The Tesseract Files

The countdown to Florida Supercon begins! In Issue #9 of The Tesseract Files, Carlos Pikerie is joined by Florida Supercon Event Coordinator Chris D'Lando to take listeners behind the scenes of one of South Florida's biggest celebrations of comics, sci-fi, gaming, and pop culture. Together, they discuss the history of Florida Supercon, what it takes to build a major fan convention, and the incredi...

In Issue #8 of The Tesseract Files, Carlos Pikerie welcomes back iHeartRadio producer Stephen Chamberlain for The Eye Test, a conversation that cuts through the noise surrounding one of the year's most talked-about superhero films: Supergirl. With social media, YouTube, and online pundits quick to declare a movie a hit or a disaster, it's becoming harder than ever to separate genuine criticism fro...

What does it mean to be a comic book collector in the digital age? In Issue #7 of The Tesseract Files, Carlos Pikerie is joined by comic book enthusiast and Hip-Hop Artist RyonReplay to discuss the ever-evolving world of comic book collecting. From bagged-and-boarded long boxes to digital libraries stored on a tablet, the conversation explores the advantages and drawbacks of physical versus digita...

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the world around us, but what does that mean for the future of entertainment? In Issue #6 of The Tesseract Files, "Man vs. Machine: The Question of AI," Carlos Pikerie is joined by Andres, Pablo, and Bruno for a thought-provoking discussion on the growing role of AI in film, television, and creative media. Together, they explore what truly makes a gr...

Supergirl has been one of DC Comics' most enduring and fascinating heroes for more than six decades, evolving from Superman's cousin into a powerful character with her own unique identity and legacy. In this episode of The Tesseract Files, I'm joined by comic book scholar and educator Dr. Of Comics to explore the history and evolution of the Girl of Steel ahead of her highly anticipated return to...

In this issue, Hollywood has tried to turn video games into blockbuster films, but why do so many adaptations miss the mark? Carlos Pikerie sits down with iHeartRadio's Football Friday host Will Altoff to explore the ongoing debate over video game movies and what it takes to successfully translate a gaming experience to the big screen. From beloved franchises and cinematic storytelling to the uniq...

In this episode, we dive into one of fandom’s biggest debates: what makes a great adaptation? Should movies and television stay completely faithful to the source material, recreating every detail exactly as written, or is it better to capture the spirit of the story while changing elements to make it work for a wider audience? From comics and novels to video games and beyond, we explore where adap...

What happens when fandom becomes identity? On Episode 2 of The Tesseract Files, we step into the world of cosplay, convention culture, and the passion that turns sci-fi fans into living icons. Joining the show is renowned Kevin Joseph, whose uncanny portrayal of Doc Brown from Back to the Future has made him a standout figure at conventions across the country. We explore the massive rise of cospla...

What happens when the most powerful franchise in modern pop culture hits a multiversal crossroads? On the premiere episode of The Tesseract Files, we dive headfirst into the current state of the MCU as the countdown to Doomsday begins. Can Marvel pull off a comeback that reshapes the future of superhero storytelling, or is the franchise heading toward its biggest collapse yet? Joining the discussi...