[Deconstructing Moya] Episode 4.01 – “Crichton Kicks”

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Crichton Kicks

John has managed to survive by finding a dying Leviathan to call home. He’s close to cracking the wormhole code and may have a way home… until a ship crashes into the Leviathan and destroys a good portion of his research. The newcomer is running from an organization that hunts and harvests Leviathan bits, and they’re fast approaching…

Meet the Failcrew – Kevin O’Shea

This week we meet the mastermind behind the curtain, Kevin O’Shea. Standing at a respectable 5’9″, our hero effortlessly takes on all challenges as they come. He never knew you liked pina coladas, getting caught in the rain, the feel of the ocean, or the taste of champagne.

What is your role in Made of Fail Productions?

Master overlord. Or rather, I’m the original co-creator of the flagship podcast, as well as the owner and producer of Made of Fail Productions as a whole. I generally make sure everyone’s projects are running smoothly and are connected to the main site. I also take and sort applications for new projects, set up new sites and space, and come up with the majority of the ideas for content.

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AVON Walk for Breast Cancer

Followers, readers, listeners, and general friends, I owe a lot to my mother. I’ve mentioned multiple times that I am a second-generation geek; most of my sci-fi and fantasy fandoms were inherited from her. She was the one who took me to see Star Wars re-released in 1997, who introduced me to the wide variety of Star Trek on television, and who watched Farscape and Buffy with me first run. She attended my first ever stand-up comedy performance, helped me through some recent financial difficulties, and has been – for many years – my first advisor for anything that troubles me.

Five years ago, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. It had been caught early by her doctor, and through treatment and the support of her family and friends, she was able to force it very quickly into remission. Shortly afterwards, she registered for the AVON Walk for Breast Cancer, and walked in it with her friend and fellow cancer survivor Mandy. Every year since, they have registered for the crew, but next year they will be ready to walk again.

Five years, after all, is the mark that doctors pronounce you clean. While they do plan on making the walk every five years, this one is especially important to them. It’s a “victory lap” of sorts.

Tessa and I will be taking their places on the crew next year while they walk, but first they need to raise the money. To participate in the AVON Walk for Breast Cancer, she must raise $1,800. (How this money is spent.)

My mother has done so much for me over the years. There are few things I can do for her in return, but this is one of them: I will be donating to her walk in 2012, and I would like to add the support of Made of Fail Productions behind her.

Please consider donating for this worthwhile cause. Any amount, no matter how small, goes towards her $1,800 goal. Even a single dollar helps.

Thank you for your consideration.

Kevin O’Shea
Made of Fail Productions

[Deconstructing Moya] Episode 3.20 – “Into the Lion’s Den Part II: Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing”

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Into the Lion’s Den Part II: Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Dren gets real as the cat-and-mouse game of whether or not John will help Scorpius discover wormhole technology reaches an epic crescendo. Seriously, it’s epic. Just listen to that choir.

[Deconstructing Moya] Episode 3.20 – “Into the Lion’s Den Part I: Lambs to the Slaughter”

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Into the Lion’s Den Part I: Lambs to the Slaughter

Crichton’s plan comes to fruition when Scorpius grants him a station on his Command Carrier, in the hopes of finally unlocking the secrets to wormhole research. But when a high-ranking Peacekeeper official shows up, things get interesting…

[Deconstructing Moya] Episode 3.19 – “I-Yensch, You-Yensch”

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I-Yensch, You-Yensch

D’Argo and Rygel meet with Scorpius and Braca in a run-down space diner to negotiate an agreement to let the crew aboard Scorpius’ Command Carrier, only to wind up caught in the middle of a bungled insurance fraud plan by the owner. Meanwhile, Talyn goes completely out of control, leaving the others facing what appears to be the only option – shutting him down completely.

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[Deconstructing Moya] Episode 3.18 – “Fractures”

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Fractures

In which the Moya picks up a Leviathan transport pod carrying prisoners recently escaped from Peacekeeper custody, Talyn reunites with Moya, and someone attempts to call the Peacekeepers down on everyone.