Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com Introduction to SciFi and Behind the Scenes from the Martian Creative team, makers of The Martians Are Here, Eyo and Rose of Mars Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:41:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Copyright © Highway To Mars 2010 http://©2010MartianCreativeAllRightsReserved highwaytomars@gmail.com (Stefan Sawynok) highwaytomars@gmail.com (Stefan Sawynok) 1440 http://highwaytomars.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/highwaytomars-sml.jpg Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com 144 144 Highway To Mars Introduction to SciFi and Behind the Scenes from the Martian Creative team, makers of The Martians Are Here, Eyo and Rose of Mars TMAH, Rose, of, Mars, Science, Fiction, Books, Movies, TV, Sci-Fi, Audio, Animation Stefan Sawynok Stefan Sawynok highwaytomars@gmail.com no no Dr Who Symphonic Spectacular – Review http://highwaytomars.com/2012/02/dr-who-symphonic-spectacular-review/ http://highwaytomars.com/2012/02/dr-who-symphonic-spectacular-review/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:39:03 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=429 We did it!  We made it to the Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular and it definitely lived up to it’s name.  Thank you to the BBC, Tom Clement and Sharon Wilson who made it possible for us to go and have one of the best nights out ever.  This is a must see show for anyone out there thinking about it and our review is a reminder that in the end Doctor Who is a gift best watched through the eyes of a child.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2012/02/dr-who-symphonic-spectacular-review/feed/ 0 1:42:03 We did it!  We made it to the Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular and it definitely lived up to it’s name.  Thank you to the BBC, Tom Clement and Sharon Wilson who made it possible for us to go and have one of the best nights out ever.  This is a[...] We did it!  We made it to the Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular and it definitely lived up to it’s name.  Thank you to the BBC, Tom Clement and Sharon Wilson who made it possible for us to go and have one of the best nights out ever.  This is a must see show for anyone out there thinking about it and our review is a reminder that in the end Doctor Who is a gift best watched through the eyes of a child. Musicals Martian Creative no no Four Martians do the Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular http://highwaytomars.com/2012/02/four-martians-do-the-doctor-who-symphonic-spectacular/ http://highwaytomars.com/2012/02/four-martians-do-the-doctor-who-symphonic-spectacular/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:51:05 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=424 Did you know David Tennant is considered hot by 12 year olds?  No? Well he probably doesn’t either and that’s probably a good thing.  The martians are back and on a trip to melbourne (australia for those hemisphere challenged northerners) to see the Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular courtesy of the BBC.  Can life get any better?  I think not.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2012/02/four-martians-do-the-doctor-who-symphonic-spectacular/feed/ 0 0:42:36 Did you know David Tennant is considered hot by 12 year olds?  No? Well he probably doesn’t either and that’s probably a good thing.  The martians are back and on a trip to melbourne (australia for those hemisphere challenged northerners[...] Did you know David Tennant is considered hot by 12 year olds?  No? Well he probably doesn’t either and that’s probably a good thing.  The martians are back and on a trip to melbourne (australia for those hemisphere challenged northerners) to see the Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular courtesy of the BBC.  Can life get any better?  I think not. Martian Creative no no Ed on John Christopher and The Pool of Fire http://highwaytomars.com/2012/01/ed-on-john-christopher-and-the-pool-of-fire/ http://highwaytomars.com/2012/01/ed-on-john-christopher-and-the-pool-of-fire/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:16:24 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=418 What’s this 2012 arrives and my podcast has been highjacked????  Odile takes on the reigns as chief martian as she delivers the promised interview with Ed on the Pool of Fire.  Honestly, I can’t imaging that this kid is 15, I wish I was that switched on at the same age.  A great interview and I am hoping Ed will follow up for the prequel.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2012/01/ed-on-john-christopher-and-the-pool-of-fire/feed/ 0 0:22:23 What’s this 2012 arrives and my podcast has been highjacked????  Odile takes on the reigns as chief martian as she delivers the promised interview with Ed on the Pool of Fire.  Honestly, I can’t imaging that this kid is 15, I wish I was [...] What’s this 2012 arrives and my podcast has been highjacked????  Odile takes on the reigns as chief martian as she delivers the promised interview with Ed on the Pool of Fire.  Honestly, I can’t imaging that this kid is 15, I wish I was that switched on at the same age.  A great interview and I am hoping Ed will follow up for the prequel. Books Martian Creative no no The Martian Who Stole Christmas http://highwaytomars.com/2011/12/the-martian-who-stole-christmas/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/12/the-martian-who-stole-christmas/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:38:07 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=413 With Apologies to Dr Seuss.
Every Hu-man
Down in Hu-ville
Liked Christmas a lot…

But the Martian,
Who lived just North of Hu-ville,
Did NOT!

The Martian hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season!
Now, please don’t ask why. No one quite knows the reason.
It could be that his eyeballs weren’t screwed in quite right.
It could be, perhaps, that he held his raygun too tight.
But I think that the most likely reason of all
May have been that he saw red at sight of santa’s smalls.

But,
Whatever the reason, The gun or the smalls,
He stood there on Christmas Eve, hating the Hu-mans,
Staring down from his cave with a sour, Martian frown
At the warm lighted windows below in their town.
For he knew every Hu-man down in Hu-ville beneath
Was busy now, hanging a mistleoe wreath.

“And they’re hanging their stockings!” he snarled with a sneer.
“Tomorrow is Christmas! It’s practically here!”
Then he growled, with his martian fingers nervously drumming,
“I MUST find a way to keep Christmas from coming!”
For, tomorrow, he knew…
…All the Hu-man girls and boys
Would wake up bright and early. They’d rush for their toys!
And then! Oh, the noise! Oh, the noise! Noise! Noise! Noise!
That’s one thing he hated! The NOISE! NOISE! NOISE! NOISE!

Then the Hu-mans, young and old, would sit down to a feast.
And they’d feast! And they’d feast!
And they’d FEAST! FEAST! FEAST! FEAST!
They would start on Hu-pudding, and rare Hu-roast-beast
Which was something the Martian couldn’t stand in the least!

And THEN
They’d do something he liked least of all!
Every Hu-man down in Hu-ville, the tall and the small,
Would stand close together, with Christmas bells ringing.
They’d stand hand-in-hand. And the Hu-mans would start singing!

They’d sing! And they’d sing!
AND they’d SING! SING! SING! SING!
And the more the Martian thought of the Hu-Christmas-Sing
The more the Martian thought, “I must stop this whole thing!
“Why for four hundred years I’ve put up with it now!
I MUST stop Christmas from coming!
…But HOW?”

Then he got an idea!
An awful idea!
THE MARTIAN
GOT A WONDERFUL, AWFUL IDEA!

“I know just what to do!” The Martian Laughed in his throat.
And he made a quick Santy Claus hat and a coat.
And he chuckled, and clucked, “What a great Martian trick!
“With this coat and this hat, I’ll look just like Saint Nick!”

“All I need is a reindeer…”
The Martian looked around.
But since reindeer are scarce, there was none to be found.
Did that stop the old Martian…?
No! The Martian simply said,
“If I can’t find a reindeer, I’ll make one instead!”
So he called his dog Max. Then he took some red thread
And he tied a big horn on top of his head.

THEN
He loaded a sheep-ray to take care of Saint Nick
And some old empty sacks
On a ramshakle sleigh
And he hitched up old Max.

Then the Martian said, “Giddyap!”
And the sleigh started down
Toward the homes where the Hu-mans
Lay a-snooze in their town.

All their windows were dark. Quiet snow filled the air.
All the Hu-mans were all dreaming sweet dreams without care
When he came to the first house in the square.
“This is stop number one,” The old Martian Claus hissed
And he climbed to the roof, empty bags in his fist.

