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Just as the site implies . . .All things Xen, Big and small at random intervals . . .now in Audio.

John Calderon aka Xen

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Raw Audio Capture from 5/30/20 A.M. Thunderstorm, North Bend Wa.

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020


An impromptu effort to capture actual thunderstorm audio from my open doorway. I intend to use this to compliment a video capture I am also doing, which will take the form of a time lapse. But I was just so … The post Raw Audio Capture from 5/30/20 A.M. Thunderstorm, North Bend Wa. appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Rock Hall Review and Coronavirus Quarantine

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020


Back from a long break. First order of business is to wrap up the review of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Inductee announcement and review both my Fan Vote and Prediction metrics. Then, I talk … The post Rock Hall Review and Coronavirus Quarantine appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Grab Bag 3

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019


Rock Hall votes update, plus some real talk about the costs of web hosting and the purpose behind the blog. All good, just some reflection and justification. Plus a little self-analysis. — Send in a voice message: https://ift.tt/2BlkPPK from Quantum … The post Grab Bag 3 appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Fan Vote Update + Future Content Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019


Back after a long break. Spend some time updating the Rock Hall Fan Vote tallies and changes. Also, previewing some new content coming to the blog and audio feed! — Send in a voice message: https://ift.tt/2BlkPPK from Quantum Xen Moments … The post Fan Vote Update + Future Content Preview appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Fan Vote Standings and Optics

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019


A quick update on the Rock Hall Class of 2020 Fan Vote. Got a working link to the current standings. I take a quick look at where things are at the moment and talk about the optics around it. —… The post Fan Vote Standings and Optics appeared first on Quantum Xen.

My Rock Hall Class of 2020 Predictions

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019


I do my best reasoning, based on my brief and budding interest in this phenomenon, to predict who I think will actually be honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020. Please note: I recorded from my … The post My Rock Hall Class of 2020 Predictions appeared first on Quantum Xen.

My Rock Hall Fan Vote

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019


I spend some time discussing where my votes are going in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Fan Vote. TLDL: Pat Benatar, Depeche Mode, The Doobie Brothers, Kraftwerk and Nine Inch Nails. This is a different … The post My Rock Hall Fan Vote appeared first on Quantum Xen.

The list is out and Fan Voting has begun! Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020 nominations

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019


[AUDIO POST] Another long one, but we had to cover the list. I also spend some time explaining why this interests me and how much I AM NOT a music industry expert. Just a passionate fan with a desire to … The post The list is out and Fan Voting has begun! Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020 nominations appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Getting ready for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominations announcement

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019


I spend some time talking about what I get out of following the RRHoF news and they way it all works from my fandom point of view. Mostly, this is a heads up that a lot of posts about this … The post Getting ready for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominations announcement appeared first on Quantum Xen.

The Mystery of the Lost Keys

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019


Settle back for a long one as I recount my weekend and tell the story about losing my keys and their miraculous return. Also, check my blog post for a link to my Instagram for pictures from the camp and … The post The Mystery of the Lost Keys appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Changing Tactics

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019


I tried to stay off Facebook in the traditional way for a year, but it’s not quite working out that way. I talk about why and honestly this moment assumes you’ve been listening since the August launch. If you haven’t … The post Changing Tactics appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Back from Retreat

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019


Just a quick one to update you on being home. Also, sent out new friend invites so maybe some others will check out the Moments. More soon! from Quantum Xen Moments https://ift.tt/2o0qCXl via IFTTT… The post Back from Retreat appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Typically Me: Late to The Party

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019


I’m trying out a new segment. It’s kind of multi-layered: Things I find peculiar about me. In this instance, being ‘late to the party’ on popular things. My example this time is the comedy show ‘The Good Place’. Also, there … The post Typically Me: Late to The Party appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Grab Bag 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019


As I prepare to be gone for the weekend, I’m just touching base now to let you all know what the week may bring. I spot some Porsche cars. Also, I plan on a special soundtrack episode soon. from Quantum … The post Grab Bag 2 appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Meaningful Coincidence

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019


Just had a kind of Meta moment I don’t get to capture very often. Call it ‘You Had To Be There’ but it was still very strange to me. Let me know if I did alright painting the picture. from … The post Meaningful Coincidence appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Grab Bag

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019


Talking Video Games, Podcast apps and even some D&D today! from Quantum Xen Moments https://ift.tt/34PECEi via IFTTT… The post Grab Bag appeared first on Quantum Xen.

R.I.P. Ric Ocasek

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2019


This news is just hours old. No word on cause of death, just that he was found unresponsive. Ric was 75. Another great loss to Rock and Roll. from Quantum Xen Moments https://ift.tt/2IbgClj via IFTTT Related Article: Ric Ocasek, Cars … The post R.I.P. Ric Ocasek appeared first on Quantum Xen.

