Okie Geek

Literati Press founder Charles Martin talks about the turning ownership of the Paseo bookstore to a writer's co-op. Later he is joined by OU E-sports director Mike Aguilar to talk about Symphonicon where the Oklahoma City Philharmonic will be playing music from from Cowboy Bebop, Interstellar, to Mario and the Legend of Zelda.

Actor Tim Blake Nelson, known for roles in “O Brother Where Art Thou” and most recently “The Lowdown,” is coming back to Tulsa with his new book, Superhero.He will be at Congregation B’nai Emunah in Tulsa on Thursday for a book talk presented by Magic City Books and will also host a screening of his new film “On the End” at Circle Cinema on Friday.He talks about his upbringing in Tulsa and filming in Oklahoma and why superhero movies reflect American society.

Daniel H. Wilson's latest book, Hole in the Sky, combines his knowledge as a scientist with his background growing up in northeastern Oklahoma as a Cherokee citizen.In this episode of Okie Geek, he talks about writing sci-fi novels for the military, artificial intelligence, and Indigenous technology.

The first Oklahoma Comics Arts Festival is this Saturday at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in downtown OKC.Festival Director and comic book creator Robert Wilson IV has been working in comics and exhibiting at some of the world’s biggest comic book conventions like New York Comic Con for years.For the Oklahoma Comics Art Festival, he’s hoping to take what he loves from his favorite conventions and bring in artists who have worked at DC, Marvel, and Scholastic alongside local talent.Mentioned in this episode:RDDND - Bruncheons & Dragons (Sept 25)

The Oklahoma Film Exchange is working to save Oklahoma City Film Row's last screening room.OFX's Cam Hunter and historian Bradley Wynn talk about the effort to preserve the history of the Paramont screening room.

Despite a valiant effort by KOSU listeners and public media supporters nationwide, Congress has voted to rescind $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.This money had already been promised and budgeted for at KOSU and public media stations across the country. Losing it is devastating, and one NPR estimate shows that roughly 18% of the country’s public radio stations will close imminently, and nearly a third of listeners would lose access to NPR programming.The rescission package is expected to be signed by President Trump soon, as he initially requested the move from Congress.To be clear, this does not mean KOSU is going away. Thanks to you, KOSU is set up well for the future. However, this loss of foundational funding will likely result in a reduction of programming or local news without additional support.What can I do to help?Support KOSU directly by making a donation, or increasing your existing monthly or annual gift. This is the most effective thing you can do for KOSU. Support from people like you makes up the largest part of KOSU’s budget.Sign up for email alerts from KOSU so you never miss an update. You can do that here.Spread the word. Share this page with your family and friends, and tell them what KOSU's news, information and music service means to you and our community.Still have questions about how you can help?Please reach out to us at [email protected].

In the next few days, the U.S. Senate will consider a package that would devastate many public radio stations by clawing back two years of previously approved funding. At KOSU, it would significantly impact our ability to provide emergency alerts and Oklahoma news.You can help by calling Senator Lankford and Senator Mullin to ask them to resist the rescission because of the impact it would have on Oklahoma. Here is a sample script.Sen. James Lankford: 202-224-5754Sen. Markwayne Mullin: 202-224-4721Don't live in Oklahoma? Check this listing for your Senator's contact information.Find out more on how you can make a difference at kosu.org/cuts.

Local jazz band, Badwagon, has been taking the stage, playing tracks from the iconic Nintendo game, Mario Kart. But it’s not just them. They play as people race and compete alongside them.They’re taking this combination to one of the biggest stages they’ve ever played at the Tower Theater in Oklahoma CityOne of the bandleaders, Nelson Gonzalez Barreto wants to unite a love of video games and music and give people with similar interests a chance to meet new people.

Oklahoma artist Hezekiah Hamlin, known under the artist name, Regular Candy is releasing the first full issue of his comic book The Lost Wizard from Careful Kitty Press.There is a release show 12pm to 4pm on May 17th in Oklahoma City at the Floating Bookshop.

In episode 295, we are talking with Bryan Leaverton about Tulsa Gaming Con. This will be the first time for this event and it will be April 11th, 12th, and 13th of 2025 the Boman Twin Event Center. You can find Tulsa Gaming Convention on Facebook

An Art Book Fair is coming to Oklahoma City’s Southside Capitol Hill neighborhood, bringing in artists and designers from across the country.28 artists and small presses from across the country and Oklahoma will be inside the We The People Consulting building this weekend.

