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Sponsored by RMC at C2E2 table #1230 after an action-packed weekend at mega Con the road trip continues to C2E2 this weekend.  This week on the show Smurf talks about a frightening trend he’s seeing across the Con world and the future impact it may have on the everyday fan. Then let’s talk about the Brand New Day trailer and the story from the comics it seems to pull from. In addition to that how...

Live from the Figus Studio, it’s Weekend Geek Update! Sponsored by RMC who will be at booth #9017 at Mega Con Orlando offering con exclusive covers and special table guest all day Thursday; WWE star Shotzi Blackheart. This week catches you up on new trailers and release dates for shows that are quickly approaching like The Boys and a few others. Trailers for HBOs Lanterns, Mando and Grou along wit...

Live from the Figus Studio It’s Weekend Geek Update sponsored by the multi award-winning Dragon Meadery, visit them today for an amazing Mead experience http://www.dragonmeadery.com . This week Smurf catches you up on his quest for the Idol for Survivor 50, reactions to the Super Bowl commercials with focus on one in particular. More trailers to come as we get a look at One Piece season 2 and when...

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Live from the Figus Studio comes Weekend Geek Update sponsored by Avatar Fire and Ice in theaters now with a chance to win two tickets to this new film by liking or sharing this post! This week Smurf sums up some of 2025 while looking forward to the new year and what to expect in the way of movies, shows, and games. Starting with a new season of Traitors, Survivor 50 and a new twist for the fans t...

Live from the Figus Studio it’s Weekend Geek Update sponsored by https://dragonmeadery.com/ . This week Smurf fills you in on what we know about the WB/Netflix deal and how things might have taken a dark turn. Strange New Worlds continues to climb the charts, Sigourney Weaver to join the Prime Tomb Raider cast, and the Muppet Show is set to return for 2026. Demolition Man 2? Yeah, it could be a th...

This year at the Colorado Festival of Horror we had a few creative and colorful panels like the Monstrous Tattoo Competition. Body art on display for our judges Xander, Kevin, and the world-famous Enigma. Don’t be shy and step right up as we see some horror inspired tattoos on the COFOH Main Stage.   #COFOH2025 #ColoradoFestivalofHorror #COFOHPanel #PanelInterview #HorrorTattoo #TattooCompetition...

The stars of the show take center stage for this year’s Colorado Festival as the entire unit of Colonial Marines from Aliens takes control of an amazing panel. Special guest hosts Eric and Madi of Horrible Things Film Club along with Smurf doing the introduction makes for a wild trip to “a time long ago”. Buckle up Buttercup this one’s for all the Aliens fans out there! #COFOH2025 #ColoradoFestiva...

This year Colorado Festival of Horror had a return guest to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their cult classic film Shivers. The energetic and always entertaining Lynn Lowry joins Daniel Crosier on the COFOH main stage to expand on the film, her current projects, and being a scream queen. #CultClassic #ClassicHorror #LynnLowry #Shivers #Anniversary #TheCrazies #Terror #ScreamQueen #SororityBabes...

The elegant Sybil Danning takes command of the Colorado Festival of Horrors Main Event Stage as she talks about some amazing moments on and off the screen. She has had an amazing career and shares a bit with the eager fan and continues a conversation between her and Smurf that was truly amazing.    #CultClassic #ClassicHorror #SybilDanning #Howling2 #AmazonWomenontheMoon #BattleBeyondtheStars #Col...

Live from the Figus Studio sponsored by the HopeKids Toy Drive is the Weekend Geek Update podcast. Here’s what we know this week as we get a load of new movie trailers from Super Mario, Toy Story and Five Nights at Friday 2. What is the fate of Funko? Is there a new Kingsman movie coming? Are you ready for a Murray Christmas? Smurf follows up with more Stranger Things news, Oscar Isaac has more to...

In case you missed it Sunday morning we had the incredible Dean Gates sitting down with the wonderful Jennifer Blanc Biehn to kick off the last day of the Colorado Festival of Horror. Could listen to these two all day talk about the film industry, their careers and what it was like working with her husband Michael in front of and behind the camera. Sit back and just enjoy the conversation between...

