Texas Steampunk Connection

recorded August 9, 2022 As summer hopefully is winding down, we return to chat steampunk! Bluestocking talks about modern airships. Jack found a new retelling of the Nutcracker. And Thax jumps back to social rules as presented in Bridgerton. We catch up on other shows to catch and a couple events coming in August that you should know about The future of airships Steampunk Nutcracker music provided by Zapsplat.com

recorded July 26, 2022 This week we dive into the weird sexual views of the era where steampunk pulls so much inspiration. The strategy and rules arranging marriage, the denial of women's sexual needs, and men's as well, the expectations of the wifely role, and lack of women's rights in Victorian England and America. the Angel in the House Gentleman Jack HBO series Her Majesty Mrs. Brown music provided by Zapsplat.com

recorded July 12, 2022 This week Thax has the Rona and looks like hell. BlueStocking is back from NOLA and had an amazing time and gives a little report.  Jack is excited about water harvesting and a new Netflix film. Tesla's birthday just passed, and kissing spreads germs. Learn all this and more this week! desert fog catcher Warka Water Tower The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Nikola Tesla tattoos Scourge of Kissing music provided by Zapsplat.com

recorded June 28, 2022 This week we talk about planning your next steampunk event around all the steampunk events of the year. Its harder than it sounds, and someone is gonna be mad about it. Victoria's Black Swan Inn Fredericksburg Balloon Fest TX Haunters Convention Steampunk Lamp building class  Wild Wild West Con online recordings best steampunk games of 2022 music provided by Zapsplat.com

recorded June 14, 2022 Kitty sits in for Jack this week and we talk about Bluestocking's coming trip to New Orleans! We hit on some few of the places in NOLA to recommend. We get into some interesting info about absinthe, proper preparation and history from Kitty's body of knowledge. Anne Rice's house Steamboat Natchez Olivier House Hotel Cafe Du Monde Commander's Palace Antoine's Restaurant Central Grocery Old Absinthe House Absinthe Pipe Lego motorized Steampunk Skyship Greater New Orleans Steampunk Association Baton Rouge Area Steampunk Society St. Charles Streetcar The Camellia Grill music provided by Zapsplat.com

recorded May 31, 2022 We discuss hats and costumes that are problematic because of historical harm done in the Victorian period. Hopefully we can find how to navigate the ugly truths of the actual Victorian era and avoid cultural offence. A bit extra awkward chuckling, but hopefully useful discussion. Beyond Victoriana - Multicultural Steampunk Airship Ashanti music provided by Zapsplat.com

recorded May 17, 2022 After 14min of drunk talk, we continue our exploration of Steampunk hats. We cram studied how to make and form felt hats and tried to exchange notes. We clearly would not be able to make a hat, but maybe our flailing efforts will be funny. Be ready to slide off topic faster than a greased pig. music provided by Zapsplat.com

recorded May 3, 2022 Our first in a short series digging into hats as relate to your Steampunk attire. We start with the many many kinds of Victorian headwear, verses modern hats that we just think are old. We touch on men's hat etiquette and how your headwear really establishes who your character is. 1883 (prequel to Yellowstone) music provided by Zapsplat.com

recorded April 19, 2022 We welcome very special guest, Scott Helland, from Frenchy and the Punk! Of late he has been fighting for his own name in his solo project, Guitarmy of One. Someone has been using the same name and Spotify is refusing to accept Scott's trademark claim. Besides lawyering up, we talk about how you can help. Frenchy and the Punk Guitarmy of One music provided by Zapsplat.com additional music by Scott Helland, the Guitarmy of One!

recorded April 4, 2022 Bluestocking returns, and we welcome Travis, a writer and game designer who is in the process of building a new steampunk RPG. We talk about designing games with your kids, and games that get more complex as your kids grow.  Build Your Own Boardgame: Adventure Game Edition music provided by Zapsplat.com

recorded March 22, 2022 Bluestocking is away, studying for that doctorate, so we get to hang out with Natalie McMasters. 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. North Texas Tea Scouts #3297 - https://www.facebook.com/groups/365580065425178 Rachel Maksy's Nick Valentine cosplay - https://youtu.be/u6p98Vw0eDk Rachel Maksy's teacup holster - https://youtu.be/cbhmv5-i-oQ Ukrainian medieval replicas now it’s making spiked barriers - https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/03/11/ukraine-medieval-weapons-caltrops-russian-vehicles/ Anti-tank hedgehogs from WW2 taken from museum used as barricade in Kyiv - https://www.museumnext.com/article/anti-tank-hedgehogs-from-ww2-taken-from-museum-used-as-barricade-in-kyiv/ music provided by Zapsplat.com

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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