These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.

TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO
A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT

Featuring Special Guests, spotlight features, community chat and convention news updates

Subscribe, Like and Turn On Notifications for live broadcasts at www.youtube.com/EnglishmanSDCC

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These are the audio recordings of the Season 8 (2020-2021) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.

TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO
A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT

Featuring Special Guests, spotlight features, community chat and convention news updates

Subscribe, Like and Turn On Notifications for live broadcasts at www.youtube.com/EnglishmanSDCC

www.theconventioncollective.com/anenglishmaninsandiego

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ECCC 2019: Emerald City Comic Con, March 2019

A selection of panel recordings and interviews held at the Portsmouth Comic Con event, Portsmouth Guildhall, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May 2019.

Thanks to the entire Portsmouth Comic Con team for their help in putting on the event, and to Joel and Andrew for the invitation to participate.

Portsmouth Comic Con is confirmed as returning to the city’s Guildhall in 2020, over the Bank Holiday weekend of Saturday 2nd / Sunday 3rd May. Find out more about the show at their official website, www.portsmouthcomiccon.com

PCC 2019: Portsmouth Comic Con, May 2019 Panels

GGC 2019: GeekGirlCon, Ali Raphael Interviews

Over the weekend of Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th May, at the Doubletree By Hilton Hotel in Bristol, Lawless Comic Con celebrated the great and good of the British comics scene, both from back in the day of the inception of 2000AD and beyond, right up to the new breed putting out comics today.

On Sunday morning, Leonard Sultana (An Englishman In San Diego/The Convention Collective) was invited to host a profile panel with one of the true comics masters, not just in the UK but across the entire industry: Brian Bolland. Brian's work has graced the pages and covers of some of the most iconic books over the past decades and here Brian talks about that work from the perspective of 'Brian Bolland, 2022'...

Lawless Comic Con, Bristol 2022: In Conversation with Brian Bolland (29/05/22)

Our contributors to The Convention Collective took to press rooms, exhibition floors and odd corners of San Diego Comic-Con to bring you cool interviews with amazing creatives - we were very lucky to have been invited into exclusive sessions with the people behind of, and starring in, some of your favourite shows,

Here, Dan Berry joined other members of the press to talk to some of the talented people behind the Hulu original series, SOLAR OPPOSITES, now preparing to screen its fourth season. The cast - Thomas Middleditch (Terry), Sean Giabrone (Yumyulack) and Mary Mack (Jessica 'Jesse') - talk about what it took to bring the new season to the screen...

SDCC 2022: In The Press Room, Solar Opposites - Meet The Cast (San Diego Comic-Con, July 2022)

Our contributors to The Convention Collective took to press rooms, exhibition floors and odd corners of San Diego Comic-Con to bring you cool interviews with amazing creatives - we were very lucky to have been invited into exclusive sessions with the people behind of, and starring in, some of your favourite shows,

Here, TCC Senior Editor Dan Berry was lucky enough to get time to talk to phenomenal artist Attack Peter about his inspirations, his start in the industry and how his journey has lead him to figure production, acclaimed commissions and working with the team at Mondo...

SDCC 2022: In Conversation with Attack Peter (San Diego Comic-Con July 2022)

The Lakes International Comic Art Festival, the established annual celebration of prestige comic artists, creators and publishers, once again took over a picturesque town in the UK's Lake District... but this time they weren't setting up their stalls in Kendal. Instead, they had moved beside your actual lake - I know, how novel! - with LICAF holding court in Bowness-On-Windermere over the weekend of Friday 14th-Sunday 16th October.

I wasn't able to make it to the rest of the weekend's festivities - missing, by all accounts, some amazing panels. signings and appearances by world-renowned comic superstars, a performance by Charlie Adlard and his band, karaoke that will only be saved in the memory of those there and some boozy nights!

However, what I took in on the Sunday was more than enough to tell me that this iteration of The Lakes International Comic Art Festival continues in the trend of a very respectable and enjoyable comic celebration.

During my day, I managed to speak to a number of creatives who had been exhibiting at the show, including Rachael Smith who was basking in the glow of not only raving plaudits and reviews for her books - including the re-released WIRED UP WRONG and the standout of the lockdown QUARANTINE COMIX - but also of impending motherhood with a bairn on imminent arrival!

Rachael talks to how QUARANTINE COMIX was being received by the Lakes crowds, how her weekend in the Comics Marketplace had gone and what was next for her and her work...

For more information of Rachael smith, check out: https://www.rachaelsmith.org/

LICAF 2022: In Conversation with Rachael Smith (Lakes International Comic Art Festival, 16/10/22)

The Lakes International Comic Art Festival, the established annual celebration of prestige comic artists, creators and publishers, once again took over a picturesque town in the UK's Lake District... but this time they weren't setting up their stalls in Kendal. Instead, they had moved beside your actual lake - I know, how novel! - with LICAF holding court in Bowness-On-Windermere over the weekend of Friday 14th-Sunday 16th October.

