Comments on: One Among The Sleepless http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/ News from the Staff of Podiobooks.com Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:11:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: brella-owul http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-203996 brella-owul Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:26:58 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-203996 One Among The Sleepless = 100% Excellence ! I didn't enjoy this book, I revelled in it, I luxuriated in it's camp urban horror and I lived it hours at a time. The author Mike Bennett has the great skill of an authentic storyteller in that he doesn't read this too you or indeed narrate but instead he offers you a full performance. The enthusiasm and freedom of the writer allows for his character creations to come totally to life in all their glory. Here you have a tale that will cause smiles, tears, laughter, shock, unease, horror and ultimately satisfaction. The pictures in my head were vivid and detailed as this story sped along and I am left feeling that I have lived with these people - Wayne remains in my head as does Dusty! I was very lucky to not have the agony of waiting for next episodes as I came to this podnovel late and enjoyed a week of listening joy all in one go. I really do urge you to download this novel and let yourself become immersed - you'll find it impossible to turn off. I for one am now off to download Hall of Mirrors and also to donate to Mike for this work - I've paid for audiobooks before and recieved nothing like this kind of performance. It's a joy to hear someone who has put their being into writing a story and shown the same dedication to its performance.....and for FREE people. Oh....and Choose Life. One Among The Sleepless = 100% Excellence !

I didn’t enjoy this book, I revelled in it, I luxuriated in it’s camp urban horror and I lived it hours at a time.
The author Mike Bennett has the great skill of an authentic storyteller in that he doesn’t read this too you or indeed narrate but instead he offers you a full performance. The enthusiasm and freedom of the writer allows for his character creations to come totally to life in all their glory.
Here you have a tale that will cause smiles, tears, laughter, shock, unease, horror and ultimately satisfaction. The pictures in my head were vivid and detailed as this story sped along and I am left feeling that I have lived with these people - Wayne remains in my head as does Dusty!
I was very lucky to not have the agony of waiting for next episodes as I came to this podnovel late and enjoyed a week of listening joy all in one go. I really do urge you to download this novel and let yourself become immersed - you’ll find it impossible to turn off.
I for one am now off to download Hall of Mirrors and also to donate to Mike for this work - I’ve paid for audiobooks before and recieved nothing like this kind of performance. It’s a joy to hear someone who has put their being into writing a story and shown the same dedication to its performance…..and for FREE people.
Oh….and Choose Life.

]]> By: Peter, Denmark http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-202875 Peter, Denmark Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:00:20 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-202875 Thank for your answer Mike. I have now got my login to your forum and am contemplating my contribution to the "The One"-discussion. Looking forward to 2010 - Good luck with your writing! Thank for your answer Mike.

I have now got my login to your forum and am contemplating my contribution to the “The One”-discussion.

Looking forward to 2010 - Good luck with your writing!

]]> By: Mike Bennett http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-201707 Mike Bennett Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:22:55 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-201707 Thanks Peter Just to address your 'But...' point, you're not the first to raise these questions, and for that reason a forum was set up at www.mikebennettpodcast.com to discuss it (...Forums / The One). Here you can read my thoughts on the matter and the feedback of others. Apart from this, I guess we'll have to wait for 'Two Among the Sleepless' to reveal all: coming (probably) in 2010. Until then, enjoy Hall of Mirrors, and stay tuned to Podiobooks for my second novel, which will hopefully dropping before the end of the year... Oh, and I will be giving it away again ;-) Thanks Peter
Just to address your ‘But…’ point, you’re not the first to raise these questions, and for that reason a forum was set up at www.mikebennettpodcast.com to discuss it (…Forums / The One). Here you can read my thoughts on the matter and the feedback of others.

Apart from this, I guess we’ll have to wait for ‘Two Among the Sleepless’ to reveal all: coming (probably) in 2010. Until then, enjoy Hall of Mirrors, and stay tuned to Podiobooks for my second novel, which will hopefully dropping before the end of the year… Oh, and I will be giving it away again ;-)

