Podfication

Podfication on Indefinite Hold

2023-05-19T19:47:21Z

Posted by: revolutionaryjo

Hello Podfication Community,

You may have already heard the news, but for financial reasons resulting from the pandemic our friends at the Geek Partnership Society ended their lease and vacated their community center rooms at the Waterbury Building in Minneapolis as of January 2023. You can learn more about that decision via their communication here: http://hosted-p0.vresp.com/587143/b072fbe8d3/ARCHIVE

Podfication has always been a small gathering for podfic fans and creators. The GPS facility and their generous support of small fandom organizations like ours was the chief reason we had an affordable space to host our event.

Between dwindling ability to attend in person events due to the pandemic, the closure of the GPS facility, and skyrocketing hotel costs, the bottom line is that it is no longer feasible for Podfication to be held in person. And regrettably, my own bandwidth has become limited so I'm unable to give a virtual Podfication the attention it would deserve.

I'm sorry to say that this means that Podfication is on indefinite hold. It's been a great run and I want to sincerely thank everyone who attended and supported our little convention. I genuinely hope we have the opportunity to connect again in the future.

If I can answer any questions or concerns you have, please feel free to reach out.

Sincerely,
revolutionaryjo

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Podfication 2022 Postponed

2022-07-04T16:28:41Z

Posted by: revolutionaryjo

Well folks, it's been another year and this pandemic thing is still going.

Although many conventions are returning to in person gatherings with safety precautions in place, unlike most of them Podfication is not tied to a hotel contract and thus under no obligation to do so. With variants and transmission rates rising, it's still not clear what October 2022 is going to look like. Out of an abundance of caution, we're giving 2022 a miss too.

It is still my intention to make sure that Podfication continues once it is safe for us to do so in person. Please continue following us here and on our social media channels and we'll let you know when we're planning to resume operations again.

Thanks for your understanding, and please do check out our friends over at europodfriends who are doing an online event if you need a podfic fix this October!

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Podfication Postponed Until Fall 2022

2021-06-28T22:42:38Z

Posted by: revolutionaryjo

Hello folks, by now it may be clear, but this is the official announcement: Podfication will not be happening in 2021. The convention will be postponed until Fall 2022, at which point we hope to return to both an in person event and an every other year cadence.

There are a few reasons behind this: First and foremost, we want to make sure that when we get together again it is entirely safe to do so. As much as we'd like the pandemic to be fully under control by October 2021, that simply isn't a guarantee. Secondly, although ample consideration was given to holding a virtual con this year, setting up and running that type of event would involve a lot of time and energy your humble con chair does not have this year. And thirdly, there are several other wonderful virtual events with a podfic focus happening this October already. (Hello to both europodfriends and fanworks in particular! Check them both out.)

So with all that in mind, we're taking a break this year. We hope that you stick with us for future event news and information!

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Podfication Administrative Changes

2021-05-03T21:00:30Z

Posted by: revolutionaryjo

Dear Podfication,

Due to information that has recently come to light about bessyboo's personal conduct, I have asked her to step down from Podfication leadership. She has agreed and will not be in attendance at future events.

Podfication will continue and I hope to keep serving you all well as its chair. If you have questions or concerns about this change, I encourage you to contact me via any channel you feel comfortable with (reply, dm, email, etc.) I am the sole administrator Podfication's various accounts so your messages will not viewed by anyone else unless you make them publicly.

At this time I ask that you bear with us with regard to the scheduling of future events. Between organizational change and the ongoing pandemic, I'm assessing our options to determine what the best and safest path forward will be. Please look for an official statement in the coming months.

Thank you so much to everyone for making Podfication what it is. I truly appreciate it and will keep working hard to make it both a welcoming environment to all and the best event it possibly can be for our community.

Sincerely,
revolutionaryjo

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Podfication Moving to Every Other Year Schedule

2020-01-11T17:53:15Z

Posted by: revolutionaryjo

Big news, Podfication community. First and foremost, thank you to everyone who participated in the survey regarding the future cadence of Podfication. We read every submission and considered them all carefully when making this decision. Ultimately though, the preference was clear: Most of you would like to see Podfication move to an every other year schedule.

