Kung Fu Action Theatre

Hello all! Miss me? What do you mean who am I? Has it been so long? Hmm, yeah, I guess it has, hasn’t it? I’m Rob, and I bid you welcome to the sixth episode of Kung Fu Action Tales! Yep, we’re still here, and despite problems personal, professional, technical and supernatural this podcast is not yet dead! Well, maybe not supernatural, but you get the idea. It’s been a long couple months! Before we get on with tonight’s reading, I wanted to go over a few things. First, this podcast isn’t dead, but will be a little intermittent because with the exception of tonight it’s pretty much turned into a one-man writing show, and in addition to paying the bills this one man is a bit busy writing. More on that in a moment. This episode the charming and talented Fiona Thraille has reached into her bottomless magical bag of talents and produced a fun young adult story set in old China called The Little Warriors Without Swords. Fiona, as anyone who listens to KFAT knows, is the voice behind many of KFAT’s most memorable a

This month on KFATales, we're taking a trip back to Old Japan, but leaving the Intrepid Jiro and brave Masato for a time to look instead at one of the legendary Samurai from Japanese history- Gen San-Mi Yorimasa. This story is from the collection Warriors of Old Japan and Other Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki, which was published in the early 20th century. KFAT did a reading of the stories of this book in 2009, and this was one of my personal favorites. This particular story is read by Richard Bartok III, who many of you may know as Brad Ryans in the KFAT series D-Ranger, and who is also the writer/creator of the webcomic Clockwork Gods. Ms. Ozaki's bio can be found on the KFAT website, and I highly recommend listening to it. The Inuyama Rebellion will return next episode! Rob

Hi everyone and welcome to the third episode of Kung Fu Action Tales, I’m your host Rob Paterson and I’m here to take you on a journey into the realms of Aisa that might have been or never were. This week we’re experiencing a new realm in Asian adventure stories courtesy of author Winnie Kaw, who has kindly offered one her stories for our listening pleasure. Winnie herself is a developing writer at the age of twenty-one, but hardly an inexperienced one, having had one of her original plays performed at an awards show while still in high school and having been accepted into the Orange County Playwright’s Alliance in 2008 for her adaptations of the Chinese classics The Love of the White Snake and The Butterfly Lovers. She also presented an original Chinese Fantasy Novella in 2009 at a California Honors Symposium held at Stanford University- not bad at all! I think we can expect to hear her name a lot more in the future as well, as she’s currently a junior creative writing major at Chapman University. Winnie’s

Hello everyone, and welcome to the second episode of Kung Fu Action Tales! I’m your host, Rob Paterson, and tonight we’re bringing you not one, but two tales of adventure from Old China. The first is a short story called The Man Who Was Never Afraid, and the second is a sample from a recently  published new Young Adult WuXia novel called Shrouded Path. A few notes: 1.       First, I’d like to thank the people who have been submitting stories to KFATales, it’s great to see that people out there are interested in exploring the wonders of old Asia. That said, we’re always looking for new stories, so please, if you have a tale of Asian adventure you’d like us to help share with the world- send it in! And we’re not just stories set in China or Japan, either! If you want to show us the adventure possibilities in old Indonesia, or the Philippines or Mongolia, then take this as your chance to show it to the English speaking world. I know that most Asian cultures had rich martial traditions, I’d love to hea

Hi All! Rob here.   Welcome to the first episode of Kung Fu Action Tales, KFAT’s newest monthly Podcast where we will explore new realms of Asian Historical Adventure Fiction.   As you may have heard, KFAT has recently made the jump from an audio drama production group to prose fiction, and in keeping with the KFAT theme I wanted to shift the podcast feed over to something that reflects our new style. On this podcast I hope to have new stories of action, adventure and intrigue set in old Asia, but perhaps also moving into other areas as the podcast evolves- we’ll see as we go.   And I do mean we’ll see!   This podcast isn’t intended to be just me, but I hope it will become a community project similar to Podcastle or Escape Pod where each show has new writers and new storytellers showcasing their visions of Asia and beyond. If you’re a writer, and you’re interested in submitting a story, please check the submission guidelines on the KFAT homepage or write to me at submissions@kungfuactiontheatre.com. We’re no

Long story short- I've decided to stop writing and producing audio drama to focus on writing fiction and other parts of my life. Instead, the KFAT podcast feed will start featuring a new segment- Kung Fu Action Tales on February 1st, 2011, which will consist of short audio fiction written by myself and other writers.

A Sample of the new Book Butterfly Swords by award-winning author Jeannie Lin. Journey to the very edge of honor, loyalty . . . and love   During China’s infamous Tang Dynasty, a time awash with luxury, yet littered with deadly intrigues and fallen royalty, betrayed Princess Ai Li flees before her wedding. Miles from home, with only her delicate butterfly swords for a defense, she enlists the reluctant protection of a blue-eyed warrior… Battle-scarred, embittered Ryam has always held his own life at cheap value. Ai Li’s innocent trust in him and honorable, stubborn nature make him desperate to protect her – which means not seducing the first woman he has ever truly wanted….

