Jim – Yes, THAT Jim

Interview: Valentine Wolfe – Once Upon a Midnight

July 01, 2013 02:05 - 28.5 MB

Victorian Chamber Metal band Valentine Wolfe are working on a collaborative project called “Once Upon a Midnight.” The project includes both an album and a graphic novel, each of which takes a look at the afterlife of Edgar Allen Poe, as interpreted through his stories and poems. The Kickstarter for this project can be found … … Continue reading →

Transcribageddon

June 29, 2013 22:34 - 4.05 MB

Hey folks – things are changing! This is an audio-only update, so feel free to listen below or download the MP3 file to hear me ramble about what’s going on. DOWNLOAD

Write or Else!

June 25, 2013 23:31 - 2.44 MB

I’ve been on a crusade of late. Well, maybe “crusade” is too strong a word. “Quixotic Jaunt” might be a better description. The last few months I’ve been focusing a great deal of attention on getting my various projects done, or at least making significant progress on them. To that end, I’ve begun doing this … … Continue reading →

And Now an Interview with Charles White

September 11, 2012 18:44 - 8.89 MB

(The audio of this interview is available at the bottom of this post!) JR: Today I am talking to Charles White of Fabled Environments. Hello, sir! CW: How are you? JR: Good! How’s it going? CW: Not too bad, not too bad at all. JR: So first off, tell us a little bit about Fabled … … Continue reading →

And Now an Interview with Jenn from the Jennisodes

July 10, 2012 01:38 - 11.8 MB

(The audio of this interview is available at the bottom of this post!) JR: I am talking to Jenn from the Jennisodes. Hello! J: Hi! JR: So I see that you are in the midst of a Kickstarter. J: I am. The grueling part of a Kickstarter – right in the middle. JR: And this … … Continue reading →

And Now an Interview with Matt Forbeck

February 26, 2012 21:08 - 10.3 MB

(The audio of this interview is available at the bottom of this post!) JR: I am talking to author and game designer Matt Forbeck. Hello, sir! MF: How are you doing, Jim? JR: Good, good! Good to have you on here. MF: Thanks for having me. I appreciate it! JR: Of your many projects that … … Continue reading →

The Godzilla Theory of Cinematic Quality

September 26, 2011 04:05 - 4.68 MB

One day I found myself sitting in a movie theater watching something abysmal. I can’t remember what it was, exactly, but a moment of inspiration came to me as I found myself almost about to fall asleep for the thirteenth time. “You know what this movie could use?” I asked no one in particular. “Godzilla.” … … Continue reading →

And Now an Interview with Eloy Lasanta

May 18, 2011 04:08 - 12.2 MB

(The audio of this interview is available at the bottom of this post!) JR: I am talking to Eloy Lasanta of Third Eye Games and we’re going to be talking about his game Part-Time Gods. Welcome, sir! EL: Hello everyone! JR: First off, for anyone who might not be familiar, tell us a little bit … … Continue reading →

Don’t Kill My Buzz, Man!

April 16, 2011 04:11 - 3.29 MB

As you may have noticed from the audio of the monologue at the end of my previous post, I’m a fan of caffeine. The problem, though, is that the further I creep into that thing which, for the sake of argument, we’ll call my thirties, I find that I’m becoming more a fan of the … … Continue reading →

It’s Coming!

March 18, 2011 22:32 - 5.41 MB

Hey, folks! I’m making a little entry here to let you know that I have a book coming out and it has just gone into pre-order! The book is called Abduction Etiquette and it contains about 50 or so monologues that I wrote to perform at open mic nights at coffee houses and the like. … … Continue reading →

I Can Quit Whenever I Want

March 06, 2011 23:00 - 6.43 MB

I’ve been playing a ridiculous amount of World of Warcraft lately. I’m sure if a cyber-cop pulled me over on the Information Superhighway and gave me a virtual breathalyzer test I’d be several points over the legal WoW limit. Why am I so captivated? What is it about this game that’s got me wondering if … … Continue reading →

Answering Machine Flashback

November 07, 2010 01:50 - 2.06 MB

I was going through the contents of an old disk and stumbled across some answering machine messages that I’d recorded and done some audio editing on back in the 90’s – sort of an early example of me playing around with audio from some of the earlier strata of my life. And I thought it … … Continue reading →

