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The Con Guy Podcast
by The Con Guy
Straight from the nerdy heart of Hollywood, THE CON GUY podcast brings you the the latest comic con and fan convention updates, and the best celebrity and creator interviews to celebrate the world of fandom, pop culture and geek-centric news. We are a place designed BY FANS for FANS, that seeks to create a community of like-minded individuals who enjoy sci-fi, exclusive collectibles, comic books, gaming, animation, manga, cosplay, fan conventions and fandom events—if you love it, we'll talk about it!
Episodes
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San Diego Comic-Con 2026 - Growing Up with the Power Rangers 2026
Straight from San Diego Comic-Con 2026, it's Growing Up with the Power Rangers! Featuring some of your favorite actors from across the seasons, including Dan Southworth, Rhett Fisher, Tracy Lynn Cruz, Michael Copon, Patrick David, Sean Cw Johnson, and original Ranger Walter Jones! Moderated by...
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Many of Your Favorite POWER RANGER Interviews from Power Morphicon 2026
We grab interviews with some of our favorite Power Rangers at Power Morphicon 2026, coming to you from Pasadena, CA... It's the largest gathering of Power Rangers actors and fandom in the world. On this episode: Abraham Rodriguez, Cameron Jebo, Azim Rizk, Christopher Khaymen Lee, Ciara Hanna…
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Comic-Con 2026 - 20th Anniversary of Deja Vu and the Art of Time Travel Writing for TV and Film
TheConGuy.com presents the 20th anniversary of the thriller DEJA VU, starring Denzel Washington as an A.T.F. agent trying to catch a bomber using time-travel technology. To celebrate, we talk with the film's co-writers, Bill Marsilii and Terry Rossio. Bill is the story editor of the new animated...
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The Con Guy's COMIC-CON 2026 Wrap-Up Show!
It was quite a year! From Star Trek's 60th anniversary to the giant spectacle of Marvel Studio's Hall H panel, and the surprise Green Day concert atop an ice cream truck in the Gaslamp. But there was so much more to this year's San Diego Comic-Con. On this episode, we cover the Highs, the Lows…
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Top Exclusives from San Diego Comic Con 2026 - PART TWO
If you loved the toys of the 70s, 80s, 90s and early 2000s, then this is for you! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. G.I. Joe. Ghostbusters. The Tick. Star Wars. Masters of the Universe. We have another round of TOP EXCLUSIVES for San Diego Comic-Con 2026! From Hasbro, Mattel, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Hot...
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THE CON GUY Breaks Down All Four Days of Panels at San Diego Comic-Con 2026
WHAT. A. YEAR.We've got Marvel Studios. DC and Lanterns. 20th Anniversary of Pan's Labyrinth. 40th Anniversary of ALIENS. Space Balls. Power Rangers. The 60th Anniversary of Star Trek. And so much more. We break down the biggest must-see panels at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, plus some that…
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Actor-Director Matt Doherty (Averman from Mighty Ducks!) and Actor Patrick Rieger Discuss New Film FAILED STATE
Actor MATT DOHERTY played young hockey player LESTER AVERMAN in the hit film trilogy and Disney+ TV series THE MIGHTY DUCKS. But now he's busier than ever as a film director. We discuss his latest movie FAILED STATE with Matt and one of his lead actors, PATRICK JOSEPH RIEGER in this wild,...
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SPIELBERG KIDS---Disclosure Day and the Impact of Spielberg Films On Our Childhoods
We fell in love with Steven Spielberg films as kids, and they've stayed with us well into adulthood. On this show, we talk about the movies, the TV shows, the toys, the collectibles, the actors, the experiences, and the nostalgia that all sprung from the World of Spielberg. And what better way to...
