Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Episode #138

The story line we are continuing on is Ab Initio by Cruise and you can read along by clicking on the site here.

The song snippet this week is Tina Arena's - Chains

The book recommendation this week is J.M. Redmann's - Death by the Riverside and you can read a brief description here.

The movie recommendation this week over at Movies for Lesbians is GYPO and you can read the synopsis and review here.

The request for help on a story research is about Xena going on a mission and Gabrielle staying behind with a friend (boy) then going to find her. Whereupon she gets drunk and gets bitten on the butt by a dog after falling down. If anyone can help find that story...please email me so that I can forward it on to one of the listeners.

All suggestions for future stories, recommendations, recipe suggestions, announcements etc can be emailed to me here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Episode #137

Ab Initio is what we are still narrating in this week's Episode. We are on Parts XV & XVI and you can read along here at the story site.

The song snippet this week is D Ream - Things Can Only Get Better.

The movie recommendation is week is IN PASSING over at Movies For Lesbians which you can read and see a small trailer by clicking here.

The books that are talked about this week are two that I personally have read and decided to review in this week's show.

They are :

  • Nell Stark & Trinity Tam's - Nevermore (Click Here)
Both can be previewed at Bold Stroke Books.

The new site I talked about - TomBoy Teez can be looked at here.

And the Quotes for the week can be read here along with others.

I am asking for suggestions on books, movies and story suggestions for the show....as you know that I listen to you as much as you listen to me!

Please send recipes, books, movies, song snippets or anything else you want to show or talk about here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Episode #136 (Updated)

We are still with Ab Initio by Cruise. We are now on parts XIII & XIV which you can read along as I narrate by clicking here at her story.

The song snippet you hear on this week's show is Roger Sanchez's - Lost.

The book recommendation this week is by Winter Pennington - Witch Wolf. You can read an excerpt by clicking here.

The movie recommendation this week over at Movies for Lesbians is GIA; click here to see the synopsis and a brief trailer.

The quote of the week - Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please.
Make sure to check out all the websites we discuss on the show, such as the Cocktail Hour, Renee O'Connor.net, Ausxip, The official Lucy Lawless fanclub site, etc.

I am requesting that listeners please send in story suggestions, recipes and anything else in emails to help out with the show. It would GREATLY be appreciated!!

Email here to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Episode #135

Episode #135

We continue on with Ab Initio by Cruise. We are on parts XII & XIII and you can read along by clicking here.

The song snippet we hear on this week's show is Beth Hart - Leave the light On.

The book review this week is sent in by the Naughty Nurse and is - David Eddings's :
The Dreamers series tells the story of a war between the Elder Gods and their allies and an entity known as the Vlagh.

  • The Elder Gods (2003) with Leigh Eddings
  • The Treasured One (2004) with Leigh Eddings
  • Crystal Gorge (2005) with Leigh Eddings
  • The Younger Gods (2006) with Leigh EddingsThe movie review this week over at the
Movies For Lesbians site is Rescuing Desire. You can read and see the coverwork here.


The Quote of the week - It's true that we don't know what we've got until we lose it, but it's also true that we don't know what we've been missing until it arrives.

Thank you once again to everyone for your kind support for my fund raising endeavor and the well wishes for the Marathon run.

We need story suggestion as we are coming towards the end of the story, as well as recipes, music suggestions, book and movie recommendations and any announcements going on out in the Xenaverse.

Send hellos and any other emails here to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Episode #134

I am back from my vacation / pilgrimage to run the ING NYC Marathon, see my folks and submit the grand total of $4342 for Cancer Research under the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Here are a few pics of my sufferance for 26.2 miles (42K)


A great big heartfelt thank you to all of you who donated to such a worth while cause!

We continue on with Ab Initio by Cruise. You can read along here .

The song snippet you hear on this week's show is Kerrie Roberts - No Matter What.

The book recommendation this week over at Bold Stroke Books is Justifiable Risk by VK Powell. You can read the description here.

The movie recommendation this week is The Hours and you can review it here at Movies For Lesbians.

The updated site for the Cocktail Hour is http://www.cocktailhour.c-spot.net/ and http://www.cocktailhour.c-spot.net/forum


It's time to get some suggestions in for stories, song snippets and recipes!!

Please send all emails to Xena.Uber@gmail.com!!

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Episode # 133

We continue on with Ab Initio by Cruise. You can read along by clicking on her site here.

The song snippet you hear on this week's show is Zoe Badwii's - Free Fallin.

No movie recommendation this week.