I wasn't able to make it to the rest of the weekend's festivities - missing, by all accounts, some amazing panels. signings and appearances by world-renowned comic superstars, a performance by Charlie Adlard and his band, karaoke that will only be saved in the memory of those there and some boozy nights!

However, what I took in on the Sunday was more than enough to tell me that this iteration of The Lakes International Comic Art Festival continues in the trend of a very respectable and enjoyable comic celebration.

During my day, I managed to attend a number of panels featuring some of the world's finest comic artists and writers, including this session with celebrated prose and comics writer Greg Rucka (BLACK MAGICK / STUMPTOWN / LAZURUS) who pulled no punches and barely drew breath as he dived deep into his meager family background, his introductions to and motivations for writing, and his forthright thoughts on the business of getting a certain style of story either published or on the big and small screens.

It's quite the ride - but you'd expect nothing less from Greg Rucka. Enjoy this lively chat, hosted by Chris Thompson (@popculturehound)

LICAF 2022: Greg Rucka 'Mightier Than The Sword' (Lakes International Comic Art Festival, 16/10/22)

SDCC 2023: In Conversation with James Tynion IV and Tate Brombal (Super Impulse)

The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry has been roaming the San Diego Convention Floor, taking in the sights and sounds of SDCC 2023 and talking to some incredible creatives - creatives like writer James Tynion IV and artist Tate Brombal whose The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos is setting comic shelves on fire with its unique story and incredible artwork. With the second issue just about to drop, Dan talks to the pair about what it's taken to bring the book to life...

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The Convention Collective is attending San Diego Comic-Con officially this year as press, allowing us the opportunity to speak to some of the most interesting and talented creatives on the planet.

Join us as we share our interviews direct from the floor of SDCC 2023! And catch all of our coverage at theconventioncollective.com and @theconcollectve on Twitter / @theconventioncollective on Threads

SDCC 2023: In Conversation with James Tynion IV & Tate Brombal

SDCC 2023: In Conversation with Zack Oat (Diamond Select Toys)

The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry has been roaming the San Diego Convention Floor, taking in the sights and sounds of SDCC 2023 and talking to some incredible personalities and influencers - people like Zack Oat, director of marketing for Diamond select Toys, a compnay that always represents strongly on the SDCC floor... and especially so this year. Here he talks to dan about some of the highlights and upcoming products from DST.

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The Convention Collective is attending San Diego Comic-Con officially this year as press, allowing us the opportunity to speak to some of the most interesting and talented creatives on the planet.

Join us as we share our interviews direct from the floor of SDCC 2023! And catch all of our coverage at theconventioncollective.com and @theconcollectve on Twitter / @theconventioncollective on Threads

SDCC 2023:  In Conversation with Zack Oat (Diamond Select Toys)

SDCC 2023: In Conversation with Zack Oat (Diamond Select Toys)

The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry has been roaming the San Diego Convention Floor, taking in the sights and sounds of SDCC 2023 and talking to some incredible personalities, influencers and companies - companies like Jada Toys, a leading manufacturer of premium collectibles, who promised a new line of toys and figures from some of the most love entertainment properties.

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The Convention Collective is attending San Diego Comic-Con officially this year as press, allowing us the opportunity to speak to some of the most interesting and talented creatives on the planet.

Join us as we share our interviews direct from the floor of SDCC 2023! And catch all of our coverage at theconventioncollective.com and @theconcollectve on Twitter / @theconventioncollective on Threads

SDCC 2023: In Conversation with Jada Toys

Baltimore Comic Con 2023: In Conversation with Frank Cho

The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry made his way to Maryland USA for the sights and sounds of Baltimore Comic Con at the beginning of September - BCC has always attracted some of comics' true pioneers and groundbreakers, rulebreakers and mavericks. And you don't get more of a maverick than the legendary artist, Frank Cho...

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The Convention Collective is attending San Diego Comic-Con officially this year as press, allowing us the opportunity to speak to some of the most interesting and talented creatives on the planet.

Join us as we share our interviews direct from the floor of SDCC 2023! And catch all of our coverage at theconventioncollective.com and @theconcollectve on Twitter / @theconventioncollective on Threads

In Conversation with Frank Cho (Baltimore Comic Con, September 2023)

New York Comic Con 2023: In Conversation with David M. Booher & Drew Zucker (THE FEEDING)

The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was lucky enough to be granted press access to possibly the biggest comic con of 2023 - New York Comic Con, taking over the Javits Center Thu 12th-Sun 15th October. NYCC is famed for gathering some incredible celebrities and pop culture talent, as well as curating one of the biggest and most impressive Artist Alley's in the game.

This year, Dan got the chance to talk to comics writer David M. Booher and artist Drew Zucker (CANTO) about their latest book, THE FEEDING, about the nightmare inspirations of the story to the collaboration that led to the final fright-filled product.

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The Convention Collective will be attending San Diego Comic-Con officially next year as press, allowing us the opportunity to speak to some of the most interesting and talented creatives on the planet.

