SKREEEEEE-ONNNNNNNK! It’s go, go Godzilla with fellow big green scaly one fans Tony Isabella and Mark Pellegrini! In addition to Godzilla discussion in general: What does kaiju mean? What are the eras and different incarnations of Godzilla? Would King Kong ever have a chance against Godzllla? How has the Big G changed in size over the decades? What did we think of Shin Godzilla? Godzilla trivia! Tony saves the bad joke of the week! More! (NOTE: Podcast version includes 15 minutes extra content than broadcast radio version!)
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 8/11/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 101.1 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://1011fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
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SHOW NOTES
Watch Godzilla Grow in Size Evolution Video That Charts Entire Franchise | Movieweb
https://movieweb.com/godzilla-size-evolution-video/
G-FAN.com, brought to you by Daikaiju Enterprises Ltd. is the home of G-FAN magazine, G-FEST and GTOUR
http://www.g-fan.com/
Various audio clips used:
Gojira's (Godzilla) Theme Song
Blue Oyster Cult - Godzilla
Godzilla 1978 Cartoon Theme
Mothra's Song by Yuji Koseki
Podcast zinger is “Our experts here have doubts” from Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah: Giant All Out Monsters Attack!
The Godzilla panel:
Tony Isabella, veteran comic book writer and pastor of the First Church of Godzilla
https://www.facebook.com/FirstChurchOfGodzilla/
Mark Pellegrini, upcoming comic book writer and Godzilla aficionado
Shane Stacks (“Shane Plays”), slept with the Shogun Warriors Godzilla like a teddy bear as a child
It’s all about Ol’ Shellhead, the Golden Avenger himself as guest Lennon Parker the Arkansas Iron Man talks his Iron Man charity cosplay and Guinness World Record level collecting!
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 7/28/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 101.1 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://1011fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
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Shane Plays is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/
Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
SHOW NOTES
Arkansas RPG Con is August 11th!
Get your badge and sign up for games now!
http://arpgcon.com
Podcast zinger is from Iron Man Intro (1966)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjTIVaSnRR0
NEWS ITEMS
One ad libbed line in the first 'Iron Man' changed everything for Marvel | Mashable
https://mashable.com/2018/07/22/iron-man-robert-downey-jr-ad-lib/#ZcLMJ8_TIqq3
GUEST: LENNON PARKER AKA THE ARKANSAS IRON MAN
Lennon Parker, Iron Man charity cosplayer and collector from Arkansas.
Lennon is in the final process for being certified by Guinness World Records for largest personal Iron Man Collection.
Arkansas Iron Man on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/arkironman/
Arkansas Iron Man on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/arkironman/
The ARvengers
https://www.facebook.com/arkansasvengers/
D&D / RPG news and discussion. Plus! Arkansas RPG Con is coming on August 11th! Con Coordinator Carl Heyl (Save or Die podcast) and Jared Nielsen (World of Game Design) are Shane’s guests.
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 7/28/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 101.1 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://1011fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/shaneplays
Shane Plays is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/
Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
SHOW NOTES
Arkansas RPG Con is August 11th!
Get your badge and sign up for games now!
http://arpgcon.com
NEWS ITEMS
'Dragon Ball Super: Broly' Is Already Selling Tickets Like Crazy
http://comicbook.com/anime/2018/07/26/dragon-ball-super-broly-movie-ticket-sales-anime/
Broly Storms into Theaters in ‘Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan’ Re-Release in September
http://collider.com/broly-movie-tickets/
Board games giant Asmodee finds buyer, likely to be sold | PC Gamer
https://www.pcgamer.com/board-games-giant-asmodee-finds-buyer-likely-to-be-sold/
Star Wars RPG 30th Anniversary Edition Unboxing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGyxlujgPFg
Founders & Legends Day Celebrates 'Dungeons & Dragons' for Charity | comicbook.com
http://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/07/13/dungeons-and-dragons-founders-and-legends-streaming-event/
Play D&D in the Magic: The Gathering World of Ravnica This November & Delve into an Updated Eberron Now
http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/news/new-worlds
Troll Lord Games The Players Guide to Aihrde for 5th Edition Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/676918054/5th-edition-players-guide-to-aihrde?ref=hqnv5w
The Expanse Roleplaying Game Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1780208966/the-expanse-roleplaying-game
Dungeons & Dragons is having its best year ever, Hasbro CEO says | CNBC
(plus D&D e-sports???)
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/23/hasbro-ceo-dungeons--dragons-is-having-its-best-year-ever.html
Your Best Game Ever! book Kickstarter by Monte Cook Games
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/montecookgames/your-best-game-ever
THE FANTASY TRIP – Old-School Roleplaying! Kickstarter by Steve Jackson Games
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sjgames/the-fantasy-trip-old-school-roleplaying
'Adventure Zone' Graphic Novel Tops New York Times' Trade Fiction Best-Seller List | The Hollywood Reporter
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/adventure-zone-graphic-novel-tops-new-york-times-trade-fiction-bestseller-list-1130198
Longtime husband and wife game dev team Corey & Lori Cole (of Quest for Glory fame) join to talk their newly released adventure RPG game Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption! Special guest: Matt Barton of Matt Chat! p.s. Matt may have a surprise announcement.
