Podcasts about Texas Renaissance Festival

It's Friday so we're breaking down the biggest stories from the week. Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Lucio Vasquez, breaking news reporter at The Texas Newsroom, and executive producer Laura Isensee to talk about the future of the Texas Renaissance Festival after its founder died this week. Plus, Houston's growing income inequality and the legacy of George Floyd. And don't miss our moments of joy!   Stories we talked about on today's show:  ⁠George Coulam, controversial founder of Texas Renaissance Festival, found dead in Grimes County⁠ ⁠Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2025 Results ⁠ ⁠Houston cultural landmark quietly turned to rubble, sparking local outcry⁠ ⁠What a 10-minute call with George Floyd's family reveals about the meaning of May 25⁠ ⁠George Floyd-inspired festival to be held in Houston five years after his murder⁠ ⁠His Name Is George Floyd (Pulitzer Prize Winner)⁠ ⁠Views of Race, Policing and Black Lives Matter in the 5 Years Since George Floyd's Killing⁠ ⁠Houston nonprofit devoted to homeless youth unveils new $55 million campus⁠ ⁠Tilman Fertitta, Mayor John Whitmire, first lady Cecilia Abbott award 66 wheelchair accessible vans⁠ If you enjoyed today's interview with The Village School's Enrollment Officer, Cassie Riddle, ⁠learn more here⁠. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 23rd episode: ⁠Contemporary Arts Museum Houston⁠ ⁠Texas Monthly Taco Fest⁠ ⁠Buffalo Bayou Partnership⁠ ⁠Visit Boerne⁠ ⁠Comicpalooza⁠ Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter ⁠Hey Houston⁠  Follow us on ⁠Instagram ⁠ @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have ⁠feedback or a show idea⁠? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? ⁠Let's Talk!⁠ Photo: Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with Kate O'Neill Police secretly monitored New Orleans with facial recognition cameras Personal context is Google's big advantage in AI Google is replacing the exec in charge of Search and ads Chicago Sun-Times Prints AI-Generated Summer Reading List With Books That Don't Exist Google's Gemini AI is coming to Volvo cars We're Definitely Going to Build a Bunker Before We Release AGI' OpenAI's planned data center in Abu Dhabi would be bigger than Monaco China begins assembling its supercomputer in space The environmental impact of LLMs ranked NYC Restaurant Interior or Black & White Drawing? Trump signs the Take It Down Act, criminalizing the distribution of nonconsensual intimate content and requiring platforms to promptly remove it when notified Google Challenges Meta With Smarter Glasses Watch Me Try Google's Live Language Translator. It's Wild. Google's Sergey Brin: 'I made a lot of mistakes with Google Glass' How Kara Swisher Scaled Even Higher No, Graduates: AI Hasn't Ended Your Career Before It Starts AI Discovers Suspected Trigger of Alzheimer's, And Maybe a Treatment OpenAI is buying iPhone designer Jony Ive's AI devices startup for $6.4 billion Gingers are Black Who is the "Tech TV hottie" mentioned in Kimya Dawson's 2004 song from the Juno soundtrack??? Some great new Apple Podcast reviews make mention of a certain jingle... New details emerge in death of Texas Renaissance Festival king, George Coulam Lego cat Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Kate O'Neill (Tech Humanist) Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: smarty.com/twit agntcy.org spaceship.com/twit

Interview with Kate O'Neill Police secretly monitored New Orleans with facial recognition cameras Personal context is Google's big advantage in AI Google is replacing the exec in charge of Search and ads Chicago Sun-Times Prints AI-Generated Summer Reading List With Books That Don't Exist Google's Gemini AI is coming to Volvo cars We're Definitely Going to Build a Bunker Before We Release AGI' OpenAI's planned data center in Abu Dhabi would be bigger than Monaco China begins assembling its supercomputer in space The environmental impact of LLMs ranked NYC Restaurant Interior or Black & White Drawing? Trump signs the Take It Down Act, criminalizing the distribution of nonconsensual intimate content and requiring platforms to promptly remove it when notified Google Challenges Meta With Smarter Glasses Watch Me Try Google's Live Language Translator. It's Wild. Google's Sergey Brin: 'I made a lot of mistakes with Google Glass' How Kara Swisher Scaled Even Higher No, Graduates: AI Hasn't Ended Your Career Before It Starts AI Discovers Suspected Trigger of Alzheimer's, And Maybe a Treatment OpenAI is buying iPhone designer Jony Ive's AI devices startup for $6.4 billion Gingers are Black Who is the "Tech TV hottie" mentioned in Kimya Dawson's 2004 song from the Juno soundtrack??? Some great new Apple Podcast reviews make mention of a certain jingle... New details emerge in death of Texas Renaissance Festival king, George Coulam Lego cat Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Kate O'Neill (Tech Humanist) Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: smarty.com/twit agntcy.org spaceship.com/twit