Support us as we ramp up our coverage of SDCC 2023 by visiting https://www.patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC! And catch all of our coverage at theconventioncollective.com and @theconcollectve on Twitter / @theconventioncollective on Threads

NYCC 2023: In Conversation with David M. Booher & Drew Zucker (New York Comic Con, October 2023)

New York Comic Con 2023: In Conversation with David Pepose (THE DEVID THAT WEARS MY FACE)

The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was lucky enough to be granted press access to possibly the biggest comic con of 2023 - New York Comic Con, taking over the Javits Center Thu 12th-Sun 15th October. NYCC is famed for gathering some incredible celebrities and pop culture talent, as well as curating one of the biggest and most impressive Artist Alley's in the game.

This year, Dan got the chance to talk to comics writer David Pepose about his latest horror-filled comic, THE DEVIL THAT WEARS MY FACE, available just in time for the scary season.

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The Convention Collective will be attending San Diego Comic-Con officially next year as press, allowing us the opportunity to speak to some of the most interesting and talented creatives on the planet.

Support us as we ramp up our coverage of SDCC 2023 by visiting https://www.patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC! And catch all of our coverage at theconventioncollective.com and @theconcollectve on Twitter / @theconventioncollective on Threads

NYCC 2023: In Conversation with David Pepose (New York Comic Con, October 2023)

DesignerCon 2023: In Conversation with Ben Goretski

The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry talks to DCon's founder Ben Goretsky, about the superstar highlights of the show for 2023 and what massive changes are coming to DesignerCon in 2024 - including news of a new location for the show...

DesignerCon 2023: In Conversation with Ben Goretsky

LACC 2023 - In Conversation with Zack Kaplan (L.A. Comic Con, October 2023)

Senior Editor Dan Berry talks to writer Zack Kaplan about his current and upcoming projects, and how he draws from personal drives, fears and ambitions to weave compelling and dramatic stories.

LACC 2023 - In Conversation with Zack Kaplan (L.A. Comic Con, October 2023)

TCC Senior Editor Dan Berry talks to writer/artist Patrick Horvath, the creator behind the hit series BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES...

LACC 2023: In Conversation with Patrick Horvath

The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry Talks to writer ZACK KAPLAN at the American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition held at the San Diego Convention Centre June 27 – July 2, 2024 about his latest works including the visceral and heart-pumping KILL ALL IMMORTALS, published by Dark Horse Comics.

ALA 2024: In Conversation with Zack Kaplan July 2024)

We were lucky, once again, to have been granted press access to San Diego Comic-Con and some of the incredible creators and exhibitors on its massive floor on its triumphant return to form at the San Diego Convention Centre.

Our Senior Editor, Dan Berry, got the chance to talk to Diamond Select Toys, always one of the most vibrant and energised booths on the exhibition floor, with Marketing Supervisor Zack Oat showcasing some of the exciting toys the company had on display...

Thanks to Zack for their time and to Comic-Con International for this wonderful opportunity.

SDCC 2024: Diamond Select Toys (In Conversation with Zack Oat, July 2024)

We were lucky, once again, to have been granted press access to San Diego Comic-Con and some of the incredible creators and exhibitors on its massive floor on its triumphant return to form at the San Diego Convention Centre.

Our Senior Editor, Dan Berry, was able to talk to some amazing talent, showcasing their wares this year, including superstar artist Matt Kindt and his mother Margie Kraft Kindt who brought their new work, GILT FRAME to the con. 

Thanks to Matt and Margie for their time and to Comic-Con International Dark Horse, and Superfan Promotions LLC for this wonderful opportunity.

SDCC 2024: GILT FRAME (in Conversation with Matt Kindt & Margie Kraft Kindt, July 2024)

ECCC 2025: In Conversation with Pierre-Alexandre Comtois (March 2025)

WCCC 2025: In Conversation with Todd McFarlane (WonderCon, March 2025)

Senior Editor Dan Berry talks to one of the true mavericks of comics, Todd McFarlane.

WCA2025: In Conversation with Todd McFarlane (WonderCon, March 2025)

SDCC 2025: Roundtable with Robert Kirkman & David Finch (San Diego Comic Con 26/07/2025)

This weekend, the biggest pop culture celebration event returns to San Diego for four days of panels, exclusives, fandom and enthusiasm - San Diego Comic-Con! The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry is very lucky to be on the ground as Press, taking in the sights and sounds.

Here, he takes part in a roundtable interview, along with other invited press, to talk to writer Robert Kirkman (THE WALKING DEAD) and artist David Finch (ULTIMATE X-MEN) about a comic project years in the making: SKINBREAKER.

Thanks to Comic-Con International for this amazing opportunity.

SDCC 2025: Roundtable with Robert Kirkman & David Finch (San Diego Comic Con 26/07/2025)

While at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, our own Senior Editor, Dan Berry, had a chance to sit down with co-writers of IDW's upcoming Star Trek: The Last Starship Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly.

