Dave Shot First http://dk-thompson.com A Good Scoundrel Is Hard To Find Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:41:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 en ©D.K. Thompson thompsonduo@gmail.com (D.K. Thompson) thompsonduo@gmail.com(D.K. Thompson) 1440 superspiff, toothpick, literature, story, comic books, superheroes, DK Thompson, Dave Thompson D.K. Thompson's The Unbelievable Origin of Superspiff and the Toothpick Kid. D.K. Thompson D.K. Thompson thompsonduo@gmail.com No no http://dk-thompson.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/superspiff-web.jpg Dave Shot First http://dk-thompson.com 144 144 The Unbelievable Origin of Superspiff and the Toothpick Kid Ep. 12 http://dk-thompson.com/2008/11/26/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-12/ http://dk-thompson.com/2008/11/26/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-12/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:28:27 +0000 Dave http://dk-thompson.com/2008/11/26/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-12/ The Unbelievable Origin This is it! The final episode of The Unbelievable Origin of Superspiff and the Toothpick Kid!  It all comes to a head here.  It’s a pretty good chunk of story that brings all the threads together, reveals even more secret identies, and is chocked full of action, romance, thrills, and revelations.

Thanks for listening! Excelsior!

]]> http://dk-thompson.com/2008/11/26/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-12/feed/ 00:01:01 This is it! The final episode of The Unbelievable Origin of Superspiff and the Toothpick Kid!nbsp; It all comes to a head here.nbsp; It's ... This is it! The final episode of The Unbelievable Origin of Superspiff and the Toothpick Kid!nbsp; It all comes to a head here.nbsp; It's a pretty good chunk of story that brings all the threads together, reveals even more secret identies, and is chocked full of action, romance, thrills, and revelations. Thanks for listening! Excelsior! podcasts D.K. Thompson no No The Unbelievable Origin of Superspiff and the Toothpick Kid Ep. 11 http://dk-thompson.com/2008/11/12/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-11/ http://dk-thompson.com/2008/11/12/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-11/#comments Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:09:56 +0000 Dave http://dk-thompson.com/2008/11/12/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-11/ The Unbelievable OriginWelcome back, True Believers! In this penultimate episode Grant, Anne, and Dominic get to meet the man and discover how superheroes sold out to Hollywood. Anne makes a startling confession. And the secret identity of Cyberpunk is finally revealed.

]]> http://dk-thompson.com/2008/11/12/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-11/feed/ 00:01:01 Welcome back, True Believers! In this penultimate episode Grant, Anne, and Dominic get to meet the man and discover how superheroes sold out to Hollywood. ... Welcome back, True Believers! In this penultimate episode Grant, Anne, and Dominic get to meet the man and discover how superheroes sold out to Hollywood. Anne makes a startling confession. And the secret identity of Cyberpunk is finally revealed. podcasts D.K. Thompson no No The Unbelievable Origin of Superspiff and the Toothpick Kid Ep. 10 http://dk-thompson.com/2008/10/30/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-10/ http://dk-thompson.com/2008/10/30/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-10/#comments Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:48:27 +0000 Dave http://dk-thompson.com/2008/10/30/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-10/ The Unbelievable OriginThis is it. Superspiff, the Toothpick Kid, and Anne vs. the Cyber-Commandos. Thanks to the Special Limited Edition, our heroes know where the Cyber-Commandos are keeping Bob Smith and it all comes to a head here. More or less.

Promo for Norm Sherman’s the Drabblecast. Check it out!

]]> http://dk-thompson.com/2008/10/30/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-10/feed/ 00:01:01 This is it. Superspiff, the Toothpick Kid, and Anne vs. the Cyber-Commandos. Thanks to the Special Limited Edition, our heroes know where the Cyber-Commandos are ... This is it. Superspiff, the Toothpick Kid, and Anne vs. the Cyber-Commandos. Thanks to the Special Limited Edition, our heroes know where the Cyber-Commandos are keeping Bob Smith and it all comes to a head here. More or less. Promo for Norm Sherman's the Drabblecast. Check it out! podcasts D.K. Thompson no No The Unbelievable Origin of Superspiff and the Toothpick Kid Ep. 9 http://dk-thompson.com/2008/10/16/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-9/ http://dk-thompson.com/2008/10/16/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-9/#comments Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:36:06 +0000 Dave http://dk-thompson.com/2008/10/16/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-9/ The Unbelievable OriginBehold! The Cyberpunk Special Limited Edition! Cyberpunk vs. the Cyber-Commandos. And Virus the Pirate. But who’s Cyberpunk’s new sidekick?

