SDConCast - The Official Podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog

Preregistration is the first big badge sale of the year, and the first chance for attendees to try for their chance at a golden ticket. The team took covered the event live, discussing breaking news, what the sale means for future badge events, the high and low points of the sale, and much more.

If you didn't turnout for the live feed on Google+, you can watch it below. If you were, thanks for your questions!

Site Links:

[Google+] [SDCCBlog.com] [Facebook] [Twitter] [YouTube]

Show Notes:

SDCC Preregistration 2015 Recap: Faster Than Ever

San Diego Workforce Partnership Examines Comic-Con's Economic Impact

Podcast Links: 

Download: 93.1MB, 1 hours 21 minutes [Direct Link]
Subscribe: [RSS] [iTunes]

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The Hosts:

Kerry Dixon
Twitter: @kerrydixon

Kim Twomble
Twitter: @OutsideComicCon

Ben Kucharski
Twitter: @HelloBK

Direct download: SDConCast_-_Preregistration_Live_Show.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:06pm CDT

The convention is over, so before we start hybernating looking forward to next year, the team drops their top five favorite moments of San Diego Comic-Con 2014. Plus we cover our disappointments of the convention, and read some of our readers top moments!

If you didn't turnout for the live feed on Google+, you can watch it below. If you were, thanks for your questions! Make sure you listen to the audio version below, because each week we'll give everyone some bonus content that isn't available on the live video feed.

Site Links:

[Google+] [SDCCBlog.com] [Facebook] [Twitter] [YouTube]

Show Notes:

SDCC 2014: Sharknado 2 Panel Highlights

SDCC 2014: Assassin's Creed Experience

SDCC 2014: Gotham Zip Line

SDCC 2014 - Hall H

Music:

Intro: “Omg I <3 Livejournal (And My Livejournal <3s Me)”, Talkshow Boy
Outro: “Joss Whedon“, lo-fi is sci-fi

Podcast Links: 

Download: 52.3MB, 1 hours 16 minutes [Direct Link]
Subscribe: [RSS] [iTunes]

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The Hosts:

James Riley
Twitter:@danregal
Website: geekshotphoto.com

Shawn Marshall
Twitter:@The_Con_Fluence
Website: TheConfluenceCovers.com

Jeremy Rutz
Twitter:@spotanime
Website: About Me

Kerry Dixon
Twitter: @kerrydixon

Direct download: SDConCast_-_07-30-2014_-_The_Teams_Top_Moments_of_SDCC_2014.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:16pm CDT

The team gathered in the Plaza on Friday night to recap the last two days of Comic-Con. Hear tales of Shawn's exclusives hunt, Kerry's Teen Wolf-themed Comic-Con; Jeremy's induction into Sharknadia; James' work week and more.

Site Links: 

[SDCCBlog.com] [Facebook] [Twitter] [YouTube]

Music:

Intro: “Omg I <3 Livejournal (And My Livejournal <3s Me)”, Talkshow Boy
Break: "Planning Theme", The J. Arthur Keenes Band
Outro: “Joss Whedon“, lo-fi is sci-fi

Podcast Links:

Download: 29.9MB, 44 minutes [Direct Link]

Subscribe: [RSS] [iTunes]

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The Hosts:

James Riley
Twitter:@danregal
Website: geekshotphoto.com

Shawn Marshall
Twitter:@The_Con_Fluence
Website: TheConfluenceCovers.com

Jeremy Rutz
Twitter:@spotanime
Website: About Me

Kerry Dixon
Twitter: @kerrydixon
Lisa McDowell Twitter: @sdccgotgirl

Direct download: SDConCast_-_07-26-2014_-_LIVE_from_Comic-Con_2014.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:06am CDT

Want to feel what it's like to be inside Hall H? Maybe you weren't able to attend this year, or you just want to relive that feeling over and over and over again? Not to fear, we have just the thing.

We tried something new this year - we created binaural (3D) audio recordings to fully immerse yourself inside Hall H. These audio recordings are best meant to be listened to with headphones. So sit back, dim the lights, close your eyes and travel back into Hall H. Or listen to the recordings while watching the POV video. It's a great SDCC experience that we can now bring you wherever you are.

