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

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

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.

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

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.