s03e08 Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (20th September 2015)

Talkin' Comic-Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego (20th September 2015, 1000 PT / 1300 ET / 1800 GMT) Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/events/ct9efqt9ent1unicr540349g7l4 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ2yVVFow5Q ~~ COMIC CONS BEHIND THE SCENES - FROM THE GROUND UP ~~ This could be one of the most exciting Special Guest lineups we've had for some time and it's a pleasure to have these two gentlemen joining us on the Hangout this week. First up, we're going to be joined by ICE (International Comic Expo) creator/organiser/chief bottlewasher, SHANE CHEBSEY, a man whose surname I seem to be incapable of pronouncing properly so this Sunday should be a hoot! Held in Birmingham each year, ICE has become one of the premier highlights of the UK convention calendar and Shane will be on hand to talk about what it actually takes to put on such an event: the history, the headlines, the highs and lows, the relationships that are forged (and those that are tested), the spinning of plates required to make such an incredible experience happen for so many. Should be fascinating to hear. And secondly, a gentleman with a long and diverse history in comics, one that made him the perfect choice to head up an entirely new comics company: AfterShock Comics' Editor-In-Chief MIKE MARTS, who made a trip over to attend this years ICE to present the company's vision and initial hires, some of the biggest creative names in the business. Mike will be talking to us about what it means for a company to take part in cons in 2015, when the landscape of attendees have shifted from what what essentially a industry trade show / talent interaction to what is  primarily a gathering of like-minded individuals today. Can a company make an impact in such a surrounding? Do cons serve an entirely different purpose in 2015? And what is it really like on the other side of the exhibition stand? This should be an incredible episode - we hope you can join us! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- TALKIN' COMIC-CON: A CUP O' TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego +Comic-Con International Live Show, a Hangout On Air taking place every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana.   Each week, the best bloggers on t'web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!  YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises! Our Guests, this week: ... Alyssa Franks, Friends Of CC Forum  ... Shane Chebsey (ICE: International Comic Expo) ... Mike Marts (AfterShock Comics)    If you have anything you'd like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments - we'd love to hear what you'd like to talk about. And don't forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC) See you all this and every Sunday at 6pm GMT ... LIVE!