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The Top San Diego Comic-Con EXCLUSIVES So Far for 2026
It's San Diego Comic-Con season, and the EXCLUSIVES are being announced in waves. This episode, we tackle the standout action figures from Hasbro, Marvel, Lucasfilm, DC, Neca, and more! PLUS a look at Hallmark's fandom-themed ornaments.... Comic-Con will be here before you know it, and THE CON…
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SDCC Updates :: READY PARTY ONE -- THE FINAL LEVEL: Special Guest Bernie Bregman
Each year, XLE Entertainment throws the biggest must-attend events at San Diego Comic-Con, and 2026 is no different! BERNIE BREGMAN (@TheGeekGatsby) gives us an exclusive preview of what to expect at this year's Preview Night afterparty.... It's the kick-off party to SDCC 2026! *Special Note:...
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THE CON GUY'S 2026 WONDERCON AFTERSHOW
We break down everything about this year's WONDERCON, the little brother convention of San Diego Comic-Con. We address the lingering question "Is Wondercon getting smaller?", and we spotlight the biggest and best panels of the weekend (hint: Its the Best Sequel Ever!). Lobbycon. Merch. And Bill's...
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WONDERCON 2026 - Everything You Need to Know
We're back, Baby! That's right, THE CON GUY HAPPY HOUR returns for SEASON 11 to talk all things WONDERCON, which takes place March 27-29 in Anaheim, CA... (directly across the street from Disneyland)... We talk panels, collectibles, parking, hotels, special events... and the all-important...
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Everything We Saw at the JAWS 50th Anniversary Celebration in Martha's Vineyard
In 1974, Steven Spielberg filmed JAWS in Martha's Vineyard, as a stand-in for the fictional AMITY ISLAND. The movie was released on June 20, 1975, and become a phenomenon, jumpstarting the era of summer blockbusters. 50 years later, idyllic Martha's Vineyard opened its arms to welcome back cast,...
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COMIC-CON AFTERSHOW: The Highs, the Lows, Surprises, and Best Moments
San Diego Comic-Con 2025 has, sadly, come to a close, but not without much fanfare and LOTS of memorable moments. This episode is all about those moments — the highs, the lows, the biggest surprises, and the best moments of the Con... along with some Collectibles. Let us know your best and worst...
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PARTIES & OFF-SITES of SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2025
Here's a rundown of all the best parties and off-sites that will be taking over the Gaslamp Quarter at San Diego Comic-Con 2025. From the big studios to Crunchyroll and the fan-favorite Adult Swim festival on the Green, we've got your guide to all the best things to do outside the convention...
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Our Picks for the MUST-SEE PANELS of San Diego Comic-Con 2025
We comb through the complete list of programming panels, and choose our list of the MUST-SEE panels to attend at San Diego Comic-Con 2025. Yeah, yeah, we know... these are just our opinions. Tell us what you're most excited about.
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The Con Guy @ San Diego Comic-Con 2025 - COLLECTIBLES PART ONE
We kick off the Convention Collectibles season with PART ONE of our run-down of the best and most exciting COLLECTIBLES and EXCLUSIVES we're looking forward to at San Diego Comic-Con 2025. Mattel, Hasbro, NECA, and more!
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XLE Prodcutions' Ready Party One Kick-off Party at San Diego Comic-Con!
XLE is back to kick off San Diego Comic-Con 2025 with their annual READY PARTY ONE party at the Parc Nightclub in the Gaslamp District of Downtown San Diego. Bernie Bregman joins us to give us all the details, including theme, tickets, music, and all the details. Get ready to party SDCC!
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The Con Guy - Everything We Know About San Diego Comic-Con 2025 (SO FAR!)
As we head into San Diego Comic-Con season, here's EVERYTHING we know about the Con.... so far. We may not be able to help you get badges (this year), but if you're going, we've got you covered. Hotels, parking, panels, masquerade, offsites — we've got it all. And it only gets crazier from here!
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Everything You Need to Know About Going to Martha's Vineyard for the JAWS 50th Anniversary
We're gonna need a bigger podcast! It’s the 50th birthday party of the summer blockbuster that actually started summer blockbusters—JAWS. And the big party is taking place in the spot where they filmed it, Martha’s Vineyard. Our guest tonight is one of the organizers involved with the events that...
