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Retro Podcast Review: Gremlins and Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1 week ago
Nothing says classic Sci-Fi like the Gremlins, a unique one-of-a-kind franchise that gave us the unbelievably adorable pint-sized hero, Gizmo. When I heard John had never seen Gremlins before, I admit that I wanted to strangle him. How could he possibly not have enjoyed the classic gem that is the More >
CosCast Ep 25: Midnight event cosplaying and mixing makeup and sunscreen
1 week ago
Matt, Jordan, Becky, and I slowly insult every group of people that could possibly be listening to this podcast. We also talk about cosplaying at midnight events and mixing makeup and sunscreen. Not to mention Avengers, Battleship, and Diablo III.
Also, we’re partnering with Audible.com to give More >
NR Podcast Review: Area 407
2 weeks ago
The NR podcast crew takes a look at the new found-footage horror film, Area 407. The film follows two sisters returning from their Christmas trip back from New York to Los Angeles. On their flight, they experience some unexpected turbulence and crash lands in the middle of nowhere. Now, the More >
NR Podcast Review: The Avengers
2 weeks ago
The most anticipated superhero team has finally assembled in theaters. With heavy hitters like Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, and Hulk, how can the film give each character their due while also progressing the plot forward?
The movie was really good. I really enjoyed the characters, the More >
The CosCast Episode 24 with FemShep cosplayer Holly Conrad
2 weeks ago
Welcome to episode 24 of The CosCast: The Cosplayers’ Podcast. Jordan Brown and I sit down with the cosplay FemShep herself, Holly Conrad. Along with discussions about her big role in Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope, we talk about her beginnings in cosplay and how the film has changed her con More >
The CosCast Episode 23: Anime Expo 2012 vs. X-Games
3 weeks ago
Joins us for another episode of The CosCast: The Cosplayers’ Podcast. In this episode, we talk about a whole bunch of local SoCal costuming projects that we are supporting, as well as Anime Expo vs. X-Games, Fanime, playing video games on projector screens, guilty pleasure video games, and a bunch More >
The CosCast Episode 22
1 month ago
Huddle round’ the internet, everyone, it’s cosplay time! Join episode 22 of The CosCast with your hosts as they ready themselves for some of the greatest nerd-fests of all time: Anime Expo, Comic-Con International, Dragon*Con, and more.
Also, we’re partnering with Audible.com to give you a 30-day More >
The CosCast Episode 21: The Cosplayers’ Podcast
1 month ago
Join hosts Joey Rassool, Matthew Lewis, Tara Strand and Jordan Brown in episode 21 of The CosCast, the podcast for cosplayers. Yes, we’re legal now.
Also, we’re partnering with Audible.com to give you a 30-day FREE trial. Try it out at http://www.audibletrial.com/CosCast.
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Cinema Showdown Episode 1: The Phantom vs The Shadow
1 month ago
Two films enter, one film leaves. In this first episode, we take a look at two superheroes that are considered predecessors to many present day heroes. We discuss the similarities and differences between the two as well as how many modern day superheroes take cues from them. There were only two More >
The CosCast Episode 20 – Getting ready for Sakura-Con
1 month ago
Welcome to the podcast for cosplayers, The CosCast Episode 20. Join your hosts, Joey Rassool and Matthew Lewis, with special guests Morgan and Eric. Topics include Sakura-Con in Seattle, King of Fighters, convention crowds, favorite cons, cosplay innovations, Draw Something mania, and more.
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The CosCast Episode 19 featuring cosplayer Kai Norman
1 month ago
Welcome to episode 19 of The CosCast, the podcast for cosplayers. Join hosts Joey Rassool and Jordan Brown as they interview Kai Norman. Norman can be seen cosplaying as the NRC Ranger in Fallout: Nuka Break and Scarecrow from Arkham City/Asylum.
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The CosCast: The Cosplayers’ Podcast – Episode 18
1 month ago
Check out episode 18 of The CosCast: The Cosplayers’ Podcast with your hosts Joey Rassool, Matthew Lewis, Tara Strand and Jordan Brown. In this episode, the guys talk about WonderCon, Anime Conji, parking madness and more.
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The Hunger Games review: Yes, we thought it was meh
1 month ago
So The Hunger Games was a huge success during its opening weekend, raking in an estimated $155 million, according to Box Office Mojo. That’s pretty huge, and many critics and fans loved it.
