Podcasts about conventions

Urdu Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on August 28th, 2026 (audio)

Bevor Ben Schwarzmaler zur Maschine gegriffen hat, hatte er die Dose in der Hand. Graffiti in Frankfurt, Wände in Kassel, Workshops mit Kids aus Vierteln, die man gerne „sozial schwach" nennt – „Kanalarbeiter" haben sie sich damals selbst genannt, weil es darum ging, Frust in etwas Produktives umzuleiten. Eine Ausbildung zum Mediengestalter hatte er auch, nur war ihm der Job zu unehrlich: einem Teufel eine Maske bauen, damit ihn alle für einen Engel halten – das wollte er nicht. Heute, gut zwölf Jahre und etliche Studios später, macht er Black & Grey Realistik und Lettering, führt zwei Läden im hessischen Nirgendwo und bildet aus, weil er das Lehrersein ehrlich feiert. Seb und er reden über Freehand und Stencil, über KI als Werkzeug statt als Feindbild, über die Frage, wo Inspiration aufhört und Klauen anfängt, über Conventions von der familiären Invite-only-Runde in Dublin bis zum Testosteron-Backofen in Rom – und über die Sorte Kollegen, die die ersten zwei Google-Seiten „kleine Tattoos" ausdruckt und damit Häuser bezahlt.Dabei wird es auch unbequem: übersättigter Markt, zerfressene Preiskultur, Studios, die niemanden anmelden, und ein Publikum, das kein Unikat will, sondern einen Look, den schon jemand anders trägt. Bens Prognose ist trotzdem erstaunlich versöhnlich – der Markt siebt sich aus, übrig bleibt, wer es liebt. Eine Folge über Handwerk, Haltung und die Frage, was von einem Tattoo bleibt, wenn der Hype weg ist.@ben_schwarzmaler⁠⁠⁠[ WERBUNG ]Bei unseren Werbepartnern könnt ihr richtig sparen - darunter bei Neonsfeer, Murostar, Killer Ink, Cheyenne Tattoo Equipment, CoalBlack oder Caos Nero! Alle Infos auf ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tftn-podcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Urdu Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on August 21st, 2026 (audio)

we ask some really important questions in this episode

As we suffer through the tail end of summer, we do what many people do this time ofyear…hit the road. But there's no vacation for the (g)hosts. We send Badger toCreepycon in Knoxville, TN and Midsummer Scream in Long Beach, CA, and the OldCrone hits the road for Harrisonville, MO to attend Kreepfest. There are so manyinterviews, you'll feel like you attended ALL the shows. There's a lot to cover in thisepisode, so get comfortable, grab a beverage, and tune in to Episode 373 of the BigScary Show as we count down to the opening of haunt season in just a few weeks..Storm is ranting in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim is bringing a new short horror story toBetween the Corpses. Badger brings you the latest in Deadline News. And the OldCrone is interviewing several attendees of Kreepfest. There might just be a GruesomeGiveaway winner for the month of August. Finally, we're spinning some rockin' tunes aswe celebrate being one more month closer to haunt season.The Roundtable of Terror invites haunt consultant Scott Swenson to bring us up to dateon all he's been up to. We discuss his creating Halloween events at non-haunt placeslike zoos, about farms ramping up their Halloween events, Keeping multi-generationsentertained at haunts, (even if they're ‘family-friendly'), and teases the return of the Vaultof Souls in Tampa. It's a fun and interesting conversation that you'd be foolish to miss.All this and so much more.We hid the body, but you'll become an accomplice just by listening to……..the BIGSCARY SHOW Episode 373.Featured Music: (Featuring Neil Zaza)Danse MacabreCarnival of the AnimalsFugue in G MinorFuneral March - Opus 35#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Urdu Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on August 14th, 2026 (audio)

Tamil translation of Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on August 14th, 2026 (audio)

French translation of Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on August 14th, 2026 (audio)

Turkish translation of Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on August 14th, 2026 (audio)

Bulgarian translation of Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on August 14th, 2026 (audio)

