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Steampunk podcast on happenings in Texas. News and reviews of novels, comics, movies and anything steampunk.
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Sunday Mar 08, 2026
Sunday Mar 08, 2026
recorded March 4, 2026
This week we explore steampunk inventing and some favorite inventions. Could be real, but probably imagined.
Dr. Bluestocking discovers Professor BJ Sears, a prominent film editor who was compelled to create a collection of steampunk-inspired sculptures.
Jack shares inspirational prose on the steampunk outlook on inventing.
Professor BJ Sears' Technological Rarities
Sunday Feb 22, 2026
Sunday Feb 22, 2026
recorded February 18, 2026
Last show we planned to talk about some fun patents, but we had such a good time we didn't get to it. So we're going to try again! Dr. BS is back with us, and we've found patents for things we use every day, and others that I doubt anyone ever used! Let's go!
Sunday Feb 08, 2026
Sunday Feb 08, 2026
recorded February 4, 2026
This week we bring you Johnny Steverson, the one-man event maker who produces the Galveston Steampunk, Pirate, and Ghost Coast Festivals. He's got big news to bring us that will really set off the summer!
Also we planned to discuss Victorian patents, but never really get there. We'll return to it next show with double the patents!
https://galvestonsteampunk.com/
https://www.visitgalveston.com/
https://ghostcoastfestival.com/
Monday Jan 26, 2026
Monday Jan 26, 2026
recorded January 21, 2026
This week we delve back into history to look at the Pinkertons. Were they detectives, or paid thugs for supervillains? I was surprised by the answers.
Pinkerton's own presentation of history
another (better) podcast on the Pinkertons
Saturday Jan 10, 2026
Saturday Jan 10, 2026
recorded January 7, 2026
It's a new year! Time to make new plans, and build excitement for the next build, next adventure! We're going to make some resolutions, and have the best darn 2026 whether we like it or not!
Sunday Dec 28, 2025
Sunday Dec 28, 2025
recorded December 24, 2025
It's the night before Christmas, and we're streaming our end of year wrap-up! We want to hug all our supporters and start plans for next year. Jack and the fam are back to celebrate and we look forward to a new year.
Sunday Dec 14, 2025
Sunday Dec 14, 2025
recorded December 10, 2025
Did you ever wonder about that line about “scary ghost stories” in the Christmas carol “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”? Well, we’re gonna tell y’all all about that glorious Victorian Christmas tradition! Besides Dickens' Christmas Carol, what other stories have you heard of? Lets see if we can find any.
Christmas Ghosts: A Victorian Tradition
Christopher Lee tells the story of a loud hotel neighbor.
In the Bleak Mid-Winter: Must-Read Ghost Stories for Christmas
Sunday Nov 30, 2025
Sunday Nov 30, 2025
recorded November 26, 2025
Before Steampunk November, organizers were approached by Big Media asking about the "Steampunk Lifestyle." What does that mean, to Big Media or to us? How does steampunk play a part in your life on a regular or daily basis?
Friday Nov 14, 2025
Friday Nov 14, 2025
recorded November 12, 2025
Steampunk November is the longest running steampunk event in Texas. And it's in three days!! Sheriff Natalie McTavish joins us for a pre-fest hang out. What changes will there be this year? What are you looking forward to? How will we tea duel?
Sunday Nov 02, 2025
Sunday Nov 02, 2025
recorded October 29, 2025
It's the last show before Halloween! Let's finish off a season of cults and strange societies with Madame Blavatsky and her occult/religious movement, Theosophy. We discuss the questionable origin story, and how Theosophy has influenced modern culture.
Theosophical Society on Wikipedia
Madame Blavatsky: a seeker of truth — and a fraud
Henry Steel Olcott: Timeline of an Occult Pioneer
William Quan Judge: A Biographical Sketch
Annie Besant on BBC.co.uk
Jiddu Krishnamurti on Wikipedia