Fandom Sessions
by Geek Network
We bring you interviews from talented people in all mediums of entertainment including your favorite movies/TV, anime, and comics as well as coverage of some of our favorite pop culture events and conventions!
Podcast episodes
Season 5
Interview with David Dastmalchian: From Acting to Comics to Monster Hunting
David Dastmalchian, known for his memorable roles in blockbuster films like The Dark Knight, the MCU's Ant-Man series, and James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, is no stranger to making the most of a small role. Beyond his on-screen success, Dastmalchian's love for horror and comics has driven him to explore new avenues in the entertainment industry.In 2019, Dastmalchian fulfilled a lifelong dream by penning his own comic book series in collaboration with Dark Horse Comics. The result was Count Crowley: Reluctant Midnight Monster Hunter, a thrilling tale that captured the imagination of readers. The success of the series led to a second volume titled Count Crowley: Amateur Midnight Monster Hunter, and the recently announced Count Crowley: Mediocre Midnight Monster Hunter.During our interview, Dastmalchian revealed exciting news about the upcoming third arc of the series. For the first time, the new arc will feature variant covers, with renowned artists yet to be revealed. The arc kicks off with a stunning variant cover by Francesco Francavilla. Fans can look forward to Mediocre Midnight Monster Hunter, scheduled to be released on November 8, 2023.Dastmalchian's love for comics and his passion for his craft is evident in both his acting and his comic book writing. The actor-turned-writer has overcome numerous struggles and has become a positive force in the entertainment industry. Partnering with Dark Horse Comics, a company that boasts iconic and equally passionate creators, seems like a match made in
DJ Kauwy Breaks Down the Beat of the Underground Techno Scene
Geek Network spent some time in Carlos "Kauwy" Flores's studio to sit down to chat about music and what it's like starting from the ground up to now making a big name in the local music scene in Arizona. When the world shut down briefly back in 2020 he and a few friends all bought their own set of Pioneer DJ Decks (DDJ-400) to learn and hone their craft. Once it was deemed safe to go back out to the world in 2021 Kauwy and friends started hosting parties, where they would hold DJ competitions. A mutual friend really liked his sound and referred him to someone in Techno Snobs, the group that Kauwy plays for nowadays, where they hold events just about every weekend. They continue to work on their sound with the goal of always keeping the crowd entertained. This is certainly an act you don't want to miss. You can follow Techno Snobs and Kauwy on social media @TECHNOSNOBSPHX and @tinoblas_kauwy.
Brendon Small interview - Summoning the Army of the Doomstar
We had the chance to speak with Small about the slate of content rushing towards fans at the end of August including a new Metalocalypse film, album, soundtrack, and tour. In our conversation with him, we can say that we are more excited than ever. Aside from his creative prowess, Small has shared a passion and love for all the content he has created and continues to create which is unparallel to any other multi-medium entertainment. They plan on giving fans a film they will connect with as they have continued to do with the beloved series for years even after it ended. The album brings more music for us to bang our heads to as well as a tour with performances alongside Baby Metal that Small ensures will be a FUN show through and through.
Scott Snyder On His Continued Blazing Path of Creator-Owned Stories
Scott Snyder Interview Scott Snyder chats with us about venturing into his own creator-owned series after his time at DC Comics that spawned a multitude of iconic runs with some of our favorite DC characters. Snyder has recently teamed up with his longtime collaborator Rafael Albuquerque who helped deliver countless issues of Vertigo's American Vampire to bring us the ComiXology Original series Duck and Cover.Snyder has also brought his series Barnstormers to Dark Horse Comics which delivers a World War 1 adventure story embellished in love and war which will see its second issue released on New Comic Book Day tomorrow after a groundbreaking debut issue. Snyder also just received a Ringo Award nomination for "Best Writer" which solidifies that his creator-owned work carries much promise with much more for readers to look forward to in the future.
Micah Abbey Talks bringing Donatello to life in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
We had the privilege of speaking with Micah Abbey about his work on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. We also had some lighthearted discussions that led to the intriguing topic of Teenage Mutant Ninja Dolphins!