Podcasts about Comicpalooza

On this episode of Metal Geeks, Cary the Metal Geek, Kim the Mrs. Metal Geek, and special guest host James from the Goodnight and Good Game Podcast dive into a packed show covering the biggest gaming announcements and the latest in geek culture. We kick things off with a recap of Comicpalooza 2026, discuss recent live performances from Christopher Anton and Mike Tramp, and talk about Hasbro's newly reformatted release of Transformers: The Movie, featuring contributions from Matt Harvey, Gus Rios, Ross Sewage, and more. In What We're Watching, we discuss the final season of The Boys, For All Mankind, the premiere episode of Widow's Bay, Lorne, and Pop Culture Jeopardy. We also spend some time talking about the Masters of the Universe film and the latest look at Spider-Noir. In What We Star Wars, we share our thoughts on The Mandalorian and Grogu, while What We Gaming features impressions of Mina the Hollower and 007 First Light. The main event is a deep dive into all the biggest announcements from PlayStation State of Play, Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Games Showcase, and the Nintendo Direct. From major reveals and surprise announcements to the games we're most excited to play, we break down everything that stood out during gaming's biggest week of the year. We also discuss Lord of the Lost's "I'm a Diamond" and wrap things up with What We Jammin'. Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We're also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks and join the Metal Geeks Society group.  Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Apple Music, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist! Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky!

Hi, everybody. Kristin, Rich, and George are joined by Eric from Longbox Review and Sleepy Reader 666 AKA Damian to talk about some comics. They each had the same five pack of random Marvel and DC Comics (well, almost) and they each picked a book to talk about. Take a trip down memory lane or visit these comics for the first time with our panel in this double sized episode. What better way to celebrate the start of World Cup 2026? TIMESTAMPS: 12:23 - GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 1 NO. 23 (1992) 35:37 - DARKHAWK VOL. 1 NO. 18 (and a bit from No. 16) (1992) 58:43 - MILLENNIUM NO. 1 (WEEK 1) (1987) 1:17:46 - THE PUNISHER VOL. 2 NO. 44 (1991) 1:44:32 - BATMAN NO. 456 (1990) 2:01:53 - CLOSING STATEMENTS Subscribe to both the Longbox Review podcast and the Sleepy Reader 666 YouTube channel: https://longboxreview.com https://www.youtube.com/@sleepyreader666/videos Thank you for listening. Connect with Meanwhile At The Podcast on social media. Don't forget to #livetweet (we're still calling it that)! Share the show, subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and rate us on your podcast apps. Those much coveted five stars are always appreciated. Stay safe out there. NOW ON BLUESKY @MeanwhileATP https://x.com/meanwhileatp https://www.meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com Rodney (AKA Art Nerrd): https://x.com/artnerrd https://www.instagram.com/theartnerrd/ https://facebook.com/artnerrd https://shop.spreadshirt.com/artnerrd Kristin: https://www.facebook.com/kristing616 https://www.instagram.com/kristing616 https://www.etsy.com/shop/BabyDragonsBreath?ref=shop_sugg_market Rich: https://x.com/doctorstaypuft

Andrew Crews shares his recent experiences at Comicpalooza, reviews the latest Scary Movie 6, and discusses the series Spider Noir, along with insights into indie comics and personal growth. This episode offers a mix of entertainment, critique, and inspiration for creators and fans alike.Tik Tok: Andrewcrews4Twitter: Nicetown finestTwitch: Twitch.tv/nicetown_finest27https://www.patreon.com/Crewsinpodcast

Nerd Thug Radio starts off Year 10 with a bang. We talk Comicpalooza, X-Men in the 90's and Sovereign Citizens,

The guys are back with their first podcast post Comicpalooza. They discuss some of what they did at this year's event, meeting different creators, the panels, and where Jong disappeared to. Plus, the guys discuss the first trailer for X-Men '97 Season 2, Spider-Noir so far, why The Mandalorian and Grogu is a solid movie but being beat by original ideas at the box office right now, and the Russo brothers gotta stop being cryptic. Cool, a coffee pop-up... great... love it... eye roll.  Upcoming Events!On Saturday June 13th, join Michael at POST Houston for The Book Dragon Festival! He'll be taking part as the moderator for the author panel which will feature authors K.R. House, D.L. Jennings, J.J. Kang, and Abbey Fox discussing world building, magic systems, and more! Secure your tickets for the author panel today by heading over to Eventbrite, link below. The Book Dragon Festival Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-book-dragon-festival-author-panel-tickets-1984510987786The Book Dragon Festival is a celebration of the love of fantasy, sci fi, and paranormal books. The author panel kick's off the event at 11am, then the fantasy market opens at 12p featuring 30 authors signing and selling books, live artist drawing, themed sketches on bookmarks, Independent fantasy bookstore vendors, blind date with a book, themed candles, bookish art and merch vendors, tasty treat vendors with special menus, coffee, boba, and more!Stay up to date on the festival's latest announcements by following The Book Dragon Fantasy Shop on Instagram, @thebookdragon_htx.Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on whatever podcast app you're using; Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or whatever your podcast app of choice is!  Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com 

The sole survivor of a pier shoot out tells the story of the events that led to that fateful night after five criminals were brought together in a police line up.  As Verbal tells the story the operation unfolds but the mystery of the legendary mastermind criminal Keyser Soze,may have more influence on them than they all believe and that they may have been brought togetehr on purpose.  Bryan Singer directs this Oscar winner in a thrilling crime tales with one of the great film endings of all time.  We discuss The Usual Suspects this week. We also return from Comicpalooza and discuss the fun we had at the show, talk a little news and discuss some things we watched this week!  Next week: FuriosaL: A Mad Max Saga.

