Episode 985 - 2025 San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) Thursday & Friday Talk
Release Date: 08/01/2025
Episode 1,001 – Cartoon-A Paloozah & Howl-O-Scream, 2025
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This time, we’re back with two topics. First, we travel to Temecula for a celebration of art at Cartoon-A Paloozah. Then, we head into the darkness of San Diego’s Howl-O-Scream. 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! Tickets and additional information for Howl-O-Scream can be found here: 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with , our tenth-anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Patreon supporters: your support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly...
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Episode 1,000 – The Beginning. The Middle? The Future!
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This time, we’re excited to be back to celebrate our 1,000th episode with some of the best people in the world — you, and all the listeners who’ve fueled this show for more than 11 years. We’re so appreciative that you’ve joined us for this incredible journey! Huge thanks to everyone who listens, and extra gratitude to those who sent in messages: Adam, Angie, Brad, Chad, Dan, Jen, Ken, Kerry, Larissa, Manny, Mark, Matt, Meghan, Michael, Mike, Noah, Santiago, Sara, Susan, Ted, and Tim. 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth-anniversary...
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Episode 999 - Pirates Dinner Adventure: Vampirates & Creep It Real OC, 2025
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This time, we’re back with two festive Halloween events! In this episode, we chat about Pirates Dinner Adventure’s Vampirates and Creep It Real OC, 2025. 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! Tickets and additional information for Pirates Dinner Adventure’s Vampirates can be found here: 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth-anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Patreon supporters — your support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse,...
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Episode 998 – Rainforest Café, Hollywood Show, & Fallen Saints: "Tales of Blaze City"
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This time, we’re back with three fun topics! First, we chat about our return to a Rainforest Café after a long hiatus. Next, we cover the latest iteration of the Hollywood Show. Finally, we spend an evening with the talented crew of Force of Nature Productions at Fallen Saints: Tales of Blaze City. 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! Tickets and additional information for Force of Nature Productions’ Fallen Saints: Tales of Blaze City can be found here: 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth-anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons...
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Episode 997 – Roger’s Gardens’ Midnight Market & Creep I.E. Aftermath, 2025
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This time, we are back with two haunting topics. First, we share a quick look at this year’s Roger’s Gardens’ pop-up, Midnight Market. Then, we go all-in on the return of Creep I.E. Aftermath at the Ontario Convention Center! 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Patreon supporters. Your support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly...
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Episode 996 – Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) 2025 Opening Night
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We’re back at HHN for another epic opening night! From terrifying mazes to chilling scare zones, hear our first impressions of Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights 2025. 🎃 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! Be Part of Episode 1,000! 🎙️ Go to to find out how! 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Patreon supporters. Your support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse,...
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Episode 995 - Anime Impulse OC & Long Beach Comic Con, 2025
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Two cons, one podcast! We’re back with Anime Impulse OC and Long Beach Comic Con. 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! Be Part of Episode 1,000! 🎙️ Go to to find out how! 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Patreon supporters. Your support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse tier supporters: Renee A., Brett A., Johanna A., Angela B., Jennifer B.,...
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Episode 994 - Disneyland Halloween, Wicked Fest, & Castle Dark's Summer Frights, 2025
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This time, we’re back with a frightful trio: Disneyland Halloween, Wicked Fest, and Castle Park’s Castle Dark: Summer Frights! 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! Be Part of Episode 1,000! 🎙️ Go to to find out how! 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Patreon supporters. Your support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse tier supporters: Renee...
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Episode 993 – Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) Behind-the-Scenes Tour, 2025
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This time, we are back at Universal Studios Hollywood for two HHN highlights! First, we preview the latest food and merchandise for this year’s event. Then, we take a behind-the-scenes tour of two 2025 houses: Terrifier and Fallout. Listen in as Creative Director John Murdy shares insights on this year’s work. If you’d prefer to watch the slideshows, visit our HHN YouTube Playlist: 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Patreon supporters. Your support...
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Episode 992 - Knott’s Scary Farm: Nightmares Revealed, 2025
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This time, we are back at Knott’s for all the Scary Farm news at Nightmares Revealed! 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Patreon supporters. Your support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse tier supporters: Renee A., Brett A., Johanna A., Angela B., Jennifer B., Michael B., Cedric C., Steve C., Drew D., Kerry D.,...
info_outlineWe’re back in San Diego to share our experiences from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon at San Diego Comic-Con!
Listen in and enjoy!
Check out our SDCC 2025 YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/
New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe.
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Patreon supporters. Your support keeps the show running!
Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse tier supporters:
Renee A., Brett A., Johanna A., Angela B., Jennifer B., Michael B., Steve C., Drew D., Kerry D., Rochelle D., Ted D., Mike E., Tim F., Tina F., Yvette G., Jonathan G., Clarisa H., Kristian H., Hailey K., Jason M., Susan O., Tom P., Joshua R., Albert R., Michael S., Sandra S., Manuel S., Hendel T., Alyssa W., Adam W., Jamie W., Mark W., John W., and our anonymous donor.
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