Episode 63 - That's One Hell of a Resume - Week of 5/24/17
The Fellowship of the Geeks Podcast
Release Date: 05/21/2017
The Fellowship of the Geeks Podcast
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What we're up to this week:
Twitch - I've been lurking there to learn more about DDO (Dungeons & Dragons Online, where I'm also kind of a lurker - common theme)
More Twitch - Mister Rogers' Neighborhood streaming to raise funds for PBS
Even more Twitch - new Dead By Daylight update/release with Friday the 13th expansion coming soon
Twin Peaks is returning - an excuse to marathon the old episodes before the new ones start
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[Note: the animated Star Trek series was indeed 1973.]
[Note: the actor Thomas mentions was Julian Glover, not John. He was also a member of the Royal Shakespearean Company, if I'm not mistaken.]
Picks for the week of 5/24:
Vampirella #3 (Dynamite)
Casper The Friendly Ghost #1 (American Mythology)
Batman/The Shadow #2 (Dynamite/DC)
Pathfinder: Runescars #1 (Dynamite) [Note: the game released in 2009.]
Die Kitty Die: Hollywood or Bust #1 (Chapterhouse)
Grimm Fairy Tales Presents Wonderland: Birth of Madness one-shot (Zenescope)
Honorable Mention: Red Team: Double Tap Center Mass #9 (Dynamite)
Honorable Mention: JLA Year One Deluxe Edition HC (DC)
Honorable Mention: Batman/Wildcat (DC)
Shoutouts:
Les will be attending the Famous Monsters con in Dallas at the end of May, which boasts a treasure trove of guests, including Christopher Mihm
Manny the Martyr - thanks for letting us use your music
#PodernFamily - an awesome group of indie podcasters supporting each other
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