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Fursuit bowling

2009-10-29T22:59:59Z

207.255.165.199: /* Bumpers or No Bumpers? */

[[File:Fursvsklingons2.jpg|right|thumb|[[Furries Vs. Klingons]] was a widely-publicized bowling event]]
'''Fursuit bowling''' is a common [[furmeet]] activity involving [[fursuiter]]s and [[Wikipedia:bowling|bowling]]. It also occurs with small groups at [[convention]]s. Oftentimes these bowling events are organized by specific groups of furries and members that sign up, like [[The Furst State]], [[LAFF]], and [[BC Furries]]. Other times these events are privately organized for a select group of people, as was the case in [[Furries Vs. Klingons]].

== Bowling Technique ==
Bowling would normally be more difficult while wearing a fursuit. The reason for this is because of the paws. Oftentimes, the paws are so big that one would not be capable of using the holes in the ball. Thus, the method of bowling in a fursuit is different than bowling without.
This difference of technique may frustrate more experienced bowlers, mainly because they've already established their effective bowling methods and have to change it because of the fursuit they're wearing. This puts them at a competitive disadvantage, resulting in lower scores. However, some furries may argue that this makes the game more fair.
Oftentimes, bowlers in fursuits either use both hands to carry the ball and release it. Others will "cradle" the ball with one hand, pushing it up against their wrist until finally releasing it. The one-handed approach is better for experienced bowlers, since it will result in more spin that results in a hook.
Sometimes fursuit bowlers may revert to more amateur methods. One of these is the "Granny shot," which is similar to the method used in basketball except that the ball remains on the ground and is pushed. Another amateur method that is used is crouching down and pushing the ball from the ground. One method that is frowned upon is pushing the ball away from your chest, as this can cause damage to the ball and the lane.
No matter what method is used, what is clear is that bowling like a normal person is very difficult, if not impossible, in a fursuit. Even if you could put your hand in the ball, it could easily slip right out.
Also, if the body in the fursuit is fully covered, wearing bowling shoes can feel uncomfortable. Most often what happens is that the feet of the fursuit are taken off so that the shoes can be worn. Other times, fursuiters will simply not wear bowling shoes and keep the feet on, in the rare case that is allowed at the bowling center. Either way, there is little difference in slide.

== Bumpers or No Bumpers? ==
One thing that fursuiters will argue about for the contest is whether or not to use the bumpers. More experienced bowlers would prefer not to have the bumpers because they are used to bowling without them. What's also true is that in a real bowling contest, the bumpers would not be allowed as per the rules set by the USBC. Also, if the Furries are competing with another group of bowlers, as in [[Furries Vs. Klingons]], or with another group of furries for a prize, the bumpers simply ''have'' to be removed if the contest is to be official.
However, during casual meet where the score is not taken seriously, bumpers are allowed. Whether or not they are used can be a heated discussion. More experienced bowlers will get an advantage without them, since they are used to bowling that way. Keeping them down will also result in lower scores for the inexperienced bowlers, which is true in all types of bowling, not just fursuit. Also, the bowling experience would feel more authentic, and the scores would be real. On the other hand, if bumpers were put up, it would result in higher scores for all the bowlers.
Amateur bowlers might also have an advantage and would be better able to compete with experienced bowlers. Regardless, people who rarely bowl will prefer to have the bumpers set up. If the group bowling consists of mostly amateurs, oftentimes the experienced bowler(s) are more willing to compromise. However, if there are only one or a few amateurs and most of the group bowls more frequently, it is more likely that the bumpers will stay down, and the amateur(s) will be the ones that have to compromise.
A quick solution to the bumper dispute is to bowl on separate lanes. In some centers this will cost more money, but it can be well worth it. However, if there are only a few bowlers that are for or against bumpers, and the group bowling on the other lane is much larger, then there really is no point in doing this. Another compromise is that, in centers that do not have automatic scoring, if the ball hits the bumper the score can be counted as a miss. Most bowling centers have adopted automatic scoring, and in most cases doing this isn't possible.
Although exceptionally rare, in a few bowling alleys you will find systems that can put the bumpers up and down automatically<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten-pin_bowling#Bumper_bowling]</ref> In most cases, though, a group must decide whether or not they want bumpers.

== Bowling Contests ==
Some furry bowling meets have been treated as official contests. In some cases, furry bowling is treated as a sport with a winner and even a prize. These contests are often taken seriously. However, in order for the contesty to be official, bumpers are not allowed.
There have been "bowl-offs" between furries and a different group of people. A notable example of this is [[Furries Vs. Klingons]]. This bowling contest got the attention of G4 and many others after being leaked. The game took a duration of one frame. The Klingons were victorious during the first event, but there was a rematch.