  You want to know how we made our picks? This video explains the process before the big show at Comicpalooza

In this episode of Sketching Up, Chris Schnabel and Matt Tornetta discuss one of the biggest stories currently impacting the comic book industry: the decision to license the voice and likeness of legendary Marvel creator Stan Lee for AI-generated content.Before diving into the controversy, Chris recaps his experience hosting a panel and conducting interviews at Comicpalooza, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from the convention floor, upcoming Mad Props content, and what it was like creating a temporary podcast studio at one of Houston's largest pop culture events.The conversation also covers Matt's latest update on potentially appearing in a Tubi commercial, the growth of free streaming platforms, and the unexpected opportunities that can come from being passionate about niche interests.The second half of the episode focuses on the growing role of artificial intelligence in entertainment, examining the ethics of recreating voices and likenesses of deceased creators. Chris and Matt discuss Stan Lee's legacy, concerns surrounding AI-generated performances, the treatment of creators' estates, and whether technology is moving faster than the safeguards designed to protect artists and their work.The episode concludes with reflections on Stan Lee's impact on comics, thoughts on creator ownership, and a tribute to influential figures who helped shape the worlds of comics, animation, and pop culture.If you enjoy conversations about comic books, Marvel, Stan Lee, artificial intelligence, pop culture, conventions, streaming services, and entertainment news, this episode is for you.Follow Sketching Up:Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/sketchinguppod/Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/sketchinguppod/TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@sketchinguppodVideo edited by Chris SchnabelEpisode Produced by Chris Schnabel and Matt TornettaMusic by Kyle ScottSketching Up is a Schnabel Studios Production.Chapters:00:08 - Introduction03:36 - Building the Sketching Up & Mad Props Community05:05 - Comicpalooza Recap & Behind-the-Scenes Stories16:02 - Tubi Commercial Update20:17 - Stan Lee AI Voice & Likeness Controversy36:08 - Stan Lee's Legacy & Creator Ownership Discussion51:50 - Remembering Claude Lemieux & Tom Kane54:20 - Final Thoughts

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We had a ball and a biscuit at Houston's Comicpalooza!  Jordan, an award winning librarian, April from Straight Outta the Federation: A Blake's 7 Podcast, Mark, who does work at the Woodlands' Nerd News Now, and A.J. of Straight Outta Gallifrey talk Doctors and Captains of Star Trek and Doctor Who.   Contact us at prydonian.post@gmail.com https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/straightouttagallifrey www.patreon.com/wrightonnetwork

We had a ball and a biscuit at Houston's Comicpalooza!  Jordan, an award winning librarian, April from Straight Outta the Federation: A Blake's 7 Podcast, Mark, who does work at the Woodlands' Nerd News Now, and A.J. of Straight Outta Gallifrey talk Doctors and Captains of Star Trek and Doctor Who.   Contact us at prydonian.post@gmail.com https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/straightouttagallifrey www.patreon.com/wrightonnetwork  

We had a ball and a biscuit at Houston's Comicpalooza!  Jordan, an award winning librarian, April from Straight Outta the Federation: A Blake's 7 Podcast, Mark, who does work at the Woodlands' Nerd News Now, and A.J. of Straight Outta Gallifrey talk Doctors and Captains of Star Trek and Doctor Who.   Contact us at prydonian.post@gmail.com https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/straightouttagallifrey www.patreon.com/wrightonnetwork

This past weekend Jong and Michael got to podcast live once again from Comicpalooza! On this special live edition of the podcast the guys are joined by Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie and Bryan Guanajuato of the Bry-Fy Podcast to dive deep into why Project Hail Mary amazed both book and movie fans. Panel Description: How do you adapt a book for the silver screen? What do you keep, remove, or change completely? These are questions that every filmmaker must face when working on an adaptation. However, many times these adaptations leave audiences saying “the book was better” as they leave the theater. Not with this year's hit Project Hail Mary though, with many fans yelling “Amaze Amaze Amaze!” as they head for the lobby. Why did this film adaptation from Phil Lord and Christopher Miller work when so many others fail to capture what makes a book special? Why did the changes made for the film work, or maybe didn't work? Join as the group dive into those questions and more in an entertaining discussion about the film, the book differences, the Trolley problem, and more! Join us, question?Follow Comicpalooza on social media:@Comicpalooza on Twitter & Facebook, @Houstoncomicpalooza on Instagram & Threads, & @comicpalooza.bsky.social on Bluesky.Upcoming Events!On Saturday June 13th, join Michael at POST Houston for The Book Dragon Festival! He'll be taking part as the moderator for the author panel which will feature authors K.R. House, D.L. Jennings, J.J. Kang, and Abbey Fox discussing world building, magic systems, and more! Secure your tickets for the author panel today by heading over to Eventbrite, link below. The Book Dragon Festival Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-book-dragon-festival-author-panel-tickets-1984510987786The Book Dragon Festival is a celebration of the love of fantasy, sci fi, and paranormal books. The author panel kick's off the event at 11am, then the fantasy market opens at 12p featuring 30 authors signing and selling books, live artist drawing, themed sketches on bookmarks, Independent fantasy bookstore vendors, blind date with a book, themed candles, bookish art and merch vendors, tasty treat vendors with special menus, coffee, boba, and more!Stay up to date on the festival's latest announcements by following The Book Dragon Fantasy Shop on Instagram, @thebookdragon_htx.Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on whatever podcast app you're using; Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or whatever your podcast app of choice is!  Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com 

This week on The VCR Show, Vara and Roxy recap their weekend adventure at Comicpalooza and talk all about the amazing cosplay, panels, celebrity guests, and the incredible energy of the convention. The two also showed up in style as Morticia and Gomez Addams, bringing a little spooky romance to the convention floor. From geeky finds to unforgettable moments, this episode is a fun look back at one of Houston's biggest pop culture weekends.

Well, Mark was at Comicpalooza over the Memorial Day weekend, and somehow wound up moderating a Star Wars panel on the fly.THIS IS THE WAY... BACK TO THEATERS:THE FUTURE OF STAR WARSAnd what you're about to experience is the result of that panel.Enjoy. We all did.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com.Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on:Facebook (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://facebook.com/vsmoviepodcast)X (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://x.com/vsmoviepodcast)Instagram (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast) (https://instagram.com/visuallystunningmoviepodcast)Threads (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast) (https://threads.net/@visuallystunningmoviepodcast)BlueSky (@vsmoviepodcast.bsky.social) (https://bsky.app/profile/vsmoviepodcast.bsky.social)YouTube (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast) (https://youtube.com/visuallystunningmoviepodcast)Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our audio wherever you listen to podcasts (https://shows.acast.com/vsmoviepodcast).And please, if you like what we do, consider helping us keep on entertaining you. Find out how on our Contact/Support page (https://VSMoviePodcast.com/Contact-VSMP/). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On Friday's show: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a below-average number of storms during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, according to its annual forecast released Thursday. We learn what might be in store for us.Also this hour: A new study suggests a bleak future for the city of New Orleans due to sea level rise. The authors even suggest residents should probably start relocating now. We learn more about the report. And, while Houston's elevation isn't quite as low, and we're a little further away from the Gulf, there are some in Greater Houston who may be just as vulnerable. We talk it all over.Then, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And Matt Dinniman, author of the highly popular Dungeon Crawler Carl series talks with our Brenda Valdivia ahead of his appearance at this weekend's Comicpalooza.Watch

