Hi all!
I hope everyone had a great Holiday Season in union with your families and loved ones!
Well, 2009 is coming to an end and I always like to look back on what the year was and look ahead on th year to come. Obviously for 2009, The Protoculture Times became part of my life and I wanted to do a Randomcast taking a look back at the last 3 1/2 months...(It's only been THAT long????...LOL!)
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It's been fun! Perfect? Well not always. Every road has its bumps in the road but it's made me a better person because of it. I look back at some of the things I have run into along this journey and my thoughts and opinions ranging from;
The high point?
How naive I was?
The state of the Robotech Franshise?
Have I ever wanted to quit doing this?
Harmony Gold?
The Robotech Live Action Movie?
Robotech.com?
The funniest moments?
Everyone's "favorite" Robotech.com moderators...
Tommy Yune
The TRUE heroes of the Robotech Franchise!
My thoughts on 2010 for The Protoculture Times....
And remember guys and girls....these are my thoughts and opinions....not some GOSPEL that you have to accept as truth. Always excercise your right to form your own opinions! I had a lot to say as the journey has been so eventful and above all else FUN!
THANK YOU to all who have joined me along the way, it has been my privelage. I look forward to 2010 for more episodes and to celebrating the 25th anniversary of Robotech in the best way possible.
Seeya on Saturday January 9th for a brand new episode of The Protoculture Times! And to EVERYONE, my well wishes for a prosperous 2010!
REVIVE FOR 25!
-JT
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
YEAR END RANDOMCAST 2009....
...will be on tonight! It's good to be back. I hope everyone enjoyed the Holidays and is ready ring in 2010!
-JT
-JT
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Merry Christmas to all from The Protoculture Times!
May it be a safe and blessed holiday in union with all your loved ones!
And regardless of the holiday that people may celebrate at this time of year, my well wishes and the hopes of an emotionally, physically, financially and spiritually prosperous 2010, go out to each and every one of you!
Never stop reaching for new heights and ALWAYS wake up with an attitude of gratitude!
All the best,
JT
And regardless of the holiday that people may celebrate at this time of year, my well wishes and the hopes of an emotionally, physically, financially and spiritually prosperous 2010, go out to each and every one of you!
Never stop reaching for new heights and ALWAYS wake up with an attitude of gratitude!
All the best,
JT
Saturday, December 19, 2009
EPISODE 12 - THE NEW GENERATION & MICHAEL BRADLEY: THE PROTOCULTURE TIMES INTERVIEW
Hi all!
Well, we've come to the final regular episode of The Protoculture Times for 2009. Before I knew it, Episode 12 turned into a 3 hour affair! But if we are soon to be exiting 2009, why not do it talkin' some Robotech!
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I've talked about it for two weeks and the moment has finally arrived! The Protoculture Times Interview with singer/songwriter/composer and singing voice of Robotech's Yellow Dancer from the New Generation..............
Click here to watch the New Generation on Youtube legally and for free!
For those that want to follow my ramblings about the mecha, in the order that I talk about them;
Invid Mecha
Scout [Iigaa]
Armoured Scout [Iigua]
Trooper [Gurab]
Shock Trooper [Gurab]
Pincer Command Unit [Gamo]
Royal Command Battloid
Enforcer [Hive Guard]
Robotech Expeditionary Force Mecha
VR-052 Battler Cyclone
VR-041 Saber Cyclone
VR-038-LT Light Cyclone
VAF-6 Alpha Fighter
VAF-6R Recon Alpha
VAF-7A Shadow Alpha
VBF-1A Beta Fighter
Thanks to Michael Perry for all the mecha information on his site. It has made me better appreciate it and Iearned a few things. Please feel free folks to add your insights!
And....your host delves into unchartered territories for a Christmas edtion of THE ROBOTECH WORD OF THE SHOW. Believe me people, this is something you will probably never EVER hear again. HEE HEE!
And a special surprise courtesy of Michael Bradley to end the show with!
It's been quite a year...lookin' forward to 2010!
PROGRAMMING NOTE!
I'm taking next week off! No Protoculture Times, No Robotech. I am in FULL CHRISTMAS MODE! Everyone out there got take a break!
