Below is the schedule for Escapade 34.5! Please note that all times are in PDT (UTC-07).
A 4-page version of the schedule can be downloaded in PDF format here. Updated on July 8, 2024.
SATURDAY — JULY 13, 2024
8:00 AM
Welcome to Escapade Online
Opening ceremonies! Join us in welcoming back old friends and new attendees!
Track: Meta Hosts: Nevertheless, fashes Time: 8:00 AM PDT on Saturday
9:00 AM
Sad Wet Blanket Fandoms
Your ’90s mecha anime with no subs, that novel that’s been out of print since 1990 and only you and one other people have read it… what to do when you want to cry into your blanket of comfort until it’s wet with your tears, and how to weaponize that wet blanket to get other people into into your cult – we mean, fandom of one.
Track: Meta Mods: Nevertheless, aaronantium Time: 9:00 AM PDT on Saturday
[Heaven Official’s Blessing] They Say In Heaven Love Comes First
The official panel for the official fangirling!
Track: Fandom Mods: Airawyn, Elf Time: 9:00 AM on Saturday
Swash your Buckles and Private your Teers
Ahoy, land lovers! We hear some of ye are in need of some education on piracy. Safe harbors, the best rigs to steer through the storm, the rigging you need for the work, and aye, the harvesting and storage of bounty. Come to the panel to learn what you need for the ways of the modern pirate.
Track: Tech/Alt Mod: feochadn Time: 9:00 AM PDT on Saturday
[Chalk & Cheese] Panel – What Do We See in Them After All These Years?
Why do we still need and want to talk about them after all these years?
Track: Chalk & Cheese Mods: Krisser, CI5Cindy Time: 9:00 AM PDT on Saturday
10:00 AM
Paper Fanzines at AO3
The Fanzine Scan Hosting Project (FSHP) converts scans to text and uploads them to AO3 (with permission). Let’s look at fic from the 70s, 80s, and 90s that have a new home, and talk about what else you’d like to see there. https://www.transformativeworks.org/open-doors-announces-new-import-of-fanzine-works/
Track: Meta Mod: Elf Time: 10:00 AM PDT on Saturday
[Guardian]: Cops and Dixingan Getting It Done
What are you writing, drawing, recommending, and loving about Guardian in 2024?
Track: Fandom Mod: glymr Time: 10:00 AM PDT on Saturday
Video Game Recs
Tell each other what you’ve been playing and why they should be playing it too. Bring links, esp to games with free demos. Tell us if it’s slashy, or good vidding material, or just fun.
Track: Tech/Alt Mod: aaronantium Time: 10:00 AM PDT on Saturday
[Chalk & Cheese] Episode Watch: Need to Know (s04e05)
Watch season four, episode five of The Professionals (TV 1977) on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/krisserci5.
Track: Chalk & Cheese Mod: Krisser Time: 10:00 AM PDT on Saturday
11:00 AM
Is Romantasy for slash fans?
Romantasy, where in fantasy the romance is as integral to the story as the plot, is fast becoming a hot topic for the mainstream. Is it a genre that can satisfy slash fans?
Track: Meta Mods: fashes, sprocket Time: 11:00 AM PDT on Saturday
[The Sandman] Mr. Sandman, Bring Me A Dream…
…make him the slashiest, that I’ve ever seen… what are you jonesing to see in S2? What’s missing so far from the OG comics fandom?
Track: Fandom Mod: feochadn Time: 11:00 AM PDT on Saturday
Archivers of the Lost Art
Annual update on project related to preserving fannish history and nostalgia. This includes a Livejournal Archivr, Vid Archivr, Fanzines, Oral History Project and more. Also updates on the general state of archiving past and present.
Track: Tech/Alt Mod: ViddersAdmin Time: 11:00 AM PDT on Saturday
[Chalk & Cheese] Episode Discussion; Fic Discussion and Recs Begin
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Track: Chalk & Cheese Mod(s): — Time: 11:00 AM PDT on Saturday
12:00 PM — NOON
BIPOC Meetup
A casual meetup of BIPOC Escapade members.
Track: Meta Host: Saphire-Dance Time: 12:00 PM PDT on Saturday
1:00 PM
Late to the Party
Everyone was raving about this show five years ago. Now it’s gone quiet but you’ve finally watched it. You’re loving the fanfic and vids but it seems like everyone else has moved on. How do you join a community late?
