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The ScapeCast
Image:ScapeCastLogo100x100Light.jpg
Hosting Kevin Bachelder
Lindy Rae
Updates Biweekly
Debut April, 2006
Genre SciFi
Newscast
Parody
Website The ScapeCast

The ScapeCast is a fan produced podcast that provides news, analysis, discussion, interviews and parody concerning the television series Farscape. It is the winner of the 2006 Parsec Award for Best Fan Podcast and can be heard biweekly through iTunes subscription, RSS feed, or direct download from the ScapeCast website.

The ScapeCast was created in early 2006 by new-media aware fans of the television series Farscape. The idea behind the podcast was to provide a way to keep the memory of Farscape alive as well as provide a resource for new Scapers who found the program in syndication. To this end, the cast and crew of the podcast, in addition to various freelance authors and voice artists, provide:

  • Analysis of the Farscape universe (its stories, characters, races, places, and technology)
  • Discussion of Farscape by the ScapeCast cast and crew as well as fans "on the street"
  • News about Farscape, its cast, crew, and fan campaigns
  • Trivia
  • Parody (such as the regular Tralk Talk segment that defines Farscape slang with humorous comedy skits)
  • Live recordings from conventions and fan gatherings

The original crew consisted of Kurt Armbruster, Kevin Bachelder, Brent Barrett, and Nicola Wood. These four soon put out an open casting call for a co-host and additional talent. Before the first episode was produced, Lindy Rae joined the team as co-host, and Kimberly Thompson and Wendy Hembrock joined to help voice segments of the show. After the show had started, Sammy Mohr was brought on to assist in editing and Hank Shiffman joined to offer his talented voice to the mix.

Contents

[edit] Cast and Crew

  • Kurt Armbruster (voicework, Question of the Week producer)
  • Kevin Bachelder (co-host)
  • Brent Barrett (editor, voicework, Trivia and Beacon producer)
  • Wendy Hembrock (writer, voicework, News producer)
  • Sammy Mohr (editor, voicework)
  • Lindy Rae (co-host)
  • Hank Shiffman (voicework)
  • Kimberly Thompson (voicework)
  • Nicola Wood (senior writer, article producer, voicework)

[edit] Show Segments

Every episode of The ScapeCast varies to some degree, but the following are the most common segments in the show:

  • Host Banter - The hosts greet listeners to each episode and guide them through each of the segments, adding insight and a bit of humor now and then.
  • Tralk Talk - Since the second episode, this parody sketch segment has been used to illustrate the meaning and usage of one or more Farscape slang terms
  • Trivia - In each episode, a trivia question is asked early in the show and answered at the end of the show.
  • Articles - Each episode may feature an article by our staff writers or freelance writers covering such topics as costuming, shooting locations, story arcs, character interactions, relationships, and more.
  • Character Reviews - Each main character is given a separate segment in an episode covering their story arc for a given season of Farscape.
  • News - Every episode features news related to Farscape itself, The Jim Henson Company, or Farscape's cast and crew.
  • Interviews - The ScapeCast has featured interviews with most of the cast members of Farscape, including Ben Browder and Claudia Black.
  • Question of the Week - Listeners are invited to answer a question posed each episode. Their answers are heard in the following episode.
  • The Beacon - This segment is used to announce and highlight various fan-based campaigns, get-togethers, or other activities of the Scaper world.
  • Shooting from the Hip - A roundtable discussion of a given episode of Farscape by three or more members of the ScapeCast crew and/or guests.
  • Through the Looking Glass - Other television programs that may be of interest to Scapers due to shared themes or qualities are reviewed in this segment.

[edit] Technical Details

  • Distribution Feed: RSS
  • Production Format: Audio Presentation, MP3
  • Length: Typically about 1 hour in length
  • Frequency of Production: One episode every two weeks

