The Con Men Podcast

The Con Men Podcast http://geekdcon.com Puff and Greg have been putting together comic book conventions for years. Now, they're opening up and spilling all the dirty details of what it's actually like to put together and run a con. From dealing with fans to agents to insane guests...they've got stories for days. Plus, they'll be chatting about what's hot and happening in the geek universe. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:14:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://townsquare.media/site/966/files/2022/01/attachment-geek512.jpg Geek'd Con http://geekdcon.com nocomic,books,comic,book,convention,geek,nerd,pop,culture,shreveport,movies,tv,booksPuff and Greg have been putting together comic book conventions for years. Now, they're opening up and spilling all the dirty details of what it's actually like to put together and run a con. From dealing with fans to agents to insane guests...they've got stories for days. Plus, they'll be chatting about what's hot and happening in the geek universe.The Con Men PodcastGeek'd Congeekdcon@gmail.comGeek'd Con Episode 20: Spooky Season & Quarantine Book Club https://geekdcon.com/episode-20-spooky-season-quarantine-book-club/ https://geekdcon.com/episode-20-spooky-season-quarantine-book-club/#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2020 20:18:08 +0000 https://geekdcon.com/?p=16405

]]> https://geekdcon.com/episode-20-spooky-season-quarantine-book-club/feed/ 0 This week, our heroes discuss the current state of COVID, Halloween and their quarantine reading lists geekdcon@gmail.com (Geek'd Con)noThis week, our heroes discuss the current state of COVID, Halloween and their quarantine reading listsGeek'd ConThis week, our heroes discuss the current state of COVID, Halloween and their quarantine reading listscomic,books,comic,book,convention,geek,nerd,pop,culture,shreveport,movies,tv,books Episode 19: Movie Delays and Fungus Like Supes https://geekdcon.com/episode-19-movie-delays-and-fungus-like-supes/ https://geekdcon.com/episode-19-movie-delays-and-fungus-like-supes/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2020 17:59:18 +0000 https://geekdcon.com/?p=16400 https://shreveportpodcasts.ftp.townsquaredigital.com/TheConMenPodcast-2020-10-09.mp3 ]]> https://geekdcon.com/episode-19-movie-delays-and-fungus-like-supes/feed/ 0 These week our heroes discuss all the major movies being delayed due to COVID. They also talk about Super Heroes who they didn't like at first, but eventually grew on them. geekdcon@gmail.com (Geek'd Con)noThese week our heroes discuss all the major movies being delayed due to COVID. They also talk about Super Heroes who they didn't like at first, but eventually grew on them.Geek'd ConThese week our heroes discuss all the major movies being delayed due to COVID. They also talk about Super Heroes who they didn't like at first, but eventually grew on them.comic,books,comic,book,convention,geek,nerd,pop,culture,shreveport,movies,tv,books Episode 18: Events are Returning! https://geekdcon.com/episode-18-events-are-returning/ https://geekdcon.com/episode-18-events-are-returning/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2020 14:24:33 +0000 https://geekdcon.com/?p=16390 https://shreveportpodcasts.ftp.townsquaredigital.com/TheConMenPodcast-2020-10-02.mp3 ]]> https://geekdcon.com/episode-18-events-are-returning/feed/ 0 geekdcon@gmail.com (Geek'd Con)noThis week, our heroes discuss the return of some limited capacity events, the status of Geek'd Con 2020 and some big comic movie news. This episode is proudly brought to you by the US Army!Geek'd ConThis week, our heroes discuss the return of some limited capacity events, the status of Geek'd Con 2020 and some big comic movie news. This episode is proudly brought to you by the US Army!comic,books,comic,book,convention,geek,nerd,pop,culture,shreveport,movies,tv,books Episode 17: The Reboot https://geekdcon.com/episode-17-the-reboot/ https://geekdcon.com/episode-17-the-reboot/#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:35:52 +0000 https://geekdcon.com/?p=15838 http://shreveportpodcasts.ftp.townsquaredigital.com/TheConMenPodcast-2020-7-23.mp3 ]]> https://geekdcon.com/episode-17-the-reboot/feed/ 0 After a brief pause, our heroes our back! They're talking COVID, the world and the Hunstville Pop Culture Expo. geekdcon@gmail.com (Geek'd Con)noAfter a brief pause, our heroes our back! They're talking COVID, the world and the Hunstville Pop Culture Expo.Geek'd ConAfter a brief pause, our heroes our back! They're talking COVID, the world and the Hunstville Pop Culture Expo.comic,books,comic,book,convention,geek,nerd,pop,culture,shreveport,movies,tv,books Episode XVI: Tickets, Announcements and Comic Movies https://geekdcon.com/episode-xvi-tickets-announcements-and-comic-movies/ https://geekdcon.com/episode-xvi-tickets-announcements-and-comic-movies/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2020 15:00:29 +0000 https://geekdcon.com/?p=15633 https://shreveportpodcasts.ftp.townsquaredigital.com/TheConMenPodcast-2020-3-11.mp3 ]]> https://geekdcon.com/episode-xvi-tickets-announcements-and-comic-movies/feed/ 0 This week our heroes talk about ticketing options, give some important Geek'd Con updates and talk about comic book movies that deserve another installment. geekdcon@gmail.com (Geek'd Con)noThis week our heroes talk about ticketing options, give some important Geek'd Con updates and talk about comic book movies that deserve another installment.Geek'd ConThis week our heroes talk about ticketing options, give some important Geek'd Con updates and talk about comic book movies that deserve another installment.comic,books,comic,book,convention,geek,nerd,pop,culture,shreveport,movies,tv,books Episode XV: Promotions and Holy Grail Comics https://geekdcon.com/episode-xv-promotions-and-holy-grail-comics/ https://geekdcon.com/episode-xv-promotions-and-holy-grail-comics/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2020 16:01:25 +0000 https://geekdcon.com/?p=15547 https://shreveportpodcasts.ftp.townsquaredigital.com/TheConMenPodcast-2020-3-04.mp3 ]]> https://geekdcon.com/episode-xv-promotions-and-holy-grail-comics/feed/ 0 This week our heroes talk about partnerships, outside promotions and their 'never going to happen' comic grails. geekdcon@gmail.com (Geek'd Con)noThis week our heroes talk about partnerships, outside promotions and their 'never going to happen' comic grails.Geek'd ConThis week our heroes talk about partnerships, outside promotions and their 'never going to happen' comic grails.comic,books,comic,book,convention,geek,nerd,pop,culture,shreveport,movies,tv,books Episode XIV: Not All Cons Are The Same https://geekdcon.com/episode-xiv-not-all-cons-are-the-same/ https://geekdcon.com/episode-xiv-not-all-cons-are-the-same/#comments Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:48:10 +0000 https://geekdcon.com/?p=15493 https://shreveportpodcasts.ftp.townsquaredigital.com/TheConMenPodcast-2020-2-25.mp3 ]]> https://geekdcon.com/episode-xiv-not-all-cons-are-the-same/feed/ 0 This week, our heroes talk about the different kinds of comic conventions. They also talk about the best comic book movie soundtracks. Oh...and some more additions to the Geek'd Con lineup! geekdcon@gmail.com (Geek'd Con)noThis week, our heroes talk about the different kinds of comic conventions. They also talk about the best comic book movie soundtracks. Oh...and some more additions to the Geek'd Con lineup!Geek'd ConThis week, our heroes talk about the different kinds of comic conventions. They also talk about the best comic book movie soundtracks. Oh...and some more additions to the Geek'd Con lineup!comic,books,comic,book,convention,geek,nerd,pop,culture,shreveport,movies,tv,books Episode XIII: Facebook, Marketing & Video Game Movies https://geekdcon.com/episode-xiii-facebook-marketing-video-game-movies/ https://geekdcon.com/episode-xiii-facebook-marketing-video-game-movies/#comments Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:27:46 +0000 https://geekdcon.com/?p=15432 https://shreveportpodcasts.ftp.townsquaredigital.com/TheConMenPodcast-2020-2-19.mp3 ]]> https://geekdcon.com/episode-xiii-facebook-marketing-video-game-movies/feed/ 0 This week, our heroes talk about the importance of Facebook, marketing and what's the best video game movie of all time. geekdcon@gmail.com (Geek'd Con)noThis week, our heroes talk about the importance of Facebook, marketing and what's the best video game movie of all time.Geek'd ConThis week, our heroes talk about the importance of Facebook, marketing and what's the best video game movie of all time.comic,books,comic,book,convention,geek,nerd,pop,culture,shreveport,movies,tv,books Episode XII: Guest Line-Ups, DC Flops and Birds of Prey https://geekdcon.com/episode-xii-guest-line-ups-dc-flops-and-birds-of-prey/ https://geekdcon.com/episode-xii-guest-line-ups-dc-flops-and-birds-of-prey/#comments Wed, 12 Feb 2020 20:47:33 +0000 https://geekdcon.com/?p=15329 https://shreveportpodcasts.ftp.townsquaredigital.com/TheConMenPodcast-2020-2-12.mp3 ]]> https://geekdcon.com/episode-xii-guest-line-ups-dc-flops-and-birds-of-prey/feed/ 0 This week, our heroes talk about line-ups and the thought that goes into booking guests. They also discuss DC Movies, Birds of Prey and try to figure out what's wrong with Warner Bros. geekdcon@gmail.com (Geek'd Con)noThis week, our heroes talk about line-ups and the thought that goes into booking guests. They also discuss DC Movies, Birds of Prey and try to figure out what's wrong with Warner Bros.Geek'd ConThis week, our heroes talk about line-ups and the thought that goes into booking guests. They also discuss DC Movies, Birds of Prey and try to figure out what's wrong with Warner Bros.comic,books,comic,book,convention,geek,nerd,pop,culture,shreveport,movies,tv,books Episode XI: Listener Questions, Comic Adaptations & More https://geekdcon.com/episode-xi-listener-questions-comic-adaptations-more/ https://geekdcon.com/episode-xi-listener-questions-comic-adaptations-more/#comments Wed, 05 Feb 2020 16:10:35 +0000 https://geekdcon.com/?p=15221 http://shreveportpodcasts.ftp.townsquaredigital.com/TheConMenPodcast-2020-2-4.mp3 ]]> https://geekdcon.com/episode-xi-listener-questions-comic-adaptations-more/feed/ 0 This week, our heroes answer fan questions, talk about tough decisions, list some of their favorite comic book adaptations and make another guest announcement. geekdcon@gmail.com (Geek'd Con)noThis week, our heroes answer fan questions, talk about tough decisions, list some of their favorite comic book adaptations and make another guest announcement.Geek'd ConThis week, our heroes answer fan questions, talk about tough decisions, list some of their favorite comic book adaptations and make another guest announcement.comic,books,comic,book,convention,geek,nerd,pop,culture,shreveport,movies,tv,books Episode X: Planning, Adapting and a Guest Announcement https://geekdcon.com/episode-x-planning-adapting-and-a-guest-announcement/ https://geekdcon.com/episode-x-planning-adapting-and-a-guest-announcement/#comments Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:34:53 +0000 https://geekdcon.com/?p=15120 https://shreveportpodcasts.ftp.townsquaredigital.com/TheConMenPodcast-2020-1-28.mp3 ]]> https://geekdcon.com/episode-x-planning-adapting-and-a-guest-announcement/feed/ 0 This week our heroes talk about planning an event, trying to stay ahead of the curve and adapting to adversity. They also announce another guest for Geek'd Con 2020. geekdcon@gmail.com (Geek'd Con)noThis week our heroes talk about planning an event, trying to stay ahead of the curve and adapting to adversity. They also announce another guest for Geek'd Con 2020.Geek'd ConThis week our heroes talk about planning an event, trying to stay ahead of the curve and adapting to adversity. They