Author: SaxCarr

Fandom Planet 72: Enter the Vinyl Vault

by SaxCarr

Tim and Sax look at some of the hold comic themed records from the days when The Riddler could release an album and ever kid in American would buy it. Also they mostly suck. Plus some ranting about whatever pissed us off and some fantastic “News of the Doomed” including a cheese fire that shuts down a tunnel… you’ll have to listen for an explanation.

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Fandom Planet #71 Live from Comikaze Expo 2014

by SaxCarr

Tim and Sax sit down the “The Birds of ‘Play” cosplay duo, ABC’s The Quest contestant Bonnie Gordon, and YouTube legend Katers17 at the 2014 Comikaze Expo to talk about taking your fandom into the public eye, and maybe making some money at it. Learn the stories of these four amazing geeks, and hear their thoughts on some of the more pressing geek issues such as cosplay and conventions. Its Fandom Planet.  (audio is down after these exciting images of the guests)

 

The birds have many versions of these two character costumes.
The birds have many versions of these two character costumes.
Bonnie has started 'The Library Bards"
Bonnie has started ‘The Library Bards”
Katers has new hair now... this photo does not.
Katers has new hair now… this photo does not.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:31 — 21.8MB)

Fandom Planet 66: Captain America: The Winter Spoilers

by SaxCarr

This time, Tim and Sax record their review immediately after seeing Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier while still inside the theater!  You actually hear the boys get kicked out of the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood.  The review is full of spoilers, but you probably know them all by now anyway. In addition, Robot Cowboy presents an Audio Comics dramatization of the legendary Avengers #4, which literally thaws Captain America out after World War 2 and brings him in to present day Marvel continuity.  Tell your friends.

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Fandom Planet 65: More Audio Comics

by SaxCarr

Tim, Matt and Sax are taking some time off for the New Year and ROBOT COWBOY gets to host his very own episode!  This time, Robot Cowboy dusts off the vinyl and plays you a few Audio Comics from the Tifton Records company.  Sing a song of the Justice League.  Fight crime with The Flash.  And fight World War II with its own Living Legend, Captain America.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 18:13 — 13.7MB)

Fandom Planet 61: Star Trek TNG with guests Make It So!

by SaxCarr

It’s Crisis on Infinite Podcasts as “Make It So” comes to Fandom Planet to launch its second season! Join the boys as well as CC2K’s Robert J. Peterson and Jordan Byrne and Brittany Wallock for an exploration of the Trek universe while they all watch TNG episodes from season 2.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:52:04 — 42.4MB)

Fandom Planet 60: Sarah King and Mama Truth

by SaxCarr

Comedian and truth advocate Sarah King joins the boys for a conversation about comedy, performance, truth, more truth, and more funny. Sarah
is an improviser, character actress, sketch writer and comedian in LA and she takes the boys to school on how to challenge yourself with comedy, and
challenge conventions too.

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Fandom Planet 59: BRING BACK THE MIDDLEMAN w/ JAVIER GRILLO-MARXUACH

by SaxCarr

BRING BACK THE MIDDLEMAN

The boys host one of their favorite guests  JAVIER GRILLO-MARXUACH who’s here to talk about Helix his new show on SyFy and the crowdfunding campaign to resurrect The Middleman. Of course the boys get a little off track from time to time… but it doesn’t seem to throw Javi who shows again and again why he is the Fandom Planet go-to-guest. Listen, laugh, and learn, and go support the return of The Middleman at Indiegogo or on his website OKBJGM.com.

(Sorry that Robot Cowboy was the wrong number for this episode… he gets confused sometime)

LISTEN AND ENJOY

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FANDOM PLANET #58 – Who the hell is Matt Key?

by SaxCarr

Have you noticed Fandom Planet has 3 hosts now? Of course you have. Well now its time to meet Matt Key, our 3rd host with the MOST, and welcome inhabitant of the Fandom Planet Negative Zone Studios. Learn about Matt, and talk the talk about comics on today’s episode. Stay tuned for more episodes Weekly on FP and soon to come a LIVE podcast from an upcoming major convention… SOOOON!

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 55:03 — 21.0MB)

Fandom Planet 57: Meet the new writer of Batwoman!

by SaxCarr

With all the controversy around the departure of the Batwoman creative team, things may seem bleak of Kate Kane, but Powers Carr and Key are not worried, because we know the man taking the  writing reigns and he’s a pretty cool guy. Lets meet Marc Andreyko the incoming writer for Batwoman (and former writer of Manhunter and lots of other great titles). He’s also the regular judge of Hollywood’s famous “Tournament of Nerds”. Marc can’t talk much about his plans for Batwoman, but here’s your chance to meet the man himself and get to know him, and he’s funny too… come meet Marc Andreyko along with Fandom Planet.

