Shadowbird Studios

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Irish Coffee Recipe

2012-03-14T21:34:00.001-05:00

Shadowbird shows off how to make Irish coffee exactly like they make it in Ireland. Well, almost exactly like it, anyway.

Please enjoy responsibly, and only if you are of legal age, of course.

(c) 2012 Jeremy Keil (All rights reserved)

Ingredients:
1 cup hot, fresh coffee
1 Tablespoon demerera sugar
~1.5 ounces Irish whiskey
Heavy cream

1. Lightly whip the cream until it's slightly thickened.
2. In a glass (preferably a glass warmed with hot water), pour in the Demerera sugar and pour the coffee over it. Stir until combined. Blend in the whiskey.
3. Dollop the cream over the top of the coffee, so it makes a nice even crown.
4. Enjoy!

SBLPs Tales of Phantasia (GBA) Episode 5: A Little More Conversation

2011-12-14T17:47:00.001-06:00

A little less action.

Tales of Phantasia (c) 1994, 1998, 2003 Namco (off by one previously)

Cheat-enabled run. Not intended to substitute for actual gameplay. Support the official release.

Note: again...I'm sorry about the sound issues.

SBLPs Tales of Phantasia (GBA) Episode 4: Ack!?

2011-12-10T10:18:00.001-06:00

The jailbreak continues, now with questionable punctuation and violence inherent in the system.

Tales of Phantasia (c) 1994, 98, 2002 Namco

This playthrough is purely for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to replace actual gameplay. So please support the official release. Also, just a reminder: cheat-enabled run. By now, you know why.

Note: Alas, more ear-rapeyness. I still have no idea why that's going on, but hopefully I'll have that figured out by Ep 8. But at least it's not a complete loss of sound, right?

SBLPs Tales of Phantasia (GBA) Episode 3: How Not To Wield a Sword

2011-12-07T08:30:00.001-06:00

A story of betrayal, family, and finding swords in macabre places.

Tales of Phantasia (c) 1994, 98, 2002 Namco

Cheats-enabled run. Focus is on storyline and gameplay, not my skill (or lack thereof.)

This playthrough is purely for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to replace personal gameplay. Please support the official releases.

Note: Yes, more audio issues in this. ...You know what, just roll with it. It could be worse.

SBLPs Tales of Phantasia (GBA) Episode 2: Emotional Moment Cliche

2011-12-05T08:45:00.001-06:00

Let this be a lesson to you all. Emotions can turn a bright and sunny day into a thunderstorm at the drop of a hat.

Tales of Phantasia (c) 1994, 98, 2002 Namco

This LP is for entertainment purposes only and cannot replace actual gameplay. And good thing, too, because no one plays like me (not a boast).

Bottom line here: please support any of the official releases.

SBLPs Tales of Phantasia (GBA) Episode 1: Once More With Feeling

2011-12-03T14:45:00.001-06:00

Got the bugs out of the system...and the woods.

Tales of Phantasia(c) 1994, 1998, 2002 Namco

This is a REBOOT of the Tales of Phantasia (SNES) LP (due to audio issues), and since I am using a different version, some content will differ.

Cheats enabled; this is due to my "gameplay and storyline take precedence" philosophy.

Release schedule is tentatively Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Subject to change relative to my work schedule.

Occasional coarse language and mature humor; viewer discretion advised.

SBLPs Tales of Phantasia (SNES) Episodes 4-6

2011-11-30T09:39:00.001-06:00

Can't believe I forgot to post these up! Probably ashamed of the audio issues...

Episode 4: Silent Geometry

Episode 5: Tonight There's Gonna Be a Jailbreak

Episode 6: Herbal Addition

Tales of Phantasia (c) 1998 Namco

This playthrough is intended to show off this game and not to replace actual personal gameplay. In fact, I recommend you play this game yourself as well as watch this SBLP. Maybe you'll learn from my mistakes.

Note: Audio issues SHOULD *knocks on desk* be full-on fixed by Ep 13.

