Okie Geek Podcast

Oklahoma artist Hezekiah Hamlin, known under the artist name, Regular Candy is releasing the first full issue of his comic book The Lost Wizard from Careful Kitty Press.There is a release show 12pm to 4pm on May 17th in Oklahoma City at the Floating Bookshop.

In episode 295, we are talking with Bryan Leaverton about Tulsa Gaming Con. This will be the first time for this event and it will be April 11th, 12th, and 13th of 2025 the Boman Twin Event Center. You can find Tulsa Gaming Convention on Facebook

An Art Book Fair is coming to Oklahoma City's Southside Capitol Hill neighborhood, bringing in artists and designers from across the country.28 artists and small presses from across the country and Oklahoma will be inside the We The People Consulting building this weekend.

On April 14th, Science Museum of Oklahoma is celebrating the world of STEAMpunk for SMO21. The event exclusively for adults includes fun activities and a bar. A chance to experience the museum without having to worry about children. You can find out more on the Science Museum of Oklahoma website and on Facebook.

In episode 292, we are talking with Mike Dattolo about TokenCon 2023. Oklahoma City's premier board gaming convention takes place March 17th though the 19th at the Embassy Suites by Hilton just north of Will Rogers World Airport on Meridian. You can find TokenCon on the web and on Facebook.

What does it take to become a comic book creator? Here to talk about it in episode 291 of the Okie Geek Podcast are Robert Wilson IV and Buck Berlin with New World Comics and Literati Press. You can find Robert on his website along with Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

In episode 290 of the Okie Geek Podcast, we are talking with Tanner Feuerborn with New Star Comics about its holiday special coming to Speeding Bullet Comics and New World Comics. You can find out more information about New World Comics on Facebook.

It's that time of year gain, when pop culture creators try to make their properties fit into a Christmas-themed special. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. We talk to New World Comics owner Buck Berlin about the various holiday specials.

As the holidays approach its time to remember your local comic shops and all they provide as you consider gifts for people of all ages. In episode 288, of the Okie Geek Podcast we talk with New World Comics owner Buck Berlin about Local Comic Shop Day, and what you can get by shopping at your local comic store.

Oklahoma's largest anime convention is coming back to ring in the new year. OKiCon is taking place from Friday, December 30th through Sunday, January First to include special guests, cosplay contests, panels, vendors, a medieval dinner theatre and a special event to celebrate 2023. You can find OKiCon on the web as well as Facebook, Instagram and Fandom Events on Twitter.

Our friends at Literati Press (website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) are getting ready for a Kickstarter of Season Two of "We Promised Utopia". So, we are sitting down with creator Adrian Morales, artist Jonathan Koelsc (website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook) as well as Literati Creative Director Charles Martin and Chief Strategist Buck Berlin. The KIckstarter launches in two weeks, but you can sign up for reminders right now.

The author of "Black Jack Demon", Nick Hermes, is working on issue four of the genre-busting western comic. In episode 285, we talk with Hermes and Literati Press Chief Strategist Buck Berlin. You can find more on Black Jack Demon and Literati Press on the web, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Extra Life 2022 is coming to Game HQ, Friday, November 4th through Saturday, November 5th. The 24-hour table-top gaming event raises money for the Oklahoma Children's Health Foundation. We are talking with Amber Hanneken about the celebration. You can find Extra Life at Game HQ on the https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=482613 (web )and on https://www.facebook.com/events/3073930086157974 (Facebook). You can find out more about the Oklahoma Children's Health Foundation on the https://www.chfkids.com/ (web).

In a very special episode, Buck Berlin with New World Comics and Literati Press comes in to actually interview Michael Cross.

