Podcasts about fan cons

Hey medical marketers, want to turn your event attendees into superfans? If so, this episode of “Video SMarketing Mastery” is for you! In honor of National Anime Day being April 15th, the WireBuzz team gathered around to nerd out about their favorite anime and fanlore. What conference marketing inspiration can your life science brand take away from fan conventions and theme park experiences? Listen to find out!

Host: Kelly Williams Twitter: @KW_Steel_Rain Instagram: @infantry_kitchen Facebook: Williams, Kelly  Follow us: Maximum Roll Entertainmenthttps://linktr.ee/MaximumRoll  Guest: Creative Director of 2 Kings Games (Randy) and Chriscoordinator for Ice & DiceWeb-Site  https://www.2kingsgames.comIce & Dice convention Gaming: https://www.iceanddice.com/?utm_source=FanCons.com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=FanCons.comKickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/icedicecon/ice-and-dice-gaming-convention?ref=6yvys3&token=be63685f&fbclid=IwAR1da1Fg1e5sVAlla3Uo4GratpxIZt7vdLvp_oRe1gScU_pYerS7SL9bYls Maximum Roll Entertainment Network AddsJenna MarieChaotic Click ClacksEtsy Page:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChaoticClickClacksInstagram:  @chaotic_click_clacksFacebook:  @chaoticclickclacks Jason CassidyInstagram: @dungeoneeringwithjasonFacebook: DungeoneeringwithJasonInstagram: DungeoneeringwithJason Crumpets and Kerosene CommercialJenna MarieMusic by Iron Heade song Heroes  Constructor Chaos commercialCreator, Producer: Alexander Breaux Adventures RoundtableGarrett Robinson, CEO Producer & Editor Kelly Williams Intro and Outro music Jimmy St. JamesCommercial Music by: Amos, Song Noah As You Make the Bed (Instrumental Version) 

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused weeks and weeks of convention cancellations and postponements. Doug talks about why some conventions take time to announce cancellations. Learn how you can still support artists and vendors from those conventions. Doug also shares some ideas on how to keep busy during this strange time. #StayHome

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused weeks and weeks of convention cancellations and postponements. Doug talks about why some conventions take time to announce cancellations. Learn how you can still support artists and vendors from those conventions. Doug also shares some ideas on how to keep busy during this strange time. #StayHome

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused weeks and weeks of convention cancellations and postponements. Doug talks about why some conventions take time to announce cancellations. Learn how you can still support artists and vendors from those conventions. Doug also shares some ideas on how to keep busy during this strange time. #StayHome

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused weeks and weeks of convention cancellations and postponements. Doug talks about why some conventions take time to announce cancellations. Learn how you can still support artists and vendors from those conventions. Doug also shares some ideas on how to keep busy during this strange time. #StayHome

In this podcast episode, I'm chatting with Sean DN, and he's discussing his new comic book series that he is writing (with his talented artist Krystal Hart) as well as talking about making his own alcohol at home and how he wants to launch his comic book/home brew beer under his 8 Bit Shinobi. Sean also has attended lots of ComiCons and FanCons in recent years and has met and got stuff signed from such heavyweight names like Mark Hamill, Stan Lee (RIP) and the voice of the 90s Batman cartoon, and many others. Sean discusses this and a sneak peak at the story of his comic series and the work that goes into it, as well as his dream of creating his company to leave a legacy for his young daughter to grow up in. Sean is also hosting a contest on his Facebook group to win a Funko Pop vinyl figure of Legendary Super Saiyan Broly. Full details by following the link below: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156754206967489&set=gm.882076285476014&type=3&theater&ifg=1 Sean's Go Fund Me Campaign for an 8-Bit Shinobi Arcade Bar: https://www.gofundme.com/f/8-bit-shinobi-arcade-bar?rcid=r01-156649205952-f964c75f4ce649ef&pc=ot_co_campmgmt_m&fbclid=IwAR2iSDytthnhz2OHbkrI_-Co8nyTP2QPdm0B8Cx6Zs1D_KMRbcFs8NLvKYg         Music featured on this episode by Matthew Johnston, featuring his original song 'Spilling Out My Guts For You'  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_gDjCk5ll4&fbclid=IwAR0Qcayr4-JkaFdvDWmyzir9SQuD4ErKzaSfor68WlvUHxfqeKS6aGSLHdc https://soundcloud.com/user-234321408      