SDCC 2025: Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly, THE LAST STARSHIP (San Diego Comic-Con 2025)

Dragon Con 2025: In Conversation with Jim Zub (August 2025)

This August, The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was given the opportunity to attend Dragon Con 2025 in Atlanta GA, with the chance to speak to some of the incredible guests on show, including superstar writer Jim Zub.

Dragon Con 2025: In Conversation with Jim Zub (August 2025)

Dragon Con 2025: In Conversation with Zoe Thorogood (August 2025)

This August, The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was given the opportunity to attend Dragon Con 2025 in Atlanta GA, with the chance to speak to some of the incredible guests at the show, including artist/creator Zoe Thorogood.

Dragon Con 2025: In Conversation with Zoe Thorogood (August 2025)

Dragon Con 2025: In Conversation with Becky Cloonan (August 2025)

This August, The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was given the opportunity to attend Dragon Con 2025 in Atlanta GA, with the chance to speak to some of the incredible guests on show, including superstar artist Becky Cloonan.

Dragon Con 2025: In Conversation with Becky Cloonan (August 2025)

Dragon Con 2025: In Conversation with Cory Smith (August 2025)

This August, The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was given the opportunity to attend Dragon Con 2025 in Atlanta GA, with the chance to speak to some of the incredible guests at the show, including artist Cory Smith.

Dragon Con 2025: In Conversation with Cory Smith (August 2025)

DragonCon 2025: In Conversation with Catieosaurus (August 2025)

This past August, The Convention Collective was lucky enough to have been granted press access to the ever-exciting DragonCon convention, this year taking over various venues across Atlanta, Georgia from Aug 28th to Sept 1st 2025.

Contributor Jeff Venture sat and chatted with acclaimed and beloved illustrator Catieosaurus.

DragonCon 2025: In Conversation with Catieosaurus (August 2025)

DragonCon 2025: In Conversation with Samantha Béart (August 2025)

This past August, The Convention Collective was lucky enough to have been granted press access to the ever-exciting DragonCon convention, this year taking over various venues across Atlanta, Georgia from Aug 28th to Sept 1st 2025.

Contributor Jeff Venture sat and chatted with acclaimed and beloved creator Samantha Béart.

DragonCon 2025: In Conversation with Samantha Béart (August 2025)

Oscar-nominated composer Marco Beltrami (FANTASTIC FOUR, WORLD WAR Z, SNOWPIERCER, THE HURT LOCKER) has reunited with visionary director Alex Proyas (DARK CITY, I, ROBOT, THE CROW) to create an epic score reminiscent of Jerry Goldsmith, Maurice Jarre, and John Williams.

Beltrami’s musical palette has since expanded to virtually all film genres and he has received two Academy Award nominations for Best Score. First, for 3:10 TO YUMA, and shortly after for the Best Picture winner, THE HURT LOCKER. GODS OF EGYPT opens Friday 26th February (US) / 6th April (UK) with the soundtrack digitally available the same day. The CD will get a release on March 18th, 2016 through Varèse Sarabande.

Marco Beltrami - Gods Of Egypt OST (Suite)

~ MARVEL AT COMIC-CON / WONDER WOMAN SPOILER-FREE REVIEW ~

Ever since Marvel Studios head honcho Kevin Feige revealed that the company will be 'representing at San Diego Comic-Con', everyone has been speculating about what that will actually entail. This weeks added updates about what Marvel will be bringing to D23 Expo also adds to fuel to the fire, especially when you also add Netflix and the other television properties to the mix.

What we need is a Marvel expert. And when you run a site called  The Marvel Report, that pretty much puts you in the prime position! Andy Behbakht of the site joins Leonard and Alyssa to talk about what we could expect to see in terms of panels, presentations and exhibition floor content.

But it's not all Marvel on this week's show: DC and Warner Bros. have knocked it out of the park with the latest entry to their superhero movie franchise. We'll be talking to Allie Hanley from geekscape.net about WONDER WOMAN and what that means for the future for the DCU, and what we could see from WB in Hall H this summer.

Plus all the latest SDCC news of the week... Hope you can join us live for today's show!

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TALKIN’ COMIC-CON: A CUP O’ TEA WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO is the weekly San Diego Comic-Con International and con culture live podcast, broadcasting every Sunday (6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET) and hosted by Leonard Sultana, joined by Alyssa Franks.

Each week, the best bloggers on t’web talk about San Diego Comic-Con, about con & pop culture and, for an hour or so, we invite guests to talk to us and get nerdy and geeky about everything that orbits the Best Pop Culture Convention On The Planet!

YOU can watch and interact online, either by Twitter (tweeting with the hashtag #CupOTeaSDCC) or via the Hangout Event Q&A. Schedules permitting, Leonard will be joined by guests from the SDCC blogging community and some surprises!

