TPN :: Heretic - The Official Podcast http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com HERETIC - Book One of the Templar Chronicles is the first in a new dark fantasy series by Bram Stoker and International Horror Guild Award nominee, Joe Nassise, in which the Knights Templar have been resurrected as a secret combat arm of the Vatican and charged with defending mankind from the supernatural. The podcast contains the complete text of the novel as published by Pocket Books and will be presented in 30 weekly episodes. Mon, 01 Jan 2007 23:08:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en © jnassise@cox.net () jnassise@cox.net() 1440 HERETIC - Book One of the Templar Chronicles is the first in a new dark fantasy series by Bram Stoker and International Horror Guild Award nominee, Joe Nassise, in which the Knights Templar have been resurrected as a secret combat arm of the Vatican and charged with defending mankind from the supernatural. The podcast contains the complete text of the novel as published by Pocket Books and will be presented in 30 weekly episodes. jnassise@cox.net No no http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/wp-images/coverart_144x144.jpg TPN :: Heretic - The Official Podcast http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com 144 144 Heretic #29 - The Final Confrontation http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/01/02/heretic-29-the-final-confrontation/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/01/02/heretic-29-the-final-confrontation/#comments Mon, 01 Jan 2007 23:08:46 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/01/02/heretic-29-the-final-confrontation/ Heretic #029 (MP3 – 26.5MB – 27:10 min)

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In Episode Twenty-Nine Cade comes face to face with the Necromancer himself. Will his own talents be powerful enough to overcome the enemy’s control of the Spear?

This is the final episode of the podcast, containing chapters 29, 30, and 31 of HERETIC. Decisions will be made soon which book I’ll be podcasting next, so stay tuned!

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/01/02/heretic-29-the-final-confrontation/feed/ Heretic #28 - The Spear Reborn http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/12/12/heretic-28-the-spear-reborn/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/12/12/heretic-28-the-spear-reborn/#comments Mon, 11 Dec 2006 15:52:28 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/12/12/heretic-28-the-spear-reborn/ Heretic #028 (MP3 – 2MB – 2:15 min)

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In Episode Twenty-Eight, the Necromancer sets a trap and prepares to use the power of the Spear for his own evil ends.

 

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/12/12/heretic-28-the-spear-reborn/feed/ Heretic #27 - Into the Swamps http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/12/12/heretic-28-into-the-swamps/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/12/12/heretic-28-into-the-swamps/#comments Mon, 11 Dec 2006 15:29:28 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/12/12/heretic-28-into-the-swamps/ Heretic #027 (MP3 – 10MB – 10:45 min)

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In Episode Twenty-Seven both Echo and Bravo Teams advance on the Necromancer’s Louisiana stronghold in a bid to regain the Spear from the Council of Nine.

 

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/12/12/heretic-28-into-the-swamps/feed/ Heretic #26 - A Target Identified http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/12/12/heretic-episode-26/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/12/12/heretic-episode-26/#comments Mon, 11 Dec 2006 15:25:34 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/12/12/heretic-episode-26/ Heretic #026 (MP3 – 15MB – 15:30 min)

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In Episode Twenty-Six Cade decides to take the battle to the enemy.

 

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/12/12/heretic-episode-26/feed/ Only Six Episodes Left! http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/12/12/only-six-episodes-left/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/12/12/only-six-episodes-left/#comments Mon, 11 Dec 2006 15:22:49 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/12/12/only-six-episodes-left/ The final countdown is here - there are only six episodes left of HERETIC, book one of the Templar Chronicles!

A heavy work load and some prior illness has kept me from keeping my originally hoped-for weekly schedule, but I’m determined to give all of you dedicated fans the last six episodes before the end of the year. So this morning I’ll be posting three new episodes for you - Episodes 26, 27, 28 - and make the final three episodes available over the next two weeks. During that time, I’ll also have some news as to what’s next for our podcast.

Thanks for staying with me and with the podcast. I hope you’ve enjoyed the story as much as I have!