Then he slid down the chimney. A rather tight pinch.
He got stuck only once, for a moment or two.
Then he pulled out his death ray and blew up the flue
He plopped to the ground where little Hu- stockings all hung in a row.
“These stockings,” he grinned, “are the first things to go!”

Then he slithered and slunk, with a smile most unpleasant,
Around the whole room, and he took every present!
Pop guns! And bicycles! Roller skates! Drums!
Checkerboards! Tricycles! Popcorn! And plums!
And to cover his tracks, then the Martian, very nimbly,
Stuffed them into a rocket that flew up the chimney!

Then he slunk to the icebox. He took the Hu-man’s feast!
He took the Hu-pudding! He took the roast beast!
He cleaned out that icebox as quick as a flash.
Fed it all to Max, who broke out in a rash.

“And NOW!” grinned the Martian, “I will stuff up the tree!”

And the Martian got out shears and started to cut,
When he heard a small sound like the coo of a dove.
He turned around fast, and he saw a small Hu-man!
Little Cindy-Lou, who was not more than two.

The Martian had been caught by this little Hu-man daughter
Who’d got out of bed for a cup of cold water.
She stared at the Martian and said, “Santy Claus, why,
“Why are you shaving our Christmas tree? WHY?”

But, you know, that old Martian was so smart and so slick
He thought up a lie, and he thought it up quick!
“Why, my sweet little tot,” the fake Santy Claus lied,
“Tree’s get too hot when their kept inside.
“So I’m taking it’s fleece home to my workshop, my dear.
“Then I’ll whip up a jumper, and I’ll bring it back here.”

And his fib fooled the child. Then he patted her head
And he got her a drink and he sent he to bed.
And when Cindy-Lou went to bed with her cup,
HE went to the chimney and blew the tree up!

Then the last thing he did
Was eat the log for their fire.
Then he went up the chimney himself, the old liar.
On their walls he left nothing but hooks, and some wire.

And the one speck of food
That he left in the house
Was a crumb that was even too small for a mouse.
Then
He did the same thing
To the other Hu-man houses

Leaving crumbs
Much too small
For the other Hu-mouses!

“Pooh-pooh to the Hu-mans!” he was martian-ish-ly humming.
“They’re finding out now that no Christmas is coming!
“They’re just waking up! I know just what they’ll do!
“Their mouths will hang open a minute or two
“The all the Hu-mans down in Hu-ville will all cry BOO-HOO!”

“That’s a noise,” grinned the Martian,
“That I simply must hear!”
So he paused. And the Martian put a hand to his ear.
And he did hear a sound rising over the snow.
It started in low. Then it started to grow…

But the sound wasn’t sad!
Why, this sound sounded merry!
It couldn’t be so!
But it WAS merry! VERY!

He stared down at Hu-ville!
The Martian popped his eyes!
Then he shook!
What he saw was a shocking surprise!

Every Hu-Man down in Hu-ville, the tall and the small,
Was singing! Without any presents at all!
He HADN’T stopped Christmas from coming!
IT CAME!
Somehow or other, it came just the same!

And the Martian, with his Martian-feet ice-cold in the snow,
Stood puzzling and puzzling: “How could it be so?
It came without ribbons! It came without tags!
“It came without packages, boxes or bags!”
And he puzzled three hours, `till his puzzler was sore.
Then the Martian thought of something he hadn’t before!
“Maybe Christmas,” he thought, “doesn’t come from a store.
“Maybe Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!”

And what happened then…?
Well…in Hu-ville they say
That the martian finally wised up to hu-mans that day
The Martian’s small heart grew three sizes,
As he took to the sky with his Martian Sheep Ray
And he whizzed through the village in the bright morning light
Sending the Hu-mans scattering in fright
For the Martian Sheep Ray does just what you think
And Soon the Hu-Village was full of Hu-Sheep
So he yelled to Max to prepare for a feast
And he…

…HE HIMSELF…!
The Martian carved the roast hu-beast!

 

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/12/the-martian-who-stole-christmas/feed/ 0 0:16:26 With Apologies to Dr Seuss. Every Hu-man Down in Hu-ville Liked Christmas a lot… But the Martian, Who lived just North of Hu-ville, Did NOT! The Martian hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don’t ask why. No one quite[...] With Apologies to Dr Seuss. Every Hu-man Down in Hu-ville Liked Christmas a lot… But the Martian, Who lived just North of Hu-ville, Did NOT! The Martian hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don’t ask why. No one quite knows the reason. It could be that his eyeballs weren’t screwed in quite right. It could be, perhaps, that he held his raygun too tight. But I think that the most likely reason of all May have been that he saw red at sight of santa’s smalls. But, Whatever the reason, The gun or the smalls, He stood there on Christmas Eve, hating the Hu-mans, Staring down from his cave with a sour, Martian frown At the warm lighted windows below in their town. For he knew every Hu-man down in Hu-ville beneath Was busy now, hanging a mistleoe wreath. “And they’re hanging their stockings!” he snarled with a sneer. “Tomorrow is Christmas! It’s practically here!” Then he growled, with his martian fingers nervously drumming, “I MUST find a way to keep Christmas from coming!” For, tomorrow, he knew… …All the Hu-man girls and boys Would wake up bright and early. They’d rush for their toys! And then! Oh, the noise! Oh, the noise! Noise! Noise! Noise! That’s one thing he hated! The NOISE! NOISE! NOISE! NOISE! Then the Hu-mans, young and old, would sit down to a feast. And they’d feast! And they’d feast! And they’d FEAST! FEAST! FEAST! FEAST! They would start on Hu-pudding, and rare Hu-roast-beast Which was something the Martian couldn’t stand in the least! And THEN They’d do something he liked least of all! Every Hu-man down in Hu-ville, the tall and the small, Would stand close together, with Christmas bells ringing. They’d stand hand-in-hand. And the Hu-mans would start singing! They’d sing! And they’d sing! AND they’d SING! SING! SING! SING! And the more the Martian thought of the Hu-Christmas-Sing The more the Martian thought, “I must stop this whole thing! “Why for four hundred years I’ve put up with it now! I MUST stop Christmas from coming! …But HOW?” Then he got an idea! An awful idea! THE MARTIAN GOT A WONDERFUL, AWFUL IDEA! “I know just what to do!” The Martian Laughed in his throat. And he made a quick Santy Claus hat and a coat. And he chuckled, and clucked, “What a great Martian trick! “With this coat and this hat, I’ll look just like Saint Nick!” “All I need is a reindeer…” The Martian looked around. But since reindeer are scarce, there was none to be found. Did that stop the old Martian…? No! The Martian simply said, “If I can’t find a reindeer, I’ll make one instead!” So he called his dog Max. Then he took some red thread And he tied a big horn on top of his head. THEN He loaded a sheep-ray to take care of Saint Nick And some old empty sacks On a ramshakle sleigh And he hitched up old Max. Then the Martian said, “Giddyap!” And the sleigh started down Toward the homes where the Hu-mans Lay a-snooze in their town. All their windows were dark. Quiet snow filled the air. All the Hu-mans were all dreaming sweet dreams without care When he came to the first house in the square. “This is stop number one,” The old Martian Claus hissed And he climbed to the roof, empty bags in his fist. Then he slid down the chimney. A rather tight pinch. He got stuck only once, for a moment or two. Then he pulled out his death ray and blew up the flue He plopped to the ground where little Hu- stockings all hung in a row. “These stockings,” he grinned, “are the first things to go!” Then he slithered and slunk, with a smile most unpleasant, Around the whole room, and he took every present! Pop guns! And bicycles! Roller skates! Drums! Checkerboards! Tricycles! Popcorn! And plums! And to cover his tracks, then the Martian, very nimb[...] Martian Creative no no Comedy http://highwaytomars.com/2011/12/comedy/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/12/comedy/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:01:14 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=409 We here at martian creative are about to get serious about our first full comedy project and as a precursor to that I interviewed fellow martian Simon on Comedy and how it works for him little knowing I would be getting a whole bunch of ideas for the show. :)