Our friends at Literati Press have launched a Kickstarter campaign for Issue Two of "Aliengaged". We are talking with artist, illustrator and writer Greg White and Literati Chief Strategist Buck Berlin. You can find the fund drive on https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aliengagedissue2/aliengaged-issue-2/?ref=kicktraq (Kickstarter). And look for Greg White on https://www.instagram.com/tightywhite/?hl=en (Instagram). You can also find Literati Press on the https://www.literatipressok.com/ (web), https://www.facebook.com/literatipress (Facebook), https://twitter.com/literatipress (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/literatipress/ (Instagram).

The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy is teaming up with Literati Press to create a comic book to raise awareness of civics and public services for children. The new work "Mighty Mia and Dyna-Bit Save Democracy" is coming out this month along with ways for elementary aged kids to get involved. You can find the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy on the http://oica.org/ (web) as well as https://twitter.com/OklaChildAdv (Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/OKChildAdv (Facebook), https://www.youtube.com/user/oklachildadv (YouTube )and https://www.instagram.com/okchildadvocacy/ (Instagram). You can also find Literati Press on the https://www.literatipressok.com/ (web), https://www.facebook.com/literatipress (Facebook), https://twitter.com/literatipress (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/literatipress/ (Instagram).

The wildly popular Glamorella's Daughter is entering a new chapter and looking for your help. Literati Press work is currently raising money for the fifth issue of the series. We get a chance to talk to creators Jerry Bennett and Charles Martin along with Literati Press Chief Strategist Buck Berlin. You can find Glamorella's Daughter Issue Five right now on https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/literatipress/glamorellas-daughter-5?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=Glamorella%27s%20 (Kickstarter). You can find Literati Press on the https://www.literatipressok.com/ (web), https://www.instagram.com/literatipress/ (Instagram), https://twitter.com/literatipress (Twitter )and https://www.facebook.com/literatipress (Facebook).

It's episode 279 of the Okie Geek Podcast and we are talking to our friends from Literati Press about "Comics as Art". The exhibit is currently going on right now in Oklahoma City's Paseo District with an awards ceremony this Sunday at 3pm. We also discuss the next issue of "Glamorella's Daughter launching on https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/literatipress/glamorellas-daughter-5?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=Glamorella%27s%20 (Kickstarter )next week. Our guest this week are Literati Press Chief Strategist Buck Berlin, ArtistMegan Harvey (https://www.instagram.com/witheringworlds/ (Instagram)) and Alexandra Brodt (http://alexandrabrodt.com/ (website), https://twitter.com/AlexandraBrodt (Twitter), https://www.instagram.com/alexandrabrodt/ (Instagram), https://www.patreon.com/AlexandraBrodt (Patreon)). Find Literati Press on the https://www.literatipressok.com/ (web), https://www.instagram.com/literatipress/ (Instagram), https://www.facebook.com/literatipress (Facebook), Twitter.

In episode 278, we talk with New World Comics owner Buck Berlin about this weekend's Superhero School featuring the Green Lantern Corps. The special family-friendly event takes place at the store, 6219 N. Meridian Avenue in Oklahoma City, starting at 10:45. Find New World Comics on https://www.facebook.com/newworldcomicsokc/ (Facebook) and https://www.instagram.com/newworldcomicsokc/?hl=en (Instagram).

Our friends at the Theatre Crude Fringe Festival are returning to Oklahoma City at the Jewel Box Theatre, 321 NW 36th, September 15th through the 24th. In episode 277 we are talking with organizers Jenny and Adam Brand along with Lauren Leppke, creator of the show ""Panacea" and Ashley Mandanas, performer in the piece "The CatMaster Cycle". You can find more about the Theatre Crude Fringe Festival on the https://www.theatrecrude.org/ (web), as well as https://twitter.com/TheatreCrude (Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/theatrecrude/ (Facebook )and https://www.instagram.com/theatrecrudeokc/ (Instagram). Lauren Leppke can also be found on https://www.facebook.com/lauren.leppke (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/_laurenklep/ (Instagram )and her https://laurenleppke.wixsite.com/website?fbclid=IwAR1tFrgzn4jMBBT_yR4RO9uyoxogeqRloxn22E9QdQBamQWXjIiuBIVdHuE (website). Find Ashley Mandanas on https://www.instagram.com/ashleyjmandanas/ (Instagram) and https://www.facebook.com/ashley.mandanas (Facebook).

