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I had such a blast talking with James Fowler who (after ventures in graphic design and owning a comic book store) went on to start the very successful anime convention "Tokyo in Tulsa". Listen in as we talk about his journey to making that happen and what advice he has for others who may want to turn their hobbies and passions into a full time living.  Also stay for the rabbit holes we go down talking about Japanese culture, cartoons, scifi, collecting, Star Wars, and much more. For more information on the convention visit: https://www.tokyointulsa.com/  

We continue our deep dive Video Game series where we discuss all our memories regarding the video games we loved from PC, to handheld, to consoles. ​ Join us for the second part where we talk about the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and all the great games, accessories, and memories we have of it.   You don't want to miss this fun discussion that is the second in this fun on-going series.

Ken Napzok is a former radio DJ turned online broadcaster who is the Host of "The Napzok Files" Podcast, Co-Creator & Host of "Force Center" Podcast and an active Streamer on Twitch. He has a passion for broadcasting as seen in his work as the producer/ newsman of the "Schmoes Know Movie Show", Co-host of the "Jedi Alliance" vodcast, and the variety of shows he produces on his podcastfeed for The Napzok Files. In 2015, he co-created the Star Wars podcast feed "ForceCenter" with Joseph Scrimshaw and Jennifer Landa and became a producer and host for ScreenJunkies. While there he helped launch the premium subscription service ScreenJunkies Plus; producing over 13 different shows at the launch of the service. He would later host the popular Game of Thrones recap show "Watching Thrones" for SJ Plus. 2016 saw Ken move to Collider Video as a producer/ writer/ and host. He anchored their Game of Thrones program "Thrones Talk" while serving as a pundit and host for "Collider Movie Talk", "Collider News", and the "Movie Trivia Schmoedown". Additionally, he also produced and hosted "Daily Thrones" on the Anchor app. Along the way he has done variety of things from being a manager, creative consultant, screenwriter, stand-up comedian, and co-owner in the world of independent pro wrestling. www.ThePerfectedGeek.com

Make sure and visit: www.GeekWishLists.com/yfy04 for more information and curated links for the products we discussed on the show We are kicking off our deep dive Video Game series where we discuss all our memories regarding the video games we loved from PC, to handheld, to consoles. Join us for the first part where we talk about those old cheap handheld games, to arcade favorites, to computer gaming (old school to current), and even some Atari 2600. You don't want to miss this fun discussion that is the first in this fun new series.

In this episode, I talk to Pinguino who is a veteran convention photographer, with a background in self publishing, event production, and illustration. She's also CEO of Cuddli, a dating app for geeks. She lives in LA and obsesses about cryptocurrency, caffeine, and cats. Join us as we talk about using your fandom & hobbies as a way to get a job that will ultimately fulfill you both personally and professionally. Also, stick around for a few good stories on the experiences and memories that Pinguino has had as she has built both a successful graphic design company as well as one of the premiere websites & apps for Geek dating. For more information on Cuddli, make sure and visit: http://geeklink.live/cuddli

​Make sure and visit: www.GeekWishLists.com/yfy03 for more information and curated links for the products we discussed on the show We discuss our Top 3 Picks for favorite toys (or toylines) from our childhood's in the 80s and 90s. 2:21 - Nate #3 - GI Joe - Entire line but specifically aircraft carrier 2:53 - Craig #3 - LEGOs 3:51 - Zach #3 - Walking Godzilla that breathed Smoke 6:43 - Nate #2 - Jurassic Park T-Rex 8:20 - Craig #2 - Robot Telephone 10:24 - Zach #2 - Power Rangers Megazord 11:27 - Nate #1 - Transformers - Entire line but specifically JetFire 12:34 - Craig #1 - He-Man MOTU - Entire line but specifically Castle Greyskull 14:39 - Zach #1 - Star Wars - Entire line but specifically the Rebels 19:15 - Are we buying some of these things we wanted as a kid now that we are adults? 23:42 - High end collectibles available 25:08 - The one item you really wanted as a kid that you want to buy now 27:30 - What high end item that, if released, you would be forced to buy?

Your Forgotten Youth - Episode 02 - 80s & 90s Movies ​Make sure and visit: www.GeekWishLists.com/yfy02 for more information and curated links for the products we discussed on the show We discuss our Top 3 Picks (plus honorable mentions) for favorite movies from our childhood's in the 80s and 90s. ​1:05 Laying the ground rules and removing Star Wars from the equation it would have been Craig's default 1:54 Craig #3 - Master of the Universe 4:55 Nate #3 - Days of Thunder 8:54 Zach #3 - Stephen King's IT - (we allow it even though it was a 3 part TV series) 10:25 Aaaand we are back to Tom Cruise 12:02 Craig #2 - Who Framed Roger Rabbit 14:01 Nate #2 - Back to the Future 18:10 Zach #2 - TMNT 3 18:29 Craig #1 - TMNT 21:45 Nate #1 - Top Gun 24:09 Zach #1 - Willow 26:15 Honorable Mentions - Conan The Barbarian 30:23 Honorable Mentions - Batman (1989) 30:56 Honorable Mentions - Hook 32:02 Honorable Mentions - Jurassic Park 33:03 Honorable Mentions - An American Tail 33:12 Honorable Mentions - Secret of Nimh 34:05 Honorable Mentions - Three Ninjas 34:44 Honorable Mentions - Sidekicks 35:18 Honorable Mentions - Over the Top 35:43 Honorable Mentions - Aliens 36:20 Honorable Mentions - Goonies 36:50 Honorable Mentions - Honey I Shrunk the Kids 37:15 Honorable Mentions - Rookie of the Year 37:50 Honorable Mentions - Angels in the Outfield 37:53 Honorable Mentions - Field of Dreams 38:19 Honorable Mentions - Horror Movies - Jason, Nightmare on Elm Street, Poltergiest, Rawhead Rex 39:15 Honorable Mentions - Killer Klowns from Outer Space 39:22 Honorable Mentions - Critters 39:25 Honorable Mentions - Gremlins 39:29 Honorable Mentions - Puppetmaster 39:31 Honorable Mentoins - Hellraiser 39:52 ZACH HAS REALIZATION & WANTS TO REORDER HIS FAVORITES TO INCLUDE EVIL DEAD AND ARMY OF DARKNESS MOVIES 40:13 Wrap-Up

