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
Shaun Harland, Model Builder and Streamer
Today we’re talking with Shaun Harland, Gundam/mecha model builder, and Twitch streamer!References and Links:Twitch, Twitter, and Instagram: @DG_TelevisionThe Ghost of Zeon YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@The...
Bobby Nash, Author and Publisher
Today, we’re excited to get a chance to talk to Bobby Nash. He’s an award-winning author, who writes novels, comic books, short stories, novellas, and graphic novels. He also writes the occasional screen play.References ...
J.D. Blackrose, Author
Today we’re talking with J.D. Blackrose, writer of fantasy, urban fantasy, and paranormal romance; She’s the author of the Zombie Cosmetologist novellas, the Summoner’s Mark series, and several others.References and Links:http...
Barr Foxx, Cosplayer and TV/Film Producer
Today we’re talking with JaBarr, also known as Barr Foxx, TV/Film producer, and award winning cosplay artist. He’s also founder of Cosplay Your Way. He’ll be talking about his various projects and roles as well as ...
Kate Heartfield, Author
Kate Heartfield is a Canadian author of fantasy, science fiction, and horror She’s also a non-fiction writer and editor. Today she talks about how she got started (it’s not exactly how you imagine), what steps led to her successful writing care...
Scott and Kirsten Vaughan, Music and Filk
Today we’re talking with Scott and Kirsten Vaughn. They’re talking about their own self-described “wizard rock act” and how their various loves of fandom led them to create their own unique style of music with their group The Blibbering Humding...
H.P. and Jacob Holo, Authors!
Join us today for a fun conversation with H.P. and Jacob Holo, who’ll be talking about their paths that led them both to have writing careers. H.P. is the creative mind behind the Monster Punk: Horizon series, and Jacob is the brain...
Duchess Celestia, Artist and YouTuber
Tune in today as we talk with YouTuber Duchess Celestia. She’s an independent artist and designer specializing in digital art with an anime and comic-inspired style. On her channel, she provides commentary, touching on key issues th...
James Cambias, Author and Game Designer
Today we’re joined by James Cambias, science fiction and fantasy writer and tabletop game designer. He’ll be talking about his early love of fandom, how he got his start in the industry, and what he’s up to now.References and L...
Russell Sawyer, Convention Organizer
Today we’re talking with an old friend, Russell Sawyer! He’s a long-time RPG player turned gaming convention organizer. He’ll be talking about the path that led him to organize MoatCon 4 in North Carolina. He’ll also discuss t...
PA Cornell, Author
Today we’re talking with P.A. Cornell, awarding winning Chilean-Canadian speculative fiction author. She’ll discuss how she will discuss her journey to becoming a successful writer, despite having a lack of resources to guide her. A...
Bryan Nowak, Author and YouTuber!
Join us today as we talk with Bryan Nowak, AKA Bryan The Writer, writer and fellow podcaster. He’ll be talking about his love of horror which led to his writing career. We’ll also be talking with him about his podcast “All Things Wr...
Thomas Marrone, Art Director for Star Trek Online
Tune in today for our conversation with Thomas Marrone. He’s a long-time Trek fan turned Art Director for Cryptic Studios. He’ll be talking about his appreciation for Star Trek and his journey to becoming a ship designer and Art Dir...
James and Anita Young, Author and Artist
Join us today as we talk with James and Anita Young. A terrific conversation with a creative couple. He’ll be talking about his military science fiction, and she’ll be talking about her work as an artist. What’s inspired each ...
Mera Rose, Cosplayer and Cosplay Fabricator
Good morning loyal listeners! Today’s special guest is Mera Rose. She’s a designer, costumer, builder of eccentricities and fandom-related items, conventioneer, and self-identified fandom fashionista! We’ve got a whole l...
Milton Davis, Author and Publisher at MVmedia
Join us as we talk with Milton Davis of MV Media. Milton will be discussing his writings as a black speculative fiction writer and owner of MVmedia, LLC, a small publishing company specializing in Science Fiction, Fantasy and Sword and So...
Michael D. Pederson, RavenCon Convention Chairperson
Welcome to 2023! Join us as we talk with Michael Pederson. Michael is the convention organizer and Chair of RavenCon in Richmond, VA. He’ll be talking about the vast experiences he has had leading him to organize his own convention....
2022 Holiday Wishes from the Halfling and the Spaceman
Happy Holidays from the Halfling and the Spaceman!
Bradley K. McDevitt, RPG Illustrator and Graphic Designer
Today we’re talking with Bradley K. McDevitt. He’s been artist staple in the fandom community for decades. He’s here to regale us with tales of his earliest artistic endeavors at the ripe age of 2 all with way up to his current posi...
James Bullock, Anime Fan and Convention Organizer
Today’s guest is James Bullock. He’s an anime aficionado who became instrumental in running the long-lived Anime Mid-Atlantic. He’ll talk about his journey from discovering anime in college to his crucial role in AMA. You’ll e...
Brendan Becker, Chip Tunes Composer and Curator of the Bloop Museum
Today’s episode features a talk with Brendan Becker. We’ll talk about what chip tunes are and how his love of computers and programming led him to become the artist known as Inverse Phase. We’re even featuring a sample of his work!<...
Peter Gold, of The Royal Manitcoran Merchant Marine (Honorverse Club)
Today we’re talking with Peter Gold. He’s a Merchant Marine who is also active in the fandom group known as the Royal Manitcoran Merchant Marine. This is a fandom group based off the David Weber Honor Harrington series. He’ll ...
Joelle Presby, Author
Today’s episode is a conversation with Joelle Presby. She’s part of a team that provides technical advice for author David Weber with his Honor Harrington series. She’ll be talking with us about her background in the US Navy and how...
Patrick Dugan, Author and 3D Model Builder
This week we’re talking with Patrick Dugan. He’s not only the author of the award winning Storm Forged and The Darkest Storm series and more, he’s a 3-D model builder, and he’s also the Director of Technology Services for Author’s E...
Charlotte Mauler Hayes, Baroness in the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA)
Our guest this week is Charlotte Mauler Hayes. She’s a Baroness within the Society for Creative Anachronism, or SCA, a medieval recreation group. She’s taking on us her journey from first encounter the group as a young teenager to b...