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 7/21/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 101.1 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://1011fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/shaneplays
Shane Plays is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/
Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
SHOW NOTES
Red Rooster: Golden Age
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/red-rooster-golden-age-books-fantasy/x/19012395#/
Trump's Space Force
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/trump-s-space-force-adventure/x/19012395#/
Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.
Podcast zinger is from Matt Chat 408: Ultima in The Silver Age
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnJUw8meFXA
From Jake Tapper @jaketapper on Twitter:
Tia Coleman and 10 family members were on the duck boat when it capsized. Tia and her nephew were the only survivors from her family.
Verified gofundme to help Tia and her family lay nine family members to rest; funds will go directly to Tia:
https://www.gofundme.com/branson-duck-boat-survivor
NEWS ITEMS
Microsoft is giving Dragon Ball Z, Season 1 streaming away for free for a few days
17 year old Brady wants to go to Comic Con
https://www.gofundme.com/get-me-to-baltimore-comic-con
Special thanks to game historian and YouTube show host Matt Barton of Matt Chat for his time!
Find Matt Chat on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/blacklily8
GUEST: COREY & LORI COLE
A Fireside chat with Lori & Corey Cole:
http://www.hero-u.net/lori---corey-cole-q-a.html
Hero-U website:
http://www.hero-u.net/index.html
Buy Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption:
http://www.hero-u.com/
Carrie Wood & Richard Ankney, authors of The Overstreet Guide to Collecting Tabletop Games! Plus RPG news and Red Rooster, Black Hops and Trump's Space Force comic book updates!
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 7/14/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 101.1 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://1011fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/shaneplays
Shane Plays is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/
Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
SHOW NOTES
Red Rooster: Golden Age
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/red-rooster-golden-age-books-fantasy/x/19012395#/
Trump's Space Force
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/trump-s-space-force-adventure/x/19012395#/
Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.
Podcast zinger is from Monopoly Commercial - Circa 1981
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loX9RMJjjpc
NEWS ITEMS
'Dungeons & Dragons' Teases Eberron as Upcoming 5th Edition Campaign Setting | comicbook.com
http://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/07/10/dungeons-and-dragons-eberron-5th-edition/
The Witcher Tabletop Roleplaying Game will be released really soon | Eurogamer
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-07-12-the-witcher-tabletop-roleplaying-game-will-be-released-really-soon
Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game 30th Anniversary Edition
https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/star-wars-the-roleplaying-game-30th-anniversary-edition/
GUEST: THE OVERSTREET GUIDE TO COLLECTING TABLETOP GAMES
The Overstreet Guide to Collecting Tabletop Games
by Carrie Wood & Richard Ankney
Tabletop gaming of all kinds is bigger than ever, and Gemstone Publishing's latest "how to" book is here to provide an in-depth look at this booming hobby. The Overstreet Guide to Collecting Tabletop Games takes a look at tabletop games of all kinds, from pen-and-paper role-playing experiences to collectible card games, from modules to miniatures, and everything in between. This guide includes the history of tabletop adventures and other board games as well as a look at what makes them so collectible, plus interviews with veteran industry pros and seasoned collectors alike. From the publishers of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide.
Tribute to Steve Ditko, without whom Marvel Comics (and mainstream comics) would literally NOT be the same. Also: Shane’s take on Batman #50 (“The Wedding) and Bendis’s Man of Steel miniseries, plus Red Rooster, Black Hops and Space Force comic book updates with Mitch Breitweiser, Mark Pellegrini and Timothy Lim!
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 7/7/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 101.1 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://1011fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/shaneplays
Shane Plays is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/
Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
SHOW NOTES
Red Rooster: Golden Age
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/red-rooster-golden-age-books-fantasy/x/19012395#/
Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.
Podcast zinger is from ALAN MOORE - talks about Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iFV1H
NEWS ITEMS
Spider-Man and Doctor Strange Co-Creator Steve Ditko Dead at 90 | comicbook.com
http://comicbook.com/marvel/amp/2018/07/06/steve-ditko-dies-spider-man-doctor-strange-co-creator-marvel-comics/
Steve Ditko, Spider-Man Co-Creator and Legendary Comics Artist, Dies at 90 | The Hollywood Reporter
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/steve-ditko-dead-spider-man-creator-was-90-1125489
MARVEL MOURNS THE LOSS OF STEVE DITKO
https://news.marvel.com/comics/90787/marvel-mourns-the-loss-of-steve-ditko/
Steve Ditko on Collecting His Mr. A Comics in a Trade Paperback | Bleeding Cool
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/03/15/steve-ditko-comics-mr-trade/
Ditko Works in Print (in partnership with Robin Snyder)
http://ditko.blogspot.com/p/ditko-book-in-print.html
The crew of Little Rock Games talks about making games and their Galactic Scoundrels space-western storytelling card game. Plus: what clever way have they devised to support a favorite charity with a game?
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 6/30/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 101.1 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://1011fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/shaneplays
Shane Plays is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/
Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
SHOW NOTES
Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.
Podcast zinger is from Harlan Ellison’s Watching
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeP9UksItZI
NEWS ITEMS
Harlan Ellison Dies at 84; Prolific, Irascible (Science) Fiction Writer | The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/29/obituaries/harlan-ellison-intensely-prolific-science-fiction-writer-dies-at-84.html
Harlan Ellison on Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlan_Ellison
GUEST: LITTLE ROCK GAMES
Little Rock Games is a group of friends from Little Rock, AR USA who love games. They make and self-publish tabletop and video games, and together create the Game of the Month podcast.
