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Bearly Furcasting S4E11 - Where's Taebyn?
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Moobarkfluff! Taebyn is on vacation this week, so Rayne and Bearly Welcome Misha B. Barkin' to sit in Taebyn's chair. We chat about life in general, discuss upcoming events, Play some This or That, and tell some really bad jokes. Join us for a great episode of BFFT! Moobarkfluff!
Misha's Video link about the Fox News Interview:
The Furry of Fox News - Vitai Slade
This podcast contains adult language and adult topics. It is rated M for Mature. Listener discretion is advised.
Thanks to all our listeners and to our staff: Bearly Normal, Rayne Raccoon, Taebyn, Cheetaro, TickTock, and Ziggy the Meme Weasel.
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A Hero is a Hero, No Matter How Small
Another brand-new book for young readers we came across in the U.K.: Moonflight by Gill Lewis (with illustrations by Pippa Curnick). “Can a timid rat ever become a hero? Tilbury is about to find out on the adventure of a lifetime, journeying across the sea to the realm of the dreaded White Death, to return a priceless diamond to its rightful owners. A marvellous adventure begins and a truly intrepid hero is born . . .” The book is available for international shipping from Amazon U.K. And it’s also available as an audio book — everywhere!
image c. 2023 David Fickling Books
FWG Monthly Newsletter July 2023
And just like that, we’re halfway through the year.
Many of the guild’s writers and publishers have just come back from Anthrocon, where there were many new book releases (check out the bottom of this blog), and we hope many sales! If you picked up a book or two at Anthrocon, please share some pics of your haul with us – and the publishers and authors! Don’t forget to leave a review as well!
There isn’t much guild new to share this month, though I am expecting a bit more at the start of August as we begin preparations for Oxfurred Comma and Furry Book Month. Expect some developments there to come soon.
The guild officers have also been in discussion with other ways to produce more content and opportunities for guild members. Stay tuned for more news here.
We have also been keeping a close eye on the situation happening on Twitter. For a long time, Twitter has been the FWG’s primary social media outlet. We are keeping our options open at the moment and will be looking to expand to another location – Mastodon and Bluesky are looking like the likely options at this stage. We will continue to maintain our presence on Twitter.
Once we have accounts set up on the new sites, we will begin the process of finding guild members already present on those platforms.
For those who don’t worry about failing social media sites, there are always short story opportunities! Please check out the current open calls.
Get Wild – Deadline September 1st
This Is Halloween – Deadline When Full
Furry Femdom Erotica – Deadline When Full
F/F No Erotic Anthology – Deadline When Full
Isekai Me! – Deadline When Full
Children Of The Night – Deadline When Full
Furry/Lovecraftian/Erotic/University Themed Anthology – Deadline When Full
Beyond Their Pale – Deadline When Full
#ohmurr! – Deadline: Ongoing
Zooscape – Reoccurring submission windows.
There were also plenty of new releases during the Anthrocon weekend. These are the ones from the FWG members – though there were plenty of other new books to enjoy!
Gnoll Tales, by NightEyes DaySpring. Released June 30th 2023.
Fang Volume 11, edited by Sparf. Released July 1st 2023.
In The Light Of The Dawn, by the Furry Historical Fiction Society (featuring multiple FWG members). Released July 1st 2023.
The Red Vixen After Dark, by Royce Day. Released July 1st 2023.
The Dry Spell, by Ryan Loup-Glissant (Slip Wolf). Released July 1st 2023.
The Prince of Thorns, by Tim Susman. Available for pre-order. Released November 14th 2023.
Commander Annie and Other Adventures, by Mary E. Lowd. Available for pre-order. Released November 14th 2023.
From everyone at the FWG, we hope that the second half of the year can build upon the first six months.
Until next time.
Safe writing.
