4: March 3
Chapter 5: March 10

BB013b - A Taste of Turn Coat, part 2 Feb 26, 2009

Part 2 of a 5-part series: Jim reads the Turn Coat sample chapters at ConDFW.

Chapter Posting Dates:

Chapter 1: February 25
Chapter 2: February 26
Chapter 3: February 27
Chapter 4: March 3
Chapter 5: March 10

BB013 - A Taste of Turn Coat, part 1 Feb 25, 2009

The Butcher Block returns with a bang!Part 1 of a 5-part series: Jim reads the Turn Coat sample chapters at ConDFW.ConDFW.About Turn Coat The Jim-Butcher.com StoreChapter Posting Dates:Chapter 1: February 25Chapter 2: February 26Chapter 3: February 27Chapter 4: March 3Chapter 5: March 10

BS003 - A Long-Expected Podcast Jun 22, 2008

It's the (much-delayed) third episode of Butcher 'Spress! American Cancer Society's Relay for Life:

Make a donation!
Jim and Shannon's second auction: autographed first-printings of the four books in the Codex Alera! Ends June 27th.

Upcoming Glee:

5/21: Welcome to the Jungle, issue #2 -- Diamond's Comic Shop Locator
6/11: Welcome to the Jungle, issue #1 reprint -- I'm not kidding, he looks like Iron Man
6/25: Welcome to the Jungle, issue #3
7/23: Welcome to the Jungle, issue #4
7/30: Chris McGrath Cover Art Calendar
10/21: Blood Lite, "Day Off"
10/21: Welcome to the Jungle trade hardcover
10/21: Storm Front, issue #1
10/31: Backup from Subterranean Press.
Green Man Review: April Gutierrez's review
pre-order Storm Front (no date yet)
Storm Front's artist: Vincent Chong
Subterranean Press is also planning special editions of Fool Moon and Grave Peril, but we don't have any details yet.
12/11: Furies of Calderon, Academ's Fury, and Cursor's Fury on audio (NEW DATE!)
12/02: Princeps' Fury in hardcover and audio formats. (This is an update from what was said in the podcast! The publishers finally seem to have realized the silliness of their previous schedule.)
1/6/09: Mean Streets, "The Warrior"
3/3/09: Small Favor in paperback
4/7/09: Turn Coat hardcover

Early 2009: The Dresden Files RPG

Con Schedule:

7/11-13: Polaris in Toronto, Canada
7/24-27: Jim and the Dabels at San Diego Comic Con
10/24-26: MileHiCon in Denver, CO
2/20-22/2009: ConDFW in Richardson, Texas
10/16-18/2009: Jim and Shannon at Kingsport Women's Festival in Kingsport, TN

BS002 - Slowdown on the Lowdown May 05, 2008

[12min 23sec] It's the second episode of Butcher 'Spress!

Upcoming Glee:

4/16: Welcome to the Jungle, issue #1 (sold out 5/2!)
- Diamond's Comic Shop Locator
5/21 or 5/28: Welcome to the Jungle, issue #1 reprint
5/28: Welcome to the Jungle, issue #2
- New Comic Covers on the forum
6/25: Welcome to the Jungle, issue #3
7/23: Welcome to the Jungle, issue #4
7/30: Chris McGrath Cover Art Calendar (Christian McGrath.com)
10/21: Blood Lite, "Harry's Day Off"
10/21: Welcome to the Jungle trade hardcover
10/31: Backup from Subterranean Press.
- Cover art and sample image.
- pre-order Storm Front (no date yet)
- Subterranean Press is also planning special editions of "Fool Moon" and "Grave Peril," but we don't have any details yet.
11/20: Furies of Calderon, Academ's Fury, and Cursor's Fury on audio
11/25: Princeps' Fury audio
12/02: Princeps' Fury hardcover -- Cover Art!
and April 2009: Turn Coat hardcover

Con Schedule:

4/18-20: MobiCon in Mobile, AL
6/10: Signing Marathon with Jim and Shannon in the Jefferson City area
7/11-13: Polaris in Toronto, Canada
7/24-27: Jim and the Dabels at San Diego Comic Con
10/24-26: MileHiCon in Denver, CO
2/20-22/2009: ConDFW in Richardson, Texas
10/16-18/2009: Jim and Shannon at Kingsport Women's Festival in Kingsport, TN

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The Music

Discuss this episode on the forum here. Find a nearby branch of Priscilla's favourite pizza restaurant here!

