The Con Guy

We are the CON GUYS, as in Comic-CON and CONventions.

Welcome to the Con Guy Show, your home for news and opinions from the world of Comic-Con, fandom, and pop culture. Coming to you straight from the nerdy heart of Hollywood, California, we are your ULTIMATE insiders—filmmakers, writers, actors, costumers, gamers, panelists, but most of all, FANS! Whether it’s sci-fi, exclusive collectibles, comic books, gaming, animation, cosplay, fan conventions or fandom events—if you love it, we cover it. Join us for your behind-the-scenes look at all things CON.

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Luke Cheeseman
Jim Frye
Ben Kliewer
Kari Lane
Derek Samms (and Lara)
Katie Kawamoto
Jake Jarele
Danae Samms
Danae Samms

All the Biggest News and Announcements from STAR WARS CELEBRATION 2023

The Force was strong in London! From new movies, TV shows and animated specials, to the latest cast reveals and updated attractions, we bring you the biggest and most exciting news out of Star Wars Celebration 2023. Buckle your seatbelts — we’re jumping into hyperdrive!

THE CON GUY’s WONDERCON 2023 AFTERSHOW!

We break down the highs, the lows, and all the action that happened at WONDERCON 2023, from the Walking Dead universe, Wolfpack on Paramount Plus, Power Rangers 30th Anniversary, comic book goodness, a Funko funhouse, and so much more… oh, and we can’t forget #LobbyCon–and the Soup Nazi! Join us for

Everything You Need to Know About WonderCon 2023

It’s our annual BIG WONDERCON SHOW! It’s also our 7th Anniversary (Who’d a thunk it?)…. This episode, we go over everything you need to know for an awesome WONDERCON – the badges, hotels, panels, meetups…. and tips for getting the most out of your Con! Wondercon is our hometown event,

The Con Guy – Gallifrey One 33 1/3, David Tennant, and all Things Doctor Who

Whovians Rejoice! The world’s largest and longest-running annual Doctor Who fan convention, Gallifrey One 33 1/3, is upon us, and tonight Good Ole Buddy Ben previews the event along with a cohort of fellow Whovians, including superfan Katie Aiani, actor Milo Cote, cosplayer Bruce McLaughlin, That Hashtag Show writer Tom

The Con Guys REACT to James Gunn’s DC Movies & TV Announcements

James Gunn announced the next phase of DC Comics at Warner Bros, called Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters. Can James Gunn (and Peter Safran) finally deliver films and TV shows that can rival their Marvel counterparts? Can DC produce filmed entertainment that will stand the test of time? The Con

KIDS VS. ALIENS – DIRECTOR JASON EISENER and ACTOR CALEM MACDONALD

When their parents head out of town one Halloween weekend, an all-time rager of a teen house party turns to terror when aliens attack, forcing siblings Gary and his older sister Samantha to band together to survive the night. We talk with the film’s director and co-writer, JASON EISENER, and

A Discussion with Josh Miller, Co-Writer of New Christmas Film VIOLENT NIGHT

Move over ‘Die Hard’, there’s a new R-rated Christmas classic in town! Co-Writer Josh Miller takes us into the creative process of writing the crazy new holiday film, VIOLENT NIGHT. When an elite team of mercenaries breaks into a family compound on Christmas Eve, they aren’t prepared for a surprise

THE CON GUY REVIEWS HORROR NIGHTS, HALLOWEEN ENDS, and SON OF MONSTERPALOOZA

Michael Myers is all over the place right now, and THE CON GUY/SCARE GUY crew is chasing him to some of the biggest events of the year: Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights (featuring the 1978 Halloween Tribute house), Los Angeles’ Son of Monsterpalooza (tons of Halloween film stars), and HALLOWEEN

The Con Guy Celebrates the Movies of the Summer of 1982

Khan, Poltergeist, Bladerunner, E.T. — and the list goes on. 40 Years ago, the Summer of 1982 delivered some of the most iconic films and characters the big screen had ever seen…. or ever will see. It’s hard to quantify just how monumental that summer was, but on this week’s

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