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Anime Jam Session#668: This Number is No Longer in Service.Gareb Shamus Of Wizard Magazine claims they invented cosplay, Hololive CEO responds to newest talent exit, and Amazon Prime Video to implement AI dubbing program. Also, CODA works with China on arrest of piracy website owner, pharmacies offer licensed prescription record books for free, scalping ensues, and Mamoru Oshii still wants to make a third Ghost In The Shell movie! Meanwhile in Japan, a man arrested for asking to borrow money, due to staffing shortages, and the newest snack to be sold as a work of art at 110,000 yen?!2025-03-121h 23
Marketing Minds with Aleric HeckHow Comic Con Built a Billion-Dollar Community w/ Gareb Shamus - Marketing Minds Podcast #4Comic Con Creator Reveals His Secret Marketing Strategy | Want us to scale your business? Apply: https://adoutreach.com/fo2x | Check Out more of Star Pics Here: https://www.instagram.com/starpicscards/Hey everyone, Aleric here! Today on the Marketing Minds podcast, I'm thrilled to bring you my conversation with Gareb Shamus - a true pioneer in the pop culture world. Gareb is the creator of Wizard Magazine, founder of Comic Con, and now the mastermind behind Star Pics celebrity trading cards.In this value-packed episode, Gareb shares incredible marketing insights from his decades of...2025-03-0551 min
Million Dollar RelationshipsFrom Collecting Comics to Influencing Millions with Gareb ShamusHow do the relationships you cultivate shape your success? In this episode, Gareb Shamus, the visionary behind Wizard magazine and the modern Comic Con experience, shares how key relationships—from childhood influences to industry mentors—helped him build a platform that transformed geek culture into a global phenomenon. From his entrepreneurial upbringing to the friendships that shaped his journey, he reveals the pivotal moments that led to the massive success of his ventures. Tune in to hear how fostering meaningful connections can open doors you never imagined. [00:01 - 06:00] The Power of a Single Introduction How G...2025-02-0529 min
CoinDesk Podcast NetworkGEN C: From Wizard Magazine to Building a Comic Con Empire with Gareb ShamusComic Con pioneer Gareb Shamus discusses the transformation of geek culture from niche to mainstream and reveals his latest venture in collectibles.Gareb Shamus, Founder of Wizard Magazine and Co-Founder of Comic Con, shares the untold origin story of cosplay at conventions and how his magazine revolutionized comic collecting through price guides and industry coverage. Gareb discusses transforming Comic Con into a cultural phenomenon and introduces StarPics, his new company creating authenticated celebrity autograph cards using innovative security features.Links mentioned from the podcast: Pudgy Penguins PENGU Token Debuts at $2.3B Market CapNVIDIA Unveils I...2024-12-2352 min
Gen CFrom Wizard Magazine to Building a Comic Con Empire with Gareb ShamusComic Con pioneer Gareb Shamus discusses the transformation of geek culture from niche to mainstream and reveals his latest venture in collectibles.Gareb Shamus, Founder of Wizard Magazine and Co-Founder of Comic Con, shares the untold origin story of cosplay at conventions and how his magazine revolutionized comic collecting through price guides and industry coverage. Gareb discusses transforming Comic Con into a cultural phenomenon and introduces StarPics, his new company creating authenticated celebrity autograph cards using innovative security features.Links mentioned from the podcast: Pudgy Penguins PENGU Token Debuts at $2.3B Market CapNVIDIA Unveils I...2024-12-2352 min
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To ComicsWizard 2000Mike and Adam look to the comic book world of the 21st century as they explore the Wizard 2000 issue in the WILD CARD format. Topics include fanboy dream projects, prediction about the future by comic book pros, industry reactions to Gareb Shamus launching his Black Bull line of comics and so much more!WIZARDS is publishing a comic book! That's right, our Kickstarter campaign for ARMORED 1/2 is launching soon to bring you an exclusive 24 page comic filled with Wizard magazine style features that will give you a hit of nostalgic fun. Follow the campaign today to be...2024-11-271h 12
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To ComicsBonus: Gareb Shamus Talks 1/2 Issues and StarPicsOur ARMORED 1/2 Kickstarter campaign is getting ready to launch. Follow the campaign at this link to be notified when it goes live. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wizardspodcast/armored-1-2-wizards-the-podcast-guide-to-comics?ref=3ij6tsAs part of that project, we've been interviewing Wizard staffers and even "The Big Cheese" himself, Gareb Shamus, for an exclusive article in the book. In this Bonus interview, we share a clip of Gareb talking about the origins of 1/2 issue comics, but also his new StarPics autographed and graded collectible trading cards. Check it out!
