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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...

Want to know the secret to raising more money on crowdfunding platforms? In this video, we're sharing our top-secret crowdfunding tips to help you boost your funding and reach your goals faster! From crafting a compelling pitch to leveraging social proof, we're covering it all. A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. I...

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...

Kickstarter reports that the first 30 seconds of a video or scroll determines drop-off rate. In this video we discuss secrets to getting people to buy your indie comics. Our 51st episode! 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 a...

It’s our 50th episode as we cover crafting indie comic pitches that work! Post your live indie comic campaign for a chance to be the winner. A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by:  Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/ and Smurf from https://5280...

Live from the Figus Studio, it’s Weekend Geek Update! Sponsored by Whirlwind Toys who will be doing their first Whatnot Sale Memorial Day evening https://www.whatnot.com/s/ujUaADiV This week Smurf takes a look at the Geekverse as Colorado Festival of Horror announces special guest and first time at a Colorado Convention Michael Biehn. Reaction to the mystery surrounding Mrs. Flood in Doctor Who an...

Secrets to getting people to buy your indie comics. Click here to learn more tips on making comics! • https://www.youtube.com/playlist... A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by:  Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/ and Smurf from https://5280gee...

Join Matt and Smurf as they dive into the world of indie comics and share their thoughts on three hidden gems that could be destined for greatness! Let's discover some amazing indie comics together! Click here to learn more tips on making comics! • https://www.youtube.com/playlist... A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secr...

Three comics, two hosts, and one backing; let the showdown begin! Join Matt and Smurf as they dive into the world of indie comics and share their thoughts on three hidden gems that could be destined for greatness! Let's discover some amazing indie comics together! A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. THE COMIC BOOK...

#Podcast Live from the Figus Studios, its Weekend Geek Update! Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado, the all ages event is this weekend! Tickets available at www.brickslopes.com enter “StayGeeky” for a discounted price. Also, by “liking” this post you will be entered into a chance to see Thunderbolts next Wednesday April 30 for free. This week Smurf talks Celebration and some of the hot Star Wars top...

#Podcast Live from the Figus Studios, it Weekend Geek Update! Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado, the state’s only locally owned and operated LEGO event, will welcome fans of all ages on April 26-27, 2025, at the Stockyards Event Center, 5004 National Western Dr., Denver, CO 80216. Visit www.brickslopes.com for registration and fee details enter “StayGeeky” at checkout to receive a discount on your...

Live from the Figus Studio it’s Weekend Geek Update, Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado ( Brickslopes.com ), debuting April 26-27, 2025 at the Stockyards Event Center is the first locally owned and operated LEGO event for all LEGO enthusiasts. Tickets available now and receive a 10% discount on your purchase when you use the “staygeeky” at checkout, looking forward to seeing you there. It’s a week...

Live from the Figus Studio it’s Weekend Geek Update, Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado ( Brickslopes.com ), the first locally owned and operated LEGO event debuting April 26-27, 2025 at the Stockyards Event Center. Tickets available now and receive a 10% discount on your purchase when you use the “staygeeky” at checkout, looking forward to seeing you there. It’s a wild week of trailers and new sho...

Is crowdfunding the hero the comic scene needs? In Dec 2024 Diamond, the sole distributor of comics to most comic shops around the country, closed a distribution center leading to delays, damaged books, and retailer struggles. In mid Jan 2025, Diamond filed for bankruptcy. The industry as a whole is about to change. One place that is expected to see a huge growth is crowdfunding platforms like Kic...

Live from the Figus Studio Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado ( Brickslopes.com ), the state’s only locally owned and operated LEGO event, welcoming fans of all ages on April 26-27, 2025. Tickets available now and receive a 10% discount when you use the “staygeeky” at checkout. This week Smurf has a few thoughts on shows and movies that kept him entertained during the super cold day’s of the past c...

The amount of money being raised through crowdfunding is insane! As of 2025, the comic category alone on Kickstarter has raised $274 million dollars!! Unfortunately, not every campaign is successful. In fact, only 42% of all Kickstarter campaigns succeed. However, we have learned what makes the most successful campaigns rise to the top and we are going to pass that knowledge on to you. On today's...

Live from the Figus Studio Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado ( Brickslopes.com ), the state’s only locally owned and operated LEGO event, welcoming fans of all ages on April 26-27, 2025. Tickets available now and receive a 10% discount when you use the “staygeeky” at checkout. Welcome to 2025 and your Weekend Geek Update, ready to fill you in on things across the Geekverse that have caught Smurfs...

Friday the 13th is a great day for killer cuts so we are going deep! Making comics is hard, getting people to buy them is even harder but we are here to help. Crowdfunding is revolutionizing the way indie comics are made and consumed. Tune in to learn more about the benefits and challenges of crowdfunding for indie comics and what it means for the future of the industry. A weekly show dedicated to...

Live from the Figus Studio Sponsored by Dragon Meadery (dragonmeadery.com ) who is offering a discount on it’s award-winning mead when ordered online when you use the code WEB24 at check out. The latest in news that have caught Smurfs eye in the Geekverse starting with a live action Voltron. Reactions to Star Wars Skeleton Crew, Gladiator 2, Dune Prophecy, and fans of Love, Death, and Robots need...

Thanksgiving is over so let's get back to talking comics! Got a comic crowdfunding campaign that’s live or will be at the time of the next show?   Join us  Fridays, 11 AM MST for our weekly show, where we share tips, give feedback, and help creators like YOU succeed!  A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. THE COMIC B...

Experience the resurrection of the legendary horror classic "London After Midnight" in graphic novel form. We got an exclusive interview with Dirk Manning to discover how the lost horror film has been REVIVED! London After Midnight is just the beginning, there’s more to come as Dirk explains this Kickstarter and who will be the focus of the next one.   #Interview #Horror #ClassicHorror #LondonAfte...

Crowdfunding is revolutionizing the way indie comics are made and consumed. Tune in to learn more about the benefits and challenges of crowdfunding for indie comics and what it means for the future of the industry. Click here to learn more tips on making comics! • https://www.youtube.com/live/PBT8nWEx4b4?si=l-elW1S68ONkdWZY A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips o...

Live from the Figus Studio it’s the Weekend Geek Update Sponsored by Dragon Meadery ( dragonmeadery.com/shop ) use code WEB24 for BOGO 25% off when you shop online! This week Smurf tries to decide if he like the new Ranma ½ animated series on Netflix and while he’s at it lets you know about a few he does like that you might want to consider. It’s the end of the road for Agatha so what’s next. The...