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Shane Plays Geek Talk

A journey into the things we love: D&D / RPGs, tabletop games, wargames, video games, comics and comic books, Star Trek, Star Wars, Doctor Who, fan films, movies, TV, books, sci-fi, fantasy, more! Hosted by a fellow geek that supports and encourages geeks and our fandoms in all of their various splendor! Come along and get your geek on (or maybe even discover you inner geek)!
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Now displaying: 2019
Dec 27, 2019

World-class collector and three-time Strat-O-Matic Baseball champion William "Bill" Meinhardt joins to discuss his tabletop Fantasy RPG collection and more. What age did Bill have the foresight to begin preserving RPGs? Which Gencon was at the Playboy Club and which D&D set premiered there? Strat-O-Matic Baseball and its contribution to the RPG hobby. How to invoke Stefan Pokorny. The unbridled imagination of young children playing RPGs. Some love for Tracy Hickman and his empathy for lonely confused vampires.

Podcast version of the live Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 12/21/2019

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

Closing song clip is from Fairytale of New York by The Pogues

Topic Notes:

Playing at the World Episode #1: Original D&D Box Set
(Jon Peterson and Bill Meinhardt)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQlA6oAyLXg

Strat-O-Matic on Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strat-O-Matic

Heroic Worlds by Lawrence Schick
https://www.amazon.com/Heroic-Worlds-Lawrence-Schick/dp/0879756535

Tracy Hickman on Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracy_Hickman


Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Dec 19, 2019

James M. Ward on The Starship Warden, Metamorphosis Alpha (the first Sci-Fi RPG), Gamma World and his newer projects GiantLands and Forgotten Ruin. James’s history playing and designing tabletop RPGs. Who was the “biker” that got him into the hobby, and in what unexpected place did they meet? What is James’s favorite mutant power, what book was an inspiration for Metamorphosis Alpha, and what game does he consider his crowning achievement? Some insider perspective on that whole Deities & Demigods 1st printing pantheons kerfluffle.

Podcast version of the live Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 12/14/2019

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

Podcast Zinger is from The Starlost

Topic Notes:

The Starship Warden Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/676918054/the-starship-warden

Metamorphosis Alpha on Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metamorphosis_Alpha

GiantLands RPG
https://giantlands.com/

Forgotten Ruin RPG
https://www.facebook.com/forgottenruinbooks/

This is the Conversation
Weekly Wrap-Up Show For 12/7/2019
http://thisistheconversation.spacedshare.biz/wrapup20191207/
Thanks for the shout out to Shane Plays!

CRC Press is having an End of Year Sale!
Get 20% off @mattbarton's and my book Dungeons & Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition…
That's cheaper than Amazon and includes free shipping!
https://www.crcpress.com/Dungeons-and-Desktops-The-History-of-Computer-Role-Playing-Games-2e/Barton-Stacks/p/book/9781138574649


Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Dec 12, 2019

SKALD: Against the Black Priory retro-style CRPG with one-man dev team Al of Scape-IT. What is SKALD? How is Al developing a true old school style game in a modern engine like Unity? Tabletop RPG gaming influence on the CRPG dev process. Not every game has to be 100 hours long. Shane’s favorite RPG fumble result ever. Yes, Norway is in Europe. Rest easy, rats are confirmed in the game!

Podcast version of the live Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 12/7/2019

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?
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SHOW NOTES

Podcast Zinger is from How Two Rats Become 15,000 in a Year | National Geographic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJA4IW_pkeo

Topic Notes:

SKALD In Demand on Indiegogo
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/skald-against-the-black-priory#/

The SKALD RPG Devlog
https://www.skaldrpg.com/tag/rpg/

SKALD Against The Black Priory Alpha Demo Gameplay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kqwp6kRAoS4

invisible, figmentary, and dead: that damn turtle
http://jrients.blogspot.com/2008/03/invisible-figmentary-and-dead-that-damn.html


Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Dec 8, 2019

Shooting the bull on the new Disney+ hit The Mandalorian, Baby Yoda, the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Rogue One and STOP MESSING WITH HAN SHOOTING FIRST aaaargh. Shane falsely accuses Mark of liking Holtzmann.

Originally broadcast on the 12/6/2019 Dave Elswick Show on 101.1 FM The Answer in Little Rock.

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 Geek Talk on Patreon!
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Shane Plays Geek Talk is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
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Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Podbean, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.

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Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

 

 

Dec 2, 2019

Comics artist and Allegiance Arts founder Mitch Breitweiser joins to talk comics and Allegiance's upcoming blockbuster books! MAJOR news items on comic books coming to a HUGE retailer! How did the comics industry get to the low state it's in now? The Diamond problem and the plight of the comic book owner. Plus: Favorite Thanksgiving dishes and The Mandalorian is... Lone Wolf and Cub?

Podcast version of the live Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 11/30/2019

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?
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Shane Plays Geek Talk is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
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Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Podbean, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!
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SHOW NOTES

Podcast Zinger is from Hoda Kotb's Goku balloon commentary during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2019.

