Episode 011 - Jason (the Furry Fandom)

This episode really represents one of our main goals in starting this podcast. Here we have a very niche community that most people have probably at least heard of, but have either a lack of knowledge, or some large misconceptions about. In this episode we talk with Jason, a member of the Furry Fandom, or more commonly called "furries". This is a very devoted community, and probably a much larger than you may think. We had a great time talking with Jason, and learned a lot. We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did.

Topics include: anthropomorphization, Cheetah Chat, Bikora, para and t2 (roleplaying methods in chatrooms), IRC, 2 the Ranting Griffin (comedian), furry conventions, purple dildos on Second Life, Neko, Disney, visual novels, Morenatsu game, author Kyell Gold, Uncle Kage

Featured Musical Artists: October Ember (columbus-based songs) project of Kevin Holland and Jennifer Dutiel. This record also features the drumming of cbus-based percussionist, Troy Kunkler. Purchase their music/ check them out at the link below!

octoberember.bandcamp.com/ www.facebook.com/octoberember/

Episode Link: https://soundcloud.com/whatever-you-niche/11-jason-and-the-furry-fandom

Check out Anthrocon (the furry convention that Jason talks bout) here: https://www.anthrocon.org/

2, The Ranting Gryffon (a comedian that Jason talks about) doing a set at Anthrocon 2016

An example of Neko art:

You can watch someone play Morenatsu (a visual novel that Jason mentions) here:

Here is a link to one of Jason's favorite furry-themed authors, Kyell Gold: http://www.kyellgold.com/news.html

and finally, we leave you with this picture of where many furries got their start: