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Texas Steampunk Connection

Thax, Jack, and Bluestocking

Steampunk podcast on happenings in Texas. News and reviews of novels, comics, movies and anything steampunk.

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55:57

Tx Steampunk Xtion: on the Road S9Ep14

Texas Steampunk Connection ·

2025/07/19

recorded July 9, 2025Ready to add beautiful accessories to glow up your kit? Steampunk options in jewelry are vast, but some draw the eye for being so over the top ridiculous it turns you into a steampunk influencer! Let's talk about jewelry and steampunks and stuff! I could not find the etsy listing for the Cheez Whiz Steampunk pendant, and that's a real shame. But I do have this: https://www.clippingworld.com/ugly-jewelry/ Jack is really into raccoons, so... Raccoon Ring Handcrafted by Doctor

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55:53

Tx Steampunk Xtion: on the Road S9Ep13

Texas Steampunk Connection ·

2025/06/29

recorded June 25, 2025What do you think of when you hear steampunk and animals? Is it animals in cute costumes? What about autonomous robotic creatures? Mad experiments in genetic science? We've got a lot of fun ground to cover tonight! 8 Animals That Think They're Steampunk (Plus Tips for Steampunking Your Own Pet) Automata - The Mechanical Art & Design Museum Make Cardboard Automata | STEM Activity Strandbeest Save a Horse, Ride a Kawi: The Kawasaki Corleo Concept MechWest: action

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54:07

Tx Steampunk Xtion: on the Road S9Ep12

Texas Steampunk Connection ·

2025/06/15

recorded June 11, 2025What's the latest happenings around Steampunk as the temperatures keep climbing? Join us and Kitty of Faire Treasures as she tells us about the last days of Joann Fabrics, and adventure with the Ghost Airship Allegory, exploring the British Emporium and recovering at Gillespie's Irish Tavern.

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56:07

Tx Steampunk Xtion: on the Road S9Ep11

Texas Steampunk Connection ·

2025/06/01

recorded May 28, 2025Laura Meyer joins us with the release of her latest book, The Halloween Collection. It's a great book to prep for a new crafting hobby, or ten. Get half-rats and chew the fat with us! a link to the book warning: site is adult oriented

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52:58

Tx Steampunk Xtion: on the Road S9Ep10

Texas Steampunk Connection ·

2025/05/18

recorded May 14, 2025The Met Gala just happened and it's theme was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." This has started a conversation about dandyism and black history. We discuss the roots of black dandyism, how it has differed from general dandyism, how it differs across cultures, and see what it offers us from a Steampunk point of view. Articles on Black Dandyism History of Black Dandyism and Its Celebration at The Met Gala biography.com Black Dandyism wikipedia.org Flâneur wikipedia.org La

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54:15

Tx Steampunk Xtion: on the Road S9Ep09

Texas Steampunk Connection ·

2025/05/04

recorded April 30, 2025Thax is missing and the inmates are running the asylum! Jack and Dr. B hit on the color of the season, Apocalype Red! All the steampunks are going with red highlights for 2025. Weird new film directed by Jamin Winans, "Myth of Man" looks visually amazing! And there's a new Dune video game that Jack is about to play. Steampunk by Ottavio Nuccio Myth of Man

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59:33

Tx Steampunk Xtion: on the Road S9Ep08

Texas Steampunk Connection ·

2025/04/19

recorded April 16, 2025Galveston Steampunk Festival was last weekend and we have lots to talk about after event! A hell-ride across the state! Best restaurant in town! A new venue at the Moody Gardens, the Galveston pyramids. Improvements from last year, adjustments and growing pains. Grab a pint or a tipple and lets talk!

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55:47

Tx Steampunk Xtion: on the Road S9Ep07

Texas Steampunk Connection ·

2025/04/05

recorded April 2, 2025On Saturday afternoon April 29, just over a week ago, Wild Wild West Con, a long running steampunk convention in Arizona, was summarily shut down by the hotel under questionable circumstances. We discuss the available facts and try to understand why WWWC was taken down. Steampunk Explorer reports on the shutdown Last chance to get passes for Galveston Steampunk Festival!

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55:29

Tx Steampunk Xtion: on the Road S9Ep06

Texas Steampunk Connection ·

2025/03/25

recorded March 19, 2025Steampunk is fiction informed by history, so it's good to know a thing or two about actually happened, especially when it makes such wild stories. This week we welcome hobby historian and author, Krystal Stargazer, to talk about her favorite character, her historical crush, Davey Crockett. We also discuss her book detailing her research into Austin's own Victorian cereal killer, the Servant Girl Annihilator. The Annihilation of Austin Austin Moon Towers

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57:43

Tx Steampunk Xtion: on the Road S9Ep05

Texas Steampunk Connection ·

2025/03/08

recorded March 5, 2025Texas Steampunk Connection is joined by Kitty of Faire Treasures to talk about the trends we have seen at conventions. What's changed in the 35 years of attending cons? Is bigger better, or do we miss small college con vibe? Do we like it or how do we want it to change? Also Dr. Bluestocking bought a house! Also start building your teapot racer for Galveston Steampunk Festival!