We will return for a year end RandomCast on December 30th where we will recap what the journey was like in 2009....gotta a few things to say about that! LOL!
Until then to all...yeah even the Robotech.com moderators...please have a safe and blessed holiday and enjoy that in union with the people that you love!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!
JT
protoculturetimes@gmail.com
Well, we've come to the final regular episode of The Protoculture Times for 2009. Before I knew it, Episode 12 turned into a 3 hour affair! But if we are soon to be exiting 2009, why not do it talkin' some Robotech!
Download this episode (right click and save)
I've talked about it for two weeks and the moment has finally arrived! The Protoculture Times Interview with singer/songwriter/composer and singing voice of Robotech's Yellow Dancer from the New Generation..............
MICHAEL BRADLEY!!!!
I want to thank Michael for taking time out of his schedule to sit down with The Protoculture Times. He is friendly person, funny and is grateful to the Robotech fans for all their appreciation! It was a GREAT time! Although I was nervous, he put me at ease and we talked about so much! His career, his inspirations, what he's been up to and of course, his involvement with ROBOTECH! ! It was a true privilege to talk to such a highly regarded personality in the fandom.
Thank you again to Vivian Lanza. You are such a joy and just like Michael, a friend now and always, BIG HUGS!
And to the listeners. Your belief in this show, with your kind words and encouragement of "keep on going!" are a big part of why this happened. I consider this "our" high moment that I share with all of you!
And please excuse the geeky host saying AWESOME throughout the conversation, but it was...TOTALLY AWESOME!
But before that we do have of course;
THE SHOUTOUTS!
Sayin' hi to all those who have stopped by!
Whitehall - Robotech's future is indeed a question mark. Kudos on exercising your right to an opinion as a fan!
Brian3D, you sir have made me switch my thinking that the Logan is the ugliest mecha in Robotech. Click here to check out Brian's Logan project!
You definitely give the Logan its charm! Nice job!
To blog poster "R." In regards to your question about Rand's line in the episode titled Hard Times where he says to Rook's mom "Get a job!" I've asked a few people and I'm being told that it was just ad-lib just to add dialogue for the sake of adding it. I'll keep asking around and if anyone has any rhyme or reason on that, let me know!
Mike....you told me so! (there I said it...lol!)
Incisivis (INSIZE-IVIS, sorry about all the mispronunciations), We must talk Sentinels in the near future!
ROBOTECH FILES - A two for one deal today! We will conclude the New Generation story and talk about my one time nemesis....THE MECHA! (Disclaimer: May make experts on mecha "facepalm" conitnually!)
For those that want to follow my ramblings about the mecha, in the order that I talk about them;
Invid Mecha
Scout [Iigaa]
Armoured Scout [Iigua]
Trooper [Gurab]
Shock Trooper [Gurab]
Pincer Command Unit [Gamo]
Royal Command Battloid
Enforcer [Hive Guard]
Robotech Expeditionary Force Mecha
VR-052 Battler Cyclone
VR-041 Saber Cyclone
VR-038-LT Light Cyclone
VAF-6 Alpha Fighter
VAF-6R Recon Alpha
VAF-7A Shadow Alpha
VBF-1A Beta Fighter
Thanks to Michael Perry for all the mecha information on his site. It has made me better appreciate it and Iearned a few things. Please feel free folks to add your insights!
And....your host delves into unchartered territories for a Christmas edtion of THE ROBOTECH WORD OF THE SHOW. Believe me people, this is something you will probably never EVER hear again. HEE HEE!
And a special surprise courtesy of Michael Bradley to end the show with!
It's been quite a year...lookin' forward to 2010!
PROGRAMMING NOTE!
I'm taking next week off! No Protoculture Times, No Robotech. I am in FULL CHRISTMAS MODE! Everyone out there got take a break!
We will return for a year end RandomCast on December 30th where we will recap what the journey was like in 2009....gotta a few things to say about that! LOL!
Until then to all...yeah even the Robotech.com moderators...please have a safe and blessed holiday and enjoy that in union with the people that you love!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!
JT
protoculturetimes@gmail.com
Sunday, December 13, 2009
EPISODE #11 - NEW GENERATION OF PC PROBLEMS! WHAT A WEEK!
