Parks and Cons

This time, we head back to the University of Phoenix stadium to listen in on the David Ramsey (AKA Arrow's John Diggle) spotlight panel at Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest. Ramsey talks working out, casting & possible spoilers at this epic panel focused on CW's hit show, Arrow.

This time, Shawn goes into the heart of Frozen fanaticism to share the opening of Frozen Fun at DCA. Olaf, Anna, Elsa and the rest have moved Muppets and Mad T Party aside. Does it work? Is it temporary? Listen in and find out.

This time, Shawn and Carmelle travel to the desert to participate in the inaugural Phoenix Fan Fest. Phoenix Comicon is a perennial favorite of Parks and Cons, so when the announcement was made that the group was introducing a smaller show there was little doubt it'd be worth a visit. So, how'd it stack up […]

This time, Shawn and Carmelle return to a place they've not been to in quite some time…Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. There's been a few key moves by Six Flags in the last few months and it has made our hosts excited about the future for Magic Mountain. They use the opportunity of […]

This time, Shawn and Carmelle sit down to review all that's available at Universal Studios Hollywood's Grinchmas celebration. They discuss how the event helps during the construction crunch of the park and also take a look at the press event that kicked things off on December 4th. Listen in!

This time, Shawn and Carmelle sit down for a quick rundown of two holiday celebrations that have theme park punch without being in a theme park. First, they discuss the over 4 million lights that make up the awesome spectacle of Festival of Lights. Next, they turn to the LA Zoo where the animals have […]

This time, we're traveling back to Long Beach Comic-Con to listen in on one of the biggest draws of the weekend-The Young Justice reunion. Greg Weissman and crew share insights and funny stories from life on the series, but before that Shawn shares some thoughts on the teaser for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. What […]

This time, Shawn and Carmelle break down two very unique Disneyland events. First, they talk about the recent Holiday Fantasy party celebrating annual passholders. Unique characters and short ride lines were a highlight but there's more to the event than that. Next, Carmelle details the first Marvel runDisney event. How'd she do? What surprises did […]

This time, Shawn and Carmelle are joined by the photography stars of GeekShot Photo. Dynamic duo, James and Beth Riley join in on the conversation as the team discusses a day filled with holiday goodies. What's new for 2014? What are the must see highlights? How did the event change the way a couple that […]

This time Shawn, Carmelle, and Juan Chavez take to the DesignerCon floor to talk specifics about this show that celebrates the art of designer toys above all else. This year DesignerCon was bigger than ever, but was it better than ever? Listen in as all the details are shared!

This time, Shawn takes us on a tour of Disney Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. What are some of the hidden gems of the season? What does Downtown Disney bring to the holiday table? Follow along as we take a trip around the most magical place in the world during its most magical season of […]

This time, Shawn looks back on what has been going on in some of our favorite theme parks. First, he looks at Disneyland and what has happened on the Annual Pass (AP) circuit. Also, Big Hero 6 and Christmas are coming! Next, Shawn takes us on a rapid fire trip around Universal Studios Hollywood, Castle […]

This time, Shawn and Carmelle immerse themselves in a weekend at Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo 2014. How did this year measure up to the last three? What were the highlights? All this and more on this episode of Parks and Cons.

This time, Shawn and Carmelle give us their top Halloween experiences of 2014. Best show? Best maze? Best ride overlay? Best scare zone? This podcast is the culmination of nearly 3 months of Halloween goodness so find out who the winners are!

This time, Shawn and Carmelle share their experiences at four very different haunts. First up is Castle Dark where Ghost Blasters wows them. Next, they travel to Lake Elsinore, CA to see some of the most charismatic scare actors around at Field of Screams Haunted Stadium. From there, we travel to Ladera Ranch, CA where […]

This time, Shawn previews all the guests, panels, and entertainment scheduled for the 2014 version of Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo in Los Angeles, CA. Having covered the show since long before they opened their doors for the first time in 2011, he'll break down the growth of the show and discuss where it fits in […]

This time, we listen in as Neal Adams and "family" tell stories of the past, comment on the present and look to the future on all things art. Why do some of the best artists prefer advertising over comics? What's next for comics? Why doesn't a Arrow smile? All of this and much more is […]

This time, we are talking all things San Diego Comic Fest from our recording spot in the Twilight Zone Cafe (yes, we said Twilight Zone Cafe!!!)! There's much to share as we talk about all of the special nuances that make this show so extremely unique. Listen in as we talk about year three of […]

This time, we listen-in on historian, Ted Dougherty, as he roams the streets of Calico at Knott's Berry Farm and teaches is the significance of the "granddaddy of haunts" to theme park history. How were scare zones conceived? Where we're sliders born? Did Knott's really use a true dead body in one of their mazes? […]

This time, we're sharing a preview of two exciting events that are just around the corner. First, we talk all things San Diego Comic-Fest 2014. With over 100 panels, this con has a lot to offer and we'll give you insights on it all. Next we take a look at the details recently announced about […]

This time, Shawn and Carmelle share all the highlights from the recent Sleeping Beauty anniversary event at Disneyland. Historian, Tim O'Day sits down with Disney Legend, Tony Baxter, to talk all things Sleeping Beauty. There's a few additional surprises as guests join the event. Listen in, as all is shared from this awesome event.

This time, we dug through the archives and found a "lost" episode of toy talk. In September, Shawn sat down to give an overview on the growing trend of retro toys, but seemingly fiendish Halloween ghouls stole it…and then returned it? Regardless, the show has been recovered and is presented here for your enjoyment. When […]

This time Shawn and Carmelle explore three very cool seasonal events. First, they talk about their second visit to Club 33's Oktoberfest on September 24, 2014. After that, they go into detail on what you can expect from the 2014 version of Mickey's Halloween Party. Lastly, Shawn talks about his time at the opening of […]

This time, Shawn and Carmelle are talking about one of their favorite events of the year-Knott's Scary Farm! They'll highlight all new additions to the haunt experience like Special-Ops: Infected, the very immersive zombie laser battle that has taken the haunt scene by storm. Additionally, they'll take us on a walk around the park to […]

This time, Shawn and Carmelle are talking LBCC 14. It's the sixth year for the show and much was in the plans to celebrate. What panels stood out? What were the standouts on the floor? How did Shawn and Carmelle last after packing five big events into five short days? Listen in as they give […]