OOOHHHH MY GOOOOOOD such a fun panel interview with Darren Ewing and our special guest host Aeon Cruz!  A great conversation about his life, career, and what’s on the horizon from the Main Events Stage at the Colorado Festival of Horror. #CultClassic #ClassicHorror #DarrenEwing #Troll2 #OhMyGod! #Horror #ColoradoFestivalofHorror #PanelInterview #AeonCruz #COFOH2025 #ConLife #Panel #WeekendGeekUpda...

Live from the Figus Studio comes the Weekend Geek Update! Sponsored by Predator Badlands, a standalone story that follows a young Predator outcast in search of the ultimate enemy. Like or shar this podcast for your chance to win a free pair of tickets to see the film starting November 7. This week Smurf fills us in on the adventures in New York starting with NYCCC and finishing up with the immersi...

Take a deep dive into horror film history with our special guest hosts Jack Hanley and Bryan Bonner, two dyed in the wool horror fans and experts in spooky history. Keeping with the theme for this year’s  Colorado Festival of Horror the two talk about the history of Monsters. What makes a monster? Who and what are the real monsters? What will monsters of the future look like? All of this and more...

This year for COFOH we had the wonderful Lynn Lowry as a return guest and what a blast it was. Not only did we talk about her last visit but chatted about some of the new projects she is working on in front of and behind the camera. The unique photo op we held in the pool to mark the special anniversary and a chance to reenact a very classic scene in movie history. All of this and more for your We...

It was an absolute pleasure to have this legend at the Colorado Festival of Horror for 2025. So many amazing films and stories, Sybil Danning talks about her favorites, the ones fan’s ask the most questions about, and what new films are in her future. Something the fans are going to love no doubt about it and Sybil shares this amazing story about Christopher Lee; all of this and more for your Week...

Live from the Figus studio comes the award-winning Weekend Geek Update podcast sponsored by Tron Ares. Like or share this podcast for a chance at a free pair of tickets to see the new movie in theaters starting October 10. The world of gaming might change with the new ruling in Nintendo’s favor, here’s what we know and how things might change. Marvel Zombies is streaming now on Disney Plus but is...

You wanted Marines, we’ve got Marines! Kicking off the 40th anniversary tour of the Aliens movie at the Colorado Festival. Smurf with special guest host Eric Paton of Horrible Things Film Club, sit down with Vasquez, Drake, Spunkmeyer, Frost, and Dietrich to see what it really takes to be a Colonial Marine. It’s an action-packed conversation as all five answer questions and take us back to the set...

The wait is over! Here is the kickoff interview from the Colorado Festival of Horror featuring the kind and amazing Darren Ewing from Troll 2. So much fun as Smurf sits down to talk with the man who is a living Meme about his cult classic, what he’s been up to and more importantly….what’s next. All of this and more for your Weekend Geek Update Spotlight Edition. #CultClassic #ClassicHorror #Troll2...

Live from the Figus Studio comes the award winning Weekend Geek Update podcast sponsor by Dragon Meadery ( https://dragonmeadery.com/ ) the creator of Chupa Cab Ra, the wine available by the glass or bottle this weekend at the Colorado Festival of Horror. Here’s what we know this week with new information about the next Superman movie. Who’s been seen lurking on the Clayface set, Peacemaker off to...

The award winning Weekend Geek Update podcast returns for  new season! The episode is sponsor by Dragon Meadery ( https://dragonmeadery.com/ ) the creator of Chupa Cab Ra, the wine being highlighted at this years Colorado Festival of Horror September 12th-14th . We get caught up on events and what’s been going on around town and across the country before moving on to What We Know. This week it’s a...

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Come join Matt Campbell and Smurf as they share the Do's and Don'ts they’ve learned from hundreds of crowdfunding campaigns. A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. It serves as a learning resource for comic creators on how to better market their projects and appeal to wider audiences. THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMA...

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