All the Best - Joe Nassise

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/12/12/only-six-episodes-left/feed/ Heretic #25 - Betrayed! http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/11/14/heretic-25-betrayed/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/11/14/heretic-25-betrayed/#comments Tue, 14 Nov 2006 02:08:03 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/11/14/heretic-25-betrayed/ Heretic #025 (MP3 – 12.5MB – 13:19 min)

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In Episode Twenty-Five Cade and his men race to stop a betrayal from within.

 

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/11/14/heretic-25-betrayed/feed/ Episode 24 error http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/11/04/episode-24-error/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/11/04/episode-24-error/#comments Fri, 03 Nov 2006 16:51:18 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/11/04/episode-24-error/ It looks like the last two words of episode 24 have been cut off for some reason.  I’ll be working on getting the file corrected, but in the meantime the missing words are:

“…Gabrielle vanished.”

-Joe 

 

 

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/11/04/episode-24-error/feed/ Heretic #24 - Beloved http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/11/03/heretic-24-beloved/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/11/03/heretic-24-beloved/#comments Thu, 02 Nov 2006 17:49:17 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/11/03/heretic-24-beloved/ Heretic #024 (MP3 - 8MB – 8:34min)

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In Episode Twenty-Four Cade comes face to face with something precious he’s lost.

Show Note – Thanks to all for your patience. I’ve been dealing with some health issues that have prevented me from keeping up with the podcast over the last few weeks. I’m hopeful the majority of them have been resolved and episodes will once again appear on a regular schedule. Only a handful more to go before our exciting conclusion!

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/11/03/heretic-24-beloved/feed/ Heretic #23 - The Reliquary http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/10/03/heretic-23-the-reliquary/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/10/03/heretic-23-the-reliquary/#comments Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:18:44 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/10/03/heretic-23-the-reliquary/ Heretic #023 (MP3 - 5MB - 7min)

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In Episode Twenty-Three Preceptor Michaels tours the Reliquary with Commander Williams and Sergeant Duncan.

 

Show Note – Thanks to all who sent in emails regarding their interest in having book two of the Templar Chronicles, A SCREAM OF ANGELS, podcast later this year. If you would like to add your voice to the crowd, please email me at author@josephnassise.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/10/03/heretic-23-the-reliquary/feed/ Heretic #22 - Confrontation http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/09/22/heretic-22-confrontation/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/09/22/heretic-22-confrontation/#comments Fri, 22 Sep 2006 05:09:55 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/09/22/heretic-22-confrontation/ Heretic #022 (MP3 – 4.5MB – 10.5min)

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In Episode Twenty-Two Cade and his men confront the Preceptor about his role in the Custodes Veritatis – the Guardians of Truth.

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/09/22/heretic-22-confrontation/feed/ Heretic #21 - While the Cat’s Away… http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/09/22/heretic-21-while-the-cats-away/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/09/22/heretic-21-while-the-cats-away/#comments Fri, 22 Sep 2006 05:09:24 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/09/22/heretic-21-while-the-cats-away/ Heretic #021 (MP3 - 4MB - 9min)

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In Episode Twenty-One Olsen and Riley continue the investigation in their commander’s absence.

Show Note – Thanks to all of you for your patience as I completed the final edits on book two of the Chronicles, A SCREAM OF ANGELS. If you are interested in hearing another Templar Chronicles podcast sometime this winter, send me an email at author@josephnassise.com and let me know!

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/09/22/heretic-21-while-the-cats-away/feed/ Heretic #20 - Lost in the Beyond http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/08/29/heretic-20-lost-in-the-beyond/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/08/29/heretic-20-lost-in-the-beyond/#comments Tue, 29 Aug 2006 04:47:16 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/08/29/heretic-20-lost-in-the-beyond/ Heretic #020(MP3 - 15MB - 17min)

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In Episode Twenty Duncan and Cade meet an mysterious benefactor while lost in the Beyond.