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/12/comedy/feed/ 0 1:36:24 We here at martian creative are about to get serious about our first full comedy project and as a precursor to that I interviewed fellow martian Simon on Comedy and how it works for him little knowing I would be getting a whole bunch of ideas for th[...] We here at martian creative are about to get serious about our first full comedy project and as a precursor to that I interviewed fellow martian Simon on Comedy and how it works for him little knowing I would be getting a whole bunch of ideas for the show. Authors Martian Creative no no Legacies http://highwaytomars.com/2011/12/legacies/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/12/legacies/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:54:47 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=401 With the recent death of author Anne McCaffrey I took the opportunity to look at five of the biggest science fiction personalities and their “gifts” to the science fiction world.  Along the way I got some great comments by previous guests on Highway to Mars, learned some things about Rick that I didn’t know, had to face up to my fathers mortality and ultimately my own.  Needless to say the thunderstorm that passed though my neck of the woods while I was recording was somewhat appropriate.

 

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/12/legacies/feed/ 0 2:35:07 With the recent death of author Anne McCaffrey I took the opportunity to look at five of the biggest science fiction personalities and their “gifts” to the science fiction world.  Along the way I got some great comments by previous guest[...] With the recent death of author Anne McCaffrey I took the opportunity to look at five of the biggest science fiction personalities and their “gifts” to the science fiction world.  Along the way I got some great comments by previous guests on Highway to Mars, learned some things about Rick that I didn’t know, had to face up to my fathers mortality and ultimately my own.  Needless to say the thunderstorm that passed though my neck of the woods while I was recording was somewhat appropriate.   Authors, Books Martian Creative no no Rendevous With Rama http://highwaytomars.com/2011/12/rendevous-with-rama/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/12/rendevous-with-rama/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 13:31:48 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=391 Arthur C Clarke created two breakthrough series that bought aliens far more advanced than humans to our solar system. Gareth joins me to cover the second series – Rendevous with Rama. While this is not the strongest book in the series it broke new ground and laid the foundations for a series that would explore not only first contact but the evolution of life and very nature of the universe.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/12/rendevous-with-rama/feed/ 0 2:21:04 Arthur C Clarke created two breakthrough series that bought aliens far more advanced than humans to our solar system. Gareth joins me to cover the second series – Rendevous with Rama. While this is not the strongest book in the series it broke[...] Arthur C Clarke created two breakthrough series that bought aliens far more advanced than humans to our solar system. Gareth joins me to cover the second series – Rendevous with Rama. While this is not the strongest book in the series it broke new ground and laid the foundations for a series that would explore not only first contact but the evolution of life and very nature of the universe. Books Martian Creative no no The Pool of Fire (Supplemental) http://highwaytomars.com/2011/11/the-pool-of-fire-supplemental/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/11/the-pool-of-fire-supplemental/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:10:11 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=389 All the discussions generated by the book that weren’t about the book. :) Warning, if you ever invade OZ I hope you like beer and BBQ’s and don’t touch our iPhones. Otherwise, don’t bother.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/11/the-pool-of-fire-supplemental/feed/ 0 1:03:27 All the discussions generated by the book that weren’t about the book. Warning, if you ever invade OZ I hope you like beer and BBQ’s and don’t touch our iPhones. Otherwise, don’t bother. All the discussions generated by the book that weren’t about the book. Warning, if you ever invade OZ I hope you like beer and BBQ’s and don’t touch our iPhones. Otherwise, don’t bother. Books, Random Martian Creative no no The Pool of Fire http://highwaytomars.com/2011/11/the-pool-of-fire/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/11/the-pool-of-fire/#comments Sun, 20 Nov 2011 02:13:57 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=386 This weeks podcast is the third of the Tripods novels by John Christopher. I am joined once more by Odile from the Sending a Wave Podcast and my fellow Aussie, Liam for what was a long and very enjoyable discussion the stretched from the novel to the implication of the novel in the world we live in today. This is part 1 of the podcast, covering the topics directly relating to the book. There will be a supplementary podcast midweek covering the way the book relates to the world we live in today. 40 odd years later, there are lessons to be learned from this series of books.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/11/the-pool-of-fire/feed/ 0 2:09:27 This weeks podcast is the third of the Tripods novels by John Christopher. I am joined once more by Odile from the Sending a Wave Podcast and my fellow Aussie, Liam for what was a long and very enjoyable discussion the stretched from the novel to t[...] This weeks podcast is the third of the Tripods novels by John Christopher. I am joined once more by Odile from the Sending a Wave Podcast and my fellow Aussie, Liam for what was a long and very enjoyable discussion the stretched from the novel to the implication of the novel in the world we live in today. This is part 1 of the podcast, covering the topics directly relating to the book. There will be a supplementary podcast midweek covering the way the book relates to the world we live in today. 40 odd years later, there are lessons to be learned from this series of books. Books Martian Creative no no Deep Space 9 – Benjamin Sisko http://highwaytomars.com/2011/11/benjamin-sisko/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/11/benjamin-sisko/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:54:04 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=381 Highway to Mars courts controversy once more by suggesting that maybe there is a third answer to the Kirk vs Picard question. This week I look at the Star Trek Deep Space 9 character Benjamin Sisko and discuss the character, his philosophy and some of the important relationships that define him. Along the way I discover that’s easier said than done just because that list is a long one but I hope I covered enough to make it worth while.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/11/benjamin-sisko/feed/ 0 2:50:26 Highway to Mars courts controversy once more by suggesting that maybe there is a third answer to the Kirk vs Picard question. This week I look at the Star Trek Deep Space 9 character Benjamin Sisko and discuss the character, his philosophy and some[...] Highway to Mars courts controversy once more by suggesting that maybe there is a third answer to the Kirk vs Picard question. This week I look at the Star Trek Deep Space 9 character Benjamin Sisko and discuss the character, his philosophy and some of the important relationships that define him. Along the way I discover that’s easier said than done just because that list is a long one but I hope I covered enough to make it worth while. Characters Martian Creative no no Halloween Special http://highwaytomars.com/2011/10/halloween-special/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/10/halloween-special/#comments Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:59:26 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=370 We promised it, some martian madness for Halloween.

Thank you to Rick Moyer, Simon Meddings, Jim Moon, Dave Probert, Sarah Gilbertson, Daniel Vieira, Gareth Edwards, Al Kessel, Amy, Ricky, Phoenix, Raven and Kiarra. :)

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/10/halloween-special/feed/ 0 1:02:17 We promised it, some martian madness for Halloween. Thank you to Rick Moyer, Simon Meddings, Jim Moon, Dave Probert, Sarah Gilbertson, Daniel Vieira, Gareth Edwards, Al Kessel, Amy, Ricky, Phoenix, Raven and Kiarra. We promised it, some martian madness for Halloween. Thank you to Rick Moyer, Simon Meddings, Jim Moon, Dave Probert, Sarah Gilbertson, Daniel Vieira, Gareth Edwards, Al Kessel, Amy, Ricky, Phoenix, Raven and Kiarra. Podcast Martian Creative no no TMAH Halloween Special (Quick Preview) http://highwaytomars.com/2011/10/halloween-special-preview/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/10/halloween-special-preview/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:31:00 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=364 Martians love halloween and so I contacted a bunch of very generous friends who agreed to help out with our first TMAH special in some time. It will be released on halloween and have a much wider cast than usual. We also have some fun guest appearances and a haunting monologue from Jim Moon. Of course the story has martians in it…

