Comments on: Old Tricks http://www.variantfrequencies.com/2007/08/22/old-tricks/ Variant Frequencies is a monthly podcast of original fiction. Stories blending gothic horror with space adventure, dark fantasy with sci-fi, recalling the reality-bending vibes of The Twilight Zone, and offering something wholly unique that fits inbetween and outside. Our podcasts are fully produced, including talented voice actors and original music scores. Subscription is free. Entertainment and escapism are guaranteed. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:39:48 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Richard Smoker http://www.variantfrequencies.com/2007/08/22/old-tricks/comment-page-1/#comment-144 Richard Smoker Sun, 09 Sep 2007 04:56:01 +0000 http://www.variantfrequencies.com/2007/08/22/old-tricks/#comment-144 Have you heard the new Dick Dynamo podcasts, i mean you gotta. Have you heard the new Dick Dynamo podcasts, i mean you gotta.

]]> By: Barry Bounous http://www.variantfrequencies.com/2007/08/22/old-tricks/comment-page-1/#comment-139 Barry Bounous Tue, 04 Sep 2007 16:45:46 +0000 http://www.variantfrequencies.com/2007/08/22/old-tricks/#comment-139 Interesting story. One correction: John Smith - 17th Century Settler. Joseph Smith 19th Century Mormon prophet. Interesting story. One correction: John Smith – 17th Century Settler. Joseph Smith 19th Century Mormon prophet.

]]> By: Mike Triggs http://www.variantfrequencies.com/2007/08/22/old-tricks/comment-page-1/#comment-137 Mike Triggs Mon, 03 Sep 2007 17:05:55 +0000 http://www.variantfrequencies.com/2007/08/22/old-tricks/#comment-137 I liked this one. The voice-acting was top-notch. The only downside might have been a couple of minor spots where misplaced modifiers clouded up the narration a little bit.. (I had to listen one spot about four times to figure out what was going on.) I liked this one. The voice-acting was top-notch. The only downside might have been a couple of minor spots where misplaced modifiers clouded up the narration a little bit.. (I had to listen one spot about four times to figure out what was going on.)

]]> By: Chris Lester http://www.variantfrequencies.com/2007/08/22/old-tricks/comment-page-1/#comment-135 Chris Lester Thu, 30 Aug 2007 14:26:09 +0000 http://www.variantfrequencies.com/2007/08/22/old-tricks/#comment-135 Listening to Leann read this one makes me feel like I need a cigarette -- and I don't even smoke. ;-) She did an awesome job bringing Patsy to life, effectively channeling both the character's sexuality and her violent, bitter personality. I had a hard time figuring out who to root for in this story; none of these people are exactly what you would call good guys. I don't have any first-hand experience with Catholic schools, but I've heard some stories from women who have, and I find it disturbingly plausible that the Norse God of Mischief would find fertile ground there for his life's work. Kudos to MWS for his deliciously smarmy portrayal of "Bob." I note with some amusement that you never actually invoke his true name through the course of the story. I had a strong suspicion of who he was from his first appearance, and the off-hand references to Scandinavian cities confirmed it, but I can't decide whether it was a good choice or not to leave the character's identity unspoken, even in Patsy's narration. One thing's for sure, it definitely wasn't Satan: he'd have been a LOT more subtle. ;-) Listening to Leann read this one makes me feel like I need a cigarette — and I don’t even smoke. ;-) She did an awesome job bringing Patsy to life, effectively channeling both the character’s sexuality and her violent, bitter personality.

I had a hard time figuring out who to root for in this story; none of these people are exactly what you would call good guys. I don’t have any first-hand experience with Catholic schools, but I’ve heard some stories from women who have, and I find it disturbingly plausible that the Norse God of Mischief would find fertile ground there for his life’s work. Kudos to MWS for his deliciously smarmy portrayal of “Bob.”