From The Phantom Menace to The Rise of Skywalker, the official Star Wars convention, Star Wars Celebration, lives up to its name as a celebration of Star Wars fandom.

From The Phantom Menace to The Rise of Skywalker, the official Star Wars convention, Star Wars Celebration, lives up to its name as a celebration of Star Wars fandom.

From The Phantom Menace to The Rise of Skywalker, the official Star Wars convention, Star Wars Celebration, lives up to its name as a celebration of Star Wars fandom.

From The Phantom Menace to The Rise of Skywalker, the official Star Wars convention, Star Wars Celebration, lives up to its name as a celebration of Star Wars fandom.

From The Phantom Menace to The Rise of Skywalker, the official Star Wars convention, Star Wars Celebration, lives up to its name as a celebration of Star Wars fandom.

From The Phantom Menace to The Rise of Skywalker, the official Star Wars convention, Star Wars Celebration, lives up to its name as a celebration of Star Wars fandom.

Amber and Val take a deeper look into the future state of Fan Conventions. What will they be like in 5, 10, 15 years? What will change? What will stay the same? And what are our dreams for cons?

Amber and Val take a deeper look into the future state of Fan Conventions. What will they be like in 5, 10, 15 years? What will change? What will stay the same? And what are our dreams for cons?

Patrick walks you through some of the lesser-known features of the redesigned FanCons.com site.

Patrick walks you through some of the lesser-known features of the redesigned FanCons.com site.

Patrick walks you through some of the lesser-known features of the redesigned FanCons.com site.

Patrick walks you through some of the lesser-known features of the redesigned FanCons.com site.

After going to a lot of conventions, you might start to get bored or feel some degree of con burnout. Doug has some suggestions on how to keep conventions interesting.

After going to a lot of conventions, you might start to get bored or feel some degree of con burnout. Doug has some suggestions on how to keep conventions interesting.

After going to a lot of conventions, you might start to get bored or feel some degree of con burnout. Doug has some suggestions on how to keep conventions interesting.

After going to a lot of conventions, you might start to get bored or feel some degree of con burnout. Doug has some suggestions on how to keep conventions interesting.

Cosplaying as a group can be a lot of fun, but working as a group can be hard. Shiva and Elizabeth recommend some ways to make working as a group productive, easy, and fun!

Cosplaying as a group can be a lot of fun, but working as a group can be hard. Shiva and Elizabeth recommend some ways to make working as a group productive, easy, and fun!

Cosplaying as a group can be a lot of fun, but working as a group can be hard. Shiva and Elizabeth recommend some ways to make working as a group productive, easy, and fun!

Cosplaying as a group can be a lot of fun, but working as a group can be hard. Shiva and Elizabeth recommend some ways to make working as a group productive, easy, and fun!

You can use a wood burning tool to carve designs into foam. You can also use a heat gun to emphasize cuts. Elizabeth shows you how! Tools used in this episode: Chicago Electric Hobby Woodburner Wagner Furno 300 Heat Gun 3M Paint Spray Respirator 3M Organic Vapor/Acid Gas Cartridge/Filter Safety Glasses Retractable Razor Knives

You can use a wood burning tool to carve designs into foam. You can also use a heat gun to emphasize cuts. Elizabeth shows you how! Tools used in this episode: Chicago Electric Hobby Woodburner Wagner Furno 300 Heat Gun 3M Paint Spray Respirator 3M Organic Vapor/Acid Gas Cartridge/Filter Safety Glasses Retractable Razor Knives

