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Steampunk podcast on happenings in Texas. News and reviews of novels, comics, movies and anything steampunk.
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Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
recorded February 21, 2023
Happy Mardi Gras! We're full steam ahead without a map tonight, swinging from topic to topic. New show seasons coming up, such as Shadow and Bone, Carnival Row, and the last episodes of the Nevers. Mad science Dani Clode from the UK brings new digits with her prosthetic third thumb!
The Aeronaut's Windlass by Jim Butcher
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Friday Feb 10, 2023
recorded February 7, 2023
Bluestocking's disertation trailer if finally out so we play it right away! A week passed the worst ice storm to hit Texas since... well... 2021. The weight of ice on trees caused them to break and fall on power lines cutting power all across the state. Some residents still wait for power to return after a week.
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
recorded January 24, 2023
The year is starting off at a sprint! Natalie MacTavish joins us as a tease of winter weather is hitting today with snow in north Texas that gives Bluestocking anxiety. Natalie reviews Ikkicon and the steampunk larp hosted by Mad Raven Productions at the con. Thax tells about Edgar Allan Poe’s Birthday at the Glass Coffin. Bluestocking teases about her upcoming podcast about secret and restricted libraries.
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
recorded January 10, 2023
Welcome to the new year! We've lost a lot of shows in the last month or so through cancellations and removed IPs. We revisit Pinocchio while we can, and hit on Vox Machina for some fantasy role playing raunch. Jack brings an exciting new weird western shooter game that looks gritty and glorious. Thax reports on a traveling circus that is moving through Texas.
Faire of Champions Steampunk weekend!
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Friday Dec 30, 2022
recorded December 27, 2022
Our last transmission of 2022! Tonight we do a little review of our more popular episodes of the year. Also self abuse through alcohol. Jack finally watched Enola Holmes, so we gush a little more. And we throw out some ideas for the coming year. We'd love to get your suggestions too! Send us your topics!
Victorian New Years traditions
Creepy Victorian Christmas Cards
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Friday Dec 16, 2022
Friday Dec 16, 2022
recorded December 13, 2022
Panic shopping, engage! We are down to the wire for getting gifts for friends and family! Tonight we get into where to find the last minute pieces that will express our love, or assuage our guilt. Where are your local artist markets? Consider making a donation to a loved one's favorite charity? Here are some more suggestions.
World Market
Steam gaming gift cards
Blue Genie Art Bazaar
Penzey's spices
Teapunk Teas
Etsy gift cards
Up and coming new renfaire, Faire of Champions
Total eye candy, Steel Vintage industrial future
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Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
recorded November 29, 2022
The holiday season is upon us! Brace yourself for wild weather and gift shopping. All the new shows are out and we're binging them! Peeky Blinders final season is out. Wednesday is really paying off with great casting, writing and directing! Jack brings Star Wars, China, and wild surgery. And comic artist accuses Netflix 1899 of plagiarism, but did they? You decide.
China, pandemic, and steampunk?
Netflix's 1899 plagiarism accusation
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Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
recorded November 15, 2022
We all just returned from Steampunk November and we review the whole experience. Our good friend Kitty from Faire Treasures joins us. Highlights include Teapot Racing! How not to wear a corset! Poetry slam!
The Seadog Slam poetry
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Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
recorded November 1, 2022
Halloween is over. :( Today is Dia de los Muertos, and in just under two weeks is Steampunk November! New shows for for November include Enola Holmes II, 1899, and Wednesday Addams on Netflix, and on Disney+ Strange World. Also catch Werewolf by Night if you missed it.
Guitarmy of One new album
Frenchy and the Punk new album due out shortly
Wardenclyffe Lab Transforming into Global Science Center
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Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
recorded October 18, 2022
Just a few weeks until Halloween! Is your costume ready or have you started? Laura Meyer returns to help us and tell about her new murder mystery Kickstarter. She was last with us when her first book, The Victorian Collection: Advanced Costuming Techniques was kickstarting and now its in our hot little hands. Her new game certainly reveals more of Laura's weakness for puns and cheeky turn of phrase.
The Victorian Collection on Etsy
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