01:38 – Justin shares where listeners can get the haps of local sports in Discord, talks about Brogans Drunksgiving celebration, and Scott talks about his recent attendance at the Tacoma Stars soccer match. Justin talks about the Supernatural car at the convention, Jeff talks about the creative cloud at the event, and Justin reflects on watching wrestling at the Tacoma Dome.

27:06 – Justin shares where listeners can find out more information about SOS Wrestling, the upcoming wrestling event, and Derek talks about the change-up of the wrestling character of Stone Cold Steve Austin after his injury. Ken breaks down the baseline of his comic book series Hellbound Slant 6, proposes a live table read on the podcast, and they discuss if they love an egg on a burger or not.

54:26 – The crew gives their review of breakfast pizza, Justin talks about the latest pizza of the month at Puget Sound Pizza, and Scott points out Doc from Z Nation at the event. Ken explains his first interaction with Godzilla, Justin shares his favorite part of Power Rangers, and Ken talks about where people can find them online.

78:05 – Justin kicks off the comic superhero version of Is It Tacoma, Rusty reflects on the last time he’s performed comedy onstage, and Justin talks about GCP’s continuum of their questing in the VR world. Rusty talks about doing comedy on Zoom, Derek explains the bonus content they offer to Patrons, and they close out by giving a shout-out to the Grit City Comic show.

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• Vics Pizzeria — Vics Pizzeria is locally owned and operated since 1999. Our success is all due to hard-working staff, excellent food quality, and fabulous customers.
• Akashic Food Trailer - Food Trailer in Olympia — Food Trailer in Olympia
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• KenzoFKC – I make stuff. — I’m Ken. I’m a dork who likes to make stuff. When not preserving the historic structures of Washington State’s Capitol Campus I make movies, write novels, draw comic books, play guitar, build things with my hands, play D&D, drink booze and contemplate the futility of existence.

00:10 – Justin kicks off the episode sharing his excitement for the characters at the event, Jeff reveals the days safe word, and Justin talks about the merch they have there for sale. He talks about seeing a kid dressed in a Freddy Krueger costume, they share their memories of the movie, and Justin talks about his favorite TV movie edits. He talks to Justin Hunt, the artist shares what got him into making comic art, and other events he does in the PNW.

15:23 – Jeff shares a weird gift he got as a kid, Justin shares the most peculiar gift he’s ever received, and Ken talks about his. Justin talks with Bruce Smith, creator of the game Halloween Town, his favorite part of the game, and Bruce explains the rules and objectives of it. He discusses the different teams he’s made, how he goes about putting the miniatures together, and the fabulous turnout they’ve had at the show.

30:01 - David talks about being the chief librarian for the non-profit Alexandria RPG Library, how much the library has grown since it opened in 2017, and being sponsored by Renegade Game Studios to attend GinCon. He talks about the podcast they run, the importance of having a business manager, and reflects on when he and Justin hung out at the same store playing Magic back in the 90s.

45:51 – RJ from SEALUG talks about there being no limit for building things with LEGOS, gives his thoughts on the LEGO Masters TV show, and discusses the recent PNW LEGO convention. He shares how it is an adult club, the other events they attend, and other opportunities for community engagement. Justin talks with author Carrie Avery Moriarty, Carrie shares one of her son’s favorite strange food combinations, and what it’s been like for her to attend conventions like the comic show.

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• Awesome Fans of Justin Hunt Art | Facebook — A place where we can celebrate the wonderful and versatile art of Justin Hunt.
• AlexandriaRPG.com — We are a nonprofit charity based in Washington State.  We travel with a lending library to events to share role-playing games with others. 
• Renegade Games Studios
• Seattle Area LEGO Users Group — The Seattle Area LEGO® Users Group (SEALUG) is an association bringing together Adult Fans of LEGO® (AFOLs) within a supportive community committed to creativity and cooperation. 
• Welcome to PSLTC.org — We are an invitation-only association of adult Lego fans who exhibit our unique train-themed Lego layouts in the Greater Seattle / Puget Sound area, mostly at traditional model railroad shows.
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• Carrie Avery Moriarty — Carrie Avery Moriarty was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, where she still lives with the love of her life. She raised two wonderful, if not slightly warped, children who both live close to home. When she’s not yelling at her hometown sports team on the television, she’s cheering them on from the stands. She loves nature and spending time enjoying it with her family. And you don’t want to attempt to beat her in any board game, they are meant to be played to the death.
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• KenzoFKC – I make stuff. — I’m Ken. I’m a dork who likes to make stuff. When not preserving the historic structures of Washington State’s Capitol Campus I make movies, write novels, draw comic books, play guitar, build things with my hands, play D&D, drink booze and contemplate the futility of existence. From the ether of my imagination to the digital or physical world, come take a peek inside my head!

