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Tour de Cons

32 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings

Martha and Rob discuss various comic and pop culture conventions with guests and friends. Artists, superheroes, indie comics, comic books, writers, books, movies, TV, video games, tabletop games, anime, and music are all topics that are covered.

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Big Bad Con 2023 | Interview with Sean Nittner

June 07, 2023 19:21 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MB

Rob interviews  Sean Nittner about the Backerkit for,  "Big Bad Con 23"! Support this Backerkit at this link: https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/79ab90a4-9eed-4b37-a417-01692df6f57c/landing   This episode is sponsored by:  Believe | Plan | Achieve DreamingBigCoaching.com Book a FREE session today!   Get your groovy wares and nerdy paraphernalia at Todd Stashwick’s Nerd Circus Big Bad Con is a tabletop gaming convention focused on supporting gamers from marginal...

Interview with Carl Doninger about the 2023 Pop Cons

June 05, 2023 17:16 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MB

Rob interviews Carl Doninger, the COO of Pop Con, about the 2023 Indy Pop Con and his new convention, Louisville Pop Con. Check out the Pop Con Website for more information and to get tickets! PopCon.us This episode is sponsored by:  Believe | Plan | Achieve DreamingBigCoaching.com Book a FREE session today!   Get your groovy wares and nerdy paraphernalia at Todd Stashwick’s Nerd Circus   TODAY"S LINKS Facebook.com/indypopcon Instagram.com/indypopcon   Twitter.c...

Interview with Enrica Jang about the International Poe Festival

May 17, 2023 17:56 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MB

Rob interviews Enrica Jang, the director of Poe House, about the International Edgar Allan Poe Festival and the 5th Annual Saturday Poe “Visiter” Awards. Website: https://poefestinternational.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/poefestintl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poefestinternational/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poebaltimore YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCEKC_0busyzb7aySf9feNg   Our theme song is by Benny and the No Goods.   Check out their awesome...

Interview with Russell Nohelty about WannaCon 2020

March 12, 2020 19:54 - 18 minutes - 18.8 MB

Rob Interviews author Russell Nohelty from Wannabe Press about the virtual comic-con WannaCon that is happening this weekend. Last weekend, Emerald City Comic Con made the decision to cancel their convention that was to happen this weekend.  Since then, a bunch of conventions have started canceling which is not just bad for the fans and the companies behind the cons, but the artists and vendors that make their livings of the cons are hit especially hard.   Today’s guest, Russell Nohelty, a...

Fall 2018 SMG Micro-Con Roundtable

November 08, 2018 16:00 - 46 minutes - 43.6 MB

Rob sits down with artists and writers from the Fall 2018 SMG Micro-Con at the Blue Box Cafe in Elgin.  The roundtable was made up Rebecca Rothschild, Xane Daniel, Rich Perez, and Zach Lehner.  Here's the link to support Xane's Kickstarter. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kevmo/righteous-comic-series-volume-2-first-printing Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think.  Be...

Latrice - Texas Frightmare Weekend 2018

May 02, 2018 16:52 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MB

In our final pre Texas Frightmare Weekend episodes, Jesse is joined by a soon to be first time attendee of the convention Latrice.  Hope you enjoy her story.   If you are attending TFW the first weekend of May, please send me a tweet and let's try to do a quick mini interview at the show!   Jesse's Twitter - JesseJacksonDFW

Mike - Texas Frightmare Weekend 2018

April 24, 2018 16:14 - 50 minutes - 47.5 MB

We continue our discussion with fans of Texas Frightmare Weekend with Mike!  The show is getting closer. Will we see you there?   https://www.texasfrightmareweekend.com/texas-frightmare-weekend-tickets-merchandise    Twitter @TourdeCons Email us at [email protected]

Christi - Texas Frightmare Weekend 2018

April 10, 2018 12:25 - 32 minutes - 31.1 MB

As we get closer and closer to Texas Frightmare Weekend 2018, Jesse is joined by Christi.  She shares her love of the horror genre and how she uses that love in her teaching!  Hope you enjoy our conversation and we will see you at TFW!     https://www.texasfrightmareweekend.com/texas-frightmare-weekend-tickets-merchandise    Twitter @TourdeCons Email us at [email protected]

