20Mar/113

Wonder Woman Returns to TV…a fan’s thoughts

March 20th, 2011

Southern SciFi Society Logo As many people know I am a huge Wonder Woman fan. If you’ve read my bio on this very site you know that I’ve been a very big Wonder Woman fan since a very young age. Our china cabinet features many of the memorabilia and collectibles I’ve gathered over the years with my prized possessions including the first book I ever read by myself: Wonder Woman: Cheetah on the Prowl. This has since been signed by Lynda Carter herself when my mother (who yes, remains as awesome as ever) took me to meet her last year.

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9Oct/100

SafeHaven Episode 16 – Vampires: The Good, The Bad, The Sparkly?

October 9th, 2010

SafeHaven We are sorry for the delay folks! We’re back and have a great new website – we hope you like! The crew rejoins to discuss our favorite creatures of the night: Vampires. We’d also like to welcome a new crew member, Vincent from Sweden. Vincent is another member of Joe’s Minty Pineapple series’ Monsters Anonymous.

Hope you enjoy the show, and remember if you’re an iTunes listener to please resubscribe before November 2010!

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31Aug/100

SafeHaven – Promo

August 31st, 2010

SafeHavenWe finally have a promo! You play ours and we’ll play yours. Feel free to drop us a line at info@southernscifisociety.net to let us know that you’ve played our promo and we’ll return the favor in kind.

We’ll be adding some new promos to our line up very soon!

17Aug/101

Hey – We’re Moving In!

August 17th, 2010

As you can see, we’ve consolidated our Southern SciFi Society website and SafeHaven Podcast website into one sexy beast. Thanks for bearing with us as we get everything under one big happy roof! And, mad props to Brad Bowyer of Podculture fame for his help in getting this together! So take a look around and let’s Get Geeky!

16Aug/100

SafeHaven Episode 15 – We ♥ the UK!

August 16th, 2010

SafeHavenBetsy, Kurt, Jenn, Joe, Yamile, Angel, Kelley and Toni discuss all things from across the pond. From Doctor Who to Monty Python, the crew covers some of their favs!

Thanks to Kelley, the director of the American SciFi Media Track at Dragon*Con, for joining the crew! Also, welcome to Joe’s girlfriend, Toni – we hope to have you back again soon!

Hope you all enjoy the show.

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1Aug/100

SafeHaven Episode 14 – Whedon-y Goodness

August 1st, 2010

SafeHavenWe’re back! Sorry for the big delay and thanks for sticking with us.

Betsy, Kurt and Jenn welcome some new voices to the crew as they discuss everything Joss Whedon. Please help us welcome Yamile, Joe, and Angel to the crew.

Yamile is a friend of Betsy’s from Miami who has been listening to the show and offerred to come join us in our crazy ramblings.

Betsy and Jenn met Joe at Imagicon in Birmingham and struck it off discussing of all things, Whedon! Joe and his buds have a great webseries called Monsters Anonymous over at www.mintypineapple.com. Check it out!

Angel is long time listener and often contributor of The Dollhouse Podcast and Milk Carton TV. He’s decided to hop on over and join us at SafeHaven when his schedule allows, and we’re glad to have him. Angel is a busy guy these days with his own blog anglemeister.blogspot.com and a regular host of a radio show on a local station Monday nights in California, KPDO (or you can checkout back eps here).

In this episode we discuss everything from Buffy, Angel, Firefly, Dollhouse, Doctor Horrible, Whedon in comics and much more. So sit back, put on your Jayne hat, and enjoy!

22May/100

SafeHaven Episode 13 – Iron Man 2 and Nightmare Reviews

May 22nd, 2010

SafeHavenFirst, Betsy and Jenn discuss the ins and outs of Iron Man 2, and are later joined by Cliff to discuss the Nightmare on Elm Street reboot – which surprise, wasn’t as bad as you heard it was!

Our contest is still on, but barely! Smart Pop Books is giving away one free book of your choosing! Just send us an e-mail to info@southernscifisociety.net and tell us which of their books from their catalog that you want to win and why. We will randomly select a winner from all contest entries. You do not have to choose the book you wrote about in your contest entry upon winning. Eligible entries only from the US or Canada. E-mail must be received by midnight, Sunday, May 23rd. Winner Winner will be notified via e-mail and announced during the episode recorded the week of May 24th.

Get in touch with the SafeHaven crew:

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Thanks for listening!

1May/100

SafeHaven Episode 12 – Summer Movie Preview Part I

May 1st, 2010

SafeHaven

Betsy, Cliff and Jenn discuss 10 of the upcoming summer films through June. Also, we cover listener feedback and discuss our latest contest!

Contest:

Smart Pop Books is giving away one free book of your choosing! Just send us an e-mail to info@southernscifisociety.net and tell us which of their books from their catalog that you want to win and why. We will randomly select a winner from all contest entries. You do not have to choose the book you wrote about in your contest entry upon winning. Eligible entries only from the US or Canada. E-mail must be received by midnight, Sunday, May 23rd. Winner will be announced during the episode recorded the week of May 24th.

Promo:
Tuning Into SciFi TV

Movies Discussed:

22Apr/100

SafeHaven Episode 11 – The Eleventh Doctor

April 22nd, 2010

Doctor WhoJoin Cliff, Betsy, Kurt and Jenn as they are joined by fellow podcasters Brad Bowyer and Kevin Bachelder to discuss the return of Doctor Who! Of course, spoilers abound for the newest incarnation of the Doctor. We discuss everything from the new Doctor, the new Tardis, the new theme and the awesomeness that IS Steven Moffat.

Find Kevin Bachelder at these awesome podcasts:

The ScapeCast

Tuning Into SciFi Television

The Signal

The Seeker Cast

Find Brad Bowyer at these awesome podcasts:

PodCulture

Milk Carton TV

The Geek Spin

Get in touch with the SafeHaven crew:

Leave a comment on the blog below!

E-mail us at feedback@southernscifisociety.net!

Call our VoiceMail line: 206-203-1688

Thanks for listening!

7Apr/100

SafeHaven Episode 10 – What are you Reading?

April 7th, 2010

SafeHavenBetsy, Kurt and Jenn discuss what’s currenly on their nightstands, as well as their favorite series, favorite authors and favorite books of all time.

Recommendations:

Betsy

  • The Southern Vampire Mysteries by Charlaine Harris
  • Anita Blake Series by Lauren K. Hamilton
  • The Strain by Guiellermo Del Toro
  • Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
  • Kay Scarpetta series by Patricia Cornwall
  • The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
  • The Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
  • Salem’s Lot and The Stand by Stephen King

Kurt

  • The Assassin Trilogy by Robin Hobb
  • The Sword of Truth Series by Terry Goodkind
  • The Valdemar Series by Mercedes Lackey
  • The Amber Chronicles by Roger Zelazney
  • The Last Herald Mage Trilogy by Mercedes Lackey

Jenn

  • Just After Sunset by Stephen King
  • 7th Son: Decent by J.C. Hutchins
  • Infected by Scott Sigler
  • Women’s Murder Club by James Patterson
  • Beloved by Toni Morrison
  • The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult
  • The Talisman by Stephen King and Peter Straub

Let us know your favorites! Get in touch with us at feedback@southernscifisociety.net.

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