      Twin Stars: Book 2, Episode 11  – Showdown (Part 3) (Book Two Finale)   Written and Produced by Robyn Paterson   Death, tragedy and betrayal lay waiting as Ping An and Commodore Vasquez duel in the skies over Hannah’s World.   Starring: Ping-An- Melissa D. Johnson Betsey- Niko Ford Tomlin- Nick Patrella Cmdr. Vasquez- Justin Charles Lt. Harrison- Andy Welch Squire Yuki- Tisch "TC" Parmelee Ketch- Steve Riekeberg Ruth- Tomoyo Ichijouji Hassan- Daniel Whitelaw Davis- Althea Aseoche Jerry- Andrew Buckley Dan- Mackenzie Haa Captain Argus- Gareth Bowley Captain Halifax- Calm Proto      Opening Music: Beyond Infinity by Peter Chen   Closing Music: Victorious Day by Maestro Rage   Additional Music:   • Breaking the Seige (Celestial Aeon Project) • Red Fields (Celestial Aeon Project) • Grave Blow (Kevin McCleod) • Caverns (Celestial Aeon Project) • Lone Harvest (Kevin McCleod) • Thrall's Theme (Celestial Aeon Project) • Song of Mourning (Celestial Aeon Project) • Hold the Line (Celestial Aeon Project) • Grave M

Twin Stars: Book 2, Episode 10  – Showdown (Part 2)Written and Produced by Robyn PatersonPing-An’s forces fight for survival under the relentless onslaught of the Pacification Fleet- the last line of defence for the inhabitants of the helpless Hannah’s World.Starring:Ping-An- Melissa D. JohnsonBetsey- Niko FordTomlin- Nick PatrellaCmdr. Vasquez- Justin CharlesLt. Harrison- Andy WelchSquire Yuki- Tisch "TC" ParmeleeKetch- Steve RiekebergRuth- Tomoyo IchijoujiHassan- Daniel WhitelawDavis- Althea AseocheJerry- Andrew BuckleyDan- RebelcheeseCaptain Argus- Gareth BowleyCaptain Halifax- Mackenzie HaaOpening Music: Beyond Infinity by Peter ChenClosing Music: Victorious Day by Maestro RageAdditional Music:9.    Main Theme (Kevin McCleod)10.  Caverns (Celestial Aeon Project)11.  Dragon and Toast (Kevin McCleod)12.  Power Restored     (Kevin McCleod)13.  Weight of Responsibility (Kevin McCleod)14.  Epic Unease (Kevin McCleod)16.  Western Streets (Kevin McCleod)17. Through the Dark Portal (Celestial Aeon Project)19. Bur

Twin Stars: Book 2, Episode 9 – ShowdownWritten and Produced by Robyn PatersonThe Pacification Fleet is coming, and Ping-An’s fleet rushes to prepare to face them- but with the deadliest fleet in the Empire arrayed against them, will all their efforts be enough?Starring:Ping-An- Melissa D. JohnsonBetsey- Niko FordTomlin- Nick PatrellaCmdr. Vasquez- Justin CharlesLt. Harrison- Andy WelchSquire Yuki- Tisch "TC" ParmeleeKetch- Steve RiekebergRuth- Tomoyo IchijoujiHassan- Daniel WhitelawDavis- Althea AseocheJerry- Andrew BuckleyCaptain Argus- Gareth BowleyCaptain Halifax- Calm ProtoDan- RebelcheeseOpening Music: Beyond Infinity by Peter ChenClosing Music: Victorious Day by Maestro RageAdditional Music:1.    Thrall’s Theme (Celestial Aeon Project)2.    Epic Unease (Kevin McCleod)4.     Western Streets (Kevin McCleod)5.     Caverns (Celestial Aeon Project)6.     Power Restored (Kevin McCleod)7.      Alphaanimalbbasuite (Denny Schneidemesser)sound effects:sounddogs.comfreesound project1862_Matt_G_Starship_Flybys_Pas