Our friends at Literati Press are working to put out more titles as well as teaching young people about comics and art. In episode 276, we are talking to "Black Jack Demon" creator Nick Hermes about the ongoing series set in the wild west and Buck Berlin about some exciting events going on Labor Day weekend. You can find Nick on https://www.instagram.com/theblackjackdemon/ (Instagram )and Literati Press on https://twitter.com/literatipress (Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/literatipress (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/literatipress/ (Instagram )and the https://www.literatipressok.com/ (web).

Play games for a great cause. MiracleCon 2022 is coming to the Edmond Hilton Garden Inn and Convention Center on August 27th from 11am to 11pm. You can play video, board and table top role playing games to help raise money for Extra Life and the Oklahoma Children's Hospital Foundation. We are talking with Oklahoma Board Game Community Director Mike Dattalo and Extra Life Coordinator Travis Mantooth about the event. You can find MiracleCon on https://www.facebook.com/events/hilton-garden-inn-edmond-oklahoma-city-north/miraclecon-2022-extra-life-gaming-convention/451394063037210/ (Facebook )and on the https://miraclecon.com/ (web). Also look for our friends at Extra Life OKC on https://twitter.com/okchf/status/1321888337460891649 (Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/ExtraLifeCHF/ (Facebook )and the http://extralifeokc.org/ (Extra Life Oklahoma City webpage.)

In episode of 274 of the Okie Geek Podcast, we talk with Buck Berlin, owner of New World Comics, about the convention at the end of July, we also talk Sandman from Netflix and Prey on Hulu.

There's so much going on this Saturday with New World Comic Con in the Pavilion at the State Fairgrounds we had to talk about it even more. We are joined by New World Comics owner Buck Berlin, Convention Logistics Coordinator Kari Eager and costume contest host Dre Braggs. The event runs from 9am to 7pm on July 30th. You can find more information on https://www.facebook.com/newworldcomiccon (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/newworldcomiccon/?utm_source=ig_embed&hl=en (Instagram )and the New World Comic Con website.

New World Comic Con 7 is coming to the State Fairgrounds on July 30th. The event at the Pavilion features amazing guests, a cosplay contest and big comic book deals as well as fantastic vendors. New World Comic Con run from 9am to 7pm. We are talking with New World Comics Owner Buck Berlin, Social Media Coordinator Matt Pearson and Vendor Annabelle Troyer. You can find Annabell's works on https://www.instagram.com/pseudomona_lisa/ (Instagram). And fins and follow New World Comic Con on https://www.facebook.com/newworldcomiccon (Facebook )and the https://newworldcomiccon.org/ (web).

Our friends at Absurdist Productions, creators of the game Churrascaria, are getting ready to launch a Kickstarter for their latest game Paleo+Vet. In Paleo+Vet you take on the role of a Paleo-Veterinarian to care for the dinosaurs abandoned after the world's first dinosaur park was closed. You can follow Paleo+Vet on https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/941694206/paleovet-0 (Kickstarter) and find Absurdist Production on https://www.facebook.com/AbsurdistProductions (Facebook), https://twitter.com/AbsurdistProd (Twitter), https://www.instagram.com/absurdistproductions/ (Instagram) and at https://www.absurdistproductions.com/ (AbsuristProductions.com)

Our friends at Literati Press have a new title set for release in September. "Aliengaged" is currently going through Kickstarter, but only through Saturday July 23rd. We are talking with co-authors Greg White and Colin Ingersol along with Literati Press Chief Strategist Buck Berlin. Look for "Aliengaged" right now on https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/literatipress/aliengaged-issue-1?ref=discovery&term=aliengaged (Kickstarter), and find Literati Press on https://www.facebook.com/literatipress (Facebook), https://twitter.com/literatipress (Twitter), https://www.instagram.com/literatipress/ (Instagram )and on the https://www.literatipressok.com/ (web).