Topic Notes:

Allegiance Arts Founders Indiegogo: Futurists, Norah’s Saga, Bass Reeves COMIC BUNDLE!
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/futurists-norah-s-saga-bass-reeves-comic-bundle#/

Allegiance Arts & Entertainment
https://allegiancearts.com

Mitch’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/mbreitweiser

Lone Wolf and Cub
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lone_Wolf_and_Cub


Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

 

Nov 1, 2019

RPG podcaster and con coordinator “DM Carl” Heyl joins for OSR news, tidbits, and chat including the D.R.E.A.D. “OSR 5E” project, the Zenopus Archives and Swords & Wizardry. Plus: Arkansas RPG Con is coming November 9th and 10th! RPG podcast shoutouts. Should gold pieces count as XP? Carl slam dunks the Bad Joke of the Week.

Podcast version of the live Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 10/26/2019

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 Geek Talk on Patreon!
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Shane Plays Geek Talk is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/

Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Podbean, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!
Humble Bundle
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SHOW NOTES

Podcast Zinger is from The Simpsons

Topic Notes:

Arkansas RPG Con
http://arkansasrpg.com/

Night Shift RPG Kickstarter (urban horror) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jasonvey/night-shift-veterans-of-the-supernatural-wars-rpg?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=night%20shift%20rpg

Lost City of Gaxmoor 5E Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/676918054/the-lost-city-of-gaxmoor-5e

D.R.E.A.D. “OSR 5E” project
https://osrdread.blogspot.com/2019/08/dread-game-design-and-intention.html

Zenopus Archives
http://zenopusarchives.blogspot.com/

Swords & Wizardry
https://froggodgames.com/product-category/product-lines/swords-wizardry-2/

Old-School Essentials Classic Fantasy: Genre Rules — Plain Text Edition
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/291995/OldSchool-Essentials-Classic-Fantasy-Genre-Rules--Plain-Text-Edition

Old-School Essentials Classic Fantasy: Cleric and Magic-User Spells — Plain Text Edition
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/292057/OldSchool-Essentials-Classic-Fantasy-Cleric-and-MagicUser-Spells--Plain-Text-Edition

The Crusader Podcast
https://crusaderpodcast.com/

Save or Die Podcast
http://saveordie.info/

Save for Half Podcast
https://saveforhalf.com/

 

Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Arkansas RPG Con registrations are now open!
Head on over to ARPGCON.COM for Arkansas RPG Con 2019 on Nov 9th and 10th. Head on over and get your badges now!
ARPGCON.COM

 

Oct 1, 2019

Alex Kammer's RPG design work, plus his advice on writing RPG adventures and setting expectations when working in the industry. Plus: what is True Dungeon??? (Hint: it's a super cool, immersive live dungeon experience that may or may not involve enthusiastic ropers). Gamehole Con 2019 update. Dice or Treat. Shane and Richard like the Cybertronic Spree.

Podcast version of the live Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 9/21/2019

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?
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Shane Plays Geek Talk is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
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Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Podbean, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!
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SHOW NOTES

Podcast Zinger is from "The Streak" by Ray Stevens.

Truck Carrying Gaming Dice Spills Onto Highway, Rolls A Perfect 756,000 | Kotaku
https://kotaku.com/truck-carrying-gaming-dice-spills-onto-highway-rolls-a-1838218869v

True Dungeon: Real Props. Real Dungeon. Real Cool.
https://truedungeon.com/

Gamehole Publishing products at Frog God Games
https://froggodgames.com/product-category/friends-of-the-frogs/gamhole-publishing/

The Cybertronic Spree
http://www.thecybertronicspree.com/


Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition

Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Arkansas RPG Con registrations are now open!
Head on over to ARPGCON.COM for Arkansas RPG Con 2019 on Nov 9th and 10th. Head on over and get your badges now!
ARPGCON.COM

 

 

 

Sep 19, 2019

Solasta: Crown of the Magister is a party-based, tactical turn-based CRPG built on the Fifth Edition game system and currently in development by France-based Tactical Adventures. Solasta also features verticality in dungeon crawling and has accompanying resources for tabletop RPG play. Tactical Adventures team members Emile and Xavier join to share the details. Plus: Implementations versus adaptations, party-based versus companions and the worst football chat ever :)

Podcast version of the live Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 9/14/2019

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 Geek Talk on Patreon!
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Shane Plays Geek Talk is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
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Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Podbean, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!
Humble Bundle
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DriveThruRPG.com
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SHOW NOTES

Podcast Zinger is from Bend it like BECKHAM !!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAapNN0mgx8 

Topic Notes:

Solasta: Crown of the Magister Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tacticaladventures/solasta-crown-of-the-magister?ref=user_menu 

Solasta Demo on Steam
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1096530/Solasta_Crown_of_the_Magister/?snr=1_7_15__13 

Shane Plays Solasta Pre-Alpha Gameplay Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEIk58BPTBs 

 

Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Arkansas RPG Con registrations are now open!
Head on over to ARPGCON.COM for Arkansas RPG Con 2019 on Nov 9th and 10th. This two day event's early bird badge is only $20 the same as last year's one day event badge. Get them before the price raises to $30 on July 1st.
ARPGCON.COM

 

Sep 12, 2019

A zesty hodgepodge of geeky goodness! Weird Al makes a cool surprise appearance. Us and Brightburn movies. Lava lamps are SO COOL. Batman Hush. Anime recommendation. D&D Funko Pops. An open appeal on Gygax versus Arneson. Zach the sports analyst. More!

