Hello everyone!
Sorry for the lack of updates....I have been busy outside the podcast attending "life" matters......
I first want to say to all those on Facebook and their well wishes on my birthday...I am forever grateful to you....and I will NEVER find the right words to say how special you made that day........
As of this morning...the vote on the FINAL MATCH of the Character Clash Tournament is 50% - 50%....INSANE!
As a result of attending to these matters and how this voting is turning out. I am extending the matchup until Friday, August 6th along with delyaing Episode #25.
What I can say about the episode is that I have interviewed in the last week two VERY VERY SPECIAL GUESTS who have been connected with the Robotech franchise from the beginning. People I never thought in my 25 years of fandom that I would be in the same "interview room" with.
I apologize for this delay and good fortune willing.....we are back next week to do what we do best here......and that's have a Robotech celebration!
No matter what happens.........IT'S ANNIVERSARY TIME BABY!!!
HUGS AND HI FIVES!
- John
July 29, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
HELLO EVERYONE!
Special Announcements about The Protoculture Times Podcast to come soon...until then keep voting for The Character Clash Champion! (Click here!)
And remember no matter what........IT'S ANNIVERSARY TIME BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HUGS AND HI FIVES!
- John
And remember no matter what........IT'S ANNIVERSARY TIME BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HUGS AND HI FIVES!
- John
Saturday, July 24, 2010
WE HAVE COME TO THE FINAL MATCH!
Hello everyone!
On June 15th....64 Robotech characters stood up for a chance to make history in this 25th Anniversary!
Now the FINAL 2 are left standing..........
First, my gratitude to ALL OF YOU.......the voters......the people who have become part of this party that I have been having for the last 10 months.....you turned it from one fan's celebration...into a WORLDWIDE HAPPENING! More than anyone...EVEN THE CHARACTERS...it is all of you who deserve the applause! BRAVO!!!!
Now the two characters that through your votes have made it to this finale are as classic as they come...either is deserving of the title of champion!
But since the beginning of this tournament......IN THE END, THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE!
After 5 rounds of intense matchups....surprises and the voting of the greatest listeners in the world.....................
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN...HERE IS YOUR ROBOTECH 25TH ANNIVERSARY CHARACTER CLASH TOURNAMENT FINAL MATCH!
Skull Leader or..........Skull Leader??????????
Team Max or Team Roy? (sorry Twilight Fans)
Who will YOUR votes crown as THE ONE!
It's YOUR tournament to decide.....
And for this final round.......the balloting will be TOP SECRET! I will provide one or two updates in the middle of the week. But then the CHAMPION will be announced on Episode 25 of The Protoculture Times this July 31, 2010!
The Tournament is coming to the "End of the Circle"...so many moments......surprises and even heartbreak for some...but it truly has been a ROBOTECH CELEBRATION!
And you know why..........
HAPPY VOTING AND LET'S CROWN A CHAMPION!
- John
protoculturetimes@gmail.com
On June 15th....64 Robotech characters stood up for a chance to make history in this 25th Anniversary!
Now the FINAL 2 are left standing..........
First, my gratitude to ALL OF YOU.......the voters......the people who have become part of this party that I have been having for the last 10 months.....you turned it from one fan's celebration...into a WORLDWIDE HAPPENING! More than anyone...EVEN THE CHARACTERS...it is all of you who deserve the applause! BRAVO!!!!
Now the two characters that through your votes have made it to this finale are as classic as they come...either is deserving of the title of champion!
But since the beginning of this tournament......IN THE END, THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE!
After 5 rounds of intense matchups....surprises and the voting of the greatest listeners in the world.....................
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN...HERE IS YOUR ROBOTECH 25TH ANNIVERSARY CHARACTER CLASH TOURNAMENT FINAL MATCH!
