S.T.E.A.M.Geeks - The League of S.T.E.A.M.

We have yet another special guest packed episode for you this week! Our very good friends Captain Robert and Daniel Cederman of Abney Park join Glenn, Nick, Duane and Trip for a chat. Right off the bat they dive into our second review of that mighty liquor, Rum! Subsequently the topic moves onto Steampunk in gaming. Abney Park's Airship Pirates RPG is discussed, as well as a host of other games and how the genre of steampunk can be incorporated.

This week we are very happy to bring you two very special guests! Robin Thorsen, also known as "Clara" on "The Guild" and actor Doug Jones, guest star on "The Guild" but also known for such roles as "Abe Sapien" from the Hellboy movies. Our new friends bring along some of Jones Soda's new special edition "The Guild" flavors for us to taste. Then we discuss the role that steampunk plays in "The Guild" Season 5.

This time around we have devoted an entire podcast to reviews! Since we began STEAMGeeks folks have been rather enthusiastic about our reviews. The nice folks at Harper Voyager Publishing and Fox Chapel Publishing have sent us a couple books and put in contact with such authors as Tee Morris and Pip Ballantine. Independent craftsmen "Cogbots" sent us a generous review package of their wood gear kits. In order to catch up with what has become almost too much of a good thing, we are bringing you an all review Review-A-thon! Naturally we had to start with another beverage review! This time we sample and savor some common and not-so-common Hard Ciders. Then we review the book "The Art of Steampunk" by Art Donovan. We wrap things up by examining and reviewing the Cogbots Cogs.

Once again James, Robin, Nick, Andrew and Russell gather around the old microphone to bring you a review of the movie "Cowboys and Aliens". Then they continue with a discussion prompted by the previous episode's mail bag; a discussion comparing, contrasting and just talking about the relative differences between the progressive nature of Steampunk and how it is affected by the conservatism of the Victorian era.

Claire Hummel, renowned illustrator and the artist behind the cover to our Volume One DVD, is our special guest this week. San Diego Comic Con 2011 is our topic!

Join James, Robin, Nick and Sheyne as they have a lively review of Tequila. Once fortified, a discussion on the topic of distressing for effect on steampunk costuming and clothing.

In this episde we are joined by special guests and new friends, Philippa Ballantine and Tee Morris, authors of the "Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences" series. We have a go at the topic of steampunk around the globe.

The League sits down with Shawn Strider, the creator of Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade Ball. We discuss immersive events and what they mean to the steampunk community.

The League reviews Maker Fair Bay Area 2011. Following that we explore the theme of steampunk and DIY (Do It Yourself) and how they've become so connected.

This week we have a special guest! Author Gail Carriger. After a bit of an interview, she joins us in a discussion of the classics. Classic monsters, that is, and their various origins in the Victorian Era. Alas, some nefarious spirit haunted our recording and caused its corruption about halfway through. This episode unfortunately ends on a cliff hanger. We do apologize both to you, the listener and to Gail for the difficulties.