Want to know the secret to raising more money on crowdfunding platforms? In this video, we're sharing our top-secret crowdfunding tips to help you boost your funding and reach your goals faster! From crafting a compelling pitch to leveraging social proof, we're covering it all. A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. It serves as a learning resource for comic creators on how to better market their projects and appeal...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 491
Come join Matt Campbell and Smurf as they share the Do's and Don'ts they’ve learned from hundreds of crowdfunding campaigns. A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. It serves as a learning resource for comic creators on how to better market their projects and appeal to wider audiences. THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/ and Smurf from https://...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 490
Kickstarter reports that the first 30 seconds of a video or scroll determines drop-off rate. In this video we discuss secrets to getting people to buy your indie comics. Our 51st episode! A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. It serves as a learning resource for comic creators on how to better market their projects and appeal to wider audiences. THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by Matt Campbell f...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 489
It’s our 50th episode as we cover crafting indie comic pitches that work! Post your live indie comic campaign for a chance to be the winner. A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by: Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/ and Smurf from https://5280geek.wordpress.com/ Show airs live on Fridays 11:30 am Mountain Time #ComicBooks #Kickstarter #Crowdf...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 488
Live from the Figus Studio, it’s Weekend Geek Update! Sponsored by Whirlwind Toys who will be doing their first Whatnot Sale Memorial Day evening https://www.whatnot.com/s/ujUaADiV This week Smurf takes a look at the Geekverse as Colorado Festival of Horror announces special guest and first time at a Colorado Convention Michael Biehn. Reaction to the mystery surrounding Mrs. Flood in Doctor Who and a few other observations. A new season for Lego Masters, Thunderbolts, and who is coming to join D...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 487
Secrets to getting people to buy your indie comics. Click here to learn more tips on making comics! • https://www.youtube.com/playlist... A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by: Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/ and Smurf from https://5280geek.wordpress.com/ Show airs live on Fridays 11:30 am Mountain Time #ComicBooks #Kickstarter #Crowdfund...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 486
Join Matt and Smurf as they dive into the world of indie comics and share their thoughts on three hidden gems that could be destined for greatness! Let's discover some amazing indie comics together! Click here to learn more tips on making comics! • https://www.youtube.com/playlist... A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by: Matt Campbell from https://www.actionli...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 485
Three comics, two hosts, and one backing; let the showdown begin! Join Matt and Smurf as they dive into the world of indie comics and share their thoughts on three hidden gems that could be destined for greatness! Let's discover some amazing indie comics together! A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/ and S...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 484
#Podcast Live from the Figus Studios, its Weekend Geek Update! Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado, the all ages event is this weekend! Tickets available at www.brickslopes.com enter “StayGeeky” for a discounted price. Also, by “liking” this post you will be entered into a chance to see Thunderbolts next Wednesday April 30 for free. This week Smurf talks Celebration and some of the hot Star Wars topics, Doctor Who has its first two episodes available but it’s the third one that’s a must see. Dared...
Apr 24, 2025•52 min•Ep. 483
#Podcast Live from the Figus Studios, it Weekend Geek Update! Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado, the state’s only locally owned and operated LEGO event, will welcome fans of all ages on April 26-27, 2025, at the Stockyards Event Center, 5004 National Western Dr., Denver, CO 80216. Visit www.brickslopes.com for registration and fee details enter “StayGeeky” at checkout to receive a discount on your ticket purchase. This week Smurf talks about the latest guest announcement for Colorado Festival of...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 482
Live from the Figus Studio it’s Weekend Geek Update, Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado ( Brickslopes.com ), debuting April 26-27, 2025 at the Stockyards Event Center is the first locally owned and operated LEGO event for all LEGO enthusiasts. Tickets available now and receive a 10% discount on your purchase when you use the “staygeeky” at checkout, looking forward to seeing you there. It’s a week of trailers with a look at the Accountant 2, John Wick, and Andor season 2. Friendly Neighborhood Sp...
