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This is the first bonus segment of the Speakeasy Podcast we like to call Crime Scene Investigations. These are random bonus podcasts that we record live from various events. There is no regular schedule for these. We will put them up as quickly as we can when the opportunity for one of these occurs. We suspect they will mostly be from conventions but we might work in some interviews and conversation from NY events as fate allows.
Theoretically, this is a podcast were we talk about our experiences at Genericon 2011 with Clarissa, Daryl, and Gerald of Anime World Order. Theoretically. In practice, this is more of an conversation about conventions in which Genericon comes up once or twice. Evan from the Ani-Gamers tries his to do his job as Genericon PR coordinator but soon all semblance of structure gives way and the conversation just becomes about Kevin Sorbo, red neck Mandalorians, and the grooming habits of Gamestop employees.
Here are the notes:
What is the Speakeasy Podcast?
The Speakeasy is a podcast hosted by the Reverse Thieves where fans can pull up a stool and listen to an in-depth but casual conversation about the nuts and bolts of anime, manga, and fandom. The goal is not to review individual shows but the processes, themes, tropes, and concepts that go into making anime and manga what they are. A meta podcast if you like. Once a month the Speakeasy will try and solve another mystery while giving you a drink recipe to set the mood.
Who are the Reverse Thieves?
Hisui (Alain) and Narutaki (Kate) are two Japanese pop culture detectives for the blog the Reverse Thieves. The blog in an ongoing conversation about anime and manga with an emphasis on overlooked gems, broad trends in the industry and fandom, exclusive events at hot spots in New York City, and of course all things detective related. With a keen eye for detail one truth always prevails.
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Opening song: Detective Conan Main Theme
[00:00:27] Intro: Just in case you wanted to know who we are and what we are about. We also give all the standard contact info as we introduce ourselves.
Including:
- Our Blog: Reverse Thieves
- Our Host Site: Anime 3000
- The Podcast’s Website: The Speakeasy
- The Reverse Thieves e-mail: reversethieves@gmail.c
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- Alain’s Twitter – HisuiRT
- Kate’s Twitter – NarutakiRT
The guests on this bonus on site convention episode of the Speakeasy are:
- Clarissa, Daryl, and Gerald: The Hosts of Anime World Order and writers for Otaku USA.
- Evan from the Ani-Gamers Blog and Podcast.
Apologies in advance. This was our first time playing with the portable mixer so it is less than awesome in quality. The mixer tends to cut people off at times like it was Kanye West. Hopefully the content will make up for that.
[00:01:58] An Introduction to Genericon
- How does one pronounce Genericon?
- Our expectations and the reality of Genericon.
- Cute Girls vs. Engineers: Campus Life!
[00:09:36] Small Cons Have no Reason to Smile
- FITcon: A very small con.
- Gemcon: It was less than truly outrageous.
- The Klingon Feast: Gagh and Bloodwine
- SITACon: Crazy podcasters galore!
- Castle Point Anime Convention: A nice New Jersey anime con.
- Orlando Anime Day: A one day con that is just a big dealers room.
- MegaCon: Much more expensive for not much more.
[00:17:23] Fallen Stars
- Super sad stories of forgotten guests.
- The Ghostbusters phenomenon and Ernie Hudson.
[00:20:15] The Genericon Turnout
- An analysis of the panel rooms.
- Con funk should not be at college cons.
- The timing of panels and badge pick-up.
[00:23:06] The Convention Layout
- The good, the bad, and the ugly.
- Evan appears from the ether.
- Toracon: The RIT anime convention.
[00:27:00] We make up lies about Kevin Sorbo.
- ICON: A Long Island mixed media convention.
- EyeCon: A sort of experience with celebrities.
- Creation Events: Expensive, but guaranteed to get what you want.
- New York Comic Con: The growing a la carte convention model.
[00:31:10] Things Fall Apart
- Bubba Fett: How to make Mandalorian Armor
- Neck beards and ponytails.
- Super odd facial hair.
- STROKING THE PEWTER WIZARD!
- FA FANTASY.
Ending song:
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