Track: Meta Mod: glymr Time: 1:00 PM PDT on Saturday
[Deadpool & Wolverine]: the RomCom MCU Never Delivered
Deadpool & Wolverine appears to follow a traditional rom-com storyline, from enemies to… let’s decide what!
Track: Fandom Mod: fashes Time: 1:00 PM PDT on Saturday
Vidding 101 for Newbs
Want to learn how to make fanvids? Let’s start with the basics: software (DaVinci Resolve) and some very beginner exercises (10-20 seconds of music + a few video clips). We’ll muddle through the beginnings together. Let’s do this where we can share screens and ask each other clueless newbie questions.
Track: Tech/Alt Mod: aaronantium Time: 1:00 PM PDT on Saturday
[Chalk & Cheese] Pros Vid Show 1
Watch a vid show featuring The Professionals (TV 1977) on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/krisserci5.
Track: Chalk & Cheese Mod: Krisser Time: 1:00 PM PDT on Saturday
2:00 PM
Hands Up And Touch the Sky (Space Crossovers)
Bring your favorite spaceships, disaster humans, hypercompetent aliens, and threats to civilization. Which would be A+ crossovers and why is it always Farscape, Babylon 5, or the Expanse. :-)
Track: Meta Mod: sprocket Time: 2:00 PM PDT on Saturday
[Our Flag Means Death] Happily Ever After?
Obligatory Our Flag Means Death Panel! Come have feelings about Ed, Stede, and the rest of the crew. What will Ed and Stede’s wedding look like? How will Oluwande, Jim, and Archie split their time between Zheng and Frenchie’s crews? How do Lucius and Pete like mateyed life? Oh yeah—and how will they defeat Ricky? We’ll discuss our dream Season 3, plans for fanfic and fanfic recs, and maybe even speculate on the next big Rhaikaverse ship.
Track: Fandom Mods: Megan A, Ash Time: 2:00 PM PDT on Saturday
Fandom Friends & Passions
Had good intentions of making friends at a panel and nothing ever develops? How about a server dedicated to connected with like-minded fans whether your interests are fannish or otherwise? We’ll make a concerted effort to find friends who share your passions. Who knows where this can lead. There is only one way to find out.
Track: Tech/Alt Mod: ViddersAdmin Time: 2:00 PM PDT on Saturday
[Chalk & Cheese] Fic Discussion and Recs – CI5 in Original Time Period vs All Others
Do they need to stay in the late ’70s to mid ’80s to work?
Track: Chalk & Cheese Mods: CI5Cindy, Krisser Time: 2:00 PM PDT on Saturday
3:00 PM
Still Not Tired of It
You loved this fandom when it was new. You loved it when others moved on; you were one of the old crowd that welcomed newcomers. Now it’s ancient, and you still love it, and there aren’t many newcomers. Can you build a community with people just discovering canon and meta that you explored years ago? What can you discuss after “we all agree this is awesome?”
Track: Meta Mods: Tayrin Roo, Teresa Time: 3:00 PM PDT on Saturday
[Murderbot] The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon
Murderbot says: go away, I’m watching my media.
Track: Fandom Mods: Saphire-Dance, sprocket Time: 3:00 PM PDT on Saturday
Getting It Written
Let’s swap advice for getting from “I have a cool idea” and “here’s a link to my story.” Overcoming writer’s block; how to get/stay inspired; how to meet deadlines; how to find a beta (and what a beta can help with)–everything that has to do with getting the ideas on paper. (Or, in pixels. Whatever.)
Track: Tech/Alt Mod: Charlotte C. Hill Time: 3:00 PM PDT on Saturday
[Chalk & Cheese] Panel – How Smart do CI5 Agents Need to Be?
There is some fic that portrays the lads as thick or just dumb bodyguards—is there any of that in canon?
Track: Chalk & Cheese Mods: Krisser, CI5Cindy Time: 3:00 PM PDT on Saturday
4:00 PM
Fic first into fandom: pimp your fav fic that got you into a fandom
Say there’s a fandom that you’re interested in but you can’t access the original material – this panel is for pimping a gateway fic (or vid) that got you into a fandom and signposting a path into the Cool Stuff for new fans. Let’s get together and share “entry points” into fic for some fandoms that people have heard about are cautious about getting into without a guide.
Track: Meta Mods: Gideon Marcus, Megan Kent Time: 4:00 PM PDT on Saturday
[Dune] Spice World (Spice Up Your Life!)
Dune has so much amazing worldbuilding and it holds nothing back; neither should fandom. Join us in a celebration of Dune fandom. Bring moisture.