MAXIMILLIAN STERLING
SAGAS: MACROSS/SENTINELS
RANK: COMMANDER (BY THE SENTINELS)
EYES: BLUE
HAIR: BLUE
CLAIMS TO FAME: GREATEST VERITECH ACE OF ROBOTECH, BESTED ZENTRAEDI ACE MIRIYA PARINO WHO LATER BECAME HIS WIFE, FATHER OF DANA AND AURORA STERLING, SKULL SQUADRON LEADER
(SENTINELS)
VS
VS
ROY FOKKER
SAGA: MACROSS
RANK: COMMANDER
EYES: BLUE
HAIR: BLOND
CLAIMS TO FAME: GLOBAL CIVIL WAR VETERAN, TEST PILOT FOR VERITECH FIGHTERS, BEST FRIEND AND "BIG BROTHER" TO RICK HUNTER, BOYFRIEND OF CLAUDIA GRANT, ORIGINAL SKULL LEADER AND PILOT OF SKULL ONE. DIES AS A RESULT OF WOUNDS SUFFER IN COMBAT
Skull Leader or..........Skull Leader??????????
Team Max or Team Roy? (sorry Twilight Fans)
Who will YOUR votes crown as THE ONE!
It's YOUR tournament to decide.....
And for this final round.......the balloting will be TOP SECRET! I will provide one or two updates in the middle of the week. But then the CHAMPION will be announced on Episode 25 of The Protoculture Times this July 31, 2010!
The Tournament is coming to the "End of the Circle"...so many moments......surprises and even heartbreak for some...but it truly has been a ROBOTECH CELEBRATION!
And you know why..........
IT'S ANNIVERSARY TIME BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
REVIVE FOR 25!...
'CAUSE IT ONLY HAPPENS ONCE!!
HAPPY VOTING AND LET'S CROWN A CHAMPION!
- John
protoculturetimes@gmail.com
Sunday, July 18, 2010
ANNIVERSARYCAST - CLASH SEMI-FINALS AND INTERVIEW TIME!
Why hello there!
Beating the summer heat with a cool AnniversaryCast!
Download this episode (right click and save)
Some words about Episode 25....
Saturday, July 31, 3010!
A MEGASHOW featuring;
The Sentinels.....(the intimidation is gone....)
Crowning a Character Clash Tournamen CHAMPION!
Special Guests!!! (Dreams DO come true!)
And ALL our regular segments are back!!
WE ARE SOOOO BACK!!!!!! WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!
Stay tuned for announcement on the guests!
Now for this edition of the we also have a very special Protoculture Times interview.
It is my pleasure and privilege to have via email interview David Schleinkofer!
Now WHO is David some of you might be asking?.....Well, let's just let the man's work speak for itself;
That's right ladies and gentlemen......the man who gave us the COVER ART for the McKinney Robotech Novels!
This is definitely another "Robotech Moment" for me and I want to thank David for the time he took in answering my questions, We talk about how he got in to the art business, his sci fi interests, the Robotech art, and his thoughts on the "digital age vs. traditional art"
Oh and by the way......for the listeners who were kids in the 80s.....David also has a very special connection to the Transformers franchise............
See more of David's art by CLICKING HERE!
David's email address: artist20@verizon.net
-SIGHS-.........indeed this has been an incredible journey! Thanks again David!
And from there...........
From 64 characters that started it we have now come down to THE FINAL FOUR of The Robotech 25th Anniversary Character Clash Tournament!
We'll talk about the Quarter Final Results......(and my girl Marie making her exit.....=[ )
And here are your OFFICIAL SEMI FINAL MATCHUPS!!!
Voting is open until Friday, July 23rd 2010 11:59 PM
LANCER/YELLOW DANCER 
MATCH #2 
BREETAI
Well peoples......that's up to you!
And this round will be the most difficult one to vote on...because all these characters deserve to be champion!
To finish things off I have a few "Random Thoughts" on this "Sera Picture" from AnimeExpo....seems like the BS "administration" at Robotech.com are playing the bully again with good fans......so what ELSE is new? Did Tommy REALLY think that photo wouldn't leak?
Also, a good friend of the show, Cheryl Kline, puts Harmony Gold's handling of Robotech into perfect perspective...
Things are getting hotter and hotter in The Summer of The Protoculture Times....Tournament, Sentinels, Special Guests........and all for one reason......
Happy Voting.....and Happy Robotech!
- JT
Beating the summer heat with a cool AnniversaryCast!
Download this episode (right click and save)
Some words about Episode 25....
Saturday, July 31, 3010!
A MEGASHOW featuring;
The Sentinels.....(the intimidation is gone....)
Crowning a Character Clash Tournamen CHAMPION!
Special Guests!!! (Dreams DO come true!)
And ALL our regular segments are back!!
