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Episode 12: Special SDCC Recap Show

Episode 12: Special SDCC Recap Show

Posted on by Tim Ludy

sdcc san diego comic-con recap showGreetings entreprenerds! I hope anyone that was able to make the trip had a great time at San Diego Comic-con! In this episode I’m joined again by Rob and Lee as we do a quick recap on our favorite parts of this year’s convention.

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We discuss:

  • Favorite Offsites
  • Favorite Parties
  • Favorite Panels
  • Magic Tournaments
  • Plans to improve next year
  • Tips for SDCC attendees
  • Emergenseat – collapsible seat for waiting in line

I hope you’ve enjoyed these Comic-con specific episodes. Next week we’ll be back to our regularly scheduled podcast where I interview entreprenerds about building their geek business. If you want me to try more things like this, or if you think I should stick to the usual format, be sure to give me some feedback in the comments below, on iTunes or Stitcher or on Twitter @UndertheCapes.

Thanks, see you next week!

Episode 9: Hero Within

Episode 9: Hero Within

Posted on by Tim Ludy

Tony Kim Hero Within Crazy 4 Comic Con

My guest this week is Tony Kim aka Crazy4ComicCon, Founder and CEO of Hero Within.

Founded in 2010, Crazy4ComicCon is a blog, podcast and resource for first-time and veteran attendees of San Diego Comic-Con.

Founded only a year ago, Hero Within is on a mission to reshape men’s pop culture fashion with integrated, empowering and sophistaicated geek style. They offer some really great, professional looking pieces like the Batman blazer and the Wonder Woman jean jacket.

Listen on iTunes or Stitcher.

Hero Within will be on the convention floor at booth #1019 and here is the info on all the other panels and events Tony will be part of:

  • Game of Bloggers Party – Thursday 9pm-midnight, House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave.
  • Building a Geek Brand – Friday 12pm-1pm, Marriot Marquis Grand 1 &2
  • Let’s Get Fashionably Nerdy! – Friday 1pm-2pm, Marriot Marquis Grand 1 &2
  • Pop Culture Shark Tank – Friday 3pm-4pm, Room 32AB
  • Onstage at the DC Comics booth – Friday 4pm
  • The Business of Geek Fashion – Saturday 10am, Marriot Marquis Grand 1 & 2
  • Red Wedding Afterparty – Saturday 9:30pm-midnight, House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Why you brand needs to solve a specific problem
  • Moderating Panels
  • Collaborating with other creators
  • Hosting an event at SDCC
  • Getting Media Coverage
  • Future plans to grow the Hero Within brand
  • Importance of being an original

Links to all the good stuff:

 

I’ll be sharing an extra episode with you this week! Look for my interview with Rob Salkowitz, author of Comic-Con and the Business of Pop Culture on Thursday!

I’d really appreciate any feedback either on Twitter @UndertheCapes, in the blog comments or through a rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks and see you soon!

Episode 8: The Nerdy Girlie

Episode 8: The Nerdy Girlie

Posted on by Tim Ludy

This week’s guest is Megan from The Nerdy Girlie!

TheNerdyGirlie.com is a great resource for first time comic-con attendees and for nerdy girls in general. In addition to the comic con tips she provides ideas for everyday cosplay fashion and nerd crafts.

If you’re a fellow blogger you’ll get a chance to meet Megan at the Game of Bloggers event on the Wednesday of Comic-con at the House of Blues.

Listen on iTunes or Stitcher.

On this episode, we talk about:

Be sure to follow Megan at thenerdygirlie.com and @TheNerdyGirlie on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

There will be 3 new shows before SDCC! Stay tuned for Hero Within Founder/CEO, Tony Kim, on Monday July 10, Rob Salkowitz on Thursday July 13, and a special pre-con episode on Monday July 17.

I’d really appreciate any feedback either on Twitter @UndertheCapes, in the blog comments or through a rating on iTunesor Stitcher. Thanks and see you next week!