MadCap_Misc, Reiaino, and NineOf12 talk about reopenings that are happening, and the ones we are looking forward to.
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NFT For Pidgeons – Episode 191
Linda, Rey, and Ember catch up on what’s been up in our lives, and then talk about NFT.
- Non-fungible token – Wikipedia
- I’m not getting into NFTs and Crypto Art anytime soon – YouTube
- https://www.inverse.com/innovation/is-cryptocurrency-bad-for-the-environment
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d1cymTRm3UBcRQYFpsnnlnP1rOyJEyFCp1e58kM9nX8/edit?usp=sharing
The “Pockets” MadCap Misc was referring to:
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Nachthexen Was My Steampunk Metal Band- Episode 190
MadCap_Misc, Reiaino, and NineOf12 talk about the amazing history of the “Night Witches” of WWII.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_Witches
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Raskova
- http://www.warheroes.ru/hero/hero.asp?Hero_id=653
- https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/soviet-night-witches-female-fighter-pilots-red-army-172364
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Book Club – The Red Tent by Anita Diamant – Episode 189
The grills catch up on all our geeky goings on, and have a discussion about this quarters selected book. We also roll to choose the next one!
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Red_Tent_(Diamant_novel)
- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4989.The_Red_Tent?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=8A4TyKElFW&rank=1
If you’d like to read along, that episode should be in June, and we’ll be talking about Lamb, by Christopher Moore
The Game Linda mentioned is available for a name your price download:
https://evilhat.itch.io/the-secrets-of-cats-a-world-of-adventure-for-fate-core
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The Not So Perfect RPG – Episode 188
The Grills catch up as usual on our geeky goings on, and then have a discussion about the recent kerfuffle at Kickstarter during Zine Quest 3.
Content Advisory : Part of the controversy involved a sexual assault scenario in a streaming RPG last year.
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https://youtu.be/0Y21hx6FEPE
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Stabbing Sylvanas – Episode 187
The Grills talk about Blizzconline 2021!
Get the run down, and remember, you can go watch the VODs free….or just rely on us, we covered all the important stuff.
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Save The World-Buy Some Pizza-Episode 186
The Grills clarify cryptocurrency, and chitchat about our geeky lives and projects.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptocurrency
Fiat currency- https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/fiatmoney.asp
^^^Which Crypto is not
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mt._Gox – interesting geeky connection to the first actual bitcoin exchange MTGOX
Documentary : https://youtu.be/sZ-aUlNY9_g
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Madame Abrams – Episode 185
Linda and Ember talk about the amazing Nobel Prize Nominee Stacey Abrams!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stacey_Abrams
List of her publications:
- Abrams, Stacey (April 24, 2018). Minority Leader: How to Build Your Future and Make Real Change. New York: Henry Holt and Co. ISBN 978-1250191298.
- Abrams, Stacey (June 9, 2020). Our Time Is Now: Power, Purpose, and the Fight for a Fair America. New York: Henry Holt and Co. ISBN 978-1250257703.
Romances (as Selena Montgomery):[135]
- Montgomery, Selena (April 24, 2001). Rules Of Engagement. Harlequin Kimani Arabesque. ISBN 978-1583142240.
- Montgomery, Selena (December 25, 2001). The Art of Desire. Harlequin Kimani Arabesque. ISBN 978-1583142646.
- Montgomery, Selena (October 25, 2002). Power of Persuasion. Harlequin Kimani Arabesque. ISBN 978-1583142653.
- Montgomery, Selena (June 14, 2004). Never Tell. St. Martin’s Paperbacks. ISBN 978-0312993061.
- Montgomery, Selena (April 25, 2006). Hidden Sins. HarperTorch. ISBN 978-0060798499.
- Montgomery, Selena (December 26, 2006). Secrets and Lies. Avon. ISBN 978-0060798512.
- Montgomery, Selena (June 24, 2008). Reckless. Avon. ISBN 978-0061376030.
Montgomery, Selena (March 31, 2009). Deception. Avon. ISBN 978-0061376054.
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Bernie’s Mittens – Episode 184
The Grills chat about the recent Inauguration.
- Youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman
- In its four years of existence, the award has been granted to four teens, Amanda Gorman of Los Angeles in 2017, Patricia Frazier of Chicago in 2018, Kara Jackson also of Chicago in 2019, and Meera Dasgupta of New York City in 2020.
- Fashion – https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9173979/Jill-Bidens-inauguration-concert-outfit-Gabriela-Hearst-pays-tribute-U-S-states.html
- Biden won the Presidency, but Bernie won the internet! What’s your favorite mittens meme?
- Eugene Goodman. If you don’t know his story, you should. https://www.npr.org/sections/inauguration-day-live-updates/2021/01/20/958770763/officer-who-confronted-capitol-mob-is-escorting-kamala-harris-to-inaugural-cerem?utm_medium=social&utm_term=nprnews&utm_campaign=npr&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwAR2U1XkwxPoRAvo_bDiRR5AUNgBwfegfeUhsfstrAuYXn4u6kAeQhElQxnw
- New administration isn’t screwing around: https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/25/politics/biden-executive-orders-day-six/index.html
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Rabbit Hole of Dragon Languages – Episode 183
The Grills talk about dragons, and which are their favorites, in honor of Appreciate A Dragon Day.
- https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/appreciate-a-dragon-day/
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon
- https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/wawel-dragons-den#:~:text=This%20Polish%20cave%20has%20housed,brothel%2C%20and%20an%20enduring%20legend.&text=There%20are%20differing%20legends%20about,of%20the%20Wawel%20Castle%20complex.
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