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Indiana Geeking

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The podcast feed for the Geeking in Indiana blog. We like to talk Geeky things.

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Y5E07 - Starbase Indy with Lisa and Mark

November 01, 2019 12:30 - 31 minutes - 24 MB

Happy Friday, my friends! Welcome back to the Indiana Geeking Podcast! This month, we're sitting down to talk to Lisa and Mark from the local convention, Starbase Indy! We're talking about some of the cool things that are happening this year, in addition to a really awesome announcement that hadn't gone up on any of their social media feeds, yet! This is also the second time Lisa has been on the podcast talking Starbase Indy, so we'll call back to that episode (link) more than once. So, re...

Y5E06 - The World of Tele'Thala

September 06, 2019 12:30 - 50 minutes - 38.2 MB

Happy Friday, my friends! Welcome back to the Indiana Geeking Podcast! This month, we're still looking at gaming, because I'm still feeling Gen Con, but instead of cards, we're looking at table top role playing games! Specifically, we're looking at a locally created source book for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition! The World of Tele'Thala is a world, compatible with D&D 5E, that was created by Jared Bartels, with art and layout design by Mike Ficarra, for Courser's Folly Entertainment. These ...

Y5E05 - M:TG '19 Update, Part Two

August 02, 2019 12:30 - 2 hours - 98.5 MB

Happy Friday, my friends! We are back with another Magic: The Gathering episode of the Indiana Geeking Podcast! This one is a bit longer, but we had a lot of stuff to go over to bring you all up to date on everything Magic happening from the beginning of 2019, all the way up to the recently released MTG 2020 Core Set. Not only do we have that information, but Jarred and TJ also cracked open a prerelease box (see photos at bottom of the post) and did some talking about how to draft a deck. I...

Y5E04 - M:TG '19 Update, Part One

July 05, 2019 12:30 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

Happy Friday, my friends! The Indiana Geeking Podcast is back, with an episode that I know at least four people look forward to every year! That's right, it's the yearly Magic: The Gathering episode! Joining me at Geek Cave Studios are my friends Jarred Juett and TJ Zmina to talk about what has happened on the M:TG scene since their last visit in June of 2018. To continue with the trend started last year, this episode is the first part of a two-part series! Knowing how these two talk, I wen...

Y5E03: The Shake Ups - Meddling Kids

June 07, 2019 12:30 - 58 minutes - 44.4 MB

Happy Friday, my friends! We’re back with the third episode of the Indiana Geeking Podcast, the podcast where we focus on Hoosier-based creators and events! After an unintended break in May, I had the opportunity to sit down with my friends with The Shake Ups, to talk about their new album! That album, Meddling Kids, actually releases today, so you can actually go get it after you listen to this interview! You can also see them tonight at Radio Radio, and this weekend at PopCon Indy! So, w...

Y5E02 - Midwest RepRap Fest 2019

April 05, 2019 15:33 - 45 minutes - 80.4 MB

Happy Friday, my friends! We're back with the second episode of the Indiana Geeking Podcast, the podcast where we focus on Hoosier-based creators and events! This month, Lizz and I took a trip to one of the top 3D Printing events, the Midwest RepRap Festival. Held in Goshen, it brought in makers from across the world to show off their work, their machines, and eat tacos. As we were looking around, and preparing to start our own journey into 3D printing (more on that next week), we found som...

Y5E01 - David Reddick

March 01, 2019 12:30 - 1 hour - 97.3 MB

Guess what time it is? That's right, it's time for the long-awaited return of the Indiana Geeking Podcast! Now that I've helped my friends get their podcasts off the ground, it's time to focus on this one! Moving forward, Indiana Geeking will "air" on the first Friday of every month! Gone are the days of "Is it weekly? Is it monthly? Did he remember it?", instead we're going monthly, along with the other members of the Team Geeking Family of Podcasts. For 2019, I'm really excited to bring o...

Y4E06 - Magic: The Gathering Update, Part 2

July 30, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 81 MB

Happy Monday, my friends! The Indiana Geeking Podcast is back, with an episode that I know at least four people look forward to every year! That's right, it's part two ofthe yearly Magic: The Gathering episode! Joining me at Geek Cave Studios are my friends Jarred Juett and TJ Zmina to talk about what has happened on the M:TG scene since their last visit in June of 2017. For an Indiana Geeking Podcast first, this episode is the second part of a two-part series! There was so much to talk abou...

