IMPORTANT NEWS!

We are taking a break for four weeks until Monday 21st December 2009, when we will return with a Holiday Special. Lord Poncenby is on an extended Sabbatical and will be taking his manservant up the Amazon. Set your sundials for the 21st of DECEMBER!

Recently I attended the Surry International Writer’s Conference and took the Donald Maass Masterclass: “The Irresistible Novel”

This was an amazingly intense class that opened up my eyes to more possibilities for “Turning Left…” that would really enhance its marketability. Since then I have been working on some major edits to ‘Turning Left…”.

Now – don’t panic! We WILL continue to podcast this version right up the end, but we need to take a little time off.

About “Turning Left at Albuqerque”:

What makes a wife leave her husband? When Jason, a computer-games addict, loses his wife and then his job, that’s the question he needs to answer. And it’s the one question this 37 year old has no intention of even thinking about. Instead he fires up his console, gets drunk and ends up with a place at University. His journey takes him through the culture shock of studying with teens, becoming an accidental doppelganger and the breakup of old friendships, which leads to the realization that living in his virtual world is not an option when his wife and future baby are on the line.

It is a mainstream humorous novel set amidst Jason’s latest computer game obsession and his reluctant dealings with the real world. It explores addiction, disconnection, online relationships and the hyper-wired modern age, as seen through the eyes of a disaffected geek.

This week:

So, that night out, then – how did that go? Just don’t ask Jason….

Don’t forget you can join the “Turning Left at Albuquerque” page on Facebook to get the inside scoop on the book and the podcast. And you can also subscribe in iTunes or other podcatcher using the links on the right.

We would love to hear your comments about the book or podcast so either add them at the end of this post or email us at turningleftpodcast at gmail dot com. If you send an audio comment we will use this in a later podcast!

This podcast is 20:32 minutes long and features:

• A formal introduction from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (our patrons)

• The story so far

• Chapters ninety six to ONE HUNDRED!

• A formal conclusion to the podcast proceedings from our patrons

Cast:

The Chapter reader is Paul Higgins and the representative from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (BREW) is Lord Poncenby.

Original music by Killingstars

NEXT OMNIBUS: will be released MONDAY 21th DECEMBER 2009

Catch up on all the Chapters:

All the episodes are listed here.

IMPORTANT NEWS!

Recently I attended the Surry International Writer’s Conference and took the Donald Maass Masterclass: “The Irresistible Novel”.

This was an amazingly intense class that opened up my eyes to more possibilities for “Turning Left…” that would really enhance its marketability. Since then I have been working on some major edits to ‘Turning Left…”.

Now – don’t panic! We WILL continue to podcast this version right up the end, but we need to take a little time off.

So next Monday (23rd November) we will post Omnibus 21 and then there will be a break until Monday 21st December 2009, when we will return with a Holiday Special. And yes, it WILL be worth waiting for! We have something planned that I think you will all enjoy…

This podcast is published weekly on Monday. It is intended for adult audiences and does contain strong language and adult themes.

About “Turning Left at Albuqerque”:

What makes a wife leave her husband? When Jason, a computer-games addict, loses his wife and then his job, that’s the question he needs to answer. And it’s the one question this 37 year old has no intention of even thinking about. Instead he fires up his console, gets drunk and ends up with a place at University. His journey takes him through the culture shock of studying with teens, becoming an accidental doppelganger and the breakup of old friendships, which leads to the realization that living in his virtual world is not an option when his wife and future baby are on the line.

It is a mainstream humorous novel set amidst Jason’s latest computer game obsession and his reluctant dealings with the real world. It explores addiction, disconnection, online relationships and the hyper-wired modern age, as seen through the eyes of a disaffected geek.

This week:

A few drinks with some friends. What could possibly go wrong…?

Don’t forget you can join the “Turning Left at Albuquerque” page on Facebook to get the inside scoop on the book and the podcast. And you can also subscribe in iTunes or other podcatcher using the links on the right.

We would love to hear your comments about the book or podcast so either add them at the end of this post or email us at turningleftpodcast at gmail dot com. If you send an audio comment we will use this in a later podcast!