EDIT NOTE 2: nope. Planning a complete reboot. SMH

Shadow-Vlog Thanksgiving Special: NomsTV Pilot

2011-11-23T07:41:00.001-06:00

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Crust ingredients:

1 package graham crackers
3 tbsp light brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground ginger (or cinnamon)
1 stick butter, melted on medium heat

Filling ingredients:

3x 8 oz. packages of cream cheese
1x 15 oz. can pumpkin puree
3 whole eggs + 1 egg yolk
1/4 sour cream
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 to 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (alternatively:)

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves

2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp vanilla extract

Procedure:

Pre-heat oven to 350F (~177 Centigrade). Set cream cheese on counter to soften at room temperature.
Crunch up the graham crackers in the food processor until finely pulverized, then add the sugar, spice, and melted butter. Mix in food processor until thoroughly combined.
Press down crust flat into a 9 inch springform pan, making sure to cover the bottom evenly. Set aside for later.
In a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese with the beater/paddle attachment until smooth.Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Add in the pumpkin, eggs and yolk, sour cream, sugar, spices, flour, and vanilla. Beat together until combined well.
Pour into the crust, then jiggle the pan to even it out and bring any air bubbles up and out. Place in oven and bake, checking on it at 50 minutes. Give the pan a little jiggle; if it's still a bit wiggly, remove from oven. Let cool for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Simple Vanilla Whipped Cream

Ingredients:

1 pint heavy whipping cream
1/6 to 1/4 cup sugar
Vanilla (just a quick shot)

Procedure:

Pour cream and sugar into the bowl of your stand mixer. Using the whisk attachment, whip until good and thick (when it makes a good-sized peak when you pull the whisk out of the bowl).
Pour into a resealable container and refrigerate.

SBLPs Tales of Phantasia (SNES) Episode 3: Complete Monster on the Loose

2011-11-20T15:36:00.001-06:00

Tales of Phantasia (c) 1998 Namco

This video is for entertainment purposes only and cannot/will not replace actually playing the game yourself. In fact, I recommend you do play this one yourself as well as watching me play it.

Note: Audio issues continue, including a sound drop off late in the vid. ...I don't know why either.

SBLP Tales of Phantasia (SNES) Episode 2: Distant Early Warning

2011-11-16T08:32:00.001-06:00

An episode with plenty of singing and music references.

Note: The game audio is loud enough to partially drown me out. It'll be this way until Episode 5, unfortunately.

SLPS: Tales of Phantasia (SNES) Episode One

2011-11-13T22:25:00.001-06:00

And so it begins...

Note: For the first four episodes, you might be able to barely hear me. This has been fixed by episode 5. Also, the plan is to put out two episodes a week, and episodes will be recorded in batches.

Shadow-Vlog Special: Journeys Through Kentucky

2011-09-19T19:31:00.001-05:00

A three-part vlog featuring scenery, science, and plenty of introspection. Also, irony.

Tribute to Libby Jaggers (1966-2011)

2011-09-09T00:50:00.000-05:00

In memoriam of a friend, confidant, and soulmate.

Shadowbird's Pregame Discourse: 2011-12 Season Week 2

2011-09-07T16:09:00.000-05:00

This week on the Pregame Discourse: a recap of Week 1. Who won, who lost, and who's eating humble pie? (Spoiler alert: it's me.)

Sources used for top story:
NewsOK.com: OU's sole focus now on joining Pac-12
ESPN: Oklahoma debating conference options

Games covered this week:
#25 TCU @ Air Force (9/10/11 3:30p EDT; Versus)
Norfolk St. @ #19 West Virginia (9/10/11 1p EDT; ESPN3)
Ball St. @ #22 South Florida (9/10/11 7p EDT; ESPN3)
#21 Missouri @ Arizona State (9/9/11 10:30p EDT; ESPN & ESPN3)

Shadow-Vlog 8-30-11: Game Over, NO!

2011-08-31T08:05:00.000-05:00

A night-time stroll and vlog turns into an impromptu opinion piece. Oh, and college football has fallen to the Shadows.

Shadowbird's Pregame Discourse, 2011-12 Week 1:
http://shadowbirdsrandomcrap.blogspot.com/2011/08/shadowbirds-pregame-discourse-2011-12.html

Shadowbird's Pregame Discourse: 2011-12 Season Week 1

2011-08-28T19:39:00.002-05:00

A new weekly series where Shadowbird briefly takes you inside college football.