Site Links:

[SDCCBlog.com] [Facebook] [Twitter] [YouTube]

Podcast Links:

Download: SDCC 2014 - Binaural Recording - Hall H Announcements
35.6MB, 3 min 32 sec 
[Direct Link]

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Category:general -- posted at: 10:35am CDT

Want to feel what it's like to be inside Hall H? Maybe you weren't able to attend this year, or you just want to relive that feeling over and over and over again? Not to fear, we have just the thing.

We tried something new this year - we created binaural (3D) audio recordings to fully immerse yourself inside Hall H. These audio recordings are best meant to be listened to with headphones. So sit back, dim the lights, close your eyes and travel back into Hall H. Or listen to the recordings while watching the POV video. It's a great SDCC experience that we can now bring you wherever you are.

Site Links:

[SDCCBlog.com] [Facebook] [Twitter] [YouTube]

Podcast Links:

Download: SDCC 2014 - Binaural Recording - DreamWorks Animation Opening
34.7MB, 3 min 26 sec 
[Direct Link]

Subscribe: [RSS] [iTunes]

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Direct download: SDCC_2014_-_Binaural_Recording_-_DreamWorks_Animation_Opening.wav
Category:general -- posted at: 10:26am CDT

g+ zachary levi Comic-Con is one week away!

And we couldn't be more excited, because Zachary Levi and David Coleman will be joining us live to discuss this year's Nerd HQ plans, Conversations line-up and more. If you're excited to hear more about Nerd HQ, and who isn't, you'll definitely want to tune in.

Got a question? Join us live on Thursday July 17 at 9pm ET/6pm PT and ask us via the Q&A app, or tweet us at @SD_Comic_Con with hashtag #SDConCast , and we’ll answer them on air. And if you aren’t able to join live, you can always watch the broadcast recording on YouTube, or subscribe/stream the audio version (with bonus content) to listen to over the weekend. Site Links:
[Google+ Event Page] [SDCCBlog.com] [Facebook] [Twitter] [YouTube]

Show Notes:

Zachary Levi and David Coleman Discuss Making Nerd HQ ‘Bigger’ and ‘Cooler’ For 2014

Nerd HQ Returns to Petco Park with The Walking Dead, SEGA, Settlers of Catan, Jeff Bridges, More

Warner Bros. Comic-Con 2014 Bag Designs Revealed

Comic-Con International Issuing Wristbands For Hall H Entry

HBO Pop Up Shop Headed to Gaslamp During Comic-Con; Featuring ‘Game of Thrones’ and More

Extracurricular Activities’ Update: SDCC Postcards, Comic-Con 2014 Print

Comic-Con International Unveils New Redesigned App for Comic-Con

CONTEST: Win a ‘Musical Anatomy of a Superhero’ Superhero Super Pack - Enter by Sunday July 20 11:59pm PT!

Chuck Jones Gallery Releases Event Schedule During Comic-Con 2014 [UPDATE - Mike Kungl Canvas Print]

Music:
Intro: “Omg I <3 Livejournal (And My Livejournal <3s Me)”, Talkshow Boy
Outro: “Joss Whedon“, lo-fi is sci-fi

Podcast Links: Download: 70.1MB, 1 hours 42 minutes [Direct Link]
Subscribe: [RSS] [iTunes]

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The Guests:

Zachary Levi
Twitter: @ZacharyLevi

David Coleman
Twitter: @kentuckysocal

Website(s): The Nerd MachineNerdHQ

The Hosts:

James Riley
Twitter:@danregal
Website: geekshotphoto.com

Jeremy Rutz
Twitter:@spotanime
Website: About Me

Kerry Dixon
Twitter: @kerrydixon

Direct download: SDConCast_-_07-17-2014_-_Nerd_HQ_with_Zachary_Levi_and_David_Coleman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:46pm CDT

g+banner-flat-sunThe SDConCast is back with its third annual "Breaking Down The Schedule" episodes - the most comprehensive Comic-Con schedule analysis you'll find anywhere. Join Jeremy, James, Kerry and others as we look at what's scheduled for the main panel rooms on Saturday and Sunday (you can listen to the Preview Night, Thursday and Friday schedule breakdown here); give insight and analysis on how you can get into the big panels; and give our dark horse picks you can use as your back-up choices - or even your main one!

