The Gameslave Podcast - EP. 261 - COAF 2023 Opening Ceremonies

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Starting this week we will be featuring audio that we recorded at Colorado Anime Fest 2023, and we will begin with the convention opening ceremonies, hosted by the singular Ciaran Strange. As is expected, Strange talked about convention rules and policies, including a reminded for everyone to take care of themselves, get enough food, water and sleep, and to bathe regularly. We were also introduced to the charity partner: There with Care. Lastly, Strange introduced us to the invited guests.

Considering what attendance at opening ceremonies looked like 2016, filling the Main Events room at this newer hotel is a real achievement. Throughout the pandemic, I was worried that this young convention may run into financial difficulties. But a combination of a well managed convention and a growing attendee audience, seems likely to secure COAF a long-term space in the Colorado convention scene.

Our podcast coverage will continue through the next several weeks, as I proceed with editing the raw convention audio. Please keep your eyes on this space and our social media for new episodes.

The Gameslave Podcast - Ep. 260 - NDK2022 Cosplay Interviews

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Hi folks, we’re trying something new with this episode. Today, we have a big batch of interviews that we recorded with regular convention attendees on the floor of NDK 2022. We asked each person two questions: “who are they cosplaying?” and “why?”. Listening back as I was editing the audio this past week, I was delighted to be reminded of these little interactions with other fans. When we started doing this, I was incredibly nervous to approach people out of the blue (you can probably hear it in my voice in the first few). But the little stories that so many of these fans had reminded me of how fun and cool it is to love art and media. I hope you enjoy listening to these as much as I enjoyed editing them.

The Gameslave Podcast - Ep. 259 - Legacy of Voice Acting

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Today’s episode is a leftover from NDK 2022, which I didn’t manage to get edited in time to post last year. This penultimate podcast from NDK is a panel with John and Olivia Swasey, and father and daughter who have both found careers in voice acting. They talk about working with each other, finding your niche in the VO industry, and how the industry has evolved from the time that John started working to now. A warning, there is one, very loud instance of the F-word being used in this recording. If you prefer not to hear that, we recommend that you consider skipping this episode.

The Gameslave Podcast - Ep. 258 - The Doctor and The Queen

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In theory, a professor and a drag queen would seem to be an odd pairing. But when you put Dr. Alisa Freedman and Queen D together in a panel, the conversation is non-stop. The panel, dubbed the Doctor and The Queen moved rapidly through many subjects: sharks, Doctoral thesis, conspiracy theories, football fans, retro-gaming, and travel planning just to name a few. We hope you enjoy listening in on this panel from NDK’s Bert and Ernie duo.

The Gameslave Podcast - Ep. 257 - History of Nan Desu Kan

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This year marks the 25th Nan Desu Kan. The convention has been held annually since 1997, with the exception of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic prevented gatherings of large groups of people. In light of this Dr. Alisa Freedman, Professor of Japanese Literature, Cultural Studies, and Gender at the University of Oregon, and Guy Davis, the NDK historian, and member of the Board of Directors of the Rocky Mountain Anime Association, convened a panel to discus the history of NDK as it relates to the wider history of anime in North America. They were joined partway through by Kevin McKeever of Harmony Gold (localizer and publisher of Robotech and Macross). The panel presented background on the origins of NDK, the early history of anime localization in the US, and how the convention evolved in its early years alongside the anime market. Near the end of the panel, there was a question and answer period that included discussion about what the future of NDK may look like.

The Gameslave Podcast - Ep. 256 - Laura Stahl Interview

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Laura Stahl is a voice actor known for her roles in The Promised Neverland, Genshin Impact, and Welcome to Demon School Iruma-kun. She has also adapted scripts for Yashahime, Fate Grand Order, and Eden. Chris interviewed her at Colorado Anime Fest 2022, where they talked about her career, community response to the pandemic, and the things she loves to geek out about. We hope you enjoy this episode.

The Gameslave Podcast - Abby Trott Interview

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Interview with Abby Trott recorded at Colorado Anime Fest 2022. Abby Trott is a voice actor and singer best known for playing the role of Nezuko Kamado in Demon Slayer and performing the English version of Lifelight, the theme to Super Smash Bros: Ultimate. She has worked on numerous anime properities, original English language animations, and video games. Chris spoke with her about living in Japan, learning to play the shakuhachi, and working in voice acting. We hope you enjoy the interview.

The Gameslave Podcast - Food Opinions to Get you Canceled Panel

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The next in our Colorado Anime Fest podcasts, an panel with Xander Mobus and Khoi Dao on the various bad food opinions that everyone has.

The Gameslave Podcast - SungWon Cho Q&A Panel

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After two years, we’re back with a new podcast. Thank you for your patience, and please enjoy this Question and Answer panel with SungWon Cho (ProZD).