And Now an Interview with Joel Kinstle

September 01, 2010 04:44 - 9.48 MB

(The audio of this interview is available at the bottom of this post!) When I went to ConCarolinas this year I got a chance to sit down and talk to Joel Kinstle, VP of Pinnacle Entertainment Group, the makers of Deadlands and Savage Worlds. The interview was for one of the shows I do on … … Continue reading →

Why I Need a Doctor

July 22, 2010 07:29 - 5.46 MB

I think I’ve just figured out why Doctor Who is so important to me these days. I know, it’s shocking – a geek like myself being a fan of Doctor Who. I’ve been one since I was about seven years old. I’d been hearing for years about that odd, British, science fiction show about a … … Continue reading →

Publication News

July 11, 2010 23:56 - 1.43 MB

Hey, folks! Just wanted to let you know about a few things of mine that are seeing the light of day. A couple of my monologues were recently published in Main Street Rag, which is a local magazine. It’s the first time any of my monologues have seen print and I am very excited about … … Continue reading →

And Now an Interview with Jennifer Hudock

May 14, 2010 15:47 - 12.8 MB

(The audio of this interview is available at the bottom of this post!) JR: Welcome to jimyesthatjim.com, the blog that continues to exist in spite of itself. For those who are listening or reading this I am online with Jennifer Hudock, who is the author of Goblin Market. The thing that I find most interesting … … Continue reading →

Online Gestalt Entities

April 23, 2010 03:04 - 5.82 MB

I’m about to get into a topic that might tick a few folks off. You see, this is going to be about something that is fairly commonly done on the internet (in fact, a number of my friends do it) but that I’m not too fond of myself. Just know that if you happen to … … Continue reading →

Living or Dead?!

March 31, 2010 19:39 - 2.54 MB

It’s time for everyone’s favorite game show, Living or Dead?! Here’s how the rules work: I’m going to name some celebrities and it’s up to you to tell me if they’re still living or if they’re dead! Ready? Here we go! Rodney Dangerfield (Answer: Dead. Though he may still be moving around a bit.) Andy … … Continue reading →

A Quick Status Update

December 27, 2009 20:07 - 1.84 MB

So, you might have noticed that I haven’t posted an entry in a little while. Don’t worry, folks. I still love you. I am not seeing other blogs behind your backs. But unfortunately I got buried under what I can only characterize as a Mountain of Year-End Work. And so, some of my ongoing projects … … Continue reading →

Serve Your Fairies Golden Brown

December 05, 2009 22:52 - 3.63 MB

Here’s a little suggestion I have for writers of fantasy and horror: fairies should be terrifying. They are not your friends. They will not whisk you away to a wondrous magical land where you’ll never grow old and you can play happily in golden fields and under the lollipop trees for eternity. What they’re more … … Continue reading →

And Now a Look at Mad Scientist University

December 01, 2009 04:17 - 3.88 MB

What with Christmahannukwanzaayuladanivus coming up, people have begun scrambling about like ants in a recently-stomped sandbox searching for original-looking gifts to buy. As it happens, I have a suggestion on that front. Not too long ago I got the opportunity to try out a very interesting game called Mad Scientist University. It’s been available from … … Continue reading →

The Confession of a Talismaniac

November 20, 2009 22:17 - 4.81 MB

I discovered the board game Talisman back in the 90’s, when it was just coming out with its 3rd edition. I had a bunch of friends – henceforth known as “pushers” – who initiated me into the ways of that game with its 2nd edition. We only played once or twice but that was enough … … Continue reading →

And Now an Interview with J.C. Hutchins

November 11, 2009 10:45 - 13.1 MB

(The audio of this interview is available at the bottom of this post!) JR: Welcome to the experience that is Jim – Yes, THAT Jim, the blog that is constantly stumbling over itself trying to figure out what it is. JCH: I’m just glad I actually know who “that Jim” actually is now! JR: I’m … … Continue reading →

Personal Branding (Yeeee… Ha?)

