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CWC 6 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes at Comic Con? Grab your favorite mug and pull up a seat — this is the podcast for con-goers, cosplayers, and curious first-timers alike. Each episode breaks down the latest conventions, spills behind-the-scenes stories, and shares tips and tricks for navigating panel lines, artist alley finds, cosplay chaos, and hidden gems. New to Comic Con? You're in the right place. Been going for years? Come trade notes. Pour yourself a coffee and let's talk cons.

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Episode 9: Comic Con for a Cause: Why Charity Conventions Are Changing the Game Aug 20, 2026 00:49:25 Comic Con for a cause: Kent and Liz recap two very different weekends — Kent's trip to Metropolis, Illinois for the 48th annual Superman Celebration with Man of Tomorrow's Neva Howell, and Liz's deeply moving experience volunteering at 605 Pop Culture Con in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a charity convention benefiting Voices Against Cancer. They share heartwarming stories of celebrities forming real

Episode 8: Is Working Comic-Con Worth It? A Crew Member's Honest Review Aug 13, 2026 01:03:37 Meet Leah, aka a "Krubie" (crew + newbie): Kent and Liz welcome their second guest to talk about her very first time working a convention as crew at Fan Expo Denver. Leah shares the entire process from finding the crew application to surviving her first four-day show working celebrity autographs alongside Star Wars voice acting legends Vanessa Marshall and David W. Collins. Plus, she opens up abou

Episode 7: The Real Cost of Comic Con Photo Ops (And How to Save Money) Aug 6, 2026 00:53:53 Comic Con Budgeting 101: Kent and Liz recap their weekend together at Fan Expo Denver, working with voice acting legend Michael Bell and My Name is Earl's Ethan Suplee, plus dive deep into the real cost of photo ops — especially when big cast reunions like X-Files and Lord of the Rings come to town. They break down exactly how professional photo ops work, why splitting the cost with friends can sa

Episode 6: 12 Years Volunteering Comic Con: The Stories They Don't Share with Guest: Tammy Hassan Jul 30, 2026 01:01:02 Comic Con Volunteering 101: Kent and Liz welcome their first-ever guest, Tammy, a longtime Denver Comic Con and Fan Expo Denver volunteer leader, to break down what it's really like working conventions from the ground up. Tammy shares how a single visit to see Warehouse 13's cast turned into over a decade of volunteering, working her way from ticketing to managing entire front-of-house teams, and

Episode 5: Comic Con Etiquette: Photos, Crew Respect & Why Celebrities Hate Airports Jul 8, 2026 00:46:32 Con etiquette takes center stage this episode as Kent and Liz break down how to treat crew members, when it's okay to take photos, and why respecting a celebrity's off-duty time matters. Liz recaps her weekend in Cape Girardeau helping Death Note's Brian Drummond, plus a preview of CapeCon's stacked November lineup featuring Ahsoka Tano herself, Ashley Eckstein, alongside several other Clone Wars

Episode 4: Comic Con Packing List: 15+ Essentials You Can't Skip Jul 7, 2026 00:47:23 This episode, Kent and Liz unpack (literally) everything you should bring in your Comic Con bag. From snacks and portable chargers to Liz's surprisingly extensive "goodie bag" of con survival gear — collapsible stools, autograph protectors, neck fans, and more — this is the ultimate packing guide for your next con. Plus, they swap stories from recent stops: Kent's mall-signing weekend with Terrifi

Episode 3: We Stole Frodo (Sort Of) Jul 7, 2026 00:56:30 Kent and Liz dive deep into the world of cosplay and con collecting this episode, sharing personal stories from decades of Comic Con history. Kent recounts bringing one of the very first Iron Man cosplays to San Diego Comic-Con, while Liz shares her hilarious "stealing Frodo" moment with Elijah Wood at Planet Comic Con. They break down DragonCon's legendary cosplay culture, VIP pass value, cash vs

Episode 2: I Sang Happy Birthday to William Shatner... Here's What Else Happened at Comic Con Jul 7, 2026 00:29:17 Kent and Liz discuss their recent experiences at Comic Cons, including meeting celebrities, getting autographs, taking selfies, and purchasing merchandise. They also share tips for attending cons and managing emotional experiences when meeting heroes.TakeawaysComic Con experiencesMeeting celebritiesChapters00:00 Introduction to Cons with Coffee06:02 Drinks and Swag at Cons11:00 Autographs and Self

Ep 1 : Why We Started This Podcast: Comic Con History, Nerd vs. Geek & Is 'Comic Con' Trademarked? Jul 7, 2026 00:34:27 Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes at Comic Con? Grab your favorite mug and pull up a seat — this is the podcast for con-goers, cosplayers, and curious first-timers alike.Each episode, we break down the latest conventions we've hit, spill the behind-the-scenes stories you won't find anywhere else, and swap the tips and tricks we wish someone had told us before our first con. Panel

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