Make sure and visit: www.GeekWishLists.com/yfy01 for more information and curated links for the products we discussed on the show ​We discuss our Top 3 Picks (plus honorable mentions) for favorite cartoons from our childhood's in the 80s and 90s.​ 4:45 - All 3 of us picked X-Men TAS and then we discuss why and how it has aged 8:30 - Craig picked his #2 - TMNT - We discuss the cartoons, comics, some brief history, favorite weapon choices, quick video game memory, and how they made Craig fat by encouraging pizza consumption 11:57 - Nate picked his #2 - Transformers - Nate talks about what he thought of the story lines and how no one ever got hurt, we talk about cartoon PSA's, and how on-demand video availability has changed everything for kids these days 15:15 - Zach picked his #2 - Beast Wars - He almost picked Transformers but picked the variation of it instead and tells how he loved the show and the video games, and then he then discusses what he didn't like about regular Transformers 16:44 - Craig picked his #1 - Batman TAS - He discusses how he was the prime age target for the show and his excitement, the impact on it showing him emotional story telling, Nate agrees that it has aged pretty well, and we discuss how it has influenced future Batman content -- CORRECTION: we realize the Tim Burton Batman came before the cartoon!! 23:18 - Nate picks his #1 - Robotech - He gives some backstory and history of the series and how it influenced him to experience other anime 26:36 - Zack picks his #1 - Spider-Man TAS - He had a toss up with Ghostbusters, but picked this instead because of the memories of watching it with his brothers; he discusses how it helped him progress to knowing more about other Marvel characters -- even though now he is more of a DC fan 28:10 - We talk about watching stuff we have never watched and doing future shows 29:00 - Honorable Mentions - Tailspin - Where the question is asked; were they drug runners? 29:41 - Honorable Mentions - Ducktales - Good memories of the Nintendo game / Disney channel used to be premium! 30:54 - Honorable Mentions - Animaniacs - They were good filler for Zach on the side, and we discuss being nervous for the Ducktales remake 31:33 - Honorable Mentions - Tiny Toon Adventures / Muppet babies - Star Wars episode 31:58 - Honorable Mentions - Space Ghost Coast to Coast - they totally stuck in adult humor and how this was past 13 for Nate but not for Craig and Zach 33:50 - Honorable Mentions - Thundercats - We agree it has not aged well but is still awesome and in Craig's top 5; Zach had VHS tapes that his mom bought him and his brothers 34:30 - Honorable Mentions - GI Joe - Nate loved the show even though it got old in the story lines - craig never got into it much despite loving green army men 35:15 - Honorable Mentions - Darkwing Duck 35:23 - Honorable Mentions - Masters of the Universe - Craig loved it despite the silly PSA's, Nate was kind of meh on it but does a good Skeletor voice, and Zach had a love/hate with MOTU and doesn't think it aged well 36:30 - Honorable Mentions - Captain Planet - Nate said no but Craig and Zach loved it, and Zach watched it a lot but is not necessarily greener with the Earth because of it 36:55 - Honorable Mentions - Captain N and the Gamemasters - Nate is apparently the only one that remembers this  37:38 - We wrap things up until future shows discussing movies and toys from the same time period

In this episode, I talk to Yoystan from the YouTube Channel "Men Of The West". Every week he releases content about the legendarium of J.R.R Tolkien such as the Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and other works. ​His videos have had more than 5.8 million views and he is subscribed to by over 60,000 fans. I found his channel as a recommended watch on YouTube. After watching the first video...I was hooked. By combining video, images, and music that are all from (or inspired by) Tolkien's works; he dives into super deep reviews and backstory history on the characters, places, and events in Middle Earth. Join us as we geek out about The Lord of the Rings and everything the Tolkienverse contains as well as how Yoystan has been able to turn his fandom into a solid side hustle career that helps support him while pursuing a college degree full time. After you listen, make sure and check out our curated links for some of the things we talk about in the show by visiting: https://www.GeekWishLists.com/tpg01

The Perfected Geek explores the balance between all of the hobbies and interests you have with the dynamic of being a professional in today's world. Balancing what you love to do with the things you have to do to make a living. We have one rule - Love What You Love.This is an introductory episode that explains a little about the concept behind this new show.