Comics, Beer & Sci-fi Comics, Beer & Sci-fi

We've got a nice assortment of interviews on this week's episode that were conducted at the Great Lakes Comic Con and Fantasticon Toledo:

-Bob Budiansky discusses his prolific comic book career including his role in the creation of the Transformers. (00:41)
-Mark Hodges gives us a preview of the upcoming spring installment of the Grand Rapids Comic Con. (8:59)
-Graphic novel and comic book author Dirk Manning chats with us about several of his upcoming projects. (12:02)
-Finally, one of the greatest living character actors, Mark Rolston, shares what it was like appearing in some of the greatest movies of all time, including Aliens, The Shawshank Redemption, The Departed and more! (19:58)

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We've got a special all comic book dealer edition featuring 13 vendors who were at the 2024 Great Lakes Comic Con:
-Argos Book Shop (0:43)
-Warehouse Comics, Cards and Games (5:50)
-Classic Collectibles (9:13)
-Phat Daddy's Comics (12:01)
-Trilogy Entertainment (15:07)
-Robot Zero Comics (17:31)
-K Mort Comix (22:20)
-Brad's Comics & Collectibles (23:05)
-Danielle Petersen (26:30)
-Comic Pop Collectibles (27:07)
-Just Joe King Comics (30:37)
-Lantern Comics (32:19)
-Cosmic Comics (35:27)

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We start off this episode with Paul King who previews his Ghostbusters themed show Midland Mall Comic Con that's on March 2nd and 3rd. Follow the con at https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMallComicCon/

Then we chat with Rick Goldschmidt, the official Biographer/Historian at Rankin/Bass Productions. He shares some of the insights he's gained from writing several books about the legendary animation company. Order Rick's books at https://www.miserbros.com/

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We start our 100th episode with a look back at where it started with three of the four original panelists who appeared on our very first podcast. Nick, the Bradcast and the Q argue about whether or not Batman has a sense of humor and a host of other DC and Marvel subjects to celebrate 10 years together.

Then Marc sits down with Mike DeSantis from the Great Lakes Comic Con to give us a preview of his 2024 show on February 23 and 24. They also discuss the shows and conventions that Mike likes to attend as a comic book dealer. Go to https://www.greatlakescomicconvention.com/ for more info and to purchase tickets.

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We kick off the 10th year of our podcast with a recap of our visit to the Fall 2023 Motor City Comic Con:
-Dermot Mulroney (00:45)
-TC Carson (09:37)
-Motor City Reel Rides and Robocop Replica Car (12:49)
-Lorraine Bracco (14:30)
-Indie comic book creator Blacc Lamb (17:37)
-Tentacle Kitty plushies (20:12)
-Chris Parnell (22:03)
-Comic book creator Onrie Kompan (25:08)
-Comic book dealer Lauren Becker (28:47)
-Matt from Mid Michigan Comics (32:40)
-Dave from Stacks Comics (38:34)
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On this episode we are joined by Gary Pillette from the Monroe Pop Fest. He gives us a sneak preview for the upcoming show on September 15th and 16th. Gary shares how he got his start and what it's like 11 years into running his successful show. We have attended the Monroe Pop Fest many times and highly recommend making it out! Visit https://www.monroecomic-con.com for all the info.

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