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Geekery in General 181: Convention Confessions

For the first time ever Al, Dawn, Chad, and Lou are together in one place! This recording took place at Evercon 2018. The gang talks about conventions, why we like them, and shares some of their convention memories.

Geekery in General 180: Nightmares of Future Past

Al takes a look at the MX series for the Marvel Super Heroes RPG. This series was inspired by the classic X-Men story arc Days of Future Past. Al takes you on a tour of a dark future where the anti-mutant fear has taken over America. The super heroes of old are dead, incarcerated, or on the run from mutant hunting sentinals. Who will take up the fight to free America from the grip of facism? Will it be you?

Original music used in a couple parts of this episode were composed by Tom Schlais and used with the artist's permission. More of Tom's ambient electronic music can be found at https://tomschlais.bandcamp.com/

Additional voice work done by Chad and Lou from the Musically Challenged podcast and Zach from the New Jedi Archives.

W2HSI? - Episode 12 - Calendars

Scott and Chad want to take you on a tour that spans from the Bronze Age to the year 1990. How will they do this you may ask yourself...easily, this month they talk calendars. From Ancient times to just a few years ago. They talk the reasons behind the calendars, why and how they were used and with a little personal insight the wrap it upinto a nice package. Do you want to come along for the ride of knowledge? Do you want to hear something interesting?

You can find us on Facebook @poinetwork or @want2hearsoemthinginteresting or you can drop us a line at want2hearsomethinginteresting@gmail.com either way we look forward to hearing from you!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Geekery in General 179: Marvel Super Heroes

In the last episode of 2017 Al takes a look at TSR's Marvel Super Heroes role playing game.

Geekery in General 177: The Complete Ninja's Handbook

In this retro review Al talks about ninjas and takes a look at AD&D's attempt to bring ninjas into second edition.

Geekery in General 176: Deadpool (xbox 360)

Al takes a look at Deadpool for the xBox 360 in this Bargain Bin Adventure. So grab some chimichangas and check out what the Merc with a Mouth can do!

Please note that a censored Deadpool is not a funny Deadpool, so the profanities in this episode have not been editted out.

The video for this file can be viewed on Point on Insanity Game Studio's YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/GNfHdQnpTDk

Geekery in General 175: Hades

Al and Dawn discuss the Three Glooms of Oinos, Hades, and Hel as presented in AD&D's Manual of the Planes. We also talk a little about movies from the 80s, because why not?

Geekery in General 174: El Shaddai-An Interpretation

Al takes a look at the religious and mythological imagery in the game El Shaddai: Ascention of the Metatron.

The video for this episode can be viewed on Point of Insanity Game Studio's YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/kEu1KHRUZnc

 

Geekery in General 173: Sonic Forces

Al and son take their first look at Sonic Forces on the Nintendo Switch.

The video for this episode can be viewed on Point of Insanity Game Studio's YouTube page at https://youtu.be/h9j1yFgF1-w

WTHSI 10: D&D Fireside Chat

Scott and Chad sit down with Alexis Smolensk and Carl Olson and they talk about different ways to look at gaming as a hobby or a lifestyle or as whatever you want to call it. We talk about ways that Alexis and Carl look at the game as well as some of what Scott and Chad think as well. It's an in-depth discussion that no gamer of the fantasy realm should miss. So you want to hear something interesting?

Why don't you drop us a line and let us know what you think of this series. You have a few options. First and most direct you can email us at want2hearsomethinginteresting@gmail.com or find us in one of two locations on Facebook @poinetwork or @want2herasomethinginteresting