J.F.R. Coates
Fursuiting in Borneo w/Daza #shorts #snippets
Ever wonder what it’s like fursuiting in Indonesia? Let’s hear what Daza has to say. Catch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/9HHyqpDeXJw ---- Social Media: Official FABP Twitter: https://twitter.com/foxandburger Michael: https://twitter.com/foxnakh https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK9xoFQrxFTNPMjmXfUg2cg Burger: https://twitter.com/L1ghtningRunner ---- #foxandburger #shorts #snippet #furry
TigerTails Radio Season 14 Episode 45
TigerTails Radio Season 14 Episode 45. Join the Discord Chat: https://discord.gg/SQ5QuRf For a full preview of events and for previous episodes, please visit http://www.tigertailsradio.co.uk. See website for full breakdown of song credits, which is usually updated shortly after the show. If you like what we do and wish to throw some pennies our way to support us, please consider sending a little tip our way. https://streamlabs.com/tigertailsradio/tip * Please note, tips are made to support TigerTails Radio and are assumed as made with good faith, so are therefore non-refundable. Thank you for your support and understanding.
#FurryVoices: Anthro Irish
Anthro Irish is a brand-new furry convention to be held in Cork, Ireland on August 5th and 6th. They agreed to an interview to talk about the upcoming event. Furries in Ireland … what is it like? Anthro Irish: Well, in my nearly five years being active in this fandom, I’ve come across lots of […]
Fame Can Be Ruff
Dog Squad is the first in a new series of “children’s middle grade action and adventure books” (says the publisher) written by Chris Grabenstein. “Duke is not your average dog. Along with his crew, he fights crime and goes on claw-biting adventures helping dogs in peril in the hit streaming sensation: Dog Squad! Fred is a pretty average dog. He’s scrappy. He’s lovable. But he’s not brave like his heroes on Dog Squad. Fred looks an awful lot like Duke from Dog Squad though. In fact, when Duke needs a stand-in, Fred’s the perfect choice. But the Dog Squad action doesn’t always stop on screen! When there’s danger in real life, can Fred find the courage to step up and save the day?!” Don’t look now, but the second book in the series is out also — Dog Squad 2: Cat Crew. Knew it!
image c. 2023 Penguin Random House
Bearly Furcasting S4E10 - A Fluff By Any Other Name
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Moobarkfluff! This week we venture to the Transfurmation lab and turn Taebyn into a very special item, we have some Obscure Movie Quotes, chat about our favorite ice cream flavors, have a little odd news, and even more math. Of course we are peppering our show with puns and jokes and having a great time. So join us for another flufftacular episode of BFFT! Moobarkfluff!
This podcast contains adult language and adult topics. It is rated M for Mature. Listener discretion is advised.
Thanks to all our listeners and to our staff: Bearly Normal, Rayne Raccoon, Taebyn, Cheetaro, TickTock, and Ziggy the Meme Weasel.
You can send us a message on Telegram at BFFT Chat, or via email at: bearlyfurcasting@gmail.com
By Land AND By Sea
Not Quite Narwhal is the interesting title of a new CGI animated series created by Dreamworks, which recently premiered on Netflix. From Animation World Network: “Adapted for television by co-executive producers Brian K. Roberts (Dragons: Rescue Riders), Nakia Trower Shuman (Fancy Nancy), and Sarah Katin (Curious George), DreamWorks Animation’s take on author Jessie Sima’s New York Times bestseller tackles the subject of identity through the curious and fun-loving Kelp (voiced by Nevin Kar). The blue, big-eyed, aquatic marvel has always believed he’s a narwhal like the rest of his family under the sea, until the day he makes the most amazing discovery – he’s actually a unicorn! Rather than choose one or the other, Kelp embraces being both a narwhal and a unicorn, juggling his day-to-day life as he figures out how to navigate his two worlds: Ocean and land.” The article includes an extensive interview with the author, talking about creating and adapting the work — including its themes of inclusivity and acceptance for people of all types.
image c. 2023 Dreamworks Animation
Episode 540 - Hot Disney Dogs In Your Area
This is a quick freebie episode, because we had to get together before Anthrocon to discuss a pressing issue- the relative hotness of Disney animals. Very important stuff here!