Welcome to Sketching Up! Today, Chris Schnabel and Matt Tornetta break down the series finale of The Boys, discuss the growing problems with Marvel and Disney, debate modern franchise fatigue, and somehow spiral into a full conversation about Tubi becoming the greatest streaming service alive.The episode opens with Chris sharing updates about his upcoming Comicpalooza panel before diving into the controversial ending of The Boys. Chris and Matt discuss everything from Homelander's final moments, Butcher's emotional ending, the rushed pacing of the final season, Soldier Boy's wasted role, and why the virus storyline ultimately felt meaningless. They compare the TV ending to the original comic book ending, including major differences involving Black Noir, Homelander, and Butcher.The conversation also explores Marvel's current identity crisis, Disney's increasing corporate control over Marvel Comics, concerns about AI integration into entertainment, and whether the MCU has completely lost its direction.Later in the episode, Matt explains why he may appear in an upcoming Tubi commercial, leading into a passionate discussion about Tubi's massive catalog of cult classics, anime, Cartoon Network content, and why free streaming may actually be outperforming major subscription services.The episode wraps with discussion surrounding The Mandalorian & Grogu, franchise burnout, streaming-era storytelling problems, and the future of superhero media.If you enjoy conversations about The Boys, Marvel, Star Wars, streaming services, comics, superhero media, animation, and pop culture deep dives, this episode is for you.Try Audible today — head to http://www.audibletrial.com/SchnabelStudiosto start your 30-day free trial and get readingFollow Sketching Up:Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/sketchinguppod/Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/sketchinguppod/TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@sketchinguppodVideo edited by Chris SchnabelEpisode Produced by Chris Schnabel and Matt TornettaMusic by Kyle ScottSketching Up is a Schnabel Studios Production.Chapters00:08 Introduction & The Boys Series Finale Discussion01:08 Comicpalooza Panel Announcement03:50 Marvel Comics & Disney Corporate Concerns08:41 Star Wars Burnout & Mandalorian Discussion12:38 Streaming vs Movie Franchises Debate13:24 Matt's Possible Tubi Commercial Story17:37 The Boys Finale Review Begins19:19 Scorched Earth Expectations vs Reality20:20 Frenchie's Death & Final Battle Criticism22:10 Soldier Boy's Wasted Ending23:54 Gen V & Spin-Off Discussion25:10 Ryan's Character Arc Problems27:13 Homelander's Final Moments & Anthony Starr Performance28:40 The Virus Storyline Problem31:21 Why The Finale Felt Rushed32:34 The Boys Comic Ending Explained35:42 Comic vs TV Show Differences38:13 The Boys Season 1 Nostalgia40:11 Queen Maeve & Missed Opportunities42:16 Could The Finale Have Been a Movie?44:03 The Deep & Black Noir Criticism45:57 Positive Aspects of the Finale48:40 Starlight, Kimiko & Ryan's Future51:28 Final Thoughts on The Boys Ending55:12 Jack Quaid & Claudia Doumit Story56:17 Archer on Tubi & Outro

It's the guy's final podcast ahead of Comicpalooza this Memorial Day weekend. Jong and Michael discuss the event, being safe on the roads heading to GRB with heavy rain in the forecast for Houston, Marvel Studios' release of a behind the scenes look at the stunts for The Punisher: One Last Kill (see that one stunt was practical), and Jong's non-spoiler review of The Boys ahead of the finale. The guys then dive into the 2nd trailer for Lanterns and the final trailer for Spider-Noir. Before closing up things they also discuss the changes at Marvel Comics with Marvel Studios' TV/Film exec veteran Brad Winderbaum getting promoted to oversee Marvel publishing. Find out why that's giving both Jong and Michael bad vibes for the long term.   Upcoming Events!Comicpalooza is here! Comicpalooza is happening this Memorial Day weekend, Friday May 22nd through Sunday May 24th at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. For the 7th year, Jong and Michael will part of the event as members of the Comicpalooza Podcast Partnership Program. They'll be podcasting live from the Podcast Pavillion Stage alongside Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie and Bryan Guanajuato of the Bry-Fy Podcast, Sunday May 24th beginning at 12:15p. Their podcast title, "Issue 648: Why Project Hail Mary Amazes Both Movie and Book Fans, Question?" They're going to answer that question along with so many more at Comicpalooza, don't miss it! Of course if you're not in Houston or can't make it to Houston then you will miss it so the podcast will be recorded and uploaded to the Comicast podcast feed as well. Stay up to date on the latest happenings and news surrounding Comicpalooza by following them on any of their social media channels.  @Comicpalooza on Twitter & Facebook, @Houstoncomicpalooza on Instagram & Threads, & @comicpalooza.bsky.social on Bluesky.Purchase your passes today at comicpalooza.com!Then on Saturday June 13th, join Michael at POST Houston for The Book Dragon Festival! He'll be taking part as the moderator for the author panel which will feature authors K.R. House, D.L. Jennings, J.J. Kang, and Abbey Fox discussing world building, magic systems, and more! Secure your tickets for the author panel today by heading over to Eventbrite, link below. The Book Dragon Festival Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-book-dragon-festival-author-panel-tickets-1984510987786The Book Dragon Festival is a celebration of the love of fantasy, sci fi, and paranormal books. The author panel kick's off the event at 11am, then the fantasy market opens at 12p featuring 30 authors signing and selling books, live artist drawing, themed sketches on bookmarks, Independent fantasy bookstore vendors, blind date with a book, themed candles, bookish art and merch vendors, tasty treat vendors with special menus, coffee, boba, and more!Stay up to date on the festival's latest announcements by following The Book Dragon Fantasy Shop on Instagram, @thebookdragon_htx.Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on whatever podcast app you're using; Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or whatever your podcast app of choice is!  Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com 

Today on Word Balloon, we welcome educator, writer, and pop culture historian Stanford Carpenter to talk about this year's Comicpalooza happening Memorial Day weekend in Houston.Stanford gives us a preview of some of the convention's standout programming, including an exciting panel on the history and cultural impact of Blaxploitation cinema featuring acclaimed writer David F. Walker and legendary film icon Pam Grier. From films like Coffy and Foxy Brown to the influence those movies still have on comics, action films, music, and modern genre storytelling, the discussion promises to be one of the weekend's highlights.We also talk about Comicpalooza's growing reputation as one of the country's most eclectic fan conventions, blending comics, film, television, gaming, and academic pop culture discussion into one massive event. Stanford shares what makes the show unique and why these kinds of historical and cultural conversations matter just as much as the celebrity appearances and entertainment news.