Our Guests, this week:

~ Alyssa Franks, Friends of Comic Con Forum
~ Andy Behbakht (The Marvel Report)
~ Allie Hanley (geekscape.net) 
~ ...more Special Guests to be announced

If you have anything you’d like to have discussed in these Comic-Con shows, please put a suggestion in the comments – we’d love to hear what you’d like to talk about. And don’t forget to join in the conversation LIVE during the show, using the Q&A button in the video preview above or on Twitter (#CupOTeaSDCC)

See you all, this and every Sunday, at 6pm GMT… LIVE!

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ECCC 2019: In Conversation with Magdalene Visaggio (Emerald City Comic Con, 14th March 2019)

ReedPOP's Emerald City Comic Con once again takes over the immense WA State Convention Center in Seattle, attracting tens of thousands of comic book and pop culture fans from across the globe,  by showcasing some of the best creative talents there is to offer - our man on the ground, Dan Berry, has been very lucky to be invited along as Press, meaning hes got the chance to speak one-on-one with members of this outstanding creative melting pot.

One such creative is hugely talented and highly prolific comics writer Magdalene Visaggio, who has a number of books on the go at the moment - MORNING IN AMERICA (Oni Press) with Claudia Aquirre and Zakk Saam and CALAMITY KATE (Dark Horse Comics) with  Corin Howell and Valentina Pinto. Both books come at the fantastical from different directions, one from an ensemble cast and one from a solo voice, both approaches of which are new to Visaggio, as she explains in this interview with Dan, along with talking about how she draws from her own life experience to drive her characters, how Los Angeles and the Eighties have proven to be rich wells from which to mine for her books, and what books are currently blowing up her pull list... A cracking little chat. Enjoy!

ECCC 2019: In Conversation with Magdalene Visaggio (Emerald City Comic Con, 14th March 2019)

ECCC 2019: In Conversation with Phillip Sevy (Emerald City Comic Con, 14th March 2019)

ReedPOP's Emerald City Comic Con once again takes over the immense WA State Convention Center in Seattle, attracting tens of thousands of comic book and pop culture fans from across the globe, by showcasing some of the best creative talents there is to offer - our man on the ground, Dan Berry, has been very lucky to be invited along as Press, meaning hes got the chance to speak one-on-one with members of this outstanding creative melting pot.

Somebody that Dan has had the opportunity to talk to is someone we've been a fan of for some time - writer/artist Phillip Sevy, the chap behind the excellent work on books such as TOMB RAIDER, PARADOX and TITHE. Here, talking on the very busy floor of the first day of the con, Sevy gets into all of the latest books he's working on, including THE FREEZE, written and created by Dan Wickline and published by Image Comics/Top Cow, and horror/thriller THE HOUSE, written by Sevy and featuring art from Drew Zucker and Jen Hickman,

These are two ace books, indicative of the singular talent and voice that Sevy brings to his work, they are well worth checking out. And enjoy this short chat with Dan and Phillip (while not feeling too upset that you're missing out on the obviously packed Emerald City Comic Con show floor...!)

ECCC 2019: In Conversation with Phillip Sevy (Emerald City Comic Con 2019)

ReedPOP’s Emerald City Comic Con once again takes over the immense WA State Convention Center in Seattle, attracting tens of thousands of comic book and pop culture fans from across the globe, by showcasing some of the best creative talents there is to offer – one of our esteemed correspondents, Samantha Beard, has been very lucky to be invited along as Press, meaning she’s got the chance to speak one-on-one with members of this outstanding creative melting pot.

Samantha settled down beside comics writer Zack Kaplan, a talent whos star has risen fast and furious over the past couple of years, with his debut sci-fi series, ECLIPSE, making an impression with every one who read it, including us.

Zack followed this up with the equally impressive PORT OF EARTH, also published by Image Comics - here, Zach talks about the lessons he has learnt and the relationships he has developed that has influenced his writing, 

Thanks to Zack for taking his time to talk to The Convention Collective, and to Samantha for hosting the conversation.

ECCC 2019: In Conversation with Zack Kaplan (Emerald City Comic Con, March 2019)

ReedPOP’s Emerald City Comic Con once again takes over the immense WA State Convention Center in Seattle, attracting tens of thousands of comic book and pop culture fans from across the globe, by showcasing some of the best creative talents there is to offer – one of our esteemed correspondents, Samantha Beard, has been very lucky to be invited along as Press, meaning she’s got the chance to speak one-on-one with members of this outstanding creative melting pot.

Samantha managed to squeeze some time with someone she's been a fan of for some time, fantasy writer Django Wexler, the chap behind such books as THE SHADOW CAMPAIGNS series, THE FORBIDDEN LIBRARY cycle, and the more recent JOHN GOLDEN books.

Django has two new books for 2019 - DEEPWALKER, due later in the year, and SHIP OF SMOKE AND STEEL, published in January and the first of a new series of books called THE WELLS OF SORCERY. Here, on a very crowded ECCC floor, Django talks to Samantha about these, as well about his process and influences...

Thanks to Django for taking his time to talk to The Convention Collective, and to Samantha for hosting the conversation.

