Episode 231: Queen City Animecon

August 14, 2018 by giddygeeker

Allie Nelson, Geek Gala, Hilton University Place, QCAC, Queen City Anime Convention, Unboxing Video

Episode 231: Allie Nelson of Queen City Animecon stopped by Geek Gala HQ to chat about their event next week – we went last year and had a great time! She also helped us with our first “unboxing” video of the Geek Gala season.

Here’s the video in case you missed it:

About Queen City Anime Convention

Queen City Anime Convention is a four-day event at Charlotte’s scenic Boardwalk area! Come hang out with your fellow anime fans, catch your favorite voice actors, grab some great merch and much more! 2018’s Queen City Anime Convention will be held August 23rd-26th, 2018 at the Hilton University Place.

QCAC on the Interwebz:

Facebook: Queen City Anime Con
Website: QueenCityAnimeCon.com

Originally recorded 08/08/2018

Guardians of the Geekery Episode 231

Episode 169: Omens, Apes, Ticks, and Foxes!

Episode 169! Caleb Van Voorhis of Queen City Comedy stuck around (we actually couldn’t get him to leave) to talk about this week’s news and views. Make sure to join us this Friday (Aug 18th) when Caleb performs with Now Are The Foxes (part of QCC) at the University Hilton!

This Week’s Topics:

News

Michael Sheen and David Tennant in Neil Gaiman’s Good Omens on Amazon
Daniel Craig to return as 007
Prince has his own Pantone shade of Purple (Love Symbol #2)
Kong & Planet of the Apes Comic Crossover planned
MoviePass Subscription Offer
Solar Eclipse – Aug 21st!
Community Calendar Reminder

Guardables

Carol: Twin Peaks, Game of Thrones
Matt: Supernatural, Dark Ark, Secret Weapons
Joey : QC AnimeCon this weekend, Charlotte ComiCon next weekend
Tiffany: (out sick)

Here’s Caleb’s Tick Video:

And here’s Caleb helping Giddy Geeker unbox more Geek Gala Donations!

About Queen City Comedy

Queen City Comedy is an artist-led , volunteer-staffed and member-supported nonprofit collective dedicated to making Charlotte the funniest city on the planet. We…

Recognize and reward the abundant comedy talent in Charlotte (Shine a Spotlight!).
Foster collaboration (Unity in the Community!) and
Encourage fresh ideas (uh,…Fresh Ideas!) making Charlotte a city known for comedy arts.

Upcoming Performance

Queen City Comedy presents Now Are the Foxes improv comedy show!

Like to laugh? Like a fun night out? Like fast-paced comedy like “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”

Then come out Friday August 18th to the Hilton at University Place for the time of your life! Drinks and food availale! Bring your friends and watch them get on stage and be a part of the fun!

Oh yeah….and tickets are FREE this month! Click here to get some!

On the Interwebz

Facebook: Queen City Comedy, Now Are The Foxes

Website: Queen City Comedy

Originally recorded 08/16/2017

Guardians of the Geekery Episode 169

Episode 167: Netflix, Hasselhoff, and Chickens Attack with The Guild

Episode 167! The Guild hung around and chatted with us about the news. We love The Guild – and appreciate their help each year with The Geek Gala and the Muggles Market.

Our guests include: Benjamin Burton, Sarah Bednarz, Marcus Hughes, Jimilia Wilson and Josh Hunnicutt.

This week’s topics included:

News

RIP: Robert Hardy (Cornelius Fudge), Harou Nakajima (Godzilla), Glen Campbell
ADAM WEST’s Final BATMAN Performance Gets Release Date
Millarworld: Why Has Netflix Gone All in on Comics?
David Letterman to Host Netflix Interview Series
Disney to Pull Movies From Netflix, Launch Streaming Service
Community Calendar Reminder

Guardables

Carol: Twin Peaks, The Expanse, dealing with writers’ and reader’s block
Matt: The Dark Tower, The Big Sick, We Stand On Guard – comic book and Shorts: A collection of stories – comic by Eraklis Petmezas
Joey : Videos – David Hasselhof – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Chicken Attack, QC AnimeCon this weekend, Charlotte ComiCon next weekend, CleverCon & Crypto-Con announced
Tiffany: Landline, Game of Thrones

About The Guild: UNCC Science-Fiction & Fantasy Club

The UNCC Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Gaming Guild is a student organization that for three decades has provided a safe gathering for fans of all geekdoms. The Guild meets every Friday during the academic year on the second floor of the College of Health and Human Services building.

About Benjamin Burton

Benjamin Burton is a science fiction and fantasy fan and avid gamer who brings together his passions of geekery and volunteering to better the greater Charlotte fandom and the world in which it exists. His favorite fandoms include: Tolkien, Marvel, gaming, and horror movies. He is the Volunteer Coordinator for the 2017 Geek Gala.

On the Interwebz

Facebook: The Guild: UNCC Science-Fiction & Fantasy Club

Originally recorded 08/09/2017

Guardians of the Geekery Episode 167

Episode 161: QCAC and the News

Episode 161! Allie and Conner from QC Anime Con hang around with us while we chat about the week’s news.

News

Resolution between WB and the Tolkien Estate
Hawaii Five-O: Grace Park and Daniel Dae Kim leave over equal pay issues
Community Calendar reminder

Guardables

Carol: Okja
Matt: Comic Book – Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-man; Book – Stephen King’s The Eyes of the Dragon
Joey : Brit TV (Doctor Who); Unwatched TV: Stitchers
Tiffany: Baby Driver, The Bad Batch
Group Skate: The Guy from Harlem

About Queen City Anime Convention

Queen City Anime Convention 2017 will be a one day event in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, August 13th 2017. The event will run from 10AM to 7PM. Queen City Anime Convention will feature a cosplay contest, an anime marketplace, fan programming, a video game room with tournaments, and more!

Admission will be $6 at the door. Children 3 and under are free when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children age 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

On the Interwebz

Facebook: QCAC

Website: QCAC

Originally recorded 07/5/2017

Guardians of the Geekery Episode 161

Episode 160: Allie and Conner of QC Anime Con

July 11, 2017 by giddygeeker

Podcast

Allie Nelson, Connor Bennett, QCAC, Queen City Anime Convention

Episode 160! Allie Nelson and Conner Bennett from Queen City Anime Convention join us to talk about this exciting new first year convention!

About Queen City Anime Convention

Admission will be $6 at the door. Children 3 and under are free when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children age 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

On the Interwebz

Facebook: QCAC

Website: QCAC

Originally recorded 07/5/2017

Guardians of the Geekery Episode 160

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Episode 231: Queen City Animecon

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Episode 169: Omens, Apes, Ticks, and Foxes!

This Week’s Topics:

News

Guardables

About Queen City Comedy

Upcoming Performance

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Episode 167: Netflix, Hasselhoff, and Chickens Attack with The Guild

This week’s topics included:

News

Guardables

About The Guild: UNCC Science-Fiction & Fantasy Club

About Benjamin Burton

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Episode 161: QCAC and the News

News

Guardables

About Queen City Anime Convention

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Episode 160: Allie and Conner of QC Anime Con

About Queen City Anime Convention

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