Interview with Kate O'Neill Police secretly monitored New Orleans with facial recognition cameras Personal context is Google's big advantage in AI Google is replacing the exec in charge of Search and ads Chicago Sun-Times Prints AI-Generated Summer Reading List With Books That Don't Exist Google's Gemini AI is coming to Volvo cars We're Definitely Going to Build a Bunker Before We Release AGI' OpenAI's planned data center in Abu Dhabi would be bigger than Monaco China begins assembling its supercomputer in space The environmental impact of LLMs ranked NYC Restaurant Interior or Black & White Drawing? Trump signs the Take It Down Act, criminalizing the distribution of nonconsensual intimate content and requiring platforms to promptly remove it when notified Google Challenges Meta With Smarter Glasses Watch Me Try Google's Live Language Translator. It's Wild. Google's Sergey Brin: 'I made a lot of mistakes with Google Glass' How Kara Swisher Scaled Even Higher No, Graduates: AI Hasn't Ended Your Career Before It Starts AI Discovers Suspected Trigger of Alzheimer's, And Maybe a Treatment OpenAI is buying iPhone designer Jony Ive's AI devices startup for $6.4 billion Gingers are Black Who is the "Tech TV hottie" mentioned in Kimya Dawson's 2004 song from the Juno soundtrack??? Some great new Apple Podcast reviews make mention of a certain jingle... New details emerge in death of Texas Renaissance Festival king, George Coulam Lego cat Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Kate O'Neill (Tech Humanist) Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: smarty.com/twit agntcy.org spaceship.com/twit

Interview with Kate O'Neill Police secretly monitored New Orleans with facial recognition cameras Personal context is Google's big advantage in AI Google is replacing the exec in charge of Search and ads Chicago Sun-Times Prints AI-Generated Summer Reading List With Books That Don't Exist Google's Gemini AI is coming to Volvo cars We're Definitely Going to Build a Bunker Before We Release AGI' OpenAI's planned data center in Abu Dhabi would be bigger than Monaco China begins assembling its supercomputer in space The environmental impact of LLMs ranked NYC Restaurant Interior or Black & White Drawing? Trump signs the Take It Down Act, criminalizing the distribution of nonconsensual intimate content and requiring platforms to promptly remove it when notified Google Challenges Meta With Smarter Glasses Watch Me Try Google's Live Language Translator. It's Wild. Google's Sergey Brin: 'I made a lot of mistakes with Google Glass' How Kara Swisher Scaled Even Higher No, Graduates: AI Hasn't Ended Your Career Before It Starts AI Discovers Suspected Trigger of Alzheimer's, And Maybe a Treatment OpenAI is buying iPhone designer Jony Ive's AI devices startup for $6.4 billion Gingers are Black Who is the "Tech TV hottie" mentioned in Kimya Dawson's 2004 song from the Juno soundtrack??? Some great new Apple Podcast reviews make mention of a certain jingle... New details emerge in death of Texas Renaissance Festival king, George Coulam Lego cat Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Kate O'Neill (Tech Humanist) Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: smarty.com/twit agntcy.org spaceship.com/twit

Interview with Kate O'Neill Police secretly monitored New Orleans with facial recognition cameras Personal context is Google's big advantage in AI Google is replacing the exec in charge of Search and ads Chicago Sun-Times Prints AI-Generated Summer Reading List With Books That Don't Exist Google's Gemini AI is coming to Volvo cars We're Definitely Going to Build a Bunker Before We Release AGI' OpenAI's planned data center in Abu Dhabi would be bigger than Monaco China begins assembling its supercomputer in space The environmental impact of LLMs ranked NYC Restaurant Interior or Black & White Drawing? Trump signs the Take It Down Act, criminalizing the distribution of nonconsensual intimate content and requiring platforms to promptly remove it when notified Google Challenges Meta With Smarter Glasses Watch Me Try Google's Live Language Translator. It's Wild. Google's Sergey Brin: 'I made a lot of mistakes with Google Glass' How Kara Swisher Scaled Even Higher No, Graduates: AI Hasn't Ended Your Career Before It Starts AI Discovers Suspected Trigger of Alzheimer's, And Maybe a Treatment OpenAI is buying iPhone designer Jony Ive's AI devices startup for $6.4 billion Gingers are Black Who is the "Tech TV hottie" mentioned in Kimya Dawson's 2004 song from the Juno soundtrack??? Some great new Apple Podcast reviews make mention of a certain jingle... New details emerge in death of Texas Renaissance Festival king, George Coulam Lego cat Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Kate O'Neill (Tech Humanist) Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: smarty.com/twit agntcy.org spaceship.com/twit

Interview with Kate O'Neill Police secretly monitored New Orleans with facial recognition cameras Personal context is Google's big advantage in AI Google is replacing the exec in charge of Search and ads Chicago Sun-Times Prints AI-Generated Summer Reading List With Books That Don't Exist Google's Gemini AI is coming to Volvo cars We're Definitely Going to Build a Bunker Before We Release AGI' OpenAI's planned data center in Abu Dhabi would be bigger than Monaco China begins assembling its supercomputer in space The environmental impact of LLMs ranked NYC Restaurant Interior or Black & White Drawing? Trump signs the Take It Down Act, criminalizing the distribution of nonconsensual intimate content and requiring platforms to promptly remove it when notified Google Challenges Meta With Smarter Glasses Watch Me Try Google's Live Language Translator. It's Wild. Google's Sergey Brin: 'I made a lot of mistakes with Google Glass' How Kara Swisher Scaled Even Higher No, Graduates: AI Hasn't Ended Your Career Before It Starts AI Discovers Suspected Trigger of Alzheimer's, And Maybe a Treatment OpenAI is buying iPhone designer Jony Ive's AI devices startup for $6.4 billion Gingers are Black Who is the "Tech TV hottie" mentioned in Kimya Dawson's 2004 song from the Juno soundtrack??? Some great new Apple Podcast reviews make mention of a certain jingle... New details emerge in death of Texas Renaissance Festival king, George Coulam Lego cat Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Kate O'Neill (Tech Humanist) Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: smarty.com/twit agntcy.org spaceship.com/twit