]]> By: Peter, Denmark http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-201679 Peter, Denmark Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:10:42 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-201679 I agree with Martin: this is by far the best podiobook ever. I can´t believe this sort of quality is given away for free. The story is cool, clever and unpredictable. Oh and very very funny. The characters are believable and I like how many of them have different sides/personalities, ie Gaz is a bastard, but certainly also has a charming and funny side. Well narrated - a discipline which is seldom mastered to perfection when it is performed by the writer himself - this podiobook of course being the exception. I also like how the "stage is set" at the beginning of each episode, so we are gently introduced to the next episode. But: Am I the only who thought the ending was a bit sudden? I had many unanswered questions after episode 33 (which is the last one, right?). Like, who is Dusty really and what does he mean by "the one". Mick has a theory about it at the very end, but I find it a bit vague. Anyone? Anyway 5 stars from me! And Mike Bennett, start selling your books instead of giving them away - and then quit the dayjob! If you thought this story was good, I can recommend: Patrick McLean: How to Succeed in Evil - Volume One Be good everyone, I´m off to download "Hall of Mirrors". I agree with Martin: this is by far the best podiobook ever. I can´t believe this sort of quality is given away for free. The story is cool, clever and unpredictable. Oh and very very funny. The characters are believable and I like how many of them have different sides/personalities, ie Gaz is a bastard, but certainly also has a charming and funny side. Well narrated - a discipline which is seldom mastered to perfection when it is performed by the writer himself - this podiobook of course being the exception. I also like how the “stage is set” at the beginning of each episode, so we are gently introduced to the next episode.

But: Am I the only who thought the ending was a bit sudden? I had many unanswered questions after episode 33 (which is the last one, right?). Like, who is Dusty really and what does he mean by “the one”. Mick has a theory about it at the very end, but I find it a bit vague. Anyone?

Anyway 5 stars from me! And Mike Bennett, start selling your books instead of giving them away - and then quit the dayjob!

If you thought this story was good, I can recommend: Patrick McLean: How to Succeed in Evil - Volume One

Be good everyone, I´m off to download “Hall of Mirrors”.

]]> By: Anton http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-191559 Anton Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:55:45 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-191559 Excellent audiobook. One of my favorites!.. Just and FYI, Episode 30 has an audio problem: the narration is coming out only out of one channel. Excellent audiobook. One of my favorites!.. Just and FYI, Episode 30 has an audio problem: the narration is coming out only out of one channel.

]]> By: Martin http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-184611 Martin Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:34:52 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-184611 This is without doubt the best podiobook I have listened to yet and I have listen to loads here already! Cant recommend this one enough. Even the intro's to each chapter are superb, Mike Bennet really uses the medium of podcasting in a way where he knows he is only being heard in your head. I intend to listen to all the Mike Bennet I can, the man is a genius. Some of the moments in this book are so hard to explain to others why they are hilarious, Wayne's bad day with Lucy and then the water pistol later the same day - I should have felt sorry for the man but instead I was laughing my socks off :) This is without doubt the best podiobook I have listened to yet and I have listen to loads here already! Cant recommend this one enough. Even the intro’s to each chapter are superb, Mike Bennet really uses the medium of podcasting in a way where he knows he is only being heard in your head. I intend to listen to all the Mike Bennet I can, the man is a genius. Some of the moments in this book are so hard to explain to others why they are hilarious, Wayne’s bad day with Lucy and then the water pistol later the same day - I should have felt sorry for the man but instead I was laughing my socks off :)

]]> By: Jason http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-177130 Jason Fri, 23 May 2008 01:15:05 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-177130 Horrifying, funny, scary, dramatic, entertaining...everything. One of the best podcasts out there. Horrifying, funny, scary, dramatic, entertaining…everything. One of the best podcasts out there.

]]> By: Brad in FL, USA http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-175810 Brad in FL, USA Mon, 19 May 2008 17:15:04 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-175810 GREAT podcast! GREAT podcast!

]]> By: Neevle http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-174004 Neevle Thu, 15 May 2008 21:43:14 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-174004 EXCELLENT story, but the magic is in the telling. Mike's ability to draw you into his world and keep you there is amazing. His characters come alive in a way that I have rarely encountered with other podcasters. Had he hired a large group of actors he could not have created a better mix of sound. From a Southern Bell to a ruff drifter, I never lost my "suspension of disbelief." If you're looking for Walt Disney, don't listen to this! If you are looking for an enjoyable experience that runs the gambit of emotions, this is for you. I laughed, I cried, I spilled my petrol! Who could ask for more? EXCELLENT story, but the magic is in the telling. Mike’s ability to draw you into his world and keep you there is amazing. His characters come alive in a way that I have rarely encountered with other podcasters. Had he hired a large group of actors he could not have created a better mix of sound.

