Free Comic Book Day at State of Comics 2025 | Episode 117 (5/4/25)
For Free Comic Book Day 2025 we recorded several interviews live from State of Comics in Plymouth, MI.
00:33 - State of Comics owner Ryan Hetkowski
16:20 - Comic book collector Garrett discusses some of the comic books available on FCBD 2025
19:40 - Brother and sister cosplayers, Julie and Dirk, discuss their love of Wonder Woman, Lord of the Rings and much more
25:55 - Peter Skinner from State of Comics talks Free Comic Book Day and more!
28:39 - Hazbin Hotel cosplayer David
30:37 - Samantha Yankee, the Operations Manager at the Motor City Comic Con, joins us to discuss their Spring show!
43:37 - State of Comics co-owner Ashley Hetkowski
49:07 - Comics, Beer & Sci-fi superfan Brandon joins us to discuss his love of science fiction
1:00:09 - Cosplayer Jeffrey joins us to show off his Indiana Jones cosplay
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Mike DeSantis Tribute | Episode 116 (2/23/25)
On this special episode we celebrate the life of Mike DeSantis with interviews from family and friends at the 2025 Great Lakes Comic Con. Mike was an incredible presence in the Michigan comic book scene and will always be remembered fondly.
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Great Lakes Comic Con 2025 Preview with Mike DeSantis | Episode 115 (2/9/25)
The Great Lakes Comic Con is easily one of our favorite conventions and this year they're celebrating their 15th anniversary. Show runner Mike DeSantis tells us everything we need to know about this year's con, plus he shares his comic book and toy collecting background. Get your tickets for the show on Feb. 21-23 at greatlakescomicconvention.com
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Detroit Triple Fan Fair, Rankin/Bass and Most Expensive Comic Books | Episode 114 (2/2/25)
On this episode we talk to historians about several of our favorite topics:
00:35 - Steve Sabo shares what it was like at the first ever comic con, the Detroit Triple Fan Fair.
05:26 - Rankin/Bass historian and biographer Rick Goldschmidt joins us to discuss everyone's favorite holiday themed animation studio.
20:51 - And finally, we quizzed dealer extraordinaire Lauren Becker on the most expense comic books ever sold!
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Sam Jones, Erik Estrada, Larry Wilcox, and more from Fantasticon Toledo 2024 | Episode 113 (1/26/25)
Casey and Marc headed down to Toledo last year for the Fantasticon and spoke to many of the incredible guests, including:
00:33 - Sam Jones
04:17 - Larry Wilcox
11:29 - Adam's Action Figures and Comics
15:09 - Erik Estrada
20:28 - Hero Tomorrow Comics
24:29 - Jerry DeCaire
28:36 - Endurance Comics
Every episode we drink craft beer, make fun of each other and recap the week's geeky news, trailers, movies, and TV shows. With special guests and a different main topic every week, our podcast is always lively, but not for the easily offended!