On Tuesday's show: We learn about a pair of bills some say might kill the renewable energy boom in the state and about this week's heat, which may be the year's first real test of the Texas electric grid.Also this hour: We learn about the fate of the Texas Renaissance Festival after a judge ordered the event's owners to sell their property and assets after siding with a prospective buyer who sued after a $60 million deal fell through in 2023.Then, on the anniversary of the famed Battle of the Sexes tennis match at the Astrodome, we revisit a 2023 conversation with Houston tennis star Zina Garrison about the legacy of that historic match, how women's tennis has changed in the five decades since, and her longtime friendship with the match's victor, Billie Jean King.And we learn about a play addressing the mental health of Black men, called The Black Man, with actor Andre Pitre and actress and writer Charnele Brown.

In Episode #64 of “Hear ye, hear ye, A TX-Style Renaissance Podcast”, I sit down with Bill Palmer, the Man behind Merlin the Magician. Merlin the Magician performed and worked at Texas Renaissance Festival for over 25 years. But that is not even half the story; Bill Palmer is a lifetime resident of Houston TX, and he graduated from Rice University, -and is a well-known magician in Houston and throughout the world. Bill learned accordion from his father, a well-known musician and writer of musical books. So, as a teenager, he started Banjo and quickly astounded his teachers. He then wrote his own music book, “How To Play Folk and Bluegrass Banjo,” that circulated worldwide. Did I mention, he also speaks German. Well, we shall cover that and more in episode sixty-four of “Hear ye, hear ye A TX-Style Renaissance Podcast.” Huzzah! The King

Texas Catholics, now almost a third of the state population, are celebrating the selection of Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from America.Gov. Gregg Abbott has just signed into law a school voucher plan, but some Texans are continuing to push back.A judge orders the sale of the Texas Renaissance Festival, following a civil court […] The post Texas Renaissance Festival ordered to sell land, assets following lengthy legal battle appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

We invite you to enjoy episode #63 of Hera ye, hear ye; A TX-Style Renaissance Podcast! IN this episode we visit the Once and Future General Manager, Jeff Baldwin. WE recorded this episode in the fall before the release of Ren Faire, the movie. When we spoke with Jeff he was once again the Entertainment director, after serving his second time as General Manager. He talks about the pain of losing the position and the need to return and the happiness of once again being a part of the Festival he cares so much about. Unbeknownst to him at the time of the recording, George Coulam, the volatile genius behind the Texas Renaissance Festival, would ask Jeff to return once again to be TRF's General Manager, a mere few months after this recording. In the episode he discusses returning to the festival and his hopes for the future. IT is a fascinating story of winning, losing, and redemption. Never daunted Jeff continued his mission for excellence. Always looking how best to serve the festival, his passion is unquestioned, it is easy to see why once again he would return to lead the TRF into the future.

This week, we have an amazing guest, George Appling. George is the owner of the Sherwood Forest Renaissance Faire in Texas, a vibrant and immersive festival that transports attendees back to the Renaissance era.In this episode, we dive into:The fascinating world of Renaissance Festivals and their growing popularity across the country.George's journey in creating the Sherwood Forest Renaissance Faire and what it takes to run such an elaborate event.The logistics behind organizing a Renaissance Festival, from the costumes to the characters to the intricate details that bring the past to life.His perspective on the Texas Renaissance Festival, featured in the documentary Ren Faire, and how it inspired a deeper look into this unique culture.The inspiration and process behind George's recently published book, which explores achieving your dreams and balancing passion with practicality.Practical advice on pursuing your passions: whether to follow them now, later, or balance them alongside financial stability.Don't miss this engaging conversation with George as we explore the magic of Renaissance Festivals and the lessons he's learned along the way._____________________________________George's Website: https://www.georgeappling.com/Sherwood Forest Faire Website: https://www.sherwoodforestfaire.com/_____________________________________Link to all things Not in a Huff Podcast: https://linktr.ee/notinahuffpodcastPlease follow/subscribe to the podcast to be the first to see new episodes when they come out each week. Be extra awesome and rate us on Apple Podcast and Spotify! :)

Join Vara and Roxy as They Adventure Through the Texas Renaissance Festival! In this episode, Vara and Roxy journey back in time to explore the Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF)! Discover their top recommendations for must-see events, food, and attractions. They'll also share cost breakdowns, including helpful tips for budgeting, so you can plan your own visit to TRF with ease. Whether you're a festival first-timer or a seasoned fan, tune in for laughs, insights, and everything you need to make the most of your Renaissance experience! Roxy Perez Tik Tok: Thepoproxx Instagram: Poproxx428 Facebook: Roxy Perez Curvy Model The VCR Show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thevcrshow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevcrshow@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @thevcrshow    

We talk aimlessly about our undying, unwavering, and undisputed fandom of Lick Honest Ice Creams in honor of their 13th birthday. Also, we are near certain that our resident bird expert Parzival does not know what an opinion is. Oh! And we went to the Texas Renaissance Festival.

We talk aimlessly about the upcoming Texas Renaissance Festival and all the wonderful company we will be in. We also have a double-feature Jordan update!! And Jacy’ took his principled, furry-hating nephew to Dallas over the weekend.

Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered how a local festival can unite a diverse community under the rainbow flag? This week, we bring a vibrant spotlight to the Fort Bend County Pride Festival with exclusive insights from Honey Phillips, the festival's President, and Nadia Hakeem, Director of Communications. Get ready to hear about the inclusive activities that range from a kid's zone and senior corner to mesmerizing performances by drag queens and an Indian fusion dance. With partnerships with the Texas Renaissance Festival and live animal adoptions, this family-friendly event promises to be a celebration for all ages.Theater enthusiasts will not want to miss our conversation with Logan Vaden, Artistic Director of the Garden Theatre, about their bold new production of "The Color Purple" at the Match. Discover the dynamic collaboration with the Sankofa Collective and the unique perspectives brought by co-director Alrick Davis. Logan opens up about the challenges and triumphs in bringing this powerful musical to life, highlighting the shared mission to make theatre accessible and reflective of community diversity. Also, we touch on the controversial musical "Assassins" and its timely themes.Finally, we pay tribute to Josephine Titsworth, a pioneering transgender activist whose work in implementing trans-inclusive policies has left a lasting legacy. Maria Gonzalez joins us to honor Josephine's impactful advocacy within Texas educational institutions. Additionally, we delve into global LGBTQ+ legal challenges and progress, offering updates from Ghana, Namibia, Germany, and the U.S., while celebrating the spirit of resilience and progress within our community. Tune in for an episode filled with inspiring stories, cultural celebrations, and critical discussions on LGBTQ+ rights.Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here. Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ issues in Houston and beyond. Check out our socials at:https://www.facebook.com/QueerVoicesKPFT/ andhttps://www.instagram.com/queervoices90.1kpft/

Juan Francisco Bellón analiza sin spoilers ‘La Feria del Renacimiento', la nueva serie documental de HBO que nos adentra en el fascinante mundo del Texas Renaissance Festival, en Max. Cuando el rey enfermo del mayor festival renacentista de Estados Unidos declara su renuncia, se desata una épica lucha por el poder entre un actor, un antiguo domador de elefantes y un capo del cultivo de maíz hervido para reclamar su trono. PATROCINADOR: En Fuera de Series para editar todo nuestro contenido en audio y video usamos Descript. Puedes leer sobre cómo lo hacemos en https://fdseri.es/usando-descript-1 y probarla gratuitamente a través de nuestro enlace de afiliado: https://fdseri.es/descript ENLACES: - Lee sobre todo lo que hemos comentado y ve los trailers suscribiéndote de forma gratuita a la Newsletter de Fuera de Series: http://newsletter.fueradeseries.com - Únete a nuestro grupo de Telegram: telegram.me/fueradeseries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Documentary filmmaker Lance Oppenheim, as well as sound supervisor and re-recording mixer Paul Hsu, join us to discuss their new HBO documentary limited-series, “Ren Faire.” The show details the Succession-like power struggle atop the Texas Renaissance Festival, amid its founder's impending retirement. It was filmed in an appropriately over-the-top theatrical style, and features some incredible sonic world-building, which — in true Lance Oppenheim style — very cleverly mixes real and fantastical elements... often leaving the line between the two quite grey.“I've always been obsessed with Abbas Kiarostami's movies and ‘Close-Up,' which is very formally different than this, but the idea with that film was embracing reenactments, embracing performance, as a form of truth. And to me, with this project, everything you're seeing on the screen is real. But I wanted to also acknowledge that the moment you drop a camera anywhere, you violate the reality. So it's absurd. All of it's absurd. Documentary filmmaking is absurd. Nonfiction storytelling is absurd. So if we can acknowledge that, can we push past it and find something new?”—Lance Oppenheim, Director, Writer, and Executive Producer, “Ren Faire”This conversation was recorded in-person, in front of a live audience at Dolby's screening room in mid-town Manhattan, as part of our ongoing collaboration with the Artist Academy and Film at Lincoln Center.Be sure to check out “Ren Faire,” with all three episodes now streaming on Max.Please subscribe to Dolby Creator Talks wherever you get your podcasts.You can also check out the video for this episode.Learn more about the Dolby Institute and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

Wherein King George Coulam, founder of the Texas Renaissance Festival, nears retirement after decades at the helm. As he steps down, General Manager Jeff Baldwin and kettle-corn vendor Louie Migliaccio vie for control of the festival's future. — Please support us by giving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music or any podcast app of your choice. Patron supporters get EXCLUSIVE content such us a live every first Monday of the month. Follow us! Instagram, X and TikTok:  @docusweeties  @justcallmewah  @Chrislfarah Patreon.com/docusweeties (http://Patreon.com/docusweeties) Join us on our Facebook group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/6702616296426962 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/docusweeties/support

Wednesday Jun 26th, 2024PK get's in trouble for loving DK's 'Kangaroo Pouch', Josh wins 20K betting on sports, we get kicked out of the Texas Renaissance Festival, PK uses a towel that has pee on it, Elia is 'silent mad' regarding Texas A&M baseball coach leaving for Texas after the college world series and more!The PK and DK Show An interactive comedy podcast. Prizes and funny business (our only business)! LINKS!Home/PK and DK PLUS: PKandDK.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/VYhrfqKDY6Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/dailylaughsPROMO CODES!Podium: “PK and DK” for 20% off