Little Rock Games Website
http://littlerockgames.com/
Galactic Scoundrels Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/606994205/galactic-scoundrels-a-space-western-storytelling-c
Shane and Zach wax poetic on gobs of geeky stuff, including E3 games, Star Wars standalone movie woes, Star Trek TV updates, a triple play of DC Comics news, D&D and RPG items, and... Superman becoming a police officer? An unexpected postcard is received. BONUS: Two, count 'em TWO, bad jokes of the week (and one of them is guaranteed to sting)!
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 6/23/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 101.1 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://1011fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/shaneplays
Shane Plays is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/
Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
SHOW NOTES
Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.
Podcast zinger is from Jurassic World
NEWS ITEMS
Comics pro Mitch Breitweiser announce that the Red Rooster comic book IndieGoGo launches July 5. Also: "legendary" comics artist on board for Futurists project to follow Red Rooster.
E3 games discussed: Fallout 76, Cyberpunk 2077
Dean Cain joins Idaho police department | CBS News
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dean-cain-joins-idaho-police-department/
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, Dungeon of the Mad Mage - D&D Adventure Books Announced | Game Banshee
http://www.gamebanshee.com/news/120815-dungeons-dragons-waterdeep-dragon-heist-dungeon-of-the-mad-mage-adventure-books-announced.html
Origins Award Winners | EN World http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5341-Origins-Award-Winners
DC Launches 100-Page GIANTs as WALMART Exclusives - BENDIS/BATMAN, KING/SUPERMAN, More | Newsarama
https://www.newsarama.com/40515-dc-launches-100-page-giants-as-walmart-exclusives-bendis-batman-king-superman-more.html
DC’s $3.99 Comics to Move Back to 22-Page Stories | Bleeding Cool
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/06/22/dc-3-99-comics-to-move-back-to-22-page-stories/
DC Comics to Lose the Gloss? Colourists Take Care | Bleeding Cool
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/06/22/dc-comics-gloss-colourists-beware/
'Invincible,' From 'Walking Dead' Creator Robert Kirkman, Set as Amazon Series | Hollywood Reporter
http://ow.ly/o1ly30kzNIu
Report: Lucasfilm puts Obi-Wan film “on hold” after underwhelming Solo debut | Ars Technica https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2018/06/report-lucasfilm-puts-obi-wan-film-on-hold-after-underwhelming-solo-debut/
Star Trek: Discovery showrunner’s new five-year deal could bring Patrick Stewart back to the franchise | The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2018/6/19/17479734/cbs-star-trek-discovery-alex-kurtzman-five-year-deal
Great googly mooglies! Lock up your bunnies and hide the whiskey! On short notice I was unable to do my live show, so Dave Elswick of the Dave Elswick Show stepped up with comic book pros Mitch Breitweiser, Timothy Lim & Mark Pellegrini to save the day! As I both hoped and feared, it was total geeky carnage!!!
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 6/16/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 101.1 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://1011fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/shaneplays
Shane Plays is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/
Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
SHOW NOTES
Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.
Podcast zinger is from 9 Lives cat food commercial with Morris the Cat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fflf--0Cb5Y
NEWS ITEMS
Ethan Van Sciver’s CYBERFROG:BLOODHONEY Comic Book on Indiegogo
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ethan-van-sciver-s-cyberfrog-bloodhoney-comic-book-fantasy#/
Chuck Dixon's RAVAGE - KILL ALL MEN! on Indiegogo
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ravage-kill-all-men-youtube-women#/
Michael Tierney's Wild Stars 35th Anniversary: Time Warmageddon on Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1161542777/wild-stars-35th-anniversary-time-warmageddon
The Red Rooster (at Merry Muse)
http://merry-muse.com/the-red-rooster/
Gene Turnbow of Krypton Radio joins for geek news and chat, including the Mighty Aphrodite animation project, Doctor Who, SOLO easter eggs, and more! Plus: Does Gene like the bad joke of the week? Don't be TARDIS for this one!
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 6/2/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 101.1 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://1011fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/shaneplays
Shane Plays is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/
Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
SHOW NOTES
Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.
Podcast zinger is from Podcast zinger is from Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks
NEWS ITEMS
Mighty Aphrodite Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1774709582/mighty-aphrodite-the-animated-web-series
Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks in Theaters
https://www.fathomevents.com/events/doctor-who-genesis-of-the-daleks
Doctor Who Season 11 Trailer Said To Drop This Month, Captain Jack May Return | WeGotThisCovered.com
http://wegotthiscovered.com/tv/doctor-who-season-11-trailer-rumored-june/
Twitch classic Doctor Who 7-week marathon | Variety
https://variety.com/2018/digital/news/doctor-who-twitch-marathon-streaming-1202818885/
All the Callbacks I Caught in Solo: A Star Wars Story | Krypton Radio
http://kryptonradio.com/2018/05/25/all-the-callbacks-i-caught-in-solo-a-star-wars-story-spoiler-warning/
Bob Bretall of Comic Spectrum (Guinness World Record holder for largest comic book collection) hangs out for a little bit of Guinness chat, and a lotta bit of comics talk! How many comics does Bob actually have, and how long has he been collecting? What was his first comic? What's his advice to someone who's never been to a comic shop? What game show has he been on? Variant covers vs. chase covers and graphic novels vs. trade paperbacks. Oh yeah, What did Shane think of Solo: A Star Wars Story? Punch it and find out... 'nuff said!