== External links ==
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uCxnaV4q4U Fursuit bowling video] involving members of [[BC Furries]] (April 2009)

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Fursuit bowling

2009-10-12T19:14:01Z

207.255.165.199:

[[File:Fursvsklingons2.jpg|right|thumb|[[Furries Vs. Klingons]] was a widely-publicized bowling event]]
'''Fursuit bowling''' is a common [[furmeet]] activity involving [[fursuiter]]s and [[Wikipedia:bowling|bowling]]. It also occurs with small groups at [[convention]]s. Oftentimes these bowling events are organized by specific groups of furries and members that sign up, like [[The Furst State]], [[LAFF]], and [[BC Furries]]. Other times these events are privately organized for a select group of people, as was the case in [[Furries Vs. Klingons]].

== Bowling Technique ==
Bowling would normally be more difficult while wearing a fursuit. The reason for this is because of the paws. Oftentimes, the paws are so big that one would not be capable of using the holes in the ball. Thus, the method of bowling in a fursuit is different than bowling without.
This difference of technique may frustrate more experienced bowlers, mainly because they've already established their effective bowling methods and have to change it because of the fursuit they're wearing. This puts them at a competitive disadvantage, resulting in lower scores. However, some furries may argue that this makes the game more fair.
Oftentimes, bowlers in fursuits either use both hands to carry the ball and release it. Others will "cradle" the ball with one hand, pushing it up against their wrist until finally releasing it. The one-handed approach is better for experienced bowlers, since it will result in more spin that results in a hook.
Sometimes fursuit bowlers may revert to more amateur methods. One of these is the "Granny shot," which is similar to the method used in basketball except that the ball remains on the ground and is pushed. Another amateur method that is used is crouching down and pushing the ball from the ground. One method that is frowned upon is pushing the ball away from your chest, as this can cause damage to the ball and the lane.
No matter what method is used, what is clear is that bowling like a normal person is very difficult, if not impossible, in a fursuit. Even if you could put your hand in the ball, it could easily slip right out.
Also, if the body in the fursuit is fully covered, wearing bowling shoes can feel uncomfortable. Most often what happens is that the feet of the fursuit are taken off so that the shoes can be worn. Other times, fursuiters will simply not wear bowling shoes and keep the feet on, in the rare case that is allowed at the bowling center. Either way, there is little difference in slide.

== Bumpers or No Bumpers? ==
One thing that fursuiters will argue about for the contest is whether or not to use the bumpers. More experienced bowlers would prefer not to have the bumpers because they are used to bowling without them. What's also true is that in a real bowling contest, the bumpers would not be allowed as per the rules set by the USBC. Also, if the Furries are competing with another group of bowlers, as in [[Furries Vs. Klingons]], or with another group of furries for a prize, the bumpers simply ''have'' to be removed if the contest is to be official.
However, during casual meet where the score is not taken seriously, bumpers are allowed. Whether or not they are used can be a heated discussion. More experienced bowlers will get an advantage without them, since they are used to bowling that way. Keeping them down will also result in lower scores for the inexperienced bowlers, which is true in all types of bowling, not just fursuit. Also, the bowling experience would feel more authentic, and the scores would be real. On the other hand, if bumpers were put up, it would result in higher scores for all the bowlers.
Amateur bowlers might also have an advantage and would be better able to compete with experienced bowlers. Regardless, people who rarely bowl will prefer to have the bumpers set up. If the group bowling bowling consists of mostly amateurs, oftentimes the experienced bowler(s) are more willing to compromise. However, if there are only one or a few amateurs and most of the group bowls more frequently, it is more likely that the bumpers will stay down, and the amateur(s) will be the ones that have to compromise.
A quick solution to the bumper dispute is to bowl on separate lanes. In some centers this will cost more money, but it can be well worth it. However, if there are only a few bowlers that are for or against bumpers, and the group bowling on the other lane is much larger, then there really is no point in doing this. Another compromise is that, in centers that do not have automatic scoring, if the ball hits the bumper the score can be counted as a miss. Most bowling centers have adopted automatic scoring, and in most cases doing this isn't possible.
Although exceptionally rare, in a few bowling alleys you will find systems that can put the bumpers up and down automatically<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten-pin_bowling#Bumper_bowling]</ref> In most cases, though, a group must decide whether or not they want bumpers.

== Bowling Contests ==
Some furry bowling meets have been treated as official contests. In some cases, furry bowling is treated as a sport with a winner and even a prize. These contests are often taken seriously. However, in order for the contesty to be official, bumpers are not allowed.
There have been "bowl-offs" between furries and a different group of people. A notable example of this is [[Furries Vs. Klingons]]. This bowling contest got the attention of G4 and many others after being leaked. The game took a duration of one frame. The Klingons were victorious during the first event, but there was a rematch.

