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Episode 24: New York Comic Con Interviews and Recap

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new york comic con interviews and recap

Greetings Entreprenerds!

This is a special Post-NYCC episode where I share quick interviews with some of the exhibitors and guests of New York Comic Con. I got to meet some great people this weekend and I’m excited to share them with you!

In this episode I talk to:

Super Power Beat Down

Ruthless FX

Bottleneck Gallery

Poetic Earth Journals

Cosplayer Nation

Thank you to all my guests and everyone I met at New York Comic Con for making it such a fun weekend!

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 23: Pre-NYCC with Past Guests

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Episode 23 Pre NYCC

Greeting Entreprenerds!
This is a special pre-NYCC episode with advice from bloggers, cosplayers, panelists, exhibitors and other past guests that will be at New York Comic Con this weekend. Hear from:
Rob Salkowitz – @robsalk
Friends of Comic Con – @friendsofcci @alyssafranks
Everyone’s Hero –@everyonesherocosplay
Khepera Cosplay – @KheperaCosplay

Convention – @conventionfilm

I’ll be at New York Comic Con Friday and Saturday. I’d love to meet up!

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 18: Second Union

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Under the Capes Podcast Episode 18 Second Union

Greetings Entreprenerds!

My guests this week are Jeff and Karma from Second Union.

Second Union is a website (and soon a podcast) devoted to pop culture and entertainment news, reviews and interviews! The various sections of their website include movies, television, video games, comic books & graphic novels, music, toys & collectibles. Their YouTube channel also offers collectibles unboxing videos, San Diego Comic Con recaps and more.

I talk to Jeff Andrews, Founder, Creative Director and Editor in Chief; and Karma Savage, Co-Founder, Art Director and Senior Editor, about how they’ve built a great site and following.

Listen on iTunes or Stitcher.

We discuss:

  • How growing up in the 70s and 80s influenced Second Union
  • Researching other sites and brands in the space to find your own unique approach
  • Managing their team of 7 contributors
  • Promoting the brand at San Diego Comic Con
  • Expanding into multimedia through YouTube and podcasts
  • How Jeff’s experience launching two other sites helped create Second Union

Be sure to follow Second Union on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you’d like to show your support for Second Union, there are now two ways you can do that – become a Patreon supporter: http://bit.ly/2Upatron or make a purchase from their online shop: http://bit.ly/2Utees

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 17: Movers and Shakers Unlimited

Episode 17: Movers and Shakers Unlimited

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Under the Capes Episode 17 Movers and Shakers UnlimitedWhat does it take to become an innovator and icon within an industry? That’s what the new series Movers and Shakers Unlimited will seek to answer. Created by Jerome Bourgeois and Brandon Troy, the goal of the series is to provide insight for aspiring entrepreneurs and artists to discover what it takes to join a particular field of interest and become successful at it.

My guest this week is the host/co-creator/executive producer of Movers and Shakers, Brandon Troy. He brings a lot of cool stories and insight because he started his career in the film industry early on as a child actor in films such as “Louisville” and “Mars Attacks,” and the Showtime series, “Linc’s.” He also has experience as a director, writer, & editor and has been an entertainment reporter for various outlets.

Listen on iTunes or Stitcher.

In this episode we talk about:

  • Maximizing your production schedule
  • Opening yourself up to new connections and opportunities
  • Importance of brand recognition
  • Being able to improvise in live interviews
  • Just get started 26:00
  • Tips for doing interviews at conventions
  • Taking advantage of student and community resources
  • Building your team

All them good links:

Be sure to check out episodes of Movers and Shakers Unlimited at 8pm EST on Cox 9, 11, 74 & 77 or view episodes online at moversshakersunlimited.com or cox11.com and follow on Twitter @MoveNShakeUnltd  and on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Also follow Brandon on Twitter @BrandonTroyENT and Instagram @BrandonTroy_ENT

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 16: Boston Comic Con Interviews and Recap

Episode 16: Boston Comic Con Interviews and Recap

Posted on by Tim Ludy

Under the Capes at Boston Comic Con

Greetings Entreprenerds!

This past weekend was Boston Comic Con! Over the weekend I interviewed some amazing artists, authors, cosplayers and business owners about their experience exhibiting at the con and growing their geek brand.

In this episode I share those interviews and talk about my own experience at the con!

You can look for interviews with:

I also discuss:

Thank you to all my guests and everyone I met at Boston Comic Con for making it such a fun weekend!

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 15: Everyone’s Hero Cosplay

Episode 15: Everyone’s Hero Cosplay

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Everyones Hero Cosplay

Greetings Entreprenerds!

This is a special pre-Boston Comic Con and cosplay episode of Under the Capes. My guest this week is Everyone’s Hero Cosplay. In the three years Marcos has been cosplaying he has created over 60 cosplays and been to dozens of conventions including New York Comic Con, Katsucon, PAX East and this week’s Boston Comic Con.

In this episode we talk about how he keeps the many work in progress cosplays organized, how he takes and edits photos and the importance of reaching out to other cosplayers before and after conventions.

Listen on iTunes or Stitcher.

Here are the links to everything we discuss:

Be sure to follow Everyone’s Hero on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and look out for him all this weekend at Boston Comic Con!

Stay tuned this Monday for a special Post-Boston Comic Con episode where I’ll share interviews from attendees!