Got a question? Join us live and ask us via the Q&A app, or tweet us at @SD_Comic_Con with hashtag #SDConCast , and we’ll answer them on air. And if you aren’t able to join live, you can always watch the broadcast recording on YouTube, or subscribe/stream the audio version (with bonus content) to listen to over the weekend.

Site Links:

[Google+ Event Page] [SDCCBlog.com] [Facebook] [Twitter] [YouTube]

Show Notes:

SDCC Programming Schedule: Saturday Highlights

SDCC Programming Schedule: Sunday Highlights

‘Enchantment Under The SDCC’ VIP Tickets On Sale Monday July 14 9AM PT

Music:

Intro: “Omg I <3 Livejournal (And My Livejournal <3s Me)”, Talkshow Boy
Outro: “Joss Whedon“, lo-fi is sci-fi

Podcast Links:

Download: 86.4MB, 2 hours 6 minutes [Direct Link]
Subscribe: [RSS] [iTunes]

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The Hosts:

James Riley
Twitter:@danregal
Website: geekshotphoto.com

Jeremy Rutz
Twitter:@spotanime
Website: About Me

Kerry Dixon
Twitter: @kerrydixon

Sarah Mertan
Twitter: @consharknews
Website: ConShark.com

Direct download: SDConCast_SE_-_Breaking_Down_The_Schedule_2014_-_Saturday_and_Sunday.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:29pm CDT

g+banner-flat-fri The SDConCast is back with its third annual "Breaking Down The Schedule" episodes - the most comprehensive Comic-Con schedule analysis you'll find anywhere. Join Jeremy, James, Kerry and others as we look at what's scheduled for the main panel rooms on Preview Night, Thursday and Friday; give insight and analysis on how you can get into the big panels; and give our dark horse picks you can use as your back-up choices - or even your main one!

Got a question? Join us live and ask us via the Q&A app, or tweet us at @SD_Comic_Con with hashtag #SDConCast , and we’ll answer them on air. And if you aren’t able to join live, you can always watch the broadcast recording on YouTube, or subscribe/stream the audio version (with bonus content) to listen to over the weekend.

Site Links:

[Google+ Event Page] [SDCCBlog.com] [Facebook] [Twitter] [YouTube]

Show Notes:

SDCC 2014 Programming Schedule: Wednesday and Thursday Highlights

SDCC 2014 Programming Schedule: Friday Highlights

‘Enchantment Under The SDCC’ VIP Tickets On Sale Monday July 14 9AM PT

Music:

Intro: “Omg I <3 Livejournal (And My Livejournal <3s Me)”, Talkshow Boy
Outro: “Joss Whedon“, lo-fi is sci-fi

Podcast Links:

Download: 84.9MB, 2 hours 4 minutes [Direct Link]
Subscribe: [RSS] [iTunes]

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The Hosts:

James Riley
Twitter:@danregal
Website: geekshotphoto.com

Jeremy Rutz
Twitter:@spotanime
Website: About Me

Kerry Dixon
Twitter: @kerrydixon


heidi macdonald g+ banner The SDConCast team returns for another week of Comic-Con talk. We get asked why we don't cover comics more than we do, so we're bringing back our friend Heidi MacDonald from The Beat to talk about the latest in the comics industry, her thoughts on the convention and how comics fans can make the most of their SDCC.

Got a question? Join us live and ask us via the Q&A app, or tweet us at @SD_Comic_Con with hashtag #SDConCast , and we'll answer them on air. And if you aren't able to join live, you can always watch the broadcast recording on YouTube, or subscribe/stream the audio version (with bonus content) to listen to over the weekend.

