The Sioux Empire Podcast

This podcast contains adult content, listener discretion advised. This week the Sioux Empire Podcast crew (Robert Mehling, Natasha Estes, Seth Glover) gets down and dirty with Sioux Falls Comedian Dan Bublitz Jr.  We cover how an unfortunate Homecoming tradition in Sturgis turned into a national embarrassment and a teachable moment.  Plus some bonus discussion of Homecoming traditions in small towns.  We also (master) debate if the infamous “Don’t Jerk and Drive” campaign created the current wave of public self-love terrorizing Sioux Falls parking lots. This week also marks the launch of a new bi-weekly segment on the podcast.  In Sioux Empire Book Club, Seth Glover will explore a new book every two weeks.  This week he’s telling us all about “Kama Sutra” by Anne Hooper.  This week’s episode is brought to you by The Sioux Empire Podcast Network, specifically “The Art of Bombing” podcast with Dan Bublitz Jr.  Also, Chaos Reigns podcast with Ari Show and Dominic Wieneke.  The Sioux Empire Podcast is now convinced that that was definitely a swastika on that car.   Dan Bublitz Jr. https://twitter.com/danbublitzjr?lang=en http://www.danbublitz.com/ https://www.facebook.com/danbublitzjrcomedy/ https://www.facebook.com/bublitzedcomedy/ That’s Debateable: https://www.facebook.com/events/1428370530613984/ The Cloud Lounge Mixed Tape Open Mic: https://www.facebook.com/events/184567902090053/ Sioux Empire Comedy https://www.facebook.com/siouxempirecomedy/ Ugly Sturgis http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/go-back-to-the-rez-spray-painted-on-car-by/article_045d8a27-8c39-5129-95be-3f24dce27aac.html?utm_content=bufferc8e5b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=LEEDCC Updates http://www.keloland.com/news/article/news/sturgis-brown-high-school-cancels-homecoming?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KELOLAND_News http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2017/10/12/racist-homecoming-messages-sturgis-draw-outrage/758929001/ Sports and Racism in South Dakota http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2017/10/13/perspective-when-racism-enters-realm-south-dakota-sports/761271001/ Wacking epidemic

This podcast contains adult content, listener discretion advised. In this week’s episode of the Sioux Empire Podcast host Robert “We’ll fix it in post” Mehling and Seth “Stop ret-conning episodes” Glover welcome Chris “Cosmic Rage” Biewer.  We talk about animation in a by the books interview that… Oh who are we kidding? Tangents ahead.  But seriously, we do talk a lot about the creative process and modern independent animation.  This episode is also sponsored by Superstitions – A Psychological Spectacle.  From the mind games of Zac Tenneboe (@zstonish) comes his new show, “Superstitions.” It’s more than just a magic show, but a stunning one-man performance weaving mystery and theater. No rabbits. No top hats. No smoke and mirrors. Witness a different way to experience illusion.  The first 50 people to use promo code “siouxempire” will receive $1 off each ticket purchased online. Don’t miss out on this discount deal before it’s too late!  Will Robert finally learn to love and appreciate cliff hangers?  Tune in to The Sioux Empire Podcast next week to find out. Chris Biewer from Cosmic Rage https://www.facebook.com/officialcosmicrage/ Bump Underground (Sioux Falls Events) https://bump.ug/ Studio Ghibli https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studio_Ghibli The Orville vs Star Trek Discovery http://www.indiewire.com/2017/09/orville-star-trek-discovery-ratings-watch-week-ending-september-24-1201882187/ Dan Harmon Story Structure http://channel101.wikia.com/wiki/Story_Structure_101:_Super_Basic_Shit South Park Writing Season 20, What went wrong? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8KUTZUqyzk Billie Sutton for South Dakota Governor https://www.suttonforsd.com/ Washington Pavilion Kinky Boots https://www.washingtonpavilion.org/online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=39E9077F-7828-450D-BFFE-EB2A32047A97 Rick and Morty http://www.adultswim.com/videos/rick-and-morty/ Tags and Topics: Robert Mehling, Chris Biewer, Seth Glover, Animation, Conventions, Storyboard, Cosplay, Writing, Story Structure, Film, The Walking Dead, Robert Kirkman, Death Note, Netflix, Anime, Adult Swim, Cowboy Bebop, Ghost in the Shell,  Modest Mouse, Bump Underground, Icon, The District, Studio Ghibli, Rick and Morty, Seth MacFarlane, Disney, Dan Harmon, Justin Roiland, Futurama, The Orville, On Cue, VHS, Akira, Flash, Arby’s, Wendy’s, Billie Sutton

