OtakuGeneration (Show #131) Con-Survival for Con Staffers by otakugeneration's Podcast / Anime Blog Tracker

OtakuGeneration (Show #131) Con-Survival for Con Staffers

NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugenerationLJ community. Shownotes :: (show 131) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Con-Survival for Con Staffers, recorded live on December 10th, 2007. This week we discussed what it takes to be staff at a convention, what's expected of you and we talked about what you should expect if you ever volunteer. We also talked a bit about the convention staff culture and how some anime conventions function. So join us this week, get some insight on what it takes to put on a anime convention and join the dark side! You know you want too! ...and you want to download this week's show while you're at it. =) NEWS: Vas built something unique for IE7 and FF 2.0 users... a search option for OGlink (click here) and shortner (also click here) that will let you get to the shortner/oglink redirect pages quicker! Check it out! 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 the OG twitter IM IN UR MANGER KILLING UR SAVIOR OG Manga / Comic Contest email your entryWe finally figured out what you the audience likes for contests... so Dan came up with a manga/comic contest... for which the winners will get a book of the contest... confused? Here's the deal... every few weeks... Dan will come up with a new manga/comic frame... with an empty comic bubble and it's your job to fill it in and modify for everyones entertainment. The lowdown... Dan says NO MEMEs! If you use one... it better be HAWT SHIZNIT... otherwise, get creative. Anyhow this week... no entries. I guess it's time for Dan to draw a new frame? Whatcha think? I agree! But to get started download the 1st frame here... but listen to the show to find out why want to download this file! Dan eventually remembered to the 2nd contest-frame (thanks to Jefferson)... so download it now!HERE! You want to win this prize pack! There's unique OG merch, the eventual book of the contest (listen to the show for details)... give-a-ways... including some signed stuff from past guests. So what are you waiting for? Enter the contest now! Convention Schedule (1.0) by Anne Packrat Convention Schedule @ fansview.com Promos / Break Been Away For Awhile :: Feels Like Friday (now on music.podshow.com) Holmes in 30 Seconds - The Six Napoleons :: Peeper Radio Theatre (now on music.podshow.com) Latke Clan :: The LeeVees (now on music.podshow.com) Jefferson's Wierd News (1.0) by JeffersonThis week Jefferson brings us some news that interests him... Japanese Develop New Socks from Spider Silk New RC Tachikoma Tank for USB New security feature for children with cell phones So, what's so great about spam? Weekly Anime DVD Releases (1.0) by Albert :: (releases@otakugeneration.net) Air: The Movie Freedom Vol.3(DVD & HD-DVD combo) Gunslinger Girl Complete Boxset Kurau: Phantom Memory Vol.5 Megazone 23 Complete Collection My Santa Special(Created By: Ken Akamatsu) Pumpkin Scissors Vol.2+Artbox Slayers Season 2 Set SOS! Tokyo Metro Explorers: The Next(DVD, Blu-Ray) Spiral Boxset(Re-release) Super Robot Wars: OG - Divine Wars Vol.1 Tokyo Majin Vol.1 Tenchi Muyo GXP Complete Boxset(Re-release) Fanboy Forecast (1.0) by Bryce :: (fanboyforecast@otakugeneration.net) (game) :: Team Fortress 2 Nickname ME! by Alan :: (nickname@otakugeneration.net)One this week. IGNORE Dan nickname hater! Funny how we nicknamed him and he's happy with it. Hmm... I guess he doesn't want to share the awesomeness nickname can be with the rest of the world. Well and 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 more of something we call a "podcast talky"! Cause we like it that way! A new show every Wednesday, so "podcast-in" with us! Download us, snear at us, but give us a listen... and maybe we won't respect you in the morning... *meh* It's still December. The year is almost over... give us your votes! [insert OG-bribes here... 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! D4 V0T3Z...they melt in your click, not in your hand!! ..with 1MPR0V3D carry-over errorz! None of you caught last weeks show notes error! Shame on me! =D

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