Site Links:

[Google+ Event Page]
[SDCCBlog.com] [Facebook] [Twitter] [YouTube]

Show Notes:

Kotobukiya SDCC 2014 Exclusives

Factory Entertainment SDCC 2014 Exclusives

Gentle Giant SDCC 2014 Exclusives

EXCLUSIVE: MyCoolCarStuff SDCC 2014 Exclusives

Extracurricular Activities’ 2014 Print Captures Why We Love SDCC

‘Avengers’ Cast Flying to San Diego For Comic-Con; Hulk Footage Teased

Teen Wolf Returns To SDCC 2014 With Panel, Booth, Signings

BBC America: No ‘Doctor Who’ Panel For SDCC 2014

‘Once Upon A Time’ Panel To Return to SDCC Next Month

‘Vikings’ Setting Sail For San Diego Comic-Con 2014

‘Hannibal’ To Take A Bite Out of SDCC in 2014 [UPDATE: Panel Thursday July 24]

20th Century Fox Studio Panel Headed to San Diego Comic-Con On Friday July 25

Five Steps to Planning a Fan-tastic SDCC Event

Chuck Jones Gallery Releases Event Schedule During Comic-Con 2014

The Thrilling Adventure Hour’s Ben Acker Discusses SDCC Crossover Show With Welcome To Night Vale

SDCC 2014 T-Shirts Now Available For Pre-Order

Comic-Con Banners Now Up in San Diego [UPDATE - Guardians Banners Also Up]

SDCC 2014 Shuttle Map, Schedule Revealed

Music:

Intro: “Omg I <3 Livejournal (And My Livejournal <3s Me)”, Talkshow Boy
Outro: “Joss Whedon“, lo-fi is sci-fi
Question of the Day: "Escape From Tridion", Pirato Ketchup

Podcast Links:

Download: 85MB, 2 hours 4 minutes [Direct Link]
Subscribe: [RSS] [iTunes]

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Guest:

Heidi MacDonald
Twitter: @Comixace
Website: comicsbeat.com

The Hosts:

James Riley
Twitter:@danregal
Website: geekshotphoto.com

Shawn Marshall
Twitter:@The_Con_Fluence
Website: TheConfluenceCovers.com

Jeremy Rutz
Twitter:@spotanime
Website: About Me

Direct download: SDConCast_-_06-27-14.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:38pm CDT

dougkline-quotes Of all the guests we've had on the SDConCast over the years, we're excited about this one the most. Joining us will be Doug Kline, who literally wrote the book on Comic-Con. As author of The Unauthorized San Diego Comic-Con Survival Guide, Doug kicked off the SDCC fan movement of which we now play a big part. Please join us as we talk about Comic-Con over the years, and get the dish on the ultimate tips and tricks for those attending SDCC, whether it's their first time or their tenth. You won't want to miss!

And of course, James, Shawn and Jeremy will go over the week's big news and provide their expert analysis on everything from offsites to exclusives. Got a question? Join us live and ask us via the Q&A app, or tweet us at @SD_Comic_Con with hashta#SDConCast, and we'll answer them on air. And if you aren't able to join live, you can always watch the broadcast recording on YouTube, or subscribe/stream the audio version (with bonus content) to listen to over the weekend. Site Links:

[Google+ Event Page]
[SDCCBlog.com] [Facebook] [Twitter] [YouTube]

Show Notes:

Hasbro SDCC Exclusives 2014 [UPDATE June 19]

Huckleberry’s Limited Batman 1966 SHAG Print [Update: Pre-Orders Live]

Symbiote Studios SDCC 2014 Exclusives

Diamond SDCC 2014 Exclusives [Update 3- June 13]

Report: WB Comic-Con Line-Up Includes Seven DC Films

Starz’ ‘Outlander’ Red Carpet Premiere at SDCC; Sweepstakes Open Until June 27

Offsite Calendar brought to you by Eventbrite

4th Annual SDCC Star Wars Fan Breakfast Announced [Update - Now Accepting Wait List]

Music:

Intro: “Omg I <3 Livejournal (And My Livejournal <3s Me)”, Talkshow Boy
Outro: “Joss Whedon“, lo-fi is sci-fi
Question of the Day: "Escape From Tridion", Pirato Ketchup