00:04 – Justin kicks off the podcast with a new business idea, Jeff gives the word of the day, and Justin welcomes Ken back to the podcast. They reflect on the last time they hung out, Justin advises those that use a treadmill on the best way to use the machine, and Ken shares his love of Crypticon. They make plans to go to the event again next year, Ken talks about being at the Washington State Summer Con in Puyallup, and they talk about their booth at the upcoming Grit City Comic Show. They discuss ideas of making money during the convention, Ken shares the art he’ll have for sale at the event, and the different types of swag he’ll have there. He talks about his annual Skeletor art work, making it a birthday card, and Justin talks about Patrons getting a sneak peak of the t-shirts that they’ll have at the event.

15:03 – Ken talks about his newest Kickstarter campaign, the decision to release the 5th issue, and the new work he’ll have at the show. He talks about his latest drawings, what he loves about participating in the October ink drawing challenges, and Scott talks about how another artist they had on the show, Lee Moyer, drew a piece of art a day for a year and the benefits of doing it. Justin talks about the style Ken uses for Hellbound Slant 6, Ken explains how the comic books are all designed digitally, and the creativity behind salvaging the art he works on. Ken talks about the tools he used to develop his Wolverine drawing, the difficulty behind drawing hands, and where people can view his short Enter the Mind Dungeon.

30:36 – Ken talks about how he chose to cast Alyssa Kay as the Tiger Devil in Penny Palabras, how people can watch the show on the Fantasy Network, and they share their appreciation of the Taxi show that aired back in the day. Justin talks about the nostalgia in the current shows and they talk about the return of Beavis and Butthead. Justin encourages listeners to check out Ken’s Kickstarter, Ken talks about the issues he’ll have at the comic show, and how fans can get the other three comic books in the series. Ken explains the base of the story behind Hellbound Slant 6, the cameos in the comics, and Justin talks about the great success one of the listeners has had with Bad Life Advice. Justin gives Bad Life Advice to listeners attending the comic show, and the rest of the group chimes in with their advice.

48:27 – Justin talks about the different types of sketches he’s gotten from artists at various conventions, Jeff talks about getting a free drawing from an artist at a past comicon, and Ken talks about his favorite experiences at comicons. He talks about getting great deals during the convention, Justin gives listeners information about after-party plans where they get together at Camp Bar, and encourages listeners to attend the event. He talks about other businesses they know that will be there, how to support Ken, and Ken talks about the different local artists that will be at the show and the importance for people to get out and support them. The close-out talking about also supporting independent comic book stores.

Thanks Ken, for another great conversation; the guys are looking forward to hanging out with you at the event!

Special Guest: Ken Carlson.

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• Hellbound Slant 6 #4 by Ken Carlson — Kickstarter — Hellbound Slant 6 NUMBER FOUR, is coming your way this fall! Continuing the story of Danielle's descent into the netherworld behind the wheel of her Panther Pink 1971 Dodge Demon! 
• Grit City Comic Show - Tacoma, WA Comic Book Convention — An Old School Style Comic Book Convention at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center
• Enter the Mind Dungeon - YouTube — Enter the Mind Dungeon
• Penny Palabras - Watch for Free on The Fantasy Network
• Ethan HD | Destiny City Comics
• The Grit City Podcast: Ethan HD
• KenzoFKC – I make stuff. — I’m Ken. I’m a dork who likes to make stuff. When not preserving the historic structures of Washington State’s Capitol Campus I make movies, write novels, draw comic books, play guitar, build things with my hands, play D&D, drink booze and contemplate the futility of existence. From the ether of my imagination to the digital or physical world, come take a peek inside my head!
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01:36 – Jeff announces this episode's word of the day, Justin shares love for Fire Chicken giving GCP shout-outs during the fights, and talks about Ken's Hell Bound Slant 6 #4 Kickstarter. They speak about their friend Billy joining the podcast in the upcoming weeks, if they are incense guys, and Justin reflects on the Harley Hippie Hut by PLU. He talks about Seattle Mariners making it into this year's playoff, the fact that it's been 21 years since they've been, and what was going on 21 years ago. They talk about what they were all doing during that time, Scott talks about taking correspondence courses back in the day, and how 2000 was a significant technology shift.