The book recommendation this week is by KG MacGregor's - Mother Load (Part of the Shaken Series).

You can also see a trailer of Renee O'Connor's movie - Moby Dick here at Ausxip.

The Cocktail Hour that reviewed my Show can be seen here at their blog.

I want to take time out to thank those who donated to my fund raising efforts for the Lance Armstrong foundation for Cancer Research. I have surpassed my goal and am extremely touched by those who made outstanding efforts to donate for such a worthy cause.

Now comes my fare share of this effort by running the (42K or 26 miles)! On Sunday 7th November. I will be posting on my blog my effort of the run and you might possibly be able to track my snail pace as there is to be an "Athlete Tracker" that launches Sunday morning. My bib number for those interested is 61640.

In that regard, I will not be posting a show for the next 3 weeks as I will be on vacation with my family and relaxing (recovering!!).

I will return to this great show on the 2nd of December. So I also want to say Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in advance.

If you want to send any emails, please do so to me here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com - remember I do take ENCOURAGEMENT from everyone!! (hint hint)

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

In Memoriam


~In Memory~

In Memory of our beloved "Little Man" Barney ...we will not be hosting a show this week.

We are still in too much distress over losing our son....and as such have decided to put a memorial to him in place of a show.

I will return next week.

This is for you Little Man!

We love you and miss you dearly...your bath after our shower, your curling up between us on the sofa and your 4am wake up to watch you eat.

You were our son.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Episode #132

We are still on Ab Initio by Cruise, we are now on Part VIII. You can follow along by reading here.

The song snippet you hear on this week's show is Vanessa Amorosi's - Perfect.

The book recommendation this week over at Bold Stroke Books is Come and Get Me by Julie Cannon. You can read an excerpt by going to the site here.

No movie recommendation this week.

You can check out the Official Lucy Lawless Fan Club site here.

Thank you to all of you who have donated to my fund raising toward Cancer Research.

For those yet to donate, please consider what it is going for. It is for Cancer Research, 100% goes to it. Not anything else but that. Please consider your donation.

For all recipes, song snippets, movie and book recommendations, announcements and shout outs send emails to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Friday, October 8, 2010

Episode #131 - Again

We are in Ab Initio by Cruise still and we continue on with chapter VI. You can read along with my narration by clicking here.

The song snippet you hear in this week's show is "Taste" by Lorna Vallings.

The book recommendation this week is The Midnight Hunt by Radclyffe writing as L.L. Raand. You can read an excerpt here.

The movie recommendation this week is Make A Wish and you can read the description here.

Once again, Thank You to all who have supported my endeavor to raise money for Cancer Research.

For those who have not yet done so, please please please follow the link on my blog that will take you to the secure Lance Armstrong Site. And remember 100% of your donation goes to Cancer Research! 100%!

Please send in all recipes, book & movie recommendations, song snippets, announcements, dedications and all emails to Xena.Uber@gmail.com.

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Episode #130

We are in Ab Initio by Cruise and continue with the Rayne & Lark Series. You can read along with me, your narrator here.

The song snippet you hear on this week's show is Whitney Houston & Enrique Iglesia's - Could I Have This Kiss.

The book recommendation in this week's show is Desire by Starlight - by Radclyffe. You can read the description here at Bold Stroke Books.

The movie recommendation is Siren and you can read a brief description here at OutVideo.

Check out Ausxip regarding the latest on bidding on the box Lucy modeled in for Starlight.
Also, check out her fanclub site and blog regarding Spartacus's actor Andy Whitfield and his fight with Cancer.

If you have not yet done so, please consider donating towards my fund-raising in the fight against Cancer. We are so close to the goal now and less than 37days to the marathon!

THANK YOU to all those who have donated ! Your kindness and generosity is inspiring and shows the support for those suffering through this disease and in my endeavor to complete this run!

Send in all recipes, book, story, movie recommendations, announcements, ideas and shout outs to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Episode #129

I dedicate this episode and show to my loving wife Julie in celebration of our 10yr Wedding Anniversary. To you my love with all that I am.

The song snippet this week in honor of our Anniversary is our wedding entry song, Trisha Yearwood's - From This Moment On.

We are in part III & IV of Ab Initio by Cruise, in continuation of the Rayne & Lark Series. You can read along with the narration here.

The book recommendation this week is Ambereye by Gill McKnight and you can read the description here.

The book recommendation this week is Maggie and Annie and you can read the description here.

Please consider donating to the Cancer Research fundraising that I am doing in conjunction with running the NYC Marathon. Please see the blog spot for the link to the direct secured site where 100% of the donation goes to research!

