Ep. 43 ~ Jan & Feb 2019 ~ Pop Culture Meetup

Round table discussion from the best and brightest pop culture minds that Brisbane has to offer!!

January 2019 guests – Jeffery, Jacob, Claire, Yugen, Krishna, Brad, Shaun, Liam & Jeremy.

February 2019 guests – Brad, Ray, Shaun, Jacob, Felix, Jeremey, Claire, Krishna, & Liam.

Topics:

Playing, watching, and/or reading each month.

New Years Geeky Resolutions.

Little bit of pop culture news, little bit of rumour.

Movies or books we didn’t really like the idea of but then learned to love ❤

Group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/501943196826833/

JOIN THE POD!! Next meetup: Fri 26th April 2019 – Pop Culture Meetup Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/2071565822891825/

Ep. 42 ~ 21 Dec 18 ~ Pop Culture Meetup

Join us on a very festive podcast this month as we talk about all of the nerd things we want for Christmas from Santa, and what we have been reading, watching, and playing. Thanks to Ray, Sean, Brad, Jeremy, Shaun, Oliver, Felix, Claire, Jacob, Krishna, CJ, & the peanut gallery for sharing their pop culture lives. Happy holidays everyones!! ~ABx

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Next Pop Culture Meetup ~ Fri 18 Jan ~ https://www.facebook.com/events/599316937169956/

Brisbane Pop Culture Meetup Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BrisbanePopCultureMeetup/

2018 Surfers Paradise Zombiewalk

Photo: Colin McInnes

Amanda, Keely, & Me. The gruesome three!

Zombie Heathers – won the group cosplay comp!! Aren’t they JUST!!!

Many thanks to Trevor and his team from the Brain Foundation of Australia for all their hard work!!

2018 Surfers Paradise Pre-Zombiewalk Fun

James got us the MOST amazing penthouse appartment at the Q1!! Here is the ZOMBIEWALK official marshalls/sign holders, Benji & Andrew, with official costume comp videographer, Ray, plus me & James, in the hours before the walk. MUCH EXCITE!!

Richard ❤

mmmm seagull brainnnnsss

zombie in the eye

Thank you for the make-up @erinleggatmua ❤

Ep. 40 ~ 21 Sep 18 ~ Pop Culture Meetup

Chats with Amanda, Brad, Jacob, Felix, Claire, Sean, Paul, Krishna, Michel & Ray about what they have been reading/watching/playing in the last month of pop culture, and what they are exited for at Oz Comic Con Brisbane. Also a discussion about the latest news in comics. Bat-Wang. It happened. #MayContainTracesOfNudity

Ep. 38 ~17 Aug 18 ~ Pop Culture Meetup

PARTY TIME!! Join Oliver, Jacob, Jeremy, Felix, Claire, Shaun, Liam, Ray, Krishna & Brad as we chat about what everyone has been playing, watching & reading in the last month!! We also had a bit of a chat about the upcoming Venom movie and whether it should be PG or R rated!! Also, we sung Happy Birthday to Paul at the end!! ^__^

Where we dump our memes & news: https://www.facebook.com/BrisbaneLibraryComicBookMeetup/

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Come to the next meetup: https://www.facebook.com/events/1796087677154784/

 

Ep. 34 ~ 17 Jun 18 ~ Pop Culture News

BUY KID PHANTOM COMICS NOW:
https://www.phantomcomic.com.au/collections/kid-phantom

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Brisbane Pop Culture Meetup – THIS FRIDAY 20 July, 5pm. Brisbane Square Library Theatrette: https://www.facebook.com/events/520711041664258/

This episode covers off the last month or so of pop culture news, reviews, and events! See links below for topics in order of discussion…

Steve Ditko RIP: https://www.npr.org/sections/monkeysee/2018/07/08/626906895/remembering-steve-ditko-forget-kirby-dots-lets-talk-ditko-sparkles

Incredibles 2: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/jul/11/incredibles-2-review-brad-bird-holly-hunter-disney-pixar-animation

http://www.denofgeek.com/uk/movies/incredibles/59017/the-incredibles-2-review-a-solidly-fun-superhero-sequel