ECCC 2019: In Conversation with Django Wexler (Emerald City Comic Con, March 2019)

ECCC 2019: In Conversation with Tim Seeley (Emerald City Comic Con, March 2019)

ReedPOP's Emerald City Comic Con once again takes over the immense WA State Convention Center in Seattle, attracting tens of thousands of comic book and pop culture fans from across the globe, by showcasing some of the best creative talents there is to offer - our man on the ground, Dan Berry, has been very lucky to be invited along as Press, meaning hes got the chance to speak one-on-one with members of this outstanding creative melting pot.

In conversation with Dan in the first couple of days of the show has been Tim Seeley, which has been quite the lucky coincidence as Tim was announced as the new on-going writer for Valiant Comics' BLOODSHOT as of September this year, as one of the big Valiant announcements of ECCC. 

Bloodshot is a character that has has in incredible history, not just in the pages but also out, so it was great fro Dan to get the chance to talk about how Tim looks at approaching the character, especially as he gets closer and closer to a mainstream breakthrough with the forthcoming Vin Diesel-starring big screen adaptation.

Thanks to Valiant for helping to arrange the interview, to Tim for taking time out of his busy con, and to Dan for bringing the interview to us...

ECCC 2019: In Conversation with Tim Seeley (Emerald City Comic Con, March 2019)

ECCC 2019: In Conversation with Camilla d'Errico (Emerald City Comic Con, March 2019)

ReedPOP's Emerald City Comic Con once again takes over the immense WA State Convention Center in Seattle, attracting tens of thousands of comic book and pop culture fans from across the globe, by showcasing some of the best creative talents there is to offer - our man on the ground, Dan Berry, has been very lucky to be invited along as Press, meaning hes got the chance to speak one-on-one with members of this outstanding creative melting pot.

Dan has been a fan of artist Camilla d'Errico's work for quite some time, following her progress as she releases incredible and distinctive work. When the two last met up in November, there was some great projects in the pipeline - here, Dan and Camilla speak in Seattle about what she's been up to since and what she has planned for 2019.

Thanks to Camilla and Dan for taking time out of their busy con, and to Dan for bringing the interview to us...

ECCC 2019: In Conversation With Camilla d'Errico (Emerald City Comic Con, March 2019)

PCC 2019: Drawing Star Wars (Russell Walks & Tommy Lee Edwards) (Portsmouth Comic Con, May 2019)

PCC 2019: Masters Of Comics (Portsmouth Comic Con, May 2019)

PCC 2019: Spotlight On Jamie Delano (Portsmouth Comic Con, May 2019)

PCC 2019: Spotlight On Kieron Gillen (Portsmouth Comic Con, May 2019)

PCC 2019: Spotlight On Will Simpson (Portsmouth Comic Con, May 2019)

Over the weekend of 16th/17th November 2019, GeekGirlCon 2019 set up shop at The Conference Center in downtown Seattle, WA,  celebrating women in science, tech, gaming, comics and more, working to empower women and girls to pursue their passions—whether they love science and technology, comics, literature, gaming, or anything else. "Everybody is a geek at heart, in one way or another."

The Convention Collective had boots on the ground for the duration of the event with writer/correspondent Ali Raphael taking in all the sights and sounds of the show, as well as taking time to talk with some incredible creatives in attendance.

In this conversation, Ali spoke to someone who is behind one of the most fascinating projects we've come across: Rebecca Demarest is the one-woman powerhouse behind Mneme Press, a company dedicated to improving and increasing diversity in script and playwriting, sharing these plays with willing theatre groups, while also driven to publish the plays and books in an attractive and compelling format, rather than the dry and lacklustre manner that they may have been done in the past.

This was the second year that Rebecca has had a booth at GGC, increasing the floor space of the company's representation to not only show of the new titles in their portfolio (including new titles debuting at the show, SCARY MARY, THE DEPARTMENT OF SOUL RECLAMATION and HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY), as well as being a 'base of operations' for any writers at the con taking part in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), giving encouragement - and rubber ducks! - to anyone participating.

It's a great company with bold and worthy ambitions and we wish them all the very best. Thanks to Ali for setting it the conversation and to Rebecca for taking the time out of her busy GeekGirlCon. Find out more about Mneme Press at https://mnemepress.org/. 

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Intro Music: 'Punky', bensound.com

GGC19: In Conversation with Rebecca Demarest, Mneme Press(GeekGirlCon, 17th November 2019)

Over the weekend of 16th/17th November 2019, GeekGirlCon 2019 set up shop at The Conference Center in downtown Seattle, WA,  celebrating women in science, tech, gaming, comics and more, working to empower women and girls to pursue their passions—whether they love science and technology, comics, literature, gaming, or anything else. "Everybody is a geek at heart, in one way or another."

The Convention Collective had boots on the ground for the duration of the event with writer/correspondent Ali Raphael taking in all the sights and sounds of the show, as well as taking time to talk with some incredible creatives in attendance.