BB0012 - Dabbling With the Dabels Apr 11, 2008

(32m 44s) Fred returns after a long hiatus with an interview. Our guest is Ernst Dabel of the Dabel Brothers, publishers of the upcoming Dresden File comic.Plugs: - rpgpodcasts.com- Catie Murphy- The Dresden Files Comic Book- New York Comic-ConMusic:- 2006 Pl@stic Soul- .22

BS001 - The Mega-Minicast! Apr 09, 2008

(12m 38s) The Butcher Block is back with a new style of episodes: Butcher 'Spress, all the news you mortals need to know! The News 12/04: Captain's Fury hardcover 12/26: My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon, "Heorot" 3/27: Captain's Fury audio 4/01: Small Favor US hardcover and audio 4/03: Small Favour UK hardcover 4/16: Welcome to the Jungle, issue #1 -- druiz (at) dabelbrothers.com to inquire about missing posters -- Diamond's Comic Shop Locator 5/28: Welcome to the Jungle, issue #2 6/25: Welcome to the Jungle, issue #3 7/30: Chris McGrath Cover Art Calendar 10/21: Blood Lite, "Harry's Day Off" 10/21: Welcome to the Jungle trade hardcover 10/31: Backup -- cover art -- pre-order Storm Front 11/20: Furies of Calderon, Academ's Fury, and Cursor's Fury on audio 11/25: Princeps' Fury audio 12/02: Princeps' Fury hardcover and April 2009 (whoops! we said 2008 in the podcast!): Turn Coat hardcover

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The Music - 2006 Pl@stic Soul - .22

BB011 - Alera Love Oct 01, 2007

(26min 21sec) Fred and Priscilla talk news, and the listeners phone in their Alera Love.

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The Music - 2006 Pl@stic Soul - .22

News Items with Priscellie - September 4th, Release of Many Bloody Returns, "It's My Birthday Too." Book signings all across the country. Jim was in Kansas City at B&N. Early September book signings for Many Bloody Returns - Cover art for Supernatural Honeymoon! Edited by P.N. Elrod, out December 26th. My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon Cover Art - Subterranean Press - Real Life Comics Dresden Files Sighting - Codex Alera on Unshelved - The Drumstick Campaign - Jericho - dresdencity.org - maenad.tripod.com - dresdenfiles.org - New Home 4 Dresden Petition - PhauxCon in Philly, October 5-7 - Shannon Butcher - The Dresden Files RPG Playtest Application

Alera Love - Read about the Codex Alera - We hear from Fred, Priscilla, Jackie in Austin, Meg, Charles from Texas, Gloria, and "The Man in the Shadows"... spooky.

Quick Addendums - Strange Brew on P.N. Elrod's Livejournal - Captain's Fury cover art preview

Comment on this Show over at Jim-Butcher.Com

BB010 - Short and Bittersweet Aug 06, 2007

(14m:23s) Short and bittersweet. Here are the relevant notes.

TV Guide on the Cancellation

The Mos Eisley that is the Sci Fi Dresden Files Board

The TV Series Forum Board on Jim-Butcher.Com

Alera Love Call-In Number! 1-301-6377-HAT (1-301-637-7428) Call in and share the love, dammit!

Discuss this episode on the Jim-Butcher.Com Forum.

BB009 - Waiting on the World to Change Jun 27, 2007

(30m 24s) Fred talks with Ryan Macklin about Finis: A Book of Endings to Give People New Beginnings. Also, updates on various Jim-Butcher.Com news items from Priscellie, and a TV show news update (such as it is) from Mickey Finn. New Blurbs - Captain's Fury and It's My Birthday Too: News Item! Heorot: News Item! The Laws of Magic Series on Dresden Files RPG: Part One Part Two Part Three Free Button Giveaway: News Item! Dresden Files Series Season 1 DVD: Amazon Preorder Storm Front and Fool Moon in Hardcover: Preorder Storm Front Preorder Fool Moon The Jim-Butcher.Com Store: Store Link Mickey Finn's TV Show News: Forum Thread Going Green - Reduce your carbon emissions! Learn more here My house's stats on what going green did for us and the environment: Blog post Finis: A Book of Endings to Give People New Beginnings: Product info page Preorder Finis at Indie Press Revolution: Preorder it here! Ryan Macklin's Master Plan: The Podcast Paul Tevis's Have Games, Will Travel: The Podcast Discuss this episode over on the Jim-Butcher.Com Forums

