The Butcher Block

An irregular podcast about all things Jim Butcher as well as the things Jim's fans find cool.

BB016 - Reading Ahead 04/28/2009

BB016 - Reading Ahead [21m 8s] In the final part of the interview, Fred talks with Jim about what the future holds (and that snazzy Hugo nod). In particular, we find out some details about the upcoming 12th Dresden Files novel, and what Jim might do for a second series after Alera wraps up. Plus, a dangerously decaying orbit around the moon! Tune in.AS YOU MIGHT EXPECT, there are probably some SPOILERS in this one. If you're current on the series, though, you're probably in good shape. /episode/index/show/butcherblock/id/1267382

BB015 - Virtual Tour With Himself 04/10/2009

BB015 - Virtual Tour With Himself [21m 44s] In this second of three parts, Fred continues his conversation with Jim, covering the frequently asked questions of the tour, including things like Harry's relationships (and lack thereof), power escalation, the number of books in the series, the RPG that Fred and others are working on, and that whole "Jim Butcher Himself" thing. Plus, famous people are just people, and James Marsters is a good guy.NOTE: There are some mild series spoilers in here, but it's nothing that people who've read all of the paperbacks and the don't already know. All the same, you've been warned! /episode/index/show/butcherblock/id/1267376

BB014 - Family Time 04/06/2009

BB014 - Family Time [19m 58s] In this first of three parts, Fred sits down with Jim at his house to talk about the things going on with his family, his proud papa moment, swinging around nerf lightsabers in the dead of night while camping, exploding zombies with propane tanks, and oh, yeah, that signing tour he's going on in April.- - - /episode/index/show/butcherblock/id/1267372

BB013e - A Taste of Turn Coat, part 5 03/10/2009

BB013e - A Taste of Turn Coat, part 5 Part 5 of a 5-part series: Jim reads the Turn Coat sample chapters at ConDFW. OR on the forum /episode/index/show/butcherblock/id/1267369

BB013d - A Taste of Turn Coat, part 4 03/03/2009

BB013d - A Taste of Turn Coat, part 4 Part 4 of a 5-part series: Jim reads the Turn Coat sample chapters at ConDFW. /episode/index/show/butcherblock/id/1267364

BB013b - A Taste of Turn Coat, part 3 02/27/2009

BB013b - A Taste of Turn Coat, part 3 Part 3 of a 5-part series: Jim reads the Turn Coat sample chapters at ConDFW. on the forum /episode/index/show/butcherblock/id/1267358

BB013b - A Taste of Turn Coat, part 2 02/26/2009

BB013b - A Taste of Turn Coat, part 2 Part 2 of a 5-part series: Jim reads the Turn Coat sample chapters at ConDFW. /episode/index/show/butcherblock/id/1267353

BB013 - A Taste of Turn Coat, part 1 02/25/2009

BB013 - A Taste of Turn Coat, part 1 The Butcher Block returns with a bang!Part 1 of a 5-part series: Jim reads the Turn Coat sample chapters at ConDFW..Chapter Posting Dates:Chapter 1: February 25Chapter 2: February 26Chapter 3: February 27Chapter 4: March 3Chapter 5: March 10 /episode/index/show/butcherblock/id/1267349

BS003 - A Long-Expected Podcast 06/22/2008

BS003 - A Long-Expected Podcast It's the (much-delayed) third episode of Butcher 'Spress! /episode/index/show/butcherblock/id/1267344

BS002 - Slowdown on the Lowdown 05/05/2008

BS002 - Slowdown on the Lowdown [12min 23sec] It's the second episode of Butcher 'Spress! /episode/index/show/butcherblock/id/1267340

BB0012 - Dabbling With the Dabels 04/11/2008

BB0012 - Dabbling With the Dabels (32m 44s) Fred returns after a long hiatus with an interview. Our guest is Ernst Dabel of the , publishers of the upcoming Dresden File comic.Plugs: - - - - Music:- - /episode/index/show/butcherblock/id/1267337

BS001 - The Mega-Minicast! 04/09/2008

BS001 - The Mega-Minicast! (12m 38s) The Butcher Block is back with a new style of episodes: Butcher 'Spress, all the news you mortals need to know! /episode/index/show/butcherblock/id/1267335

