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Otafest Podcast

The Otafest Podcast is an in-depth take on geek media and technology, culture, and stories about everyday life! Hosted by Otafest, a non-profit Japanese film and culture festival located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada!

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01:13:44

Otafest Podcast S02E03: Aurora Recap and Fanfics!

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2016/11/15

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

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01:03:34

Otafest Podcast S02E02: The Otafest Podcast Live!...

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2016/11/07

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

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01:08:40

Otafest Podcast S02E01: We're Back!

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2016/11/01

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 Music used: Thriller Cover by virt Background image: Peace Bridge by naserke Peace Bridge

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01:00:22

Otafest Podcast S01E17: Live at Otafest Pocket!

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2016/09/13

Recorded in front of an audience at Otafest Pocket. Jei, Alfred, Deo, and G talk the iPhone 7, anime movies and live action adaptations, and review some delicious (and not-so-delicious) sweets. Timestamps iPhone 7 and other tech talk: 4:00 Upcoming anime movies: 13:43 More Suicide Squad hating: 29:22 New Phoenix Wright game: 31:39 Reviewing Oguraya Bakery's food: 35:40 Jei explains the culture of mochi while Alfred and Deo chow down and not give a crap: 40:53 Jei throws prizes at audience members

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01:03:24

Otafest Podcast S01E16: Fall 2016 Anime Preview,...

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2016/09/06

A very varied episode. Jei, Alfred, and Deo take a quick look (make fun of) upcoming anime, talk about favorite cartoons, and have a discussion about the etiquette of commissions. Timestamps Labour Day con weekend: 04:34 Fall Anime Preview: 10:27 zOMG! FLCL revival!: 29:40 Western Cartoons: 36:32 Kubo and the Two Strings: 43:17 Upcoming Cosplay Plans: 47:43 Ethics of Commissioning Artists: 51:45 Our sponsor for this episode is Voicedubz Studios, a trilingual voiceover studio that provides

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01:04:04

Otafest Podcast S01E15: What did we do this summer?

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2016/08/23

As summer winds down, Jei, Alfred, Deo, and Linda discuss fun summer activities, bad anime, and getting emotional about movies (for the record, Linda did cry at The Last Bastion) Timestamps Alfred's trip to Vancouver/Anime Evolution 2016: 04:20 Vancouver vs. Calgary food: 12:40 Jei, Deo, and Linda's rafting trip of doom: 16:31 Calgary festivals and summer events: 25:31 Overwatch (again) and "The Last Bastion": 31:40 Summer anime: 40:21 Aside about getting emotional about movies: 46:04 Back to

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00:54:45

Otafest Podcast S01E14: Animethon 23, Suicide Squad,...

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2016/08/09

The episode where stuff happens. Jei, Alfred, and Andrew (...and other people) recorded this off the cuff at Animethon and things got awesome. Timestamp Animethon 23: 08:37 Suicide Squad: 14:32 Athon Traditions: 19:40 Behfar Interrupts with a Story: 20:59 Ladybeard: 26:31 Vegemite: 29:00 Live Vegemite Sampling!: 30:31 Staying at the Athon Dorms: 37:16 Otaku High: 40:03 Athon Continued: 48:12 We had two sponsors for this episode! The first is Voicedubz Studios, a trilingual voiceover studio

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01:03:32

Otafest Podcast S01E13: Otafest 2016 Debrief and...

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2016/07/19

We're well rested and back to our normal podcasting routine! Jei, Alfred, G, and Nancy recap the phenomenal event that was Otafest 2016 and talk Pokemon Go! Timestamps New Vendor Room: 08:49 Maid Matsuri: 11:25 Guests and Guests Handling: 17:50 Feedback From You!: 25:50 Staff Perspective and Community: 27:33 Pokemon Go: 37:46 This episode is sponsored by Voicedubz Studios, a trilingual voiceover studio that provides professional voiceover services to partner companies worldwide. Please visit

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00:57:44

Otafest Podcast S01E12: The Otafest Podcast feat....

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2016/07/06

In our first ever live recording (and video podcast!), we talk to Otafest 2016 special guests Alli and Justin Speed of Drunk Gaming! PS: Please forgive any technical issues that crop up, this is our first ever attempt at doing a podcast live! Timestamps What do Alli and Justin do?: 4:38 Breaking into Twitch: 7:27 Talking about booze: 11:24 Favourite games: 17:48 Happy Canada Day and Canada vs. US Stereotypes: 30:10 Travel and other cons: 38:12 Vidcon/Other YouTubers: 43:00 Bucket list travel

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01:01:41

Otafest Podcast S01E11: Otafest 2016 Preview

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2016/06/28

This is it. The final episode before Otafest 2016. Our hosts Jei, Alfred, and Jessica (the Otafest vendor hall coordinator!) give us a bit of a preview regarding upcoming events. Congratulations to Damen Mino who has won our weekend pass draw! Timestamps Winner of our draw: 2:30 Readiness?: 5:04 The Move and Vendor Hall: 9:12 Special Events: 18:31 Maid Omatsuri: 22:29 Auction: 24:18 Boy and the Beast Screening: 29:27 Gaming: 34:39 Cosplay Contests: 38:55 Panels: 42:53 Merch and Pin Trading:

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01:04:32

Otafest Podcast S01E10: E3 Extravaganza! (and video...

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2016/06/14

(Note that this episode was recorded prior to the E3 conferences) Jei, Alfred, Deo, and G are HYPE for E3! Also, there's some Lord of the Rings ripoff movie, some other movie with Michael Fassbender in a hood, and a game about watching stuff from above. We are giving away one free pass to Otafest 2016! Like AND Share the podcast link on Facebook! Timestamps E3 discussion begins: 04:00 Most anticipated games: 05:35 Favorite rumour: 10:30 Craziest thing you think might happen but probably

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01:04:48

Otafest Podcast S01E09: FMA Live Action, Gaming...

