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Ep 204Red Dirt DnD
It's episode 204 of the Okie Geek Podcast brought to you by Okie Comics. This week we are talking to Ashley King the Dungeon Master for the upcoming Red Dirt DnD. This upcoming actual play dungeons and dragons podcast is looking for cast and crew to create this unique D&D setting with an Oklahoma twist. You can contact Ashley through [email protected] and find out the latest news on the Red Dirt DnD Facebook page as well as Twitter. And, your Week in Geek:The entertainment community is mourning the loss of Max Von Sydow.https://www.npr.org/2020/03/09/521704797/remembering-actor-max-von-sydow-from-bergman-to-game-of-thronesThe second season of the Witcher could include another Game of Thrones veteran.https://comicbook.com/gaming/2020/03/05/netflix-witcher-natalie-dormer-cast-season-2-rumor-debunked/Star Trek: Discovery finishes filming Season Three.https://trekmovie.com/2020/02/24/star-trek-discovery-season-3-wraps-filming/The future of Star Wars in comics and novels is taking place 200 years in its past.https://collider.com/star-wars-project-luminous-high-republic-details-trailer/Thor: Ragnarok Director Taika Waititi is creating two Netflix shows based on Roald Dahl books.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/taika-waititi-tackle-charlie-chocolate-factory-netflix-1282617 Marvel is planning to release an all-star open-world RPG for its next mobile game.https://kotaku.com/marvels-next-mobile-game-is-an-open-world-rpg-1842023499

Ep 203Festival of Freaks
It's episode 203 of the Okie Geek Podcast. This week we are talking about the Festival of Freaks taking place at the State Fair Grounds, Saturday, March 21st from 11am to 7pm in the Hobbies, Arts and Crafts Building. The event includes entertainers like a contortionist and steam punk belly dancers, more than 50 vendors and a costume contest. The all ages convention costs only $5 at the door or online with children three and younger free. You can find out more information on the OKC Festival of Freaks 2020 events page on Facebook.Also, your Week in Geek:After ten years as co-publisher for DC comics, Dan DiDio is no longer with the company.https://cosmicbook.news/dan-didio-no-longer-dc-comicsMarvel plans a new lineup of superheroes in its comic books.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/marvel-launch-expansive-new-comic-book-series-marvels-1278475One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies coming out this year finishes filming.https://heroichollywood.com/gemma-chan-the-eternals-wrap-photo/A new Star Wars movie might already be in the works.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-movie-works-jd-dillard-matt-owens-1280459Fans of the 90’s hit series “Friends” rejoice - the reunion show is on!https://deadline.com/2020/02/friends-reunion-special-hbo-max-cast-deals-1202852347/

Ep 202Uncanny Comic Expo
It's episode 202 of the Okie Geek Podcast, and we are talking with Peter Purin the creator and organizer of the Uncanny Comic Expo now entering its second year on Saturday, March 7th from 10am to 6pm at the FireLake Arena, 18145 Old Rangeline Road, in Shawnee. The event includes, vendors, video and table top games including Dungeons and Dragons Adventurers League, panels, cosplay and giveaways. Tickets are just $7 in advance or $10 at the door with premium and VIP tickets available. You can find out more information on the Uncanny Comic Expo Facebook event page or on the new website.Also, your Week in Geek:Wolverine is returning to his new solo series this week.https://oklahoman.com/article/5655404/word-balloons-wolverine-returns-in-new-solo-serieDC Comics is planning to release a new series known as Generation Five.https://www.bleedingcool.com/2020/02/18/generation-five-dc-comics-5g/Rumors are flying of a time traveling villain coming soon to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.https://www.theilluminerdi.com/2020/02/17/loki-kang-the-conqueror/SpiderMan and Star Lord want to play Dungeons and Dragons,https://www.ign.com/articles/chris-pratt-and-tom-holland-want-to-start-an-avengers-cast-dungeons-and-dragons-partyBuild-A-Bear is adding Doctor Who to its line up of stuffed bears.https://io9.gizmodo.com/build-a-bears-doctor-who-plushies-come-with-2-hearts-w-1841763153

