In this episode of Sidebar: A Neopets Podcast, WELCOME TO NEO YORK: It’s been waiting for you! We recap the Neo York Pop-Up Store experience with a breakdown of the merchandise, the Shopify NY store layout, and interactive experiences that were available during the weekend event. We also chat about the on-site mini event, Bigsby’s WonderCog Hunt, that so aptly tied into the Neo York in-person event.

Also in this episode:

• The origin of Brightvale and how Meridell’s lore impacts this land
• What is Usukicon? And the items that were released in Neo York to celebrate this annual event!
• Keaton and Sarah play a round of Wonderclaw (now that the NC game is back!)
• Preview of the merchandise that Keaton bought and received at the VIP Party
• A trip that Keaton and Sarah are going on together (!!!)

This episode was recorded on Friday, August 21st, prior to the weekend’s events. Thank you to everyone who spoke with me (Keaton) about Sidebar throughout the weekend. We are so grateful that you are here. Your words and support mean so much.

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In this episode of Sidebar: A Neopets Podcast, we are giving a bittersweet goodbye to the Month of Swimming as we yell out, “WHERE ARE YOU?!” to the Month of Hiding. We are also covering major ground with all the NEW one can experience in Neopia, both on and off the site, including: the new Customization Spotlight, new avatars, new Companion App additions, new Hannah and Kanrik Makeship plushies, and the Neo York Pop-Up Store!

And finally, we prepare to FIGHT with a segment that covers an onsite game that celebrates 25 years this year: The Battledome!

Some additional highlights include:

• The theme that Sarah identified in recent NP outfit releases

• A classic movie Keaton hasn’t seen
• What merchandise WILL be bought at the Neo York Pop-Up Store
• The ONE THING Sarah and community ambassador Kevin are encouraging Keaton to do while in Neo York
• Why Keaton loves the Battledome and how Sarah “broke” the battle mechanic on her account years ago

Withdraw from a battle direct link: https://www.neopets.com/dome/status.phtml

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This episode of Sidebar: A Neopets Podcast introduces Neopets Lore That Haunts My Dreams, a new mini segment that takes us down the rabbit hole of Neopian stories that are zany, whimsical, or downright terrifying!

As the Month of Swimming wraps up, we also discuss the results from Altador Cup XX, the Summer Splash Gong cha × Neopets collaboration, and new features including Petpetpet removal items, new avatars, on-site page conversions, and two new Neopets Mobile Companion App additions!

Some additional highlights include:

• Two Neopian character backstories that are utterly terrifying
• A discussion on the impact that page conversions have on nostalgia
• Another game of Adopt, Cuddle, Abandon: Ixi, Tuskaninny, Kiko
• The job Keaton plans to get to bring back a beloved Neopets collectable
• Doodle Bears, Furbys, and iDogs…oh my!

Thanks for listening to this episode of Sidebar! You are now eligible to use ‘Sidebar: A Neopets Podcast’ as a talking point in all of your conversations with every Neofriend you know!

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Follow us on Instagram: @sidebarthepod Follow Keaton: @keatonjadwin

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