See you at Anthrocon!
LINKS
Disney’s hottest animated animals, ranked - Polygon
Telegram - https://t.me/+Ma4PTE0IsWVmMDQ5
TigerTails Radio Season 14 Episode 44
TigerTails Radio Season 14 Episode 44. Join the Discord Chat: https://discord.gg/SQ5QuRf For a full preview of events and for previous episodes, please visit http://www.tigertailsradio.co.uk. See website for full breakdown of song credits, which is usually updated shortly after the show. If you like what we do and wish to throw some pennies our way to support us, please consider sending a little tip our way. https://streamlabs.com/tigertailsradio/tip * Please note, tips are made to support TigerTails Radio and are assumed as made with good faith, so are therefore non-refundable. Thank you for your support and understanding.
Every Planet Has One
Chloe is an artist and crafts-maker that we met in the U.K. They sell their interesting wares around the world under the name of Pin & Tonic. [Oh we love it!] That includes not just an ever-expanding line of custom enamel pins (obviously), but also pin-displaying bags and a new line of t-shirts and wind-breakers. “Run by the artist, Pin and Tonic was started to bring fun, colourful, quirky and sparkly designs to life. Each illustration is thoughtfully produced with love and care in the hope you will adore it.” All available on their web site.
image c. 2023 Pin & Tonic
S10 Episode 12 – Draaaaama - It's time to talk about the Furry Fandom's favorite pastime: Drama! - NOW LISTEN! SHOW NOTES PATREON LOVE The following people have decided this month’s Fur What It’s Worth is worth actual cash! THANK YOU! - Uber Supporter Tie
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MUSIC
Intro: RetroSpecter – Cloud Fields (RetroSpecter Mix). USA: Unpublished, 2018. ©2011-2018 Fur What It’s Worth. Based on Fredrik Miller – Cloud Fields (Century Mix). USA: Bandcamp, 2011. ©2011 Fur What It’s Worth.
First Break: Secret Crush - RedVox, Argofox, Creative Commons 2022.
Second Break: Holo - Ampyx, Argofox, Creative Commons 2021.
Third Break: Dream - Hash, Argofox, Creative Commons 2021.
Closing: Cloud Fields (RetroSpecterChill Remix), USA: Unpublished, 2018. ©2011-2018 Fur What It’s Worth. Based on Fredrik Miller – Cloud Fields (Chill Out Mix). USA: Bandcamp, 2011. ©2011 Fur What It’s Worth. S10 Episode 12 – Draaaaama - It's time to talk about the Furry Fandom's favorite pastime: Drama! - NOW LISTEN! SHOW NOTES PATREON LOVE The following people have decided this month’s Fur What It’s Worth is worth actual cash! THANK YOU! - Uber Supporter Tie
Episode 539 - Attack of the Carbs
We recorded this episode on June 19th, so this podcast is submarine-free~
Carbs, misadventure, turning 40, lions wanting to eat little kids, and gay animals.
LINKS
Lesbian Seagulls with Lulu Miller (buzzsprout.com)
Telegram - https://t.me/+Ma4PTE0IsWVmMDQ5
Southpaws | creating and promoting The Queer Agenda | Patreon
Episode 539 - Attack of the CarbsBearly Furcasting S4E9 - Taebyn Has A Lot To Say
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Moobarkfluff! Rayne Raccoon joins us again this week, Taebyn has a wee bit of logorrhea. We discuss Bearly's trip to the East side of the USA, tell lots of stupid jokes, Taebyn does TWO Math segments this week, we play a little This or That, and generally have a great time. So join us for another wacky episode of BFFT! Moobarkfluff!
This podcast contains adult language and adult topics. It is rated M for Mature. Listener discretion is advised.
Thanks to all our listeners and to our staff: Bearly Normal, Rayne Raccoon, Taebyn, Cheetaro, TickTock, and Ziggy the Meme Weasel.