This means we will NOT be having a 2020 convention, but it does mean that our 2021 con will run for three days instead of two! So expect more content and fun to come.

Stay subscribed to us here on DW as well as on Twitter and Tumblr so you'll know as soon as we begin sending out reminders for the next convention cycle. We've also begun crossposting announcements to the #podfication channel in the Podfichat Discord if you're a member there.

If you haven't already, we highly recommend setting up notifications for your preferred communication channel so you're notified of new posts and won't miss a thing. Click here to do that on DW.

If you have any questions in the meantime, let us know. Otherwise we'll see you back in Minneapolis in October 2021!

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Friday & Sunday Night Dinners

2019-10-07T03:26:41Z

Posted by: bessyboo

My good podfolks! As many of you know, in the past we have hosted off-site dinners the night before the con & last night of the con. Friday night's dinner will be at Hell's Kitchen, where we've had the Sunday night dinner in previous years, and I'm thrilled to announce that this year the Sunday night dinner will be a catered event held ON-SITE!

However, we need you to RSVP in advance for both to say if you're coming, so we can get an accurate headcount for the reservation on Friday, and the catering order for Sunday. Due to space limitations, the Friday night Podfication table reservation will be for registered attendees only. Plus-ones and in-town folks are welcome to dine in, but are on their own for seating (hopefully nearby). Sunday night will be catered for Podfication members; plus-ones and guests can RSVP and pay $12 (cash only, at the dinner) for the meal.

INFO!

Friday Night Dinner
October 18th @ 6:00 P.M.
Location: Hell's Kitchen, 80 South 9th Street, Minneapolis MN 55402
www.hellskitcheninc.com
Hell's Kitchen is located in downtown Minneapolis with a parking ramp immediately next door and limited street parking available. This is the same location we've held the Sunday dinner in the past.

Sunday Night Dinner
October 20th @ 5:30 P.M.
Location: On-site at the Waterbury building
Dinner will be catered by Holy Land (menu link). We'll do our best to have gluten-free, vegetarian-, and vegan-friendly food available. The current menu includes hummus, falafel, tandoori chicken samosas, sauteed vegetables, chicken gyro, Middle eastern and Greek salads, and brown and yellow rice.

PLEASE RSVP HERE BY END OF DAY OCTOBER 13TH

Let us know if you have any questions!

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Podfication Schedule 2019

2019-09-28T21:09:02Z

Posted by: revolutionaryjo

The Podfication 2019 schedule of events is here!

Open in Google Docs here

( Read more... )

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Panel Requests 2019

2019-06-01T19:17:18Z

Posted by: revolutionaryjo

Panel requests for 2019 are now open: Click here!

We're accepting submissions up through Saturday, September 7, 2019 @ 11:59pm CDT.

Never run a panel before? No problem! The stakes are low and the Podfication crowd is super chill. If you've got a topic you want to talk about with people for an hour, you can run a panel! Interested in running a demo, game, or event instead? No problem! Submit your idea through the same form and tell us all about it.

A few things to be aware of:

You can submit more than one idea!

If we run out of space and you've submitted more than one idea, we may have to choose between them. So if there's one topic you favor over others let us know!

Have an idea but don't want to run it alone? Drop a comment on this thread asking for co-panelists! Or let us know and we can put the call out on social media for you.

Would you like to help run a panel but don't have a good topic of your own? Check the comments!

Some more relevant info:

We'll have a screen, projector, and speakers for the panel room, but you'll have to provide your own laptop or other device to connect up to it. It's a newish one so we're double checking on the inputs for it, but it will definitely take HDMI. All other formats are up in the air at the moment but reach out if you've got a question about a specific one. If all you need is audio, as long as your device has a standard 3.5mm audio jack you're good.

Any questions, just let us know!

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Podfication 2019 FAQ

2019-04-07T20:18:33Z

Posted by: revolutionaryjo

CLICK TO REGISTER FOR PODFICATION! - OCT. 19-20, 2019

What is Podfication?
An informal, two day convention for podfic creators and listeners! Join us in Minneapolis for hanging out, discussion, and recording.

