The best Twitch streams to watch this week (October 5 - October 11)

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Whether you’re in the mood for eSports action or want to see a great TTRPG session, countless streamers have been showcasing their skills on Twitch. We showcase some Twitch streams worth checking out this week (October 5 through October 11).

Thursday, October 8

Last Fan Standing - Wizard World - 9 p.m. EST/ 6 p.m. PST

Bruce Campbell will bring their Last Fan Standing trivia show to Wizard World's Twitch channel. A slew of people will test their knowledge in topics such as superheroes, video games, and horror. The winner will be awarded with a certificate signed by Campbell. You can watch the stream here.

Friday, October 9

Cyber E.V.M Benefit Show - 2 p.m. EST/11 a.m. PST

Elektro Vox will raise money for the Slimelight London rescue fund with a special benefit show. The event will feature DJ sets from iVardensphere, Karkasaurus, Biomechanimal, Modulate, and God Module as well as a live performance from Corlyx. You can watch the stream here. More information on Slimelight London rescue fund can be found here.

Trey Anastasio - Trey Anastasio - 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST

Trey Anastasio will kick off an eight-week online residency on Twitch to raise money for the WaterWheel Foundation and Divided Sky Fund. The artist will be performing a different set each week inside The Beacon Theatre in New York City. In July, Anastasio released their 11th solo album Lonely Trip. With Phish, the artist released Sigma Oasis back in April. You can watch the stream here.

Shocktober - Rocky Mountain Pro - 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST

Rocky Mountain Pro will bodyslam their way onto Twitch with their Shocktober PPV. Some matches on the card include RMP Champion Dustin Uhrich vs Johnny Zuto, Allie Gato vs Rachelle Rivete for the vacated Lockettes Championship, and a Twitch/Ignition Championship Unification Match between Jumbo Zamore and Chango Bronson. A special pre-show will take place two hours before the PPV starts. The stream, which you can view here, is only available for subscribers to Rocky Mountain Pro's Twitch channel. The card is subject to change.

Saturday, October 10

The Improvised Generation - Outpost 13 - 5 p.m. EST/2 p.m. PST

The Improvised Generation will make its way to Outpost 13's Twitch channel to kick off their new season. Each Saturday, viewers will catch the ongoing adventures of the crew of the USS McGinley. The cast of The Improvised Generation features Aliza Pearl, Lissette Jean-Marie, Amanda Troop, Paul Hungerford, Rob Ullett, Hector Navarro, Matthew Pitner, Laurie Jones, and Sara Mountjoy-Pepka. You can watch the stream here. Previous episodes of The Improvised Generation can be viewed here.

Five great podcasts for International Podcast Day 2020

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Over the years, podcasts have been one of the biggest mediums of entertainment. Whether it’s a talk show with a group of friends or a weekly narrative, people can’t get enough of their favorite shows. Founded in 2015, International Podcast Day (September 30) was created to share the love of podcasts. We decided to showcase five great podcasts you should start following today.

Island Life with Alex Denney

Each week Alex Denney meets new talking animals on a deserted island. One day before recording, Denney asks for a suggestion word from listeners, which will be the focal point of the episode. Aliza Pearl (Geek and Sundry), Celeste Pechous (Work In Progress), and Doug Morency (Degrassi: The Next Generation) are among those who've appeared on the improvised podcast.

Exile

Kelly Nugent (TBS's Superpunch, El Rey Nation) delivers a chilling story with Exile. The narrative podcast follows a woman exiled to a world full of terror at every corner. Nugent wrote, produced, mixed, and performed the entire podcast with the help of Analise Nelson composing the music. This podcast is best listened to with great headphones.

500 Greatest Films Podcast

Hector Navarro (Nerdist, El Rey Nation) and Keller Knoblock (Geek and Sundry) have one goal: to watch Empire Magazine’s 500 Greatest Movies of All Time. Each podcast finds the duo tackling a new movie with some special guests, including comic book writer Jody Houser and VENN host Emma Fyffe. Debuting in 2018, the podcast is slated to conclude in 2028.

