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We're talking about the Dark Side, and how you got to change your evil ways (baby)!


0:00:00 Intros
0:01:12 The Up Front: On Bulgakov and the Necessity of the Shadow
0:06:07 The Interview:  Our first return guest, Rev. Derek White, the Geek Preacher, comes back to tell us about the history of the dark side, opines on the nature of evil, and re-takes the Geek-del Test!

0:53:31 The Roundtable:  Now with improved Monster Mike and Jetpack Jack!  Ethics!  Matchups!  Dark secrets revealed!  And more!
1:45:58 The Community Calendar and
 The Monthly Marathon: I'm still stuck in Season Two of Twin Peaks

1:50:09 Outro & Credits
1:51:32 Bonus Track:    Roll It!

Direct download: CVG__015_-_Mean_Talkin_Blues.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:09pm PDT

We're talking about capital G-Good and the light side of the Force this time out!


0:00:00  Intros

0:01:05  The Up Front:  On ethical consistency and WWCAD!


0:05:34  The Interview:  Original Gamerati Ed Healy talks about ethics and community, opines on internet karma, and takes on the Geek-del Test!

0:56:25 The Roundtable:  Wherein Monster Mike and Jetpack Jack get good for once!

1:46:08  Announcements et al

1:47:51  Outro & Credits

1:49:08  Bonus Track:    Browncoat Blueswncoat Blues

Direct download: CVG__014_-_Let_The_Good_Guys_Roll.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:30pm PDT

We're taking a bite out of zombies this time around, getting the lowdown on a locally-produced survival horror RPG, and (re)making some very exciting announcements! 0:00:00 Intros 0:01:11 The Up Front: On oblivion and undeath - also, Clearwater Con 2015! 0:06:47 The Interview: Eau Claire game designers Craig Sieracki and Matt Scott talk about their love of zombies, break down the inner workings of CHOMP, and take on the Geek-del Test! 0:24:56 Payin' some bills 0:30:51 The Roundtable: Wherein Mike and Jack try to find some braaaaaaaaains! 1:30:30 Community Calendar 1:33:13 Outro & Credits 1:34:36 Bonus Track: The Lannister Suite, in 3 Movements (or, How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Never Try To Play Slide Guitar Ever Again), featuring: - Roslin's Wedding - Mannish Boy-King - I'm a Steady Whorin' Half-Man
Direct download: CVG__013_-_Dead_House_Over_Yonder.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:58am PDT

We're talking about Asian and Asian-inspired gamery, geekery and all sorts of other cool stuff!


0:00:00  Intros
0:01:06  The Up Front: On geek vs. capabilities
0:05:35  The Interview:  Master Rich Parsons tells us what it takes to become a martial arts guru, breaks down some RPG combat systems, and takes on the Geek-del Test!
0:42:02  Payin' some bills

0:47:16 The Roundtable:  Wherein Mike and Jack talk Asian gaming and films, confront rules bloat, and make like Bruce and Jackie with the picks!

1:39:42  Community Calendar

1:43:26  Outro & Credits

1:44:55  Bonus Track:    Wampa Roll!

Direct download: CVG__012_-_Shuriken_Honey_Honey.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:52pm PDT

Episode Eleven of The Chippewa Valley Geek Podcast and Rhythm & Blues Revue is complete and can be found here or on iTunes and Stitcher!


We're covering the holidays with an examination of feasts and food in history, games and geek media!


0:00:00  Intros
0:02:00  The Up Front: On pageantry and periodicity
0:05:38  The Interview:  Medieval food expert Cassandra Baldassano tells us about medieval misconceptions, humors us with a discussion of the four humors, and takes on the Geek-del Test!
0:27:!6  Payin' some bills

0:32:19  The Roundtable:  Wherein Mike and Donny and Jack make with the matchups, celebrate 7 holidays in 90 minutes, and enjoy an offally good dinner!
1:58:08  Announcements and the Community Calendar

2:03:47  Outro & Credits

2:04:58  Bonus Track:    Highway 53 Blues!

Direct download: CVG___11_-_Come_On_In_My_Kitchen.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:59pm PDT

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