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Celebrating Star Trek, Back to the Future, Dungeons & Dragons, and MORE at Universal Fan Fest!
Go with us into the worlds of Star Trek, Back to the Future, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, ONE PIECE, and Jujutsu Kaisen as well as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at the brand-new after-hours events at Universal Studios Hollywood called UNIVERSAL FAN FEST NIGHTS... Plus some...
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JAWS 50th ANNIVERSARY EVENTS, COLLECTIBLES, MERCH and EVERYTHING HAPPENING THIS YEAR
Kicking off with special guest MICHAEL SMITH from the LET’S TALK JAWS live show, we embark on a summer-long celebration of the 50th Anniversary of JAWS! It was five decades ago that the original summer blockbuster, directed by 27-year old STEVEN SPIELBERG, first chomped its way into movie…
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Kathleen Kennedy & the Future of Star Wars; Plus WonderCon News
We begin our 10th Year (10 YEARS!) with a big show: Will She or Won't She? Kathleen Kennedy hints at leaving Lucasfilm. What does that mean for the future of STAR WARS? We have a CIVILIZED discussion and leave all the toxicity behind...Plus, the latest news on WONDERCON, which happens later this...
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L.A. Comic Con CEO Chris DeMoulin Gives Us a Behind-the-Scenes Preview
Los Angeles Comic Con CEO Chris DeMoulin gives us an inside look at L.A. Comic Con, one of the fastest-growing comic book and fan conventions in the country. This year, it moves back to October and is chock full of celebrities, gaming, comic books, and cosplay. Set in the middle of the Pop…
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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS of BRENDAN FRASER'S 'THE MUMMY'
From our sister podcast, THE CON GIRLS, comes this celebration a Brendan Fraser classic. The 1999 blockbuster THE MUMMY bares little resemblance to its 1932 predecessor... It starred Brendan Fraser as adventurer and treasure hunter Rick O'Connell, along with Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, and Arnold...
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The Con Guy's San Diego Comic-Con Toys & Collectibles Aftershow
Did you hear the backlash against the Masters of the Universe Snake Lair at San Diego Comic-Con? What about the new G.I. Joe Figures? Then there's Darth Maul. Super7. Mondo. Bandai Namco. And so much more. We break down the best and worst experiences with the COLLECTIBLES and TOYS at San Diego...
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THE EVOLUTION OF SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON: CAPTURING THE MOMENTS
San Diego Comic-Con has changed and evolved so much in its 50-plus years. From the El Cortez Hotel and Jack Kirby, to the modern Hall H and shoulder-to-shoulder cosplay, the biggest and longest-running comics and Pop Culture convention in the United States has created millions of unforgettable...
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Would Comic-Con Really Leave San Diego?
Forbes reported recently that he organizers of San Diego Comic-Con are considering leaving their beautiful southern California home of the last 50-some years. Why? Is this really a possibility? And where would they go?
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THE MUST-SEE PANELS at 2024 SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON
It's our annual inside look at all the must-see panels scheduled for San Diego Comic-Con. Join our hosts for a fun, spirited dive into Hall H, Ballroom 20, and all the cool presentations across 4 days (plus preview night!) of the country's biggest and most important comic book, entertainment, and...
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Top 25 All-Time Favorite San Diego Comic Con Moments - THE CON GUY 200th EPISODE CELEBRATION! TOP CON Part 2!
The Con Guys (and Con Girl) are back for PART 2 of our 200th Episode!!! (This would technically make it episode #201 but who's counting?) Join us as we continue our countdown with our TOP 10 FAVORITE MOMENTS FROM SAN DIEGO COMIC CON! Along with our favorite moments from the last 8 years of THE…
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San Diego Comic Con Updates—Interview With ASHLEY ECKSTEIN and HER UNIVERSE!