Podcast Links:
Download: 87.7MB, 2 hours 8 minutes [Direct Link]
Subscribe: [RSS] [iTunes]

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Guest:

Doug Kline
Twitter: @SDCCSurvival
Website: sdccsurvivalguide.comtheconmunity.com

The Hosts:
James Riley
Twitter:@danregal
Website: geekshotphoto.com

Shawn Marshall
Twitter:@The_Con_Fluence
Website: TheConfluenceCovers.com

Jeremy Rutz
Twitter:@spotanime
Website: About Me

Direct download: SDConCast_-_06-20-2014.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:39pm CDT

eric goldman banner If our posts on the television shows you might be seeing in Ballroom 20 got you excited for SDCC  this year, then you'll definitely want to tune into this week's SDConCast. We'll be joined by Eric Goldman, Executive editor for IGN.com, where we'll go through the new and returning television shows, as well as provide our commentary on the Comic-Con news of the week - of which there is no shortage, mind you!

You can find the link to the live broadcast on our Google+ page, and you can watch the the broadcast embedded below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqxEMcCuygQ&feature=share

Got a question? Join us live and ask us via the Q&A app, or tweet us at @SD_Comic_Con with hashtag #SDConCast , and we'll answer them on air. And if you aren't able to join live, you can always watch the broadcast recording on YouTube, or subscribe/stream the audio version (with bonus content) to listen to over the weekend.

Site Links:

[SDCCBlog.com] [Facebook] [Twitter] [YouTube]

Show Notes:

The Television Shows of SDCC 2014 — The Broadcast Networks

The Television Shows of SDCC 2014 — The Cable Networks

The Television Shows of SDCC 2014 — The Family Networks

Syfy Stars Hint At SDCC 2014 Possibilites

Cinemax Bringing ‘Banshee’ To SDCC 2014

Mattel’s San Diego Comic-Con 2014 Exclusives [UPDATE June 11]

Moebius Models SDCC 2014 Exclusives

EXCLUSIVE: MyCoolCarStuff SDCC 2014 Exclusives

Square Enix SDCC 2014 Exclusives

Mezco Toyz SDCC 2014 Exclusives [UPDATE June 10]

Monogram International SDCC 2014 Exclusives [Update June 6]

Factory Entertainment SDCC 2014 Exclusives [UPDATE June 6]

Offsite Calendar brought to you by Eventbrite

A Night On Zombie Island

The Walking Dead Escape Tickets On Sale Now

PubQuest Presents Super Video Game Land

Music:

Intro: “Omg I <3 Livejournal (And My Livejournal <3s Me)”, Talkshow Boy
Outro: “Joss Whedon“, lo-fi is sci-fi
Question of the Day: "Escape From Tridion", Pirato Ketchup

Podcast Links:

Download: 65.7MB, 1 hour 36 minutes [Direct Link]
Subscribe: [RSS] [iTunes]

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Guest:

Eric Goldman
Twitter: @EricIGN
Website: IGN.com/TV

The Hosts:
James Riley
Twitter:@danregal
Website: geekshotphoto.com

Jeremy Rutz
Twitter:@spotanime
Website: About Me

Kerry Dixon
Twitter: @kerrydixon

Direct download: SDConCast_-_06-12-2014.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:16pm CDT

sdconcast germain We're very excited for this week's episode of the SDConCast, because it's one of our favorite subjects to talk about regarding San Diego Comic-Con - movies!

We posted our guesses as to which movies you might be seeing in San Diego this July, and we talked with returning SDConCast guest Germain Lussier, Writer for Slashfilm.com, on what he is expecting. Some surprises, some reveals! But we guarantee, you'll be ready to line up for Hall H after listening.

You can find the link to the live broadcast on our Google+ page, and you can watch the the broadcast embedded below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iC3USg9eWc&feature=share

You'll be able to take part in the SDConCast by joining us live each Thursday at 9PM ET / 6PM PT and submitting your questions. You can also tweet your questions to @SD_Comic_Con with the hashtag #SDConCast anytime before the broadcast and we'll answer them on air. If you're not able to join live, you can always watch later on YouTube, or subscribe to the podcast via RSS, iTunes or Stitcher and receive some bonus audio-only content.