Hi al1!
Well a day late, for which I apologize. Laptop is up and running and I was able to record this episode and edit it in ONE DAY. Not something I want to do on a regular basis. I want to thank all the listeners for their continued support.
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What's on the agenda this go around!
SHOUTOUTS! - Thanking all those who take time out of their day for ol' JT!
HI HARMONY GOLD!
Click here to see IceBlue106 aka Dave's completed Hanger Deck Project! AWESOME JOB DAVE!
THE ROBOTECH FILES - We go into the first part of the New Generation story! Click here to watch the New Generation on Youtube legally and for free!
OFF THE SCI FI SHELF - I always like the "what if" scenarios in the Robotech story. The possibilities are endless. Star Wars actually tried it with the comic series Infinities. Click here to read about it!
We definitely need to do a "what if show" in the future!
THE PROTOCULTURE TIMES POLL RESULTS - What "impacts" Robotech the most? (according to those that voted!) and a new poll question to take us into 2010!
THE ROBOTECH WORD OF THE SHOW - Putting "value" to Robotech.com moderators' actions and words.
IN THE ROBOTECH SPOTLIGHT - Zor is the most tragic figure in the Robotech universe in my opinion but there is another character that actually invokes sympathy from me.
We'll be doing a year end RandomCast in the last week of December...AND I AM LOOKIN FORWARD TO THAT! I'll let you knowthe exact date!
And next week....MICHAEL BRADLEY.........EXCITING! (I'll admit though, I'm nervous!)
Seeya!
- JT
protoculturetimes@gmail.com
Well a day late, for which I apologize. Laptop is up and running and I was able to record this episode and edit it in ONE DAY. Not something I want to do on a regular basis. I want to thank all the listeners for their continued support.
Download this episode (right click and save)
What's on the agenda this go around!
SHOUTOUTS! - Thanking all those who take time out of their day for ol' JT!
HI HARMONY GOLD!
Click here to see IceBlue106 aka Dave's completed Hanger Deck Project! AWESOME JOB DAVE!
THE ROBOTECH FILES - We go into the first part of the New Generation story! Click here to watch the New Generation on Youtube legally and for free!
OFF THE SCI FI SHELF - I always like the "what if" scenarios in the Robotech story. The possibilities are endless. Star Wars actually tried it with the comic series Infinities. Click here to read about it!
We definitely need to do a "what if show" in the future!
THE PROTOCULTURE TIMES POLL RESULTS - What "impacts" Robotech the most? (according to those that voted!) and a new poll question to take us into 2010!
THE ROBOTECH WORD OF THE SHOW - Putting "value" to Robotech.com moderators' actions and words.
IN THE ROBOTECH SPOTLIGHT - Zor is the most tragic figure in the Robotech universe in my opinion but there is another character that actually invokes sympathy from me.
We'll be doing a year end RandomCast in the last week of December...AND I AM LOOKIN FORWARD TO THAT! I'll let you knowthe exact date!
And next week....MICHAEL BRADLEY.........EXCITING! (I'll admit though, I'm nervous!)
Seeya!
- JT
protoculturetimes@gmail.com
Friday, December 11, 2009
This isn't my week.....
SIGHS,,,,,
My usually reliable laptop...where my mixer and mic are connected to ...the nexus of my show...has crashed but thanks to an extended warranty through Dell, it was a corrupted file and the hard drive is being reformatted and reloaded to original specs.(As I am writing it is at 33%^.)
The result of this is that I have to reload my audio software and utilities and I lost all my notes and everything that I recorded for episode 11.
This really sucks! I am writing to you from my desktop and while it is a functioning PC...moving it to my bedroom and connect it to my audio setup or vice versa for just a few hours is more of a pain than it's worth...
The way it's looking like right now, while I am definitely not going to cancel, Episode 11 will be out on Sunday...
I apologize to everyone as I like to keep things consistent but like I said WAY BACK in Episode 1, LIFE does happen and beleive me, I hate when stuff like this happens as I am the type to let these little things get me all uptight...but it's the Holiday Season and time to be of GOOD CHEER! (gggrrrrrr!)