Hail and well met! This week, Paul and Arlo raise their overpriced goblets to Lance Oppenheim's HBO docuseries Ren Faire. The three-episode series concerns the nation's largest Renaissance faire, the Texas Renaissance Festival, and the power-hungry Oompa Loompas looking to take over the chocolate factory from their perverted Willy Wonka. The boys are in awe (derogatory) of TRF owner George Coulam, a self-professed horny old man who seems much more interested in “sugaring” young women than in running his theme park. George berates all his pitiful hangers-on, including lifer Jeffrey Baldwin, Red Bull aficionado Louie Migliaccio, and no-nonsense Darla Smith. Topics of discussion include Oppenheim's blend of documentary and narrative filmmaking techniques, whether or not anyone involved is deserving of our sympathy, and LARPing.   NEXT: hope you know where your super suit is, because The Deli Counter of Justice co-founder Eric Sipple is joining Paul and Arlo for a That Was Then look back at 2004's The Incredibles.     LINKS Important Scoop: A Job Shuffle at HBO's ‘Ren Faire' by Vince Mancini Ren Faire's Darla, Jeff, and Louie on Surviving HBO's Real-Life Succession and King George by Julie Miller, Vanity Fair What If Game of Thrones and Succession Had a Docu-Baby? by Rebecca Alter, Vulture “Harvesting Artifice”: Lance Oppenheim Heightens Reality in HBO Series ‘Ren Faire' by Dan Schindel, Documentary Magazine     MUSIC “How Can I Keep From Singing?” by Enya, Shepherd Moons (1991) “Who I'd Be” by Daniel Breaker & Bryan D'Arcy James, Shrek: The Musical (2010)     GOBBLEDYCARES National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/  Abortion Funds in Every State: https://bit.ly/AbortionFundsTwitter Support AAPI communities and those affected by anti-Asian violence: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate Support the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund: https://aapifund.org/ Support Black Lives Matter and find anti-racism resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ The Trevor Project provides information and support to LGBTQ youth: thetrevorproject.org Trans Lifeline: https://translifeline.org/  National Center for Transgender Equality: transequality.org Advocate for writers who might be owed money due to discontinuance of royalties: https://www.writersmustbepaid.org/  Help teachers and classrooms in need: https://www.donorschoose.org/ Do your part to remove the burden of medical debt for individuals, families, and veterans: https://www.unduemedicaldebt.org/  Register to vote: https://vote.gov/  

City budget drama, HISD test results, and the Museum District's very own Batman..well, kinda. Host Raheel Ramzanali is recapping a busy week in H-Town with media personality Antre'chelle Nova and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz. The trio are talking about those stories plus the threat level of bird flu, The Woodlands getting some love for their job market, the new Texas Renaissance Festival docuseries, and more! Featured stories: City Cast Houston's June Guide featuring Father's Day events  Houston has a new budget  Chris Hollins still has questions regarding the firefighter's settlement  Early testing data shows improvements at HISD elementary and middle schools Prayer vigil held for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee  City Council pulls vote on mayor's four new Montrose TIRZ appointees  Montrose residents push to stop Mayor Whitmire's TIRZ appointees Bird flu detected, but public risk is low Texas Renaissance Festival distances itself from Ren Faire on HBO The Woodlands job market is popping Vigilante puts up stop signs in the Museum District  Antre'chelle trying out the new crab legs at Wing Quarter  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk to Lance Oppenheim, director of Ren Faire, the new docu-series on HBO. Ren Faire looks at the drama behind the scenes of the enormous Texas Renaissance Festival. When capricious 86-year-old owner and founder “King” George Coulam attempts to retire, his underlings, the obsequious & loyal-to-a-fault Jeff and the ambitious & conniving Louie, are pitted against each other in their attempts to gain control of the park. It's a darkly comedic real-life Shakespeare story, but it also touches on a lot of ideas about work, employment, ownership, power, performance, alienation, and an (unhealthy?) obsession with the past, all in the context of a very particular modern workplace. All three episodes of Ren Faire are available now to stream on Max (the place for HBO).

Justin Sayles and Jodi Walker struggle for power to recap ‘Ren Faire,' a three-part HBO docuseries. They start by discussing their personal experiences with renaissance fairs, the complicated trio of main characters at the heart of this absurd Texas Renaissance Festival conflict, and what makes the Safdie brothers–produced documentary so refreshing (1:23). Along the way, they talk about how ‘Ren Faire' illustrates themes indicative of our time regarding older people in positions of power (17:55). Later, they debate who ended up being the most tragic figure in the story and whether the blend of traditional documentary filmmaking with highly stylized techniques fully landed (29:13). Hosts: Justin Sayles and Jodi Walker Producer: Kai Grady Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple is the latest tech company to unveil AI tools for its most popular products. Will this be truly helpful, or is it another ploy to sell more iPhones? An FDA advisory committee has rejected a company's bid to use MDMA, or ecstasy, to treat PTSD. The panel was concerned about the strength of the evidence, allegations of participant abuse, and ill-defined therapeutic protocols. A new documentary looks at George Coulam's multi-million dollar Texas Renaissance Festival. He's ready to step down, and a fight is brewing over who will step up.  University of Connecticut basketball coach Dan Hurley said, “Thanks, but no thanks” to a reported six-year deal to be the Lakers' new coach. The offer would've doubled his salary.

