Otafest Podcast

The gang goes over some of the changes from the past year of the Otafest Podcast, and discuss the spring 2017 anime season! Discussing our drinks - 0:35 The past year - 7:40 Deo's role - 9:00 Angelo's role - 11:03 G - 13:16 Jei and Alfred - 16:27 Future plans for podcast? - 20:47 Beers and Cameras - 21:11 Want some free passes? - 26:11 Deo's exploding sewing needle - 26:35 Spring 2017 Preview begi...

Season 2 Episode 08: Nintendo Switch Details, MAGFest, AGDQ A big, 5-person episode! Jei, Alfred, G, Deo, and Angelo debate the pros and cons of the Nintendo Switch, G talks about his experience at MAGFest, and then everyone fanboys over speedruns at AGDQ! Sponsors for this episode: Memory Express Music used: nerd table at the high school cafeteria of life by an0va nerd table at the high school ca...

The Otafest Podcast wishes all of our listeners a happy new year! In this episode, we talk a bit about the goodies we received over the holidays, new and upcoming tech from CES, and a spoilercast of Rogue One! Christmas Presents - 5:40 What Does Google Think About Siri? - 21:19 CES - 22:00 Rogue One Spoilers! - 34:25 2017 Blockbuster Preview - 46:50 Q1 Games - 54:25 Sponsors for this episode: Memo...

The Otafest Podcast wishes all of our listeners a happy holidays! We recorded this off the cuff at our annual Otafest staff Christmas party and we pulled in whoever happened to be in the hall or in the room. This was basically a big fun conversation between friends, so enjoy! Sponsors for this episode: Memory Express Music used: Last Christmas (feat. Gumi) by jiffypop23 Last Christmas (feat. Gumi)...

We're joined by Otafest webmaster and longtime Jei and Alfred bestie Behfar. This is a bit of a freeform episode with our conversation wandering through multiple topics, but I've tried my best to include all the pertinent points below in the timestamps. Holiday plans: 5:15 Tangent about TV shows (Walking Dead spoilers!): 11:22 Asian movie stars and martial arts movies: 23:49 Playstation announceme...

We talk a bit about the wave of game releases for the end of 2016, and the biggest anime of the season, Yuri on Ice! Final Fantasy XV: 05:43 Pokemon Sun and Moon: 19:23 Zelda got delayed/Nintendo WTF?: 23:12 Titanfall 2 and sales: 28:15 Dishonored 2: 31:15 Yuri on Ice discussion begins: 38:00 Sponsors for this episode: Memory Express Music used: nerd table at the high school cafeteria of life by a...

Episode 2 has been delayed and will be out after this episode, as it is a video podcast and requires additional time for post work. Sorry! We're recovered from Otafest Aurora (and some other events...) and we're here to recap the con, and talk a bit about one of our biggest passions: Fanfiction. Linda is back on the show, and she's brought two important guests with her: Otafest Chairperson Jenny C...

We interview Eric Stuart, prolific musician, voice actor, and special guest at Otafest Aurora! This episode was recorded live at the convention. We love doing live recordings at Otafest events so look forward to future recording sessions! Please consider supporting Eric's friend and bandmate Phil Nix who is battling cancer. There is a GoFundMe here https://www.gofundme.com/2cnauxwj and a new album...

Season 2 Episode 1: We're Back! After a short hiatus, the gang's back to talk Halloween, the Nintendo Switch, movies, and of course, Otafest Aurora 2016 Timestamps Hot Pepper Anime Reviews and Aurora Preview: 6:00 Halloween Discussion: 13:35 Escape Rooms: 31:41 VR and Nintendo Switch: 35:18 "Logan" Trailer and other movies: 51:58 Thanks to our sponsor Level 1 Escape Room, Calgary's Premiere Escape...

Recorded in front of an audience at Otafest Pocket. Jei, Alfred, Deo, and G talk the iPhone 7, anime movies and live action adaptations, and review some delicious (and not-so-delicious) sweets. Timestamps iPhone 7 and other tech talk: 4:00 Upcoming anime movies: 13:43 More Suicide Squad hating: 29:22 New Phoenix Wright game: 31:39 Reviewing Oguraya Bakery's food: 35:40 Jei explains the culture of...

A very varied episode. Jei, Alfred, and Deo take a quick look (make fun of) upcoming anime, talk about favorite cartoons, and have a discussion about the etiquette of commissions. Timestamps Labour Day con weekend: 04:34 Fall Anime Preview: 10:27 zOMG! FLCL revival!: 29:40 Western Cartoons: 36:32 Kubo and the Two Strings: 43:17 Upcoming Cosplay Plans: 47:43 Ethics of Commissioning Artists: 51:45 O...

As summer winds down, Jei, Alfred, Deo, and Linda discuss fun summer activities, bad anime, and getting emotional about movies (for the record, Linda did cry at The Last Bastion) Timestamps Alfred's trip to Vancouver/Anime Evolution 2016: 04:20 Vancouver vs. Calgary food: 12:40 Jei, Deo, and Linda's rafting trip of doom: 16:31 Calgary festivals and summer events: 25:31 Overwatch (again) and "The L...