So Sunday guys and girls!
Thanks to all! Seeya!
-JT
My usually reliable laptop...where my mixer and mic are connected to ...the nexus of my show...has crashed but thanks to an extended warranty through Dell, it was a corrupted file and the hard drive is being reformatted and reloaded to original specs.(As I am writing it is at 33%^.)
The result of this is that I have to reload my audio software and utilities and I lost all my notes and everything that I recorded for episode 11.
This really sucks! I am writing to you from my desktop and while it is a functioning PC...moving it to my bedroom and connect it to my audio setup or vice versa for just a few hours is more of a pain than it's worth...
The way it's looking like right now, while I am definitely not going to cancel, Episode 11 will be out on Sunday...
I apologize to everyone as I like to keep things consistent but like I said WAY BACK in Episode 1, LIFE does happen and beleive me, I hate when stuff like this happens as I am the type to let these little things get me all uptight...but it's the Holiday Season and time to be of GOOD CHEER! (gggrrrrrr!)
So Sunday guys and girls!
Thanks to all! Seeya!
-JT
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Random Thoughts 12/10/09....
...are being graciously hosted by The Lost Universe of Robotech!
Click Here!
And don't forget!
Coming Saturday, December 19th for Episode #12....
The Protoculture Times is extremely proud and excited to announce a one on one interview with singer/songwriter/composer and singing voice of Robotech's Yellow Dancer from the New Generation..............
We'll talk about his career, his music, his involvement with Robotech and memories from it, his thoughts on the Robotech Legacy and fandom and what he is currently working on!
It's going to be a fun time and I want to thank Michael's Manager, Vivian Lanza for making this possible. This is AWESOME!!!!!!
You can email me ( protoculturetimes@gmail.com ) or comment this blog post if you have any questions for Michael, and we'll try to get them read on the show. Please keep them clean and in good taste!
I will accept submissions until Saturday, December 12th at 12:00pm. I've extended it 12 hours from what I say on Episode 10.
Good....no....GREAT times!
Seeya!
-JT
Click Here!
And don't forget!
Coming Saturday, December 19th for Episode #12....
The Protoculture Times is extremely proud and excited to announce a one on one interview with singer/songwriter/composer and singing voice of Robotech's Yellow Dancer from the New Generation..............
MICHAEL BRADLEY!!!!
We'll talk about his career, his music, his involvement with Robotech and memories from it, his thoughts on the Robotech Legacy and fandom and what he is currently working on!
It's going to be a fun time and I want to thank Michael's Manager, Vivian Lanza for making this possible. This is AWESOME!!!!!!
You can email me ( protoculturetimes@gmail.com ) or comment this blog post if you have any questions for Michael, and we'll try to get them read on the show. Please keep them clean and in good taste!
I will accept submissions until Saturday, December 12th at 12:00pm. I've extended it 12 hours from what I say on Episode 10.
Good....no....GREAT times!
Seeya!
-JT
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Michael Bradley - The Protoculture Times Interview
Coming Saturday, December 19th for Episode #12....
The Protoculture Times is extremely proud and excited to announce a one on one interview with singer/songwriter/composer and singing voice of Robotech's Yellow Dancer from the New Generation..............
We'll talk about his career, his music, his involvement with Robotech and memories from it, his thoughts on the Robotech Legacy and fandom and what he is currently working on!
It's going to be a fun time and I want to thank Michael's Manager, Vivian Lanza for making this possible. This is AWESOME!!!!!!
You can email me ( protoculturetimes@gmail.com ) or comment this blog post if you have any questions for Michael, and we'll try to get them read on the show. Please keep them clean and in good taste!
I will accept submissions until Saturday, December 12th at 12:00pm. I've extended it 12 hours from what I say on Episode 10.
Good....no....GREAT times!
Seeya!
-JT
The Protoculture Times is extremely proud and excited to announce a one on one interview with singer/songwriter/composer and singing voice of Robotech's Yellow Dancer from the New Generation..............
MICHAEL BRADLEY!!!!
We'll talk about his career, his music, his involvement with Robotech and memories from it, his thoughts on the Robotech Legacy and fandom and what he is currently working on!
