Comments on: Cover to Cover #317B: Fiction, Fantasy, Politics, Life http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/07/10/cover-to-cover-317b/ Conversations with the Creators of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Thrillers! Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:12:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Summer Brooks http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/07/10/cover-to-cover-317b/comment-page-1/#comment-404743 Summer Brooks Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:31:02 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=2418#comment-404743 Am I missing something? The last few times politics was brought up were during an interview with a writer for The Daily Show, and in response to comments about shows that were several months old. Should we drop the listener comments if they're referring to old shows, simply because someone is way behind in listening? The comments the past few shows were all referring to the same old episode, so they're only being brought up *because* the listeners are bringing it up again. They haven't listened forward enough to hear that someone else with the same comment already had their comment talked about... the comments were from shows 10 weeks ago or more. Talking with someone who makes a living off writing satire based on current day politics, I would think there would be some mention of politics, even some jokes. I am curious... when you say "political connections to the publishing industry", in what context are you talking about? It said in the show notes that Rob Kutner was an award-winning writer for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Unless you're referring to some other guest? Am I missing something? The last few times politics was brought up were during an interview with a writer for The Daily Show, and in response to comments about shows that were several months old.

Should we drop the listener comments if they’re referring to old shows, simply because someone is way behind in listening? The comments the past few shows were all referring to the same old episode, so they’re only being brought up *because* the listeners are bringing it up again. They haven’t listened forward enough to hear that someone else with the same comment already had their comment talked about… the comments were from shows 10 weeks ago or more.

Talking with someone who makes a living off writing satire based on current day politics, I would think there would be some mention of politics, even some jokes.

I am curious… when you say “political connections to the publishing industry”, in what context are you talking about? It said in the show notes that Rob Kutner was an award-winning writer for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Unless you’re referring to some other guest?

]]> By: InkGypsy http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/07/10/cover-to-cover-317b/comment-page-1/#comment-404642 InkGypsy Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:13:20 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=2418#comment-404642 Love the show guys but I beg to differ that the only ones bothered by your political ramblings are those opposed to them. From what I've heard I hold the same political views as you but, just like your caller, I too groan when you start talking politics. Everything is connected, yes, but then why aren't you also talking about pollution, the starving millions (or is that billions?), recycling, racism and water. My guess is because they don't immediately spring to mind as an issue when you're discussing books, while politics does because it matters to you personally- especially at the moment. Yes you do touch on those when the books you're discussing overlap those subjects but they're not dwelt on or continually returned to. You're spending time talking about politics now because those issues are never far from your thoughts. Being that it's your show you can do what you want of course. Free speech rules, right? But you should be aware this isn't what the majority of your listeners are tuning in/downloading for. The occasional show that highlights the political connections to the publishing industry is to be expected (please put it in the show notes though so we're forewarned) but most of us want the stuff you're historically known for - the book talk, writer tips, discussion of the fantasy/sci-fi genre, the writer interviews, etc The show is great and I've enjoyed listening for a long time now but I too have noticed the amount of political discussion has recently increased from past shows/years. If you're changing the format of the show that's your perogative of course. The only reason I'm commenting at all is so you know your caller isn't alone in his opinion. Just like him, I look forward to the shows each week but you should be aware of why we're listening in the first place and what will keep us listening in the future. Respectfully - one of your long time listeners. Love the show guys but I beg to differ that the only ones bothered by your political ramblings are those opposed to them. From what I’ve heard I hold the same political views as you but, just like your caller, I too groan when you start talking politics. Everything is connected, yes, but then why aren’t you also talking about pollution, the starving millions (or is that billions?), recycling, racism and water. My guess is because they don’t immediately spring to mind as an issue when you’re discussing books, while politics does because it matters to you personally- especially at the moment. Yes you do touch on those when the books you’re discussing overlap those subjects but they’re not dwelt on or continually returned to. You’re spending time talking about politics now because those issues are never far from your thoughts. Being that it’s your show you can do what you want of course. Free speech rules, right? But you should be aware this isn’t what the majority of your listeners are tuning in/downloading for. The occasional show that highlights the political connections to the publishing industry is to be expected (please put it in the show notes though so we’re forewarned) but most of us want the stuff you’re historically known for – the book talk, writer tips, discussion of the fantasy/sci-fi genre, the writer interviews, etc The show is great and I’ve enjoyed listening for a long time now but I too have noticed the amount of political discussion has recently increased from past shows/years. If you’re changing the format of the show that’s your perogative of course. The only reason I’m commenting at all is so you know your caller isn’t alone in his opinion. Just like him, I look forward to the shows each week but you should be aware of why we’re listening in the first place and what will keep us listening in the future. Respectfully – one of your long time listeners.

]]> By: Shane from Sydney http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/07/10/cover-to-cover-317b/comment-page-1/#comment-400157 Shane from Sydney Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:56:38 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=2418#comment-400157 Politics is good. I think they're right though. Some people, not all, only complain about political content when they disagree with what is said. If you're only pissing a few of your listeners you're not trying hard enough. Politics is good. I think they’re right though. Some people, not all, only complain about political content when they disagree with what is said. If you’re only pissing a few of your listeners you’re not trying hard enough.

]]> By: Arkle http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/07/10/cover-to-cover-317b/comment-page-1/#comment-397687 Arkle Sun, 13 Jul 2008 04:55:53 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=2418#comment-397687 Saying you want to avoid politics is a bit like saying you want to avoid water. Saying you want to avoid politics is a bit like saying you want to avoid water.

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