This month’s theme for “Army of Ermas” was “try something new.” However, because I hate sticking myself in stories (unless I have to due to procrastination or some other reason), I chose someone else who tried something new (albeit a few months ago, but still worth noting). She trained and ran a marathon. So, have a look today at www.anarmyofermas.com. The column should be available now.

I’ll be at Comic-Con 2012 from 12-15 July. I’ll be there propping up the podcast and doing whatever I can to save the world. Let’s share a beer.

I have an uncredited article about Arab Revolutions and Arab Spring in the latest Per Concordiam Magazine. The article can be found on page 37 of the PDF. The issue is a fantastic look at the Arab revolutions and their effects across the region. In my article, I talk some of those nations affected by the changes and how they see the future.

It’s time. Random road trip for 2011 is here. This year? Congratulations, Gent, Belgium! My Science Fiction Show co-host Keith Houin and I will be appearing at the FACTS Convention in Gent, Belgium Oct. 21-23. My friend Mario has graciously agreed to come along for a trip that includes almost 19 hours of driving. We’ll be talking about the podcast, recording segments, and trying to grab interviews from the likes of Jeremy Bulloch, Dirk Benedict, Julian Glover and Kenny Baker. …