When an American rock n' roll singer is invited to East Germany in order to distract from a plot to destroy NATO submarines, he accidentally becomes involved in a resistance plot to rescue an imprisoned scientist.  It's as wacky as it sounds in this comedy spoof called Top Secret! We also discuss our upcoming appearance at Comicpalooza, talk some things we watched this week and played, plus much more!  Next week: Spy Game!

EXCALIBUR The magical sword Excalibur begins in the hands of Uther Pendragon, but years later, it finds its way to his bastard son Arthur, the knave destined to become king. With the help of the mysterious Merlin, Arthur rises to fulfill his fate, bringing together the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot and unifying the country. But even a legendary king is still a man, and Arthur must face love, betrayal, the search for the Holy Grail, and the fight to save the kingdom he was born to rule. Craig, Alan and Elisabeth talk about Arthurian Legend, the timeless Helen Mirren, panels at Comicpalooza and the movie “Excalibur” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:00 Craig and Alan discuss all the panels they will be at for Comicpalooza 2026 13:02 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Excalibur." 49:08 Recasting 1:15:03 Double Feature 1:18:30 Final Thoughts 1:25:18 A preview of next week's episode "The Last Duel." Next week, it's like three movies in one as we discuss "The Last Duel."

This week, the guys dive into a full spoiler discussion on Marvel Studios' latest special presentation, The Punisher: One Last Kill. The guys discuss the special's placement in the timeline, how it connects (or doesn't) to Daredevil Born Again, the incredibly brutal action sequences, Frank's state of mind, the Gnucci family comic ties, what could be next for Frank (following Brand New Day), what didn't work for them, and much more! Plus, the guys discuss their podcast panel at Comicpalooza as well as some of the other panels the podcast is involved in this year.    Upcoming Events!In a little over a week Comicast will return to Comicpalooza, for the 7th year, as a member of the Comicpalooza Podcast Partnership Program. Jong and Michael will be podcasting live from the Podcast Pavillion Stage, Sunday May 24th beginning at 12:15p. Their issue title, Issue 648: Why Project Hail Mary Amazes Both Movie and Book Fans, Question? They'll be joined by Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie and Bryan Guanajuato of The Bry-Fy Podcast to discuss why the film worked for so many, what changes were made for the silver screen version, and much more!Comicpalooza is happening Friday May 22nd through Sunday May 24th at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Stay up to date on the latest happenings and news surrounding Comicpalooza by following them on social media!  @Comicpalooza on Twitter & Facebook, @Houstoncomicpalooza on Instagram & Threads, & @comicpalooza.bsky.social on Bluesky.Purchase your passes today at comicpalooza.com!Then on Saturday June 13th, join Michael at POST Houston for The Book Dragon Festival! He'll be taking part as the moderator for the author panel which will feature authors K.R. House, D.L. Jennings, J.J. Kang, and Abbey Fox discussing world building, magic systems, and more! Secure your tickets for the author panel today by heading over to Eventbrite, link below. The Book Dragon Festival Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-book-dragon-festival-author-panel-tickets-1984510987786The Book Dragon Festival is a celebration of the love of fantasy, sci fi, and paranormal books. The author panel kick's off the event at 11am, then the fantasy market opens at 12p featuring 30 authors signing and selling books, live artist drawing, themed sketches on bookmarks, Independent fantasy bookstore vendors, blind date with a book, themed candles, bookish art and merch vendors, tasty treat vendors with special menus, coffee, boba, and more!Stay up to date on the festival's latest announcements by following The Book Dragon Fantasy Shop on Instagram, @thebookdragon_htx.Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on whatever podcast app you're using; Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or whatever your podcast app of choice is!  Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com 

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Join us as we break down the massive Comicpalooza 2026 lineup, featuring the Daredevil and Halo reunions heading to Houston this May!

The guys are back to discuss the season 2 finale of Daredevil Born Again. Listen as the guys breakdown what the ending now sets up for Matt in season 3, where it seems like the creators are pulling from, the return of [redacted], Charlie & Vincent being on another level, dueling hallway fights, the emergence of White Tiger, Bullseye making the best entrance, what Mr. Charles/Bullseye could be teaming up for, the lack of thwips, a more lived in hero filled season 3, BB following in Ben's steps, Powell vs North, mirroring the real world, the standout comicbooks visuals this season, what's next for Heather, and more! Plus, Michael gives a non-spoiler review of Mortal Kombat 2, the latest edition to the Man of Tomorrow cast, and the Comicpalooza schedule is out!   Upcoming Events!Comicast is once again taking part in the Podcast Partnership Program at Comicpalooza. For the 7th year, Jong and Michael will be nerding out and podcasting live from the Podcast Pavillion Stage on the show floor. The guys are set to podcast live Sunday May 24th from 12:15p-1p. Their podcast title, Issue 648: Why Project Hail Mary Amazes Both Movie and Book Fans, Question? Comicpalooza takes place Friday May 22nd through Sunday May 24th at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Stay up to date on the latest happenings and news surrounding Comicpalooza by following them on social media!  @Comicpalooza on Twitter & Facebook, @Houstoncomicpalooza on Instagram & Threads, & @comicpalooza.bsky.social on Bluesky.Purchase your passes today at comicpalooza.com!Then on Saturday June 13th, join Michael at POST Houston for The Book Dragon Festival! He'll be taking part as the moderator for the author panel which will feature authors K.R. House, D.L. Jennings, J.J. Kang, and Abbey Fox discussing world building, magic systems, and more! Secure your tickets for the author panel today by heading over to Eventbrite, link below. The Book Dragon Festival Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-book-dragon-festival-author-panel-tickets-1984510987786The Book Dragon Festival is a celebration of the love of fantasy, sci fi, and paranormal books. The author panel kick's off the event at 11am, then the fantasy market opens at 12p featuring 30 authors signing and selling books, live artist drawing, themed sketches on bookmarks, Independent fantasy bookstore vendors, blind date with a book, themed candles, bookish art and merch vendors, tasty treat vendors with special menus, coffee, boba, and more!Stay up to date on the festival's latest announcements by following The Book Dragon Fantasy Shop on Instagram, @thebookdragon_htx.Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on whatever podcast app you're using; Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or whatever your podcast app of choice is!  Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com 

