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On today’s episode of the Hot Tag, Kevin sits down with co-founder of the Retro Network, Mickey Yarber. Mickey discusses the origins of TRN, how his own writing began, and so much more. We discuss childhood memories, inside and outdoors. How food brings people together. Putting yourself out there for the world. Of course there’s some wrestling talk. 

This is an honest and open conversation that will leave you wanting to create more and appreciate what you have.
 

Be sure to follow Mickey on Twitter at Yesterdayville.

Check out his site, Retro Ramblings.

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On today’s all new episode of the Hot Tag, Kevin sits down with one of the hosts of Wizards and SequelQuest, Adam Pope. Adam talks about his childhood, becoming a geek, and hits and misses along the way Adam discusses the origin of his blogging life all the way up to his current projects. Plus some exclusive news! It’s a great discussion with KISS, acting, and convention talk. 

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As The Retro Network celebrates its second year today’s episode dives into the origins. Kevin sits down for a one on one interview with Jason Gross, co founder of the Retro Network. 

Jason discusses his own geek origins, creating his site Rediscover the 80s, and then we pull back the curtain to reveal how the Retro Network came to be. This episode is a great discussion about blogging, podcasting, the desire to create, and the life changing friendships that can be formed through these hobbies.

Check out Jason’s site Rediscoverthe80s.com

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Check out AgentsOfMask.com

Follow Agents of MASK on Twitter at AgentsofMASK

And if you’re listening to this podcast you should already know all about The Retro Network, but just in case click on that link too! 

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It is time to hear all about the woman behind the retweet button. It’s time to sit down with the Retro Network’s own Karen Flieger. 

Karen seemed to come out of nowhere and instantly became one of the greatest champions for this blogging/podcasting circle. She then switched hats and went from a fan to a creator as one of the most prolific writers on The Retro Network. On today’s episode of The Hot Tag, Kevin sits down for a one on one interview with Karen. How did she discover all of us? What are her origins? We discuss figures colliding, hometown childhoods, prom memories, and which one of us wanted which dolls. 

This episode is a lot of fun and if you haven’t already fallen in love with Karen’s voice you will by the end of the show.

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Kevin sits down for a one on one interview with Tig Carson of The Attic Dwellers (Nerd Out with Me, The Tig and Eric Show, Thee Movie Club). The Attic Dwellers features Tig and Eric San Juan discussing all manners of pop trash culture. Most of the time they’re in Eric’s attic but through the years they’ve been on the road, in the garden, and over the last year - in their own respective homes. 

We discuss the origins of the site and the YouTube channel. Tig’s love of movies and the creative process. Many overall geek topics. Most importantly, why we do what we do. This is a must listen for other bloggers and creators out there. 

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• On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdOutWithMe/featured
• On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NerdOutWithMe
• On Twitter: https://twitter.com/NerdOutWithMe
• On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atticdwellers/

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On today's episode, Kevin is joined by comic book writer and director of social media and public relations for Second Sight Publishing - Peter Breau. 

This is a great conversation not only about the love of comics, but also behind the scenes work of creating comics. Peter has written many comics for Antarctic Press, Caliber Comics, and Second Sight. He is a Spacie Award finalist and projects a never ending level of excitement for all of the comics coming soon from him and Second Sight. 

Peter hails from Saint John, New Brunswick and we discuss some of the differences between being a geek in the United States or Canada.

Peter has written issues of These Damn Kids, Exciting Comics, Beetlegirl, Mississippi Zombie, and so much more. All of this within a few years! We talk about the creative process of writing and if Peter actually lives in an alternate part of Canada that has a longer than 24 hour day. 

Make sure to like Peter Breau's page on Facebook to keep up to date on all of his work. 

Check out the Second Sight Publishing for updates on many of the comic books Peter talks about.

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Finally! Long time fans of the geek blog and podcast world are well familiar with the voice and words of William Bruce West. "He's forgotten more about pop culture than you'll ever know."

Will and Kevin have been friends for years but this is their first time talking to each other. They discuss blog origins, who inspired them, how to balance fatherhood and blogging, rebranding a creation, and so much more. Lots of comic book talk, along with plenty of that pop culture that he hasn't forgotten.

This episode is a long time coming. On a personal note Will has become one of my (Kevin's) best friends and it's all thanks to our mutual desire to put our thoughts out there for a world of strangers. Here's hoping this is the first of many discussions.

If you want to read Will's blog make sure to bookmark WilliamBruceWest.com in your browser of choice.

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The much asked for guest is finally here. Fellow co-hosts of The House Show, family, friends, and followers have been asking for a one on one interview with Kevin Hellions' son, YouTube sensation Declan X. Daddy and Declan discuss Roblox, Adopt Me, YouTube, Fortnite, Minecraft, Pokemon, and more. Declan also gives his true feelings about wrestling and comic books. Plus lots of "technical difficulties". You try to get a 7 year old to sit still and talk into a mic.

Be sure to check out Declan's YouTube channel.

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On today's show Kevin sits down for a one on one talk with his wife Elise, Mrs. Hellions. Longtime fans of The House Show may be aware of the Declan X YouTube channel but this is a peek behind the curtains of current video game play. Elise breaks down the games that she and Declan are currently obsessed over. We discuss Roblox, Minecraft, Piggy, and Adopt Me. If your kids are into these games this is a great conversation over what kids get out of it and what adults enjoy about these games too. 

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Kevin welcome co-writers of the new comic Damned Cursed Children, Howard Wong and Josh Stafford.

Damned Cursed Children debuts Wednesday January 27 with art by Robin Simon Ng and published by Source Point Press. Josh and Howard discuss their comic book origins and discovering horror movies. Then they tell the history of Damned Cursed Children and what comic book readers can expect from issue one, and the rest of the five issue series.

This conversation was an absolute blast and is a must listen for fans of comics, horror, and unappreciated pop culture. Damned Cursed Children is a love letter to all of these things and after listening to this interview, you'll fall in love with the co-writers as well.

Order a copy at your local comic shop or online directly from the publisher at Ox Eye Media or via Comicology.

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