Sunday, July 8, 2012

What We Geeks Listen To

As an avid Warhammer player and an enthusiast of the hobby that it includes, I just thought I would take some time to discuss the Podcasts that help all of us keep on trudging while we scrape off mold lines or put on one more highlight.
   I first discovered the Warhammer podcast, as most people probably did, with Jeff Carol and Podhammer.  Though Podhammer has been in hiatus for quite some tome now, Jeff inspired many new podcast to come forth.  The show went through it's ups and downs, but i loved every moment of that show.  I will always love Podhammer for what it has brought me, hours and hours of entertainment.  Jeff Carol is the father of the Warhammer Podcast, and for that, I am very thankful.
    You see, I work at a job that has me working alone for much of the day, and were it not for the podcast's that I listen to, I would have god mad ages ago.  Were it not for the Warhammer podcast's we would not have the warhammer community as strong as it is today.  Through these podcast's I have connected with people from all over the country and the world.  I would like to take a moment and recognize some of my favorite podcast's.

Garagehammer- the first American Warhammer Podcast that I listened to with two GREAT hosts...well one great host and one great former host.  Dave, you are a hobby machine and you inspire me to push through my own Vampire army.  If you can do 200 zombies, I can do 60.  Chris, You are such an amazing podcaster and your voice will be missed.  you two have gotten me through countless long days at work.  GREAT PODCAST!!!  Also, I love the fact that it is "family friendly."

Ohiohammer- another great podcast, but amazingly what got me hooked on this one was Andy's love for College football and the Ohio State Buckeye's.  I guess it just helps me justify the fact that I am a HUGE college football fan my self and my passion for the University of Utah Utes is at least as great as Andy's love for OSU.  If he can miss tournaments to watch OSU, then I can miss a tournament for a Utah game.  Most of my geek friends don't understand, but I know Andy does.  This podcast has been great so far, and I expect great things in the future.  The cast works well together, and has given me a lot of laughs.  GREAT CAST.

Wisco Dice- Great insight from the two hosts.  I love the "Consey's Rant" segment and have always agreed with him.  They always have great main topic, and tend to stay on-topic more than some of the others.  Also a GREAT CAST!

The Deployment Zone:  This cast is great for me because it is more "local" for me.  Most of the other casts are centered in the Midwest, and this one is based in Oregon, much closer to Utah, thus their meta game is much closer to my own.  Brian always has great hobby advice, and Josh and John always have great info for all to have.  I also love the "Diary of a Bad Gamer", it reminds me of...well, me!  GREAT CAST!

These four are my favorite and have been posted in no particular order because, well, I love them all!  Thanks for all that you podcasters do for the gaming community, even if you weren't mentioned here, you are awesome!!

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Do Lizards Eat Cake?

A little over a month ago was my 29th birthday.  I had a very good time.  A tradition in my family that has really taken hold the last few years is that of the Birthday Dinner.
   My wonderful sister took it upon her self to start cooking everybody their favorite meal and a cake on their birthday.  Now, my sister is a wonderful cook and great at cakes and she made this one just for me.
   She typically makes cakes that reflect the interests and hobbies for the birthday boy or girl.  She got my wife to steal some of my models and dice to put on top(I may have to re-evaluate my security system).  You should see some of the cakes she has made for others in the past.
My 28th Birthday (Big Cubs Fan)

Her oldest daughters 12th birthday

Her third child's 7th birthday

Our fathers birthday March 2012
   Everything on these cakes is made by her.  That's right, the Cubs Jersey, the Drum n' Feather logo on my dad's cake and the everything else all done by her hand.
   I just though I would take a moment to show you how great my sister is and how awesome my Birthday cake was!