Track: Fandom Mod: fashes Time: 4:00 PM PDT on Saturday
Craft Hour
Come hang out, do crafts, and show off your latest creations!
Track: Tech/Alt Mod: Umber Time: 4:00 PM PDT on Saturday
[Chalk & Cheese] Fic Recs – Rereads! What can we reread at the drop of a hat?
No matter the mood, what can you always read?
Track: Chalk & Cheese Mods: CI5Cindy, Krisser Time: 4:00 PM PDT on Saturday
5:00 PM
The New Taboos
When Escapade started, slash itself—M/M fanfic—was controversial. These days, age gaps get flak, even among adult characters. What else is getting strong negative reactions? What unexpected taboos have you run into in fanfic communities?
Track: Meta Mod: Charlotte C. Hill Time: 5:00 PM PDT on Saturday
[Pitbabe]: Fuck around and Find out the Fandom
Pitbabe is officially confirmed for a season two after one wild season one! This show has everything! This fandom has fics! The actors have clothing lines! The vids have production value!!!!!! What more could anyone ask for?
Track: Fandom Mod: Nevertheless Time: 5:00 PM PDT on Saturday
Vids Vids Vids: Mega Multi-Fandom Vids
It’s got a list of sources a mile long. Maybe it’s social commentary, maybe it’s humor, but it’s always got something to say about a subject that stretches across a multitude of fandoms. So come watch with us! (Panel may run into the next hour as needed.)
Track: Tech/Alt Mod: Airawyn Time: 5:00 PM PDT on Saturday
[Chalk & Cheese] Pros Vid Show 2
Watch another vid show featuring The Professionals (TV 1977).
Track: Chalk & Cheese Mod(s): — Time: 5:00 PM PDT on Saturday
6:00 PM
Stupid Sexy Robots
From Data to Optimus Prime, Robots come in all shapes and sizes. Androids, Mecha, Aliens. What’s the appeal? Why do we love them? Who’s your favorite?
Track: Meta Mod: Saphire-Dance Time: 6:00 PM PDT on Saturday
[Star Trek: TOS] Trek old-style: Kirk, Spock, McCoy and the gang
Let’s share fan art, links, and recs, and talk about why we return to the well for classic Trek in all its combinations.
Track: Fandom Mod: Gideon Marcus Time: 6:00 PM PDT on Saturday
7:00 PM
[Kinnporsche]: Chemistry 101 Was Never This Hot
We love Kinnporsche and you should love it too! Squee away.
Track: Fandom Mod: Nevertheless Time: 7:00 PM PDT on Saturday
8:00 PM
Escapade Online Songvid Show: Quiet Chatroom
Saturday night wouldn’t be complete without the songvid show! Stream on Vimeo and join us in Discord’s “quiet” text chatroom (or the “loud” voice chatroom, listed below) to see what awesome new vids everyone’s been making this year.
Streaming: Vimeo Discussion: Discord Time: 8:00 PM PDT on Saturday
Escapade Online Songvid Show: Loud Chatroom
Saturday night wouldn’t be complete without the songvid show! Stream on Vimeo and join us in Discord’s “loud” voice chatroom (or the “quiet” text chatroom, listed above) to see what awesome new vids everyone’s been making this year.
Streaming: Vimeo Discussion: Discord Time: 8:00 PM PDT on Saturday
SUNDAY — JULY 14, 2024
7:00 AM
Fandoms of the Vid Show
Let’s go over the fandoms from the vidshow – what are they, how can you watch them, which ones are relevant to your interests?
Track: Tech/Alt Mod: aaronantium Time: 7:00 AM PDT on Sunday
8:00 AM
Vid Review
If watching the Escapade Online Songvid Show isn’t enough, and you want to dig into why a vid did or didn’t work, analyze technique, and basically geek out over vids, this is the panel for you! (Panel will run for two hours.)
Track: Tech/Alt Mod: aaronantium Time: 8:00 AM PDT on Sunday
9:00 AM
MFers Recruitment Drive
How to you entice people into the monsterfucker community? What are good starting movies/series? If you’ve been side-eyeing the shifters-and-tentacles crowd and aren’t sure if it’s for you – this is the panel to attend; let people tell you what’s awesome about it and where to get started.
Track: Meta Mod: fashes Time: 9:00 AM PDT on Sunday
[Dead Boy Detectives] Like A Dead Married Couple On Acid
Thoughts after the first season? Is the TV show living up to the comic book source material? What’s some ride-or-die desires for season two?
