POP CULTURE / Sifu Mimi Chan

118. Shelly Bond on her life

It is a good day when I get to sit down and talk comics with someone as knowledgeable as Shelly Bond. Shelly is an award-winning DC/Vertigo and Black Crown editor. She began her career in comics in 1988 and hasn’t stopped since. It was so much fun to chat with her today about her experiences in the industry.

116. San Diego Comic Con

Please note the blog and podcast are different! This week’s podcast is a wrap-up session with Oscar Agramonte, where we discuss all things SDCC and our experiences on the panel and at the con. Tune in! I just got back from the whirlwind that is San Diego Comic-Con.

114. I’m headed to San Diego Comic Con

Today, on the show I talk about an exciting event that is coming up next week, San Diego Comic Convention (SDCC). SDCC is the mecca of all comic con! I was so excited when they chose my panel (Cosplayers, Ready your Swords!) that I pitched to them to be part of the 50th anniversary of SDCC. Make sure you check out the schedule for my panel. We’ll be doing some meet and greets, autographs and more. Or just stop in a say hello!

112. Scott Shaw, cartoonist and founding member of San Diego Comic Con

Fan is short for fanatic. One of my favorite quotes from today’s episode with cartoonist, Scott Shaw. Scott takes time out of his day to chat with me about the conception of San Diego Comic Convention (SDCC). As well as highlights of his works in the cartoon and comic field.

[Rebroadcast] CChat 80: Me (Mimi) on Mulan

111. Live from Kauai Comic-Con!

Aloha everyone! I am live from Kauai Comic-Con. So, please listen to this podcast with an open mind. And of course, this is a live podcast, there will be audience background noise and all sorts of fun things. This is a really great conversation with Carl Potts and we did this live from the stage of Kauai Comic-Con. The first-ever on the island of Kauai and it was such an honor to be there. I can’t wait to hear the interview and let me know what you thought.

108. Countdown to Kauai Comic Con with Aaron Yamasato

Aloha!- Today I am joined by a friend, Aaron Yamasato! I previously had Aaron on my podcast discussing Hawaiian culture and cult classic filmmaking. I met Aaron when we worked together on a TV show called Inside Hong Kong.

107. May the 4th be with you – with Mike Ehmke

Today I geek out with Mike of Mighty Marvel Geeks, WeBeGeeks, and Wookie radio as we celebrate MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU. We chat all things Star Wars from the films to comic books! If you love Star Wars and are ready to celebrate May the 4th let me know! I would love to hear what you are doing for the Star Wars weekend.

[Rebroadcast] CChat 31: Game of Thrones Geek Out with Patrick Lugo

102. Nat Zangi, on Jungle’s music and dance choreography

I had a fun chat with singer, dancer, and choreographer Nat Zangi. We discuss her latest work on the Casio music video by Jungle.

101. Stan Sakai creator of Usagi Yojimbo

I am trying to contain my excitement today… I had the honor of interviewing the legendary Stan Sakai. For those of you who are not falling out of your chair, this means you don’t read comics. For those of you who just fainted, you know Stan as the creator of Usagi Yojimbo.

92. Greg Lynch on set design for Hollywood films

I apologize for my scratchy voice today as you know I have recently returned from China and my allergies are in full swing! However, I did not want to let that stop me from having a fun chat with Greg Lynch on set design and indie filmmaking.