Texas Steampunk Connection

recorded June 11, 2025

What's the latest happenings around Steampunk as the temperatures keep climbing? Join us and Kitty of Faire Treasures as she tells us about the last days of Joann Fabrics, and adventure with the Ghost Airship Allegory, exploring the British Emporium and recovering at Gillespie's Irish Tavern.

recorded May 28, 2025

Laura Meyer joins us with the release of her latest book, The Halloween Collection. It's a great book to prep for a new crafting hobby, or ten. Get half-rats and chew the fat with us!

 

a link to the book 

warning: site is adult oriented

recorded May 14, 2025

The Met Gala just happened and it's theme was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." This has started a conversation about dandyism and black history. We discuss the roots of black dandyism, how it has differed from general dandyism, how it differs across cultures, and see what it offers us from a Steampunk point of view.

Articles on Black Dandyism

• History of Black Dandyism and Its Celebration at The Met Gala biography.com 
• Black Dandyism wikipedia.org
• Flâneur wikipedia.org
• La Sape wikipedia.org

The Dandies of Congo Youtube.com

Gentleman Jack 

recorded April 30, 2025

Thax is missing and the inmates are running the asylum! Jack and Dr. B hit on the color of the season, Apocalype Red! All the steampunks are going with red highlights for 2025. Weird new film directed by Jamin Winans, "Myth of Man" looks visually amazing! And there's a new Dune video game that Jack is about to play.

Steampunk by Ottavio Nuccio 

Myth of Man 

recorded April 16, 2025

Galveston Steampunk Festival was last weekend and we have lots to talk about after event! A hell-ride across the state! Best restaurant in town! A new venue at the Moody Gardens, the Galveston pyramids. Improvements from last year, adjustments and growing pains. Grab a pint or a tipple and lets talk!

recorded April 2, 2025

On Saturday afternoon April 29, just over a week ago, Wild Wild West Con, a long running steampunk convention in Arizona, was summarily shut down by the hotel under questionable circumstances. We discuss the available facts and try to understand why WWWC was taken down.

Steampunk Explorer reports on the shutdown

Last chance to get passes for Galveston Steampunk Festival! 

recorded March 19, 2025

Steampunk is fiction informed by history, so it's good to know a thing or two about actually happened, especially when it makes such wild stories. This week we welcome hobby historian and author, Krystal Stargazer, to talk about her favorite character, her historical crush, Davey Crockett. We also discuss her book detailing her research into Austin's own Victorian serial killer, the Servant Girl Annihilator.

The Annihilation of Austin 

Austin Moon Towers 

recorded March 5, 2025

Texas Steampunk Connection is joined by Kitty of Faire Treasures to talk about the trends we have seen at conventions. What's changed in the 35 years of attending cons? Is bigger better, or do we miss small college con vibe? Do we like it or how do we want it to change?

Also Dr. Bluestocking bought a house!
Also start building your teapot racer for Galveston Steampunk Festival! 

recorded February 19, 2025

Festival Season is a great time for Steampunk! Joining us is event host Johnny Steverson of Galveston Steampunk Festival fame! We chat with him about upcoming events, Mardi Gras Galveston style, a little men's facial grooming, and how to be ready for a good time!

Galveston Steampunk Festival 

recorded Febuary 5, 2025

Love or hate, the big V day is coming! Join the Steampunks to chat about Victorian Valentine's tradition of love letters, modern romance, and probably smut.

5 Minute History: Valentine's Day in the Vcitorian Era 

5 romantic Victorian Valentine's Day traditions