Podcast version of the live Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 9/7/2019

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 Geek Talk on Patreon!
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Shane Plays Geek Talk is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/

Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Podbean, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!
Humble Bundle
https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays
DriveThruRPG.com
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512

SHOW NOTES

Podcast Zinger is from a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups commercial with Robby Benson and Donny Most from the early 1970s.

Topic Notes:

Longtime Fan Undergoing Cancer Treatments At UAMS Surprised By Visit From Weird Al Yankovic | KTHV
https://5newsonline.com/2019/09/02/longtime-fan-undergoing-cancer-treatments-at-uams-surprised-by-visit-from-weird-al-yankovic/

Us
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6857112/

Brightburn
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7752126/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

ReLIFE anime
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ReLIFE

Dungeons & Dragons Gets Its First Funko Pops | ComicBook.com
https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/08/26/dungeons-and-dragons-funko-pops-mind-flayer-asmodeus-minsc-boo-order/

Secrets of Blackmoor: The True History of Dungeons & Dragons
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/sobfinal

Secrets of Blackmoor – Shane Plays Podcast Extra
https://shaneplays.com/secrets-of-blackmoor-the-true-history-of-dungeons-and-dragons/

 

Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Arkansas RPG Con registrations are now open!
Head on over to ARPGCON.COM for Arkansas RPG Con 2019 on Nov 9th and 10th. This two day event's early bird badge is only $20 the same as last year's one day event badge. Get them before the price raises to $30 on July 1st.
ARPGCON.COM

Sep 6, 2019

The Joker Psychology: Evil Clowns and the Women Who Love Them with Dr. Travis Langley AKA the Superherologist. Fictional and real world psychology aspects of the Clown Prince of Crime! Does the Joker have a true origin? How many major eras of the Joker are there and what are they? Would the Joker be more or less interesting if he was actually funny? Are the Joker and Harley a Bonnie and Clyde couple? Take a deep dive into the world of the Joker to learn all this and more, plus Shane and Travis’ favorite Joker versions!

Podcast version of the live Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 8/31/2019

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 Geek Talk on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/shaneplays

Shane Plays Geek Talk is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/

Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Podbean, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!
Humble Bundle
https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays
DriveThruRPG.com
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512

SHOW NOTES

Podcast Zinger is from Suicide Squad (2016)

Topic Notes:

The Joker Psychology: Evil Clowns and the Women Who Love Them
https://www.amazon.com/Joker-Psychology-Clowns-Popular-Culture/dp/1454935421

The Superherologist! – Radio Show / Podcast Ep. 51
https://shaneplays.com/the-superherologist-radio-show-podcast-ep-51/

Wonder Woman Psychology with the Superherologist! – Radio Show / Podcast Ep. 98
https://shaneplays.com/wonder-woman-psychology-radio-show-podcast-ep-98/

Kevin Smith Unveils Plans For ‘Masters Of The Universe: Revelation’ Anime Series At Netflix | Deadline
https://deadline.com/2019/08/kevin-smith-masters-of-the-universe-revelation-netflix-anime-series-he-man-1202670904/

 

Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Arkansas RPG Con registrations are now open!
Head on over to ARPGCON.COM for Arkansas RPG Con 2019 on Nov 9th and 10th. This two day event's early bird badge is only $20 the same as last year's one day event badge. Get them before the price raises to $30 on July 1st.
ARPGCON.COM

Aug 29, 2019

The legendary league of animal operatives log another entry as comics creators Timothy Lim and Mark Pellegrini join to talk BLACK HOPS: Hare Trigger! Plus: a brief TMNT history lesson, Disney+ streaming is coming, and Moon Knight rises.

Podcast version of the live Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 8/24/2019

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 Geek Talk on Patreon!
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Shane Plays Geek Talk is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/

Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Podbean, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!
Humble Bundle
https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays
DriveThruRPG.com
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512

SHOW NOTES

Podcast Zinger is from Ultimate Spider-Man S4 E24 "The Moon Knight Before Christmas"

Topic Notes:

BLACK HOPS: Hare Trigger
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/black-hops-hare-trigger/x/19012395#/

Soulfinder: Demon’s Match
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/soulfinder-demon-s-match/x/19012395#/

IndieCron
https://indiecron.com/

 

Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Arkansas RPG Con registrations are now open!
Head on over to ARPGCON.COM for Arkansas RPG Con 2019 on Nov 9th and 10th. This two day event's early bird badge is only $20 the same as last year's one day event badge. Get them before the price raises to $30 on July 1st.
ARPGCON.COM

Aug 22, 2019

D&D enthusiast and podcaster (Save or Die, The Crusader) Carl Heyl joins to share his tips and thoughts on running RPG games for kids! Also: D&D / RPG news including a million feet of maps for free, the Lost City of Gaxmoor and the Cube of Death! Discos & Dragons. Classic dice are meaty. Operation Uno Fingers finally revealed!

