Mark Finn
05:00 PM | Location: Boomer A
Celebrate the Weirdo
Scholar Paul Radin observed that most successful “primitive” societies readily tolerated eccentricity. In what ways do we “moderns” celebrate or censor oddball behavior? Do wild strains of thought strengthen culture, or threaten it?
Moderator: Jan S. Gephardt
Panelists: Jan S. Gephardt, Mark Alfred, Mark Finn, Rubiee Tallyn Hayes, Carolyn Kay
Tracks: Culture & World Affairs, Pop Culture & Entertainment
07:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium
Literary Beers
Join panelists in the hotel lounge for lively conversation. BYO beverages, please.
Moderator: -
Panelists: Michael "Gecko" Adams, Kimber E Chessmore, Dara Fogel, PhD, Brenna Deutchman, Shai Fenwick, Mark Finn, Neal Hallford, Carolyn Kay, Chaz Kemp, vickey malone kennedy, Julia S. Mandala, Tracy S. Morris, Stephen Patrick, Rook Riley, A C Smart, Scott Zrubek
Tracks: Meetup, General Interest, Writing & Publishing, Art
11:00 AM | Location: Oklahoma G
Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem in Audiobooks, Film, TV, and Podcasting
Dark, suspenseful, gritty. Some movies, podcasts and TV shows balance these elements masterfully to create an engaging and nail-biting experience. But how to align and synergize these various elements well? Does crime storytelling have a place in the world of horror and mystery? We'll discuss the narrative techniques that keep audiences riveted.
Moderator: Stephen Patrick
Panelists: Stephen Patrick, Crash Thunderpants, Rhonda Eudaly, Mark Finn, Caleb Masters
Tracks: Film & TV, Horror, Writing & Publishing, Content Creation & Podcasting, Supernatural & Paranormal
02:00 PM | Location: Sooner A
RPG & Board Game Design
Do you have an idea for a game you'd like to make, or even a prototype? We'll cover basic design elements, game structure, and what has led to success for games in the past, as well as the business side of licensing, publishing, and marketing!
Moderator: Lisa Smedman
Panelists: Lisa Smedman, DM Dave, Mark Finn, Jeff Provine
Tracks: Gaming, Business & Marketing, General Interest
09:00 PM | Location: Boomer B
Who's That Monster
How well do you know your monsters? Join us and try to guess the D&D monster from their silhouettes alone. Who's the very best like no one ever was?
Moderator: Aislinn Burrows
Panelists: Aislinn Burrows, Mark Finn, Tim Frayser, Crystal Sully
Tracks: Fantasy, Gaming, Pop Culture & Entertainment, General Interest
09:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium
Koffeeklatch
Join panelists in the hotel breakfast area for morning networking and conversation. BYO coffee, please.
Moderator: -
Panelists: Michael "Gecko" Adams, Alice-of-Hearts, Julie Barrett, Aaron Bossig, Dara Fogel, PhD, Divine Creations Cosplay - Allison, Divine Creations Cosplay - Marlie, Phillip Drayer Duncan, Rhonda Eudaly, Mark Finn, J.H. Fleming, Tim Frayser, GalaxyGhost, Teddy Harvia, Trina Jacobs, Melinda LaFevers, Tracy S. Morris, Mrs. Babb, Stephen Patrick, Jeff Provine, Rook Riley, Collin Salmonowicz, A C Smart, Tommy B. Smith, Laura J. Underwood, Yakisoba Zay Michaels
Tracks: Meetup, General Interest, Professional Development
01:00 PM | Location: Sooner A
It Was The Best of Times, It Was The Worst of Times: Fantasy Movies of the 80s
The decade gave us Conan the Barbarian, but also gave us Conan the Destroyer. Not to mention Krull, Ladyhawke, Legend, Red Sonja, Beastmaster, and a whole host of other fantasy movies that are somehow both Not Good and Deeply Beloved. Join us in a discussion of the highs and lows in 80s fantasy films, and how they shaped our ideas of the genre, for better or for worse.
Moderator: Mark Finn
Panelists: Mark Finn, Jacob Blackmon, Sara Felix, Neal Hallford, John Eads/Jim Shorts, Julia S. Mandala
Tracks: Fantasy, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Film & TV
02:00 PM | Location: University B
Kaiju Reign Supreme
With Godzilla Minus One and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire on the big screen and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters on the small screen, our favorite giant lizard has never been more accessible and popular. We discuss what made kaiju worth our admiration.
Moderator: Mark Finn
Panelists: Mark Finn, Dawn Frost Cosplay, Caleb Haldane, La Blanke, A. Lee Martinez
Tracks: Film & TV, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Science Fiction