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Pint O' Comics Episode 285 w/ Mitch Hallock - Terrificon Bound!

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 18:30:00 GMT

Terrificon is coming July 28th - 30th. I'll be there all weekend surveying the show, gathering guests and intel, shaking hands and making friends, and... apparently some panel moderation. That said, Terrificon mogul Mitch Hallock joins me on this show to discuss the important facts - FACTS mind you - about the SAG-AFTRA (and Writer's Guild of America) strike and how that affects appearances at the show. It's not as bad as it's been made out to be, so tune in and learn. Then, come find me at Terrificon! If you see Mitch, make sure you heard him here.

Pint O' Comics Episode 284 w/ Paul Cornell

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 18:30:00 GMT

CON & ON is the latest series from one of your humble host's favourite publishers, written by the illustrious Paul Cornell, author of a lengthy list of pop culture properties. CON & ON gets into the meat of the current comic book and convention ideal, satirizing while being thoroughly enriching with excellent central characters. It pulls no punches and pushes all the emotional buttons. Paul and I meander greatly through the show, as is wont in an episode of Pint O' Comics, but if nothing else, you'll learn a few things along the way. Check out my first live on-air guest from overseas in the 6 year history of the show! It's a technical nightmare, but always a fun time.

Pint O' Comics Episode 250 w/ Mitch Hallock

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 18:30:00 GMT

Scheduling mishaps occur when you're a one-person operation, but fear not! A call was issued and the King of the Nerds answered. Frequent second-chair of Pint O' Comics, Mitch Hallock, he of Terrificon, Connecticut Game Con, and a variety of podcasts, joins in for a discussion of an assortment of pop culture topics. From conventions to television, when acceptance of certain "nerdy" things became the norm, and comic book stardom, we drag it all out. Fun talk with some unusual music by the Flaming Schwarzkopf Experience running in the background.

Pint O' Comics Episode 238 w/ George O'Connor

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 18:30:00 GMT

A small but excellent book called CHARLIE'S SPOT came across my vision last year and is a book I couldn't keep my mind off of. I was lucky enough to meet writer George O'Connor at Plastic City Comic Con in Fitchburg, MA and explain my deep love for the comic, a 4 issue series (which deserves more stories!) that lands a solid conclusion with fully rounded characters. George sold me on a few other titles and we discuss them and more in this packed-to-the-end episode of Pint O' Comics. Tune in!

Pint O' Comics Episode 212 - TotalCon and Steve Parenteau

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:30:00 GMT

TotalCon 36 is at the end of February so Sir Jon sits down with Steve Parenteau to discuss gaming conventions in the time of Covid as well as their favourites to sit down and play. Games from Magic to TORG are discussed, with a whole lot in between. If you missed it while the Supered Bowl ran, check it out now!

Pint O' Comics Episode 177 w/Luke Gygax

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 18:30:00 GMT

Gary Con XIII concluded March 28th. Luke Gygax is the main man behind that show, which Sir Jon attends every year. The global pandemic has changed a few things regarding in-person events, so we discuss how Gary Con adapted, tell a few stories, and the origins of the show. It's games, Wisconsin, Gygax and laughs for your 177th Pint O' Comics!

Pint O' Comics Episode 167 w/Mitch Hallock

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 18:30:00 GMT

2020 has ended and to ring in the New Year, Pint O' Comics had to have one of our most frequent guest hosts on to discuss the upcoming year. And to be extra topical, we have a lengthy discussion of Wonder Woman 1984 and all the flaws within that strange release.

Pint O' Comics Episode 162 w/ Alex Kammer

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 18:30:00 GMT

Sir Jon and Ganache are joined by the man in charge of GameHole, a Madison, Wisconsin-based gaming convention that just ran all virtually due to COVID-19. We talk the GameHole, we talk gaming, we talk game collecting and then a little bit on comics. (Alex is a secret Team America fan). Tune in!

Pint O' Comics Episode 136 w/The Mobile Horror Companion

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 18:30:00 GMT

With Ganache out for the night, the Mitch Signal was lit and our favorite King of the Nerds came to assist Sir Jon in hosting the guys from another CT podcast, The Mobile Horror Companion, Eugene and Brian. Both guys have divverse backgrounds and we delve far and wide into their work and interests. It's controlled chaos of the favourite kind! You'll love it.

Pint O' Comics Episode 110 w/Jerry Ordway and Mitch Hallock

Sun, 28 Jul 2019 18:30:00 GMT

Johnny Ganache officiates a gathering of partygoers! After an afternoon of charity work, the Jo(h)ns sit down at the mic with Jerry Ordway, artist of many comic book titles, and Mitch "King of the Nerds" Hallock, the man behind Connecticut's own Terrificon. Listen in as the nerd level reaches all new heights!