In this episode of FC3 Monkey Business, the gang interviews Kevin Volo, Comic book colorist/grader/creator, Podcast host and 3D Printed Props maker, while C. fulfills his life long dream of learning what exactly an Instructional Technologist is! Kevin's links: www.learntogradecomicbooks.com - Online course in how to grade comic books www.heroesvillainsandsidekicks.com - Kevin's podcast where he talks about the origins and backstories of characters from comics and pop culture. https://www.youtube...
Nov 08, 2017•46 min•Season 1Ep. 54
C and the gang take some time to discuss the X-Files season three episode “Jose Chung’s From Outer Space”. Some loved it, some didn’t. Find out who’s who this week on Monkey Business! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Nov 01, 2017•50 min•Season 1Ep. 53
What if you could re-live the experience of reading a book or watching a show for the first time? Mark Oshiro provides just such a thing on his sites, Mark Reads and Mark Watches, where he chronicles his unspoiled journey through various television and book series. In this episode of Monkey Business, Mark joins C and the gang to talk about his life as a professional fan and his upcoming book, Anger is a Gift. You are not prepared! Mark Watches (TV and Movie Reviews) markwatches.net Mark Reads (b...
Oct 25, 2017•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 52
C and the gang have a chat about raising kids in their own nerdy footsteps and what it’s like to either have been raises nerdy or coming to it on their own. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Oct 18, 2017•38 min•Season 1Ep. 51
C and the gang reflects a little on the idea behind Bill Murray’s inspired movie Groundhog Day. What day would you live over if you could? Next… on Monkey Business! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Oct 11, 2017•37 min•Season 1Ep. 50
C and the gang conduct their first full-on interview with Terry Sinopoli of Arlene’s Costumes, a Rochester icon! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Oct 04, 2017•49 min•Season 1Ep. 49
C, Tanya and Billy lead the Monkey Business crew on a discussion of a few comic book characters who deserve movies of their own; and some of their thoughts on how they’d recast already-made movies to try and improve them. This week on Monkey Business! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Sep 27, 2017•58 min•Season 1Ep. 48
C and the gang take on SyFy channel’s popular Warehouse 13 … and a wide variety of other topics. Today! On Monkey Business! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Sep 20, 2017•59 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Have you seen them all? What have you thought? We’re going to give you our $.02 on how the summer silver screen has looked this year. Next on Monkey Business! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Sep 13, 2017•50 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Poetry? Do nerds do poetry? You’d be surprised what’s out there! Join the Monkey Business crew as they delve into a sometimes maligned, sometimes misunderstood literary art form and share some of the prose they’ve discovered in prep for this very different episode of Monkey Business! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Sep 06, 2017•57 min•Season 1Ep. 45
C, Tanya and Billy take the Monkey Business crew into another meeting of the Mighty Monkey Not-a-Book Club! This time it’s the Timothy Hutton series, Leverage. The season three episode “The Roshomon Job.” Join us for a really fun chat about this underrated series. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Aug 30, 2017•38 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Recently it was the annual San Diego Comic Con, the premier benchmark of the Comic Con culture. Hang out with C, Tanya, Billy and the gang as they take the time to chat about SDCC itself and some of the big entertainment news that came out from the show. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Aug 23, 2017•44 min•Season 1Ep. 43
One of the cult classic dark comedies of the 1980’s. Heathers, staring Winona Ryder, Christian Slater and an up-and-coming Shannen Doherty, takes a surreal look at High School life… and death. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Aug 16, 2017•47 min•Season 1Ep. 42
The 13th Doctor has been named and it’s a history-making casting choice! Take some time with C, Tanya, Billy and the Monkey Business crew while they discuss their thoughts on this momentous occasion and some free-wheeling armchair quarterbacking! This week on Monkey Business! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Aug 09, 2017•46 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Billy, C and Tanya take the Monkey Business gang into the philosophical commentary of the show Black Mirror episode “White Bear” in the premier edition of the Monkey Business Book Club series. Follow along as we talk about this story full of twists and turns. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Aug 02, 2017•50 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Tanya takes the Monkey Business game into a vibrant chat about television series they’ve watched over the years and which ones stand up to the test of time… and some that really don’t. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jul 26, 2017•56 min•Season 1Ep. 39
C and the gang take some time to wander along through the DCU and related television shows… as well as a potpourri of other topics! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jul 12, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Chris’ long time friend, Cheri, calls in to take him to task on his previously aired Top 10 Sci Fi movies list. A great debate ensues as she methodically takes on C’s take on the genre. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jul 05, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Billy found a list of 27 things that all people who grew up nerdy may have in common. Listen in as we go through the list and talk about our own experiences this week on Monkey Business! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jun 28, 2017•38 min•Season 1Ep. 36
C spends a little time talking about the future of Monkey Business evolving over time and the possibility of having guests from the local community. To that end, C, Tanya and Billy spends a little time honing their interviewing skills on each other. Get to know the core of Monkey Business and hear what they have planned! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jun 21, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 35
C and the gang has a quick chat about the new Wonder Woman movie and a look forward of what’s to come in the Summer of ’17! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jun 14, 2017•31 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Chris and a large chunk of the gang sit down and have a talk about their experiences with the Flower City Comic Con 2017 show. What we thought of it, what we want to do again and what we’d like to do better. The gang also talks a little bit about some of the early changes you’ll see for the 2018 show and onward! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jun 07, 2017•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Tanya and Chris introduce Billy to the expansive worlds of Dungeons and Dragons. Listen in while Billy creates his first even Player Character and begins crafting the personality that will become Eegah the Dwarf. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 31, 2017•43 min•Season 1Ep. 32
We all have them. That something silly or not as high quality that’s been panned by critics, or questioned by viewers. The things we like when we’re probably not supposed to. What’s yours? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 24, 2017•29 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Chris, Billy and Tanya talk about the reasons why Flower City Comic Con exists in the first place. What’s their motivation? The drive? Why are they going all in on the newest pop culture event in Rochester, NY. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 17, 2017•24 min•Season 1Ep. 30
It’s that kind of a day. You’re not really sure where you’re going; but you’re going to have fun getting there. Join us for the next Monkey Business! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 10, 2017•49 min•Season 1Ep. 29
The gang takes the time to have a lively chat about their favorite superheroes and which ones have been well portrayed and others who haven’t. The future of comic book movies and what should you the viewer expect over the next few years! Now… on Monkey Business! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 03, 2017•45 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Back when we first started recording podcasts we started talking about Tabletop games. This is a continuation of that discussion. Better late than never! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Apr 26, 2017•27 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Are you an Xbox or Playstation fan? Or does the keyboard/mouse of a PC appeal to you more? Sybil’s in the studio with Tanya, Chris, Billy and Intern Tony sharing their thoughts on this weighty topic. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Apr 19, 2017•51 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Instead of the usual armchair quarterbacking as of late, the gang kicks back and has a little fun talking about which fandoms they’d love to spend their lifetime hanging out in. Do you share their opinions? Have an idea of your own? See what we had to say about it! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Apr 12, 2017•19 min•Season 1Ep. 25