This podcast contains adult content, listener discretion advised. This week the Sioux Empire Podcast crew (Robert Mehling and Seth Glover) is getting to the bottom of all the scandals and low down dirty lies in South Dakota with the help of Chris Biewer from Cosmic Rage.  After a ‘brief’ tangent detour (19 min) through North Korea and the War on Terror, we discuss possible vehicular homicide advocate Lynne DiSanto.  We also break down Mayor Huether’s tarnished legacy after he turned the Denny Sanford Premier Center into a house of lies with the siding lawsuit settlement.  Along the way, we also discuss broader themes of the economic and age divide and the death of optimism in America’s young adults.  This episode is also sponsored by Superstitions – A Psychological Spectacle.  From the mind games of Zac Tenneboe (@zstonish) comes his new show, “Superstitions.” It’s more than just a magic show, but a stunning one-man performance weaving mystery and theater. No rabbits. No top hats. No smoke and mirrors. Witness a different way to experience illusion.  The first 50 people to use promo code “siouxempire” will receive $1 off each ticket purchased online. Don’t miss out on this discount deal before it’s too late!  The Sioux Empire Podcast is firmly against vehicular homicide and feels sad we live in a country where that clarification is necessary. Links: Chris Biewer from Cosmic Rage https://www.facebook.com/officialcosmicrage/ The Animated Adventures of Kim Jung-un https://youtu.be/f37K0hIv3zk North Korean Photoshop Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ce_954P20I Red Star OS (North Korea’s Operating System) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Star_OS The Forever War by Joe Haldeman http://amzn.to/2xKGHRM Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Drone Pilots http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/23/us/drone-pilots-found-to-get-stress-disorders-much-as-those-in-combat-do.html?mcubz=0 All Lives Splatter http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/politics/2017/09/19/s-d-gop-whip-shares-meme-endorsing-vehicular-assault-protesters/682564001/ The Patrick Lalley Show http://ksoo.com/show/the-patrick-lalley-show/ Greg Belfrage Show http://kelo.com/shows/show/greg-belfrage/ Adam Ruins South Dakota https://www.thesiouxempire.com/adam-ruins-everything-burns-south-dakota-hard/ Gerald’s Game on Netflix http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3748172/ Misery (1990 Film) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100157/ Denny Sanford Premier Lies Center

Greg Neitzert is back this week to talk to the podcast crew (Robert Mehling and Natasha Estes) about his first term on the Sioux Falls City Council.  We get into Greg Neitzert’s background and things that have surprised him about being on the Council.  We also talk about work-life balance, citizen feedback, and Greg explains what a TIF (Tax Increment Financing) is and why it matters in city government.  This episode is sponsored by The DakotaBall Podcast, ‘Life, Love & basketball in a small town’ is an explorative journey into small town living and midwestern dreams of big-time high school basketball. Much more than just sports this podcast explores life in small and tiny towns.  This episode is also sponsored by Superstitions – A Psychological Spectacle.  From the mind games of Zac Tenneboe (@zstonish) comes his new show, “Superstitions.” It’s more than just a magic show, but a stunning one-man performance weaving mystery and theater. No rabbits. No top hats. No smoke and mirrors. Witness a different way to experience illusion.  The first 50 people to use promo code “siouxempire” will receive $1 off each ticket purchased online. Don’t miss out on this discount deal before it’s too late!  The Sioux Empire Podcast will do whatever it takes to impress Pickle Rick.      Lloyd TIF Uptown Project http://kwsn.com/news/articles/2017/sep/14/new-tif-tif-in-sioux-falls/   Rick and Morty (Robert’s Shameless Plug) http://www.adultswim.com/videos/rick-and-morty/   Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup (Natasha’s Shameless Plug) https://gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/custer/events/buffalo-roundup/   Holly Cross Trunk-Or-Treat (Greg’s Shameless Plug) https://www.facebook.com/events/124165728043170/