Communion After Dark

Each week, Communion After Dark brings some of the latest in industrial, EBM, dark electro, and more. Hosting the show are DJ Mark Paradise (The Castle), DJ Maus (Obscura Undead, STRANGELOVE), and DJ Tom Gold (Resident DJ at The Castle). Listeners will also be treated to guest DJ sets from familiar names in the alternative-electronic scene. Recently, Tom Shear (Assemblage 23), Jasyn Bangert (God Module), and Raph Beck (DarkTunes) have appeared on the show.

The Comedy Button

Since 2011, The Comedy Button has been bringing delivering a plethora of laughs to podcast listeners. Hosts Brian Altano, Scott Bromley, Ryan Scott, Max Scoville, and Kristin Van De Yar try to make sense of the various things going on in this world. Aside from the weekly podcast, The Comedy Button also has bonus episodes, including movie commentaries, in their webstore.

The Improvised Generation to host Starfleet Virtual Cocktail Party this Sunday on Twitch

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Los Angeles improv group The Improvised Generation will take their act to Twitch soon. To celebrate, they’re having a special Starfleet Virtual Cocktail Party this Sunday (September 27) on Outpost 13’s Twitch channel. The event, which is co-hosted by Aliza Pearl (The Improvised Generation, Shield of Tomorrow) and Trekland’s Larry Nemecek, will bring the love of Star Trek to everyone worldwide.

Kicking off at 3 p.m. PST, some noticeable names in the Star Trek world will stop by for a chat. In the 3 p.m. hour, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s Armin Shimerman (Quark) and Kitty Swink (Luaran/Rozahn) will arrive for a quick discussion, and Star Trek science consultants Erin Macdonald and Mohammed Noor will discuss the science behind the popular franchise.

In the 4 p.m. hour, actor John Billingsley (Doctor Phlox on Star Trek: Enterprise) and Star Trek visual effects supervisor/title designer Dan Curry will be stopping by, and there will be a look at TTRPGs based on the franchise along with a spotlight on Larry Nemecek's Trekland.

In the 5 p.m. hour, actresses Mary Chieffo (L'Rell on Star Trek: Discovery), Tamlyn Tomita (Commodore Oh on Star Trek: Picard), and Chase Masterson (Leeta on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) will take part of the Women of Trek panel. The hour will also feature a Podcasters of Trek panel with special guests Cirroc Lofton (Jake Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), YouTuber Jessie Gender, and podcasters Aaron Harvey (Trek Geeks’ Infinite Trek) and Kennedy Allen (Black Tribbles’ The Away Team). Throughout the three hour event, the cast of The Improvised Generation will make appearances.

Previous episodes of The Improvised Generation are available to watch on YouTube. Follow The Improvised Generation on Instagram and Twitter for any updates.

Starfleet Virtual Cocktail Party schedule (all times listed PST)

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Hour 1: Armin Shimerman & Kitty Swink, Science of Trek, & The Cast of The Improvised Generation

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Hour 2: John Billingsley, Dan Curry, TTRPG's of Trek, and Larry Nemecek's Trekland

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Hour 3: Women of Trek (Mary Chieffo, Tamlyn Tomita, Chase Masterson), Podcasters of Trek (incl. Cirroc Lofton), and the Cast of The Improvised Generation

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The best Twitch streams to watch this week (September 21 - September 27)

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Whether you’re in the mood for eSports action or want to see a great TTRPG session, countless streamers have been showcasing their skills on Twitch. We showcase some Twitch streams worth checking out this week (September 21 - September 27).

Thursday, September 24

Charlotte de Witte @ Mogren Fortress - Charlotte de Witte - 2:20 p.m. EST/ 11:20 a.m. PST

Techno producer Charlotte de Witte will make their way to Mogren Fortress to celebrate the release of their Rave On Time EP. Arriving on Friday, the EP follows their recent Vision and Return To Nowhere EPs, which were released this year. You can watch the stream here. Pre-orders for the four-song release can be made here.

No Place Like Home: A Virtual Livestream Benefit - Noise Pop -10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST

Noise Pop will raise money for Bay Area artists and venues with No Place Like Home: A Virtual Livestream Benefit. Thao Nguyen from alternative folk band Thao & the Get Down Stay Down will be the special performer for Thursday's stream. In May, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down released their fifth studio album Temple. This show will raise money for the Red Poppy Art House. You can watch the stream here. Donations can be made here.