In this last conversation post of the con, Ali had the chance to talk to two entertaining comics creators, Adriana Ferguson and Kristen Van Dam, the blistering minds behind a number of webcomics including MINOR ACTS OF HEROISM which looks at the relationships behind a rag-tag, diverse collection of superheroes. Ali mildly fangirls out to Adriana and Kristen about the brilliant roster of characters in their books in this incredibly entertaining chat!

Thanks to Ali for setting it the conversation and to Adriana and Kristen for taking the time out of their busy GeekGirlCon. MAOH is currently of hiatus but you can follow along with the series as well as finding out more their work at http://www.minoractsofheroism.com/  

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Image Credit: Liz Kelly, Flickr
Intro Music: 'Punky', bensound.com

GGC19: In Conversation with MINOR ACTS OF HEROISM(GeekGirlCon, 17th November 2019)

Over the weekend of 16th/17th November 2019, GeekGirlCon 2019 set up shop at The Conference Center in downtown Seattle, WA,  celebrating women in science, tech, gaming, comics and more, working to empower women and girls to pursue their passions—whether they love science and technology, comics, literature, gaming, or anything else. "Everybody is a geek at heart, in one way or another."

The Convention Collective had boots on the ground for the duration of the event with writer/correspondent Ali Raphael taking in all the sights and sounds of the show, as well as taking time to talk with some incredible creatives in attendance.

In this conversation, Ali spoke to author Kira Jane Buxton about her debut book HOLLOW KINGDOM, a very unique story told from the perspective of a crow named S.T. - fellow writers have described the novel as 'The Incredible Journey meets The Walking Dead', a description which should certainly grab your attention as an individual read!

Kira talks about her inspirations for her books, her own experiences with her own pet crows, advice given and taken for new writers and also how she approaches the task of knuckling down and putting words to paper, as well as Kira's take on GeekGirlCon and cosplaying. It's a fabulous, loose and informal chat between two women that are interested in each other's perspectives.

Thanks to Ali for setting it the conversation and to Kira for taking the time out of her busy GeekGirlCon.

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Intro Music: 'Punky', bensound.com

GGC19: In Conversation with Kira Jane Buxton (GeekGirlCon, 16th November 2019)

Over the weekend of 16th/17th November 2019, GeekGirlCon 2019 set up shop at The Conference Center in downtown Seattle, WA,  celebrating women in science, tech, gaming, comics and more, working to empower women and girls to pursue their passions—whether they love science and technology, comics, literature, gaming, or anything else. "Everybody is a geek at heart, in one way or another."

The Convention Collective had boots on the ground for the duration of the event with writer/correspondent Ali Raphael taking in all the sights and sounds of the show, as well as taking time to talk with some incredible creatives in attendance.

In this conversation, Ali spoke to podcaster/designer/entrepreneur Jordan Ellis, co-creator of Jordan Déne, a successful and influential brand that embraces smart fashion and bold empowerment. The company has grown to envelop publishing, websites, blogs and podcasts, developing a strong community that follows the brand from strength to strength. 

Jordan talks to thoughts and ambitions about other collaborations that the company would like to grow, as well as talking about the importance of the message that Jordan Déne is making. She also discusses really practical advice that she would give to those that would follow her path in creating their own business or creative endeavour. Some very motivational stuff!

Thanks to Ali for setting it the conversation and to Jordan for taking the time out of her busy GeekGirlCon. Find out more about the company at https://jordandene.com/  and follow their endeavours on social media at https://twitter.com/jordandenenyc and  https://twitter.com/sartorialgeek. 

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Intro Music: 'Punky', bensound.com

GGC19: In Conversation with Jordan Ellis THE SARTORIAL GEEK (GeekGirlCon, 16th November 2019)

Over the weekend of 16th/17th November 2019, GeekGirlCon 2019 set up shop at The Conference Center in downtown Seattle, WA,  celebrating women in science, tech, gaming, comics and more, working to empower women and girls to pursue their passions—whether they love science and technology, comics, literature, gaming, or anything else. "Everybody is a geek at heart, in one way or another."

The Convention Collective had boots on the ground for the duration of the event with writer/correspondent Ali Raphael taking in all the sights and sounds of the show, as well as taking time to talk with some incredible creatives in attendance.

In this conversation, Ali spoke to YA writer Aiden Thomas about their two upcoming novels, CEMETERY BOYS - a Dia de Muertos paranormal romance about Yadriel (a gay, trans brujo) who accidentally summons the wrong ghost - and LOST IN THE NEVER WOODS, a dark sequel to, and reimagining of, the classic Peter Pan story. Aiden also spoke to their excitement at becoming known and recognised in the literary landscape, as well as giving their thoughts, hints and tips on their writing process and also their influences. 

It's a great, informal loose chat - taking in all sorts of subjects including music playlists, Pinterest and THE OFFICE! Thanks to Ali for setting it up and to Aiden for taking the time out of their busy GeekGirlCon.

