Ep: 135 - C2E2 2023

The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, or C2E2 as it is more commonly known, is one of the largest pop-culture conventions in the midwest, taking place in downtown Chicago at the McCormick Place convention center. This year, 2023 it was held the weekend of March 31st to April 2nd. Celebrities, artists, authors, fans, cosplayers, collectors, and vendors, converge all in one place to meet, share and enjoy their passions. Some consider this an unofficial kick-off to the U.S. convention season. This episode contains conversations with several folks who came either as an exhibitor or attendee. Links: Todd Hoffman - WSTR/BigTLilT Podcast @tizzzzod on Instagram, Twitter @WSTRmedia and @bigtliltpodcast Nicole Markhenke Instagram @peacelovefandoms - @PL_Fandoms on Twitter, @Rogue1Radio on Twitter, @rogueoneradio on Instagram for the main show Ro Gazga - Scarifcon Scuttlebutt Podcast http://scarifscuttlebutt.com Twitter: @ScarifPodcast Twitter: @roGazga Instagram: @ro_gaz The Red 5 Network @red5network https://bio.link/red5 Joe Bialek - Heavy Mando - on Instagram @ta41574 Midwest Garrison - @501stmwg on Instagram. Camron Johnson, Topps/Comic Artist http://www.camronjohnson.com Karl Schmidt Instagram @pileo64 Tom Rosy Instagram @rosyprops77 http://behindthebucket.com https://www.facebook.com/behindthebucketdoc/ https://twitter.com/BehindBucket https://www.instagram.com/behindthebucketdoc/ Tim Oliphant @tmntplus on Instagram @tim_oliphant Joey From Ninja Toitles - @Ninjatoitles on Instagram, Tik-Tok and Twitter - or ninjatoitles.com Tony from @ClicktoEnlarge on Instagram Shawn Campbell Instagram @scamble Other Links Topps Online offerings: https://www.topps.com/cards-collectibles.html?property=11233