Ep 201One-Up Open
It's episode 201 of the Okie Geek Podcast and we are talking with Mike Dattolo and Paul Vaughn about the One-Up Open at the Cox Convention Center coming up on February 29th. The day long event begins at 9am and features a video game tournament with titles to include Super Smash Ultimate, Tekken 7, NBA 2K 2020 and Rocket League. Then at 7pm watch the OKC Blue take on the Iowa Wolves. All proceeds go to help Extra Life and the Oklahoma Hospital Foundation. You can find out more information on the Facebook events page and on the web.Also, your Week in Geek:The actor who played Tormund Giantsbane is returning to a popular fantasy series.https://www.cbr.com/netflixs-the-witcher-casts-game-of-thrones-actor-for-season-2/A WWE superstar is reportedly joining the Mandalorian in Season Two.https://www.ign.com/articles/wwes-sasha-banks-reportedly-in-season-2-of-star-wars-the-mandalorianDisney is having a great start to 2020 by crushing Wall Street expectations.https://www.cbr.com/disney-wall-street-q1-earnings-expectations/DC Comics unveils its titles for the upcoming Free Comic Book Day.https://www.superherohype.com/comics/476819-dc-comics-announces-free-comic-book-day-titles#/slide/1Marvel has also released the titles for the upcoming Free Comic Book Day.https://screenrant.com/marvel-free-comic-book-day-xmen-spiderman/

Ep 200Pokemon Tea Party
It's episode 200 of the Okie Geek Podcast. On Saturday, February 22nd the One Stop Anime Shop is hosting the Pokemon Tea Party brought to you by the OKC Tea Club. Our guest this week, one of the founders of the the OKC Tea Club, M.J., gives us an idea of what we can expect. This free event includes your favorite Pokemon characters with a chance to buy snacks and tickets for giveaways. You can find out more information on the OKC Tea Club Facebook page or the event page for the Pokemon Tea Party.Plus your Week in Geek:The movie “Birds of Prey” is getting a makeover after a lackluster opening weekend.Disney is bringing "Hamilton" to the big screen.Disney announces starting dates for some key original shows later this year.While Star Trek Picard is now airing on CBS All Access, another series is in the works.The upcoming fourth season of Stranger Things could be longer than past ones.Mark your calendars for a big Dungeons and Dragons announcement possibly on February 21st.

Ep 199Maid Cafe 2020
It's episode 199 of the Okie Geek Podcast. This week we are talking with cosplayer Summer Rain about her Maid Cafe. The all ages event takes place Saturday, February 15th at the One Stop Anime Shop in Norman starting at 5:00. Celebrate Valentine's with a loved one, or, if you happen to be all alone, you can enjoy the company of the cute girls from SweetStay Cafe in this anime event. You can find out more at the Maid Cafe event page on Facebook.

Ep 198OKC Stem Expo
The OKC Stem Expo is coming up on Friday, January 31st at Oklahoma City Community College. 100 different projects are going on display starting at 10 am in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math. The event also includes a multitude of STEM companies with interactive activities for parents, students, and teachers to explore throughout. This week we are talking with organizers Muhittin Kelesli and Maureen Brown.OK Stem Expo is also having a Tulsa event on February 21st.You can find out more information on the OK Stem Expo website and on Facebook.And, our Week in Geek:A Weatherford college is establishing a competitive e-sports program.https://journalrecord.com/2020/01/24/swosu-establishing-esports-program-arena/Doctor Who’s ratings for the newest season are sitting at their lowest level in 31 years.https://cosmicbook.news/doctor-who-worse-ratings-31-yearsReports of an untimely end to the Disney Plus Kenobi series appear to be misleading.https://www.gamespot.com/articles/obi-wan-star-ewan-mcgregor-addresses-disney-plus-s/1100-6473038/Lucasfilm is talking to Taika Watiti about directing a Star Wars movie.https://deadline.com/2020/01/taika-waititi-approached-for-new-star-wars-movie-1202833244/The Dungeons and Dragons movie script appears to be completed.https://www.filmstories.co.uk/news/it-looks-like-the-script-for-the-dungeons-dragons-movie-is-done/The makers of D&D are publishing a new source book based on a DC comic.https://io9.gizmodo.com/dcs-newest-fantasy-comic-is-getting-its-own-d-d-sourceb-1841136543

