Hello everyone, Kirk here
The results of the Patron Poll from Discord are in. The TOP result I removed from the list, as I'm working on getting Elizabeth to do a full movie analysis of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Once she's healthy and can sit longer than 30-40 minutes without needing to lay down, we'll get some of these movies watched.
In the meantime, here are your results. I added BOTH runner ups, as per ethics, I have to!
Please watch through the pla...
2024-02-22 03:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Hello lovelies!
For tonight's live chat, I'd love to bring back 2T1L. It's always a ton of fun every time we play this, and I get to learn more and more about some of you - while gleefully challenging you all on a leaderboard!
The way the game plays is like this: You submit to Kirk two things that are true, and one that is a lie, and let him know what the lie is so he can program it into the game. Check the prompt below for what the topic is for this evening's game.
2024-02-21 17:25:13 +0000 UTC
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Hey all, Kirk here,
Live Chat today is starting at 1pm MST. We have a playlist from patrons that Elizabeth will be listening to, and we're super eager to hear her realtime feedback.
Hope to see you all there!
Best,
Kirk
When: noon PST / 1pm MST / 3pm EST / 8pm GMT / 9pm CET / 7am AEST
Where: 2024-02-16 19:12:33 +0000 UTC
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Hello lovelies!
With Valentines fast approaching on Wednesday, I wanted to share some love by offering free shipping on orders over $50 in the merch shop. I know a lot of you are priced out of some of the designs that print in the US because of astronomical shipping costs, so I figured this would be the best way to get things sent out to you.
2024-02-12 16:01:55 +0000 UTC
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Hello all, Kirk here,
Here's the finalists from the Discord poll, for you to peruse and vote on as you please. You can vote for multiple options below, but PLEASE watch the analysis videos before voting. Some of these are live versions, and not the studio version. . . so it matters!
Thank you all!
Best,
Kirk
Playlist: https://...
2024-02-04 22:09:07 +0000 UTC
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Hello lovelies,
We unfortunately aren’t able to host the scheduled live chat tomorrow anymore. I’ll be seeing a physical therapist at that time to help with some ongoing Covid symptoms.
It seems as though Covid has caused inflammation in my nervous system, which is causing numbness, swimming vision and vertigo. Happily it isn’t affecting my hearing or thinking, so I’m able to return to recording videos for TCV, but it does make it hard to walk far or drive.
I’m st...
2024-02-01 17:35:03 +0000 UTC
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Kirk and Mycroft tested negative today. I still tested positive, two weeks after first having symptoms. My vision is blurry, I'm still congested and I have brain fog. Going to do some additional doctors visits this upcoming week, but it looks like my trip to CA will be canceled next week.
Will keep you all updated!
Bests,
Elizabeth
2024-01-21 19:21:42 +0000 UTC
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It took covid to make me think that coffee tasted divine . Better than tea.
The only logical conclusion? Some of y'all must be sick - all the time. :-D
I'm still not sure how healthy Aussies in general are. Vegemite/Marmite!?
In case y'all are wondering what this post is really about, it's a review of the foods that I've been tasting the last few days with your inspiration (see previous post). Here are the deets:
Testing E's Covid-induced taste buds - ca...
2024-01-19 08:32:47 +0000 UTC
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Hi all,
I want your advice on something completely not music-related, although good taste could apply to both.
Likely due to covid, my sense of taste has gone wacko. I can still taste - it's not gone - it's just bizarre. For example, I tried honey this morning and gagged because it tasted extremely bitter. Costco quiche (a household favorite) simply tasted off last night - so bad that I couldn't eat more than a bite. I threw out a bunch of clementines yesterday because I thought t...
2024-01-15 20:50:32 +0000 UTC
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Hello lovelies,
Thank you to all the patrons that submitted their songs, and to all those that came out for this! It was an amazing time!
Bests,
Elizabeth
2024-01-11 03:32:07 +0000 UTC
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Hello lovelies!
Tonight's Live Chat will be the January Beat Saber session! I've got songs queued up, a beer chilling and two hours of non-stop action. I hope to see you all there!