This week Jong and Michael are talking... checks notes... yep more Daredevil: Born Again. The guys dive into a full spoiler discusson S2 episode 7 "The Hateful Darkness" which saw the shocking [redacted] of [redacted], Matt's return to the courtroom, and more. Find out what the guys thought about Fisk and Matt's combating plans, why Fisk is going a legit court case route with Karen, what Mr. Charles possibly is having Luke do overseas (why would he fall asleep with that book of all books? *Brian Windhorst voice*), whether Powell will be getting his comeuppance soon, Karen vs Heather, that Bullseye smirk, Daniel's friendship with Buck, what BB will do next, the downfall of Mayor Fisk, and what we could see in the season finale. Plus, Michael has some thoughts regarding the Daredevil Born Again official podcast. Is it a good podcast?   Upcoming Events!Comicast is once again taking part in the Podcast Partnership Program at Comicpalooza. For the 7th year, Jong and Michael will be nerding out and podcasting live from either the show floor or podcast panel room. The Comicast podcast panel time is still TBD but the guys will keep you updated on the latest announcements and news in the lead up to this year's event. Comicpalooza takes place Friday May 22nd through Sunday May 24th at the George R. Brown Convention Center. You can also stay up to date on the latest happenings surrounding Comicpalooza by following them on social media!  @Comicpalooza on Twitter & Facebook, @Houstoncomicpalooza on Instagram & Threads, & @comicpalooza.bsky.social on Bluesky.Find out more info or purchase your passes today at comicpalooza.com!Then on Saturday June 13th, join Michael at POST Houston for The Book Dragon Festival! He'll be taking part as the moderator for the author panel which will feature authors K.R. House, D.L. Jennings, J.J. Kang, and Abbey Fox discussing world building, magic systems, and more! Secure your tickets for the author panel today by heading over to Eventbrite, link below. The Book Dragon Festival Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-book-dragon-festival-author-panel-tickets-1984510987786The Book Dragon Festival is a celebration of the love of fantasy, sci fi, and paranormal books. The author panel kick's off the event at 11am, then the fantasy market opens at 12p featuring 30 authors signing and selling books, live artist drawing, themed sketches on bookmarks, Independent fantasy bookstore vendors, blind date with a book, themed candles, bookish art and merch vendors, tasty treat vendors with special menus, coffee, boba, and more!Stay up to date on the festival's latest announcements by following The Book Dragon Fantasy Shop on Instagram, @thebookdragon_htx.Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on whatever podcast app you're using; Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or whatever your podcast app of choice is!  Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com 

Do you consider yourself a foodie? Do you think you could create the kind of content that gets people's mouths watering?? Well it's not as easy as you might think! We talked with Jarnell “JP” Porter of Porter's Food Reviews to get his insights on being a content creator of the food persuasion! And don't worry we talked some pop culture too! Don't forget we're trying to make our way to Comicpalooza in Houston at the end of May! #Comicpalooza #CPPodFamily #CP2026

ALIEN NATION In Los Angeles, three years after an alien ship comes to Earth, humans and extraterrestrial newcomers live side by side in a city divided by fear, prejudice, and violence. When a human police detective is assigned a newcomer partner, they must learn to work together while investigating a dangerous drug ring spreading through the alien community. As the case deepens, their uneasy partnership becomes the key to exposing a larger threat. Craig, Elisabeth and Alan talk about concepts vs execution, physical media, sour milk addiction and the movie “Alien Nation” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 00:01:10 Craig, Elisabeth and Alan talk about this year's Comicpalooza. 00:16:46 Craig, Elisabeth and Alan discuss "Alien Nation." 00:45:10 Recasting 00:54:42 Double Feature 00:58:55 Final Thoughts 01:08:48 A preview of next week's episode "Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves." Next week, medieval May starts with the vastly underrated "Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves."

Time to get back to Daredevil Born Again! Jong and Michael discuss season 2 episode 6 of series titled "Requiem" which saw the return of everyone's favorite private investigator, Jessica Jones! Find out what the guys thought of her return, the direction they're taking with her powers, what she's been up to, what the conversation with Matt implies about Luke Cage (or is it about Luke Cage?), the clashing of ideologies between Karen and Matt, whether Karen would have gone through [redacted], Buck and Heather's umm interesting scene, Daniel's care for BB, Mr. Charles underestimating Wilson Fisk, Officer Powell being horrible person, and more!Upcoming Events!Comicast is once again taking part in the Podcast Partnership Program at Comicpalooza. For the 7th year, Jong and Michael will be nerding out and podcasting live from either the show floor or podcast panel room. The Comicast podcast panel time is still TBD but the guys will keep you updated on the latest announcements and news in the lead up to this year's event. Comicpalooza takes place Friday May 22nd through Sunday May 24th at the George R. Brown Convention Center. You can also stay up to date on the latest happenings surrounding Comicpalooza by following them on social media!  @Comicpalooza on Twitter & Facebook, @Houstoncomicpalooza on Instagram & Threads, & @comicpalooza.bsky.social on Bluesky.Find out more info or purchase your passes today at comicpalooza.com!Then on Saturday June 13th, join Michael at POST Houston for The Book Dragon Festival! He'll be taking part as the moderator for the author panel which will feature authors K.R. House, D.L. Jennings, J.J. Kang, and Abbey Fox discussing world building, magic systems, and more! Secure your tickets for the author panel today by heading over to Eventbrite, link below. The Book Dragon Festival Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-book-dragon-festival-author-panel-tickets-1984510987786The Book Dragon Festival is a celebration of the love of fantasy, sci fi, and paranormal books. The author panel kick's off the event at 11am, then the fantasy market opens at 12p featuring 30 authors signing and selling books, live artist drawing, themed sketches on bookmarks, Independent fantasy bookstore vendors, blind date with a book, themed candles, bookish art and merch vendors, tasty treat vendors with special menus, coffee, boba, and more!Stay up to date on the festival's latest announcements by following The Book Dragon Fantasy Shop on Instagram, @thebookdragon_htx.Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on whatever podcast app you're using; Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or whatever your podcast app of choice is!  Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com 