Track: Fandom Mod: Airawyn Time: 9:00 AM PDT on Sunday
Vid Review (continued)
See description under 8:00 AM PDT. Second hour of Vid Review.
Track: Tech/Alt Mod: aaronantium Time: 9:00 AM PDT on Sunday
[Chalk & Cheese] Pros Bingo
Bingo played with episode titles from The Professionals (TV 1977). Email batsrgr8 aol.com for a bingo card if you don’t have one.
Track: Chalk & Cheese Mod: Krisser Time: 9:00 AM PDT on Sunday
10:00 AM
When is a Cultivator not a Cultivator?
Asian fantasy genres are taking off among fans who were never into them before. Untamed references pop up in fic of unrelated canons. But wait, why does this one guy have pokemon, and why can’t these other guys fly on swords? Let’s talk Asian fantasy genres and how you know which one is which.
Track: Meta Mod: Franzeska Time: 10:00 AM PDT on Sunday
[X-Men ’97]: The Mutants Are Back In Town
The classic X-Men cartoon has a sequel! What do we think?
Track: Fandom Mods: aaronantium, Greenygal Time: 10:00 AM PDT on Sunday
AO3 Searches: Tips & Tricks
What filters do you use to find the fic you want to read? What do you exclude? Which of the Hidden Search Operators are you familiar with? (https://archiveofourown.org/admin_posts/10851) Let’s swap advice and suggestions.
Track: Tech/Alt Mod: Elf Time: 10:00 AM PDT on Sunday
[Chalk & Cheese] Panel – Old Spy/Cop/Agent Fandoms
The old shows from I Spy and Star Trek to Highlander and The Sentinel—they all had the quality that hooked us!
Track: Chalk & Cheese Mod: Krisser Time: 10:00 AM PDT on Sunday
11:00 AM
Crackfic: Committing To The Bit
Have the standards shifted, and do we care when writing/drawing/vidding our own unhinged take? Doubling down on the bit and telling people you don’t care if it’s rarepair or crackship, you’re having fun writing it.
Track: Meta Mod: sprocket Time: 11:00 AM PDT on Sunday
[Xena: Warrior Princess] Xena 2024
Would the costuming be similar? Would the cheese be the same flavor? Would the gay be on screen? Here we’ll discuss what we think Xena would realistically look like today and what could still be missing.
Track: Fandom Mod: fashes Time: 11:00 AM PDT on Sunday
Wayback Panel: Academia
What are they saying? What do we want them to say? “Fandom has definitely been outed, at least in academic circles. What can we do about it?” (Voted on during opening ceremonies, the Wayback Panel is our chance to revisit something we talked about at a previous Escapade—in this case, from Escapade 4, 30 years ago!)
Track: Tech/Alt Mod: Charlotte C. Hill Time: 11:00 AM PDT on Sunday
[Chalk & Cheese] Vids – Old Fandom Vids
90 minutes of old fandom vids. (Remember: some are VCR vids!)
Track: Chalk & Cheese Mod(s): — Time: 11:00 AM PDT on Sunday
12:00 PM — NOON
LGBTQIA2S+ Meetup
A casual meetup of LGBTQIA2S+ Escapade members.
Track: Meta Host: Vex Verlain Time: 12:00 PM PDT on Sunday
1:00 PM
Crossgenerational Relationships
Does your friend need more training to play with you online? What do you do when you realize the “kid” is ten years older than you? How do you meet and get to know someone who’s decades older or younger than you, and what value do those relationships have in fandom communities?
Track: Meta Mods: aaronantium, Nevertheless Time: 1:00 PM PDT on Sunday
[Interview with the Vampire] New Orleans Vampire Soiree
Season one ended with a shocking twist and Season two rapidly approaches. What are some of the things we’re excited for? What do you think they’ll keep from the novels? What do you think they’ll change? What are you most excited to make for fandom?
Track: Fandom Mods: killabeez, Airawyn Time: 1:00 PM PDT on Sunday
Wildcard Panel: Anime
Voted on during opening ceremonies, the Wildcard Panel is our chance to discuss the newest thing everyone’s talking about.
Track: Tech/Alt Mod: glymr Time: 1:00 PM PDT on Sunday
[Chalk & Cheese] Fic Recs – Older Fandoms – What do we still read?
Even though you’re into something new, what older stories do you still read?