I note with some amusement that you never actually invoke his true name through the course of the story. I had a strong suspicion of who he was from his first appearance, and the off-hand references to Scandinavian cities confirmed it, but I can’t decide whether it was a good choice or not to leave the character’s identity unspoken, even in Patsy’s narration. One thing’s for sure, it definitely wasn’t Satan: he’d have been a LOT more subtle. ;-)

]]> By: DKT http://www.variantfrequencies.com/2007/08/22/old-tricks/comment-page-1/#comment-134 DKT Wed, 29 Aug 2007 18:55:26 +0000 http://www.variantfrequencies.com/2007/08/22/old-tricks/#comment-134 When you hear there's a story about a sexy hitwoman hunting the devil down in a Catholic girl's school, there's a part of you that wonders if the story can actually live up to what's playing in your imagination. This one kind of kicked my imagination's ass. Leann Mabry owned this role. I don't think I've ever heard Matthew Wayne Selznick do the bad-boy thing before, but I loved him in this. The bit about the sequel to Bible was priceless. And Father Rick wasn't too bad either ;) This one isn't leaving my ipod anytime soon. When you hear there’s a story about a sexy hitwoman hunting the devil down in a Catholic girl’s school, there’s a part of you that wonders if the story can actually live up to what’s playing in your imagination.

This one kind of kicked my imagination’s ass. Leann Mabry owned this role. I don’t think I’ve ever heard Matthew Wayne Selznick do the bad-boy thing before, but I loved him in this. The bit about the sequel to Bible was priceless. And Father Rick wasn’t too bad either ;)

This one isn’t leaving my ipod anytime soon.

]]> By: Rick Stringer http://www.variantfrequencies.com/2007/08/22/old-tricks/comment-page-1/#comment-132 Rick Stringer Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:45:02 +0000 http://www.variantfrequencies.com/2007/08/22/old-tricks/#comment-132 Thanks Jonathan. We are thrilled with both Matthew and Leann. I thought they both were perfect for their roles. Leann has that sexy voice and I found her to be very believable. Matthew was so low key as Bob. I just loved it. I could see how she would have been seduced by him. I certainly plan to have both of them back. As for me, I'm glad you liked it. If you are going to listen to VF, you are kind of stuck with me. ;-P Thanks Jonathan. We are thrilled with both Matthew and Leann. I thought they both were perfect for their roles. Leann has that sexy voice and I found her to be very believable.

Matthew was so low key as Bob. I just loved it. I could see how she would have been seduced by him.

I certainly plan to have both of them back.

As for me, I’m glad you liked it. If you are going to listen to VF, you are kind of stuck with me. ;-P

]]> By: Jonathan C. Gillespie http://www.variantfrequencies.com/2007/08/22/old-tricks/comment-page-1/#comment-131 Jonathan C. Gillespie Mon, 27 Aug 2007 01:49:55 +0000 http://www.variantfrequencies.com/2007/08/22/old-tricks/#comment-131 Not too shabby. Although not one of my favorites you guys have run, it's still very good, and I love how the two co-authors keep the reader guessing about Bob's true nature up until the very last moment. Good stuff. Also, excellent sense of pace. The narration was just terrific. Picking which of you three was most spot-on is like trying to compare different flavors of awesome-on-a-stick, but I'm leaning towards Selznick as the reigning champ this go round. He just nailed it. Not too shabby. Although not one of my favorites you guys have run, it’s still very good, and I love how the two co-authors keep the reader guessing about Bob’s true nature up until the very last moment. Good stuff. Also, excellent sense of pace.

The narration was just terrific. Picking which of you three was most spot-on is like trying to compare different flavors of awesome-on-a-stick, but I’m leaning towards Selznick as the reigning champ this go round. He just nailed it.

]]> By: Matthew Wayne Selznick - Author, DIY Advocate » Blog Archive » Matt Selznick On Variant Frequencies http://www.variantfrequencies.com/2007/08/22/old-tricks/comment-page-1/#comment-128 Matthew Wayne Selznick - Author, DIY Advocate » Blog Archive » Matt Selznick On Variant Frequencies Thu, 23 Aug 2007 05:00:58 +0000 http://www.variantfrequencies.com/2007/08/22/old-tricks/#comment-128 [...] Selznick performs in the role of Bob (or is it Satan?) in the Matt Wallace and DM Moerhle story “Old Tricks” on the Variant Frequencies podcast. Featuring Leann Mabry and Rick [...] [...] Selznick performs in the role of Bob (or is it Satan?) in the Matt Wallace and DM Moerhle story “Old Tricks” on the Variant Frequencies podcast. Featuring Leann Mabry and Rick [...]

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