Special Guest Richard Cobbett joins TheJen and TruN00b to talk about the Kickstarter for his game Nighthawks – The Vampire RPG and all the other geekiness we’ve been up to and are anticipating. Geek Grapevine – https://www.geekwire.com/2018/report–amazon–release–alexa–devices–including–microwave–subwoofer–others/ – I kind of want this to be true! https://www.geek.com/tech/are–robot–pants–the–future–of–mobility–1752515/ https://io9.gizmodo.com/avatar–the–last–airbender–is–being–reborn–as–a–netflix–1829139229   Kickstarter Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/753131002/nighthawks-the-vampire-rpg-0?ref=project_link

In this episode the Grills talk all the geek you’re used to, and we hear all about Linda/TruN00b’s DragonCon adventure! Geek Grapevine – https://www.theoceancleanup.com/ https://www.geek.com/television/superman-is-now-the-witcher-henry-cavill-cast-as-geralt-in-netflix-series-1751230/ https://kotaku.com/nintendo-announces-pikachu-and-eevee-switch-bundles-1828935510 Spill: https://amp.democratandchronicle.com/amp/71479764 Linda’s Group Cosplay on The Georgia Scene https://www.facebook.com/CostumeArt/videos/278900432934264/

The Grills are joined by Kaz, a fellow podcaster, and talk about sports and Nerd out about all sorts of things! Geek Grapevine – https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/25/obituaries/john-mccain-dead.html https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/27/17786786/microsoft-xbox-all-access-subscription-console-bundle-leasing-program https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjF9GgrY9c0 https://abc7chicago.com/gamer-something-was-off-about-jacksonville-suspect/4059545/ https://www.cbr.com/crash-leaves-deadpool-comics-strewn-across-highway/

In this, our second Book Club episode, the Grills talk about The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell. We also cover some nerdy news. Geek Grapevine – https://overwatchwire.usatoday.com/2018/08/19/south-korea-and-finland-qualify-for-world-cup-finals-at-blizzcon/ https://kotaku.com/overwatch-world-cup-match-grinds-to-a-halt-when-game-cr-1828427354 ^^^Two links, but it’s all OW world cup coverage https://www.geek.com/tech/single-use-bacteria-powered-paper-battery-could-save-lives-1749685/ https://www.cnet.com/news/nvidia-reveals-800-geforce-rtx-2080-at-gamescom-2018/

Well, the Grills haven’t finished their book reports. Also, Battle for Azeroth came out, and TheJen’s work is being a butt. So Linda and NineOf12 just cover some nerdy news items and catch up on what we’re up to in this mini-episode. Geek Grapevine – https://www.upi.com/Truck-crash-spills-8-million-dimes-next-to-interstate/9661525965285/ https://www.techradar.com/news/fallout–76–aside–bethesda–isnt–completely–ditching–steam https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2018/08/12/niantic–missed–a–big–opportunity–with–pokemon–gos–eevee–community–day/#bf8cd95187b6

The Grills reflect back on our podcasting/streaming journey in this, our 100th episode. Geek Grapevine – https://wccftech.com/blizzard-battle-for-azeroth-old-soldier-cinematic/ https://www.wsj.com/articles/ready-aim-hire-a-fortnite-coach-parents-enlist-videogame-tutors-for-their-children-1533046708 https://www.geek.com/tech/nasa-releases-blueprint-to-diy-curiosity-rover-1748119/

In this episode Linda/TruN00b and NineOf12 discuss all things LARP, and role playing in general in the context of gaming. Geek Grapevine – https://www.slashfilm.com/amc-chris-hardwick-investigation-third-party/ https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/young-fan-clapback-at-ryan-reynolds-is-what-comic-cons-about_us_5b548a65e4b0b15aba8fc7d5 https://www.geek.com/culture/disney-can-buy-fox-but-it-cant-buy-you-1725806/ Find a LARP:  https://larping.org/larps/ Asheville Pinball Museum: http://ashevillepinball.com/

In this episode NineOf12, TruN00b, and Silver Kitsune have a very open and honest conversation about our views and experiences in the world of Ethical Non-Monogamy. Geek Grapevine – http://ew.com/movies/2018/07/20/james-gunn-dropped-guardians-of-the-galaxy-films/ // https://www.polygon.com/2018/7/20/17595096/guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-james-gunn-disney-marvel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go6GEIrcvFY (Shazam Trailer) https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/new-in-pokemon-go-0-111-2-update-lucky-pokemon-new-berries-celebi-encounter-friend-sorting-and-more/ Many References: https://www.morethantwo.com/ http://polyweekly.com/ This podcasts website has lists of books and sign ups for classes and things on … Continue reading "Poly Cats! – Episode 98"

In this episode, the grills chat with special guest Gelf about her streaming adventure and all sort of other nerdity in our lives. Geek Grapevine – https://news.artnet.com/art-world/sarcophagus-egypt-mystery-tomb-1318196 https://geektyrant.com/news/harrison-ford-in-talks-to-star-in-an-adaptation-of-jack-londons-call-of-the-wild https://nerdist.com/patrick-stewart-star-trek-discovery-hint/

In this Episode, TruN00b and NineOf12 talk about smart home devices. Geek Grapevine – https://geektyrant.com/news/first-look-at-chris-hemsworth-shooting-the-new-men-in-black-film https://www.geek.com/anime/hear-the-sailor-moon-theme-like-youve-never-heard-it-on-traditional-japanese-instruments-1745429/ https://www.geek.com/tech/smart-bandages-monitor-wounds-deliver-drug-treatments-1745438/ SPILL: https://www.google.com/amp/amp.wsoctv.com/www.wsoctv.com/news/local/tractor-trailer-spills-watermelon-blocks-traffic-on-ramp-from-i-485-to-i-77-in-north-charlotte/777465173