Tour de Cons Podcast

Rob Interviews author Russell Nohelty from Wannabe Press about the virtual comic-con WannaCon that is happening this weekend. Last weekend, Emerald City Comic Con made the decision to cancel their convention that was to happen this weekend.  Since then, a bunch of conventions have started canceling which is not just bad for the fans and the companies behind the cons, but the artists and vendors that make their livings of the cons are hit especially hard.   Today’s guest, Russell Nohelty, and his company, Wannabe Press, wanted to do something to fill the gap created by the loss of the show. Acting quickly, he created WannaCon, a virtual comic convention starting this Friday-Sunday, March 13th-15th, from 12 pm-4 pm Pacific Time featuring some of your favorite indie artists and creators.  Today I have a quick interview with Russell so he can let you know about this cool event.  As pop culture convention and comic fans, I cannot urge you enough to check out WannaCon and Support any artists you are interested in on its panels.  Be sure to follow him on Facebook at @WannabePress Check out WannaCon on: Twitch YouTube Facebook Be sure to use the hashtags #ecconline and #tourdecons Please be sure to rate us and review this episode wherever you listen to podcasts.  It really helps other people find us.    Follow this show on Facebook and Twitter at @tourdecons Follow our parent network on Twitter at @SMGPods Make sure to follow SMG on Facebook too at @SouthgateMediaGroup Learn more, subscribe, or contact Southgate Media Group at www.southgatemediagroup.com.   Check out our webpage at southgatemediagroup.com

Rob sits down with artists and writers from the Fall 2018 SMG Micro-Con at the Blue Box Cafe in Elgin.  The roundtable was made up Rebecca Rothschild, Xane Daniel, Rich Perez, and Zach Lehner.  Here's the link to support Xane's Kickstarter. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kevmo/righteous-comic-series-volume-2-first-printing Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks! Connect with us on Twitter at @TourdeCons  

In our final pre Texas Frightmare Weekend episodes, Jesse is joined by a soon to be first time attendee of the convention Latrice.  Hope you enjoy her story.   If you are attending TFW the first weekend of May, please send me a tweet and let's try to do a quick mini interview at the show!   Jesse's Twitter - JesseJacksonDFW

We continue our discussion with fans of Texas Frightmare Weekend with Mike!  The show is getting closer. Will we see you there?   https://www.texasfrightmareweekend.com/texas-frightmare-weekend-tickets-merchandise    Twitter @TourdeCons Email us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com

As we get closer and closer to Texas Frightmare Weekend 2018, Jesse is joined by Christi.  She shares her love of the horror genre and how she uses that love in her teaching!  Hope you enjoy our conversation and we will see you at TFW!     https://www.texasfrightmareweekend.com/texas-frightmare-weekend-tickets-merchandise    Twitter @TourdeCons Email us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com

Rob is joined by Mike Armstrong, the guy behind C2E2 in Chicago.     Twitter @TourdeCons Email us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com

Jesse is joined by another fan of Texas Frightmare Weekend Todd.  They talk about past shows and spend sometime talking about this year's show wichi will be in DFW the first weekend of May!   Twitter @TourdeCons Email us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com

In another episode of our series focusing on the upcoming Texas Frightmare Weekend, Jesse is joined by Jason from KBLP 105.1. They talk about Jason's history with the horror genre and his past experiances at TFW.     https://tunein.com/radio/KBLP-1051-s31766/?locale=nl-NL&z=205838228    https://www.texasfrightmareweekend.com

The first weekend of May this year will be the 13th annual Texas Frightmare Weekend held at  the Hyatt Regency at DFW Airport.   The show dates are May 4, 5, 6 2018.   Tour de Cons will be covering the show for the Southgate Media Network.  To start out our coverage Jesse Jackson is joined by Ken Schaefer to talk about the history of "The Southwest's Premier Horror Convention."  Ken attended the first show and has made most of the them through the years.  They discuss the history and go into some of the people they are excited to see at this year's show.   Show Website https://www.texasfrightmareweekend.com/   Ken's Twitter @dirkmaster Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW  

The one and only WILLIAM SHATNER makes his triumphant return to Des Moines, Iowa Thursday, November 2nd…bringing his Broadway-based storytelling journey SHATNER’S WORLD to legendary Hoyt Sherman Place. The actor/writer/producer recently called into rock radio station LAZER 103.3 (KAZR-FM) for a chat with afternoon drive host ANDY HALL.  The two discussed the show, Shatner shared some stories from the filming of STAR TREK II:  THE WRATH OF KHAN, celebrating its 35th anniversary, and much more. @LAZER1033 @SMGPods Check out the Lazer 103.3 website for mare awesome interviews and content lazer1033.com  