A celebration of gaming is taking place at the Reed Center in Midwest City July 22nd through the 24. Twisted Lords Gaming includes board gaming, miniatures, collectable card games and role playing. We get a chance to talk with Warlord Games North American Representative Jon Russell about the event. YOu can find them on the http://twistedlordscon.com/ (Twisted Lords Con website )and https://tabletop.events/conventions/twisted-lords-con-2022 (Table Top Events website) as well as on https://www.facebook.com/WGOGDTC/ (Facebook).

Oklahoma's longest running pop culture convention, SoonerCon, begins June 24th at Embassy Suites in Norman and runs through June26th. This week we are talking with Aislinn Burrows and Matt Cavanaugh about all the event in the gaming room. Find more information at https://soonercon.com/ (SoonerCon.com) as well as https://twitter.com/soonercon/ (Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/SoonerConSciFiExpo/ (Facebook )and https://www.instagram.com/soonercon/ (Instagram).

In about two weeks, SoonerCon is returning! Oklahoma's longest running pop culture convention is taking place June 24th through the 26th at Embassy Suites Norman. The event includes many different guests. In episode 267, we are talking with award winning artist Elizabeth Leggett (https://www.archwayportico.com/ (website), https://www.facebook.com/events/jean-cocteau-cinema-in-santa-fe/artist-elizabeth-leggett/622456704623634/ (Facebook)), creator of Strawberry Shortcake, 16 Care bears and other characters Muriel Fahrion (https://www.outtathinairstudio.com/ (website), https://www.facebook.com/MurielFahrion (Facebook), https://twitter.com/OuttaAir (Twitter), https://www.instagram.com/outtathinairstudio/?hl=en (Instagram)) and actor, improviser and voice talent for numerous anime shows Cory J Phillips (https://www.coryjphillips.com/?fbclid=IwAR3vtW5guiO2mdBzr9wDAQby1Ex1kOfm8aT6lfw4ZUBDBVGpPeF8yBZ0DvQ (website), https://twitter.com/coryjphillips (Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/CoryJPhillipsActor/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/coryjphillips07/?fbclid=IwAR0yyKN3wHZUqgpJjWrHYNmTVh1_q007GSL1XKdkjubiErZrZo5PE9JPy34 (Instagram)). And make sure to check out https://soonercon.com/ (SoonerCon.com) for more information.

In episode 266, we are talking about the near future of local comic creators and event with artist Jonathan Koelsch, Literati Press Art Director Eric Osborn and Chief Strategist Buck Berlin. We discuss current works including Glamorella's Daughter, We Promised Utopia, Reservation Detectives and Black Jack Demon as well as upcoming events including SoonerCon, OKC Pop Culture Convention and New World Comic Con. You can find Literati Press on its https://www.literatipressok.com/ (website), https://www.instagram.com/literatipress/ (Instagram), https://www.facebook.com/literatipress (Facebook )and https://twitter.com/literatipress (Twitter). You can find New World Comics on https://www.facebook.com/newworldcomicsokc/ (Facebook )and https://twitter.com/newworldcomics (Twitter). Also, check out Jonathan Koelsch on the http://jkillustrator.com/ (web) along with https://twitter.com/jkarts (Twitter )and https://www.instagram.com/jkarts/ (Instagram). And, Eric Osborn on the https://www.jeocreations.com/ (JEO Creations website), Facebook, https://www.instagram.com/jeo_creations/ (Instagram) and https://twitter.com/JEOCreations (Twitter).

