Random Geek Culture in West Virginia

Tonight we sit down with Jarod and Greg, two residents of central WV. Now they both have a unique knowledge of what WV has to offer, for not only geeks, but what every citizen of our great state. Greg we have had on our show before, he runs the VB BobbleHead Twitter account ( https://twitter.com/BobbleheadVb ) and has a deep understanding of what WV has and what we can experience if we just keep our eyes open. Jarod Ramsey is the co owner of JesterLine in Buckhannon ( https://www.facebook.com/JesterLineGT/ ) and the first Game Center in West Virginia.   If you have never listened in before or a ling time fan, this is a fantastic episode to listen to.

In this episode of Random Geek Culture in West Virginia we talk about the Avengers Endgame movie! Mike, Alex and I pick apart the movie and try to explain some of the more difficult concepts in the movie as well as point out some Easter eggs you may have missed. We also compare it to other films that have come before it that it is competing with in the box office, like Avatar.

Welcome back to your favorite podcast where we dive into the fascinating intersection of art and geek culture. In this episode, we're thrilled to host an enlightening interview with Jared Tadlock from "two/two/eight," located at 228 Adams Street in Fairmont, West Virginia. The gallery's name itself is a clever nod to our podcast's theme, blending the octave concept that we've been discussing.This episode marks a special milestone as we explore the history and mission of "two/two/eight." Jared, known for his unique blend of artistic expression and tech-savviness, shares how the gallery serves as a haven for geeks who appreciate both art and technology. We discuss how the octave theme ties into the gallery's name and its role in fostering creativity among enthusiasts.The interview also delves into Fairmont's rich cultural tapestry, highlighting how the local community contributes to an inclusive environment for all guests. Jared emphasizes his role as a bridge between art and technology, sharing stories that humanize geeks and inspire creative expression.Wait, did I miss anything? Oh yeah, the frequency of 228 Hz being G is the clever nod to the gallery and its events that are not limited to just traditional canvas art.

Here is episode 64 of RGCWV, a spoiler-free review of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. We cover many aspects of the game, including sound design, graphics, combat system, and story. If you haven't played the game yet, this video is safe to watch. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is the long-awaited sequel to the classic Final Fantasy 7 Remake.

Today I'm hanging out with Gary Vaughan. He's a writer, painter, and bounty hunter. We're going to talk about his life and what he's seen as a bounty hunter. He's written two books about his experiences: There's A Meth Head In Your Dryer and Stop Throwing Crack Babies At Me. So, grab a drink, sit back, and get ready to hear some wild stories about real crimes that happened right here in West Virginia. Below is the links to his two books on Amazon https://a.co/d/7MzWY8N https://a.co/d/hIWZvUu

Today Larry takes Luke back in the hills of north central West Virginia. We had so much fun filming this episode, I hope you enjoy watching it. Here is a resource that you can use to find new trails but in the words of Larry, "Just go out and see where things go." https://backroadsofappalachia.org/boa_map_regions/west-virginia/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR312i3Zb8XBpIqgCSTulTbTg8w7lN62WoylCLaKX-Su5MgZihFZHrdv9dc_aem_AeAYMbLQgp0Bp9ifS8akl-7t-liz23qXZYr3fFPLp7u1bWH1RAk5iJcmU4P-uBL9eRNlMVKd5MBatt-ZOR4Lhnuw #offroad #westvirginia #rubicon #jeep

Tonight I sit down with the local band "the FM" with its founding members Michael Stewart and Todd Rider. We go over their latest album and how they came to such a solid unique sound that they have shared with us. Please dive with me into the minds of these musical geniuses. https://open.spotify.com/artist/6mG3AAooqoYRFRyxiBEby2?si=2dItIb_lR3ClIdZx7By0RQ

Tonight Luke sits down with local comedian Dan Desmond to discuss how being a comedian form WV is different but also some things never change like how to come up with material and the struggels to get his name out there Please take a beat to dive into the life of Dan the comic from north central West Virginia

Tonight Luke, Alex, and Mike talk about the state of the gaming industry and how the medium has become so dificult to predict that it may be time for a .......rebirth Major games we discuss is Palworld, FinalFantacy 7 Rebirth, and Helldivers 2

Luke and Alex hit the road (I-79) and go down to Charelston WV for DualCon. At DualCon we were asked to be on a panel about Podcasting with 3 other Podcasts Too Opinionated https://www.youtube.com/@MeisterkhanPod The Horror of Babylon https://www.youtube.com/@BoardGameHouse Board Game House https://www.youtube.com/@HorrorofBabylon One of the Podcast had their equipment with them and set it up to record our panel.