Friday, September 25

Mr. Kitty - Mr. Kitty - 10 a.m. EST/1 p.m. PST

Synthpop artist Mr Kitty will be raising money for Austin's alternative night club Elysium with a special livestream. The artist will be playing songs from their recent studio album Ephemeral. The livestream will take place at 1 p.m. PST and 9 p.m. PST. Money raised from the 1 p.m. show will go towards Elysium. You can watch the stream here. Donations towards Elysium can be made here.

Movement Selects Vol 1 - Paxahau TV - 4 p.m. EST/ 1 p.m. PST

While the Movement Festival was canceled, organizers will be heading to Twitch for a special two-day virtual event. Movement Selects, which is presented by Paxahau TV, will feature some of the best electronic producers out there. Friday's show will include sets from Brian Kage, DJ Seoul, Eddie Fowlkes, Loren, Sama' Abdulhadi, and Scan 7. Saturday's show will have sets from Aux88, DJ Psycho, Inner City, Juan Atkins, Maceo Plex, and Rebecca Goldberg. You can watch the stream here.

Saturday, September 26

Das Maschine Online Elysium Benefit Show - Das Maschine - 7 p.m. EST/3 p.m. PST

A handful of bands and DJs will unite to raise money for Elysium. The event will feature performances from The Rain Within, Pete Crane of Shiv-r, and biocarbon13 with more acts to be announced this week. Throughout the event, DJ G3N3S1S, DJ AsuraSunil, DJ EdMinister, DJ Byron Laszlo, DJ Red Vamp, and DJ Son of Sam will spin the best tunes. You can watch the stream here.

Sunday, September 27

The Improvised Generation's Starfleet Virtual Cocktail Party - Outpost 13 - 6 p.m. EST/ 3 p.m. PST

The Improvised Generation will be holding a Starfleet Virtual Cocktail Party to celebrate their recent jump to Twitch. Hosted by Aliza Pearl and Larry Nemecek, the three-hour event will including a slew of names from the Star Trek universe, including Star Trek Discovery's Mary Chieffo and Star Trek Enterprise's John Billingsley. You can watch the stream here. Previous episodes of The Improvised Generation can be viewed here.

The best Twitch streams to watch this weekend (August 28 - August 30)

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Whether you’re in the mood for eSports action or want to see a great TTRPG session, countless streamers have been showcasing their skills on Twitch. We showcase some Twitch streams worth checking out this weekend (August 28 - August 30).

Friday, August 28

AnimeEVO - various twitch streams- 10 a.m. PST/1 pm. EST start time

The month long AnimeEVO event comes to a close this weekend with a string of worldwide tournaments taking place this weekend. On Friday, BlazBlue: Central Fiction (PC) and Million Arthur: Arcana Blood will take center stage. On Saturday, PC reigns supreme with Nitroplus Blasterz, Weiss Schwarz, Eternal Fighter Zero, and Melty Blood: Actress Again Current Code tournaments. A North American East Coast tournament for BlazBlue: Central Fiction (PS4) will also take place that day. Sunday will have tournaments for Guilty Gear Accent Core+R (Nintendo Switch) and BlazBlue: Central Fiction (PS4 - North American West Coast). You can find out details for each tournament here.

Saturday, August 29

Chilly Mountain - NA Valorant Tournament - 11 a.m. PST/2 p.m. EST

Chilly Mountain will have their first-ever Valorant tournament, and a plethora of prizes courtesy of ModMyMods & CherryMX are on the line. As of this writing, 31 teams have registered to take part in the tournament. Teams must register before 1 p.m. EST on Saturday. People without a team can register to be free agents. Stream viewers can find themselves winning a Cherry MX XXL Mousepad and a ModMyMods USB Bottle Opener. More information on the tournament can be found here. The stream can be viewed here.

Trivium - The Deepest Cuts - 12 p.m. PST/ 3 p.m. EST

Metal group Trivium will give fans a special performance on the streaming platform. Instead of playing a typical set of hits, the band will play tracks they never play anymore. Some of these songs have never been played before live. In April, Trivium unveiled their ninth studio album What the Dead Men Say, which peaked at number three on both the Top Rock Albums and Hard Rock Albums charts. The album features the singles "Bleed Into Me," "Amongst the Shadows & the Stones," "Catastrophist," and the title track. The stream will go down here.

