Parks and Cons

This time, we share one very packed day. First, we travel to Frank and Son Collectible Show for a celebration of Batman 66. Next, we go to the Disneyland Hotel for the ever-growing Dapper Day Expo. Then, we hop across the street to talk Bats Day Black Market and interview Rick West of Theme Park […]

This time, we journey to LegoLand California for their NINJAGO World media preview. There was food, ninjas, Lego minifigures and a brand new ride that utilizes technology brand new to North America. Listen in as we share it all.

Monsterpalooza moved to the Pasadena Convention Center for 2016 and brought an entirely different energy to its convention. Gone were the stuffy confines of the Burbank Marriott and instead an electric energy of creativity as horror enthusiast from all over California joined in on a really fun 3 days. Listen in as Shawn talks about […]

This time, we return to Silicon Valley Comic Con (SVCC) and our panel series, as we give the mic to Hawkeye himself.  Jeremy Renner was charismatic and had some hot seat questions to answer: Would he be part of a Netflix Hawkeye series?  Did he cheat on his MCU wife with Black Widow?  What does […]

This time, we present a con, a park and a look back (and forward) at Marvel at the Disneyland Resort. First, we take you to Burbank for the awesome Day of the Dead horror con. Next, we go to Knott's Berry Farm, where the good people at the farm allows us access to the Knott's […]

This is it! This is the night we've been waiting on, for what feels like forever…Wizarding World of Harry Potter was introduced to the world in a very bold and unforgettable way as John Williams, pyrotechnics, projection mapping, endless Butterbeer, and the most immersive themed land in California merged for one surreal moment in time. […]

This time, we've got a fun variety of topics from both the parks and cons world. First, we take you behind the scenes at LegoLand as we get a construction tour of the new NINJAGO World ride and land. Next, we travel to the Gaslamp to preview San Diego Comic-Con 2016. Then, we wrap the […]

This time, we take on another year of WonderCon with a few twists. New RFID badges and the LA Convention Center made for an interesting go but this was accompanied by some the best guests and programming the con has had. How did it all end? Tune in and find out.

This time, we make the long drive to the land of silicon as Apple co founder, Steve Wozniak brings a team of tech and pop culture specialist together at the San Jose Convention Center for the inaugural Silicon Valley Comic Con. Massive crowds filled the floor, and panels, as fans flocked to see Michael J. […]

Episode 135 – Knott's Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival 2016 This time, we make our way down to the farm to eat all the boysenberry treats and talk about 16 big days of entertainment (March 19 – April 3). Is the Fun Stick truly a spiritual relative of the Fun Bun? Get that answer and more […]

This time, Shawn previews WonderCon Los Angeles and shares advice to help you and the show to its fullest. With a new venue and new security measures, this show is packed with changes. Listen in to get help making your plan.

This time, we hit two small SoCal shows. First, we return to Frank and Son Collectible Show for an eclectic Outbreak Expo. Next, we make our way to La Mirada, where the Halloween Club gives us the gift of Haunt in March with the 4th annual Spook Show.

This time, we get to the heart of Parks and Cons with lots of talk…about parks and cons! Listen in as we take you behind the scenes of all the new additions coming to Knott's Berry Farm this summer. Then, travel with us to a crowded "LA Sci-Fi" as Ming-Na Wen, Jim Starlin and Katrina […]

On February 12th, 2016 the theme park scene in California changed forever as the most immersive land in the state opened for "technical rehearsals" at Universal Studios Hollywood (USH)..and we were there. Join us as we reflect on this very emotional game-changing day, as we look forward to the grand opening of the Wizarding World […]

This time, we are bouncing back and forth between two cons that put their foremost focus on community, relaxation and fun as we cover Gallifrey One and OrcCon.

This time, we get back to our roots as we take a massive ParkHop around four SoCal theme parks that have a lot going on this winter season.

This time, we're talking 2016 conventions. From Phoenix to Vegas to LA and beyond, it's another big year of options on the So Cal con circuit. Listen in and find your perfect fit.

This time, we are getting a Haunt fix in as we rundown our wishes for the big boys and girls on the SoCal Halloween scene. If we each had one wish for Dark Harbor, Fright Fest, Horror Nights, Mickey's Halloween Party, and Scary Farm this upcoming season, what would it be? Listen in and find […]

It's another busy weekend on the SoCal convention scene with 5 big stops. We run from stop to stop in this big convention hop.

This time, we dash to four cons in two days as we go from Lego to Dick Van Dyke to ornament heaven Lando in this quintessential Parks and Cons convention podcast.

This time, Shawn and Carmelle sit down to talk about the very best in themed entertainment in 2015. What stood out, when all the pixie dust of 2015 cleared? Listen in and find out.

This time, Shawn and Carmelle slow down to look back at a 2015 where they covered 53 cons. SDCC, WonderCon, Amazing, Comikaze, LBCC, Gally, Scare LA, D23, Star Wars Celebration, Phoenix Comicon and so many more were part of their year. Where were the top moments and what do they say about these shows? Listen […]

This time, we're covering a brand-new holiday event that is taking over the Orange County Fairgrounds for 17 days of fun! Listen in as we talk about this new kid on the themed entertainment block.

This time, we wrap up a year of conventions in one of our favorite cities! In addition to three days of Phoenix Fan Fest, we take a side trip to one of the nation's largest light displays at Glendale Glitters. Enjoy a healthy serving of our 53rd con of 2015 with some holiday cheer for dessert.