Thanks to Anne, Grant and Dominic have it, and you better believe Grant and Dominic will read it.  Will it help them find Bob Smith?  Discover the fate of Virus the Pirate. Put the punk back in Cyberpunk. And make sure you read between the lines. Because this episode’s a double issue, one of the most beloved traditions of comic books, and it’s the longest podcast I’ve put up yet.

Like I mentioned in the outro, I really need your help in getting the word out on this story.  Blog about it, tell all your friends, burn CDs to give to your nieces and nephews.  If there’s other podcasts you enjoy listening to, and you think the audience might also have a sweet spot for wannabe superheroes, let them know about Superspiff and the Toothpick Kid.

Here’s the link to the promo for the Unbelievable Origin of Superspiff and the Toothpick Kid.

http://dk-thompson.com/2008/08/12/promo-with-special-guest-stars/

]]> http://dk-thompson.com/2008/10/16/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-9/feed/ 00:01:01 Behold! The Cyberpunk Special Limited Edition! Cyberpunk vs. the Cyber-Commandos. And Virus the Pirate. But who's Cyberpunk's new sidekick? Thanks to Anne, Grant and Dominic have ... Behold! The Cyberpunk Special Limited Edition! Cyberpunk vs. the Cyber-Commandos. And Virus the Pirate. But who's Cyberpunk's new sidekick? Thanks to Anne, Grant and Dominic have it, and you better believe Grant and Dominic will read it.nbsp; Will it help them find Bob Smith?nbsp; Discover the fate of Virus the Pirate. Put the punk back in Cyberpunk. And make sure you read between the lines. Because this episode's a double issue, one of the most beloved traditions of comic books, and it's the longest podcast I've put up yet. Like I mentioned in the outro, I really need your help in getting the word out on this story.nbsp; Blog about it, tell all your friends, burn CDs to give to your nieces and nephews.nbsp; If there's other podcasts you enjoy listening to, and you think the audience might also have a sweet spot for wannabe superheroes, let them know about Superspiff and the Toothpick Kid. Here's the link to the promo for the Unbelievable Origin of Superspiff and the Toothpick Kid. http://dk-thompson.com/2008/08/12/promo-with-special-guest-stars/ podcasts D.K. Thompson no No The Unbelievable Origin of Superspiff and the Toothpick Kid Ep. 8 http://dk-thompson.com/2008/09/25/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-8/ http://dk-thompson.com/2008/09/25/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-8/#comments Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:32:20 +0000 Dave http://dk-thompson.com/2008/09/25/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-8/ The Unbelievable OriginIn this episode: Thrills!  Spills!  Chills!  Also, as it’s my birthday, I give you my best William Shatner impersonation, toupees, pseudo-kisses, toothpick specials, and the most ridiculous, action-packed episode of The Unbelievable Origin of Superspiff and the Toothpick Kid yet.  Grant, Dominic, and Anne unleash the dreaded Plan B on Virus the Pirate in hopes of snagging a copy on the Special Limited Edition. The story almost becomes one of those “for mature audiences only deals.”

Hope you all enjoy it.

]]> http://dk-thompson.com/2008/09/25/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-8/feed/ 00:01:01 In this episode: Thrills!nbsp; Spills!nbsp; Chills!nbsp; Also, as it's my birthday, I give you my best William Shatner impersonation, toupees, pseudo-kisses, toothpick specials, and the ... In this episode: Thrills!nbsp; Spills!nbsp; Chills!nbsp; Also, as it's my birthday, I give you my best William Shatner impersonation, toupees, pseudo-kisses, toothpick specials, and the most ridiculous, action-packed episode of The Unbelievable Origin of Superspiff and the Toothpick Kid yet.nbsp; Grant, Dominic, and Anne unleash the dreaded Plan B on Virus the Pirate in hopes of snagging a copy on the Special Limited Edition. The story almost becomes one of those "for mature audiences only deals." Hope you all enjoy it. podcasts D.K. Thompson no No The Unbelievable Origin of Superspiff and the Toothpick Kid Ep. 7 http://dk-thompson.com/2008/09/10/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-7/ http://dk-thompson.com/2008/09/10/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-7/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:51:14 +0000 Dave http://dk-thompson.com/2008/09/10/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-7/ The Unbelievable OriginDing Ding!  You knew it had to happen!  Showdown!  In this episode, because you demanded it: Superspiff vs. the Toothpick Kid!