JOIN THE PATREON FOR BONUS EPISODES EVERY WEEK. We're trying to become rich this year. Lance Oppenheim is back in the BJS studio to discuss his new HBO documentary "Ren Faire". The succession story of the Texas Renaissance Festival. King George Coulam, an 86 year old man addicted to power and gooning and a power struggle that ensues between an idealistic artist and a coldblooded businessman. Go watch "Ren Faire" on Max if you haven't seen it already. The pod is better if you have watched but still fun if you haven not. Lance is a grade-A yapper and this is a meaty episode. Brandon will be in Austin, Vancouver, and Portland soon :) https://linktr.ee/Brandonwardell

On Thursday's show: Union Pacific began soil testing near the company's contaminated railyard in Houston's Fifth Ward this week under the oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. News 88.7's Lucio Vasquez explains what that could mean for residents, who blame the company for contaminating the area with cancer-causing chemicals.Also this hour: On the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasions of Europe during World War II, Houstonian Jim Trippon shares the story of his father, John, who helped capture Nazi field headquarters in France. Then, we learn how a religious reawakening has led Rice University ecologist Timothy Morton to re-examine how he (and the rest of us) talk about both faith and science. That's the subject of his new book, Hell: In Search of a Christian Ecology.And a new HBO documentary series called Ren Faire takes a closer look at the culture and behind-the-scenes drama of the Texas Renaissance Festival north of Houston.

Season 2 of Crime Waves tells the story of The Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest — and rowdiest — ren fair in the nation. A place where reality and fantasy are blurred. You may think it's all tights and turkey legs, but what if we told you that the festival has a dark side, too? Over the years, this ren fair has been the scene of murders, assaults, and other assorted crimes. We went to the fair to investigate this place where people live out their carnal fantasies and figure out just exactly how that could become so dangerous. But we didn't expect to find danger for us. ~~~ Crime Waves: Renaissance, TX is a collaboration of Faceplant and QCODE, in association with No Smiling. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmediapodcasts | @StickFigureProductions | @NoSmilingMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmedia | @StickFigurePro | @NoSmilingMedia ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 of Crime Waves tells the story of The Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest — and rowdiest — ren fair in the nation. A place where reality and fantasy are blurred. You may think it's all tights and turkey legs, but what if we told you that the festival has a dark side, too? Over the years, this ren fair has been the scene of murders, assaults, and other assorted crimes. We went to the fair to investigate this place where people live out their carnal fantasies and figure out just exactly how that could become so dangerous. But we didn't expect to find danger for us. ~~~ Crime Waves: Renaissance, TX is a collaboration of Faceplant and QCODE, in association with No Smiling. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmediapodcasts | @StickFigureProductions | @NoSmilingMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmedia | @StickFigurePro | @NoSmilingMedia ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 of Crime Waves tells the story of The Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest — and rowdiest — ren fair in the nation. A place where reality and fantasy are blurred. You may think it's all tights and turkey legs, but what if we told you that the festival has a dark side, too? Over the years, this ren fair has been the scene of murders, assaults, and other assorted crimes. We went to the fair to investigate this place where people live out their carnal fantasies and figure out just exactly how that could become so dangerous. But we didn't expect to find danger for us. ~~~ Crime Waves: Renaissance, TX is a collaboration of Faceplant and QCODE, in association with No Smiling. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmediapodcasts | @StickFigureProductions | @NoSmilingMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmedia | @StickFigurePro | @NoSmilingMedia ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 of Crime Waves tells the story of The Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest — and rowdiest — ren fair in the nation. A place where reality and fantasy are blurred. You may think it's all tights and turkey legs, but what if we told you that the festival has a dark side, too? Over the years, this ren fair has been the scene of murders, assaults, and other assorted crimes. We went to the fair to investigate this place where people live out their carnal fantasies and figure out just exactly how that could become so dangerous. But we didn't expect to find danger for us. ~~~ Crime Waves: Renaissance, TX is a collaboration of Faceplant and QCODE, in association with No Smiling. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmediapodcasts | @StickFigureProductions | @NoSmilingMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmedia | @StickFigurePro | @NoSmilingMedia ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 of Crime Waves tells the story of The Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest — and rowdiest — ren fair in the nation. A place where reality and fantasy are blurred. You may think it's all tights and turkey legs, but what if we told you that the festival has a dark side, too? Over the years, this ren fair has been the scene of murders, assaults, and other assorted crimes. We went to the fair to investigate this place where people live out their carnal fantasies and figure out just exactly how that could become so dangerous. But we didn't expect to find danger for us. ~~~ Crime Waves: Renaissance, TX is a collaboration of Faceplant and QCODE, in association with No Smiling. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmediapodcasts | @StickFigureProductions | @NoSmilingMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmedia | @StickFigurePro | @NoSmilingMedia ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 of Crime Waves tells the story of The Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest — and rowdiest — ren fair in the nation. A place where reality and fantasy are blurred. You may think it's all tights and turkey legs, but what if we told you that the festival has a dark side, too? Over the years, this ren fair has been the scene of murders, assaults, and other assorted crimes. We went to the fair to investigate this place where people live out their carnal fantasies and figure out just exactly how that could become so dangerous. But we didn't expect to find danger for us. ~~~ Crime Waves: Renaissance, TX is a collaboration of Faceplant and QCODE, in association with No Smiling. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmediapodcasts | @StickFigureProductions | @NoSmilingMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmedia | @StickFigurePro | @NoSmilingMedia ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 of Crime Waves tells the story of The Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest — and rowdiest — ren fair in the nation. A place where reality and fantasy are blurred. You may think it's all tights and turkey legs, but what if we told you that the festival has a dark side, too? Over the years, this ren fair has been the scene of murders, assaults, and other assorted crimes. We went to the fair to investigate this place where people live out their carnal fantasies and figure out just exactly how that could become so dangerous. But we didn't expect to find danger for us. ~~~ Crime Waves: Renaissance, TX is a collaboration of Faceplant and QCODE, in association with No Smiling. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmediapodcasts | @StickFigureProductions | @NoSmilingMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmedia | @StickFigurePro | @NoSmilingMedia ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 of Crime Waves tells the story of The Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest — and rowdiest — ren fair in the nation. A place where reality and fantasy are blurred. You may think it's all tights and turkey legs, but what if we told you that the festival has a dark side, too? Over the years, this ren fair has been the scene of murders, assaults, and other assorted crimes. We went to the fair to investigate this place where people live out their carnal fantasies and figure out just exactly how that could become so dangerous. But we didn't expect to find danger for us. ~~~ Crime Waves: Renaissance, TX is a collaboration of Faceplant and QCODE, in association with No Smiling. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmediapodcasts | @StickFigureProductions | @NoSmilingMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmedia | @StickFigurePro | @NoSmilingMedia ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 of Crime Waves tells the story of The Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest — and rowdiest — ren fair in the nation. A place where reality and fantasy are blurred. You may think it's all tights and turkey legs, but what if we told you that the festival has a dark side, too? Over the years, this ren fair has been the scene of murders, assaults, and other assorted crimes. We went to the fair to investigate this place where people live out their carnal fantasies and figure out just exactly how that could become so dangerous. But we didn't expect to find danger for us. ~~~ Crime Waves: Renaissance, TX is a collaboration of Faceplant and QCODE, in association with No Smiling. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmediapodcasts | @StickFigureProductions | @NoSmilingMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmedia | @StickFigurePro | @NoSmilingMedia ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 of Crime Waves tells the story of The Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest — and rowdiest — ren fair in the nation. A place where reality and fantasy are blurred. You may think it's all tights and turkey legs, but what if we told you that the festival has a dark side, too? Over the years, this ren fair has been the scene of murders, assaults, and other assorted crimes. We went to the fair to investigate this place where people live out their carnal fantasies and figure out just exactly how that could become so dangerous. But we didn't expect to find danger for us. ~~~ Crime Waves: Renaissance, TX is a collaboration of Faceplant and QCODE, in association with No Smiling. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmediapodcasts | @StickFigureProductions | @NoSmilingMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmedia | @StickFigurePro | @NoSmilingMedia ~~~