== External links ==
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uCxnaV4q4U Fursuit bowling video] involving members of [[BC Furries]] (April 2009)

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Fursuit bowling

2009-10-12T19:13:12Z

207.255.165.199:

[[File:Fursvsklingons2.jpg|right|thumb|[[Furries Vs. Klingons]] was a widely-publicized bowling event]]
'''Fursuit bowling''' is a common [[furmeet]] activity involving [[fursuiter]]s and [[Wikipedia:bowling|bowling]]. It also occurs with small groups at [[convention]]s. Oftentimes these bowling events are organized by specific groups of furries and members that sign up, like [[The Furst State]], [[LAFF]], and [[BC furries]]. Other times these events are privately organized for a select group of people, as was the case in [[Furries Vs. Klingons]].

== Bowling Technique ==
Bowling would normally be more difficult while wearing a fursuit. The reason for this is because of the paws. Oftentimes, the paws are so big that one would not be capable of using the holes in the ball. Thus, the method of bowling in a fursuit is different than bowling without.
This difference of technique may frustrate more experienced bowlers, mainly because they've already established their effective bowling methods and have to change it because of the fursuit they're wearing. This puts them at a competitive disadvantage, resulting in lower scores. However, some furries may argue that this makes the game more fair.
Oftentimes, bowlers in fursuits either use both hands to carry the ball and release it. Others will "cradle" the ball with one hand, pushing it up against their wrist until finally releasing it. The one-handed approach is better for experienced bowlers, since it will result in more spin that results in a hook.
Sometimes fursuit bowlers may revert to more amateur methods. One of these is the "Granny shot," which is similar to the method used in basketball except that the ball remains on the ground and is pushed. Another amateur method that is used is crouching down and pushing the ball from the ground. One method that is frowned upon is pushing the ball away from your chest, as this can cause damage to the ball and the lane.
No matter what method is used, what is clear is that bowling like a normal person is very difficult, if not impossible, in a fursuit. Even if you could put your hand in the ball, it could easily slip right out.
Also, if the body in the fursuit is fully covered, wearing bowling shoes can feel uncomfortable. Most often what happens is that the feet of the fursuit are taken off so that the shoes can be worn. Other times, fursuiters will simply not wear bowling shoes and keep the feet on, in the rare case that is allowed at the bowling center. Either way, there is little difference in slide.

== Bumpers or No Bumpers? ==
One thing that fursuiters will argue about for the contest is whether or not to use the bumpers. More experienced bowlers would prefer not to have the bumpers because they are used to bowling without them. What's also true is that in a real bowling contest, the bumpers would not be allowed as per the rules set by the USBC. Also, if the Furries are competing with another group of bowlers, as in [[Furries Vs. Klingons]], or with another group of furries for a prize, the bumpers simply ''have'' to be removed if the contest is to be official.
However, during casual meet where the score is not taken seriously, bumpers are allowed. Whether or not they are used can be a heated discussion. More experienced bowlers will get an advantage without them, since they are used to bowling that way. Keeping them down will also result in lower scores for the inexperienced bowlers, which is true in all types of bowling, not just fursuit. Also, the bowling experience would feel more authentic, and the scores would be real. On the other hand, if bumpers were put up, it would result in higher scores for all the bowlers.
Amateur bowlers might also have an advantage and would be better able to compete with experienced bowlers. Regardless, people who rarely bowl will prefer to have the bumpers set up. If the group bowling bowling consists of mostly amateurs, oftentimes the experienced bowler(s) are more willing to compromise. However, if there are only one or a few amateurs and most of the group bowls more frequently, it is more likely that the bumpers will stay down, and the amateur(s) will be the ones that have to compromise.
A quick solution to the bumper dispute is to bowl on separate lanes. In some centers this will cost more money, but it can be well worth it. However, if there are only a few bowlers that are for or against bumpers, and the group bowling on the other lane is much larger, then there really is no point in doing this. Another compromise is that, in centers that do not have automatic scoring, if the ball hits the bumper the score can be counted as a miss. Most bowling centers have adopted automatic scoring, and in most cases doing this isn't possible.
Although exceptionally rare, in a few bowling alleys you will find systems that can put the bumpers up and down automatically<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten-pin_bowling#Bumper_bowling]</ref> In most cases, though, a group must decide whether or not they want bumpers.

== Bowling Contests ==
Some furry bowling meets have been treated as official contests. In some cases, furry bowling is treated as a sport with a winner and even a prize. These contests are often taken seriously. However, in order for the contesty to be official, bumpers are not allowed.
There have been "bowl-offs" between furries and a different group of people. A notable example of this is [[Furries Vs. Klingons]]. This bowling contest got the attention of G4 and many others after being leaked. The game took a duration of one frame. The Klingons were victorious during the first event, but there was a rematch.