WE ARE SOOOO BACK!!!!!! WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!
Stay tuned for announcement on the guests!
Now for this edition of the we also have a very special Protoculture Times interview.
It is my pleasure and privilege to have via email interview David Schleinkofer!
Now WHO is David some of you might be asking?.....Well, let's just let the man's work speak for itself;
That's right ladies and gentlemen......the man who gave us the COVER ART for the McKinney Robotech Novels!
This is definitely another "Robotech Moment" for me and I want to thank David for the time he took in answering my questions, We talk about how he got in to the art business, his sci fi interests, the Robotech art, and his thoughts on the "digital age vs. traditional art"
Oh and by the way......for the listeners who were kids in the 80s.....David also has a very special connection to the Transformers franchise............
This brings back SO MANY MEMORIES!!!
See more of David's art by CLICKING HERE!
David's email address: artist20@verizon.net
-SIGHS-.........indeed this has been an incredible journey! Thanks again David!
And from there...........
From 64 characters that started it we have now come down to THE FINAL FOUR of The Robotech 25th Anniversary Character Clash Tournament!
We'll talk about the Quarter Final Results......(and my girl Marie making her exit.....=[ )
And here are your OFFICIAL SEMI FINAL MATCHUPS!!!
Voting is open until Friday, July 23rd 2010 11:59 PM
MATCH #1
LANCER/YELLOW DANCER
VS.
MAX STERLING
Purple or Blue hair? Veritech Ace or Pop Star?
MATCH #2
BREETAI
VS.
ROY FOKKER
ROY FOKKER
Both big guys have taken down their competition.....WHO takes down WHO NOW?
Who do the fans want more?
Will there be ties and will I have to flip a coin?
What will be the FINAL MATCH???
Well peoples......that's up to you!
And this round will be the most difficult one to vote on...because all these characters deserve to be champion!
To finish things off I have a few "Random Thoughts" on this "Sera Picture" from AnimeExpo....seems like the BS "administration" at Robotech.com are playing the bully again with good fans......so what ELSE is new? Did Tommy REALLY think that photo wouldn't leak?
Also, a good friend of the show, Cheryl Kline, puts Harmony Gold's handling of Robotech into perfect perspective...
Things are getting hotter and hotter in The Summer of The Protoculture Times....Tournament, Sentinels, Special Guests........and all for one reason......
IT'S ANNIVERSARY TIME BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
REVIVE FOR 25!...
'CAUSE IT ONLY HAPPENS ONCE!!
Happy Voting.....and Happy Robotech!
- JT
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
RANDOM THOUGHTS....ARE BACK!......07/13/10
Hiya!
With so much Tournament talk in the last few weeks....it's good to be in the old computer chair for another round of random quips....
The Character Clash Tournament has exceeded all expectations! With the Quarter Finals in full swing, it's really tough to vote on who stays and who goes.....but that's where all of you come in. Your votes......YOUR Tournament. Keep on having fun!
In the end ......there can only be ONE!
I've sat down and outlined how I want to do the Senttinels. On our next AnnivesaryCast, I'll have more specifics. I apologize for the delay in a "regular" episode of the "Times"........I really miss doing it!
And YES...some surprises are in store.......
I keep meeting people on this journey that I NEVER EVER would have dreamt of even giving it a second thought. I'll be honest.....it's been an emotional roller coaster at times.
Just the way that I am guys and girls......PASSIONATE about a dream fulfilled, PROUD of the results, and PRIVILEGED to celebrate it with so many people around the world.....
Now, I get a little more "random"...........
With Anime Expo in the history books, the big news was announced that the fans are to expect a new animated feature for Robotech in the next year.............my first reaction?
Can we say Shadow Rising Hype...Version 2.0??
The picture of Sera shown at the AnimeExpo panel was the "bone" Tommy decided to throw out to the fans....and when you ask people to turn off flash photography and video cams for something like this....Did Tommy really think that something wouldn't leak out?
Hmmmmmm.............are we trying to show Warner Brothers that we're still actively "working" on Robotech Toms? How do you explain the last 3 years then?
I LITERALLY FACEPALMED when Tommy mentioned the "Prelude selling for $80 on Ebay" line.......will someone tell me for sure it's 2010....