On July 29th 2026, Mr. F and I stepped off the southmost stop of the Las Vegas Monorail and into the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. Maybe it was the heat of Vegas or maybe we were called to this spot, but we ended up smack dab in the middle of a Paparazzi Accessories Convention. I quickly made a TikTok video, and it exploded with questions and stories alike, leading to the inspiration of this episode, loaded with my own personal MLM convention stories as well as looking at an MLM Convention from both perspectives; the eager MLM rep and the AntiMLM Advocate who now knows better.Show NotesSHARE YOUR MLM CONVENTION STORY WITH US!!!Alien CowpokeThe Las Vegas MonorailMy Paparazzi/MGM TikTokPaparazzi 2026 Convention : Break Through Multi-Level Marketing Groups Operate Much Like CultsMLMs : The Ultimate Commercial CultsHow MLMs And Cults Use The Same Mind Control TechniquesThe Influence ContinuumOut of MLM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The BITE Model⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LAMLM Book Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MLM Dupes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How can you help?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MLM Change⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Report Fraud⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Truth in Advertising⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Report to your state Attorney General's office!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Not in the U.S.? No Problem!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Me a Taco⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Life After MLM is produced by Roberta Blevins. Audio editing is done by the lovely⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kayla Craven⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, video editing by the indescribable⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RK Gold⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Michelle Carpenter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is our Triple Emerald Princess of Robots. Life After MLM is owned by Roberta Blevins 2026.Music : Abstract World by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alexi Action⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Some links may be affiliate links. When you purchase things from these links, I get a small commission that I use to buy us tacos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben & Bob talk about the history of the US Senate and why the august body is now under attack from both the Freedom Caucus and the Democratic Socialists of America.   For readings discussed in this episode, check out Michael Trotti's "The Troubling Roots of Off-Year Gubernatorial Elections" from Made By History (Oct. 29, 2025) and Article 5 of the US Constitution, which states: "The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress; Provided that no Amendment which may be made prior to the Year One thousand eight hundred and eight shall in any Manner affect the first and fourth Clauses in the Ninth Section of the first Article; and that no State, without its Consent, shall be deprived of its equal Suffrage in the Senate."   This episode was edited by Ben Sawyer.

Text the Show or Leave a VoicemailWelcome to the Daily ICPC; This is a limited podcast series from Hey Chaplain, which follows police chaplains Jared Altic and Jeremy Hockett to Spokane, Washington, to attend the annual training seminar of the ICPC, the International Conference of Police Chaplains.  This series provided a daily, behind the scenes look at the convention, and this is our after action review episode, the end of the second season of this miniseries.  Links:Relational Wisdom 360:  rw360.orgICPC: https://icpcchaplains.orgFollow the Daily ICPC on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/heychaplainpodcast/Music is by Everet AlmondThe Daily ICPC Episode MS.2.6, by Hey ChaplainTags:Chaplains, Airports, Caffeine, Classes, Conventions, Humor, ICPC, Podcasting, Police, Relationships, Training, Wellness, Spokane, Iowa, WashingtonSupport the showThanks for Listening!  And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOYEmail us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

Urdu Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on August 7th, 2026 (audio)

Bengali translation of Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on August 7th, 2026 (audio)

Tamil translation of Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on August 7th, 2026 (audio)

Turkish translation of Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on August 7th, 2026 (audio)

French translation of Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on August 7th, 2026 (audio)

Nicki and Mervyn dive into pencils and markers and do a little bit of catch-up since Heroes Con.

Urdu Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on July 31st, 2026 (audio)

Bengali translation of Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on July 31st, 2026 (audio)

Bosnian translation of Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on July 31st, 2026 (audio)

Tamil translation of Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on July 31st, 2026 (audio)

French translation of Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on July 31st, 2026 (audio)

Turkish translation of Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on July 31st, 2026 (audio)

Fourteen years ago, on August 30th, 2012, the Republican presidential nominee gave his acceptance speech. But before Mitt Romney addressed the convention that night — there was another big-name speaker. Clint Eastwood! Well, I know even some of the people in your own party were very disappointed when you didn't close Gitmo. And I thought, well, closing Gitmo — why close that? We spent so much money on it. But I thought maybe as an excuse. Oh, what do you mean shut up? OK, I thought it was just because somebody had the stupid idea of trying terrorists in downtown New York City. Maybe that was it. Wait — Who was Clint Eastwood talking to? And who tells Clint Eastwood to shut up? The answer: A chair! And it's one of six big convention moments you'll hear in this week's episode of C-SPAN's podcast "Extreme Mortman." Why talk about conventions now? Consider it a therapeutic service for fellow political junkies who have gone two years without a national party convention — and have to wait an unbearable two years before the next one. And who chose those 6 memorable moments? CBS News' top political junkie – Major Garrett! Which convention moments did Major Garrett pick? Why did he pick them? How is Major Garrett himself holding up having gone two years without covering a convention – and having to wait two more years for the next one? And why was Clint Eastwood talking to a chair? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We think the pod needs more homework. A Retrospective! 00:02:10 Michael Sandwich Alignment Chart. Conflict. 00:05:41 Star Wars Rankings 00:09:50 Portal 2 Co-Op 00:17:37 Things of the Year 00:22:56 JJ - Evangelion Watch Along 00:26:29 Twin Peaks 00:30:33 The Bear Tangent 00:40:03 Specialty Pods 00:46:45 Component Class 00:54:23 Interviews, Chip Challenge, Conventions

