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Monday, March 24, 2014

Better Than Fiction Episode #10. Planet Comic-Con '14 Recap!

Episode #10! Another "live" road trip episode is here. This is our Planet Comic-Con '14 recap. On this episode your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett let you in on all the fun they had while attending Planet Comic-Con '14 in Kansas City Missouri. First up, Scott talks about being behind the table, doing his commission work and meeting an artist he admires. Then DL goes on about getting a few autographs, buying a few books and seeing a two song concert. He finishes by boldly going on about the panels he attended including the Star Trek - The Next Generation Trektacular panel. Enjoy.

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Better Than Fiction - Episode #9. Rental Car Hijinks!

Episode 9 zooms to the front of the pack. We are live on the road to Planet Comic-Con in Kansas City Missouri for our first road trip podcast! Hear as your hosts (DLNelson and Scott Sackett) spin yarns of rental car shenanigans. Listen as Scott tells tales of a rental car curb check and more. Hear DL go on about three stories that take place in the state of California. After these accounts you may not want to buy a used rental car. Enjoy.

Monday, March 17, 2014

Better Than Fiction - Episode #8. Bryan Singer and Marvel Tour Talk!

Finally episode 8 is here! Scott Sackett starts us off with a review of the movie "Michael Clayton" on his "Cool Stuff" segment. Then DLNelson talks more Marvel digital with "The Savage Wolverine" and "Guardians of the Galaxy" during his "Things You Should Be Aware Of". Lastly the guys have two Marvel-centric stories to tell. First up Scott tells us about his tour of the Marvel Comics offices. Then DL closes out this episode with his tale of crashing the movie set of "Apt Pupil" and hanging with Bryan Singer and Ian McKellen. Enjoy.

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Better Than Fiction - Episode #7. Planet Comic-Con '14 Panel Talk!

Episode 7 is here! On this episode Scott Sackett's "Cool Stuff" exposes us to the fantastic art book "Sketching From The Imagination". Then DLNelson's "What You Should Be Aware Of" features talk of the Star Trek The Original Series motion picture blu-ray box set. DL also talks more about Marvel comics digital bonus content (see list below for each individual issue). Scott gives us a funny abandoned car story. Then Scott poses a DVD vs. Blu-ray question to DL. The guys finish up this episode with a rundown of all the scheduled panels of Planet Comic-Con '14. Enjoy. Here are the Marvel comics issues with the bonus digital content: Avengers #24.NOW - Savage Wolverine #14.NOW - All-New X-Men #22.NOW - Guardians of the Galaxy #11.NOW - Captain America #16.NOW - Thor: God of Thunder #19.NOW - Nova #13.NOW - Iron Man #23.NOW - Uncanny X-Men #19.NOW - Uncanny Avengers #18.NOW

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Better Than Fiction - Episode #6. Comic Book Convention Talk!

We are back with episode #6! On "What You Should Be Aware Of" this week DLNelson talks about one of his "New" favorites Jacques Tardi. "New York Mon Amour" and "Like A Sniper Lining Up His Shot" are discussed. Scott Sackett brings his "Cool Stuff" this week with "The DC Comics Guide To Creating Comics: Inside The Art Of Visual Storytelling." Then the guys dive into the main topic: Comic Book Convetions. Wizard World Texas vs The Dallas Comic Con are discussed. Several tangents are explored along the way including: Media Guest vs. Comic Book Creator, Cosplay talk and small hotel cons vs. convention center cons. Enjoy.