Ep 197Medieval Fair Ball
It's episode 197 of the Okie Geek Podcast brought to you by Okie Comics. This week we are talking with Cody Clark, he's a performer and Director of Casting for the Medieval Fair of Norman. This Saturday, January 25th, the Medieval Fair Winter Ball is taking place in the Molly Shi Boren Ballroom on the University of Oklahoma campus. This provides a great chance to celebrate food, drinks and dances of the time period and, hopefully, wet your appetite for the Medieval Fair coming up the first weekend of April. You can find out more about the ball at the event's site on Facebook and on the Medieval Fair of Norman website.And, of course, your week in geek:Star Wars: the Rise of Skywalker hits $1B in less than a month.https://www.cnet.com/news/star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker-makes-it-to-1-billion-at-the-box-office/Build-A-Bear is planning a Baby Yoda stuffed animal.https://www.cbr.com/the-mandalorian-baby-yoda-build-a-bears/Star Wars #1 from Marvel Comics was the best selling comic book of the last decade.https://comicbook.com/starwars/2020/01/15/star-wars-best-selling-comics-decade-2010s-marvel/The next Dungeons and Dragons source book reaches number one on Amazon.https://www.thegamer.com/dungeons-dragons-explorers-guide-to-wildemount-amazon-bestseller/It looks like a Quentin Tarantino-directed Star Trek movie is not meant to be.https://www.gamespot.com/articles/quentin-tarantino-clears-up-whether-or-not-hell-di/1100-6472770/Some of the most iconic moments of Tom Baker’s Doctor Who are coming to Blu-Ray.https://www.radiotimes.com/news/2020-01-14/doctor-who-season-14-blu-ray/

Ep 196January Block pARTy
It's episode 196 of the Okie Geek Podcast brought to you by Okie Comics. This Week we are talking to Beth Hatley with the Arts at 317 gallery in Shawnee and artist Jeff Gullett. This Friday night starting at 6:00, Arts at 317 is holding its monthly celebration of art in on Main Street in Shawnee. Jeff will be showing attendants how he does his glass work. Plus it's a great chance to see all the great things going on in Shawnee. You can find out more on the event page on Facebook.We also have the week in geek:The creators of Dungeons and Dragons announce their next book coming out in two months.https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Release-Announced-January/dp/0786966912/The custom D&D miniature website Hero Forge is getting ready to add color.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/heroforge/full-color-custom-miniatures-with-hero-forge-20Star Trek Discovery gets nominated for a GLAAD Media Award.https://www.glaad.org/nominees-31st-annual-glaad-media-awardsNetflix releases a new trailer for its latest graphic novel adaptation.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EonRi0yQOE&feature=emb_logoMarvel comics saw great success in 2019, and we’re not talking just in the movie theaters.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/marvel-dominated-2019s-comic-book-market-1268428Firefly fans are seeing hope for a revival.https://www.thewrap.com/fox-open-firefly-revival-limited-series-tim-minear/

Ep 195Okie Show Show
It's episode 195 of the Okie Geek Podcast and we are talking with Brian Gililland the host of the Okie Show Show kicking off its fourth season focusing on the entertainment industry in the Sooner State. You can find more information on the Okie Show Show on the web at okieshowshow.com and on Facebook. Also, here's a link to the X-Men Parody we talked about. And, of course your Week in Geek

Ep 194Edmond MiniCon
It's episode 194 of the Okie Geek Podcast. This week we are talking about the Edmond MiniCon coming up December 7th from 10am to 2pm at Edmond Memorial High School. The event includes panels, anime, comic books, D&D, makerspace, table top and video games. You can find out more on the Edmond MiniCon Facebook page.