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EXCLUSIVE Fandom Planet 56: Tales of the Strongman and the flying Bogdonaves.

by SaxCarr

Tim, Sax, Robot Cowboy and new host and contributor Matt Key are joined by the legendary Jon Bogdanove (Death of Superman, Power Pack), his son Kal-El (Yes, really) as well as Chris Faiella and wife Judy Kurtz Bogdanove to discuss their new project, STRONGMAN, an independently published, creator owned project that YOU can be a part of. Taking place in the early 20th Century, STRONGMAN is the story of a “family of choice” of circus people who not only perform amazing feats under the Big Top, but also have amazing adventures outside the circus. Meet the cast of characters, find out why Tim, Sax and Matt can’t wait to read this book, and find out how YOU can be a part of it! This is a fun, lively interview. You’ll be glad you tuned in.

Check out the episode at the bottom of this update, but on the way down check out this POSTER!

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Fandom Planet 55: ‘Man Of Steel’ Review with Comics AND Comics!

by SaxCarr

The boys are back with more Fandom Planet and today its a very extended round table review of the blockbuster movie “Man of Steel”. Joining Tim and Sax are Comics and Comics alumni Ed Greer, Asterios Kokkinos, Tom and Miranda Franck, and The “Consistent” Ron Swallow.

This spoiler filled review looks at the good and the bad in this latest incarnation of Superman and the state of superhero films in general.

Lets go!

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Fandom Planet 54: Live In Long Beach 2013

by SaxCarr

A selection of interview from our recent live-stream from Long Beach Comic Con. Check out Tim and Sax and guest after guest after guest as we go back to Long Beach for another year of creators, thrills, spills, chills, and jokes. Also cosplay, comics, comedy and cartoons. Take a listen!

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Fandom Planet 53: Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo with Regina Carpinelli

by SaxCarr

Tim and Sax take a look at what’s coming up at this years Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo with special guest Regina Carpinelli. We’ve got the 411 on all the guests, special events, and surprises in store for the second year of this wildly successful convention. Listen close folks as we may have some information you can’t get anywhere else. Stay tuned for information on where you can catch Tim and Sax at the Con as well as more on upcoming Fandom Planet events.

 

Also this:

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Fandom Planet 52: Fanfilm For A Deadman

by SaxCarr

It’s a Deadman’s Party as the producers and star of the fan film “Requiem for a Deadman” join Tim and Sax. Producer and AVN Award Winner Nicki Hunter (“Naughty Office 19”) and  writer/star Wes Calimer (“Cutting Veggies”) discuss their labor of love and the hard road they encountered bringing Arnold Drake’s and Carmine Infantino’s baby to live-action. We discuss the relation between pornography fans and comics geeks (there isn’t much) as well as the benefits of kickstarter versus sponsorship. Learn what it takes to create a live-action version of a fan favorite comic book.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 51:44 — 49.7MB)

Fandom Planet 51: Time After Time After Time

by SaxCarr

The boys geek out about Time Travel this week, as the proprietor of
Los Angeles’ own Time Travel Mart (https://826la.org/store/), Lauren
Rock joins us.  She discusses not only time travel, robots and sci-fi,
but also the great things that the Time Travel Mart does to promote
literacy and education all over America.

In addition, our good friend Robert J. Peterson, the novelist, chimes
in and promotes his new science-fantasy novel, “The Odds”
(www.TheOddsNovel.com) and tells YOU how YOU can help it get
published!  (hint:  http://bit.ly/theoddsnovel ) .  Bob is a good
friend of the show and you will enjoy his articulate insight.  We find
that it’s a welcome diversion from Tim & Sax’s usual tomfoolery.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:48:56 — 99.7MB)

Fandom Planet 50: Allison Scagliotti: Listen and WIN

by SaxCarr

It’s our special 50th Episode:  “Warehouse 13’s” Allison Scagliotti (“Claudia Donovan”) returns to Fandom Planet.  This time she teases us with some juicy details on what to expect in Season 4, some of the backstage gossip on set, and what it’s like to work with the rest of the cast (Eddie McClintock, Joanne Kelly, Saul Rubinek, Genelle Williams, and Simon Reynolds).

