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Remembering my Back to the Future Interviews

7/18/2015

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By Scott Murray

With Back to the Future celebrating its 30th anniversary (Whoa, that is heavy) I thought it would be fun to go BACK and revisit a couple of interviews I conducted with cast members.

I launched my first podcast in 2011.  It was called The Critic Show, and the concept for it was a little too broad and simplistic.  I didn't know that then because I was very new to podcasting.  However, I also didn't know just how much success I was going to have getting celebrity interviews.  As it turns out, I ended up having a guest on almost every episode, causing me to eventually change the name of the podcast to Beyond the Screens.

James Tolkan was on my fifth episode.  I booked both him and Efran Ramirez (Pedro from Napoleon Dynamite), and it was then I realized I was developing quite the track record for getting guests.

The first thing I remember about this interview was how James chuckled during my introduction.  When I was done reading it, he could tell I was a well-prepared interviewer.  Actually, he said I definitely wasn't a "slacker". He was a nice, down-to-earth guy who seemed to really like talking about his career.  I not only enjoyed hearing him talk about Back to the Future, but it was also fun to hear what inspired the "Your ego is cashing checks your body can't cash" line from Top Gun.

Here's my 2011 interview with James:
I love it when I get the chance to do an in-person interview.  I met Claudia Wells (Jennifer) at a local convention. She was funny and very full of life.  One of the things I remember from this interview is how sometimes even the simplest questions can generate interesting answers.  

The truth is, her character isn't in the movie all that much.  So, I had to work harder to come up with questions to ask.  I remembered she was in the scene where Huey Lewis was judging rock bands, and I decided to ask about working with him.  It seemed like kind of a lame question at the time...but it generated a fun conversation.

Here is my interview with Claudia:
Universal just announced that Back to the Future will return to theaters for a one-night event on October 21st.
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How to Cover San Diego Comic-Con For Your Podcast

7/7/2015

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By Scott Murray

I don't have to tell you that San Diego Comic-Con is sort of a big deal.  After all, toy companies, movie studios, TV shows, celebrities and thousands of fans will be attending.  Along with everyone else in attendance, there will also be plenty of media coverage, and that includes podcasts.

There's a lot to see and do while you're there, so some podcasts will be bringing a whole team of people with them.  However, what if YOU are the only representative of your podcast that's attending the convention?  Well, there's a way you can provide coverage as well.

Let's face it, you have listeners that can't make it to San Diego this year, so any form of news and coverage is going to be appreciated.  The good news is, you don't have to be part of the official media covering the convention to give them something worth hearing.  It's perfectly okay to just record your re-cap and post it to your feed.
If you don't already own a digital recorder and don't have time to order one, you still have some options.  I bought this Sony Digital recorder for about $60 at Best Buy.  I've had it for about 3 years and I've recorded several things, including interviews on a loud convention floor (such as this one) and it's worked great.

There are also several apps you can get that allow you to record good audio on your smartphone.  You just need to be able to export/convert it to an MP3 file that you can upload to your hosting service.  The digital recorder plugs into a USB port and lets you grab your audio as MP3s.
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One of the most common things you can do is simply record an update for them and include as many interesting details as possible:
  • What did you see?
  • What did you do?
  • What panels did you attend?
  • What news broke on that day?
However, you don't have to limit your approach to coverage to the most common things.  You can also find ways to put some creativity into it:
  • Interview attendees
  • Gather some friends and do a quick round-table discussion about what everyone experienced
  • Run audio during panels and record crowd reactions
When I covered Star Wars Celebration Anaheim, I incorporated other people into my updates and ran audio during big events.  This includes recording the crowd reaction to seeing the new trailer for The Force Awakens for the first time.  You couldn't see it, but it's still very powerful.

It was the perfect way to conclude my Day 1 coverage of the event, which included a audio diary-style segment that followed me as I attempted to get a wrist band to opening ceremonies.  That's a perfect example of a way to get creative.  I worked for Public Radio for over three years, and I got inspired by the way they cover news stories with ambient sounds and other audio elements.

