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Okie Geek

Okie Geek is a podcast from KOSU, featuring interviews with Oklahomans about events and places with a geeky twist. The geek/nerd fandom is strong in Oklahoma, and host Matthew Viriyahpah hopes to make people aware of all the fun stuff going on in the Sooner State.

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32:44

Free Comic Book Day Returns!

Okie Geek ·

2022/05/02

Our friends at New World Comics are celebrating Free Comic Book Day, back to its original day of the first Saturday in May. We are joined by Cassidy Smith, Ben Troyer and Buck Berlin about the event on May 7th from 9am to 9pm to include a sidewalk sale 20% off the entire store and special surprises. The event also includes many of your favorite and maybe slightly obscure comic book characters along with special artists.

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32:13

Comics Editing and Printing

Okie Geek ·

2022/04/25

This week on the Okie Geek Podcast, we are taking a peek behind the scenes of comic book publishing with a look at printing and editing. On episode 260, we get to hear from Literati Press Editorial Assistant Chloe Harrison, Chief Print Operator Tre Fisher and Chief Strategist Buck Berlin. Everyone is getting ready to put out even more comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks from Literati Press. You can find the company on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, on the web and by visiting the

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21:17

Under the Stars

Okie Geek ·

2022/04/21

On Saturday, May Seventh, Aalim Raqs, a local belly dancing troupe is teaming up with Badrawn, a Near Eastern acoustic music ensemble for a once-in-a-lifetime event at the Olie Gathering Place in Oklahoma City. It is a unique opportunity in Oklahoma to see a belly dance show with live music from Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon, and Syria. You can find Aalim and get tickets to the show on the web and get more information on Facebook and Instagram.

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34:48

We Promised Utopia

Okie Geek ·

2022/04/18

The elaborate and ambitious concept comic book "We Promised Utopia" is coming close to ending it's first volume. The Literati Press series has already been green lit for a second series. You can find "We Promised Utopia" at any of your favorite comic book stores or at Literati Press in the Paseo District in Oklahoma City. You can find Literati Press on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and on its website.

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31:04

Comics as Art

Okie Geek ·

2022/04/11

Our friends at Literati Press are taking submissions for its exhibition "Comics as Art" now celebrating its third year. For the first time, applications are being excepted from outside of Oklahoma. This week we are talking to Steve Gooch and Buck Berlin about that and other exciting things going on at Literati Press. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and on their website.

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40:31

Superhero School

Okie Geek ·

2022/04/04

This week on the Okie Geek Podcast we are talking about Superhero School from New World Comics. You can find out more on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

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37:37

Literati Press

Okie Geek ·

2022/03/28

In episode 255 of the Okie Geek Podcast, we're talking to Charles Martin and Buck Berlin with Literati Press. Over the past two years as the world has dealt with the pandemic, our friends at Literati Press have grown exponentially as they work to promote comic book creators right here in Oklahoma. You can find out more on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and on the Literati Press Website. You can find New World Comics on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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35:42

Oklahoma Comic Scene w/ Buck Berlin

Okie Geek ·

2022/03/21

It's episode 254 of the Okie Geek Podcast brought to you by Okie Comics. The Oklahoma comic book scene is booming right now with work at Literati Press, Superhero School through New World Comics, Free Comic Book Day coming up on May 7th and, of course, New World Comic Con coming up at the end of July. New World Comics owner Buck Berlin joins us to talk about it in what will be an ongoing series for the Okie Geek Podcast. You can find out more about Literati Press on Facebook, Twitter and on its

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28:37

TokenCon 2022

Okie Geek ·

2022/03/07

In episode 253 of the Okie Geek Podcast we are talking with MIke Dattalo, organizer of TokenCon 2022. After two successful events in 2018 and 2019, the tabletop event is back from its COVID-19 hiatus in an all new venue: Embassy Suites by Hilton on South Meridian in Oklahoma City near the Will Rogers World Airport. You can find out more at TokenCon.net or on Facebook.