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To ComicsThe WIZARD Files, Ep. 45: Michael Sherrin and Zach HarrisonWe're joined by Michael Sherrin and Zach Harrison, two friends of 20 years who met as interns at Wizard magazine in 2004 and found themselves interviewing comic book pros like Mark Waid, Dan Slott and even Rob Liefeld during their time with the magazine! They share behind the scenes stories of getting the inside scoop on DC Comics' Infinite Crisis, spending quality time with Gareb Shamus and more.
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To ComicsWIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 86.5We address the recent kerfuffle with Rob Liefeld on social media, calling out Gareb Shamus for spreading nonsense in his recent interview with us. Plus we review Superman For All Seasons, call shenanigans on this issue's Last Man Standing battle, check out Wizard's reviews of Thunderbolts, Captain America, Hitman and The Invisibles and so much more!
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To ComicsWIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | The Gareb Shamus Interview, Part 2In Part 2 of our conversation with Wizard founder, Gareb Shamus we explore the creation of the Wizard World Comic Con, how Wizard spin-off publications like ToyFare and InQuest created thriving industries for action figures and collectible card games, his memories of the late Pat McCallum, Gareb's transition to the world of fine art and more!Get a full scans of Wizard magazine, plus listen to this interview UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today!
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To ComicsWIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | The Gareb Shamus Interview, Part 1An interview 4 years in the making, the time has finally come to talk to Wizard magazine founder and Publisher, Gareb Shamus! "The Big Cheese" takes Adam and Michael through the origins of Wizard magazine, explains how he scored original art from Todd McFarlane in the 90's, his front row seat for the early days of Image Comics, behind the scenes stories of the Marvel Comics bankruptcy and so much more! This conversation was a dream come true and it was so big in scope that we had to break it up into two parts. Stay tuned for part 2 coming...2024-01-0245 min
You Are Heroic with Brian JohnsonHeroic Chat with Gareb Shamus: Using Fun And Love As Guiding Stars In today’s Heroic Chat, we are joined by Gareb Shamus. 2023-10-2748 min
From Start-Up to Grown-Up#53, Gareb Shamus, Founder of ACE Comic Con— Going from passion to product, how to keep yourself in the game, and why inclusion fosters new businessesGareb Shamus is a visionary in the Superhero and character-based franchise worlds. Throughout the last 30 years, he’s made a tremendous impact on geek and nerd culture and formed relationships with an unrivaled collection of artists, writers, toy developers, game designers, and celebrities. Gareb founded Comic Con as we know it today, producing 180 events with millions of tickets sold, reaching billions of people worldwide. He is also the founder of Wizard, ToyFare, and Anime Insider magazines with over 100 million issues sold in 75 countries His most recent endeavor, ACE Universe, achieved instant success having produced seven events over two years wi...2023-10-241h 18
ONE STEP AHEAD! By Alexandra StahlGareb Shamus: US Comic Con Founder about the evolving entertainment industryJoin me for an exciting conversation with Gareb Shamus.
Gareb Shamus is the founder of the ACE Comic Cons in the United States, CEO of Wizard Entertainment, producer of several televised MMA fights with partners Fox Sports Networks and MyNetworkTV, and a talented artist who exhibits in America and Europe.
Connecting Fans with Celebrities and their favorite heroes, building communities, and sharing their passion makes his work so special.
Together we cover the topics:
How is the social media, music, and entertainment industry changing? What was Gareb`s biggest milestone? How did he become so successful in the entertainment and...2023-06-1647 min
American Dreams RadioGareb Shamus - Bringing NFTs to Super HeroesSince he was a boy, Gareb Shamus had a passion for comics and collecting. As he chased his dream he was able to develop a community where comic lovers, and superhero fans could meet and bask in their passions together. Listen how he did it, and what his future plans are in this episode of American Dreams.2023-04-0622 min
Sex, Body, and SoulThe Power of Superheroes with hero maker Gareb ShamusThis show talks about the influence superheroes can have on our lives and those of our children. Gareb Shamus joins the show as the original Heromaker! Shamus created Wizard Entertainment, published Wizard Magazine and founded ACE Comic Con among many other superhero like events and shows.2023-01-2641 min
NFT SteezUnlocking community creativity through NFTsNFT Steez chats with ACE Comic Con founder Gareb Shamus about the rise of storytelling through nonfungible tokens and unlocking community creativity through fandom.Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThis podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.2022-12-1249 min
The Tony Durso ShowThe Tony Durso Show, November 22, 2022Grow Like A Weed with Stu Heinecke
Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable.