You can use a wood burning tool to carve designs into foam. You can also use a heat gun to emphasize cuts. Elizabeth shows you how! Tools used in this episode: Chicago Electric Hobby Woodburner Wagner Furno 300 Heat Gun 3M Paint Spray Respirator 3M Organic Vapor/Acid Gas Cartridge/Filter Safety Glasses Retractable Razor Knives

You can use a wood burning tool to carve designs into foam. You can also use a heat gun to emphasize cuts. Elizabeth shows you how! Tools used in this episode: Chicago Electric Hobby Woodburner Wagner Furno 300 Heat Gun 3M Paint Spray Respirator 3M Organic Vapor/Acid Gas Cartridge/Filter Safety Glasses Retractable Razor Knives

Learn the warning signs of scams when you're shopping for cosplay online.

Learn the warning signs of scams when you're shopping for cosplay online.

Learn the warning signs of scams when you're shopping for cosplay online.

Learn the warning signs of scams when you're shopping for cosplay online.

Learn how to read sewing patterns to figure out sizing, calculate the amount if fabric you need, layout the patterns properly, mark the fabric, cut the proper shapes, and understanding directions to sew the pieces together. Elizabeth also recommends some easy starting patterns that can be used to learn the basics.

Learn how to read sewing patterns to figure out sizing, calculate the amount if fabric you need, layout the patterns properly, mark the fabric, cut the proper shapes, and understanding directions to sew the pieces together. Elizabeth also recommends some easy starting patterns that can be used to learn the basics.

Learn how to read sewing patterns to figure out sizing, calculate the amount if fabric you need, layout the patterns properly, mark the fabric, cut the proper shapes, and understanding directions to sew the pieces together. Elizabeth also recommends some easy starting patterns that can be used to learn the basics.

Learn how to read sewing patterns to figure out sizing, calculate the amount if fabric you need, layout the patterns properly, mark the fabric, cut the proper shapes, and understanding directions to sew the pieces together. Elizabeth also recommends some easy starting patterns that can be used to learn the basics.

Looking to compete in a convention's cosplay masquerade? Shiva and Elizabeth have some helpful advice.

Looking to compete in a convention's cosplay masquerade? Shiva and Elizabeth have some helpful advice.

Looking to compete in a convention's cosplay masquerade? Shiva and Elizabeth have some helpful advice.

Looking to compete in a convention's cosplay masquerade? Shiva and Elizabeth have some helpful advice.

Is there another little cosplayer on the way? Shiva returns to share her experiences cosplaying while pregnant.

Is there another little cosplayer on the way? Shiva returns to share her experiences cosplaying while pregnant.

Is there another little cosplayer on the way? Shiva returns to share her experiences cosplaying while pregnant.

Is there another little cosplayer on the way? Shiva returns to share her experiences cosplaying while pregnant.

In this short, fun episode, Hilliard & Lisa chat about a ton of new things going on in the world of Film and TV! HIGHLIGHTS: Where are the Wonder Woman ads, what we've been up to, producing the new pilot Abbeville, Fan Cons, Horror gets a bum rap, why film's important and more! DIRECT LINK:    Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1   Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @LisaBolekaja #ScreenwritersRantRoom #Comedy #Screenwriting #Producing #Diversity

This is our full recording of the cosplay masquerade from PortConMaine 2011. The event was hosted by Jekka and Steve. Our complete PortConMaine 2011 report can be found in our July 2011 episode.

This is our full recording of the cosplay masquerade from PortConMaine 2011. The event was hosted by Jekka and Steve. Our complete PortConMaine 2011 report can be found in our July 2011 episode.

This is our full recording of the cosplay masquerade from PortConMaine 2011. The event was hosted by Jekka and Steve. Our complete PortConMaine 2011 report can be found in our July 2011 episode.