Mike Armstrong Interview - C2E2 2018

April 05, 2018 15:10 - 14 minutes - 15.2 MB

Rob is joined by Mike Armstrong, the guy behind C2E2 in Chicago.     Twitter @TourdeCons Email us at [email protected]

Todd - Texas Frightmare Weekend 2018

April 03, 2018 23:55 - 57 minutes - 54.1 MB

Jesse is joined by another fan of Texas Frightmare Weekend Todd.  They talk about past shows and spend sometime talking about this year's show wichi will be in DFW the first weekend of May!   Twitter @TourdeCons Email us at [email protected]

Jason from KBLP - Texas Frightmare Weekend 2018

March 20, 2018 22:50 - 52 minutes - 49.3 MB

In another episode of our series focusing on the upcoming Texas Frightmare Weekend, Jesse is joined by Jason from KBLP 105.1. They talk about Jason's history with the horror genre and his past experiances at TFW.     https://tunein.com/radio/KBLP-1051-s31766/?locale=nl-NL&z=205838228    https://www.texasfrightmareweekend.com

Texas Frightmare Weekend 2018

January 09, 2018 18:06 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MB

The first weekend of May this year will be the 13th annual Texas Frightmare Weekend held at  the Hyatt Regency at DFW Airport.   The show dates are May 4, 5, 6 2018.   Tour de Cons will be covering the show for the Southgate Media Network.  To start out our coverage Jesse Jackson is joined by Ken Schaefer to talk about the history of "The Southwest's Premier Horror Convention."  Ken attended the first show and has made most of the them through the years.  They discuss the history and go int...

Andy Interviews William Shatner

October 26, 2017 14:06 - 11 minutes - 11.6 MB

The one and only WILLIAM SHATNER makes his triumphant return to Des Moines, Iowa Thursday, November 2nd…bringing his Broadway-based storytelling journey SHATNER’S WORLD to legendary Hoyt Sherman Place. The actor/writer/producer recently called into rock radio station LAZER 103.3 (KAZR-FM) for a chat with afternoon drive host ANDY HALL.  The two discussed the show, Shatner shared some stories from the filming of STAR TREK II:  THE WRATH OF KHAN, celebrating its 35th anniversary, and much mo...

Into the Badlands - Dragon Con 2017

October 18, 2017 04:29 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

Jesse went to Dragon Con during Labor Day and was part of several fan panels about different shows.  Here is the Into the Badlands: Fan Discussion Panel With so much that happened in Season 2, and an expanded third season next year, there’s a lot to talk about! We discuss the political/social intricacies, fascinating mythologies, and other complex aspects of the characters and stories in the Badlands.  Moderator: Robert Prentice; Panelists: Mari Mancusi, Abbey White, Jesse Jackson   @T...

American Gods Fan Panel - Dragon Con 2017

October 18, 2017 04:28 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

Jesse went to Dragon Con during Labor Day and was part of several fan panels about different shows. Here is the discussion of Neil Gaiman works  Neil Gaiman has only increased in popularity in recent years, with popular television shows based on his stories either in production or on the air. We’ll discuss the source material and the differences that manifest in interpreting it for mass media. Presenters: Misty Massey, Eric R. Asher, Panelist: Jesse Jackson, Panelist: Mia Hrabosky, Volu...

Class Fan Panel - Dragon Con 2017

October 18, 2017 04:26 - 58 minutes - 54.8 MB

Jesse went to Dragon Con during Labor Day and was part of several fan panels about different shows. Here is the discussion of the Doctor Who spin off Class.  The first scripted Doctor Who spinoff in years has finally aired in the US, and it definitely left an impression, with a cameo, several Easter eggs, and a surprise cliffhanger that makes us want more! Class is now in session! Presenters: R Alan Siler, Panelist: Jesse Jackson, Volunteer: Shannon Burgess, Volunteer: Caro McCully    ...

