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We are dedicated to literary news and author interviews.Tiah Short, Founder and Executive ProducerMartin Pratt, Co-Producer
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A podcast where we discuss sports, comics, movies, television, and all other sorts of nerdy/geeky affairs! We're just 2 brothers trying to make it in this crazy podcast world.
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I talk about 80's and 90's Heavy Metal and Punk. I review albums and revisit my favorite music and musicians from my favorite bands. Some of the bands include Iron Maiden, Gwar, Strung Out, Pulley, Nerf Herder and Guttermouth.
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Trying to explain my love for Kim Eternity and I don't care if you understandBy Scumalicious
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Needed to rant...A little about Anthony Oliver and Happy Labor Day WeekendBy Scumalicious
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San Diego Comic-Con 2023 Recap & Review
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San Diego Comic-Con 2023 is in the history books! Wow, what an unexpected experience! After the reduced attendance and masked year of 2022, we all expected Comic-Con to be back in full force. However, just days before, the SAG Actors joined the Writers Strike which meant, a massive cancellation of talent and panels for the show. How would Comic-Con…
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One of my lifelong dreams has been to share the stage with Levar Burton. I finally had that chance at Awesome Con! We chatted about his start on the acclaimed series Roots. Then he reminisced about his 2 decades of Reading Rainbow. We concluded what it was like to step back onto the bridge of the Enterprise-D after all these years. He was such a lo…
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Comic-Con 2023 and How To Boldly Go Into Star Trek
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San Diego Comic-Con is just next week and I’m back to get you ready for another amazing year. This time, I am joined by the guests of my panel How To Boldly Go Into Star Trek (Thurs 1p). These professional nerds are not only well versed in the Trek universe but also have respective Star Trek podcasts of their own. Joining me today are Myrriah Gosse…
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Across Time and Space with Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill
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Recently completing her journey as the Thirteenth Doctor, Jodie Whittaker along with her Mandip Gill joined me on stage at Awesome Con. They were so much fun and clearly they are BBFs in real life. We chatted about how they began their life in entertainment, auditioning for Doctor Who and how it has changed their lives. They were lovely! If you enj…
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The Lord of the Rings Cast at Awesome Con
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Back to the Shire! At Awesome Con, I had the privilege to revisit Middle Earth with cast members Sean Astin, Elijah Woods and Andy Serkis! They each shared how they came upon their respective roles, challenges of shooting and favorite memories from the experience. They were all such a delight and I am grateful to have this opportunity. If you enjoy…
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I had a fantastic time in our nation’s capital at Awesome Con! I had the honor of being the Main Stage Host for the weekend and I had a chance to interview many amazing talent. All the guests were so generous and I’ll be posting the audio from a few of the panels over the next couple of weeks. Awesome Con is a fantastic show and you should definite…
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Behind the Scenes of Awesome Con with Lauren Dabb
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It’s June and you know what that means? Comic Con season is in full gear! I am excited to announce I will be moderating panels for Awesome Con (June 16-17). Hosted in our nations capital, Awesome Con is packed full of incredible opportunities and experiences to create the ultimate fan weekend in Washington DC. I had the privilege to interview Laure…
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Nostalgia Series Episode 3: Return of the Nerds
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I’m back with another episode in my Nostalgia Series. This time, I reconnect with a friend I literally haven’t spoken to in several decades! Ross was one of my best middle school buddies and I was so happy to catch up with him. When I knew him, he was fanatical about Lego and in this podcast, I discovered that his passion hasn’t changed. When I was…
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Nostalgia Series Episode 2: Nerds Strike Back
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It’s the second installment of my Nostalgia Series and in this episode, I reconnect with Bob, one of my oldest friends. In this trek through memory lane, we focused on our formative junior high years. We went in deep recalling early role playing games, Warhammer 40k, comic books and getting into mischief on our bikes. It stirred up a lot of fun exp…
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Nostalgia Series Episode 1: A Nerds Hope
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One of things that has made being a Comic Con fan so important to me is how fandom has been so directly connected to my childhood. Over the years, it’s been such a joy to see many of my nerdy passions grow as I have grown up. I’ve finally reached an age where I am taking a deep dive into my childhood by connecting with old friends- most of which I …
