Episode 279: Our apologies for the bad audio quality – but we wanted to share how much we loved Lady Day at the Emerson Bar and Grill – the latest show at Actors Theater of Charlotte. Go see the show!
But also – Actors Theater needs your help! They need to raise funds to keep the theater going – so if you can, please click this link and support today!
Originally recorded 1/30/2020
Episode 279: Lady Day at the Emerson Bar and Grill!
Episode 276: The Guardians sit down with our friend Mia Davis, who founded the Queen City Cinephiles. If you are looking for a showcase of independent short films, this group is for you!
Queen City Cinephiles screens short films in Charlotte, NC in a casual film festival atmosphere holding events every other month with Q&A sessions following the screemings. Each event has a unique theme. Be sure to check them out on December 6th, where they will be honoring Disabled Persons Awareness by showcasing short films about characters with disabilities. Event information is listed below!
Find Queen City Cinephiles on the interwebz!
Information on the December 6th Event
Information on submitting films to QCC
Originally recorded 10/23/2019
Episode 276: Mia Davis, Queen City Cinephiles
Episode 275: Starneslord and The Giddy Geeker (who let the Cat out, again?) sit down with Brian Amidei from Cartage Theatre to discuss their new production of “An Apology for the Course and Outcome of Certain Events Delivered by Doctor John Faustus on This, His Final Evening.” In the play Doctor Faustus is in the last hour of his final night on earth – irritated, whining, drunk and repentant of nothing save his failure to keep a proper diary (sounds like Carol the Cat’s normal evening). Over the course of this hour he rails against his silent servant Mephistopheles and tells the fantastic tale of his life – a life filled with wonders, as well as an immeasurably vast evil.
The play runs at Warehouse PAC in Cornelius, NC. There are six performances – Nov 1 – Nov 17. Use the code “diary” for $5 off your ticket price! The Guardians plan to attend the Nov. 17 performance! See us there!
Cartage Theatre is bringing theatre to you. Wherever and whenever. A little bit of space and an audience is all they need to share something vital. Witness something tangible, if only for an evening. Be in the presence of people. Look someone in the eye and share in the oldest form of entertainment. Analog experiences. Off the grid performances. Reality with no filters.
Find Cartage Theatre, Warehouse PAC and the production on the Interwebz:
An Apology – Facebook Event and Ticket Info
Originally recorded 11/6/19
Episode 275: Brian Amidei, Cartage Theatre
Episode 271: The Guardians gleefully welcome Mary Herrington from Sara May”s Gourmet. Why were we gleeful? Because Mary brought chocolate! Lot’s of chocolate.
Sara May’s Gourmet is 100% Top 14 Allergen Free, small batch, vegan, hand poured gourmet chocolates. From their basic dark chocolate bar to their specialty celebration chocolates , Sara May’s wants you to feel pampered, indulged and excited to be able to have a treat. And indulge we did! Sara May’s will be at the Muggles Market this November – be sure to stop by and indulge a bit! Sara May’s also make teas! Chances are, if you can’t find Carol the Cat during the Muggles’s Market – she will likely be at the Sara May’s booth!
Find Sara May’s on the interwebz!
Originally recorded 9/18/19
Episode 271: Sara May’s Gourmet Chocolates
Episode 265: We take yet another quick break from ConCarolinas interviews to bring you Robot Johnson! Tania Kelly and Mathew Schantz joined the Guardians to tell us all about their upcoming new show. Be sure to check them out on August 9, 2019. Link for tickets is below! We would also like to thank Tania and Mathew for helping with our first Gala unboxing video! Be sure to check our the replay on the Charlotte Geeks Facebook page!
Robot Johnson is Charlotte’s premier sketch comedy group and all around fun group of bad people. You should probably suggest them to all the people you think are bad people, which is everyone you know. And your mom.
For information and to purchase tickets to the August 9th Robot Johnson show at The Evening Muse in Charlote – please click here!
Find Robot Johnson on the Interwebz!
Originally recorded 7/25/19
Episode 265: Robot Johnson
Episode 262 – The Guardians are joined by Sarah Mohr from Sarah’s Character Creations to do a final wrap up of our time at ConCarolinas 2019!
Be sure to see Sarah when she vends at The Muggles Market on Saturday, November 2nd, 10am – 4pm
Find Sarah, The Muggles Market and ConCarolinas on the Interwebz:
Sarah’s Character Creations – Facebook
Sarah’s Character Creations – Tumblr
The 2019 Muggles Market – Facebook
The 2019 Muggles Market – Website
ConCarolinas – Website
Originally recorded 6/5/19
Episode 262: ConCarolinas Wrap-up with Sarah Mohr
Episode 260: The Guardians are joined by Crystal from Casual Confections. She even brought us delicious treats!