To those who have donated, thank you so much in helping get us so close to our goal!!

Please send all emails for recipes, song snippets, book & movie recommendations, shout outs, dedications or announcements to Xena.Uber@gmail.com.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Episode #128

We are in the final sequel of the Rayne & Lark series, Ab Initio. Thank you to Cruise for her allowing us to use the story which you can read along here.

There is a dedication in this week's show to Anna and Alisha. They are going to be married in Washington, D.C. and Anna wants to dedicate the song snippet from Joni Mitchell's - A Case Of You.

Congratulations to them both and best wishes for a fruitful and joyous marriage.

The book recommendation this week is Head Trip by D.L. Line and you can read the description here.

The movie recommendation this week is My Normal and you can read the description here.

The picture of Lucy Lawless in the Amazon Garb can be seen here at the Official Lucy Lawless Fan Club site.

Thank you to those who donated so far to my fund raising cause; the Lance Armstrong organization for Cancer Research.

For those who have yet to donate, please please do so. Just $5 goes along way and all monies - 100% go to Cancer Research.

For any suggestions, book and movie recommendations, recipes, song snippets, dedications or anything at all, send the email to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Episode #127

On to the final sequel to the Rayne & Lark Series - Ab Initio by Cruise.

The song snippet this week is the Sugarbabe's - About You Now.

The book recommendation this week is River Walker by Cate Culpepper and you can read the description here.

The movie recommendation is Some Prefer Cake, you can read the description here.

The announcement this week is to say there is no announcement as I have been ordered to take a running break, so you listeners get a break too! (Lucky you!)

I still want to take time out to say THANK YOU to those who have donated to my fundraising cause to fight Cancer.

Please send in any recipes, story suggestions, movie and book recommendations and announcements to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Episode #126 - Itunes fix for those who downloaded the other one. OOPS

Here is Episode #126 again; my apology to those who downloaded it on iTunes and got #125 instead.

This one will take its place and you can delete the other one so it doesn't clutter up your podcast section on your Ipod, Iphone or Ipad.

Cas

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Episode #126 - 2nd attempt

We are in the chapter conclusion of the story - You Can't Tame A Wild Rose by Deny.

The song snippet you hear on this week's show is Sylver - Rise Again.

The book recommendation is sent in by the Naughty Monkey is - 1st Impressions: Cassidy James Mystery by Kate Calloway.

The movie recommendation - The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe by Jane Wagner.

The latest updates out on the web includes Xena's (Lucy Lawless) selling off her own personal outfits for the show to raise funds for Starship. You can check it out over at Ausxip.

Another update is the site - Uber Etc is a place to find links to alt f/f fan fiction on the web.

Congratulations to the Nurse & Naughty Monkey on their engagement!! All the best luck my friends!!

Thank you to all those who have donated for the Cancer Research fund raising!! You have helped in your kindness to eliminate a vile and devastating disease and maybe one day we'll be rid of it!!

For all emails for recipes, suggestions, announcements, recommendations or even HELLOS!!! Send them here to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Friday, August 27, 2010

Episode #125

Sorry for the late posting but my computer decided to eat my podcast....and I am not a happy camper!!

We are in the second section of the You Can't Tame A Wild Rose by Deny.

The book recommendation this week is Nevermore by Nell Stark and Trinity Tam. You can read and excerpt and description here.

The movie recommendation this week is Wanda Sykes - I'ma Be Me. And you can read the description here.

The song snippet this week is Judge Jules - Guide You.

Need to ask for recipes, book recommendations, movie recommendations, song snippet suggestions and any and all other information you can think of.

Thank you for those who have donated to the fund raising, for those who have not yet done so...please please donate....100% goes to Cancer Research.

All emails can be sent to me here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Episode #124

This week's show we do a Xena alternate - and one that we started but had to wait on an update (Don't you just love a tease?!?!)

This week's show is You Can't Tame A Wild Rose by Deny. We started this story back in episode #100 and here now is the long awaited and highly anticipated addition!

The song snippet this week is Tina Cousin's - PRAY.

The book recommendation is Wolfsbane Winter by by Jane Fletcher. You can read the description here.

The movie recommendation this week is an oldie - It is I've Heard Mermaids Singing. You can read the synopsis here.

Please send in some recipes for the Travelin' Bards Recipe Corner....it's starving for some!

Please send in any future story suggestions, book and movie recommendation, song snippet dedications, announcements and any and all shout outs to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thank you, Thank you to all of you who have kindly donated to the fundraising! You so rock people!!