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57:20

Tx Steampunk Xtion: on the Road S9Ep04

Texas Steampunk Connection ·

2025/02/22

recorded February 19, 2025Festival Season is a great time for Steampunk! Joining us is event host Johnny Steverson of Galveston Steampunk Festival fame! We chat with him about upcoming events, Mardi Gras Galveston style, a little men's facial grooming, and how to be ready for a good time! Galveston Steampunk Festival

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01:00:03

Tx Steampunk Xtion: on the Road S9Ep03

Texas Steampunk Connection ·

2025/02/08

recorded Febuary 5, 2025Love or hate, the big V day is coming! Join the Steampunks to chat about Victorian Valentine's tradition of love letters, modern romance, and probably smut. 5 Minute History: Valentine's Day in the Vcitorian Era 5 romantic Victorian Valentine's Day traditions

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56:06

Tx Steampunk Xtion: on the Road S9Ep02

Texas Steampunk Connection ·

2025/01/26

recorded January 22, 2025Costumer, game designer, teacher, author, Laura Meyer returns to the show after more than a year! She's been working on her upcoming book, The Halloween Collection: Costume and Cosplay Techniques, due out any day here, and Cogs Aplenty! A Steampunk Murder Mystery Game, for release later this year! www.TwilightAttire.com The Victorian Collection: Advanced costuming Techniques

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58:12

Tx Steampunk Xtion: on the Road S9Ep01

Texas Steampunk Connection ·

2025/01/12

recorded January 8, 2025This year we want more adventures, and that means making some sort of plan, so I'm told. We're looking for cool Texas events, trips, and things to look forward to. Planners don't post events so early in the year, so I like to keep a list of known organizers, and themes I hope to find. Circuses, balloon festivals, conventions. Fredericksburg Hot Air Balloon Festival Plano Balloon Festival Kerville RenFest World Oddities Expo Oddities & Curiosities Expo

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56:14

Tx Sp Xtion: Deep in the Gearbox of TX S8Ep26

Texas Steampunk Connection ·

2024/12/30

recorded December 26, 2024That special time, a mysterious time between Christmas and New Years where Santa is not looking. We call this time "the Binge." Tonight we review the year and make resolutions for 2025! More guests! More comic and book reviews! More travel! Teapot racing! Radio drama! Merch! Let's see if we can make this happen.

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57:56

Tx Sp Xtion: Deep in the Gearbox of TX S8Ep25

Texas Steampunk Connection ·

2024/12/17

recorded December 11, 2024 Robert Heinlein wrote "A poet who reads his verse in public may have other nasty habits." This week we talk to KL Forslund, winner of the Steampunk November poetry slam. He'll introduce us to some new bad habits and update us on the Texas Teapot Racing League. What fun!

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Tx Sp Xtion: Deep in the Gearbox of TX S8Ep24

Texas Steampunk Connection ·

2024/11/29

recorded Novemeber 27, 2024Happy Thanksgiving! Last chance to run to the store before they close for a WHOLE DAY! Tonight our producer, Lex, joins us to celebrate the season of thanks. She's got topics to talk about, including the underdeveloped topic of dance in steampunk, and the mechanical reanimation of dead spiders. It's gonna be a wild hour! Steampunk ladies dance at derelict Torrington dairy Necrorobotics: The Ethics of Resurrecting the Dead

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57:43

Tx Sp Xtion: Deep in the Gearbox of TX S8Ep23

Texas Steampunk Connection ·

2024/11/16

recorded Novemeber 13, 2024 We've just come back from the biggest, oldest steampunk event in Texas, Steampunk November. It gets just a bit bigger and more interesting every year and we had a great time. It was emotionally hard to leave our growing friends and family in steampunk at the end. Join us and special guest, Natalie McTavish, Aka Nicole, Aka Sheriff McCannon to tell you what you may have missed. Also Texas loves HEB. It's kind of our thing.

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01:02:21

Tx Sp Xtion: Deep in the Gearbox of TX S8Ep22

Texas Steampunk Connection ·

2024/11/02

recorded October 30, 2024Happy Halloween! Kaely, admin for the World of Steampunk facebook group, joins us to talk spooky stuff, steampunk in Fall, big events, and celebrating a certain doctor with ADHD distractions into random geeky stuff. Dr. Bluestocking's dissertation (now complete!)

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57:19

Tx Sp Xtion: Deep in the Gearbox of TX S8Ep21

Texas Steampunk Connection ·

2024/10/19

recorded October 16, 2024 Spook Season Live Stream! The darkness is upon us! Let's talk about where steampunk and horror intersect and what we're enjoying as the nights become longer. Starting with Mary Shelley and Poe, through Weird Fiction and HP Lovecraft, to modern tales that play with a steampunk aesthetic. Crimson Peak Winchester Ghost Ship North American Lake Monsters The Mechanical Grave The Necrofessor's comic

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