Allison also accompanies herself on Tim’s guitar and sings a classic Mississippi Blues song. You read that right. ALLISON SCAGLIOTTI SINGS!

If you love Warehouse 13, if you are a fan of Allison’s, this is the show for you!

In addition, YOU can win an  copy of the new “Warehouse 13” Season 3 DVD Box Set signed by Allison herself from NBC/Universal Home Video.  Listen to the show for how to win.
We also have other prizes to give away.  You could win an official “Warehouse 13” Farnsworth App for your iPhone or iPad compliments of QMX Interactive or autographed pages from a recent “Warehouse 13” comic book from Dynamite Entertainment.  Allison has signed pages that have Claudia featured prominently and you could win those pages, signed by Claudia herself!

Listen to this show for YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

Tweet us today:  @FandomPlanet

#AllisonScag4Cassie

Tell your friends.  Tell your Facebook buddies.

PS: Here’s an image of Allison’s custom ring we refer to in the show, check it out!

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Fandom Planet 49: Road to Comic-Con 2012

by SaxCarr

2012 San Diego Comic Con is under way.  Tim and Sax’s annual tradition continues as they and their friends make sure YOU are in the know for all the MUST-SEE events, guests and non-stop fun.  Personal updates and invitations are provided JUST FOR YOU from our pals Jerry Beck (and the WORST CARTOONS EVER!), The Battlestar Galactica Fan Club w/ Richard Hatch, Drew Seldin from Tri-Force prop replicas, our boss Jonathan London, Steve Rude,STEVE SEELEY & MICHAEL MORECI, Titan Books and many more!

Also, our pal Mark Evanier is hosting about a dozen panels that are ALL very cool.  He’s talking about Tarzan, Jack Kirby, Superman & Batman, Silver Age Marvels, Richie Rich, cartoon voices, Joe Simon, Archie, Mad Magazine and a zillion other things!  His guests on his panels include Marv Wolfman, Scott Shaw!,  Sergio Aragonés, Kieth Knight, Paul Levitz, Genius  Paul Dini, Batton Lash , Herb Trimpe, the amazing Stan Freberg and zillions more!

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 19:59 — 13.7MB)

Fandom Planet #48 – The Brill Yoe Parodox

by SaxCarr

Ian Brill, formerly of BOOM! Comics, stops by to discuss his new self-published labor of love, “Dracula World Order.”  The independent comic features Ian’s story of Dracula creating a Vampire-Tocracy (our words, not his; he’s a better writer) and the struggle of the common people to survive in an oppressive time.  The book also features the additional talents of Tonci Zonjic, Rahsan Ekedal, Declan Shalvey and Gabriel Hardman, so you KNOW it’s good.  Ask for it by name at your local brick & mortar comic shop or order your copy today at http://www.tfaw.com/Profile/Dracula-World-Order-1___409125

Also, our friend Craig Yoe visits with Tim & Sax via SKYPE to talk about his new book “Frazetta Funnies” featuring the work of master artist Frank Frazetta, but not as you may expect.  In stead of barbarians and Molly Hatchet album covers, the book contains funny animal stories which, while light and fun, show Frazetta’s amazing skill at creating a page layout unparallelled.  Also, the boys discuss Yoe’s monthly POPEYE book from IDW (for which he is co-editor), a collection of underground S&M comics created by Superman’s Joe Shuster, zombies, Krazy Kat and what it’s like to have the coolest job in the comics industry.

Visit the official Dracula World Order page here:   http://draculaworldorder.tumblr.com/post/24607453321/dracula-world-order-is-coming-hi-im-ian-brill
Visit Craig Yoe’s YoeBooks site here:  http://yoebooks.com/

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Fandom Planet 47: Emergency Session One: Gay DC Character Speculation Episode

by SaxCarr

Tim and Sax rush into action to try and guess who DC comics is going to out as gay in the next few weeks. Speculations include sgt rock, wildcat, and jerry Lewis, along with the most famous members of the DC Elite. Come with us on a journey of sexual-forensics, laughter, and a lengthy discussion of who counts as “iconic”.

Sax and Tim’s note: Just after we recorded this it was reported that the group “One Million Moms” came out against DC having this or any gay characters and suggested they would boycott the books.  In response the folks at Fandom Planet would like to suggest we all buy whatever issue announces the Gay character in record numbers.

Being gay is nothing to be ashamed of, and we support DC in bringing more homosexual characters into everyday comics. From Renee Montoya to Kate Kane to whomever this turns out to be (Plastic Man?) we support them.