When and where will it happen?
October 19th & 20th, 2019 at the Geek Partnership Society's Event Horizon community center, rooms 106 & 107 within the Waterbury Building which is large, red and hard to miss. (1121 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413)

Where can I stay if this isn't at a hotel?
The Event Horizon center is a convenient bus ride from downtown Minneapolis, which has many hotels. There may also be locals who can accommodate a few people, at their discretion. We encourage finding roommates and renting some local Airbnb's within walking distance of the venue, which has worked out wonderfully in past years! Visit the Lodgings Finder post to connect with people looking for roommates for the weekend.

What's the Event Horizon center like?
We have access to three rooms, one that has some comfy couch seating for hanging out and chatting, one for recording that's as sound isolated as is possible, and one for panels. We also have access to a small kitchenette. Public restrooms are just down the hall and parking is free.

I have a question about accessibility.
We want to accommodate any accessibility needs that we can. You can find our accessibility guide here. If you have any concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

Do I have to be over 18 to attend?
Yes, since discussions can be of a mature nature, we ask that attendees are 18 years of age or older. Children under age 1 are welcome in the con space as long as they are attended by their parent/guardian.

Who's running this show?
revolutionaryjo and bessyboo are your co-chairs, but it takes a village. If you're interested in helping us staff this thing believe us we're interested in your help. Get in touch. If you're not up for that much responsibility, but still want to help we'll be calling for volunteers closer to October. Keep an eye out!

How do I register?
You can register using a variety of payment types here for $50.00 + $3.08 Eventbrite fee (USD). This is an unavoidable increase over prior years due to increasing costs associated with our venue. Everybody wants to live in NE Minneapolis, what can I tell you.

Can I purchase a supporting membership or donate?
We don't have a lot to offer you beyond endless thanks, but we'll happily mail you a copy of the programming guide after the convention if you chip in at least $25.00 USD. The best means of payment is via PayPal to podfication at gmail dot com. (If you'd like us to mail you that programming guide, please include your postal address in the notes!) If PayPal is a no-go, reach out and we'll figure out another way.

Do you have a scholarship program I can donate to?
You are a world class human being, friend. If you'd like to donate to cover the cost of registration for someone, the best way is to PayPal $50 per donated registration to podfication at gmail dot com. Be sure to note for us that what you're sending is a scholarship, or we'll assume it to be a general donation. If you can't do PayPal, reach out to us and we'll figure another way.

Do you have a scholarship program I can apply for?
Yes! We have one scholarship we're accepting applications for through August 31, 2019. Check this post for details and how to apply. If any additional scholarship donations are received, we'll make an additional post and update this FAQ.

More questions?
We'll be periodically updating this community as time goes on with more information. In the meantime, if you want to ask us a question directly, send over an email (podfication at gmail), a tweet (podfication), an ask at podfication.tumblr.com, or drop us a comment here. We look forward to hearing from you!

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The Unofficial Official Off-Site Friday & Sunday Dinners!

2018-10-05T03:44:24Z

Posted by: bessyboo

Friends! Countrypeople! Fellow podfic lovers! As many of you know, we host off-site dinners the night before the con & last night of the con. We need you to RSVP in advance to say if you're coming.

It's important that we get an accurate headcount so that we don't overwhelm the restaurant staff. Due to limited space, we can't accommodate plus-ones at the Friday night dinner, it is for con attendees only; however, plus ones/others locals are welcome at the Sunday dinner.

INFO!

Friday Night Dinner
October 19th @ 6:00 P.M
Location: Domo Gastro, 1032 3rd Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
www.domogastro.com
Domo Gastro is just a couple blocks south of the Waterbury building with on site and street parking available. Don't wait for the whole group to arrive to go ahead and order/get your food. The kitchen can stagger the meal preparation that way. (This is also where the Friday night dinner was last year.)

