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In this episode, we discuss our plans for Chiller Theatre Con! We also discuss: * Dana skips Jane Leeves at Bookends! * Have the Combo Gods had enough of Ric Flair? * Jay Z racks for the riffraff and people go nuts! * Others tells the Rock a life story and gets handsomely rewarded! * PSA gets a ton of cards stolen - will they handle it properly? * Tons of reports from all over the USA world!! * Ju...

In this episode, we discuss the ridiculous events that led to our skipping a private event with John Malkovich and Ethan Hawke. Did we handle it correctly? We also discuss: * Both hosts skip out on combos this weekend! Will they anger the Combo Gods? * Listeners are fooled by ridiculous fake death prank! * ReedPop provides terrible customer service! * Hillary Swank makes it awkward for autograph d...

In this episode, we give our full report on the biggest convention of the year, New York Comic Con. Are we happy with how it turned out? Did the Combo Gods smile upon us? Listen and find out! We also discuss: * Scorsese gets spooked on the street! * Lillard shills liquor! * Little Rat gets snubbed! * Michael Douglas does photo ops! * Dana ditches 90’s con Hartford! * Tons of reports from all over...

In this episode, we finally get into why neither of us is interested in collecting 8x10 photos. We also discuss: * Sean gives a Hall of Fame induction speech for Matt Cardona! * Dana become a scummy street dealer! * A fan goes to Randy Orton’s home, echoing Class316’s trip to case de Savage! * Fans remember PAC/Neville! * Novel ways of doing photo ops at Philly Show! * Negotiating bulk autograph d...

In this episode, we expand on previous conversations regarding the importance of keeping your collection “exclusive.” How important is it to have photo ops that nobody else has? Is a photo op devalued when a rare name gets booked for a convention or book signing? We also discuss: * Danny Pintauro complains about not being booked! * Rhode Island/Altered Reality bans Meta glasses! * Rhode Island Com...

In this episode, we report on our second day in Dallas for Fan Expo, during which we visited the site of the JFK assassination. We also discuss: * Fan Expo Dallas and SpaceCon San Antonio are set to go head to head! * Debating whether breast implants are collectible! * Why it’s important not to blow spots! * Eternal Con responds to accusations! * NYCC and RICC announce a few heavy hitters! * Will...

In this episode, we report on Fan Expo Dallas, on location in Dallas, Texas. We talk about all the hits of the con, from Nicolas Cage to the Young Guns, and so much more. We also discuss: * Chiller Theatre introduces new ticketing fees with its new (old) location! * Why do the Combo Gods keep smiting celebrities? * Eternal Con is accused of withholding refunds from its vendors! * Dan Aykroyd cance...

In this episode, we talk about how Idina Menzel being added to NYCC, and whether she is considered a top tier, A+ guest. We also discuss: * Reminiscing about $450 Stallone photo ops! * Chicago has a hot weekend coming up in November! * Celebworx brings on the waterworx in its defense of Shannon Chan-Kent! * Ed Sheeran visits Long Island, and every business uses AI to create photo ops with him! * T...

In this episode, we talk about how far the premium item game has come, with even low level con guests charging more for anything other than an 8x10. We also discuss: * Jackson Drake and the Vanity Project take home all the NXT gold! * Several celebrity deaths, including Tim Curry, Dolly Parton, and Peter Cullen! * Sean finishes organizing his poster collection! * John Cena bans Meta glasses! * The...

In this episode, we talk about Sean’s wacky adventure, trying to pull off two meet and greets at the same time. Find out if he pulled it off! We also discuss: * Liviyah private signing is complete! * Dana throws a tantrum and shreds his Lost print! * Visiting the Home Alone and Uncle Buck houses in Chicago! * Kurt Russell has a completely inept management team! * Kurt Russell is shocked that his f...

In this episode, we come to you on location in Chicago, IL after night one of Fan Expo Chicago, and are joined for the whole show by none other than The Little Rat himself, Zach Linder. We give all the ins and outs of the first night of Fan Expo, as well as: * Matt Lillard gets ambushed at a Q&A! * Lonely Virgil celebrities! * Mel Gibson’s sour puss photo ops! * The Combo Gods nearly smite Christo...

In this episode, we discuss the impact that Fan Expo has had on the con scene, as well as some of their business practices, including mass cancellations. We also discuss: * Dana and his Hasbros survive his Jamaican vacation! * Are Dogstar VIP photos being edited? * More cons ban Meta glasses under false pretenses! * Rob Liefeld posts to Marked Out! * Tons of reports from all over the USA! * Justin...

In this episode, we discuss the 18-year Facebook Friend-iversary of our hosts Sean and Dana, and how our perceptions of the hobby have changed over time. We also discuss: * Dana’s totally irresponsible approach to travel! * Epic/Leap’s new photo op policy (at least for Nic Cage)! * Snoop takes the VIP gimmick on tour! * NYCC General On Sale has no lines and softer than normal sales! * Nic Cage is...