Site Links:

[SDCCBlog.com] [Facebook] [Twitter] [Google+] [YouTube]

Show Notes:

The Movies of SDCC 2014 Hasbro Transformers 30th Anniversary Tour Edition

Mattel - Cerise Wolf Ever After High and Hot Wheels Star Wars car

Mezco Living Dead Dolls 16th Anniversary White Posey

Diamond Select Yoda Spirit Bank

Monogram International Nightmare Before Christmas eraser set

NECA's Ahab Predator

Offsite Calendar brought to you by Eventbrite

Walking Dead Escape presale

Garfunkel and Oates

MTV Fan Fest with Linkin Park

Chris Tucker Payback Tour show

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Music:

Intro: “Omg I <3 Livejournal (And My Livejournal <3s Me)”, Talkshow Boy
Outro: “Joss Whedon“, lo-fi is sci-fi
Question of the Day: "Escape From Tridion", Pirato Ketchup (with Not-Dane DeHaan)

Podcast Links: Download: 72.5MB, 1 hour 45 minutes [Direct Link]
Subscribe: [RSS] [iTunes]

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Guest:

Germain Lussier
Twitter: @GermainLussier
Website: Slashfilm.com

The Hosts:

James Riley
Twitter:@danregal
Website: geekshotphoto.com

Jeremy Rutz
Twitter:@spotanime
Website: About Me

Sarah Mertan
Twitter: @consharknews
Website: ConShark.com

Direct download: SDConCast_-_06-05-2014.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am CDT

SDConCast for May 30, 2014 - The Psychology of SDCC with Ali MattuWe're very excited to announce our first special guest of the season, Dr. Ali Mattu from brainknowsbetter.com. He is  joined by the rest of the team from The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog to talk about The Psychology of Comic-Con, as well as the SDCC news of the week and other geeky pursuits.

If you didn't turnout for the live feed on Google+, you can watch it below. If you were, thanks for your questions! Make sure you listen to the audio version below, because each week we'll give everyone some bonus content that isn't available on the live video feed.

Site Links:

[SDCCBlog.com] [Facebook] [Twitter] [YouTube]

Show Notes:

SDCC 2013 - Most Memorable Moments - Kid "drops the mic" during the LEGO panel

Toy Fair 2014: NECA

The Good, Bad, and Ugly Psychology of Comic-Con

Comic-Con Response to Anti-Harassment Petition: "Safety and Security Is A Major Concern" [ComicBookResources.com]

‘Hannibal’ To Take A Bite Out of SDCC in 2014

Win an ‘Intimate’ Performance from Linkin Park During SDCC

Mattel’s San Diego Comic-Con 2014 Exclusives [UPDATE MAY 29]

NECA’s San Diego Comic-Con 2014 Exclusives [UPDATE MAY 23]

Factory Entertainment SDCC 2014 Exclusives [UPDATE 2 - May 23]

DC Collectibles SDCC 2014 Exclusives [UPDATE May 28]

Mezco Toyz SDCC 2014 Exclusives [UPDATE MAY 26]

Offsite Calendar brought to you by Eventbrite

Music:

Intro: “Omg I <3 Livejournal (And My Livejournal <3s Me)”, Talkshow Boy
Outro: “Joss Whedon“, lo-fi is sci-fi

Podcast Links:

Download: 83.8MB, 2 hours 2 minutes [Direct Link]

Subscribe: [RSS] [iTunes]  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGW8jgxMaQ8

Guest:

Ali Mattu
Twitter: @AliMattu
Website: brainknowsbetter.com

The Hosts:

James Riley
Twitter:@danregal
Website: geekshotphoto.com

Shawn Marshall
Twitter:@The_Con_Fluence
Website: TheConfluenceCovers.com

Jeremy Rutz
Twitter:@spotanime
Website: About Me

Kerry Dixon
Twitter: @kerrydixon

Sarah Mertan
Twitter: @consharknews
Website: ConShark.com

Kim Twombly
Twitter:@OutsideComicCon
Website: OutsideComicCon.com

Direct download: SDConCast_-_05-30-2014.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am CDT