also announce another guest for Geek'd Con 2020.comic,books,comic,book,convention,geek,nerd,pop,culture,shreveport,movies,tv,books Episode IX: Guests, Sacrifices and The Batman https://geekdcon.com/episode-ix-guests-sacrifices-and-the-batman/ https://geekdcon.com/episode-ix-guests-sacrifices-and-the-batman/#comments Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:20:53 +0000 https://geekdcon.com/?p=15047 http://shreveportpodcasts.ftp.townsquaredigital.com/TheConMenPodcast-2020-1-21.mp3 ]]> https://geekdcon.com/episode-ix-guests-sacrifices-and-the-batman/feed/ 0 This week our heroes talk about booking guests, making hard choices and how awesome 'The Batman' movie sounds. geekdcon@gmail.com (Geek'd Con)noThis week our heroes talk about booking guests, making hard choices and how awesome 'The Batman' movie sounds.Geek'd ConThis week our heroes talk about booking guests, making hard choices and how awesome 'The Batman' movie sounds.comic,books,comic,book,convention,geek,nerd,pop,culture,shreveport,movies,tv,books Episode VIII: Scheduling and Villains https://geekdcon.com/episode-viii-scheduling-and-villains/ https://geekdcon.com/episode-viii-scheduling-and-villains/#comments Wed, 15 Jan 2020 20:28:17 +0000 https://geekdcon.com/?p=15034 https://shreveportpodcasts.ftp.townsquaredigital.com/TheConMenPodcast-2020-1-15.mp3 ]]> https://geekdcon.com/episode-viii-scheduling-and-villains/feed/ 0 This week, our heroes talk about scheduling out the pieces to a Con and their favorite fictional villains. geekdcon@gmail.com (Geek'd Con)noThis week, our heroes talk about scheduling out the pieces to a Con and their favorite fictional villains.Geek'd ConThis week, our heroes talk about scheduling out the pieces to a Con and their favorite fictional villains.comic,books,comic,book,convention,geek,nerd,pop,culture,shreveport,movies,tv,books Episode VII: Sponsors and Guests of the Decade https://geekdcon.com/episode-vii-sponsors-and-guests-of-the-decade/ https://geekdcon.com/episode-vii-sponsors-and-guests-of-the-decade/#comments Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:51:07 +0000 https://geekdcon.com/?p=15015 https://shreveportpodcasts.ftp.townsquaredigital.com/TheConMenPodcast-2020-1-7.mp3 ]]> https://geekdcon.com/episode-vii-sponsors-and-guests-of-the-decade/feed/ 0 This week our heroes talk about the importance of sponsorships, the Geek'd Con guests of the decade and comic books. geekdcon@gmail.com (Geek'd Con)noThis week our heroes talk about the importance of sponsorships, the Geek'd Con guests of the decade and comic books.Geek'd ConThis week our heroes talk about the importance of sponsorships, the Geek'd Con guests of the decade and comic books.comic,books,comic,book,convention,geek,nerd,pop,culture,shreveport,movies,tv,books Episode VI: The Christmas Special https://geekdcon.com/episode-vi-the-christmas-special/ https://geekdcon.com/episode-vi-the-christmas-special/#comments Wed, 25 Dec 2019 00:55:04 +0000 https://geekdcon.com/?p=14998 https://shreveportpodcasts.ftp.townsquaredigital.com/TheConMenPodcast-2019-12-23.mp3 ]]> https://geekdcon.com/episode-vi-the-christmas-special/feed/ 0 Merry Christmas! This week our heroes announce some Geek'd Con guests and talk about their favorite Christmas movies. geekdcon@gmail.com (Geek'd Con)noMerry Christmas! This week our heroes announce some Geek'd Con guests and talk about their favorite Christmas movies.Geek'd ConMerry Christmas! This week our heroes announce some Geek'd Con guests and talk about their favorite Christmas movies.comic,books,comic,book,convention,geek,nerd,pop,culture,shreveport,movies,tv,books Episode V: Favorite Comic Arcs, Dates and Lou Ferrigno https://geekdcon.com/episode-v-favorite-comic-arcs-dates-and-lou-ferrigno/ https://geekdcon.com/episode-v-favorite-comic-arcs-dates-and-lou-ferrigno/#comments Wed, 18 Dec 2019 16:12:49 +0000 https://geekdcon.com/?p=14985 http://shreveportpodcasts.ftp.townsquaredigital.com/TheConMenPodcast-2019-12-17.mp3 ]]> https://geekdcon.com/episode-v-favorite-comic-arcs-dates-and-lou-ferrigno/feed/ 0 Our heroes discuss their favorite comic story arcs, talk about setting dates for a con and tell Lou Ferrigno stories. geekdcon@gmail.com (Geek'd Con)noOur heroes discuss their favorite comic story arcs, talk about setting dates for a con and tell Lou Ferrigno stories.Geek'd ConOur heroes discuss their favorite comic story arcs, talk about setting dates for a con and tell Lou Ferrigno stories.comic,books,comic,book,convention,geek,nerd,pop,culture,shreveport,movies,tv,books Episode IV: Marketing, Comic Book Characters and George Pérez https://geekdcon.com/episode-iv-marketing-comic-book-characters-and-george-perez/ https://geekdcon.com/episode-iv-marketing-comic-book-characters-and-george-perez/#comments Wed, 11 Dec 2019 16:00:53 +0000 https://geekdcon.com/?p=14968 http://shreveportpodcasts.ftp.townsquaredigital.com/TheConMenPodcast-2019-12-10.mp3 ]]> https://geekdcon.com/episode-iv-marketing-comic-book-characters-and-george-perez/feed/ 0 Our heroes talk about basic marketing, their favorite comic book characters and how utterly awesome George Pérez is. geekdcon@gmail.com (Geek'd Con)noOur heroes talk about basic marketing, their favorite comic book characters and how utterly awesome George Pérez is.Geek'd ConOur heroes talk about basic marketing, their favorite comic book characters and how utterly awesome George Pérez is.comic,books,comic,book,convention,geek,nerd,pop,culture,shreveport,movies,tv,books Episode III: Listener Questions, Vendors and Funny Stories https://geekdcon.com/episode-iii-listener-questions-vendors-and-funny-stories/ https://geekdcon.com/episode-iii-listener-questions-vendors-and-funny-stories/#comments Wed, 04 Dec 2019 16:00:42 +0000 https://geekdcon.com/?p=14904 https://shreveportpodcasts.ftp.townsquaredigital.com/TheConMenPodcast-2019-12-04.mp3 ]]> https://geekdcon.com/episode-iii-listener-questions-vendors-and-funny-stories/feed/ 0 Episode II: The Thanksgiving Special https://geekdcon.com/episode-ii-the-thanksgiving-special/ https://geekdcon.com/episode-ii-the-thanksgiving-special/#comments Wed, 27 Nov 2019 17:00:11 +0000 https://geekdcon.com/?p=14878 http://shreveportpodcasts.ftp.townsquaredigital.com/TheConMenPodcast-2019-11-28.mp3 ]]> https://geekdcon.com/episode-ii-the-thanksgiving-special/feed/ 0 Our heroes field a couple of listener questions. They also talk about vendors, past guests and some funny Geek'd Con moments with guests. geekdcon@gmail.com (Geek'd Con)noThe Con Men talk about what they're thankful for, fandoms, vendors, Christmas gifts and more!Geek'd ConThe Con Men talk about what they're thankful for, fandoms, vendors, Christmas gifts and more!comic,books,comic,book,convention,geek,nerd,pop,culture,shreveport,movies,tv,books Episode One: Our Heroes Talk Comic Conventions, Underrated Guests and Disney+ https://geekdcon.com/episode-one-our-heroes-talk-comic-conventions-underrated-guests-and-disney/ https://geekdcon.com/episode-one-our-heroes-talk-comic-conventions-underrated-guests-and-disney/#comments Wed, 20 Nov 2019 21:42:31 +0000 https://geekdcon.com/?p=14821 http://shreveportpodcasts.ftp.townsquaredigital.com/TheConMenPodcast-2019-11-20.mp3 ]]> https://geekdcon.com/episode-one-our-heroes-talk-comic-conventions-underrated-guests-and-disney/feed/ 0 The Con Men talk about the trials and tribulations of starting a comic book convention. They also talk about their favorite guests and Disney+. geekdcon@gmail.com (Geek'd Con)noPuff and Greg talk about the trials and tribulations of starting a comic book convention and dealing with agents. They also talk about their favorite guests and Disney+.Geek'd ConPuff and Greg talk about the trials and tribulations of starting a comic book convention and dealing with agents. They also talk about their favorite guests and Disney+.comic,books,comic,book,convention,geek,nerd,pop,culture,shreveport,movies,tv,books