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 5/26/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 101.1 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://1011fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
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Shane Plays is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/
Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
SHOW NOTES
Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.
Podcast zinger is from Solo: A Star Wars Story teaser trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNW0B0HsvVs
NEWS ITEMS
No news items this week.
GUEST: Bob Bretall
Bob Bretall not only runs Comic Spectrum for the love of comics, but is the no foolin' Guinness World Record holder for largest comic book collection!
Comic Spectrum ("By Fans who Love Comics for Fans who Love Comics"):
http://www.comicspectrum.com/
Largest collection of comic books | Guiness World Records
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/95745-largest-collection-of-comic-books
Fandom Files Ep #29: Secrets of the biggest comic book collection in the world | SyFy Wire
http://www.syfy.com/syfywire/secrets-of-the-biggest-comic-book-collection-in-the-world-1
The Mall comic book | Free Comic Book Day
https://www.freecomicbookday.com/Catalog/JAN180040
Excelsior!
Jeremy Crawford (D&D Lead Rules Designer & Managing Editor) & Kate Welch (D&D Designer & member of Acquisitions, Inc. “C Team”) talk Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes! Get the scoop on this new D&D 5E multiversal lore & monsters resource! What is the Blood War? Plus: What does a D&D designer do? Who is Mordenkainen, and who created him? What character levels tend to provide the most player satisfaction? SPECIAL BONUS: What is Kate's favorite monster from the book, and what stinks about it???
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 5/19/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 101.1 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://1011fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/shaneplays
Shane Plays is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/
Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
SHOW NOTES
Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.
NEWS ITEMS
No news items this week.
Mike Tinnel (Just Another G.I. Joe Show) and Josh Hollis aka G1Hexatron (Cybercast and Galactic Gumbo podcasts) share an intriguing slice of the toy collecting scene. Mike also runs the upcoming Little Rock Comic Con so we get pumped for that! Guest appearance by comic pros Timothy Lim and Mark Pellegrini with a special LRCC announcement!
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 5/12/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 101.1 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://1011fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
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Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
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Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
SHOW NOTES
Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.
Podcast zinger is from the 1992 G.I. Joe Tiger Force toy commercial.
NEWS ITEMS
May 9th was Goku Day https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2015-05-09/may-9-officially-recognized-as-goku-day/.87998
Genius Student Assigned to Write Paper as a Marvel Character Chooses Groot | Nerdist
https://nerdist.com/genius-student-assigned-high-school-marvel-character-groot/
Marvel Studios' Original Iron Man Armor Appears to Have Been Stolen | io9
https://io9.gizmodo.com/marvel-studios-original-iron-man-armor-appears-to-have-1825885603
GUESTS: MIKE TINNEL & G1HEXATRON
Mike Tinnel: Just Another G.I. Joe is the brainchild of Mike Tinnel. With his co-host Fred Meyer from JoeBattlelines.com he proves that it is possible for adult men to have some pretty entertaining discussions about G.I. Joe. And Tiger Force. Mike LOVES the Tiger Force. A lot.
Josh Harris aka G1Hexatron: reviews on Transformers, Star Wars, TMNT, Thundercats, MOTU, DC Icons, Batman figures, Hot Toys, Neca, and sometimes just random toy reviews. Host of Cybercast - The Transformers and Action Figures Podcast Show which streams live every other Saturday at 6pm US CST. Host of Galactic Gumbo Topic Show which streams live every other Saturday at 830pm US CST.
Just Another G I Joe Show on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGEKUAoYLAQPVLEFNUFTdKA
Just Another G I Joe Show Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/JustAnotherGIJoeShow/
G1Hexatron on YouTube:
(for toy reviews, Cybercast and Galactic Gumbo podcasts)
https://www.youtube.com/user/G1Hexatron/
G1Hexatron on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheG1Hexatron/
It's live on the scene at Collector's Edition during Free Comic Book Day as Shane talks Avengers Infinity War with comedian Michael Brown, William Brackeen and Richard McBain. After an unprecedented 10 year build up, did the MCU's master plan deliver an epic superhero flick worthy of the anticipation? Plus: what was everyone's "got me in the feels" moment?
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 5/5/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 101.1 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://1011fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
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Shane Plays is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/
Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
SHOW NOTES
Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.
Podcast zinger is from The Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition.
NEWS ITEMS
No news items this week.
Veteran comic book industry pro Brett R. Smith talks the art and importance of coloring in comics, why personal relationships are the lifeblood of the industry, and how influential The Ultimates was to modern comics (and superhero movies).
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 4/28/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 101.1 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://1011fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
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Shane Plays is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/
Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
SHOW NOTES
Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.