 

Show Note – For some reason the intro has been cut from the final version of this episode, so my apologies for the error. New week’s episode will have the usual introductions.

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/08/29/heretic-20-lost-in-the-beyond/feed/ Heretic #17-#19 - A Leap of Faith http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/08/03/heretic-17-19-a-leap-of-faith/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/08/03/heretic-17-19-a-leap-of-faith/#comments Wed, 02 Aug 2006 14:59:38 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/08/03/heretic-17-19-a-leap-of-faith/ Heretic #017-#019 (MP3 - 19MB - 21min)

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In Episodes Seventeen through Nineteen Cade and his teammates journey to Otter Lake to meet with Knight Commander Stone, the leader of the Custodes Veritatis, a secret organization within the Order itself.

My thanks to all who waited patiently for the latest episodes. Renovations of my home (which took down my recording studio), writing deadlines, and a major illness in the family has held up production for a few weeks. Hopefully we’ll be back on track for the future.

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/08/03/heretic-17-19-a-leap-of-faith/feed/ Heretic #016 - Broadmoor Assault http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/07/04/heretic-016-broadmoor-assault/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/07/04/heretic-016-broadmoor-assault/#comments Mon, 03 Jul 2006 21:39:30 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/07/04/heretic-016-broadmoor-assault/ Heretic #016 (MP3 - 12MB - 13min)

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In Episode Sixteen the Broadmoor Commandery falls under attack and Cade and his teammates are forced to join the fray in an attempt to thrown off the assault.

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/07/04/heretic-016-broadmoor-assault/feed/ Heretic #15 - Ghosts in the Machine http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/06/19/heretic-15-ghosts-in-the-machine/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/06/19/heretic-15-ghosts-in-the-machine/#comments Mon, 19 Jun 2006 02:18:17 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/06/19/heretic-15-ghosts-in-the-machine/ Heretic #015 (MP3 - 8MB - 9min)

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In Episode Fifteen Sergeants Olsen and Riley discover some unusual information hidden within the Templar information network while Commander Williams continues his conversation with the shade of the dead knight.

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/06/19/heretic-15-ghosts-in-the-machine/feed/ Heretic #14 - Across the Barrier http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/06/06/heretic-14-across-the-barrier/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/06/06/heretic-14-across-the-barrier/#comments Mon, 05 Jun 2006 14:21:47 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/06/06/heretic-14-across-the-barrier/ Heretic #014 (MP3 - 12MB - 13min)

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In Episode Fourteen Sergeant Olsen makes an interesting discovery regarding a deceased Templar while Commander Williams crosses the barrier into the Beyond, hoping to enlist some supernatural help in their investigation.

You can also listen to this week’s episode through TPN’s new audio player by clicking the link below:

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/06/06/heretic-14-across-the-barrier/feed/ Heretic #013 - A Lucky Break http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/05/22/heretic-013-a-lucky-break/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/05/22/heretic-013-a-lucky-break/#comments Sun, 21 May 2006 14:01:52 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/05/22/heretic-013-a-lucky-break/ Heretic #013 (MP3 - 6MB - 8min)

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In Episode Thirteen Echo Team gets a break when the latest attack on a Templar commandery is repelled by the local knights and the body of one of the assailants is left behind.

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/05/22/heretic-013-a-lucky-break/feed/ Heretic #12 - Interrogating the Dead http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/05/08/heretic-12-interrogating-the-dead/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/05/08/heretic-12-interrogating-the-dead/#comments Sun, 07 May 2006 22:13:00 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/05/08/heretic-12-interrogating-the-dead/ Heretic #012 (MP3 - 14MB - 15min)

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In Episode Twelve Echo Team’s leader learns an important piece of information after interrogating the revenant they captured at St. Margaret’s.