Ep 193Murder at the Anime Shop
It's episode 193 of the Okie Geek Podcast and we are talking about Murder at the Anime Shop. This murder mystery event takes place at One Stop Anime, 121 24th Avenue NW, in Norman. It includes cosplayers from the OKC Tea Club assuming the roles from the PlayStation video game Danganronpa. Murder at the Anime Shop starts at 1:00pm on Saturday, December 7. You can find out more on the event Facebook page.

Ep 192Repticon
It's episode 192 of the Okie Geek Podcast and we are talking about Repticon. The two-day event takes place Saturday and Sunday in the Hobbies, Arts and Crafts Building at the State Fair Ground in Oklahoma City. Austin Harris, a member of the Oklahoma City Herpetological and Invertebrate Society, fills us in on all the fun at the event as well as his own experience with his menagerie of exotic animals. You can find out more about Repticon OKC on web and on Facebook.

Ep 191Comic Book Club
This week we're talking about Comic Book Club, a monthly event to focus on comic books and graphic novels. Our guests are Ofi Ochoa, Charles Martin and Eric Osborn. The next meeting of the Comic Book Club takes place on Saturday from 2:00 to 3:00 at Literati Press, 3010 Paseo, in Oklahoma City. This month's graphic novel is "Monstress" which you can pick up at Literati Press. You can find out more information on Comic Book Club on Facebook and on the Literati Press website.

Ep 190Perpetual Motion Dance
This week we're talking about a fundraiser benefiting Perpetual Motion Dance, Oklahoma's premiere professional aerial and modern dance company. The event known as "Black Light, Neon Night" takes place November 8th in the Chesapeake Central Boathouse. Our guests are Kayla Jenkins and Emily Dawson. Dawson also works with Factory Obscura in OKC's Automobile Alley which is working to partner next year with Perpetual Motion Dance. You can find out more on Facebook and PerpetualMotiondance.org as well as FactoryObscura.com.

Ep 189Tulsa Pop Culture Expo 2019
This week we're talking about the Tulsa Pop Culture Expo with organizer Pamela Washbourne. The event takes place November 2nd and 3rd at Woodland Hills Mall. Guests at the third annual Tulsa Pop Culture Expo include Lindsay Wagner from the "Bionic Woman", Dean Cain from "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" , Summer Glau from "Firefly", Kevin Sussman from "The Big Bang Theory" and Vanessa Marshall from "Star Wars: Rebels". The partnership between Tulsa Pop Kids and OKPop works to advance literacy through pop culture. You can find out more information on the Tulsa Pop Culture Expo website and on the Facebook events page.

Ep 188Artcade
This week we're talking with Stacy Dunn, organizer of Artcade. The exhibition at the Paramount Room uses art in various media focusing on video games. The free event to raise money for the YWCA runs November First and Second. Artcade is enjoying its third year with the theme this time: "The Women of Gaming". You can find out more on the Artcade website or on its Facebook Page.

Ep 187Jeff Provine
This week we're talking with Jeff Provine, who is keeping busy with ghost tours in Oklahoma City and Norman as everyone gets ready for Halloween. Also, we get the latest on Okie Comics. You can find out about times and locations for the ghost tours on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/AuthorJeffProvine/events/ and about Okie Comics also on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/OkieComics/

Ep 186Tanner Feuerborn
This week we're talking with Tanner Feuerborn about his artwork with The Boomers from Okie Comics.