I just can't get excited with this latest development. I have more faith in the Live Action Movie which in my opinion Tommy/HG has no say in than a picture that looks like a redoing of an Invid Enforcer!
And with the Live Action Movie......the wild speculation continues..........and honestly....I laugh at it now......all I ask is HOW FAR those speculations will go?
But I stick to my guns............Harmony Gold's input on the LAM is nil, zilch, zero, hitting negative numbers.....so if it did get shelved.....it's NOT their fault,
As I have said.. I can surely appreciate the presence of the Voice Actors because they brought the characters I love to life.....I really appreciate the tribute to Carl Macek..........but when it comes to the future of this franchise...of ANY FRANCHISE.....it is based on PROGRESS AND RESULTS!
Shadow Chronicles - You can box it up in a thousand different ways....you can't milk this dry cow anymore.....
Shadow Rising - Best thing Tommy could've done was NOT bring this to fruition. IF the Live Action Movie comes out and totally disregards the "Yuniverse"......can you imagine the field day Tommy's dertractors would have with that?......Even I"M not that cruel......
Or am I?.....hee hee!
Live Action Movie - That's all Warner Brothers......
Progress and results........-sighs-
And I still ask.............
Robotech.com - On the main page..........and article from December 29, 2003!!!!!!!!! Where's the effort.....where's the initiative? THAT is the face of the franchise........it may be beyond plastic surgery at this point.....
March 4th, 2010 - Harmony Gold without so much as an acknowledgement of 25 years since the debut of The Original 85!
And I as a Robotech fan am supposed to get EXCITED over a picture and "we're working on it..."
Here's a preview of NEXT year's convention tour......."Ok everybody, we're going to need you to close your eyes and imagine the new Robotech series. Can you see it?. All the colors and the lights? Well there you go, thanks for coming out and see you next year!"
And YES, I am being cynical........and yes Cheryl I still give the LAM a 20% chance.....[BIG HUGS]
I'm not going to apologize for how I feel about these recent developments and I'm not jumping on the "Robotech is SAVED" tour bus. If you are excited and absolutely have faith in Tommy/HG's course of action, more power to you. I'll never have a problem with that. I'll stick to my opinion and if people want to frown on that and "talk"?.....lmao! Then talk.....because that's where it starts and ends......this isn't a religion of the faithful and heretics....it's an animated series.
Now you understand why I really don't get into the franchise's present and future on the show and rather concentrate on it's history?............It's better....and no pain! (lol!)
I think I'm doing a better than average job of having a Robotech party with The Protoculture Times!
Original 85, Sentinels, Novels, Comics.......Tournaments........
I like to remember why I love Robotech....NOT why I'm frustrated with it's current state.....
It makes the the 25th Anniversary Celebration much more fun!
IT'S ANNIVERSARY TIME BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
REVIVE FOR 25!....'CAUSE IT ONLY HAPPENS ONCE!
Seeya soon and Happy Voting on the Quarter Finals of the Tournament!
- JT
protoculturetimes@gmail.com
Saturday, July 10, 2010
ROBOTECH CHARACTER TOURNAMENT UPDATE!!!!
(***A repeat post from the OFFICIAL ROBOTECH CHARACTER CLASH TOURNAMENT SITE - http://robotech-character-clash.blogspot.com/ go there to get your vote in!)
Hello there!
The voting was intense.....truly a WORLDWIDE EVENT.......
Thank you to all....not just for the tournament...but for making the last 10 months a real Robotech party here on The Protoculture Times! Just a bunch of people with one objective.....to celebrate the hell out of 25 years!
And the best part about, with something like this.....we the fans are an active part of the celebration
Round 3 of The Character Clash saw some of the most classic matchups that you could find in ANY Robotech Character Tournament final match and it's a shame to see some of them go!
You thought about it....you voted.......and in this round you could have voted on the special blog post OR on the right side and now........
Here are your OFFICIAL ROUND 3 RESULTS!
MARIE CRYSTAL (MASTERS) - 55%
RAND (NEW GEN.) - 45%
Has Marie.....leader of the Black Lions.....become the character of DESTINY?
ROOK BARTLEY (NEW GEN.) - 41%
LANCER/YELLOW DANCER (NEW GEN)- 59%
The Soldier Boy wouldn't mind being "Lonely" as the tournament champion!