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2016/05/31

Jei and Alfred are joined by Nathan and Nancy, local voice actors as they discuss the FMA Live Action movie, gaming news prior to E3, and the local voice acting scene

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01:01:56

Otafest Podcast S01E08: 2016 Summer Anime Preview and...

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2016/05/17

Episode 08: 2016 Summer Anime Preview and New Game Releases Jei, Alfred, and Deo recap the Spring anime season, discuss upcoming shows in the summer, and talk the Overwatch beta and new releases. Timestamps Spring anime recap: 06:14 Summer anime preview: 13:21 Uncharted 4: 37:54 Overwatch Beta: 42:42 Doom Reboot: 52:30 This episode is sponsored by Mythril Wigs, a fashion and costume wig brand based in Burnaby B.C., Canada. Visit their website at www.mythrilwigs.com and see them at their booth

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00:59:59

Otafest Podcast S01E07: Fighting Games, FGC, and...

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2016/05/03

Jei, Alfred, G, and David talk fighting games at Otafest, the FGC (Fighting Game Community), and gaming jargon. Timestamps Street Fighter V: 04:44 Pokken Tournament: 15:21 Guilty Gear Xrd: 23:00 Fighting Game Community: 35:44 Otafest Assault: 43:26 "Wombo Combo!" and other lingo: 47:00 Local FGC: 51:44 This episode is sponsored by Mythril Wigs, a fashion and costume wig brand based in Burnaby B.C., Canada. Visit their website at www.mythrilwigs.com and see them at their booth during Otafest

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01:05:37

Otafest Podcast S01E06: Mid-gen Consoles, Final...

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2016/04/19

Jei, Alfred, and Deo discuss the rumors surrounding the Nintendo NX and PS4.5, speculate on the future of Final Fantasy, and talk about the big movie trailers of Spring 2016. Timestamps Next-gen? Nintendo's New Approach: 06:26 Nintendo NX Speculation: 12:46 PS4.5 Discussion: 18:02 FFXV: 22:17 FFVII Remake: 31:30 Doctor Strange Trailer: 41:21 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: 46:00 Star Wars Rogue One: 52:30 Godzilla Resurgence: 59:40 This episode is sponsored by Mythril Wigs, a fashion

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01:05:31

Otafest Podcast S01E05: Let's Plays feat. Proton Jon...

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2016/04/05

Jei, Alfred, and G are joined by special guest and YouTube/Twitch personality, Proton Jon. Jon shares his expertise, stories, and talks about what he does best: Let's Plays. Timestamps Intro to Proton Jon and Newfies: 00:50 Let's Plays: 06:26 The Infamous Kaizo Mario: 11:07 ProtonJon vs. JonTron and the culture of Let's Plays: 16:50 Jon's connection with Otafest: 36:48 What goes into making a Let's Play: 48:40 Cliche Question: 1:01:56 This episode is sponsored by Calgary's premier anime

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01:03:38

Otafest Podcast S01E04: Cosplay Experiences, and...

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2016/03/22

Jei, Alfred, Deo, and Sara discuss Otafest's new mainline cosplay event, the early Dark Ages of Cosplay, and travelling for conventions. Timestamps Cosplay - How It's Made: 04:49 The "Early" Days of Cosplay: 08:18 Personal Firsts and Goals in Cosplay: 15:44 Banter about Sakura-Con: 32:46 Travelling for Conventions: 36:11 Jei's "Serious" Question: 56:40 This episode is sponsored by Calgary's premier anime convention, Otafest. Thanks for listening to the Official Otafest Podcast! We'll have more

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01:04:39

Otafest Podcast S01E03: Spring 2016 Anime...

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2016/03/08

Jei, Alfred, and Deo make (blind!) predictions about the Spring 2016 anime season, talk a bit about Otafest's presence at Sakuracon, plus share some personal stories from their Otafest experiences Timestamps Banter (LEO WON AN OSCAR!): 05:18 Anime Predictions: 06:45 Otafest @ Sakuracon: 42:22 First Otafest Experiences and Memories: 44:51 This episode is sponsored by Calgary's premier anime convention, Otafest. Thanks for listening to the Official Otafest Podcast! We'll have more episodes out

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01:07:41

Otafest Podcast S01E02: Undertale, and the Legend of...

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2016/02/23

Jei, Alfred, Linda, and Sarah announce a big musical guest for Otafest 2016, talk about the surprise indie hit Undertale, and share their greatest Zelda memories. Timestamps Undertale 3:38 Zelda: 40:28 This episode is sponsored by Calgary's premier anime convention, Otafest. Thanks for listening to the Official Otafest Podcast! We'll have more episodes out soon with new guests, announcements, and more. Stay tuned to this YouTube channel for any updates. Find our hosts on social media! Jei:

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01:00:57

Otafest Podcast S01E01: Deadpool, Pokemon, and...

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2016/02/10

In our inaugural episode, Jei, Alfred, G, and Christina discuss the new Deadpool movie, the 20th anniversary of Pokemon, and the social implications of the holographic home assistant Gatebox.Timestamps Deadpool Movie: 03:42 Pokemon: 09:41 VR, AR, and Gatebox: 42:21 This episode is sponsored by Calgary's premier anime convention, Otafest (go figure) Thanks for listening to the Official Otafest Podcast! We'll have more episodes out soon with new guests, announcements, and more. Follow our hosts

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