Ant-man and the Wasp: http://au.ign.com/articles/2018/07/13/ant-man-and-the-wasp-review

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/act/marvel-s-black-widow-finally-lands-a-director-and-she-s-a-canberran-20180713-p4zrba.html

Black Widow Director: https://variety.com/2018/film/news/black-widow-director-cate-shortland-1202872088/

Shazam!: https://www.cnet.com/news/shazam-see-the-first-official-photo-of-zachary-levi-as-the-superhero/

Wonder Woman 1984: https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/wonder-woman-1984-everything-need-know/

Zombieland 2: https://www.theverge.com/2018/7/14/17572198/zombieland-2-woody-harrelson-jesse-eisenberg-ruben-fleischer

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/zombieland-2-a-go-emma-stone-woody-harrelson-1126850

Joker Movies: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2018/07/13/can-joaquin-phoenix-redefine-the-joker/#5197e3a1271d

http://collider.com/joaquin-phoenix-joker-movie-details/#dc

She-Ra: https://deadline.com/2018/07/she-ra-netflix-revival-first-photos-dreamworks-animation-1202427555/

Rugrats: https://io9.gizmodo.com/rugrats-will-return-with-a-new-tv-show-and-cgi-movie-1827641460?IR=T

Aquaman: https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2018/07/we-may-finally-know-what-aquamans-unite-the-seven-means/

*note: we had some technical difficulties with sound as I still seem to be figuring out the audio things, SORRY!!! Thanks for tuning in tho, I will run some more youtube tutorials or invest in some better microphones before next pod, promise, stick with me here!! ~ABx

 

Ep. 23 ~ 20 Apr 18 ~ Pop Culture Meetup

Knights of the round table discussion this month with Amanda asking ‘What was the first movie you ever saw/saw at the cinema?’ & ‘Which movie are you looking forward to most of all the trailers that are out at the moment?’ (Deadpool 2, Infinity War, The Meg, Jurassic World 2, Super Troopers 2 etc etc). Free Comic Book Day plans & the state of comic shops in Australia, Action Comics #1000 non-spoilery review & history, & the usual fun pop culture chats!

Thanks to Jeremy, Jacob, Ray, Brad, Sean, Krishna, Nat, Jeffery, Leon, and everyone else who came along to this month’s Brisbane Pop Culture Meetup!! Thanks for stopping by, and tuning in!!

Next Pop Culture Meetup/Pod – Fri 18 May, 5pm, Brisbane Square Library: https://www.facebook.com/events/340037459851872/

BUY KID PHANTOM #4 NOW: https://www.phantomcomic.com.au/collections/new/products/kid-phantom-issue-no-4-2018-phantoms-universe-card-14-young-guran

Most Popular Podcast Group Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/501943196826833/?ref=bookmarks

Free Comic Book Day Brisbane – event links:

Comics ETC: https://www.facebook.com/events/438015853300393/

Secret Identity Comics (closing down): https://www.facebook.com/events/940048872840636/

Action Comics #1000 info: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/03/08/tony-s-daniel-nicola-scotts-retailer-exclusive-covers-action-comics-1000/

SELFIEEE – didn’t work so well haha but I’m putting it up anyway!!

Bit of a boys club tonight with the girls away traveling and at parties… I kept them in line as best I could tho… we are getting a lot better at these group pods!!! So proud of everyone for speaking up and giving it a go!! ~Amanda

Ep. 20 ~ Gary Chaloner Interview ~ ACAF 2018

Happy Easter AND Happy Birthday to Aussie comic book legend, Gary Chaloner!!

Paul and I sat down with Gary at ACAF to have a chat about his life in art/comics, going way back to his early art school years, newspaper strip ‘Jeff Little the Smiling Policeman’, his run with imprint Cyclone Comics, learning on the go with the development of the direct comic book market in Australia, Jackaroo, working for publishers in the US, work with Ashley Wood (Judge Dredd, Medieval Spawn, Zombies vs Robots), Darkhorse Downunder – Aussie anthology, work/life/family balance, web comics, and his work with Will Eisner.