BB008 - The Shape of Things to Come May 17, 2007

(31min 45sec) Fred plugs in for a quick episode in a new format. He checks in with Butcher Block News Correspondant Priscellie for an update on everything that's happened since the last episode, and goes over to the grill with Chad Underkoffler to cook up some "butcher burgers", looking into discrepancies in the continuity of the novels. The Music:

News with Priscellie:

Bumper

Sturgeon's Law

Breaking News

Season 1 will be on DVD

Bumper

Ryan Macklin's Master Plan

Butcher Burgers with Chad Underkoffler (Spoiler Warning!)

BB007 - A Storm's A-Comin', Pa! Mar 28, 2007

(43min 04sec) Fred (or is that Iago?) talks about visiting with Jim at StellarCon, dishes on the future of the Dresden Files and Codex Alera series, and with White Night about to hit stores, talks about Dresden #10. Plus, information about Jim's signing tour and bookstore appearances, a deeper look at the foundations of the Dresden Files RPG, and a chat with one of our forum regulars about the last four episodes of the TV show. The Music:

The PodSafe Music Network: http://music.podshow.com
2006 Pl@stic Soul: http://tinyurl.com/y6k69q
.22: http://tinyurl.com/tel5v

Catching Up at StellarCon:

Stellarcon: http://www.stellarcon.org/home
Audio "bloopers" from Summer Knight: http://www.jamesmarsters.com/james/summerknight.html
Summer Knight Audio CD version: http://tinyurl.com/2llc2m
Summer Knight MP3 version here: http://tinyurl.com/39sl6d

Jim's April Signing Tour:

Signing Tour: http://www.jim-butcher.com/news/000174.php
Feedback page with Jim's publicist's info: http://www.jim-butcher.com/feedback/

White Night

Buy it at Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/egcch
Or do the Virtual Signing with Dog Eared Half-Price Books: http://www.dogearedhalf-pricebooks.com/virtualsigning.htm

Codex Alera

The series: http://www.jim-butcher.com/books/alera/
Cursor's Fury: http://www.jim-butcher.com/books/alera/3/

The Dresden Files RPG

Website: http://www.dresdenfilesrpg.com/
Based on Spirit of the Century: http://www.evilhat.com/?spirit

Dresden Files TV Downloads

Available on iTunes: http://www.apple.com/itunes/

Fred's Quick Plugs

Beast Hunters: http://www.berengad.com/
Sneak peaks and other tidbits on Fred's LJ: http://drivingblind.livejournal.com/tag/beast+hunters

Priscilla's Quick Plugs

PhauxCon: http://www.phauxcon.com/ (Jim will be at PhauxCon 5 this fall)
Comic News Insider: http://www.comicnewsinsider.com/
CNI Forums: http://www.cgspodcast.com/forum2/ (descend, minions!)
The Timeline: http://www.jim-butcher.com/bb/index.php/topic,1592.msg28573.html

Ryan Macklin's Master Plan: http://masterplan.libsyn.com/ To discuss this episode, come on over to the Jim-Butcher.Com Forums: http://www.jim-butcher.com/bb/index.php/topic,2396.0.html

BB006 - The Curse of Knowledge Feb 27, 2007

(39min 26sec) Fred talks about the Curse of Knowledge when it comes to the TV show, and brings on a friend who's seen the TV show but never read the books to help apply a "filter". But first, some news about how you can see Jim in March and April, how you can see him on the set of the TV show, and how the TV show's been doing in the downloadable arena. Plus, a small update on the progress of the RPG. The Music:

The PodSafe Music Network: http://music.podshow.com
2006 Pl@stic Soul: http://tinyurl.com/y6k69q
.22: http://tinyurl.com/tel5v

Jim's Appearances in March & April:

Stellarcon: http://www.stellarcon.org/home
I-CON: http://www.iconsf.org/
Signing Tour: http://www.jim-butcher.com/news/000174.php

White Night

Buy it at Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/egcch
Or do the Virtual Signing with Dog Eared Half-Price Books: http://www.dogearedhalf-pricebooks.com/virtualsigning.htm

Behind the Scenes

Video Interview at SciFi.Com: http://www.scifi.com/dresden/video/index.php?cat=features&seas=1&vid=63736