20:08 – Justin talks about the shift from dial-up internet to DSL, Brogan living with him back in the day, and Jeff talks about the different things available to watch on an airplane. Justin talks about his recent purchase during his visit to Art On The Ave, how GCP is moving to dropping episodes on Wednesday instead of Monday, and Scott talks about his recent trip to Nevada. He talks about how nice it is to take a drink from one bar to another in Nevada, the weather there, and the setup of Nevada weed dispensaries.

38:32 – Justin talks about the flux of weed shops in the PNW, Scott talks about how people in Nevada can grow marijuana if they live 20 miles from a dispensary, and the people from Nevada that he ran into that listen to the podcast. Justin talks about Scott hitting up The Valley that morning before recording, Scott encourages people to try the restaurant out even though its location isn't in the best part of town, and he and Jeff talk about the fences going up around tents in Tacoma. Justin talks about the increase in drag racing around Tacoma, Scott talks about his appreciation for living in the PNW, and Justin talks about the great bands that play at The Valley.

59:14 - Justin talks about going to the recent Seattle Hockey Game where they announced the mascot, what he enjoyed eating there, and the different types of food at the event. He talks about seeing the mascot, they each give their feels on the mascot choice, and they each suggest what they think alternative mascots could be. Justin talks about going to Mac Sabbath the same night, learning about the band through Clownvis, and how he felt about going to his first show post-Covid.

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00:07 – Jeff kicks off the podcast talking about vampire stories being generational, Justin reflects on their recent Crypticon visit, and talks about his visit to the Northwest Pinball and Arcade show. He talks about visiting Camp Bar, Rhein Haus being closed, and the restaurants opening in its place. They talk about the different pinball machines they played at the event, Jeff talks about trying to play the Infinity Gaunlet game, and the extra big machines there.

21:57 – They talk about the sit-down arcade machines they played, Scott shares his favorite pinball machine, and talks about manufacturers having to prove that pinball machines were games of chance and not a game of skill. They discuss plans for recording in the VR environment, Jeff talks about ways people can get involved in VR, and they discuss Elon Musk insisting on staff working in-person vs. remote.

44:03 – Justin talks about following the Seattle Surge professional Call of Duty League team, Scott talks about not being able to play first shooter games, and Jeff talks about how nice the Tacoma Convention Center is. They talk about places to eat around the center, Scott shares the popsicle idea to pick places to eat, and Jeff explains what the Simpsons Colonoscopy Game was.

65:41 - Justin reads through each story related to Is It Tacoma, reveals which one is from Tacoma, and shares where the other articles were from. They talk about discounted prices for getting the lawn mowed, Justin talks about living in Roy during spider season, and Scott talks about finding a scorpion in his bathroom. He talks about keeping a scorpion as a pet, Justin reflects on old roommates, and gives a shout-out to Cosmic Bottles.

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• The Camp Bar — CAMP BAR WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2017 AND WAS FOUNDED ON HONORING OUR NORTHWEST TRADITIONS AND PASSION ABOUT CAMPING, GLAMPING AND HIKING.
• Rhein Haus Tacoma — After 5 years of being part of the amazing Stadium District community, Rhein Haus Tacoma is sad to share that our last day of service was Sunday, May 15th.
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• Neighbor threatens to shoot man after he mows grass past property line in South Hill — Two neighbors got into a verbal altercation after one of them mowed grass past his property line, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.
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02:44 – Justin kicks off the episode introducing their weekend voyage, them trying to bring back their old school con funness, and the types of drinks Brogan brought to the party. They do an inaugural shot to kick off the weekend, speak of blackout plans, and return the following morning to discuss the past night's excursions. Justin explains the rule to not go hard the first night of the convention, Brogan talks about past GCP con interviews, and Justin welcomes friend of the podcast Rusty. Scott talks about the night before, Brogan tells the story of PBR Coffee, and they reflect on karaoke the night before.

28:02 – Rusty tries the PBR Coffee, they talk about the marijuana-infused Rum Scott made, and their review on Justin's Everclear cherries. Justin talks about the celebrity guests at the con, Ken talks about making his mask, and introduces his friend, actor and producer, James Clark. He talks about his directing style, the short screening of his short film at GenCon, and Amelia Samson's recent popularity on TikTok. Ken talks about his favorite characters in the movie, Brogan talks about the hobbit house in Port Orchard, and Ken talks about filming act two.