R.I.P. Eddie Money

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019


Feeling a real loss today, even though I couldn’t tell you much more than the Wikipedia summary version of who Eddie Money is. I try to unpack the feelings and the overall sense of loss as he and other luminaries … The post R.I.P. Eddie Money appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Technical Difficulties on Mobile

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019


Looking for feedback from listeners on Mobile using the Website Player on my Blog. If that’s how you listen (aka Mobile Web) does this episode work any better than previous ones? If you use a podcast app or listen on … The post Technical Difficulties on Mobile appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Scrub-A-Pup

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019


Westin the Schnoodle gets groomed. AKA The One About Doggy Daddy Anxiety from Quantum Xen Moments https://ift.tt/2LNHJ76 via IFTTT… The post Scrub-A-Pup appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Of Fall-like Mornings and Pocket Gimbals

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019


Just sort of a miscellany post this morning. We have for cool air and fog over the mountain today. Also, looking for some Hyperlapse ideas in my local area. from Quantum Xen Moments https://ift.tt/2LqnYlT via IFTTT… The post Of Fall-like Mornings and Pocket Gimbals appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Miley should do more covers

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019


Image Source: MTV.com On the recommendation of a friend, I check out a recent episode of Black Mirror and gush at the impact. Related Article: MILEY CYRUS CALLS THE INDUSTRY DARK, SAYING HER BLACK MIRROR EPISODE IS BASED ON HER… The post Miley should do more covers appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Call to Action

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019


Asking for listeners, if you are so inclined, to head over to my Forums and leave a comment to show me if you are real. Go here: https://quantumxen.net/forums/topic/audio-listeners-feedback/ and thanks in advance! from Quantum Xen Moments https://ift.tt/2PCzkIH via IFTTT… The post Call to Action appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Hey! It’s Still Summer.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2019


Call it irrational, but I have my reasons for griping about early holiday excitement. I try to explain my viewpoint. I’m not out to change anyone’s mind, just providing some personal perspective. from Quantum Xen Moments https://ift.tt/2MOvM3P via IFTTT… The post Hey! It’s Still Summer. appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Layla and Layla Unplugged

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019


One of those things were I KNEW but it didn’t dawn on me. In my defense I don’t hear the original nearly as much as I hear the Unplugged version. Did you know this? Is this news to you? Leave … The post Layla and Layla Unplugged appeared first on Quantum Xen.

One down, four to go

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019


The ‘Pretty In Pink’ Soundtrack arrived and it is all I wanted. Still waiting on ‘The Breakfast Club’ one to arrive. Also made a discovery (and purchase) for a ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ disc. The saga continues . . .… The post One down, four to go appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Thanks and Stuff

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2019


A big thanks to all the new listeners out there! I see you in the form of plays logged on the Anchor.FM app! If I can find your feedback I’ll try to make it apparent to you! Hang in there!… The post Thanks and Stuff appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Dream Journal: Alien Contact

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019


Buckle up, folks this is a long one. I thought it would be a good idea to try to record a very funky dream I just had. It’s all very off the top of my head so I apologize for … The post Dream Journal: Alien Contact appeared first on Quantum Xen.

WTH, Disney+?!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019


I can’t even begin to tell you how much I was not going to bother with the Disney+ service. Until now . . . See the reason on my Facebook page, Quantum Xen. from Quantum Xen Moments https://ift.tt/2ZolxFkvia IFTTT… The post WTH, Disney+?! appeared first on Quantum Xen.

An apology to my MailChimp Subscribers

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019


Oops! The campaign used to push my blog posts to email was accidentally suspended by yours truly. Fixed now, but is probably a mess this release. Should return to normal after this. Sorry! from Quantum Xen Moments https://ift.tt/2Nr3Imuvia IFTTT… The post An apology to my MailChimp Subscribers appeared first on Quantum Xen.

What happened to the ‘Pretty in Pink’ soundtrack album?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019


This morning I realized I can’t get soundtracks from my favorite John Hughes movies on any streaming services and it’s driving me nuts. Guess I’m going to have to make my own playlists. from Quantum Xen Moments https://ift.tt/31U6fdgvia IFTTT… The post What happened to the ‘Pretty in Pink’ soundtrack album? appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Technical Breakthrough

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019


It’s a busy day on the feed as I figured out how to employ both of my podcast feeds with just one recording. I’m very excited! from Quantum Xen Moments https://ift.tt/2P4SzKH via IFTTT… The post Technical Breakthrough appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Rethinking My Approach

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019


During my morning dogwalk, I talk through my recent observations about the lean audio project. There been hits and misses, but in the end I’m making more content than I have all year. Something that developed after this recording, is … The post Rethinking My Approach appeared first on Quantum Xen.