== External links ==
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uCxnaV4q4U Fursuit bowling video] involving members of [[BC Furries]] (April 2009)

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Fursuit bowling

2009-10-12T19:02:44Z

207.255.165.199:

[[File:Fursvsklingons2.jpg|right|thumb|[[Furries Vs. Klingons]] was a widely-publicized bowling event]]
'''Fursuit bowling''' is a common [[furmeet]] activity involving [[fursuiter]]s and [[Wikipedia:bowling|bowling]]. It also occurs with small groups at [[convention]]s. Oftentimes these bowling events are organized by specific groups of furries and members that sign up, like [[The Furst State]], [[LAFF]], and [[BC furries]]. Other times these events are privately organized for a select group of people, as was the case in [[Furries vs. Klingons]].

== Bowling Technique ==
Bowling would normally be more difficult while wearing a fursuit. The reason for this is because of the paws. Oftentimes, the paws are so big that one would not be capable of using the holes in the ball. Thus, the method of bowling in a fursuit is different than bowling without.
This difference of technique may frustrate more experienced bowlers, mainly because they've already established their effective bowling methods and have to change it because of the fursuit they're wearing. This puts them at a competitive disadvantage, resulting in lower scores. However, some furries may argue that this makes the game more fair.
Oftentimes, bowlers in fursuits either use both hands to carry the ball and release it. Others will "cradle" the ball with one hand, pushing it up against their wrist until finally releasing it. The one-handed approach is better for experienced bowlers, since it will result in more spin that results in a hook.
Sometimes fursuit bowlers may revert to more amateur methods. One of these is the "Granny shot," which is similar to the method used in basketball except that the ball remains on the ground and is pushed. Another amateur method that is used is crouching down and pushing the ball from the ground. One method that is frowned upon is pushing the ball away from your chest, as this can cause damage to the ball and the lane.
No matter what method is used, what is clear is that bowling like a normal person is very difficult, if not impossible, in a fursuit. Even if you could put your hand in the ball, it could easily slip right out.
Also, if the body in the fursuit is fully covered, wearing bowling shoes can feel uncomfortable. Most often what happens is that the feet of the fursuit are taken off so that the shoes can be worn. Other times, fursuiters will simply not wear bowling shoes and keep the feet on, in the rare case that is allowed at the bowling center. Either way, there is little difference in slide.

== Bumpers or No Bumpers? ==
One thing that fursuiters will argue about for the contest is whether or not to use the bumpers. More experienced bowlers would prefer not to have the bumpers because they are used to bowling without them. What's also true is that in a real bowling contest, the bumpers would not be allowed as per the rules set by the USBC. Also, if the Furries are competing with another group of bowlers, as in [[Furries vs. Klingons]], or with another group of furries for a prize, the bumpers simply ''have'' to be removed if the contest is to be official.
However, during casual meet where the score is not taken seriously, bumpers are allowed. Whether or not they are used can be a heated discussion. More experienced bowlers will get an advantage without them, since they are used to bowling that way. Keeping them down will also result in lower scores for the inexperienced bowlers, which is true in all types of bowling, not just fursuit. Also, the bowling experience would feel more authentic, and the scores would be real. On the other hand, if bumpers were put up, it would result in higher scores for all the bowlers.
Amateur bowlers might also have an advantage and would be better able to compete with experienced bowlers. Regardless, people who rarely bowl will prefer to have the bumpers set up. If the group bowling bowling consists of mostly amateurs, oftentimes the experienced bowler(s) are more willing to compromise. However, if there are only one or a few amateurs and most of the group bowls more frequently, it is more likely that the bumpers will stay down, and the amateur(s) will be the ones that have to compromise.
A quick solution to the bumper dispute is to bowl on separate lanes. In some centers this will cost more money, but it can be well worth it. However, if there are only a few bowlers that are for or against bumpers, and the group bowling on the other lane is much larger, then there really is no point in doing this. Another compromise is that, in centers that do not have automatic scoring, if the ball hits the bumper the score can be counted as a miss. Most bowling centers have adopted automatic scoring, and in most cases doing this isn't possible.
Although exceptionally rare, in a few bowling alleys you will find systems that can put the bumpers up and down automatically<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten-pin_bowling#Bumper_bowling]</ref> In most cases, though, a group must decide whether or not they want bumpers.

== Bowling Contests ==
Some furry bowling meets have been treated as official contests. In some cases, furry bowling is treated as a sport with a winner and even a prize. These contests are often taken seriously. However, in order for the contesty to be official, bumpers are not allowed.
There have been "bowl-offs" between furries and a different group of people. A notable example of this is [[Furries vs. Klingons]]. This bowling contest got the attention of G4 and many others after being leaked. The game took a duration of one frame. The Klingons were victorious during the first event, but there was a rematch.

== External links ==
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uCxnaV4q4U Fursuit bowling video] involving members of [[BC Furries]] (April 2009)

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Furries Vs. Klingons

2009-10-10T21:57:24Z

207.255.165.199:

[[Image:Fursvsklingons2.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The official poster for the Furries Vs. Klingons II Bowling Event.]]
'''Furries Vs. Klingons''' was a [[fursuit bowling|bowl off]] between a group of [[Wikipedia:Klingon|Klingons]] and the local Atlanta [[Furries]].