Started in August 2016, the Casual Confections was born out of Crystal sharing recipes she was baking on social media. Instead of sharing recipes or discussing techniques in individual comments, a baking blog allows her to share this information to a wider audience.
Currently, the recipes on Casual Confections are experiments. These are recipes found on other websites and blogs or shared by other bakers. The intent of experimenting with other people’s recipes is to learn new techniques and try new desserts. Some experiments do involve combining several existing recipes. Not all of the experiments work out whether due to the recipe itself or due to baker error. Casual Confections captures the successes and failures of these adventures to show that everything takes practice, bakes don’t have to be flawless, and, above all, baking is fun no matter the outcome.
In early 2019, Casual Confections officially became a custom online bakery
Find Casual Confections on the Interwebz:
Website: Casual Confections
Facebook: Casual Confections
Twitter Casual Confections
Instagram: Casual Confections
Email: [email protected]
Originally recorded on 5/15/2019
Episode 260: Casual Confections
Episode 258: Jenn from GeekyCutesy joins the Guardians for a bawdy talk about jewelry.
GeekyCutesy has a quirky approach to the traditional jewelry you see every day. They love creating simple, classic looking jewelry and accessories that are innocuous at first glance, but really show your unique self. Whether you love all things geek, all things cute, or a mix of both, you’ll find something here! Snark is fairly prevalent, as well!
Find them on the interwebz:
Website: GeekyCutesy
Facebook: GeekyCutesy Handstamped & Bespoke Designs
Instagram: GeekyCutesy
Email: [email protected]
Originally recorded 4/24/2019
Episode 258: Jenn, GeekyCutesy
Episode 247! VOTE!! WE ARE BACK! We are sorry we have been gone so long – Giddygeeker blames herself (because it is her fault) – mostly by being overwhelmed and under the weather.
Here is the amazing interview with Andrea King and Jenn Grabenstetter about their show. Please note, this was recorded back in October (Again – I’m sorry!!) but we love it just the same.
GO SEE THEIR AMAZING PLAY!
About Penny Penniworth
PaperHouse Theatre returns with the hilarious comedy PENNY PENNIWORTH: A Story of Great Good Fortune by Chris Weikel.
PENNY PENNIWORTH is Charles Dickens’ “lost” epic, telling the story of young Penny Penniworth whose childhood love is driven out of town after nearly killing a wealthy businessman. Soon, Penny finds herself penniless, left alone to make her way through a convoluted maze of strange relationships, anonymous benefactors and ultimate justice.
This immersive production will be presented as a Victorian Christmas party at the historic FROCK Shop in Plaza-Midwood. Refreshments are included with admission.
(from their website)
We are a Charlotte based company of professional theatre artists.
We create immersive productions adapting classic plays and literature into environmental experiences that strengthen the connection between actor and audience.
We believe in the power of play and the power of questions.
And treats.
We believe in treats.
Penny Penniworth: A Story of Great Good Fortune
Nov 29 – Dec 15 @ FROCK Shop
Find Out More ->> paperhousetheatre.com
Facebook – Paperhouse Theatre
Originally recorded 10/24/18
Guardians of the Geekery Episode 247
Episode 213!
For this music week, we reviewed Bardcore by the Library Bards and Driven by Mikey Mason. You can click the album name above to listen to each album on Bandcamp – or click the player below to listen to it right here!
And don’t forget to see Mikey Mason live at this year’s Geek Gala – click here for more info.
Do you agree with our reviews? Comment below! #supportlocal
(stolen from Bandcamp)
The Library Bards are a nerd parody band consisting of Bonnie Gordon (ABC’s The Quest, R. Mika in Street Fighter V) and Xander Jeanneret (TBS’ King of the Nerds). They take Top 40 hits and transform them into the nerdy versions they should have been in the first place! With their catchy tunes and nerdy lyrics, the @LibraryBards will be bringing you into the #BardLife in no time!
(stolen from Facebook)
Mikey’s act is somewhere between what we think and what we let ourselves say. And his songs…! With songs like, “I Hate Your Kids,” “Licky-Licky Night,” Reality Based Children’s Songs,” “Ode To A Single Mother Of Two In The Apartment Next Door At 5:30AM,” and many, many more, Mikey is unabashed, unafraid, and unquestionably funny. He’s the psycho stalker ex-boyfriend of comedy, except that you want to see him again. And again… And again…
Originally recorded 4/18/18