It's a bonus edition of Comicast! Today on the podcast Jong and Michael are joined by Vanessa Shark of Big Gold Belt Media to discuss her experience covering CinemaCon for the 3rd time. Vanessa shares a bit about her time at the event, the usage of AI, and influencer coverage (marketing) vs press coverage (actual journalism). Plus, the trio dive into all the footage and news shared about Avengers Doomsday, Clayface, Supergirl, Dune 3, Spider-Man Brand New Day, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, The Odyssey, The Children of Blood & Bone, Whalefall, and Hope. To find more of Vanessa's coverage of CinemaCon or her latest reviews, recaps, and interviews, head to biggoldbelt.com. You can also follow Vanessa on social media, @vanessashark.Upcoming Events!Comicast is once again taking part in the Podcast Partnership Program at Comicpalooza. For the 7th year, Jong and Michael will be nerding out and podcasting live from either the show floor or podcast panel room. The Comicast podcast panel time is still TBD but the guys will keep you updated on the latest announcements and news in the lead up to this year's event. Comicpalooza takes place Friday May 22nd through Sunday May 24th at the George R. Brown Convention Center. You can also stay up to date on the latest happenings surrounding Comicpalooza by following them on social media!  @Comicpalooza on Twitter & Facebook, @Houstoncomicpalooza on Instagram & Threads, & @comicpalooza.bsky.social on Bluesky.Find out more info or purchase your passes today at comicpalooza.com!Then on Saturday June 13th, join Michael at POST Houston for The Book Dragon Festival! He'll be taking part as the moderator for the author panel which will feature authors K.R. House, D.L. Jennings, J.J. Kang, and Abbey Fox discussing world building, magic systems, and more! Secure your tickets for the author panel today by heading over to Eventbrite, link below. The Book Dragon Festival Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-book-dragon-festival-author-panel-tickets-1984510987786The Book Dragon Festival is a celebration of the love of fantasy, sci fi, and paranormal books. The author panel kick's off the event at 11am, then the fantasy market opens at 12p featuring 30 authors signing and selling books, live artist drawing, themed sketches on bookmarks, Independent fantasy bookstore vendors, blind date with a book, themed candles, bookish art and merch vendors, tasty treat vendors with special menus, coffee, boba, and more!Stay up to date on the festival's latest announcements by following The Book Dragon Fantasy Shop on Instagram, @thebookdragon_htx.Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on whatever podcast app you're using; Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or whatever your podcast app of choice is!  Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com 

Today on Issue 642 of Comicast the guys dive into another full spoiler discussion on Daredevil Born Again. This time they're focused on Season 2 Episode 5 "The Grand Design" which saw a major shakeup for our characters. Find out why Jong and Michael were amazed at Vincent D'Onofrio's performance, how the show is able to still find new layers to these longtime characters, Matt's journey with Bullseye, why Foggy will always be at Matt's core, how the reflective the journeys of Fisk/Murdock are in this episode, what that ending means for the characters moving forward, Bullseye continuing to shine mainly because Wilson Bethel is having the best time, why season 2 feels like it's found it's groove, the improvements from season 1 to season 2, and more. Plus, the guys get a follow up report regarding last week's DC Man of Tomorrow casting news. Find out who seems to be set to join the cast of the Superman sequel and what the rumored intepretation of the character could be. Then Jong gives his non-spoiler thoughts on the first 2 episodes of The Boys Season 5.   Upcoming Events!Comicast is once again taking part in the Podcast Partnership Program at Comicpalooza. For the 7th year, Jong and Michael will be nerding out and podcasting live from either the show floor or podcast panel room. The Comicast podcast panel time is still TBD but the guys will keep you updated on the latest announcements and news in the lead up to this year's event. Comicpalooza takes place Friday May 22nd through Sunday May 24th at the George R. Brown Convention Center. You can also stay up to date on the latest happenings surrounding Comicpalooza by following them on social media!  @Comicpalooza on Twitter & Facebook, @Houstoncomicpalooza on Instagram & Threads, & @comicpalooza.bsky.social on Bluesky.Find out more info or purchase your passes today at comicpalooza.com!Then on Saturday June 13th, join Michael at POST Houston for The Book Dragon Festival! He'll be taking part as the moderator for the author panel which will feature authors K.R. House, D.L. Jennings, J.J. Kang, and Abbey Fox discussing world building, magic systems, and more! Secure your tickets for the author panel today by heading over to Eventbrite, link below. The Book Dragon Festival Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-book-dragon-festival-author-panel-tickets-1984510987786The Book Dragon Festival is a celebration of the love of fantasy, sci fi, and paranormal books. The author panel kick's off the event at 11am, then the fantasy market opens at 12p featuring 30 authors signing and selling books, live artist drawing, themed sketches on bookmarks, Independent fantasy bookstore vendors, blind date with a book, themed candles, bookish art and merch vendors, tasty treat vendors with special menus, coffee, boba, and more!Stay up to date on the festival's latest announcements by following The Book Dragon Fantasy Shop on Instagram, @thebookdragon_htx.Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on whatever podcast app you're using; Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or whatever your podcast app of choice is!  Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com 