Podcast zinger is from Samuel L Jackson on Nick Fury - Origin Stories | SYFY WIRE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwWAkEdJgWI
NEWS ITEMS
JAWBREAKERS- LOST SOULS graphic novel indiegogo:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/jawbreakers-lost-souls-graphic-novel#/
2018 EISNER AWARDS Nominations | Newsarama
https://www.newsarama.com/39672-2018-eisner-awards-nominations.html
Why the MCU Is Legally Obligated to Include Samuel L. Jackson | MovieWeb
https://movieweb.com/marvel-movies-mcu-samuel-l-jackson-legal-obligations/
GUEST: BRETT R. SMITH
Condensed and adapted from Amazon:
Brett R. Smith is a professional commercial artist working in the comic book industry as a color artist, a storyboard artist in the advertising industry, and a graphic artist for multiple clients. He holds a B.F.A. in Animation. Smith started in the commercial art field in 1995 as an in-house color artist for Chaos! Comics. Since then he has worked with a wide array of clients, including Marvel and DC Entertainment, contributing to multiple premier properties and licenses including The Avengers, Batman, Superman, GI Joe, Wolverine, Suicide Squad, Guardians of the Galaxy, the Hulk and Detective Comics. Brett also helped create the successful Thump: The First Bundred Days and Clinton Cash books.
https://www.amazon.com/Brett-R.-Smith/e/B01IW7OKX0
Color Fusion, Inc. (Brett's website):
https://www.brs76.com/
Brett's listings on Comic Book DB
http://www.comicbookdb.com/creator.php?ID=4545
Douglas Cole of Gaming Ballistic goes berserk talking about Dragon Heresy, his 5E Norse-inspired fantasy roleplaying game! Plus: Realistic Viking shields and a new adventure for GURPS Dungeon Fantasy.
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 4/21/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 101.1 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://1011fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
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Shane Plays is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/
Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
SHOW NOTES
Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.
Heroes & Angels ComiCon: April 28th, 10am-4pm, at the Greenbrier Event Center (Greenbrier, AR). Heroes and Angels ComiCon! You don't want to miss this, tons of activities for the kids, special guests, and free admission! Donations will be accepted, all proceeds go to Heroes and Angels, a non profit organization that provides assistance to families affected by childhood cancer and to military families in need.
Podcast zinger from Erik the Viking (1989).
NEWS ITEMS
2001: A Space Odyssey returns to theaters in 70mm for its 50th anniversary | AV Club
https://news.avclub.com/2001-a-space-odyssey-returns-to-theaters-in-70mm-for-i-1824281446
Amazon Has Committed To Five Seasons of THE LORD OF THE RINGS Series and it Will Cost Them $1 Billion to Produce
https://geektyrant.com/news/amazon-has-committed-to-five-seasons-of-the-lord-of-the-rings-series-and-it-will-cost-them-1-billion-to-produce
D&D Endless Quest books are coming from Penguin Random House in September
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/ZEQ/endless-quest
GUEST: DOUGLAS COLE OF GAMING BALLISTIC
The Dragon Heresy Introductory Set Fantasy RPG: Explore and conquer in a Norse-inspired land with Dragon Heresy, with modified 5E rules. Secure your place in the sagas, or die trying!
Dragon Heresy Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2101297466/the-dragon-heresy-introductory-set-fantasy-rpg
Announcing Hall of Judgment for Dungeon Fantasy RPG | Steve Jackson Games
http://www.sjgames.com/ill/archive/2018-04-01
Returning guest Brent Bristow makes his case (as a longtime Trek fan) for Shane to give Star Trek Discovery another chance. Also: Star Trek news, and which Trek actors has Brent played sax on stage with?
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 4/14/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 101.1 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://1011fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
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Shane Plays is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/
Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
SHOW NOTES
Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.
Heroes & Angels ComiCon: April 28th, 10am-4pm, at the Greenbrier Event Center (Greenbrier, AR). Heroes and Angels ComiCon! You don't want to miss this, tons of activities for the kids, special guests, and free admission! Donations will be accepted, all proceeds go to Heroes and Angels, a non profit organization that provides assistance to families affected by childhood cancer and to military families in need.
Podcast zinger is from The Philosophy of Gene Roddenberry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjk7ECPiprY
NEWS ITEMS
Zachary Quinto: Paramount Eager For More Star Trek, May Be Planning More Than One Movie | TrekMovie.com
https://trekmovie.com/2018/04/13/zachary-quinto-paramount-eager-for-more-star-trek-may-be-planning-more-than-one-movie/
Star Trek Adventures Red Alert Rules beta version from Modiphius currently free as PDF:
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/239622/Star-Trek-Adventures-Red-Alert-Rules
12 Deep Space Nine Actors Joining "Star Trek Online – Victory Is Life" Revealed | TrekMovie.com
https://trekmovie.com/2018/04/12/12-deep-space-nine-actors-joining-star-trek-online-victory-is-life-revealed/
Meet Discovery's Captain Pike | StarTrek.com
http://www.startrek.com/article/meet-discoverys-captain-pike
Check Out USS Enterprise From ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ In 2019 Ships Of The Line Calendar | TrekMovie.com
https://trekmovie.com/2018/04/08/check-out-uss-enterprise-from-star-trek-discovery-in-2019-ships-of-the-line-calendar/
Klingon Tourism Center Opens In Sweden And They Have Something To Say About ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ | TrekMovie.com
https://trekmovie.com/2018/02/09/klingon-tourism-center-opens-in-sweden-and-they-have-something-to-say-about-star-trek-discovery/
Star Trek Actress Marries Leonard Nimoy’s Son | The Wrap
Terry Farrell and Adam Nimoy tie the knot on what would have been the late Spock actor’s 87th birthday
https://www.thewrap.com/star-trek-actress-marries-leonard-nimoys-son/
Unique comics talent Tom Scioli (Transformers vs. G.I. Joe, American Barbarian, Super Powers) talks the unparalleled importance of Jack Kirby on comic books, and his Kirby comic series!