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/05/08/heretic-12-interrogating-the-dead/feed/ Heretic #011 - A Visitor in the Night http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/04/23/heretic-011-a-visitor-in-the-night/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/04/23/heretic-011-a-visitor-in-the-night/#comments Sun, 23 Apr 2006 06:16:38 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/04/23/heretic-011-a-visitor-in-the-night/ Heretic #011 (MP3 – 14.7MB - 15min)

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In Episode Eleven Echo Team gets their first break in the investigation when they capture one of the revenants raised by the Necromancer.

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/04/23/heretic-011-a-visitor-in-the-night/feed/ Heretic #010 - From Out Of The Grave http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/04/13/heretic-010-from-out-of-the-grave/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/04/13/heretic-010-from-out-of-the-grave/#comments Thu, 13 Apr 2006 13:57:00 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/04/13/heretic-010-from-out-of-the-grave/ Heretic #010 (MP3 – 14.2MB – 15.30min)

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In Episode Ten Echo Team investigates the site of the second commandery attack in less than a week, this time at the Templeton commandery outside of Cincinnati, Ohio. At the site, Cade makes a startling discovery that lets them know just how far their enemy will go.

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/04/13/heretic-010-from-out-of-the-grave/feed/ Heretic #009 - A Chapel in the Dark http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/04/08/heretic-009-a-chapel-in-the-dark/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/04/08/heretic-009-a-chapel-in-the-dark/#comments Sat, 08 Apr 2006 02:24:55 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/04/08/heretic-009-a-chapel-in-the-dark/ Heretic #009 (MP3 – 4.5MB - 5min)

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In Episode Nine the Necromancer meets with the Adversary and hints about their larger plans are revealed.

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/04/08/heretic-009-a-chapel-in-the-dark/feed/ Recovering http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/04/01/recovering/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/04/01/recovering/#comments Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:53:17 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/04/01/recovering/ Because your host has been bedridden with the flu and has lost his voice, there won’t be an episode of the podcast this week.  We’ll be back next week with both Chapters 9 and 10, however, to make up for it.

In addition, several of you have written in with suggestions on how to even out the audio quality of the feed.  I really appreciate that and will put your suggestions to work while developing the episodes for next week.  Keep the suggestions and comments coming!

We’ll be back next Wednesday (April 5th) with the latest two episodes of HERETIC: The Templar Chronicles!

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/04/01/recovering/feed/ Heretic #008 - A Glimpse of the Enemy http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/03/23/heretic-008-a-glimpse-of-the-enemy/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/03/23/heretic-008-a-glimpse-of-the-enemy/#comments Thu, 23 Mar 2006 02:52:47 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/03/23/heretic-008-a-glimpse-of-the-enemy/ Heretic #008 (MP3 - 8MB - 8min)

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In Episode Eight we learn just what happened to Knight Commander Williams and his wife Gabrielle and we get our first glimpse of the Adversary as part of a flashback to that fateful day.

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/03/23/heretic-008-a-glimpse-of-the-enemy/feed/ Heretic #007 - A Secret Revealed http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/03/16/heretic-007-a-secret-revealed/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/03/16/heretic-007-a-secret-revealed/#comments Wed, 15 Mar 2006 14:23:15 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/03/16/heretic-007-a-secret-revealed/ Heretic #007 (MP3 - 13MB - 14min)

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In Episode Seven Echo Team is on its way to Ohio, to investigate the report of another commandery attack. While en-route, Knight Commander Williams learns a bit more about Sgt. Duncan’s unusual ability.

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/03/16/heretic-007-a-secret-revealed/feed/ Heretic #006 - Dark Magick http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/03/08/heretic-006-dark-magick/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/03/08/heretic-006-dark-magick/#comments Wed, 08 Mar 2006 08:10:20 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/03/08/heretic-006-dark-magick/ Heretic #006 (MP3 - 16MB - 18min)

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In Episode Six we get our first look at the enemy in the character of Simon Logan, the Necromancer. In the midst of an attack on another commandery, Logan uses dark magick to try and resurrect a long-dead Templar, turning a once faithful spirit to his own nefarious purposes.