Jong and Michael are back once again to talk Daredevil Born Again! Today the guy's dive into episode 4 of season 2 aptly titled "Gloves Off" because yeah gloves definitely came off in this epiosde. The guys discuss that shocking ending, what that ending means for Fisk's next move, Bullseye stealing the show, the series embracing it's comic book roots, Matt's continued growth on display with Angela, Kirsten's confidence, what Mr. Charles is up to with Fisk, Blake's lack of a discount, the instant Bullseye/Daredevil chemistry, and more! Plus, the guys discuss some breaking DC Studios casting news that Deadline first reported and James Gunn quickly debunked. Literally like 15 minutes later he was like "nah" listen to find out what he said... or I guess you could read it online but wouldn't it be better if you listened here? No... well ouch. Anyway, listen to this issue and read on about all the cool things we have coming up! Upcoming Events!Comicast is once again taking part in the Podcast Partnership Program at Comicpalooza. For the 7th year, Jong and Michael will be nerding out and podcasting live from either the show floor or podcast panel room. The Comicast podcast panel time is still TBD but the guys will keep you updated on the latest announcements and news in the lead up to this year's event. Comicpalooza takes place Friday May 22nd through Sunday May 24th at the George R. Brown Convention Center. You can also stay up to date on the latest happenings surrounding Comicpalooza by following them on social media!  @Comicpalooza on Twitter & Facebook, @Houstoncomicpalooza on Instagram & Threads, & @comicpalooza.bsky.social on Bluesky.Find out more info or purchase your passes today at comicpalooza.com!Then on Saturday June 13th, join Michael at POST Houston for The Book Dragon Festival! He'll be taking part as the moderator for the author panel which will feature authors K.R. House, D.L. Jennings, J.J. Kang, and Abbey Fox discussing world building, magic systems, and more! Secure your tickets for the author panel today by heading over to Eventbrite, link below. The Book Dragon Festival Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-book-dragon-festival-author-panel-tickets-1984510987786The Book Dragon Festival is a celebration of the love of fantasy, sci fi, and paranormal books. The author panel kick's off the event at 11am, then the fantasy market opens at 12p featuring 30 authors signing and selling books, live artist drawing, themed sketches on bookmarks, Independent fantasy bookstore vendors, blind date with a book, themed candles, bookish art and merch vendors, tasty treat vendors with special menus, coffee, boba, and more!Stay up to date on the festival's latest announcements by following The Book Dragon Fantasy Shop on Instagram, @thebookdragon_htx.Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on whatever podcast app you're using; Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or whatever your podcast app of choice is!  Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com 

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Jong is back so it's time to get Jong's thoughts on season 2 of Daredevil Born Again so far! Jong and Michael discuss what they've enjoyed about the series so far, what they felt is holding the show back from being one of the best of the year, Karen and Matt's opposing viewpoints on dealing with the AVTF, the incredible (and sad) parrallel's to real life, whether Heather could take on the mantle of Muse, Bullseye being an absolute menace/wildcard, what are Bullseye's motivations, Angela's return, whether Fisk will groom or threaten Daniel Blake, and more! Plus, the guys discuss why 2nd trailer for Supergirl has them both hyped, Supergirl's key differences from Superman, the comic it's adapted from, and the need for people to recognize director Craig Gillespie and writer Ana Nogueira rather than James Gunn. 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS! Comicast is once again part of the Podcast Program at Comicpalooza. This year's event is happening May 22nd through the 24th at the George R. Brown Convention Center. The podcast panel time is still TBD but keep listening to Comicast as the guys provide more updates regarding their involvement, the event's eventual schedule release, guest announcements, panels, and more! You can also stay up to date by following Comicpalooza on social media: @Comicpalooza on Twitter & Facebook, @Houstoncomicpalooza on Instagram & Threads, & @comicpalooza.bsky.social on Bluesky.Find out more info or purchase your passes today at comicpalooza.com!Then on Saturday June 13th, Michael will serve as the panel moderator for The Book Dragon Festival's author panel. Michael will join author's K.R. House, D.L. Jennings, J.J. Kang, and Abbey Fox to discuss world building, magic systems, and more! The event takes place at POST Houston with the ticketed author panel beginning at 11a, followed by the fantasy market which opens from 12p to 5p that day. Get your tickets for the author panel right now on Eventbrite. To stay up to date on the festival follow The Book Dragon Fantasy Shop on Instagram, @thebookdragon_htx.The Book Dragon Festival is a celebration of the love of fantasy, sci fi, and paranormal books. The author panel kick's off the event at 11am, then the fantasy market opens at 12p which will feature 30 authors signing and selling books, live artist drawing, themed sketches on bookmarks, Independent fantasy bookstore vendors, blind date with a book, themed candles, bookish art and merch vendors, tasty treat vendors with special menus, coffee, boba, and more!Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on whatever podcast app you're using; Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or whatever your podcast app of choice is!  Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com 

This week, Cary, Brutal Dave, and George dive into everything metal, geek, and pop culture! We kick things off with our uninformed Oscar predictions, reveal the latest Comicpalooza 2026 guests, and dive into the Nevermore 2026 lineup. On the screen, we're watching Scrubs Season 10, Wings: Man on the Run, Tournament of Champions, Ted Season 2, and Shrinking Season 3, while George shares his takes on Knight in the Seven Kingdoms, DTF St. Louis, Rental Family, the Scrubs reboot, and The Simpsons Season 37 & 800th episode. In comics, we're reading We Are Taking Everyone Down from Image Comics. Gamers, get ready for Mini Shoot Adventures, Resident Evil Requiem, and High on Life 2. George Hates Metal brings the heat with Vreid's From These Woods, and our jam session covers a massive range of new metal, delivering everything from crushing riffs to epic melodies for every metalhead to enjoy. Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We're also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks and join the Metal Geeks Society group.  Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Apple Music, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist! Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky!

LIVE FROM COMICPALOOZA 2025 - CASTOFF!! 4 players enter - 2 will win.  Live from this past Comicpalooza, the BryFy podcast vs Spoop Squad recast Andor while the hosts of the Cult 45 podcast battle each other over recasting Revenge of the Sith. Next week, Matinee Villains month starts and we sink our teeth into "Fresh"

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES In New York City, a mysterious ooze transforms four ordinary turtles into wisecracking, pizza-loving, ninja-fighting heroes. Trained in the art of Ninjutsu by their wise rat sensei, Splinter, the brothers — Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael, and Leonardo — take to the streets to fight crime. But when a deadly rogue ninja, a former student of Splinter, shows up and unleashes chaos on the city, it's up to the turtles to step up and save the day. Craig and Rob talk about foam rubber animals, regional accents, Retro Expo and the movie Teenage Mutant Ninja turtles on this week's Matinee Heroes!! Next week, another live episode from Comicpalooza as we dust off the game show CastOFF! for 2 Star Wars themed competitions.