Season 2 of Crime Waves tells the story of The Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest — and rowdiest — ren fair in the nation. A place where reality and fantasy are blurred. You may think it's all tights and turkey legs, but what if we told you that the festival has a dark side, too? Over the years, this ren fair has been the scene of murders, assaults, and other assorted crimes. We went to the fair to investigate this place where people live out their carnal fantasies and figure out just exactly how that could become so dangerous. But we didn't expect to find danger for us. ~~~ Crime Waves: Renaissance, TX is a collaboration of Faceplant and QCODE, in association with No Smiling. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmediapodcasts | @StickFigureProductions | @NoSmilingMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmedia | @StickFigurePro | @NoSmilingMedia ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 of Crime Waves tells the story of The Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest — and rowdiest — ren fair in the nation. A place where reality and fantasy are blurred. You may think it's all tights and turkey legs, but what if we told you that the festival has a dark side, too? Over the years, this ren fair has been the scene of murders, assaults, and other assorted crimes. We went to the fair to investigate this place where people live out their carnal fantasies and figure out just exactly how that could become so dangerous. But we didn't expect to find danger for us. ~~~ Crime Waves: Renaissance, TX is a collaboration of Faceplant and QCODE, in association with No Smiling. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmediapodcasts | @StickFigureProductions | @NoSmilingMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmedia | @StickFigurePro | @NoSmilingMedia ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 of Crime Waves tells the story of The Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest — and rowdiest — ren fair in the nation. A place where reality and fantasy are blurred. You may think it's all tights and turkey legs, but what if we told you that the festival has a dark side, too? Over the years, this ren fair has been the scene of murders, assaults, and other assorted crimes. We went to the fair to investigate this place where people live out their carnal fantasies and figure out just exactly how that could become so dangerous. But we didn't expect to find danger for us. ~~~ Crime Waves: Renaissance, TX is a collaboration of Faceplant and QCODE, in association with No Smiling. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmediapodcasts | @StickFigureProductions | @NoSmilingMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmedia | @StickFigurePro | @NoSmilingMedia ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 of Crime Waves tells the story of The Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest — and rowdiest — ren fair in the nation. A place where reality and fantasy are blurred. You may think it's all tights and turkey legs, but what if we told you that the festival has a dark side, too? Over the years, this ren fair has been the scene of murders, assaults, and other assorted crimes. We went to the fair to investigate this place where people live out their carnal fantasies and figure out just exactly how that could become so dangerous. But we didn't expect to find danger for us. ~~~ Crime Waves: Renaissance, TX is a collaboration of Faceplant and QCODE, in association with No Smiling. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmediapodcasts | @StickFigureProductions | @NoSmilingMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmedia | @StickFigurePro | @NoSmilingMedia ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 of Crime Waves tells the story of The Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest — and rowdiest — ren fair in the nation. A place where reality and fantasy are blurred. You may think it's all tights and turkey legs, but what if we told you that the festival has a dark side, too? Over the years, this ren fair has been the scene of murders, assaults, and other assorted crimes. We went to the fair to investigate this place where people live out their carnal fantasies and figure out just exactly how that could become so dangerous. But we didn't expect to find danger for us. ~~~ Crime Waves: Renaissance, TX is a collaboration of Faceplant and QCODE, in association with No Smiling. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmediapodcasts | @StickFigureProductions | @NoSmilingMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmedia | @StickFigurePro | @NoSmilingMedia ~~~