Dresden Files Downloads

Available on iTunes: http://www.apple.com/itunes/

The Dresden Files RPG

Website: http://www.dresdenfilesrpg.com/
Fred's LJ Update: http://drivingblind.livejournal.com/243907.html

Chad's Quick Plugs

Atomic Sock Monkey Press: http://www.atomicsockmonkey.com/
Dead Inside: http://www.atomicsockmonkey.com/products/di.asp
Truth & Justice: http://www.atomicsockmonkey.com/products/tj.asp
The Zorcerer of Zo: http://www.atomicsockmonkey.com/products/zoz.asp
Don't Rest Your Head: http://www.evilhat.com/?dryh

BB005 - Doomboxes and Deadly Doorknobs Feb 09, 2007

(40min 30sec) Fred returns to talk about the first two episodes of the TV show, hints at some upcoming news about White Night, fails to get Jim on the line due to a deadline, and touches on his experience at Dreamation 2007. Plus, he sits down with Dresden Files RPG co-author Rob Donoghue to talk about the Dresden Files on TV. The Music:

The PodSafe Music Network: http://music.podshow.com
2006 Pl@stic Soul: http://tinyurl.com/y6k69q
.22: http://tinyurl.com/tel5v

Gaming:

Dreamation: http://www.dexposure.com/d2007.html
Indie Games Explosion: http://community.livejournal.com/ige/
Indie Press Revolution: http://www.indiepressrevolution.com/

Dresden Files:

White Night Info Page: http://www.jim-butcher.com/books/dresden/9/
The TV Show: http://www.thedresdenfiles.com/

Conversation with Rob Donoghue:

Spirit of the Century: http://www.evilhat.com/?spirit
The Dresden Files RPG: http://www.dresdenfilesrpg.com/
Monk: http://www.usanetwork.com/series/monk/
Psych: http://www.usanetwork.com/series/psych/
Blade Runner: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083658/
Heroes: http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/
Lost: http://abc.go.com/primetime/lost/index

BB004 - Furious Nerds and Prime Cuts Jan 24, 2007

(21 min 2 sec) Fred's running off to Dreamation and Jim's on pain medication, so this episode deviated a bit from our original expectations. You'll find a short commentary on the first episode of the TV series, "Birds of a Feather", including an apology Robert Wolfe made about some of the episode, as well as Fred's thoughts on controversy. But that's all secondary to this episode's special "Prime Cut" from the upcoming Summer Knight audio book... The Music:

The PodSafe Music Network: http://music.podshow.com
2006 Pl@stic Soul: http://tinyurl.com/y6k69q
.22: http://tinyurl.com/tel5v

Dreamation: http://www.dexposure.com/d2007.html Summer Knight Audio:

Preorder the Audio CD version here: http://tinyurl.com/2llc2m
Preorder the MP3 version here: http://tinyurl.com/39sl6d
Get MP3s of chapters 1, 2, and 13 at the above links!

BB003 - Are You Ready For Some Dresden? Jan 17, 2007

(16MB, 28m18s) We're less than a week from the broadcast of the Dresden Files TV series. Are you ready? Fred talks about Jim's recent visit to the set, viewing parties, a good reading order for the books of the series, the first five episodes, and some early reviews. Plus, he dishes a little on White Night. The Music:

The PodSafe Music Network: http://music.podshow.com
2006 Pl@stic Soul: http://tinyurl.com/y6k69q
.22: http://tinyurl.com/tel5v

Promos & Bumpers:

The Dresden Files TV Show: http://www.thedresdenfiles.com/
The Sturgeon's Law Podcast: http://www.sturgeonslaw.com/
The Master Plan: http://masterplan.libsyn.com/
Chris McGrath: http://www.christianmcgrath.com/

Jim's reports from the set:

Report #1: http://www.jim-butcher.com/bb/index.php/topic,1483.0.html
Report #2: http://www.jim-butcher.com/bb/index.php/topic,1517.0.html
Carol of the Harry: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re72s0RH2yI

The Books:

