recorded August 9, 2022

As summer hopefully is winding down, we return to chat steampunk! Bluestocking talks about modern airships. Jack found a new retelling of the Nutcracker. And Thax jumps back to social rules as presented in Bridgerton. We catch up on other shows to catch and a couple events coming in August that you should know about

The future of airships

Steampunk Nutcracker

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recorded July 26, 2022

This week we dive into the weird sexual views of the era where steampunk pulls so much inspiration. The strategy and rules arranging marriage, the denial of women's sexual needs, and men's as well, the expectations of the wifely role, and lack of women's rights in Victorian England and America.

the Angel in the House

Gentleman Jack HBO series

Her Majesty Mrs. Brown

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recorded July 12, 2022

This week Thax has the Rona and looks like hell. BlueStocking is back from NOLA and had an amazing time and gives a little report.  Jack is excited about water harvesting and a new Netflix film. Tesla's birthday just passed, and kissing spreads germs. Learn all this and more this week!

desert fog catcher

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recorded June 28, 2022

This week we talk about planning your next steampunk event around all the steampunk events of the year. Its harder than it sounds, and someone is gonna be mad about it.

Victoria's Black Swan Inn

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recorded June 14, 2022

Kitty sits in for Jack this week and we talk about Bluestocking's coming trip to New Orleans! We hit on some few of the places in NOLA to recommend. We get into some interesting info about absinthe, proper preparation and history from Kitty's body of knowledge.

Anne Rice's house

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recorded May 31, 2022

We discuss hats and costumes that are problematic because of historical harm done in the Victorian period. Hopefully we can find how to navigate the ugly truths of the actual Victorian era and avoid cultural offence. A bit extra awkward chuckling, but hopefully useful discussion.

Beyond Victoriana - Multicultural Steampunk

Airship Ashanti

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recorded May 17, 2022

After 14 minutes of drunk talk, we continue our exploration of Steampunk hats. We cram studied how to make and form felt hats and tried to exchange notes. We clearly would not be able to make a hat, but maybe our flailing efforts will be funny.

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recorded May 3, 2022

Our first in a short series digging into hats as relate to your Steampunk attire. We start with the many many kinds of Victorian headwear, verses modern hats that we just think are old. We touch on men's hat etiquette and how your headwear really establishes who your character is.

1883 (prequel to Yellowstone)

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recorded April 19, 2022

We welcome very special guest, Scott Helland, from Frenchy and the Punk! Of late he has been fighting for his own name in his solo project, Guitarmy of One. Someone has been using the same name and Spotify is refusing to accept Scott's trademark claim. Besides lawyering up, we talk about how you can help.

Frenchy and the Punk

Guitarmy of One

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recorded April 4, 2022

Bluestocking returns, and we welcome Travis, a writer and game designer who is in the process of building a new steampunk RPG. We talk about designing games with your kids, and games that get more complex as your kids grow. 

Build Your Own Boardgame: Adventure Game Edition

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