Episode 14: WonderCon Recap, WonderCon VS. San Diego Comic Con, Top 5 Fan Gatherings

Cliff Chiang's WonderCon 2014 logo The best of WonderCon 2014! We discuss the things that make conventions such an awesome experience and highlight the coolest panels from this year's WonderCon. In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, what's the best place to connect with nerds - WonderCon or San Diego Comic Con? We share our top 5 fan gatherings. Download MP3Subscribe in iTunes Ali Mattu at WonderCon 2014 Mario Kart 8 at WonderCon The Indoor Kids live at WonderCon Family cosplay is our favorite cosplay Doctor Who! Ali Mattu cosplaying as Ms. Marvel #1 Ali Mattu and Nhu-An Le meet Battlestar Galactica's Kandyse McClure Andrea Letamendi, Ali Mattu, and Catherine Taber prep for the Psychology of Star Trek VS. Star Wars WonderCon panel. Photo by Consetta Parker The Psychology of Star Trek VS. Star Wars: Episode III at WonderCon The Psychology of Star Trek VS. Star Wars: Episode III at WonderCon Chase Masterson and Ali Mattu at The Psychology of Star Trek VS. Star Wars: Episode III at WonderCon Chase Masterson, Ali Mattu, Brian Ward, Catherine Taber, Andrea Letamendi at the Psychology of Star Trek and Star Wars: Episode III, WonderCon 2014 Show Notes0:00 – 51:21: WonderCon 201451:22 – 1:03:52: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: WonderCon VS. San Diego Comic Con1:03:53 – 1:25:00: Top 5 fan gatherings.LinksWhy Ali loves comic-consThe Comics Arts CouncilComics & Medicine ConferenceMarbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, and MeUnderstanding Comics: The Invisible ArtDrawing on the Right Side of the BrainThe Underwater WelderGail Simone, Kelly Sue DeConnick, and More Talk Strong Female Characters at WonderConWomen in RefrigeratorsThe Star Wars #1Star Wars Comics Move to Marvel in 2015Gary Oldman runs into The Joker at WonderConNo Mention of Bryan Singer at 'X-Men' PanelBatman Beyond, Kevin Smith Make Big Moments at the WonderCon Batman 75th Anniversary PanelBill Wadman's photograph of Greg Bear, co-creator of San Diego Comic ConNerd HQ at San Diego Comic ConGatekeeping of Women in Geek Culture at WonderConYoung Girl Bullied For Liking Star WarsPop Culture Anti-Bullying CoalitionThe Psychology of Star Trek VS. Star Wars: Episode III at WonderCon 2014 (Recap)Ali's Favorite WonderCon PanelsIntroduction to Graphic Medicine Strong Women and the Creators Who Empower Them The Making of The Star Wars The Battle For Multicultural Heroes Twentieth Century Fox Presentation Science in Science Fiction (check out their book)The Indoor Kids live at WonderConTop 5 Fan GatheringsConrad: The InternetPAX EastComic book storesMidnight releasesBoard game meetups Ali:The InternetComic book stores1990s video game arcadesMidnight releasesNerdy trivia nightsHonorable Mentions:Renaissance FairsAnywhere you wear a geeky t-shirt