Broken Meeple Podcast 139 - What's Hurting Conventions Now? Plenty to talk about here, my usual musings, two conventions I've been to recently, my horrible first impressions of Rosalie and my thoughts as well as others on what's potentially wrong with board game conventions these days? Are recent developments in gamers and technology use hurting conventions more than helping them? Timestamps: 00:00 - Channel Updates 10:10 - Hexacon and Manorcon 27:02- Rosalie First Impressions 50:22 - What Is Hurting Conventions? *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjyHBcq…ub_confirmation=1 *************************************** Related Content Welcome To My Channel (Who I Am) ► youtu.be/kgznPr5F3HI Episode 137 - Longform vs Shortform ► https://youtu.be/jM6L-H94mX8 Episode 138 - H Index ► https://youtu.be/qPVz8V-CwPo *************************************** Who Am I? One single batchelor from the UK talking about his passion for board games and the people who play them! I support small content creators, board game cafes and go against the status quo when it comes to the board game industry. I give my honest opinions without bias towards any publishers or designers and will not hold back if I don't like a game. The Broken Meeple is a variety channel that hosts all kinds of board game content from reviews to Top 10 lists to playthroughs to live stream collaborations with special guests (predominantly small channels who deserve more exposure). I look forward to engaging with you, the community on my live streams or in the comments on my videos! *************************************** #brokenmeeple #goldengeek #bgg #ukge #conventions #honestreviews #top100 #top10 #boardgames #meeple #supportsmallcreators #tabletop #tabletopgames *************************************** Useful Links Become a Patreon ► www.patreon.com/TheBrokenMeeple Facebook ► www.facebook.com/thebrokenmeeple Twitter ► twitter.com/TheBrokenMeeple Instagram ► www.instagram.com/thebrokenmeeple Podcast ► @luke-hector-broken-meeple Full credit to BoardGameGeek and its members for any images used that aren't my own or part of the publisher press kit.

Text the Show or Leave a VoicemailWelcome to the Daily ICPC; This is a limited podcast series from Hey Chaplain, which follows police chaplains Jared Altic and Jeremy Hockett to Spokane, Washington, to attend the annual training seminar of the ICPC, the International Conference of Police Chaplains.  This series will provide a daily, behind the scenes look at the convention, and this is our Day 5 episode.  Our Uber driver was NOT a serial killer.Follow the Daily ICPC on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/heychaplainpodcast/Music is by Everet AlmondThe Daily ICPC Episode MS.2.5, by Hey ChaplainTags:Chaplains, Airports, Banquet, Classes, Conventions, Humor, ICPC, Police, Training, Uber, Spokane, Iowa, WashingtonSupport the showThanks for Listening!  And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOYEmail us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

Text the Show or Leave a VoicemailWelcome to the Daily ICPC; This is a limited podcast series from Hey Chaplain, which follows police chaplains Jared Altic and Jeremy Hockett to Spokane, Washington, to attend the annual training seminar of the ICPC, the International Conference of Police Chaplains.  This series will provide a daily, behind the scenes look at the convention, and this is our Day 4 episode.  Pam Neal has an accent!Follow the Daily ICPC on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/heychaplainpodcast/Music is by Everet AlmondThe Daily ICPC Episode MS.2.4, by Hey ChaplainTags:Chaplains, Banquet, Classes, Conventions, Fellowship, Food, ICPC, Line of Duty Deaths, Memorials, Police, Training, Spokane, WashingtonSupport the showThanks for Listening!  And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOYEmail us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

Urdu Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on July 24th, 2026 (audio)

Tamil translation of Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on July 24th, 2026 (audio)

