Ep.22 Animazement 2013: The Panel Review

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Kelley

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Paris and William help me reminisce about our time at the Mating Habits of the Modern Otaku panel this past Animazement 2013. William helped Alpha Counter’s Sean Ryan and me host the panel, while Paris circulated among the crowd and took questions for the Q&A segment. Also, we’ve included the audio from the actual panel! Listen to all of the great questions we got from the audience, and check out the video at our new YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/MatingHabitsVideo

Guest Spot on Underqualified!

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Kelley

While we wait for the epic Animazement Panel Video, here’s a guest-host spot I did on the Underqualified Podcast to tide you over:

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Jec and Holden were cool guys for letting me come on and talk about everything ranging from pick-up lines to poop! Check out their info here: http://finelygroomed.com/category/podcasts/underqualified/

Ep.21 – Stardate -301698.2: The Rules According to Trek

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Kelley

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William and I rush to the studio after watching Star Trek: Into Darkness to podcast our nacelles off about Trekkie dating sites, using the Trek Movie Titles as a cheat sheet to dating, and review the shit out of Star Trek: Into Darkness – SPOILER ALERT! There’s so much coat porn in this movie – so many great fashions!

We have a quick, imaginary shipper wars between Benedict Cumberbatch and Kelley Hightower Cumberbatch, and then William and I flip the same table over those people who get wild in movie theaters and talk and yell through the whole movie. There is a special hell…

The Rule According to Trek

The Motion Picture: Get motivated, be proactive, and get out there!

Wrath of “Con”: Cons are a great way to meet like-minded folks, just remember to be respectful.

The Search for Spock: Look for your own species in places where you would go; game stores, meet-ups, bookstores, conventions, online dating sites.

The Journey Home: Kicking rocks and awkward transitions; how to get them back to your place for sexy make-out times.

The Undiscovered Country: Sex; it’s the most complicated thing you’ll ever love doing.

The Final Frontier: Commitment; it’s tough, but what you’re ultimately looking for.

Generations: Age differences can be an issue, especially of she doesn’t remember Thundercats.

First Contact: Making the effort to get along with your SO’s friends and family.

Insurrection: Resolving Conflict; the right way to argue and not break up.

Nemesis: You broke up, how to still be friends, or at least civil to one another.

Star Trek – Lens Flare Reboot!: When all else fails, re-invent yourself. You’re still you, only shinier!

Links from the show:

startrekdating.com

Ep. 20 – Girls, Girls, Girls: The Geek-Girl Experience

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Kelley

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This is The Episode to beat all episodes!

We’ve got a historic All-Female host panel consisting of podcast favorites, Paris and Trish, and introducing Laurel in her MHMG debut!

Find out what what happens when four intelligent, charismatic, attractive, and incredibly geeky women are given an open forum to talk about what it’s like being a female in today’s Geek-i-verse. If you’ve ever wondered, “What’s the deal with chicks?” we’re going to let you have it.

AND THAT’S NOT ALL! I sit down with Chiki of the D20 Girls and discuss what it’s like first-hand as a professional cosplayer and an ambassador for one of the hottest and female-forward geek groups in the nation.

Secrets are shared, the nitty-gritty gotten down to, and tables are flipped – you aren’t going to want to miss this one.

Show Notes of DOOM:

D20 Girls: http://d20girls.com/
Felicia Day Controversy:
http://geekout.blogs.cnn.com/2012/07/02/its-probably-not-wise-to-be-a-jerk-to-felicia-day/
Aisha Tyler Controversy: http://gamerant.com/ubisoft-host-aisha-tyler-responds-critics-curt-154704/all/1/
The “Danger” of Print Media: http://www.upworthy.com/the-people-who-approved-these-ads-have-a-lot-of-explaining-to-do-6?g=2&c=ufb1
Mountain Dew Ad: http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/video/mountain-dew-pulls-racist-ad-19097728

Ep.19 – Collateral Damage: Relationships Can’t Exist in a Vacuum

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Kelley

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This episode, Alpha Counter’s Sean Ryan helps me discuss the sometimes surprising reactions of your friends and family when you start dating someone new. We share our experiences and try to explain why the people who should be the happiest about your new-found love may be giving your grief or being more honest than you’d like. Your new relationship has a ripple effect that touches every aspect of your life, flowing out to your old relationships and potentially causing teh_dramaz. Sean and I experience this first-hand during recording when a member of our studio audience gets rowdy and shows her true feelings. Hissing ensues.

We ship every possible iteration on How I Met Your Mother, and Sean and I flip tables over “Vague-booking” on Facebook and people who don’t understand how names work. Listen, just don’t call him Ryan, okay?

Don’t Listen to Grumpy Cat!

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Kelley

We’ve reached another milestone in episode downloads and blog subscribers. Thanks to everyone who is keeping up with the show and listening through to the end – you’re making my stats look great. I am thrilled that so many of you are at least entertained, if not helped by the podcast. Keep Downloading and Subscribing!

Ep.18 – Adventure, Risk, & Genius: Why We Love Dangerous Loners (i.e. Sherlock and The Doctor)

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Kelley

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Paris and I discuss our favorite fandoms and why we adore fictional men who fall on the spectrum somewhere between raging asshole and sociopath. We get into the difference between fantasizing about these larger-than-life characters, and what you might learn about women from the fanfic, tumbl-ing, and general ramblings of fandom. We kibitz over The Doctor/Rose/River and flip tables over spoiler-phobes and trigger warnings. Spoilers and Triggers – Get You Some!

So, c’mon and read some fanfic, explore fandom, and find out what’s going on in the minds of the people you want to date.

Sexy Bedroom Roleplay…

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Kelley

In honor of all the costumes I had to wear this weekend – Enjoy!

Ep. 17 – The Break-up Break Down – Take Your XP and Level Up!

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Kelley

Ep. 17 – The Break-up Break Down – Take Your XP and Level Up!

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Break-ups are the absolute worst, but never fear – William and I are here to help you get through it with the first episode of Cycle 4!

We discuss different types of break-ups, ways of distracting yourself from the heartache, and how to sally forth and find the next love of your life. We also introduce two new recurring segments to the show, one where we examine a famous fictional relationship and one where we flip tables over something that has us riled up.

The person you fall in love with isn’t necessarily the person you break up with, and remember: You’re not broken, your heart is, so grow from rejection and join in on the fun!

NB – William and I are aware that while most of Europe uses the Euro, England, in fact, uses the Pound. We’re worldly and all that – save your correction emails for something else. 😉