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Supergirl (Milly Alcock) first appeared to fandom in her quirky cameo at the end of 2025’s Superman. As a huge fan of that movie, I was thrilled that in a short year, we would be getting another addition to the ‘Super’ family. However, Craig Gillespie‘s version opened to mixed reviews with a 59% on Rotten …

I can’t believe it’s been 7 years since our last theatrical Star Wars movie.(Ep 9: Rise of Skywalker). Since that time, the void has been filled with many (I mean many!) Star Wars Disney+ series. While the quality and reception has been very up and down, The Mandalorian has been the crowning jewel of this …

It was an honor to be on Larry Nemecek‘s WonderCon Star Trek panel to discuss Starfleet Academy and the announcement that it would end after season 2. We also discuss the uncertain future of the franchise and answer some fan questions from the audience. Below is the panel description and the audio: Is it 2017 …

It was another successful WonderCon and it was FANtastic to kickoff the con season among friends. My Small Business panel, Finding Your Passion…And Get Paid returned this year with a stellar panel line up. This year I was joined by artist Priscilla Wilson, writer/publisher Arthur Ebuen and toy maker Jeff Lawber. In our panel, we …

Since the first surprise appearance of Robert Downey Jr as Doctor Doom at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, we’ve been looking forward to what’s next in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. To say the MCU is in a state of flux is an understatement. Can next year’s Avengers: Doomsday recapture the magic that we all know and …

I can’t believe we are already back to talk about Supes! Although this time, it’s a different Kryptonian! Today we get our first sneak peek at the new Supergirl film set to open June 26, 2026. We gave Superman high praise this past year and look forward to another big step for this new DC …

Another crazy Comic-Con year in the books! Once again, this was a strange one with the absence of some of the big studios but the presence of big offsite events. Like every year, I gathered a team of con veterans and one first timer to share about their experiences. Thank you Katrina, Boots, Becky and …

My annual Hall H podcast episode returns- however, it was such a strange year. With the absence of the big studios like Warner Bros, Marvel and more, the pressure to camp overnight was greatly reduced. Friday (Tron: Ares) and Sunday (George Lucas) programming might have been more popular than Saturday (Star Trek, Hail Mary), which …

We’re back from a CRAZY week at San Diego Comic-Con and I am finally catching up on all my updates and posts. One of the highlights from every year is hosting panels. My annual favorite returns focusing on small business and entrepreneurship called: How Small Businesses Survive and Thrive. Given the harsh year so far …

It’s finally here! After years of anticipation, the new James Gunn version of Superman has landed here on Earth! In our last episode, Johnny, Trevor and I discussed our history with Superman and what we hoped for in this new incarnation. After seeing Superman a few days early, the super friends reunite to review the …

It’s been almost 12 years since we experienced a solo Superman adventure in the form of Man of Steel (2013). Shockingly, the original Superman the Movie came out in 1978, 47 years ago! And we are now on the eve of a whole new version with James Gunn’s Superman. In preparation, my esteemed nerdy colleagues …

May the Fourth Be With You! What better way to celebrate May the 4th than with a podcast review of Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Tokyo, Japan! I am joined by my long time Star Wars buddies Trevor, Savanna (The Dorky Diva) and Mark (MacGuffin Makers). In this podcast, we discuss the general experience as …

It’s been a week and I’m back from my very first cruise! But not just any cruise but Star Trek the Cruise! Produced by Entertainment Cruise Production, this is the eighth voyage for this ultimate fan experience. As I’ve been sharing pics on social media, the biggest question I have been getting is “was it …

After waiting 18 months since James Gunn’s new Superman movie announcement, the official teaser trailer is here! Being hardcore Superman fans for life, Trevor Kaihoi and I wanted to record our first time live reaction to this momentous event! We both are bringing a ton of expectation AND skepticism to this but we sincerely hope …

I had a great time chatting with Frank & Chris of the Nerdpreneur Podcast. On this extended interview, I share about my background in design, my scary transition into Hero Within and walking away with a 6 figure deal at San Diego Comic-Con 2016. If you are into Nerd Entrepreneurs, make sure to check out …

Wow! What a year! I know I seem to say that every year but one thing is always certain about Comic-Con. While it may not always go the way you want, the surprises never disappoints! Not since 2019 has Comic-Con felt like this and wowza, is there a lot to talk about. To recap this …