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 13: Nerd Chronic

Episode 13: Nerd Chronic

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Nerd Chronic podcast geek brand sdccGreetings entreprenerds!

My guest this week is Kam and Eric from Nerd Chronic. The Nerd Chronic Nerdcast discusses movies, TV, video games, comic books and other geek and entertainment topics. They review movies and TV shows and cover a wide range of topics such as future Marvel movie predictions, comic book superpowers and dream casts for superhero movies.

Listen on iTunes or Stitcher.

  • In this episode we discuss:
  • How Nerd Chronic got started
  • How to create high quality podcast audio
  • Promoting their show through social media and live events
  • GeekTyrant – PodTyrant
  • Eric’s trip to San Diego Comic Con
  • Episode 7: Geeks World Wide
  • Videos and other future plans for Nerd Chronic

Be sure to listen to Nerd Chronic at NerdChronic.com and follow them on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube.

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 11: Pre-San Diego Comic-con Special w/ Tips from Past Guests

Episode 11: Pre-San Diego Comic-con Special w/ Tips from Past Guests

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san diego comic con

This week’s episode is a special discussion about everything going on this week at San Diego Comic-con! I’m joined by my friends Lee and Rob as we break down our top choices for panels, booths, offsites, parties and more. You’ll also be treated to clips from all 10 past Under the Capes guests where they answer “what one piece of advice do you have for someone making the most out of SDCC?”

Listen on iTunes or Stitcher.

We cover a lot in this episode and have a ton of fun doing it. If you’re looking to jump around, here is when you can find everything:

And here’s everything we discussed in a really disorganized manner:

Panels

  • 20th Century Fox Hall H Thursday 11am – Kingsman, Deadpool
  • Inhumans Ballroom 20 Thursday 615pm
  • Building a Geek Brand Friday 12 Marriott Grand Marina
  • Con Man Ballroom 20 Friday 2:45
  • Pop Culture Shark Tank 32AB
  • Defenders Hall H Friday 5:15
  • WB Hall H Saturday 11am (Justice League, Aquaman, Ready Player One, Blade Runner 2049)
  • Marvel Hall H Saturday 5pm (Black Panther, Thor: Ragnarok, Infinity War?)
  • Supernatural Hall H Sunday 10:30 am

Exhibit Hall

  • Small Press O-08 Justin Harder – The Last Chimichanga Poster + other funny Deadpool drawings https://twitter.com/clausstudios/status/864169931180449792
  • Hero Within Booth #1019 https://herowithinstore.com/
  • Funko #5341 – Sully from NerdFu
  • #2913 Del Rey – Iron Gold Character Card Pierce Brown Signing Sunday at 11:30
  • http://sdccblog.com/2017/07/zenescope-entertainment-holding-gelato-eating-contest-at-comic-con-more/

Magic

  • Magic Tournament Schedule
  • Planeswalker Challenge

Offsites

  • The Marvel Universe ft artist James Mulligan at Chuck Jones Art Gallery Wednesday 7-10
  • SYFY Live from Comic-con with Zachary Levi
  • Expanse Escape Room http://sdccblog.com/event/the-expanse-escape-room/2017-07-20/
  • The Netflix Experience at Hilton Gaslamp (Stranger Things, Defenders, 10:45 Friday Defenders photoshoot) http://sdccblog.com/event/the-netflix-experience/2017-07-20/
  • Vikings Funeral Friday 7pm at Embarcadero Marina Park South http://sdccblog.com/event/vikings-funeral/

Parties

  • Game of Bloggers at House of Blues Wednesday 9pm
  • Thursday 8pm IGN and Sony Present The Dixie Pig at The Tipsy Crow
  • Thursday 9pm Rave of Thrones at Omnia
  • Syfy fan party. Featuring musical performances, DJ sets and a live show by the Spazmatics. Free. First come, first-served. New Childrens Museum Thursday and Saturday 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
  • MTV Fandom Fest (live music, giveaways, food) Friday 7-11 at Petco Park
  • Heroes Brewfest Saturday 2-8 at Waterfront Park
  • Red Wedding Afterparty hosted by Hero Within at House of Blues Saturday 9pm

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 9: Hero Within

Episode 9: Hero Within

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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 7: Geeks World Wide

Episode 7: Geeks World Wide

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This week our guest is Casey Walsh, Editor in Chief of Geeks World Wide.

The GWW is a blog and podcast network with over 50 contributors adding news, editorials and podcasts to the show. Included in their network is the Capes Crew Podcast, Comic Noobs Show and Press Any Key.

Casey joined The GWW as editor of the comics section, which has now become the websites most popular area and features daily post with unique Comic editorials, reviews and previews. Along with Will Elizondo, he started the GWW Capes Crew podcast. A weekly show dedicated to to all things Comics, Superheros and Sequential Art. After a year of creating content for GWW I was made its Editor in Chief.

Listen on iTunes or Stitcher.

In this interview we discuss:

  • Becoming a contributor on media sites
  • The state of the media industry
  • Building up your reputation as a writer
  • Their experience renaming The GWW
  • Managing a large team of contributors
  • The future of the Fantastic Four franchise (small tangent, but who doesn’t love Marvel’s first family)

Here are the links to everything we discussed:

Be sure to reach out to Casey on Twitter @TheComixKid and follow The GWW @The_GWW on Twitter, TheGWW on Facebook and Instagram and Geeks World Wide on Youtube.

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 next week!