MAX STERLING (MACROSS) - 74%
LISA HAYES (MACROSS) - 26%
WHOA!........Can't stop......CAN'T STOP THE MAX-MAN!!!!!!
ANGELO DANTE (MASTERS) - 26%
MIRIYA-PARINO STERLING - 74%
Like husband...like wife.......but I'm sad to see Angie's journey in this tournament ending. Great showing!
DANA STERLING (MASTERS) - 47%
LYNN MINMEI (MACROSS) - 53%
It won't be a full Sterling Tournament! Will the Voice that brought down an alien armada bring down the competition?
JANICE EM (SENTINELS)- 19%
BREETAI (MACROSS) - 81%
Let's just start calling the Zentraedi Commander THE BULLDOZER because he just pushes and leaves rubble in his path!
ROY FOKKER (MACROSS) - 90%
SERA (NEW GEN.) - 10%
Roy takes the largest percentage of votes in this round! Everyone who has taken on the "Big Brother" has met a crushing defeat!
HENRY GLOVAL (MACROSS) - 41%
RICK HUNTER (MACROSS)- 59%
This was the hardest one to come to grips with as I really had "The Captain" making it to the finals.......it saddens me....BUT the votes and the fans have spoken! Can the "Admiral" succeed where the "Captain" couldn't???
What incredible results and the fans coming out in mass! This tournament has a life of its own! And as a result of this last Round..................................with no further delays......
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, BOYS AND GIRLS, CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, THE ROBOTECH 25TH ANNIVERSARY CHARACTER CLASH TOURNAMENT PROUDLY BRINGS TO YOU YOUR OFFICIAL QUARTERFINAL MATCHUPS!!
VOTE NOW ON EACH ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PAGE. VOTING GOOD UNTIL JULY 16th, 2010 11:59 PM
MATCH #1
MARIE CRYSTAL (MASTERS) VS. LANCER/YELLOW DANCER (NEW GEN.)
Will it be the Black Lion or the Yellow Dnacer????
MATCH #2
MAX STERLING (MACROSS) VS. MIRIYA-PARINO STERLING (MACROSS)
MAX - MIRIYA II.................After 25 years, will Miriya finally even the score with her hubby?
MATCH #3
LYNN MINMEI (MACROSS) VS. BREETAI (MACROSS)
Will the "Voice" topple the "Bulldozer" ??
MATCH #4
ROY FOKKER (MACROSS) VS. RICK HUNTER (MACROSS)
So it comes down to this?.........Two Brothers meet.......ONE advances....
This is getting really interesting............
With the 3rd Round being of tough choices......NOW????...........It is ANYBODY'S Tournament to win.........
Due to the ongoing issues with Blogger's poll systems, we'll be using Micropoll.com for the votes which worked flawlessly in our last round!
So there you have it.......our "Elite Eight" ..................and I think fan's are going to really think about their votes before placing them....
But then again, this is Robotech.....where ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING CAN HAPPEN!
Think.......think gain........think one more time to be sure.......and THEN vote......but above all else......have fun and spread the word!
REVIVE FOR 25!!!....'CAUSE IT ONLY HAPPENS ONCE!
- JT
protoculturetimes@gmail.com
Hello there!
The voting was intense.....truly a WORLDWIDE EVENT.......
Thank you to all....not just for the tournament...but for making the last 10 months a real Robotech party here on The Protoculture Times! Just a bunch of people with one objective.....to celebrate the hell out of 25 years!
And the best part about, with something like this.....we the fans are an active part of the celebration
Round 3 of The Character Clash saw some of the most classic matchups that you could find in ANY Robotech Character Tournament final match and it's a shame to see some of them go!
You thought about it....you voted.......and in this round you could have voted on the special blog post OR on the right side and now........
Here are your OFFICIAL ROUND 3 RESULTS!
MARIE CRYSTAL (MASTERS) - 55%
RAND (NEW GEN.) - 45%
Has Marie.....leader of the Black Lions.....become the character of DESTINY?
ROOK BARTLEY (NEW GEN.) - 41%
LANCER/YELLOW DANCER (NEW GEN)- 59%
The Soldier Boy wouldn't mind being "Lonely" as the tournament champion!
MAX STERLING (MACROSS) - 74%
LISA HAYES (MACROSS) - 26%
WHOA!........Can't stop......CAN'T STOP THE MAX-MAN!!!!!!