Stu explored the Weeds model for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myhrvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez.
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The Tony DUrso Show - Journey to Success!Grow Like A Weed with Stu Heinecke & Tony DUrsoHall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. Stu explored the Weeds model for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myhrvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com...2022-10-1456 min
Answers NetworkEp. 688 - How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed: A Complete Strategy for Unstoppable GrowthHow to Grow Your Business Like a Weed applies a model to business growth, examining the successful strategies that ordinary weeds use to spread, and prosper in almost any situation. This book will enable readers to apply strategies, mapping their own path to rapid and sustainable growth, while providing a focus on weed-based attributes to get the job done quickly and effectively. It also provides a pathway to transform their entire team into a collective of weeds operating on behalf of the company, acting as an incubator for innovation and productivity, while enriching their own opportunities for growth...2022-10-0351 min
The Hyper RoomBuilding a Brand New Superhero Universe in Web3 with Heromaker Studios' Gareb ShamusOn this episode of The Hyper Room @hypercasey chats with Gareb Shamus - the man behind Wizard, Toyfare, Inquest magazines, Wizard World, and the ACE Comic-con, about his new superhero Web3 universe company: Heromaker Studios. Would Gareb start a Wizard for Web3?Driving demand for collectible comics and action figures.The parallels between comic collectors and NFT collectors.The difference between NFTs as collectibles vs Web3.Building an open-source superhero universe from scratch.-------Show Notes at: http://www.thehyperroom.com-------...2022-09-2740 min
Answers Network Radio ShowHow to Grow Your Business Like a WeedHow to Grow Your Business Like a Weed: A Complete Strategy for Unstoppable Growth
Show Guest: Stu Heinecke
A playbook for growing your business no matter the circumstances. Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable.
How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed applies a model to business growth, examining the successful strategies that ordinary weeds use to spread, and prosper in almost any situation.
This book will enable readers to apply strategies, mapping their own path to rapid...2022-09-2655 min
Marketing in the Metaverse29. Comic-Con Founder on Building a Loyal Community & Storytelling with Gareb ShamusIn this episode, Gareb shares about the power of storytelling and his approach to building a loyal community, with Comic-Con and with his new NFT project, Kumite.
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Crypto Radio NetworkEpisode 10: Special Guests Eben Matthews - Co-founder of Macroverse & Gareb Shamus - Founder of HeroMaker Studios*Airdate June 11, 2022*
Hour 1: Eben Matthews - Co-founder of Macroverse, a digitally native comic platform that you can view on your mobile devices. Eben really broke into the industry as the writer/producer of the Boondock Saints comics. Over the course of his career he, along with his partners, has created, written, directed, and produced content for major video game companies, comic book companies, TV studios, etc (most recently directed an episode of the Creepshow TV series). In October 2019, he co-founded Macroverse (filling a gap of digitally native comic book content).
Eban came across NFTs through the...2022-06-141h 18
Genius NetworkHero Makers: How Any Creator Can Build A Community of Raving Fans Gareb Shamus, Scott Donnell, and Joe PolishCreating a trusting, engaged community and sharing once-in-a-lifetime opportunities with the Founders of HeroMaker Studios, Scott Donnell and Gareb Shamus (also the Founder of Wizards Magazine and Comic-Con). Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover from Gareb, Scott, and Joe in this episode: How Gareb Shamus got into the superhero business, started Comic-Con, and has impacted billions of people What a Superhero really is, how villains relate to heroes, and why Superheroes are more relevant than ever What Scott Donnell and Gareb’s Hero Makers project is all about and how the relatable stories it is...2022-06-0340 min
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Business & Career DevelopmentHow to Grow Your Business Like a Weed: A Complete Strategy for Unstoppable Growth by Stu HeineckePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/692148 to listen full audiobooks. Title: How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed: A Complete Strategy for Unstoppable Growth Author: Stu Heinecke Narrator: Stu Heinecke, David De Vries, Hillary Huber Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 25 minutes Release date: June 1, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Business & Career Development Publisher's Summary: A playbook for growing your business no matter the circumstances. “Weeds scale faster than any business. It’s in their DNA.”—Kathy Ireland, CEO, Kathy Ireland Worldwide Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds an...2022-06-0105 min
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Business & Career DevelopmentHow to Grow Your Business Like a Weed: A Complete Strategy for Unstoppable Growth by Stu HeineckePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/692148to listen full audiobooks.
