Otafest Podcast

We get a bit political this week. Jei, Alfred, and G talk a bit about the recent PewDiePie and JonTron controversies, the upcoming Zelda season pass, and what makes a good movie sequel.

PewDiePie - 3:24

YouTube and Does Offensive=Funny? - 13:00

JonTron goes off the deep end - 14:00

We FINALLY talk about politics - 16:16

Back to JonTron - 19:24

**Why is this topic relevant to this podcast?** - 23:31

Zelda DLC - 30:46

Pokemon Go and how not to update a game - 43:36

How to do a good movie sequel - 49:20

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The gang goes over some of the changes from the past year of the Otafest Podcast, and discuss the spring 2017 anime season!

Discussing our drinks - 0:35

The past year - 7:40

Deo's role - 9:00

Angelo's role - 11:03

G - 13:16

Jei and Alfred - 16:27

Future plans for podcast? - 20:47

Beers and Cameras - 21:11

Want some free passes? - 26:11

Deo's exploding sewing needle - 26:35

Spring 2017 Preview begins - 31:00

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Jei: @jeilosophy

Deo: @nyantron

Angelo: @gatesandlogic

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Season 2 Episode 08: Nintendo Switch Details, MAGFest, AGDQ

A big, 5-person episode! Jei, Alfred, G, Deo, and Angelo debate the pros and cons of the Nintendo Switch, G talks about his experience at MAGFest, and then everyone fanboys over speedruns at AGDQ!

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Deo: @nyantron

Angelo: @gatesandlogic

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The Otafest Podcast wishes all of our listeners a happy new year! In this episode, we talk a bit about the goodies we received over the holidays, new and upcoming tech from CES, and a spoilercast of Rogue One!

Christmas Presents - 5:40

What Does Google Think About Siri? - 21:19

CES - 22:00

Rogue One Spoilers! - 34:25

2017 Blockbuster Preview - 46:50

Q1 Games - 54:25

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The Otafest Podcast wishes all of our listeners a happy holidays! We recorded this off the cuff at our annual Otafest staff Christmas party and we pulled in whoever happened to be in the hall or in the room. This was basically a big fun conversation between friends, so enjoy!

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We're joined by Otafest webmaster and longtime Jei and Alfred bestie Behfar. This is a bit of a freeform episode with our conversation wandering through multiple topics, but I've tried my best to include all the pertinent points below in the timestamps.

Holiday plans: 5:15

Tangent about TV shows (Walking Dead spoilers!): 11:22

Asian movie stars and martial arts movies: 23:49

Playstation announcements: 28:57

General gaming talk: 54:10

Talking about money and tech bubbles: 57:43

Sponsors for this episode: Memory Express

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We talk a bit about the wave of game releases for the end of 2016, and the biggest anime of the season, Yuri on Ice!

Final Fantasy XV: 05:43

Pokemon Sun and Moon: 19:23

Zelda got delayed/Nintendo WTF?: 23:12

Titanfall 2 and sales: 28:15

Dishonored 2: 31:15

Yuri on Ice discussion begins: 38:00

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Deo: @nyantron

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Episode 2 has been delayed and will be out after this episode, as it is a video podcast and requires additional time for post work. Sorry!

We're recovered from Otafest Aurora (and some other events...) and we're here to recap the con, and talk a bit about one of our biggest passions: Fanfiction. Linda is back on the show, and she's brought two important guests with her: Otafest Chairperson Jenny Chan and her partner Suu Lien.

Timestamps

Introductions to Chair-chan and Suu: 06:37

Otafest Aurora Recap: 14:25

Fanfiction: 32:44

Fanfiction through the ages: 44:21

Brief gaming discussion: 1:01:42

Thanks to our sponsors Level 1 Escape Room: Calgary's Premiere Escape Room, and Memory Express: Canada's Premiere Destination for Computer Products and Services

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Alfred

Linda: @Pyrahus

Jenny Chan

Suu Lien

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We interview Eric Stuart, prolific musician, voice actor, and special guest at Otafest Aurora! This episode was recorded live at the convention. We love doing live recordings at Otafest events so look forward to future recording sessions!

Please consider supporting Eric's friend and bandmate Phil Nix who is battling cancer. There is a GoFundMe here https://www.gofundme.com/2cnauxwj and a new album from ESB coming out soon that will help support Phil.

Timestamps

Introductions: 2:44

Eric's home of Nashville: 5:39

Getting into voice acting: 10:13

Will Eric try mocap?: 15:37

Funny outtakes and stories: 18:04

Aside about multitools and pocket knives: 22:39

The art of anime dubbing: 27:17

Meta Knight's voice and cultural sensitivity: 32:27

Eric's funnest roles: 36:11

Eric's a huge gamer!: 44:23

Eric's music career: 51:06

Sponsors for this episode: FunimationNOW, Level 1 Escape Room, and Memory Express

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Jei: @jeilosophy

Alfred

Deo: @nyantron

Eric Stuart: @eric_stuart

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Season 2 Episode 1: We're Back!

After a short hiatus, the gang's back to talk Halloween, the Nintendo Switch, movies, and of course, Otafest Aurora 2016

Timestamps

Hot Pepper Anime Reviews and Aurora Preview: 6:00

Halloween Discussion: 13:35

Escape Rooms: 31:41

VR and Nintendo Switch: 35:18

"Logan" Trailer and other movies: 51:58

Thanks to our sponsor Level 1 Escape Room, Calgary's Premiere Escape Room

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Jei: @jeilosophy

Deo: @nyantron

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