Ep 185Extra Life OKC 2019
This week we're talking with Matt Cavanaugh and Ashley King about Extra Life OKC 2019. The 24-hour gaming event to raise money for the Children's Hospital Foundation takes place beginning October 11th at Game HQ on South Meridian. You can find out more information at https://www.facebook.com/events/354800738513701/

Ep 184TokenCon 2019
This week we're talking with Mike Dattalo and Josh Freeman about TokenCon. The premier gaming event takes place at the Wyndham Garden Hotel October 4th through the 6th. The nearly 24-hour event features games of all shapes and sizes including RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons. The podcast also includes information on how you can get discounted tickets, so listen closely. You can find out more information about TokenCon at TokenCon.net and on the TokenCon Facebook page.

Ep 183Theatre Crude
This week we're talking about Theatre Crude, the first ever Fringe Festival in Oklahoma City, with co-founders Adam and Jenny Brand along with Rodney Brazil of Next Stage Theatre and Kayla Jenkins of Perpetual Motion Dance. Theatre Crude begins on September 25th and runs through October 6th, mostly at Capitol View Event Center on Northeast 50th and Lincoln Boulevard with a one night performance in the Venue at Plenty Mercantile in OKC's Automobile Alley. The festival includes ten shows, five from OKC groups and five from other parts of the country. You can find out more on the Theatre Crude website: https://www.theatrecrude.org/ and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theatrecrude/

Ep 182Anime Oklahoma 2019
This week we're talking with Amber Draper, Director of Programming at Anime Oklahoma 2019. The event in the Reed Center runs from Friday, September 13th through Sunday, September 15th. The celebration includes voice actors, panels, vendors, board and video games, dance parties both Friday and Saturday night and, of course, cosplay contests for children and adults. The event is kids and LGBTQ-friendly. Tickets are $45 for a weekend pass with kids ten and under free with the purchase of an adult ticket. Or, for an even better deal, just get a room at the Sheraton connected to the event. For every night, you get one free weekend pass - a wonderful idea for fans of anime to get away for the weekend. You can find out more on the Anime Oklahoma website and Facebook page.

Ep 181Lexicon 2019
This week we're talking with Paula Long from the Stillwater Public Library about Lexicon 2019 which takes place Friday, September 13th and Saturday the 14th in three locations along Duck Street in downtown Stillwater. Friday night there's a dance party and cosplay crawl, while on Saturday you can find a variety of panels, vendors, artists and food trucks not to mention a cosplay contest for kids, teens and adults. And there's so much more going on that weekend. You can find out more on the Stillwater Public Library website and on the Lexicon 2019 Facebook page.

Ep 180Legendary Toyography
This week we're talking with Legendary Toyography creator Andrew Mills. Andrew plans to take some of his amazing photographs to this year's Wizard World taking place in Tulsa' Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center, September 6th through the 8th. Andrew specializes in taking pictures of your favorite pop culture figures and posing them in iconic local spots. They're so real it looks like they are life-sized right there. You can see some of his works on Facebook and Instagram. He will also have very specific works just for Wizard World, and he has an awesome plan for how you can impress Jason Momoa at this year's event.

Ep 179MiracleCon 2019
This week we're talking with Mike Dattolo and Braden Easley about MiracleCon. The inaugural event takes place in Nicholson Tower at the OU Medical Center on August 24th from 9am to 9pm. The goal of the event is to raise money for Extra Life with funds supporting the Children's Hospital Foundation to help sick kids right here in Oklahoma. MiracleCon includes video, retro, board and virtual reality games, tournaments, giveaways, vendors, a cosplay contest for adults at 6:00 and for kids at 11am as well as food from The Wedge and Fassler Hall. Advance tickets are $10 or $15 at the door. And you can find out more information on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/319986822263861/

