Episode 351: Raz aka R_Hawk24 talks Godzilla, Resident Evil, Marvel and DC, Cosplay, and Music
Release Date: 01/29/2024
Tales from the Fandom
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info_outlineRaz aka R_Hawk24 on Instagram reached out to me and asked to be a guest. I already had him on my list of people I wanted to reach out to, and well... the rest is audio history in your ears!
We kick things off with a fandom that Raz has been in a long time that is getting a resurgence across multiple fronts. Godzilla! We talk about his experience watching the old "man in suit" movies, to the latest movie Godzilla Minus One. We talk about what draws him to the franchise, the longevity of it, and its future.
Then we move on to the Resident Evil series, specifically talking about the video game side of things. Raz walks us through some of his favorite games and moments in the franchise, favorite characters, and what he enjoys about the franchise.
Raz then dual wields comic book lore with both Marvel and DC. We touch on everything that the companies offer, from movies to TV series, animated shows, and comics. Raz gives a brief talk about one of his favorite characters, Superman, and we talk about the future of both companies in the cinematic realm.
Cosplay is next, which is what many a people know Raz for. We talk about how he got into the world of Cosplay, some of his favorite characters he's done, the cons he has gone to, and what he's doing in the future.
We also talk about music, specifically about the music that Raz creates. He talks about his creative process, making the music, and putting it out into the world.
You can find Raz at:
https://www.instagram.com/r_hawk24/
https://www.twitch.tv/goozimayne
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1rXkymRQRS2aSAJBhyw95o