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What happens when a lifelong comic book fan decides to build the convention he always wanted to attend? You get TerrifiCon – Connecticut’s largest comic book convention and a love letter to creators and fans alike.
In this episode, we sit down with Mitch Hallock, the visionary behind TerrifiCon, to explore his journey from discovering Marvel Team-Up #12 as a kid to producing one of the Northeast’s most beloved pop culture events at Mohegan Sun.
Mitch shares the origin story every comic fan dreams about – how years of attending conventions up and down the East Coast sparked an idea: what if creators, not celebrities, were the real stars? We dive into the risks, the breakthroughs, and the relentless passion it took to make that vision a reality.
You’ll hear about:
∙The Marvel comic that changed everything for young Mitch
∙Why he chose Mohegan Sun and how he keeps each year fresh
∙His philosophy of putting creators first and building community
∙Behind-the-scenes moments from running a major convention
∙Connecticut’s overlooked but rich comic book history
∙What the future holds for cons in the streaming age
Whether you’re a convention regular, a comic book collector, or someone who just loves a great underdog story, this conversation celebrates what happens when fandom meets determination.
Guest: Mitch Hallock – Producer of TerrifiCon, CTGAMERCON creator, podcaster, and Connecticut’s self-proclaimed “King of the Nerds”
Grab your tickets now for March 14th - 16th https://www.ctgamercon.com/
TerrifiCon returns to Mohegan Sun in Connecticut August 7-9 2026. Visit https://www.terrificon.com/ for the guest announcements and more!
Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terrificons-power-cosmic-podcast-with-mitch-and-jerry/id1215501150
https://theindycast.com/
https://pintocomics.com/
Youtube:
https://youtube.com/@mitchedsexcellentadventure?si=5xN2eV6kKY9Fi-Ce
Theme music composed by Ron Wasserman
Audio composed and edited by
Lauren M. Antoine
Website:
Composer Ron Wasserman
Back To Pop
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What happens when a lifelong comic book fan decides to build the convention he always wanted to attend? You get TerrifiCon – Connecticut’s largest comic book convention and a love letter to creators and fans alike.
In this episode, we sit down with Mitch Hallock, the visionary behind TerrifiCon, to explore his journey from discovering Marvel Team-Up #12 as a kid to producing one of the Northeast’s most beloved pop culture events at Mohegan Sun.
Mitch shares the origin story every comic fan dreams about – how years of attending conventions up and down the East Coast sparked an idea: what if creators, not celebrities, were the real stars? We dive into the risks, the breakthroughs, and the relentless passion it took to make that vision a reality.
You’ll hear about:
∙The Marvel comic that changed everything for young Mitch
∙Why he chose Mohegan Sun and how he keeps each year fresh
∙His philosophy of putting creators first and building community
∙Behind-the-scenes moments from running a major convention
∙Connecticut’s overlooked but rich comic book history
∙What the future holds for cons in the streaming age
Whether you’re a convention regular, a comic book collector, or someone who just loves a great underdog story, this conversation celebrates what happens when fandom meets determination.
Guest: Mitch Hallock – Producer of TerrifiCon, CTGAMERCON creator, podcaster, and Connecticut’s self-proclaimed “King of the Nerds”
Grab your tickets now for March 14th - 16th https://www.ctgamercon.com/
TerrifiCon returns to Mohegan Sun in Connecticut August 7-9 2026. Visit https://www.terrificon.com/ for the guest announcements and more!
Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terrificons-power-cosmic-podcast-with-mitch-and-jerry/id1215501150
https://theindycast.com/
https://pintocomics.com/
Youtube:
https://youtube.com/@mitchedsexcellentadventure?si=5xN2eV6kKY9Fi-Ce
Theme music composed by Ron Wasserman
Audio composed and edited by
Lauren M. Antoine
Website:
Composer Ron Wasserman
Back To Pop
https://lantoine2.wixsite.com/portfolio
Instagram/
https://www.instagram.com/backtopopmedia?igsh=MTd0dGNid2hjdWd5cA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
https://www.instagram.com/4ronwasserman?igsh=MTR6ZGZ5dXJzYXN3eQ==
Support the show
Ever had an idea for an action figure, or maybe you just wish one had been made? Well at Lecroy Toys you don't have to wait anymore, head over and tell Matthew we sent you! https://www.instagram.com/lecroystoys?igsh=MW1ndWE5cHhzaGQ3dw==