Podcast version of the live Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 8/17/2019

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?
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Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Podbean, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.

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SHOW NOTES

Podcast Zinger is from Hero Kids RPG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HqnVozQJpg 

Topic Notes:

Reddit: Good RPG for very young kids?https://www.reddit.com/r/rpg/comments/9srpgg/good_rpg_for_very_young_kids/ 

Top Of The Table – Introducing Kids To RPGs | Game Informer
https://www.gameinformer.com/index.php/b/features/archive/2016/07/22/top-of-the-table-introducing-kids-to-rpgs.aspx 

No Thank You, Evil! – Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep. 49
https://shaneplays.com/no-thank-you-evil-radio-show-podcast-ep-49/ 

AMAZON 'WHEEL OF TIME' CAST MEMBERS ANNOUNCED | Newsweek 
https://www.newsweek.com/wheel-time-casting-amazon-series-fantasy-rosamund-pike-1454405  

Warhammer RPG Humble Bundle: The Humble RPG Book Bundle: Warhammer 40,000 Dark Heresy by Cubicle 7
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/warhammer-40000-dark-heresy-rpg-books?partner=shaneplays   

‘THE ONE MILLION’: 1M SQUARE FEET OF RPG DUNGEON MAP, FREE | Krypton Radio
https://kryptonradio.com/2019/07/31/the-one-million-1m-square-feet-of-rpg-dungeon-map-free/

Vampire 5 Organized Play Launches | EN World
https://www.enworld.org/threads/vampire-5-organized-play-launches.666480/  

RuneQuest creator re-joins Chaosium | Geek Native https://www.geeknative.com/68093/runequest-creator-re-joins-chaosium/

Cube of Death Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tsrgames/cube-of-death

The Lost City of Gaxmoor 5E Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/676918054/the-lost-city-of-gaxmoor-5e  

Save or Die podcast
http://saveordie.info/

The Crusader podcast
https://crusaderpodcast.com/

D&D Character Rarity & OSR Gaming with Save or Die! – Shane Plays Geek Talk Ep. 120
https://shaneplays.com/dd-character-rarity-and-osr-gaming-with-save-or-die-radio-show-podcast-ep-120/  

 

Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Arkansas RPG Con registrations are now open!
Head on over to ARPGCON.COM for Arkansas RPG Con 2019 on Nov 9th and 10th. This two day event's early bird badge is only $20 the same as last year's one day event badge. Get them before the price raises to $30 on July 1st.
ARPGCON.COM

 

Aug 15, 2019

Alex Kammer joins to talk RPG collecting / preservation and Gamehole Con! Plus: What was a big difference at Gen Con this year, does even Alex know how big his RPG collection is and what does Flava Flav have to do with it all? Tune in for all this goodness and more!

Podcast version of the live Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 8/10/2019

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

Podcast Zinger is from The Story Behind Flavor Flav's Clock - From Chuck D's Dad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yGz6U4Gq_4

Topic Notes:

Gamehole Con
https://www.gameholecon.com/

Wild Stars 4: Wildstars Rising Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wild-stars-iv/cirsova-presents-wild-stars-iv-wild-star-rising

 

Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Arkansas RPG Con registrations are now open!
Head on over to ARPGCON.COM for Arkansas RPG Con 2019 on Nov 9th and 10th. This two day event's early bird badge is only $20 the same as last year's one day event badge. Get them before the price raises to $30 on July 1st.
ARPGCON.COM

Aug 8, 2019

Get the scoop on Axis & Allies 1942 Online with Beamdog’s Cody Ouimet! How faithful is it to the classic and beloved board game, what’s the AI like and what modes of play can you wage war in? How did Beamdog (known for Computer RPGs) end up creating a World War II game adaptation? What does Cody consider hard mode? Tune in for all this and more!

Podcast version of the live Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 8/3/2019

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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Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Podbean, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.

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SHOW NOTES

Podcast Zinger is from How to Become a Video Game Tester | Video Game Careers by Howcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYe58W6-FJM

Topic Notes:

Axis & Allies 1942 Online on Steam
https://store.steampowered.com/app/898920/Axis__Allies_1942_Online/
Axis & Allies on Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axis_%26_Allies


Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Arkansas RPG Con registrations are now open!
Head on over to ARPGCON.COM for Arkansas RPG Con 2019 on Nov 9th and 10th. This two day event's early bird badge is only $20 the same as last year's one day event badge. Get them before the price raises to $30 on July 1st.
ARPGCON.COM

 

 

Jul 31, 2019

THE POWER OF STORY! Destination Fantastic isn't just a "D&D travel show", it's two unique storytellers' adventures into the depths of myth, legend, and creating story on fantastic but real locations while meeting amazing people! Stefan Pokorny and Satine Phoenix tell us all about it and how we can help make it happen. Plus: Down and dirty DM / GM tips. Therapeutic D&D. Iceland. Elf whisperer. A real druid's grove. Ley lines. DON'T ride the dragon, CREATE and SHAPE the dragon. David Lee Roth. Frikkin' lasers. Disco Night at The Yawning Portal. Stefan wants to tackle Peter Jackson (OK, not really). Satine wants to put Stefan on her shoulders and run around the world with him (yes, really). More!

