Texas Steampunk Connection

Thax, Jack, and Bluestocking
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Steampunk podcast on happenings in Texas. News and reviews of novels, comics, movies and anything steampunk.

  1. 4D AGO

    Tx Steampunk Xtion: Build the Future S10Ep3

    recorded February 4, 2026 This week we bring you Johnny Steverson, the one-man event maker who produces the Galveston Steampunk, Pirate, and Ghost Coast Festivals. He's got big news to bring us that will really set off the summer! Also we planned to discuss Victorian patents, but never really get there. We'll return to it next show with double the patents! https://galvestonsteampunk.com/ https://www.visitgalveston.com/ https://ghostcoastfestival.com/

    54 min

  2. JAN 26

    Tx Steampunk Xtion: Build the Future S10Ep2

    recorded January 21, 2026 This week we delve back into history to look at the Pinkertons. Were they detectives, or paid thugs for supervillains? I was surprised by the answers. Pinkerton's own presentation of history another (better) podcast on the Pinkertons

    55 min

  3. JAN 10

    Tx Steampunk Xtion: Build the Future S10Ep1

    recorded January 7, 2026 It's a new year! Time to make new plans, and build excitement for the next build, next adventure! We're going to make some resolutions, and have the best darn 2026 whether we like it or not!

    58 min

  4. 12/29/2025

    Tx Steampunk Xtion: on the Road S9Ep26

    recorded December 24, 2025   It's the night before Christmas, and we're streaming our end of year wrap-up! We want to hug all our supporters and start plans for next year. Jack and the fam are back to celebrate and we look forward to a new year.

    1h 9m

  5. 12/14/2025

    Tx Steampunk Xtion: on the Road S9Ep25

    recorded December 10, 2025 Did you ever wonder about that line about “scary ghost stories” in the Christmas carol “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”? Well, we’re gonna tell y’all all about that glorious Victorian Christmas tradition! Besides Dickens' Christmas Carol, what other stories have you heard of? Lets see if we can find any.  Christmas Ghosts: A Victorian Tradition Christopher Lee tells the story of a loud hotel neighbor. In the Bleak Mid-Winter: Must-Read Ghost Stories for Christmas

    53 min

  6. 11/30/2025

    Tx Steampunk Xtion: on the Road S9Ep24

    recorded November 26, 2025 Before Steampunk November, organizers were approached by Big Media asking about the "Steampunk Lifestyle." What does that mean, to Big Media or to us? How does steampunk play a part in your life on a regular or daily basis?

    55 min

  7. 11/14/2025

    Tx Steampunk Xtion: on the Road S9Ep23

    recorded November 12, 2025 Steampunk November is the longest running steampunk event in Texas. And it's in three days!! Sheriff Natalie McTavish joins us for a pre-fest hang out. What changes will there be this year? What are you looking forward to? How will we tea duel? Frankenstein  The Thief and the Cobbler  Powers of Darkness (Dracula)

    55 min

  8. 11/03/2025

    Tx Steampunk Xtion: on the Road S9Ep22

    recorded October 29, 2025 It's the last show before Halloween! Let's finish off a season of cults and strange societies with Madame Blavatsky and her occult/religious movement, Theosophy. We discuss the questionable origin story, and how Theosophy has influenced modern culture. Theosophical Society on Wikipedia Madame Blavatsky: a seeker of truth — and a fraud Henry Steel Olcott: Timeline of an Occult Pioneer William Quan Judge: A Biographical Sketch Annie Besant on BBC.co.uk Jiddu Krishnamurti on Wikipedia

    1h 6m
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About

Steampunk podcast on happenings in Texas. News and reviews of novels, comics, movies and anything steampunk.

Information

  • Creator
    Thax, Jack, and Bluestocking
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    203
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2016 . All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Texas Steampunk Connection