Title: How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed: A Complete Strategy for Unstoppable Growth
Author: Stu Heinecke
Narrator: Stu Heinecke, David De Vries, Hillary Huber
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 25 minutes
Release date: June 1, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Business & Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
A playbook for growing your business no matter the circumstances. “Weeds scale faster than any business. It’s in their DNA.”—Kathy Ireland, CEO, Kathy Ireland Worldwide Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how...2022-06-018h 25
The Marketing Book Podcast385 How To Grow Your Business Like A Weed by Stu HeineckeHow to Grow Your Business Like a Weed: A Complete Strategy for Unstoppable Growth by Stu Heinecke About the Book: “Weeds scale faster than any business. It’s in their DNA.” - Kathy Ireland, CEO, Kathy Ireland Worldwide A playbook for growing your business no matter the circumstances. Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed applies a model to bus...2022-05-271h 24
Freedom with NFTsSeason 2 Episode 5: Storytelling and Community Building with Gareb ShamusIn this episode of Freedom with NFT’s Gareb Shamus shares with us about:
What he created in Web 2
Favorite moments during his Comic Con journey
What he is developing and working on in the web three space
HomeMaker Studio
How has the crossover been for his Web 2 community to Web 3
Why storytelling is so important
Why community building is so important
About Gareb Shamus:
Gareb Shamus is an American contemporary painter and part of New York’s emerging Connectivism movement. He is the founder of the country's largest producer of Comic Cons. Gareb started and publi...2022-05-2618 min
Freedom with NFTsSeason 2 Episode 5: Storytelling and Community Building with Gareb ShamusIn this episode of Freedom with NFT’s Gareb Shamus shares with us about:
What he created in Web 2
Favorite moments during his Comic Con journey
What he is developing and working on in the web three space
HomeMaker Studio
How has the crossover been for his Web 2 community to Web 3
Why storytelling is so important
Why community building is so important
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Gareb Shamus is an American contemporary painter and part of New York’s emerging Connectivism movement. He is the founder of the country's largest producer of Comic Cons...2022-05-1718 min
The Daily Bone (Formerly The Nifty)NFT Morning Show - Tuesday 5/3 ft. Gareb ShamusToday we had Gareb Shamus, the founder of Wizard magazine from the traditional collectibles and comic book market, and an early producer of Comic-Con. He came on the show to discuss his project Kumite, which we're partnering with. We also discussed more details surrounding Otherside land. We discussed the Something Token that has an affiliation with Alexis Ohanian of Reddit and has recently raised funding. And we talked about a new meme project, The Regulars, as well as ENS domains going crazy in the NFT market right now.
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To ComicsWIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 50In this milestone episode you'll learn how Gareb Shamus scored the original cover art of Spider-Man 1 from Todd McFarlane while commissioning the drawing for the 1st issue of Wizard and more secrets of The Guide To Comics. Plus, a special musical sendoff for one of our hosts. After Episode 50 of WIZARDS, nothing will be the same...