My annual tradition is back- interviewing Hall H campers on Friday night. Last year, because of the Writer’s Strike, there were no big panels to camp for. This year, Hall H is back with Star Trek, Marvel and more! Team Hero Within boldly goes into the darkness and void of the Hall H line to …

Have you ever been paralyzed with indecision because you were afraid of making mistakes? Making mistakes is all a part of the creative process and essential to reaching success. Whether you are writing a story, creating art, or manufacturing products, mistakes are inevitable. However, many mistakes are really blessings in disguise. At our San Diego …

It’s San Diego Comic-Con week which means it’s time for my annual Prep Episode! This year is my 15th Anniversary of Comic-Con podcasting and every year I look forward to this final episode before Comic-Con. In 2009, Comic-Con was a much different animal and preparing for it has turned into whole thing that involves charts, …

With San Diego Comic-Con 2024 just days away, we want to welcome Star Trek Wines here for the first time! As one of our Hero Within Energize Lounge partners, I got a chance to chat with Howard Jackowitz and Craig Spurrier about how Star Trek Wines began, their most popular bottles and their new exclusive, …

Next up in our San Diego Comic-Con series is extraordinary Star Trek artist Kavita Maharaj of Retrospect Studios. We are honored to feature her work at the Energize Lounge during Comic-Con. Starting out as a Spock enthusiast, her works have expanded to across the entire Star Trek Universe. In this interview, she talks about growing …

We are continuing our San Diego Comic-Con series with another awesome Energize Lounge partner. Have you ever considered vacationing on a cruise before? I’ve never been but have always been curious what it is like. That’s why I am so happy to have Chris Hearing of Entertainment Cruise Production to talk about Star Trek Cruise …

Captain’s Log 0712202.4: The Enterprise is in Earth orbit just over California and we are about to beam down for an important mission to the Hero Within Energize Lounge at San Diego Comic-Con. In preparation for this away mission, Starfleet Command has sent us a brilliant engineer named Chris Barnardo from The Wand Company. Chris’ …

We are thrilled to feature the art of amazing pop culture painter Jenny R Johnson at the Hero Within Energize Lounge during San Diego Comic-Con. Since Jenny can’t make it down to the show from Canada, I wanted to introduce her to you all. In this episode, we chat about her history with Star Trek, …

It’s the most wonderful time of year! San Diego Comic-Con 2024 is just around the corner and with it, a new series to help you prepare. Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll be interview our Hero Within Energize Lounge partners kicking off with Rebekah Plants of the game, Star Trek Fleet Command. In this …

It was so great to be back at WonderCon Anaheim! I was honored to host my annual panel, How I Built This. Here is the panel description with the audio link below: The journey of getting into the creative industry is different for everyone. It’s a path fraught with peril, serendipitous moments and bold steps …

Our San Diego Comic-Con 2023 Recap!

One of my lifelong dreams has been to share the stage with Levar Burton. I finally had that chance at Awesome Con! We chatted about his start on the acclaimed series Roots. Then he reminisced about his 2 decades of Reading Rainbow. We concluded what it was like to step back onto the bridge of …

San Diego Comic-Con is just next week and I’m back to get you ready for another amazing year. This time, I am joined by the guests of my panel How To Boldly Go Into Star Trek (Thurs 1p). These professional nerds are not only well versed in the Trek universe but also have respective Star …

Recently completing her journey as the Thirteenth Doctor, Jodie Whittaker along with her Mandip Gill joined me on stage at Awesome Con. They were so much fun and clearly they are BBFs in real life. We chatted about how they began their life in entertainment, auditioning for Doctor Who and how it has changed their …

Back to the Shire! At Awesome Con, I had the privilege to revisit Middle Earth with cast members Sean Astin, Elijah Woods and Andy Serkis! They each shared how they came upon their respective roles, challenges of shooting and favorite memories from the experience. They were all such a delight and I am grateful to …

I had a fantastic time in our nation’s capital at Awesome Con! I had the honor of being the Main Stage Host for the weekend and I had a chance to interview many amazing talent. All the guests were so generous and I’ll be posting the audio from a few of the panels over the …

It’s June and you know what that means? Comic Con season is in full gear! I am excited to announce I will be moderating panels for Awesome Con (June 16-17). Hosted in our nations capital, Awesome Con is packed full of incredible opportunities and experiences to create the ultimate fan weekend in Washington DC. I …