Storm Front: http://www.jim-butcher.com/books/dresden/1/
Fool Moon: http://www.jim-butcher.com/books/dresden/2/
Grave Peril: http://www.jim-butcher.com/books/dresden/3/
Grave Peril, the Audio Book: http://tinyurl.com/36gd46
Summer Knight: http://www.jim-butcher.com/books/dresden/4/
Death Masks: http://www.jim-butcher.com/books/dresden/5/
Blood Rites: http://www.jim-butcher.com/books/dresden/6/
Dead Beat: http://www.jim-butcher.com/books/dresden/7/
Proven Guilty: http://www.jim-butcher.com/books/dresden/8/
White Night: http://www.jim-butcher.com/books/dresden/9/

First Five Episodes Synopses:

http://www.jim-butcher.com/bb/index.php/topic,1515.0.html

Entertainment Weekly review:

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20007984,00.html

Quick Plugs:

Jake 2.0: http://www.tv.com/jake-2-0/show/16751/summary.html

BB002 - Art & Criticism Jan 03, 2007

Fred talks with Chris McGrath, cover artist for The Dresden Files. He also delves into the nature of "good" vs "bad" criticism, how to handle the negative varieties of both, and looks at some of the best art in small press RPGs from 2006. The Music:

The PodSafe Music Network: http://music.podshow.com
2006 Pl@stic Soul: http://tinyurl.com/y6k69q
.22: http://tinyurl.com/tel5v

Promos & Bumpers:

The Dresden Files TV Show: http://www.thedresdenfiles.com/
The Sturgeon's Law Podcast: http://www.sturgeonslaw.com/

Mentioned During the Show:

The Jim-Butcher.Com Forums: http://www.jim-butcher.com/bb/
Don't Rest Your Head: http://www.evilhat.com/dryh.php
Spirit of the Century: http://www.evilhat.com/?spirit
Dresden Files on IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0486657/
Jim's LiveJournal: http://jimbutcher.livejournal.com/
Chris McGrath's website: http://www.christianmcgrath.com/
The "Scientific" Dresden Files ad: http://www.jim-butcher.com/bb/index.php/topic,1366.0.html

Quick Plugs from Fred:

Burning Empires: http://www.burningempires.com/
Jennifer Rodgers: http://www.jenniferrodgers.com/
Mortal Coil: http://www.indiepressrevolution.com/products.php?publisherLink=galileo
The Dictionary of Mu: http://bobgoat.com/mu/index.html
Sorcerer: http://www.sorcerer-rpg.com/

BB001 - All About the TV! Dec 20, 2006

Fred talks all about the TV show and tackles and defuses the "nerdfury" over changes from the books with the help of the man himself, Jim Butcher. Some other TV show chatter slips in here and there, and the show gets rounded out with a quick plug for some games that Fred has worked on in 2006. Roll tape! The Music:

The PodSafe Music Network: http://music.podshow.com
2006 Pl@stic Soul: http://tinyurl.com/y6k69q
.22: http://tinyurl.com/tel5v

Promos & Bumpers:

The Dresden Files TV Show: http://www.thedresdenfiles.com/
The Sturgeon's Law Podcast: http://www.sturgeonslaw.com/
Ryan Macklin's Master Plan Podcast: http://masterplan.libsyn.com/

Mentioned During the Show:

Day Break: http://abc.go.com/primetime/daybreak/
The Jim-Butcher.Com Forums: http://www.jim-butcher.com/bb/
YouTube Playlist for Dresden TV: http://tinyurl.com/ya8926
The Dresden Files Audio Books: http://www.jim-butcher.com/store/#audio
Dresden Files on IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0486657/

Quick Plugs from Fred:

Atomic Sock Monkey: http://www.atomicsockmonkey.com/
The Zorcerer of Zo: http://www.atomicsockmonkey.com/products/zoz.asp
Evil Hat Productions: http://www.evilhat.com/
Don't Rest Your Head: http://www.evilhat.com/dryh.php
Spirit of the Century: http://www.evilhat.com/?spirit
Indie Press Revolution (IPR): http://www.indiepressrevolution.com/
The RPG.net Gaming Index: http://index.rpg.net/

Episode Zero - History and the TV Dec 16, 2006

Fred talks about Jim, his history, the genesis of the Dresden Files RPG, the upcoming TV show on the Sci Fi channel, and the future of this podcast. All in under six minutes!

The PodSafe Music Network
- 2006 Pl@stic Soul
- .22
The Background
The TV Show
- Official Dresden Files TV Site
- Battlestar Galactica
Upcoming Thoughts
- Buzzy Multimedia's audio books:
- Codex Alera

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