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Episode 28: Coexistence and Resistance

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Our hero, Dismay, battles the creature called He Who Holds Death, and, while doing so, he learns a little about its background; there is more to the rock creature than anyone expected.

Music:

Dark Rooms Instrumental -- Timlin

Ground Assault -- Ben Base

Peaceful Coexistence -- Radio Orphans

Red Moon Rising --  Milo Firewater

Resistance -- Ahd Child

Episode 27: To Kill Again

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Our hero is concerned about this new threat as yet more die to terrorist bombings in Ottawa.

Listen to his story and enjoy the following music:

Reigns -- Tup's Fold

Tony Marriott -- Winter Freeze

Timlin -- Dark Rooms Instrumental

Lotus Dog -- Breathe

Radio Orphans -- Body And Soul

Episode 25: The World Fears

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Dismay reflects on his killing Emily and how his powers twisted her into a murderous creature. He realizes it is now time to move on and he chooses to no longer ignore the voices that haunt him.

Thanks to special guests who contributed their voices. Check out their podcasts:

Digger from Digger's Story

Tabitha Smith from Strangely Literal

Enjoy the following music:

 Fingerprints by Post Death Soundtrack

I Dub Ya Dictator by John Garza

The Lullaby of Loneliness by Aaron English

Weeping Wind by Aaron English

I'm Sick

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I'm sick (flu). I will post notes later.

Peace.

 

I'm Sick

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I'm sick (just the flu). Sorry no episode, just music. Please stay tuned. I'll post music notes later.

 

Episode 21: Emily

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Someone new has walked into Dismay's life, but he's not sure that he's ready. Can he have romance and figt evil at the same time. She doesn't know abou this alter ego, but she's determined to be a part of his life.

 Listen and enjoy music from:

King of the Sofa -- Emily

Pippa Rogers -- Let Me In

3 Blind Mice -- Emily Has Compassion

King of the Sofa -- Grace Parts 1 and 2

Janette Slack -- Pumpnutted

 Podcasts Mentioned:

Spartacus Roosevelt

Never Was

 

Episode 19: Troubled World

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Dismay has felt a disturbing presence in Ottawa. Some kind of sinister being has entered the city, and, not long afterwards, mass murders begin to occur. At each murder site, there are messages proclaiming that something is about to happen. Who is this new menace, and what does she want?

List to Dismay’s story and listen to the following music:

X-Ray Dogs—Mad Like Cows
X-Ray Dogs—I see Things
ixi—A Life Well – Lived
etherealvox—Persephone

Feature Track: Spartacus Roosevelt

Episode 18: News and War

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Dismay is making news. People all around are reporting sightings of our world’s superhero.

Listen to how our hero reflects on how the news is covering his every move.

Peace.

This episode includes mucis from the following:

Gary Jules
Roman
Tragic Triumphants
Jeremy Gratton
Joe Margiotta

Feature track by: The Spartacus Roosevelt

Episode 17: I knew

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In this episode we hear about Dismay froma new perspective. Jimmy tells us about his opinion in the need for a hero like Dismay and recounts one of their first encounters with crime since leaving Algonquin Park.

Listen to the story of Dismay and listen to great music from the following artists:

Nick Murray

Podcast Feature:
Spartacus Roosevelt

Episode 16: Emotions

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EDITED: The is the correct file. Sorry for the confusion.

Jimmy is well. The world seems to be on the threshold of insanity. The Council appears to have been left in ruin, while the Man With No Face hides plotting his next move. Meanwhile, Dismay returns to his home in Ottawa with mixed feelings and emotions.

Listen to this part of his story and enjoy music by:

Bruno Wong
noise626
Little Glitches

Promo for Spartacus Roosevelt Podcast <—- Listen to this one. Trust me.

Episode 15: She's Coming

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Almost forgotten in the battle, The Man With No Face seems to have escaped defeat from the Council and he makes reference to something mysterious and no doubt dark. He also predicts its coming will cause much pain.

Listen to this short piece and hear his pleasure of how an untold plan it beginning to unfold.

Music played in this episode:

Rhythm Electric—5unk

Episode 14: Beginnings

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Dismay returns!

The conclusion of the battle is here. Jimmy has made a surprising return and our hero discovers a secret sending his world into more mystery and uncertainty. Listen as Dismay sees the fall of the Council.

The following songs are played. Check them out and buy their stuff!

Dread Daze—mankind a poetry piece
Little Glitches—Are you scared?
Josh Woodward—Nothing in the Dark
Chub Creek Music—Perfect Choice of Words
They Might Be Giants—Am I Awake?
Little Thom—Lost and Found

Promos are played for The Israelisms and the Podcast Awards.

Episode 13: The Battle

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The Man With No Face and the Whisperers have attacked. Now Dismay must decide whether he should run or fight.

Listen as Dsimay tells his story of his first battle against the forces of evil: The Whisperers.