The bowl off took place at the Midtown Bowling Alley in Altanta, Georgia, on September 29, 2007. The event caused a little hype on the internet and eventually created enough interest to bring in nearly 200 people total to watch and play in the event. Also present was a few members of the media including [http://www.superdeluxe.com/sd/contentDetail.do?id=D81F2344BF5AC7BBEAB6C0444043111ADD86148487BAD9C2 Fark TV] and [http://www.g4tv.com/attackoftheshow/blog/post/680164/Klingons_Vs_Furries_Requiem.html G4TV]. The Klingons ended up taking home the trophy.

The event happened again a year later on September 27, 2008. Unfortunately the event did not get as much attention as the first one, which was to be expected. Even though the event was hyped as a rematch, the organization set up by the klingons side this time, made it very tough to find a clear winner, but everyone had a good time anyway. At the end of the event it was decided that both the Furries and the Klingons would work together setting up the event for next year, and is expected to be around the same time.

== Pics from the events ==
<gallery>
Image:Lucky_vs_klingon.jpg|Lucky Wolf and Klingon posing for shot
Image:Fvk2_sing.jpg|Furries & Klingons together
Image:Fvk2_group.jpg|Fursuiters together
Image:Fvk2_luckydingo.jpg|Lucky Wolf & Durango Dingo
Image:Fursvsklingons.jpg|Poster from the first Furries Vs. Klingons event
</gallery>

== Final Score ==
The event taking place was only one frame in length. The score for the first event was:

27 - Furries

'''32 - Klingons FINAL'''

== External links ==
* ''[http://www.g4tv.com/attackoftheshow/blog/post/680164/Klingons_Vs_Furries_Requiem.html Klingons Vs. Furries: Requiem ]'' - G4TV's Attack of the Show segment
* ''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=8MwaodoXKtE Klingons Vs. Furries ]'' - YouTube video by Digital Soul Work
* ''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=ljAXHWE0bDQ Furries vs. Klingons: A Bowling Night ]'' - YouTube video by Creative Thinking Unlimited

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Method 1

2009-08-28T22:12:07Z

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'''Method 1''' is a weekly podcast hosted by [[Nik Vulper]], featuring co-host [[Gir Tygrin]] and DJ [[Oddy]]. They take a humorous slant on current events, review a beer and a clip from the internet, then answer listener letters. They used to record live every Sunday night at 8 PM Eastern Time, but since their 57th episode have moved their show to Wednesday at 8pm. They did this avoid scheduling conflicts with Sunday Night Football and Family Guy; also because Nik and Gir prefer broadcasting on this day. They broadcast live on uStream and offer downloads of their entire archive through their homepage.

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Episodes vary between 74 and 80 minutes, fitting into this time constraint so they can be burnt onto a CD-R. Though technical difficulties have pushed the show to a Monday publishing or re-record on a few occasions, a new episode of the show has been put out every week since its inception.

==Show Format==

*''Introduction'' -- Episodes start with a reading of the show's intro blurb. The text is "Method 1 is proudly recorded in Ubuntu, using open source software. Our show is intended for adult listeners, as it contains explicit language and unbridled opinions."

*''Theme Music'' -- Since Episode 6, the show has utilized an electronic music piece put together by [[Rok Kaiser]] as its official theme. Before that the show utilized classic video game intros, which moved to after the theme music when the song was added.

*''Nik's Intro'' -- About halfway through Rok's theme, the music is faded down and Nik comes in to give the date, episode number and a preview of some of the stories to be featured. He then says "I'm your host Nik Vulper, my co-host is Gir Tygrin, and..." followed by a brief look into his week, or something entirely random.

*''Sound Clips'' -- Video game themes were used first, followed by classic game shows, and finally cartoon intros. This section has been phased out of the show.

*''News'' -- Nik and Gir go back and forth for a while, discussing what has happened to them in the past week, filling listeners in on their jobs and happenings with Furry Connection North. They then do a few general interest news stories (usually four), before going into the next segment.

*''News... that PISSES US OFF'' -- This segment features stories that raise the hosts' ire. The introductory sound bite features the cocking of several of Gir's personal guns.

*''Confuse News'' -- The last news segment features stories that boggle the hosts' minds. When their brains have been sufficiently hurt, they move on to drinking.

*''Beer of the Week'' -- Each week the hosts (or one of the wonderful listeners) buy a different beer, which is then sampled and reviewed on a five star scale. Currently the worst review is from a Sri Lankan beer called Lion Stout. Dragon's Milk and Orval Trappist Ale are the only two so far to get 5-star ratings from both Nik and Gir.