ANGELO DANTE (MASTERS) - 26%
MIRIYA-PARINO STERLING - 74%
Like husband...like wife.......but I'm sad to see Angie's journey in this tournament ending. Great showing!
DANA STERLING (MASTERS) - 47%
LYNN MINMEI (MACROSS) - 53%
It won't be a full Sterling Tournament! Will the Voice that brought down an alien armada bring down the competition?
JANICE EM (SENTINELS)- 19%
BREETAI (MACROSS) - 81%
Let's just start calling the Zentraedi Commander THE BULLDOZER because he just pushes and leaves rubble in his path!
ROY FOKKER (MACROSS) - 90%
SERA (NEW GEN.) - 10%
Roy takes the largest percentage of votes in this round! Everyone who has taken on the "Big Brother" has met a crushing defeat!
HENRY GLOVAL (MACROSS) - 41%
RICK HUNTER (MACROSS)- 59%
This was the hardest one to come to grips with as I really had "The Captain" making it to the finals.......it saddens me....BUT the votes and the fans have spoken! Can the "Admiral" succeed where the "Captain" couldn't???
What incredible results and the fans coming out in mass! This tournament has a life of its own! And as a result of this last Round..................................with no further delays......
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, BOYS AND GIRLS, CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, THE ROBOTECH 25TH ANNIVERSARY CHARACTER CLASH TOURNAMENT PROUDLY BRINGS TO YOU YOUR OFFICIAL QUARTERFINAL MATCHUPS!!
VOTE NOW ON EACH ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PAGE. VOTING GOOD UNTIL JULY 16th, 2010 11:59 PM
MATCH #1
MARIE CRYSTAL (MASTERS) VS. LANCER/YELLOW DANCER (NEW GEN.)
Will it be the Black Lion or the Yellow Dnacer????
MATCH #2
MAX STERLING (MACROSS) VS. MIRIYA-PARINO STERLING (MACROSS)
MAX - MIRIYA II.................After 25 years, will Miriya finally even the score with her hubby?
MATCH #3
LYNN MINMEI (MACROSS) VS. BREETAI (MACROSS)
Will the "Voice" topple the "Bulldozer" ??
MATCH #4
ROY FOKKER (MACROSS) VS. RICK HUNTER (MACROSS)
So it comes down to this?.........Two Brothers meet.......ONE advances....
This is getting really interesting............
With the 3rd Round being of tough choices......NOW????...........It is ANYBODY'S Tournament to win.........
Due to the ongoing issues with Blogger's poll systems, we'll be using Micropoll.com for the votes which worked flawlessly in our last round!
So there you have it.......our "Elite Eight" ..................and I think fan's are going to really think about their votes before placing them....
But then again, this is Robotech.....where ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING CAN HAPPEN!
IT'S ANNIVERSARYTIME BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Think.......think gain........think one more time to be sure.......and THEN vote......but above all else......have fun and spread the word!
REVIVE FOR 25!!!....'CAUSE IT ONLY HAPPENS ONCE!
- JT
protoculturetimes@gmail.com
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
ANNIVERSARYCAST...TOUNAMENT, POLLS....AND A LITTLE SPECULATING!
Well Hiya!
Coming off a challenging, but productive 4th of July weekend here in the U.S. we are back continuing the celebration of this thing we call Robotech with a special Tournament Edition AniversaryCast!
Download this episode (right click and save)
We'll do some SHOUTOUTS.....because......I have the greatest listeners in the world....at least for me...lol!
On this special Tournament Edition of The Protoculture Times AnniversaryCast we will be talking about our 3rd Round of what has become a worldwide happening...The Robotech 25th Anniversary Character Clash Tournament! This round has been especially tough because you have some classic characters going up against each other and sadly some will be saying goodbye.........such is the nature of the Tournament beast!
The other tough part has been Blogger itself....you have probably seen my past posts stressing out over the fact that the polls supllied by them are NIT registering the votes in a timely manner. But, I did find a solution and I thank the folks at Micropoll.com for their assistance.
