When are board games art? Always? Never? How do the commercial realities of publishing board games conflict with artistic goals? What alternatives to commercial publication are art-driven game designers using? Participants: Tata (mod), Nicole Fende, Martin Grider, Alisha Volkman
Finding a good bookstore that isn't one of the last big chains seems to get harder every year. What are your favorite local shops? Participants: Eiryn Katherine (mod), Mallory Glass, Jeff Grapevine, Gus, Stephanie Olson
Sci-fi adventure is a blast, but it can also be fun to deep dive into the deep thinking behind stories like The Three-Body Problem, Foundation, Dune, and more. What books, movies, and shows can you think of that make you think? Participants: Johanna Stark (mod), Kurt Fleschner, Dave Margosian, Rosewind, Boris Leonidovich Smelov
Gardening in the city can be difficult, from a lack of yard to plant to lacking sunlight due to building shade. What means exist to aid growing food in urban environments? Participants: Katie Heilman (mod), Jason Nesler, Springyboii, Johanna Stark, Erin Wilaby
The Victorians had Dracula and Dr. Frankenstein. The 50s had giant creatures. The 80s had Jason and Freddie. What do the things we consider monstrous or frightening say about us and our society? Participants: John Thomas Bliss (mod), Sonni de Soto, Brian Forrest, T'Yanna L Singleton
Join us for a Helluva good time in the Hellaverse as we vote for what songs you want to sing. **mature content** Participants: Alli Cassel, Lori Fischer