FOO 2

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019


Not an important post, just a test to see if an IFTTT applet will crosspost from my Anchor Feed to my WordPress blog. Cross fingers! from Quantum Xen Moments https://ift.tt/2NjfQ94via IFTTT… The post FOO 2 appeared first on Quantum Xen.

A new Audio beginning

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019


It’s been a hot minute, but I’m beginning a new thing and I didn’t want to leave behind the audience that I have neglected for so long. There is a chance you are seeing this twice, so if you’ve already … The post A new Audio beginning appeared first on Quantum Xen.

New Year, New Goals

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2019


First audio journal of the year and we are making plans and commitments. I spend the majority of the time addressing recent actions to commit to my photography passion. This will also mark an addition to the blog as it … The post New Year, New Goals appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Gear Upgrades and Refocusing

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2018


It’s been a minute getting back to the Audio Game.  But a recent acquisition, namely a TASCAM DR-05 ‘Linear PCM Recorder’ has changed my Tech game for the better.  As you will hear in the audio, this thing SOUNDS GREAT!  … The post Gear Upgrades and Refocusing appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Returning to my Passions

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2018


I’m finally back with another audio journal.  Still working out some insecurities with how my voice sounds with the new teeth in.  But I surprised myself with how much I had pent up that needed saying. For the first time, … The post Returning to my Passions appeared first on Quantum Xen.

New Sound, Facebook Page

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2018


I take a few minutes to discuss my most recent developments, getting Dentures and relaunching my Facebook Page for this blog.   … The post New Sound, Facebook Page appeared first on Quantum Xen.

New Journal Curation

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2018


Happy 2018. My apologies for literally no updates for the last 5 months. Health issues kept me from posting. Now that I’m back, I’m working on a new system for curating all my Social Media and Journal Entries into one … The post New Journal Curation appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Activity Update

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2017


Not a lot for text to share. The audio entry says it all

Mobile Journal – Evening Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2017


I had such a good time doing the mobile journal earlier today that I decided to do another one. In this Edition, I go a little deeper into what I’m doing to update the Quantum Xen website and what I’m … The post Mobile Journal – Evening Edition appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Mobile Journal

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2017


I decided that I would record a quick audio journal and do all the uploading from my phone. In this short session, I talk about my future plans for the Quantum Xen website.… The post Mobile Journal appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Audio Journal entry

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2017


It’s been awhile since I just opened up the mic and started talking, so I did another one. No agenda other than to let readers/subscribers/visitors know I’m alive and happy. Just some comments on what I’m up to work and … The post Audio Journal entry appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Sounds from Elite Dangerous (Headphones Experience)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2017


I’m having so much fun I figured I should update my podcast feed with my recent Elite Dangerous shenanigans as well. The idea here was to try to create a ‘theater of the mind’ experience by using audio from the … The post Sounds from Elite Dangerous (Headphones Experience) appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Playing games on the Echo: Runescape Pt. 1

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2017


Happy belated New Year! It’s been a rough couple months, most recently being so sick as to not be able to speak without coughing, which makes terrible audio. Feeling better now and last night had a STROKE of genius. I … The post Playing games on the Echo: Runescape Pt. 1 appeared first on Quantum Xen.

My TV Reviews: Supergirl, The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Timeless

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2016


This week, I try to express my feelings over most of what is on the CW. I forget a lot of names. All I can really say is that it is a great time to be watching TV! I’m living … The post My TV Reviews: Supergirl, The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Timeless appeared first on Quantum Xen.

My TV Reviews: Arrow, Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD, Red Dwarf XI and Westworld

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2016


I thought is was about time I spoke up on some of the TV that is catching my notice. I talk a bunch but I don’t know if I say a lot. There MAY be Spoilers, but at least I … The post My TV Reviews: Arrow, Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD, Red Dwarf XI and Westworld appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Chapter One – Surrounded by Mists

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2016


  DISCLAIMER: The text and audio featured in this post contains SPOILERS to the ‘Curse of Strahd’ Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Campaign.  Details of the content are used without permission of Wizards of the Coast who is the publisher and … The post Chapter One – Surrounded by Mists appeared first on Quantum Xen.

TV Talk – Doctor Who ‘Hell Bent’ speculations

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2015


Let’s talk about what is coming up for tomorrow’s Series 9 finale – ‘Hell Bent’! Still working to fill content space with stuff while waiting for hardware to arrive for the Fallout 4 series. Got a speculation or theory? What … The post TV Talk – Doctor Who ‘Hell Bent’ speculations appeared first on Quantum Xen.

Fallout 4, New Hosting and Old Habits

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2015


Just a short update and where I am and what we are doing now with Quantum Xen. Not much has changed, but I feel like I’m getting this house in order to be able to make regular posts again! So, … The post Fallout 4, New Hosting and Old Habits appeared first on Quantum Xen.

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