From a Southern Bell to a ruff drifter, I never lost my “suspension of disbelief.”

If you’re looking for Walt Disney, don’t listen to this! If you are looking for an enjoyable experience that runs the gambit of emotions, this is for you.

I laughed, I cried, I spilled my petrol! Who could ask for more?

]]> By: Jake Slatnesky http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-167909 Jake Slatnesky Fri, 02 May 2008 16:19:27 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-167909 Extraordinary! Absolute and unbridled genius. This novel, unrelenting in wit, humor, style and story offers just a glimpse at Bennett's unique brilliance. For an avid listener of audiobooks and more recently, podiobooks, I will say without reservation that this is the best work that I have ever heard. Because now, ladies and gentlemen, emerges a new and insanely clever talent that redefines "performance art" in the written genre. Simply stated, there is NOBODY out there that can touch Mike Bennett. This is the new "Rock Legend" for spoken theater in written form. His stories, voices, characters, the scope of accents, the exactness of musical transition; it's all perfect! Mike, if you're reading this: godspeed and good luck. Though you don't really need it. Extraordinary! Absolute and unbridled genius. This novel, unrelenting in wit, humor, style and story offers just a glimpse at Bennett’s unique brilliance. For an avid listener of audiobooks and more recently, podiobooks, I will say without reservation that this is the best work that I have ever heard. Because now, ladies and gentlemen, emerges a new and insanely clever talent that redefines “performance art” in the written genre. Simply stated, there is NOBODY out there that can touch Mike Bennett. This is the new “Rock Legend” for spoken theater in written form. His stories, voices, characters, the scope of accents, the exactness of musical transition; it’s all perfect! Mike, if you’re reading this: godspeed and good luck. Though you don’t really need it.

]]> By: David P http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-164398 David P Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:02:19 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-164398 Fun story, good voice, it did not suck. Really funny, my best friend has the same chopper bike as in the story! Fun story, good voice, it did not suck. Really funny, my best friend has the same chopper bike as in the story!

]]> By: doctorbob http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-164222 doctorbob Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:23:46 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-164222 Like so many others, I think the variety of voices really makes this story and makes the story fun and easy to listen to. This book is brilliant and I was sad to have finished it after looking forward to each new episode. One Among the Sleepless is easily one of my favorite stories (written or spoken) of all time. Like so many others, I think the variety of voices really makes this story and makes the story fun and easy to listen to. This book is brilliant and I was sad to have finished it after looking forward to each new episode. One Among the Sleepless is easily one of my favorite stories (written or spoken) of all time.

]]> By: Oli http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-159386 Oli Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:09:31 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-159386 Great sound quality, awesome range of different voices (although Kay makes me think of a slighly lispy gay goth girl...). Really good story to, great writing. Nice to hear some British contributions to - especially about Brighton ;) Keep up the good work. Great sound quality, awesome range of different voices (although Kay makes me think of a slighly lispy gay goth girl…). Really good story to, great writing. Nice to hear some British contributions to - especially about Brighton ;) Keep up the good work.

]]> By: PuddyRat http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-154480 PuddyRat Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:14:38 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-154480 I'm right up there with everyone else that thought this was a great listen. It kept me on the edge, wondering what was going to happen next. The ending was somewhat unexpected and, I thought, left some questions unanswered. The narration was very nicely done and this is one of the few authors I've listened to that can do the voices of his characters without over-doing them. As for the sexual content...well, the adult theme warning should be taken quite seriously. Personally, I don't need that much detail, but it didn't stop me from listening until the end. Overall, a good supsense-filled listen for mature audiences. I’m right up there with everyone else that thought this was a great listen. It kept me on the edge, wondering what was going to happen next. The ending was somewhat unexpected and, I thought, left some questions unanswered.

The narration was very nicely done and this is one of the few authors I’ve listened to that can do the voices of his characters without over-doing them.

As for the sexual content…well, the adult theme warning should be taken quite seriously. Personally, I don’t need that much detail, but it didn’t stop me from listening until the end.

Overall, a good supsense-filled listen for mature audiences.

