When Worlds Collide...Author Daniel Swenson On The Legednarium Podcast

What happens when two great podcasts collide? A fantastic episode, that's what. Today, on The Legendraium Podcast, Daniel Swenson, author of The Shadow Above the Flames and creator/producer/all-around everything guy of Dungeon Crawlers Radio Podcast, joined Craig, Kyle, and Todd to discuss the Three Levels of Storytelling.

I learned of the two podcasts at about the same time. I'm not sure which one I found first, but I've been following both for years. Craig was gracious enough to invite me to participate with Todd on one episode. I found the experience a pleasure--no complaints. And, in fairness, Daniel has asked me to join him on his show a few times. Scheduling conflicts have prevented me from doing that--something I'd very much like to do.

Both shows have insightful content, knowledgable guests, and banter that goes from informed to witty very quickly. I've been steered toward many books and films I would not have otherwise known about had I not listened to these podcasts. Right now, The Legendarium Podcast set up a GoFundMe page to help build for the future. You can participate by accessing their page: HERE.

What this particular episode (Legendarium's 151st, in fact...) has is a great conversation about the levels of storytelling. There's so many things out there, so many stories, so many films, that they can all get lost in the haze. That's how I feel about it, sometimes. This episode helps to bring things into focus. So, if you're familiar with either or both of these podcasts, or if you've never heard of either of them, downloading and listening to this particular episdoe will give you a good feel for both.

Dungeon Crawlers Radio...Mark Two

I ran into my friend, Daniel at the latest FanX event that happened last week. He runs a podcast called Dungeon Crawlers Radio, a podcast I've subscribed to for quite some time. A few weeks ago I noticed that I wasn't getting any new podcasts downloaded to my phone. So, when I saw my Dan, I asked him what was up.

Turns out, there's been some changes to their podcast and I was not getting any new ones because I had not yet subscribed to the new podcast.

Situation: Resolved!

Today I downloaded their most recent episode. If you're unfamiliar with this podcast, it consists of their regular commentators, Dan, Jessica, Jared, and McKay. They also have guests from time to time. If you are a geek (and know what being a geek means...), I highly recommend this podcast. Like many podcasts, we get to sit in on their conversations, as if we're in the room while they discuss all things Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, DC, comic cons, cosplay, and basically anything else that interests them (they have a lot of interests...).

I've been fortunate enough to get to know Dan better over the past year. That happens when you go to a lot of conventions and symposiums. It's also fun to see him while Lightsaber microphone in hand interviewing great guests at these events. If I were as motivated and dedicated as he is, it's something I would like to do as well.

A couple of observations: sound quality for the new podcast--much MUCH improved! I don't think I ever told Dan (until now...) that the audio quality was not up to par, or subpar as some say. The new podcast greatly improved the listening experience. 

I have only one negative. Usually I listen to podcasts at 2X the normal speed. I tried listening to their latest episode, Batman vs Superman and they hosts spoke really fast, so fast that I had to listen to hear them at 1 1/2X speed to make sure I wasn't missing anything. They speak faster when they're excited.

So, if you're like me (and I doubt you are because you're most likely more savvy on this type of thing...), do a podcast search for Dungeon Crawlers Radio and download their latest version, Version Mark Two. I'm glad I did.