The Sioux Empire Podcast crew (Robert Mehling and Natasha Estes) welcomes Sioux Falls City Council Member Greg Neitzert without making him do a run-off election to be this week’s guest.  We talk about 50 Percent Threshold in city elections, right turn on red, no mow policies, and more.  This episode is sponsored by The DakotaBall Podcast, ‘Life, Love & basketball in a small town’ is an explorative journey into small town living and midwestern dreams of big-time high school basketball. Much more than just sports this podcast explores life in small and tiny towns.  This episode is also sponsored by Superstitions – A Psychological Spectacle.  From the mind games of Zac Tenneboe (@zstonish) comes his new show, “Superstitions.” It’s more than just a magic show, but a stunning one-man performance weaving mystery and theater. No rabbits. No top hats. No smoke and mirrors. Witness a different way to experience illusion.  The first 50 people to use promo code “siouxempire” will receive $1 off each ticket purchased online. Don’t miss out on this discount deal before it’s too late!  The Sioux Empire Podcast always yields to pedestrians.   50 Percent Threshold/Elections next year http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/city/2017/09/12/council-candidates-critical-proposal-raise-election-bar/658789001/   Right turn on red downtown http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/city/2017/09/13/cyclists-slam-mayor-huethers-right-turns-red-changes-downtown/662667001/   No Mow Policies http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2017/09/11/after-city-denied-its-existence-parks-no-mow-list-leaked-councilor/655444001/   Bishop Dudley Hospitality House (Greg Shameless Plug) https://www.bdhh.org/   The Compass Center (Greg Shameless Plug) http://www.abusecounselingsiouxfalls.com/   A Good American (Film from Robert’s Shameless Plug) http://agoodamerican.org/   Halloween Store (Natasha Shameless Plug) https://stores.spirithalloween.com/sd/siouxfalls/halloween-store-65060.html

Jodi Schwan of SiouxFalls.Business has returned to tell The Sioux Empire Podcast crew (Robert Mehling and Natasha Estes) all about how SiouxFalls.Business got its start.  We talk about Journalism, Jodi Schwan’s career path, Native Advertising, and more.  This episode is sponsored by Superstitions – A Psychological Spectacle.  From the mind games of Zac Tenneboe (@zstonish) comes his new show, “Superstitions.” It’s more than just a magic show, but a stunning one-man performance weaving mystery and theater. No rabbits. No top hats. No smoke and mirrors. Witness a different way to experience illusion.  The first 50 people to use promo code “siouxempire” will receive $1 off each ticket purchased online. Don’t miss out on this discount deal before it’s too late!  The Sioux Empire Podcast is taking a break for Labor Day and what not, so we’ll be back again September 17th. Jodi Schwan http://siouxfalls.business/ https://www.facebook.com/Siouxfallsbusinessnews/ https://twitter.com/bizsiouxfalls 605 Made http://siouxfalls.business/category/605made/ Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship http://realzeal.com/ Survey of CEOs http://siouxfalls.business/sioux-falls-ceo-optimism-drops-a-bit-in-july/ Sioux Falls Food http://siouxfalls.business/category/food-drink/ Amazing Sunday Breakfast Plug http://www.kellersgreengrocery.com/ Tags and Topics: Robert Mehling, Natasha Estes, Jodi Schwan, KELOLAND, Argus Leader, Cleveland, Rush Hour Traffic, Northwestern College, Media, City Government, Sioux Falls Business Journal, Gannett Media, Leadership, Media, Marketing, Native Advertising, Kitchen Nightmares, Marketing, Ad Blocker, Sioux Falls Growth, Cost of Living, Niche, Market Research, Workforce Issues, Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship, Building Activity, Single Family Inventory, Sales Tax Revenue, Multi-Family Apartments, Low Unemployment, Survey of CEOs, Student Debt, Job Opportunities, Living Wage, Retail Market, Young People Working, Food Videos