Podcast version of the live Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 7/27/2019

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

Podcast Zinger is from Search for the Lost Giants: Jim Explains Ley Lines (S1, E3)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tUuAgcsx3U

Topic Notes:

Destination Fantastic Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/destinationfantastic/destination-fantastic?ref=user_menu

Dwarven Forge
https://dwarvenforge.com/

Gilding Light TV
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnwSKUv_l6cj32WY1VldRVA


Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Arkansas RPG Con registrations are now open!
Head on over to ARPGCON.COM for Arkansas RPG Con 2019 on Nov 9th and 10th. This two day event's early bird badge is only $20 the same as last year's one day event badge. Get them before the price raises to $30 on July 1st.
ARPGCON.COM

Jul 18, 2019

Galaxicus, the unique space empire building MMO (previously MegaWars), with Crimson Leaf's David Baity. Space news, including V'ger(?) in our solar system, Uranus getting knocked around and Godzilla in the stars. A little geeky Silverlight and game dev chat.

Podcast version of the live Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 7/13/2019

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

Podcast Zinger is from Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Topic Notes:

Galaxicus on Steam
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1019820/Galaxicus/

Galaxicus
https://galaxicus.com/

Astronomers spot 'Farout,' the most distant object in our solar system | CNET
https://www.cnet.com/news/astronomers-spot-farout-the-most-distant-object-in-our-solar-system/

Uranus was slammed by an object twice the size of Earth | BGR
https://bgr.com/2018/12/24/uranus-impact-simulation-history-research/

Godzilla Gets Official Constellation From NASA | Comicbook.com
https://comicbook.com/anime/2018/10/18/godzilla-anime-nasa-constellation/

Indie Dev Mathew Weymouth & Tenacity Online MMORPG! – Radio Show / Podcast Episode 139
https://shaneplays.com/indie-dev-mathew-weymouth-tenacity-online-mmorpg-radio-show-podcast-ep-139/

Mars or Bust (SpaceX & Elon Musk)! – Radio Show / Podcast Episode 138
https://shaneplays.com/mars-or-bust-spacex-elon-musk-falcon-heavy-radio-show-podcast-ep-138/


MegaTrekWars! - Radio Show / Podcast Episode 12
https://shaneplays.com/radio-show-podcast-episode-12-megatrekwars/


Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Arkansas RPG Con registrations are now open!
Head on over to ARPGCON.COM for Arkansas RPG Con 2019 on Nov 9th and 10th. This two day event's early bird badge is only $20 the same as last year's one day event badge. Get them before the price raises to $30 on July 1st.
ARPGCON.COM

Jul 11, 2019

Sci-Fi fantasy pulp comic book novel Wild Stars IV: Wild Star Rising with author Michael Tierney and CIRSOVA magazine publisher P. Alexander. Spider-Man: Far From Home. MAD Magazine ceasing publication. Akira news.

Podcast version of the live Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 7/6/2019

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?
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Shane Plays Geek Talk is carried on Krypton Radio!
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Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Podbean, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!
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SHOW NOTES

Podcast Zinger is from the Galaxy Quest

Topic Notes:

Cirsova Presents: Wild Stars Rising
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cirsova-presents-wild-star-rising/x/19012395#/

Akira Is Getting a 4K Remaster, and a New Anime | i09
https://io9.gizmodo.com/akira-is-getting-a-4k-remaster-and-a-new-anime-1836127694

MAD Magazine to Cease Publication | ComicBook.com
https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/07/04/mad-magazine-to-cease-publication/


Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Arkansas RPG Con registrations are now open!
Head on over to ARPGCON.COM for Arkansas RPG Con 2019 on Nov 9th and 10th. This two day event's early bird badge is only $20 the same as last year's one day event badge. Get them before the price raises to $30 on July 1st.
ARPGCON.COM

 

 

Jul 4, 2019

Russ "Morrus" Morrissey and Peter Coffey join for a classy chat on A Touch More Class: nine new, creative and fully playtested 5E classes from EN Publishing! Plus: Favorite D&D classes, what "class" is the D&D 5E game engine and guess the RPG Kickstarter "Balderdash" edition! Everyone makes unicorn noises.

Podcast version of the live Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 6/29/2019

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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Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Podbean, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!
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SHOW NOTES

Podcast Zinger is from the The Neverending Story trailer

Topic Notes:

A Touch More Class Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/a-touch-more-class-9-new-5th-edition-classes

EN5ider
https://www.patreon.com/ensider

Morrus' Unofficial RPG Talk Podcast
https://morrus.podbean.com/

Kickstarter "Balderdash game" links:
The ADVANCED RPG Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beirdogames/the-advanced-a-complete-adaptable-tabletop-rpg-system
Adrift in the Dark: A 5th Edition One-Shot Duet https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1745780643/adrift-in-the-dark-a-5th-edition-one-shot-duet

Balderdash board game
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/163/balderdash