(Note: This is a standard recording of the podcast.  The live recording we did this week at Dark Delicacies bookstore in LA will also be available shortly.)

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/03/08/heretic-006-dark-magick/feed/ Heretic #005 - A Secret Revealed http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/03/01/heretic-005-a-secret-revealed/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/03/01/heretic-005-a-secret-revealed/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2006 17:38:13 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/03/01/heretic-005-a-secret-revealed/ Heretic #005 (MP3 - 14MB - 15min)

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In Episode Five Knight Commander Williams and Sergeant Duncan discover a possible survivor of the attack on the Ravensgate Commandery and a secret Sergeant Duncan has kept hidden from the Order is revealed.

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/03/01/heretic-005-a-secret-revealed/feed/ Heretic #004 - The Investigation Begins… http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/02/22/the-investigation-begins/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/02/22/the-investigation-begins/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2006 09:13:50 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/02/22/the-investigation-begins/ Heretic #004 (MP3 - 6MB - 8min)

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In Episode Four we are introduced to the other two members of Echo Team’s command structure, Master Sergeant Matthew Riley and Sergeant Nick Olsen. They, along with the team’s newest member, Sgt. Sean Duncan, begin the investigation of the assault on the Ravensgate commandery.

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/02/22/the-investigation-begins/feed/ Heretic #003 http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/02/15/7/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/02/15/7/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2006 15:53:23 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/02/15/7/ Heretic #003 (MP3 - 4MB - 9min)
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Episode Three in which Preceptor Michaels assigns the Echo Team to investigate the incident at Ravensgate Commandery. Forced to choose a new team member to replace the one he’d previously lost, Williams surprises both the Prceptor and his head of security, Sgt. Sean Duncan, by choosing Duncan himself to join the Echo Team.Live Podcast session!

On Saturday, March 4th, I’ll be reording an episode of the Templar Chronicles podcast live at the Dark Delicacies bookstore in Burbank, California. I’ll be doing a Q and A about the series, as well as a booksigning afterward, so if you are in the area come on down and join us! Our sponsor, The Horror Channel, will also be present, video-taping the event for use on their website.

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/02/15/7/feed/ Heretic #002 http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/02/08/6/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/02/08/6/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2006 15:50:18 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/02/08/6/ Heretic #002 (MP3 - 12MB - 14min)

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Episode Two introduces the famed Echo Team and its notorious leader, Knight Commander Cade Williams, in the midst of an urban assault against a target that Cade believes has information regarding the whereabouts of the Adversary.

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/02/08/6/feed/ Heretic #001 http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/01/31/heretic-001/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/01/31/heretic-001/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2006 08:54:00 +0000 Joe Nassise http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/01/31/heretic-001/ Heretic #001 (MP3 - 14MB - 15min)

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Episode One consists of the Prologue and Chapter One of HERETIC, in which a mysterious enemy has attacked the Templar commandery of Ravensgate.  In response, the decision is made to call in the infamous Echo Team and its unusual leader, Knight Commander Cade Williams, the man they call the Heretic.

“The Vatican has a secret weapon.  His name is Cade.”

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/01/31/heretic-001/feed/ Listen to the Heretic Teaser!! http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/01/24/listen-to-the-heretic-teaser/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/01/24/listen-to-the-heretic-teaser/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2006 05:51:25 +0000 cameron http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/01/24/listen-to-the-heretic-teaser/ Heretic Teaser (MP3 - 5.5MB - 6min)

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Although the first podcast doesn’t start until January 31st, we’ve got a teaser ready for you - listen now!