Ep 178VHS and Chill
This week we're talking with the founder of VHS and Chill, Sean Peel. This month, on August 16th at the Rodeo Cinema in Oklahoma City's Stockyards District, VHS and Chill is showing Star Wars on the big screen for the first time since the late 90s. Also, this month - Do you like Jeff Goldblum? Of course you do! Well, on August 23rd & 24th, you need to head over to the Paramount Room on Oklahoma City's Film Row for "A Weekend with Jeff" Film Festival. The free event promises a fill of Jeff Goldblum. Plus don't miss out on shows at Elk Valley Brewing. YOu can find VHS and Chill on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and on the website: http://vhsandchill.net

Ep 177New World Comic Con5
This week we're talking with New World Comics Owner Buck Berlin about New World Comic Con5 taking place Saturday, July 27th in the Oklahoma Expo Building at the State Fairgrounds. The event runs from 10am to 7pm and costs just $7 for adults and $5 for kids. Find out more information on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/2664294240263620/

Ep 176Live from SoonerCon 2019
This week we're live from SoonerCon with our friends from Red Six to Golden Corral, Nick Johnson and Caleb Haldane. We talk about the success of SoonerCon and the growth of fandom in Oklahoma.

Ep 175SoonerCon 2019 Preview
This week we're talking about SoonerCon which takes place at the Embassy Suites in Norman on June 7th through the 9th. Joining us is Aislinn Burrows, Amber Hanneken and Matt Cavenaugh. There is so much going on its going to be an amazing weekend in a brand new space. While SoonerCon is adding so much more to the oldest pop culture convention in Oklahoma it is still the SoonerCon you have known and loved for years. So many great guests, games, vendors and events to enjoy. You can check out more at https://www.soonercon.com/Also, the Okie Geek podcast is giving away tickets for four to SoonerCon. Just send us an email at [email protected] and tell us why you like SoonerCon and we will put you in the hopper to win.

Ep 174Arrows of Outrageous Fortune
This week we're talking about the feature film, "Arrows of Outrageous Fortune" with filmmaker Mickey Reece as well as actors Alex Sanchez and Michaelene Stephenson who appear in the movie. "Arrows of Outrageous Fortune" kicks of this year's DeadCenter Film Festival on Thursday, June 6th at 5:30 in the Devon Energy Theater at Harkins Bricktown Cinema along with the live action short, "Needles". Now in it's 19th year, the DeadCenter Film Festival takes place from June 6th through the 9th. You can find out more including schedules and how to purchase you 2019 Festival Pass at https://www.deadcenterfilm.org/

Ep 173The Game Lounge
This week we're talking with Kelly Swartz, the owner of The Game Lounge. The new tabletop venue on Douglas Boulevard between southeast 15th and 29th streets in Midwest City opened about two weeks ago and offers a variety of play from board games to role playing. During the month of May it's free with the games costing only $5 per person for all day playing starting on June First. There will also be special events going on including a special one on June First. You can find out more on the website: https://www.thegameloungemwc.com/ or on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/thegameloungemwc/ Also, the Week in Geek!

Ep 172Free Comic Book Day 2019 (Live)
This week we're live at New World Comics located at northwest 63rd and Meridian in Oklahoma City. The store is holding a 24 hour event to celebrate Free Comic Book Day. The celebration includes free comic book artists, a sidewalk sale, costumed characters and specials. The specials vary depending on when you arrive and you can find out more information on the New World Comics Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/newworldcomicsokc/ or on twitter at https://twitter.com/NewWorldComicsAlso, the "Week in Geek".

Ep 171Free Comic Book Day 2019 Preview
In honor of Free Comic Book Day coming up next Saturday, May 4th, we are talking with Buck Berlin, the owner of New World Comics. His store at Northwest 63rd and Meridian in Oklahoma City is opening its doors at 9:00 Saturday morning and staying open until 9:00 on Sunday morning. The 24 hour party includes costumed characters, artists and great discounts on weeklies as well as graphic novels. And, of course there are the free comic books which this year includes 52 different titles. Buck and I also talk about Superhero School which is going strong and New World Comic Con which is coming up on July 27th. This year's convention is taking place in a new space and includes a new feature to bring in more fans. You can find New World Comics on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/newworldcomicsokc/

Ep 170CannaCon 2019
This week we're talking with Chip Paul. He's the co-founder of Oklahomans for Health the organization responsible for getting medical marijuana on the ballot through State Question 788 and passed last June. He's attending CannaCon Thursday, April 18th and Friday, April 19th at the Cox Convention Center in Downtown. CannaCon is a national business to business expo focusing on cannabis and the marijuana industry.