Shane Plays WOIN interview with Morrus
https://shaneplays.com/full-version-of-w-o-i-n-rpg-interview-with-russ-morrissey-shane-plays-podcast-extra/

Esper Genesis: Heroic Sci-Fi Role-Playing for 5E
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/113664363/esper-genesis-heroic-sci-fi-role-playing-for-5e/posts/2543622

GeneFunk 2090 (5E-based non-fantasy system)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crisprmonkey/genefunk-2090


Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Arkansas RPG Con registrations are now open!
Head on over to ARPGCON.COM for Arkansas RPG Con 2019 on Nov 9th and 10th. This two day event's early bird badge is only $20 the same as last year's one day event badge. Get them before the price raises to $30 on July 1st.
ARPGCON.COM

 

 

Jun 28, 2019

It’s the annual Little Rock Comic Con pre-show with “Angry Mike” Tinnel and Transformers comics artist and Hasbro toy designer Robby Musso. Another Transformers/Ghostbusters toy mashup is coming. Shane likes the Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated movie. How to say New Orleans like a cool local. Final Survivor: Westeros update. Muffin situation update from the Mobley Detective Agency.

Podcast version of the live Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 6/15/2019

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?
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Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Podbean, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!
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SHOW NOTES

Podcast Zinger is from the The Tranformers G1 animated series

Topic Notes:

Little Rock Comic Con
http://lrcomiccon.com

Little Rock Comic Con on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/LittleRockComicConvention/

Robby Musso on Comic Vine
https://comicvine.gamespot.com/robby-musso/4040-50867/

Angry Mike on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGEKUAoYLAQPVLEFNUFTdKA

Transformers/Ghostbusters toy mashup hits San Diego Comic-Con | Polygon
https://www.polygon.com/deals/2019/6/17/18681872/ghostbusters-transformers-hasbro-action-figure-toy-comic-con-2019


Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Arkansas RPG Con registrations are now open!
Head on over to ARPGCON.COM for Arkansas RPG Con 2019 on Nov 9th and 10th. This two day event's early bird badge is only $20 the same as last year's one day event badge. Get them before the price raises to $30 on July 1st.
ARPGCON.COM

 

 

 

Jun 21, 2019

Shane’s report from North Texas RPG Con, a hidden gem for old school tabletop RPG gamers! Plus his interview with Mike and Elizabeth Stewart of Victorious RPG (“steampunk and super heroes in the Victorian era”), co-hosts of the Save for Half podcast and just all around swell folks!

Podcast version of the live Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 6/15/2019

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?
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Shane Plays Geek Talk is carried on Krypton Radio!
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Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Podbean, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!
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SHOW NOTES

Podcast Zinger is from the The Invisible Man (1933)

Topic Notes:

Note: Show sponsor Troll Lord Games publishes Victorious.

Victorious RPG – Steampunk Adventure in the Age of SuperMankind
http://victoriousrpg.com

Victorious RPG on DriveThruRPG
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/169398/Victorious-the-Role-Playing-Game?affiliate_id=488512
(affiliate link)

Save for Half Podcast
http://saveforhalf.com/

North Texas RPG Con
https://ntrpgcon.com/

Villains & Vigilantes 3.0 Mighty Protectors on DriveThruRPG
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/220501/VV-30-Mighty-Protectors?affiliate_id=488512
(affiliate link)

 

Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Arkansas RPG Con registrations are now open!
Head on over to ARPGCON.COM for Arkansas RPG Con 2019 on Nov 9th and 10th. This two day event's early bird badge is only $20 the same as last year's one day event badge. Get them before the price raises to $30 on July 1st.
ARPGCON.COM

 

Jun 17, 2019

Did you know Earthworm Jim creator Doug TenNapel is also an Emmy-nominated animation producer and self-described multi-medium storyteller? We talk Doug’s new Earthworm Jim comic book project, his impressive career, the power of crowdfunding, taking care of your fans, G.K. Chesterton, geeky interests as relationship glue, making yourself Teflon when the culture is uncertain, and more!

Podcast version of the live Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 6/8/2019

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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Shane Plays Geek Talk is carried on Krypton Radio!
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Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Podbean, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!
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SHOW NOTES

Podcast Zinger is from the Earthworm Jim cartoon intro

Topic Notes:

Earthworm Jim the Comic Book! | Indiegogo
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/earthworm-jim-the-comic-book#/

Doug TenNapel IMDB
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0855066/

Doug Moby Games
https://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,27631/

Doug’s YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/tennapel

Audio Mullet (Doug’s podcast with Mike Nelson and Ethan Nicolle)
https://audiomullet.libsyn.com/


Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Arkansas RPG Con registrations are now open!
Head on over to ARPGCON.COM for Arkansas RPG Con 2019 on Nov 9th and 10th. This two day event's early bird badge is only $20 the same as last year's one day event badge. Get them before the price raises to $30 on July 1st.
ARPGCON.COM

 

 

 

Jun 3, 2019

Tribute to Art Bell, paranormal talk radio host extraordinaire who challenged what the medium could be, gained millions of listeners, and was an interesting guy in his own right (while being surprisingly down to earth). Also: unexplained explosions and dead birds in an Arkansas town, and the US government admits they investigate UFOs. Wanna take a ride?

