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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/

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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

Most Popular Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/501943196826833/

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!!

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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 ❤

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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

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30 Min Community Engagement Chat

Topics:

– How/why community engagement contributes to operational readiness

– Resources available for community engagement events

– practice iPad storm safe game & interactive flood maps

– get ready brochures

– physical assets: flood boats, atvs, vehicles etc

– Messaging: what does the public want from us & what we need to make them aware of (questions to ask, info to share – brainstorming session)

– Upcoming fetes, fundraisers & social events

– Future planning

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Ep. 34 ~ 17 Jun 18 ~ Pop Culture News

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

Most Popular Podcast Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/501943196826833/

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

 

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Ep. 31 ~ 7 June 2018 ~ Pop Culture News

Bumblebee trailer cuteness with CheezelTiel, ANOTHER Joker movie, Rick & Maggie leave TWD (Amanda rants), Addams family animated series & nostalgia (no singing), Premier tries to get Netflix to come to QLD, and Paul chats about the ‘Into The Spiderverse’ trailer!! Don’t forget meetup in Brisbane next Fri 17 June, or come say hi at the Frew/Phantom booth at Sydney Supanova! ^__^

Join the group chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/501943196826833/

Pop Culture Meetup – 5pm, Fri 17 Jun, Brisbane Square Library: https://www.facebook.com/events/210703796186113/

Support Paul’s Art Projects:
BUY Kid Phantom: https://www.phantomcomic.com.au/collections/new/products/kid-phantom-issue-no-4-2018-phantoms-universe-card-14-young-guran

BUY Eldritch Kid #1 Bone War: https://www.comixology.com/The-Eldritch-Kid-Bone-War-1/digital-comic/673510

Map – Find us at the Phantom/Frew Booth at Sydney Supanova, Jun 16/17: http://www.supanova.com.au/events/sydney-2018/about/

Continue reading “Ep. 31 ~ 7 June 2018 ~ Pop Culture News” →

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Ep. 27 ~ Fri 18 May ~ Pop Culture Meetup

Biggest meet-up pod yet with 10 (!) chums sticking around to pod with us about what they are PLAYING, WATCHING, OR  READING in the past week or so, and which characters they would like to see (animated or live-action) for the new DC streaming service that was recently announced!!  Many thanks to Oliver, Brad, Ray, Claire, Krishna, Tess, Emma, Luke, Jeremy, & Jacob for joining Paul and I this month, and thank you for sharing your FANtastic mix of recommendations from across everything that is tv, movies, gaming, comics, manga, & fiction books.

Topics/Recommendations: Modesty Blaze (comic), ‘No Matter How I look At It It’s You guys Fault I’m Not Popular’ (manga), Captain America/Winter Soldier (comics), Supergirl (tv show), The Originals & Supernatural (tv shows), Sandman by Neil Gaiman (comics), God of War (game), Final Space (Aussie cartoon), Westworld 2 (tv show), Heroes of the Storm (game), ‘King of Ashes’ by Raymond E. Feist (book), ‘Nevermore: The Trials of Morrigan Crow’ by Jessica Townsend (book), Schitt’s Creek (Netflix), The Rain (Netflix), Billions (tv show on Stan), & Deadpool 2 (NO SPOILERS or conversation on that on as it only just came out!).

I left in the… ‘someone is knocking at the door…’ it was the security guard… he kicked us out cause we were running late due to the technical difficulties. We did have a few more topics inclduing what we picked up at Free Comic Book Day, and how excited we are about Gestalt Publishing comic (now cartoon) ‘The Deep’ being picked up by Aussie Netflix! Continue reading “Ep. 27 ~ Fri 18 May ~ Pop Culture Meetup” →

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Ep. 26 ~ 14 May 2018 ~ Pop Culture News

Infinity War, The Second Screening!!!! Paul’s hope for Rambo 5. Trailer chats re: Ant-man & The Wasp, Luke Cage & The Predator. Boomerang tv shows… Brooklyn Nine-Nine bounces back to NBC. 70 episodes for Rick and Morty. Anddd zero time left to talk about Mark Wahlberg having all the dollars in the 2017 actor rich list. See you at meetup!

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

Join the conversation NOW: https://www.facebook.com/groups/501943196826833/?ref=bookmarks

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

Continue reading “Ep. 26 ~ 14 May 2018 ~ Pop Culture News” →

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Ep. 24 ~ Avengers: Infinity War Chat w/ Scott Black

((SPOILERS)) Join us for a comprehensive discussion about everything that is the amazing, highest grossing opening weekend of every movie ever – Avengers: Infinity War! Scott Black (comedian, scriptwriter, podcaster & station manager at Radio 4RBH), well spoken fanboy and long-time friend, chats with us about THAT ending, comedic team-ups, screen time for major characters, what we might see in the final chapter, notable deaths, who was missing, and will the avengers ever actually Assemble, and who will be there with them? If you haven’t seen the movie yet this pod will make zero sense, sorry, SO GO SEE IT!! Continue reading “Ep. 24 ~ Avengers: Infinity War Chat w/ Scott Black” →

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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

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Ep. 22 ~ 15 Apr 18 ~ Pop Culture News w/Douglas Holgate

Solo, Venom & Incredibles 2 movie trailer reviews ~ with friend of the pod, Aussie comic book illustrator, Douglas Holgate!!