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/10/halloween-special-preview/feed/ 0 0:11:21 Martians love halloween and so I contacted a bunch of very generous friends who agreed to help out with our first TMAH special in some time. It will be released on halloween and have a much wider cast than usual. We also have some fun guest appear[...] Martians love halloween and so I contacted a bunch of very generous friends who agreed to help out with our first TMAH special in some time. It will be released on halloween and have a much wider cast than usual. We also have some fun guest appearances and a haunting monologue from Jim Moon. Of course the story has martians in it… Martian Creative no no Heavy Metal http://highwaytomars.com/2011/10/heavy-metal/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/10/heavy-metal/#comments Sun, 23 Oct 2011 04:20:11 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=354 This week as a pre Halloween Podcast we celebrate 30 Years of the 1981 movie “Heavy Metal”. Definitely in the “classic science fiction” category, this movie broke ground in more ways than one and as Halloween viewing goes you would do worse than selecting this one. I also discuss the sequel (Heavy Metal 2000) and the surprisingly good game Heavy Metal FAKK2.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/10/heavy-metal/feed/ 0 1:52:49 This week as a pre Halloween Podcast we celebrate 30 Years of the 1981 movie “Heavy Metal”. Definitely in the “classic science fiction” category, this movie broke ground in more ways than one and as Halloween viewing goes yo[...] This week as a pre Halloween Podcast we celebrate 30 Years of the 1981 movie “Heavy Metal”. Definitely in the “classic science fiction” category, this movie broke ground in more ways than one and as Halloween viewing goes you would do worse than selecting this one. I also discuss the sequel (Heavy Metal 2000) and the surprisingly good game Heavy Metal FAKK2. Games, Movies Martian Creative no no DAAS KAPITAL – DOUG ANTHONY ALL STARS http://highwaytomars.com/2011/10/daas-kapital-doug-anthony-all-stars/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/10/daas-kapital-doug-anthony-all-stars/#comments Sat, 15 Oct 2011 13:22:37 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=347 This week a little bit of Aussie Science Fiction, the Comedy series DAAS KAPITAL. The Shitsu Tonka Corporation have decided to erase history and to this end they have stored the worlds great artworks on a submarine the Titanic II. Three Musicians Paul, Tim and Richard have been assigned the task of cataloguing the artworks but they are not alone. Genies, Psycho’s and Mutant Crabs are just some of the things that await them and let’s not forget Ross the Cockroach.

Links to the first part of each episode (bar series 2 episode 1 below).

Series 2 Ep. 1 – Lust
Series 2 Ep. 2 – Avarice
Series 2 Ep. 3 – Gluttony
Series 2 Ep. 4 – Envy
Series 2 Ep. 5 – Sloth
Series 2 Ep. 6 – Pride
Series 2 Ep. 7 – Anger

Series 2 Ep. 2 – Humility
Series 2 Ep. 3 – Felicity
Series 2 Ep. 4 – Chastity
Series 2 Ep. 5 – Charity
Series 2 Ep. 6 – Hope
Series 2 Ep. 7 – Patience

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/10/daas-kapital-doug-anthony-all-stars/feed/ 0 2:44:14 This week a little bit of Aussie Science Fiction, the Comedy series DAAS KAPITAL. The Shitsu Tonka Corporation have decided to erase history and to this end they have stored the worlds great artworks on a submarine the Titanic II. Three Musicians Pa[...] This week a little bit of Aussie Science Fiction, the Comedy series DAAS KAPITAL. The Shitsu Tonka Corporation have decided to erase history and to this end they have stored the worlds great artworks on a submarine the Titanic II. Three Musicians Paul, Tim and Richard have been assigned the task of cataloguing the artworks but they are not alone. Genies, Psycho’s and Mutant Crabs are just some of the things that await them and let’s not forget Ross the Cockroach. Links to the first part of each episode (bar series 2 episode 1 below). Series 2 Ep. 1 – Lust Series 2 Ep. 2 – Avarice Series 2 Ep. 3 – Gluttony Series 2 Ep. 4 – Envy Series 2 Ep. 5 – Sloth Series 2 Ep. 6 – Pride Series 2 Ep. 7 – Anger Series 2 Ep. 2 – Humility Series 2 Ep. 3 – Felicity Series 2 Ep. 4 – Chastity Series 2 Ep. 5 – Charity Series 2 Ep. 6 – Hope Series 2 Ep. 7 – Patience Podcast Martian Creative no no Nausicaa of the Valley of the Winds http://highwaytomars.com/2011/10/nausicaa-of-the-valley-of-the-winds/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/10/nausicaa-of-the-valley-of-the-winds/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:36:12 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=341 My daughter Phoenix joined me to discuss a movie that deeply influenced my thinking of central characters as a writer – Nausicaa of the Valley of the Winds. There are two english versions available the “Warriors of the Wind” and the later official version. Despite a lot of people dumping on the Warriors of the Wind, it’s a pretty true version and in many ways tighter because it doesn’t try and bridge between the mythology Miyazaki developed in the Manga version. As such the story is more direct but lacks some of the environmental themes Miyazaki was very passionate about. It’s also a bit hokey on the voices which basically makes it a very “80′s” version. Either way I leave it open to the listener to choose, there are faults in both versions but it’s a brilliant story none the less.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/10/nausicaa-of-the-valley-of-the-winds/feed/ 0 2:21:17 My daughter Phoenix joined me to discuss a movie that deeply influenced my thinking of central characters as a writer – Nausicaa of the Valley of the Winds. There are two english versions available the “Warriors of the Wind” and t[...] My daughter Phoenix joined me to discuss a movie that deeply influenced my thinking of central characters as a writer – Nausicaa of the Valley of the Winds. There are two english versions available the “Warriors of the Wind” and the later official version. Despite a lot of people dumping on the Warriors of the Wind, it’s a pretty true version and in many ways tighter because it doesn’t try and bridge between the mythology Miyazaki developed in the Manga version. As such the story is more direct but lacks some of the environmental themes Miyazaki was very passionate about. It’s also a bit hokey on the voices which basically makes it a very “80′s” version. Either way I leave it open to the listener to choose, there are faults in both versions but it’s a brilliant story none the less. Anime, Movies Martian Creative no no The City of Gold and Lead http://highwaytomars.com/2011/09/the-city-of-gold-and-lead/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/09/the-city-of-gold-and-lead/#comments Sat, 03 Sep 2011 12:26:58 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=336 Odile joins me once again to continue our discussion on the John Christopher Tripod series. This time around we chat on the City of Gold and Lead, branching off onto a few soapboxes on the way. As this series went on it got more complex and opened up into a wider world. This book is not perfect but it’s a great read.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/09/the-city-of-gold-and-lead/feed/ 0 1:15:05 Odile joins me once again to continue our discussion on the John Christopher Tripod series. This time around we chat on the City of Gold and Lead, branching off onto a few soapboxes on the way. As this series went on it got more complex and opened[...] Odile joins me once again to continue our discussion on the John Christopher Tripod series. This time around we chat on the City of Gold and Lead, branching off onto a few soapboxes on the way. As this series went on it got more complex and opened up into a wider world. This book is not perfect but it’s a great read. Books Martian Creative no no Misfits http://highwaytomars.com/2011/08/misfits/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/08/misfits/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:34:45 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=330 This week, Dave Probert steps back in to discuss a more modern TV Series favourite of mine, “Misfits”. We discuss Season 1 only but having seen season 2, like arnie “I’ll be back”.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/08/misfits/feed/ 0 2:13:30 This week, Dave Probert steps back in to discuss a more modern TV Series favourite of mine, “Misfits”. We discuss Season 1 only but having seen season 2, like arnie “I’ll be back”. This week, Dave Probert steps back in to discuss a more modern TV Series favourite of mine, “Misfits”. We discuss Season 1 only but having seen season 2, like arnie “I’ll be back”. Martian Creative no no Captain Kremmen Part II http://highwaytomars.com/2011/08/captain-kremmen-part-ii/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/08/captain-kremmen-part-ii/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:20:07 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=326 My daughter Raven survived the operating table especially to bring you all the second part of Captain Kremmen, now that’s dedication. This week we answer the question of who will win between Kremmen and Gort. Now we all know who will in but try convincing a teenager. Sheesh!