STAR WARS EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH It has been three years since the Clone Wars began. Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker rescue Chancellor Palpatine from General Grievous, the commander of the droid armies—but Grievous escapes. Suspicions grow within the Jedi Council about the Chancellor, especially given his close relationship with Anakin. When Anakin is asked to spy on him, resentment boils over, and consumed by frustration and doubt, he turns to the Dark Side. Craig and Alan triumphantly return to Comicpalooza to talk about the Corruption of Anakin Skywalker, the Star Wars prequels, sweating in Houston and the movie "Revenge of the Sith" on this week's LIVE Matinee Heroes!! Next week, another live episode, this time at Retro Expo as Rob Ervin joins in to talk "Superman II". https://youtu.be/jxD8RlGnP64?si=f4tS44Q52iBC2h0L

LABYRINTH Frustrated with her baby brother, sixteen-year-old Sarah wishes the goblins would take him away—only to have her wish granted. Given thirteen hours to navigate a fantastical labyrinth, she must journey through a maze of strange creatures and challenges to rescue him from the Goblin King. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Derek McCaw talk about the deception of nostalgia, the power of David Bowie, post–Comic-Con chit chat and the movie “Labyrinth” On this week's Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:59 Craig, Elisabeth and Derek McCaw talk about San Diego Comic Con. 6:20 Craig, Elisabeth and Derek discuss "Labyrinth" 37:48 Recasting 55:41 Double Feature 1:01:31 Final Thoughts 1:04:36 A preview of next week's episode "Revenge of the Sith" September is in the air and the Matinee Heroes traditional month of rest will be all live! Pre-recorded of course. First, a live recording of "Revenge of the Sith" from Comicpalooza!

LADYHAWKE After escaping a dungeon, young thief Phillipe Gaston crosses paths with Capt. Navarre, a man bound by a strange curse. He and his beloved, Lady Isabeau, have been doomed by the wicked Bishop of Aquila to never be together except at twilight. With Gaston's help, they set out on a perilous mission to overthrow the Bishop and shatter the enchantment. Craig and Elisabeth are joined by birthday boy Alan to talk about being 56, a Comicpalooza recap, horrible scores and the movie “Ladyhawke' on this week's Matinee Birthday! Show Notes 1:17 Craig, Elisabeth and Alan talk about Comicpalooza and turning 56. 12:36 Craig, Elisabeth and Alan discuss "Ladyhawke" 44:52 Recasting 1:12:39 Double Feature 1:14:54 Final Thoughts 1:22:35 A preview of next week's episode "Willow" Next week, we continue a month of fairytale movies with "Willow".

Hayden Christensen on stage during his panel at Comicpalooza 2025 in Houston, TX. Comicpalooza 2025 is officially wrapped up, and it was quite the weekend! In this episode, I share a full recap of my time at Houston's premier pop-culture event, filled with panels, autographs, and plenty of memorable moments. Things kicked off strong on Friday with an excellent panel featuring Hayden Christensen, where fans got a chance to hear directly from the Star Wars star about his experiences. The excitement ramped up even further on Saturday, which turned into a packed day with amazing panels featuring both Adam Savage and Patton Oswalt. Their insights and stories were highlights, making the sessions engaging and entertaining. Adding to Saturday's excitement, I was joined by my kids, Jack and Elizabeth, turning it into a fantastic family outing. Elizabeth had her heart set on getting autographs from two specific celebrities—Cheech Marin and Alan Tudyk. We managed to secure Cheech's autograph without any trouble, but the line for Alan Tudyk was overwhelming, leading us to postpone that task until Sunday. Returning on Sunday, I successfully snagged Alan Tudyk's autograph, fulfilling Elizabeth's wish and rounding out our autograph collection perfectly. The day wrapped up with stellar panels featuring Ming-Na Wen and Temuera Morrison, both of whom delivered engaging discussions and plenty of entertaining anecdotes. Highs and Lows? Later in the episode, Caroline and I dive into a thoughtful conversation about the event's overall celebrity guest lineup. We discuss whether Comicpalooza should expand their roster to better compete with bigger conventions found in nearby cities like Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and New Orleans, which tend to offer more extensive and diverse celebrity slates. We weigh the pros and cons, discussing what makes these events successful and appealing. Despite these discussions about potential improvements, my overall experience at Comicpalooza was genuinely positive. It provided plenty of fun, memorable experiences, and quality time spent with family. Listen to this episode to get all the detailed stories, insights, and our personal takes on the weekend's standout moments! Dates: June 20-22, 2025 Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX #Comicpalooza2025 #ComicpaloozaGuide #PodcastTips #GeekCulture Previous Comicpalooza Coverage: 2022 | 2023 | 2024 The Con: WEBSITE | PASSES | PARKING INFO | FACEBOOK | INSTA | X | YOUTUBE

In episode 308 of MSRcast, we journey Beyond the Metal! Your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon return with a jam-packed episode featuring a recap of Comicpalooza 2025, reactions to the first band announcements for 70,000 Tons of Metal, and thoughts on Lux Terminus stepping in at ProgPower USA. We also discuss the recent Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath tribute show and wrap things up with some spirited rounds of This or That: Metal Edition. The episode's playlist includes tracks from Valhalore, Fairyland, Defenders of the Faith, The Bleak Picture, Hexvessel, Insania, Ambush, and Leverage. Keep it metal!  Playlist: Valhalore - Edge of Forever - Beyond the Stars Fairyland - To the Stars and Beyond - The Story Remains Defenders of the Faith - Darkside Brigade - Odes to the Gods The Bleak Picture - Plagued By Sorrow - Shades of Life Hexvessel - Mother Destroyer - Nocturne Insania - The Trinity - The Great Apocalypse Ambush - Evil IN All Dimensions Leverage - Moon of Madness - Gravity Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on our socials @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don't forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Spread the metal love – share the show, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

In this episode of Metal Geeks, we're recapping our wild and geeky adventure at Comicpalooza 2025! From meeting the cast of Resident Alien to chatting with the legendary Patton Oswalt and soaking in all the pop culture mayhem, it was a weekend to remember. Then, we take you to the full recording of our live panel at the Podcast Pavilion, where we revisited the glory days of Astroworld with special guests Bryan Fuqua, a Six Flags expert and historian, and Juan from Super Happy Incredible Toys, whose art keeps the spirit of Houston's beloved theme park alive. It's a celebration of fandom, nostalgia, and of course, metal! Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We're also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks. Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist  

On this episode of Word Balloon we're joined by Dr Stanford Carpenter the driving force behind ComicPalooza University. He has big Juneteenth plans and gives us the details