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I’m back from WonderCon 2023 and I’m happy to report it was a FANtastic show. Not only was it an energizing time at the Hero Within booth, but we had an amazing discussion at the How I Built This Panel. Joined by industry professionals Joshua Ovenshire (aka: Jovenshire), Megan Ruiz and David Baron, we all shared about how we got into the industry, …
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It’s WonderCon week and I can’t be more excited! To get you in the mood, my special guest on the pod this week is illustrator and animator Megan Ruiz. This is only her second WonderCon and she shares about her first time experience. We continue with an interesting perspective about her decision to go to art school and the disillusionment of working…
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I’m excited to continue my Road to WonderCon series with special guest David Baron. David and I have known each other for years and he’s a familiar face at comic cons all over the nation. In this interview, David shares about attending his very first San Diego Comic-Con in the 90’s and also recounts his very first WonderCon. We then go into depth a…
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Our con season begins with the return of WonderCon in Anaheim! This is one of my favorite shows of the year since it has all the quality that you would expect from Comic-Con International but with more manageable crowds. Hero Within will be returning (Booth 918) along with my panel on Friday called “How I Built This”. I’ll be posting a series of Wo…
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After months of waiting, James Gunn finally shares his plan for the reinvigorated “DC Universe”. Shared on his social media on Jan 31st, Gunn revealed the film and tv roadmap for the next few years. My DC BFF, Trevor Kaihoi and I, recorded this reaction podcast about what we thought about all the new pieces of this plan. Including the entire Gunn a…
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Comic-Con 2022 is officially in the books! After 3 looooong years, we finally return to the greatest show on Earth- but did it live up to the expectations? The same group of con veterans that joined me for the 100th Episode Comic-Con Prep Special, returned together to do an official review of the show. We cover the Gaslamp, showroom floor, panels, …
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How to become a Youtube star at Comic-Con
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On Saturday of Comic-Con, I had the privilege to host the “This Panel Will Give You Emotional Damage” Panel in room 5AB. To a full capacity crowd, several Youtube stars- each with millions of followers, shared their journey as a content creator. They dispel myths about social media, when they made the big leap as a full time creator and they even m…
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The infamous Hall H line. There is nothing like it in the world. For some, it is the most exhilarating pop culture experience and for others, it’s the most disappointing way to spend Comic-Con. With DC, Star Trek and Marvel panels, Hall H is a high stakes game where winner takes all and losers go home empty handed. Late Friday night of Comic-Con, T…
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In just 24 hours, Preview Night of Comic-Con opens after 3 years and you know what that means? Shopping! Whether you are hunting for the latest PopVinyl, an original artist piece, the biggest Sideshow statue or a Hero Within Exclusive, at San Diego Comic-Con there is something everyone. On the eve of the show, I wanted to focus this last episode of…
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100th Episode Extravaganza & Comic-Con 2022 Prep
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Time flies when you’re having fun! In 2009, I posted my first San Diego Comic-Con podcast with my group of friends. Since that time, I’ve been so grateful to attend many conventions all over the nation as a fan, press, moderator, professional and exhibitor. I’ve captured many of those experiences here on my podcasts and it has been an audio diary o…
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COMIC-CONversation With Rob Salkowitz
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With only 17 days till San Diego Comic-Con, our final COMIC-CONversation is with my friend Rob Salkowitz. Not only is Rob a seasoned con veteran but he’s the author of Comic-Con and the Business of Pop Culture. He is also an entertainment and pop culture writer for Forbes and ICv2. In this podcast, Rob and I discuss Comic-Con in the 90’s , how pop …
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Can you believe we are just 24 days away from from SDCC?! Have you ever wondered what the experience of being ‘Press’ at Comic-Con? My friend Cherry takes us through the good, bad and ugly of experiencing Comic-Con as the member of the press. If you are interested or new as press this year, she will share some of the do’s and don’ts as well as prov…
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COMIC-CONversation With A Cosplay Couple
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Don’t panic, but we are officially 1 month away from San Diego Comic-Con! We will be able to commemorate the conclusion of this 3 year journey together in just 31 days. To celebrate, here is a cosplay focused episode of COMIC-CONversation. Shawn and Lisa met at a comic convention just a few years ago and their whole relationship story has been inte…
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COMIC-CONversation With A Star Wars Fanatic
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With only 38 days till Comic-Con, we take a break from our regularly scheduled COMIC-CONversation to chat all things Star Wars! For over a decade now, Crazy 4 Comic Con has covered all kinds of conventions so we had to dedicate a podcast episode to Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim. I’m especially excited to have Jenmarie as my special guest. Not on…