Going for a little 15miler (24.1K) this weekend....cross your fingers and wish me luck I don't loose any knees on the way!

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Episode #123

We are on the final chapter of Indiscretions by Cruise. You can follow along by reading here.

The song snippet you hear on this week's show is Roger Sanchez's - Lost.

The book recommendation for this week is Descent by Julie Cannon and you can read the description by clicking here.

The movie recommendation for this week is The Four-Faced Liar; you can read a description here.

Check out Renee O'Connor's net page here for the latest on her.

Thank you to all who have donated for the Cancer Research fundraiser; your kindness is greatly appreciated.

For those who haven't decided yet to donate, please take a moment out and visit the site...by clicking on the link. It is secure and 100% of your donation goes toward research!

Please send in story suggestions, book & movie recommendations, song snippet suggestions, recipes to be shared and anything else in the kitchen sink! Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Episode #122

We are on Chapters 5 & 6 of Indiscretions by Cruise. You can read along by clicking here.

The song snippet on this week's show is Delta Goodrem's Brave Face.

The book recommendation this week is Under Her Skin by Lea Santos. You can read the description clicking here.

No movie review this week, as I haven't received any suggestions / recommendations in.

No updates from ROC or Lucy Fan Sites this week. AUSXIP has an update regarding Spartacus being aired in Australia.

Over 75% achieved so far in my endeavor to raise money for Lance Armstrong Organization for Cancer Research. ALL Monies go to the research ...please take a moment to check out the blogspot and click on the link showing you the site.

Please send in all recommendations for books, movies, song snippets, recipes and anything else you might want to share to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Episode #121

This show consists of chapters III & IV of Indiscretions by Cruise. You can read along or ahead (for those of you impatient ones) by clicking here.

The song snippet on this show - Laura Pausini's - Do I Dare.

The book recommendation this week is Vapor by Larkin Rose. You can read the description by clicking here.

The movie recommendation is Monkey's Mask - you can review it by clicking here.

Regarding Renee's - Ark The Series, you can click here to go to AUSXIP to read up on it and click on the link to HULU where they are showing it (for those in the US) for the rest of us, we have to wait for it to be released on YouTube some time soon or get a friend to record it for you.

Thank you to all who have donated for my Marathon Run for Cancer Research; for those who haven't yet, ....please please please consider the cause. It ALL goes to Cancer Research...and I will have a video of my completion of the run...for proof that I did this!

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Episode #120

Indiscretions by Cruise is the story we are reading now; we are on Part II & III of the story and you can read along by clicking here.

The song snippet is About You Now by SugaBabes.

The book recommendation this week is Trauma Alert by Radcliffe and you can read the description here.

The movie recommendation this week is Floored By Love; you can check it out by clicking on the Wolfe Video link on the left side of the blog.

For any announcements such as birthdays, anniversaries, commitments or for sending in recipes (which I need), book recommendations, movie recommendations or just an email to comment on the show...send it to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Episode #119

Hello and Welcome one and all!!

This week we go a bit back in time to come forward! We have the sequel to a show I did back in May 2008 (#12) - Provenance by Cruise.

So in this week's show we have, by gracious authority of Cruise, Indiscretions! You can read along here.

The song snippet in this week's show is D:Ream - Things Can Only Get Better.

The movie suggestion is Drool and you can read the description by going to the Wolfe Video link on the left of my blog.

The book recommendation this week is Chasing Love by Ronica Black and you can read the description here for it's release due in December 2010.

PLEASE donate to the fundraiser I am doing for the Lance Armstrong foundation for Cancer Research by clicking on the link on the blog~

A great big THANK YOU to those who have donated! Our goal is getting closer each week!

My training plan is coming along fine with 16 weeks (112 days left as of this posting!) and time is running by (Cliché) fast.



Thursday, July 8, 2010

Episode # 118

We do an "Uber" story here, kindly donated in by Kim aka Amazon Healer. Her story is titled "Dori's Birthday" and you can contact Kim by emailing her here at amazonhealer2@gmail.
com

The song dedication this week is from Sara to her love, V. It is V's favorite group - Coheed & Cambria's Pearl of the Stars.

The book recommendation this week is From This Moment On by PJ Trebelhorn. You can read the description here.

There is no movie review / recommendation this week. Instead we have a very IMPORTANT article sent in by Deny regarding the "Hopes for breast cancer vaccine". You can read that here.