November 05, 2009 08:10 - 5.05 MB

Howdy, partners. I expect some of y’all are curious about the art o’ Personal Brandin’. Step on up to the fire-pit and grab a hot iron, if you think you’re ready. It takes a brave one to do it, but once everybody sees that there emblem on you, the folks’ll flock to you like a … … Continue reading →

A Quick Announcement… and a Retraction

October 29, 2009 06:38 - 1.03 MB

Hey, folks! Just in case anyone might still be wondering, no, I was NOT really hacked! That last blog entry was a promo. So, no need to worry about that! Just wanted to record a quick update and let you know that I shall be conspicuously absent for the next few days because I am … … Continue reading →

The Evils of So[ CONTENT OVERRIDE: KILROY2.0 IS HERE!!! ]

October 27, 2009 05:00 - 2.57 MB

Something has been seriously bugging me lately. I’m not sure how long this has been going on, but have you noticed something peculiar that’s started to happen when they stick an animated character into a film? I thought I was imagining it at first, but after the most recent batch of summer blockbusters, I realized … … Continue reading →

Do I Want to RSVP for the Marvel/Disney Wedding?

October 23, 2009 07:08 - 5.78 MB

So, unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last month or so I’m sure you heard that Disney purchased Marvel Comics. For the most part this doesn’t bother me too much. These kinds of things happen all the time. I understand that Disney has many departments and isn’t necessarily the evil empire a … … Continue reading →

The Grinder vs The Showboat in RPGs

October 19, 2009 07:44 - 4.89 MB

Here’s a question that comes up from time to time when I’m playing role-playing games. Is it better for your character to have a mechanical advantage on its character sheet or to have a non-mechanical advantage gained through role-playing with NPCs and interacting with the plot? I realize that with a question of that level … … Continue reading →

Thought Without Thinking

October 12, 2009 02:40 - 4.8 MB

Whenever I talk about my own thought process, I feel as though I’m about to attempt an impossible task. After all, it’s not possible to talk about what a maze looks like from the outside when you’ve never been outside the maze, is it? It’s like trying to see the top of your own head … … Continue reading →

Why I Use Emoticons

October 08, 2009 08:04 - 3.39 MB

Do you do a lot of texting? E-mailing? Tweeting? Facebooking? Livejournaling? Other web-related things? I do a fair amount of all that and more and I freely admit that I make use of emoticons. You know, those little symbols people make out of their keystrokes to show that they’re smiling :), winking ;), frowning 😦 … … Continue reading →

Kicking the Tires on 4th Edition D&D

October 05, 2009 05:56 - 5.04 MB

The amount of vitriol being spewed all over the place over the most recent edition wars going on with Dungeons & Dragons – even more than a year after 4th Edition’s premier – is mind-boggling, but I try not to let it affect me. I’ve heard a lot of people say, “4th Edition ISN’T Dungeons … … Continue reading →

Dragon*Con? That Is SO Last Month!

October 01, 2009 07:09 - 3.38 MB

Okay, I know it’s been about a month since Dragon*Con, but I figured that since I actually DID get to go this year, it would be a good idea to talk about it. Back when I was living in Atlanta, Dragon*Con was something that I always tried to attend every year without fail. To be … … Continue reading →

Podcast Addiction

September 28, 2009 02:57 - 4.15 MB

Hello, my name is Jim and I’m a podaholic. “Hi, Jim!” I’ve been addicted to podcasts since some time in 2008. I’m not sure exactly when I started. It’s all become a kind of blur, really. I still remember that fateful day when that guy on the street corner waved an iPod at me and … … Continue reading →

Running Around Pretending to be Vampires

September 25, 2009 03:50 - 3.94 MB

“There’s a large group of people in the park all wearing black. They must be dangerous!” No, we’re not. We’re just playing a game. Thankfully, the stigma associated with live-action role playing looks to have diminished a bit over the years. I play in a Vampire: the Requiem LARP with about thirty to fifty people … … Continue reading →

Another Blog? What am I THINKING?!!

September 22, 2009 15:44 - 2.02 MB

A very good question! Don’t I already have TWO other blogs and a couple of podcasts to do? It’s not as though I’m exactly overflowing with free time. And why on Earth should I want to add a new blog to the millions already out there — surely it’ll have even less impact than pouring … … Continue reading →