This week we talk with the amazing Ashley Eckstein, a dynamic force in the entertainment and fandom worlds. Best known as the voice of the iconic Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars the Clone Wars, a character she originated in 2008, Ashley has captivated audiences as an actress, host, inspirational…
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Top 25 Favorite San Diego Comic Con Moments - THE CON GUY 200th EPISODE CELEBRATION! TOP CON Part 1
The Con Guy celebrates our 200th Episode with a very special 2-Part Show! It's our TOP 25 FAVORITE SAN DIEGO COMIC CON MOMENTS, PART 1.... In this episode, we re-live the absolute best moments from San Diego Comic-Con, and we also spend a few moments reliving our favorite moments from THE CON GUY...
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THE CON GUY San Diego Comic-Con Update No. 4 — COSPLAY, Masquerade, Her Universe
On this episode, we discuss the 50th Anniversary of the San Diego Comic-Con Masquerade, which is happening in Ballroom 20 on July 27. Here's everything you need to know to experience SDCC's biggest Cosplay extravaganza. We also discuss the Her Universe Fashion Show and how to attend. #cosplay...
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The Con Guy's SDCC 2024 Updates — This Episode: XLE Parties!
XLE Entertainment throws the biggest San Diego Comic-Con after-parties year-after-year, and they've got three new parties lined up for the 2024 event! We talk with two of the folks from XLE — Bernie Bergman and Ellie Repka — about all the craziness they have planned for this year. So get ready to...
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The Con Guy SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON Updates! This episode: HOTELS!!!
The CON GUY presents a special podcast series: SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON UPDATES. From now until the convention July 24-28, we'll bring you all the information you need to have an awesome time in San Diego. This week: HOTELS!!!! The General Hotel Sale is over, but so many folks were left without a…
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The Con Guy's WONDERCON 2024 WRAP-UP
It's our annual WONDERCON AFTERSHOW, where we recap and review the entire Wondercon 2024 event, including the panels, the vendors, the floor, the cosplay, and the collectibles. We also detail what could be improved. For those who couldn't go this year, this is the next best thing!
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE HEADING TO WONDERCON 2024
Wondercon is finally here, arriving in Anaheim March 29-31, and this week our hosts break down everything you need to know: The badges, the hotels, the parking, the floor, the food, and of course, LOBBY CON! We provide your survival guide for San Diego Comic-Con's little sister con!
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PART DEUX! The Movies of 1984—Terminator, A Nightmare On Elm Street, Splash, and More!
In PART TWO of our look at the movies of 1984, we spotlight films that are still churning out sequels and nostalgia to this day, including The Terminator ("I'll be back!"), psycho killer Freddy Krueger, a mermaid love story, and so many more movies in that magical year. So join us as we continue...
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The Magic Year of 1984—Celebrating 40 years of Temple of Doom, Gremlins, Ghostbusters, and More!
1984 was a pivotal year in pop culture—it gave us the LA Olympics, Purple Rain, and Apple Macintosh. But it was also an incredible time for movies, giving us fan-favorite classics that still hold up today, such as Gremlins, Karate Kid, Star Trek 3, Ghostbusters, Indiana Jones and the Temple of...
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Is Marvel Studios Finally Getting Back On Track?
Marvel is the biggest film franchise of all time, having grossed almost $30 billion at the global box office. But with a lackluster performance these past few years—both in theaters and on Disney+—many have asked if the Studio has lost its direction. Are the glory days of Marvel in the past? With...
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The Con Guy Goes Deep With Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Percy Jackson is on a dangerous quest. Outrunning monsters and outwitting gods, he must journey across America to return Zeus’ master bolt and stop an all-out war. Based on the best-selling book series, the Disney+ show is among the top five most-watched season premieres in all of 2023. It...