A great big THANK YOU to those of you who have donated to the Cancer research run!

For those who have yet to donate, please take this time to go to the link on the top left of this blog and click on it. It will take you to a secured site and please....PLEASE ...donate.


Thursday, July 1, 2010

Episode #117

We conclude the story - "When Do You Know" written by me, your host Cas. You can read along with the exciting conclusion here.

The song snippet suggested specifically for the "Wedding Scene" by Kim (Amazon Healer) is Celine Dion's Falling Into You.

The book recommendation this week is Ali Vali's - Devil be Damned. You can read a preview here.

No movie recommendation this week due to the finale of my story.

Please take time out to look at the blog and possibly donate money for the Cancer Research Run that I am doing.

If you have any suggestions for movies, books, stories for future readings, recipes or anything else you could see for the show...send an email to me at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Episode #116

We are getting into the nitty gritty of the story "When Do You Know" by me, your host - Cas. You can read along by clicking on the title of the story and it will take you to the link.

The little song ditty you hear this week is sent in to us by Jacqueline Q - It's from Fins, Femmes and Gems in Season 3. It is Gabrielle's little song.

The movie recommendation sent in also by Jacqueline Q is an oldie - Entre Nous and you can read a description here.

The book recommendation this week is Wind and Bones by Kristin Marra and you can read the description here.

The new website series sent into us by Marty is We Have To Stop Now and can be reviewed at WEHAVETOSTOPNOW.com - you can click on the link to go there direct.

Thank you for those of you who have donated to the Cancer Run. It is sincerely appreciated. For those who have yet to donate, please take the time out now ....please. The link is on the left hand side to the secure site.

All recipes, announcements, recommendations, suggestions, reviews can be sent in to me here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Episode#115

So, we are in "When Do You Know?" by me, your host and author! You can read along with my gravely voice by clicking here for the direct link.

The movie recommended this week by my movie wench Pam is "What Makes A Family" starring Whoopi Goldberg and Brooke Shields and is based on a True Life Story. You can see trailers on YouTube or click here for IMDB.

The song snippet sent in from Ina in Germany to all the lovers out there is You Are My Sunshine by Elizabeth Mitchell.

No Book recommendation this week.

No website updates either....

You can click on the link on the left side <----------------- of this blog to get to the direct Lance Armstrong Foundation for donations for Cas's Run for Cancer Research. ((PLEASE)) - HINT HINT!!

All emails can be sent to me here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Episode #114

This podcast gives us the end of the battle in "When Do You Know" by me your host and author Cas and you can read along by clicking on the link here.

The song snippet you hear on this show is sent into us by James and is called "Acapella" by Kelis.

The book recommendation this week is Witch Wolf by Winter Pennington and you can read the description here.

There is no movie recommendation this week but we do have a website for audiobooks that you can purchase here.

Please make a donation for Cancer Research by either clicking on the Lance Armstrong link in the left hand column or by going to one of the Susan G. Komen sites.

All suggestions, recommendations, announcements, recipes and any other tidbits can be sent via email to me here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Episode #113

We are getting into the great battle scene in "When Do You Know" by me, your host ...Cas. You can read along by clicking on this link here.

The song snippet you hear this week is Colbie Calliat's Bubbly and is a dedication from the Naughty Monkey to the Nurse.

The book recommendation this week is Do Not Disturb - by Carsen Taite and you can read the synopsis here.

No movie recommendation this week....it's on hiatus.

Please send all recommendations, suggestions, recipes, announcements or food to feed the narrator to Xena.Uber@gmail.com.

Don't forget to click on the link for donations for my run for Cancer....PLEASE!

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Episode # 112

Well, we are on my story and getting closer and closer....You can read along here at When Do You Know.

The song snippet this week is Pink's - OMG featuring Peaches.

The book recommendation is Hearts Aflame by Ronica Black and you can read a synopsis here at Bella Books.

The movie recommendation is Amour de Femme and can be reviewed by click on the Wolfe video link on my blog.

My top 8 listing of saying or happenings during or about intimate encounters as suggested by the Nurse and Naughty Monkey :
  1. If it has claws - beware!
  2. It's lined in Gold
  3. If it purrs, you've made it happy.
  4. If it tastes like chicken keep lickin, if it smells like cologne leave it alone.
  5. It's been soooo long (since ya got any) that if someone said boo, you'd flood the floor.
  6. If I give you roses, will you come?
  7. When the thighs clamp down shut and almost burst your eardrums.
  8. When your ears get grabbed for directions.
As always, any suggestions for movies, books, stories, songs send an email. As well as for announcements, shout outs or just a FEED THE NARRATOR to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Episode #111

We continue on with my story for you, When Do You Know by Cas (aka Me). You can read along by clicking here.

