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The Hype is Real for Comicpalooza 2026!

[https://i0.wp.com/podclubhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026CompicpaloozaPreConHype.jpg?resize=750%2C500&ssl=1]https://i0.wp.com/podclubhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026CompicpaloozaPreConHype.jpg?ssl=1 Caroline and Paul just sat down to break down the massive lineup for Houston’s biggest weekend, Comicpalooza 2026, and let’s just say… our schedules are already officially booked! 📅 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4c5.png] From the streets of Hell’s Kitchen to the rings of Halo, we’re diving deep into everything you need to know for this year’s show at the GRB. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: * 🔴 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f534.png] The Daredevil Reunion: Charlie Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, Krysten Ritter, and Wilson Bethel are all in the building! * 🎮 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f3ae.png] 25 Years of Halo: A legendary full-cast reunion with Master Chief, Cortana, and even composer Marty O’Donnell. * 🕶 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f576.png] Entering The Matrix: Celebrating 25 years with Laurence Fishburne and the crew. * 🎨 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f3a8.png] Beyond the Autograph Line: Our top picks for the show floor, from the Itasha car showcase to the Full Steel Combat tournaments. Whether you’re going for the celebrity panels or the late-night “Beer Utopia,” we’ve got your survival guide ready. Dates: May 22-24, 2026 Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX #Comicpalooza2025 #ComicpaloozaGuide #PodcastTips #GeekCulture PREVIOUS COMICPALOOZA COVERAGE: 2022 [https://podclubhouse.com/2022/07/comicpalooza-2022-post-con-podcast/] | 2023 [https://podclubhouse.com/2023/06/comicpalooza-2023-wrap-up/] | 2024 [https://podclubhouse.com/2024/06/2024-comicpalooza-post-con-podcast/] | 2025 [https://podclubhouse.com/2025/07/2025-comicpalooza-post-con-report/] THE CON: WEBSITE [https://www.comicpalooza.com/] | PASSES [https://checkout.conventions.leapevent.tech/eh/Comicpalooza_2025/?cc=topnav25&_gl=1*11xywgo*_ga*MTMwNDIwNjE5NC4xNzQ1MDc3NjY0*_ga_47J1TJVHD2*czE3NDkyMzcyNTAkbzYkZzEkdDE3NDkyMzc2ODMkajU3JGwwJGgw] | PARKING INFO [https://www.comicpalooza.com/general-information/getting-here/parking/] | FACEBOOK [https://www.facebook.com/HoustonComicpalooza/] | INSTA [https://www.instagram.com/houstoncomicpalooza/] | X [https://x.com/Comicpalooza] | YOUTUBE [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtObN1VRdVbpaz76PYOsRMA]

2025 Comicpalooza Post-con Report

Comicpalooza 2025 Post-con Report Badge [https://i0.wp.com/podclubhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Comicpalooza2025PostConBadge.jpg?resize=750%2C750&ssl=1]Hayden Christensen on stage during his panel at Comicpalooza 2025 in Houston, TX. Comicpalooza 2025 is officially wrapped up, and it was quite the weekend! In this episode, I share a full recap of my time at Houston’s premier pop-culture event, filled with panels, autographs, and plenty of memorable moments. Things kicked off strong on Friday with an excellent panel featuring Hayden Christensen, where fans got a chance to hear directly from the Star Wars star about his experiences. The excitement ramped up even further on Saturday, which turned into a packed day with amazing panels featuring both Adam Savage and Patton Oswalt. Their insights and stories were highlights, making the sessions engaging and entertaining. Adding to Saturday’s excitement, I was joined by my kids, Jack and Elizabeth, turning it into a fantastic family outing. Elizabeth had her heart set on getting autographs from two specific celebrities—Cheech Marin and Alan Tudyk. We managed to secure Cheech’s autograph without any trouble, but the line for Alan Tudyk was overwhelming, leading us to postpone that task until Sunday. Returning on Sunday, I successfully snagged Alan Tudyk’s autograph, fulfilling Elizabeth’s wish and rounding out our autograph collection perfectly. The day wrapped up with stellar panels featuring Ming-Na Wen and Temuera Morrison, both of whom delivered engaging discussions and plenty of entertaining anecdotes. HIGHS AND LOWS? Later in the episode, Caroline and I dive into a thoughtful conversation about the event’s overall celebrity guest lineup. We discuss whether Comicpalooza should expand their roster to better compete with bigger conventions found in nearby cities like Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and New Orleans, which tend to offer more extensive and diverse celebrity slates. We weigh the pros and cons, discussing what makes these events successful and appealing. Despite these discussions about potential improvements, my overall experience at Comicpalooza was genuinely positive. It provided plenty of fun, memorable experiences, and quality time spent with family. Listen to this episode to get all the detailed stories, insights, and our personal takes on the weekend’s standout moments! Dates: June 20-22, 2025 Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX #Comicpalooza2025 #ComicpaloozaGuide #PodcastTips #GeekCulture PREVIOUS COMICPALOOZA COVERAGE: 2022 [https://podclubhouse.com/2022/07/comicpalooza-2022-post-con-podcast/] | 2023 [https://podclubhouse.com/2023/06/comicpalooza-2023-wrap-up/] | 2024 [https://podclubhouse.com/2024/06/2024-comicpalooza-post-con-podcast/] THE CON: WEBSITE [https://www.comicpalooza.com/] | PASSES [https://checkout.conventions.leapevent.tech/eh/Comicpalooza_2025/?cc=topnav25&_gl=1*11xywgo*_ga*MTMwNDIwNjE5NC4xNzQ1MDc3NjY0*_ga_47J1TJVHD2*czE3NDkyMzcyNTAkbzYkZzEkdDE3NDkyMzc2ODMkajU3JGwwJGgw] | PARKING INFO [https://www.comicpalooza.com/general-information/getting-here/parking/] | FACEBOOK [https://www.facebook.com/HoustonComicpalooza/] | INSTA [https://www.instagram.com/houstoncomicpalooza/] | X [https://x.com/Comicpalooza] | YOUTUBE [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtObN1VRdVbpaz76PYOsRMA]