Little Gou and the Standing EngagementWritten and Produced by: Robyn PatersonStarringRobyn Paterson as Little GouFiona Thraille [fthrll] as Sister CatRosegirl18 as Little RoseTy Konzak [Aramek] as Old Man WenRiver Kanoff as Tiger FangwithPerfect as Dragon EyeDrifer XGS as the ThugAmanda Price [Pyrrhical] as Inn Girl 1 and the Servant GirlandAlanna [Scarlotte] as Inn Girl 2Intro Music: Sacred China by DJ SvenzoEnd Music: Stories of the Silk Road by Test Subject AScene 6 Music: Chinese Sweets by DJ SvenzoSound Effects found on:The Apple iLife Sound Effects CollectionFindsounds.comFreesounds:25452_Freqman_Backgrouns_Bar25453_Freqman_Background_Bar12733_Leady_pick_up_briefcase23237_dobroide_20060930_door22604_martypinso_DMP010037_CRICKETS_TEXAS_19291_Cloth Rustle3981_plagasul_cadenas_chains45420_Frank_Ostrander_Small_ChainCasting done on Voiceactingalliance.comThis work and all of it’s characters are copyright Robyn Paterson and Kung Fu Action Theatre. All Rights reserved.This step into adventure and others can b

Hi all! Sorry, but due to production issues, the finale for Book Two of Twin Stars- "Showdown" will be delayed until June 1st. In its place, check out the new remastered version of Little Gou and the Standing Engagement!   See you next month! Rob

Little Gou and the Kind WordWritten and Produced by Robyn PatersonStarring:Robyn Paterson as Little Gou Fiona Thraille as Sister Cat Alexa Chipman as Madam Lee Gareth Bowley as Tailor Hahn Jack Hosley as Fishmonger Bo Al Aseoche as Young Fung Richard Moule as Fisherman Ho River Kanoff as Farmer Lin Dylan Spencer as Thug 1 Jack Ward as Thug 2 Intro Music: Sacred China by DJ SvenzoEnd Music: Stories of the Silk Road by Test Subject AMusic Provided by Sound Effects:Freesounds:19291- Martian Folley- Cloth44262- Edie Male Fight 02Soundsnap.comPurchased from Soundeffectslibrary.comAnd Bill Hollweg and the Members of Kung Fu Action TheatreThis recording is licensed under a creative commons non-commercial share-alike license. So pass it around, please!This story and all its characters within are copyright 2010 Robyn Paterson, all rights reserved.For more audio adventure come to Kungfuactiontheatre.com, where theatre is spelt with an “re” at the end because that’s how it’s done with style!

Twin Stars: Book 2, Episode 8 – “25” Written and Produced by Robyn Paterson Caught aboard a doomed ship, Keith Ulstead , Skadi, and a team of Valkyries race to rescue Tysen’s family before the ship is destroyed. Starring: Greg Nugent  as Albert Tysen Tegan Harris as Esther Quinten Boyd as Keith Ulstead Alexa Chipman as Vaela Gwendolyn Jensen-Woodard as Skadi Tanja Milojevic as the Valkyrie David Ault as Sir Fawn MacKenzie Yoon as Captain Tatomir Dylan Spencer as Benson Al Aseoche as the Shuttle Pilot Michael Armstrong as Schmidt Amanda Price as the Computer Opening Music: Beyond Infinity by Peter Chen Closing Music: Victorious Day by Maestro Rage Additional Music: Celestial Aeon Project (http://www.mikseri.net/artists/?id=48147) Fields of Tenerron Hymn of the Sky Through the Dark Portal Kevin McLeod (Incomptech.com) Dragon and Toast Aftermath We Got Trouble Dark Standoff Spiders Darkening Developments Serpentine Trek Newgrounds.com Another Once Ago (ID: 24515)     sound effects: sounddogs.com Apple i

Twin Stars: Book 2, Episode 7 – Ghosts Written and Produced by Robyn Paterson Mixed by BrushmenReturning from the Empire to Sulvan-Kay, Ping-An attempts to rally her forces for war. Meanwhile, Sophie Farmer has a fateful meeting with Captain Ketch.Starring:Ping-An- Melissa D. JohnsonSophie- Cathy RinellaBetsey- Niko FordTomlin- Nick PatrellaKetch- Steve RiekebergHassan- Daniel WhitelawDavis- Althea AseocheCaptain Argus- Gareth BowleyCaptain Tell: Michelle-Casey BurtonOpening Music: Beyond Infinity by Peter ChenClosing Music: Victorious Day by Maestro RageAdditional Music:1. Autumn Colours (MarkySpark, newgrounds:179581), The Ancients (Matti Paalanen)2. The Beautiful Savage (MilkMan-Dan, newgrounds:87461)3. Our Moment (Winterwind-NS, newgrounds:99888)4. Dreams Without Fear (WinterWind, newgrounds:44740)5. Mystic River, Angel's Redemption (Matti Paalanen)6. One Day (Peter Chen)7. Pieces of Clouds (Peter Chen)8. Hope of Rebirth (Matti Paalanen)9. Traveling For Italy (Stefano Maccarelli)sound effects:sounddogs.co

