Another crazy Comic-Con year in the books! Once again, this was a strange one with the absence of some of the big studios but the presence of big offsite events. Like every year, I gathered a team of con veterans and one first timer to share about their experiences. Thank you Katrina, Boots, Becky and …

My annual Hall H podcast episode returns- however, it was such a strange year. With the absence of the big studios like Warner Bros, Marvel and more, the pressure to camp overnight was greatly reduced. Friday (Tron: Ares) and Sunday (George Lucas) programming might have been more popular than Saturday (Star Trek, Hail Mary), which …

We’re back from a CRAZY week at San Diego Comic-Con and I am finally catching up on all my updates and posts. One of the highlights from every year is hosting panels. My annual favorite returns focusing on small business and entrepreneurship called: How Small Businesses Survive and Thrive. Given the harsh year so far …

It’s finally here! After years of anticipation, the new James Gunn version of Superman has landed here on Earth! In our last episode, Johnny, Trevor and I discussed our history with Superman and what we hoped for in this new incarnation. After seeing Superman a few days early, the super friends reunite to review the …

It’s been almost 12 years since we experienced a solo Superman adventure in the form of Man of Steel (2013). Shockingly, the original Superman the Movie came out in 1978, 47 years ago! And we are now on the eve of a whole new version with James Gunn’s Superman. In preparation, my esteemed nerdy colleagues …

May the Fourth Be With You! What better way to celebrate May the 4th than with a podcast review of Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Tokyo, Japan! I am joined by my long time Star Wars buddies Trevor, Savanna (The Dorky Diva) and Mark (MacGuffin Makers). In this podcast, we discuss the general experience as …

It’s been a week and I’m back from my very first cruise! But not just any cruise but Star Trek the Cruise! Produced by Entertainment Cruise Production, this is the eighth voyage for this ultimate fan experience. As I’ve been sharing pics on social media, the biggest question I have been getting is “was it …

After waiting 18 months since James Gunn’s new Superman movie announcement, the official teaser trailer is here! Being hardcore Superman fans for life, Trevor Kaihoi and I wanted to record our first time live reaction to this momentous event! We both are bringing a ton of expectation AND skepticism to this but we sincerely hope …

I had a great time chatting with Frank & Chris of the Nerdpreneur Podcast. On this extended interview, I share about my background in design, my scary transition into Hero Within and walking away with a 6 figure deal at San Diego Comic-Con 2016. If you are into Nerd Entrepreneurs, make sure to check out …

Wow! What a year! I know I seem to say that every year but one thing is always certain about Comic-Con. While it may not always go the way you want, the surprises never disappoints! Not since 2019 has Comic-Con felt like this and wowza, is there a lot to talk about. To recap this …

My annual tradition is back- interviewing Hall H campers on Friday night. Last year, because of the Writer’s Strike, there were no big panels to camp for. This year, Hall H is back with Star Trek, Marvel and more! Team Hero Within boldly goes into the darkness and void of the Hall H line to …

Have you ever been paralyzed with indecision because you were afraid of making mistakes? Making mistakes is all a part of the creative process and essential to reaching success. Whether you are writing a story, creating art, or manufacturing products, mistakes are inevitable. However, many mistakes are really blessings in disguise. At our San Diego …

It’s San Diego Comic-Con week which means it’s time for my annual Prep Episode! This year is my 15th Anniversary of Comic-Con podcasting and every year I look forward to this final episode before Comic-Con. In 2009, Comic-Con was a much different animal and preparing for it has turned into whole thing that involves charts, …

With San Diego Comic-Con 2024 just days away, we want to welcome Star Trek Wines here for the first time! As one of our Hero Within Energize Lounge partners, I got a chance to chat with Howard Jackowitz and Craig Spurrier about how Star Trek Wines began, their most popular bottles and their new exclusive, …

Next up in our San Diego Comic-Con series is extraordinary Star Trek artist Kavita Maharaj of Retrospect Studios. We are honored to feature her work at the Energize Lounge during Comic-Con. Starting out as a Spock enthusiast, her works have expanded to across the entire Star Trek Universe. In this interview, she talks about growing …

We are continuing our San Diego Comic-Con series with another awesome Energize Lounge partner. Have you ever considered vacationing on a cruise before? I’ve never been but have always been curious what it is like. That’s why I am so happy to have Chris Hearing of Entertainment Cruise Production to talk about Star Trek Cruise …

Captain’s Log 0712202.4: The Enterprise is in Earth orbit just over California and we are about to beam down for an important mission to the Hero Within Energize Lounge at San Diego Comic-Con. In preparation for this away mission, Starfleet Command has sent us a brilliant engineer named Chris Barnardo from The Wand Company. Chris’ …

We are thrilled to feature the art of amazing pop culture painter Jenny R Johnson at the Hero Within Energize Lounge during San Diego Comic-Con. Since Jenny can’t make it down to the show from Canada, I wanted to introduce her to you all. In this episode, we chat about her history with Star Trek, …

It’s the most wonderful time of year! San Diego Comic-Con 2024 is just around the corner and with it, a new series to help you prepare. Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll be interview our Hero Within Energize Lounge partners kicking off with Rebekah Plants of the game, Star Trek Fleet Command. In this …

It was so great to be back at WonderCon Anaheim! I was honored to host my annual panel, How I Built This. Here is the panel description with the audio link below: The journey of getting into the creative industry is different for everyone. It’s a path fraught with peril, serendipitous moments and bold steps …