Podcast version of the live Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 5/25/2019

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 Geek Talk on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/shaneplays

Shane Plays Geek Talk is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/

Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Podbean, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!
Humble Bundle
https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays
DriveThruRPG.com
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512

SHOW NOTES

Music used:
Giorgio Moroder - Chase
From the soundtrack for 1978's Midnight Express
Art Bell’s opening theme for Coast to Coast AM

Topic Notes:

Art Bell’s Wikipedia Entry
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Bell

Art Bell, Radio Host Who Tuned In to the Dark Side, Dies at 72 | The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/17/obituaries/art-bell-radio-host-who-tuned-in-to-the-dark-side-dies-at-72.html

According to the New York Times, once had the third-largest radio audience among talk-show hosts, after Rush Limbaugh and Dr. Laura Schlessinger | The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/17/obituaries/art-bell-radio-host-who-tuned-in-to-the-dark-side-dies-at-72.html

Cost of Y2K Bug Fixes (Over $300 Billion with a B!):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Year_2000_problem#Cost

Explosive sound that rattled windows in Beebe remains a mystery; probably not aliens, professor says | Arkansasas Online
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2019/feb/25/explosive-sound-beebe-mystery-residents-say-probab/

Beebe, AR: Repeated blackbird death incidents
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beebe,_Arkansas#Repeated_blackbird_death_incidents

Where are they now: Beebe Blackbirds | THV 11
https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/animal/where-are-they-now-beebe-blackbirds/91-614965981

Dead blackbirds fall again in Arkansas town | Boston.com
http://archive.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2011/12/31/dead_blackbirds_fall_again_in_arkansas_town/

Scientists say mysterious 'Oumuamua' object could be an alien spacecraft | NBC News
https://www.nbcnews.com/amp/ncna931381

'Oumuamua Wikipedia page
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/'Oumuamua

Washington Post news service removes story about Harvard astronomer's theory | Chicago Tribune
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/environment/ct-harvard-astronomer-aliens-20190204-story.html

Newly-released DoD video purportedly shows Navy pilot's encounter with UFO | ABC News
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/newly-released-dod-video-purportedly-shows-navy-pilots/story?id=53671546

Pentagon finally admits it investigates UFOs | FOX News
https://www.foxnews.com/science/pentagon-finally-admits-it-investigates-ufos

'Wow, What Is That?' Navy Pilots Report Unexplained Flying Objects | The New York Time
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/26/us/politics/ufo-sightings-navy-pilots.html

The Navy Says UFOs Are Real. UFO Hunters Are Thrilled | Vice
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/nea4pk/the-navy-says-ufos-are-real-ufo-hunters-are-thrilled

What We Know About the Navy’s UFO Problem | Foxtrot Alpha
https://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/what-we-know-about-the-navy-s-ufo-problem-1835071834

Yet Another Sign of the Apocalypse: Navy Pilots Reported UFO Sightings on Almost 'Daily Basis' | Rolling Stone
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/ufo-navy-pilots-840902/

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Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Arkansas RPG Con registrations are now open!
Head on over to ARPGCON.COM for Arkansas RPG Con 2019 on Nov 9th and 10th. This two day event's early bird badge is only $20 the same as last year's one day event badge. Get them before the price raises to $30 on July 1st.
ARPGCON.COM

 

May 18, 2019

Shane and Matt Barton of Matt Chat celebrate the release of their book Dungeons & Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition by, what else, talking CRPGs as they break down their favorite CRPGs, their biggest disappointments in the genre and their most anticipated upcoming title! Plus: when did Bioware first disappoint Shane, trolleys vs. buggies, how do you say renaissance, and Survivor: Westeros update.
(Podcast version has extra content not included in radio broadcast)

Podcast version of the live Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 5/11/2019

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 Geek Talk on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/shaneplays

Shane Plays Geek Talk is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/

Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Podbean, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!
Humble Bundle
https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays
DriveThruRPG.com
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512

SHOW NOTES

Podcast Zinger is from Gather Your Party Mix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXOpjgYMISw

Order Dungeons & Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Matt Barton Of Matt Chat Kills A Giant Rat In Ultima I
https://soundcloud.com/shane-plays/matt-barton-of-matt-chat-kills-a-giant-rat-in-ultima-i

Was that a Starbucks cup in Game of Thrones? | Chicago Sun-Times
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/5/6/18621694/was-that-a-starbucks-cup-in-game-of-thrones


Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Arkansas RPG Con registrations are now open!
Head on over to ARPGCON.COM for Arkansas RPG Con 2019 on Nov 9th and 10th. This two day event's early bird badge is only $20 the same as last year's one day event badge. Get them before the price raises to $30 on July 1st.
ARPGCON.COM

 

 

 

May 11, 2019

Avengers… ASSEMBLE! The gang of Michael Brown, William Brackeen and Richard McBain gets back together with Shane to geek out about Avengers: Endgame a year after geeking out about Avengers: Infinity War! What did they think, what were their favorite moments, and what are their theories moving forward with the MCU? Plus: is fanservice always a bad thing, big announcements from adventure fiction publisher Cirsova and a tribute to the evertall Peter Mayhew on Star Wars Day!
(Podcast version has extra content included in radio broadcast)