]]> http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/01/24/listen-to-the-heretic-teaser/feed/ HERETIC - The First Novel from a Major New York Publisher to be Podcast in its Entirety http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/01/24/heretic-the-first-novel-from-a-major-new-york-publisher-to-be-podcast-in-its-entirety/ http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/01/24/heretic-the-first-novel-from-a-major-new-york-publisher-to-be-podcast-in-its-entirety/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2006 02:32:45 +0000 cameron http://heretic.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/01/24/heretic-the-first-novel-from-a-major-new-york-publisher-to-be-podcast-in-its-entirety/ The Horror Channel Teams with The Podcast Network for Episodic Release of Heretic

For the first time ever, a novel currently available on bookstore shelves, released by a major New York publisher, will be podcast in its entirety beginning January 31st. HERETIC (Pocket Books, Mass Market Original, October 2005) is the first volume in a new dark fantasy series known as The Templar Chronicles, written by International Horror Guild Award nominee, Joseph Nassise. The complete novel will be released in a free, thirty-episode, weekly podcast read by Nassise and sponsored by The Horror Channel and The Podcast Network.

In HERETIC, the Holy Order of the Knights Templar has been resurrected as a secret combat arm of the Vatican and is charged with defending mankind from the supernatural. Knight Commander Cade Williams is in control of the prestigious Echo Team, a special forces-type unit that is called in to investigate when an unknown enemy begins assaulting Templar strongholds.

Bestselling author Clive Barker called HERETIC “a first-rate, stylish work,” while the Trades Entertainment Magazine summed it up as “Hellraiser meets Delta Force by way of George Romero.” With the Templars back in the public view thanks to books like Dan Brown’s DA VINCI CODE and Hollywood films like NATIONAL TREASURE, readers are eager to experience more from this historical sect that is rooted in secrecy and myth.

Podcasting, the ability to offer syndicated audio content direct to listeners for use on their iPods or other portable media device, has grown exponentially in the last year. For Pocket Books, podcasting seemed the perfect way to introduce a wider audience to this exciting new series. “As a cross-genre thriller, HERETIC will appeal to a wide variety of readers,” says Amy Pierpont, Senior Editor at Pocket Books. “Podcasting will allow us to break down genre barriers and introduce Joe’s work to a broader audience than just the typical horror fan.”

Cameron Reilly, co-founder of The Podcast Network and a co-sponsor of the event, is also enthusiastic about such marriages between podcasting and publishing. “While providing books in an audio format is not a new idea, podcasting provides readers with a new avenue to discover quality books to read,” says Cameron. “By making chapters of their books available in an audio version for free downloading, authors and publishers now have an opportunity to introduce their works to a global audience. In the future, The Podcast Network will be working with authors to find suitable sponsors for the podcast versions of their work, so they still realize a commercial return on their efforts even if listeners don’t eventually purchase the book.”

“Podcasting of audio books is a natural next step for the publishing world,” said Nick Psaltos, President, General Manager, and Founder of The Horror Channel. “Joe and Pocket Books are doing a tremendous thing, not only for fellow horror writers, but for authors everywhere. The Horror Channel’s website will be updated with behind-the-scenes writing information and information about the characters as new chapters are podcast. It will also offer a venue for fan feedback and webchat with the author.”

“The Horror Channel has come to be synonymous with all things horror for me,” said Nassise, former President of the Horror Writers Association. “Their goal of putting a diverse range of horror products into the hands of horror fans everywhere made them the perfect partner for this project and I couldn’t be more pleased to be working with them.”

Interested listeners can sign up for The Templar Chronicles podcast and can learn more about the series itself by visiting the official website, www.thetemplarchronicles.com. Listeners can also visit The Horror Channel website, www.horrorchannel.com, for additional information about the podcast, for updates, and for feedback and webchat with the author.

About The Horror Channel: The Horror Channel (THC) Online is a premiere broadband venue for the best horror, terror and suspense programming. THC is the programmer of choice for horror fans, filmmakers, authors and actors. Classic and contemporary movies, specials and series will be licensed from the libraries of established distributors. The network will also introduce original series, mini-series and films by many of the top horror filmmakers working today. Documentary and format programs including celebrity profiles, news, music videos, talk and lifestyle programs will help to broaden the experience for viewers.

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