Y4E05 - Magic: The Gathering Update, Part 1

June 29, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MB

Happy Friday, my friends! The Indiana Geeking Podcast is back, with an episode that I know at least four people look forward to every year! That's right, it's the yearly Magic: The Gathering episode! Joining me at Geek Cave Studios are my friends Jarred Juett and TJ Zmina to talk about what has happened on the M:TG scene since their last visit in June of 2017. For an Indiana Geeking Podcast first, this episode is the first part of a two-part series! There was so much to talk about things hap...

Y4E04 - The Shake Ups Legendary Defenders

May 25, 2018 04:08 - 51 minutes - 55 MB

Happy Friday, my friends! We are back with another episode of the Indiana Geeking Podcast! This time around, we have returning guests, The Shake Ups! I had a chance to speak with them a year ago, to talk their album In Beach City (LINK), and now, I have the chance to talk to them about two new albums! First, we have a return to My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic with Ponymania, and then we look at their newest album, where they form Voltron in The Shake Ups Legendary Defenders! So, let's sa...

Y4E03 - Five Year Mission

April 26, 2018 12:00 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MB

Happy Friday, readers, and welcome back to the Indiana Geeking Podcast! For our third episode of 2018, I was given the opportunity to sit and talk with most of the members of our local Star Trek band, Five Year Mission. You've heard their music before, as they've been kind enough to let me use them for the opening tracks of the podcast since last year, and in this episode we talk about their newest album, Year Four! Join Mike Rittenhouse, Andy Fark, Noah Butler, and Patrick O'Conner as we ta...

Spacey-Wacey Wear with Phil Kellar

February 09, 2018 12:30 - 45 minutes - 66.1 MB

We are back, with another episode of the Indiana Geeking Podcast! This week, we've got someone a bit different! Phil Kellar is a local costumer, who has replicated costumes from all sorts of sci-fi franchises over the years, and is currently running a business called "Spacey-Wacey Wear", helping supply both Rebels and the Resistance with the soft parts they need to fight the Empire and the New Order. Phil's been a friend of mine for years, and I wanted to talk to him a bit about his history ...

Y4E01 - Kicking Off with Team Geeking

January 26, 2018 12:30 - 59 minutes - 63.1 MB

Time Stamps! 0:00 – 0:08 Introduction 0:08 – 3:37 “The Trouble With Tribbles Part 5” by Five Year Mission, The Trouble With Tribbles EP 3:37 – 56:17 Discussion with Grant and Lizz 56:18 – 59:04  “Keep Beach City Weird”, The Shake Ups, The Shake Ups in Beach City 56:31 – 58:05 Closing, Patron Thanks Links of note! Where to find Grant online Twitter Grant's Posts Grant's Introduction Where to find Lizz online Lizz's Posts Lizz's Introduction Mentioned in the Episode Indy PopCon ...

Y3E11 - Little Guardians, with Ed & Lee

December 20, 2017 15:00 - 41 minutes - 45.5 MB

Happy Wednesday, my friends! I know, this is an odd day for the Podcast to come out, but here we are! This week, I have guests Ed Cho and Lee Cherolis on, talking about their comic, Little Guardians! There were a few recording issues, as I endeavor to learn the ins and outs of my recording equipment, so that's why this took a bit longer to come out! The wait is worth it, though, as we talk about their comic, their inspirations, what they're reading now, and even a bit of Stranger Things 2! S...

Y3E10 - Starbase Indy, with Lisa Meece

November 10, 2017 12:30 - 48 minutes - 51.1 MB

Good day, my friends! We are back, with another episode of the Indiana Geeking Podcast! This week, I was lucky enough to get some time with Lisa Meece, who is one of the organizers of Starbase Indy! SBI is a yearly convention that normally happens around Thanksgiving Weekend here in Indianapolis, that has traditionally been a Star Trek convention! However, this year, there's going to be a little bit of a change! Wondering what that change is? Well, then you might as well sit back, put on you...

