Fandom Sessions

Hello, again geeks! On this episode of Fandom Sessions, we are joined by the mastermind behind Mad Cave Studios. CEO and CCO Mark London has been a voice in the comics community and industry. Mad Cave Studios has been at the forefront of creating opportunities for up-and-coming creators and at the same time delivering narrative-driven series that continue to captivate readers time and time again.

With anticipated upcoming series such as Hunt. Kill. Repeat and Don't Spit in the Wind, they join a library full of hit titles that already sit on the shelves of your favorite local comic shop with titles such as Nottingham, Wolvenheart, Battlecats, and Dahlia in the Dark. Their talent search program is also one of the many ways they open the door to aspiring creators which gives you a chance to bring your story to Mad Cave and could be the start of your comic-making journey!

Mark is also someone who has seen both sides of the industry as he not only operates as the current CEO and CCO but is also a creator having written multiple series for Mad Cave. As someone who constantly maintains his finger on the community's pulse, Mark is making strides both individually and collectively in making Mad Cave a name known across not only the comics community but the entire entertainment medium.

Be sure to check out all the exciting things Mad Cave is working on by visiting madcavestudios.com and following them on social media. Remember to geek out and most importantly, geek responsibly.

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Welcome back to Fandom Sessions! Two-time Eisner-nominated comic creator Kyle Starks joins us in our latest episode to talk about a mixed bag of topics. From the insane story of the neighborhood explosion that ruined his shower and dog, to dipping his toes into streaming video games alongside his pal and fellow comic creator Matt Kindt and of course, comics have to be on the menu.

Kyle talks about the interesting road from writing Rick & Morty comics, to a gem in his creative library Old Head (Buy it now at KyleStarks.Com or at your local comic shop!), and his passion for writing horror comics and love for the genre. Blending comedy & horror in his new tale being spun out of the darkest corners of Dark Horse Comics, his latest venture titled Where Monsters Lie has had fans both curious and cautious of what they will see when the next issue drops on March 1st.

Be sure to congratulate Kyle as he also steps into the wild world of Peacemaker when he pens the upcoming DC Black Label limited series Peacemaker Tries Hard! and of course, be sure to wish him a happy birthday!

You can follow Kyle on social media below:

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

On this episode of Fandom Sessions, we sit down with actor, voice actor, and real-life superhero Ricco Fajardo who joins us to talk about many voices and roles that have made him a fan-favorite in many fandoms. He has lent his voice to fan-favorite characters in Blue Lock, My Hero Academia, Tomo-chan Is a Girl, Dr. Stone, and many more.

Apart from the wonderful work he does in entertainment, he is also one of the most charismatic and wonderful people to run into at conventions, and thanks to his commitment and packed schedule, you get plenty of opportunities to meet the legend himself across the entire nation. Do yourself a favor and get to know one of the kindest people in the industry and be sure to follow him on his social media platforms below:

Our latest episode of Fandom Sessions introduces us to special effects makeup wiz Hiroshi Katagiri who is venturing into his directorial debut for the film End of Loyalty.

Hiroshi has had his hand in the special effects world for many years and has worked on projects such as Avatar: The Way of the Water, The Mandalorian, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. He now looks to expand his love of the industry by taking the helm in the upcoming film that will arrive in March and hopes to have unlocked a new passion to build upon his already impressive resume.

Be sure to see everything Hiroshi has coming up by following him on social media:

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

With March right around the corner, we dive into who Relentless Beats is hosting for the month. Talking about who we are excited to see, what venues we like most, a small amount of rambling, and a rapid announcement of who’s to come.

The lineup includes artists such as Hi I’m Ghost; Jerro: OG Nixon; Nils Hoffman; MARAUDA; Whethan; Yolanda Be Cool; Yheti: Vanic; PhaseOne; Sultan + Shephard; Knock2; Mat Zo; ATLiens; INZO; Hailene; Dr. Fresch; Minnesota; LAYZ; Drumcode; Boombox Cartel; Ghastly Presents Ghengar; Habstrakt; Lil Texas; Snakehips; BIJOU... and more to be announced throughout the month.

We are also here to chat about and review the Walker & Royce show that was put on during The Big Game weekend at the Sunbar in Tempe on February 12, 2023. Discussing the venue, the decor, the price of drinks, a back-and-forth on the discovery of Weird Water, the performance of NYJAH and Walker & Royce, and more about the show hosted by Relentless Beats.