The episode where stuff happens. Jei, Alfred, and Andrew (...and other people) recorded this off the cuff at Animethon and things got awesome. Timestamp Animethon 23: 08:37 Suicide Squad: 14:32 Athon Traditions: 19:40 Behfar Interrupts with a Story: 20:59 Ladybeard: 26:31 Vegemite: 29:00 Live Vegemite Sampling!: 30:31 Staying at the Athon Dorms: 37:16 Otaku High: 40:03 Athon Continued: 48:12 We ha...

We're well rested and back to our normal podcasting routine! Jei, Alfred, G, and Nancy recap the phenomenal event that was Otafest 2016 and talk Pokemon Go! Timestamps New Vendor Room: 08:49 Maid Matsuri: 11:25 Guests and Guests Handling: 17:50 Feedback From You!: 25:50 Staff Perspective and Community: 27:33 Pokemon Go: 37:46 This episode is sponsored by Voicedubz Studios, a trilingual voiceover s...

In our first ever live recording (and video podcast!), we talk to Otafest 2016 special guests Alli and Justin Speed of Drunk Gaming! PS: Please forgive any technical issues that crop up, this is our first ever attempt at doing a podcast live! Timestamps What do Alli and Justin do?: 4:38 Breaking into Twitch: 7:27 Talking about booze: 11:24 Favourite games: 17:48 Happy Canada Day and Canada vs. US...

This is it. The final episode before Otafest 2016. Our hosts Jei, Alfred, and Jessica (the Otafest vendor hall coordinator!) give us a bit of a preview regarding upcoming events. Congratulations to Damen Mino who has won our weekend pass draw! Timestamps Winner of our draw: 2:30 Readiness?: 5:04 The Move and Vendor Hall: 9:12 Special Events: 18:31 Maid Omatsuri: 22:29 Auction: 24:18 Boy and the Be...

(Note that this episode was recorded prior to the E3 conferences) Jei, Alfred, Deo, and G are HYPE for E3! Also, there's some Lord of the Rings ripoff movie, some other movie with Michael Fassbender in a hood, and a game about watching stuff from above. We are giving away one free pass to Otafest 2016! Like AND Share the podcast link on Facebook! Timestamps E3 discussion begins: 04:00 Most anticip...

Jei and Alfred are joined by Nathan and Nancy, local voice actors as they discuss the FMA Live Action movie, gaming news prior to E3, and the local voice acting scene

Episode 08: 2016 Summer Anime Preview and New Game Releases Jei, Alfred, and Deo recap the Spring anime season, discuss upcoming shows in the summer, and talk the Overwatch beta and new releases. Timestamps Spring anime recap: 06:14 Summer anime preview: 13:21 Uncharted 4: 37:54 Overwatch Beta: 42:42 Doom Reboot: 52:30 This episode is sponsored by Mythril Wigs, a fashion and costume wig brand base...

Jei, Alfred, G, and David talk fighting games at Otafest, the FGC (Fighting Game Community), and gaming jargon. Timestamps Street Fighter V: 04:44 Pokken Tournament: 15:21 Guilty Gear Xrd: 23:00 Fighting Game Community: 35:44 Otafest Assault: 43:26 "Wombo Combo!" and other lingo: 47:00 Local FGC: 51:44 This episode is sponsored by Mythril Wigs, a fashion and costume wig brand based in Burnaby B.C....

Jei, Alfred, and Deo discuss the rumors surrounding the Nintendo NX and PS4.5, speculate on the future of Final Fantasy, and talk about the big movie trailers of Spring 2016. Timestamps Next-gen? Nintendo's New Approach: 06:26 Nintendo NX Speculation: 12:46 PS4.5 Discussion: 18:02 FFXV: 22:17 FFVII Remake: 31:30 Doctor Strange Trailer: 41:21 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: 46:00 Star Wars...

Jei, Alfred, and G are joined by special guest and YouTube/Twitch personality, Proton Jon. Jon shares his expertise, stories, and talks about what he does best: Let's Plays. Timestamps Intro to Proton Jon and Newfies: 00:50 Let's Plays: 06:26 The Infamous Kaizo Mario: 11:07 ProtonJon vs. JonTron and the culture of Let's Plays: 16:50 Jon's connection with Otafest: 36:48 What goes into making a Let'...

Jei, Alfred, Deo, and Sara discuss Otafest's new mainline cosplay event, the early Dark Ages of Cosplay, and travelling for conventions. Timestamps Cosplay - How It's Made: 04:49 The "Early" Days of Cosplay: 08:18 Personal Firsts and Goals in Cosplay: 15:44 Banter about Sakura-Con: 32:46 Travelling for Conventions: 36:11 Jei's "Serious" Question: 56:40 This episode is sponsored by Calgary's premie...

Jei, Alfred, and Deo make (blind!) predictions about the Spring 2016 anime season, talk a bit about Otafest's presence at Sakuracon, plus share some personal stories from their Otafest experiences Timestamps Banter (LEO WON AN OSCAR!): 05:18 Anime Predictions: 06:45 Otafest @ Sakuracon: 42:22 First Otafest Experiences and Memories: 44:51 This episode is sponsored by Calgary's premier anime convent...

Jei, Alfred, Linda, and Sarah announce a big musical guest for Otafest 2016, talk about the surprise indie hit Undertale, and share their greatest Zelda memories. Timestamps Undertale 3:38 Zelda: 40:28 This episode is sponsored by Calgary's premier anime convention, Otafest. Thanks for listening to the Official Otafest Podcast! We'll have more episodes out soon with new guests, announcements, and...