The song snippet you hear this week is Vanessa Amorosi's - This Is Who I Am.

The book recommendation this week from Heather is "Life's Little Edge" by Roselle Graskey. You can read the synopsis here.

The movie recommendation sent in by my book wench Pam is Serving in Silence: Margarethe Cammermeyer and you can review it here.

The site recommendation she also sent in is Smashwords. This is about posting your own books or looking up some, you can click here to check out the site.

You can check out the recipes by clicking on the link on the left hand side of the blog. Its for
Mexican Polenta Scramble & Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe & Chickpeas.

Please check out the Lance Armstrong Site at the top left of the blog...and look into your heart to donate.

All emails can be sent to me here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com. Send in suggestions, recipes, recommendations and announcements!

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Episode #110

We are getting into a deeper aspect of my story - When Do You Know, which you can read along with as I read it by clicking here.

The song snippet you hear is Deborah Cox's - Nobody's Supposed To Be Here.

The book recommendation is actually an online story - King and Country by Zee and Windstar and can be read by clicking here.

The movie recommendation by my movie wench is My Brother's War. You can read the synopsis here.

All suggestions or recommendations for the show can be emailed to me here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Episode #109

Alot happening in this week's episode....but ya have to tune it to find out. We are getting into some suspenseful sections of When Do You Know by your host Cas. You can read along by clicking here.

The song snippet you hear is Debelah Morgan - Dance With Me.

The movie recommendation this week sent in by Vanessa is Fried Green Tomatoes and Boys On the Side.

The book recommendation is When Women Were Warriors by Catherine M. Wilson and can be read about at the link here; thanks to Tina for that (you naughty little monkey you!)

The site mentioned about the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer site: http://ww5.komen.org/


Check out the blog to make a donation for the run I am doing to raise funds for Cancer Research.

All suggestions on books, movies, songs, recipes can be sent here to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Episode #108

Getting into more suspenseful parts of "When Do You Know" by me, Cas - Your host.

The music snippet this week is Uh Huh Her - Away From Here.

The Book recommendation this week is Never Say Never by Linda Hill and you can read the review here.

The Movie recommendation this week sent in by my movie wench Pam is Aimee & Jaguar and can be reviewed here.

Cas's Run for Cancer - My effort to raise funds for Cancer Research can be clicked on here. It is all for the Lance Armstrong Foundation and is tax deductible. Please help with anything you can by donating today!

You can email me here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com with any suggestions for the show or just to say hi and feed the Narrator - ME!

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Episode #107

We are in the 3rd episode of my story - When Do You Know. You can read along by clicking here.

The song snippet this week is by Stan Walker - Black Box.

The movie recommendation this week is - Robin's Hood and you can read a synopsis of it here.

There are no book recommendations this week.

Please check out the blog here at : http://xena-ubers.blogspot.com and donate for the fund-raising Marathon that I am running for.

It is for the Lance Armstrong Foundation - for Cancer Research. You can also click on this link here direct and it will take you to their site where my group' goal is set up.

Any and all emails can be sent here to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Episode #106

It's my show!

It's my story!

It's YOUR pleasure!!

That what we are doing now on the show, my story... "When Do You Know" by me, your podhost... CAS!

The song snippet this week sent to us by Ina is Edward Maya featuring Jigulina - Stereo Love.

The movie recommendation is sent in by my movie wench Pam and is Drool.

The book recommendation is actually a PDA Fiction Site...click here.

PLEASE MAKE A DONATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH by clicking on the link on the upper left side of the blog...Lance Armstrong Foundation.

My goal is to raise money before I head over to run the NYC marathon which is my effort for the research....that is 26.2 miles (42K) worth of effort!

Please donate!

All emails can be sent to me here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Episode #105


We are on my story.....
which you can follow along with me by clicking on the title.

The song snippet you hear this week is Lady Gaga's Bad Romance.

The book review website recommended this week is the Lesbian Fiction Reviews. And can be accessed by clicking on that link.

No movie review this week, but we do have update on the websites like AUSXIP, The Official Lucy Lawless Fan Club and Renee O'Connor.net

I will have updated information regarding raising funds for the charity I will be running for on next week's show, but check out the blog this week for the latest information for donations!

All suggestions for the show can be emailed to me here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com


Thursday, April 1, 2010

Episode #104

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!
Peace and God's Blessings to you!

