Since I don’t have the $$$ to get you all what you deserve for Christmas I figured I’d clue you in to a few podcasts I like to listen to:

Dead Mech – Zombies are all the rage these days. You can find them in offices, Jane Austen novels, and now, with this podcast novel you can get them in giant robotic exo-skeletons. Jake Bible, yet another example of the fine podcasters situated in NC, wrote this novel as a series of “flash” pieces. At first this seemed to make things a little choppy, but after a while things flow merrily along. He’s built an interesting post-apocalyptic world and I’m thoroughly enjoying it. FYI it’s not for non-adult type people (just in case you need to be told that a post-apocalyptic zombie book isn’t family friendly).

Devlin, Abnormal Investigations – I was turned on to this series by none other than the FDO Scott Sigler. Devlin is an alcoholic vampire with a talent (and a penchant) for laying waste to all about him. He does have a soft spot for animals and the underdog. He has no patience with the pompous or people that interrupt his drinkin’. He reminds me a little of Lobo from DC comics. Gallons of dark and occasionally sophomoric humor make me giggle. Greg Crites, self described hack, reads his own story in a whiskey soaked baritone.

V and A Shipping – This is a podcast novel that I think would be accessible to a wider range of both ages and temperaments. I linked to this in my last podcast review series and I’ve now almost finished it. J. R. Murdock, the author, also reads this all by his lonesome. The plot, interstellar hot rodders take a bet to make a beer run in less than twenty-four hours, might sound vaguely similar to a certain 70’s chase film and that’s entirely not by accident. If you like your sci-fi with a quirky sense of humor and a healthy dose of action then this is one for your MP3 player of choice.

The Jen and Dave Show – Most decidedly NOT a fiction based podcast, this show gives you a weekly look into the lives of the titular hosts. They live out in Visalia, California and share their faith and looney tunes misadventures with you, the audience. I’ve stuck with this couple cast when others have come and gone. Why? Well this pair is just so much fun. Jen’s down to earth personality is a great foil for Dave’s odd sense of humor. They manage to talk about their beliefs without preaching at you and are just very genuine folks.

The Jesus Geeks – Chris and Cliff aren’t your typical conservative Christians. If they were I wouldn’t likely be listening to them. They do tend to stay away from politics (which may explain why I’m still listening!) focusing more on geek culture, movies, and video games. They approach all of these through the lenses of their faith and while I don’t always agree with them, I do always enjoy them!

Well along with these I also recommend you check out Nathan Lowell’s South Coast, Timothy Callahan’s The Arwen, and Blake M. Petit’s Evercast. I haven’t listened to them yet, but all signs point to goodness.