[edit] Episode List

# Date Length Content
S1E1 April 21, 2006 00:50:35 Introduction to Farscape and The ScapeCast
S1E2 May 5, 2006 01:00:00 Rygel S1 Character Review, Crais S1 Character Review, Rules of the Farscape Universe
S1E3 May 19, 2006 01:02:58 Zhaan Character Review, Review of the Premiere Episode
S1E4 June 2, 2006 00:58:04 Pilot/Moya Character Review, Farscape Music Videos
S1E5 June 14, 2006 01:09:25 Lithium Doll Interview, D'Argo S1 Character Review, Vorlag 101
S1E6 June 30, 2006 01:02:53 The Jazz of Science Fiction, I, E.T. Episode Review, Lithium Doll Interview (Part 2), Fedcon Report
S1E7 July 14, 2006 01:01:32 John and Aeryn, Television without Pity, Scorpius S1 Character Review
S1E8 July 29, 2006 01:09:32 The Whole General Uncharted Mishmash (Part 1), Chiana S1 Character Review, ScapeCast Crew Chat
S1E9 August 11, 2006 00:54:51 The Whole General Uncharted Mishmash (Part 2), Aeryn S1 Character Review
S1E10 August 26, 2006 01:03:25 David Franklin Interview, The Whole General Uncharted Mishmash (Part 3), Crichton S1 Character Review
S1E11 September 8, 2006 01:03:53 Gigi Edgley Interview, Crichton S1 Character Review (Part 2), Nebari Murder Mystery (Zhaan S1 Character Review)
S1E12 September 23, 2006 00:53:25 Interview with Director of Stolen Life, Stark S1 Character Review, History of Farscape
S1E13 October 6, 2006 01:03:32 Rygel Season 2 Character Review, History of Farscape (Part 2), ScapeCast Crew Chat
S1E14 October 21, 2006 01:04:39 Interview with Jacob from TwoP, Crais Season 2 Character Review, History of Farscape (Part 3)
S1E15 November 3, 2006 01:04:35 Tee Morris' Dear John, Interview with Jacob from TwoP (Part 2)
S1E16 November 11, 2006 00:52:58 Live Show From Farscape Convention in Burbank, CA, featuring interviews with Wayne Pygram and Anthony Simcoe
S1E17 November 24, 2006 01:01:30 Interview with Raelee Hill, Sikozu Character Review, The Whole General Uncharted Mishmash (Part 4)
S1E18 December 9, 2006 00:59:22 Interview with Paul Goddard, Stark Character Review, Moya/Pilot S2 Character Review
S1E19 December 23, 2006 01:05:27 Interview with Paul Goddard (Part 2), Gift List for the Moyans, Holiday Filk
S2E20 January 5, 2007 01:07:17 Interview with Ben Browder, Crichtonisms, Shooting from the Hip: PK Tech Girl
S2E21 January 19, 2007 00:53:06 Nietzsche watches Farscape, Zhaan S2 Character Review
S2E22 February 3, 2007 00:59:46 Thanks for Sharing Winner, D'Argo S2 Character Review, Farscape Valentine
S2E23 February 16, 2007 00:59:53 Thanks for Sharing Winner, Chiana S2 Character Review
S2E24 March 3, 2007 01:11:58 Thanks for Sharing Winner, Scorpius S2 Character Review, Shooting from the Hip: A Human Reaction
S2E25 March 16, 2007 01:00:37 A Different Hero's Journey, Aeryn S2 Character Review, Behind the Scenes: Editing the ScapeCast
S2E26 March 31, 2007 01:12:33 John S2 Character Review, One Man's Incredible Journey, Dan Payne Interview
S2E27 April 14, 2007 01:01:15 How Farscape Has Touched My Life, Shooting from the Hip: Season of Death (with Northern CA Scapers)
S2E28 April 28, 2007 01:11:02 Rygel S3 Character Review, ScapeCast First Year Anniversary Reflections
S2E29 May 12, 2007 01:02:07 Stark S3 Character Review, What Is Farscape, Behind the Scenes: Writing for the ScapeCast (Part 1)
S2E30 May 27, 2007 01:09:47 Moya/Pilot S3 Character Review, The Deeper Meaning, Shooting from the Hip: Nerve/The Hidden Memory (Part 1)
S2E31 June 8, 2007 01:05:45 Braca S3 Character Review, Cooking For Leviathans, Behind the Scenes: Writing for the ScapeCast (Part 2)
S2E32 June 24, 2007 01:11:15 D'Argo S3 Character Review, Through the Looking Glass: Sharpe's Rifles, Shooting from the Hip: Nerve/The Hidden Memory (Part 2)
S2E33 July 7, 2007 00:53:12 The Fetish Aesthetic (Part 1), Zhaan S3 Character Review, Through the Looking Glass: Heroes
S2E34 July 21, 2007 01:18:12 Interview with Claudia Black (Part 1), Aeryn S3 Character Review, Stolen Life Review
S2E35 August 3, 2007 01:09:48 Claudia Black Interview (Part 2), The Fetish Aesthetic (Part 2)
S2E36 August 17, 2007 01:05:49 Ben Browder Chat, The Fetish Aesthetic (Part 3), Chiana S3 Character Review
S2E37 August 31, 2007 00:55:55 Jool S3 Character Review, Waltzing Moya, Through the Looking Glass: Doctor Who
S2E38 September 15, 2007 01:10:50 Lani Tupu Interview, Crais S3 Character Review, Different Hero's Journey (Crais)

[edit] Special Episodes and Promotions

Title Date Length Content
ScapeCast Teaser April 6, 2006 00:00:23 A brief teaser to give listeners a feel for the show.
Introduction to Farscape and The ScapeCast June 2, 2006 00:09:58 A special episode featuring the Introduction to Farscape segment with original host banter welcoming listeners to The ScapeCast.
Promotion #1 June 25, 2006 00:01:17 The ScapeCast's first promotional piece
Tralk Talk Season 1 February 10, 2007 01:17:38 All of the Tralk Talk segments from season one with reflections from the Tralk Talk cast.
Promo for 2007 Farscape Convention February 10, 2007 00:00:59 A promotional piece produced by The ScapeCast for the 2007 official Farscape convention.
Promotion #2 March 18, 2007 00:01:07 The ScapeCast's second promotional piece

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