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 4/7/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 101.1 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://1011fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
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Shane Plays is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/
Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
SHOW NOTES
Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.
Heroes & Angles ComiCon: April 28th, 10am-4pm, at the Greenbrier Event Center (Greenbrier, AR). Heroes and Angels ComiCon! You don't want to miss this, tons of activities for the kids, special guests, and free admission! Donations will be accepted, all proceeds go to Heroes and Angels, a non profit organization that provides assistance to families affected by childhood cancer and to military families in need.
FTL Short Film
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIUIh7dxlnI
Podcast zinger is from Jack Kirby on Entertainment Tonight - 28 Oct 1982
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-BTa_lQ6uQ
NEWS ITEMS
Marvel Comics Announces New Fantastic Four Series | CBR
https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-announces-new-fantastic-four-series/
Marvel’s 2018 ‘Fresh Start’ Includes a New Avengers #1 By Aaron & McGuinness | CBR
https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-avengers-1-jason-aaron-ed-mcguinness/
DC NATION #0 Lands One Million Orders, ACTION COMICS #1000 500k | Newsarama
https://www.newsarama.com/39385-dc-nation-0-lands-one-million-orders.html
GUEST: TOM SCIOLI ON JACK KIRBY
Unique comics talent Tom Scioli (Transformers vs. G.I. Joe, American Barbarian, Super Powers) talks the unparalleled importance of Jack Kirby on comic books, and his Kirby comic series!
Jack Kirby:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Kirby
Tom Scioli's website:
http://www.tomscioli.com/
Tom's Kirby comic:
http://www.tomscioli.com/?p=277
Follow Kirby from Tom as it happens at Instagram account @kirbycomic:
https://www.instagram.com/kirbycomic/?hl=en
Transformers vs G.I. Joe: The Quintessential Collection
https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-G-I-Joe-Quintessential-Collection/dp/1631408607
DM Jared of Illusionist Magazine and Mythoard RPG Loot Crates joins to talk tabletop RPG news and current RPG Kickstarters you should know about!
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 3/31/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/shaneplays
Shane Plays is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/
Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
SHOW NOTES
Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.
Heroes & Angles ComiCon: April 28th, 10am-4pm, at the Greenbrier Event Center (Greenbrier, AR). Heroes and Angels ComiCon! You don't want to miss this, tons of activities for the kids, special guests, and free admission! Donations will be accepted, all proceeds go to Heroes and Angels, a non profit organization that provides assistance to families affected by childhood cancer and to military families in need.
Podcast zinger is from joepanther - "Kickstarter Song (Please Give Me All Your Money)" Music Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzRqmNFCBto
NEWS ITEMS
Coming in May: Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes! | EN World
http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?4908-Coming-in-May-Mordenkainen-s-Tome-of-Foes!
Pathfinder 2nd Edition Compiled Info | En World
http://www.enworld.org/forum/showthread.php?622877-Pathfinder-2nd-Edition-Compiled-Info
D&D Creatures Created By A Neural Network Are Weird | Kotaku
https://kotaku.com/d-d-creatures-created-by-a-neural-network-are-weird-1824059929
DM JARED'S RECOMMENDED RPG KICKSTARTERS
(See all of Illusionist's monthly RPG Loot Crates here! http://illusioni.st/)
Gears of Defiance
Join the revolution as a family of characters, connected by unique bonds, banding together in the face of oppression in this RPG.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/loremastergames/gears-of-defiance?ref=creator_nav
Heroic Tales of Aglaeca
A Role-Playing Game of Heroic Sword & Sorcery in a Dark Fantastical Age
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aglaeca7auk/heroic-tales-of-aglaeca
The Dinosaur Protocol (for Savage Worlds)
A post-apocalyptic table top role playing game of adventure and discovery in the jungles and plains of a world grown wild and strange.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/battlefieldpress/the-dinosaur-protocol-for-savage-worlds?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=battlefield%20
Uprising: The Dystopian Universe RPG
Rise up against the Corporations in this RPG set in the same world as The Resistance, Coup, and One Night Revolution.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evilhat/uprising-the-dystopian-universe-rpg
ANKUR "Land of the first people" Africa setting expansion
A setting expansion for the ANKUR tabletop RPG centered on the continent of Africa.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1191819023/ankur-land-of-the-first-people-africa-setting-expa?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=ankur
Beamdog's studio director Phil Daigle talks Neverwinter Nights Enhanced Edition, the new updated version of the beloved D&D video game. Plus! Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear on mobile and lots of bad D&D jokes!
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 3/24/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
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Shane Plays is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/
Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
SHOW NOTES
The podcast version of Shane Plays Geek Talk was recently a "Top Mover" on Stitcher (#46 of 100 on this list):
https://www.stitcher.com/stitcher-list/top-movers-podcasts?date=2018-02-26
Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.
