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Moose Poodoo

by: The Dark Moose

date posted: Jun 08, 2006 5:49 PM | updated: Jun 17, 2006 12:43 PM

SWEndirect - Voice of Star Wars Fandom

The Dark Moose, referring to himself in third person notwithstanding, occasionally makes mistakes...

Like...all the time, but let's not dwell on it. But one in particular I feel I should point out.

Years ago I came down on the folks at SWEndirect because some of them wanted to start their own thread on the boards (this is long before we had blogs, which is really a great place to pimp their wares). I made the case that no one website should be promoted over all other fan sites - that is was unfair. The other side of that was that SWEndirect was a fan activity that transcends the normal fan site. It's not just a website, it's a show.

I stuck to my guns and said nope - it's a fan site. I'm older and perhaps, in some ways, wiser now. I'm not as limited as I once was in my interpretation of mod policy. I was gung ho then, but I see the bigger picture now.

SWEndirect.com is Star Wars Fan Radio, and one of the best and most successful examples of it. Every week, on Sundays usually in the evening (see website for times), they conduct interviews and online live discussions on a wide variety of Star Wars fan events and topics. And they never seem to run out of interesting things to say.

They've interviewed a long list of notable peeps:

NATHAN BUTLER

MIKE DODD

TROY DENNING

KAREN TRAVISS

JEFF CIOLETTI

DANIEL WALLACE

CHRIS GORE

MICHAEL STACKPOLE

MATTHEW STOVER

STEVE PERRY

JAY THOMPSON

ALBIN JOHNSON

MICHAEL REAVES

TREY STOKES

STEVEN BARNES

PAUL ENS

SEAN WILLIAMS

VORONICA WHITNEY-ROBINSON

PETER MAYHEW

LISA STEVENS

MIKE GALLO

STEVE SANSWEET

and that's not even all of them...

They're great shows to listen to - they're funny and insightful, and one of the best interactive experiences you can find in Star Wars fandom next to these boards and blogs.

It's great to actually hear people just like us discussing things we care about - new books, new games, new collector's series, fan club news, spoilers. They're knowledgeable and opinionated. It's a talk show, geared just for us.

All you need is a standard media player, such as Windows Media. Listen to the show live, and you get to simultaneously participate in an online chat with other fans from around the world - even with the hosts themselves as they take questions from the chat room. Even if you miss the live show, you can still download one after the fact. They have an archive dating back with years of great shows and good interviews.

So this is an official Dark Moose plug - give an ear or two to this thang. It's pretty good stuff. Try not to be distracted by the fake French they occasionally break into, though.

Seriously, listen to Sebastien and crew this next Sunday if you have a moment. Fan Audio is a new frontier, and one I think could take off to even greater heights. Shows like this already have a great headstart.

If you want to get the latest news in an entertaining format, and are tired of just reading it, try listening to it and even participating in it. It's a great alternative.

DM out

..

PS-
I expect payment in US Dollars or gasoline, not that funky Canadian money.

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	Dark Spork Sporktastic Voyage
date Posted: Jun 08, 2006 5:55 PM They invited you on, didn't they?

	The Dark Moose Moose Poodoo
date Posted: Jun 08, 2006 6:03 PM Nope. They hate my guts. :0)

	Dark Spork Sporktastic Voyage
date Posted: Jun 08, 2006 6:08 PM Everyone hates you. I hate you! ::runs off crying::

	jkthunder Seven Pieces
date Posted: Jun 08, 2006 6:16 PM No big whoop. You were just doing your job. Just a Moose trying to make his way in the universe. Besides, they have a blog here now, no? And do they not frequent the BCAT forums as well?

	Rive Caedo Rive's Uncharted Settlements
date Posted: Jun 08, 2006 6:20 PM I got tired of reading this plug halfway through. Can I have it in podcast format?

	jedimasterbebaloo
date Posted: Jun 08, 2006 7:11 PM Don't ever, EVER say "peeps" again.... ever.......

