This week, Jena is still away due to Fringe, so we are joined by Jhax. Salsa was in Scotland, but we DON’T TALK ABOUT IT YET! Not until we’ve got the whole band together. Instead, we discuss Fringe Festival.

This week Jena was gone on Monday, James was gone on Monday, but Salsa… was also gone on Monday. This is a short Omake (Extra or Bonus) episode James recorded with Jhax and Senpai on a Tuesday! Even better: we have a Fast Five (Fast Five!)!

Links! https://www.mnprov.org/
https://minnesotafringe.org/shows/2026/stories-from-the-trauma-dump
https://minnesotafringe.org/shows/2026/the-label-maker
https://minnesotafringe.org/shows/2026/fighting-unicorns

Jena was featured in TWO Fringe articles:
https://twincitiesarts.com/2026/07/28/fringe-file-12-interview-jena-young-label-maker-butterfly-project/
https://swfringegeek.blogspot.com/2026/07/fringe-2026-top-10-3-jena-young.html

This week, we discuss Fringe Festival. Jena’s involved in a few shows, and you should see those. James is involved in one show, and you should see that. Salsa hints that he won’t be around because he will be on vacation. It’s subtle; see if you can spot it.

This week, Salsa is busy with a new job and getting ready for vacation, and he kinda forgot to upload this episode. Like, he did the editing, but then… got sidetracked.

Sorry, y’all.

Long-time listeners will already know what this week’s discussion will be about. It’s the first episode after the Fourth of July weekend, and that means CONvergence dominates the conversation. Also, Salsa started his new job!

Links!
https://minnesotafringe.org/shows/2026/stories-from-the-trauma-dump
https://minnesotafringe.org/shows/2026/the-label-maker

This week, Jena acquired a sewing cabinet, Salsa went camping, and James moved a lot of dirt.

This week, we spend some time talking about romance. Specifically, dating: what makes a good one, and what not to do. Do we kiss and tell? Y…yes. Of course we do. Have you not been listening to us? We have no filter.

Links!
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/midsummer-nights-scream-fundra/3458593510956767/
https://www.freefunder.com/campaign/jasmine-dragon-2026
https://vilten.net/

This week, Jena was outside and had a lovely time, Salsa was outside and did not appreciate the temperature at all, and James was outside without any internet.

Links!
https://vilten.net/
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/midsummer-nights-scream-fundra/3458593510956767/

This week, we discuss naval warfare in WW1. It’s not exactly a Ken Burns documentary, so temper your expectations.

I’m also going to throw a trigger warning on this one. While our story is (thankfully) pretty uneventful, it is still a serious topic, as there is discussion of being followed while walking alone at night.

This week, we discuss pirates!

I tried to come up with a joke here, but I’ve got nothing. I’m sure I’ll come up with something later, but right now… nada. Oh well.

Link! https://www.freefunder.com/campaign/jasmine-dragon-2026