Okie Geek

On April 14th, Science Museum of Oklahoma is celebrating the world of STEAMpunk for SMO21. The event exclusively for adults includes fun activities and a bar. A chance to experience the museum without having to worry about children. You can find out more on the Science Museum of Oklahoma website and on Facebook.

In episode 292, we are talking with Mike Dattolo about TokenCon 2023. Oklahoma City's premier board gaming convention takes place March 17th though the 19th at the Embassy Suites by Hilton just north of Will Rogers World Airport on Meridian. You can find TokenCon on the web and on Facebook.

What does it take to become a comic book creator? Here to talk about it in episode 291 of the Okie Geek Podcast are Robert Wilson IV and Buck Berlin with New World Comics and Literati Press. You can find Robert on his website along with Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

In episode 290 of the Okie Geek Podcast, we are talking with Tanner Feuerborn with New Star Comics about its holiday special coming to Speeding Bullet Comics and New World Comics. You can find out more information about New World Comics on Facebook.

It's that time of year gain, when pop culture creators try to make their properties fit into a Christmas-themed special. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. We talk to New World Comics owner Buck Berlin about the various holiday specials.

As the holidays approach its time to remember your local comic shops and all they provide as you consider gifts for people of all ages. In episode 288, of the Okie Geek Podcast we talk with New World Comics owner Buck Berlin about Local Comic Shop Day, and what you can get by shopping at your local comic store.

Oklahoma's largest anime convention is coming back to ring in the new year. OKiCon is taking place from Friday, December 30th through Sunday, January First to include special guests, cosplay contests, panels, vendors, a medieval dinner theatre and a special event to celebrate 2023. You can find OKiCon on the web as well as Facebook, Instagram and Fandom Events on Twitter.

Our friends at Literati Press (website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) are getting ready for a Kickstarter of Season Two of "We Promised Utopia". So, we are sitting down with creator Adrian Morales, artist Jonathan Koelsc (website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook) as well as Literati Creative Director Charles Martin and Chief Strategist Buck Berlin. The KIckstarter launches in two weeks, but you can sign up for reminders right now.

The author of "Black Jack Demon", Nick Hermes, is working on issue four of the genre-busting western comic. In episode 285, we talk with Hermes and Literati Press Chief Strategist Buck Berlin. You can find more on Black Jack Demon and Literati Press on the web, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Extra Life 2022 is coming to Game HQ, Friday, November 4th through Saturday, November 5th. The 24-hour table-top gaming event raises money for the Oklahoma Children's Health Foundation. We are talking with Amber Hanneken about the celebration. You can find Extra Life at Game HQ on the web and on Facebook. You can find out more about the Oklahoma Children's Health Foundation on the web.

In a very special episode, Buck Berlin with New World Comics and Literati Press comes in to actually interview Michael Cross.

Our friends at Literati Press have launched a Kickstarter campaign for Issue Two of "Aliengaged". We are talking with artist, illustrator and writer Greg White and Literati Chief Strategist Buck Berlin. You can find the fund drive on Kickstarter. And look for Greg White on Instagram. You can also find Literati Press on the web, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy is teaming up with Literati Press to create a comic book to raise awareness of civics and public services for children. The new work "Mighty Mia and Dyna-Bit Save Democracy" is coming out this month along with ways for elementary aged kids to get involved. You can find the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy on the web as well as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. You can also find Literati Press on the web, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The wildly popular Glamorella's Daughter is entering a new chapter and looking for your help. Literati Press work is currently raising money for the fifth issue of the series. We get a chance to talk to creators Jerry Bennett and Charles Martin along with Literati Press Chief Strategist Buck Berlin. You can find Glamorella's Daughter Issue Five right now on Kickstarter. You can find Literati Press on the web, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

It's episode 279 of the Okie Geek Podcast and we are talking to our friends from Literati Press about "Comics as Art". The exhibit is currently going on right now in Oklahoma City's Paseo District with an awards ceremony this Sunday at 3pm. We also discuss the next issue of "Glamorella's Daughter launching on Kickstarter next week. Our guest this week are Literati Press Chief Strategist Buck Berlin, ArtistMegan Harvey (Instagram) and Alexandra Brodt (website, Twitter, Instagram, Patreon). Find Literati Press on the web, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.

In episode 278, we talk with New World Comics owner Buck Berlin about this weekend's Superhero School featuring the Green Lantern Corps. The special family-friendly event takes place at the store, 6219 N. Meridian Avenue in Oklahoma City, starting at 10:45. Find New World Comics on Facebook and Instagram.

Our friends at the Theatre Crude Fringe Festival are returning to Oklahoma City at the Jewel Box Theatre, 321 NW 36th, September 15th through the 24th. In episode 277 we are talking with organizers Jenny and Adam Brand along with Lauren Leppke, creator of the show ""Panacea" and Ashley Mandanas, performer in the piece "The CatMaster Cycle". You can find more about the Theatre Crude Fringe Festival on the web, as well as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Lauren Leppke can also be found on Facebook, Instagram and her website. Find Ashley Mandanas on Instagram and Facebook.

Our friends at Literati Press are working to put out more titles as well as teaching young people about comics and art. In episode 276, we are talking to "Black Jack Demon" creator Nick Hermes about the ongoing series set in the wild west and Buck Berlin about some exciting events going on Labor Day weekend. You can find Nick on Instagram and Literati Press on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and the web.

Play games for a great cause. MiracleCon 2022 is coming to the Edmond Hilton Garden Inn and Convention Center on August 27th from 11am to 11pm. You can play video, board and table top role playing games to help raise money for Extra Life and the Oklahoma Children's Hospital Foundation. We are talking with Oklahoma Board Game Community Director Mike Dattalo and Extra Life Coordinator Travis Mantooth about the event. You can find MiracleCon on Facebook and on the web. Also look for our friends at Extra Life OKC on Twitter, Facebook and the Extra Life Oklahoma City webpage.

In episode of 274 of the Okie Geek Podcast, we talk with Buck Berlin, owner of New World Comics, about the convention at the end of July, we also talk Sandman from Netflix and Prey on Hulu.