Dragon*Con and Podcasting

skepticality · 14th May 2007, 04:06 AM

I assume by now that many of you noticed the big announcement we made earlier about all the podcasting and now HUGE Skeptic events at Dragon*Con this year?

Curnir · 14th May 2007, 09:02 AM

I wish I could be there.
Ow to meet Evo, Mike, Swoopy, Ian the mad scotsman, Mur, Summer, KarenfromKalifornia, Derek, the Brobdingnagian Bards and many many more.
*Curnir sighs wistfully*

Wowbagger · 14th May 2007, 09:20 AM

I intend to attend Dragon*Con, once again, this year. (It will be my second time).

However, I hope the skeptical stuff does not overpower the sci-fi/fantasy stuff, in the long run. Otherwise it'll just be another "TAM". I go to sci-fi conventions for science fiction, dang it!

Curnir · 14th May 2007, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by Wowbagger

I intend to attend Dragon*Con, once again, this year. (It will be my second time).

However, I hope the skeptical stuff does not overpower the sci-fi/fantasy stuff, in the long run. Otherwise it'll just be another "TAM". I go to sci-fi conventions for science fiction, dang it!

If I was to go... it'd be for the Fantasy, Sci fi, the filk and all the luverly costumes.

Curnir · 14th May 2007, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by Curnir

If I was to go... it'd be for the Fantasy, Sci fi, the filk and all the luverly costumes.

Oh and the great feeling of wearing a kilt when one is surrounded by thousands of strangers

Wowbagger · 14th May 2007, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by Curnir

If I was to go... it'd be for the Fantasy, Sci fi, the filk and all the luverly costumes.

Yes, of course. There is all that, as well.

skepticality · 14th May 2007, 11:23 AM

Trust me,

The con is too friggin HUGE to have it totally overrun by the Skeptic stuff!

It is just great that we finally wedged in a track in the con! Which might it be like a TAM over on this coast, but with All the other stuff as well!

Wowbagger · 14th May 2007, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by skepticality

Trust me,

The con is too friggin HUGE to have it totally overrun by the Skeptic stuff!

It is just great that we finally wedged in a track in the con! Which might it be like a TAM over on this coast, but with All the other stuff as well!

It is great!!

Actually, I am not so much concerned about the whole con, as I am about my itinerary. If there are a lot of skeptical things to do, I might be more prone to do more of them, and less of the sillier (but fun) sci-fi and fantasy related stuff. And, then when I come home, I will complain that it was like "just another TAM" for me, (except this one had weirdly-costumed mobs squished into all the hallways).

skepticality · 15th May 2007, 09:47 AM

But,

You could look at it THIS way...

"It was like TAM, but WITH cool ass costumes!"

Maybe the Skeptchick ladies should let me book a 'runway' show for them?

J/K!

rebecca · 15th May 2007, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by skepticality

But,

You could look at it THIS way...

"It was like TAM, but WITH cool ass costumes!"

Maybe the Skeptchick ladies should let me book a 'runway' show for them?

J/K!

Ha ha, just saw this ... I'd really like to come, as it sounds like a blast, even though I'm not nearly as passionate about sci-fi as 90% of the other attendees. I know we discussed the possibility of bringing the Skeptics' Guide down to have fun with you guys, though I don't think there are definite plans yet. I'll ask the fellas about it. One way or another, I want to see pics. Lots and lots of pics!

Wowbagger · 15th May 2007, 06:09 PM

You know, I thought about attending in costume as Wowbagger: Paint my face an "expensive shade of green", walk around with a clipboard-like-thingy, and insult everyone I can, in alphabetic order.

But, then I thought better of it, and decided not to go in costume at all, just don a Darth Vader suit like a normal person.

skepticality · 16th May 2007, 03:12 AM

Well, Rebecca, I hope you make it! Lots of cool stuff going on now.

Let me know if you want any details or information about the con and, if you decide to come, I'll try to get you into my schedule of 'live' shows!