Now if you follow this link http://robotech-character-clash.blogspot.com/2010/07/we-will-not-be-deterred.html you will be able to vote on all of Round 3 matchups. Now for this round...you can STILL VOTE on the right hand side, if it will let you....I will tally ALL the votes by the the time the polls end. I appreciate everyone's patience and encouragement and WE WILL NOT BE DETERRED FROM HAVING FUN!
It's getting down to crunch time and people are getting excited to see who will be our participants for the Quarter Finals.......and I STILL believe there is a chance for a surprise on who gets crowned champion.....
But it's your votes that decide it...because it's your tournament!!!!!!
On this AnniversaryCast also, we will be talking about the results to our latest Protoculture Times Poll Questions....some very interesting results on one of the polls......seems there are people where the jury is still out on the current state of the franchise......
We'll be talking about what is coming up for the main show......AND YES it's about The Sentinels....and more!
Also check out some of these websites;
MACROSS VOXP - http://macrossvoxp.blogspot.com/
ROBOBLOG - Robotech's resident data bank is back! http://sdf5x.blogspot.com/
X-Xocets - Another awesome contribution to the long list of Robotech fan projects, the TRUE backbone of the franchise; http://tinyurl.com/2axakvj
I'll also have a few words about the recent Robotech panel that occurred at Anime Expo in California....
It also seems that the Robotech franchise is notorious for "wild speculation" on any piece of news that is given. Especially when it comes to the Live Action Movie......Well I am going to "speculate" a little bit myself.....just remember.....it's just one fan's opinion....and I do get "RANDOM"
If I may get personal for a moment.....
With a lot my focus being on the Character Clash Tournament and also putting time to personal matters.....I wanted to apologize for the delay of a new episode....especially since it is my 25th and the beginning of our Sentinels Journey. There are certain battles in life that require your attention because if you neglect them.....it could prove fatal in the long run. Now, I am fine....but there have been things that needed me more than Robotech for the last few weeks...not that my heart was far from it as I absolutely love doing the show...and the Character Tournament has been nothing short of spectacular! As of this moment...........I'M READY TO KEEP PARTYING!!!! There are some real nice surprises in store on upcoming episodes and YES, that includes the Sentinels and it will be an honor to share them with......the GREATEST LISTENERS IN THE WORLD! (for me at least!)
I don't like to get mushy.......but I feel I have gained a very large extended family around the world! It's one of the happiest feelings a person can have and even more so because.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
REVIVE FOR 25!!!!!....'CAUSE IT ONLY HAPPENS ONCE!!!!
Seeya!
- JT
protoculturetimes@gmail.com
Coming off a challenging, but productive 4th of July weekend here in the U.S. we are back continuing the celebration of this thing we call Robotech with a special Tournament Edition AniversaryCast!
Download this episode (right click and save)
We'll do some SHOUTOUTS.....because......I have the greatest listeners in the world....at least for me...lol!
On this special Tournament Edition of The Protoculture Times AnniversaryCast we will be talking about our 3rd Round of what has become a worldwide happening...The Robotech 25th Anniversary Character Clash Tournament! This round has been especially tough because you have some classic characters going up against each other and sadly some will be saying goodbye.........such is the nature of the Tournament beast!
The other tough part has been Blogger itself....you have probably seen my past posts stressing out over the fact that the polls supllied by them are NIT registering the votes in a timely manner. But, I did find a solution and I thank the folks at Micropoll.com for their assistance.
Now if you follow this link http://robotech-character-clash.blogspot.com/2010/07/we-will-not-be-deterred.html you will be able to vote on all of Round 3 matchups. Now for this round...you can STILL VOTE on the right hand side, if it will let you....I will tally ALL the votes by the the time the polls end. I appreciate everyone's patience and encouragement and WE WILL NOT BE DETERRED FROM HAVING FUN!
It's getting down to crunch time and people are getting excited to see who will be our participants for the Quarter Finals.......and I STILL believe there is a chance for a surprise on who gets crowned champion.....
But it's your votes that decide it...because it's your tournament!!!!!!
On this AnniversaryCast also, we will be talking about the results to our latest Protoculture Times Poll Questions....some very interesting results on one of the polls......seems there are people where the jury is still out on the current state of the franchise......
We'll be talking about what is coming up for the main show......AND YES it's about The Sentinels....and more!