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Intro Music: 'Punky', bensound.com

GGC19: In Conversation with Aiden Thomas (GeekGirlCon, 16th November 2019)

s07e11 CHRISTINE VALADA
* Originally aired: 1st December 2019 *

These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.

TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO
A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT

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Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego s07e11 Christine Valada

s07e19 JULIA & ERIC LEWALD (X-MEN THE ANIMATED SERIES)
* Originally aired: 7th June 2020 *

These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.

TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO
A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT

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Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego s07e19 Julia & Eric Lewald

s07e32 DAVID MOLOFSKY (A PLACE TO HANG YOUR CAPE), ALASDAIR STUART & B. DAVE WALTERS
* Originally aired: 3rd May 2020 *

These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.

TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO
A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT

Featuring Special Guests, spotlight features, community chat and convention news updates

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Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego s07s32 Molofsky, Stuart & Walters

s07e34 SHELLY BOND (INSIDERART)
* Originally aired: 10th May 2020 *

These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.

TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO
A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT

Featuring Special Guests, spotlight features, community chat and convention news updates

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Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego s07s34 Shelly Bond

s07 INCIDENTAL EPISODE - J.H. WILLIAMS III
* Originally aired: 16th April 2020 *

These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.

TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO
A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT

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Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea With An Englishman In San Diego s07 INCIDENTAL EPISODE J.H. Williams III

s08e01 'WE'RE BACK!'
* Originally aired: 16th August 2020 *

~ PLEASE EXCUSE THE AUDIO QUALITY OF THIS EPISODE - this was due to some new audio equipment that wasn't calibrated correctly, this issue will be sorted by the next episode, we promise! ~ 

These are the audio recordings of the Season 8 (2020-2021) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana.

TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO
A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT

Featuring Special Guests, spotlight features, community chat and convention news updates

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Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego s08e01 'We're Back!'

s08 INCIDENTAL EPISODE: Scott Snyder Talks 'Nocternal'

During the difficult time of lockdown, the comics industry - as did all of us - found itself in limbo, facing the even harder challenge of how it would resume business and keep telling stories once society struggled to get back on its feet. Scott Snyder and thousands of other writers and artists found themselves looking towards alternative ways to maintain the connection with their fans and readers, as well as generate income for the tough time ahead.

Scott, alongside his co-creator and artist Tony S. Daniel, has turned to crowdfunding to help create Best Jackett Press, an imprint that will eventually publish through Image Comics a new high-concept title NOCTERNAL - the book will see print in the beginning of 2021 but, for the first time ever, Scott will unveil script pages of his work along with WIP and original B&W artwork for the book in a special Collectors Edition to be released before the end of the year. Scott joins us for a short 20min interview to talk about the project...

TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO
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Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego s08 INCIDENTAL Scott Snyder

s08 INCIDENTAL EPISODE: Khai Krumbhaar 'True War Stories' Profile

Kickstarter is seeing more and more exciting comics and graphic novel projects, tackling bold and challenging topics, bringing incredible talent together and connecting with its audience in a very direct and tactile way.

One such project is TRUE WAR STORIES, an anthology edited by superstar comics writer Alex de Campi and Iraq War veteran Khai Krumbhaar, telling the stories that veterans of conflict from every branch of the military bring home in a powerful and vibrant fashion. Khai joins us to talk about the origins of the project and what it's taken to bring the talent roster together...

TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO
A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT

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Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego s08 INCIDENTAL Khai Krumbhaar

s08e02 PART 1 - DC FANDOME REVIEW

This weekend has seen the fruits of the labours of many an editor and After Effects renderer as DC Comics and Warner Bros. unleashed their flashy 'Virtual Global Fan Experience' / 'don't call it a comic con' DC FANDOME onto the world.

Trailers were shown, sizzle reels unveiled, fan art and cosplays showcased, promotional showboating was deployed and even more Zoom calls were recorded and unleashed for the delight of baying fans over the course of twenty-four hours - but was it enough to sate the appetites of rabid DC fans. And did it, could it, should it ever fill the hole in the hearts and minds of comic con aficionados? Leonard has his thoughts, of course... 

(Search for PART 2 of today's episodes, a showcase interview with special guest artist Darick Robertson)

TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO
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Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego s08e02 PART 1 DC FanDome

s08e02 PART 2 - In Conversation with DARICK ROBERTSON

In the second episode of the day, we were very lucky to get the opportunity to talk to superstar artist Darick Robertson, currently very much in the spotlight as the television adaptation of his characters for THE BOYS enter their second season on Amazon Prime.

We talk about plenty of topics, including his thoughts on the current comics industry, his relationships with his comics idols and peers, and more...

(Search for PART 1 of today's episodes, a review episode of this weekends DC FanDome...)

TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO
A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT

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Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego s08e02 PART 2 Darick Robertson

'An Englishman In San Diego' - an unofficial fan site and news resource for the San Diego Comic-Con, also covering news, updates, reviews and commentary for Con-related pop culture – all from an Englishman’s perspective.

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