Into The Blender

PG Holyfield Tributes

Information on the Tributes: Wednesday, 10/8 at 9pm – Online Vid Tribute from The Beyond the Wall crew: On Wednesday, October 8th, 2014 at 9pm Eastern, the Beyond the Wall crew will be recording a live podcast show in which we will bid farewell to our good friend, P.G. Holyfield. There is also an in-person gathering and a Memorial Service occurring on Oct 11th and 12th, respectively. If you would like to attend one or both of those events, please check the links on this post at SpecFicMedia.com. Of course, we understand that not everyone will be able to attend in person. For so many, these podcasts are how they knew him. So, the show on Wednesday the 8th will be a way for us, and for you, to express your feelings about this man, who brought so many people together. We on the crew will be sharing our feelings and memories, but, we would also like to hear from you. If you have words, audio or video that you would like to share, please email it to us at BTW@SpecFicMedia.com. Even if you have already sent something, please re-send it if you would like it to appear on this show. If you would like to send something that is just for family or any other private audience, please indicate this in your email. And of course, if you are reading this too late or are just unable to put your feelings together before we record, please send anyways. Also, please help us boost the signal, both for this announcement and the show event links that will follow, so that everyone that would like to can participate. P.G. Holyfield founded a great community at SpecFicMedia, but now his watch has ended. Our watch continues and so we will carry on our sacred duty, which is to talk about things we love – and people that we love – with all of you. Thank you, from your friends at SpecFicMedia.com. Saturday: A Casual Gathering and A Celebration of Life in Honor of Patrick G. Holyfield October 11th from 6 pm – 10 pm – Come and go as you are available Flying Saucer in Charlotte, NC 9605 N Tryon St Suite A, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 Chooch and I will be hosting an informal gathering in Charlotte on Saturday, October 11th, at The Flying Saucer. It’s a craft brew honoring restaurant, that we’ve enjoyed with P.G. in the past. The official time is from 6 – 8 pm, when we are guaranteed use of the private room. If our numbers dwindle, we may move to a large table or we may be allowed to stay in the private room. They have been wonderfully accommodating and will do their best for us. There will be self-pay dining and libation offerings in mid-price range A brief video of memories from Chooch and I including some favorite Con(vention) Family will be available for viewing at any time. Otherwise, come as you are able as you arrive from other destinations or to spend the time together. We hope to highlight P.G., our friendship, and shared world with him in the podcasting and convention realms. This will be a celebration of life, his life, and our con family experiences with him, but also a place for those that wish for grieving and remembrance, as well. If you have ideas for this celebration of his life, please make pledges of time or assistance, please send to BTW@SpecFicMedia.com. If you have pix or vid clips you love of PG, please send to BTW@SpecFicMedia.com, for possible inclusion in the video we are hoping to complete. (Time constraints.) Also, if you are local and available to assist, please let me know at the above email to coordinate with needs for this unexpected gathering/weekend. Sunday: The Memorial Service in honor of Patrick G. Holyfield Sunday, at 12pm – Embassy Suites Banquet Room located at 4800 S. Tryon St (near Charlotte Douglas Airport–they will have shuttle service). Please forward any written sentiments, photos, audio or video you would like to make a part of my tribute to me (Kim AKA The Trustee) at kim@pghct.org. Thank you so much for your thoughts and contributions. I truly look forward to seeing or hearing from all of you, either next week or in the future. Kim

Episode 66 – Whaaaa??

We recorded this a few months ago on the anniversary of ITB. We haven’t sat down to write the show notes, so kept putting off releasing it. Well, it’s been too long! Here’s the episode, and we’ll get back here to drop show notes later.. eventually

Episode 65 – 2011 Wrap Up, Part 2

This episode is part 2 of a car cast where we cover our highlights of 2011. Apologies again for the audio quality as we’re testing a new set of microphones and the road noise was louder than we anticipated. Listening through we’ve come up with some ways to greatly improve the audio from the car. Stuff we mention: Living Proof Brew Cast (specifically the episodes from 12/17/2011 and 12/31/2011)

Episode 64 – 2011 Wrap Up, Part 1

This episode is part 1 of a car cast where we cover our highlights of 2011. Apologies for the audio quality as we’re testing a new set of microphones and the road noise was louder than we anticipated. It gets particularly loud around the 30 minute mark, but that only lasts for six or seven minutes. Listening through, we’ve come up with some ways to greatly improve the audio from the car. Stuff we mention: Wide Sky, Narrow Trail: A View From The Trail by Courtney Mann Giant Squid lavaliere microphones Living Proof Brew Cast Balticon Promo: The Scotchcast Bumper: The Balticon Podcast

Episode 63 – A New Blender

We find ourselves heading into a whole new blender and discuss it a bit. Announcements DBK at the Hard Rock Cafe News Viv Packing begins in earnest at the house as we say goodbye to Big Paradise and The Burrow where our podcasting career began. Family photo archive Chooch How Not To Grow A Beard month Scott Roche Movember Main Topic Our future plans – Another blend?!? Shut the front door! Because of the economy and recent events, we are going to be moving in with the Rossi family after our house sells. It benefits both our families tremendously, beyond the financial aspect. We also have another roomie moving in, and with the full count at 6 adults, 2 small children, 3 dogs, 3 cats and one fish, we are finding ourselves in another new realm to adjust to. Far improved from the empty nest, and with ample room for our sons to visit whenever they like. Phil Rossi Solid Nuggets Viv teases, but does not really discuss.  More on the next episode, but in case you find it useful now… Home Ec 101 Chooch Google Music Tell Viv why she should ditch Android for an iPhone Promo: Geek Radio Daily