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32:06

Anthro Expo 2022

Okie Geek ·

2022/01/10

In episode 252, we are talking with organizers of AnthroExpo 2022, Brett Martin, Emily Hoebing and Devin Austin. The celebration of the furry community is taking place January 21st through the 23rd at the Downtown Oklahoma City Sheraton Hotel. In its second year, AnthroExpo incudes special guests, vendors, an artist alley and a variety of panels for this multi-fandom convention. The event is also working to raise money for SISU Youth Services. The cost for the event is $35 for one day or $60 for the

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28:17

SoonerCon Kickstarter

Okie Geek ·

2021/12/27

In Episode 251 of the Okie Geek Podcast we are talking with Amber Hanneken and Matt Cavanaugh about a SoonerCon launching a Kickstarter to raise money for the state's longest running pop culture convention and raise awareness of SoonerCon 30 taking place June 24th through the 26th. The Kickstarter launches on January 3rd and runs for 30 days. You can get more information on SoonerCon on its website as well as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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26:00

Edmond Mini Con

Okie Geek ·

2021/11/29

This weekend, Edmond Memorial High School is hosting Edmond Mini Con. The annual event celebrating pop culture returns from a COVID-19 hiatus from 10am to 2pm on Saturday December 4th. Edmond Mini Con includes a Smash Brothers video game tournament, Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars Role Playing Games, a costume contest and more. Find out more about the event on Facebook and Twitter.

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28:32

OKiCon

Okie Geek ·

2021/11/22

In Episode 249, we are talking about OKiCon, Central Oklahoma's largest celebration of anime taking place over the New Year's Weekend from December 31st through January 2nd at Embassy Suites by Hilton in Norman. OKiCon includes more than a dozen celebrities from the world of anime as well as a cosplay contest, a variety of panels, entertainment and vendors. You can find more information on the OKiCon website along with TikTok, Facebook and Instagram.

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29:54

Open World: Video Games & Contemporary Art

Okie Geek ·

2021/10/25

In episode 248, we look at a new exhibition at Oklahoma Contemporary in downtown Oklahoma City showcasing video games as an art form runs through February 21st. The program includes many playable games and a look at their influence on contemporary art. Several events are planned over the next few months including GameFest OKC on November 13th, Video Game Trivia with the Lost Ogle on December 16th and Love is a Game featuring the Oklahoma Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra on February 13th. The exhibit is

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32:23

Extra Life 24-Hour Gaming Event

Okie Geek ·

2021/10/18

An Oklahoma City favorite event is returning to in-person after COVID forced it online last year. The Extra Life 24-Hour gaming event at Game HQ on South Western begins Friday evening, November 5th and runs through Saturday the 6th. The celebration of gaming includes table top board games, role-playing games including Dungeons & Dragons, Starfinder and Pathfinder as well as other table top events like Battletech and Warhammer 40K. There will also be food from Dickey's, Charleston's, Dominoes and

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23:17

Oklahoma City Collectors Convention

Okie Geek ·

2021/10/11

In episode 246, we are talking to Geoff Cupit with Great Plains Collectors Convention about the first ever Oklahoma City Collectors Convention at the Hobbies, Arts and Crafts Building on the State Fairgrounds. The event includes 40 vendors from several states taking up 120 tables, special guests from movies, comic books and anime as well as cosplay contest with a $250 grand prize. Tickets are just $10 for the convention running Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-4. You can find out more on the Oklahoma

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32:29

The Red Dirt DnD Halloween Special

Okie Geek ·

2021/10/05

It's episode 245 of the Okie Geek Podcast, and we are talking with Kyri Hester about this weekend's Halloween Special from Red Dirt DnD. Kyri is our dungeon master as in the past holiday specials, but this time we are helping out Extra Life for Kids is raising money for the Children's Hospital Foundation. The game begins at noon on Saturday on the Red Dirt DnD Twitch channel.

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28:54

Theatre Crude Fringe Festival

Okie Geek ·

2021/09/27

It's episode 244 of the Okie Geek Podcast brought to you by Okie Comics, and this week we are talking about the Third Annual Theatre Crude Fringe Festival starting this Friday October First and running through October 10th at Factory Obscura in Oklahoma City. The event includes 55 different performances from several multidisciplinary artist groups from around the state, the country and the world. Joining us are organizers Jenny and Adam Brand along with artists Holly McNatt who created "The Kissing

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29:54

Uncanny Comic Expo

Okie Geek ·

2021/08/09

The Uncanny Comic Expo is coming to the Grand Casino and Hotel in Shawnee on August 28th. The celebration of pop culture includes more than 100 vendors along with cosplay, dungeons & dragons games and special guests. Tickets for the event are only $15 for participants 13 and up, with kids 12 and under getting in for free. Find out more information on the Uncanny Comic Expo website as well as Facebook and Instagram

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29:13

New Star Comics

Okie Geek ·

2021/07/19

It's episode 242, of the Okie Geek Podcast and this week we are talking about a new comic book publishing house getting created right here in Oklahoma. Our friends from Okie Comics are spinning off "New Star Comics" with a Kickstarter planning to launch this Saturday. Our guests are Tanner Fuerborn, Jeff Provine and Tyler Tarleton. You can find out more about New Star Comics on Facebook.

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