Tx Steampunk Xtion: Build the Future S10Ep6

Tx Steampunk Xtion: Build the Future S10Ep6

From Texas Steampunk Connection by Thax, Jack, and Bluestocking

March 22, 2026 · 1h 7m · Episode 197

About this episode

The episode discusses recent events in the Steampunk community, including festivals and social issues affecting the community in Texas.

recorded March 18, 2026 Between St. Patrick's Day yesterday, Spring Break this week, and SXSW in Austin, it's been a fine weekend. we barely have a topic, but things are happening! Wild Wild West Steampunk Festival ends it's 14th year and it's last. Big River Festival is given the side-eye by the city of Hannibal. Our own Johnny Steverson survives a rushed to ER with a life threatening condition! And we've learned that Steam Powered Giraffe has said they do not feel safe in the trans environment in Texas. The Steampunk community suffers along with everyone when real life injustice is allowed to continue.

People in this episode

Hosts: Thax, Jack, Bluestocking

Topics covered

  • Steampunk culture
  • community events
  • social justice
  • health issues
  • Texas
  • festivals

Keywords

  • Steampunk
  • Wild Wild West Festival
  • Big River Festival
  • Texas
  • social justice
  • Johnny Steverson
  • Steam Powered Giraffe
  • health crisis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Steam Powered Giraffe

Places: Texas, Austin

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