Text the Show or Leave a VoicemailWelcome to the Daily ICPC. This is a limited podcast series from Hey Chaplain, which follows police chaplains Jared Altic and Jeremy Hockett to Spokane, Washington, to attend the annual training seminar of the ICPC, the International Conference of Police Chaplains.  This series will provide a daily, behind the scenes look at the convention, and this is our Day 3 episode. Jeremy's voice is famous!Follow the Daily ICPC on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/heychaplainpodcast/Music is by Everet AlmondThe Daily ICPC Episode MS.2.3, by Hey ChaplainTags:Chaplains, Classes, Conventions, Food, ICPC, Line of Duty Deaths, Memorials, Police, Training, Spokane, WashingtonSupport the showThanks for Listening!  And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOYEmail us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

Text the Show or Leave a VoicemailWelcome to the Daily ICPC; This is a limited podcast series from Hey Chaplain, which follows police chaplains Jared Altic and Jeremy Hockett to Spokane, Washington, to attend the annual training seminar of the ICPC, the International Conference of Police Chaplains.  This series will provide a daily, behind the scenes look at the convention, and this is our Day 2 episode. Kansas City BBQ is real BBQ.Follow the Daily ICPC on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/heychaplainpodcast/Music is by Everet AlmondThe Daily ICPC Episode MS.2.2, by Hey ChaplainTags:Chaplains, Auxiliaries, BBQ, Classes, Conventions, Food, ICPC, Police, Training, Spokane, WashingtonSupport the showThanks for Listening!  And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOYEmail us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

Have you ever watched two dancers perform with the exact same technique level, but one feels captivating while the other feels flat?Sometimes the difference isn't the dancer.Sometimes it's the music.In this episode, we're talking about why some songs naturally invite storytelling, emotion, and character while others leave dancers struggling to connect. Brittany breaks down the "5 W's" she uses when evaluating music choices:Who is singing?Who are they singing to?What are they saying?When is this happening?Where does this moment take place?When dancers understand the story hidden inside the music, facial expressions become easier, choreography becomes more meaningful, and performances become more memorable.Whether you're a teacher choosing recital music, a choreographer building routines, or a parent trying to help your dancer connect emotionally on stage, this framework can completely change how you select music and create performances.And if you're struggling to find the story inside your music—or need help with music selection, choreography, character work, or facial expressions—reach out. Sometimes the right song changes everything.Support the showGot a question or story you'd like to share? Message me HERE, and your submission might even be featured in an upcoming episode!

Text the Show or Leave a VoicemailWelcome to the Daily ICPC; This is a limited podcast series from Hey Chaplain, which follows police chaplains Jared Altic and Jeremy Hockett to Spokane, Washington, to attend the annual training seminar of the ICPC, the International Conference of Police Chaplains.  This series will provide a daily, behind the scenes look at the convention, and this is our Day 1 episode. Hey, that guy looks like me!Follow the Daily ICPC on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/heychaplainpodcast/Music is by Everet AlmondThe Daily ICPC Episode MS.2.1, by Hey ChaplainTags:Chaplains, Conventions, Flying, Hotels, ICPC, Police, Training, Travel, Spokane, WashingtonSupport the showThanks for Listening!  And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOYEmail us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

Urdu Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on July 17th, 2026 (audio)

Teil 3 von TaDs Vierteiler zum 60. Star-Trek-Jubiläum. Diesmal knöpfen sich Simon & Sebastian auf ihrer Rückwärtsreise durch die Zeit gleich zwei Jahrzehnte vor: Die 1970er & 1980er. Während Star Trek nach der Originalserie im Dornröschenschlaf lag, von einem Zeichentrick-Intermezzo abgesehen, wuchs im analogen Raum das bis dato größte Fandom, das Conventions, Fanzines und Riesenhunger auf mehr Content entwickelte. Dieser wurde gestillt von Roddenberry-PR, Kinofilmen und gegen Ende des Folgejahrzehnts von einer neuen Serie, die eine möglicherweise konservative Utopie entwarf.