The mystery man is long gone and Grant, Dominic, and Anne are left trying to figure out what to do next. When they return to the con to finally pick up the Cyberpunk Special Edition (or is that Special Limited Edition?), they make a startling discovery regarding the cranky comic book dealer. You know it can’t be good when a guy doesn’t want to sell comic books to kids…

]]> http://dk-thompson.com/2008/09/10/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-7/feed/ 00:01:01 Ding Ding!nbsp; You knew it had to happen!nbsp; Showdown!nbsp; In this episode, because you demanded it: Superspiff vs. the Toothpick Kid! The mystery man is long ... Ding Ding!nbsp; You knew it had to happen!nbsp; Showdown!nbsp; In this episode, because you demanded it: Superspiff vs. the Toothpick Kid! The mystery man is long gone and Grant, Dominic, and Anne are left trying to figure out what to do next. When they return to the con to finally pick up the Cyberpunk Special Edition (or is that Special Limited Edition?), they make a startling discovery regarding the cranky comic book dealer. You know it can't be good when a guy doesn't want to sell comic books to kids... podcasts D.K. Thompson no No The Unbelievable Origin of Superspiff and the Toothpick Kid Ep. 6 http://dk-thompson.com/2008/08/30/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-6/ http://dk-thompson.com/2008/08/30/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-6/#comments Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:59:24 +0000 Dave http://dk-thompson.com/2008/08/30/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-6/ The Unbelievable OriginEpisode 6: The Mystery Man.

After trying to indoctrinate Anne into Cyberpunk fandom, Grant and Dominic are ready to continue their quest to rescue Bob Smith. Er, Cyberpunk. If only they had some cash to pick up the new Special Edition Cyberpunk. That’s not all they find when our heroes return to their lavish fortress of solitude, I mean, hotel room, where things become mysterious and downright dangerous.

]]> http://dk-thompson.com/2008/08/30/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-6/feed/ 00:01:01 Episode 6: The Mystery Man. After trying to indoctrinate Anne into Cyberpunk fandom, Grant and Dominic are ready to continue their quest to rescue Bob Smith. ... Episode 6: The Mystery Man. After trying to indoctrinate Anne into Cyberpunk fandom, Grant and Dominic are ready to continue their quest to rescue Bob Smith. Er, Cyberpunk. If only they had some cash to pick up the new Special Edition Cyberpunk. That's not all they find when our heroes return to their lavish fortress of solitude, I mean, hotel room, where things become mysterious and downright dangerous. podcasts D.K. Thompson no No The Unbelievable Origin of Superspiff and the Toothpick Kid Ep. 5 http://dk-thompson.com/2008/08/21/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-5/ http://dk-thompson.com/2008/08/21/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-5/#comments Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:33:17 +0000 Dave http://dk-thompson.com/2008/08/21/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-5/ The Unbelievable OriginBecause you demanded it! This is CYBERPUNK!

Last week Dominic flipped open the premiere issue of Cyberpunk.  This episode is that comic.  Think of it as the Unbelievable Origin of Cyberpunk.  Fair warning: it gets started off with a bang and is a bit darker than anything else in this book.  It’s also the closest thing to a stand-alone story you’ll get inside this story, so if you’re a new listener, make sure you go back and listen to the beginning after this.  Hope you enjoy it.  Have fun looking for the Easter Eggs.  We’ll get back to Grant, Dominic, and Anne next week.

In the meantime, feel free to drop by Stories of the Third Wave, where you can hear my interview with fringe superhero The Cockroach.

This episode’s dedicated to Matt Freaking Wallace and Mark Tullius. (happy birthday, dude). 

Promo: Mur Lafferty’s Playing for Keeps.  Listen to the Podcast for free.  Buy the book on Amazon August 25. 