Ep 169American Pigeon Museum
This week we're welcoming back the American Pigeon Museum to talk about one of the best kept secrets in Oklahoma City's Adventure District. The museum is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 4pm and celebrating now five years in its new location on northeast 63rd street just east of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. You can find out more information on the museums website: http://www.theamericanpigeonmuseum.org/ and on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theamericanpigeonmuseum/

Ep 168Dystopia Rising
This week we're talking with Will Laymance, the co-owner of the Oklahoma Chapter of Dystopia Rising. DR is a monthly Live Action Role Playing event taking place at the Texoma Christian Camp for an entire weekend from Friday night to Sunday at noon. The LARP takes place in a zombie apocalypse where bands of humans work to survive. Now in its third season the next event happening this weekend March 22 through the 24th. Dystopia Rising is eligible for anyone 16 years of age and older. You can find out more information on the web at http://www.dystopiarisingok.com/Also check out the Dystopia Rising Oklahoma Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DystopiaRisingOK/

Ep 167Cosplay in the Park
This week we're talking with Tonya Stover with Chaotic Cosplay Corp about her event, Cosplay in the Park, taking place on Friday, March 22nd starting at noon in Will Rogers Park on Northwest 36th Street just west of I-44. It's a celebration bringing cosplayers and photographers together for fun and photos. Find out more on the Facebooks at: https://www.facebook.com/events/581130099021021/

Ep 166Uncanny Comic Expo 2019
This week we're talking about a brand new celebration of pop culture on Old Rangeline Road in Shawnee. The Uncanny Comic Expo runs March 9th from 10am to 6pm for just $5 with kids under 12 free. The event includes 75 vendors with room for more as well as room for more sponsors. There will also be cosplayers and artists, panels, and spaces for tabletop and video gaming.You can find out more information plus buy tickets at the Uncanny Comic Expo page on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/UncannyComicExpo/

Ep 165Jeff Provine
This week we're talking with Okie Comics creator and editor Jeff Provine. Issue five of the bimonthly publication is out now with stories from mostly new authors and artists. You can find them at libraries, museums, gaming and comic book shops. New stories flash us back to Oklahoma's past and into the future as well as golden age okie-centric superheroes and a heartfelt story in the Will Rogers Garden. Jeff is also a professor at Oklahoma City Community College and the University of Oklahoma. He also provides ghost tours in Oklahoma City and Norman. Find out the latest to what Jeff is up to at http://jeffprovine.com/

Ep 164Twisted Spike and Extra Life
This week we're talking with Bruce Sanchez founder of Twisted Spike, one of the largest tap rooms in the state of Oklahoma. On February 23rd, the tap room at 1 NW 10th street in Oklahoma City is opening its doors to welcome guests to play games and raise money for the Children's Miracle Network through Extra Life. We also got a chance to sample some of Twisted Spike's amazing beers from the "Dirty Blond" to the "To Bean or nor to bean".

Ep 163Great Board Game Swap of 2019
This week we're talking about the Great Board Game Swap of 2019 with Oklahoma Board Game Community Director Mike Dattalo. The yearly event allows people to get rid of some old games for whatever reason and maybe even pick up some new (for them) games. It takes place this Thursday, February 7th from 6:00 to 9ish at the Denny's on Second Street in Edmond across from the University of Central Oklahoma. YOu can find out more information on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/319427148674921/We also talk about other events with the Oklahoma Board Game Community and special news about Token Con 2019. Plus, don't miss out on becoming a Board Game Community Supporter to get an awesome shirt as well as free play at certain gaming stores and a discount at this year's Token Con: http://okboardgame.com/product/supporter-2019/