It's going to be a fun time and I want to thank Michael's Manager, Vivian Lanza for making this possible. This is AWESOME!!!!!!
You can email me ( protoculturetimes@gmail.com ) or comment this blog post if you have any questions for Michael, and we'll try to get them read on the show. Please keep them clean and in good taste!
I will accept submissions until Saturday, December 12th at 12:00pm. I've extended it 12 hours from what I say on Episode 10.
Good....no....GREAT times!
Seeya!
-JT
Saturday, December 5, 2009
WE HAVE ARRIVED AT EPISODE 10!
12/06/09 I just happened to listen to the episode and I FORGOT TO INCLUDE THE ROBOTECH RECIPE SEGMENT! I recorded it but during the editing process I must have not pasted it. I mention I'm going to go into it after the poll results and then it just goes to the Novel Review. Sorry about that guys, but the recipe for the Macross Mango Smoothie is below, so it's not a total loss. Another blooper to add to the list...lol!
-JT
Hi all!
Great to be back for this....the TENTH EPISODE of The Protoculture Times. DOUBLE DIGITS! A real milestone for me and we have got a packed show for it!
Download this episode (right click and save)
SHOUOUTS! - A lot of people this go around from around the world!
A special shoutout to the "Triple Threat".
Incisivis - The Protoculture Times Resident Zentraedi expert! She's got a great review of the novel The Zentraedi Rebellion and the comic series The Malcontent Uprisings. Check it out here!
Vivian, you are a real treasure!
Some special words to my "ROCK"
ROBOTECH FILES - The New Generation of characters for the New Generation! Click here to watch The New Generation on YouTube for free and legally!
THE PROTOCULTURE TIMES POLL RESULTS - And....a brand new poll! It's already on the right side of this page.
A BRAND NEW SEGMENT....THE ROBOTECH RECIPE - Something I've been wanting to do since the start. Our first recipe is the Macross Mango Smoothie...always hits the spot!
Both are GREAT!
ROBOTECH NOVEL REVIEW - We take a look at eh last of the Lost Era Novels and actually the last Robotech Novel EVER written, Before the Invid Storm!
OFF THE SCI-FI SHELF - I take a look at the GREATEST Star Trek movie of all time(in my opinion).....and it' aint' the J.J. Abrahms one!
THE ROBOTECH WORD OF THE SHOW - I take leave of my mental faculties to think like a Robotech.com moderator...LOL!
IN THE ROBOTECH SPOTLIGHT! - The biggest spotlight I have shined so far....when I first saw this, I came out of my chair and said WOW!....this is a true example of the ROBOTECH SPIRIT! (IT'S OUTRAGEOUS!)
Click here to to check out this grand project!
But wait there's MORE!.....
I have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT to make!
Coming Saturday, December 19th for Episode #12....
The Protoculture Times is extremely proud and excited to announce a one on one interview with singer/songwriter/composer and singing voice of Robotech's Yellow Dancer from the New Generation..............
-JT
Hi all!
Great to be back for this....the TENTH EPISODE of The Protoculture Times. DOUBLE DIGITS! A real milestone for me and we have got a packed show for it!
Download this episode (right click and save)
SHOUOUTS! - A lot of people this go around from around the world!
A special shoutout to the "Triple Threat".
Incisivis - The Protoculture Times Resident Zentraedi expert! She's got a great review of the novel The Zentraedi Rebellion and the comic series The Malcontent Uprisings. Check it out here!
Vivian, you are a real treasure!
Some special words to my "ROCK"
ROBOTECH FILES - The New Generation of characters for the New Generation! Click here to watch The New Generation on YouTube for free and legally!
THE PROTOCULTURE TIMES POLL RESULTS - And....a brand new poll! It's already on the right side of this page.
A BRAND NEW SEGMENT....THE ROBOTECH RECIPE - Something I've been wanting to do since the start. Our first recipe is the Macross Mango Smoothie...always hits the spot!
Ingredients:
1 large Macross mango diced and chilled
1 banana
1/2 cup of yogurt
1 cup of orange juice
6 ice cubes (want a brain freeze use more ice, but don't reccomend it!)