And us? Well, not so much. Check out our podcast review below and hear why.
Grade: John (D), Alex (D-), More >
Comic Book Men Season Finale Recap
1 month ago
In this episode, the guys of the Secret Stash make a pact to all get tattooed in order to force Walter into fulfilling an old promise. Plus, Nerd Reactor‘s Mike and Narvin talk about their adventures at this year’s WonderCon, and Mike gives another heart shattering story of the lost comic book More >
The CosCast Episode 17 – Pre-WonderCon Madness
2 months ago
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Previously recorded, the CosCast crew is getting ready for WonderCon today as they hang out inside Matt Hiscox’ batcave. Join your host, Joey Rassool, as he’s joined by Becky Horton, Matt Hiscox’ (Batman: Death Wish), and Jennifer Zhang (Street Fighter High: The More >
The Walking Dead – Season 2 Episode 12: ‘Better Angeles’ Recap
2 months ago
In this episode, the group deals with the death of their fallen comrade Dale and struggles to find a way to keep the group together. Also in this episode, the group figures out what to do with their prisoner Randall and Shane finally goes off the deep end.
All this and more on a new episode of The More >
Comic Book Men – Episode 5: ‘Con Gone Wrong’ Recap
2 months ago
In this new episode of Comic Book Men, the guys hear of a local Comic Con being held at a Elk’s Lodge. Seeing a way to make some quick cash, Walt and the boys head out on a road trip. Also in this episode, the boys hit up a local garage sale and find some very hot items.
All this and more on a More >
John Carter Podcast Review
2 months ago
The story of John Carter inspired many sci-fi stories like Avatar, Star Wars, and Superman. How does the movie hold up even after all the films that it inspired came out?
John Carter Directed by Andrew Stanton Starring Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Dominic West, Mark Strong, and Willem Dafoe Rated: More >
The CosCast: The Cosplayers’ Podcast – Episode 16
2 months ago
Join CosCast hosts Joey Rassool, Tara Strand, and Jordan Brown as they talk about cosplay and geek-pop culture news. Topics in episode 16 includes Assassin’s Creed III leaks, selling WoW accounts, Batmobiles, Dr. Who, booth babes, and building props.
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Comic Book Men Episode 4: ‘Zombies’ Recap
2 months ago
In this episode, Ming tries to bring in new business to the store by having all the guys do zombie makeup for a special sale. Also in the episode, Walt has chance of a lifetime to grab a piece of Comic Book history that he has been wanting for a long time.
All this and more in a all new episode of More >
The Walking Dead Season 2 Episode 11: ‘Judge, Jury, Executioner’ recap
2 months ago
In this episode of The Walking Dead, the group struggles to determine the fate of their prisoner, Randall. With the pros outweighing the cons, it is pretty unanimous among the group that he should be executed, but Dale doesn’t believe they should decide so easily. With a man’s life hanging in the More >
The Walking Dead Season 2 Episode 10: “18 Miles Out” Recap
2 months ago
In this episode, the tension between Rick and Shane has finally hit the breaking point. Will the one time best-friends be able to mend their relationship? Also, back on the farm, Beth struggles with current state of the world she lives in and it may be just too much for her to bare.
All this and More >
Comic Book Men Episode 3 Recap
2 months ago
In this episode, the boys of the Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash try to make a intentionally horrible TV commercial in the hopes to draw more costumers. Also in this episode, the Stash gets some would be seller with some top dollar collections. One of which, makes Mike and Walt nerdgasm.
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The CosCast Episode 15
2 months ago
Here’s episode 15 of The CosCast, the cosplayers’ podcast. Join your hosts, Joey Rassool, Matthew Lewis, and Becky Hortontalks, as they talk about the world of cosplay.
In this episode the gang talks about the Borderlands 2 and Farcry 3 trailers, Katsucon in Washington DC, shouting random things More >
My leg doesn’t bend that way! – The Walking Dead Season 2 Episode 9 review
3 months ago
In this episode, Rick, Glen and Hershel, find themselves pinned down in the bar where they had previously disposed of two unsavory characters. Unlikely for them, friends of the gunned down men have come looking for them. Lori finally wakes up from her car crash to find a Walker trying to break into More >