The Colony - Dragon Con 2017

October 18, 2017 04:25 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Jesse went to Dragon Con during Labor Day and was part of several fan panels about different shows. Here is the Colony: Fan Discussion PanelNot just another alien invasion story, this USA Network’s popular TV show focuses more on the humans than the aliens. And so will we as we discuss the events of Season 2, the Bowman Family, and the fate of not just the bloc, but the world.  Moderator: Alison Sky Richards; Panelists: Jesse Jackson, Robert Prentice, Aaron Dunne, John Keegan  @TourdeCons

The World of the Walking Dead: Fan Discussion Panel - Dragon Con 2017

October 18, 2017 04:24 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Jesse Jackson went to Dragon Con on Labor Day weekend and while he didn't bring us back a shirt, he did bring us back some recordings of some fan panels. First off is a The Walking Dead Fan Panel.   Here is the panel description from the Dragon Con program.  Hope you enjoy the discussion.   The World of the Walking Dead: Fan Discussion Panel The comic so riveting that it spawned a TV show, and a TV show that was so successful it led to a hit prequel. We discuss what’s new and what’s...

Influence of The Walking Dead on the Current Zombie Genre - Dragon Con 2017

October 18, 2017 04:23 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

Here is the  2nd Walking Dead Fan panel that Jesse Jackson recorded during Dragon Con   Influence of The Walking Dead on the Current Zombie Genre Zombie have been on the rise. Some say it started with “The Walking Dead”, though that is up for debate. Regardless, what is certain is the impact it has had on the current state of the zombie genre. Experts discuss the effects of that impact, and whether or not it’s for the better of the genre.  Moderator: Jesse Jackson; Panelists: Dr. John ...

Dragon Con

August 25, 2017 14:49 - 48 minutes - 47.1 MB

Every Labor Day downtown Atlanta transforms into a land of skeptics, zombies, Klingons, storm troopers and more stars than you can see in the sky!  Dragon Con is the largest fan run convention in the nation and a truly magical place.  Jesse talks to Shannon the Director of the Apocalypse Rising Track at Dragon Con.   They talk about zombies, first aide, meeting celebrities in the wild, the importance of 8-2-1 and why Dragon Con is a one of a kind convention.    https://www.facebook.com/...

Thom Zahler June 2017 Interview

June 16, 2017 16:44 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

Jesse sits down to talk to Thom Zahler about a couple of new projects he has coming up.  First is a story called Warning Label that will be published weekly on WebToons.com.  It's all about a boy, a girl and a warning label curse.  Go to    http://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/warning-label/list?title_no=1051 and please give it 10 stars and subscribe!     Also coming out this summer from IDW is a new series called Time & Vine.  It's Thom's version of a Time Travel story but with alcoh...

Interview with Chris Latshaw from The North Texas Comic Book Show

July 07, 2016 17:53 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

Interview with Chris Latshaw from The North Texas Comic Book Show   Sometimes comic conventions can be over whelming.  They have massive crowds, long lines and high fees.  Well Chris Latshaw from Dallas Texas is doing his best to fight that trend by organizing a great comic book show in Dallas, TX each quarter.  The next show will be July 9th.  Chris joins Jesse Jackson to talk about the conventions origins, it’s goals and who he has lined up for the show in July.   The show website ...

Interview with Sandy King Carpenter at C2E2 2016

June 30, 2016 20:47 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

Interview with Sandy King Carpenter at C2E2 2016 Rob sits down for a one on one interview with Sandy King Carpenter to discuss her comics, movies, John Carpenter, and a whole lot more. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!  Sandy's Twitter  @stormkingskc    Connect with us on ...

Ani-Mia Interview

December 02, 2015 01:33 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Phil sits down for a one on one interview with World Famous Ani-Mia to discuss her life as a successful cosplayer, her Christmas charity toy drive, and her upcoming appearance at the Steel City Con in Pittsburgh December 4-6, 2015.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!   