Feb 28, 2025•57 min•Ep. 481
Live from the Figus Studio it’s Weekend Geek Update, Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado ( Brickslopes.com ), the first locally owned and operated LEGO event debuting April 26-27, 2025 at the Stockyards Event Center. Tickets available now and receive a 10% discount on your purchase when you use the “staygeeky” at checkout, looking forward to seeing you there. It’s a wild week of trailers and new shows as Smurf reviews the new animated Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man on Disney+ that has been getti...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 480
Is crowdfunding the hero the comic scene needs? In Dec 2024 Diamond, the sole distributor of comics to most comic shops around the country, closed a distribution center leading to delays, damaged books, and retailer struggles. In mid Jan 2025, Diamond filed for bankruptcy. The industry as a whole is about to change. One place that is expected to see a huge growth is crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter. Already we have seen mid-level publishers like Antarctic Press and Dynamite launching camp...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 479
Live from the Figus Studio Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado ( Brickslopes.com ), the state’s only locally owned and operated LEGO event, welcoming fans of all ages on April 26-27, 2025. Tickets available now and receive a 10% discount when you use the “staygeeky” at checkout. This week Smurf has a few thoughts on shows and movies that kept him entertained during the super cold day’s of the past couple weeks. One in particular that sent him down the binging hole was From as many questions were a...
Jan 30, 2025•50 min•Ep. 478
The amount of money being raised through crowdfunding is insane! As of 2025, the comic category alone on Kickstarter has raised $274 million dollars!! Unfortunately, not every campaign is successful. In fact, only 42% of all Kickstarter campaigns succeed. However, we have learned what makes the most successful campaigns rise to the top and we are going to pass that knowledge on to you. On today's show we are going to help some comic creators reach their goals! Destiny will choose 3 indie comic c...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 477
Live from the Figus Studio Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado ( Brickslopes.com ), the state’s only locally owned and operated LEGO event, welcoming fans of all ages on April 26-27, 2025. Tickets available now and receive a 10% discount when you use the “staygeeky” at checkout. Welcome to 2025 and your Weekend Geek Update, ready to fill you in on things across the Geekverse that have caught Smurfs attention. It doesn’t take long as we get his take on Nosferatu and is it worthy of all the hype. De...
Jan 08, 2025•52 min•Ep. 476
Friday the 13th is a great day for killer cuts so we are going deep! Making comics is hard, getting people to buy them is even harder but we are here to help. Crowdfunding is revolutionizing the way indie comics are made and consumed. Tune in to learn more about the benefits and challenges of crowdfunding for indie comics and what it means for the future of the industry. A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. THE CO...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 475
Live from the Figus Studio Sponsored by Dragon Meadery (dragonmeadery.com ) who is offering a discount on it’s award-winning mead when ordered online when you use the code WEB24 at check out. The latest in news that have caught Smurfs eye in the Geekverse starting with a live action Voltron. Reactions to Star Wars Skeleton Crew, Gladiator 2, Dune Prophecy, and fans of Love, Death, and Robots need to get in on Amazon’s new series Secret Level based on various video Games. End of the line for Supe...
Dec 14, 2024•50 min•Ep. 474
Thanksgiving is over so let's get back to talking comics! Got a comic crowdfunding campaign that’s live or will be at the time of the next show? Join us Fridays, 11 AM MST for our weekly show, where we share tips, give feedback, and help creators like YOU succeed! A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by: Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/ and ...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 473
Experience the resurrection of the legendary horror classic "London After Midnight" in graphic novel form. We got an exclusive interview with Dirk Manning to discover how the lost horror film has been REVIVED! London After Midnight is just the beginning, there’s more to come as Dirk explains this Kickstarter and who will be the focus of the next one. #Interview #Horror #ClassicHorror #LondonAfterMidnight #KickStarter #BeyondtheWheel #GraphicNovel #WheelofComicBookDestiny #Comics #WGU #SpotlightI...
Dec 03, 2024•25 min•Ep. 472
Crowdfunding is revolutionizing the way indie comics are made and consumed. Tune in to learn more about the benefits and challenges of crowdfunding for indie comics and what it means for the future of the industry. Click here to learn more tips on making comics! • https://www.youtube.com/live/PBT8nWEx4b4?si=l-elW1S68ONkdWZY A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 471
Live from the Figus Studio it’s the Weekend Geek Update Sponsored by Dragon Meadery ( dragonmeadery.com/shop ) use code WEB24 for BOGO 25% off when you shop online! This week Smurf tries to decide if he like the new Ranma ½ animated series on Netflix and while he’s at it lets you know about a few he does like that you might want to consider. It’s the end of the road for Agatha so what’s next. The last few episodes of Tulsa King and Superman & Lois are upon us so let’s catch you up. Trailers ...
