Increase your Con Karma and check out this episode! Jill and Francine share stories and experiences of their amazing and fun-filled day at Creation Entertainment's Supernatural Con in San Francisco. **Possible SPOILERS for Supernatural** We discuss the panels by Richard Speight, Jr., Rob Benedict, Matt Cohen, Ruth Connell, Osric Chau, Brianna Buckmaster, Kim Rhodes, Mark Sheppard, Misha Collins, Jason Manns, and the house band Louden Swain. We also delve into the Supernatural fandom's charity work, such as Random Acts, Always Keep Fighting (AKF), You Are Not Alone (YANA), and I Am Enough. We met some wonderful fellow fans, laughed a lot, and got inspired to do good, all in one day! #spnfamily #SPNsf #sfcon #akf #yana #SPNfamilyvalues

Fan conventions have exploded in popularity in the last few years, with rising media coverage, attendance numbers, and star-studded panels. Join the Ladies as we share our experiences from Cons and the festival circuit to provide a how-to guide of tips and tricks to survive the long days (and nights!) of fan conventions. We'll discuss what to wear, what to bring, how to budget, and how to make the most of your time with (or without) your group without too much stress on yourself or your friendships. Jill and Francine are headed to Creation Entertainment's Supernatural Con in San Francisco, CA on 12-3-16 (Saturday), so help us prep, and we'll see you there!

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has taken to the big and small screen and created a dynamic and complex world of heroes, villains, and everything in between. Join the Ladies for the exciting conclusion as we talk about Marvel's TV and Streaming side, its characters, and the plotlines while also speculating on what's to come. We discuss (and there are possible *SPOILERS* for) Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter, Jessica Jones, Daredevil, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Punisher, Ghost Rider, and the Defenders.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has taken to the big and small screen and created a dynamic and complex world of heroes, villains, and everything in between. Join the Ladies as we talk about our favorite Marvel films, characters, and plotlines while also speculating on what's to come. Part 1 of 2, this episode focuses on the underpinnings of the MCU and highlights the big-screen films. We discuss (and there are possible *SPOILERS* for) Ms. Marvel, Captain America: Winter Soldier, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Avengers, The Hulk, Spiderman, Cap, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Black Widow, Agent Carter, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Doctor Strange, Thor, Captain America, Ant-Man, Jessica Jones, Daredevil, the Infinity Stones (a.k.a. Infinity Gems), Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Ghost Rider, and Luke Cage.

Join us as we welcome our great friend, Courtney, to come talk with us about cosplay! She's extremely talented, having won several competitions, and shares tips and tricks with us about how to enter into the world of cosplay. We also discuss the culture surrounding cosplay and some of Courtney's favorite pieces!

Join us as we delve into the "evilution" of Frankenstein (and his monster), Dracula, and zombies over time in popular American culture. Focusing on representation in various media, whether it be cartoons, cereal boxes, movies, or television shows, we discuss how these creatures started out in either folklore or the imagination of Mary Shelley, and have changed into their modern counterparts. How did we get from Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff's classic films to the likes of Bill Compton, Edward Cullen, and Angelus? How did Frankenstein and his monster change from a scientist and his groaning creation to raising a family in the suburbs? When did the zombie go from a Haitian Voodoo tradition to an incurable virus? *SPOILERS* for iZombie, True Blood, Twilight, The Munsters, Van Helsing, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural, The X-Files, Edward Scissorhands, The Strain, Zombeavers, Dead Snow, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Young Frankenstein, and others!

Join us as we discuss our favorite shows and movies to get in the Halloween spirit! Get scary with Stephen King, Norman Bates (and other Hitchcock faves), and The Addams'. We'll find a cozy Cabin in the Woods and reminisce about modern classics like Psych, Buffy, and Angel. We also beg the question: what was your favorite Halloween costume? *Spoilers*

Join us as we talk about our favorite (new and returning) Fall TV and movies! Warning! May contain spoilers for Supernatural, Timeless, Frequency, Agents of Shield, The Big Bang Theory, and more!

What was your first fandom? You probably remember it right away. Most of us experience our first fandom in our youth. That feeling of excitement as you anxiously await the fruition of your journey to obtain or participate in something larger than yourself is overwhelming as a child. If you've never "geeked out" over something you're missing out! Finding that fan community got a lot easier when we were kids with the rise of the internet. Shhh, we're around the age that experienced the first fan-driven message boards and chat rooms creating a much larger venue to share our experiences and to learn more about the subjects we love from people who also love that thing. What are your favorite fandoms and characters today? The definition of nerd has evolved since the internet took over. Now we all have a nerdy story to tell. Connect with us on facebook.com/LadiesofNerditude to get into the conversation. We as humans crave connection and fantastic stories with rich development help us identify with one another. That was the case with our friendship and we hope to share that with you too!