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/08/captain-kremmen-part-ii/feed/ 0 1:52:44 My daughter Raven survived the operating table especially to bring you all the second part of Captain Kremmen, now that’s dedication. This week we answer the question of who will win between Kremmen and Gort. Now we all know who will in but [...] My daughter Raven survived the operating table especially to bring you all the second part of Captain Kremmen, now that’s dedication. This week we answer the question of who will win between Kremmen and Gort. Now we all know who will in but try convincing a teenager. Sheesh! Martian Creative no no Zelenyi’s Story http://highwaytomars.com/2011/08/zelenyi%e2%80%99s-story/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/08/zelenyi%e2%80%99s-story/#comments Sun, 21 Aug 2011 05:40:19 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=322 Recently Odile Thomas from “Sending a Wave” podcast sent me a link to stories she was working on for her writers group. I read them, gave some feedback and one in particular caught my eye. I like this story for two reasons, one the russian tones that come through (both in names and way the characters act) but also the way it takes a very european mythological view of death being a transformative process. Ok maybe that’s a little highbrow (oh oh word nerd alert) but I think you will enjoy this version, read by Odile herself.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/08/zelenyi%e2%80%99s-story/feed/ 2 0:05:28 Recently Odile Thomas from “Sending a Wave” podcast sent me a link to stories she was working on for her writers group. I read them, gave some feedback and one in particular caught my eye. I like this story for two reasons, one the rus[...] Recently Odile Thomas from “Sending a Wave” podcast sent me a link to stories she was working on for her writers group. I read them, gave some feedback and one in particular caught my eye. I like this story for two reasons, one the russian tones that come through (both in names and way the characters act) but also the way it takes a very european mythological view of death being a transformative process. Ok maybe that’s a little highbrow (oh oh word nerd alert) but I think you will enjoy this version, read by Odile herself. Martian Creative no no To Boldly Go(d) http://highwaytomars.com/2011/08/to-boldly-god/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/08/to-boldly-god/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 23:16:00 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=313 Sometimes a conversation heads in a direction other than where you intend and you just go with the flow. This was one of those times. Rick joined me for a podcast we planned some time ago as a follow up from “Death from the Skies”. However some way into the podcast the central topic (man meets aliens on planet other than earth) became a discussion on God, Religion and Science Fiction. Go Figure. So on the spot I decided to go with that topic, the result was a very interesting discussion on how science fiction has approached god with examples including CS Lewis, Arthur C Clarke, Star Trek New Generation (Q) and Deep Space 9. It was a fun discussion without drawing any conclusions other than despite the protests of some religions, Science Fiction has every right to explore the subject and so far, Science Fiction has done a good job of adding to the discussions.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/08/to-boldly-god/feed/ 0 1:32:08 Sometimes a conversation heads in a direction other than where you intend and you just go with the flow. This was one of those times. Rick joined me for a podcast we planned some time ago as a follow up from “Death from the Skies”. Ho[...] Sometimes a conversation heads in a direction other than where you intend and you just go with the flow. This was one of those times. Rick joined me for a podcast we planned some time ago as a follow up from “Death from the Skies”. However some way into the podcast the central topic (man meets aliens on planet other than earth) became a discussion on God, Religion and Science Fiction. Go Figure. So on the spot I decided to go with that topic, the result was a very interesting discussion on how science fiction has approached god with examples including CS Lewis, Arthur C Clarke, Star Trek New Generation (Q) and Deep Space 9. It was a fun discussion without drawing any conclusions other than despite the protests of some religions, Science Fiction has every right to explore the subject and so far, Science Fiction has done a good job of adding to the discussions. Books, Movies Martian Creative no no Vena Cava Update 1 http://highwaytomars.com/2011/08/vena-cava-update-1/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/08/vena-cava-update-1/#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:48:56 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=305 It may be news to everyone but we don’t just do audio. We do in fact have our very own web comic with artwork by sarah, creator of the character designs for TMAH and our various other productions last year. Revisiting the characters from the Vena Cava story we did last year Sarah has completed one story (the origin of Divale) called “Vanished Childhood” and another has started called “Open Door”. The Web comic is a much more mature, adult oriented story than the podcast and the first story will make you think about how we deal with exceptional people. You can read the webcomic at http://andersenrae.com