14th May 2007, 04:06 AM	#1
skepticality Critical Thinker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 461	*DragonCon and Podcasting** I assume by now that many of you noticed the big announcement we made earlier about all the podcasting and now HUGE Skeptic events at Dragon*Con this year?
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14th May 2007, 09:02 AM	#2
Curnir Ninja Wave: Master of disguise Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The cold north. Posts: 1,639	I wish I could be there. Ow to meet Evo, Mike, Swoopy, Ian the mad scotsman, Mur, Summer, KarenfromKalifornia, Derek, the Brobdingnagian Bards and many many more. Curnir sighs wistfully
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14th May 2007, 09:20 AM	#3
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 13,527	I intend to attend DragonCon, once again, this year. (It will be my second time). However, I hope the skeptical stuff does not overpower the sci-fi/fantasy stuff, in the long run. Otherwise it'll just be another "TAM". I go to sci-fi conventions for science fiction*, dang it!
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14th May 2007, 09:30 AM	#4
Curnir Ninja Wave: Master of disguise Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The cold north. Posts: 1,639	Originally Posted by Wowbagger I intend to attend DragonCon, once again, this year. (It will be my second time). However, I hope the skeptical stuff does not overpower the sci-fi/fantasy stuff, in the long run. Otherwise it'll just be another "TAM". I go to sci-fi conventions for science fiction*, dang it! If I was to go... it'd be for the Fantasy, Sci fi, the filk and all the luverly costumes.
	__________________ Let us Pray to Aphrodite. Though we know she's kinda flighty. In her light blue see through nighty. She's good enough for me.

14th May 2007, 09:36 AM	#5
Curnir Ninja Wave: Master of disguise Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The cold north. Posts: 1,639	Originally Posted by Curnir If I was to go... it'd be for the Fantasy, Sci fi, the filk and all the luverly costumes. Oh and the great feeling of wearing a kilt when one is surrounded by thousands of strangers
	__________________ Let us Pray to Aphrodite. Though we know she's kinda flighty. In her light blue see through nighty. She's good enough for me.

14th May 2007, 10:18 AM	#6
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 13,527	Originally Posted by Curnir If I was to go... it'd be for the Fantasy, Sci fi, the filk and all the luverly costumes. Yes, of course. There is all that, as well.
	__________________ WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. SkeptiCamp NYC: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/ An open conference on science and skepticism, where *you* could be a presenter! By the way, my first name is NOT Bowerick!!!!

14th May 2007, 11:23 AM	#7
skepticality Critical Thinker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 461	Trust me, The con is too friggin HUGE to have it totally overrun by the Skeptic stuff! It is just great that we finally wedged in a track in the con! Which might it be like a TAM over on this coast, but with All the other stuff as well!
	__________________ Derek Colanduno host - skepticality! podcast http://www.skepticality.com/

14th May 2007, 05:10 PM	#8
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 13,527	Originally Posted by skepticality Trust me, The con is too friggin HUGE to have it totally overrun by the Skeptic stuff! It is just great that we finally wedged in a track in the con! Which might it be like a TAM over on this coast, but with All the other stuff as well! It is great!! Actually, I am not so much concerned about the whole con, as I am about my itinerary. If there are a lot of skeptical things to do, I might be more prone to do more of them, and less of the sillier (but fun) sci-fi and fantasy related stuff. And, then when I come home, I will complain that it was like "just another TAM" for me, (except this one had weirdly-costumed mobs squished into all the hallways).
	__________________ WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. SkeptiCamp NYC: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/ An open conference on science and skepticism, where *you* could be a presenter! By the way, my first name is NOT Bowerick!!!!

15th May 2007, 09:47 AM	#9
skepticality Critical Thinker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 461	But, You could look at it THIS way... "It was like TAM, but WITH cool ass costumes!" Maybe the Skeptchick ladies should let me book a 'runway' show for them? J/K!
	__________________ Derek Colanduno host - skepticality! podcast http://www.skepticality.com/

15th May 2007, 01:27 PM	#10
rebecca Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,852	Originally Posted by skepticality But, You could look at it THIS way... "It was like TAM, but WITH cool ass costumes!" Maybe the Skeptchick ladies should let me book a 'runway' show for them? J/K! Ha ha, just saw this ... I'd really like to come, as it sounds like a blast, even though I'm not nearly as passionate about sci-fi as 90% of the other attendees. I know we discussed the possibility of bringing the Skeptics' Guide down to have fun with you guys, though I don't think there are definite plans yet. I'll ask the fellas about it. One way or another, I want to see pics. Lots and lots of pics!
rebecca Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6,852

15th May 2007, 06:09 PM	#11
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 13,527	You know, I thought about attending in costume as Wowbagger: Paint my face an "expensive shade of green", walk around with a clipboard-like-thingy, and insult everyone I can, in alphabetic order. But, then I thought better of it, and decided not to go in costume at all, just don a Darth Vader suit like a normal person.
	__________________ WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. SkeptiCamp NYC: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/ An open conference on science and skepticism, where *you* could be a presenter! By the way, my first name is NOT Bowerick!!!!

16th May 2007, 03:12 AM	#12
skepticality Critical Thinker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 461	Well, Rebecca, I hope you make it! Lots of cool stuff going on now. Let me know if you want any details or information about the con and, if you decide to come, I'll try to get you into my schedule of 'live' shows!
	__________________ Derek Colanduno host - skepticality! podcast http://www.skepticality.com/