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*''Listener Letters'' -- In the last segment of the show, Nik and Gir answer questions submitted either by audio or text. Since Episode 26, they have had a SkypeIn number (734-961-4121) where audio letters can be submitted over the phone.

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Intros are either submitted digitally, over the phone, or recorded in studio. Most of the stories reported are submitted by listeners, who are credited before Nik reads their submissions. When multiple people submit the same story throughout the week, it is almost always used, so the hosts can give the listeners what they want.

Since going live on episode 31, the hosts interact with the uStream chat room, repeating comments they find humorous and responding to questions that are posed. Art is produced most weeks by [[Alpha Raye]] during the show, putting the hosts into humorous situations inspired by the stories being read.

==Bonus Material==

Started as a way to finish the six pack after episode 5, supplemental material is recorded after the main show is exported as a WAV file. This leads to a super-bonus material in the interim for the viewers of the uStream during that 3-5 minute process. Normally that time is filled with the hosts wandering off to go to the bathroom or grab a snack, but interesting exclusives have happened in this time.

When the bonus material proper starts, Nik and Gir cover topics that they skipped over in the main show. These may include happenings from the weeks, stories that were skipped for time constraints, explaining personal references they made during the show, reviews of movies or shows they enjoyed (or hated) during the week, and whatever else they feel like doing. There is no time constraint for the bonus material, though they average about 20 minutes when recorded.

==The Alternate Dimension / Convention Performances==

Nik and Gir were at a quandary of what to do for Episode 18, due to the need to record while they were at MFF. Utilizing technology, they tapped into an alternate dimension's recording of Method 1. This world seemed like a utopia at first, but in reality was actually very boring. The show featured a wine of the week and a highly ranked Michigan Wolverine Football team, coached by Les Miles. While at MFF, Nik and Gir were granted programming space on Sunday night to record an episode anyway.

Keeping to their weekly performance commitment, Nik and Gir recorded episode 40 live at [[Furry Connection North]]. Due to Nik accidentally deleting the news file, this episode featured a more laid back performance. The regular segments were represented with one or two news stories, but they mostly told their own stories to fill the time. Despite the rough start, the hosts and listeners had a great time. [[Alpha Raye]] did live art for the show, and [[Knight Fox]] joined them as secondary co-host and for the beer review as well.

Nik and Gir are currently working on getting a block of time to perform at [[Anthrocon]] in 2009. To keep with their weekly performance, they will happily perform at any convention they attend.

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Method 1

2009-08-27T16:17:39Z

207.255.165.199:

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'''Method 1''' is a weekly podcast hosted by [[Nik Vulper]], featuring co-host [[Gir Tygrin]] and DJ [[Oddy]]. They take a humorous slant on current events, review a beer and a clip from the internet, then answer listener letters. They used to record live every Sunday night at 8 PM Eastern Time, but since their 57th episode, have moved their show to Wednesday at 8pm. They did this avoid scheduling conflicts with Sunday Night Football, and because Nik and Gir prefer broadcasting on this day. They broadcast live on uStream and offer downloads of their entire archive through their homepage.

*'''Address''': http://www.method1show.com
*'''Staff''':
**'''Nik Vulper''': host
**'''Gir Tygrin''': co-host
**'''Oddy''': DJ
*'''Ran from/to''': July 27, 2008 - present

Episodes vary between 74 and 80 minutes, fitting into this time constraint so they can be burnt onto a CD-R. Though technical difficulties have pushed the show to a Monday publishing or re-record on a few occasions, a new episode of the show has been put out every week since its inception.

==Show Format==

*''Introduction'' -- Episodes start with a reading of the show's intro blurb. The text is "Method 1 is proudly recorded in Ubuntu, using open source software. Our show is intended for adult listeners, as it contains explicit language and unbridled opinions."

*''Theme Music'' -- Since Episode 6, the show has utilized an electronic music piece put together by [[Rok Kaiser]] as its official theme. Before that the show utilized classic video game intros, which moved to after the theme music when the song was added.

*''Nik's Intro'' -- About halfway through Rok's theme, the music is faded down and Nik comes in to give the date, episode number and a preview of some of the stories to be featured. He then says "I'm your host Nik Vulper, my co-host is Gir Tygrin, and..." followed by a brief look into his week, or something entirely random.

*''Sound Clips'' -- Video game themes were used first, followed by classic game shows, and finally cartoon intros. This section has been phased out of the show.

*''News'' -- Nik and Gir go back and forth for a while, discussing what has happened to them in the past week, filling listeners in on their jobs and happenings with Furry Connection North. They then do a few general interest news stories (usually four), before going into the next segment.

*''News... that PISSES US OFF'' -- This segment features stories that raise the hosts' ire. The introductory sound bite features the cocking of several of Gir's personal guns.

*''Confuse News'' -- The last news segment features stories that boggle the hosts' minds. When their brains have been sufficiently hurt, they move on to drinking.