This is our full recording of the cosplay masquerade from PortConMaine 2011. The event was hosted by Jekka and Steve. Our complete PortConMaine 2011 report can be found in our July 2011 episode.

Con Trek, the new episodic series on the Microsoft XBOX Video Marketplace covering the world of conventions and festivals, is the result of innovation, vision, and persistence. Conceived by Nashville's dynamic duo of Stephen and Suzie Lackey, who produced the successful documentary feature "Fans and Freaks" on the world of Fan Cons, Con Trek is quickly gaining momentum, becoming a shining example of independent content development and strategic usage of emerging new media markets.With two vibrant and very talented show hosts (Brittney Eskew and Alan Smith), several episodes under their belt, and a distribution model that offers alot of possibilities for growth, Con Trek is poised to become a true independent hit. In today's indie adventure, we will be visiting with Stephen and Suzie Lackey to get some background on Con Trek; what it is, what's been done so far, and where it's going. It has some great lessons for independent content developers regarding persistence and planning.Nowhere else will you get the kind of inside coverage of science fiction, fantasy, and horror events and conventions that you will with Con Trek. Be sure to check out an episode on the XBOX Video Marketplace today!-Stephen Zimmer for Indie Movie Masters Blog, July 26,2009SZ: Tell us a little about your respective backgrounds as it pertains to indie filmmaking.Stephen: Well, I thought for years I was going to be a rock star, or at least work in the music business. While I was in college I switched my focus to TV production. While I was in college I worked at the local television station and did some student video projects. When Suzie and I were married was the first time I worked on a feature project.Suzie: I have been a film fan for as long as I can remember. I went to film school at Watkins College of Art, Design and Film. Instead of tackling a short film first, my husband Stephen and I jumped headfirst into a feature documentary film entitled Fans and Freaks: The Culture of Comics and Conventions. After being in production for two years, the film was completed in 2002 and has played several film festivals and won a few awards along the way. It still plays conventions and genre events. I know I learned more from making the film versus sitting in the classroom. Since that film, Stephen and I have directed several short documentary films.SZ: Tell us a little about what Con Trek is, in terms of format and style.Stephen: Con Trek is a documentary television series that visits different conventions or festivals each episode. The show is brief at less that a half hour but it goes a little beyond the typical sound bites that most other shows that try to cover the subject stick too. The show is earthy and deep in the middle of each event in an attempt to really draw the viewer into the proceedings. If you're a fan of the particular convention or subject you'll feel right at home and if you aren't you'll get to see some things you may never get to see any other way. The show is currently available exclusively on the the XBOX 360. The show can be found in the Video Marketplace under Gamer TV. The series is also listed under Independent programming.Suzie: Each episode is approximately 17-25 minutes in length, but don’t let the run time fool you: we pack a lot into a short amount of time.Here is a preview of one Con Trek's first episode from season one.SZ: Who are the main players on the Con Trek team?Stephen: Stephen Lackey (me) producer/director/editorSuzie Lackey producer/directorBrittney Eskew hostAlan Smith hostMike Young photographer/production assistantJulie Trull PublicistSZ: How and when did you come up with the concept for Con Trek? What were the main inspirations?Stephen: Well, our first feature was a film called "Fans and Freaks: The Culture of Comics and Conventions". It was a documentary about the world of fandom. We had really good success with that film and over the years have been constantly asked when and if we would do a sequel. I never wanted to do that unless we came up with a unique format to show more conventions and meet more fans. So, the idea for Con Trek was born.Suzie: We are fans and attendees of these events first and foremost. We fly our “geek flag” proudly.SZ: Tell us a little about the relationship between Con Trek and MicroSoft. When did you first pitch the show to them, and how long did it take before the first episode was aired on Xbox? Describe the road that you took.Stephen: I'm a tech fanatic so I saw a couple of years ago during coverage of the Consumer electronics show that Microsoft would be starting up an IP (internet protocol) TV