Crazy 4 Comic Con

This weekend at Minneapolis Comic Con, I had a chance to interview the 12th Doctor himself, Peter Capaldi. He was a total delight- so grateful for his experiences, appreciative of Whovian fandom and he was a total Doctor Who fan himself. In our interview, he shares about his life growing up, funny stories on-set, his …

This weekend at Minneapolis Comic Con, we did a weekend of release live podcast review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2! Besides having an awesome Minneapolis crowd, I was joined by fellow geeks @ballzv2 @VantageInhouse and @trevKai. In this review, we give our thoughts on all the major plot points of the film, compare it to …

Welcome to a new episode of Comic-ConVersations. I did a pre-show to Minneapolis Comic-Con with my good pal Victor Dandridge of Vantage InHouse. He not only is the creator of the comic book The Samaritan and UCre-8 Comics but he’s a fellow host at Comic Cons. We discuss his humble beginnings in Ohio, his difficult …

I’m back as a guest on one of my favorite con shows each year- the Geek Speak Show WonderCon Edition. On the show, I discusses my panel ‘From Big Idea to Brand to Business‘, the latest about Hero Within and the next big step for Crazy 4 Comic Con. Special thanks to Henry and the …

The Crazy 4 Comic Con podcast is back after a long break- this time, better than ever! Now, the new C4CC team will be covering the latest pop culture happenings as well as give updates on WonderCon and Comic-Con. For this week, Kari, Travis, Jefferson and Tony review LOGAN and Netflix’s Iron Fist. They also …

This past weekend, I was on the Let’s Get Fashionably Nerdy panel at Long Beach Comic Con. Along with other talented designers, we had a great conversation about the current state of geek fashion and what’s around the corner. Check out the description below and the podcast: Geek Fashion is incredible! Incorporate your love of …

Do you dream of converting your nerd passion into a full-time career but feel overwhelmed with the next steps? Whether writing your first comic book, creating a new website or creating an innovative product, the road to success can be filled with many obstacles and pitfalls. Recorded at Chicago Comic Con, join geek pros as they …

At Chicago Comic Con, I had a chance to interview one of my childhood heroes, Ralph Macchio- aka: The Karate Kid! Coming out in 1984, arguably the most prolific year in movies from the 80’s (seriously, google it), The Karate Kid was up against some stiff box office competition. However, this small and touching ‘coming …

One of the highest anticipated films of the summer has arrived- but did it exceed expectations or implode the future of DC films? Critics and fans have had such polarizing opinions about the launch of the DC Extended Universe, which has us asking if WB/DC is headed in the right direction. In this podcast, I …

Do you ever wonder how the latest Star Wars fashion collection was made or why companies are hosting fashion shows featuring your favorite fandoms? This panel will offer an inside look at the business of geek fashion, examining the major changes that took place in the industry over the last year and what they means …

Do you dream of converting your nerd passion into a full-time career but feel overwhelmed with the next steps? Whether writing your first book, becoming a YouTube personality or creating an innovative product, the road to success can be filled with many obstacles and pitfalls. Join geek pros as they help you get started, discover …

Welcome to a world that you’ve always dreamed of… the world of Comic-Con. After waiting almost a year, the greatest week of the year has finally arrived. In just a few days, you will leave the confines of reality and be immersed in a world of dreams and fantasy. But will you be ready? Entering …

Another amazing aspect of comic con culture is the emergence of family cosplay. I love how Comic-Con has become a place where parents and offspring can celebrate their fandom together. Cons truly are a place where everyone is a kid! One dynamic duo that have really modeled this is Shawn and Gavin Ritcher. Coming onto the …

With the launch of Hero Within this past week, I thought this would be the perfect time to have Catherine Elhoffer of Elhoffer Design on an episode of Comic-ConVersations as we head into SDCC. After years of enjoying this pop culture renaissance, the geek fashion world is finally taking some big steps forward- in no small part …

We are just a few weeks till San Diego Comic-Con! Like last year, I am continuing my series called Comic ConVersations where I interview different content creators going to the big show. This year, I am hosting an original panel called “How to Build a Geek Brand” where we will discuss the creative process of …

I couldn’t think of a more perfect podcast to post on Father Day than my interview with former Man of Steel and current Supergirl Dad, Dean Cain. Yesterday, at Sacramento Comic Con, we had a great chat about his role on Lois & Clark, Jeremiah Danvers on Supergirl and his thoughts on Zack Snyder’s Superman. It …

Yesterday, at Sacramento Comic Con, the amazing Victor Dandridge and I had a fantastic conversation on my Fandom America panel. We reviewed this year’s superhero films like Deadpool, Batman v Superman, Captain America, and X-Men: Apocalypse. We also wondered into a few fun rabbit trails along the way. The Sac fans were amazing and very …

I have to admit, for years I have been a fan of Bravo’s Inside the Actors Studio. When I grow up, I think I want to be the revered James Lipton. Partially for the beard but mostly for the chance to hear the fascinating stories of industry artists. At Philly Comic Con this past weekend, …

I had a FANtastic time at Philly Comic Con (hosted by Wizard World) and was grateful to lead some discussions about relevant social topics. The pop culture explosion through comics, TV and film has opened up new opportunities for cultural diversity; however, many obstacles still exist. In this humorous but poignant discussion, diverse geek experts …

After a gargantuan opening of $182 million dollars, or equal to Tony Stark’s manicure budget, Captain America: Civil War has exceeded the expectations of both fans and critics. Placed in fifth place, Marvel now owns the 4 out of the top 6 of the all time biggest opener list. Impressive. While CA: The Winter Solider …

It was a wibbly-wobbly time with David Tennant at Madison Comic Con! To thousands of rabid Whovians, Tennant was charming, personal and as witty as a madman in a blue box. It was definitely one of the loudest rooms I have ever experienced! We chatted about how he got into acting, his unique take as the …

I had a chance to interview our favorite space mechanic, Jewel Staite, at Madison Comic Con. Besides being talented, she is a sweet, humble and down to Earth mom and wife- which is why she is so adorned by fandom. In this 40 min panel we discuss motherhood, her role as Kaylee Frye and her insatiable …

One of the highest anticipated films in years has finally come out- but did it exceed expectations or implode the future of DC films? Critics and fans have had such polarizing opinions about the launch of the DC Extended Universe, which has us asking if Zack Snyder should continue leader the DC charge into the …

It was an awesome WonderCon in LA this past weekend! To an almost sold-out crowd, the LA Convention Center was jam-packed with cosplayers and attendees in every nook and cranny. For those of us spoiled by the ease and connivence of the Anaheim con center, it was a tough adjustment trekking up to LA but …

I had a chance to chat with Henry and Kiyomi on the Geek Speak Show’s Warm Up to WonderCon episode! I’ve been a long time fan of their show and really appreciate all the great content they bring to fandom. In this 12 minute clip, I share a little bit about what is the GEEK …