About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of canceled steampunk events in Texas and features guest Johnny Steverson sharing his health struggles and upcoming festival plans.

recorded May 13, 2026 This year we've lost Wild Wild West Con, and Steampunk November is cancelled at least for 2026. Galveston Steampunk Festival is left as the only big SP event in Texas this year! Johnny Steverson finally talks about how just this spring smoking and vapes almost ended him and took half a lung. But he pushes forward like a lunatic to give us Galveston Steampunk Festival IV this June!Y'all, Johnny is a confirmed ride-or-die steampunk. Respect.

People in this episode

Hosts: Thax, Jack, Bluestocking

Guest: Johnny Steverson

Topics covered

• steampunk
• events
• health
• community
• Texas culture

Keywords

• steampunk
• Galveston Steampunk Festival
• Wild Wild West Con
• health struggles
• Texas events

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Texas, Galveston

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