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POWER RANGERS! Best Moments from Rangerstop Orlando, Plus Exclusive Interview with Alyson Kiperman Sullivan, PLUS
POWER RANGERS! On this episode, we bring you some of the best moments from the panels at Rangerstop Orlando! PLUS, an exclusive interview with Alyson Kipperman Sullivan, the Yellow Ranger from Power Rangers Wild Force, discussing Rangerstop Orlando, her favorite fan interactions, and a brand-new...
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Power Ranger Selwyn Ward Talks Lost Galaxy, Megaforce, Rangerstop Orlando, and More!
We talk Rangerstop Orlando with Selwyn Ward, who is known for Power Rangers Turbo (1997), Power Rangers in Space (1998), Power Rangers Lost Galaxy (1999), Power Rangers Wild Force (2003), Power Rangers Megaforce (2014) and Power Rangers Ninja Steel (2018). Also, a special message from Davi Santos...
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THE YEAR OF GODZILLA! Too Much of a Good Thing, Or Exactly What We Wanted?
GODZILLA is the Undisputed King of Monsters, and he's having his moment in the spotlight! From the newest theatrical release from Toho, Godzilla Minus One, to the Monarch series on Apple+, to the latest trailer for next year's Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the giant lizard is everywhere! We...
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The Con Guy Presents THE SCARE GUY's HYPE LIST for HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS Hollywood 2023!
Get ready to scream.... with delight! The Scare Season is here, and no none does it better or BIGGER on the West Coast than Universal Studios Hollywood's HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS! On this week's special CON GUY show, we present a presentation from our 'Scarier Side' — THE SCARE GUY show. We rank…
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San Diego Comic-Con 2023 Recap: How was SDCC Without the Major Studios?
The Studios didn’t come. The writers didn’t show up. And the actors, for the most part, stayed away—pop culture watchers and pundits predicted a Comic-Con apocalypse. They said fans would revolt. Attendance would drop off. Hotels would be canceled. They predicted this would be the Comic-Con that...
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The Best, Most Interesting Panels at San Diego Comic-Con 2023
With most of the major studios skipping San Diego Comic-Con because of the impending writers and actor strikes, this year might be a tad quieter than some of the most recent years. But don't fret! With the full schedule revealed, we dive in and bring you the best, coolest panels not to mis this...
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The Con Guy's 21 REASONS COMIC-CON WILL BE AWESOME THIS YEAR!
With most of the major studios announcing that they're skipping this year's San Diego Comic-Con (mainly because of the writers and actors strike), lots of folks are proclaiming gloom and doom for the event. But not us! Sure, there will be some things we'll miss, but overall, there are so many...
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Inside DOMINION: VOLUME 2, the Brand-New Chapter in the Exciting Sci-Fi Comic Series from Terminus Media
If you like Battlestar Galactica — and who doesn't??? — then this is for you! From comics and graphic novels to audio drama and animation, Terminus Media is producing exciting and meaningful stories that you will love! And their latest is a sci-fi epic about kings, prophets, outterspace battles,...
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Everything You Need to Know About the Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary Celebration
In 1993, Steven Spielberg's monumental JURASSIC PARK roared into theaters and convinced us that dinosaurs were real, forever changing motion pictures. It was the biggest (literally) movie of all time, ushering in a whole new era of CGI special effects and shaking up summer blockbuster records.…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Straight from the nerdy heart of Hollywood, THE CON GUY podcast brings you the the latest comic con and fan convention updates, and the best celebrity and creator interviews to celebrate the world of fandom, pop culture and geek-centric news. We are a place designed BY FANS for FANS, that seeks to create a community of like-minded individuals who enjoy sci-fi, exclusive collectibles, comic books, gaming, animation, manga, cosplay, fan conventions and fandom events—if you love it, we'll talk about it!
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Straight from the nerdy heart of Hollywood, THE CON GUY podcast brings you the the latest comic con and fan convention updates, and the best celebrity and creator interviews to celebrate the world of fandom, pop culture and geek-centric news. We are a place designed BY FANS for FANS, that seeks to...
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