]]> By: Onion Petal http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-129476 Onion Petal Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:42:18 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-129476 One Among The Sleepless has quickly become one of my favourite podcasts. It has everything, drama, suspense, humour and oddity; plus all the naughty bits. It’s a real human interest piece with a healthy dose of murder & bondage. The author and narrator, Mike Bennett, is a talented writer who brings his characters to life with words but also through his impressive voice talent. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry (when it’s over) and in more than one part you’ll cringe in empathy for the characters. I’m not deleting this one from my iPod. I know I’ll want to listen to it again. One Among The Sleepless has quickly become one of my favourite podcasts. It has everything, drama, suspense, humour and oddity; plus all the naughty bits. It’s a real human interest piece with a healthy dose of murder & bondage. The author and narrator, Mike Bennett, is a talented writer who brings his characters to life with words but also through his impressive voice talent. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry (when it’s over) and in more than one part you’ll cringe in empathy for the characters. I’m not deleting this one from my iPod. I know I’ll want to listen to it again.

]]> By: Roguewest http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-116563 Roguewest Mon, 24 Dec 2007 20:02:13 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-116563 Great story with fantastic narration. the weaving of the characters story lines is done masterfully. I'm a fan of Mike's other work and look forward to hearing more. Great story with fantastic narration. the weaving of the characters story lines is done masterfully.
I’m a fan of Mike’s other work and look forward to hearing more.

]]> By: Alan http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-106410 Alan Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:52:43 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-106410 Masterful! Mike Bennett imbues each of his characters with such distinct voices, it’s hard to imagine it’s the work of one storyteller. Fast-paced and compelling, this story keeps you listening right to the end. Though some might find the explicit sex a bit confronting, I thought it very realistic. Well worth a listen. Masterful! Mike Bennett imbues each of his characters with such distinct voices, it’s hard to imagine it’s the work of one storyteller. Fast-paced and compelling, this story keeps you listening right to the end. Though some might find the explicit sex a bit confronting, I thought it very realistic. Well worth a listen.

]]> By: iPodSlaaf http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-72496 iPodSlaaf Sun, 07 Oct 2007 03:31:06 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-72496 One of the campest books I have yet listened to as a podcast, mike had to be on something when he was narrating this book! I am an actor and have found some new characters to add to my repertoire, the neighbour with a penchant for loading water cannons with pee is going to have his debut when I do my next production, thanks mike! I have an aunt who runs a small b&b in Brighton, so next time I am down there I will be listening very carefully for a voice that sounds as if it could be mike. Hurry up and serve us your next offering mike! One of the campest books I have yet listened to as a podcast, mike had to be on something when he was narrating this book! I am an actor and have found some new characters to add to my repertoire, the neighbour with a penchant for loading water cannons with pee is going to have his debut when I do my next production, thanks mike! I have an aunt who runs a small b&b in Brighton, so next time I am down there I will be listening very carefully for a voice that sounds as if it could be mike. Hurry up and serve us your next offering mike!

]]> By: Ella http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-63485 Ella Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:05:56 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-63485 What can I say? I just can’t get enough of this book! It is fantastic, filled with absolutely everything - comedy, romance, death, and a nice healthy dose of sexual activity. Ok…perhaps healthy is pushing it a bit... I didn’t find one dull chapter in this weird, raunchy, thrilling novel. It was a nice change from your typical ‘boy meets girl’ scene. Oh, and who wouldn’t love listening to a gorgeous English accent for 40 minutes an episode? It will make you laugh, gasp, and I’ll admit, I even shed a tear when one of the characters - …Well now. That would be telling. Well done, Mike. Will definitely be hanging out for the next novel! What can I say? I just can’t get enough of this book! It is fantastic, filled with absolutely everything - comedy, romance, death, and a nice healthy dose of sexual activity. Ok…perhaps healthy is pushing it a bit…

I didn’t find one dull chapter in this weird, raunchy, thrilling novel. It was a nice change from your typical ‘boy meets girl’ scene. Oh, and who wouldn’t love listening to a gorgeous English accent for 40 minutes an episode?

It will make you laugh, gasp, and I’ll admit, I even shed a tear when one of the characters -
…Well now. That would be telling.

Well done, Mike. Will definitely be hanging out for the next novel!

]]> By: buckrun33 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-50077 buckrun33 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:42:40 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2006/12/05/one-among-the-sleepless/#comment-50077 Excellent! I can't wait for your next work. Excellent! I can’t wait for your next work.

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