In episode 265, we are talking Cosplay at SoonerCon! The state's longest running pop culture convention takes place June 24th through the 26th. We are joined by Costuming Manager Ty Randolph, Costume Contest Coordinator Emma Lodgard and featured guest Knightmage. Registration for the contests is due by June 10th. You can find out more information on the https://soonercon.com/costuming/ (SoonerCon website). Also find SoonerCon on https://www.facebook.com/SoonerConSciFiExpo/ (Facebook), https://twitter.com/soonercon/ (Twitter )and https://www.instagram.com/soonercon/ (Instagram). You can find Michael "Knightmage" Wilson on https://twitter.com/knightmage (Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/Knightmage1/about/?ref=page_internal (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/knightmage100/?hl=en (Instagram) and https://www.tiktok.com/@knightmage (TikTok). See Emma Lodgard's work on https://www.instagram.com/kumohime.costuming/?hl=en (Instagram )and Ty Randolph on https://mobile.twitter.com/bfgcosplay (Twitter )and his https://www.bfgcosplay.com/ (website).

SoonerCon is returning after a two-year pandemic hiatus to the Embassy Suites Norman Hotel and Conference Center on June 24th though the 26th. In our first of several interviews on the state's longesst running pop culture convention, we talk with Aislinn Burrows and Amber Hanneken about the exciting things to come. You can find out more on SoonerCon on https://twitter.com/SoonerCon?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/SoonerConSciFiExpo/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/soonercon/?hl=en (Instagram )and their https://soonercon.com/ (website).

Our friends at Literati Press are getting ready to release the trade paperback for the first three issues of Black Jack Demon as the writer Nick Hermes is working on the fourth issue of the popular western/sci fi title. We speak with Nick and Buck Berlin about Black Jack Demon and other topics. You can find the Black Jack Demon on https://www.instagram.com/theblackjackdemon/?hl=en (Instagram). You can find Literati Press on https://twitter.com/literatipress (Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/literatipress/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/literatipress/?hl=en (Instagram )and on the https://www.literatipressok.com/ (Literati Press website.)

The popularity of comic books is growing with Free Comic Book Day this past weekend along with the release of Doctor Strange 2. So, we are talking comics with New World's Buck Berlin and Literati Press' Steve Gooch. You can find New World Comics on https://twitter.com/newworldcomics (Twitter) and https://www.facebook.com/newworldcomicsokc/ (Facebook). You can find Literati Press on https://twitter.com/literatipress (Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/literatipress/ (Facebook )and the https://www.literatipressok.com/ (web).

Our friends at New World Comics are celebrating Free Comic Book Day, back to its original day of the first Saturday in May. We are joined by Cassidy Smith, Ben Troyer and Buck Berlin about the event on May 7th from 9am to 9pm to include a sidewalk sale 20% off the entire store and special surprises. The event also includes many of your favorite and maybe slightly obscure comic book characters along with special artists.

This week on the Okie Geek Podcast, we are taking a peek behind the scenes of comic book publishing with a look at printing and editing. On episode 260, we get to hear from Literati Press Editorial Assistant Chloe Harrison, Chief Print Operator Tre Fisher and Chief Strategist Buck Berlin. Everyone is getting ready to put out even more comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks from Literati Press. You can find the company on https://www.instagram.com/literatipress/?hl=en (Instagram), https://twitter.com/literatipress?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/literatipress/ (Facebook), https://www.tiktok.com/@literatipress (TikTok, )on the https://www.literatipressok.com/ (web) and by visiting the store at 3010 Paseo in Oklahoma City.

On Saturday, May Seventh, Aalim Raqs, a local belly dancing troupe is teaming up with Badrawn, a Near Eastern acoustic music ensemble for a once-in-a-lifetime event at the Olie Gathering Place in Oklahoma City. It is a unique opportunity in Oklahoma to see a belly dance show with live music from Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon, and Syria. You can find Aalim and get tickets to the show on the https://www.aalimokc.com/ (web) and get more information on https://www.facebook.com/AalimOKC (Facebook) and https://www.instagram.com/aalimokc/?hl=en (Instagram).