Tonight I sit down with the co-owner of Dairy Cream Corner, Mike Arcure! We take a look at how the ice-cream shop came about, what makes it special, and how they have evolved over the years. We also cover the geek stuff, don't you worry. We chat about Star Wars, the new James Gunn DCU, Video games, Movies, and a few more things I forgot. Learn more about DCC at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064406962488 or at https://goo.gl/maps/xjWNa46NCteMbBza8

Tonight we Review a few things that you can get your West Virginia Geek for Christmas.  We review; Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Christmas Eve in the Mountain State, Final Fantasy 7 Crisis Core  Reunion, and God of War Ragnarok   Christmas Eve in the Mountain State https://wvramparts.com/  Hellish Quart https://store.steampowered.com/app/1000360/Hellish_Quart/?fbclid=IwAR3H3h__HIsDo5DQ3Zmb4nrFuKkeSjU6bUFNKJZ7ko8ie3Hj1McZDUG9MP0  #crisiscorefinalfantasyvii #godofwar #westvirginia

Over the fall 22 season there have been a lot of streaming shows, too many in fact. The 4 that we are going to talk about is #Andor #houseofthedragon #ringsofpower #shehulk all of witch, have been very polarizing in community opinion.   We will do a brief overview of each of these shows, and discuss some of the reasons why people have such a fierce opinion of these.  We will also go over the sheer volume of shows right now and how there is not enough time to watch them all.  Every streaming service seems to be fighting for control of the media landscape by presenting unskipable shows, you almost feel compelled to watch them all.

Tonight we talk about the swan songs of consoles that made us revisit consoles in the 8 and 16 bit era and bridged the gap on generations. Games mentioned; Kirby, Vectorman, Harvest Moon, Yoshi's Island, Mario RPG, and more.   Show Notes: https://dual-con.com/2022/07/24/guest-podcast-random-geek-culture-in-wv/

This episode we talk gardening and hot sauce, and jellies, and spices.

Tonight on the podcast we will go over a few games that came out during the launch window of a console and ultimately led to the possible success to that system.   Definition of release title:   • Games that came out within 1 year of console release  • Earlier is preferable to meet the definition of "release title"  • Only talking about North American titles and only sorting by North American release dates  Talking Points:   • Games that made you want to have the console  • Talk about your experience with seeing the game for the first time  • The game's impact on the console's public perception  • Features and technology that made the game stand out   #games #retrogaming #podcast

We took a few weeks off so we are catching up on the goings on while we were gone.   Topics include: PS5, Modest Mouse Golden Castcate, Rick and Morty, Milton Guasti, Metroid Dread, Nintendo and Xbox at E3, Dune, In the country dark, WV Popcon, Olympics, Dyson Sphere, Directors Cuts for next gen   Link to Mikes book:  https://www.amazon.com/In-the-Country-Dark/dp/B096T4Q1WK  https://www.audible.com/pd/In-the-Country-Dark-Audiobook/B096TGWGFL  Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/randomwvgeek

Tonight we do a retrospective of the previous 49 episodes.   We talk about our favorites to do and the best published ones. We also talk about how we have evolved over time and how we perfected our art.  Side note: sorry if Luke was distracted, Amazon had a PS5 restock and was trying to get one.   Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/randomwvgeek

We played a lot of video games in 2020 because it was not advisable to go outside.   We took this time to explore certain games more deeply and 4 of those stood apart from the rest.  Here are 4 games that we played in 2020 that we spent maybe too much time on but even though we may be done they still occupy our minds with fond memories.  #finalfantacy7remake #ghostoftsushima #persona5 #animalcrossing Show Note: the art style that alex was trying to remember was punk noir from persona 5.  

Xbox buys Bethesda but what does this mean? -Will #falloutfirst become a #gamepass ultimate required -#FO76 added to #XCloud will I be able to play on my phone -#xbox purchase brought #iDengine -#Starfield & #ES6 exclusive? -#Bethesda Fallout team and @Obsidian#newVegas2 or #Fallout5