About Jank
The Jank Cast is a weekly (we hope!) podcast about gaming, in particular Role-Playing Games. Our episodes consist of a main topic discussed in a round table format with often tangents into random nerdery. We try to keep that to a minimum but seem to have a problem with it. Our content is explict, since we are also trying to show case our actual personalities and the personalities of the guest hosts, which are really just more gamers who happen to be around us. John Kelly does most of the editing and non-pocast content for the site, and as such really is the “Voice of the Cast.” While the other main hosts all whine and complain about how much they hate this fact, they are far too lazy to actually do anything about it. Including editing this page to make JOHNKELLY sound less awesome.
Here are a few Frequently Asked Questions.
Q. What does the word Jank mean?
A. Jank is a noun, meaning crap, or crappy while still awesome. That basically describes us. I mean, we kinda suck but then again, we are so freakin’ sweet at the same time.
Q. You say that your guest hosts are just other gamers. How do I get on The Jank Cast?
A. If you want to be on an episode of the Jank Cast send us an email (feedback@jankcast.com) with a topic you would like to discuss on The Jank Cast. If you are in the Chicago area, we can definitely get you on the cast if you can show up at the normal time that we record. If you aren’t from Chicago, we might be able to work something out over Skype.
Q. You keep mentioning Chicagoland Games. Who exactly are they?
A. Chicagoland Games (CLG) is our sponsor. And by that I mean they let us keep our recording equipement in their store and use their gaming space to record. Oh yeah, and one of our hosts is an owner. Oh and nearly all our other main hosts have “worked” at sometime for CLG. Basically, they are a local gaming store located on Chicago’s northside. They provide the gaming community with a community, a place to buy their gaming needs, and best of all, free gaming space. They not only offer in store Role-Playing Games, including RPGA run Living Forgotten Realms but they also have a wall of over 300 board games that are free to borrow for anyone who wants to play. They are located at 5550 N. Broadway Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Call them at 773 728 3657. Their website is www.chicagolandgames.com
Q. Who is Spooky Outhouse?
A. Spooky Outhouse is…well that’s a good question. They are a group of podcasts, mostly gaming related, that we are a proud member of. Their goal is:
“As a media production and marketing company, Spooky Outhouse Productions is committed to making a name for good quality content on the internet and matching potential consumers to content producers.
As a new media community, Spooky Outhouse Productions is committed to providing a friendly community in which media producers can come to looking for help and maybe some cross-promotion.”
You can find more about them, and find more awesome shows at www.spookyouthouse.com
Q. Does the Jank Cast make any money?
A. No.
Q. Not even on T-Shirts?
A. Not even on T-Shirts.
Q. I can’t download the newest episode! What should I do?
A. Sadly as far as we can tell with our vast knowledge of technology, iTunes hates us. Sometimes our episodes have trouble downloading. Try loading the Jank Cast website then trying again. Hope that works. If it doesn’t, send an email to feedback@jankcast.com
Q. That logo is badass! Where did you get it?
A. Keith Curtis made our awesome logo. Ain’t it badass? We think so.
Q. The logo is still badass! But who is on it?
A. Going from left to right we have a short version of JOHNKELLY, then a very accurate Scott, then Freddy from Scooby-Doo aka Timo, then the true girl that Dylan is and last we have the Santa Clause/Kenny Rogers version of Lexx.
Q. Okay, why do you miss releasing weekly? I NEED MY JANK!
A. We will only release content that we find listenable. If there is only a bunch of yelling and scream on an episode that we are trying to have a serious discussion, JOHNKELLY will me the executive decision to NOT release anything that week. And since we have so many people with different schedules it’s hard to record during the week.
More questions? Send them to feedback@jankcast.com
