Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Comments, Questions, And Spoilers, Oh My!

It's that time again - time for me to tackle this month's round of fan questions and comments about The Vodka Press podcast and blog.

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Q: You've referred to matt as Mr. Grimm a few times on twitter. PLEASE TELL ME YOU'RE NOT MARRIED!?! - Bill 

A: No, I'm not married. I have no plans or desire to marry (anyone), have no fear.

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Q: Zoe what's one of your favorite drinks? - Karen

A: I love Scotch, neat. (Is that you, super fan Karen?)

Q: When will you post pics of you guys? - Christina K.

A: We're working on it, hopefully soon!

Q: We need another geek episode! And Zoe can you cosplay for it and post a pic or something? :) - D.D.

A: Yes, we do. And I think posting pics would be fun. I was talking about this with Karly and Kit on Sunday, and we discussed the possibility of us all dressing up (in some fashion) then posting a pic or pics. Sound good?

Q: My favorite EP so far has been "It's my body..." I like that Zoe you brought up male objectification and double standards. - tim4play

A: Why thank you, tim4play. That's been my favorite episode of this season, too.

Q: Zoe will you be on my podcast? - anonymous

A: And what show would that be? If you want, shoot me an email and we can talk.

Q: Loved the men of TVP post, please have them do another - anonymous

A: I bet the guys will be happy to hear/read that. I think another TVP men post could be arranged.

Q: Zoe you said in a post that you're gonna do short stories. Will they be erotic or regular fiction? - Nikki

A: I've written 8 as of today, 4 of which are erotic. I have 2 stories out to my beta readers: the lovely, talented Kit and Karly. I shall pass along the others to the ladies, too - as soon as I'm done rewriting and torturing myself over them a bit more.

Q: TVP Power Hour needs to happen. - Chris C. 
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A: It shall, and soon(ish)! *SPOILER* We're thinking of doing one for EP#22. One thing we'd like to maybe try out is the TVP drinking game during that episode. So if anyone has thoughts on that, let us know.

Q: Will you do a real drinking episode this season? Where you're all drinking? - anonymous

A: See my answer to the previous question. (Yes.)

Q: Can you do a videocast sometime? Or a youtube show? I have this image of Zoe and Kit sitting across a table and doing shots and a battle of the minds. And in my mind you look like a sexy vampire Zoe and Kit looks like an 80s pop star. Totally off or on target? - Jenn 

A: I talked about this with my cohorts/co-hosts, and we're all game to do a videocast sometime. Kit and I doing shots? Oh my, that could get interesting. In terms of how we look... I think all 3 of us are still fleshing out how our TVP alter egos "look." I will say Bangles lacks the big 80's hair, but she more than makes up for it with her ginormous bangle earrings. As for me, I am sexy but I don't know about the vampire bit. Maybe?

Q: Really liking the bonus content. Keep it coming! Great talk on reality TV for EP 16. And really cool interviews. - Adam Z.

A: Awesome, we're glad you like it. There is certainly more in store.

Q: I love the show but I feel like lately it's been girl centric. A gender neutral topic or hey even one for the guys would be cool - Connor

A: We want anyone, regardless of gender, to enjoy and be able to take away something from each episode. I do think a "men's" episode would be fun to do; I'll have to brainstorm some topics. If any of you have ideas for a men's EP, you can: comment below, tweet them to us @thevodkapress, or send them to us via the contact form on our site.

Q: Please do a tech epi - anonymous

A:  We shall. *SPOILER* EP#21 will focus on tech-related topics.

Q: Why haven't you done an LGBT epi yet? And Zoe I'd love to hear your coming out story, when'd you first know you were bi??? - Katy M. 

A: An LGBT episode is definitely in the TVP future. As for my coming out story, I've toyed with the idea of writing a post on it. Now that I know at least one person's interested, I think I will. (Guess what next Wednesday's post will be? *wink wink*)

Q: What's the next episode gonna be about? - Andrew

A: You'll have to tune into this week's teaser to find out.

Q: Are you looking for more writers? If so, how could someone go about pitching to you Zoe? - anonymous 

A: Excellent question. I'm currently crafting an info page for folks interested in writing for and/or otherwise working with The Vodka Press; when that's available, I'll blast about it on twitter (from both my account @zoegrimmtvp and the TVP account @thevodkapress). Until then, if you want to write for TVP, you can email me a writing sample (a link if it's published online or as a .pdf) and a blurb about yourself, your writing experience, what you'd like to write about for TVP, etc.