Podcast version of the live Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 5/4/2019

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 Geek Talk on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/shaneplays

Shane Plays Geek Talk is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/

Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Podbean, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!
Humble Bundle
https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays
DriveThruRPG.com
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512

SHOW NOTES

Podcast Zinger is from Peter Mayhew talks Chewie (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4we2HM7nMLw

Free Comic Book Day
https://www.freecomicbookday.com/

Game Goblins is partnering with Arkansas Childrens Hospital / Extra Life to help children in need. You can help!
https://gamegoblins.com/extra-life/

Avengers: Endgame Box Office Totals at Box Office Mojo
https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=marvel2019.htm

‘Avengers: Endgame’: All the Box Office Records Broken in Debut Weekend
https://variety.com/2019/film/news/avengers-endgame-box-office-records-2-1203199781/

Avengers: Endgame Sees 85% More Repeat Viewings Than Infinity War Did on Fandango
https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/05/02/avengers-endgame-85-percent-more-repeat-viewings-infinity-war/

'Avengers: Endgame' Easter Eggs: All Of the Callbacks to the MCU Phase 1
https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/avengers-endgame-easter-eggs-mcu-phase-1.html/

Did You Catch These MCU Phase 3 Easter Eggs in 'Avengers: Endgame'?
https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/mcu-phase-3-easter-eggs-avengers-endgame.html/

What Phase 4 looks like after Avengers: Endgame
https://www.polygon.com/2019/4/27/18484839/avengers-endgame-marvel-movies-mcu-phase-4-eternals-black-panther-gotg-vol-3

Avengers Endgame: Who's The Kid At The End?
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/avengers-endgame-whos-the-kid-at-the-end/1100-6466505/

"Avengers: Endgame" Had One TRUE Hero And It's Not Who You Think
https://www.buzzfeed.com/andyneuenschwander/avengers-endgame-true-hero

Tony Stark's Most Iconic Moment In "Avengers: Endgame" Was A Last-Second Addition
https://www.buzzfeed.com/alliehayes/tony-stark-avengers-endgame-best-line

The Russo Brothers Try to Explain Captain America's Wild Avengers: Endgame Twist
https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-russo-brothers-try-to-explain-captain-americas-wild-1834423270

84 Avengers: Endgame Easter Eggs & References You Might Have Missed
https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/84-avengers-endgame-easter-eggs-and-references-you/2900-2738/?ftag=NLS-04-10aaa1d

33 Marvel Movie Moments That Are Referenced In "Avengers: Endgame"
https://www.buzzfeed.com/noradominick/avengers-endgame-details-references-other-marvel-movies


Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
Order on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Arkansas RPG Con registrations are now open!
Head on over to ARPGCON.COM for Arkansas RPG Con 2019 on Nov 9th and 10th. This two day event's early bird badge is only $20 the same as last year's one day event badge. Get them before the price raises to $30 on July 1st.
ARPGCON.COM

Apr 24, 2019

Heroes & Angels ComiCon 2019 is coming! Brandy "The Bulldog" Bullock gives the details on this fun event and the amazing organization that helps families of children with cancer behind it. Con guests Timothy Lim and Mark Pellegrini share their latest comics project updates, including Black Hops II, WALL-MIGHT: First Term Part II, and Kamen America. Plus zombies, The Walking Dead, Survivor: Westeros and all the usual nonsense and tomfoolery!

Podcast version of the live Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 4/20/2019

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 Geek Talk on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/shaneplays

Shane Plays Geek Talk is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
http://kryptonradio.com/

Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Podbean, Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links!
Humble Bundle
https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays
DriveThruRPG.com
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512

SHOW NOTES

Podcast Zinger is from Monty Python and The Holy Grail

ninjaink (Timothy Lim) on DeviantArt:
https://www.deviantart.com/ninjaink

Mark Pellegrini on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Mark-Pellegrini/e/B072N1DZW2%3F

13 Lesser Known Found Footage Films That Just Might Restore Your Faith in the Genre | Dread Central
https://www.dreadcentral.com/top-10-lists/264367/13-lesser-known-found-footage-films-just-might-restore-faith-genre/

Heroes and Angels on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/heroesandangelscorp/

Heroes and Angels ComiCon 2019
Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 10 AM – 4 PM
Sherwood Forest
Admission is just $3!
Heroes and Angels provides non-medical assistance to families affected by childhood cancer, and to military families in need. Also provides funding to organizations that research the causes and cures of childhood cancer.
Heroes and Angels ComicCon is their biggest fundraiser of the year!
Come on out, Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 10 AM – 4 PM at Sherwood Forest
Admission is just $3!

Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition
Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat
Pre-order on Amazon now, releases May 12
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Arkansas RPG Con registrations are now open!
Head on over to ARPGCON.COM for Arkansas RPG Con 2019 on Nov 9th and 10th. This two day event's early bird badge is only $20 the same as last year's one day event badge. Get them before the price raises to $30 on July 1st.
ARPGCON.COM

 

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