GCP: Hangout - Firechicken Returns and Author James L. Sutter

GCP Media — Wed, 31 May 2023 04:00:00 -0700

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.

Special Guests: James L. Sutter and Steve Hagara.

Ken Carlson Hellbound Slant 6

GCP Media — Mon, 09 May 2022 04:15:00 -0700

This week the GCP crew is joined by friend of the show, Ken Carlson. Ken is a PNW writer, director, and author of the comic book mini-series Hellbound Slant 6. The four-issue mini-series chronicles the dangerous exploits of a tough-talking, no-nonsense, street-smart girl named Danielle, who's currently on a quest to escape from hell so she can be by her mother's side before she passes away. He has also written and directed Dead Drift, Penny Palabras, and Roscoe the Junkyard Cat.

01:35 – Justin welcomes Ken to the show, talks about the vintage art walk at The Union Club, and Ken describes the story behind Hellbound Slant 6. He talks about starting the writing of it at an early age, working on the fourth series, and the artists he worked with for the third issue. He talks about where he is at with issue four, the importance of character-building moments in the story, and Justin invites Ken to hand out with them at Crypticon.

15:02 – Ken explains what the film Enter the Mind Dungeon is about, the locations where Dead Drift was filmed, and the innovations in storytelling. Justin presents a new segment hosted by Cosmic Bottles, dives into his first drink selection, and talks about trying pickle flights at Pickles Deli in Whidbey Island. Ken talks about the Troll Haven castle, Justin talks about visiting Hierophant Meadery, and explains the ingredients in the drink.

31:42 – Jeff shares the benefits of marshmallow roots, they give their reviews of the mead they tried, and Justin and Ken express their love of the hammock. Scott talks about the recent burnout he saw in Tacoma, Justin talks about people complaining to the council about it, and the Tacoma mayor getting stuck in one. They talk about how long burnouts have been going on, Jeff asks a coaster question, and Ken talks about the writer that inspired him to start his comic.

45:46 – They discuss how time travel works in books and movies, Justin talks about Nicolas Cage's most recent film, and Scott talks about buying a dinosaur head if he had the chance. They talk about actual billionaire super villains, Justin reflects on the meet raffles at The Rhein Haus, and Ken talks about cool alternative music of the 90s.

Thanks, Ken, for re-joining the guys; looking forward to hanging out again soon!

Special Guest: Ken Carlson.

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GCP: Hangout - Firechicken Returns and Author James L. Sutter

Ken Carlson Hellbound Slant 6