Music played in this episode includes:

Derek K. Miller—Cloud or Smoke?
Mountain Con—The Silver Age
Addek—Reasons 2 Cry 4 Me
River City High—The Hard Way
Chance—Man on a Mission
Mountain Con—The Escape Artist
American Heartbreak—The Last of The Superheros ( of the 1970s)
Mountain Con—Apocalyptic

Background Music:
Ichiro NAKAGAWA
—Variety of Speaking—ka ta ra re

Promo for one of my favourite Canadian podcasts!

All Axis Radio: Canada

Episode 12: The Faceless Episode

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Warning: Not child safe.

This one is loud and different.

Meet the Man With No Face. He’s mean and he’s on a mission to spread fear and kill our hero. Listen to his story as he attacks Dismay and the Council.

Music played in this episode includes:

Blitzkriegbliss—Dark
Brad Sucks—Dirtbag
The Joykiller—Hate
Josh Woodward—Gallows Hill
Led Man—Numb
Madsumo—There’s So Many Ways I Can Kill You
Devin Anderson—black Dragon tongue
CART!—Killing Time

Promos played for two of my favourit musical podcasts:

The Spartacus Roosevelt podcast
The Ruckus podcast

Recap and Contest

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Welcome new and returning listeners. Now that I’ve reached Episode 10, I think it’s important to do a recap show for any new listeners. You know, so no one gets lost in the story.

This is a special episode where I explain the concept of Dismay and give a recap of Episodes 1–10. There’s plenty of music to enjoy, too. Some is form previous episodes, while others are songs I’ve wanted to play, but can not find a way to include in the plot.

And, there’s a contest. Listen to find out what it is.

Songs played:

Led Man—All Fours
Happy Rhodes—Possessed
Away With The Fairys—Space Rocks Keep Falling On My Head
Duwayne A. Wright
—Children of War
Bob Gentry—Upside Down
Dead Heart Bloom—The Marchers Are Coming
The Sharmills—My Destination

Background music by:

Ichiro NAKAGAWA

Podcasts mentioned in this episode:

The Ruckus
The Poddog Show
Kong Bonk’s Campfire
Riding With the Window Down
Nina Kimberly the Merciless

A Message Plus Songs

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I’m sorry folks. Real life has been crazy busy over the last two weeks and I’ve had very little time to do podcasting for fun. I hope you’ll still stay tuned for Episode 10. It’s going to be a good one with some awesome guest voices from some pretty cool podcasters

I’ve added some songs to this message so you’re not too disappointed.

Songs are:

Joe Faulder – Sweet Crime
Justin Gordon – The Shack Song
Josh Woodward – Five Minutes

Cheers,

Sean

Episode Nine: Goodbyes

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Karen had always been Dismay’s pillar in society. He is a pariah, an anomic man lost without her. That’s why making his decision is so difficult.

Listen to his story as he makes his decision, faces his fear and embraces a new path. Plus, enjoy music from the following:

Amy Abdou – Mirage
Koala – Time To Say Goodbye
Avery Fantom – Into My Eyes
Dead Heart Bloom – One Long Last Look
Dead Heart Bloom – I Hope I Stop Fading
Dead Heart Bloom – There Will Come Soft Rains
Dead Heart Bloom – Transmigration

I also give thanks to the people who contributed to the last episode.

Promos played:

7th Son—A fantastic podcast novel. I’m hooked.
Today in Podcasting—A excellent addition to the podcasting commuity by three guys who know it best.

Reviews!

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It’s always nice to get feedback on something you create. I’ve been lucky enough to receive a few reviews. One of the latest is very well written and I would like to share it with everyone.

Here’s the review:
Dismay Podcast: A superhero trying to save a world he fears.
at
www.podfly.com

Check out ther other reviews, too. Enjoy.

Episode Eight: Fear of Choices

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The time for a choice has come. Our hero, Dismay, is given an offer he struggles with. Will he take Karen back and give himself to shadow? And, who is this new man?

Listen to his story and enjoy the following music:

qr5 – Fallen Tree
Earth Man Conspiracy – Finding You (Here)
Josh Woodward – Swimming to Cambodia
King Bonk – Fer de Lance
The Rheostatics – Try to Praise this Mutilated World
Spokers Loan – Waiting for the sun to rise

A thanks to The Rheostatics for giving me permission to use their song. Check them out. Their music is fantastic!

A thanks to all the podcasters for contributing to this episode. These are shows everyone should listen to. Their shows are:

The Poddog Show
Mostly News
A.D.D. Radio
KnitWitch’s Scifi/Fantasy Zone
GROW Podcast
I Heart NZ

Also, promos played at the end include two excellent couplecasts:

Zee and Zed
Me and the Bean

Episode Seven: Shadows in the Woods

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Our hero leaves Thompson and begins his walk down the path to the Council. He’s unsure of what to expect, but no one could have prepared him for who he meets in the shadows of the woods.

Listen to his story and enjoy podsafe music from:

after touch – bleak
rachel kann – pretty talk
Colie Brice – Fear!
Crystal Hutchens – Surround Sound
Away With The Fairys – FLESH
Coppermine – Guiding Light

Promos:

The Monkey Podcast Project
The Poddog Show
* Two completely different, but entertaining podcasts! Have a listen. You can find them listed at the Podcast Pickle or PCA.