Nick spent the weekend at Awesome Con 2025. Hear about the Red-Carpet event, meeting Simon Pegg & Nick Frost and so much more from the weekend.

Awesome Con 2025 Recap

In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Julio Galvez, owner of WE CAN BE HEROES COMICS in Chatsworth, California and founder of COMICS & COCKTAILS, a quarterly event in Burbank, CA. On June 21, 2025, Comics & Cocktails will be themed as TURTLECON 2025 bringing fans together with TMNT creators from the past and future, including Ken Mitchroney, Ben Bishop, Tom Waltz, Ciro Nieli, Mateus Santolouco, Luis Antonio Delgado, Ernie Reyes Jr.  and the Escorza Brothers, along with many more!!!

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157 — TurtleCon Burbank, CA - 6/21/2025 - with Julio Galvez

Superheroes & The Gospel: The Comic Book Connection | (Ep 272)

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Brian Bradley returns to share more about Kingdom Comics Online, a faith-based comic publisher bringing Christian values to the comic book world through engaging storytelling and character-driven narratives.

• Kingdom Comics has published numerous series including Anointed Seven, Quiver, Prodigal, and their newest 148-page graphic novel ZN
• Their newest graphic novel features 11 different artists and 4 writers bringing multiple storylines together
• The name "Kingdom Comics" came to Brian during a church business course in 1999
• Stories and characters often "write themselves" with popular characters sometimes earning their own series
• The team collaborates through group chats with writers knowing the overall direction of the Kingdom Comics universe
• Comic conventions serve as their mission field where they "shine light" amidst contrary content
• They've expanded to homeschool conferences and will appear at the Alive Music Festival in Ohio
• Recently launched apps for Google Play and Apple devices giving readers access to 130+ comics
• As a 501c3 nonprofit, they rely on donations to attend major conventions like San Diego and New York
• Their mission continues to grow through technology while maintaining their focus on representing Jesus Christ

Visit KingdomComicsOnline.com to explore their comics and download their new app featuring over 130 comics with new issues added monthly.

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0:00 Recap and Website Tour
7:19 Behind the ZN Graphic Novel
10:42 Kingdom Comics Origins and Process
15:12 Comic Conventions as Mission Fields
21:20 Future Plans and App Highlights
26:14 Mission Work and Final Thoughts

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Superheroes & The Gospel: The Comic Book Connection | (Ep 272)

Kozi visited Montreal Comic Con, Chad has some surprising non-negotiables that he wants to talk about, and IKEA's food court RULES.

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Kolby Mac returns to review James Gunn’s Superman. It’s a massive film study, a pointed Oscars Profile, and we have the perfect guest for the occasion. 

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Reception, Box Office, & Our Movie Watching Experiences - 2:37 
General Thoughts + Comparing to other James Gunn Films - 10:16 
Why “superhero fatigue” is a premise for this story - 15:50 
Rewatchability, The Superman Problem & Worldbuilding - 19:11 
How the Politics are benign - 24:48 
An Ensemble of Strong Performances - 31:39 
Production Values and Oscar Lens - 40:57 

Spoiler Warning - 50:55 

SPOILER REVIEW SECTION: 
Changing the canon for good and for ill - 52:18 
Making character scenes count because it’s such an ensemble piece - 58:11 
Where James Gunn is ambitious - 1:02:05 
How a strong evil plan brings about a more rounded hero - 1:08:33 
Combating superhero fatigue & why it’s polarizing - 1:11:01 
More Bests & Worst Scenes - 1:14:29 
What’s coming next for the DCU & Our Grades - 1:20:32 

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Superman '25 w/ Kolby Mac - Gunn's Big Gamble - Ep 483

Get your tickets now for Granite Con 2025, which runs from September 19 to 21 2025 at the Doubletree by Hilton and the SNHU Arena in Manchester, NH ( https://www.granitecon.com/ ). In this Turtle Tracks episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by Chris Proulx, one of the co-founders of Granite State Comic Con, a must-see destination for fans of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, as it takes place near where the TMNT originated (Dover, NH) and features a wide array of TMNT-related artists. This year, special TMNT-related guests include Ken Mitchroney, Steve Lavigne, Ben Bishop, Jim Lawson, Eric Talbot, Michael Dooney, Sarah Myer, Luis Antonio Delgado, Mateus Santolouco, Freddie Williams II, Fero Pe and many more!

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163 — Granite Con 2025: September 19-21, 2025 in Manchester, NH

Sex Trafficking at Major Events: Fighting Back with San Diego County DA Summer Stephan | Ep 296

Summer Stephan has devoted her life to protecting the vulnerable. Since age 12, when she saw exploited children in a National Geographic photo, the San Diego County District Attorney has worked tirelessly to remove "that look of hopelessness" from victims' eyes.

At a recent press conference ahead of Comic-Con, Stephan delivered a powerful message to potential traffickers: "You're not welcome here." This stance exemplifies her leadership in the fight against human trafficking, which she calls a national model. Her office has pioneered specialized prosecution teams and trained law enforcement to recognize and respond to trafficking with empathy and expertise.

The San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force operates around the clock, bringing together multiple agencies to recover victims and apprehend offenders. Their success is remarkable—at last year's Comic-Con alone, they arrested 14 traffickers and rescued 10 victims, including a 16-year-old. Stephan emphasizes that trafficking doesn't just happen overseas; it happens in our communities and at our events.

Trafficking survivor David Solomon provides heartbreaking testimony about being trafficked beginning at age 11. He describes the powerful psychological manipulation traffickers employ—what Stephan calls "psychological kidnap"—that keeps victims trapped even without physical restraints. "I still wanted to go back to him," Solomon reveals about his captor, illustrating how effective this grooming can be.

Perhaps most shocking is Stephan's ten-year battle to change California law that currently treats buying children for sex as merely a misdemeanor. "We're basically saying if you can afford it, go ahead...exploit human beings," she notes with frustration. Thankfully, legislation to address this sits on the governor's desk after passing both legislative chambers.

What can communities do? Stephan urges vigilance for subtle signs of trafficking: Is someone speaking for the potential victim? Do they seem disoriented about time or location? There's no stereotype for what traffickers look like—they could be neighbors, authority figures, or wealthy individuals hiding in plain sight.

Join the fight against human trafficking by learning these warning signs and reporting suspicious activity. Together, we can create a society where every human being lives with dignity and safety, free from exploitation.

Chapter Markers
0:00 Introduction to the Voices for VoicesⓇ Show
4:53 DA Summer Stephan: Fighting Human Trafficking
10:11 Task Force Success and Community Education
17:33 Reporting Systems and Victim Trust
24:13 Psychological Manipulation and Victim Recognition
30:34 Grooming and Control Tactics

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Sex Trafficking at Major Events: Fighting Back with San Diego County DA Summer Stephan | Ep 296

This week on YaketyCAST we are once again joined by special guest Tramell!  Join our trio of hosts as they discuss a whole lot of the news that came out of San Diego Comic Con this past week!  They also all saw FANTASTIC FOUR and give their thoughts on MARVEL's newest installment.  They're also talking about Spinal Tap II, Peacemaker Season 2, a possible Booster Gold series, and that episode of South Park!  PLUS: Who would win in the ultimate cartoon showdown...the Jetsons or the Flintstones?!

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ONE FRANCHISE TO RULE THEM ALL @ Los Angeles Comic Con: Hangouts 162

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