  This week on the podcast, Jodi Schwan from SiouxFalls.Business stops by to get down to business with hosts Robert Mehling and Natasha Estes.  Which mostly consists of food places coming to Sioux Falls.  Other Topics include Kevin Lein is an outstanding human being, the McDonald’s of the future, food delivery proliferation, Minnesota Ave development, future development in Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls Podcasting scene, fake news, customer service at tech companies, and more.  This episode is sponsored by Superstitions – A Psychological Spectacle.  From the mind games of Zac Tenneboe (@zstonish) comes his new show, “Superstitions.” It’s more than just a magic show, but a stunning one-man performance weaving mystery and theater. No rabbits. No top hats. No smoke and mirrors. Witness a different way to experience illusion.  The first 50 people to use promo code “siouxempire” will receive $1 off each ticket purchased online. Don’t miss out on this discount deal before it’s too late!  The Sioux Empire Podcast wants you to know that we’re in the Business, of giving you the Business.   Jodi Schwan http://siouxfalls.business/ https://www.facebook.com/Siouxfallsbusinessnews/ https://twitter.com/bizsiouxfalls 605 Made http://siouxfalls.business/category/605made/ http://siouxfalls.business/heres-whos-playing-at-the-605-made-night-market/ Deep Freeze http://siouxfalls.business/whole-body-cryotherapy-coming-to-sioux-falls/ Principal with Principles http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2017/08/09/harrisburg-school-shooting-kevin-lein-mason-buhl/554321001/ Customer experience in the world of tomorrow http://siouxfalls.business/jodis-journal-in-mcdonalds-observe-the-experience-of-the-future/ Minnesota Ave Development http://siouxfalls.business/minnesota-avenue-set-for-resurgence/

This podcast contains adult content, listener discretion advised. Pokehon (Joseph Ektnitphong) is back for part two on The Sioux Empire Podcast.  With the Podcast crew plus one tattoo guy (Robert Mehling, Seth Glover, Natasha Estes, and Dustin “Brie” Buri) they discuss Funko Pops, Comic Con, Vlogging, SiouxperCon, Fatherhood, Nerd Culture, and more.  This episode is sponsored by Superstitions – A Psychological Spectacle.  From the mind games of Zac Tenneboe (@zstonish) comes his new show, “Superstitions.” It’s more than just a magic show, but a stunning one-man performance weaving mystery and theater. No rabbits. No top hats. No smoke and mirrors. Witness a different way to experience illusion.  The first 50 people to use promo code “siouxempire” will receive $1 off each ticket purchased online. Don’t miss out on this discount deal before it’s too late!  The Sioux Empire Podcast is impressed that we had an adult conversation about the differences in attitudes and culture between generations without being condescending or bashing the younger generation for being different from us.  (Listen and Learn Baby Boomers)   Tags and Topics: Pokehon, YouTube, Joseph Ektnitphong, Robert Mehling, Seth Glover, Natasha Estes, Dustin Buri, San Diego Comic-Con, Panels, Short People Problems, Funko Pops, Vlogging, Grit, Travel Vlogs, Art Class, Painting, theoretical physics, automation, creative work, universal income, SiouxperCon, Ramkota, Sioux Falls Convention Center, Chuck E Cheese, Local Music, Fatherhood, Minecraft, Nerd Culture, Future Shock, mental elasticity, quantum computers, isolation, globalism, Billie Sutton, Tattoos   Links: Pokehon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQRTz_LK3ljIpZ3Vqrb4Y2Q SiouxperCon http://www.siouxpercon.com/   Tattoo Artist Dustin Buri https://www.facebook.com/dustin.buri https://youtu.be/iqKdEhx-dD4   Full Circle Book Co-Op https://www.facebook.com/fullcirclebookcoop/