On April 14th, Science Museum of Oklahoma is celebrating the world of STEAMpunk for SMO21. The event exclusively for adults includes fun activities and a bar. A chance to experience the museum without having to worry about children. You can find out more on the Science Museum of Oklahoma website and on Facebook.

In episode 292, we are talking with Mike Dattolo about TokenCon 2023. Oklahoma City's premier board gaming convention takes place March 17th though the 19th at the Embassy Suites by Hilton just north of Will Rogers World Airport on Meridian. You can find TokenCon on the web and on Facebook.

What does it take to become a comic book creator? Here to talk about it in episode 291 of the Okie Geek Podcast are Robert Wilson IV and Buck Berlin with New World Comics and Literati Press. You can find Robert on his website along with Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

In episode 290 of the Okie Geek Podcast, we are talking with Tanner Feuerborn with New Star Comics about its holiday special coming to Speeding Bullet Comics and New World Comics. You can find out more information about New World Comics on Facebook.

It's that time of year gain, when pop culture creators try to make their properties fit into a Christmas-themed special. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. We talk to New World Comics owner Buck Berlin about the various holiday specials.

As the holidays approach its time to remember your local comic shops and all they provide as you consider gifts for people of all ages. In episode 288, of the Okie Geek Podcast we talk with New World Comics owner Buck Berlin about Local Comic Shop Day, and what you can get by shopping at your local comic store.

Oklahoma's largest anime convention is coming back to ring in the new year. OKiCon is taking place from Friday, December 30th through Sunday, January First to include special guests, cosplay contests, panels, vendors, a medieval dinner theatre and a special event to celebrate 2023. You can find OKiCon on the web as well as Facebook, Instagram and Fandom Events on Twitter.

Our friends at Literati Press (website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) are getting ready for a Kickstarter of Season Two of "We Promised Utopia". So, we are sitting down with creator Adrian Morales, artist Jonathan Koelsc (website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook) as well as Literati Creative Director Charles Martin and Chief Strategist Buck Berlin. The KIckstarter launches in two weeks, but you can sign up for reminders right now.

The author of "Black Jack Demon", Nick Hermes, is working on issue four of the genre-busting western comic. In episode 285, we talk with Hermes and Literati Press Chief Strategist Buck Berlin. You can find more on Black Jack Demon and Literati Press on the web, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Extra Life 2022 is coming to Game HQ, Friday, November 4th through Saturday, November 5th. The 24-hour table-top gaming event raises money for the Oklahoma Children's Health Foundation. We are talking with Amber Hanneken about the celebration. You can find Extra Life at Game HQ on the web and on Facebook. You can find out more about the Oklahoma Children's Health Foundation on the web.

In a very special episode, Buck Berlin with New World Comics and Literati Press comes in to actually interview Michael Cross.

Our friends at Literati Press have launched a Kickstarter campaign for Issue Two of "Aliengaged". We are talking with artist, illustrator and writer Greg White and Literati Chief Strategist Buck Berlin. You can find the fund drive on Kickstarter. And look for Greg White on Instagram. You can also find Literati Press on the web, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy is teaming up with Literati Press to create a comic book to raise awareness of civics and public services for children. The new work "Mighty Mia and Dyna-Bit Save Democracy" is coming out this month along with ways for elementary aged kids to get involved. You can find the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy on the web as well as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. You can also find Literati Press on the web, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The wildly popular Glamorella's Daughter is entering a new chapter and looking for your help. Literati Press work is currently raising money for the fifth issue of the series. We get a chance to talk to creators Jerry Bennett and Charles Martin along with Literati Press Chief Strategist Buck Berlin. You can find Glamorella's Daughter Issue Five right now on Kickstarter. You can find Literati Press on the web, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

It's episode 279 of the Okie Geek Podcast and we are talking to our friends from Literati Press about "Comics as Art". The exhibit is currently going on right now in Oklahoma City's Paseo District with an awards ceremony this Sunday at 3pm.We also discuss the next issue of "Glamorella's Daughter launching on Kickstarter next week.Our guest this week are Literati Press Chief Strategist Buck Berlin, ArtistMegan Harvey (Instagram) and Alexandra Brodt (website, Twitter, Instagram, Patreon). Find Literati Press on the web, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.

