Crazy 4 Comic Con

At Chicago Comic Con, I had a chance to interview one of my childhood heroes, Ralph Macchio- aka: The Karate Kid! Coming out in 1984, arguably the most prolific year in movies from the 80’s (seriously, google it), The Karate Kid was up against some stiff box office competition. However, this small and touching ‘coming of age’ story has been one of the most beloved and cherished films of all time. Ralph was just as sweet and generous as you would imagine him to be. We talked about how he got the role of Daniel Larusso, working with the late Pat Morita and how exactly he caught a fly with chopsticks with no cgi! It was an honor to spend some time with him and it’s a conversation I will never forget it.

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Thanks for listening and leave your comments below if you loved Karate Kid. You can download it here or better yet, subscribe to me on iTunes! Check out Wizard World for their future con schedule.

One of the highest anticipated films of the summer has arrived- but did it exceed expectations or implode the future of DC films? Critics and fans have had such polarizing opinions about the launch of the DC Extended Universe, which has us asking if WB/DC is headed in the right direction. In this podcast, I air the panel, Suicide Squad; Did It Suck? from Chicago Comic Con. We analyze Suicide Squad, DCEU and compare it to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Panelists: Molly Jane Kremer, Aaron Amendola, Terry Gant and hosted by me! I also include a short excerpt from the Jedi News Network, Galactic Fashion episode where they review Hero Within!

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Thanks for listening and leave your tips or comments below. You can download it here or better yet, subscribe to me on iTunes! Can’t wait to see you at the show!

Do you ever wonder how the latest Star Wars fashion collection was made or why companies are hosting fashion shows featuring your favorite fandoms? This panel will offer an inside look at the business of geek fashion, examining the major changes that took place in the industry over the last year and what they means for the future. Moderated by Lisa Granshaw, panelists Ed Labay (Hot Topic), Ashley Eckstein (Her Universe), Jon Schindehette (ThinkGeek Denver), and Sara Scargall (WeLoveFine), and Tony Kim (Hero Within) will discuss the process behind creating pop culture apparel and accessories, how geek fashion is expanding into new areas, how the industry has evolved over the years, and recent geek fashion trends. There will be time left for attendees to voice their opinions and ask their questions about geek fashion.

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Thanks for listening and leave your tips or comments below. You can download it here or better yet, subscribe to me on iTunes! Can’t wait to see you at the show!

Do you dream of converting your nerd passion into a full-time career but feel overwhelmed with the next steps? Whether writing your first book, becoming a YouTube personality or creating an innovative product, the road to success can be filled with many obstacles and pitfalls. Join geek pros as they help you get started, discover some shortcuts, and inspire you to make an impact in pop culture. Panelists include Tony B. Kim (founder of Hero Within and Crazy4ComicCon.com), Jamie Broadnax (Founder BlackGirlNerds.com), and Chris Gore (comedian and personality).

This podcast recorded on July 22, 2016 at 12p.

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Thanks for listening and leave your tips or comments below. You can download it here or better yet, subscribe to me on iTunes! Can’t wait to see you at the show!

Welcome to a world that you’ve always dreamed of… the world of Comic-Con. After waiting almost a year, the greatest week of the year has finally arrived. In just a few days, you will leave the confines of reality and be immersed in a world of dreams and fantasy. But will you be ready? Entering the SDCC grid is like nothing you’ve experienced before, one wrong move and your day is toast. Have no fear, veterans of the con grid are here to get you ready. Here is my annual pre Comic-Con podcast and I am joined by ‘con pros’ Johnny (@AznActor) and Jeff (@NerdsInRecovery). Together we have between us 3 1/2 decades of SDCC experience, so we’ll be dropping some truth bombs out there about how to prep, how to do programming, offsite events and more.

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Thanks for listening and leave your tips or comments below. You can download it here or better yet, subscribe to me on iTunes! Can’t wait to see you at the show!

Another amazing aspect of comic con culture is the emergence of family cosplay. I love how Comic-Con has become a place where parents and offspring can celebrate their fandom together. Cons truly are a place where everyone is a kid! One dynamic duo that have really modeled this is Shawn and Gavin Ritcher. Coming onto the scene as ‘Cap and Kid Coulson’, these two have creatively cosplayed in many Marvel pairs over the past few years. In our chat at Sacramento Comic Con, we talk about the cosplay community, important values and San Diego Comic-Con- all while creeping on Sebastian Stan.

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Follow Shawn at @cofphoto and Gavin @KidCoulson. They will also be on the Cosplaying with your Kids panel at SDCC Friday July 22, 2016 2:00pm. You can download it here or better yet, subscribe to me on iTunes!

With the launch of Hero Within this past week, I thought this would be the perfect time to have Catherine Elhoffer of Elhoffer Design on an episode of Comic-ConVersations as we head into SDCC. After years of enjoying this pop culture renaissance, the geek fashion world is finally taking some big steps forward- in no small part because of brave new designers like Katie. We sat down to discuss her journey into fashion, some of the current frustrations with juggling an apparel company and what big changes we would like to see when it comes to nerd fashion. This interview isn’t just for those interested in fashion, but anyone that is a content creator, afraid to take risks or someone ready to branch out on their own.

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Follow Catherine Elhoffer at @ElhofferDesigner and order an amazing dress from Elhoffer Design! You can download it here or better yet, subscribe to me on iTunes! And, make sure to check out Hero Within for your favorite geek guy in your life.

We are just a few weeks till San Diego Comic-Con! Like last year, I am continuing my series called Comic ConVersations where I interview different content creators going to the big show. This year, I am hosting an original panel called “How to Build a Geek Brand” where we will discuss the creative process of developing a unique voice in the nerd community. For this episode, I chat with Liz and Lindi of Pure Fandom. They are super awesome geek gals that have a great mind for business and fandom. Interviewed at Philadelphia Comic Con, we discuss how they got started, some of the early pitfalls of branding and the very best brand strategies they are doing now. This would be very helpful for anyone starting their geek brand.

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Make sure to follow @Pure_Fandom on Twitter and check out PureFandom.com. You can download it here or better yet, subscribe to me on iTunes!

I couldn’t think of a more perfect podcast to post on Father Day than my interview with former Man of Steel and current Supergirl Dad, Dean Cain. Yesterday, at Sacramento Comic Con, we had a great chat about his role on Lois & Clark, Jeremiah Danvers on Supergirl and his thoughts on Zack Snyder’s Superman. It was very clear his dedication to his son and how being a dad was the most important role in his life. Happy Fathers Day everyone!

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Special thanks to Wizard World for the opportunity and thanks to the Sac fans for being awesome. You can download it here or better yet, subscribe to me on iTunes!