You can send us a message on Telegram at BFFT Chat, or via email at: bearlyfurcasting@gmail.com
GFTV launches community outreach initiative to boost community engagement
兽视推出社区外展计划，促进其社区互动力
How to join San Francisco Pride 2023 with the Northern California Furries
For members who completed an RSVP
Photo: AniMajor
The SF Pride Parade – Sunday June 25, 2023 – General info at SFpride.org
Let’s go! The parade is on Market Street, from Embarcadero to the Celebration area at Civic Center. Spectators will be watching from 10:30 a.m. until late afternoon. ABC7 will be broadcasting the parade to watch from home.
Be there with 150 furries. Be there for the GO moment when the crowd roars. Hundreds of thousands of people will make the street your stage. Many furries will march and interact with watchers, while some will ride the float. It isn’t just for fun and photos, but also to say that we’re not going away. That’s Pride for LGBT people and allies, while we help bring the diversity of it all.
Northern California Furries first joined the parade in 2002, and last year marked their 20-year anniversary. This year brings more interest than ever. Thousands of furries will also join Pride events internationally — see other news and history in the Pride tag.
NOR CAL FURRIES MEMBERSHIP – RSVP for standby
We had open RSVP for up to 150 members but that is now closed. Due to parade regulations, you can’t be guaranteed a spot by showing up. If you are signed up for standby, you can come try to get a spot, with a Plan B to watch from the audience.
- Telegram info channel: Announcements only, no chat.
- Telegram chat group: The live connection to everyone.
- Donations are still accepted with extra going toward raising quality.
TIPS FOR GETTING AROUND – Be early!
This is a high energy, moving event that requires walking several miles and some self-reliance. There are 30 or so spaces on the float, so be ready to walk unless you have a condition that makes that challenging. Know your limits and don’t overheat, but expect mild weather. The float will have hydration and calories. The only bathrooms will be portapotties with long lines. Relay Raccoon is opening his apartment to host before and after (info below).
- Start with breakfast and changing at Relay’s, or just start with the parade.
- The parade starts miles away from Relay’s. Public transit is the best way to get there.
- Don’t expect easy parking, and expect traffic jams with blocked streets, so rideshares may drop you off to walk the rest of the way.
- Give yourself a lot of extra arrival time. The parade can’t stop, and latecomers get left behind. Seriously. Don’t cut it close.
- At the end of the parade is the crowded celebration area. The marcher group will split towards there while the float drives away to park.
- Try to push through the crowds, find the float and regroup. We strive to help, but this is when you may have to get yourself places on your own.
- Pool people to share rides, or buddy up and find your way to Relay’s. The afterparty resumes there.
MARCHERS MUST ASSEMBLE by 11 a.m. – VOLUNTEER MONITORS by 9 a.m. – Map for the parade route
Find assembly area N1 for contingent #115. It is the west side of Main between Mission and Howard. (At rainbow paw on the map by Urban Park.) The float will be there at around 7.
- Coming by car: No cars or dropoff are allowed at the assembly. If you’re very early, try a garage, or park farther away and take rideshare as close as it gets.
- BART riders: go to Embarcadero. The south central exit is closest to the assembly. Any station can let you cross Market when the street is closed.
- Allow time for costume changing. There could be hours to wait before step-off, and it will depend on every group that goes before, but don’t do anything that may delay going at any time.
COSTUME AND FURSUITING – No hard bins allowed!
Fursuiting isn’t necessary, and any themed clothing is OK for those who won’t do it.
- Bring soft folding bags only, due to lack of cargo space. Repeat: NO HARD BINS. They won’t be carried.
- Fursuiting on public transit is enjoyable for many members, and coming in fursuit is smart. So is changing at a car or right on the street (nobody cares at Pride.)
- There may be an easy-up shade structure for changing but don’t count on much privacy. Start at Relay’s for more privacy.
- Is your costume not safe for TV? Would the news censor it? Please check where the TV cameras are on the map, and stay far from them with respect for other marchers who want to be broadcast for friends and family at home.