There is some wonderful wisdom in this one for anyone working in the comic book industry, especially in Australia, including creating networks to get work, rolling on from project to project, practice makes perfect, talent will only get you so far, and as you already know, you need determination, drive, and a partner who is willing to help make those tough life decisions.

Thanks again, Gary!
Hope you are having a great birthday, look forward to talking to you again soon!

~Featured Image L-R: Glenn Ford (Frew Publications), Gary Chaloner, & Dr Paul Mason
~This podcast is the last of the ACAF series! Head over to the Facebook group to join in what topics we should cover next: https://www.facebook.com/groups/501943196826833/

Ep. 15 ~ Pitching Comics for Film Panel w/Movie Producer, Robbie Miles ~ ACAF 2018

Australian Comic Arts Festival ~ Q&A Panel discussing the film and comic book industries, genre, tropes, how to get projects considered for film/submission, materials, who to talk to, budgets, a few of the stories he has/is making for film, project/story management/development, tag lines & pitching, finding the right people for the right projects & relationship building, book adaptation examples, character development, stereotypical examples of what to stay away from, literary agents, screenwriting, and much, much more. Quality, informative, and inspiring information for anyone looking to get started!!

With artist – Nicola Scott, and writer – Andrew Constant, also providing insight!

If you have a follow up question, please contact Robbie via LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/robbie-miles-45ab7249

 

Ep. 13 ~ Kid Phantom Panel ~ ACAF 2018

Australian Comic Arts Festival (ACAF) Kid Phantom Q&A panel that turned into a casual chat/podcast on Sunday 11 Feb 2018…

Who was there:  Dr. Paul Mason (Artist), Andrew Constant (Writer – not murdered!), Glenn Ford (Frew Publishing), Robbie Miles (Producer/Fan), Antonio DiDio (Fan/Emotional Support Officer), Trevor Clark (Fan), Luke Geaghan (Fan) & Amanda Bacchi (Moderator)… and several other unheard audience members!!!

What we discussed:
– The ‘Comics for Kids’ panel earlier in the day
– The success that has been the first 3 Kid Phantom issues
– Background into the writing and art of the book
– How the stories have been set up and how/why
– Influences
– Costume drawing
– A little history of kids comics (internationally speaking), engaging with a young audience
– Popularity and differences in the different models of distribution: subscription, newsagent & comic book shop
– What the fans are looking forward to!!

http://kidphantom.com.au/

Ep. 9 ~ Debrief w/Nicola Scott & Gary Chaloner ~ ACAF 2018

Australian Comic Arts Festival debrief with Nicola Scott & Gary Chaloner, recorded while waiting for the National Gallery to open on Monday morning!

Discussion about the best features of the festival, the relaxed and engaging nature of the content/panels, and the future of the Australian comic book industry. Building community, bringing together the leaders of our industry, celebrating skills and collaboration.

 

 

Ep. 7 – 10 Feb 18 ~ Pop Culture News w/ACAF Guests

Join Amanda and Dr Paul for the weekly top-voted news, coming to you from the secret portfolio room at the Australia Comic Arts Festival in Canberra. Joined by fellow pop culture enthusiasts, creators, and good mates – Christian Read (Writer, Gestalt Comics), Glenn Ford (Editor, Frew Publications), & Robbie Miles (Producer, Mythmaker Media). Much fun! Continue reading “Ep. 7 – 10 Feb 18 ~ Pop Culture News w/ACAF Guests”

Alien Exchange: ‘Art of Tristan Jones’ Panel Recap

Well-deserved praise is rolling in for Tristan Jones’ comic work on his dream project, Alien: Defiance, yet he refuses to call himself an artist. During his ‘Art of Tristan Jones’ panel at last weekend’s Australian Comic Arts Festival in Canberra, he shared some stories about the process of working with major studios and licensed properties, his love of the Alien franchise, speaking to Ridley Scott though representatives, artistic process on the book, and struggles with comic store communication. Continue reading “Alien Exchange: ‘Art of Tristan Jones’ Panel Recap”

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