ATX TV Festival: Season 14 - Day 4

ATX Season 14 - Day 4 (Billy Bob Thornton and Michelle Randolph) [https://i0.wp.com/podclubhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ATX-2025-Day4-post.jpg?resize=750%2C750&ssl=1]Billy Bob Thornton and Michelle Randolph on stage to receive the first “Made in Texas” award presented at the ATX Television Festival. Image by Paul Daley. Copyright 2025. We’re wrapping up ATX TV Festival: Season 14 with a memorable final day! Paul offers insights from actors sharing candid stories about their careers and the entertainment industry’s evolving landscape. Caroline joins Paul to celebrate the inaugural “Texas Made” award honoring the creators and cast of “Landman,” a true Texas triumph. Finally, Mike, Caroline, and Paul close out the festival with the nostalgic “Golden Girls” script reading panel. Join us for all the laughter, insights, and reflections as we bid farewell to ATX—until next year! You can find ALL of your ATX TV Festival Information at the Official ATX Website HERE [http://atxfestival.com] (atxfestival.com) PAST ATX COVERAGE 2024 ATX Season 13: Day 1 [https://podclubhouse.com/2024/06/pch-press-pass-atx-season-13-day-1/] | Day 2 [https://podclubhouse.com/2024/07/pch-press-pass-atx-season-13-day-2/] | Day 3 [https://podclubhouse.com/2024/07/pch-press-pass-atx-season-13-day-3/] | Day 4 [https://podclubhouse.com/2024/07/pch-press-pass-atx-season-13-day-4/] 2023 ATX Season 12: 1 [https://podclubhouse.com/2023/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-season-12-wrap-up-pt-1/] | 2 [https://podclubhouse.com/2023/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-season-12-wrap-up-pt-2/] | 3 [https://podclubhouse.com/2023/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-season-12-wrap-up-pt-3/] | 4 [https://podclubhouse.com/2023/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-season-12-wrap-up-pt-4/] 2022 ATX Season 11: 1 [https://podclubhouse.com/2022/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-season-11-wrap-up-pt-1/] | 2 [https://podclubhouse.com/2022/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-season-11-wrap-up-pt-2/] 2021 ATX Season 10: 1 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/atx-season-10-day-1-friday-night-lights-pep-rally/] | 2 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-season-10-day-2/] | 3 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-tv-festival-season-10-day-3/] | 4 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-tv-festival-season-10-day-4/] | 5 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-tv-festival-season-10-day-5/] | 6 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-tv-festival-season-10-day-6/] | 7 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-tv-festival-season-10-day-7/] | 8 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-tv-festival-season-10-day-8-plus-interview-with-amy-and-maya-from-tar-season-25/] | 9 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-tv-festival-season-10-day-9/] | 10 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-tv-festival-season-10-day-10/] Credits:  Music: “Summer Festivals Are Coming” by Infraction [https://www.melodyloops.com/composers/infraction/], licensed by Pod Clubhouse. Podcast Recorded and Produced at Pod Clubhouse Studios.