The elaborate and ambitious concept comic book "We Promised Utopia" is coming close to ending it's first volume. The Literati Press series has already been green lit for a second series. You can find "We Promised Utopia" at any of your favorite comic book stores or at Literati Press in the Paseo District in Oklahoma City. You can find Literati Press on https://www.facebook.com/literatipress/ (Facebook), https://twitter.com/literatipress?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Twitter), https://www.instagram.com/literatipress/?hl=en (Instagram )and on its https://www.literatipressok.com/ (website).

Our friends at Literati Press are taking submissions for its exhibition "Comics as Art" now celebrating its third year. For the first time, applications are being excepted from outside of Oklahoma. This week we are talking to Steve Gooch and Buck Berlin about that and other exciting things going on at Literati Press. You can find them on https://www.facebook.com/literatipress/ (Facebook), https://twitter.com/literatipress?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Twitter), https://www.instagram.com/literatipress/?hl=en (Instagram )and on their https://www.literatipressok.com/ (website).

This week on the Okie Geek Podcast we are talking about Superhero School from New World Comics. You can find out more on https://www.facebook.com/newworldcomicsokc/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/newworldcomicsokc/ (Instagram), https://www.tiktok.com/@newworldcomicsokc (TikTok )and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK2uG3nZmzcwyf15YK3dskQ/featured (YouTube).

In episode 255 of the Okie Geek Podcast, we're talking to Charles Martin and Buck Berlin with Literati Press. Over the past two years as the world has dealt with the pandemic, our friends at Literati Press have grown exponentially as they work to promote comic book creators right here in Oklahoma. You can find out more on https://www.instagram.com/literatipress/ (Instagram), https://www.facebook.com/literatipress (Facebook), https://twitter.com/literatipress (Twitter )and on the https://www.literatipressok.com/ (Literati Press Website). You can find New World Comics on https://www.instagram.com/newworldcomicsokc/ (Instagram), https://www.facebook.com/newworldcomicsokc/about/?ref=page_internal (Facebook )and https://twitter.com/newworldcomics (Twitter).

It's episode 254 of the Okie Geek Podcast brought to you by Okie Comics. The Oklahoma comic book scene is booming right now with work at Literati Press, Superhero School through New World Comics, Free Comic Book Day coming up on May 7th and, of course, New World Comic Con coming up at the end of July. New World Comics owner Buck Berlin joins us to talk about it in what will be an ongoing series for the Okie Geek Podcast. You can find out more about Literati Press on https://www.facebook.com/literatipress/ (Facebook), https://twitter.com/literatipress?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Twitter )and on its https://www.literatipressok.com/ (website). Find more on New World Comics on https://www.facebook.com/newworldcomicsokc/ (Facebook), https://twitter.com/newworldcomics (twitter )and https://www.instagram.com/newworldcomicsokc/ (instagram)

In episode 253 of the Okie Geek Podcast we are talking with MIke Dattalo, organizer of TokenCon 2022. After two successful events in 2018 and 2019, the tabletop event is back from its COVID-19 hiatus in an all new venue: Embassy Suites by Hilton on South Meridian in Oklahoma City near the Will Rogers World Airport. You can find out more at https://tabletop.events/conventions/tokencon-2022 (TokenCon.net) or on https://www.facebook.com/TokenConOK (Facebook).

In episode 252, we are talking with organizers of AnthroExpo 2022, Brett Martin, Emily Hoebing and Devin Austin. The celebration of the furry community is taking place January 21st through the 23rd at the Downtown Oklahoma City Sheraton Hotel. In its second year, AnthroExpo incudes special guests, vendors, an artist alley and a variety of panels for this multi-fandom convention. The event is also working to raise money for https://www.sisuyouth.org/ (SISU Youth Services). The cost for the event is $35 for one day or $60 for the weekend. AnthroExpo will also include a Fursuit Parade around Downtown OKC on Sunday at noon. You can find out more information at https://www.anthroexpo.net/ (AnthroExpo.net) or on https://www.facebook.com/AnthroExpo (Facebook), https://twitter.com/AnthroExpo (Twitter )and https://www.instagram.com/anthroexpo/ (Instagram).