Sunday Night Dinner
October 21nd @ 6:30 P.M.
Location: Hell's Kitchen, 80 South 9th Street, Minneapolis MN 55402
www.hellskitcheninc.com
Hell's Kitchen is located in downtown Minneapolis with a parking ramp immediately next door and limited street parking available. This is the same location we've always held the Sunday dinner.

PLEASE RSVP HERE BY END OF DAY OCTOBER 15TH

Let us know if you have any quesitons!

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Podfication Schedule 2018

2018-09-28T22:12:53Z

Posted by: revolutionaryjo

The Podfication 2018 schedule of events is here!

Open in Google Docs Here

( Panel and Event Descriptions )

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Live Performance Sign-Ups 2018

2018-09-01T21:58:59Z

Posted by: revolutionaryjo

Live performance sign-ups for 2018 are now open!

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!

Please read the rules below as there's a minor change from last year to be aware of.

This event is a chance for anyone who'd like to do a reading for a live audience at the convention. It's a lot of fun!

You can do something new, something you've recorded before, an excerpt from a longer work (give us a heads up on that please), arrange or join a multi-voice performance, or whatever you like so long as it abides by the rules below.

While this is mostly an event that's performance for performance's sake, we'll be recording it. After the con, we'll post it to AO3 for everyone's enjoyment. There is an opt out if you'd rather not have your performance included and/or if you don't have author permission.

To make sure we can fit in everybody who wants to read:

Performances should not run longer than 15 minutes total.

1 sign-up per individual.

In addition to a solo performance, you can participate in up to 2 multi-voice performances.

The form will remain open through Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 11:59pm CST.

Any questions, just let us know! Drop us a comment, tweet (podfication), ask (podfication.tumblr.com), or email (podfication at gmail).

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Panel Requests 2018

2018-06-10T15:32:09Z

Posted by: revolutionaryjo

Panel requests for 2018 are now open! Click here!

We're accepting submissions up through Saturday September 6, 2018 @ 11:59pm CDT.

Never run a panel before? No problem! The stakes are low and the Podfication crowd is super chill. If you've got a topic you want to talk about with people for an hour, you can run a panel! Interested in running a demo, game, or event instead? No problem! Submit your idea through the same form and tell us all about it.

A few things to be aware of:

You can submit more than one idea!

If we run out of space and you've submitted more than one idea, we may have to choose between them. So if there's one topic you favor over others let us know!

Have an idea but don't want to run it alone? Drop a comment on this thread asking for co-panelists! Or let us know and we can put the call out on social media for you.

Would you like to help run a panel but don't have a good topic of your own? Check the comments!

Some more relevant info:

We'll have a screen, projector, and speakers for the panel room, but you'll have to provide your own laptop or other device to connect up to it. The projector has a VGA input. If your device exports through HDMI, we've got an adapter for that you can borrow. If all you need is audio, as long as your device has a standard audio jack you're good.

Any questions, just let us know!

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Podfication 2018 FAQ

2018-03-13T22:55:50Z

Posted by: revolutionaryjo

REGISTER FOR PODFICATION 2018 HERE!

What is Podfication?
An informal convention for podfic creators and listeners! Join us in Minneapolis for our third year of hanging out, discussion, and recording.

When and where is this thing?
October 20th & 21st, 2018 at the Geek Partnership Society's Event Horizon community center. (1121 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413)

So kind of like a convention?
Exactly like a convention! But our events take place at the Geek Partnership Society's community center rooms rather than in a conventional hotel.

Why Minneapolis? Isn't Minnesota COLD?
Because that's where Bess and Jo live. And look, it's PROBABLY not going to snow in October. Probably. (Also, more seriously, we have direct access to facilities and resources here, and autumn in the Midwest is actually very lovely.)

So where am I going to stay?
The Event Horizon center is a convenient bus ride from downtown Minneapolis, which has many hotels. There may also be some locals who can accommodate a few people, at their discretion. We encourage finding roommates and renting some local Airbnb's within walking distance of the venue, which has worked out wonderfully the last couple years! You can check the Lodgings Finder post to help find roommates for the weekend.