Oh and at the end of this episode we talk for a bit about Batgirl: Spoiled (Sax’s new webseires) check it out here: http://bit.ly/BatgirlTeaser

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Fandom Planet 45: Javi is “stuck in the middle” of Fandom Planet

by SaxCarr

Former writer & producer for “Lost” and creator of the ABC Family Show “The Middleman,” Javier Grillo-Marxuach joins the boys to discuss his new comic series from APE, “Ramiel: The Wrath of God.”The book has been reviewed by the comics industry and even gained some mainstream press attention in a recent piece in USA TODAY which features a preview of issue #1. You can see the article here: http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-04-26/Ramiel-angel-comic-book-series/54562724/1

Along the way, all three men get very, very silly and start making fun of
everything! This is one of our most laugh-filled episodes. Even ROBOT
COWBOY Chimes in!

 

PS: we used an image from http://justjennrecipes.com/ramiel-cupcakes/2012/04/24/ for our header image here… also she makes cupcakes… um… eat them ALL!

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Fandom Planet 46: The Popeye Nexus

by SaxCarr

This episode features two very special interviews! First, Tim and Sax visit with Roger Langridge, writer for IDW’s new monthly Popeye comic. The book is not only an homage to the classic EC Segar strip of the 20’s and 30’s, but is so visually appealing that
it could be a lost relic of the era, time traveled to the 21st Century for our enjoyment. Ask for POPEYE from IDW at your LCS! In addition, the great Mike Baron joins us from him home thanks to the miracle of SKYPE to discuss the return of NEXUS, which he co-created
with the magnificent Steve Rude in 1981. NEXUS makes his return to comics THIS WEEK thanks to DARK HORSE. We talk with Mike about creator owned properties, the maturity of a storyteller and his story, and the evolution of NEXUS.

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Fandom Planet 44: Sax Carr at Boston Comic-Con

by SaxCarr

Last month Sax Carr was booked (along with friend of the show Tom Franck) to perform his unique brand of geek standup at the Boston Comic-Con. While there he grabbed a few interviews with quite a few cool artists, creators, and more. We’ll talk about some real MALE comic character pinups, as well as one of our new favorite books called “Flutter”. Plus we interview absolute LEGENDS of the business Katie Cook, and Stephanie Buscema. It was a good con, the shows went well, and you can hear it all here on Fandom Planet.

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Fandom Planet Special: Focus on Emily Dolenz

by SaxCarr

Specializing in photography for the individual and/or the corporate setting, Emily Dolenz, daughter of actor/director/singer/Monkee  Micky Dolenz, sells matted and framed prints of her spectacular photographic images. Her images are full of color and the subject matter changes from architectural elements to the natural world. Emily Dolenz’s images express her angle on the world and are designed to show the viewer her view of a normal scene or object.

Emily joins Tim from her studio in Washington DC to discuss her development as an artist, the challenges of making a living as an artist and her valiant struggle with cerebral palsy. Fandom Planet loves to encourage artists of all sorts and Emily’s magnificent work is exemplary of one more artist to overcame odds to become successful. We love stories like this.

Emily is a charming, insightful, bright young woman and her work has to be seen to truly be appreciated.

Emily was born and raised in Cambridge, England, but has also spent time in America throughout her life. Graduating Wolverhampton University Emily decided to move to Washington DC. Now five years on she has her own photography company and has recently graduated from the Washington School of Photography. Emily’s images have been displayed in several gallery shows and she has won an honorable mention. Her images have been accepted to be hung at a local Arlington Wine bar for the next month and she plans on continuing to display at this location. Emily is also currently working with an agent, to sell her images to hotels and other companies in the hospitality industry across America.

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Fandom Planet 43: Best of the Best of the LBCC

by SaxCarr

Next week Fandom Planet is heading to the LBCC 1 day Expo. So in celebration of one of our favorite events:

Tim and Sax present some of their favorite interviews from the last Long Beach Comic Con. The boys were webcast live to an audience of almost 30,000 worldwide as they met with creators, cosplayers, writers, producers and fans. They made new friends and hung out with old friends. Here are some of the interviews from that show, including:

Iron Man pro Bob Layton promoting a new movie project
The creators behind “Ninja Mom”
George Chase, the brilliant mind behind the indy comix hit “Comic Book Junkies”
and
AVN award winner and X-Rated goddess Nikki Hunter