Also check out some of these websites;
MACROSS VOXP - http://macrossvoxp.blogspot.com/
ROBOBLOG - Robotech's resident data bank is back! http://sdf5x.blogspot.com/
X-Xocets - Another awesome contribution to the long list of Robotech fan projects, the TRUE backbone of the franchise; http://tinyurl.com/2axakvj
I'll also have a few words about the recent Robotech panel that occurred at Anime Expo in California....
It also seems that the Robotech franchise is notorious for "wild speculation" on any piece of news that is given. Especially when it comes to the Live Action Movie......Well I am going to "speculate" a little bit myself.....just remember.....it's just one fan's opinion....and I do get "RANDOM"
If I may get personal for a moment.....
With a lot my focus being on the Character Clash Tournament and also putting time to personal matters.....I wanted to apologize for the delay of a new episode....especially since it is my 25th and the beginning of our Sentinels Journey. There are certain battles in life that require your attention because if you neglect them.....it could prove fatal in the long run. Now, I am fine....but there have been things that needed me more than Robotech for the last few weeks...not that my heart was far from it as I absolutely love doing the show...and the Character Tournament has been nothing short of spectacular! As of this moment...........I'M READY TO KEEP PARTYING!!!! There are some real nice surprises in store on upcoming episodes and YES, that includes the Sentinels and it will be an honor to share them with......the GREATEST LISTENERS IN THE WORLD! (for me at least!)
I don't like to get mushy.......but I feel I have gained a very large extended family around the world! It's one of the happiest feelings a person can have and even more so because.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
IT'S ANNIVERSARY TIME BABY!!!!!!!!!!
REVIVE FOR 25!!!!!....'CAUSE IT ONLY HAPPENS ONCE!!!!
Seeya!
- JT
protoculturetimes@gmail.com
Sunday, July 4, 2010
TOURNAMENT UPDATE! 07/04/10
Hiya!!!!
First, a Happy 4th of July to all the listeners in the U.S. and U.S. citizens abroad. To all the miltary personnel listening to the show, thank you for your sacrifices and your honored service!
I've been kind upset ALL DAY.......
Seems like Blogger's poll system is at it again and it is NOT registering all votes. In this tournament EVERYONE'S VOTE COUNTS!!!!
Since JT is proactive, I have found a solution......
I have placed NEW POLLS in the following blog post at the Tournament site....
A special THANK YOU to the folks at MICROPOLLS.COM for providing their services and coming to the rescue. Polls are verified to work!
If you have ALREADY voted on the right side of the Tournament site......VOTE AGAIN AT THAT LINK....I will count ALL votes when Round 3 closes next Friday....
It's been very frustrating. It's kinda like the DJ you contracted not showing up to the party! Luckily there was one available for emergencies!
Now that we have our Tournament Polls back! LET"S GET OUR GROOVE ON BABY!!!!!!!!!
And speaking of groove......we are back Wednesday, July 7th for a Tournament Edition of the AnniversaryCast! We'll talk about that and more! (I have missed being in front of the mic!)
Happy voting to all and thank you always for your understanding!!!!!!!
- John
protoculturetimes@gmail.com
First, a Happy 4th of July to all the listeners in the U.S. and U.S. citizens abroad. To all the miltary personnel listening to the show, thank you for your sacrifices and your honored service!
I've been kind upset ALL DAY.......
Seems like Blogger's poll system is at it again and it is NOT registering all votes. In this tournament EVERYONE'S VOTE COUNTS!!!!
Since JT is proactive, I have found a solution......
I have placed NEW POLLS in the following blog post at the Tournament site....
A special THANK YOU to the folks at MICROPOLLS.COM for providing their services and coming to the rescue. Polls are verified to work!
If you have ALREADY voted on the right side of the Tournament site......VOTE AGAIN AT THAT LINK....I will count ALL votes when Round 3 closes next Friday....
It's been very frustrating. It's kinda like the DJ you contracted not showing up to the party! Luckily there was one available for emergencies!
Now that we have our Tournament Polls back! LET"S GET OUR GROOVE ON BABY!!!!!!!!!
And speaking of groove......we are back Wednesday, July 7th for a Tournament Edition of the AnniversaryCast! We'll talk about that and more! (I have missed being in front of the mic!)
Happy voting to all and thank you always for your understanding!!!!!!!
IT'S ANNIVERSARY TIME BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!
- John
protoculturetimes@gmail.com
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