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Austin and Central Texas Community |OT| Tacos, Tunes, Traffic, and Torridity
- Thread starter Timeaisis
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Damn straight!
Etrian Oddity
Member
Anyone down for some board games this weekend at Emerald? If anyone is familiar with Descent, I just got a copy and have been looking for people to play with. I also just learned how to play Catan (i know, im late to the party), so im down for that too.
PM me or reply here! I should be available all weekend starting at 3:30 pm tomorrow!
PM me or reply here! I should be available all weekend starting at 3:30 pm tomorrow!
MadClacker
Member
Just scouting out for local people who may be interested in a sort of bite sized podcast project I'm looking into starting up. I've started this little page/account that will essentially be a recording amongst a few friends at a time whereby we just talk about games, music, film, comics, board games, or anything pop culture related. I would like this to be a very unscripted/loosely formatted affair that focuses on just general chit chat and bullshitting with one another about anything entertainment related. It'd not be a massive commitment, just a form of expression to get your opinions out there to the world! I call this a 'bite sized podcast' due to the fact I intend on the content being audio/videos covering just one subject at a time. This not only makes things easier to manage, but it also means if you happen to have, say, 25-30 minutes to spare and want to talk about something, you can just jump in, record your session and get back to whatever you wanted to do. I'm not trying to think too big or anything at this point - it's just an idea. Micro podcasts for those who don't wish to listen to 1hr+ audio recording to hear about 20 minutes of discussion about something they're interested in. On top of that, I've listened to many a podcast where one or two participants would have absolutely no idea or experience with whatever product the others are talking about. I think that's good, to an extent, as it offers an outsider perspective - but for example, I have no real interest in comics or board games. Rather than omit them from the show, how about we just get people who ARE interested and can offer a good discussion? This would be quick to edit and manage, in, out, boom, done.
To keep things interesting, I'm looking for a wide variety of personalities. Local would just make things easier of course. Before any recording would be done, it'd be good to get to know some of you guys to build a little chemistry and see where things go. People who are comfortable just talking to others and own a good microphone are obviously a plus.
It's still up in the air, and things may change (I'm very open to suggestions and ideas!) but I'm just looking to see if anyone out there would be interested. We gots logos and everything!
P.M me or leave a message if interested.
To keep things interesting, I'm looking for a wide variety of personalities. Local would just make things easier of course. Before any recording would be done, it'd be good to get to know some of you guys to build a little chemistry and see where things go. People who are comfortable just talking to others and own a good microphone are obviously a plus.
It's still up in the air, and things may change (I'm very open to suggestions and ideas!) but I'm just looking to see if anyone out there would be interested. We gots logos and everything!
P.M me or leave a message if interested.
ExitPlanetDust
Member
I would definitely be interested. My biggest hurdle right now is time. I just don't have any of it.
MadClacker
Member
That's too bad. Well if you ever happen to find yourself in a position where you do, let me know!
MadClacker
Member
Add me to Skype and I'll share some ideas! (jackc1990)
I don't always go on GAF and weekends aren't usually good for me, but I'm definitely interested in hearing from some local yokels
-Jack
Etrian Oddity
Member
I've always wanted to create/participate in such a podcast, due to my love of PlayerOne, CheapAssGamer and the old 1up shows.Just scouting out for local people who may be interested in a sort of bite sized podcast project I'm looking into starting up. I've started this little page/account that will essentially be a recording amongst a few friends at a time whereby we just talk about games, music, film, comics, board games, or anything pop culture related. I would like this to be a very unscripted/loosely formatted affair that focuses on just general chit chat and bullshitting with one another about anything entertainment related. It'd not be a massive commitment, just a form of expression to get your opinions out there to the world! I call this a 'bite sized podcast' due to the fact I intend on the content being audio/videos covering just one subject at a time. This not only makes things easier to manage, but it also means if you happen to have, say, 25-30 minutes to spare and want to talk about something, you can just jump in, record your session and get back to whatever you wanted to do. I'm not trying to think too big or anything at this point - it's just an idea. Micro podcasts for those who don't wish to listen to 1hr+ audio recording to hear about 20 minutes of discussion about something they're interested in. On top of that, I've listened to many a podcast where one or two participants would have absolutely no idea or experience with whatever product the others are talking about. I think that's good, to an extent, as it offers an outsider perspective - but for example, I have no real interest in comics or board games. Rather than omit them from the show, how about we just get people who ARE interested and can offer a good discussion? This would be quick to edit and manage, in, out, boom, done.
To keep things interesting, I'm looking for a wide variety of personalities. Local would just make things easier of course. Before any recording would be done, it'd be good to get to know some of you guys to build a little chemistry and see where things go. People who are comfortable just talking to others and own a good microphone are obviously a plus.
It's still up in the air, and things may change (I'm very open to suggestions and ideas!) but I'm just looking to see if anyone out there would be interested. We gots logos and everything!
P.M me or leave a message if interested.
I'd recommend a meetup for you though, because of how important chemistry is in these things.
I'd love to participate, but I'd need to get a mic. Generally I'm free in the evenings, but work has been keeping me later and later. I'll keep you posted though.
MadClacker
Member
Thanks for the advice Eltrian! Hopefully you manage to stumble across a good deal for a mic. They're handy to have. Keep my posted!
So I don't know if anyone has ever been to Chupacabra off 6th downtown. They used to be a so-so Mexican restaurant that competed with the Iron Cactus (which is right across the street).