Comic Con Sign Convention Center Cool Tone

Today starts the unofficial start of summer, with Memorial Day (in the U.S., for our international readers) finishing off our upcoming three-day weekend. What are our plans? James is hanging out in Minnesota (and watching X-Men: Days of Future Past), Jeremy's finally going to see Godzilla, Kerry will be re-living The Truman Show, and Sarah's going to be staying right where she is. Literally. Like, she won't be moving from her seat until next week's podcast. Or so she claims.

This week with James chillin' in the North, Kim has returned to the podcast to talk with us about the parking pass sales and offsite events, and on a more serious note we discuss the impacts from the recent San Diego brush fires. We also take a closer look at the new exclusive announcements from NECA and Hasbro.

If you didn't turnout for the live feed on Google+, you can watch it below. If you did, thanks for your questions! Make sure you listen to the audio version below, because we gave everyone some bonus content that wasn't available on the live video feed.

Site Links:

[SDCCBlog.com] [Facebook] [Twitter] [YouTube]

Show Notes:

Hasbro SDCC Exclusives 2014 [UPDATE MAY 22]

NECA’s San Diego Comic-Con 2014 Exclusives [UPDATE MAY 16]

The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog Offsite Event Calendar for 2014

Ace Parking Sale for SDCC 2014 Failure Due to DDoS Attack

Music:

Intro: “Omg I <3 Livejournal (And My Livejournal <3s Me)”, Talkshow Boy

Outro: “Joss Whedon“, lo-fi is sci-fi

Podcast Links:

Download: 47MB, 1 hour 9 minutes [Direct Link]
Subscribe: [RSS] [iTunes]

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The Hosts:

Jeremy Rutz

Twitter:@spotanime
Website: About Me

Kerry Dixon

Twitter: @kerrydixon

Sarah Mertan

Twitter: @consharknews
Website: ConShark.com

Kim Twombly

Twitter:@OutsideComicCon
Website: OutsideComicCon.com

Direct download: SDConCast_-_05-23-2014.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:00pm CDT

It's May, and that means it's time for the return of the SDConCast, the official podcast of The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. For those of you who are new to the blog and the podcast, the SDConCast is where the blog's team members get together weekly to discuss the big news items, catch up on their individual geeky activities, and help prepare listeners for the convention.

For this first episode of "season three", the team talks about the recent news regarding the badge resale (and lack thereof), the big exclusives for this year announced so far, and Jeremy professes his love for The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Not. He does seem to have a man-crush on Dane DaHaan, apparently.

Site Links:

[SDCCBlog.com] [Facebook] [Twitter] [YouTube]

Show Notes:

No Badge Resale for SDCC 2014

Mattel’s San Diego Comic-Con 2014 Exclusives [UPDATE MAY 6]

Hasbro SDCC Exclusives 2014 [UPDATE MAY 5]

Funko San Diego Comic-Con 2014 Exclusives [UPDATED May 8]

Entertainment Earth’s 2014 SDCC Exclusives [UPDATE MAY 5]

A Tour of Ace Parking’s New Comic-Con Parking Sales System

CONTEST: Win Two Passes for A San Diego Symphony Comic-Con Weekend Concert

Music:

Intro: “Omg I <3 Livejournal (And My Livejournal <3s Me)”, Talkshow Boy
Outro: “Joss Whedon“, lo-fi is sci-fi

Podcast Links:

Download: 52MB, 1 hour 15 minutes [Direct Link]
Subscribe: [RSS] [iTunes]

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The Hosts:

Jeremy Rutz
Twitter:@spotanime
Website: About Me

James Riley
Twitter:@danregal
Website: geekshotphoto.com

Kerry Dixon
Twitter: @kerrydixon

Sarah Mertan
Twitter: @consharknews
Website: ConShark.com

Direct download: SDConCast_-_05-09-2014_-_DeHaaned.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:07pm CDT

What better way for the team to spend Easter weekend than to descend upon Disneyland Anaheim for WonderCon 2014!