This podcast is 20:32 minutes long and features:

• A formal introduction from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (our patrons)

• The story so far

• Chapters ninety six to ONE HUNDRED!

• A formal conclusion to the podcast proceedings from our patrons

Cast:

The Chapter reader is Paul Higgins and the representative from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (BREW) is Lord Poncenby.

Original music by Killingstars

NEXT OMNIBUS: will be released MONDAY 23th NOVEMBER 2009

Five new chapters will be released in omnibus form EVERY MONDAY

Catch up on all the Chapters:

All the episodes are listed here.

About “Turning Left at Albuqerque”:

What makes a wife leave her husband? When Jason, a computer-games addict, loses his wife and then his job, that’s the question he needs to answer. And it’s the one question this 37 year old has no intention of even thinking about. Instead he fires up his console, gets drunk and ends up with a place at University. His journey takes him through the culture shock of studying with teens, becoming an accidental doppelganger and the breakup of old friendships, which leads to the realization that living in his virtual world is not an option when his wife and future baby are on the line.

It is a mainstream humorous novel set amidst Jason’s latest computer game obsession and his reluctant dealings with the real world. It explores addiction, disconnection, online relationships and the hyper-wired modern age, as seen through the eyes of a disaffected geek.

This week:

Jason is glad Trixie is visiting soon but in the meantime he has an important date. Why does having fun have to be so much hard work?

Don’t forget you can join the “Turning Left at Albuquerque” page on Facebook to get the inside scoop on the book and the podcast. And you can also subscribe in iTunes or other podcatcher using the links on the right.

We would love to hear your comments about the book or podcast so either add them at the end of this post or email us at turningleftpodcast at gmail dot com. If you send an audio comment we will use this in a later podcast!

This podcast is 22:17 minutes long and features:

• A formal introduction from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (our patrons)

• The story so far

• Chapters ninety one to ninety five

• A formal conclusion to the podcast proceedings from our patrons

Cast:

The Chapter reader is Paul Higgins and the representative from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (BREW) is Lord Poncenby.

Original music by Killingstars

NEXT OMNIBUS: will be released MONDAY 16th NOVEMBER 2009

Five new chapters will be released in omnibus form EVERY MONDAY

Catch up on all the Chapters:

All the episodes are listed here.

About “Turning Left at Albuqerque”:

What makes a wife leave her husband? When Jason, a computer-games addict, loses his wife and then his job, that’s the question he needs to answer. And it’s the one question this 37 year old has no intention of even thinking about. Instead he fires up his console, gets drunk and ends up with a place at University.  His journey takes him through the culture shock of studying with teens, becoming an accidental doppelganger and the breakup of old friendships, which leads to the realization that living in his virtual world is not an option when his wife and future baby are on the line.

It is a mainstream humorous novel set amidst Jason’s latest computer game obsession and his reluctant dealings with the real world. It explores addiction, disconnection, online relationships and the hyper-wired modern age, as seen through the eyes of a disaffected geek.

This week:

What do students do all day, anyway? And Jason finds out Trixie is coming to visit again…

Don’t forget you can join the “Turning Left at Albuquerque” page on Facebook to get the inside scoop on the book and the podcast. And you can also subscribe in iTunes or other podcatcher using the links on the right.

We would love to hear your comments about the book or podcast so either add them at the end of this post or email us at turningleftpodcast at gmail dot com. If you send an audio comment we will use this in a later podcast!

This podcast is 23:23 minutes long and features:

•    A formal introduction from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (our patrons)

•    The story so far

•    Chapters eighty six to ninety

•    A formal conclusion to the podcast proceedings from our patrons

Cast:

The Chapter reader is Paul Higgins and the representative from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (BREW) is Lord Poncenby.

Original music by Killingstars

NEXT OMNIBUS: will be released MONDAY 9th NOVEMBER 2009

Five new chapters will be released in omnibus form EVERY MONDAY

Catch up on all the Chapters:

All the episodes are listed here.