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/08/vena-cava-update-1/feed/ 0 0:35:42 It may be news to everyone but we don’t just do audio. We do in fact have our very own web comic with artwork by sarah, creator of the character designs for TMAH and our various other productions last year. Revisiting the characters from the[...] It may be news to everyone but we don’t just do audio. We do in fact have our very own web comic with artwork by sarah, creator of the character designs for TMAH and our various other productions last year. Revisiting the characters from the Vena Cava story we did last year Sarah has completed one story (the origin of Divale) called “Vanished Childhood” and another has started called “Open Door”. The Web comic is a much more mature, adult oriented story than the podcast and the first story will make you think about how we deal with exceptional people. You can read the webcomic at http://andersenrae.com Martian Creative no no War of the Worlds The Musical http://highwaytomars.com/2011/08/war-of-the-worlds-the-musical/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/08/war-of-the-worlds-the-musical/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:29:04 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=299 Despite being short on words, War of the Worlds the Musical has become “The Definitive” version of the HG Wells Story. Gareth joined me once again as we took the chance to explore the music of Jeff Wayne.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/08/war-of-the-worlds-the-musical/feed/ 2 1:33:33 Despite being short on words, War of the Worlds the Musical has become “The Definitive” version of the HG Wells Story. Gareth joined me once again as we took the chance to explore the music of Jeff Wayne. Despite being short on words, War of the Worlds the Musical has become “The Definitive” version of the HG Wells Story. Gareth joined me once again as we took the chance to explore the music of Jeff Wayne. Musicals, Podcast Martian Creative no no Rose of Mars Update 1 – Jones http://highwaytomars.com/2011/08/rose-of-mars-update-1-jones/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/08/rose-of-mars-update-1-jones/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 06:28:52 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=292 Rose of Mars is coming and so its time to start sending out updates on the series. In our first update, I interview Rick & Simon and we give a spoiler free update on what in store for our favourite Aussie.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/08/rose-of-mars-update-1-jones/feed/ 0 0:43:45 Rose of Mars is coming and so its time to start sending out updates on the series. In our first update, I interview Rick & Simon and we give a spoiler free update on what in store for our favourite Aussie. Rose of Mars is coming and so its time to start sending out updates on the series. In our first update, I interview Rick & Simon and we give a spoiler free update on what in store for our favourite Aussie. Martian Creative no no Captain Kremmen Pt 1 http://highwaytomars.com/2011/07/captain-kremmen-pt-1/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/07/captain-kremmen-pt-1/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:45:00 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=287 This week a look at the first half of the 1970′s one man SciFi Radio Play by Kenny Everett. I first was introduced to this story through the Cosgrove and Hall animated version that appeared in the Kenny Everett video show and loved it but totally missed the jokes. With that in mind my daughter Raven joined me on the podcast as she discovered it about the same age as I did and we thought it would be fun to compare notes.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/07/captain-kremmen-pt-1/feed/ 0 1:54:21 This week a look at the first half of the 1970′s one man SciFi Radio Play by Kenny Everett. I first was introduced to this story through the Cosgrove and Hall animated version that appeared in the Kenny Everett video show and loved it but tot[...] This week a look at the first half of the 1970′s one man SciFi Radio Play by Kenny Everett. I first was introduced to this story through the Cosgrove and Hall animated version that appeared in the Kenny Everett video show and loved it but totally missed the jokes. With that in mind my daughter Raven joined me on the podcast as she discovered it about the same age as I did and we thought it would be fun to compare notes. Podcast Martian Creative no no The White Mountains http://highwaytomars.com/2011/07/the-white-mountains/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/07/the-white-mountains/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2011 05:24:14 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=255 This week Odile Thomas joined me to discuss the book “The White Mountains” by John Christopher (Samuel Youd). I read this book as a child, Odile read it only recently, I’m an Aussie, Odile is french so we had very different perspectives but a shared love of the book. We also discussed the TV Series based on the book “The Tripods”.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/07/the-white-mountains/feed/ 2 1:19:21 This week Odile Thomas joined me to discuss the book “The White Mountains” by John Christopher (Samuel Youd). I read this book as a child, Odile read it only recently, I’m an Aussie, Odile is french so we had very different perspe[...] This week Odile Thomas joined me to discuss the book “The White Mountains” by John Christopher (Samuel Youd). I read this book as a child, Odile read it only recently, I’m an Aussie, Odile is french so we had very different perspectives but a shared love of the book. We also discussed the TV Series based on the book “The Tripods”. Books, Podcast Martian Creative no no Eragon – The Book http://highwaytomars.com/2011/07/eragon-the-book/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/07/eragon-the-book/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:10:18 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=248 This week Al Kessel from Tales from the Mouse House and my Daughter Phoenix join me to discuss the book Eragon. Yes we are stretching the definitions here of Sci-Fi but I am allowing it as there have been comparisons made between Eragon and Star Wars and to be honest there are enough Star Wars podcasts and products already. It was a great discussion on the book and as I haven’t read it, I learned a lot as I hope you will. Certainly by the end I wanted to read the book so Phoenix and Al did their job well. Even if we did freeze outside.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/07/eragon-the-book/feed/ 0 1:39:47 This week Al Kessel from Tales from the Mouse House and my Daughter Phoenix join me to discuss the book Eragon. Yes we are stretching the definitions here of Sci-Fi but I am allowing it as there have been comparisons made between Eragon and Star Wa[...] This week Al Kessel from Tales from the Mouse House and my Daughter Phoenix join me to discuss the book Eragon. Yes we are stretching the definitions here of Sci-Fi but I am allowing it as there have been comparisons made between Eragon and Star Wars and to be honest there are enough Star Wars podcasts and products already. It was a great discussion on the book and as I haven’t read it, I learned a lot as I hope you will. Certainly by the end I wanted to read the book so Phoenix and Al did their job well. Even if we did freeze outside. Books, Podcast Martian Creative no no The Prisoner – Part 2 http://highwaytomars.com/2011/07/the-prisoner-part-2/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/07/the-prisoner-part-2/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2011 22:09:39 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=235 This week fellow martian Simon Meddings joins me to talk about the 1960?s TV series, “The Prisoner”. I am new to the prisoner so I was seeing the show with new eyes and Simon has seen it probably a hundred times, so this was an experience. This podcast was definitely a test of stamina, an all night session to catch up on it followed by a four hour recording session. Lets just say it was an intense week given the subject matter.

Be seeing you.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/07/the-prisoner-part-2/feed/ 0 2:06:44 This week fellow martian Simon Meddings joins me to talk about the 1960?s TV series, “The Prisoner”. I am new to the prisoner so I was seeing the show with new eyes and Simon has seen it probably a hundred times, so this was an experience. This podc[...] This week fellow martian Simon Meddings joins me to talk about the 1960?s TV series, “The Prisoner”. I am new to the prisoner so I was seeing the show with new eyes and Simon has seen it probably a hundred times, so this was an experience. This podcast was definitely a test of stamina, an all night session to catch up on it followed by a four hour recording session. Lets just say it was an intense week given the subject matter. Be seeing you. Podcast Martian Creative no no The Prisoner – Part 1 http://highwaytomars.com/2011/07/the-prisoner-part-1/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/07/the-prisoner-part-1/#comments Sat, 02 Jul 2011 21:10:31 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=228 This week fellow martian Simon Meddings joins me to talk about the 1960′s TV series, “The Prisoner”. I am new to the prisoner so I was seeing the show with new eyes and Simon has seen it probably a hundred times, so this was an experience. This podcast was definitely a test of stamina, an all night session to catch up on it followed by a four hour recording session. Lets just say it was an intense week given the subject matter.

Be seeing you.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/07/the-prisoner-part-1/feed/ 0 2:03:34 This week fellow martian Simon Meddings joins me to talk about the 1960′s TV series, “The Prisoner”. I am new to the prisoner so I was seeing the show with new eyes and Simon has seen it probably a hundred times, so this was an ex[...] This week fellow martian Simon Meddings joins me to talk about the 1960′s TV series, “The Prisoner”. I am new to the prisoner so I was seeing the show with new eyes and Simon has seen it probably a hundred times, so this was an experience. This podcast was definitely a test of stamina, an all night session to catch up on it followed by a four hour recording session. Lets just say it was an intense week given the subject matter. Be seeing you. Podcast Martian Creative no no War of the Worlds Part 1 http://highwaytomars.com/2011/06/war-of-the-worlds-part-1/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/06/war-of-the-worlds-part-1/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2011 03:20:01 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=179 This week Gareth Edwards of Gareth’s World Podcast joins me as we discuss the various incarnations of the War of the Worlds, yes even that horrid piece of work from Spielberg. In the end I think we agree that for the moment at least War of the Worlds the Musical remains “the definitive” interpretive version (excluding the book) which given there has been at least 5 movies, a TV series and a radio play is a pretty staggering achievement. Jeff Wayne take a bow. More to come on War of the Worlds the musical. Awesome comment from Simon Meddings of Waffle on Podcast as well.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/06/war-of-the-worlds-part-1/feed/ 1 1:25:08 This week Gareth Edwards of Gareth’s World Podcast joins me as we discuss the various incarnations of the War of the Worlds, yes even that horrid piece of work from Spielberg. In the end I think we agree that for the moment at least War of th[...] This week Gareth Edwards of Gareth’s World Podcast joins me as we discuss the various incarnations of the War of the Worlds, yes even that horrid piece of work from Spielberg. In the end I think we agree that for the moment at least War of the Worlds the Musical remains “the definitive” interpretive version (excluding the book) which given there has been at least 5 movies, a TV series and a radio play is a pretty staggering achievement. Jeff Wayne take a bow. More to come on War of the Worlds the musical. Awesome comment from Simon Meddings of Waffle on Podcast as well. Books, Movies, Musicals, Podcast Martian Creative no no The 5 Best Writers of Doctor Who http://highwaytomars.com/2011/06/the-5-best-writers-of-doctor-who/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/06/the-5-best-writers-of-doctor-who/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:11:42 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=173 Dave Probert Returns to answer the challenge : “Pick your top 5 Who Writers”. The easy jobs huh? Well despite my recording software giving Dave the dalek treatment, what transpired can be considered well thought out, controversial, even inspired.

