Comic Issues Podcast

Original broadcast date May 21, 2014. The original podcast post is here: https://pixelatedgeek.com/2014/05/comic-issues-171-cast-all-the-characters/

You know how sometimes you'll think of a movie Hollywood should make, and then dreamcast all the actors you love into the roles? This week we figured heck with it, let's do it backwards: we'll talk about the actors we love best and figure out a comic-book movie we can put them in.

It's a free-for-all of our favorite actors and our favorite characters: Idris Elba, Olivia Wilde, Katee Sackhoff, Kevin Spacey, Hawkgirl, Doctor Strange, Namor, Death, and a bunch more until that jerk Doctor Nick interrupted us. Before that happens though we also fit in the news about Agent Carter, Constantine, Suicide Squad showing up on Arrow, and an idea for DC: instead of trying to make Justice League stand up to Avengers, what if they went in a completely different direction?

Original broadcast date May 14, 2014. The original podcast post is here: https://pixelatedgeek.com/2014/05/comic-issues-170-getting-crafty-live/

This week the crew went live with Cale Winchester for another VL-CAST!  With the combined talent of Andrew, Anthony, Elizabeth and their special guest Cale the crew discuss past projects like foam swords, costuming, TARDIS, and more!

With easy explanations, tips, and tricks the crew explore new ideas for props and projects and answer questions from Twitter favorite @AlexTheHunted.  Let us know what you're crafting and if you have any questions be sure to ask us at any of our social medias mentioned at the end of the podcast.

Original broadcast date May 5, 2014. The original podcast post is here: https://pixelatedgeek.com/2014/05/comic-issues-169-fur-cast/

The time has come and we are nerds of our word. Since the inclusion of our awesome theme song we've proudly proclaimed that we are here for all geek kind... even Furries.

After several challenges by listen Joshua Keyser the crew has decided to take a look at Furry Fandom and bring back their finding back to our own dear fandom. What we found was a community that was first and foremost dedicated to acceptance and positivity. Through art, costuming, and original writings Furries only desire is to live in a world happier than our own, even if only as a temporary escape.

Tune in and listen as your heroes and heroine go through their own findings on a sub-culture that often gets a bad wrap for a minority rather than the positive outlook of the majority

Check out the documentary and one man show that were mentioned in the podcast if you're curious about learning more about the Furry Fandom.

Furries: A Inside Look by Curt Pehrson

What the fur?! Stories and Text from the Furry Fandom By Chris Williams

Original broadcast date April 30, 2014. The original podcast post is here: https://pixelatedgeek.com/2014/04/comic-issues-168-free-comic-book-day/

It's here once again, like Christmas in May for comic-book lovers; it's Free Comic Book Day, Saturday May 3rd! And if that wasn't enough, the very next day is Star Wars Day, on May the 4th (be with you.)

Join our heroes and heroine and special guest, Beau "I Torture Myself For My Fandom" Machado of the Villainous Lair as they look at this year's free comic offerings, as well as all the cool stuff going on at the store.

Along the way they also discuss Son of Batman, Willy Wonka, and whether you have to see a midnight showing and go to work sleepless and miserable to be a true nerd. And name calling. There may be name calling.

Original broadcast date April 23, 2014. The original podcast post is here: https://pixelatedgeek.com/2014/04/comic-issues-167-wondercon-2014/

While some of the crew were in the magical kingdom of Anaheim Anthony, Elizabeth, and Leland from Movie Issues sat down with some of the people they've been talking about for months and years on the podcast.  Tucked away in the dark corner of WonderCon our heroes and heroine combine forces with Bernie and Lauren Bregman of Nerds Like Us and Birds of Play/Castle Corsetry, the mastermind behind The Blue Beetle: Ted Kord Returns, Donald McKinney, and our favorite band geeks Neil Segura and Ray Mendivil of the comic Forever Freshman to bring to you only the best in geekery that WonderCon can offer.

Tune in as we learn all about these amazing people and what they're doing to improve this nerdy world we live in.

Original broadcast date April 16, 2014. The original podcast post is here: https://pixelatedgeek.com/2014/04/comic-issues-166-tv-supreme/

We've all been there, a late night at Denny's enjoying some mozzarella sticks and pacing yourself to make sure you get the last one, when someone start mouthing off about how great BBC television is and how lame it is here in the States.  Then your other buddy exposes his tattoo of Old Glory and reminds your other friend about the Trek.  Then it's just Doctor Who and Supernatural and Sherlock, blah blah blah...

Now you can shut up your annoying friends before the manager tells you to quiet down before he kicks you out with this week's podcast.  The crew take a hard look at what England has to offer compared to America's library of television to debate, WHO'S MAKING BETTER GEEK TV?  Also asked, what IS Geek TV?  Is Monty Python nerdy because nerds are the ones who watch it most? Was CTV edgier than SNL back in their early days? Who are these porn stars that Anthony is supposed to know?

Tune in and see if you agree with who makes a better nerd show.

Original broadcast date April 9, 2014. The original podcast post is here: https://pixelatedgeek.com/2014/04/comic-issues-165-the-return-of-ross-thompson/

Back by popular demand, we've got Boss Ross Thompson on the podcast! Creator and coordinator of Kingdom-Con here in San Diego, Ross is a major name in SCA and tabletop gaming, and visits over 20 conventions every year. And as long as he's given up sleep anyway, he dropped by the podcast for an hour to shoot the breeze about Wastelands, Clone Wars, his latest Kickstarter project, and what's in store for this year's Kingdom-Con.

Original broadcast date April 2, 2014. The original podcast post is here: https://pixelatedgeek.com/2014/04/comic-issues-164-we-love-the-90s/

The 90s were a magical time filled with movies that have stood the test of time, comics that we're still reading on repeat, and some of the best animation of our nerdy lives. This week the crew fall deep into a 90s nostalgic worm hole with references to Hackers, M. Night Shyamalan movies, and even mix it up with a new game involving Raptors that we want to play with you!

So put on your Hypercolor shirts, stone washed jeans, and tell us your AOL "hacker" name; cause we're gettin' all 90s up in here!

Original broadcast date March 26, 2014. The original podcast post is here: https://pixelatedgeek.com/2014/03/comic-issues-163-moving-day/

Our favorite comic shop is moving! Don't worry, they're not going far. The Villainous Lair Comic Shop and Game Shop are moving just down the street. This week on the podcast we'll tell you about the new space that's big enough to hold Magic tournaments, kite-flying, a TARDIS, and a drawbridge. Plus we talk about an exclusive tour of IDW, catching up on Clone Wars, horror movies, and really really weird anime.

Original broadcast date March 19, 2014. The original podcast post is here: https://pixelatedgeek.com/2014/03/comic-issues-162-watch-the-throne/

The Throne of Geekdom rages on this month and your heroes and heroine are here to throw out their reactions to the thrilling upsets and the disappointing defeats.  Listen in as the crew make their Round 2 picks and see who's already on track for the best predictions!

After the dust settles on the Throne the crew quickly talk about the nerdy hot spots they'd like to travel to, and some great stuff to watch on Netflix.  Join in on the fun and don't forget to vote every weekday in the Throne of Geekdom!