	The Dark Moose Moose Poodoo
date Posted: Jun 08, 2006 7:55 PM Everyone hates you. I hate you! ::runs off crying:: I drink because you cry... :0)

	The Stooge Star Wars Joke-A-Day
date Posted: Jun 08, 2006 8:40 PM These comments, every single one, have been frickin' hilarious! ... well, until mine.

	NerfHerdersAnonymous Life, the Star Wars Universe and Everything
date Posted: Jun 08, 2006 11:35 PM I've enjoyed listening to them while I'm working, just fun stuff.

	leialookalike1
date Posted: Jun 09, 2006 5:09 AM yeah, not enough time as it is...

	ThrawnRocks1
date Posted: Jun 09, 2006 6:11 AM Well well well...is this old Moose going soft? Oh no. Of course not. You're just expanding your horizons.

	Darth Rex0 So be it....
date Posted: Jun 09, 2006 7:20 AM Very stand up of you Moose, but then, I don't think moose lay down that much. Anyway, very good of you. That is a pretty cool site. I rarely have time to get over there, but it is one of the few non SW.com sites I hit relating to SW.

The Dark Moose
Moose Poodoo

date Posted: Jun 09, 2006 9:14 AM

Very stand up of you Moose, but then, I don't think moose lay down that much.

We do rather lounge regally, but no, not actually lay down..

Well well well...is this old Moose going soft?

It's better than the alternative..

These comments, every single one, have been frickin' hilarious!

... well, until mine.

Now see, you've gone and made Sprok cry again..time for another drink.

	The Stooge Star Wars Joke-A-Day
date Posted: Jun 09, 2006 1:26 PM Now see, you've gone and made Sprok cry again Touch my monkey!

	The Dark Moose Moose Poodoo
date Posted: Jun 09, 2006 3:49 PM Perhaps it's more prudent to just wave at your monkey from a discrete distance....

	Dark Spork Sporktastic Voyage
date Posted: Jun 10, 2006 9:25 PM I hate you all. ::steals Moose's booze::

	DJ Maul: Got Feet? DJ Maul's Dancin' Cantina Party
date Posted: Jun 11, 2006 1:28 PM well I for one have never heard of this site until now, so I must say thanks DM for clueing me in...I will check them out.

	Oboe-Wan Oboe-Wan's Hive of Scum & Villainy
date Posted: Jun 11, 2006 1:47 PM Well I was going to comment but then I saw the monkey waving back & decided I just can't do it......

	The Dark Moose Moose Poodoo
date Posted: Jun 11, 2006 2:11 PM I hate you all. ::steals Moose's booze:: Psh. 2 words: Liquor Lojack.

	Darth_Meerkat Rants of a Mere 'Kat
date Posted: Jun 12, 2006 7:23 AM I expect payment in US Dollars or gasoline You can never have enough gas these days...thanks for the info on the site. Like DJM, I hadn't heard of it till now.

	jSarek jSarek's Infonet
date Posted: Jun 17, 2006 2:24 PM Psh. 2 words: Liquor Lojack. Best. Two. Words. EVER.

	KitFist0
date Posted: Jun 17, 2006 11:55 PM Wow thanks Moose, appreciate all the help we can get For the record, we don't hate you, we like you. This plug means alot to me, thanks again. We have a live show on later today, 7pm EST. Brian, co-host of SWD swendirect.com

	solsticedawn His men will follow him anywhere, ner vod. But only out of a sense of curiosity.
date Posted: Jun 19, 2006 6:12 PM "Well well well...is this old Moose going soft? It's better than the alternative.." You just made me spew my tea! TEA ABUSE! I guess I'll have to switch to booze, too. Newcastle Brown Ale. The best. In other news, I'm a go for CIV. I booked tickets for myself, our eldest child and my brother yesterday. I love LA.

	The Dark Moose Moose Poodoo
date Posted: Aug 19, 2006 4:49 PM testg

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