This podcast contains adult content, listener discretion advised. YouTube’s Pokehon (Joseph Ektnitphong) is back for his second appearance on The Sioux Empire Podcast to insert his truth microchips under our skin.  With the Podcast crew plus one cheese guy (Robert Mehling, Seth Glover, Natasha Estes, and Dustin “Brie” Buri) they settle a number of controversial topics once and for all, ending all debate forever about: Religion, Circumcision, Massage Therapy, Licensing Laws, the 1st amendment, Marijuana, Murder by Texting, and more.  This episode is sponsored by Superstitions – A Psychological Spectacle.  From the mind games of Zac Tenneboe (@zstonish) comes his new show, “Superstitions.” It’s more than just a magic show, but a stunning one-man performance weaving mystery and theater. No rabbits. No top hats. No smoke and mirrors. Witness a different way to experience illusion.  The first 50 people to use promo code “siouxempire” will receive $1 off each ticket purchased online. Don’t miss out on this discount deal before it’s too late!  The Sioux Empire Podcast will never submit to having the mark of the beast inserted into their hand…  What’s that?  Free T-shirt and a Pizza Party?  Get your chip inside me NOW!   Tags and Topics: Pokehon, YouTube, Joseph Ektnitphong, Robert Mehling, Seth Glover, Natasha Estes, Dustin Buri, Circumcision, Adam Ruins Everything, Paul Harvey, Lutherans, Letter to the Editor, Argus Leader,  Coastal Elites, Clone Cows, Zombie Apocalypse, Massage Therapist Licensing, Human Trafficking, Brothels, Mall Massage, Red Light, Roxanne, The Police, Marijuana, Jeff Sessions, Philip DeFranco, Michelle Carter, Eyebrows, Hey Arnold, Thought Crime, Murder By Text, Mark of the Beast, End of Days, RFID, Conspiracy Theories, The Night’s Dawn Trilogy, Ghost in the Shell, Faith Healers, Schizophrenia, Reptile Gardens, Fatherhood, Tattoos, Thor, Hulk, Wonder Woman, Billie Sutton, South Dakota Serious, Wall Drug, Superstitions, Common Core   Links:   Pokehon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQRTz_LK3ljIpZ3Vqrb4Y2Q SiouxperCon http://www.siouxpercon.com/   Tattoo Artist Dustin Buri https://www.facebook.com/dustin.buri   Keeping the Faith http://www.argusleader.com/story/opinion/readers/2017/07/30/letter-church-now-just-religious-coffee-house/104071504/   Bloody Pants http://ksoo.com/circumcision-protesters-come-to-sioux-falls-with-fake-bloody-pants/ Adam Ruins Everything about Circumcision https://youtu.be/gCSWbTv3hng The Bloodstained Men http://www.bloodstainedmen.com/   1st Amendment for the win http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2017/08/03/judge-grants-argus-leader-media-attorney-fees-foia-lawsuit/537503001/   License to Chill http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/politics/2017/08/03/daugaard-massage-therapists-shouldnt-need-licenses/535804001/  

From the mind games of Zac Tenneboe (@zstonish) comes his new show, “Superstitions.” It’s more than just a magic show, but a stunning one-man performance weaving mystery and theater. No rabbits. No top hats. No smoke and mirrors. Witness a different way to experience illusion.  The first 50 people to use promo code “siouxempire” will receive $1 off each ticket purchased online. Don’t miss out on this discount deal before it’s too late! Like and share this post for a chance to win two free tickets to Superstitions: A Psychological Spectacle, Friday the 13th of October!

Sioux Falls City Council Member Theresa Stehly is back for week two to forcibly annex our hearts here on The Sioux Empire Podcast.  The Sioux Empire Podcast Task Force (Robert Mehling, Natasha Estes, and Seth Glover) gives Theresa a second reading on issues we missed in part one like Forced Annexation, which is a catch 22 in which the city has the money to annex your community (and possibly assess up to $80,000 on your home) but can’t seem to find the funds to tell you they are about to do that.  Other topics include Gestapo lawn code enforcement, the mayor calls law abiding human beings freeloaders (We’re sure that won’t come back to bite you down the road), Big Brother code enforcement sticky notes, ruling Sioux Falls by fear, no warning citations, and so much more. This week’s episode is brought to you by The Sioux Empire Podcast Network, specifically “The Art of Bombing” podcast with Dan Bublitz Jr.  Also, Chaos Reigns podcast with Ari Show and Dominic Wieneke.  The Sioux Empire Podcast is so thankful for the flowers from Theresa Stehly, time to up your game future guest hosts! Tags and Topics: Robert Mehling, Seth Glover, Natasha Estes, Theresa Stehly, Sioux Falls, City Council, Mike Huether, Rex Rolfing, Greg Neitzert, Forced Annexation, Task Force, Downtown Library, Wessington, Berk, Assessment, Curb and Gutter, Split Rock, Skyline Heights, Martindale, Prairie Meadows, City Speak, Snow Gates, Swimming Pools, Freeloaders, Big Brother, Code Enforcement, Gestapo, Truth, Flowers, Community, Compassion, Garbage Handlers, Mark Cotter, Kermit Staggers, Police Union, Mediation, Back Pay, Greg Jamison, Retaliation, City Attorney’s Office, Performance Audit, Dave Munson, Operation TRIM, Tree Trimming Protection Racket, Mobridge, Rodeo, Drivers Education, Life Skills, Education, New Music, Mozart, Chicago (Band), You’re The Inspiration, Washington Pavilion, Verdi Requiem, Downton Abbey, Lord of the Rings, Dunkirk, War Room, Oriental Lily, Dustin Buri, Tattoos, Billie Sutton Listen to Part One here: Sioux Empire Podcast 076- Parks and Recreation with Sioux Falls City Council Member Theresa Stehly  