Jesse went to Dragon Con during Labor Day and was part of several fan panels about different shows.  Here is the Into the Badlands: Fan Discussion Panel With so much that happened in Season 2, and an expanded third season next year, there’s a lot to talk about! We discuss the political/social intricacies, fascinating mythologies, and other complex aspects of the characters and stories in the Badlands.  Moderator: Robert Prentice; Panelists: Mari Mancusi, Abbey White, Jesse Jackson   @TourdeCons

Jesse went to Dragon Con during Labor Day and was part of several fan panels about different shows. Here is the discussion of Neil Gaiman works  Neil Gaiman has only increased in popularity in recent years, with popular television shows based on his stories either in production or on the air. We’ll discuss the source material and the differences that manifest in interpreting it for mass media. Presenters: Misty Massey, Eric R. Asher, Panelist: Jesse Jackson, Panelist: Mia Hrabosky, Volunteer: Robert Lloyd    @TourdeCons

Jesse went to Dragon Con during Labor Day and was part of several fan panels about different shows. Here is the discussion of the Doctor Who spin off Class.  The first scripted Doctor Who spinoff in years has finally aired in the US, and it definitely left an impression, with a cameo, several Easter eggs, and a surprise cliffhanger that makes us want more! Class is now in session! Presenters: R Alan Siler, Panelist: Jesse Jackson, Volunteer: Shannon Burgess, Volunteer: Caro McCully    @TourdeCons

Jesse went to Dragon Con during Labor Day and was part of several fan panels about different shows. Here is the Colony: Fan Discussion PanelNot just another alien invasion story, this USA Network’s popular TV show focuses more on the humans than the aliens. And so will we as we discuss the events of Season 2, the Bowman Family, and the fate of not just the bloc, but the world.  Moderator: Alison Sky Richards; Panelists: Jesse Jackson, Robert Prentice, Aaron Dunne, John Keegan  @TourdeCons

Jesse Jackson went to Dragon Con on Labor Day weekend and while he didn't bring us back a shirt, he did bring us back some recordings of some fan panels. First off is a The Walking Dead Fan Panel.   Here is the panel description from the Dragon Con program.  Hope you enjoy the discussion.   The World of the Walking Dead: Fan Discussion Panel The comic so riveting that it spawned a TV show, and a TV show that was so successful it led to a hit prequel. We discuss what’s new and what’s to come in both TV shows and the comic, including the most recent seasons of “The Walking Dead” and “Fear the Walking Dead”. Moderator: Emma Loggins; Panelists: Jesse Jackson, Morgan A. McLaughlin McFarland, John Keegan

Here is the  2nd Walking Dead Fan panel that Jesse Jackson recorded during Dragon Con   Influence of The Walking Dead on the Current Zombie Genre Zombie have been on the rise. Some say it started with “The Walking Dead”, though that is up for debate. Regardless, what is certain is the impact it has had on the current state of the zombie genre. Experts discuss the effects of that impact, and whether or not it’s for the better of the genre.  Moderator: Jesse Jackson; Panelists: Dr. John L. Flynn, Rachel Rowan-Stamper, Morgan A. McLaughlin McFarland

Every Labor Day downtown Atlanta transforms into a land of skeptics, zombies, Klingons, storm troopers and more stars than you can see in the sky!  Dragon Con is the largest fan run convention in the nation and a truly magical place.  Jesse talks to Shannon the Director of the Apocalypse Rising Track at Dragon Con.   They talk about zombies, first aide, meeting celebrities in the wild, the importance of 8-2-1 and why Dragon Con is a one of a kind convention.    https://www.facebook.com/ApocRising/   http://apocalypserising.dragoncon.org/   Twitter – @AR_track_DC Jesse’s Twitter – @JesseJacksonDFW

Jesse sits down to talk to Thom Zahler about a couple of new projects he has coming up.  First is a story called Warning Label that will be published weekly on WebToons.com.  It's all about a boy, a girl and a warning label curse.  Go to    http://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/warning-label/list?title_no=1051 and please give it 10 stars and subscribe!     Also coming out this summer from IDW is a new series called Time & Vine.  It's Thom's version of a Time Travel story but with alcohol!  What could be better.   http://www.idwpublishing.com/product-category/time-vine/   Hope you enjoy the discussion and please support Thom's work.   Thom's Twitter @ThomZahler Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW  