ATX TV Festival: Season 14 - Day 3

ATX TV Festival: Season 14 - Day 3 [https://i0.wp.com/podclubhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ATX-2025-Day3-post.jpg?resize=750%2C750&ssl=1]Mad Men stars Jon Hamm and John Slattery joined moderator Noah Hawley on stage at the ATX Television Festival on Day 3. Photo by Paul Daley. Copyright 2025. Day 3 at ATX TV Festival: Season 14 was packed with standout moments! Paul reports from the acclaimed “Showrunner State of the Union” panel, a deep dive into “The Gilded Age,” and emotional reunions for “The Leftovers” and the marquee event with the cast of “Mad Men.” Caroline brings critical insights from PBS’s current challenges amidst funding shifts, and Mike recounts the unforgettable ceremony honoring Christine Baranski with this year’s Achievement in Television eXcellence award. Plus, don’t miss our recap from a hilarious and heartfelt panel with Bill Lawrence and friends! You can find ALL of your ATX TV Festival Information at the Official ATX Website HERE [http://atxfestival.com] (atxfestival.com) PAST ATX COVERAGE 2024 ATX Season 13: Day 1 [https://podclubhouse.com/2024/06/pch-press-pass-atx-season-13-day-1/] | Day 2 [https://podclubhouse.com/2024/07/pch-press-pass-atx-season-13-day-2/] | Day 3 [https://podclubhouse.com/2024/07/pch-press-pass-atx-season-13-day-3/] | Day 4 [https://podclubhouse.com/2024/07/pch-press-pass-atx-season-13-day-4/] 2023 ATX Season 12: 1 [https://podclubhouse.com/2023/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-season-12-wrap-up-pt-1/] | 2 [https://podclubhouse.com/2023/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-season-12-wrap-up-pt-2/] | 3 [https://podclubhouse.com/2023/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-season-12-wrap-up-pt-3/] | 4 [https://podclubhouse.com/2023/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-season-12-wrap-up-pt-4/] 2022 ATX Season 11: 1 [https://podclubhouse.com/2022/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-season-11-wrap-up-pt-1/] | 2 [https://podclubhouse.com/2022/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-season-11-wrap-up-pt-2/] 2021 ATX Season 10: 1 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/atx-season-10-day-1-friday-night-lights-pep-rally/] | 2 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-season-10-day-2/] | 3 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-tv-festival-season-10-day-3/] | 4 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-tv-festival-season-10-day-4/] | 5 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-tv-festival-season-10-day-5/] | 6 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-tv-festival-season-10-day-6/] | 7 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-tv-festival-season-10-day-7/] | 8 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-tv-festival-season-10-day-8-plus-interview-with-amy-and-maya-from-tar-season-25/] | 9 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-tv-festival-season-10-day-9/] | 10 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-tv-festival-season-10-day-10/] Credits:  Music: “Summer Festivals Are Coming” by Infraction [https://www.melodyloops.com/composers/infraction/], licensed by Pod Clubhouse. Podcast Recorded and Produced at Pod Clubhouse Studios.

ATX TV Festival: Season 14 - Day 2

ATX TV Festival: Season 14 - Day 2 [https://i0.wp.com/podclubhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ATX-2025-Day2-post.jpg?resize=750%2C750&ssl=1]David E. Kelley accepting the first ever Showrunner Award on Day 2 of the 14th Season of the ATX Television Festival. Photo by Paul Daley. Copyright 2025. It’s Day 2 at ATX Television Festival: Season 14, and Paul, Caroline, and Mike are reunited in Austin! Today’s highlights include Paul’s insights from the Producers’ Roundtable and the “Duster” panel, plus an honest conversation about the Indie TV ecosystem’s biggest challenges. Mike and Caroline share their takeaways from a fascinating panel on collaborations between showrunners and authors. And we all celebrate the inaugural Showrunner Award going to the legendary David E. Kelley and laugh along with highlights from the much-anticipated “King of the Hill” reunion! You can find ALL of your ATX TV Festival Information at the Official ATX Website HERE [http://atxfestival.com] (atxfestival.com) PAST ATX COVERAGE 2024 ATX Season 13: Day 1 [https://podclubhouse.com/2024/06/pch-press-pass-atx-season-13-day-1/] | Day 2 [https://podclubhouse.com/2024/07/pch-press-pass-atx-season-13-day-2/] | Day 3 [https://podclubhouse.com/2024/07/pch-press-pass-atx-season-13-day-3/] | Day 4 [https://podclubhouse.com/2024/07/pch-press-pass-atx-season-13-day-4/] 2023 ATX Season 12: 1 [https://podclubhouse.com/2023/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-season-12-wrap-up-pt-1/] | 2 [https://podclubhouse.com/2023/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-season-12-wrap-up-pt-2/] | 3 [https://podclubhouse.com/2023/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-season-12-wrap-up-pt-3/] | 4 [https://podclubhouse.com/2023/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-season-12-wrap-up-pt-4/] 2022 ATX Season 11: 1 [https://podclubhouse.com/2022/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-season-11-wrap-up-pt-1/] | 2 [https://podclubhouse.com/2022/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-season-11-wrap-up-pt-2/] 2021 ATX Season 10: 1 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/atx-season-10-day-1-friday-night-lights-pep-rally/] | 2 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-season-10-day-2/] | 3 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-tv-festival-season-10-day-3/] | 4 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-tv-festival-season-10-day-4/] | 5 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-tv-festival-season-10-day-5/] | 6 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-tv-festival-season-10-day-6/] | 7 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-tv-festival-season-10-day-7/] | 8 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-tv-festival-season-10-day-8-plus-interview-with-amy-and-maya-from-tar-season-25/] | 9 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-tv-festival-season-10-day-9/] | 10 [https://podclubhouse.com/2021/06/pch-press-pass-podcast-atx-tv-festival-season-10-day-10/] Credits:  Music: “Summer Festivals Are Coming” by Infraction [https://www.melodyloops.com/composers/infraction/], licensed by Pod Clubhouse. Podcast Recorded and Produced at Pod Clubhouse Studios.