About “Turning Left at Albuqerque”:

What makes a wife leave her husband? When Jason, a computer-games addict, loses his wife and then his job, that’s the question he needs to answer. And it’s the one question this 37 year old has no intention of even thinking about. Instead he fires up his console, gets drunk and ends up with a place at University.  His journey takes him through the culture shock of studying with teens, becoming an accidental doppelganger and the breakup of old friendships, which leads to the realization that living in his virtual world is not an option when his wife and future baby are on the line.

It is a mainstream humorous novel set amidst Jason’s latest computer game obsession and his reluctant dealings with the real world. It explores addiction, disconnection, online relationships and the hyper-wired modern age, as seen through the eyes of a disaffected geek.

This week:

Jason tries to settle into his new student routines. But wait! Has he made a friend already?

Don’t forget you can join the “Turning Left at Albuquerque” page on Facebook to get the inside scoop on the book and the podcast. And you can also subscribe in iTunes or other podcatcher using the links on the right.

We would love to hear your comments about the book or podcast so either add them at the end of this post or email us at turningleftpodcast at gmail dot com. If you send an audio comment we will use this in a later podcast. You can also vote for who you think would be best to star as Jason and Andy in the (inevitable) big screen production!

This podcast is 24:21 minutes long and features:

•    A formal introduction from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (our patrons)

•    The story so far

•    Chapters eighty one to eighty five

•    A formal conclusion to the podcast proceedings from our patrons

Cast:

The Chapter reader is Paul Higgins and the representative from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (BREW) is Lord Poncenby.

Original music by Killingstars

NEXT OMNIBUS: will be released MONDAY 2nd November 2009

Five new chapters will be released in omnibus form EVERY MONDAY

Catch up on all the Chapters:

All the episodes are listed here.

Sometimes you have to sit back and just take things in your stride. Like the fact that Lord Poncenby has too many ‘other engagements’ this week to grace us with his tubes. We could shout and scream, or report him to ‘Peerbusters’ for a lackadaisical attitude, or we can just accept that he is MIA. Again.

What to do until next week, though?

So, in the meantime, let’s have another poll! The last one was such a roaring success* that it would be madness not to!!!

Notes about the Poll

Simon Pegg & Nick Frost:

Come on - you know who these two are! Spaced, Hot Fuzz, Sean of The Dead, they are the unstoppable team of British Comedy who would make the parts of Jason and Andy their own. Okay - which one is which?

Sandeep Parikh and Jeff Lewis:

If you haven’t seen the award-winning The Guild webseries you need to, fast! Sandeep (who plays Zaboo) and Jeff (who plays Vork) would bring a whole new dimension to the roles and give the gamer episodes new buzz.

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy:

If you don’t know who these two are, there is no hope. No hope at all. Technically there are a few problems with this casting decision but I think we could make it work…

Bodie and Doyle:

“37 to 45, over.” The Professionals. Would add an new twist to the story.

Vince Caso and Fernando Chien:

These two are also from The Guild (they play Bladezz and Wade Wai respectively) and would add power and l33t to the mix.

* roaring success may mean different things to different people.

Jason has his first week of lectures and gets a real taste of student life.

Don’t forget you can join the “Turning Left at Albuquerque” page on Facebook to get the inside scoop on the book and the podcast. And you can also subscribe in iTunes or other podcatcher using the links on the right.

We would love to hear your comments about the book or podcast so either add them at the end of this post or email us at turningleftpodcast at gmail dot com. If you send an audio comment we will use this in a later podcast!

This podcast is 23:43 minutes long and features:

•    A formal introduction from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (our patrons) http://britishradiowebentertainmentworldwide.com/

•    The story so far

•    Chapters seventy six to eighty

•    A formal conclusion to the podcast proceedings from our patrons

Cast:

The Chapter reader is Paul Higgins and the representative from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (BREW) is Lord Poncenby.

Original music by Killingstars

NEXT OMNIBUS: will be released MONDAY 26th October 2009

Five new chapters will be released in omnibus form EVERY MONDAY (mostly)

Catch up on all the Chapters:

All the episodes are listed here.

