Ok, technically it’s day 3 of the Con, but I haven’t really had a chance to say anything until now. Tried to post something last night, and the hotel wifi was uncooperative..
So far, so amazing. Yes, I won a Parsec Award last night for “Best Infotainment Podcast” for The WEIRD Show. That was simply stunning, amazing, loopy, mind-boggling, shocking and, and, and.. Well, I as wordless now as I was up on stage, in front of a collection of people for whom my admiration is incalculable.
But that was only one of the cool things that a weekend like this can bring. Not only am I able to attend panel discussions on everything from Horror in Gaming and Lovecraft on Film to (the one I’m missing right now) on writing audio drama, but I’ve attended live performances of 4 podcasts that I listen to (and in one case, interact with) regularly.
And what’s more, I’ve met them. There’s an entire convention going on around me, but I’m thrilled almost more when I meet the people whose voices have accompanied my walks, have told me stories, have entertained and thrilled and poked and prodded my mind. That part has been the most satisfying.
I met 4 other members of the other podcast that I do (Gerry, Laura, Miranda and Joe), The 9th (Heroescast) (and we’re hoping to record something while we’re here). I’ve met Jack Jaffee, brilliantly creepy mind behind 12 Volt Theater and Down The Road. I’ve met Tosus from Germany, George Hrab from the Geologic Podcast, Soccergirl, from Soccergirl, Incorporated, JC Hutchins, author of the podiobook 7th Son, Mighty Mur Lafferty, host of I Should Be Writing and writer of a number of short stories and books, including the recent Playing For Keeps.
Oh, the list goes on and on and on. Tabz, Kim, Evo Terra, Christiana Ellis, Tee Morris, Phillipa Ballantine….. I can’t list them all (yet), but I will. These are my Heroes and my peers. These are the voices in my head and in my heart.
I’m already making plans for next year…
Now, I gotta get going, get some breakfast and start learning the line that Tabz wants me to sing along with during tonight’s performance of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-A-Long blog. Sing?! ME??!? Is she nuts?!? (And wonderful.)
Oh, btw: did I mention that TWS won a Parsec for Best Infotainment Podcast? *squeeeeeeee* 
All this, and two more days? *faint*
Show Notes for TWS097: Even Fake Bigfoots Leave Large Wakes
Show notes aren’t quite done. I ran out of brain — and then discovered hornets (!) in the studio. Will update soon.
On the show this week:
- Bigfool
- Health, Wealth and Long Wife
- Things That May Or May Not Be
- I Plead Insanity (EXTRA)
This week’s Challenge Question:
What’s the one place you’d like to visit, and why? And, why aren’t you going?
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Holy crow! Well, another milestone for the feedback show as it crests an hour in length. Maybe I was just tired and fell asleep, or maybe it was the thought-provoking comments from: Tosus in Germany, Mr. Gadgets (Bruce!), OgreKev, and MINION.
Thanks!
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Well, I’m definitely surprised to learn that The WEIRD Show has been nominated as a finalist in the category of Best Infotainment Podcast for the Parsec Awards. While I may not be able to count on the alien, bigfoot and ghost vote, I’m stunned to have even made it this far.
Others in this category:
- The GeekSpin — A newer podcast which contains the geekiest music on the planet. Good stuff!
- Geologic Podcast — The musical funkster and prominent skeptic is filled with quality. I don’t always like his mocking tones, but they are, at least, quality tones.
- Podculture — “Equal Opportunity Geekness”, covering video games, roleplaying games, cool movies.. I’m new to this one, but I’m interested.
- The Signal — A juggernaut in whatever categories it is nominated in, this is *the* podcast supporting Firefly and Serenity.
So there ya go. I’m in some pretty amazing company there, so I’ve got no illusions about taking home a prize. Still, it’s pretty awesome just to be nominated, and even more awesome(r) to make it to the finalists.
Oh, did I mention that I’m subscribed to *all* of these podcasts?
Show Notes for TWS096: Don’t Worry, There Really Weren’t Any Rules
On the show this week:
- Bigfoot or Bigfool?
- Breaking the Laws
- DNAgent In Control
- Colourful Stories Outside My Lines (EXTRA)
This week’s Challenge Question:
How can we assume personal responsibility if we are just biochemical machines?
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Some feedback this week from MrGadgets (Bruce!), Jack Jaffee and a little old lady who misses her son. (No, I don’t know either.)
This week’s Challenge Question:
How can we assume personal responsibility if we are just biochemical machines?
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Show Notes for TWS095: Never Take A Vacation, Never Turn Your Back On The Weird
So, I take a little time away, and the world goes nuts.. Woo hoo!
On the show this week:
- The Montauk Monster
- Bigfeet
- Dr. Ed Michell
- Minor Spectacularities
- EXTRA: Appendage Anomolies Got Cut
- 90% fits in 10% (EXTRAS)
This week’s Challenge Question:
We are more connected as humans than ever more — but are those connections stronger or weaker? Are we better connected, but the connections are less meaningful?
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Lots of feedback making this a bit longer than usual. Thanks to: Reuben, OgreKev, Jack Jaffee, Arkle, Fuffy_Frog and Bruce/Mr. Gadgets!
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