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Word Balloon Comics PodcastGareb Shamus The Original Wizard Starts Hero MakerThe former Founder of Wizard Magazine and Conventions has a new business . Hero Maker is a new comics publisher that wants to be digital first in comics and NFTs. I ask for more details and a layman's clarification on what it all means.2022-02-0449 minword balloon the comic book creators interview showGareb Shamus The Original Wizard Starts Hero MakerThe former Founder of Wizard Magazine and Conventions has a new business . Hero Maker is a new comics publisher that wants to be digital first in comics and NFTs. I ask for more details and a layman's clarification on what it all means.2022-02-0449 minWord Balloon Comics PodcastGareb Shamus Building a New Comics Community With Hero MakerThe former Founder of Wizard Magazine and Conventions has a new business . Hero Maker is a new comics publisher that wants to be digital first in comics and NFTs. I ask for more details and a layman's clarification on what it all means.2022-02-0353 min
The Beauty Haus by Shannon KimGareb Shamus: ARTIST/FOUNDER COMIC CON@garebshamus shares his life lessons from Comic Con, how his art has helped him connect with others, and how his entrepreneurial and artistic journey have helped him grow and heal. Gareb has been guided by his natural gifts of:- Self-Confidence- Security- Connecting people- Vision- Being comfortable to be himselfhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/garebshamus IG: @theshannonkim ,www.Shannonkim.com ,Tik Tok: @theshannonkim ,https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-kim-a67642173/ ,2021-09-2253 min
HawkeTalk40. Gareb Shamus: Superhero Expert and Comic Con FounderIn 1970s New York, the way to a boy's heart ran through a stack of baseball cards. The Shamus family knew that. But Mr. and Mrs. Shamus didn't just buy their sons a pack of cards. They opened a full-fledged comic and card shop....And they unleashed a legend.In this episode, Gareb Shamus talks about how he went from baseball card shark on his elementary playground to founding ACE Comic Con and Wizard Entertainment. Listen in as Gareb and Erik chat about... - How Gareb's parents opened a com...2021-06-0243 min
Inside the Lion's Den: A Business and Leadership PodcastTaking Outcasts to Heroes with Consistency and Honesty with Gareb ShamusToday’s episode is unbelievably insightful and filled with amazing lessons, regardless of where you are in your business or what your business does. Today on the show we have Gareb Shamus, founder of Ace Universe and the modern day Comic Con, to share with us the lessons he learned on his truly amazing business journey. Thanks for listening! Head over to the show notes for links and resources mentioned during this episode. SHOW NOTES: https://insidethelionsdenpodcast.com/podcast/episode462021-05-1946 min
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To ComicsThe WIZARD Files | Episode 18: Rus WootonThis time around we're joined by Rus Wooton, former Online Assistant Editor of the Wizard website and current professional comics Letterer on such books as Invincible, the Walking Dead and more shares his stories of accidentally scooping Wizard magazine on the web, how his Halloween costume became a lifelong fashion statement and a near death experience in front of Gareb Shamus!
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The Front Row Network InterviewsACE Comic Con Midwest 2019 InterviewsWe at the Network were beyond honored to rep #NPRIllinois as the #ACEComicCon Midwest in Chicago this year. We first want to welcome and thank our guest correspondent Alex Orona of Super GG Radio for taking the lead with these interviews. This was a truly unique con experience and these interviews are top notch. Enjoy!
FEATURING: Alex Orona (Super GG Radio) and Erin McCabe
INTERVIEWS:
0:09 - Intro w/ Alex Orona
23:45 - ACE Co-Founder Gareb Shamus
42:23 - Actor Josh Heardman (Harry Potter Franchise)
48:22 - Andy Park (Marvel Studios Concept Artist)
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What Does It Profit PodcastThe Power of Superheroes (Gareb Shamus)This week, we take storytelling to a whole new level. We learn that each of us is a “superhero” at something. We talk to the man whose Instagram feed has selfies with the Hollywood Superhero A-LIST. In some ways, we think of our guest today as a kind of superhero himself, building community where it's needed. Today, we talk with the legendary Gareb Shamus, former Chairman and CEO of Wizard Entertainment, and the Co-Founder and CEO of Ace Comic Con. #KamalaHarris #ReadAloud 2021-03-0345 min
ArtmatcherGareb Shamus: Connective Art & Comic ConOn this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Gareb Shamus speaks with Michael Goodman about connective art, the business of art, trade shows, nerds, and Comic Con. About Gareb ShamusGareb Shamus is a contemporary painter who has exhibited in the United States and Europe. He is the owner of The Pivot Gallery in New York City.He is also the founder and former chairman and CEO of Wizard Entertainment and the co-founder and Chairman of ACE Comic Con. Previously he was the publisher of Wizard: The Comics Magazine; InQuest Ga...2021-02-0239 min
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To ComicsWIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | ComicFest ’93 SpecialBONUS EPISODE! Join Adam and Steven as they go back in time to explore the wonders of ComicFest '93 through the pages of the Wizard Souvenir Program Guide to the event. Special guest, Dean aka @RevengerLamar actually attended the convention and shares awesome stories of seeing totally 90's costumed characters, promotional merchandise and even a run-in with Gareb Shamus himself!