Saturday's programming schedule was very SDCC-like, with big Hollywood and television network panels. Godzilla! X-Men! How to Train Your Dragon 2! And much more.

Kerry assembled the troops - Shawn and Kim specifically - for this special Saturday "wrap-up" episode live from WonderCon.

Site Links:

[SDCCBlog.com] [Facebook] [Twitter] [YouTube]

Show Notes:

Fox Takes Flight ‘With How To Train Your Dragon’ Events at WonderCon

Cartoon Network Makes WonderCon Plans Official with Panels and Signings

WB Roars Into WonderCon With Godzilla, Edge of Tomorrow, Into The Storm

20th Century Fox Bringing X-Men, Apes, Maze Runner, How To Train Your Dragon 2 to WonderCon

Music:

Intro/Inter/Outro: “Planning Theme”, The J. Arthur Keenes Band

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The Hosts:

Shawn Marshall

Twitter: @The_Con_Fluence

Website: TheConFluenceCovers.com

Kim Twombly

Twitter: @OutsideComicCon

Website: OutsideComicCon.com

Kerry Dixon

Twitter: @kerrydixon

Direct download: SDConCast_-_WonderCon_2014_Saturday_Wrap-Up.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:30am CDT

The hotel lottery is behind us (for now), but with WonderCon right around the corner there's good times ahead. Listen to Kerry, James and Jeremy as they talk about what happened during "Hotelpocalypse 2014" and break down the WonderCon Anaheim programming schedule to bring you the highlights and dark horse picks for each day.

And, did we mention our First Annual WonderCon Reader Meetup? Oh we did? Good. See you there!

Site Links:

[SDCCBlog.com] [Facebook] [Twitter] [YouTube]

Show Notes:

Vote for James and Beth (Geekshot Photography) for "Best Photographer" in the Steampunk Chronicle Readers Choice Awards!

WonderCon Anahiem 2014 Programming Schedule

WonderCon Reader Meetup Presented by Warner Archive – Friday April 18

Music:

Intro: “Omg I <3 Livejournal (And My Livejournal <3s Me)”, Talkshow Boy

Outro: “Joss Whedon“, lo-fi is sci-fi

Podcast Links:

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The Hosts:

Jeremy Rutz
Twitter:@spotanime
Website: About Me

James Riley
Website: geekshotphoto.com

Kerry Dixon
Twitter: @kerrydixon

Direct download: SDConCast_Special_Ep_Hotels_WonderCon.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:39pm CDT

One of the most exciting booths we were able to check out at Toy Fair 2014 belonged to Kidrobot, producer of designer collectibles and venerable Comic-Con exclusive exhibitor. The company was showing off its 2014 retail offerings, which included a treasure trove of licenses every SDCC attendee would salivate over: Futurama, The Simpsons, CAPCOM, and now Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Marvel and DC. But what really got us excited wasn’t just what they were showing, but what they were talking about in terms of their big plans for this year’s SDCC.We spoke with Allen Richardson, Director of Product & Marketing at Kidrobot, about what we can expect at San Diego this July.

And when we were making our short list of booths to visit during Toy Fair 2014, Funko was at the top. The company's line of licensed Pop! Vinyls have always been a big hit with our readers and Comic-Con attendees, and the addition of Super7's ReAction line made Funko hotter than ever. We were also able to chat with Super7's owner, Brian Flynn, on how the ReAction line came to be, what the partnership with Funko might bring to the line, and - most importantly - what SDCC exclusives we'll be able to get our hands on this year.

Check out both of these interviews on this special Toy Fair 2014 SDConCast.

Site Links:

[SDCCBlog.com] [Facebook] [Twitter] [YouTube]

Music:

"Planning Theme", The J. Arthur Keenes Band

Podcast Links:

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The Hosts:

Jeremy Rutz Twitter:@spotanime Website: About Me

Direct download: SDConCast_Special_Ep_ToyFair2014.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:55am CDT

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