Nov 15, 2024•53 min•Ep. 470
Comic Book Showdown of Ultimate Destiny Hidden secrets of comic crowdfunding. A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see! Helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by: Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/ and Smurf from https://5280geek.wordpress.com/ Show airs live on Fridays 11am Mountain Time Each week indie comic creators submit a link to their ACTIVE indie comic campaign. We enter them into ...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 469
Comic Book Showdown of Ultimate Destiny A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see! Helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/ and Smurf from https://5280geek.wordpress.com/ Show airs live on Fridays 11am Mountain Time Each week indie comic creators submit a link to their ACTIVE indie comic campaign. We enter them into to the Wheel of Destiny. If it is your ...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 468
It’s a trip down memory lane as Smurf talks Mystic Pizza with amazing Annabeth Gish. Pizza is just the appetizer as the conversation moves to Midnight Mass and it’s hard to resist talking a little Sons of Anarchy. It’s a filling episode for sure from the Colorado Festival of Horror , this is your Spotlight interview for your Weekend Geek Update. #Podcast #COFOH #Interview #MysticPizza #MidnightMass #SonsofAnarchy #AnnabethGish #Horror #Spotlight #SmurfsTake #Popculture #ColoradoFestivalofHorror ...
Nov 05, 2024•20 min•Ep. 467
From the Colorado Festival of Horror Smurf sits down with the stunning Alex Essoe from Doctor Sleep, Midnight Mass, and The Pope’s Exorcist. This Kubrick enthusiast has an Oscar in her future for sure as we learn more about her passion for horror. #Podcast #COFOH #Interview #DoctorSleep #MidnightMass #StarryEyes #AlexEssoe #Horror #Spotlight #SmurfsTake #Popculture #ColoradoFestivalofHorror #COFOH2024 #ColoradoFestivalofHorror2024 #ElkindMedia #WeekendGeekUpdate #WGU #5280Geek #StayGeeky...
Oct 29, 2024•19 min•Ep. 466
The audio version of the interview with Jason greats Vicente DiSanti and James Sweet who answer the question, What goes into creating Jason Voorhees? Smurf talks about the world of horror with the film pioneers, how do you put a twist on such an enduring franchise and their take with the film series Never Hike Alone. The series is available on YouTube in the link below, for now enjoy this Spotlight Interview from the Colorado Festival of Horror. https://youtu.be/x7cctkoxx-c?si=fGaKjzkE66uhU5VZ h...
Oct 15, 2024•26 min•Ep. 465
Live from the Colorado Festival of Horror Smurf gets a moment with the iconic Pam Grier! It’s an interview that will leave you in tears and warm feels as Pam talks about life, then, now and what’s yet to come. #Podcast #COFOH #Interview #Icon #PamGrier #Horror #Spotlight #SmurfsTake #Popculture #ColoradoFestivalofHorror #COFOH2024 #ColoradoFestivalofHorror2024 #ElkindMedia #WeekendGeekUpdate #WGU #5280Geek #StayGeeky
Oct 08, 2024•41 min•Ep. 464
Live from the Figus Studio Sponsored by Dragon Meadery it’s the Weekend Geek Update. A quick catchup of what all happened at the Colorado Festival of Horror then it’s a dive into everything that’s going on in the geekverse. The end of Grand Tour (Top Gear), Agatha is a little rough to start with, and Tulsa King is too good to be true. The Rings of Power, is it alright? Twilight of the Gods and Batman Caped Crusader are something to get animated over and The Substance pushes way past the line. Ma...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 463
It’s time for a new season of the Weekend Geek Update from the Figus Studio Sponsored by Dragon Meadery. A quick catchup on what’s been going on the last few months, what stories to expect in future casts, and events right around the corner. News from around the geekverse as Smurf touches on the New Rings of Power, Beetlejuice on the big screen and a way to watch the classic cartoon series. New LEGO’s on the horizon, a few trailers, the fate of Reacher and other shows with Paramount in trouble, ...
Sep 04, 2024•54 min•Ep. 462