Sioux Falls City Council Member Theresa Stehly is in the studio to rock the boat on The Sioux Empire Podcast this week.  Theresa gives the podcast crew (Robert Mehling, Seth Glover, Natasha Estes) the rundown on her many adventures in local government from her first year on the Sioux Falls City Council.  No amount of gaveling can stop Theresa from telling us all about her work to bring transparency to city government and fighting for the little guy.  This week’s episode is brought to you by The Sioux Empire Podcast Network, specifically “The Art of Bombing” podcast with Dan Bublitz Jr.  Also, Chaos Reigns podcast with Ari Show and Dominic Wieneke.  I’m a Millennial, so I had to look it up on Wikipedia, but Theresa says we used to live in something called a “Community.”  Apparently, it involved caring about your neighbors and constituents beyond your capacity to extract money from them.  Weird. Tags and Topics: Robert Mehling, Seth Glover, Natasha Estes, Theresa Stehly, Sioux Falls, City Council, Mike Huether, Rex Rolfing, Greg Neitzert, Pat Starr, Benson’s Flea Market, Argus Leader, Letters to the Editor, Snow Gates, Community, Kermit Staggers, Parks Department, Boards, Media, City Employees, Advocate, Conflict of Interest, Gavel, Executive Session, Bruce Danielson, Scott Ehrisman, School Board Election, Christine Erickson, Pioneer Park, Spray Pad, Drake Springs, Parks Board, Spellerberg Park, KSFY, David Zokaites, Mayoral Election, Greg Jamison, Kenny Anderson Jr., Jim Entenman, Nick Weiland, Michael Gunn, Bloggers, TV, Radio, KELOLAND, Conspiracy Theories, Sasquatch, Performance Audits, Rates, Fees, Fines, What Works Cities, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Ambulance Service, Flowers, Garden, Grilling, Summer, Softball, Dustin Buri, Tattoos,  Chester Bennington, Linkin Park   This episode is pretty mild compared to most but our regular hosts are uncensored, so just in case:

Wacko’s Comedy Club owner Kellen Marson is back on the podcast to tell Robert Mehling and Seth Glover how fun/scary that job is.  We talk about the challenges of the comedy industry and creative ways Kellen has worked to meet the challenges.  We also hear a little bit about how hypnosis changed his life and his military service.  This week’s episode is brought to you by The Sioux Empire Podcast Network, specifically “The Art of Bombing” podcast with Dan Bublitz Jr.  Also, Chaos Reigns podcast with Ari Show and Dominic Wieneke.  Now if you’ll excuse us The Sioux Empire Podcast needs to go win back its money playing Pai Gow on Freemont Street (This could take awhile). Tags and Topics: Robert Mehling, Seth Glover, Kellen Marson, Wacko’s Comedy Club, Sioux Falls, Stand Up Comedy Etiquette, Heckling, Hypnosis, PTSD, Dan Bublitz Jr., Zstonish, Hire Local, State Fair, Billie Sutton, Head Games, Las Vegas, Pai Gow, Fremont Street, Bachelorette Parties, Introverts, Sioux Falls Skyline, Midway Drive-In, Sioux Empire Tonight   Kellen Marson Links: http://wackoscomedyclub.com/ https://www.facebook.com/wackoscomedyclub http://kellenmarson.com/   Midway Drive-In Theater Miller, SD http://midwaydrivein.info/

