OtakuGeneration (Show #110) with the Otakon Readiness Show

  NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 110) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With the Otakon Readiness Show, and recorded live on July 16th, 2007. This week we dispelled some upcoming myths about Otakon 2007, plus we gave some quick tips on what you should be prepared for this year. We also chatted with Daryl and Gerald from Anime World Order. We discussed several subjects of the otaku interest, plus we finally ended the Rubber-Ducky gag-ball karaoke sing-along contest! This week's show has been super-sized for your long trip to Otakon! Check it out and laugh along with us and at us with this weeks show! WE WILL BE AT OTAKON, at least a handful of us will be there, with our Otaku Generation shirts. The cast and a few contest winners have them, so if you see one us in black OG shirts, it's likely it's one of us. If you really want to find one of us, check out our photo site, to see what we look like. If you find us, we might have some OG goodies for you! *hint*hint*hint* NOTE: Anyone who wants a betakey to tarobly... email: Alan. First come, first serve. Call Us!::: Skype Voicemail ::: You can leave us voicemail using Skype, at: otakugeneration or call: (610) 628.3154 -or- (206) 965.8154 ::: GoogeTalk Voicemail ::: You can also leave us voicemail with GoogleTalk, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com ::: Gizmo ::: You can also leave us voicemail with using Gizmo, at: otakugeneration Mentioned Stuff and Link(s) (during the show)OG Link Shortner OG-chan G.A.M.E. www.otakuusamagazine.com The OG Scout of Otaku USA Magazine S.O.S. Anime (King of Prussia) Club Anime World Order Podcast EvaMonkey.com The OG LamePoll by Alan This is an application Alan built long ago... so we're going to put it to use... Take this weeks new LamePoll!!! Alan has decided to keep the polls running for a month at time, to give listeners trying to catch up the option to participate in the weekly polls. So we'll still release a new one each week, but they'll be open for a month at a time. If you're interested, you can see last week's poll results here. ATTENTION FELLOW PODCASTERS / BLOGGERs!!! If you're a podcaster / active blogger and want a quick / lamepoll account for your own podcast or plog, email Alan and he'll set you up an account! Then you can make your own quick / lamepolls OG Anime Song Contest Bryce and Alan came up with a new contest... listen to the show for details. The deadline is July 22nd. Send in your guesses We have good gifts to give out... anime... OSTs... CDs... OG merch... good stuff! You want to win a prize pack! Enter the contest now! The deadline is this weekend!!! Keep track of all your guesses till the deadline. You're welcome to guess each week by sending us an email, but your final guesses on the deadline are the ones that count. =D Convention Schedule (1.0) by Anne Packrat Convention Schedule @ fansview.com Fan Reviews (1.0) by you the listeners :: (reviews@otakugeneration.net) None this week... send yours in! Record us one and if we like it and it can fit in the show, we'll play it! Reviews (2.0) by Kyle :: (reviews@otakugeneration.net) (anime) :: Code Geass Promos / BreakPodcamp Philly, register today! G.A.M.E. Odd Bird :: by The Lacivious Biddies :: (now on music.podshow.com) Santa Claus Gave Me Diabetes :: by Stuckey & Murray :: (now on music.podshow.com) Only You Could Make Me Happy :: by The Fire Apes :: (now on music.podshow.com) News (2.0) by Aaron :: (news@otakugeneration.net) Zune DRM Cracked NetRadio saved for now PS3 only gets worse Tech Guru Todd retro special The Computer Virus turns 25 Fanboy Forecast (1.0) by Bryce :: (fanboyforecast@otakugeneration.net(game) :: Smash Brothers Brawl (anime) :: Birdy the Mighty Gadget Reviews (1.0) by Todd :: (gadgets@otakugeneration.net)(toy) :: HipePC's Driv-N Carputer (toy) :: H-Field WiFire Long Range Wireless Network Adapter (toy) :: Meade MySky (toy) :: HTC's Shift UltraMobile PC (retro) :: Palm IIIxe (retro PDA of the week) "Meh"sterpiece Theater None this week. We forgot to congratulate Jefferson on his birthday! Happy B-Day Jeff! Anyhow, keep the "meh's" coming! Help give Jefferson purpose on the show, aside from his unique way of being! Jefferson will act out your favorite scenes... from movies, tv, ect. Obviously it should be short... and something he can act out by voice. Send your "meh"sterpieces to: mehsterpiece@otakugeneration.net, and Jefferson will interupt it live!. Nickname ME! by Alan :: (nickname@otakugeneration.net) We had two takers this week... Please tell us something about yourself... than we'll give you a nick! This way you can be uniquely identifiable among the other OG listners! If you send us feedback, and you want us to nickname you, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With somewhere in the subject: NICKNAME ME NOTE: If we've already nicknamed you, you can't be re-nicked... unless you plead... lots! ...and we mean LOTS!!! =D For Podcast promos or MP3 Feedback, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With the exact subject: MP3 PROMOTION :: (for podcast promos) MP3 FEEDBACK :: (for audio feedback) In the body of the message, put:Your Name Your Podcast Your website Brief copy about your podcast for us to read NOTE: No copyrighted music, or clips! We won't play promos with this kind of content! Unless you own the copyright, and have given us written authorization! Join us next week... for what? well I guess you'll just have to wait and find out! There will be a new show on Wednesday, so "podcast-in" with us! You know you'll want listen and see if there really is a "duckhole"! So, download us, give us a listen... and maybe we still won't explain the "3 more times" thing from... nevermind the reference is old, this poart of the show notes should be changed! Yes? No? It's still July! So vote for us! Smear the OG awesomeness on a toasted peelander-muffin! [insert something OG-Uber scremo-oOo-mation-nal (if that's even a word) here... alan is always still up on tuesday night, cause it's late ((>.www.PodcastAlley.com, www.PodcastPickle.com, www.PodcastDirectory.com, www.PodcastCharts.com, and/or www.DigitalPodcast.com. Oh and always check out www.podcasterworld.com! Word-of-mouth advertising is also appreaciated. Thanks for the support, and the people who have been voting for us! You roxxorz Bryce's daydreaming! ...they melt in your hand, not in your bite!! ..oh and maybe the show notes will be more accurate and with MOAR carry-over errorz! Those DAFT-HANDz! =D