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To ComicsThe WIZARD Files | Episode 10: Brian WarmothOn episode 10 of The Wizard Files we're joined by Brian Warmoth, who reveals how he made his tunnel vision dream of writing for Wizard magazine a reality, successfully gave the burgeoning Web Comics scene the spotlight and managed to make a big enough impression that Gareb Shamus remembered his name! Plus stories of flaming skateboards, super hero actors skipping out on bar tabs and just what was Rob Liefeld's EXTREME version of the Bible? Listen now!
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To ComicsThe WIZARD Files | Episode 9: Ryan DunlaveyFor episode 9 of The Wizard Files we’re joined by Ryan Dunlavey who first became part of the Wizard magazine staff in the 90’s, then returned years later to provide humorous original illustrations in the 2000’s. Hear tales of working shoulder to shoulder with Gareb Shamus on cover design, getting chewed out by fanboys for trying to sell ToyFare exclusive figures on eBay and how one of his drawings became the basis for a set of Mini-Mate figures. Plus learn how a former Wizard co-worker got him a job drawing M.O.D.O.K for Marvel and more!
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To ComicsThe WIZARD Files | Episode 7: Russ BurlingameRuss Burlingame joins us for this episode of The Wizard Files to talk about his internship at Wizard magazine which saw Russ the Rookie become the go-to guy for Dan Jurgens, witness the chaos caused by Gareb Shamus launching Black Bull Comics, breaking a Marvel Knights merchandise story to Joe Quesada and more. Plus, get a preview of his project documenting the making of Josie and the Pussycats from 2001.
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To ComicsThe WIZARD Files | Episode 4: Buddy ScaleraHook up your modem and get ready for a trip through the 90’s internet as Adam and Michael interview Wizard magazine’s original Online Editor, Buddy Scalera about his adventures in breaking ground for The Guide To Comics on the web. We go behind the scenes, discovering how Wizard partnered with a fledgling America Online, leading to the infamous AOL disks being polybagged with the magazine. Plus, how did Buddy fake out Gareb Shamus on website design using a “hairy armed princess”? Listen now and find out in episode 4 of The Wizard Files!
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To ComicsThe WIZARD Files | Episode 3: Chris WardThe 3rd episode of our behind the scenes interview series with former Wizard magazine staff members has 3 times the hilarity as we laugh along with the stories from infamous Magic Words editor, Chris Ward aka "Loose Cannon" who tells us tales of angry voice mails from irate readers, a wild car ride with Harvey Pekar, drunken convention shenanigans and writing an entire concept album dedicated to "The Big Cheese" Gareb Shamus. This episode of The Wizard Files is packed with fun, but also more explicit language than our normal content, so be warned. When the "Loose Cannon" comes to...2020-08-3147 min
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To ComicsWIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 11This episode of WIZARDS takes Adam & Michael to hell and back talking 90's comic book phenomenon SPAWN with special guest, Kevin Decent. Plus discover Tim Burton's rejected Batman movie script, a Gareb Shamus sighting and more.Check out the New WIZARDS TeePublic Shop & score some merch!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wizards-the-podcast-guide-to-comics?ref_id=12330
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The Front Row NetworkACE Comic Con Midwest 2019 Interviews We at the Network were beyond honored to rep #NPRIllinois as the #ACEComicCon Midwest in Chicago this year. We first want to welcome and thank our guest correspondent Alex Orona of Super GG Radio for taking the lead with these interviews. This was a truly unique con experience and these interviews are top notch. Enjoy! FEATURING: Alex Orona (Super GG Radio) and Erin McCabe INTERVIEWS: 0:09 - Intro w/ Alex Orona 23:45 - ACE Co-Founder Gareb Shamus 42:23 - Actor Josh Heardman (Harry Potter Franchise) 48:22 - Andy Park (Marvel Studios Concept Artist) 01:01:58...2019-12-011h 26
Travis Makes Money351: Topic | Connecting With Celebrities with Tom Ward, Gareb Shamus, and George SheppardTom Ward, a Forbes contributor with his own YouTube channel; Gareb Shamus, the organizer of ACE Comic Con; and George Sheppard, the lead singer of the band Sheppard, share with your host, Travis Chappell, their thoughts on how to connect with celebrities.
