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Getting into Character with Cosplay

Local cosplayer SuperKayce (Kayce Schulte) tells us what got her into cosplay, her favorite characters to play and what to do if you want to get started.

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What’s the Big Deal with Miniature Wargaming?

From Wells to Warhammer, we're taking a big look at something small.

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Are Arcade Bars the Extra Life Arcades Need?

Arcades have been dormant for the past 20 years. As Tappers in Indianapolis tells us, arcade bars might be their Round 2.

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Take a TARDIS to Doctoberfest, Indiana’s Doctor Who-Themed Festival

Doctoberfest is Who North America's fall festival made by Doctor Who fans, for Doctor Who fans - bringing in audiences, writers and cosplayers for a whole day of Who.

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Becoming One with the Force at the Indy Lightsaber Academy

Waving a broomstick in front of a mirror only gets you so far. The Indy Lightsaber Academy is here to make your Jedi dreams a reality.

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What Makes a Good Dungeon Master?

Dungeons & Dragons hype is at an all time high. Today we're looking at how to run a campaign - and how to do it well.

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From Potter to Prague: Meet the Hoosier Coaching Quidditch in the Czech Republic

On the first episode of [Indi]android, we'll meet a Bloomington native who moved halfway around the world to coach the Czech national Quidditch team.

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The Nuts and Bolts of Makerspaces

On this episode of [Indi]android, we take a trip to our local hackerspace/makerspace/den of creativity to learn more about what pushes people to tweak, tinker or just make something entirely new.

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Your Comic Books Aren’t Worth That Much

Not every old box of comics is a gold mine. On this episode of [Indi]android, we dive into what makes a comic book valuable, and why most comics aren't.

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The History of Hoosier Cryptids

From the hideous to the heartbreaking, we're looking at the history of Indiana's most mysterious urban legends.

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Hoosier Cryptids: The Beast of Busco

To cap off our Indiana cryptid hunt, we're taking a look back at Indiana's most notorious cryptid: The Beast of Busco.

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Con-ventional Wisdom at PopCon Indy 2019

Wear some comfy shoes, remember to hydrate and don't forget that hand sanitizer. We're hitting PopCon Indy 2019.

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How Chiptune Music Orchestrates in 8-bit

Chiptune allows artists to celebrate the sounds of retro games while embracing the limitations of the hardware that makes it.

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Sega, Pizza, And Turning Fort Wayne Into a Video Game

John Springer has spent the past 11 years combining his great loves: pizza, the Sega Genesis, and his hometown of Fort Wayne. Here's how he plans to make them come together.

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'Batman' at 30: How Michael Uslan Went from Indiana University to Gotham

Producer and writer Michael Uslan shares how he went from an IU student with a love for comics to producing the film that changed superhero movies forever.

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Something Strange? Call the Circle City Ghostbusters

Indianapolis is no stranger to haunted places like the Central State Hospital and the Slippery Noodle Inn. But if there’s something weird and it don’t look good, the Circle City Ghostbusters are ready to believe you.

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How Creative Works Makes Its Wild Props and Sets

The folks at Creative Works call themselves the "mad scientists" behind set pieces and props for laser tag, esports and more. On this episode, we'll take a look around the lab.

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Graphic Novelist Nate Powell on Taking Comics from Pencils to Finished Page

Eisner Award-winning graphic novelist Nate Powell walks us through how he brings a comic book page to life.

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Why Kokomo, Indiana, Banned Pinball Until 2016

Seen as a flashy way to corrupt the youth, pinball was banned in Kokomo in the 1950s. It just...took a while to un-ban it.

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IU Student and ‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant on Show Prep and Avoiding Getting Roasted by Alex Trebek

Indiana University senior Tyler Combs competes on the "Jeopardy! College Championship" in April. We talked to him about his time on the show and how he prepared.

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Stuck at Home? Start Making Games

On this at-home edition of [Indi]android, we’re trying to put our newfound free time to good use. We talked with a few local independent game developers to find out what it takes to make our own games and how to get started.

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