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I can’t believe it’s been 7 years since our last theatrical Star Wars movie.(Ep 9: Rise of Skywalker). Since that time, the void has been filled with many (I mean many!) Star Wars Disney+ series. While the quality and reception has been very up and down, The Mandalorian has been the crowning jewel of this ever expanding universe. The success has now evolved into Mandalorian and Grogu for the big…

It was an honor to be on Larry Nemecek‘s WonderCon Star Trek panel to discuss Starfleet Academy and the announcement that it would end after season 2. We also the uncertain future of the franchise and answer some fan questions from the audience. Below is the panel description and the audio: Is it 2017 again? Star Trek turns 60 with a host of anniversary plans, but Starfleet Academy has bowed…

It was another successful WonderCon and it was FANtastic to kickoff the con season among friends. My Small Business panel, Finding Your Passion…And Get Paid returned this year with a stellar panel line up. This year I was joined by artist Priscilla Wilson, writer/publisher Arthur Ebuen and toy maker Jeff Lawber. In our panel, we discuss the controversy of AI, how we got started in business, some…

Since the first surprise appearance of Robert Downey Jr as Doctor Doom at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, we’ve been looking forward to what’s next in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. To say the MCU is in a state of flux is an understatement. Can next year’s Avengers: Doomsday recapture the magic that we all know and love? Johnny, Trevor and I, did a quick podcast to give our first reaction the day the…

I can’t believe we are already back to talk about Supes! Although this time, it’s a different Kryptonian! Today we get our first sneak peek at the new Supergirl film set to open June 26, 2026. We gave Superman high praise this past year and look forward to another big step for this new DC Cinematic Universe. In this podcast, Trevor, Johnny and I discuss our expectations for Supergirl, then give…

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 Carlos for your fun and diverse stories. To make it interesting, we each organized our Top 5…

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 is unheard of! Regardless, Trevor and I trekked out to a small but…

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 with the economy, inflation and tariffs, I gather some amazing business owners…

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 film. We talk about the good, bad, funny and weird and we conclude with our…

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 (Trevor and Johnny) discuss our past relationship with Superman, favorite moments over the…

TOKYO, JAPAN – APRIL 18: A general view of The Mandalorian & Grogu at Celebration Stage during Star Wars Celebration Japan Day 1 on April 18, 2025 in Minato, Hyogo, Japan. (Photo by Christopher Jue/Getty Images for Disney) 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…

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 ultimate fan event. As I’ve been sharing pics on social media, the biggest question I have been getting is “was it worth it?”. So I decided to pull together a group of ‘cruisers’ ranging from newbies like me to…

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 James Gunn succeeds at reintroducing the Man of Steel to a new…

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 all of their interviews!If you enjoy this subscribe and leave me a review on Apple Podcasts.…

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 epic show, Trevor, Kate, Pablo, Megan and myself– the same veteran team assembled from the previous Comic-Con Prep…

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 interview various campers asking why do they camp, what they are looking forward to and why this is so…

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 Comic-Con panel, Worst Mistakes I Ever Made,…