Games featured:
Tulsa @ #1 Oklahoma (9/3, 8p EDT/7p CDT; FX)
#14 TCU @ Baylor (9/2, 8p EDT/7p CDT; ESPN & ESPN3.com)
Utah St. @ #23 Auburn (9/3, 12p EDT/11a CDT; ESPN2 & ESPN3.com)

Top story sources:
ESPN: Report: Texas A&M set to leave Big 12
SB Nation: SEC Expansion: Texas A&M May Announce Move Within The Next Week, According To Report

Shadow-Vlog 8-24-11: First Steps

2011-08-28T00:04:00.002-05:00

A tour of Acme Brick Park and the first video from the new camera. (Or is it?)

Shadow-Vlog 8-23-11: Four Rounds of Championship Unboxing

2011-08-23T20:25:00.000-05:00

It's upgrade time for Shadowbird Studios, and Jeremy goes through an unboxing of his new toys.

Supplemental vlog (first recording from the Handicam): coming soon!

Shadowbird Reviews Episode 3 Part I-A: Intro and Season 1 (Eps 1-17)

2011-08-17T18:38:00.001-05:00

Transformers Month FINALLY begins with the first part of the double-length first season of Beast Wars.

Shadow-Vlog 8-12-2011 - So, About That...

2011-08-12T19:49:00.001-05:00

Jeremy proves that when things get crazy, the crazy get pragmatic.

And Now For Something Completely Different

2011-08-04T11:04:00.001-05:00

New Shadowbird Studios Youtube: http://youtube.com/users/shadowbirdstudios

Hail the new chatroom!

2011-07-31T00:18:00.003-05:00

Available for livestreams as a suitable alternative to the screwed-up JTV chat, I have my own IRC chat!

Just go to https://cbe001.chat.mibbit.com/ or open your preferred IRC client and enter the following:

Server: naos.foonetic.net
Room: #sbstudios

Hopefully, THIS ONE won't FREEZE UP ON ME AT INOPPORTUNE TIMES!

ShadowVlog 07-25-2011 - Well, That's Just Prime

2011-07-25T12:26:00.001-05:00

Jeremy gives some news updates while trying out a new technique to fix audio issues he's had in the past.

formspring.me

2011-07-21T12:03:00.001-05:00

Leave me questions while I'm out working my tail off. http://formspring.me/SBStudios

News and Future Plans

2011-07-11T12:52:00.003-05:00

This is going to be something a bit new for me: I'm actually making up a schedule set in stone! Why? Well, because I have come up with a wonderful idea for Shadowbird Studios' impending 1-year anniversary. I would like to now officially announce that August 2011 will HENCEFORTH be known as...

TRANSFORMERS MONTH!

What do I have planned for Transformers month? Well, first, we're going to kick it off with an extra special event. The first week in August, I will suspend my August 6th regular stream (there's a Good Eats special on Food Network at 8pm Eastern) and instead do a special stream on August 3rd. This special stream will be a live riffing on the G1 Transformers movie!

In the weeks following that special stream, there will be two special SRs covering Beast Wars and Beast Machines. One I love direly, the other I hate with a passion. Anyone who knows me already knows which is which.

And at the very end of it all, an extra special SR (possibly a shortie) or Riff of the first Transformers live-action movie!

So, just to break it down for the TL;DR crowd:

8/3 - Live riff of the G1 Transformers movie (Justin.tv with a Recap Darkside Riffs posted later)

Week of 8/7 - Beast Wars (SR)

Week of 8/14 -or- 8/21 - Beast Machines (SR)

Week of 8/21 -or- 8/28 - Live-action movie (SR or Darkside Riffs)

If any of you wonderful artists would like to make an awesome Transformers month logo for this for me and aren't worried too much about that fact that I probably won't be able to pay you (don't worry; I give credit where it is due), please email me at shadowbirdstudios@gmail.com and I'll give you a rough idea what I'm looking for. As for the rest of you, keep an eye out, and tell your friends about TRANSFORMERS MONTH!

Later, y'all!

Shadowbird