Tales Of The Con Podcast

The crew talks about the hilarious story of 4Chan trolling Shia Lebeouf, hipster unicycles, and gambling. We then take a weird turn and discuss the finer points of sexual relations with mythological creatures. Finally, in an attempt to steer the show out of the sewers we talk about our favorite snacks... Your hosts for this episode:  Fred, Mariano (The Offender), and Chris Our Patreon subscribers already got to hear this episode... You can too!  Support us on Patreon to get early access  http://patreon.com/talesofthecon (Published to Patreon on 03-13-17, Available publicly 03-20-17)  

The crew discusses whether Porn is giving Kids an unrealistic expectation of sex, and how much is too much? We then talk about our love/hate feelings regarding MOBA games. We also discuss Sword fighting games like the classic Bushido Blade and the newly released For Honor. This weeks hosts: Fred, Chris, and Mariano (The Offender) Want to get the podcast before anyone else? Support us on Patreon!  http://patreon.com/talesofthecon

The Nintendo Switch has launched seemingly without a hitch and The new Legend of Zelda is universally celebrated. Alex the Human discovers her inner Weeaboo, and we try to determine when an Anime fan takes it too far. We also talk about that moment when you realize your parents and grandparents are just people. Support us on Patreon!  http://patreon.com/talesofthecon Video Version: https://youtu.be/B7c9c2MGM3I

The soon-to-be-released Nintendo Switch has major issues. We also discuss weird French "Anime", the logistical problems of the SheWee, and the horrific idea of Pepperoni scented vape. Your hosts for this Episode: Zach, Fred, and Chris Video Version: https://youtu.be/1YNIQd-huDA

The crew is joined by Greg Holmes, Talent and event coordinator with Phoenix Comicon. He is in charge of Anime, Animation, SciFi, Horror, and other programming, fan panels and events. He gives us the inside scoop on Phoenix Comicon happenings in addition to just hanging out to discuss his fandoms. Your hosts for this episode: Chris, Fred, and Mariano Video Version: https://youtu.be/X24vuqJxUDE

The crew discusses the proper way to expose kids to Star Wars for the first time, and some theories on The Last Jedi. We talk about The Lego Batman movie and why it's the best DC movie yet. We also discuss 50 Shades Darker, double standards regarding "sexy" chick flicks, and The Witcher Cosplay sexy time? This weeks hosts: Alex the Human, Fred, and Chris. Video Version: https://youtu.be/7H57Ir32xmU

The crew is joined by special guest Ian Ransom, a long lost member of our crew. We get the giggles for a while before settling in to talk about important things. We discuss Phoenix Comicon's troubles, D&D, and the inception of this site and The Chief's broader vision for Tales of the Con. Todays Hosts: Fred, Chris and Ian Ransom Video Version: https://youtu.be/nhcO_nvhDSc

This week its just Chris and The Chief. They discuss cold season and homebrew remedies, a new Batman Artist, and the cancerous effects of Facebook and Politics.

The crew talks about rebooted cartoons and shows. Powerpuff girls, Samurai Jack, and Power Rangers. We also discuss photo radar and mourn Gabe the Dog. Your hosts for this episode are: Chris, Fred, and Zach

The crew talks about Nintendo shooting themselves in the foot yet again. We also discuss some exciting new tech in the PC Gaming world. We then call David in Legal to find out if his home of Washington DC will soon look like the citadel of Mad Max. Your hosts for this episode are: Fred, Chris, and Mariano Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/njkXbW4x4yk

As patient gamers, we're getting pretty into the Witcher 3. We also talk about Rick and Morty, explore Star Trek: TNG Season 8, and we go deep into our Dungeons and Dragons tables. Your hosts for this episode are: Fred, Alex the Human, and Chris

Happy New Year! The crew talks about the games we've played over the holiday. (video games and tabletop!) We also discuss Anime and holiday depression. Your hosts for this episode: Fred, Chris, and Zach

  We discuss our new favorite Star Wars Movie; Rogue One. We don't hold back any spoilers, so be wary... What did we like about it? What did we feel needed improvement? How does the movie fit with the overall canon of the other movies?  * Warning Spoilers! * Your hosts for this episode: Alex the Human, Fred, and Chris.

The crew compares cartoons from our childhoods (80s/90s) to modern animated shows. We talk about Adventure Time, Batman the Animated series, Gravity Falls, GI Joe, and even Spongebob. We discuss the Star Wars animated shows Clone Wars & Rebels and how they relate to the overall canon of the newest movies. Telephone shenanigans ensue as we reach out to our east coast representatives David (Washington DC) and Samantha (Florida) and give them a chance to ramble... Sorta. Your hosts for this episode: Alex, Fred, Chris, Mariano, and Jake.

Tales of the Con sits down with Comic book artists and Convention veterans Dave Beaty and Jan "The Janimal" Quisumbing.  Dave is an independently published artist with previous credits on DC Comics series such as Batman Inc, Brightest Day, and Grifter to name a few.   Jan is an independent comic creator/artist and founding member of the Northern Arizona Cartoonist Association - NAZCA. You can find them at  http://davebeaty.com  and  http://thejanimal.com Also be sure to check out their YouTube series In the studio.  Your Hosts for this Episode: Fred, Chris, and Mariano.

The crew sits down to discuss getting no sleep, and more work stories. We then debate why PC gaming seems to be shooting itself in the foot. Is PC gaming finally on the way out? Is the price of PC hardware a bubble that is soon to pop? As long time fans of PC gaming we hate to see it dwindle but recognize the success and ease of console gaming.... Your hosts for this episode: Chris, Jake, Mariano, and Fred.

The guys talk about an old hobby they've recently revisited, building models. We then thumb through a rack of old PC games and trip on some serious nostalgia. Fred and Chris tell Mariano about some amazing games that a whole generation hasn't likely heard of. Your hosts for this episode are: Fred, Chris, and Mariano (The Offender)

Episode 24 of the podcast. We attempt a second live videocast on our Twitch channel with much better results! We talk about the local anime convention Kikori Con. Then we discuss squandered TV shows, weird fandom theories, and share some "back in my day" stories about growing up. Your hosts for this episode are: Alex, Fred, Chris, and Mariano Since this was a livecast, here is the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/djRkvt58mZ8

The TOTC crew talks with independent film director Russ Emanuel. We met Russ at Phoenix FanFest where he and his team debuted the tie-in comic book to their award winning Scifi thriller film Occupants.  Russ was a blast to talk to, we found out he goes just as deep as we do into movies, TV shows, and fan theories. We discussed the importance of movie soundtracks, our favorite films, conventions, Occupants, and his upcoming production titled The Assassin's Apprentice. You can find Russ at occupantsthemovie.com, on Instagram @russem31, facebook.com/occupantsthemovie, and follow his upcoming film The Assassin's Apprentice. You can also find him at the Kansas International Film Festival going on right now! Your hosts for this episode: Fred, Chris, Jake, and Mariano

With Phoenix Fanfest still fresh in our hearts and minds the crew drops a few more stories. We briefly discuss politics and lizard people, gators riding ATVs, and the local news shaming Fanfest attendees. Mature language and salty attitudes as always. Your hosts for this episode: Fred, Mariano, Chris, and Jake.