Episode 278
GCP: Hangout - Firechicken Returns and Author James L. Sutter
May 31st, 2023
1 hr 43 mins 17 secs
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About this Episode
Firechicken from Streetbeefs Scrapyard returns to the show to give an update on what he's been up to since the last time he visited the show. They also talk about Power Slap Fights, how Scrapyard helps build community, and Firechicken answers Coaster Questions. Firechicken was also on episodes 130, 132, 243, and 244. Justin also welcomes James L. Sutter to the show. James is a local writer, director, and game creator. His new book, Dark Hearts, will be out June 6th, 2023. His comic book, Starfinder: Angels of the Drift, will be released in June 2023. He is also a teacher, teaching about fiction and game design's artistic and professional sides.
00:00 – The show starts with Scott saying hello from Vegas, Justin welcomes Firechicken back to the show, and talks about Ted Smith from the Men's Room announcing the fights at the recent event. Firechicken talks about Snoop Dog reposting his event, the days it falls on, and the dedicated nurse station they've added to the events.
22:55 – Justin talks about the underground Power Slap clubs out there, Firechicken talks about the rules behind the sport, and ponders on if he'd add the sport to his events. Jeff speaks to Firechicken being an anchor in the community, Firechicken talks about the friendships that have developed from the sport, and the mental health benefits it has.
51:46 – Jeff talks about the medical emergency of the person that crashed into their fence recently, finding easy ways to stop cars from crashing into their yard, and in the end, his neighbor found his dog after the wreck. Justin recommends Jeff starts a Safe Street group, James talks about he and Justin got connected, and James talks about being the creative director of the game Starfinder.
77:48 – James shares the basis of his new book, what he loved about writing the book, and how writing the book helped him reflect on being in a band during his teenage years. He talks about how elements of his own life come out while writing the story, Justin talks about the free pizza offered by Pizza Hut for reading, and James talks about places his band played back in the day.
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