Nerd Weekend Activate

Each year nerds and geeks alike get to come out in mass, across the country, to celebrate what we have come to know as Free Comic Book Day.  And in recent years, we have coupled this with a major superhero movie by Marvel that debuts on the same weekend.   This weekend we were once again given what we have been waiting for all year.  Marvel debuted their highly anticipated Avengers: Age of Ultron on Friday and Free Comic Book Day sealed the nerd weekend deal on Saturday.   I love this time of year because like the mythology on Halloween, we comic book geeks get to come out and live our comic book fantasies in public.  Many times during the year we have to wait for a convention to come to town to be around like minded individuals.  But, at this time of the year (The first Saturday in May) we are regarded and rewarded with an awesome movie and free comics. 

First up, Marvel's Age of Ultron more than delivered on its Avenger's sequel.  It was action packed from the first scene until the very end.  Although, I personally didn't think it was as good as the first movie.  But, it was still very entertaining and it solidifies Joss Whedon as the unofficial Nerd King.

On Saturday, we were once again treated to free comics at local shops every where.  The Cosplayers were out in full force and the BBQ was on the grill.  Free Comic Book Day is such a fun event.  Remember, when we interviewed the founder of FCBD, Joe Field last year? 

Check out that interview right here. This year my niece and I went for her first time.  She had such a good time and we made a day of it.  Going back and forth between our 2 local shops, we picked up free comics (of course) and artwork.  I chatted up my geeky friends and made a few new ones.  All in all, it was a fun n geeky weekend.  I can't wait until next year. Check out the podcast above for a full Age of Ultron and FCBD review!

  

Eliza Dushku @ Wizard World Nashville

I had the pleasure to see Eliza Dushku at Wizard World Nashville Comic Con. 

She was so pretty.  Below is one of the videos I took at her panel. 

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Thanksgiving And The Day After

I hope everyone had a awesome Thanksgiving. 

 Mine was mediocre to say the least.

 I recorded 2 episodes of The 5by5 one before Thanksgiving and another after.  

Uncorked.com Holiday Gift Guide

In the first episode I talk about what I am thankful for and how one should wash their collard greens before cooking them.  No one wants a mouthful of dirt. LOL

Secondly, the Aftermath of my very short lived Thanksgiving Day dinner. I normally don't bring the drama during the holidays.  But, unfortunately my clean record was broken when family members took me to the point of no return.  I also chat about an insane Buffy the Vampire Slayer dream I had. Lastly, The whole Black Friday shopping insanity just shows how greedy people are these days. Listen to hear that story and more. 

Agent's Of Shield Review

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L,D. 

arrived with much ado and it delivered on all of the hype.  A very good pilot from Joss Whedon.  It had drama, action and suspense.. Oh did I say action.  Agent Coulson's return was answered and then turned on it's head by Maria Hill (guest appearance).  Click the show below to hear my full review. 

I was surprised to see an AppleTV update this week, but it was very welcome. Included were Itunes Radio, Cloud Photos, a couple of new channels and the podcast app got a little better. And now you can buy iTunes music directly from the Music App.  Check out the full review, also,on this week's
 Fanboy Weekly podcast above.

Heroes And Hype

We covered a lot on this week's episode. Listen while we chat about the Cyborg's (Lee Thompson Young) death.  I share with a guest in the chat room one of my favorite Comic Book Heroes.  Also, I talk a bit about some television shows making a return this fall and more.  Enjoy the show and thanks for your support. Please go to our Spreaker Page and follow the show for weekly updates.