Indiana Geeking Y3E9 - Props & Charity, with Gregg Nowling

October 27, 2017 12:30 - 38 minutes - 42.2 MB

Happy Friday, listeners! Welcome back to another episode of the Indiana Geeking Podcast! This week, we're back to form, with another guest! This week, I have my long-time friend, Gregg Nowling, on the show! Gregg is an accomplished prop and costume replicator, having built everything from R2 units and X-Wing helmets, to a full size Tardis and Daleks! In addition, he runs a charity called Signing Away Hunger! So, sit back and let Gregg and I fill your ears with talk about grants for blue poli...

Indiana Geeking Y3E8 - Ask The Geek, with Tony Troxell

October 13, 2017 12:30 - 35 minutes - 56.4 MB

Happy Friday, my friends! This week, I'm doing something a little different, as I just don't have it in me to sit across from someone and do an interview! Instead, I'm doing an "Ask the Geek" segment! That's right, I have been reaching out to people on Social Media, as well as on Patreon, to ask me questions, and I'll give them an answer here today! Some folks have one question, some folks have several, and I'm going to answer them all, to the best of my ability. So, I hope you all like my v...

Y3E7 - Podcasting, with Matt Hurt

September 29, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MB

Happy Friday, my friends! It's Podcast Day, here at the Geek Cave! That's right, the hits just keep on comin', as I am getting back into the swing of things with this here casting of the pods! This week's guest is a fellow podcaster, whom you might have heard of before. He's been the heart of the Obsessive Viewer Podcast for the last four years, he's done panels at local conventions about solo podcasting, feeding off his experiences with the Anthology Podcast, and now he's got another podcas...

Y3E6 - Pitched, with Bri, Gin, and Chris

September 15, 2017 11:00 - 53 minutes - 59 MB

Happy Friday, my friends! We are back with another episode of the Indiana Geeking podcast, the bi-weekly podcast that takes a look at Geeks who do awesome things around the state of Indiana! This week, I am thrilled to have the former co-host of the podcast, Bri Rudd, join her creative partners Ginger Dee and Chris Ludden to talk their new book, Pitched! This fun book is chock full of ideas that are "too awesome for Hollywood"! So please, sit back, and listen to the four of us gather in the ...

Y3E5 - Gen Con 50 Wrap Up

September 01, 2017 13:00 - 45 minutes - 66.2 MB

Happy Friday, my friends! Here we are, back in the regular swing of things, with the Indiana Geeking podcast! This week, we have a few interviews from Gen Con 50. I had the opportunity to interview Syrinscape and Paizo about their work on the new Starfinder role playing game, Lizz had the opportunity to sit down with Calliope to talk Tsuro, and then I wrapped it up, talking with the folks behind the new gaming app, Dized! This episode marks the end of my Gen Con 50 wrap up. I tell you, folks...

Gen Con Special - John Kennedy

August 11, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 97.9 MB

Happy Friday, my friends! We are at the final pre-Gen Con episode of the Indiana Geeking Podcast! Over the last couple of weeks, we've talked with local game makers, and game accessory designers, and then to wrap it up, I have a special treat! John Kennedy is a local freelance game designer, who has worked with game studios like Kenzer & Company, Third Eye Games, and Modiphius! You may have played some of his work, as a matter of fact! Either way, John is a great local Geek, who graciously d...

Gen Con 50 Special - Plow Games

August 09, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

Good day, my friends! As we creep up to Gen Con, it's time for another podcast! This one is really cool, because it's with a few gentlemen from Plow Games, makers of Last Front, which was at both Gen Con last year, and Indy PopCon this year! While they won't be at Gen Con this year, they are a pretty cool local game maker, and they gave me a run through of both Last Front and their new game, Hexes and Henchmen (Working title)! So join myself, James Vining, Greg Phillips, and microphone-less ...

Gen Con 50 Special - Geeks 1st

August 04, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

Happy Friday, my friends! We have another brand new episode of the podcast this week, as we're building up to Gen Con 50 here in Indianapolis! Jacob and JJ from Geeks 1st are joining me today, and they run a really cool company here in Indianapolis that makes sturdy organizers and cases for your games, be them card games, board games, or even sewing supplies! We discuss many of their products, which they design and make, all in-house, here in Indiana. In addition, there is a slideshow of pho...