Geek Community Center, huh? That sounds kind of neat.
Yes! And it is! We have access to three rooms, one that has some comfy couch seating for hanging out and chatting, one for recording that's as sound isolated as we can manage, and one that can be used for panels. We also have access to a small kitchenette.

But let us manage your expectations a bit. There isn't much within walking distance of it. The ceilings are high, and it's right next to railroad tracks. The building is shared with other groups so sound can and will bleed between the rooms and from outside. It's not perfect, especially for recording, but it is a space we can all gather and talk about all things podfic for a reasonable cost!

I have a question about accessibility.
We want to accommodate any accessibility needs that we can! You can find our accessibility guide here. If you have any concerns or questions, please reach out to us.

Are you gonna talk about the *whispers* fanfictions?
You bet we are. And since those discussions can be of a mature nature, we ask that attendees are 18 years of age or older. Children under age 1 are welcome in the con space as long as they are attended by their parent/guardian since they are unlikely to be adversely affected by discussions around the nuances of the omegaverse, MPREG, and the one where they're shrimp.

Who's behind the curtain?
revolutionaryjo and bessyboo primarily, but it takes a village! If you're interested in helping us staff this thing believe us we're interested in your help. Get in touch. If you're not up for that much responsibility, but still want to help we'll be calling for volunteers closer to October. Keep an eye out!

Sounds great, I'm in!
Awesome! You can register using a variety of payment types here for $42.00 + $2.71 Eventbrite fee (USD).

I can't make it, but I think what you guys are doing is rad as heck and I want to contribute!
*through tears* Bro. BRO. Get in touch with us using one of the options below and we'll figure out how to make that happen. You're a superstar.

I have so many more questions.
So do I, friend. So do I. We'll be periodically updating this community as time goes on with more information. In the meantime, if you want to ask us a question directly, shoot us an email (podfication at gmail), send us a tweet (podfication), an ask at podfication.tumblr.com, or drop us a comment here. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Podfication Schedule 2017!

2017-09-23T20:35:38Z

Posted by: revolutionaryjo

The Podfication 2017 schedule of events is here!

Click here to open in Google Docs.

( Panel and Event Descriptions )

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Live Performance Sign-Ups 2017

2017-06-15T22:55:23Z

Posted by: revolutionaryjo

Live performance sign-ups for 2017 are now open!

This event is a chance for anyone who'd like to do a reading for a live audience at the convention. We should have enough time for 10-11 performances. It's a lot of fun!

You can do something new, something you've recorded before, an excerpt from a longer work (give us a heads up on that please), arrange or join a multi-voice performance, or whatever you like so long as it abides by the rules below!

While this is mostly an event that's performance for performance's sake, we'll be recording it. After the con, we'll post it to AO3 for everyone's enjoyment. There is an opt out if you'd rather not have your performance included and/or if you don't have author permission.

To make sure we can fit in everybody who wants to read:

Performances should not run longer than 20 minutes total.

1 sign-up per individual.

In addition to a solo performance, you can participate in up to 2 multi-voice performances.

The form will remain open through September 23 30*, 2017 at 11:59pm CST.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!

Any questions, just let us know! Drop us a comment, tweet (podfication), or email us (podfication at gmail).

*Belated realization that the submission form was listing a cutoff date of Sep. 30th while this post had the 23rd. Going with the later of the two in case anyone was banking on that. Sorry for the mixup!

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Panel Requests 2017

2017-06-08T22:26:24Z

Posted by: revolutionaryjo

Panel requests for 2017 are now open! Click here!

We're accepting submissions up through 11:59pm CST on September 9, 2017.

Never run a panel before? No problem! The stakes are low and the Podfication crowd is super chill. If you've got a topic you want to talk about with people for an hour, you can run a panel! Interested in running a demo, game, or event instead? No problem! Submit your idea through the same form and tell us all about it.

A few things to be aware of:

You can submit more than one idea!

If we run out of space and you've submitted more than one idea, we may have to choose between them. So if there's one topic you favor over others let us know!

Have an idea but don't want to run it alone? Drop a comment on this thread asking for co-panelists!

Would you like to help run a panel but don't have a good topic of your own? Check the comments!

