Episode 47 – BlenderCon 2010

28 Aug

Summery comes to a close, well at least as far as school and such are concerned. Con Season is also winding down and we continue the third year of our “BlenderCon” tradition.

Things we mention include:

Episode 46 – California Dreamin

8 Aug

Heeeeeeeellllo Internets! Feels good to be back in The Burrow to bring another episode of ITB.

In this episode we discuss:

Episode 45 – Live at Balticon

20 Jun

We were happy to have another opportunity to do a live show at Balticon. This year we are joined by three luminaries of podcasting who came together to discuss 3D usage in movies, upcoming reboots, and their favorite films of all time.

Our guest are:

Balticon New Media Party

23 May

The 2010 New Media Party at Balticon begins on Saturday (5/29) at 11 pm in the Derby. It will include a costume contest with prizes for the best four costumes, Tee Morris as DJ, Podcasting’s Rich Sigfrit as the Master of Ceremonies, and include live acoustic music by Phil Rossi (and possibly a special guest).

Chooch and I do not receive funds to throw this party, and pay for it out of our own pockets. We have purchased the prizes and decorations and are over budget in the hopes of making this party better than last year. We are still providing light refreshments, but are hoping for contributions.

Many thanks to M.A. in Pa for the material and baked goods donated, and to Paulette Jaxton for the offer of funds.

We are greatly saddened to ask for contributions, but even after canceling our costumes and funneling that money to the party we are still short. Which is why we’ve reluctantly created a Chip In account and are asking for donations via PayPal.

It bears noting that the alcohol at last year’s New Media Party was generously provided by Evo Terra and Podiobooks.com. This year, we will not be providing alcohol but will not prevent you from bringing your own.

If you would prefer to give cash when at Balticon, that is greatly appreciated as well.

P.G. Holyfield

9 May

We are happy to bring you an interview with the talented P.G. Holyfield. P.G. has a book launching soon and we had a chance to talk about it with him along with his writing process, gaming, and lots of other odds & ends.

We love talking to P.G. so much that this went a bit long (just under an hour), so the episode doesn’t have any news or updates for us- we jump straight into the interview!

In this episode we discuss:

Episode 43 – Long Distance Parenting

4 Apr

Welcome to April. Spring has sprung and the pollen monsters are attacking our sinuses, but hey- there’s no more snow!

This time we talk about:

  • Somehow we discuss Wendy Williams Slim Jim addiction
  • Our friend Nobilis raises the question about disciplining a child when they’ve had a bad day
  • Kids getting MMO accounts hacked
  • Long distance parenting
  • Promo: Birdhouse Rules

Sci-Fi Fantasy Prom Promo 1

3 Apr

Event: Sci-Fi / Fantasy Prom
Location: Balticon 44 at the Hunt Valley Marriot, Derby Room
When: Saturday, May 29 starting at 11:00pm (2300 hrs)
Duration: Scheduled for 3:00 hours

Prom the way *we* want it

This is the prom where geeks rule, and freak flags fly. The only prom around with costumes and prizes so come as your favorite fantasy or sci-fi character. Don’t have a partner? Throw on an undershirt and bring a toaster – bam, you’re Chief Tyroll!

Music will be DJ’d by Tee Morris, and Podcasting’s Rich Sigfrit is the Master of Ceremonies.

Feel free to spread the promo far and wide and add to your podcast!

Thanks to Paulette Jaxton for lending her voice

Snowpocalypse Part Deux

7 Mar

Another ranging discussion about life, the universe, and everything

In this episode we discuss:

  • Viv’s geek chasm
  • Record snow fall
  • Snow burglars break into the house?
  • Kaylee turned 1
  • New Years board gaming
  • Chooch gets a (virtual) bunny
  • CoH Podcast ends
  • T turned 13
  • Kid birthdays suck when they don’t live with you
  • M and his girlfriend may be getting back together (again)
  • J is loving Rock Band
  • Kaylee loves snow
  • Viv’s now a knitter
  • MA’s a Modern Domestic Geek Godess
  • We help Tee get his house back in shape
  • Looking forward to Farpoint
  • Looking forward to Balticon
  • Quickie health update
  • Chooch is still caffeine free – and dreams about soda
  • Promo: Variant Frequencies

The Boom Effect

21 Feb

Just a quick plug for a web event happening next week called The Boom Effect. The event will start on Saturday, February 27th at 10AM Eastern time via UStream.

This charity drive is a live, online auction to raise money for the trust fund of Tee Morris’ daughter who lost her mother on January 5, 2010. There will be at least 5 hours of entertainment hosted by Podcasting’s Rich Sigfrit. We’ll be in the live audience cheering everybody on, and likely on camera on the main feed as well. It’s shaping up to be a really fun time. You’ll be able to bid from the chat room, through e-mail, proxy-bid on the website, and I think via video or audio on Skype or UStream.

And with over 70 items up for auction (so far!!) there is something for everyone to get excited about and bid for! Everything from jewelry, to pictures, paintings by celebrities, custom music, book dedications, food, clothes, signed DVDs and books, knitwear, and even Mozart’s Balls!! Seriously, go check out everything up for auction!

Hope to see you there!

Episode 41 – Snowpocalypse One

15 Feb

This episode is a continuation of Episode 40. We had gone on for well over an hour and had decided to split it up.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Christmas and LT’s visit update
  • Crusty gamer time with cousins
  • Christmas Day with family
  • J’s excitement over Wii
  • M’s tricky prezzie wrapping
  • M and his girlfriend break up (again)
  • Chooch’s brick & mortar shopping ethos
  • Viv’s health update
  • Promo: The Command Line