Episode Highlights:
Tom Ward
He’s fascinated by influencer marketing, and though he doesn’t do it himself, it’s what he primarily writes about.
He still has a regular job in sales, which often surprises people.
If you want to change careers or fields, one of the best ways to build evidence for your qualifications is to write.
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Travis Makes Money351: Topic | Connecting With Celebrities with Tom Ward, Gareb Shamus, and George SheppardTom Ward, a Forbes contributor with his own YouTube channel; Gareb Shamus, the organizer of ACE Comic Con; and George Sheppard, the lead singer of the band Sheppard, share with your host, Travis Chappell, their thoughts on how to connect with celebrities.
Episode Highlights:
Tom Ward
He’s fascinated by influencer marketing, and though he doesn’t do it himself, it’s what he primarily writes about.
He still has a regular job in sales, which often surprises people.
If you want to change careers or fields, one of the best ways to build evidence for your qualifications is to write.
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NW NERD: Fandom-powered geek magazineSpecial: Talking with ACE Universe CEO Gareb ShamusIn this special edition of NW NERD, Dyer sits down with Gareb Shamus to discuss his career path – from launching Wizard Entertainment to ACE Universe which has experienced considerable success in a short period of time (he also became a painter along the way).An ACE Universe event feels different than other pop culture conventions. There is definitely an emphasis on content that is curated and well-produced. Gareb explains his approach to comicons, fandom, art, and more in this discussion with NW NERD.2019-07-2521 min
7 QuestionsGareb Shamus, CEO of ACE UniverseHonored to have Gareb on this weeks episode of 7 Questions. Gareb Shamus, CEO of ACE Universe is building the largest community of Superhero fans around the world. Gareb is a world-renowned authority on Superheroes and started and produced the largest Comic Con tour for over twenty years. He started and published many of the leading award-winning magazines, including Wizard and ToyFare, about Superheroes across movies, TV, toys, games, animation and comic books, selling over 100 million copies in 75 countries, in dozens of languages.
Gareb is credited with leading the charge to help make the Geeks and Nerds into the “Cool” people.
Gareb...2019-05-1019 min
Heroes in BusinessGareb Shamus cofounder ACE Universe ComicCon, Artist, Comic ExpertThe heroes are here! Gareb Shamus CoFounder ACE Universe ComicCon is interviewed by David Cogan Founder of Eliances and Incredible Host of the Eliances Heroes radio show broadcast on am & fm network channels, internet radio and syndicated online. www.aceuniverse.com www.eliances.com2019-01-1312 min
Eliances HeroesGareb Shamus cofounder ACE Universe ComicCon, Artist, Comic ExpertThe heroes are here! Gareb Shamus CoFounder ACE Universe ComicCon is interviewed by David Cogan Founder of Eliances and Incredible Host of the Eliances Heroes radio show broadcast on am & fm network channels, internet radio and syndicated online. www.aceuniverse.com www.eliances.com 2019-01-1312 min
Eliances Heroes in BusinessGareb Shamus cofounder ACE Universe ComicCon, Artist, Comic ExpertThe heroes are here! Gareb Shamus CoFounder ACE Universe ComicCon is interviewed by David Cogan Founder of Eliances and Incredible Host of the Eliances Heroes radio show broadcast on am & fm network channels, internet radio and syndicated online. www.aceuniverse.com www.eliances.com 2019-01-1312 min
Loving Life PodcastMY CONVERSATION WITH GAREB SHAMUS CEO OF THE ACE COMIC CONHow would like to fall in love with something as early as 7 years old and do THAT for the rest of your life- and do it with so much love and passion? That is Gareb Shamus. He is the co-founder and CEO of the ACE Comic Con which is here in Phoenix this weekend. I have talked to a lot of people in my 34 year radio career, and I have to say that this conversation is easily in my TOP 5! (probably #1 but don't tell him that!) What an amazing person with so much to talk about. I love his...2019-01-1132 min
About to ReviewATR #114 – ACE Comic Con and best of SIFF 2018This week's episode features an interview with Gareb Shamus, the CEO of ACE Comic Con, as well as a breakdown of ACE which happened this past week in Seattle. After that we give our top 3 films from the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF). Joining me on this adventure is Tim Hall!2018-06-281h 58