Agree/Disagree? Send in your comments.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/06/the-5-best-writers-of-doctor-who/feed/ 0 1:44:29 Dave Probert Returns to answer the challenge : “Pick your top 5 Who Writers”. The easy jobs huh? Well despite my recording software giving Dave the dalek treatment, what transpired can be considered well thought out, controversial, eve[...] Dave Probert Returns to answer the challenge : “Pick your top 5 Who Writers”. The easy jobs huh? Well despite my recording software giving Dave the dalek treatment, what transpired can be considered well thought out, controversial, even inspired. Agree/Disagree? Send in your comments. Podcast Martian Creative no no Death From The Skies http://highwaytomars.com/2011/04/death-from-the-skies/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/04/death-from-the-skies/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:47:42 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=169 This week I explore the science fiction concept of aliens that visit earth and aren’t friendly. I had an awesome discussion with Bret Hammond author of “Rural Dead”. We cover books such as War of the Worlds, The Puppet Masters, Starship Troopers, Movies such Battle Los Angeles, Skyline, Independence Day and The Day the Earth Stood Still. We also explore the roots of our fears of death from the skies covering topics such as mythology, the bible, stephen hawking, 9/11 and why it’s a really bad idea to have a beard that Osama Bin Laden would be proud of.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/04/death-from-the-skies/feed/ 0 1:53:04 This week I explore the science fiction concept of aliens that visit earth and aren’t friendly. I had an awesome discussion with Bret Hammond author of “Rural Dead”. We cover books such as War of the Worlds, The Puppet Masters, St[...] This week I explore the science fiction concept of aliens that visit earth and aren’t friendly. I had an awesome discussion with Bret Hammond author of “Rural Dead”. We cover books such as War of the Worlds, The Puppet Masters, Starship Troopers, Movies such Battle Los Angeles, Skyline, Independence Day and The Day the Earth Stood Still. We also explore the roots of our fears of death from the skies covering topics such as mythology, the bible, stephen hawking, 9/11 and why it’s a really bad idea to have a beard that Osama Bin Laden would be proud of. Books, Movies, Podcast Martian Creative no no Interview With Dave Probert http://highwaytomars.com/2011/04/interview-with-dave-probert/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/04/interview-with-dave-probert/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 07:40:31 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=163 This week I did an interview with Dave Probert who proved to be even more interesting than he sounds on Shake and Blake. We went behind the scenes of Blakes Seven to discuss its literary roots, influences and the things that it influenced. Dave’s knowledge of Blakes 7 is incomparable as was his insightful views on what makes Blakes 7 unique. If you like Blakes 7 this is one not to miss.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/04/interview-with-dave-probert/feed/ 0 2:02:58 This week I did an interview with Dave Probert who proved to be even more interesting than he sounds on Shake and Blake. We went behind the scenes of Blakes Seven to discuss its literary roots, influences and the things that it influenced. Dave[...] This week I did an interview with Dave Probert who proved to be even more interesting than he sounds on Shake and Blake. We went behind the scenes of Blakes Seven to discuss its literary roots, influences and the things that it influenced. Dave’s knowledge of Blakes 7 is incomparable as was his insightful views on what makes Blakes 7 unique. If you like Blakes 7 this is one not to miss. Podcast Martian Creative no no Blakes 7 http://highwaytomars.com/2011/03/blake-7/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/03/blake-7/#comments Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:19:33 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=156 This month I was joined again by Mike Featherstone as we discussed the late 70′s early 80′s Science fiction series Blakes 7 and some of the shows that drew inspiration from it. What set’s Blakes 7 apart is it’s characters, the dark view of a future totalitarian humanity and ‘the end’ one of the most unique and confronting ways of drawing a story to a close. Once again mike provides a whole bunch of insights and thoughts that mean even I was learning things. Thanks Mike – you realise I will be back for more :)

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/03/blake-7/feed/ 1 2:13:04 This month I was joined again by Mike Featherstone as we discussed the late 70′s early 80′s Science fiction series Blakes 7 and some of the shows that drew inspiration from it. What set’s Blakes 7 apart is it’s characters, t[...] This month I was joined again by Mike Featherstone as we discussed the late 70′s early 80′s Science fiction series Blakes 7 and some of the shows that drew inspiration from it. What set’s Blakes 7 apart is it’s characters, the dark view of a future totalitarian humanity and ‘the end’ one of the most unique and confronting ways of drawing a story to a close. Once again mike provides a whole bunch of insights and thoughts that mean even I was learning things. Thanks Mike – you realise I will be back for more Podcast Martian Creative no no David Brin: “Star Wars” despots vs. “Star Trek” populists http://highwaytomars.com/2011/02/david-brin-star-wars-despots-vs-star-trek-populists/ http://highwaytomars.com/2011/02/david-brin-star-wars-despots-vs-star-trek-populists/#comments Thu, 24 Feb 2011 03:02:08 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=148 This month on “Highway to Mars” I am joined by Mike Featherstone as we continue the discussion started by the Anomaly Podcasts Jen and Angela on the David Brin Article – “Star Wars” despots vs. “Star Trek” populists. Mike and I go through the key points made by brin and see whether his conclusion stacks up. I have to say we are both fans of both series but we both went into reading the article with an open mind and drew our conclusions separately. Rick as always played MC/Referee, it was an interesting discussion.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2011/02/david-brin-star-wars-despots-vs-star-trek-populists/feed/ 0 0:00:01 This month on “Highway to Mars” I am joined by Mike Featherstone as we continue the discussion started by the Anomaly Podcasts Jen and Angela on the David Brin Article – “Star Wars” despots vs. “Star Trek” p[...] This month on “Highway to Mars” I am joined by Mike Featherstone as we continue the discussion started by the Anomaly Podcasts Jen and Angela on the David Brin Article – “Star Wars” despots vs. “Star Trek” populists. Mike and I go through the key points made by brin and see whether his conclusion stacks up. I have to say we are both fans of both series but we both went into reading the article with an open mind and drew our conclusions separately. Rick as always played MC/Referee, it was an interesting discussion. Movies, Podcast Martian Creative no no TMAH – THE FUTURE http://highwaytomars.com/2010/12/tmah-the-future/ http://highwaytomars.com/2010/12/tmah-the-future/#comments Sun, 12 Dec 2010 02:24:38 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=139 Merry Christmas everyone. TMAH is coming to an end with four episodes to go so rick and I sat down to chat about “the future” of TMAH. In this we talk about what will happen with TMAH, as well as new projects like Rose of Mars, Eyo and Highway to mars. We also talk about the specials and what it is to have a Swiss Christmas.

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]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2010/12/tmah-the-future/feed/ 0 0:40:58 Merry Christmas everyone. TMAH is coming to an end with four episodes to go so rick and I sat down to chat about “the future” of TMAH. In this we talk about what will happen with TMAH, as well as new projects like Rose of Mars, Eyo and H[...] Merry Christmas everyone. TMAH is coming to an end with four episodes to go so rick and I sat down to chat about “the future” of TMAH. In this we talk about what will happen with TMAH, as well as new projects like Rose of Mars, Eyo and Highway to mars. We also talk about the specials and what it is to have a Swiss Christmas. Share and Enjoy Stefan, Rick, Simon, Sarah and Ella. Podcast Martian Creative no no The Making of The Martians Are Here http://highwaytomars.com/2010/11/the-making-of-the-martians-are-here/ http://highwaytomars.com/2010/11/the-making-of-the-martians-are-here/#comments Sun, 21 Nov 2010 08:43:17 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=74 Well the author needed a week off, slack bugger he is so Rick generously stepped into the breach and with a wave of his sonic screwdriver (or was it a phaser) the making of TMAH was born. Please, please, please give this a listen especially if you enjoy the music from TMAH. And there is a special bonus track never played before. No telling you have to listen to find out.