program for broadcasting television programming over the net and that the XBOX 360 would be doing television shows for streaming or download. So I started researching and found a contact. I pitched a number of ideas to them and sent in all of our previous work which included "Fans and Freaks" and a number of additional short docs we had done. They liked the "Con Trek" pitch and a couple of others so we began to move forward with the process of getting the series rolling. We encountered a number of speed bumps which slowed the process down a good bit but two years later the first episode hit the XBOX Live service.SZ: How many Con Trek episodes do you project in a given year?Stephen: This year we hope to do six to eight episodes. Based on how well they do we'll decide about the numbers for next year. The show will soon be available to a wider audience so that may change everything but it's too early to announce anything there yet.SZ: What are some of your highlight moments so far from the first few episodes? Any specific guests that really surprised you? Any particular wild events that you would like to share with us?Stephen: Well, the big thing is all of the fans that we've met. We've made new friends throughout this process that we'll hopefully have for years to come. As far as guests Dana Snyder (Master Shake from Aqua Teen Hunger Force) was a real blast, and many of the professionals we met while covering Wonderfest were great. The big thing is the fans. For instance at Lebowski Fest (our most recent shoot) we didn't have to buy a single beer at the after party. Everyone has been really great.Suzie: Nothing rivals Dragon Con for unabashed cool events and guests and wild attendees.SZ: On that note, who are a few of the more notable/recognizable guests that you have interviewed so far?Stephen: We interviewed Nichelle Nichols (Star trek), Steve Niles (author of 30 Days of Night) Jovanka Vukovic (editor of Rue Morgue magazine), just to name a few of my favorites.SZ: How did you go about selecting your hosts, Alan and Brittney? What kind of hosts were you looking to cast?Stephen: We held a number of casting calls and decided on them after meeting with man people. We wanted hosts that were open minded and energetic. We needed a duo that had good chemistry together too. We wanted one hardcore fan and one less than hardcore fan so we could show two perspectives on the subject. Brittney and Alan are truly exactly what we were hoping for when we began casting. SZ: The Xbox channels, with shows like Con Trek, represent a model for new media content delivery. Do you see signs that this model will be successful for independent developers/filmmakers? Stephen: I believe that yes this system of downloading or streaming TV and film is the future of media and it should really offer more opportunities to indie creators. The only problem is that it's so early in the evolution of this new system that only die hard creators ready to stick with it will see any success. In other words, there's not much money in it yet.SZ: Have you gotten any feedback yet from your contacts at MicroSoft?Stephen: They love the show and are very enthusiastic for us to stick with it.SZ: Do you foresee Con Trek making a jump to broadcast at some point? Or will it remain a Video on Demand-style episodic program?Stephen: We hope to see the show jump to network or cable TV or to see it expand to a much greater level within the new media model. This fall the show will be available wider for sure in its current set up but we hope to take it much further.SZ: Where has Con Trek been over the past few months, and what are some of the places and events that you will be visiting in the near future?Stephen: We've stuck with mostly southern shows and events in Atlanta ,Georgia, Louisville, Kentucky, and Metropolis,Illinois. We'd like to of course expand further out into the country next year, perhaps even do some real coverage of San Diego Comic Con. We want to do the smaller more quirky shows all over the country too.SZ: How does one find and access Con Trek on the Xbox?Stephen: Just log in and go to Video Marketplace, then to Gamer TV, and choose Con Trek to see all of the episodes. Again, we're also listed under the Independent Programming section too.SZ: How does one connect to Con Trek on the web (Facebook, Myspace, website, etc)?Stephen: We're all over the place. We have articles, blogs, pictures and more at the official website at http://www.contrek.com/, we have a fan site on Facebook too, just search for Con Trek, on Myspace we're at www.myspace.com/contrek, and see video tralers, clips, and previews at www.youtube.com/contrektvI think that's about it. If I missed anything, it's linked on the main Con Trek website.Here is a preview of episode 2 from season one of Con Trek