Shane Plays Radio / Podcast- August 29, 2015:
RIVER CITY COMIC EXPO!
Highlights: Live from the River City Comic Expo in Little Rock! Comic book news and trivia, plus appearances with expo guests and industry professionals!
Shane Plays is a journey into the things we love... games, comic books, movies, TV, books... you name it. The world respectfully requests -- NAY DEMANDS! -- a radio show that supports and encourages geekdom in all of it's splendor!
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 and on the Tune In Radio and iHeart Radio apps.
Shane Plays can now be heard on Krypton Radio! Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/
Shane Plays Radio podcast on iTunes:
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SHOW NOTES
NEWS
DC Comics down over $2 million on planned revenue/expenditure for 2014/2015.
DC Tells Editors, Stop Batgirling, Go Back To Meat And Potatoes
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/08/25/dc-tells-editors-stop-batgirling-go-back-to-meat-and-potatoes/
Captain America and Iron Man's Civil War Teams Revealed
http://io9.com/captain-america-and-iron-mans-civil-war-teams-revealed-1726914569
COMIC INDUSTRY TRIVIA
Various trivia & statistics from the comic book industry via http://comichron.com/ discussed during the show.
For example: The total sales for U.S. comics in 2014 was $935 million, including $100 million in digital sales!
SHOW GUESTS
From the River City Comic Expo, Arkansas’ Biggest Comic and Entertainment Convention.
Website: http://rivercitycomicexpo.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/459959804155316/
Michael Tierney, writer and publisher of the long-running Wild Stars series.
http://thewildstars.com/
Randy Duncan, professor and author of The Power of Comics.
http://www.powerofcomics.com/
Stuart Berryhill, comic artist on series such as Man of God and Winter War.
https://www.comixology.com/Stuart-Berryhill/comics-creator/9592
Tracy Wilson of the Diamond Garrison of the 501st Legion, an international Star Wars costuming organization that does good in addition to having fun.
http://www.501st.com/
Renee Witterstaetter, writer, colorist and editor. Renee also acts as an artist rep via Eva Ink.
Twitter: @RWitterstaetter
Blog: http://witterstaetterwrites.blogspot.com/
Eva Ink: http://evaink.com
Renee on the Comic Book Database: http://comicbookdb.com/creator.php?ID=408
Renee on Comic Vine: http://www.comicvine.com/renee-witterstaetter/4040-2085/
NEXT WEEK
Adam Dayton of Fragments of Silicon
http://msp.starshipmoonhawk.com/
TalkShoe: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=130336&cmd=tc
Shane Plays Radio / Podcast- August 22, 2015:
COMIC BOOKS - Berryhill & Breitweisers in the Haus!
Highlights: Interview with River City Comic Expo guests Comics creators Stu Berryhill (Man of God), Mich Breitwieser (Captain America), and Bettie Breitweiser (Winter Soldier, Velvet). We're also joined by RCCE organizer Brent Douglass.
Shane Plays is a journey into the things we love... games, comic books, movies, TV, books... you name it. The world respectfully requests -- NAY DEMANDS! -- a radio show that supports and encourages geekdom in all of it's splendor!
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 and on the Tune In Radio and iHeart Radio apps.
Shane Plays Radio podcast on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shane-plays/id1000406569
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon:
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SHOW NOTES
SHANE'S UNABASHEDLY SELF-PROMOTIN' NEWS ITEMS
Alex Ross: No Marvel "reset" post-Secret Wars
http://shaneplays.com/alex-ross-no-marvel-reset-post-secret-wars/
Sword Coast Legends: 8/18 bonus stream news and notes
http://shaneplays.com/sword-coast-legends-818-bonus-stream-news-and-notes/
Sword Coast Legends: Head start dates and 8/20 live stream notes
http://shaneplays.com/sword-coast-legends-head-start-dates-and-820-live-stream-notes/
INTERVIEW: River City Comic Expo Guests
From the River City Comic Expo: Comics creators Stu Berryhill (Man of God), Mich Breitwieser (Captain America), and Bettie Breitweiser (Winter Soldier, Velvet).
We're also joined by RCCE organizer Brent Douglass.
Stuart Berryhill - Inker
Stuart on Comixology:
https://www.comixology.com/Stuart-Berryhill/comics-creator/9592
Mitch Breitweiser - Penciler / Inker / Writer
Mitch on Comixology:
https://www.comixology.com/Mitch-Breitweiser/comics-creator/48
iFanboy Upstarts: Mitch Breitweiser
http://ifanboy.com/articles/ifanboy-upstarts-mitch-breitweiser/
Bettie Breitweiser - Colorist / Inker
Bettie on Comixology:
https://www.comixology.com/Elizabeth-Breitweiser/comics-creator/1784
NEXT WEEK
River City Comic Expo
Live broadcast from River City Comic Expo, Arkansas' Biggest Comic and Entertainment Convention.
Website: http://rivercitycomicexpo.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/459959804155316/
Shane Plays Radio / Podcast- August 15, 2015:
MEGATREKWARS!
Highlights: Interview with the MegaWars team; Star Trek fan films.
Shane Plays is a journey into the things we love... games, comic books, movies, TV, books... you name it. The world respectfully requests -- NAY DEMANDS! -- a radio show that supports and encourages geekdom in all of it's splendor!
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 and on the Tune In Radio and iHeart Radio apps.