Anyway, they've completely revamped their menu lately and I went after a request from my wife and I must say...
It's really quite good now! They're simply tacos and enchiladas now, kind of went for the Torchy's style of weird and wild tacos and the two I had were really quite good. I might even say better than Torchy's, and about $4 a pop. They've also got a really good beer list (which they had before, but the food was meh).
Anyway, if you're downtown and feel like tacos and a beer, I'd recommend them.
Anyway, they've completely revamped their menu lately and I went after a request from my wife and I must say...
It's really quite good now! They're simply tacos and enchiladas now, kind of went for the Torchy's style of weird and wild tacos and the two I had were really quite good. I might even say better than Torchy's, and about $4 a pop. They've also got a really good beer list (which they had before, but the food was meh).
Anyway, if you're downtown and feel like tacos and a beer, I'd recommend them.
Troubled Bat
Member
Will put that down on my list!
MadClacker
Member
Anyone down for drinks tonight?>
Etrian Oddity
Member
Good luck organizing us fewer than a week in advance, haha. Austin-GAF is bar-none the laziest lot in the community.
FYI I work at 4am, so going out is basically never an option for me except the day before my day off. I'll try to make a social session though, considering you really want to do the podcast.
FYI I work at 4am, so going out is basically never an option for me except the day before my day off. I'll try to make a social session though, considering you really want to do the podcast.
Troubled Bat
Member
Timeaisis, that tag. Lol.
I may be able to make that if things go down right for me. Would be pretty interesting as well. I'll be putting myself as a maybe.
I may be able to make that if things go down right for me. Would be pretty interesting as well. I'll be putting myself as a maybe.
Frozenprince
Banned
Aw man I used to love Chupacabra lol. What'd they end up all altering?
Just got rid of the ok stuff and added more interesting stuff. Their good food is still really good, they just got rid of the bad stuff and added more tacos lol.
Lol yeah, I post on neogaf a little too much.
A maybe! Hooray. That's one! Anyone else? I know Jack had some interest last week. I'm actually pretty flexible this week!
MadClacker
Member
Urgh, GAF isn't notifying me when there's new posts in the thread, nor is the thread 'icon' yellow. It just stays gray. <_<
ACL Lineup Announced
Decent line-up this year. Not super excited about the headliners, but some good artists mixed in there. Might actually go this year.
Decent line-up this year. Not super excited about the headliners, but some good artists mixed in there. Might actually go this year.
Troubled Bat
Member
Lol yeah, I post on neogaf a little too much.
A maybe! Hooray. That's one! Anyone else? I know Jack had some interest last week. I'm actually pretty flexible this week!
I think you just post the wrong thing, at the perfect opportunity, hah.
I feel like we need to plan something out in months advance. xP AustinGAF get on it!
I know how you feel. >.> It happens to me a lot. Although I am on MobileGAF 24/7 so, I'm not sure if that's why. Lol.
I'm going to start PMing people who express interest so they don't miss this thread getting bumped. I'm pretty busy this weekend, but we should try for something the next one. Eh? Eh?
ExitPlanetDust
Member
I might be free on Saturday that weekend.
I should be free that afternoon/evening.
Troubled Bat
Member
Cool with me! I shouldn't be busy for next weekend.
Also, we need to do some serious advertising, I realize. This thread is basically a secret. Nobody knows of it. Lol
Troubled Bat
Member
Pfft. I'm honestly not sure. My only guess is whenever something Texas related happens. Lol. ¯_(ツ
_/¯I am. I have not been to either place, so both are cool wtih me. What time on Saturday are you thinking?
ExitPlanetDust
Member
I'm backing out. :/
My wife managed to get the day off and she has a list of things for us to do.
Oh btw I live in Hyde park and only bike as transportation. Don't plan around me or anything, just a heads up my participation will hinge on location. (Also I've got couches, Smash Bros U and Mario Kart 8 if anyone's into that. Oh and chess!
You may have just volunteered yourself as a fall-back plan.
Probably late afternoon/early evening. I know people have errands and shit they have to run during the weekends (I do, too). So probably after 4 or 5. At least, that's my opinion, anyway.
Boo. Just kidding, it's all good. Next time.
Oh btw I live in Hyde park and only bike as transportation. Don't plan around me or anything, just a heads up my participation will hinge on location. (Also I've got couches, Smash Bros U and Mario Kart 8 if anyone's into that. Oh and chess!
If you don't mind a ride from a stranger, I can give you a lift. I live in the area.
ExitPlanetDust
Member
Always. ;pBoo. Just kidding, it's all good. Next time.
Favorite malts: Sandy's. Fantastic.
And our dog would fight us for our chicken sandwiches, to the point where we started buying him one of his own.
One of my favorite things used to be stopping by Sandy's, and then going to Blues on the Green. Really good memories.
Lived in Austin for 10 years. Austin was very good to us.
And our dog would fight us for our chicken sandwiches, to the point where we started buying him one of his own.
One of my favorite things used to be stopping by Sandy's, and then going to Blues on the Green. Really good memories.
Lived in Austin for 10 years. Austin was very good to us.
Hey Austin gaf! Heading to Barton springs as soon as we get some good weather. Can someone recommend me a place they think is better than torchys? I fucking love torchys. Worked there for its first year in Waco as s bartender and ate it ever day and never got tired of it.
Open my eyes to Austin food please
Open my eyes to Austin food please
You may have just volunteered yourself as a fall-back plan.
No worries on both!
Etrian Oddity
Member
Taco Deli > Torchy's