C2E2 2015 Interviews - Acker & Blacker, Timothy Omundson, and Scott & Atkinson

May 06, 2015 23:54 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

C2E2 2015 Interviews - In this episodes, we have three seperate interviews with some amazing people we had the privilage of speaking with at the 2015 C2E2 in Chicago.  First up are Ben Acker and Ben Blacker, creators of Thrilling Adventure Hour (the stage show, podcast, comic books).  The second interview is with Timothy Omundson who was in Chicago to perform with Thrilling Adventure Hour.  Timothy is interviewed by Molly (8 years old) about his role of King Richard on Galavant.  The final i...

Geek My Kids LIVE at the Indianapolis Wizard World on Feb 15, 2015

February 26, 2015 01:10 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

Check out the new episode of Geek My Kids!  In this episode, Lilith, Kelly and Elli discuss thier geeky touchstones in front of a live audience at the Indianapolis Wizard World on Feb 15, 2015.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at [email protected] and let us know what you think.  Be sure to rate us and review the episode.  It really helps other people find us.  Thanks!

2014 Minneapolis Wizard World

June 26, 2014 21:56 - 38 minutes - 44.4 MB

It's the sixth episode of Tour de Cons 2014.  Every episode we discuss all the cool things about the various pop culture conventions that SMG Podcasters and friends of ours attend.  In this episode we discuss Minneapolis Wizard World with Jeff, Sonja, Casey, and Morgan.  Lots of cool things are brought up and some cool insights are brought to the discussion.  This is one not to be missed.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatem...

2014 Comicpalooza, Houston,TX

June 12, 2014 10:00 - 55 minutes - 63.5 MB

It's the fifth episode of Tour de Cons 2014.  Every episode we discuss all the cool things about the various pop culture conventions that SMG Podcasters and friends of ours attend.  In this episode we discuss Comicpalooza in Houston,TX with Jesse Jackson and Steve Salyer.  Lots of cool things are brought up and some cool insights are brought to the discussion.  This is one not to be missed.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgat...

2014 Dallas SciFi Expo

June 09, 2014 19:25 - 49 minutes - 56.3 MB

It's the fourth episode of Tour de Cons 2014.  Every episode we discuss all the cool things about the various pop culture conventions that SMG Podcasters and friends of ours attend.  In this episode we discuss the Dallas SciFi Expo with Steve Salyer and Jesse Jackson.  Lots of cool things are brought up and some cool insights are brought to the discussion.  This is one not to be missed.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemed...

2014 Tekko Con in Pittsburgh

May 05, 2014 16:56 - 34 minutes - 39.2 MB

It's the third episode of Tour de Cons 2014.  Every episode we discuss all the cool things about the various pop culture conventions that SMG Podcasters and friends of ours attend.  In this episode we discuss the Tekko Con in Pittsburgh with Jonathan Bell.  Lots of cool things are brought up and some cool insights are brought to the discussion.  This is one not to be missed.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@gmai...

2014 Louisville Wizard World Pt 2

April 13, 2014 22:28 - 59 minutes - 67.7 MB

It's the second episode of Tour de Cons 2014.  Every episode we discuss all the cool things about the various pop culture conventions that SMG Podcasters and friends of ours attend.  In this episode we discuss the Louisville Wizard World with Lilith Hellfire.  Lots of cool things are brought up and some cool insights are brought to the discussion.  This is one not to be missed.  Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com.  You can write to us at southgatemediagroup@g...

2014 Louisville Wizard World

April 06, 2014 04:54 - 40 minutes - 47.1 MB

It's the pilot episode of Tour de Cons 2014.  Every episode we discuss all the cool things about the various pop culture conventions that SMG Podcasters and friends of ours attend.  In this episode we discuss the Louisville Wizard World with Sonja, Jeanne, and Finn.  Lots of cool things are brought up as well as a shocking revelation.  This is one not to be missed. Brought to you by ShowRatings.TV  Check out www.showratings.tv to join in the discussion about your TV obsession. Thanks ShowR...

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