Enjoy this bonus interview with Cassandra Nixon, the Sioux Empire’s Queen of cosplay planning.  She stops by the studio to give Robert Mehling an update on all of the Day-cons coming up in the second half of 2017.  They also discuss broader topics of geek culture and it’s rise to prominence in popular culture.   Day-cons, Society of Anime Loving Minds, Dargan-Con, Dragon’s Den, Panels, Demos, Universal Laser, Watertown, Flashback Comics, Dan Bublitz Jr, Chris Beaver, Cosmic Rage, VDR Cosplay, Dreaming Sheep Cosplay, Art, Performance, Harley Quinn, Westerns, Jocks vs Nerds, Futurama   Kogata Daycon 5 – October 15th https://www.facebook.com/events/1882061932045090/   SubeteCon – September 16th https://www.facebook.com/SubeteCon/ https://www.facebook.com/events/642967365912663/   Geeky Gryphons https://www.facebook.com/GeekyGryphons/   VDR Cosplay https://www.facebook.com/vdrcosplay/   Dreaming Sheep Cosplay https://www.facebook.com/dreamingsheepcos/   Cassandra Nixon aka “Cassandra Rain” https://www.facebook.com/cassandrarara/   Dragon’s Den Comics & Games https://www.facebook.com/DDenSD/

This week The Sioux Empire Podcast crew (Robert Mehling and Seth Glover) will commit random crimes so they can go to jail for the free iPads.  Fortunately, Comedy Hypnotist and Wacko’s Comedy Club Owner Kellen Marson was on hand to talk them out of it.  That, and the whole being threatened with forced catheterization thing were enough to talk them down.  We also discuss Xennials, South Dakota GOP chairman Dan Lederman’s defense of Gerrymandering, and Couch Everett Gebhart of Washington High gets permanently benched.  Kellen Marson also uses this appearance on the podcast to announce his candidacy for governor of South Dakota!  This week’s episode is brought to you by The Sioux Empire Podcast Network, specifically “The Art of Bombing” podcast with Dan Bublitz Jr.  Also, Chaos Reigns podcast with Ari Show and Dominic Wieneke. The Sioux Empire Podcast has a zero tolerance policy for school zero tolerance policies. Tags and Topics: Robert Mehling, Seth Glover, Kellen Marson, Wacko’s Comedy Club, Tablets, Prison, Selfies, Forced Catheterization, ACLU, Child Welfare, Marty Jackley, Billie Sutton, Pennington County, Pierre, Dan Lederman, Gerrymandering, Spanish Inquisition, Junk Torture, Xennials, Avera, Gen X, Millenials, Dreams, X-Men, microgeneration, Zoolander, Austin Powers, Fake News, election reform, Justin Trudeau, Everett Gebhart, Washington High, Jesse Ventura, The Sioux Empire Tonight, Tut Hill, Disc Golf, Battleship USS South Dakota       Kellen Marson Links: http://wackoscomedyclub.com/ https://www.facebook.com/wackoscomedyclub http://kellenmarson.com/ Tablets in prison!?! Rabble!  Rabble! http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2017/06/28/tablets-delivered-all-doc-facilities/432831001/   Urine strikes back http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2017/06/29/aclu-suing-south-dakota-law-enforcement-avera-hospital-over-forced-urine-collection/438003001/ We’ve been here before https://www.thesiouxempire.com/give-us-urine/   Xennials http://didyouknowfacts.com/theres-now-a-name-for-the-micro-generation-born-between-1977-1983/?utm_source=DYK-FB-Page&utm_medium=DYK-FB-Page&utm_campaign=DYK-FB-Page   The Game Is Rigged http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/politics/2017/06/28/ap-analysis-gerrymandering-factor-south-dakota-democrats-woes/428131001/ http://www.argusleader.com/story/opinion/voices/2017/07/06/voice-gerrymandering-story-false/103475736/   When being a good driver will get you killed (Cut for Time but still something to consider) http://blogs.mprnews.org/newscut/2017/07/merging-on-the-highway-is-a-good-way-to-get-yourself-killed/