Twin Stars: Book 2, Episode 6 – ValkyrieWritten and Produced by Robyn PatersonReturning to Sir Fawn’s Factory on Polychrome, Tysen, Esther and Doctor Rossum find the planet under siege by an Imperial Battlegroup. But when they follow a mysterious signal they find the battlegroup may be the least of anyone's worries.Starring:Greg Nugent  as Albert Tysen Tegan Harris as EstherQuinten Boyd as Keith UlsteadAlexa Chipman as VaelaGwendolyn Jensen-Woodard as SkadiRuss Gold as Commodore MilgrenMichael Hudson as Director BernardDavid Ault as Sir Fawn Kakkun as Officer 1Scott C. Wentworth as Officer 2With Ty Konzak as Professor RossumOpening Music: Beyond Infinity by Peter ChenClosing Music: Victorious Day by Maestro RageAdditional Music:Celestial Aeon Project (http://www.mikseri.net/artists/?id=48147)09- Straight Into AmbushWorld of IceThralls ThemeThey Came from NowhereProcessionHold the LineHymn of the SkyBurn them DownRememberanceKevin McLeod (Incomptech.com)Western StreetsColossusWe Got TroubleChopin- Waltz 20Chop

D-Ranger:  Episode Three –  The Lost Broadcast! Battle on Tokyo Tower!Brad and Pixelle travel to Tokyo to visit Brad's old friend Matt, and find themselves caught in the schemes of the the mad musician Ulysses Jinn! A Kung Fu Action Theatre ProductionIn association with 1st Draft Productions (1stdraftproductions.com)Written and Produced by Robyn PatersonMixed by Justin Charles StarringRichard Bartok: Brad RyansElgie: PixelleTy Konzak: Ullysses JinnJustin Charles: Mister Left Gareth Bowley: Mister RightChris Gumprich: MattMirielle: Midori Melissa D. Johnson: Oyama-san Russ Gold: Mr. Kenbitsu Dani Kogan: TechnicianDani Kogan: Greeter Girl 1Opening Narration by Fiona ThrailleOpening Music: Epic Trials and Tribulations 4 by Paradox PhenomenaFind their work at the Newgrounds.com Audio Portal,Closing Music: Puddle of Life by Peter ChenOther music byScene 1: Accralate - Kevin Mcleod Scene 4: Deliberate Thought - Kevin McleodScene 5: Flutey Funk and Quinn's Song: First Night - Kevin McleodScene 6: Eterea - Cano

Twin Stars: Book 2, Episode 5 – Enemies and AlliesWritten and Produced by Robyn PatersonMixed by BrushmenContinuing from the previous episode- With Tysen, Sophie and the Professor in the hands of Captain Kilpatrick of Fleet Security, Esther and Ping-An strike a bargain to rescue them.  But Captain Kilpatrick has a few surprises in store, and carries news of a threat to millions.Starring:Ping-An- Melissa D. JohnsonTysen- Greg NugentSophie- Cathy RinellaEsther- Tegan HarrisBetsey- Niko FordTomlin- Nick PatrellaProfessor Rossum- Ty KonzakLt. Kilpatrick- Natalie Van SistineAgent- Richard Bartok Opening Music: Beyond Infinity by Peter ChenClosing Music: Victorious Day by Maestro RageAdditional Music:1. Sancho Panza gets a Latte (Kevin MacLeod)2. Lone Harvest (Kevin MacLeod)3. 5ive Style (porksoda, newgrounds.com:34219)4. Serpentine Trek, Exciting Trailer (Kevin MacLeod)6. Poise and Grace (Peter Chen)7. Interloper (Kevin MacLeod)8-11. Beat On Classic (Drawoh, newgrounds.com:115434)12. Alpha Animal BBA Suite (Denny

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Twin Stars Book Two, Episode Three - Bystander EffectStarring:Ping-An: Melissa JohnsonBetsey: Niko FordTomlin: Nick PatrellaCmdr. Vasquez: Justin CharlesLt. Harrison: Andy WelchMike: Peter KattKelly: Allison “Snowfender” H.Ronaldo: Bill HollwegJack: PhantasmTrooper: Robyn PatersonDarla: Niko FordOpening Music: Beyond Infinity by Peter ChenClosing Music: Victorious Day by Maestro RageOther Music:Kevin McleodWe Got TroubleStoneworld BattleA Turn for the WorseCreeping to the ShipTime PassesDragon and ToastDouble DriftAchillesHeavy Interlude Newgrounds.com Audio Portal181679_DCFightforFreedoms221569_FF8Landing171616_Champion Road190201_WithGunwithCrucifix Sound Effects:soundsnap.comfreesound projectand Purchased from Soundeffectslibrary.comThis recording is licensed under a creative commons non-commercial share-alike license. So pass it around, please!Come join the KFAT Facebook group, check out the KFAT forum on Audiodramatalk.com, or visit the Twin Stars homepage for more info on your favourite Stars.This sto