Bests,
Elizabeth
When: 4pm PST / 5pm MST / 7pm EST / 12am GMT / 1am CET / 11am AEST
Where: 2024-01-10 15:00:11 +0000 UTC
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Hello lovely Patrons!
We have SO many things happening in the TCV community. Not only do Kirk and I work full time, we also have 5 community managers who help host events and many other volunteers also working behind the scenes. Sending out a big thanks to all!
You know that we host live premieres on YouTube every Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 8:00AM AZ Time (MST). Other than that, here's what you can expect the first quarter of 2024:
January
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2024-01-08 22:08:51 +0000 UTC
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Hello lovelies,
Since we're ringing in the New Year, what resolutions do you have this year? What do you think mine should be? Really. What do you think I should do, because I have no idea!
Normal Friday Live Chat times! Let's do this in Teams, as I think it's going to be a bigger audience today!
Bests,
Elizabeth
When: Noon PST / 1pm MST / 3pm EST / 8pm GMT / 9pm CET / 7am AEDT
Where: 2024-01-05 16:51:02 +0000 UTC
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Hello all,
Tonight's live chat will be another Ask Me Anything. It's been a spell since we've had a real sit-down (the last two live chats being Beat Saber, and me traveling since mid-last month) and I want to reconnect.
We'll meet in Discord chat. If there's more than 25 people, we'll have to go camera's off so we can all participate.
Hope to see you all there!
Bests,
Elizabeth
When: 5pm PST / 6pm MST (Arizona) / 8pm EST / 1am GMT / Noon AES...
2023-12-20 22:17:30 +0000 UTC
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Hello lovelies!
It's that time again where we poll all of you which song makes it on my definitive reaction list. I believe these songs were selected for Valentines in February, so please vote accordingly!
The poll will stay up for a week. Please watch through the playlist and the versions of each song before casting your vote! From what I hear, there are some gems in this list.
Bests,
Elizabeth
Playlist: 2023-12-20 21:02:57 +0000 UTC
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Hey all, Kirk here,
If you received the free #spoiledbymetal patch we sent out late last month, you know the threading was pretty poorly done. Guess what? That's my fault.
When asking about the thread color options, I selected the default. In the tooltip, the patch looked just like the image I uploaded. What you all received was basically white, blue and black thread on a black background. That's my failure.
I did fix the patch (the picture here...
2023-12-18 20:42:37 +0000 UTC
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Mycroft is 18 months old, and soon things are going to start sticking to him for life. Being this is his first Christmas he might remember things about, Kirk and I are having the debate.
Kirk wants to be honest with Mycroft and tell him that Santa is an idea that brings joy and happiness to many.
I want to tell Mycroft that Santa is a jolly elf that brings presents to all. You know, the good stuff.
Kirk's concern is when he's older, kids at school will tell him h...
2023-12-08 16:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Hello lovelies!
Here is tonight's beat saber session. I especially loved the discussion on what constitutes a harsh vocal, and where it originated from and would love to fall deeper into that subject at a later date!
I hope you all enjoy this recap!
Bests,
Elizabeth
2023-12-07 05:09:44 +0000 UTC
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Hey all, Kirk here.
Tonight's live chat is another Beat Saber session! I have your song suggestions in the system, it's all ready to go and Elizabeth's cracking her knuckles in preparation!
This will be a 2 hour session, and we'll record the whole thing so people can watch afterwards.
Hope to see you all there!
Best,
Kirk
Side Note: Mycroft has his swim lessons right before this call, and we'll be racing home. We may get home a little late - so exp...
2023-12-06 20:32:57 +0000 UTC
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Hello lovelies!
Today's live chat, I wanted to dig into the various musical terms you may question or have a lack of understanding on. While I'm still learning about metal vocals, I wonder if there are any things you may have questions on as well.
Please come with your comments and queries ready!
Bests,
Elizabeth
When: Noon PST / 1pm MST / 3pm EST / 8pm GMT / 9pm CET / 7am AEST
Where: In Discord, in the Patron Chat channel
2023-12-01 16:00:12 +0000 UTC
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Hello all!