Bengali translation of Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on July 17th, 2026 (audio)

Text the Show or Leave a VoicemailThis is a limited podcast series from Hey Chaplain, which follows police chaplains Jared Altic and Jeremy Hockett to Spokane, Washington, to attend the annual training seminar of the ICPC, the International Conference of Police Chaplains.  This series will provide a daily, behind the scenes look at the convention, and this is our preview and introductory episode. We'll introduce you to Jeremy the co-host and talk about traveling to Spokane, among other topics.Follow the Daily ICPC on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/heychaplainpodcast/Music is by Everet AlmondThe Daily ICPC Introductory Episode, MS.2.0Tags:Chaplains, Career, Conventions, Flying, ICPC, Ministry, Podcasting, Police, Standards, Teaching, Training, Travel, Kansas City, Spokane, Wichita, Arizona, Kansas, WashingtonSupport the showThanks for Listening!  And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOYEmail us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

Join host Greta Kelly and guest authors/content creators Andy Peloquin, Tim Hickson (AKA Hello Future Me) and T. D. Orel for an Indie Appreciation Month panel on Making the Most of Conventions. During the panel, Andy, Tim and Tanner discuss first conventions, attending cons as a fan vs. as a professional, when to start attending conventions, selling books at cons and events, merch and swag, sales tactics and connecting with readers, pitching your books, imposter syndrome and social anxiety, making meaningful connections, balancing the professional and the personal, stepping outside of your comfort zone, trusting your instincts and more.

Urdu Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on July 10th, 2026 (audio)

Artist Gyula Németh joins Jace to discuss his work on the VeeFriends Topps Chrome trading-card set. Gyula explains how his years creating artwork for Panini's Kaboom inserts led to his involvement with VeeFriends, how Gary Vee's original character sketches are reinterpreted by different artists, and why preserving each character's established personality can make the process more challenging than illustrating a real athlete. Gyula also reveals which monsters became his favorite characters to draw, discusses the revisions behind some of the finished cards, and reacts to seeing rare collectibles featuring his artwork listed for extraordinary prices. The conversation concludes with a broader look at the accessibility of card collecting and its ability to connect collectors across generations. Follow Gyula Németh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gynemethart/ Follow The Comic Source: https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource   Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:31 What Are VeeFriends? 00:58 How Panini Kaboom Led to VeeFriends 02:43 Reimagining Gary Vee's Original Character Sketches 04:19 Drawing Athletes vs. VeeFriends Characters 05:18 Revising the Gorilla's Personality and Expression 06:31 Gyula's Favorite VeeFriends Characters 07:41 Rare Erupt Cards and the $99,000 Listing 09:00 VeeFriends, Pokémon and Collecting as a Family 10:33 Why Card Collecting Reaches More Generations Than Comics 11:55 VeeFriends Cards at Conventions 12:38 Where to Follow Gyula Németh 13:15 Closing

It's the summer of premieres, conventions, and weddings. This week, while Jacob Bertrand is out of town, Xolo Maridueña chats with the team about their recent experience at the Avatar: The Last Airbender premiere. Xolo reflects on his younger sister turning 18 and celebrating early with her at Anime Con in Los Angeles. Xolo and the team break down what we know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's NYC wedding. Check in to our bonus, where we do a love daddy segment featuring one of our Lobitos of the week. Also check out our vlog, available now on Lobitos Exclusivos.Join Lobitos Excluvivos for livestreams, ad-free listening and extended bonus content for every episode: https://lonelobos.supercast.com/Follow Lone Lobos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lonelobosFollow Xolo Maridueña on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xolo_mariduenaFollow Jacob Bertrand on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejacobbertrandFollow Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmkm808Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialmonicat_We want your feedback! Please fill out the survey to help us improve our podcast https://tinyurl.com/LLPodcastFeedbackhttp://www.heyxolo.com/Jacobs Channel: @ThreeFloating

In this episode of the GTT Performer Friendly Podcast, George Whittam talks with voice director, casting professional, producer, writer, actor, and VO coach Andy Lerner about the intersection of performance, audio, and modern voiceover. Andy shares how he moved from engineering and comedy radio production into directing and coaching, including his work in the SpongeBob SquarePants universe during COVID. He also offers practical advice for newer voice actors on training, rejection, improv, mic placement, and avoiding overly edited, lifeless auditions. Timeline 00:00 — Sponsor Message 00:31 — Sticking With Acting 01:49 — Meet Andy Lerner 03:29 — VO Atlanta Highlights 05:55 — Bridging Tech And Talent 08:34 — From Engineer To Studio Builder 14:02 — Comedy Commercials Era 15:19 — Edgy Ads And Changing Norms 18:09 — Joining SpongeBob During COVID 22:01 — Directing A Legacy Franchise 26:48 — Remote Workflow And Cast Praise 29:01 — Fans, Conventions, And Voicelings 33:27 — Neurodiversity In The VO Community 35:54 — Showrunner Role And ADR Pickups 38:56 — ADR Fixes Explained 39:50 — Why Andy Coaches Newbies 42:41 — Handling Rejection Gently 44:50 — What Casting Wants 47:44 — Be 401, Not 400 50:13 — Training Before Voices 51:29 — Mic Placement Mistakes 53:21 — Stop Over-Editing 01:00:08 — Workflow And Software 01:03:14 — TwistedWave Special Paste 01:06:05 — Know Your Genre 01:09:42 — Workouts And Where To Find Andy 01:12:22 — If You Feel Cringe, Quit 01:13:49 — Stick With It Anyway 01:15:23 — Final Thanks And Wrap

