Nancy is a newer podcast in my rotation. Hosted by best friends Tobin Low and Kathy Tu, Nancy is a queer podcast examining the LGBTQ community, and it’s a part of the NPR podcast family. One of my favorite things about podcasts is that you can learn about people different […]
DragonCon 2017: A Nerd Party for the Ages
DragonCon is a truly unique convention experience. It seems that people either love it or hate it, and those who love it can’t stand most other “corporate” conventions. And it’s easy to see why. The programming is limited (although this year boasted some incredible Cassini panels), with most people spending […]
Now Hear This Fest 2017 Presents How Did This Get Made?
When the Now Hear This Podcast Festival promised the “brightest stars in podcasting,” they meant it! Friday night, How Did This Get Made? took the stage to entertain an audience that was just as excited as me and this is my absolute favorite podcast. It makes me laugh; it makes me cry […]
It’s a Cuteness Explosion in NYC with Free Swag at PIQtoo’s Grand Opening this Weekend
New Yorkers and fans of cute things everywhere – there’s an event just for you this weekend at Rockefeller Center. PIQ, one of our favorite designer toy, game, and all around geek shops, is opening up their newest location. To celebrate they have a number of exciting events and creator […]
Stan Lee Honored at Extraordinary: Stan Lee
We’re at @SabanTheatre for a celebration of @TheRealStanLee! #extraordinarystanlee #beextraordinary pic.twitter.com/1VpM4rV5u0 — NERDOPHILES (@nerdophiles) August 23, 2017 Last Monday night at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills and broadcast to theaters across the country, Stan Lee was celebrated at Extraordinary: Stan Lee. Hosted by Chris Hardwick and attended by celebrity […]
Studio Ghibli Fest Celebrates Miyazaki on the Big Screen
As kids, who didn’t watch My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Princess Mononoke? Now you can relive your childhood with the Studio Ghibli Fest! Each month, GKIDS in partnership with Fathom Events is presenting a Hayao Miyazaki masterpiece to theaters across the country. Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki created […]
Comics and Music Collide at Vans Warped Tour
Despite the hundred degree heat, thousands of fans descended upon the Pomona Fairplex for the conclusion of the Vans Warped Tour. As in years previous, people who enjoy alternative music from screamo to hard rock enjoyed the variety of bands at one of the larger rock festivals the United States […]
GISHWHES: The Final Chapter
The fifth annual Greatest International Scavenger Hunt the World Has Ever Seen (GISHWHES) concluded Saturday, August 12. Initially created by Misha Collins as a way to “defy normalcy,” promote creativity, weirdness, collaboration, and acts of kindness, GISHWHES has broken records and helped people all over the world form relationships and […]
SDCC 2017: MTV Fandom Fest Continued Without The Fandom Awards to Mixed Results — But We Have Suggestions for Next Year
Attending the MTV Fandom Awards at Petco Park has been a long-standing tradition for me at San Diego Comic-Con. It’s always been a fun, entertaining event and, unlike a lot of other SDCC parties, it’s always easy to get in. The evening’s entertainment generally included a series of rides and […]
D23 – Convention of A Million Lines
After a summer of convention-going, I’m absolutely exhausted. Quick turn around dates made for a near non-stop summer. But, what this really boils down to is that I stood in a lot of lines this summer. At San Diego Comic Con, I waited for the Bladerunner 2049 Experience three times, […]
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