Here's the recording from today's live Beat Saber session.
Enjoy!
Best,
Kirk
2023-11-25 05:40:04 +0000 UTC
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Hello all, Kirk here,
Today's Live Chat will be our Beat Saber session from last month. A little make-up if you will.
Session will start an hour from the posting of this message, and will happen on Teams again (so we can record for those that can't make it).
Can't wait to see you all there!
Best,
Kirk
When: Noon PST / 1pm MST / 3pm EST / 8pm GMT / 9pm CET / 7am AEST
Where: 2023-11-24 19:02:11 +0000 UTC
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Soooooo,
Black Friday Sale went out on Wednesday, and between Patreon, YouTube, Instagram and Email, we've had 6 total orders using the promo code BLACKFRIDAY for that 15% off.
Is this the time of year where everyone is slammed with sales, so they turn them off in their mind? Should we employ a different strategy next year?
Would love to hear your feedback!
And of course - silly plug http://www.the...
2023-11-24 15:45:40 +0000 UTC
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Happy Thanksgiving!
I'm giving away 30 free metal patches today. Please ping me on Discord so I can send you a unique link!
We just added these to the store, and I haven't received my first test product yet so I'm not sure how the design has held up - but they look super sick!
Once the patches are gone, I'll update this post.
Best,
Kirk
2023-11-23 18:26:27 +0000 UTC
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Hello lovelies!
I'm back in town, and ready for our first of TWO live chats this week!
Tonight, I want to know what you're thankful for, and I'll share my own list as well. I'd like to meet in the Discord channel for Live Chats, and spend an hour just chatting!
See you all soon!
Bests,
Elizabeth
When: 5pm PST / 6pm MST (Arizona) / 8pm EST
Where: Discord Server - Chat Channels
2023-11-22 23:39:48 +0000 UTC
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Hey all, Kirk here,
The results are in from the Discord server, and there are some fantastic options for Elizabeth to dig into coming up here. Please review each song through the playlist that's provided, and cast your votes!
We'll most likely get this filmed in the next week or two, so hoping to release this on YouTube soon!
Bests,
Kirk
YouTube Playlist: 2023-11-20 22:23:40 +0000 UTC
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Hello everyone! This post contains our Patreon schedule for the rest of 2023. Along with the holidays, Kirk and I have some travel plans - so make sure you check out the schedule below for when you can catch us in live Patron chats and also when other Patron events will be happening.
November
November 11 - Watch Party - 1:00PM PST / 2:00PM AZ Time
November 18 - Charismatic Karaoke - Noon PST
November 19 - Watch Party - 1:00PM PST / 2:00PM AZ...
2023-11-06 20:34:22 +0000 UTC
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Hello lovelies,
I think some of you were present in this morning's premieres when my morning’s breakfast decided to reappear. I definitely had something not good.
I think the worst has passed, but playing Beat Saber in an hour seems like a stretch. We’re thinking to reschedule today’s Beat Saber session to Black Friday (Nov 24).
I'll try and schedule another session in November or two in December to make up for what we're about to lose as well. ...
2023-11-03 19:17:00 +0000 UTC
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Greetings all! Kirk here,
Tonight's live chat we'll hold in Discord again. We're gonna do another round of Two Truths & A Lie as it was so much fun last Friday!
If you'd like to play the game today, here's my prompt:
Two Truths & A Lie is a game where you submit three things about yourself, two of them true and one of them false (and you give me the answer). I put them into a polling game program, and when we meet we go through each question.
All pl...
2023-10-25 23:24:50 +0000 UTC
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Hello lovelies!
Kirk has worked tirelessly looking for a new merch provider, given our last one is pretty much out of business (and has treated your wallets with regards to shipping costs ridiculously). We're pretty excited with the shift, and hope this works out better for our international audience.
Please take a look at the shop, the new offerings and what those shipping costs are and provide us with some feedback. Kirk's going to be making adjustments over the next...
2023-10-24 16:37:44 +0000 UTC
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