Collect-A-Con
Animation, Anime, Personal Tales, Television, Voice Acting

A Celebration of Community at Collect-A-Con Los Angeles

Ali recaps her experience attending Collect-A-Con Los Angeles, highlighting fun panels featuring beloved franchises including Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more!

More episodes on fan conventions:

Collect-A-Con
Books, Comics, Interview, Movies

Filmmaking, Graphic Design, and Illustration with Michael Harring

Ali interviews illustrator and graphic designer, Michael Harring, whose projects include directing the movie, The Mountain, The River and The Road, illustrating the book, Magoo and His Magic Poo, developing a monster-themed collection called Wayward Ghouls, and much more.

Be sure to visit michaelharring.com and follow Mike on Instagram.

Animation, Comics, Interview, Personal Tales, Play, Writing

Acting, Zines, & Comics with John Charles Bricker and Joseph Bricker

Ali interviews co-creators of the comic book series, “Bobo & J-5: Journey to the Planet Pie!,” Joseph Bricker (writer) and John Charles Bricker (illustrator).

Be sure to check out clapclapwoo.com and follow John and Joseph on Instagram as well as Bobo & J-5 Comic on TikTok and Instagram.

Animation, Comics, Interview, Personal Tales, Writing

Cartoons & Comics with Ashlee Wyatt

Ali interviews Ashlee Wyatt, creator of the comic strip, “Fleaboy & Weasel.”

Be sure to check out fleaboyandweasel.com and Mad Experiments.

Animation, Interview, Movies, Music, Voice Acting, Web Series, Writing

Movie Moments with Georgie Leahy

Ali interviews actress, writer, and producer, Georgie Leahy, who shares about co-producing her first movie, Bosco, creative influences which notably includes Britney Spears, her move to LA and experience of being a muse, working with Brandon Rogers, voicing Stella on Helluva Boss, and many more fascinating stories!

Georgie’s links:

Georgie Leahy
Animation, Interview, Movies, Music, Television, Writing

The Mind of a Creator with Tenn Buick

Ali interviews rapper, actor, and podcaster, Tenn Buick, who shares about his first gig when he got to LA, his process for creating a rap, why authenticity is more important than virality when it comes to putting out content, personal favorite moments from his podcast, All Grown Up (SYKE!), favorite things from the ’90s, and a whole lot more!

Tenn’s links:

Comics, Interview, Personal Tales, Writing

Daily Creativity with Nathaniel Foster and Lia Kim

Ali interviews co-creators of the “Ducks” newspaper comic about two ducks named Dan and Dave, Nathaniel Foster (writer) and Lia Kim (artist).

Be sure to visit excavationcomics.com and follow “Ducks” on Instagram.

Ducks by Nathaniel Foster and Lia Kim
Animation, Comics, Personal Tales, Television, Voice Acting, Writing

Pure Joy at Pasadena Comic Con

Ali recaps her experience attending Pasadena Comic Con, including meeting awesome people like Melanie Chartoff (Didi Pickles), David Kaufman (Danny Phantom), and lots of talented indie artists. Plus, chatting more with Susanne Blakeslee and working up the nerve to ask Butch Hartman that Cosmo & Wanda question (listen to the Toon Con episode for context).

More episodes on fan conventions:

Animation, Comics, Movies, Music, Personal Tales, Television, Voice Acting, Writing

Another Fun Year at LA Comic Con

Ali recaps her second year attending LA Comic Con, highlighting awesome panels for The Office, Johnny Bravo, and much more!

Check out last year’s episode: Loads of Fun at LA Comic Con.

LA Comic Con