Don’t forget you can join the “Turning Left at Albuquerque” page on Facebook to get the inside scoop on the book and the podcast. And you can also subscribe in iTunes or other podcatcher using the links on the right.

This podcast is 22:35 minutes long and features:

•    A formal introduction from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (our patrons)

•    The story so far

•    Chapters seventy to seventy five

•    A formal conclusion to the podcast proceedings from our patrons

Cast:

The Chapter reader is Paul Higgins and the representative from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (BREW) is Lord Poncenby.

Original music by Killingstars

NEXT OMNIBUS: will be released MONDAY 12th OCTOBER 2009

Five new chapters will be released in omnibus form EVERY MONDAY

Catch up on all the Chapters:

All the episodes are listed here.

The hour is at hand – will Jason join the ranks of studentia?

Don’t forget you can join the “Turning Left at Albuquerque” page on Facebook to get the inside scoop on the book and the podcast. And you can also subscribe in iTunes or other podcatcher using the links on the right.

This podcast is 24:28 minutes long and features:

•    A formal introduction from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (our patrons)

•    The story so far

•    Chapters sixty six to seventy

•    A formal conclusion to the podcast proceedings from our patrons

Cast:

The Chapter reader is Paul Higgins and the representative from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (BREW) is Lord Poncenby.

Original music by Killingstars

NEXT OMNIBUS: will be released MONDAY 5th October 2009

Five new chapters will be released in omnibus form EVERY MONDAY

Catch up on all the Chapters:

All the episodes are listed here.

Jason is back from his ‘holiday’ and is contemplating…stuff

Don’t forget you can join the “Turning Left at Albuquerque” page on Facebook to get the inside scoop on the book and the podcast.  And you can also subscribe in iTunes or other podcatcher using the links on the right.

This podcast is 20:38 minutes long and features:

•    A formal introduction from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (our patrons). Lord Poncenby is back…

•    The story so far

•    Chapters sixty one to sixty five

•    A formal conclusion to the podcast proceedings from our patrons

Cast:

The Chapter reader is Paul Higgins and the representative from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (BREW) is Lord Poncenby.

Original music by Killingstars

NEXT OMNIBUS: will be released MONDAY 28th September 2009

Five new chapters will be released in omnibus form EVERY MONDAY

Catch up on all the Chapters:

All the episodes are listed here.

So, by way of distracting you from the fact that you don’t have a new omnibus to look forward to this week, we’re experimenting with a new polling system.

Hopefully we will be able to locate the missing peer before next week. We’ll keep you posted!

Jason decides to take a break from it all – what could possibly go wrong?

Don’t forget you can join the “Turning Left at Albuquerque” page on Facebook to get the inside scoop on the book and the podcast. And you can also subscribe in iTunes or another other podcatcher using the links on the right.

How about telling us what you think of the book so far? You could:

•    Leave a comment here telling us what you like (or even dislike) about the podcast and promos so far – the production, story, sound, music, etc •    Leave a comment on iTunes reviewing and rating the podcast •    Email a comment (written or audio) to turningleftpodcast at gmail dot com •    Subscribe to the podcast using any of the podcasters shown on the right •    Tell a friend about us!

This podcast is 24:24 minutes long and features:

•    A formal introduction from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (our patrons) including some feedback from new listener Nicolle! (Thanks for your emails, Nicolle).

•    The story so far

•    Chapters fifty six to sixty

•    A formal conclusion to the podcast proceedings from our patrons

Cast:

The Chapter reader is Paul Higgins and the representative from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (BREW) is Lord Poncenby.

Original music by Killingstars

NEXT OMNIBUS: will be released MONDAY 21st September 2009

Five new chapters will be released in omnibus form EVERY MONDAY

Catch up on all the Chapters:

All the episodes are listed here.

Jason has to come to terms with the idea that he is now a student and celebrates with lashings of “Time Strike” on his console. Just how many zombies can one person kill?

Don’t forget you can join the “Turning Left at Albuquerque” page on Facebook to get the inside scoop on the book and the podcast. And you can also subscribe in iTunes or another podcatcher using the links on the right.