1 large Macross mango diced and chilled
1 banana
1/2 cup of yogurt
1 cup of orange juice
6 ice cubes (want a brain freeze use more ice, but don't reccomend it!)
Directions:
Blend the orange juice, yogurt and banana till well mixed. Next add the ice cubes and mango and continue blending till mango is mixed in. Enjoy or chill if desired.
Blend the orange juice, yogurt and banana till well mixed. Next add the ice cubes and mango and continue blending till mango is mixed in. Enjoy or chill if desired.
If you want a you can try a Tangy Macross Mango Smoothie...has a kick to it!
Ingredients:
1 large Macross mango diced and chilled
5 slices canned pineapples chilled
1 banana
1 cup of Orange Pineapple juice
4 ice cubes
1 large Macross mango diced and chilled
5 slices canned pineapples chilled
1 banana
1 cup of Orange Pineapple juice
4 ice cubes
Directions:Blend the banana with the juice until banana is well mixed. Next add the ice cubes with the mangos and pineapples and blend for 1 minute on high or until ice is slushy. This mango smoothie recipe is very tangy and sweet at the same time.
Both are GREAT!
ROBOTECH NOVEL REVIEW - We take a look at eh last of the Lost Era Novels and actually the last Robotech Novel EVER written, Before the Invid Storm!
OFF THE SCI-FI SHELF - I take a look at the GREATEST Star Trek movie of all time(in my opinion).....and it' aint' the J.J. Abrahms one!
THE ROBOTECH WORD OF THE SHOW - I take leave of my mental faculties to think like a Robotech.com moderator...LOL!
IN THE ROBOTECH SPOTLIGHT! - The biggest spotlight I have shined so far....when I first saw this, I came out of my chair and said WOW!....this is a true example of the ROBOTECH SPIRIT! (IT'S OUTRAGEOUS!)
Click here to to check out this grand project!
But wait there's MORE!.....
I have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT to make!
Coming Saturday, December 19th for Episode #12....
The Protoculture Times is extremely proud and excited to announce a one on one interview with singer/songwriter/composer and singing voice of Robotech's Yellow Dancer from the New Generation..............
MICHAEL BRADLEY!!!!
We'll talk about his career, his music, his involvement with Robotech and memories from it, his thoughts on the Robotech Legacy and fandom and what he is currently working on!
It's going to be a fun time and I want to thank Michael's Manager, Vivian Lanza for making this possible. This is AWESOME!!!!!!
You can email me or comment this episode if you have any questions for Michael, and we'll try to get them on the show. Please keep them clean and in good taste!
WOO-HOO!.....But wait there is still one more thing!
I have me some fun at the expense of a Robotech podcaster....and that's all I will say!
This episode, being my TENTH, has been a quite memorable one. I can't believe where this journey has taken me and I don't regret it for one moment! And THANK YOU to all the listeners! You are a big part of why I have made it this far!
Seeya!
REVIVE FOR 25!
-JT
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Random Thoughts - The Road to Episode 10 - 12/05/09
Hi peoples!
Getting things prepped for my 10TH EPISODE! Feel like I'm celebrating an anniversary...lol!
A little preview of what's to come....
Some Special SHOUTOUTS!
ROBOTECH FILES – The New Generation Characters
THE PROTOCULTURE TIMES POLLS RESULTS - Still A few days to go....don't be shy so vote!
OFF THE SCI-FI SHELF– One of my absolute favorites for this one!
THE ROBOTECH WORD OF THE SHOW- Of course!
IN THE ROBOTECH SPOTLIGHT - This one is HUGE guys and girls!
A BRAND NEW SEGMENT - XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
And a few more things!
And.....I have some fun at the expense of.....(Hey, can't give it ALL away!)
I hope to make it something special to celebrate and TO HAVE FUN!
Seeya this Saturday...maybe sooner with another Random Thoughts....gotta get back to work!
REVIVE FOR 25!
-JT
UPDATE 12/04/10:
Things coming along smoothly for Episode 10, just wanted to drop by and let you know.....
I have a very special announcement to make on this episode that I am totally excited about!
Like I keep saying, it's been quite a journey full of surprises and this one.....WOW!
Seeya soon!
REVIVE FOR 25!
JT
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