BB011 - Alera Love 10/01/2007

BB011 - Alera Love (26min 21sec) Fred and Priscilla talk news, and the listeners phone in their Alera Love. /episode/index/show/butcherblock/id/1267326

BB010 - Short and Bittersweet 08/06/2007

BB010 - Short and Bittersweet (14m:23s) Short and bittersweet. Here are the relevant notes. /episode/index/show/butcherblock/id/1267319

BB009 - Waiting on the World to Change 06/27/2007

BB009 - Waiting on the World to Change (30m 24s) Fred talks with Ryan Macklin about Finis: A Book of Endings to Give People New Beginnings. Also, updates on various Jim-Butcher.Com news items from Priscellie, and a TV show news update (such as it is) from Mickey Finn. /episode/index/show/butcherblock/id/1267313

BB008 - The Shape of Things to Come 05/17/2007

BB008 - The Shape of Things to Come (31min 45sec) Fred plugs in for a quick episode in a new format. He checks in with /episode/index/show/butcherblock/id/1267305

BB007 - A Storm's A-Comin', Pa! 03/28/2007

BB007 - A Storm's A-Comin', Pa! (43min 04sec) Fred (or is that Iago?) talks about visiting with Jim at StellarCon, dishes on the future of the Dresden Files and Codex Alera series, and with White Night about to hit stores, talks about Dresden #10. Plus, information about Jim's signing tour and bookstore appearances, a deeper look at the foundations of the Dresden Files RPG, and a chat with one of our forum regulars about the last four episodes of the TV show. /episode/index/show/butcherblock/id/1267300

BB006 - The Curse of Knowledge 02/27/2007

BB006 - The Curse of Knowledge (39min 26sec) Fred talks about the Curse of Knowledge when it comes to the TV show, and brings on a friend /episode/index/show/butcherblock/id/1267292

BB005 - Doomboxes and Deadly Doorknobs 02/09/2007

BB005 - Doomboxes and Deadly Doorknobs (40min 30sec) Fred returns to talk about the first two episodes of the TV show, hints at some upcoming news about White Night, fails to get Jim on the line due to a deadline, and touches on his experience at Dreamation 2007. Plus, he sits down with Dresden Files RPG co-author Rob Donoghue to talk about the Dresden Files on TV. /episode/index/show/butcherblock/id/1267286

BB004 - Furious Nerds and Prime Cuts 01/24/2007

BB004 - Furious Nerds and Prime Cuts (21 min 2 sec) Fred's running off to Dreamation and Jim's on pain medication, so this episode deviated a bit from our original expectations. You'll find a short commentary on the first episode of the TV series, "Birds of a Feather", including an apology Robert Wolfe made about some of the episode, as well as Fred's thoughts on controversy. But that's all secondary to this episode's special "Prime Cut" from the upcoming Summer Knight audio book... /episode/index/show/butcherblock/id/1267277

BB003 - Are You Ready For Some Dresden? 01/17/2007

BB003 - Are You Ready For Some Dresden? (16MB, 28m18s) We're less than a week from the broadcast of the Dresden Files TV series. Are you ready? Fred talks about Jim's recent visit to the set, viewing parties, a good reading order for the books of the series, the first five episodes, and some early reviews. Plus, he dishes a little on White Night. /episode/index/show/butcherblock/id/1267269

BB002 - Art & Criticism 01/03/2007

BB002 - Art & Criticism Fred talks with Chris McGrath, cover artist for The Dresden Files. He also delves into the nature of "good" /episode/index/show/butcherblock/id/1267261

BB001 - All About the TV! 12/20/2006

BB001 - All About the TV! Fred talks all about the TV show and tackles and defuses the "nerdfury" over changes from the books with the help of the man himself, Jim Butcher. Some other TV show chatter slips in here and there, and the show gets rounded out with a quick plug for some games that Fred has worked on in 2006. Roll tape! /episode/index/show/butcherblock/id/1267254

Episode Zero - History and the TV 12/16/2006

Episode Zero - History and the TV Fred talks about Jim, his history, the genesis of the Dresden Files RPG, the upcoming TV show on the Sci Fi channel, and the future of this podcast. All in under six minutes! /episode/index/show/butcherblock/id/1267247

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