How about telling us what you think of the book so far? You could:

•    Leave a comment here telling us what you like (or even dislike) about the podcast and promos so far – the production, story, sound, music, etc •    Leave a comment on iTunes reviewing and rating the podcast •    Email a comment (written or audio) to turningleftpodcast at gmail dot com •    Subscribe to the podcast using any of the podcasters shown on the right •    Tell a friend about us!

Lord Poncenby will be hosting a “Listeners Feedback” extra-special episode soon and this will feature the comments we have received, all read and commented on by the inimitable Peer. We will also be holding a competition soon – more information about this when all the details are finalised!

This podcast is 21:16 minutes long and features:

•    A formal introduction from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (our patrons)

•    The story so far

•    Chapters fifty one to fifty five

•    A formal conclusion to the podcast proceedings from our patrons

Cast:

The Chapter reader is Paul Higgins and the representative from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (BREW) is Lord Poncenby.

Original music by Killingstars

NEXT OMNIBUS: will be released MONDAY 7th September 2009

Five new chapters will be released in omnibus form EVERY MONDAY

Catch up on all the Chapters:

All the episodes are listed here.

Recording and producing a podcast every week is a time-consuming, long-term labour of love for you, dear listeners, and us. An occasional break gives us the chance to reflect on how things are going, and reaching Chapter 50 seemed like a good time to do this.

So, this is where you can help us. We would like to grow the podcast beyond our current loyal and very valued listeners  (we really do value you!) and are asking for some feedback this week. It would help us tremendously if you could do any or all of the following:

•    Leave a comment here telling us what you like (or even dislike) about the podcast and promos so far – the production, story, sound, music, etc •    Leave a comment on iTunes reviewing and rating the podcast •    Email a comment (written or audio) to turningleftpodcast at gmail dot com •    Subscribe to the podcast using any of the podcasters shown on the right •    Tell a friend about us!

Lord Poncenby will be hosting a “Listeners Feedback” extra-special episode soon and this will feature the comments we have received, all read and commented on by the inimitable Peer. We will also be holding a competition soon – more information about this when all the details are finalised!

Thanks for listening we are looking forward to hearing from you.

NEXT OMNIBUS: will be released MONDAY 31st August 2009

Catch up on all the Chapters:

All the episodes are listed here.

Jason has an interview with the Professor and steels himself for an uncertain future.

Don’t forget you can join the “Turning Left at Albuquerque” page on Facebook to get the inside scoop on the book and the podcast.  And you can also subscribe in iTunes or another other podcatcher using the links on the right.

This podcast is 19:47 minutes long and features:

•    A formal introduction from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (our patrons)

•    The story so far

•    Chapters forty six to fifty

•    A formal conclusion to the podcast proceedings from our patrons

Cast:

The Chapter reader is Paul Higgins and the representative from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (BREW) is Lord Poncenby.

Original music by Killingstars

NEXT OMNIBUS: will be released MONDAY 31st August 2009

Catch up on all the Chapters:

All the episodes are listed here.

Thanks for listening!

Andy arrives for a showdown, and Jason finds out some surprising news. Is opportunity knocking for him at last?

Don’t forget you can join the “Turning Left at Albuquerque” page on Facebook to get the inside scoop on the book and the podcast. And you can also subscribe in iTunes or another other podcatcher using the links on the right.

“Turning Left…” reviewed!

We have received a brilliant review on AlwaysTurnRight.com. They talk about the podcast and finish by saying:

“…You should add this audiobook series to your weekly podcast regiment; I really do feel that you are missing out if you are not tuning in to find out what is in store for poor Jason. Each chapter of this story is entertaining, and the 25 minute episodes go by fast…”

It’s good to know that people are enjoying the story!

This podcast is 22:57 minutes long and features:

•    A formal introduction from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (our patrons)

•    The story so far

•    Chapters forty one to forty five

•    A formal conclusion to the podcast proceedings from our patrons

Cast:

The Chapter reader is Paul Higgins and the representative from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (BREW) is Lord Poncenby.