Season 2 of Crime Waves tells the story of The Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest — and rowdiest — ren fair in the nation. A place where reality and fantasy are blurred. You may think it's all tights and turkey legs, but what if we told you that the festival has a dark side, too? Over the years, this ren fair has been the scene of murders, assaults, and other assorted crimes. We went to the fair to investigate this place where people live out their carnal fantasies and figure out just exactly how that could become so dangerous. But we didn't expect to find danger for us. ~~~ Crime Waves: Renaissance, TX is a collaboration of Faceplant and QCODE, in association with No Smiling. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmediapodcasts | @StickFigureProductions | @NoSmilingMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmedia | @StickFigurePro | @NoSmilingMedia ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 of Crime Waves tells the story of The Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest — and rowdiest — ren fair in the nation. A place where reality and fantasy are blurred. You may think it's all tights and turkey legs, but what if we told you that the festival has a dark side, too? Over the years, this ren fair has been the scene of murders, assaults, and other assorted crimes. We went to the fair to investigate this place where people live out their carnal fantasies and figure out just exactly how that could become so dangerous. But we didn't expect to find danger for us. ~~~ Crime Waves: Renaissance, TX is a collaboration of Faceplant and QCODE, in association with No Smiling. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmediapodcasts | @StickFigureProductions | @NoSmilingMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmedia | @StickFigurePro | @NoSmilingMedia ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 of Crime Waves tells the story of The Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest — and rowdiest — ren fair in the nation. A place where reality and fantasy are blurred. You may think it's all tights and turkey legs, but what if we told you that the festival has a dark side, too? Over the years, this ren fair has been the scene of murders, assaults, and other assorted crimes. We went to the fair to investigate this place where people live out their carnal fantasies and figure out just exactly how that could become so dangerous. But we didn't expect to find danger for us. ~~~ Crime Waves: Renaissance, TX is a collaboration of Faceplant and QCODE, in association with No Smiling. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmediapodcasts | @StickFigureProductions | @NoSmilingMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmedia | @StickFigurePro | @NoSmilingMedia ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 of Crime Waves tells the story of The Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest — and rowdiest — ren fair in the nation. A place where reality and fantasy are blurred. You may think it's all tights and turkey legs, but what if we told you that the festival has a dark side, too? Over the years, this ren fair has been the scene of murders, assaults, and other assorted crimes. We went to the fair to investigate this place where people live out their carnal fantasies and figure out just exactly how that could become so dangerous. But we didn't expect to find danger for us. ~~~ Crime Waves: Renaissance, TX is a collaboration of Faceplant and QCODE, in association with No Smiling. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmediapodcasts | @StickFigureProductions | @NoSmilingMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmedia | @StickFigurePro | @NoSmilingMedia ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode the King continues learning about one the Texas Renaissance Festival's premier shops - Great Hall Designs. In our last episode, number 58, we spoke with Jon Coiner who has spent over 50 years creating, teaching, sharing his vast variety of talents, knowledge and his enduring friendship. In this episode we talk with his business partner, Alli Goff. Alli shares her story about growing up in Texas, becoming an artist, and getting involved with renaissance festivals. She talks about learning from a wide array of artists and finally finding her place working along side and with Jon Coiner.  Her talents, skills, and love of art has transformed a fearless Texas girl into the epitome of a Renaissance artist and woman. From sales and artistry to design to owning her own her own business, Alli has transcended the mundane to living her life on her terms - Huzzah!

Join The King as he speaks with Jon Coiner. Jon was one of the first artists George Coulam called upon to bring their wares to his newly created Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Soon George would open the Texas Renaissance Festival, and again he looked to Jon to display sell his amazing art. Jon has shown his wares at Renaissance festivals across the country. Jon has also spent time teaching, sharing his experiences and lifting up other artists across the globe ,who have gone on to be successful artists opened their own shops and businesses. Jon is always learning and expanding and at 82 he is no hurry to slow down- Huzzah!

Boy oh boy are you in for a real treat. Hide your kids hide your wife for this episode.

Welcome back to The Cold Coffee Club! Season 5 is going to be absolutely incredible! Jenny, our beloved co-host, has left Houston Moms for an incredible opportunity that she simply could not pass up! We will miss her terribly, but the show, as they say, must go on! Ashley will be joined by a variety of co-hosts throughout the season, from Houston Moms contributors and our Exec Team to special guests from the Houston community and beyond! This week, our very own Houston Moms co-owner, Meagan Clanahan, is joining us for a spectacular episode to welcome everyone to a new season of The Cold Coffee Club! “Cream & Sugar” Recommendations: The Texas Renaissance Festival is in full swing, so get your costumes and swords ready to travel back in time! If you've been or you need some tips for enjoying the adventure, check out our Guide to the Texas Renaissance Festival!  A Houston mainstay, Barnaby's Cafe, should be at the top of your list for incredible eats! Meagan HIGHLY recommends the Veggie Burger and Sweet Potato Fries! Yummy! Houston Moms “House Blend” Posts: We are easing into Fall, slowly but surely, and it's time to start the Soft Launch into Fall Recipes! Seriously, that Butternut Squash and Bacon Flatbread sounds insanely delicious!!!!  It's here! It's here! The Ultimate Houston Food Truck Guide is HERE!! This is a totally new guide we've never done before, and it could not have come out at a better time! The weather is perfect for snagging a bite at a food truck and getting your grub on!