We have finally come to the conclusion of A Matter Of Pride by Melissa Good. You can read along with me on this final chapter by going here.

We take time out to thank Melissa Good once again for permission to read her story on the show.

The song snippet is Judge Jules - Guide You.

The book recommendation has changed this week to a site recommendation called Lesbian Fiction Readers Choice Awards and can be reviewed here.

No movie recommendation this week.

Next week we start with my very own story - When Do You Know. So stay tuned for that.

If you have any recipes you would like to share, send them in to me.

All movie, book, song, future story recommendations can be sent to me via Xena.Uber@gmail.com.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Episode # 103

I'm back ...and we continue on with Melissa Good's A Matter Of Pride. You can read along at here site by clicking here.

The song snippet you hear is Cupid's Shuffle. You can listen to it on YouTube.

The story recommendation this week is Banshee's Honor by sHaYcH. You can read it for free by clicking here or here.

There movie recommendation this week is from WolfeVideo - Person of Interest. You can review the summary by click on the wolfevideo link here on the blog.

Thank you for all the kind thoughts and wishes. Julie & I are very grateful to all of you.

Keep sending in recipes, story suggestions, movie & book recommendations and anything else you can think of to Xena.Ubers@gmail.com.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Memoriam


~In Memory~

In Memory of our beloved babies ...we will not be hosting a show this week.

I am still in too much distress over losing my baby girls....and as such have decided to put a memorial to them in place of a show.

I will return next week.

This is for Nikki & Boni....

We love you and miss you dearly...your kisses, licks and nudges to throw the ball will always be with us...


Thursday, March 11, 2010

102nd Episode

Chapter 13 (second half) of A Matter Of Pride by Melissa Good is where we are at on this episode. You can read along with me by going here.

The song snippet you hear on this episode is Shiny Toy Guns- We are Pilots.

No movie recommendation this week but the story recommendation is Many Roads to Travel by Karen Surtees and Prufer Blue. You can read it here.

I dedicate this episode to our two girls, Niki & Boni who we put to rest this Friday 12th March 2010 after 16 years of bringing joy and happiness to our world. Rest in peace my babies, we love you.

Please keep sending in your recipes and suggestions at Xena.Uber@gmail.com.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Episode #101

We back from our high on the 100th Episode.

So we return back to A MATTER OF PRIDE by Melissa Good and you can read along here at her site.

The Quote this week sent in by Bobbi is :

"The true secret of giving advice is, after you honestly have given it, to be perfectly indifferent to whether it is taken or not, and never
persist in trying to set people right."
-Hannah Whitall Smith

The song snippet you hear is: Dar Williams - As Cool As I Am (Live).

The book recommendation this week is actually a story recommendation - True Colors by Karen Surtees and PruferBlue (Nann Dune). And you can read that over at the Athenaeum here.

Keep sending in your recipes for the Travelin' Bards Recipe Corner....I will update it every time I get another recipe sent it.

If you have any book, movie, song or any recommendations...you can email me here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com.






Thursday, February 25, 2010

100th Episode!


~To the 100th Episode~

We celebrate the century marker on Xena & Ubers!

I want to invite all of you to listen and enjoy the 100th Episode of Xena & Ubers.

We take a break from the story line we were doing to give you several wonderful uber stories sent in by you, the listeners.

We start with:
  • Vanessa L's - A Promise of an Eternity
  • Kim's (aka Bardbaric) - A Bard's Fury
  • Kimberly's - Dori's Birthday
and finally
  • Denyse M's - You Can't Tame a Wild Rose
A great and wonderful thank you to all who submitted stories for this show~

Then we have in the Library corner an alternative to the book recommendation:

From Tina we have a four session course on Lesbian Pulp Fiction with notable authors from the 1950's & 60's: (link here)
Patricia Highsmith
Ann Bannon
and
Marijane Meaker

The music you hear is, of course, Xena :Warrior Princes theme music.

We also have created the great Travelin Bard's Recipe Corner~

Here you will find recipes sent in by you, the listeners, to share with everyone~

I want to take the time out now to thank everyone who has sent in emails congratulating me on the 100th episode. It has been a great pleasure bringing you these shows and I look forward to continuing to do so, with your valued input and suggestions.

Many Thanks
Cas

Xena.Uber@gmail.com





Monday, February 15, 2010

Episode #99

One more episode and we hit the 100!!!! Just a little F.Y.I. (for your information) - Next episode (100th) we will be taking time out from the story we are on.