Some more relevant info:

We'll have a screen, projector, and speakers for the panel room, but you'll have to provide your own laptop or other device to connect up to it. The projector has a VGA input. If your device exports through HDMI, we've got an adapter for that you can borrow. If all you need is audio, as long as your device has a standard audio jack you're good.

Any questions, just let us know!

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Accessibility

2017-05-24T02:05:21Z

Posted by: revolutionaryjo

We strive to be an accessible and welcoming environment to all who attend. In some cases we're limited by our venue and resources, but if you see an opportunity to make Podfication a more accessible place, please don't hesitate to let us know! If you have any questions not covered here we'd be happy to answer them as well. Send us an email (podfication at gmail), tweet (podfication), or comment.

Food & Food Allergies
Cost permitting, we will have snacks and food available on a first come first serve basis throughout the weekend. If you have any food allergies, we're happy to accommodate them.

If you need some help locating a restaurant in the area that will meet your dietary needs, we'll have a restaurant guide in the programming book and quite a few locals on hand if you need a personalized recommendation! There's information directing to local pharmacies and grocery stores included as well.

Geek Partnership Society Center
Our venue, the Geek Partnership Society Center, is located in the Waterbury Building in Minneapolis. It's a ground floor only level building with wide hallways. All rooms for our event, including the restrooms, are accessible via wheelchair. Handicapped parking is also available at the building. You can see a map of the building here.

Note: There is a small 1-inch step at the doorway between room 107 and the kitchenette area. The venue should have a ramp provided, but both rooms are also accessible with no step via the outer hallway. Map showing available doors here.

Gender Identity
Expression of gender identity is embraced at Podfication and we ask everyone to respect that and the preferred pronouns of all attendees. We'll have optional pronoun stickers available for badges this year. We regret that the building's restrooms are not under our direct control and shared with other groups using the building. If you would feel more comfortable having someone accompany you to the restroom of your choice let a staffer know.

Lights
For those attendees with light sensitivities, overhead lights in the rooms can be dimmed on request.

Overstimulation
We regret that our current venue doesn't allow us enough space for a dedicated quiet room. If you're feeling overwhelmed, we recommend stepping out into the hallway which tends to be quieter. There are some outdoor picnic tables available in the parking lot as well away from the building, weather permitting. You can always flag down one of our staff and we'll do our best to help as well.

Panels
Panelists should keep their lips visible at all times for those who speech read. We do not have microphones available for panelists, but encourage them to please speak up to ensure everyone in the room is able to hear clearly. If using video or an animation via a presentation, please avoid any flashing/strobing lights.

Print Materials
If you anticipate needing a large print copy of our Programming Guide, just let us know! We'll make sure one's available for you.

Service Animals
Service animals are welcome. Please leave pets at home in deference to any attendees with allergies.

Smoking
Minneapolis does not allow indoor smoking, so the entire Waterbury Building is smoke-free. If you need to smoke, please do so in the building's parking lot and away from the doors.

Anything you or someone else needs that we didn't cover?
Please contact us! We're figuring this thing out as we go, so we're sure there are things that haven't been addressed out of oversight. Updates to this post are likely so please check in again.

Last Updated: 5/23/2017

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Podfication 2017 FAQ!

2017-05-23T12:09:15Z

Posted by: revolutionaryjo

What is Podfication?
An informal gathering of podfic creators and listeners! Come join us in Minneapolis for a couple days of informal hanging out, discussion, and of course recording.

When and where is this thing?
October 21st & 22nd, 2017 at the Geek Partnership Society's Event Horizon community center. (1121 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413)

So kind of like a convention?
Okay, Jo is finally owning up. Yes! It IS a convention. But not your typical convention because there's no hotel. The Geek Partnership Society is kindly renting us their community center rooms for the weekend.

Why Minneapolis? Isn't Minnesota COLD?
Because that's where Bess and Jo live. And look, it's PROBABLY not going to snow in October. Probably. (Also, more seriously, we have direct access to facilities and resources here, and autumn in the Midwest is actually very lovely.)