I’m back with another episode in my Nostalgia Series. This time, I reconnect with a friend I literally haven’t spoken to in several decades! Ross was one of my best middle school buddies and I was so happy to catch up with him. When I knew him, he was fanatical about Lego and in this …

It’s the second installment of my Nostalgia Series and in this episode, I reconnect with Bob, one of my oldest friends. In this trek through memory lane, we focused on our formative junior high years. We went in deep recalling early role playing games, Warhammer 40k, comic books and getting into mischief on our bikes. …

One of things that has made being a Comic Con fan so important to me is how fandom has been so directly connected to my childhood. Over the years, it’s been such a joy to see many of my nerdy passions grow as I have grown up. I’ve finally reached an age where I am …

I’m back from WonderCon 2023 and I’m happy to report it was a FANtastic show. Not only was it an energizing time at the Hero Within booth, but we had an amazing discussion at the How I Built This Panel. Joined by industry professionals Joshua Ovenshire (aka: Jovenshire), Megan Ruiz and David Baron, we all …

It’s WonderCon week and I can’t be more excited! To get you in the mood, my special guest on the pod this week is illustrator and animator Megan Ruiz. This is only her second WonderCon and she shares about her first time experience. We continue with an interesting perspective about her decision to go to …

I’m excited to continue my Road to WonderCon series with special guest David Baron. David and I have known each other for years and he’s a familiar face at comic cons all over the nation. In this interview, David shares about attending his very first San Diego Comic-Con in the 90’s and also recounts his …

Our con season begins with the return of WonderCon in Anaheim! This is one of my favorite shows of the year since it has all the quality that you would expect from Comic-Con International but with more manageable crowds. Hero Within will be returning (Booth 918) along with my panel on Friday called “How I …

After months of waiting, James Gunn finally shares his plan for the reinvigorated “DC Universe”. Shared on his social media on Jan 31st, Gunn revealed the film and tv roadmap for the next few years. My DC BFF, Trevor Kaihoi and I, recorded this reaction podcast about what we thought about all the new pieces …

Comic-Con 2022 is officially in the books! After 3 looooong years, we finally return to the greatest show on Earth- but did it live up to the expectations? The same group of con veterans that joined me for the 100th Episode Comic-Con Prep Special, returned together to do an official review of the show. We …

On Saturday of Comic-Con, I had the privilege to host the “This Panel Will Give You Emotional Damage” Panel in room 5AB. To a full capacity crowd, several Youtube stars- each with millions of followers, shared their journey as a content creator. They dispel myths about social media, when they made the big leap as …

The infamous Hall H line. There is nothing like it in the world. For some, it is the most exhilarating pop culture experience and for others, it’s the most disappointing way to spend Comic-Con. With DC, Star Trek and Marvel panels, Hall H is a high stakes game where winner takes all and losers go …

In just 24 hours, Preview Night of Comic-Con opens after 3 years and you know what that means? Shopping! Whether you are hunting for the latest PopVinyl, an original artist piece, the biggest Sideshow statue or a Hero Within Exclusive, at San Diego Comic-Con there is something everyone. On the eve of the show, I …

Time flies when you’re having fun! In 2009, I posted my first San Diego Comic-Con podcast with my group of friends. Since that time, I’ve been so grateful to attend many conventions all over the nation as a fan, press, moderator, professional and exhibitor. I’ve captured many of those experiences here on my podcasts and …

With only 17 days till San Diego Comic-Con, our final COMIC-CONversation is with my friend Rob Salkowitz. Not only is Rob a seasoned con veteran but he’s the author of Comic-Con and the Business of Pop Culture. He is also an entertainment and pop culture writer for Forbes and ICv2. In this podcast, Rob and …

Can you believe we are just 24 days away from from SDCC?! Have you ever wondered what the experience of being ‘Press’ at Comic-Con? My friend Cherry takes us through the good, bad and ugly of experiencing Comic-Con as the member of the press. If you are interested or new as press this year, she …

Don’t panic, but we are officially 1 month away from San Diego Comic-Con! We will be able to commemorate the conclusion of this 3 year journey together in just 31 days. To celebrate, here is a cosplay focused episode of COMIC-CONversation. Shawn and Lisa met at a comic convention just a few years ago and …

With only 38 days till Comic-Con, we take a break from our regularly scheduled COMIC-CONversation to chat all things Star Wars! For over a decade now, Crazy 4 Comic Con has covered all kinds of conventions so we had to dedicate a podcast episode to Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim. I’m especially excited to have …