Big thanks to those at Relentless Beats for working with us to bring this and more coverage your way, remember to practice PLURR!

For information on the shows coming your way from Relentless Beats, be sure to check out their official website.

GEEK RESPONSIBLY

Welcome to the next stop of Fandom Sessions. This time around Geek Network's Daniel gets a chance to speak with voice actress Kira Buckland. Kira has been voicing some of our favorite characters for over a decade now with hundreds of characters carrying Kira's voice throughout all of our favorite mediums of entertainment. Kira shares some insight on how she has become one of the most versatile voices today that has nabbed her roles in JoJo's Bizarre Adventures, Nier: Automata, Demon Slayer, Genshin Impact, and many more.

To learn more about Kira and her work. You can visit her official site. You can also follow her on social media using the links below:

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

For more updates on your favorite geek-centric news. Visit us at www.geek-network.com and remember to always GEEK RESPONSIBLY

Welcome to a new episode of Fandom Sessions. This time around, the geeks at Geek Network get together to talk about the exclusive Pokémon Go event happening this weekend in Las Vegas. Niantic always finds ways to bring trainers together and this time around is no different as you can expect a weekend packed with fun exclusives and new friends to make as thousands of players gather to catch, trade, and battle with your trusty Pokémon by your side.

Be sure to check out Niantic's official website and the Pokémon Go Tour official website for more information and most importantly, GEEK RESPONSIBLY.

Be sure to visit Arizona's top geek-centric news provider by going to www.geek-network.com.

Ryan Cody joins us in this episode of Fandom Sessions to highlight something special coming to Arizona in just eight days. Ryan has been hard at work to bring together an astonishing and exciting lineup of comic creators to a brand-new event that puts comics back in the limelight of comic cons. This is an exciting thing that comic fans have a chance to be a part of and it's happening in our home state of Arizona! With multiple Eisner-winning creators and a ton of talent centered around an industry we all love, the Arizona Comic Arts Festival is going to be where you want to spend your day on February 25th. It's not too late to get your tickets early and you can get yours by visiting their official site.

Can't make it? Do the next best thing and get the word out for your fellow comic fans by visiting their socials below and spreading the word!

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Welcome and get ready to geek out over some of the biggest shows coming our way as Relentless Beats looks to celebrate the biggest sporting event of the year in a BIG way. Just two months into the year, they have already compiled a packed lineup with some of the biggest artists showing why they are the Southwest's go-to independent promoters. Join us as we go over some of our favorite shows coming this way and spitfire the lineup at you which includes the likes of Rick Ross; Steve Aoki; Lost Kings; DJ Pauly D; G-Eazy; Tyga; Dillon Francis; Marshmello; Diesel; Diplo; Snoop Dogg; Myles O’Neal; Crandat; HoneyLuv; Alesso; Cardi B; Ghastly; 21 Savage; Lil Jon; Bijou; DJ Iris; Sommer Ray; Tim McGraw; The Chainsmokers; Machine Gun Kelly; Kaskade; Offset; Guy Fieri; Locash; Markus Schulz; Jadedl Dr Fresch; Buku x G-Rex; So Tuff So Cute; Martin Ikin; Zeds Dead; Andrew Bayer; Dr. Ozi + Jool; Charlotte de Witte; Hunter Hayes; Nurko; Smoakland; Alex the Lad b2b Wrld Cyphr; Lil Texas; San Pacho; Saymyname, and more.

For full details on all of this month's shows, visit Relentless Beats' official site for ticket information and more.

GEEK RESPONSIBLY

Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated writer Steve Orlando joins us in our latest Fandom Session to chat comics. Steve shares how his love of comics began and how that has blossomed into the trailblazing career that has led to him working alongside some of the biggest indie publishers as well as Marvel and DC.

His latest ventures include his hand in bringing Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch's latest solo series to life and will also be delving into the supernatural with Mad Cave Studios' 'Exorcists Never Die.' Steve continues to bring us some great comics in both the main two and the indie side of comics.

Be sure to follow Steve on social media to stay up to date on his projects and for those of you who don't know, he is also a big wrestling fan, so you get some killer social media commentary as well.

GEEK RESPONSIBLY