107: Live from Comic Con: A Nerdy Refugee Camp

Hosts Marc Chambers and Tod Perry broadcast live from the East Village Tavern and Bowl during San Diego Comic-Con. They discuss the chaos of convention parking, the 'human carnage' of the convention center foyer, and their failed plans to dress up as Star Trek characters.

Originally aired July 30, 2009|The Early Podcast: Marc & Tod|Download MP3

Chapters (8)

00:00Live from the East VillageHosts establish their location and discuss the tiered pricing of downtown parking.
03:01The FoyerTod describes the overcrowded convention center foyer, comparing it to the Superdome during Katrina.
04:09Guest IntroductionMarc introduces Yanira as a fill-in for the absent Mike Cioffi.
04:54Cosplay and CharacterDiscussion on the difference between wearing a costume and staying in character.
06:24The Italian PlumberMarc imagines being Mario; Tod does a mock-Yiddish complaint about pizza.
07:39Star Trek FailuresThe hosts discuss their failed plans to dress as Kirk and Spock and critique the Federation's polyester uniforms.
09:30Nerd RepulsionMarc jokes about how the presence of 'foam Vulcan salute' men is turning off women like Yanira.
10:44The Mezzanine PerspectiveThe hosts reflect on how the other patrons in the bar perceive their low-budget recording setup.

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