Track: Chalk & Cheese Mod: Krisser Time: 1:00 PM PDT on Sunday
2:00 PM
The “Strong Female Character”: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
What makes a “strong female character”? Is she a badass babe like Lara Croft, or someone more nuanced, like Evelyn Wang in “Everything Everywhere All at Once”? Does Kate Beaton’s “Strong Female Character” comic still apply, or have we moved past those kinds of portrayals? From Ripley to Buffy to Furiosa, plenty of “strong female characters” are physically strong—but do they have to be?
Track: Meta Mod: Charlotte C. Hill Time: 2:00 PM PDT on Sunday
[The Untamed] And the Game You’d Play You Would Always Win
Obligatory Untamed panel! Come be horny on main about your blorbos!
Track: Fandom Mod: glymr Time: 2:00 PM PDT on Sunday
Pegging and Butt Stuff! A Delightfully In-Depth Intro
Have you ever wanted to bend over your boyfriend and have your way with his sweet ass? Come learn how! Are you new to butt stuff and want to learn some basics? Do you want butt sex info for your fic? Come join us! (Panel will feature in depth info on anatomy & techniques plus how to entice nervous first timers.)
Track: Tech/Alt Mod: fashes Time: 2:00 PM PDT on Sunday
[The Sentinel] I Never Get Bored Of Looking At You
Obligatory Sentinel panel! Maybe someone will show up with hints about how to ahem Sentinel for this streaming generation.
Track: Chalk & Cheese Mod: Jen/syncock Time: 2:00 PM PDT on Sunday
3:00 PM
Lesbians, Yuri, and Femmeslash, oh my!
From Willow’s “kiss” in Buffy to the main couple in Gundam Witch Mercury beating out Supernatural in a tumblr “best couple” poll, we’ve come a long way, baby. What’s the state of femmeslash today? Which shows feature ACTUAL lesbian couples, and which are just highly shippable? Bring recs, or just come to see what everyone else is watching!
Track: Meta Mod: glymr Time: 3:00 PM PDT on Sunday
[Doctor Who] New Doctor Who
What’s new with Who?
Track: Fandom Mod: Oracle Time: 3:00 PM PDT on Sunday
Hilarious AI Fuckups
AI is everywhere now, and it’s not going away. We can bemoan the state of capitalism – or we can share links & screencaps of the most egregious AI errors, both text and art. (Or we can do both. bothisgood.gif)
Track: Tech/Alt Mod: Elf Time: 3:00 PM PDT on Sunday
[due South] I Came To Chicago On the Trail of the Killers Of My Father…
It’s only been 30 years since due South premiered, and the fandom’s going strong. Bring your Frasier, RayV, and RayK feels!
Track: Chalk & Cheese Mods: Greenygal, sprocket Time: 3:00 PM PDT on Sunday
4:00 PM
We all agree: Season 3 doesn’t exist
It’s an amazing show with a terrific beginning—too bad it only got two seasons. (Or one.) Those other four are delusions. How do you deal with a fandom where the hardcore fans agree that canon stopped long before the showrunners ruined it?
Track: Meta Mod: feochadn Time: 4:00 PM PDT on Sunday
[Buffy the Vampire Slayer] BtVS: Not BTS
Time to revisit the seven seasons, virtual season 8, Angel, and that one novel with an OT3.
Track: Fandom Mod: Gideon Marcus Time: 4:00 PM PDT on Sunday
Cook With Me: Hand Pulled Noodles
I’m going to teach all of you my preferred recipe and technique for hand pulled noodles. Get a kitchen scale, a pot, some room temperature water, fresh nutritional yeast, salt, bread flour, and vegetable oil. You’ll need two bowls to work with, and be ready to move because once the recipe starts, we can’t stop. Fresh noodles will be ready to eat by the end. Follow along or just watch. :)
Track: Tech/Alt Mod: Nevertheless Time: 4:00 PM PDT on Sunday
[Chalk & Cheese] Multifandom Vid Show
Watch a multifandom vid show on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/krisserci5.
Track: Chalk & Cheese Mod: Krisser Time: 4:00 PM PDT on Sunday
5:00 PM
Escapade Online Review
Closing ceremonies, and your chance to discuss what we did well and what we could do better next time. Come and say goodbye!
Track: Meta Host: sprocket Time: 5:00 PM PDT on Sunday
6:00 PM
Dead Dog Party
Once the closing ceremonies are over, take a load off and relax!
Track: Meta Host: TBD Time: 6:00 PM PDT on Sunday