Heroes & Angles ComiCon: April 28th, 10am-4pm, at the Greenbrier Event Center (Greenbrier, AR). Heroes and Angels ComiCon! You don't want to miss this, tons of activities for the kids, special guests, and free admission! Donations will be accepted, all proceeds go to Heroes and Angels, a non profit organization that provides assistance to families affected by childhood cancer and to military families in need.
Podcast zinger is from the Neverwinter Nights prelude cinematic.
NEWS ITEMS
No news items this week.
GUEST: PHIL DAIGLE, BEAMDOG STUDIO DIRECTOR
Beamdog's studio director Phil Daigle talks Neverwinter Nights Enhanced Edition, the new updated version of the beloved D&D video game. What does it change and what does it keep the same? Plus Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear on mobile and what changes it received before desktop. What else might be in Beamdog's future?
Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition
https://www.beamdog.com/products/neverwinter-nights-enhanced-edition
Siege of Dragonspear Is Coming To Mobile As A Standalone Release | Kotaku
https://kotaku.com/siege-of-dragonspear-is-coming-to-mobile-as-a-standalon-1823500853
RPG designer Mike Myler joins to talk about his new Mists of Akuma Imperial Matchmaker 5E mega adventure project! Plus: Mike's new role as editor for E.N. World's EN5ider and D&D/RPG news!
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 3/17/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/shaneplays
Shane Plays is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/
Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
SHOW NOTES
Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.
Heroes & Angles ComiCon: April 28th, 10am-4pm, at the Greenbrier Event Center (Greenbrier, AR). Heroes and Angels ComiCon! You don't want to miss this, tons of activities for the kids, special guests, and free admission! Donations will be accepted, all proceeds go to Heroes and Angels, a non profit organization that provides assistance to families affected by childhood cancer and to military families in need.
Podcast zinger is from "Turning Japanese" by The Vapors.
NEWS ITEMS
'Dungeons & Dragons' to Introduce Sexfluidity in Elves | Comicbook.com
http://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/03/14/dungeons-and-dragons-genderfluid-elves/
Most D&D Players Prefer Humans - Without Feats! | EN World
http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5013-Most-D-D-Players-Prefer-Humans-Without-Feats!
Welcoming Mike Myler, The New EN5ider Editor! | EN World
http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?5002-Welcoming-Mike-Myler-The-New-EN5ider-Editor!
GUEST: MIKE MYLER & MISTS OF AKUMA'S IMPERIAL MATCHMAKER
RPG designer Mike Myler joins to talk about his new Mists of Akuma Imperial Matchmaker 5E mega adventure project and his new role as editor for E.N. World's EN5ider.
The Imperial Matchmaker sandbox mega adventure for 5E is a full color hardcover book that takes characters from 4th through 10th level as they try to stop the disruption of Emperor Hitoshi's decreed nuptials—or use the grand events to gain glory, fame, and power in the disparate lands of Soburin. Throughout the adventure PCs explore the richly detailed imperial capital of Sanbaoshi while fighting off adeddo-oni emerging from the Mists of Akuma and discovering the subplots woven into the module for their characters, each one of them unique and distinct from their mercenary peers.
Mists of Akuma's Imperial Matchmaker Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/verantheacodex/mists-of-akuma-imperial-matchmaker-5e-rpg-mega-adv
Mists of Akuma: Eastern Fantasy Noir Steampunk for D&D 5E:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/verantheacodex/mists-of-akuma-eastern-fantasy-noir-steampunk-for
EN World EN5ider:
https://www.patreon.com/ensider
Indie game developer Mathew Weymouth ("the only video game developer in Mississippi") joins to talk MMOs and Tenacity Online, his "MMORPG for the role player"! Plus video game news and a site that helps you find hidden gems on Steam.
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 3/10/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/shaneplays
Shane Plays is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/
Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
SHOW NOTES
Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.
Heroes & Angles ComiCon: April 28th, 10am-4pm, at the Greenbrier Event Center (Greenbrier, AR). Heroes and Angels ComiCon! You don't want to miss this, tons of activities for the kids, special guests, and free admission! Donations will be accepted, all proceeds go to Heroes and Angels, a non profit organization that provides assistance to families affected by childhood cancer and to military families in need.
Podcast zinger is from the “blonde woman in a bar Equilibrium game theory” scene from the A Beautiful Mind movie.
NEWS ITEMS
Beamdog @BeamdogInc: JUST ANNOUNCED! Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition is coming to #Steam March 27!
Richard Garriot’s house broken into? He chased them off with a primal scream? Evidently posted on his Facebook
Fortnite passes PUBG with 3.4 million concurrent players | PC Gamer
https://www.pcgamer.com/fortnite-passes-pubg-with-34-million-concurrent-players/
Steam User Develops His Own Way To Find New Games | Kotaku
https://steamed.kotaku.com/steam-user-develops-his-own-way-to-find-new-games-1823245726
GUEST: MATHEW WEYMOUTH & TENACITY ONLINE
Indie game developer Mathew Weymouth ("the only video game developer in Mississippi") of Brain Sandwich Games joins to talk MMOs and Tenacity Online, his "MMORPG for the role player"!
