Apropos of Nothing Podcast

This week, we did a bunch of stuff, and then Salsa had a lot more stuff to do so he didn’t get the episode out until Friday. The end.

This week, Hail! Hail! The gang’s all here! The Twin Cities Horror Festival is over, and Jena has enough time on her calendar to return to the show, and we talk about what she’s been up to.

This week, Jena is busy with Jena business, so we are joined by Mike Dee for shenanigans. I would tell you that you should go see James and Jena’s show at the Twin Cities Horror Festival, but those are sold out so you either already are, or can’t. Here’s a link to the video game that Mike did voice acting for; https://store.steampowered.com/app/4236450/Tattoo_Shop_Simulator/

This week, Jena is away, so the boys will play. And by that, we mean Salsa and James talk about some video games and stuff. Good times.

This week, we bid farewell to the 2026 Minnesota Renaissance Festival, and hello to all the other stuff we do. Such as… Links! https://tix.gobo.show/events/event/oQDBUG5DVKlPmkD3BRSK https://www.facebook.com/AGatheringofRoguesandRuffians/ https://vilten.net/2026/09/23/vilification-tennis-haunts-your-house/

This week: James vilified, Jena watched a Battle (of the Bands), Salsa didn’t do some of his shows, and we all got wet. Links! Tickets to “There’s Room for One Thousand” https://tix.gobo.show/events/event/oQDBUG5DVKlPmkD3BRSK

This week, we are well into the back half of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. James was able to come out to play for a while, it’s a miracle that Jena is able to do ANYTHING with all of the projects she has going on at any given moment, and Salsa makes a surprising discovery (Number #3 will shock you!)

Hey, look! It’s an episode! Hasn’t been one of those for a while. Why not, you ask? We have a good reason, don’t worry. What’s the reason? What are you, a cop? Listen to the episode, and all (well, most) will be explained. Links! TC Horror Festival Fright Night Fundraiser: https://www.facebook.com/events/1596972888794845

This week we have Jena, Jena’s brother, and Jena’s daughter on the show. We discuss Fest, which is kind of a given at this time of year. Salsa was there too, I guess. Links! https://www.twitch.tv/halcyonassassin

Every week we tell you to buckle up, Aproposse, but this time… who, Nelly, do we mean it. Salsa was in Scotland, and Jena and James were in the MN Fringe Festival. There’s a whole lot of stories that need telling. So clear your calendar for this episode; it’s a long one.

This week, Jena is still away due to Fringe, so we are joined by Jhax. Salsa was in Scotland, but we DON’T TALK ABOUT IT YET! Not until we’ve got the whole band together. Instead, we discuss Fringe Festival.

This week Jena was gone on Monday, James was gone on Monday, but Salsa… was also gone on Monday. This is a short Omake (Extra or Bonus) episode James recorded with Jhax and Senpai on a Tuesday! Even better: we have a Fast Five ( Fast Five! )! Links! https://www.mnprov.org/ https://minnesotafringe.org/shows/2026/stories-from-the-trauma-dump https://minnesotafringe.org/shows/2026/the-label-mak...

This week, we discuss Fringe Festival. Jena’s involved in a few shows, and you should see those. James is involved in one show, and you should see that. Salsa hints that he won’t be around because he will be on vacation. It’s subtle; see if you can spot it.

This week, Salsa is busy with a new job and getting ready for vacation, and he kinda forgot to upload this episode. Like, he did the editing, but then… got sidetracked. Sorry, y’all.

Long-time listeners will already know what this week’s discussion will be about. It’s the first episode after the Fourth of July weekend, and that means CONvergence dominates the conversation. Also, Salsa started his new job! Links! https://minnesotafringe.org/shows/2026/stories-from-the-trauma-dump https://minnesotafringe.org/shows/2026/the-label-maker

This week, Jena acquired a sewing cabinet, Salsa went camping, and James moved a lot of dirt.

This week, we spend some time talking about romance. Specifically, dating: what makes a good one, and what not to do. Do we kiss and tell? Y…yes. Of course we do. Have you not been listening to us? We have no filter. Links! https://www.facebook.com/events/s/midsummer-nights-scream-fundra/3458593510956767/ https://www.freefunder.com/campaign/jasmine-dragon-2026 https://vilten.net/

This week, Jena was outside and had a lovely time, Salsa was outside and did not appreciate the temperature at all, and James was outside without any internet. Links! https://vilten.net/ https://www.facebook.com/events/s/midsummer-nights-scream-fundra/3458593510956767/

This week, we discuss naval warfare in WW1. It’s not exactly a Ken Burns documentary, so temper your expectations. I’m also going to throw a trigger warning on this one. While our story is (thankfully) pretty uneventful, it is still a serious topic, as there is discussion of being followed while walking alone at night.

This week, we discuss pirates! I tried to come up with a joke here, but I’ve got nothing. I’m sure I’ll come up with something later, but right now… nada. Oh well. Link! https://www.freefunder.com/campaign/jasmine-dragon-2026

This week, everyone was doing stuff with swords! Salsa was swallowing them, and James and Jena were encouraging kids to fight with them. (Side note: Yes, I know it’s “Ghent”, not “Gault”. Even as I was saying it, I knew it was wrong, but in the moment I just couldn’t think of what the right word was.) Links! https://www.freefunder.com/campaign/jasmine-dragon-202...

This week, we discuss what mischief we would get up to as pirates. James got Covid (Again!?), Salsa was away at a Ren Fest, and Jena has an update on the Horror Festival. Speaking of the Horror Festival: https://www.tchorrorfestival.com/festival-lineup.html Dread the Halls submissions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7Bh8hKPot6sr8RxJxokFWHV4C2BLALZoIzipL5p38F5aULw/viewform And Vilten: h...

This episode, we discuss gardening and mustaches. Oh, not at the same time! That would be odd. No, those topics are sequential. Whew, that could have been an embarrassing misunderstanding.

This week, Salsa went to the hospital (planned), James went to the hospital (unplanned), and Jena was… not here. (She wasn’t at the hospital either, don’t worry.) But that’s ok, because Rian Vellichor joins us, so you won’t even notice Jena is gone. I mean, if you aren’t paying attention. Otherwise you might. Maybe just pretend I didn’t say that last part.