The Big Talk with Tricia BroukInviting Your Audience to Join the Dream - Gareb ShamusAs a speaker, you are not only asking people to listen to your ideas. You are ideally inviting them to join something much bigger than one person. Today’s guest shares how he invites his audience to join a movement that has grown exponentially over the years, and how you can put these strategies into practice.2018-06-2120 min
Disney Universe PodcastBonus Episode- Incredibles 2 Review & Ace Comic Con Preview!Welcome to a special bonus episode! On this show we give a SPOILER filled review of the long awaited Incredibles 2 and preview Ryan's upcoming trip to Seattle to attend Ace Comic Con. And we were lucky enough to talk about this great event with CEO of Ace Comic Con Gareb Shamus! So be sure to grab your ear buds, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
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Ace Comic Con Comes To Seattle!NWP welcomes Gareb Shamus, Co-Founder of Ace Universe, bringing Ace Comic Con to Seattle! Guests incude: Tom Holland (Spider-Man), Elizabeth Olsen (Scarlet Witch), Paul Bettany (Vision), and Hayley Atwell (Agent Peggy Carter – “Captain America”) of Marvel’s Cinematic Universe will join previously announced talent Chris Hemsworth (Thor) and Tom Hiddleston(Loki) at ACE Comic Con Seattle, June 22-24 at the WaMu Theater & CenturyLink Field Event Center. VIP admissions, photo ops, autographs and general admission tickets are available for purchase at http://www.acecomiccon.com
Other previously announced guests include Grant Gustin (Barry Allen/The Flash) of CW’s “The Flash” and Camila Mendes (Veronica...2018-06-1113 min
Access to AnyoneTurning A Party Into A Thriving Enterprise with Comic Con’s Gareb ShamusToday’s guest is Comic Con founder and Ace Universe CEO Gareb Shamus. Topics include: Gareb’s background in comic stores and how he started a magazine about comics Building a multifaceted business out of a small-scale vision Why he bought the Chicago Comic Con (and turned it into a party) How honesty, determination, and luck will carry … Continue reading Turning A Party Into A Thriving Enterprise with Comic Con’s Gareb Shamus2018-02-1429 min
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Heroes in BusinessGareb Shamus co-founder Ace Universe Comicon Contemporary ArtistOn being your own super hero, "Everyone has certain traits that they identify with in superheroes. Find those that help you rise above and accentuate those to achieve success." Gareb Shamus Co-Founder of Ace Universe Comicon is bringing a totally immersive fan experience to town and is interviewed by David Cogan, Founder of Eliances and Host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels and syndicated online. www.aceuniverse.com www.eliances.com2018-01-0911 min
Eliances HeroesGareb Shamus co-founder Ace Universe Comicon Contemporary ArtistOn being your own super hero, "Everyone has certain traits that they identify with in superheroes. Find those that help you rise above and accentuate those to achieve success." Gareb Shamus Co-Founder of Ace Universe Comicon is bringing a totally immersive fan experience to town and is interviewed by David Cogan, Founder of Eliances and Host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels and syndicated online. www.aceuniverse.com www.eliances.com 2018-01-0912 min
Eliances Heroes in BusinessGareb Shamus co-founder Ace Universe Comicon Contemporary ArtistOn being your own super hero, "Everyone has certain traits that they identify with in superheroes. Find those that help you rise above and accentuate those to achieve success." Gareb Shamus Co-Founder of Ace Universe Comicon is bringing a totally immersive fan experience to town and is interviewed by David Cogan, Founder of Eliances and Host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels and syndicated online. www.aceuniverse.com www.eliances.com 2018-01-0912 min
RevThinking™Profile of the Creative Entrepreneur with Gareb ShamusTo kick off off our new “Profiles of the Creative Entrepreneur” series, Tim Thompson sits down for a conversation with Ace Comic Con CEO, investor, and fine artist Gareb Shamus. Gareb shares with us his journey, his passions, and his varied interests spanning business and the arts. 2017-12-1950 min
The Panels On Pages PoP!-CastPanels on Pages PoP!-Cast #393: UTI Ain't No Lie!The 11th Hour have survived Hurricane Irma, and Lee barely survived The Emoji Movie. There's plenty of news this week, including Toys 'R' Us filing for bankruptcy and Gareb Shamus getting back into the convention business. Drink lots of cranberry juice for this one.2017-09-2000 min