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COMIC-CONversation With A Funko Fanatic
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With Comic-Con just 45 days away, I’m excited to introduce Jason Gutierrez to you. Not only is he a 10 year Comic-Con veteran, but Jason is also a Funko Pop Vinyl enthusiast as well as a Hero Within fan. In this episode of Comic-Conversaton, Jason shares how he got into collecting Pops, his favorite Pop figures and some tips for new collectors. He …
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COMIC-CONversation With Artist Alley’s Todd Nauck
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In two months, San Diego Comic-Con returns after a long 3 years! I think I can speak for everyone when I say that one of the biggest experienced missed during the pandemic was this show. It’s not only the return of the the greatest show on Earth, but the return of new episodes of COMIC-CONversations! We kick off this year’s new season with my frien…
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After over two years, I return to Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle! During the beginning of the pandemic, ECCC was the first convention to cancel just days prior so it feels good to be back to pick up where we left off. I’ve especially missed hosting panels and while I’ve done some virtual ones, this was one of my first times in front of a live au…
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10 Year Anniversary Comic-Con Podcast
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Like the rest of you all, we were hoping to post our traditional San Diego Comic-Con Prep podcast. Unfortunately, we have to wait another year since SDCC was cancelled again. Back in 2009, our team posted our very first Comic-Con podcast- time flies while you’re having fun! However, while there have been many amazing shows since then, 2010 was a ve…
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Creating Content In A Constantly Changing World Panel
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We hope you were able to enjoy WonderCon @Home this year. We missed seeing you at yet another con but hopefully we can reunite all again someday. Here is the audio from this year’s panel: Creating Content In A Constantly Changing World The pandemic has given us more time than ever to create content, however, being stuck at home, day after day, has …
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RIP to Eddie Van Halen, Mike Shinoda sounds like a dumbass and leave Ice Cube aloneBy Scumalicious
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Cardi B is plain hilarious to me and I just want Corey Taylor to ShutupBy Scumalicious
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Sick of Loudwire, Metal Injection and other Music Sites shoving Politics down our throatsBy Scumalicious
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I'm tired of Musicians and just people in general telling me what to doBy Scumalicious
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Just giving a little love to my Hometown of Chariton, IowaBy Scumalicious
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We hope you had a FANtastic Comic-Con At Home! It was definitely a surreal year but I was really looking forward to participating in this online event. This is our 4th year for the Build A Geek Brand panel and honored to have some amazing guests. Check out the panel description: Do you dream of starting your company or brand inspired by your favori…
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I'm pissed about my FriendBy Scumalicious
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Too many articles on Attila...Nightfyre has a new EP coming out and Steel Panther gets cancelled which is lameBy Scumalicious
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Just a couple of more things to get off my chestBy Scumalicious
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The Ghost Inside kick out their Bassist for something he supposedly said 6 years ago...I think it's ridiculous. At least Nerf Herder is playing concert Online😁By Scumalicious
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My Opinion on the situation and it might be different then yours and I don't careBy Scumalicious
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Actually a few music topics... Slayer, Tekashi 69 vs. Snoop Dogg and some Hidden Gem songs I forgotBy Scumalicious
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Just wanted to Bitch a little....I know that's a big shockerBy Scumalicious
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The Bombpops - Death In Venice Beach Review
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The new album from two of my favorite ladies is a banger. Definitely worth your timeBy Scumalicious
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Bitch Session - Billboard, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame And Ricky Gervais
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Billboard is useless, The Rock And Roll HOF should be renamed the Music HOF and I loved watching Gervais roast the Hollywood Elite at The Golden Globes.By Scumalicious
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Needed to get some stuff on my chestBy Scumalicious
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The new track by Nick Cannon dissing Eminem is as lame as it gets and I started a Patreon PageBy Scumalicious
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Christmas is around the corner and some of us aren't feeling that jollyBy Scumalicious
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My favorite from movies and tv over the last 10 yearsBy Scumalicious
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