In Episode 216 of the Okie Geek Podcast we are talking with the cast of Red Dirt DnD. The actual play Dungeons & Dragons show combines D&D with the wild west in a unique take on the Role Playing Game. Our guests include the Dungeon Master Ash King, Brook Bullock as the Dwarven sorcerer Mak'ren Stoneshaper, Johnnie Payne as the half-Elf Rogue Xonimus and Kyri Hester as Halfling Druid Poppy Tealeaf. Red Dirt DnD can be found on Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts. You can also find and follow them on Facebook, Twitter and on the Red Dirt DnD website.

It's episode 215 of the Okie Geek Podcast brought to you by Okie Comics. Hannah Hall is finishing up her undergraduate work at the University of Oklahoma and is getting ready to release her first science fiction novel. "Awake" is coming out on Tuesday, September 15th, and tells the story of Blue Emerson, a freshman college student in the year 2030. "Awake" marks Hannah's third work overall, and you can find the Kindle edition right now on Amazon. You can learn more about Hannah on her website. You can also find her on Instagram and Twitter.

It's episode 214 of the Okie Geek Podcast, brought to you by Okie Comics. The Oklahoma Board Game Community is returning to physical venues to hold its Board Game Meetups. Founder Mike Dattalo says the mask mandate in Oklahoma City is helping to dramatically drop the number of positive cases in the area, so after a survey with members, they decided to return to playing board games in person. There will be restrictions including mandated face coverings and the playing areas will have tables spaced at least six weeks apart. You can get more information on the Oklahoma Board Game Community Facebook page.

It's episode 213 of the Okie Geek Podcast brought to you by Okie Comics, and our friends from Literati Press are getting ready to step into the big time with three upcoming comic publications to hopefully rival some mid-level publishers. The first of the three titles "The Black-Jack Demon" is currently on Kickstarter working to raise money for publishing costs with some fantastic reward levels. Joining us on the show is Literati Press Creative Director Charles Martin, Black-Jack Demon creator and artist Nick Hermes and New World Comics owner Buck Berlin who is coming on as a strategist for the organization. Literati Press also plans an exhibition at the Paseo Plunge titled "Comics as Art" September 4th through the 27th. You can find Literati Press on its website, twitter and Facebook and in the real world in Oklahoma City's Paseo District. You can find New World Comics on Facebook and make sure to visit its physical location at NW63rd and Meridian in Oklahoma City.

It's episode 212 of the Okie Geek Podcast brought to you by Okie Comics, SoonerCon is getting postponed until next year, because of the pandemic, but you can still show off your favorite Costumes in its contest to be viewed online. Organizer Summer Rain, a cosplayer herself, joins us to talk about the event, and what we can expect as participants and fans. The regional contest is only open to 50 participants so make sure to get your entry in soon. You can find out more information on how to submit your cosplay on the SoonerCon website. And be sure to tune in August 15th at 7pm to watch the contest on the SoonerCon Facebook page.

It's Episode 211 of the Okie Geek Podcast brought to you by Okie Comics. Okie Comics is working to raise money through Indie GoGo to pay publication costs for Issue Number Seven. Editor and Publisher Jeff Provine joins us to talk about the magazine featuring local artists and writers providing stories about the Sooner State. Issue #7 Spooklyhoma comes to a local store or library near you or you can have it delivered directly to you for the right giving level on Indie Gogo.

You can help out Okie Comics at: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/okie-comics-issue-7-spooklyhoma?fbclid=IwAR2u09I7SfUhd-83cb8sZaMQZDbUqrP_OAlRLhs6TPecUrSzeF2ruEn_XGU#/

Also Jeff, looks to have some new ghost stories coming out soon, this time featuring Shawnee and Pottawatomie County: http://jeffprovine.com/

It's Episode 210 of the Okie Geek Podcast. This week we are talking with KOSU's Allison Herrera about a new podcast called "Imaginary Oklahoma" in collaboration with This Land Press in Tulsa. The podcast features readings of stories about Oklahoma by authors who don't live in the state. Currently in its first season, Allison says she's hoping to see more to come. You can find out more on the websites for This Land Press and NPR.

It's episode 209 of the Okie Geek Podcast. This week, we are talking with the Pollard Theatre's Jerome Stevenson about a new podcast known as "D20 to Curtain". The show brings together local actors who have created characters to play in Dungeons and Dragons as Jerome plays as Dungeon Master. "D20 to Curtain" just started with only its fifth episode uploaded to wherever you get your podcasts. So, unlike other D&D programs it won't be hard to catch up on this amazing show. You can find out more on the "D20 to Curtain" website and on its Facebook page.

It's Episode 208 of the Okie Geek Podcast, and we are talking with Alyx Picard Davis with the DeadCenter Film Festival. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, venues across Oklahoma and the U.S. have been forced to cancel or postpone. However, DeadCenter is still planing to celebrate its 20th year, but this time it will be a virtual experience lasting twice as long, but at half the price. DeadCenter begins June Sixth and lasts all the way until June 21st with All Access passes costing just $100. This year, participants can watch any of the 140 films picked for the festival You can find out more at DeadCenterFilm.org

It's Episode 207 of the Okie Geek Podcast brought to you by Okie Comics. This Saturday, a group of gamer nerds are coming together for an online event they're calling "Clerics for Medics" to play Dungeons & Dragons raising money for "Direct Relief" and its fight against the COVID-19 outbreak. I got a chance to talk with WackyZach who will be the Dungeon Master for the game and HeyLochNess who will be playing a Firbolg Nature Cleric. In fact, all the participants will be playing 7th level clerics of various Divine Domains. Other players include JenericLive, GutterNerds, Hrothmar and RetreatingGoon. The event takes place Saturday, April 25th at 1pm Central Time on Mixer.com.