Gen Con 50 Special - Dodeca Systems

August 03, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 97.5 MB

Good day, my friends! As we are building up to Gen Con 50, I want to put focus on locals who are making games, and great gaming gear, all year ’round! In this special episode of the Indiana Geeking Podcast, I had the opportunity to sit down with Mike Finkelstein of Dodeca System Games, a local game studio that has put out great stuff like Hipster: The Card Game and There is a Game in this Book! In addition, he’s a really cool Geek, a definite cinema fan, and we do get off topic just a bit, t...

S3E4 - Talkin' Magic: The Gathering with Jarred & T.J.

June 07, 2017 12:30 - 1 hour - 126 MB

This week, returning guest Jarred and new guest T.J. join Tony as they talk about Magic: The Gathering!

S3E3 - The Shake Ups in Beach City

May 03, 2017 12:00 - 41 minutes - 63.5 MB

This week, join Tony as he sits down with the local band, The Shake Ups (Lee, Patrick, Savannah, and Luisanna)! They talk about Steven Universe, their past, their future, and a possible Three's Company Music Project! Find all links mentioned in the episode at the host blog, at IndianaGeeking dot com!

S3E2 - Havenwood Horror with DNA Games!

March 30, 2017 12:30 - 37 minutes - 40.7 MB

This week, Tony talks to the crew from DNA Games about their Kickstarter, their game, and being Geeks in Indiana!

S3E1 - Buy the Rights with Literally Wizards

March 02, 2017 12:30 - 33 minutes - 34.8 MB

Welcome back, my friends! The Indiana Geeking Podcast has returned, with a new focus on Hoosier Geeks! This week's episode features Chad and Tommy from Literally Wizards, talking about their new game, Buy the Rights! Music for this episode provide by Five Year Mission, at fiveyearmission.net!

S2E16 - Starbase Indy with Melissa Kocias

November 18, 2016 14:03 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MB

In the latest episode of the Indiana Geeking Podcast, Tony sits with Melissa Kocias, the con chair for Starbase Indy, a local fan-run Star Trek convention happening over Thanksgiving weekend. They talk about the con, Melissa's flavor of Geeking, and Starbase Indy memories. Plus, the three things you need to know!

S2E15 - Midwest Toy Fest

October 21, 2016 12:30 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MB

This week, Michael Trent from Midwest Toy Fest joins Tony to talk about the upcoming two-day show in Indianapolis, plus they get off track on Pokemon, 80's Toys, and more! In addition, there are the Three Things You Need To Know! Get all information from the episode on the blog, at http://www.indianageeking.com!

Indiana Geeking S2E14 - Shocktober with the Obsessive Viewer Podcast

October 07, 2016 00:43 - 1 hour - 71.8 MB

Happy Friday, my friends! This week, it's time for another episode of the Indiana Geeking Podcast, and boy, do I have a treat for you! This week, I join Matt and Tiny from The Obsessive Viewer Podcast to talk their baby, next week's Shocktober in Irvington! In addition to talking the whats, whys, and hows of this event, we also talk about their podcast, their favorite episodes, their favorite movies, and their side projects! It was a fantastic time, with a couple of gentlemen who's podcast I ...

S2E13 - Miniatures of Tomorrow

September 23, 2016 12:30 - 34 minutes - 52.7 MB

The Indiana Geeking Podcast returns, this time with a guest! This week, Tony sits with Will from Miniatures of Tomorrow to talk about, well, painting miniatures! In addition, we have the Three Things You Need To Know!

S2E12 - Evaluation

September 09, 2016 12:30 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

After a three month hiatus, Tony is back to talk about the future of not only the podcast, but also the blog and other Geeking Projects he's working on. Look for more information on the items discussed, at IndianaGeeking.com!

S2E11 - Five Minutes on Indy PopCCon

June 17, 2016 12:21 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

Tony's back with a five minute ramble, this time about Indy PopCon! It's PopCon weekend in Indianapolis, so he speaks five minutes on that, as well as giving the Three Things You Need To Know... about Indy PopCon!