Original music by Killingstars

NEXT OMNIBUS (chapters 46-50): will be released MONDAY 17th August 2009

Catch up on all the Chapters:

All the episodes are listed here.

Thanks for listening!

After completing the ‘Laptop Return’ level in triumph, Jason has to return to his career past with Simon Richards. Back in an office again…

Don’t forget you can join the “Turning Left at Albuquerque” fan page on Facebook to get the inside scoop on the book and the podcast.  You can also subscribe in iTunes or another other podcatcher using the links on the right. If you want to know more about the author you can try “the last geek bus home” and my writer’s blog. Comments are always welcome either on this page or you can email us at turningleftpodcast@gmail.com.

This podcast is 23:30 minutes long and features:

•    A formal introduction from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (our patrons)

•    The story so far

•    Chapters thirty six to forty

•    A formal conclusion to the podcast proceedings from our patrons

Cast:

The Chapter reader is Paul Higgins and the representative from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (BREW) is Lord Poncenby.

Original music by Killingstars

NEXT OMNIBUS: will be released MONDAY 10th August 2009

Five new chapters will be released in omnibus form EVERY MONDAY

Catch up on all the Chapters:

All the episodes are listed here.

Thanks for listening!

Jason and Trixie try to settle their differences, then Jason has to go back into the dragon’s den…the drop is about to take place!

Don’t forget you can join the “Turning Left at Albuquerque” page on Facebook to get the inside scoop on the book and the podcast. And you can also subscribe in iTunes or another other podcatcher using the links on the right.

This podcast is 20:07 minutes long and features:

•    A formal introduction from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (our patrons)

•    The story so far

•    Chapters thirty one to thirty five

•    A formal conclusion to the podcast proceedings from our patrons

Cast:

The Chapter reader is Paul Higgins and the representative from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (BREW) is Lord Poncenby.

Original music by Killingstars

NEXT OMNIBUS: will be released MONDAY 27th July 2009

Five new chapters will be released in omnibus form EVERY MONDAY

Catch up on all the Chapters:

All the episodes are listed here.

Thanks for listening!

Jason has a visitor and things are a little awkward - it’s hard to be together again.

Don’t forget you can join the “Turning Left at Albuquerque” page on Facebook to get the inside scoop on the book and the podcast. And you can also subscribe in iTunes or another other podcatcher using the links on the right. Please note – schedule change:

Lord Poncenby is now off on his yearly expedition and so there will be no omnibus next week. However, to keep you going in the meantime there will be an update, so stay tuned!

This podcast is 22:54 minutes long and features:

•    A formal introduction from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (our patrons)

•    The story so far

•    Chapters twenty six to thirty

•    A formal conclusion to the podcast proceedings from our patrons

Cast:

The Chapter reader is Paul Higgins and the representative from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (BREW) is Lord Poncenby.

Original music by Killingstars

NEXT OMNIBUS: will be released MONDAY 20th July 2009

Five new chapters will be released in omnibus form EVERY MONDAY (except for the next two weeks).

Thanks for listening!

Jason talks to Trixie and hears some exciting news, then lays Holland to waste in a nuclear holocaust. Just a typical day….

Don’t forget you can join the “Turning Left at Albuquerque” page on Facebook to get the inside scoop on the book and the podcast.  And you can also subscribe in iTunes or another other podcatcher using the links on the right.

Format Change – an omnibus every week on MONDAY

This podcast is 26:22 minutes long and features:

•    A formal introduction from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (our patrons)

•    The story so far

•    Chapters twenty one to twenty five

•    A formal conclusion to the podcast proceedings from our patrons

Cast:

The Chapter reader is Paul Higgins and the representative from British Radioweb Entertainment Worldwide (BREW) is Lord Poncenby.

Original music by Killingstars

NEXT UPDATE: will be released MONDAY 6th July 2009

Five new chapters will be released in omnibus form EVERY MONDAY.

Catch up on all the Chapters:

All the episodes are listed here.

Thanks for listening!