In episode 278, we talk with New World Comics owner Buck Berlin about this weekend's Superhero School featuring the Green Lantern Corps. The special family-friendly event takes place at the store, 6219 N. Meridian Avenue in Oklahoma City, starting at 10:45. Find New World Comics on Facebook and Instagram.

Our friends at the Theatre Crude Fringe Festival are returning to Oklahoma City at the Jewel Box Theatre, 321 NW 36th, September 15th through the 24th. In episode 277 we are talking with organizers Jenny and Adam Brand along with Lauren Leppke, creator of the show ""Panacea" and Ashley Mandanas, performer in the piece "The CatMaster Cycle". You can find more about the Theatre Crude Fringe Festival on the web, as well as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Lauren Leppke can also be found on Facebook, Instagram and her website. Find Ashley Mandanas on Instagram and Facebook.

Our friends at Literati Press are working to put out more titles as well as teaching young people about comics and art. In episode 276, we are talking to "Black Jack Demon" creator Nick Hermes about the ongoing series set in the wild west and Buck Berlin about some exciting events going on Labor Day weekend. You can find Nick on Instagram and Literati Press on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and the web.

Play games for a great cause. MiracleCon 2022 is coming to the Edmond Hilton Garden Inn and Convention Center on August 27th from 11am to 11pm. You can play video, board and table top role playing games to help raise money for Extra Life and the Oklahoma Children's Hospital Foundation. We are talking with Oklahoma Board Game Community Director Mike Dattalo and Extra Life Coordinator Travis Mantooth about the event. You can find MiracleCon on Facebook and on the web. Also look for our friends at Extra Life OKC on Twitter, Facebook and the Extra Life Oklahoma City webpage.

In episode of 274 of the Okie Geek Podcast, we talk with Buck Berlin, owner of New World Comics, about the convention at the end of July, we also talk Sandman from Netflix and Prey on Hulu.

There's so much going on this Saturday with New World Comic Con in the Pavilion at the State Fairgrounds we had to talk about it even more. We are joined by New World Comics owner Buck Berlin, Convention Logistics Coordinator Kari Eager and costume contest host Dre Braggs. The event runs from 9am to 7pm on July 30th. You can find more information on Facebook, Instagram and the New World Comic Con website.

New World Comic Con 7 is coming to the State Fairgrounds on July 30th. The event at the Pavilion features amazing guests, a cosplay contest and big comic book deals as well as fantastic vendors. New World Comic Con run from 9am to 7pm. We are talking with New World Comics Owner Buck Berlin, Social Media Coordinator Matt Pearson and Vendor Annabelle Troyer. You can find Annabell's works on Instagram. And fins and follow New World Comic Con on Facebook and the web.

Our friends at Absurdist Productions, creators of the game Churrascaria, are getting ready to launch a Kickstarter for their latest game Paleo+Vet. In Paleo+Vet you take on the role of a Paleo-Veterinarian to care for the dinosaurs abandoned after the world's first dinosaur park was closed. You can follow Paleo+Vet on Kickstarter and find Absurdist Production on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and at AbsuristProductions.com

Our friends at Literati Press have a new title set for release in September. "Aliengaged" is currently going through Kickstarter, but only through Saturday July 23rd. We are talking with co-authors Greg White and Colin Ingersol along with Literati Press Chief Strategist Buck Berlin. Look for "Aliengaged" right now on Kickstarter, and find Literati Press on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and on the web.

A celebration of gaming is taking place at the Reed Center in Midwest City July 22nd through the 24. Twisted Lords Gaming includes board gaming, miniatures, collectable card games and role playing. We get a chance to talk with Warlord Games North American Representative Jon Russell about the event. YOu can find them on the Twisted Lords Con website and Table Top Events website as well as on Facebook.

Oklahoma's longest running pop culture convention, SoonerCon, begins June 24th at Embassy Suites in Norman and runs through June26th. This week we are talking with Aislinn Burrows and Matt Cavanaugh about all the event in the gaming room. Find more information at SoonerCon.com as well as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

In about two weeks, SoonerCon is returning! Oklahoma's longest running pop culture convention is taking place June 24th through the 26th at Embassy Suites Norman. The event includes many different guests. In episode 267, we are talking with award winning artist Elizabeth Leggett (website, Facebook), creator of Strawberry Shortcake, 16 Care bears and other characters Muriel Fahrion (website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and actor, improviser and voice talent for numerous anime shows Cory J Phillips (website, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram). And make sure to check out SoonerCon.com for more information.