22 comments:

  1. I'll drink to the vodka press drinking game

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  2. omigod zoe i love you. please please please do a video!!! =)

    a drinking game would be cool, can we pick the words?

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    1. Thank you! I'm working on some TVP video ideas now.


      We absolutely want fan input on the drinking game. Let us know what quirks and words stand out in episodes. This is your game, all you folks who listen to the show. We're just offering to be the guinea pigs.

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    2. for the drinking game

      exciting
      perpetually or perpetuate
      disparity
      sex
      anytime kit says "um"
      hitting the nail on the head
      anytime anyone mentions their boyfriend
      anytime anyone mentions karly's cat
      anytime anyone stutters
      anytime karly talks about working in the restaurant biz
      anytime zoe talks about having a cold or feeling cold

      oh shit you all wouldn't last a whole hour with that list. maybe stick to the top 5 ;-X

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    3. exciting and talk of boyfriends, fo' sure

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    4. This is a fantastically exciting drinking game list that would perpetuate any tvp listener to get drunk. Totally hit the nail on the head. I have to go tell my boyfriend, Jamie, who works in the restaurant biz about it. And um...leia (my cat)

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    5. Wow, Nicole P., you hit the nail on the head. I'm perpetually excited about my boyfriend Matt, Karly's cat Leia, and the disparity of sexy topics we get into on the show. Also, I think I'm coming down with a cold...or maybe I'm just hungover.

      Karly, I'm buzzed just thinking about the TVP drinking game. I think we may need to wimp out and drink lite beer or cheap wine for the TVP Power Hour.

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    6. My liver is shaking its head in agreement.

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  3. Woot! You got to my question. :-D
    How about a men's episode on dating & sex, or men in media? It'd be nice if you had at least 1 guy on as well.

    - Connor

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    1. Hey Connor! Those are both great ideas. When we do a "men's" themed episode, we will get a male guest on, possibly more than one if we're able.

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  4. Yes it's meeee!

    I should've known you'd say scotch, I think you ordered that last time I ran into you.

    You've bought me drinks twice now, next time is on me. Maybe at Deep Ellum or Hops N Scotch?

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    1. woah youve met zoe AND had drinks with her? are you friends or something? if not thatd be too fucking cool

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    2. Super fan Karen! Why yes, I did have a Scotch that night. Multiple Scotches, if I'm remembering correctly. It was a hell of a night, no?


      Any TVP fan that recognizes me by just my voice in a bar, especially a crowded bar, earns his or her self a drink of his or her choice (my treat). I even bought a drink for the girl who recognized me by my "eye". :)


      That being said, I'll let you buy the drinks if we run into each other again. Third time's a charm, Karen. Hope to see you out and about soon!

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    3. Hey Mike M.!


      I always treat TVP fans when they recognize me (like I did with Karen and others) - mostly applies to MA residents, since I'm based here. But I do occasionally travel! On Monday night, I was in NYC and bought a beer for a TVP fan - we were seated near each other in a bar, started talking, I mentioned I had a podcast, and he said, "Wait, are you Zoe Grimm? Is your show The Vodka Press?" Simple as that.


      I'll be posting pics soon(ish), so it'll be easier for folks to obviously spot me out and about. But I'll probably still buy fans a drink and hang out with them, you guys are all awesome. :)

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    4. Who knows... maybe one day we'll auction off a drinking date with the three of us. It would certainly would be a great fundraiser for one of our favorite charities.

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    5. Karly always has the best ideas. :) That's definitely something to keep in mind for the TVP future.

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  5. "I have no plans or desire to marry (anyone), have no fear." Uh oh, wonder how Mr Grimm feels about that.

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    1. she's too cool to be tied down to one person. plus i think she likes doing the tying ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

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    2. Not to sound like a broken record on here *BUT* you hit the nail on the head, anonymous.

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  6. did you know zoe grimm also gives music recommendations and the worlds greatest hugs? was in newbury comics today and hit on a super hot chick, turned out to be THE zoe grimm!!! she helped me pick out some ebm and she gave me a hug goodbye

    one of the greatest moments and hugs of my life <3

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  7. We'll always have Newbury Comics, Ken. ;) I'm tempted to use your pickup line as a future Flirtini.

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