Shane Plays Radio podcast on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shane-plays/id1000406569
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon:
http://patreon.com/shaneplays
SHOW NOTES
SHANE’S UNABASHEDLY SELF-PROMOTIN’ NEWS ITEM
Sword Coast Legends: 8/13 live stream summary & juicy new game details
http://shaneplays.com/sword-coast-legends-813-live-stream-summary-juicy-new-details/
INTERVIEW: MegaWars
David Baity (passionate fan turned founder), Neal Hallford (industry veteran) and Matt Parisi (the adult in the room) talk MegaWars, their 30-day MMOBA that is a reincarnation of MegaWars 3 and provides a unique strategy / alliance gaming experience that can’t be found in today’s market.
Website: www.megawars.net
Twitter: @MegaWars_
STAR TREK FAN FILMS
Paragon's Paragon
Website: http://paragonsparagon.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Paragons-Paragon-Star-Trek-Fan-Film/182365455166353
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2BW1G4K8B4
Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning
Website: http://www.starwreck.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHAPXlVq5lk
Star Trek Continues
Website: http://www.startrekcontinues.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StarTrekContinues
Star Trek Phase II (previously New Voyages)
Website: http://www.startreknewvoyages.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCkxwocDze43XGhvUptIRFQ
Star Trek Renegades
Website: http://startrekrenegades.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StarTrekRenegades
Star Trek Axenar
Website: http://www.startrekaxanar.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/startrekaxanar
The Con of Wrath
http://larrynemecek.com/conofwrath.htm
NEXT WEEK
Guests from the upcoming River City Comic Expo, Arkansas’ Biggest Comic and Entertainment Convention.
Website: http://rivercitycomicexpo.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/459959804155316/
Shane Plays Radio / Podcast - August 8, 2015:
THE BATTLEBARDS TALE!
Highlights: Interview with Alex Jarzebinski, Audio Director of BattleBards fantasy audio for tabletop games; geek news items and tidbits.
Shane Plays is a journey into the things we love... games, comic books, movies, TV, books... you name it. The world respectfully requests -- NAY DEMANDS! -- a radio show that supports and encourages geekdom in all of it's splendor!
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 and on the Tune In Radio and iHeart Radio apps.
Shane Plays Radio podcast on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shane-plays/id1000406569
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon:
http://patreon.com/shaneplays
INTERVIEW: BattleBards
Alex Jarzebinski, Audio Director of BattleBards, talks about their Epic fantasy audio and tools for tabletop role playing games (RPGs).
Website: http://battlebards.com
Twitter: @BattleBards
GEEK NEWS AND TIDBITS
Fantastic Four movie is stinking up the joint
-Both critics and word of mouth are pretty bad
-This is a FOX movie, not a “Marvel Cinematic Universe” movie
-Rotten Tomatoes 9%: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fantastic_four_2015/
GenCon Has Doubled In Size Since 2010
61,423 in 2015!
http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?2800-Gen-Con-Has-Doubled-In-Size-Since-2010
2015 ENies winners
The Oscars of table top role playing games
http://www.ennie-awards.com/blog/congratulations-to-all-the-2015-ennie-award-winners/
Windows 10 released July 29
-Shane upgraded with no problems
Windows 10: The first 5 things you need to do immediately after you install it
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/s/windows-10-first-5-things-immediately-install-133029496.html
Windows 10 is spying on almost everything you do – here’s how to opt out
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/s/windows-10-spying-almost-everything-opt-130502898.html
‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Legal Settlement Paves Way for New Movie set in Forgotten Realms
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/dungeons-dragons-legal-settlement-paves-812674
Mark Hamill Confirmed to Return as The Joker in BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE
http://nerdist.com/mark-hamill-confirmed-to-return-as-the-joker-in-batman-the-killing-joke/
Wii U sales finally hit 10 million units as Nintendo nabs tiny profit
http://www.cnet.com/news/wii-u-sales-finally-hit-10m-units-as-nintendo-turns-out-tiny-profit/
NEXT WEEK
MegaWars – David Baity of the online MMO space strategy game with heavy PvP and a cool twist… it resets every 30 days! MegaWars has a rich history over several decades and is being brought into the now!
http://www.megawars.net/
Shane Plays Radio / Podcast Show Notes - August 1, 2015:
SERPENT IN THE SHANELANDS!
Highlights: Interview with game developers Joe and Hannah Williams of Whalenought studios; Justice League: Gods & Monsters review; Matt Barton on the history of SimCity.
Shane Plays is a journey into the things we love... games, comic books, movies, TV, books... you name it. The world respectfully requests -- NAY DEMANDS! -- a radio show that supports and encourages geekdom in all of it's splendor!
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 and on the Tune In Radio and iHeart Radio apps.
Shane Plays Radio podcast on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shane-plays/id1000406569
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon:
http://patreon.com/shaneplays
INTERVIEW: Whalenought Studios
Joe and Hannah Williams talk about their stylistic, hardcore cRPG Serpent in the Staglands.
Website: http://whalenoughtstudios.com
Twitter: @whalenought
Shane’s Let’s Play series of Serpent in the Staglands on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlNkQuTXnH2_ra2iHguweeIxPG8lzZkGQ
REVIEW: JUSTICE LEAGUE: GODS & MONSTERS
What did Shane think of the new DCU animated feature Justice League: Gods & Monsters? Hint: he liked it. A lot.
Full review: http://shaneplays.com/justice-league-gods-and-monsters-review/
THE STORY OF SIM CITY
Professor, author and MattChat host Matt Barton on the history of SimCity
Possibility Space #1: http://mattchat.us/?p=1005
Matt Barton / MattChat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/blacklily8
NEXT WEEK
BattleBards – Epic fantasy audio & tools for tabletop RPGs
https://battlebards.com/