In this slightly delayed episode, we discuss the death of Chiller Theatre promoter Kevin Clement and focus on the difference between cons promoted as small businesses vs. those promoted by corporations. We also discuss: * Dana hits Fanatics Fest NYC! * People criticizing how much others spend! * More on Meta glasses! * How to groom for a pro photo op! * Tons of reports from all over the USA! * Jus...

In this episode, we discuss how the death of Sam Neill this week dashes any hope of a Jurassic Park con reunion, and how con promoters continue to drop the ball on organizing important, meaningful reunions. We also discuss: * Dana hits Fanatics Fest NYC! * Virtual autograph tables?! * eBay buyers with sob stories! * Graphers chase Al Pacino through NYC! * Nicolas Cage added to NYCC - does that mak...

In this episode, we describe our adventure meeting Lin Manuel Miranda on the street. We also discuss: * Dana Does Doink Drama! * Rock and other celebs who are only nice when cameras are rolling! * Cons that host weddings?! * Would we ever do a live show? * Do people buy signed selfies? * New AJ Styles prints drop from our private signing - price exclusive to Marked Out Radio listeners! * Tons of r...

In this episode, we go into detail about the last minute Meet & Greet we attended with Snoop Dogg. We also discuss: * Livvy Dunne cries about being famous! * Lots of our listeners seem to like Dave Portnoy! * The TPA world is in a state of upheaval! * Tons of reports from all over the USA! * Justin Dhillon is still a thieving turd! * And much more! Upcoming Signings: * Nothing for now Support the...

In this episode, we chat about Sean’s new project for storing and preserving his poster collection. We also discuss: * Dana meets Knicks star Landry Shamet and feasts at a buffet! * The Shawn Michaels mail-in comes and goes, and Dana’s Hasbro remains unsigned! * Jalen Brunson photo ops are priced at north of $1000 at Fanatics Fest! * Tons of reports from all over the USA! * Justin Dhillon is still...

In this episode, we chat about Sean’s new project for storing and preserving his poster collection. We also discuss: * Dana sells the autographs to break even on various meet and greets! * Little Rat goes to war with an autograph vendor! * Cons try new carny attempts to make money from guests! * The ins and outs of Tribeca Film Festival with Vin! * Dallas Fan Expo announces a Young Guns reunion -...

In this episode, we hear the full story of our 13-hour round trip drive to Sci-Fi Valley Con in Altoona, PA! We also discuss: * Dana judges the quality of live professional podcasts! * Captain Kangaroo defeats Leap ticketing and gets a deserved refund! * The Combo Gods smite Dana and Mr. T cancels Fan Expo Boston! * Kurt Russell is announced for Fan Expo Chicago, and we make the decision to attend...

In this episode, we hear the story of how Dana catastrophically failed to meet Billy Joel this week. We also discuss: * Others get Billy Joel! * Dana has some street graphing success in NYC! * Chicago Fan Expo teases huge con guest, lots of speculation arises! * Nicolas Cage charges $400 per autograph at Indiana Comic Con and they look awful! * More cons announce Meta glasses bans! * Tons of repor...

The Marked Out crew celebrates 100 episodes in style by interviewing a wide variety of Marked Out Personalities as well as the usual combo hunting antics: * An interview with Greg2600! * An interview with “Little Rat” Zach Linder! * An interview with the King of Whatnot, Rockin’ with Dan! * An interview all the way from Chile with Martin! * An interview with Sea Rhat! * An interview with the legen...

The Marked Out guys discuss the recent reports that several cons and con agents are looking to ban Meta glasses and other smart recording devices. They also discuss: * Sean buys a new signed Jurassic Park print! * Dana buys the red card Undertaker Hasbro! * Jakob Dylan of the Wallflowers is a jerk to Josh! * Class316 gets Nicolas Cage and the internet melts! * NYC descends on John Travolta’s new f...

The Marked Out guys discuss the recent cancellation by Alan Ritchson from Space Con and dig into exactly why high profile cancellations happen all the time. They also discuss: * Sean snags a pristine complete American Idiot vinyl! * Dana meets the Road Dogg on Mother’s Day! * Fanatics Fest cancels a whole bunch of orders! * Does JSA suck? * Randy Orton calls out fake ring worn trunks on eBay! * Er...

The Marked Out guys geek out over a hypothetical music only con and divulge whether they would ever run a con themselves. We also discuss: * Are photo bombs valid? * Being the only attendee at a meet and greet * Ted Turner dies at 87 * Sean would rather buy Sumo Citrus Mandarins than meet Jet Li * The evolution of Jerry Lawler’s autograph * Dana’s unwillingness to put his personal items in the mai...