Dragon Theater - Darkness and Starlight: A Nerdy Music Night for Charity - 3 p.m. PST/6 p.m. EST

Darkness and Starlight: A Nerdy Music Night for Charity will help raise money for the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund. Through the event, viewers will be treated by sets from The Doubleclicks, The Improvised Generation: Song Squadron, The Library Bards, and Darkness and Starlight, which is a performance of the Final Fantasy 6 opera of the same name. Hosted by Aliza Pearl, free tickets for the event can be grabbed here. The stream can be viewed here.

Sunday, August 30

THPS Podcast (with special guest Ralph D'Amato) - 5 p.m. PST/ 8 p.m. EST

The THPS Podcast, which is hosted by TheDodeman and FreddY, dives into the world of the iconic Tony Hawk's video game series. This week's episode features former Neversoft producer Ralph D'Amato as their special guest. Since 2010, D'Amato has been working with major brands such as Sesame Street and Microsoft with his company D'Amato Productions, Inc. D'Amato recently worked on the new Tony Hawk documentary Pretending I'm a Superman: The Tony Hawk Video Game Story. The stream can be viewed here.

Outpost 13 launching Twitch channel tomorrow (May 31)

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After weeks of testing things out, Outpost 13 will officially launch tomorrow (May 31) with a full day of programming.

Titled May Day, the event kicks off at 11 a.m. PST with Where You At?, which showcases people doing great things for their community. At 12:30 p.m. PST, Photo Alchemy takes over, and host Cory Wyszynski will show off some great phone apps to help enhance your photos. 2 p.m. will bring Buffering, which finds some of the best improv talent conducting a business meeting. Throughout the show, people in the chat can add to the story with their suggestions. At 3:30 p.m. Aliza Pearl, Emily Jacobson, and Matt Pitner will boldly go where no one has gone before during The Ultimate Star Trek Unboxing. At 5 p.m., Erin McGown and MeLissa Luna take over with their podcast Group Text, which offers discussions about how technology is changing out lives.

At 6:30 p.m., Crockpot Cinema finds hosts Matthew Pitner and Kate Enge cooking and delivering some old school cinema. At 8:30 p.m., Ripley Improv’s Madi Goff will take over with The Madi Goff Show with special guest James Kyson (Heroes, Adventure Time). The event concludes at 10 p.m. with Made Up Music, which finds Alex Caan and Arlo Sanders creating a new song with the chat’s suggestions. The finished track will appear on their Bandcamp page.

The entire thing can be viewed over on Outpost 13’s Twitch channel.

Outpost 13 May Day schedule (PST)

11 a.m. - Where You At?
12:30 p.m. - Photo Alchemy
2 p.m. - Buffering
3:30 p.m. - The Ultimate Star Trek Unboxing
5 p.m. - Group Text
6:30 p.m. - Crockpot Cinema
8:30 p.m. - The Madi Goff Show
10 p.m. - Made Up Music

'Star Trek: TNG'-inspired improv show The Improvised Generation returns to Impro Studio this weekend

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Popular Star Trek: The Next Generation-inspired improv series The Improvised Generation will make its return to Los Angeles’ Impro Studio this weekend.

Every Sunday night in March and April, people can watch the ongoing adventures of the crew of the USS McGinley. The cast for the sixth season of The Improvised Generation features a mixture of familiar and new faces. Aliza Pearl, Paul Hungerford, Sara Mountjoy-Pepka, Scott Palmason, Laurie Jones, Rob Ullett, Lissette Jean-Marie, and Arlo Sanders will take part of the show. Hector Navarro (DC Universe, El Rey Network) will join as a special guest.

The Improvised Generation takes place at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at Impro Studio’s website. You can follow The Improvised Generation on Facebook and Twitter for any updates. The Impro Studio is located on 1727 North Vermont Avenue, which is a few blocks away from the Vermont/Sunset Station.

Technical improvisers for The Improvised Generation are Cory Wyszynski, Douglas Charles Hampton, and Raishel Wasserman. The Improvised Generation is directed by Aliza Pearl, Paul Hungerford, and Sara Mountjoy-Pepka.

You can watch the first five seasons of The Improvised Generation below.