]]> http://dk-thompson.com/2008/08/21/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-5/feed/ 00:01:01 Because you demanded it! This is CYBERPUNK! Last week Dominic flipped open the premiere issue of Cyberpunk.nbsp; This episode is that comic.nbsp; Think of it as ... Because you demanded it! This is CYBERPUNK! Last week Dominic flipped open the premiere issue of Cyberpunk.nbsp; This episode is that comic.nbsp; Think of it as the Unbelievable Origin of Cyberpunk.nbsp; Fair warning: it gets started off with a bang and is a bit darker than anything else in this book.nbsp; It's also the closest thing to a stand-alone story you'll get inside this story, so if you're a new listener, make sure you go back and listen to the beginning after this.nbsp; Hope you enjoy it.nbsp; Have fun looking for the Easter Eggs.nbsp; We'll get back to Grant, Dominic, and Anne next week. In the meantime, feel free to drop by Stories of the Third Wave, where you can hear my interview with fringe superhero The Cockroach. This episode's dedicated to Matt Freaking Wallace and Mark Tullius.nbsp;(happy birthday, dude).nbsp; Promo: Mur Lafferty's Playing for Keeps.nbsp; Listen to the Podcast for free.nbsp; Buy the book on Amazon August 25.nbsp; podcasts D.K. Thompson no No Promo! With Special Guest Stars! http://dk-thompson.com/2008/08/12/promo-with-special-guest-stars/ http://dk-thompson.com/2008/08/12/promo-with-special-guest-stars/#comments Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:43:45 +0000 Dave http://dk-thompson.com/2008/08/12/promo-with-special-guest-stars/ The Unbelievable OriginIn this issue — oh, wait. It’s not an issue, it’s a promo!   With special guest stars Alasdair Stuart and Mur Lafferty.  Spread it around, email it, give your favorite podcasts a heads-up.  See you hopefully later this week with the first issue of Cyberpunk.

 

]]> http://dk-thompson.com/2008/08/12/promo-with-special-guest-stars/feed/ 00:01:01 In this issue -- oh, wait. It's not an issue, it's a promo!nbsp;nbsp; With special guest stars Alasdair Stuart and Mur Lafferty.nbsp; Spread it around, ... In this issue -- oh, wait. It's not an issue, it's a promo!nbsp;nbsp; With special guest stars Alasdair Stuart and Mur Lafferty.nbsp; Spread it around, email it, give your favorite podcasts a heads-up.nbsp; See you hopefully later this week with the first issue of Cyberpunk. nbsp; podcasts D.K. Thompson no No The Unbelievable Origin of Superspiff and The Toothpick Kid Ep. 4 http://dk-thompson.com/2008/07/30/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-3-2/ http://dk-thompson.com/2008/07/30/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-3-2/#comments Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:29:03 +0000 Dave http://dk-thompson.com/2008/07/30/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-3-2/ The Unbelievable OriginWho is the red-head freckle-face with attitude and what does she want with Grant and Dominic?  And why is Dominic drooling?  Episode 3 of The Unbelievable Origin of Superspiff and the Toothpick Kid hits, trying to knock out your high scores.

Speaking of girls, I talk a little about female comic book characters and ask for suggestions for some you’ve found engaging.  I’d love to hear what your reading and why!

Special thanks this time out to Rick Stringer and Alasdair Stuart, who helped me figure out the audio problem.  I’m coming to you in two earbuds, now! 

]]> http://dk-thompson.com/2008/07/30/the-unbelievable-origin-of-superspiff-and-the-toothpick-kid-ep-3-2/feed/ 00:01:01 Who is the red-head freckle-face with attitude and what does she want with Grant and Dominic?nbsp; And why is Dominic drooling?nbsp; Episode 3 ofnbsp;The Unbelievable ... Who is the red-head freckle-face with attitude and what does she want with Grant and Dominic?nbsp; And why is Dominic drooling?nbsp; Episode 3 ofnbsp;The Unbelievable Origin of Superspiff and the Toothpick Kidnbsp;hits,nbsp;trying to knock out your high scores. Speaking of girls, I talk a little about female comic book characters and ask for suggestions for some you've found engaging.nbsp; I'd love to hear what your reading and why! Special thanks this time out to Rick Stringer and Alasdair Stuart, who helped me figure out thenbsp;audio problem.nbsp; I'm coming to you in two earbuds, now!nbsp; podcasts D.K. Thompson no No