*''Beer of the Week'' -- Each week the hosts (or one of the wonderful listeners) buy a different beer, which is then sampled and reviewed on a five star scale. Currently the worst review is from a Sri Lankan beer called Lion Stout. Dragon's Milk and Orval Trappist Ale are the only two so far to get 5-star ratings from both Nik and Gir.

*''Who's Manning the Internet?'' -- After utilizing a sound bite of Stan Smith from American Dad as the intro, the hosts talk about a different humorous clip from the internet. Following a brief description, they play a sample and then tell folks how to find it online to watch the whole thing.

*''Football/Sports'' -- During the fall, Nik discusses what has happened with the Michigan Wolverines (and sometimes the Detroit Lions) that weekend. When the team wins, he plays a sample of Hail to the Victors recorded by the Michigan Marching Band. When the team loses, he plays a clip of the fight song shifted into a minor key. During other seasons sports may be covered, depending on something notable happening.

*''Listener Letters'' -- In the last segment of the show, Nik and Gir answer questions submitted either by audio or text. Since Episode 26, they have had a SkypeIn number (734-961-4121) where audio letters can be submitted over the phone.

==Listener Interaction==

Method 1 thrives on interaction with its audience. The intro, which is usually read by a listener, refers to it as "our show". This means that it belongs to everyone who enjoys it, not just the hosts.

Intros are either submitted digitally, over the phone, or recorded in studio. Most of the stories reported are submitted by listeners, who are credited before Nik reads their submissions. When multiple people submit the same story throughout the week, it is almost always used, so the hosts can give the listeners what they want.

Since going live on episode 31, the hosts interact with the uStream chat room, repeating comments they find humorous and responding to questions that are posed. Art is produced most weeks by [[Alpha Raye]] during the show, putting the hosts into humorous situations inspired by the stories being read.

==Bonus Material==

Started as a way to finish the six pack after episode 5, supplemental material is recorded after the main show is exported as a WAV file. This leads to a super-bonus material in the interim for the viewers of the uStream during that 3-5 minute process. Normally that time is filled with the hosts wandering off to go to the bathroom or grab a snack, but interesting exclusives have happened in this time.

When the bonus material proper starts, Nik and Gir cover topics that they skipped over in the main show. These may include happenings from the weeks, stories that were skipped for time constraints, explaining personal references they made during the show, reviews of movies or shows they enjoyed (or hated) during the week, and whatever else they feel like doing. There is no time constraint for the bonus material, though they average about 20 minutes when recorded.

==The Alternate Dimension / Convention Performances==

Nik and Gir were at a quandary of what to do for Episode 18, due to the need to record while they were at MFF. Utilizing technology, they tapped into an alternate dimension's recording of Method 1. This world seemed like a utopia at first, but in reality was actually very boring. The show featured a wine of the week and a highly ranked Michigan Wolverine Football team, coached by Les Miles. While at MFF, Nik and Gir were granted programming space on Sunday night to record an episode anyway.

Keeping to their weekly performance commitment, Nik and Gir recorded episode 40 live at [[Furry Connection North]]. Due to Nik accidentally deleting the news file, this episode featured a more laid back performance. The regular segments were represented with one or two news stories, but they mostly told their own stories to fill the time. Despite the rough start, the hosts and listeners had a great time. [[Alpha Raye]] did live art for the show, and [[Knight Fox]] joined them as secondary co-host and for the beer review as well.

Nik and Gir are currently working on getting a block of time to perform at [[Anthrocon]] in 2009. To keep with their weekly performance, they will happily perform at any convention they attend.

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Method 1

2009-08-27T16:16:43Z

207.255.165.199:

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[[File:Method1.png|right|140px]]
'''Method 1''' is a weekly podcast hosted by [[Nik Vulper]], featuring co-host [[Gir Tygrin]] and DJ [[Oddy]]. They take a humorous slant on current events, review a beer and a clip from the internet, then answer listener letters. They used to record live every Sunday night at 8 PM Eastern Time, but since their 57th episode, have moved their show to Wednesday at 8pm. They did this avoid scheduling conflicts with Sunday Night Football, and because Nik and Gir prefer broadcasting this day. They broadcast live on uStream and offer downloads of their entire archive through their homepage.

*'''Address''': http://www.method1show.com
*'''Staff''':
**'''Nik Vulper''': host
**'''Gir Tygrin''': co-host
**'''Oddy''': DJ
*'''Ran from/to''': July 27, 2008 - present

Episodes vary between 74 and 80 minutes, fitting into this time constraint so they can be burnt onto a CD-R. Though technical difficulties have pushed the show to a Monday publishing or re-record on a few occasions, a new episode of the show has been put out every week since its inception.

