138: No It's Bey, Key(s)

We've really done it this time as we deliver a Double Stuffed(tm) show that dares to ask: why is everyone so crazy about lemonade all of a sudden? Listen to find out if we ever get anywhere on that. Plus, we talk gay Star Wars characters in the news, Mika brings a review of LIZA, THE FOX FAIRY, we read LOCKE AND KEY for Comic Book Club *AND* we play our ECCC interview with artist Tamra Bonvillain! Be our boo!

no its becky

112: Head Cannon

JET News is back with all the stories from 'round the Nerdsphere. This week, we cover Star Wars news, new Netflix shows and Twitter character limits! Plus, a review of Sky Atlantic's Fortitude *and* a review of the Cannon Films documentary, Electric Boogaloo! Tonight we're gonna rock this place!

Shake it to the ground now!

111: Bowie's in Space

We join the choir of Afronauts this week as we sing the praises of the dearly departed Thin White Duke. Plus, we're totally raiding the cupboards in Potions class and getting hammered. It's been a tough week; chill out with us to some of Bowie's tunes, remember the good times and stick around for a little Golden Globes, Oscars and Razzies talk. Enough Sorrow; Let's dance!

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106: The 2016 Jetties Award Show!

2015 has finally taken the hint and is reaching for his coat, so let's talk about him once he's gone! Join us for our best of the year show featuring everything worth talking about in the past year. Plus, we talk 2015 music AND The Force Awakens with Music Guru Tara! Play us off!

Traitor!

3,629 Seconds on Mars

JET is back to do what we do best! This week, it's talk about Mars movies! We review The Martian, John Carter and Uncle John's Ghosts of Mars! Plus, news on Neil Gaiman, Prometheus, Guillermo del Toro and more Uncle John! UNCLE JOHN

Get your ass to this show!

Final Thoughts on Nerdcon: Stories

It was a good start. There’s a way to go.

I wanted more guests, more panels, more emphasis on the craft of storytelling and less lip service. Teach people to tell stories, don’t just play poorly organized games on the mainstage that end with a “storytelling, man…storytelling.” Let’s have more panels about the specific tools of writing and the structure of story (shit, let’s have more panels, period, then I might be able to actually get a seat at one). Let’s have more Q&As and readings. Let’s have not only big stars like Grossmans, Blacks and Scalzis but lesser-known authors, local authors and artists and creators. Let’s have actual workshops for aspiring writers to learn skills, to cross-pollinate with other artists and to develop mentorships. Let’s have an actual performance from Night Vale and Paul and Storm.

Those are the sorts of things I had expected from Nerdcon: Stories. What we got was fun but was more like 2 days of summer camp than 2 days of boot camp. Do more, I say, to validate all the emphasis you gave to the importance of storytelling, instead of just creating a space where you can sell merch and John Scalzi can play the ukulele.

That’s all the nitpicks. Overall, a positive experience, unquestionably and if it’s anywhere near me next year (and if I’m not going to NYCC), I’ll be at Nerdcon: Stories.

P.S. I know better than most not to unfairly criticize the tech elements or personnel of a show but the state of it was unacceptable. We had several Paul and Storm performances that were nearly ruined by feedback. Presenters who wanted to use multimedia were stymied or forced to operate it themselves. The onscreen chyrons where intermittent and uninformative. The issues persisted throughout the weekend. Whoever was to blame, just fix it.

This was pretty bush

Hey! It's Blurry Pat Rothfuss!

Take that, fascists!

Nerdcon: Stories Day 1

Join us as we recap day 1 of Nerdcon: Stories and talk nerd news, interviews and...Oprah's views? Plus, we play Lightning Round with John Moe! Yes...*that* John Moe.

No, not the Norwegian farmer...RIP

Nerdcon: Stories Day 0

It was a dark and...uh, chilly night in Minneapolis on the eve of Nerdcon: Stories! Join us this weekend as we bring you highlights from this celebration of stories and storytelling. Bad, GRRM! Shoo!

Honey! Check if any of the Starks are dead...

Not With A Bang Part 2

We're back with a two-part extravaganza in which we look ahead to 2015's (hopefully good) new releases in TV, film, music, games and books. I'll tell ya...there's a lot of rough but some diamonds yet to be found. Plus, news and a visit from music guru Tara! And Prince stops by for a few seconds.

Or was it a guy in a Prince suit?

Not With A Bang Part 1

We're back with a two-part extravaganza in which we look ahead to 2015's (hopefully good) new releases in TV, film, music, games and books. I'll tell ya...there's a lot of rough but some diamonds yet to be found. Plus, news and a visit from music guru Tara! And Prince stops by for a few seconds.

Or was it a guy in a Prince suit?

CONvergence: Day 4 and Con Wrap-up

The con is over and it was grand! It's our wrap-up show for CONvergence and it's a doozy. We talk panels, cricket, toast and we bring you the news from around the geek world. PLUS, interviews with Emma Bull, Barb Abney, Paul Cornell and Lee Harris! Go out in style with us and dream of next year!

Thanks again to everyone who let us interview them and THANK YOU SO MUCH to all the people and volunteers that make CONvergence possible. You make me wanna be a better geek (with more recent references). #cvg2015






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