In Episode 251 of the Okie Geek Podcast we are talking with Amber Hanneken and Matt Cavanaugh about a SoonerCon launching a Kickstarter to raise money for the state's longest running pop culture convention and raise awareness of SoonerCon 30 taking place June 24th through the 26th. The Kickstarter launches on January 3rd and runs for 30 days. You can get more information on SoonerCon on its https://soonercon.com/ (website )as well as https://www.facebook.com/SoonerConSciFiExpo/ (Facebook), https://twitter.com/soonercon/ (Twitter )and https://www.instagram.com/soonercon/ (Instagram). Support this podcast

This weekend, Edmond Memorial High School is hosting Edmond Mini Con. The annual event celebrating pop culture returns from a COVID-19 hiatus from 10am to 2pm on Saturday December 4th. Edmond Mini Con includes a Smash Brothers video game tournament, Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars Role Playing Games, a costume contest and more. Find out more about the event on https://www.facebook.com/EdmondMiniCon/ (Facebook )and https://twitter.com/conedmond?lang=en (Twitter). Support this podcast

In Episode 249, we are talking about OKiCon, Central Oklahoma's largest celebration of anime taking place over the New Year's Weekend from December 31st through January 2nd at Embassy Suites by Hilton in Norman. OKiCon includes more than a dozen celebrities from the world of anime as well as a cosplay contest, a variety of panels, entertainment and vendors. You can find more information on the https://www.okicon.org/ (OKiCon )website along with https://www.tiktok.com/@fandomeventsofficial? (TikTok), https://www.facebook.com/OKiConOK (Facebook )and https://www.instagram.com/okiconok/ (Instagram). Support this podcast

In episode 248, we look at a new exhibition at Oklahoma Contemporary in downtown Oklahoma City showcasing video games as an art form runs through February 21st. The program includes many playable games and a look at their influence on contemporary art. Several events are planned over the next few months including GameFest OKC on November 13th, Video Game Trivia with the Lost Ogle on December 16th and Love is a Game featuring the Oklahoma Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra on February 13th. The exhibit is free to the public with donations welcomed at Oklahoma Contemporary's new location in Automobile Alley, 11 NW 11th Street. Open Wednesdays through Sundays 11AM to 6PM with special programming and evening hours on Thursdays. You can find out more on the https://oklahomacontemporary.org/ (Oklahoma Contemporary website )as well as https://www.facebook.com/OklahomaContemporary/ (Facebook), https://twitter.com/okcontemporary (Twitter )and https://www.instagram.com/okcontemporary/ (Instagram). Support this podcast

An Oklahoma City favorite event is returning to in-person after COVID forced it online last year. The Extra Life 24-Hour gaming event at Game HQ on South Western begins Friday evening, November 5th and runs through Saturday the 6th. The celebration of gaming includes table top board games, role-playing games including Dungeons & Dragons, Starfinder and Pathfinder as well as other table top events like Battletech and Warhammer 40K. There will also be food from Dickey's, Charleston's, Dominoes and others. And, as always raffles at four different times throughout the event. This all goes to raise money for Extra Life and the Oklahoma Children's Hospital Foundation. Find out more on the event https://www.facebook.com/events/981262342713358 (Facebook )page and https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=452755 (website). Support this podcast

In episode 246, we are talking to Geoff Cupit with https://www.greatplainscollectorsconvention.com/ (Great Plains Collectors Convention) about the first ever Oklahoma City Collectors Convention at the Hobbies, Arts and Crafts Building on the State Fairgrounds. The event includes 40 vendors from several states taking up 120 tables, special guests from movies, comic books and anime as well as cosplay contest with a $250 grand prize. Tickets are just $10 for the convention running Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-4. You can find out more on the https://www.facebook.com/events/678845053511147/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D (Oklahoma City Collectors Convention event Facebook page). Support this podcast