Urdu Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on July 3rd, 2026 (audio)

Episode Notes The Aira team is heading to Austin, Texas for the convention of the National Federation of the Blind. Then it's off to St. Louis, Missouri for the conference and convention of the American Council of the Blind. Before all those details though we'll give you a few travel tips.  Apply to become a Trusted Tester at https://aira.io/ai/. Learn more about Build AI at https://aira.io/build-ai-faq/. Questions or comments: airacast@aira.io Find out more at https://airacast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week on the Wise_N_Nerdy podcast, Joe is joined by special guest host and fantasy author Ben Meeks for an episode packed with life lessons, fandom, convention stories, and plenty of dad-powered humor. Whether you're a fan of books, gaming, anime, or thoughtful parenting discussions, this episode has something for everyone as we continue to help listeners Find your FAMdom. The adventure begins with the Question of the Week: "What are the best lessons you learned from your parents?" Joe, Ben, and the Wise_N_Nerdy community reflect on the wisdom that shaped them into the people they are today. Topics range from developing a strong work ethic and learning perseverance through adversity to becoming an independent thinker willing to question traditions and challenge assumptions. The discussion is both heartfelt and inspiring, highlighting how parental influence can echo through generations. As always, the roll of the dice determines the show's path, and the first stop is the "How Do I...?" segment. This time, the hosts discuss one of the biggest obstacles to personal growth: the fear of failure. Joe and Ben explore practical ways to cultivate a mindset that views mistakes as learning opportunities rather than reasons to quit. Whether you're learning a new hobby, developing a professional skill, or helping your children navigate challenges, their advice emphasizes persistence, resilience, and the importance of giving yourself permission to improve over time. Next, the dice deliver a welcome dose of groan-worthy comedy as Bob returns with a collection of Bad Dad Jokes. The puns fly, the eye-rolls intensify, and listeners are reminded once again that no Wise_N_Nerdy episode is complete without a healthy serving of cringe-inducing humor. The fates then guide the conversation into "Daddy, Tell Me A Story," where Ben shares how he first met author Bob McGough and how that friendship eventually led to them sharing author tables at conventions across the region. The story provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at convention life, networking within the writing community, and the relationships that help creative careers grow. Listeners interested in Ben's work can learn more about his novels and upcoming projects at https://www.authorbenmeeks.com/. The dice then roll into "What Are You Nerding Out About?" Ben enthusiastically discusses the cooperative gameplay of Helldivers 2, praising the teamwork, chaos, and memorable moments that make the game such a blast with friends. Meanwhile, Joe continues his anime journey by talking about Monster Eater, a series he freely admits may not be a masterpiece, but one that remains entertaining enough to keep him coming back for more. It's a perfect example of how fandom doesn't always have to be critically acclaimed to be enjoyable. Finally, the episode concludes with a lively "Parliament of Papas" discussion centered around a Reddit story involving a property line dispute. Joe and Ben examine the challenges of neighbor relationships, property ownership, and conflict resolution while sharing their own perspectives on how situations like these can escalate when communication breaks down. From valuable life lessons and convention stories to gaming, anime, and classic dad jokes, this episode showcases everything that makes Wise_N_Nerdy such a unique blend of fatherhood and fandom. Wise_N_Nerdy: Where Fatherhood Meets Fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Urdu Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on June 26th, 2026 (audio)

Gibby, Steve, and Melissa fight through the post-con sleepiness to sing the praises of ConCarolinas, including the 'Secret' live episodes lost to time, and their experiences bringing Murder Hobo to the masses. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/authors-dragons-comedy-dnd-podcast--5624719/support.Featuring Drew Hayes, John g Hartness, Rick Gualtieri, Robert Bevan, Joseph Brassey, Steve Wetherell, EM Kaplan, MK Gibson and more! Check out more adventures and fun dumb stuff at www.authorsanddragons.com