Ep 162Science Museum of Oklahoma 2019
This week we're talking with Clint Stone and Abby Trent from the Science Museum of Oklahoma about all the cool stuff going on in the OKC Adventure District museum. Mostly we focus on SMO21 coming up Friday, February First. The event titled Cosmic Con focuses on different worlds and fandoms and is available only for adults over the age of 21. It's sponsored by Tinker Federal Credit Union and gives adults a chance to see the museum without kids running around and possibly causing a distraction. It takes place from 6:30 to 10:00 and costs just $21 in advance or $25 at the door. You can find out more information at https://sciencemuseumok.com/smo21

Ep 16159th&60th
This week we're talking about the web series 59th & 60th which is working to get supporters to keep the episodes going on line. Joining us are creators Atilla Balazs and Colin Ryan. We also talk about filmmaking in general and the production company Elephant Treehouse. You can find the series Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/59thand60th/ and find out more about Elephant Treehouse at http://ethfilms.com/

Ep 160Museum of Osteology
This week we're talking Skeletons and the Museum of Osteology with Director of Education Ashley Mason Burns-Meerschaert. The museum located at 10301 S. Sunnylane is open daily to the public with 350 complete skeletons on display from a wide variety of vertebrates. The general admission is just $10 for adults and $8 for kids. The museum also features special events such as forensic nights where you get to solve the mystery of what led to the cause of death. It also provides group rates for school outings. You can follow the Museum of Osteology on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SkeletonMuseumOrlando/

Ep 159SoonerCon Festivus 2019
This week we're talking about SoonerCon's Festivus 2019 taking place Saturday, January 12th at the Wiley Post Park Event Center, 2021 S. Robinson. We are talking with organizers Aislinn Burrows and Amber Hanneken. The event is free to the public and includes a spaghetti dinner and white elephant gift exchanges for adults with a maximum gift of $20 and for kids with a maximum gift of $10. It starts at 6:00 and organizers are asking you to RSVP on the Facebook page so they can get an idea of how many people are showing up: https://www.facebook.com/events/2196170587324545/ We also talk about the upcoming SoonerCon in a new space this June!!!

Ep 158Rocky Horror at Rodeo Cinema
This week we're talking with Kim Haywood, Executive Director of Rodeo Cinema which is showing the Rocky Horror Picture Show on Saturday, December 29th at 10:00 pm. Tickets are just $8 for members, $10 for non-members. Also, for just $5 more, Rodeo Cinema is providing all the props you need, such as rice, toast, etc. to complete your audience participation enjoyment. Rodeo Cinema opened just a few months ago at 2221 Exchange Avenue in OKC's Stockyards City. You can find out more information on the Rodeo Cinema website: https://www.rodeocinema.org/events/

Ep 157Oklahoma Film Festival 2018
This week we're talking with Kevin Tudor the co-founder of The Oklahoma Film Festival presented by the Oklahoma Film Society. The event takes place at the Paramount on Thursday, December 13th and Friday, December 14th and then on Saturday, December 14th at Art Space at Untitled and 21c Museum Hotel. You can find out more on the Oklahoma Film Festival Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/252141425480903/

Ep 156Harold Storey
This week we're talking with the one and only Harold Storey of Tunes Toons about the showing of "Ghost in the Shell" on Monday, November 12th at the Tower Theatre as well as all things anime!!!

Ep 155End Game Boss Program
This week we're talking with Jeremy Evans formerly of the Gamer Stand Podcast. He has started a brand new project known as End Game Boss Program with currently four different podcasts in the hub. Jeremy and friends talk about everything from classic video game characters to current games and even James Bond. So many great things going on with the End Game Boss Program which you can find on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EndGameBoss/ Podbean: https://endgameoffice.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-end-game-boss-program/id1385108109?mt=2 and several other locations.