The Halfling and the Spaceman
There are a lot of fans out there, but how did they, and more importantly, how can you, turn your passion into something creative? Join us each week as we meet fans who have moved from being consumers to creators. If your interests spring from speculative fiction and related fandoms, join us; whether you’re a model builder, cosplayer, artist, writer, fan-publisher, or club organizer, you’ll find something of interest with The Halfling and the Spaceman!
Episodes
181 episodes
Richard Dansky, Author and Narrative Game Designer
Richard Dansky has been instrumental in both the video game and tabletop RPG industries and has published eight novels as well as short story collections. Known for his work on Wraith: The Oblivion second edition as well as his most rece...
Grady Hendrix, Author (recorded live at Atomacon!)
This week we have the pleasure of presenting a live recording of our interview with horror author, Grady Hendrix which we recorded on May 4th, 2024 at Atomacon in North Charleston, South Carolina (USA). Grady is the author of book...
RavenCon 2024 Cosplayer Interviews - Smash B Cosplay, JennaSidle Cosplay, and Morning Dove Cosplay
Smash B Cosplayhttps://www.instagram.com/smashbcosplay/----JennaSidle Cosplayfacebook.com/CreatingChaosNC---Morning Dove Cosplayhttps://www.instagram.com/mourningdovecosplay/
John Hartness and L.R. Gould, Authors -- Falstaff Books
Check it out! We were live at RavenCon in Glen Allen, VA. We did two podcasts from there. This is the first one with John Hartness and LR Gould of Falstaff Books. We talked writing, conventions, and more!Referen...
Janet, Convention Chair of AtomaCon -- North Charleston, SC
We got the chance to talk with Janet, organizer of AtomaCon in North Charleston, SC., which is a multi-fandom convention held each spring. She’s been in the con business for years and had a lot to talk about!Referen...
Julese and Nikki of the Charleston Absent Friends Shadowcast
We were so excited to have Jules and Nikki of Charleston’s Absent Friends cast on for a chat! They are part of a shadow cast group based in Charleston S.C. Find out exactly what shadowcasting is and how they came to be involved....
CJ Hosack, Author
We were glad to talk with author CJ Hosack. The Slayer’s Magic is her first book in The Beads of Bone series. She’s also a wannabe dress historian and has worked with museums on historical dress recreation.
David Moody, Game Tester, Miniatures Painter, Dance Instructor, and Geek
We had a great conversation with our friend David Moody! He’s a beta-tester for RPGs, MMOs, and video games. He’s also an accomplished miniature painter and dance instructor!References and Links:h...
Casey Berger, Author and Computational Physicist
We had an interesting conversation with Casey Berger. Casey is a writer and computational physicist, author of the Resonance Saga, a military sci-fi series.References and Links:https://www.caseyberge...
Jason Hyndman, Voice Over and Mo-Cap Artist, Actor
We got to talk with Jason Hyndman, a voice over actor. He’s also a film and theater actor, writer, and a local Shakespeare Company Founder!---Music in this episode:Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed...
Benaisha Doctor and Ivet Pruner, Happiness Productions
Today we have a different type of show today. We’ve been talking with Benaisha Doctor and Ivet Pruner, founders of Happiness Productions. They talked talk with us about their LLC and their project “Just Two Questions. It’ll leave yo...
Richard Siebigertroth and Cynthia Hardesty, Comedians, Cosplayers, and Builders
We've been talking with Richard Siebigertroth and Cynthia Hardesty of Luna-C Productions. They are part of a comedy troupe that writes and performs live vaudeville style, sci-fi based sketch comedy. They're also in to other fan activities...
Connecting With Others.
Janet and Roger talk about connecting with other fans through common interests.References and Links:https://halflingandspaceman.com---Music in this episode:Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed ...
Lou Kemp, Author
Lou Kemp, AuthorWe had a chance to talk with author Lou Kemp. Her earlier works were in horror and suspense, but later works including The Celwyn Series are more magical realism, mystery, and adventureReferences...
William Tracy, Author and Publisher
William Tracy, Author and PublisherWilliam Tracy is self-proclaimed creator of strange worlds and interesting people. He's also the mind behind Space Wizard Science Fantasy. William talks to us about his fictio...
Fraser Sherman, Author
Fraser Sherman, AuthorWe had a great time reconnecting with author Fraser Sherman. He’s written works such as “Questionable Minds “, “Sex for Dinner, and Death for Breakfast”, which is a look at James Bond on screen, and “1...
Greg Porter, Game Designer and Publisher
Greg Porter, Game Designer and PublisherWe had a great time talking with Greg Porter. Greg is the founder of Blacksburg Tactical Research Center or BTRC, which is a game publishing company that may be best known for the gam...
Avery Wild, Convention Chair Ret-Con
Today we're talking with Avery Wild, the organizer and convention chair for Ret-Con. Ret-Con is a literary focused, speculative fiction convention serving the Raleigh-Durham Metro Area of North Carolina. In addition to ...
Josh Burkey, Podcaster and Mental Health Advocate
A Conversation With... Josh Burkey, Podcaster and Mental Health AdvocateToday we are very excited to be talking to Josh Burkey, of the multi-media non-profit Victims and Villains. Josh talks about the non-profit, how fando...
Joel Flanagan-Grannemann, Author
A Conversation With Author Joel Flanagan-GrannemannWe've been talking to Joel Flannigan-Granneman. He’s written several fantasy books and stories, including the recently released Fairy Court in Exile, which is the third boo...
Happy New Year from Author HP Holo and The Halfling and The Spaceman!
HP Holo, author of the Monster Punk Horizon series of books wishes you a happy new year on behalf of herself, the characters of the Monster Punk Horizon series, and Us!Join us in 2024 for great new conversations with creators, mak...
Happy Holidays from JaBarr Lasley and the Halfling and the Spaceman
JaBarr Lasley, Director and Producer of Cosplay You Way: In Color! wishes you happy holidays and invites you to return for new episodes of The Halfling and the Spaceman in January of 2024.
The Seeker and the Skeptic, Podcast
We have been thrilled to have Brittany Rose and Jonathan Bartholomew of the "Strange Stories with the Seeker and the Skeptic" talk to us about their podcast. Safe to say, their fandom is "weirdness."References and Links: