mostlysunny Local forecast
Mid 50s
MaineToday.com
Log In   Register Helpdownarrow
Nxt Blog Index
May 06, 2008
NXT Radio: Geekspeak with Whitney from Pop Candy

A lot of things happened at ROFLCon a few weeks back. I gained a new understanding for LOLCats, my faith in Rick Astley wavered, I was blinded - and changed forever - by Leslie Hall's gem sweaters and I sat in the back of a science lecture hall and did not fall asleep, just to name a few.

But I also got to meet a lot of cool people.

Half the reason to go to ROFLCon was to take in the unprecedented spectacle as it unfolded. The other reason was to get a chance to meet and chat-up a lot of people whose work you enjoy and admire from around the Interwebs.

I cast a pretty wide net going in and wound up with a few really great interviews for the NXT podcast, starting this week with Whitney Matheson from Pop Candy.

P4260020

Watchful readers of NXT know Pop Candy regularly appears in the links in the Weekly Scanner, so it should be no surprise I am a big fan of The Candy. There are a lot of blogs that have carved out a niche writing on Pop Culture, music, movie or TV, but Pop Candy stands a little bit taller than the rest.

After Whitney mentioned in the blog she would be in attendance at ROFLCon, I e-mailed her along with several other people I was hoping to speak with and she was the first to e-mail back.

We met up the first afternoon of the con and sat through one of the odder sessions - "Pwning for the Good of Mankind" - a panel that featured Dino Ignacio (Bert Is Evil), Leslie Hall (Gem Sweater), Justine Ezarik (iJustine), Ji Lee (Bubble Project) and Eric Schoenborn (ACLU).

I don't know if anyone (including the panel) was quite sure what the focus of the session was (using memes for social causes? the disruptive power of the interwebs?), but it made for lots of great unintentional comedy and plenty of conversation fodder.

In the show Whitney and I talk about our early thoughts on ROFLCon, surviving geek-gatherings, a day in the life of Pop Candy and some of Whitney's favorite things. You can listen to the interview in the player or directly download the show to your computer.

It was absolute great fun and definitely a high-light of ROFLCon - right up there with inadvertently meeting Rich Stevens of Diesel Sweeties and next week's interview with Christian Lander of Stuff White People Like.

Big thanks to Whitney, and you can check out her reflections on ROFLCon over at Pop Candy.

Posted by at 03:20 PM

E-mail this entry to a friend

Comments

That meme panel sounds pretty off the wall.

I've talked with Christian a few times. He's a pretty cool guy - very nice and really smart.

Finally, I did an entry today about best flash mobs (their fifth birthday is coming up). Check it.

Posted by Alex Steed
May 6, 2008 10:25 PM

Post a comment









Remember personal info?







Please enter the code as seen in the image above:



Blog Index

Justin is a former newspaper intern and has the scar tissue to prove it. Justin has been a staff writer for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram since 2003, and in 2004 began writing a weekly column in the Monday Magazine.

If he had to pick a label, the column would fall under "youth culture," covering everything from high school dance etiquette, dealing with college debt, the resurgence of Roller Derby and Portland's one-of-a-kind music scene. This of course has not stopped him from answering letters to Santa Claus or writing about his experience riding shotgun in a drift car.

Justin is an export from the Midwest. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri and is originally from Minnesota. He enjoys bacon, cheap beer, redheads, Burt Reynolds jokes and wondering what the soundtrack to his life would sound like.

When he grows up he wants to be an international art thief. Or Captain America.

Until then he'll be bringing you dispatches about "the young people" and what they do.





Updates
Sign up to be notified when there's a new entry
RSS
Subscribe
Most Recent Comments
Press Play - New DVDs with Videoport Jones (1)
Alex Steed wrote: I think that more romantic comedies should incorporate elements of "Teeth."...

NXT Radio: Geekspeak with Whitney from Pop Candy (1)
Alex Steed wrote: That meme panel sounds pretty off the wall. I've talked with Christian a...

Sound Off: A civil (rights team) discussion (6)
wrote: Seeing even more off topic comments today makes me really wish the Portland...

The Weekend - The Golden Avenger, a flea market and free comic books (1)
Amanda wrote: I can't believe you didn't even mention the Kentucky Derby!...

ROFLCon: Let's LOL it up (2)
TBone wrote: Too bad the LOLcops (www.lolcops.com) were stuck working ROFLCon security....

Press Play - New DVDs with Videoport Jones (3)
Elsa wrote: "Name at least one GOOD romantic comedy. Just try." Hey, I was just play...

CHANGE ISN'T ALWAYS FOR THE BETTER
contributed by Sam Minervino on 05/03/2008
North of the Border
contributed by Rep. Sue Austin on 05/01/2008
Certified Professional Midwives and their access to life saving medications
contributed by Michele Sargent Lapegna on 04/28/2008
Find news and photos from people like you in
SeenRecently Seen
May Pajama Story Time
May, 8 2008
10 photos
Pirates PlayOff Hockey Game - May 6
May, 6 2008
10 photos
Propel event
May, 1 2008
7 photos
Post photos >
movieposter'What Happens in Vegas'
After a night of wild partying, two strangers awaken to find they've married each other. See what else is playing
photoThe Baker's Bench
At Baker's Bench, sandwiches are made with a touch of artistry. See the review, post your own
Up ahead:
photoThe Big Lebowski
It's film night with the cult classic at One Longfellow Square. May 14event Today's events
photo Where's the beach?
Find a beach - and parking - with our beach map.
photoCasting Call
It's time to return to your favorite fishing spot.
MaineJobs.com - Maine's best job source.

Check out the new MaineJobs-Monster site!
Search Maine Real Estate
Town name, or names separated by commas

Priced
From $
to $
Search 3,466 autos from 15 dealers and private sellers in Maine and N.H.
Make:

Model:
Year:
Dealer listings  
Private-party listings  
Both
Show only listings with photos
Search for...
Merchandise
Everything from antiques and auctions to pets and animals and garage sales.
Pets & Livestock
Includes shows, supplies and services.
Service Guide
Everything from air conditioning to tree removal.
Recreational Equipment
From skis to snowmachines, boats to kayaks, ATVs to RVs, camping gear to travel trailers.
Services, Announcements, Etc.
Lost & found, child care services, funeral services and more.
Legal Announcements
Including government contracts, foreclosures, unclaimed property, and community information.