54:08 - Ken talks about the most popular individual videos from Enter the Mind Dungeon they released, his challenge with filming, and explains the chef and sous-chef dynamics. He talks about other film ideas he's been working on, and James talks about the importance of getting critical feedback on scripts. James talks about the importance of processing the feedback he receives, the guys then return on the last day of the con, and the fun of exploring movie history.

79:48 – They shout out to the guys who run the Biohazard Party, plan for a future “Old People” party, and Brogan talks about running into a past GCP guest. Justin talks about the hursts on display, Scott talks about the Horror Clowns performing there, and they give reviews of the films they watched during the Shorts Block show. They share the key to surviving a hangover, Brogan talks about the VHS treasures he found, and they close out planning next years con visit.

Special Guests: Ken Carlson and Rusty.

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• Crypticon Seattle on Twitter — CRYPTICON is Seattle's premier horror convention.
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• Enter the Mind Dungeon - IMDb
• Mockumentary | Enter the Mind Dungeon — An upcoming independent mockumentary.
• Enter the Mind Dungeon - YouTube
• Retro Emporium Kent | Facebook — A Vintage to Modern Pop Culture Shop! Specializing in vintage 80s /90s collectibles and toady's retro themed goods.
• Crypticon Exhibitors
• What Exactly Is Cottagecore and How Did It Get So Popular? | Architectural Digest — What Exactly Is Cottagecore and How Did It Get So Popular?
• Crypticon Film Festival — It’s going to be an exciting year with some amazing films!
• Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show — The 2022 Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show!

01:35 – Justin welcomes Ken to the show, talks about the vintage art walk at The Union Club, and Ken describes the story behind Hellbound Slant 6. He talks about starting the writing of it at an early age, working on the fourth series, and the artists he worked with for the third issue. He talks about where he is at with issue four, the importance of character-building moments in the story, and Justin invites Ken to hand out with them at Crypticon.

15:02 – Ken explains what the film Enter the Mind Dungeon is about, the locations where Dead Drift was filmed, and the innovations in storytelling. Justin presents a new segment hosted by Cosmic Bottles, dives into his first drink selection, and talks about trying pickle flights at Pickles Deli in Whidbey Island. Ken talks about the Troll Haven castle, Justin talks about visiting Hierophant Meadery, and explains the ingredients in the drink.

31:42 – Jeff shares the benefits of marshmallow roots, they give their reviews of the mead they tried, and Justin and Ken express their love of the hammock. Scott talks about the recent burnout he saw in Tacoma, Justin talks about people complaining to the council about it, and the Tacoma mayor getting stuck in one. They talk about how long burnouts have been going on, Jeff asks a coaster question, and Ken talks about the writer that inspired him to start his comic.

45:46 – They discuss how time travel works in books and movies, Justin talks about Nicolas Cage's most recent film, and Scott talks about buying a dinosaur head if he had the chance. They talk about actual billionaire super villains, Justin reflects on the meet raffles at The Rhein Haus, and Ken talks about cool alternative music of the 90s.

Thanks, Ken, for re-joining the guys; looking forward to hanging out again soon!

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• HELLBOUND SLANT 6 - GRINDHOUSE NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD - Comic Book and Movie Reviews
• HELLBOUND SLANT 6 (PREVIEW) - Comic Book and Movie Reviews — Namely, 'Hellbound Slant 6', which according to its author, Ken Carlson, is a four-issue comic book mini-series that chronicles the dangerous exploits of a tough-talking, no-nonsense, street-smart girl, named Danielle, who's currently on a quest to escape from hell so she can be by her mother's side before she passes away.
• HAILS | KVLT MEAD
• Hierophant Meadery — The Hierophant is generally described as "one who reveals/shows what is sacred or holy." We believe that the honey bee should be revered as such, as the declining population of honey bees and wild pollinators most certainly reveal to us that change is needed in the way things are done in our food system. 
• Marshmallow Root: Benefits, Side Effects, and More — Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis) is a perennial herb that’s native to Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa.
• KenzoFKC – I make stuff. — Welcome! I’m Ken. I’m a dork who likes to make stuff. When not preserving the historic structures of Washington State’s Capitol Campus I make movies, write novels, draw comic books, play guitar, build things with my hands, play D&D, drink booze and contemplate the futility of existence.

