interview conducted September 2025 by Courtney Goodrum edited for clarity by J. Schleusner You’ve seen him dazzle audiences on The Today Show, make Jay Leno raise an eyebrow in amazement on The Tonight Show, and even earn the admiration of Penn Jillette, who called his act “the most original I’ve
interview conducted September 2025, edited for clarity by Jen “Lil’ Bit” Schleusner Artificial intelligence is shaping the way we live, work, and interact, but the laws and policies surrounding it are still catching up. To better understand how regulation is evolving—and how it affects our everyday lives—I sat down with Tatiana
interview conducted September 2025 by Jen “Lil’ Bit” Schleusner For full disclosure, I am a longtime fan and collector of Derek’s art and mugs – and in the past few years, have gotten to chat with him more as well as join in with him, and other talented folks, on
At least at our house, the award for both the top film and the top song of the summer belong to KPop Demon Hunters. I have to chuckle because when I first saw this movie recommended to me on Netflix, I gave it a pass. But now both my daughter
When it comes to Star Trek, the Original Series and its cast of characters will always occupy a special place in my heart. However, after Strange New Worlds arrived in 2022, it quickly became another one of my favorite Trek tales. This show is packed with a sense of wonder,
I can’t tell you the amount of relief I felt walking out of the movie theater after watching The Fantastic Four: First Steps, this past weekend. Because after much speculation (and worry), I’m happy to report that the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s new Fantastic Four movie is, indeed, fantastic. At this
James Gunn’s new Superman movie is a lot – I don’t necessarily mean that in a bad way, but it is a LOT. I feel like I’m still working through my thoughts about it. Originally I had hoped to squeeze in a second viewing before posting my review, but the
Although I personally don’t have a lot of familiarity with Formula 1 racing, I heard about the movie FI and figured that fast cars + Brad Pitt + Joseph Kosinski (director of Top Gun: Maverick) was a winning combination. This movie was an absolute blast, the perfect summer blockbuster that
***Warning: Spoilers ahead!*** In my last “Lightspeed Log,” I wrote about my thoughts on the episodes of Doctor Who I’d watched thus far this season. Naively, I thought that plenty more stories involving Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor were ahead. So I’m not exaggerating when I say I was absolutely shocked when
by Jen “Lil’ Bit” Schleusner Let’s do this Dragon Con! Dragon Con 2024 started off with a bang and kept the momentum going all weekend. Between tiki adventures, musical throwbacks, accidental wins, and bonding with amazing people, this year’s experience was a whirlwind of joy and surprises. Here’s a rundown
by Jen “Lil’ Bit” Schleusner Tiki Tiki Time This year’s Dragon Con wasn’t just about fandoms and cosplay—it was also about cocktails, creativity, and tiki culture. I had the pleasure of being part of the Creating the Ultimate (Home) Tiki Bar panel, where I joined some incredibly talented folks to discuss what
by Jen “Lil’ Bit” Schleusner What am I doing here? Dragon Con is always an exciting ride, but this year it took me somewhere new — onto two panels focused on women in digital spaces, both under the Digital Media Track. While I’ve been in front of crowds before, hosting