This is podcasting.  So, it doesn't have to be NPR or a big production.  It just needs to be something valuable for your listeners to get.  Think about the types of things you'd want to hear about if you were in their shoes and run with it.

Be sure to check out Assembly of Geek's coverage of San Diego Comic-Con starting Thursday!
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Geeky Parties at San Diego Comic-Con

7/1/2015

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By Lauren Gallaway

With over 150,000 people attending San Diego Comic Con each year, it’s not easy trying to find time to meet up with all your friends. Sometimes you can organize dinners or attend panels with them, but even that can be difficult to coordinate. 

For those of you attending Comic Con alone, sometimes it's challenging to new friends, especially since everyone is on the go! However, a great way to see your friends, or make new ones, is to attend parties! 

Some SDCC parties cost money, others are free and most are themed according to a certain fandom. One of the most popular parties is SherlockeDCC – a Sherlock themed party that’s hosted every year by the Baker Street Babes. 

Some parties are brand new this year, like Game of Bloggers, hosted by Tony Kim. Whether this is your first time at Comic Con or you’re a seasoned con veteran, check out the parties below.  They might just be the ideal places to meet new and old friends.
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Game of Bloggers
Time: Wednesday July 8 at 9:00 pm
Location: Dragon’s Den 315 10th Ave.
Cost: Free
Event Theme: Blogger/Podcaster Meetup
Host: Tony Kim @Crazy4ComicCon
Perks: 100+ bloggers, podcasters, and producers sharing ideas, selfies, and more.   Assembly of Geeks and The Flash Podcast will be here! Come find us and say hello!
Find out more here.



W00tstout Festival
Time: Wednesday July 8 at  7:00 pm
Location: Stone Brewing Liberty Station
Cost: $40-$100
Event Theme: Nerds + beer
Host: Wil Wheaton + friends
Perks: Celebrity hosts, gourmet food, beer tasting.
Purchase tickets here.


Geeks Go Glam
Time: Thursday July 9 at 8:00 pm
Location: San Diego Central Library 330 Park Blvd.
Cost: $15
Event Theme: Fashion of multiple fandoms
Host: Megan Gotch @thenerdygirlie & BeingGeekChic @LizGiorgi
Perks: Food, tea, photo booths, live music and more. 
Purchase tickets here.

Agents of Shield Wrap Party
Time: Sunday July 12 at 5:00 pm
Location: Henry’s Pub 618 5th Ave.
Cost: $25
Event Theme: Agents of Shield/Agent Carter
Host: ShieldTV
Perks: Awesome swag bag + autographed raffle items. 
Purchase tickets here.


Tolkien Fans Ice Cream Social
Time: Friday July 10 at 7:30 pm
Location: Ghirardelli Ice Cream Shop  643 5th Ave.
Cost: Free (plus cost of ice cream)
Event Theme: Tolkien (books, films, music)
Host: TheOneRing.Net
Perks: Discussing the Hobbit, LOTR, making friends and eating ice cream.
Find out more here.



Fashionably Nerdy Cocktail Mixer
Time: Friday July 10 at 5:00 pm
Location: Manchester Grand Hyatt Lobby Bar
Cost: Free (plus cost of drinks)
Event Theme: Geek fashion
Host: Geek Chic @GeekChicVlog & Fashionably Nerdy
Perks: Swag bags to first attendees, door prizes, giveaways.
Find out more here. 


SherlockeDCC
Time: Friday July 10 at 7:00 pm
Location: San Diego Central Library, Top Floor 
Cost: $25 +
Event Theme: Sherlock Holmes
Host: @BakerStreetBabes
Perks: Themed photobooth, live music, drinks, food, swagbags and more!
Find out more here. 


I will be attending many of the events above! Tweet us at @GeeksAssemble or me at @Lauren_Gallaway! If you'll be there too, I would love to meet you! 
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