02:58 – The crew shares what they’ve been drinking, Brogan promotes Cider & Cedar in Tacoma, and Scott gives props to 1111. Justin talks about their new Discord channel for listeners to give shout outs to places they want to promote, welcomes Ken to the show, and Justin gives an update on why Clownvis didn’t join them last week. They discuss what they’ve been watching on various channels, Jeff poses the first GCP question to Ken, and Ken discusses where he finds inspiration for writing.

16:30 – Jeff and Ken talk on the importance of a good ending to a script, they talk on anthology series movies, and they pose their first coaster question to Ken. Ken speaks on being pretty easy going when producing, his love of having a collaborative relationship with the actors he works with, and Justin talks on his love of the show Dead Drift. Ken talks about the challenges of getting people to watch his show with so many other options out there, Justin expresses his mixed feelings with getting honest reports of listeners, and they chat about the latest news on Tacoma Reddit with the American Tavern.

34:06 – Brogan gives an update on the bottle shop, Justin shares his most recent Tacoma crack head experience, and Scott talks on his search of open bars since the recent shut down of inside eating in Washington. They talk on other ways restaurants have innovated to stay open during this time, Scott gives props to Olivers in Edgewood, and Brogan reminds listeners that there are still some Cosmic Bottles Founders Mugs left. Ken shares his thoughts on if there is going to be future demands for Covid tied movies and the changes that have happened with movie production this year.

47:28 – Brogan unmutes the listeners, Ken talks on trends of movies that come up after cultural events, and his favorite movies from the 80’s. They talk about the chilling reality behind scenes in movies that reflect true happenings in life, actor Christopher Lee’s metal album, and give a shout out to actor Sean Connery. Scott gives his review of the movie Prospect, Ken shares his thoughts of the show Raised by Wolves, and they discuss what they want to watch for the next movie review podcast.

Thanks Ken for catching up with the guys!!!

Special Guest: Ken Carlson.

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• Peterson Bros. 1111 — WELCOME TO YOUR FAVORITE TACOMA DIVE BAR.
• Concrete Terror— Chapter 1
• An American Tavern is having a COVID party tonight. — An American Tavern is having a COVID party tonight.
• Oliver's Sandwiches on Facebook — @bestsandwichspot 
• Cosmic Bottles Founder's Mug — Founder's Mug - Be a part of our history!
• Christopher Lee: The Actor's Secret Life in Heavy Metal — A look back at the film icon’s other career – nonagenarian metal singer
• Sean Connery: James Bond actor dies aged 90 — Sean Connery: James Bond actor dies aged 90
• Raised by Wolves on HBO
• Prospect (2018) — Fueled by character development and setting instead of special effects, Prospect is a sci-fi story whose style is defined - and enriched -- by its limitations.
• Penny Palabras - Facebook — Penny Palabras, 17, has experienced the paranormal for years. She knows that things aren't always what they seem.
• Dead Drift on Facebook — The uptight Captain of a decrepit ship must work with a bumbling mechanic to survive an alien encounter and save Earth from a terrifying ancient evil.

01:40 – Justin introduces Joe, Ken, and Rusty to the podcast, gives a shout out to the Church Cantina, and talks about their last get together where they discussed the movie Scanners. Rusty talks on brining the podcast Rated 80’s back to life, Justin talks on their decision to make Gremlins the next movie they review, and they all talk about what Christmas means to them. Justin brings up the Wikipedia review of Gremlins, Ken talks about Chuck Jones being in the movie, and Justin gives a shout out to Tacoma Public Library’s streaming service Kanopy.

16:11 – Justin discusses the backstory to the movie Boondock Saints, Joe also gives props to Tacoma Public Library for carrying his books, and Justin shares that Gremlins was one of the movies that caused the creation of the PG-13 rating. Ken introduces the guys to the saying “your feelings are not an emergency”, they discuss the cast of the movie, and Joe gives a shout out to Kate at Doyle’s in Tacoma. Justin talks on what Gremlins 3 should be about, how Ghostbusters 3 is in the making, and Rusty mentions Bill Murray and John Candy.

33:48 – Justin talks about Steven Spielberg getting a Cameo award from this movie, shares the Gremlins anti-drug PSA from the 80’s, and Ken shares with the group other Joe Daunte movies. Rusty shares his favorite 80’s movie ‘Batteries Not Included’, Ken shares his favorite part of Gremlins, and they talk about taking blowtorches to Furbies and microwaving G.I. Joes as kids. Conversation turns to using a bidet, the importance of using Metamucil, and Joe tells that guys that the key to being healthy is good fiber, scotch, and three miles a day.

