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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 Apr 15, 2022
Friday Apr 15, 2022
recorded March 22, 2022
Bluestocking is away, studying for that doctorate, so we get to hang out with Natalie MacTavish. We hit on Texas Sweet Tea, the worm in the Mescal, roleplay at the latest convention, and epic Tea Dueling. Thax digs into finding and modding a men's dress shirt into a proper steampunk style.
Rachel Maksy's Nick Valentine cosplay
Ukrainian medieval replicas now it’s making spiked barriers
Anti-tank hedgehogs from WW2 taken from museum used as barricade in Kyiv
music provided by Zapsplat.com
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
recorded February 22, 2022
Happy Twosday! Wild Wild West Fest coming up! We talk about finding accessories for your steampunk costume. Either the perfect hand made items or the unique bargain finds that define your look. We begin a longer conversation on the Art of Thrifting.
SteamPets: https://www.facebook.com/SteamPets
the Radical Militant Librarian: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Militant-Librarian-Vertical-Painting/dp/B09DGQQHVN
music provided by Zapsplat.com
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Friday Feb 18, 2022
recorded February 8, 2022
We report on the ice storm that just past. Not so bad, but utilities fail anyway. We get serious into the politics and actors saying stupid things, and move into problematic fantasy writing and racist tropes. This moves into traditional fairy tales and their social messages, of which Bluestocking is an expert. We get to drinks, and Gilded Age throws us right back to politics of the day. We'll try to get back to fun stuff next show.
Bluestocking's Folklore blog - https://steampunklibrarian.blog/author/eheadrick/
Nightmare Alley - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7740496/
Gilded Age on HBO - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4406178/
Tom Ellis' is a Steampunk Inventor in Washington Black - https://www.cbr.com/tom-ellis-post-lucifer-washington-black/
Arthur Conan Doyle and Cottingley Fairies - https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-55187973
music provided by Zapsplat.com
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
recorded January 25, 2022
Jack has come down with Covid and is tweaking on DayQuil with all new symptoms. We're extra punchy tonight, and drinking a little extra. Jack dissects his attempts to understand Dune as a child as we talk about favorite books. We hit on so many books and shows that I can't list them all. Some are steampunk.
Steampunk Transformers - https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-ted-mckeever-steampunk-transformers-that-never-was/
Chinese Engineer builds Steampunk from insects - https://supchina.com/2021/09/28/chinese-steampunk-the-art-of-reviving-dead-insects/
FreakAngels coming to Crunchyroll - https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2021/12/16/freakangels-premieres-on-crunchyroll-january-27-2022/
Carnival Row Season 2 coming! https://collider.com/carnival-row-season-2-cast-plot-filming-amazon-prime-release/
Enola Holmes 2 finishes filming - https://gamerant.com/millie-bobby-brown-enola-holmes-2-wraps-filming-bts-video/
BBC's Around the World in 80 days is streaming! - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0012w6x/around-the-world-in-80-days
Ledo Steampunk Airship - https://www.brickfanatics.com/steampunk-airship-10k-second-time-lego-ideas
Steampunk festival at the Lincoln Cathederal in UK - https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/article/752/steampunk-festival-returns-to-lincoln-in-2022
Books of Babel - http://www.thebooksofbabel.com/
music provided by Zapsplat.com
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
recorded January 11, 2022
Thax, Jack and Bluestocking wish you a happy new year! Time for the traditional complaints about Texas weather, and last year's winter disaster. The drinks tonight are hideously sweet. We have some new books to recommend, and a forgotten movie that Thax loves. We ramble a bit, but its always a good time.
Steampunk Fairy Tales: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54271131-steampunk-fairy-tales
The Invisible Library: https://www.goodreads.com/series/145608-the-invisible-library
The Shadow: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111143/
music provided by Zapsplat.com
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
recorded December 14, 2021
Thax, Jack and Bluestocking get ready for holidays, despite ancient curses and horrid cocktails. Need last minute gifts? We've got you covered. A strange trunk that appears on the street out of nowhere? We've got one! Stupid ways to kill or maim yourself? We know a few.
The 2021 Cosmic Horror Holiday Gift Guide: https://kmalexander.com/2021/11/26/the-2021-cosmic-horror-holiday-gift-guide/
The Hounds of Tindalos streaming on youtube: https://youtu.be/cGcu_o0PT5U
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7736496/
new Abney Park new Christmas Album: http://www.abneypark.com/AbneyParkChristmasConcert2021.mp4
music provided by Zapsplat.com
Monday Dec 27, 2021
Monday Dec 27, 2021
recorded December 5, 2021
Thax, Jack and Bluestocking interview Bonsart Bokel, host and creator of Radio Retrofuture youtube channels, and author of new book, The Wrench in the Machine. We talk about world building and colaborating in a multiverse for storytelling. We make some comparisons to the SCP Foundation writing colab.
Association of Ishtar: https://www.associationofishtar.com/
SCP Foundation wiki: https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/
1st chapters of A Wrench in the Machine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozdBGjsPCAg
music provided by Zapsplat.com
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
recorded November 30, 2021
Thax, Jack and Bluestocking sit down with two guests tonight! Mick Ryder, owner of Greek Gods Giggling, and regular fan of the show sits in, and tells us about one of his favorite Steampunk shows. Laura Meyer, professional historical costumer and teacher, tells us about her new book on Victorian garments and construction, and the kickstarter that is only days from closing! We learn a lot about sewing and corsetry.
Batman Ninja: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7451284/
Greek Gods Giggling: https://www.facebook.com/GreekGodsGiggling/
The Victorian Collection: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/victoriancollection/the-victorian-collection
Laura's blog: https://repleatinghistory.wordpress.com/
music provided by Zapsplat.com
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
recorded November 16, 2021
Thax, Jack and Bluestocking are here to talk Steampunk again! Already off topic with our experience in higher education and cost accounting? We stall for a guest, but it doesn't work out. We do get to talk about a great new book, The Kingdoms, that plays with concepts of timelines. Circque du Soleil is touring again, and can be found free on the 'tubes. Netflix has come out with Arcane, an Ay-May-Zing new show based on characters from the League of Legends video game. Jungle Cruise is now streaming on Disney+, so check that out too!
The Kingdoms: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdoms-Natasha-Pulley/dp/1635576083?
Cirque du Soleil - Kurios: https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/kurios
Arcane: League of Legends: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcane_(TV_series)
Jungle Cruise: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0870154/
music provided by Zapsplat.com
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
recorded November 2, 2021
Thax, Jack and Bluestocking are joined by Omar, the M0vie N1nja, to chew the fat. We discuss the dangers of buying cryptocurrency based on TV shows, and our Halloween experiences. A new children's show on Netflix that might be too scary for grownups, a steampunk comic that may have been overlooked, and some of Omar's favorite goofball films!
A Tale Dark and Grimm: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2386826/
Airborne Kingdoms: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/airborne-kingdom
Van Helsing: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338526/
Shadow and Bone: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2403776/
Legenderry: https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?CAT=DF-Legenderry
Black Cat/Kuroneko: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0122136/
music provided by Zapsplat.com