So where am I going to stay?
The Event Horizon center is a convenient bus ride from downtown Minneapolis, which has many hotels. There may also be some locals who can accommodate a few people, at their discretion. We also encourage finding roommates and renting some local Airbnb's within walking distance of the venue, which worked out wonderfully last year! You can find the post on lodgings right here.

Geek Community Center, huh? That sounds kind of neat.
Yes! And it is! But let us manage your expectations. There isn't much within walking distance of it. The ceilings are high, and it's right next to railroad tracks. The building is shared with other groups including a Christian Youth Ministry and their highly enthusiastic drummer. The sound can and will bleed between the rooms. We know it's not ideal, especially for recording, but it is a space we can all gather and talk about all things podfic!

Don't get us wrong, there are lovely things about it too! We have access to three rooms, one that has some comfy couch seating for hanging out and chatting, one for recording that's as sound isolated as we can manage, and one that can be used for panels. We also have access to a small kitchenette.

I have a question about accessibility.
We want to help accommodate any accessibility needs that we can! You can find our accessibility guide here.

Who's behind the curtain?
revolutionaryjo and bessyboo primarily, but it takes a village! If you're interested in helping us staff this thing believe us we're interested in your help. Get in touch. If you're not up for that much responsibility, but still want to help we'll be calling for volunteers closer to October. Keep an eye out!

Sounds great, I'm in!
Awesome! You can register for $40.00 +
$3.19 Eventbrite fee (USD) here through Eventbrite. We know, it's a not insignificant increase over year one. Now that we know how much one of these things actually costs, we know how much we need to make it happen without relying on additional donations.

I have so many more questions.
So do I, friend. So do I. We'll be periodically updating this community as time goes on with more information. In the meantime, join up and if you want to ask us a question directly, shoot us an email (podfication at gmail), send us a tweet (podfication) or drop us a comment.

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Podfication 2017...?

2017-03-07T00:01:23Z

Posted by: revolutionaryjo

Hey folks, we have a little poll for you over on Twitter that's open for the next week. Stop by and let us know your thoughts!

The long story that doesn't fit into 140 characters is that we had high hopes of finding an alternate venue to run another year of Podfication due to the noise issues we had last year, but life and things got in the way. It seemed like most everyone had a good time despite the youth ministry's highly enthusiastic drummer though, so we're gauging interest. Would you like if we had another Podfication this year in the GPS rooms again? Or would you prefer to wait until a future year when we can find a more appropriate venue? Dates have yet to be arranged, but if we go for it with GPS, we'd aim for mid-October again.

If you can't do Twitter polls for whatever reason feel free to reply here, via tweet, or whatever channel you're comfortable with! We're looking forward to hearing from you. :D

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GPS Rooms at the Waterbury Building

2016-10-13T22:24:30Z

Posted by: revolutionaryjo

For those of you who have never been to GPS's rooms at the Waterbury Building before, finding the right door and the rooms themselves can be a little tricky. Here's a handy map:

If you're driving, the best way is go around to the back of the building, down Van Buren St NE. There's parking up and down it. Use the glass doors marked 1121 C to enter and the rooms will be immediately on your right!

If you're walking or if you're taking the bus, you'll have to walk down to Jackson St NE to enter the building since the street is elevated up to that point. Then just zig zag your way through the Waterbury halls to get to us. Or if you're coming from the North, cross the railroad tracks and head to the glass door entrance 1121 C on Van Buren St NE.

Update!: Bess has made a handy video to further guide you!

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Saturday Sandwich Lunch

2016-10-08T18:17:24Z

Posted by: revolutionaryjo

Hey, everyone! Podfication is just TWO WEEKS AWAY and we're busy hammering away at all the logistics, so keep an eye on Twitter and here on the comm for various updates.

We're going to need to buy all the fixings for the free sandwich lunch on Saturday pretty soon. So if you're planning on partaking and have any dietary restrictions, please comment to let us know! We want to accommodate everyone if we can.