And much, much more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 37:38 — 17.2MB)

Fandom Planet 42: Follow Us Back To Showbiz Pizza!

by SaxCarr

Tim And Sax meet with Aaron Fechter, the inventor of Showbiz Pizza, the subject of the recently profiled “Rock-A-Fire Explosion” documentary. Aaron is a 21-st Century Mad Scientist with splashes of robotics, rock & roll, charm, and wackiness. Aaron discusses the history of the legendary Showbiz Pizza empire, how the Rock-A-Fire robots were invented and the personalities that brought them to life, and the roller-coaster ride of success that Showbiz brought him. Creating a cultural icon from scratch is not an easy thing, and it was even MORE difficult in the early 1980’s!

Also, listen to this show to learn how YOU — yeah, you!— can win a copy of American Dad, Volume 7, on DVD. All 19 episodes of Season Seven can be YOURS for absolutely free. It’s Fandom Planet’s AMERICAN DAD contest! Listen, Win, Enjoy your DVD set! Many will enter, few will win. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. American Dad DVD’s are courtesy of our friends at FOX HOME VIDEO.

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Fandom Planet #41: Back to Wondercon! (aka Part 2)

by SaxCarr

Part 2 of our incredible coverage of the 2012 WONDERCON in Anahiem, CA.  Sax returns next episode while his amazing interviews are edited with the care and respect they deserve.  In this episode, Tim interviews the following great guests:

Cindy Morgan:  “Yuri” from the original TRON and “Lacey Underalls” from CADDYSHACK  http://www.cindy-morgan.com/

Bruce Scivally:  Author of the new book “Billion Dollar Batman,” a behind the scenes history of the the various media incarnations of Batman, from radio to internet!  http://brucescivally.com/

Keith Knight:  Syndicated cartoonist from “The K Chronicles” and “The Knight Life.”  http://www.kchronicles.com/

Carrie Smith and Stephanie Lantry:  Writer and artist, respectively, for the new, self-published graphic novel “To The Power Against” — a Sci-Fi look at chaos.  http://conjoinedcomics.com/

Audrey Soffa:  Independent Cartoonist responsible for “The Bunny System” and a single panel slice of lunacy called “Sauce!”  http://splash.thebunnysystem.com/

Join us next time for more goodies from Sax Carr and that other guy!

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Fandom Planet 40: “We Wander Wondercon”

by SaxCarr

Come with us to WONDERCON, the best thing to happen to LA seince sliced bread got an agent. We walked the floor with our mics in our hand and got some great audio for your ear holes. Check out amazing artist Sara Richard and indy book of note “Wonder Weenies”. We visit the fabled “Dark ‘Verse” and check out Grave Scabs, one of our most unique finds. Plus we talk about the recently seriealized Womanthology, a book with political undertones for the Asian continent… and last but not least… Gabriel Hardman talks “Planet of the Apes” for BOOM comics. Gabe’s one of our favorite artists alive, and we are SO happy to have him, and this book, on the show. All that an more right here. PLUS stay tuned for another episode in the next few days with even more wonder from WONDERCON!!!!!

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Fandom Planet 39: Rock-A-Fire EXPLOSION!

by SaxCarr

In the 1980’s, the cool kids all went to Showbiz Pizza to see the animatronic actions of the robot performers collectively known as The Rock-A-Fire Explosion. Like the Atari 2600 and the Commodore VIC20, the Showbiz Pizza of the 80’s gave way to corportate giant Chuck E. Cheese, but the Rock-A-Fire Explosion lives on. Billy Bob, Fats the Gorilla, Mitzi the Mouse and the rest are held in esteem by fans all over the world, and their leader is small-town DJ Chris Thrash.

The Rock-afire Explosion Documentary film reveals how Chris came to revive this fallen 80’s gem, explores his and a number of other fan’s obsessions with the animatronic band, and chronicles the rise and fall of Showbiz Pizza and what was once a 20 million dollar per-year venture for inventor Aaron Fechter. More than this, the film is a look at the importance of nostalgia, ever-changing media culture, and the eternal quest to stay young.

Tim and Sax are joined by Producer/Director Brett Whitcomb and Writer/Editor Brad Thomason to discuss the glimpse into the human condition, American commerce, and a man’s dream that refuses to die.

You can learn more about the Rock-A-Fire Explosion Showbiz Pizza documentary here: http://www.rockafiremovie.com/

Also, at the end of this episode is Tim’s tribute to the late Davy Jones, the Monkee.

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