46:10 – Justin shares where people can find each of their guests online, Scott encourages the guys to watch their diet, and Justin talks of the two things that were big main themes for Gremlins. They talk on the different things that sold based on the movie, toys that came from other movies, and they decide on what their next movie review will be on. Rusty encourages Scott to embrace his age, Justin talks on the technology theme of Gremlins, and Scott talks on the importance of people being prepared for disasters.

Thanks Joe, Ken, and Rusty for an interesting conversation on Gremlins, movies, and getting older!

Special Guests: Joseph Malik, Ken Carlson, and Rusty.

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• About the Author | Joseph Malik — In addition to fiction, Joseph Malik writes and lectures on advanced intelligence theory and asymmetric warfare for the U.S. military.

1:36 – Justin shares with listeners how they can watch live streaming of the show, encourages users to review the show on ITunes, and talks about his and Rusties float on the Deschutes River. Rusty talks about saving his tubing partner during the float, the new Kobrew restaurant in Tacoma, and gave his review of IT Chapter 2. Conversation goes to the podcast Rated 80’s, Ken talks about show’s he has directed, and his most recent project, Roscoe The Junkyard Cat.

18:13 – Ken dives into the challenges that are involved with filming puppets, Scott talks about overdubbing of movies, and Ken talks about Enter The Mind Dungeon. Brogan and Rusty taunt each other, Scott gives a shout out to The Valley and their breakfast, and conversation turns to the Impossible Whopper at Burger King. They comment on how the Impossible Whopper is a cause to shift people away from meat, Justin talks about watching Scanners, and the early September lightning strikes in the Tacoma/Puyallup area.

35:37 – Jeff talks on his love of Screamers, they talk about the movie Defending Your Life, and Justin gives Brogan a new backpack to finally pay him back after 20 years. He talks about his trip to Arizona that he used the backpack for all those years ago, his adventures on Greyhound, and his move to Wisconsin. He dives into what Scanners is about, Jeff talks about the guy that blows up in the first part of the movie, and Scott talks about his favorite scene of the show.

52:15 – Justin share’s Michelle’s review of the movie, they discuss remakes, and how they feel one should not be made on Flight of the Navigator and Back To The Future. Brogan touches on game store drama, Ken gives his thoughts on the sound design of The Scanner, and Scott talks about what it must have been like for those trying out for the movie. They chat on how much Scanners made money at the box office, how David had to record the movie in two months, and Brogan proposes that they pick another other movie to discuss in a future podcast.

Thanks Rusty and Ken for joining the guys for another great conversation!

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The show kicks off with Ken telling the guys about his new project Penny Palabras, an adaptation of a graphic novel. He explains that it was originally filmed as a web series that turned into a featured film that is close to being released. Deena, who plays Penny, tells the guys about what intrigued her to play the character and how she related to her. Emilie, who plays Valerie, Penny’s mom, then explains what brought her into the show and her appreciation of the well written it was. Justin then turns to Ken again and what his selling point was for the author to turn the graphic novel into a film.

15:05 – Conversation around the vlog that’s available to fill in the blanks for people that want to dive deeper into the story. Ken discusses the book 1,000 True Fans and how essential they are for people to sustain their art career. Talk then goes to Magic and Kens upcoming Magic Booster Draft for American Heart Disease, held at Little Creek Casino Hotel. Scott then tells the group about his love for growing pineapples and Deena talks about her first time playing DND and her first character as a Druid Dwarf. Emilie also tells the group about acting in Journey Quest.

29:41 – Ken talks about the darkness of Penny Palabras and his plans to work on a light hearted project after Penny Palabras is done. He covers how some of the lines were right out of his childhood and the emotional toll the show has taken on him. Deena and Emilie also talk about divining into the darker characters they played and the ‘survival skill’ of actors as they move into the character and then walking away when they’re done playing it. Justin then asks about what advice each one of them would give to people that are wanting to start out in writing, directing, or acting.

39:32 – The discussion turns to practical effects vs. computer effects and what it’s like for the actors to pretend and Ken going back and adding effects after the fact. Ken covers the scene with Penny lighting the book on fire in the bookstore, an example of when they were unable to pull the scene off without adding computer effects to it. Brogan talks about his recent visit to Mexico and his adventure with meeting the locals.

This show comes to an end on where people that are interested can find Penny Palabras online and their booth at the upcoming Crypticon. Ken talks about Deena’s dedication to recording the show from April – September and where people can find the actors individual website and social media.

Thank you Ken, Deena, and Emilie for joining the guys for a captivating conversation!

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