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EDIT: By the way! We're still accepting donations to cover the food costs. Pop over here if you'd like to chip in. :)

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Volunteers Needed

2016-10-01T14:19:56Z

Posted by: revolutionaryjo

So now that we've got the schedule out there and y'all can make some informed decisions, we're looking for some volunteers! Our needs are small, but we definitely can't do this thing without you.

10/13 Update: We appear to have all our volunteer jobs filled! You guys are amazing! :D

Here's a rundown of the various things we need help with:

Saturday Morning Setup (9:00-9:30am)
There are a lot of chairs. They mostly need to be in theater style in rooms 107 and 106A. If chair moving is your passion or even just your "Eh, I could do that" let us know! We'll also need some help setting up the soundproofing equipment in room 106A, the AV equipment in 107, and putting up signage around the Waterbury building directing Podfication attendees to our rooms.
10/13 Update: We are now good on volunteers for this. Thanks!

Saturday Sandwich Lunch (~11:30am-1:30pm)
We'll provide food and plates and such, but we need a few people who can set it all out just before noon on Saturday and put it all away afterward! Or hey, if you're local and have a real knack for buying lunch meat, tubs of peanut butter, and paper plates, we'd love to let someone spearhead the pre-con portion of this endeavor too so we can stay focused on organizing everything else.
10/8 Update: We are good on this for both the pre-con organization and the setup! Thanks, volunteers!

Saturday End of Day Cleanup (~9:30pm)
Just some basic cleanup and storage duties before we leave the premises on Saturday night.
10/4 Update: We are now good on volunteers for this. Thanks!

Sunday Live Performances Door Duty (1:00-3:00pm)
We'll need 3 people who can each take an hour shift each at the door during Live Performances to let people in and out of the room between the readings.
10/8 Update: We are now good on volunteers for this. Thanks!

Sunday Evening Teardown (5:30pm)
All the chairs that were set out will need to be stacked up again and the soundproofing in 106A and other equipment taken down and loaded into cars before we go, plus any last minute cleaning so we can leave the nice people at GPS the rooms just as we found them.
10/13 Update: We are now good on volunteers for this. Thanks!

Assorted Chair Moving at Various Intervals
We may need some folks to help us move chairs between 107 and 106A for things like the Not!Fic Extravaganza and the Live Performances on Sunday, depending on if there are enough for both rooms or not. Keep an ear out if you're available during those times because we might ask whoever's around if they can help.

We may append this post if other things come up, so check back periodically!

If you're able to step up to do any of these things, please let us know! Drop us a comment, tweet (podfication), or email us (podfication at gmail).

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Podfication Schedule 2016!

2016-09-27T21:41:19Z

Posted by: revolutionaryjo

Here it is, friends! The official Podfication 2016 schedule of events. GET EXCITED!

Click here to open in Google Docs.

( Panel and Event Descriptions )

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106A Recording Room Information

2016-09-19T21:43:31Z

Posted by: revolutionaryjo

To help everyone plan what they'll be recording over Podfication weekend, here's how the on site recording room (106A) is going to work!

Firstly, signups will happen on site on a first come first serve basis. We'll have a signup sheet available that will be posted near room 106A starting first thing on Saturday morning.

The room will be available to reserve in half hour sessions. We're mostly working on the honor system here, but just to make sure everyone gets access to the room if they want it, we're setting a few ground rules:

Individuals can sign up for a max of two sessions of recording time. If you're participating in someone else's group project, that won't count against you. Feel free to be in as many of those as you like!

Fic recorded in the room should be no more than 10k to make sure time limits aren't exceeded. If you want to take on something longer, do so by all means! It's just that doing it on site is not the best option.

We're planning to have official con time clocks set up inside and outside the room to help you keep track, but please be considerate of your fellow attendees and wrap up and leave the room before the start of the next block!

If the room is open and no one's reserved it in advance, it's absolutely okay to use it! But you absolutely need to be out of it before the next session starts. No ifs ands or buts. If you're wrapping up a session and there's no one scheduled after you, prop the door open to signal to folks that it's okay to use it.

We'll go over all this during opening remarks and info will be included in the programming guide as well.

Any questions, just let us know! Drop us a comment, tweet (podfication), or email us (podfication at gmail).

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