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]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2010/11/the-making-of-the-martians-are-here/feed/ 0 1:00:00 Well the author needed a week off, slack bugger he is so Rick generously stepped into the breach and with a wave of his sonic screwdriver (or was it a phaser) the making of TMAH was born. Please, please, please give this a listen especially if you e[...] Well the author needed a week off, slack bugger he is so Rick generously stepped into the breach and with a wave of his sonic screwdriver (or was it a phaser) the making of TMAH was born. Please, please, please give this a listen especially if you enjoy the music from TMAH. And there is a special bonus track never played before. No telling you have to listen to find out. Share and Enjoy Stefan, Rick, Simon, Sarah and Ella. TMAH, The, Martians, Are, Here, Eyo, Rose, of, Mars, Stefan, Sawynok, Rick Martian Creative no no The Martians Are Here Team on Artwork http://highwaytomars.com/2010/11/the-martians-are-here-team-on-artwork/ http://highwaytomars.com/2010/11/the-martians-are-here-team-on-artwork/#comments Sun, 21 Nov 2010 08:41:08 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=72 A special on the Artwork of TMAH (and not before time). Join resident TMAH artists Ella, Sarah and a special guest appearance by my Wife Karin as we talk about the Artwork of TMAH. While your listening go have a look at the artwork on our deviant art site http://themartiansarehere.deviantart.com/

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]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2010/11/the-martians-are-here-team-on-artwork/feed/ 0 0:34:42 A special on the Artwork of TMAH (and not before time). Join resident TMAH artists Ella, Sarah and a special guest appearance by my Wife Karin as we talk about the Artwork of TMAH. While your listening go have a look at the artwork on our deviant ar[...] A special on the Artwork of TMAH (and not before time). Join resident TMAH artists Ella, Sarah and a special guest appearance by my Wife Karin as we talk about the Artwork of TMAH. While your listening go have a look at the artwork on our deviant art site http://themartiansarehere.deviantart.com/ Share and Enjoy Stefan, Rick, Ella, Sarah and Simon TMAH, The, Martians, Are, Here, Eyo, Rose, of, Mars, Stefan, Sawynok, Rick Martian Creative no no The Martians Are Here Team on Voices http://highwaytomars.com/2010/11/the-martians-are-here-team-on-voices/ http://highwaytomars.com/2010/11/the-martians-are-here-team-on-voices/#comments Sun, 21 Nov 2010 08:37:29 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=69 Another in our series behind the scenes at TMAH. Today we talk about the voices, how rick produces them and do some live creating of human and alien voices.

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]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2010/11/the-martians-are-here-team-on-voices/feed/ 0 0:42:58 Another in our series behind the scenes at TMAH. Today we talk about the voices, how rick produces them and do some live creating of human and alien voices. Share and Enjoy Stefan and Rick Another in our series behind the scenes at TMAH. Today we talk about the voices, how rick produces them and do some live creating of human and alien voices. Share and Enjoy Stefan and Rick TMAH, The, Martians, Are, Here, Eyo, Rose, of, Mars, Stefan, Sawynok, Rick Martian Creative no no The Martians Are Here Team on Post Production http://highwaytomars.com/2010/11/the-martians-are-here-team-on-post-production/ http://highwaytomars.com/2010/11/the-martians-are-here-team-on-post-production/#comments Sun, 21 Nov 2010 08:30:46 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=65 Today we talk about post production and how important it is to the sound of the podcast. Rick and I play a couple of scenes that underwent a major transformation in post production, so you get to hear some “never before released” scenes on TMAH. We also announce a small competition so listen in, it could be you that wins.

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]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2010/11/the-martians-are-here-team-on-post-production/feed/ 0 0:43:55 Today we talk about post production and how important it is to the sound of the podcast. Rick and I play a couple of scenes that underwent a major transformation in post production, so you get to hear some "never before released" scenes on TMAH. We [...] Today we talk about post production and how important it is to the sound of the podcast. Rick and I play a couple of scenes that underwent a major transformation in post production, so you get to hear some "never before released" scenes on TMAH. We also announce a small competition so listen in, it could be you that wins. Share and Enjoy Stefan and Rick TMAH, The, Martians, Are, Here, Eyo, Rose, of, Mars, Stefan, Sawynok, Rick Martian Creative no no The Martians Are Here Team on Scripting http://highwaytomars.com/2010/11/the-martians-are-here-team-on-scripting/ http://highwaytomars.com/2010/11/the-martians-are-here-team-on-scripting/#comments Sun, 21 Nov 2010 08:28:25 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=63 Today we talk about how we manage the scripts from beginning to end throughout the episode. There is a lot more to it than writing

Next week we will be doing a podcast on post production, how to fix the mistakes that come up.

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]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2010/11/the-martians-are-here-team-on-scripting/feed/ 0 0:17:09 Today we talk about how we manage the scripts from beginning to end throughout the episode. There is a lot more to it than writing Next week we will be doing a podcast on post production, how to fix the mistakes that come up. Share and enjoy Stefa[...] Today we talk about how we manage the scripts from beginning to end throughout the episode. There is a lot more to it than writing Next week we will be doing a podcast on post production, how to fix the mistakes that come up. Share and enjoy Stefan and Rick. TMAH, The, Martians, Are, Here, Eyo, Rose, of, Mars, Stefan, Sawynok, Rick Martian Creative no no Interview with Simon and Stefan TMAH Chapter 12-24 http://highwaytomars.com/2010/11/interview-with-simon-and-stefan-tmah-chapter-12-24/ http://highwaytomars.com/2010/11/interview-with-simon-and-stefan-tmah-chapter-12-24/#comments Sun, 21 Nov 2010 08:22:19 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=61 A joint interview with Simon, Stefan and Rick. Topics covered include:

* State of Play at the end of Chapter 24 * New Characters from 12-23 * The Dream World * The Music of TMAH * MW-Orbit Ricks new project * And some hints on what’s to come…. (scattered throughout)

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]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2010/11/interview-with-simon-and-stefan-tmah-chapter-12-24/feed/ 0 1:48:16 A joint interview with Simon, Stefan and Rick. Topics covered include: * State of Play at the end of Chapter 24 * New Characters from 12-23 * The Dream World * The Music of TMAH * MW-Orbit Ricks new project * And some hints on what's to come.... [...] A joint interview with Simon, Stefan and Rick. Topics covered include: * State of Play at the end of Chapter 24 * New Characters from 12-23 * The Dream World * The Music of TMAH * MW-Orbit Ricks new project * And some hints on what's to come.... (scattered throughout) Share and Enjoy Stefan, Rick, Simon, Ella and Sarah TMAH, The, Martians, Are, Here, Eyo, Rose, of, Mars, Stefan, Sawynok, Rick Martian Creative no no Waffle On About “The Martians Are Here” http://highwaytomars.com/2010/11/waffle-on-about-the-martians-are-here/ http://highwaytomars.com/2010/11/waffle-on-about-the-martians-are-here/#comments Sun, 21 Nov 2010 08:01:51 +0000 Highway To Mars http://highwaytomars.com/?p=59 Simon Meddings from Waffle takes time out to Interview Stefan about the martians are here. They cover the story so far, key plot development, characters and a bit of the authors history.

]]> http://highwaytomars.com/2010/11/waffle-on-about-the-martians-are-here/feed/ 0 1:27:03 Simon Meddings from Waffle takes time out to Interview Stefan about the martians are here. They cover the story so far, key plot development, characters and a bit of the authors history. Simon Meddings from Waffle takes time out to Interview Stefan about the martians are here. They cover the story so far, key plot development, characters and a bit of the authors history. TMAH, The, Martians, Are, Here, Eyo, Rose, of, Mars, Stefan, Sawynok, Rick Martian Creative no no