In episode 266, we are talking about the near future of local comic creators and event with artist Jonathan Koelsch, Literati Press Art Director Eric Osborn and Chief Strategist Buck Berlin. We discuss current works including Glamorella's Daughter, We Promised Utopia, Reservation Detectives and Black Jack Demon as well as upcoming events including SoonerCon, OKC Pop Culture Convention and New World Comic Con. You can find Literati Press on its website, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You can find New World Comics on Facebook and Twitter. Also, check out Jonathan Koelsch on the web along with Twitter and Instagram. And, Eric Osborn on the JEO Creations website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

In episode 265, we are talking Cosplay at SoonerCon! The state's longest running pop culture convention takes place June 24th through the 26th. We are joined by Costuming Manager Ty Randolph, Costume Contest Coordinator Emma Lodgard and featured guest Knightmage. Registration for the contests is due by June 10th. You can find out more information on the SoonerCon website. Also find SoonerCon on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can find Michael "Knightmage" Wilson on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. See Emma Lodgard's work on Instagram and Ty Randolph on Twitter and his website.

SoonerCon is returning after a two-year pandemic hiatus to the Embassy Suites Norman Hotel and Conference Center on June 24th though the 26th. In our first of several interviews on the state's longesst running pop culture convention, we talk with Aislinn Burrows and Amber Hanneken about the exciting things to come. You can find out more on SoonerCon on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and their website.

Our friends at Literati Press are getting ready to release the trade paperback for the first three issues of Black Jack Demon as the writer Nick Hermes is working on the fourth issue of the popular western/sci fi title. We speak with Nick and Buck Berlin about Black Jack Demon and other topics. You can find the Black Jack Demon on Instagram. You can find Literati Press on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and on the Literati Press website.

The popularity of comic books is growing with Free Comic Book Day this past weekend along with the release of Doctor Strange 2. So, we are talking comics with New World's Buck Berlin and Literati Press' Steve Gooch. You can find New World Comics on Twitter and Facebook. You can find Literati Press on Twitter, Facebook and the web.

Our friends at New World Comics are celebrating Free Comic Book Day, back to its original day of the first Saturday in May. We are joined by Cassidy Smith, Ben Troyer and Buck Berlin about the event on May 7th from 9am to 9pm to include a sidewalk sale 20% off the entire store and special surprises. The event also includes many of your favorite and maybe slightly obscure comic book characters along with special artists.

This week on the Okie Geek Podcast, we are taking a peek behind the scenes of comic book publishing with a look at printing and editing. On episode 260, we get to hear from Literati Press Editorial Assistant Chloe Harrison, Chief Print Operator Tre Fisher and Chief Strategist Buck Berlin. Everyone is getting ready to put out even more comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks from Literati Press. You can find the company on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, on the web and by visiting the store at 3010 Paseo in Oklahoma City.

On Saturday, May Seventh, Aalim Raqs, a local belly dancing troupe is teaming up with Badrawn, a Near Eastern acoustic music ensemble for a once-in-a-lifetime event at the Olie Gathering Place in Oklahoma City. It is a unique opportunity in Oklahoma to see a belly dance show with live music from Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon, and Syria. You can find Aalim and get tickets to the show on the web and get more information on Facebook and Instagram.

The elaborate and ambitious concept comic book "We Promised Utopia" is coming close to ending it's first volume. The Literati Press series has already been green lit for a second series. You can find "We Promised Utopia" at any of your favorite comic book stores or at Literati Press in the Paseo District in Oklahoma City. You can find Literati Press on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and on its website.

Our friends at Literati Press are taking submissions for its exhibition "Comics as Art" now celebrating its third year. For the first time, applications are being excepted from outside of Oklahoma. This week we are talking to Steve Gooch and Buck Berlin about that and other exciting things going on at Literati Press. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and on their website.

This week on the Okie Geek Podcast we are talking about Superhero School from New World Comics. You can find out more on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

In episode 255 of the Okie Geek Podcast, we're talking to Charles Martin and Buck Berlin with Literati Press. Over the past two years as the world has dealt with the pandemic, our friends at Literati Press have grown exponentially as they work to promote comic book creators right here in Oklahoma. You can find out more on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and on the Literati Press Website. You can find New World Comics on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.