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It's episode 179 of the Okie Geek Podcast brought to you by Okie Comics. This week we talk to Mike Dattolo and Braden Easley about MiracleCon. The inaugural event takes place in Nicholson Tower at the OU Medical Center on August 24th from 9am to 9pm. The goal of the event is to raise money for Extra Life with funds supporting the Children's Hospital Foundation to help sick kids right here in Oklahoma. MiracleCon includes video, retro, board and virtual reality games, tournaments, giveaways, vendors, a cosplay contest for adults at 6:00 and for kids at 11am as well as food from The Wedge and Fassler Hall. Advance tickets are $10 or $15 at the door. And you can find out more information on Facebook at 

https://www.facebook.com/events/319986822263861/

It's episode 178 of the Okie Geek Podcast and we are talking with the founder of VHS and Chill Sean Peel. This month, on August 16th at the Rodeo Cinema in Oklahoma City's Stockyards District, VHS and Chill is showing Star Wars on the big screen for the first time since the late 90s. Also, this month - Do you like Jeff Goldblum? Of course you do! Well, on August 23rd & 24th, you need to head over to the Paramount Room on Oklahoma City's Film Row for "A Weekend with Jeff" Film Festival. The free event promises a fill of Jeff Goldblum. Plus don't miss out on shows at Elk Valley Brewing. YOu can find VHS and Chill on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and on the website: 

http://vhsandchill.net

It's episode 177 of the Okie Geek Podcast, talking with New World Comics Owner Buck Berlin about New World Comic Con5 taking place Saturday, July 27th in the Oklahoma Expo Building at the State Fairgrounds. The event runs from 10am to 7pm and costs just $7 for adults and $5 for kids. Find out more information on Facebook at 

https://www.facebook.com/events/2664294240263620/

It's episode 176 of the Okie Geek Podcast live from SoonerCon with our friends from Red Six to Golden Corral, Nick Johnson and Caleb Haldane. We talk about the success of SoonerCon and the growth of fandom in Oklahoma.

It's Episode 175 of the Okie Geek Podcast and we are talking SoonerCon which takes place at the Embassy Suites in Norman on June 7th through the 9th. Joining us is Aislinn Burrows, Amber Hanneken and Matt Cavenaugh. There is so much going on its going to be an amazing weekend in a brand new space. While SoonerCon is adding so much more to the oldest pop culture convention in Oklahoma it is still the SoonerCon you have known and loved for years. So many great guests, games, vendors and events to enjoy. You can check out more at 

https://www.soonercon.com/

Also, the Okie Geek podcast is giving away tickets for four to SoonerCon. Just send us an email at

and tell us why you like SoonerCon and we will put you in the hopper to win.

It's Episode 174 and we are talking about the feature film, "Arrows of Outrageous Fortune" with filmmaker Mickey Reece as well as actors Alex Sanchez and Michaelene Stephenson who appear in the movie. "Arrows of Outrageous Fortune" kicks of this year's DeadCenter Film Festival on Thursday, June 6th at 5:30 in the Devon Energy Theater at Harkins Bricktown Cinema along with the live action short, "Needles". Now in it's 19th year, the DeadCenter Film Festival takes place from June 6th through the 9th. You can find out more including schedules and how to purchase you 2019 Festival Pass at 

https://www.deadcenterfilm.org/

It's episode 173 of the Okie Geek Podcast and we are talking with Kelly Swartz, the owner of The Game Lounge. The new tabletop venue on Douglas Boulevard between southeast 15th and 29th streets in Midwest City opened about two weeks ago and offers a variety of play from board games to role playing. During the month of May it's free with the games costing only $5 per person for all day playing starting on June First. There will also be special events going on including a special one on June First. You can find out more on the website: 

https://www.thegameloungemwc.com/

or on Facebook at: 

https://www.facebook.com/thegameloungemwc/

Also, the Week in Geek!

It's episode 172 of the Okie Geek Podcast and we are live at New World Comics located at northwest 63rd and Meridian in Oklahoma City. The store is holding a 24 hour event to celebrate Free Comic Book Day. The celebration includes free comic book artists, a sidewalk sale, costumed characters and specials. The specials vary depending on when you arrive and you can find out more information on the New World Comics Facebook page: 

https://www.facebook.com/newworldcomicsokc/

or on twitter at 

https://twitter.com/NewWorldComics

Also, the "Week in Geek".

It's episode 171 of the Okie Geek Podcast and in honor of Free Comic Book Day coming up next Saturday, May 4th, we are talking with Buck Berlin, the owner of New World Comics. His store at Northwest 63rd and Meridian in Oklahoma City is opening its doors at 9:00 Saturday morning and staying open until 9:00 on Sunday morning. The 24 hour party includes costumed characters, artists and great discounts on weeklies as well as graphic novels. And, of course there are the free comic books which this year includes 52 different titles. Buck and I also talk about Superhero School which is going strong and New World Comic Con which is coming up on July 27th. This year's convention is taking place in a new space and includes a new feature to bring in more fans. You can find New World Comics on Facebook at 

https://www.facebook.com/newworldcomicsokc/

It's episode 170 of the Okie Geek Podcast and we are talking with Chip Paul. He's the co-founder of Oklahomans for Health the organization responsible for getting medical marijuana on the ballot through State Question 788 and passed last June. He's attending CannaCon Thursday, April 18th and Friday, April 19th at the Cox Convention Center in Downtown. CannaCon is a national business to business expo focusing on cannabis and the marijuana industry.