PHOTOS – Group photo at 11:30 a.m.
Change and assemble for a group shot, after the final arrival and costume change time.
- Please give all attention to the organizers, they will address the group!
- We want photographers. If you plan to do photos or video, please share afterward. Join this channel to collect photos and ask an admin to give you posting power.
- Hashtags for social media: #Norcalfurries, #Furrypride, #SFPride.
MOVING – Show your Pride and stay safe
Marchers: When the float starts moving, it won’t stop, and don’t try to climb it. Keep pace, avoid wheels, and listen to the monitors. Monitors are IMPORTANT, please be on the job. It’s about a mile and an hour long route.
- Watch where the float is. Try not to bunch up, leave gaps or be too distant. The front-facing banner is where the crowds will see the group first, but going up to the side crowd barriers is good too. Use the whole street between the float and the crowds on BOTH sides. Dance, pose, give hugs and high fives. Wave at the TV cameras at their place on the map.
- End at 8th and Market: don’t follow the float – continue walking forward towards Civic Center, then loop around for a few blocks to get back to 8th where the float should be. Regroup and pick up anything you had on the float, and plan to reach Relay’s.
- Crowds have usual risks – see this safety page. No glass bottles are allowed. If you enter the festival at Civic Center, there’s an 18” x 18” size restriction on bags.
RELAY’S PLACE – Changing/breakfast and after party
Relay’s place is near Dolores Park in the Mission district. Address is by request. You need an RSVP with @RelayRaccoon.
- Early changing opens at 7:00 am and will close at 10:00 am for travel to the assembly.
- The dinner party is after 5:00 pm and is only for age 21+.
- From Relay’s to parade assembly, take BART or the J MUNI line from Church to Embarcadero.
- After the parade ends, BART may take you from Civic Center to 16th and then it’s a 15 minute walk to Relay’s, or use Muni J Church.
- Remember, street parking will be scarce.
- More after party volunteers are wanted!
NEED HELP ON SUNDAY?
Volunteers will be hard-pressed, so please contact them only for emergencies after using net search, the group and other members for advice. Contacts: @Zorenmanray, @Patchofurr, @Mr_Disk0, @Superjayhawk, @DidgeDingo, @RelayRaccoon
SEE YOU THERE! Art for banners by Kado Husky.
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Around the World, Around the World
Joe Strike is back with his second book exploring the world of Furry Fandom — after the award-winning Furry Nation, this one is appropriately called Furry Planet. “Furs are the creative subculture of people who identify with animals. You can find them at furry conventions, furfests, around the world—tens of thousands of people donning their most elaborate fursuit. In costume, at conventions, with friends or alone, furries unleash the animal within, letting their inner beasts roar and their inner cats purr, aware of the power—and joy—to be found in bringing forward one’s animal side and encouraging others to do the same. In Furry Planet, long-time furry Joe Strike dives deep into this compelling subculture to share its appeal and rewards. Strike and a wealth of interviewees trace the history of the subculture and its various iterations today, in the process covering conventions, media, art, storytelling, community resources, costume creation, and advice for newcomers, and addressing stigmas and misconceptions head on.” Look for it coming soon from Apollo Publishers.
image c. 2023 Apollo Publishers
"Blood Tea and Red String" (2006) Bite Sized Bone Zone Review
Merch, Sweet Tees and stuff: https://culturally-fd-merchandise.creator-spring.com/ Support Culturally F'd: https://www.patreon.com/culturallyfd Listen in on TEMPO TALKS with Tempe O'Kun https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIPk-itLl1jPyIK2c7mK-LpbvfDNqfcSW Check out Tempe O'Kun's books "Sixes Wild" and "Windfall" here: http://furplanet.com/shop/?affillink=YOUTU2907 Here's a playlist of his other Culturally F'd videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIPk-itLl1jPS7tnT4hdJwBI-CeLF8Kb_