Interview with Chris Latshaw from The North Texas Comic Book Show   Sometimes comic conventions can be over whelming.  They have massive crowds, long lines and high fees.  Well Chris Latshaw from Dallas Texas is doing his best to fight that trend by organizing a great comic book show in Dallas, TX each quarter.  The next show will be July 9th.  Chris joins Jesse Jackson to talk about the conventions origins, it’s goals and who he has lined up for the show in July.   The show website is www.comicbooksdallas.com, twitter is @comicsdallas facebook is Facebook.com/comicbooksdallas Jesse’s Twitter – @JesseJacksonDFW   Connect with us on Twitter at @TourdeCons

Interview with Sandy King Carpenter at C2E2 2016 Rob sits down for a one on one interview with Sandy King Carpenter to discuss her comics, movies, John Carpenter, and a whole lot more. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!  Sandy's Twitter  @stormkingskc    Connect with us on Twitter at @TourdeCons  

Phil sits down for a one on one interview with World Famous Ani-Mia to discuss her life as a successful cosplayer, her Christmas charity toy drive, and her upcoming appearance at the Steel City Con in Pittsburgh December 4-6, 2015.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!   

C2E2 2015 Interviews - In this episodes, we have three seperate interviews with some amazing people we had the privilage of speaking with at the 2015 C2E2 in Chicago.  First up are Ben Acker and Ben Blacker, creators of Thrilling Adventure Hour (the stage show, podcast, comic books).  The second interview is with Timothy Omundson who was in Chicago to perform with Thrilling Adventure Hour.  Timothy is interviewed by Molly (8 years old) about his role of King Richard on Galavant.  The final interview is with Jeremy Scott and Chris Atkinson from CinemaSins. We discuss Jeremy's new book, Ables and Chris' upcoming book.  We also talk about movies, SEO and more.  We hope you enjoy this episode as much as did creating it!  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

Check out the new episode of Geek My Kids!  In this episode, Lilith, Kelly and Elli discuss thier geeky touchstones in front of a live audience at the Indianapolis Wizard World on Feb 15, 2015.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

It's the sixth episode of Tour de Cons 2014.  Every episode we discuss all the cool things about the various pop culture conventions that SMG Podcasters and friends of ours attend.  In this episode we discuss Minneapolis Wizard World with Jeff, Sonja, Casey, and Morgan.  Lots of cool things are brought up and some cool insights are brought to the discussion.  This is one not to be missed.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.    

It's the fifth episode of Tour de Cons 2014.  Every episode we discuss all the cool things about the various pop culture conventions that SMG Podcasters and friends of ours attend.  In this episode we discuss Comicpalooza in Houston,TX with Jesse Jackson and Steve Salyer.  Lots of cool things are brought up and some cool insights are brought to the discussion.  This is one not to be missed.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.    

It's the fourth episode of Tour de Cons 2014.  Every episode we discuss all the cool things about the various pop culture conventions that SMG Podcasters and friends of ours attend.  In this episode we discuss the Dallas SciFi Expo with Steve Salyer and Jesse Jackson.  Lots of cool things are brought up and some cool insights are brought to the discussion.  This is one not to be missed.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.    

It's the third episode of Tour de Cons 2014.  Every episode we discuss all the cool things about the various pop culture conventions that SMG Podcasters and friends of ours attend.  In this episode we discuss the Tekko Con in Pittsburgh with Jonathan Bell.  Lots of cool things are brought up and some cool insights are brought to the discussion.  This is one not to be missed.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.    

It's the second episode of Tour de Cons 2014.  Every episode we discuss all the cool things about the various pop culture conventions that SMG Podcasters and friends of ours attend.  In this episode we discuss the Louisville Wizard World with Lilith Hellfire.  Lots of cool things are brought up and some cool insights are brought to the discussion.  This is one not to be missed.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmail.com and let us know what you think.           Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!  

It's the pilot episode of Tour de Cons 2014.  Every episode we discuss all the cool things about the various pop culture conventions that SMG Podcasters and friends of ours attend.  In this episode we discuss the Louisville Wizard World with Sonja, Jeanne, and Finn.  Lots of cool things are brought up as well as a shocking revelation.  This is one not to be missed. Brought to you by ShowRatings.TV  Check out www.showratings.tv to join in the discussion about your TV obsession. Thanks ShowRatings.TV