Tenacity Online is an independently published MMORPG. It will feature classic MMORPG systems from such games as Everquest, Dark Age of Camelot, Asheron's Call, Star Wars Galaxies and others. Some of the features include but are not limited to quest lines that don't hold your hand, highly customizable character avatars, a large open world ripe for exploration, player built and controlled regions, unique spell system and much much more.
The only video game developer in Mississippi | Engadget
https://www.engadget.com/2016/01/29/the-only-video-game-developer-in-mississippi/
Brain Sandwich Games:
https://www.facebook.com/Brain-Sandwich-Games-115414555949461/
Bartle taxonomy of player types:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartle_taxonomy_of_player_types
MMORPGs Don’t Really Scratch My Itch, Man | Shane Plays
https://shaneplays.com/mmorpgs-dont-really-scratch-my-itch-man
It's Mars or Bust! as David Baity (MegaWars) helps Shane break down the details of Elon Musk's historic SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket and what it means for space exploration. Did the launch go exactly as planned? What will be the ultimate fate of the Tesla convertible launched into space (and what song is playing on it's radio)? What is it's SECRET PAYLOAD? All this and more!
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 3/3/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
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Podcast version zinger is from Elon Musk Mars video: Watch him tackle bizarre audience questions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAwiyS5aTcU
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TOPIC: MARS OR BUST - SPACEX & ELON MUSK
It's Mars or Bust! as David Baity (MegaWars) and I break down the details of Elon Musk's historic SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket and what it means for space exploration. Did the launch go exactly as planned? What will be the ultimate fate of the Tesla convertible launched into space (and what song is playing on it's radio)? What is it's SECRET PAYLOAD? All this and more!
Success! SpaceX Launches Falcon Heavy Rocket on Historic Maiden Voyage | Space.com
https://www.space.com/39607-spacex-falcon-heavy-first-test-flight-launch.html
Here's what will happen to the Tesla that SpaceX shot into space | NBC News
https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/here-s-what-will-happen-tesla-spacex-shot-space-ncna845566
NASA Has Officially Listed Musk's Tesla Roadster As a Celestial Object | Gizmodo
https://gizmodo.com/nasa-has-officially-listed-musks-tesla-roadster-as-a-ce-1822843923
SpaceX Hid a Second, Secret Payload Aboard Falcon Heavy, And It Sounds Amazing | Science Alert
https://www.sciencealert.com/spacex-launched-second-secret-payload-designed-last-millions-years-tesla-arch
Elon Musk: I will "eat my hat" if a competitor’s rocket flies before 2023 | Ars Technica
https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/02/elon-musk-i-will-eat-my-hat-if-a-competitors-rocket-flies-before-2023/
Star Trek Continues wrap party with cast members Michele Specht ("Dr. McKennah") and Chuck Hüber ("Bones")! Tune in for some great moments plus heartfelt goodbyes from fans now that the "fourth season of Star Trek" has finally been completed.
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 2/24/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
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Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
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Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.
Podcast version zinger is from Star Trek Continues "To Boldly Go: Part II":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdkKNmbaNDk
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GUEST: STAR TREK CONTINUES
Star Trek Continues wrap party with cast members Michele Specht ("Dr. McKennah") and Chuck Hüber ("Bones")! Tune in for some great moments plus heartfelt goodbyes from fans now that the "fourth season of Star Trek" has finally been completed. What are Michele and Chuck's favorite STC episodes and their dream projects? Should optimism have a foundational place in a Trek show? Plus: Cryptocurrency, blockchain, morality-based science and will we need lawyers in the future? Don't miss this one!
Chuck's Virtual Shakespeare: site:https://www.hollywoodshakespeare.com/
Michele Specht is the voice actor for Krog and Loriss in Star Trek Online:
https://sto.gamepedia.com/Voice_acting
Links for downloading DVD and Blu-ray ISO files for all STC episodes are available on the Star Trek Continues site:
http://www.startrekcontinues.com/downloads.html
Fantasy author Jeremy Morphis joins to chat about Lovecraft, Cthulhu and his novel series the Strandian Tales! Plus: Lovecraft trivia!
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 2/17/2018
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
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Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
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Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.
20 bizarre facts and bits of interesting trivia about H.P. Lovecraft
http://www.thelovecraftsman.com/2011/03/20-bizarre-facts-and-bits-of-trivia.html
Fungi from Yuggoth used in show intro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygloU8c7aww&t=1814s
Podcast version zinger is from Hey there Cthulhu - Female Cover:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vbaL6qt6_c
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Drizzt Do’Urden returns in an all new trilogy | Nerdist
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Call of Cthulhu gets a new gameplay trailer | RPGSite.net
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/6789-call-of-cthulhu-gets-a-new-gameplay-trailer
GUEST: JEREMY MORPHIS
Author Jeremy Morphis joins to chat about Lovecraft, Cthulhu and his fantasy novel series the Strandian Tales. With stirring action, multiple magic systems, a good mix of drama and mystery, humor, fantastic dialogue and strong relationships, Jeremy's fiction sets itself apart and (as he reveals in this interview) began percolating years ago when he ditched class with his buddy (don't try this at home, kids).
Jeremy's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1?ie=UTF8&text=Jeremy+Morphis&search-alias=digital-text&field-author=Jeremy+Morphis&sort=relevancerank