Pop Culture Meetup this Fri 20 Apr, 5pm, Brisbane Square Library: https://www.facebook.com/events/2013239098942092/

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

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

News:

Han Solo Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPEYpryMp2s

Venom Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzxFdtWmjto

Venom News: https://screenrant.com/venom-movie-tom-hardy-design/

Teen Titans: http://www.dorkly.com/post/86280/leaks-from-the-live-action-teen-titans-show-have-fans-pissed

Incredibles 2: https://www.popsugar.com.au/celebrity/Incredibles-2-Trailer-Australian-Release-Date-44276600 ~ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incredibles_2

Lost in Space: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80104198

 

Doug Holgate – Illustrator & Comic Book Artist – Info’s:
www.skullduggery.com.au

https://www.instagram.com/douglasbot/?hl=en

Last Kids on Earth on Netflix: http://www.c21media.net/netflix-finds-last-kids-on-earth/

 

 THANKS FOR TUNING IN ~ DrPM & ABx

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Ep. 21 ~ 5 Apr 18 ~ Pop Culture News

Much MARVEL news this week with Black Panther taking over the world, officially, obviously! As well as chats about whether Bill & Ted 3 will actually happen, finding WHERE in the world actually is/was Carmen Sandiego… and will we find out, how much Amanda loved (while Paul was forced to watch) Scoobynatural, ‘I Kill Giants’ movie, ‘How to talk to girls at parties’ by Neil Gaiman short story & movie, Jack Kirby’s ‘The Eternals’ movie news, Marvel Knights comic book relaunch… movie trailers, movies coming out soon, movies pushed, etc etc tech!! NO KILLER ROOMBA ROBOTS!! NO ROVE BEING TERRIBLE AT MOVIE FACTS WITH RANDOMS ON MAINSTREAM TV!! Promise xx

 

GROUP! Join today… https://www.facebook.com/groups/501943196826833/

Pop Culture Memez and news: https://www.facebook.com/BrisbaneLibraryComicBookMeetup/

 

NEWS! (In order of discussion!)

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

Black Panther: http://variety.com/2018/film/box-office/black-panther-surpasses-avengers-highest-grossing-superhero-movie-1202735863/

Bill & Ted: http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/entertainment/2018/04/keanu-reeves-alex-winter-share-bill-ted-3-details.html

Carmen Sandiego: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmen_Sandiego_(TV_series)

Scoobynatural: https://screenrant.com/supernatural-scooby-doo-crossover-ratings/

Spoilder ALERT: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/russo-brothers-implore-fans-not-spoil-avengers-infinity-war-1099188

I Kill Giants: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Kill_Giants

Cloak & Dagger: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloak_%26_Dagger_(TV_series)

Darkforce: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darkforce

New Mutants: https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/style/2018/01/15/locally-shot-the-new-mutants-bumped-back/KK86PtJ0I0MoKGeC3cZflN/story.html

How to talk to girls at parties MOVIE: https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/3/17192814/how-to-talk-to-girls-at-parties-trailer-adaptation-neil-gaiman

How to talk to girls at parties SHORT STORY: http://www.neilgaiman.com/p/Cool_Stuff/Short_Stories/How_To_Talk_To_Girls_At_Parties/How_To_Talk_To_Girls_At_Parties_(Text)

Marvel Knights: http://www.comicsbeat.com/marvel-announces-a-marvel-knights-20th-anniversary-trade-program-heres-why-thats-a-big-deal/

The Eternals: https://revengeofthefans.com/2018/04/04/rumor-the-eternals-mcu-phase-4/

 

THANKS FOR TUNING IN, CHAT SOON XX ~ DrPM & ABx

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Ep. 19 ~ 27 Mar 18 ~ Pop Culture News

ALL OF THE POP CULTURE NEWS as voted by our lovely group poll persons!! Mumbled a bit about Black Panther $$ stats, got excited over Constantine, loving the Star Wars Disneyland/book tie-ins, looking forward to Monty Python on Netflix, this week’s FAKE NEWS aka random bits of info we all found, AND A NEW THING… we watch the Deadpool trailer with audio… and realise we need to do more research before the movie comes out!!! With bonus beepy Cheezel, because she demanded to be included by yelling at us from downstairs for an hour… Continue reading “Ep. 19 ~ 27 Mar 18 ~ Pop Culture News” →

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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/

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