S2E10 - Five Minutes on Relaxation

June 10, 2016 12:30 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

This week, Tony takes another five minute rant & ramble suggestion from Twitter. This time, it's just Tony, talking about having too much on your plate, and ways to unwind when you've taken on too much. Plus, it's the Three Things You Need to Know!

S2E9 - Five Minutes on Hydra Cap

May 27, 2016 12:30 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

This week, join Tony and special guest, America Cartoonist Kyle Latino, as they each give their own, separate 5 minute thoughts on Steve Rogers Captain America #1.

S2E8 - Support Local at ICC

April 29, 2016 12:30 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MB

Good day, my friends! This week, I'm going VERY local, talking about the local vendors you want to check out at the 2016 Indiana Comic Con, happening April 29th through May 1st at the Indiana Convention Center. In addition to some local people, I've got the Three Things You Need To Know!

S2E7 - Untap That Land

April 22, 2016 12:30 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

This week, Jarred is back on the podcast! You might remember him from Episode 18 (or not, you have probably slept since then!) when he spoke to Bri and Tony about Magic: The Gathering! Now he's back, to talk with Tony about updates to the game, Pre-Release play, and talk a bit about how great it is to be a Hoosier Geek! Plus, it's the Three Things You Need to Know! Make sure to check out the site at http://www.indianageeking.com for all of those awesome show notes, including links!

S2E6 - The Erik Burnham Interview

April 15, 2016 12:30 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

This week, Tony had the opportunity to interview writer Erik Burnham, of Ghostbusters, Back to the Future, TMNT, and more! Plus, the three things you need to know!

S2E5 - Four Color Fun

March 25, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

This week, Bri and Tony talk comic books! From pull lists, to trade paperbacks, to tips on selling your collection, they cover a wide range of information for you! Plus, Tony has the Three Things You Need To Know! Visit the website at http://www.indianageeking.com for all the info!

S2E4 - Book It

February 26, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

This week, Bri and Tony talk about some of their favorite books. You can find information on what they discuss on the blog, at http://www.indianageeking.com!

S2E3 - Brief Thoughts From the Head Geek

February 19, 2016 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.54 MB

This week, it's just Tony. Sad trombone. Still, it's the Three Things You Need to Know, plus a couple thoughts about not being able to record with Bri due to my schedule, and possible future contests.

S2E2 - I Tube, You Tube, We All Tube On YouTube

February 12, 2016 12:45 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MB

This week, Bri and Tony talk about their favorite YouTube channels. Plus, the Three Things You Need To Know!

S02 E01 - Welcome Back

February 05, 2016 12:45 - 1 hour - 75.2 MB

I figure after a couple months break, the welcome back episode might as well be considered Season 2! So, welcome to the first episode of Season 2! Bri and I are back, and we are talking about all that has transpired since we stopped recording around the holidays last year! As always, you can find the show notes at http://www.indianageeking.com, which contains links to almost everything that was discussed on the show!

038 - Paul and Olly and Other Stuff

November 13, 2015 12:30 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

This week, Bri and I are back, as Bri talks about the great things she's been working on with other great people! Show notes can be found on IndianaGeeking.com!

037 - Grim Grinning Geeks

October 30, 2015 12:30 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

This week, Bri is back, and talks with Tony about Halloween! Of course, we also get sidetracked on Kingdom Hearts, and baking, but it's at least 80% Halloween! Check out the blog post on IndianaGeeking.com for links to more information on things we're talking about!

036 - You're a Slacker, McFly

October 23, 2015 12:30 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MB

Yeah, I know. Short and solo, again. I've got the Three Things You Need To Know, though! Check out the post at IndianaGeeking.com!

035 - Tube Time

October 16, 2015 12:30 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

Bri is back with a new full-length episode, talking about Fall Television, and some older television thrown in, as well! Visit the blog at IndianaGeeking.com for more info!

034 - Oops, I Did It Again

October 09, 2015 12:30 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MB

Sorry, folks. The week got away from me, and I wasn't able to schedule a time with Bri to record. So, it's another quick podcast with the three things you need to know! Visit the blog at http://IndianaGeeking.com for more information!

033 - Pop Positivity!

October 02, 2015 12:30 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

It's time for a full episode! Bri and I are back, and we've got another topic from Kyle Latino! Get all the information at  http://geekinginindiana.com/gii-20151002/

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