==Show Format==

*''Introduction'' -- Episodes start with a reading of the show's intro blurb. The text is "Method 1 is proudly recorded in Ubuntu, using open source software. Our show is intended for adult listeners, as it contains explicit language and unbridled opinions."

*''Theme Music'' -- Since Episode 6, the show has utilized an electronic music piece put together by [[Rok Kaiser]] as its official theme. Before that the show utilized classic video game intros, which moved to after the theme music when the song was added.

*''Nik's Intro'' -- About halfway through Rok's theme, the music is faded down and Nik comes in to give the date, episode number and a preview of some of the stories to be featured. He then says "I'm your host Nik Vulper, my co-host is Gir Tygrin, and..." followed by a brief look into his week, or something entirely random.

*''Sound Clips'' -- Video game themes were used first, followed by classic game shows, and finally cartoon intros. This section has been phased out of the show.

*''News'' -- Nik and Gir go back and forth for a while, discussing what has happened to them in the past week, filling listeners in on their jobs and happenings with Furry Connection North. They then do a few general interest news stories (usually four), before going into the next segment.

*''News... that PISSES US OFF'' -- This segment features stories that raise the hosts' ire. The introductory sound bite features the cocking of several of Gir's personal guns.

*''Confuse News'' -- The last news segment features stories that boggle the hosts' minds. When their brains have been sufficiently hurt, they move on to drinking.

*''Beer of the Week'' -- Each week the hosts (or one of the wonderful listeners) buy a different beer, which is then sampled and reviewed on a five star scale. Currently the worst review is from a Sri Lankan beer called Lion Stout. Dragon's Milk and Orval Trappist Ale are the only two so far to get 5-star ratings from both Nik and Gir.

*''Who's Manning the Internet?'' -- After utilizing a sound bite of Stan Smith from American Dad as the intro, the hosts talk about a different humorous clip from the internet. Following a brief description, they play a sample and then tell folks how to find it online to watch the whole thing.

*''Football/Sports'' -- During the fall, Nik discusses what has happened with the Michigan Wolverines (and sometimes the Detroit Lions) that weekend. When the team wins, he plays a sample of Hail to the Victors recorded by the Michigan Marching Band. When the team loses, he plays a clip of the fight song shifted into a minor key. During other seasons sports may be covered, depending on something notable happening.

*''Listener Letters'' -- In the last segment of the show, Nik and Gir answer questions submitted either by audio or text. Since Episode 26, they have had a SkypeIn number (734-961-4121) where audio letters can be submitted over the phone.

==Listener Interaction==

Method 1 thrives on interaction with its audience. The intro, which is usually read by a listener, refers to it as "our show". This means that it belongs to everyone who enjoys it, not just the hosts.

Intros are either submitted digitally, over the phone, or recorded in studio. Most of the stories reported are submitted by listeners, who are credited before Nik reads their submissions. When multiple people submit the same story throughout the week, it is almost always used, so the hosts can give the listeners what they want.

Since going live on episode 31, the hosts interact with the uStream chat room, repeating comments they find humorous and responding to questions that are posed. Art is produced most weeks by [[Alpha Raye]] during the show, putting the hosts into humorous situations inspired by the stories being read.

==Bonus Material==

Started as a way to finish the six pack after episode 5, supplemental material is recorded after the main show is exported as a WAV file. This leads to a super-bonus material in the interim for the viewers of the uStream during that 3-5 minute process. Normally that time is filled with the hosts wandering off to go to the bathroom or grab a snack, but interesting exclusives have happened in this time.

When the bonus material proper starts, Nik and Gir cover topics that they skipped over in the main show. These may include happenings from the weeks, stories that were skipped for time constraints, explaining personal references they made during the show, reviews of movies or shows they enjoyed (or hated) during the week, and whatever else they feel like doing. There is no time constraint for the bonus material, though they average about 20 minutes when recorded.

==The Alternate Dimension / Convention Performances==

Nik and Gir were at a quandary of what to do for Episode 18, due to the need to record while they were at MFF. Utilizing technology, they tapped into an alternate dimension's recording of Method 1. This world seemed like a utopia at first, but in reality was actually very boring. The show featured a wine of the week and a highly ranked Michigan Wolverine Football team, coached by Les Miles. While at MFF, Nik and Gir were granted programming space on Sunday night to record an episode anyway.

Keeping to their weekly performance commitment, Nik and Gir recorded episode 40 live at [[Furry Connection North]]. Due to Nik accidentally deleting the news file, this episode featured a more laid back performance. The regular segments were represented with one or two news stories, but they mostly told their own stories to fill the time. Despite the rough start, the hosts and listeners had a great time. [[Alpha Raye]] did live art for the show, and [[Knight Fox]] joined them as secondary co-host and for the beer review as well.

Nik and Gir are currently working on getting a block of time to perform at [[Anthrocon]] in 2009. To keep with their weekly performance, they will happily perform at any convention they attend.

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