#Podcast Live from the Figus Studios, its Weekend Geek Update! Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado, the all ages event is this weekend! Tickets available at www.brickslopes.com enter “StayGeeky” for a discounted price. Also, by “liking” this post you will be entered into a chance to see Thunderbolts next Wednesday April 30 for free. This week Smurf t…

#Podcast Live from the Figus Studios, it Weekend Geek Update! Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado, the state’s only locally owned and operated LEGO event, will welcome fans of all ages on April 26-27, 2025, at the Stockyards Event Center, 5004 National Western Dr., Denver, CO 80216. Visit www.brickslopes.com for registration and fee details enter “St…

Live from the Figus Studio it’s Weekend Geek Update, Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado ( Brickslopes.com ), debuting April 26-27, 2025 at the Stockyards Event Center is the first locally owned and operated LEGO event for all LEGO enthusiasts. Tickets available now and receive a 10% discount on your purchase when you use the “staygeeky” at checkout,…

Live from the Figus Studio it’s Weekend Geek Update, Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado ( Brickslopes.com ), the first locally owned and operated LEGO event debuting April 26-27, 2025 at the Stockyards Event Center. Tickets available now and receive a 10% discount on your purchase when you use the “staygeeky” at checkout, looking forward to seeing y…

Is crowdfunding the hero the comic scene needs? In Dec 2024 Diamond, the sole distributor of comics to most comic shops around the country, closed a distribution center leading to delays, damaged books, and retailer struggles. In mid Jan 2025, Diamond filed for bankruptcy. The industry as a whole is about to change. One place that is expected to se…

Live from the Figus Studio Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado ( Brickslopes.com ), the state’s only locally owned and operated LEGO event, welcoming fans of all ages on April 26-27, 2025. Tickets available now and receive a 10% discount when you use the “staygeeky” at checkout. This week Smurf has a few thoughts on shows and movies that kept him ent…

The amount of money being raised through crowdfunding is insane! As of 2025, the comic category alone on Kickstarter has raised $274 million dollars!! Unfortunately, not every campaign is successful. In fact, only 42% of all Kickstarter campaigns succeed. However, we have learned what makes the most successful campaigns rise to the top and we are g…

Friday the 13th is a great day for killer cuts so we are going deep! Making comics is hard, getting people to buy them is even harder but we are here to help. Crowdfunding is revolutionizing the way indie comics are made and consumed. Tune in to learn more about the benefits and challenges of crowdfunding for indie comics and what it means for the …

Live from the Figus Studio Sponsored by Dragon Meadery (dragonmeadery.com ) who is offering a discount on it’s award-winning mead when ordered online when you use the code WEB24 at check out. The latest in news that have caught Smurfs eye in the Geekverse starting with a live action Voltron. Reactions to Star Wars Skeleton Crew, Gladiator 2, Dune P…

Thanksgiving is over so let's get back to talking comics! Got a comic crowdfunding campaign that’s live or will be at the time of the next show? Join us Fridays, 11 AM MST for our weekly show, where we share tips, give feedback, and help creators like YOU succeed! A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering…

Experience the resurrection of the legendary horror classic "London After Midnight" in graphic novel form. We got an exclusive interview with Dirk Manning to discover how the lost horror film has been REVIVED! London After Midnight is just the beginning, there’s more to come as Dirk explains this Kickstarter and who will be the focus of the next on…

Crowdfunding is revolutionizing the way indie comics are made and consumed. Tune in to learn more about the benefits and challenges of crowdfunding for indie comics and what it means for the future of the industry. Click here to learn more tips on making comics! • https://www.youtube.com/live/PBT8nWEx4b4?si=l-elW1S68ONkdWZY A weekly show dedicated …

Live from the Figus Studio it’s the Weekend Geek Update Sponsored by Dragon Meadery (dragonmeadery.com/shop) use code WEB24 for BOGO 25% off when you shop online! This week Smurf tries to decide if he like the new Ranma ½ animated series on Netflix and while he’s at it lets you know about a few he does like that you might want to consider. It’s the…

Comic Book Showdown of Ultimate Destiny Hidden secrets of comic crowdfunding. A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see! Helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by: Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/ and Smurf from https://5280geek.wordpress.co…

Comic Book Showdown of Ultimate Destiny A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see! Helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/ and Smurf from https://5280geek.wordpress.com/ Show airs live on Fridays 11am Mount…

It’s a trip down memory lane as Smurf talks Mystic Pizza with amazing Annabeth Gish. Pizza is just the appetizer as the conversation moves to Midnight Mass and it’s hard to resist talking a little Sons of Anarchy. It’s a filling episode for sure from the Colorado Festival of Horror , this is your Spotlight interview for your Weekend Geek Update. #P…

From the Colorado Festival of Horror Smurf sits down with the stunning Alex Essoe from Doctor Sleep, Midnight Mass, and The Pope’s Exorcist. This Kubrick enthusiast has an Oscar in her future for sure as we learn more about her passion for horror. #Podcast #COFOH #Interview #DoctorSleep #MidnightMass #StarryEyes #AlexEssoe #Horror #Spotlight #Smurf…

The audio version of the interview with Jason greats Vicente DiSanti and James Sweet who answer the question, What goes into creating Jason Voorhees? Smurf talks about the world of horror with the film pioneers, how do you put a twist on such an enduring franchise and their take with the film series Never Hike Alone. The series is available on YouT…

Live from the Colorado Festival of Horror Smurf gets a moment with the iconic Pam Grier! It’s an interview that will leave you in tears and warm feels as Pam talks about life, then, now and what’s yet to come. #Podcast #COFOH #Interview #Icon #PamGrier #Horror #Spotlight #SmurfsTake #Popculture #ColoradoFestivalofHorror #COFOH2024 #ColoradoFestival…

Live from the Figus Studio Sponsored by Dragon Meadery it’s the Weekend Geek Update. A quick catchup of what all happened at the Colorado Festival of Horror then it’s a dive into everything that’s going on in the geekverse. The end of Grand Tour (Top Gear), Agatha is a little rough to start with, and Tulsa King is too good to be true. The Rings of …

It’s time for a new season of the Weekend Geek Update from the Figus Studio Sponsored by Dragon Meadery. A quick catchup on what’s been going on the last few months, what stories to expect in future casts, and events right around the corner. News from around the geekverse as Smurf touches on the New Rings of Power, Beetlejuice on the big screen and…

Welcome to this week's thrilling episode of "the Comic Book Showdown of Ultimate Destiny"! Join us as we dive deep into the vibrant world of indie comics, where creativity knows no bounds. In this episode, we pit some of the most exciting indie comics against each other to see which one will reign supreme! Hosted by Matt Campbell from https://www.a…

Raising funds for your project on ANY #crowdfunding platform is hard but if you don't do one thing first it will be even harder. A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book Crowdfunding Secrets. THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studi…

A weekly show dedicated to 3 Indie Comics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book Crowdfunding Secrets. In order to TELL your story you have to SELL your story. What's that mean? Find out in our weekly series! THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/ and Smurf fro…