But in the mean while, we are on A Matter Of Pride by Melissa Good. You can read along with me here.

The song snippet you hear is Sylver - I Will Rise Again.

The book recommendations for this show (by Me) comes in two:
  1. Forever Mine by K.D. Williamson - you can read a summary here.
  2. The Illusionist by Fran Heckrotte- you can read a summary here.
As usual, please send in all emails to Xena.Uber@gmail.com. I ask again that you send in any recipes, announcements, dedications or shout outs to me there.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Episode #98

On this Episode, we are on Part 12 of A Matter Of Pride by Melissa Good. You can read along with me, your narrator, by visiting her website here.

The song snippet you hear on this episode is Lady Gaga's - Pokerface.

The book recommendation sent in by Kimberly is The Art Of Racing In The Rain by Garth Stein and you can read an excerpt/summary here.

The movie recommendation is sent in by Vanessa this time is a campy British comedy called Lesbian Vampire Killers. You can see a summary of the movie here.

We are only 2 episodes away from the 100th Episode, but we are still asking for recipes to be sent in for the recipe corner as well as suggestions for future stories. You can email anything and everything to Xena.Uber@gmail.com.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Episode #97

http://www.archive.org/download/XNUXena_UbersEpisode_97/97thEpisode.mp3The story we are currently listening to is by Melissa Good and is called A Matter Of Pride. You can listen and read along at her site here.

The song snippet you hear is Deadmau5 by Brazil (2nd Edition).

The movie and book recommendation sent into us by my movie wench Pam is Ghosted and can be viewed here: IMDB & HERE

The podiobrook called Glittrer Girl by Erin O'Briant can be seen at here site here.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Episode #96

We are still reading and listening to A Matter of Pride by Melissa Good which you can follow along with by her site here.

The song snippet is The Verve - Bittersuite Symphony.

The book recommendation this we by me is Goldenseal by Gill McKnight and a small description can be seen here.

The movie recommendation this we, also by me is The Baby Formula and you can see / read abit about it here.

Getting closer to the 100th Episode, so please send in any stories that would be great to be read on the show. I am working on my second story myself but it is in its infancy right now and no way near ready.

All emails can be sent here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com or you can check out this blog at http://xena-ubers.blogspot.com

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Episode #95

We finish off part 10 of Melissa Good's A Matter Of Pride, which you can follow along with by reading at her site here.

The song snippet this week sent in by Vanessa is That's Where It Is by Carrie Underwood.

The movie I recommend this week is at Wolfe Video which you can go to by clicking on the icon on the lower left of this blog, is Big Dreams in Little Hope.

The book recommendation that I provide this week is Away From The Dawn by Kate Sweeney. You can read the synopsis of it over at Bella Books here.

Please start sending in your stories for the 100th Episode which is due in 5 more shows.

Also, any recipes as I will be making up a corner for recipes as well.

As usual, send in all announcements, dedications, recommendations and suggestions to Xena.Uber@gmail.com.

Send in an email to say hi, its nice to feed the narrator every so often.....hint hint!!

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Episode #94

We continue on with Part 10 of A Matter Of Pride by Melissa Good which you can read along with by going to her site here.

The song snippet is an oldie but a goodie - Modonna's Ray of Light.

The book recommendation is sent in by Fae and is called Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire

No movie recommendation this week so we skip over that.

Start sending in
your stories for reading on the 100th Episode which is right around the corner!

Also send in any song suggestions, movie recommendations, announcements or dedications to Xena.Uber@gmail.com


Thursday, January 7, 2010

93rd Episode

Welcome back to another show.

We are in the series by Melissa Good titled A Matter Of Pride. You can read along with the show by going to her website here.

The song snippet you hear on this week's show is by David Guetta and is titled - One Love featuring Estelle. Check it out on YouTube and get the cd.

The book recommendation this week is sent in by Kim and is called The Lightning Thief. You can check out a snippet of the upcoming movie at YouTube here.

The movie this week is actually a web series recommendation sent in by my movie wench Pam, she has two of them for us this week:
  1. Anyone But Me - and can be checked out here.
  2. Seeking Simone - and can also be checked out here.
Everyone is gearing up for the Xena Convention in February and I wish you all the best time out there! Hopefully someone will kindly send in some photos and tidbits to share for those of us not able to attend.

Please start sending in some stories for the show, one or two pages at most. Also any recipes so that we can start the recipe corner.

My email for all announcements, dedications, suggestions, recipes, stories and all tidbits in between is Xena.Uber@gmail.com