Tiki Zombie Ten Year Tikiversary

 

Ten years ago, the first FAN-TIKI-TASTIC issue of TIKI ZOMBIE was published by New Legend Productions. To celebrate this milestone, we are publishing a comic featuring all-new material from writer Michael Gordon and artist Peter Cutler, the same creative team as the very first issue.

The TIKI ZOMBIE TEN YEAR TIKIVERSARY SPECIAL features not one, not two, not three, but FOUR new stories starring Tiki Z and his crew! The comic will also sport FOUR covers, each representing a story inside the issue.

The Standard Tikiversary cover is by Peter Cutler.

The "SuperCheese" variant cover is by Aaron Berube.

The "Hot Rod" cover is by Jas Ingram.

The "Mermazon" cover is by Jen Broomall.

Go to the pic below to join the celebration!

Mahalo mucho!!!

Holiday Track o' the Day 17

Spend the holidays on Mooga Bali. Be sure to look up Tiki Z's!

Happy World Uke Day!

According to various social media, today is "World Uke Day." A day to celebrate, promote and play ukuleles. Since I do not play (yet), here are some clips by the Southeast Ukers when they performed at the Tiki Zombie Shindig many moons ago.

ESO Podcast - Episode 235

ESO is alive! Alive! The Countdown to Halloween begins with a look at one of the iconic classic horror creations of all time. Mike, Mike, Mark Maddox, Rebecca Perry, Martin Powell, and Leia Barrett-Durham discuss the creation of Mary Shelley’s Modern Prometheus and share our favorite adaptations. We also perform some experiments of our own with comic indy creator Franklin Antonio Fritts in The Geek Seat! Plus the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 235: Frankenstein

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:04:25 Rants & Raves
0:20:17 Interview & Geek Seat w/Franklin Antonio Fritts
0:39:53 Frankenstein
1:37:53 Khan Report
1:43:39 Show Close

To listen, click the link above or download this podcast from iTunes.

This week's Shout Out goes out to the FAN-TIKI-TASTIC artist whose work will be adorning our cover art all this month, Brad "Tiki-Shark" Parker! These images are from the "Monsters on Vacation" series he did a couple of years ago. Be sure to check out his portfolio and get a 2015 calendar!

Next week, ESO's Countdown to Halloween continues with a spotlight on The Wolf Man! Plus, the usual Rants, Raves, Geek Seat victims, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

ESO wants to hear from you! Drop us a line at www.esopodcast.com, the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your comments. We just might air your comments on the show!

And don't forget to check out items in our Amazon estore!

Creepy Tiki Countdown to Halloween

It's October and the Countdown to Halloween has begun! I'm very excited to once again participate along with 200 other enthusiasts. I've been an active Countdowner since 2009, but last year did not quite go as planned and I did not post nearly as much content as I wanted. However, it's 2014 and I'm back, baby!

If you did not already guess by the title of this post, this year my theme will be tiki in relation to horror and Halloween. If you know me, the only surprise is probably how long it has taken for me to adopt this theme! The connection between the tiki pop culture and horror and monster genre may be loose, but it is strong. As you'll see by the many examples I'll display here on my blog in the coming month. Both seem to inspire many of the same folks in similar manner as well as ways that may surprise you.

I personally have felt a connection to both tiki and the supernatural for as long as I can recall. And both are inspirations for my comic creation, Tiki Zombie. So it is only fitting that I let Tiki Z. launch the "Creepy Tiki Countdown to Halloween!"

So keep watching this blog all month long for some FAN-CREEPY-TIKI-TASTIC content. I can't promise I'll post every day, but there will be more treats than tricks here. Also, be sure to listen to the Earth Station One podcast as we'll be spotlighting a different monster each week.

And two other sites that are not officially part of the Countdown, but are also celebrating the season are Phantom Troublemaker's Needless Things and J.R. Mounts 60 Days of Halloween.   

  

ESO Podcast - Episode 228

In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Dark Knight, the ESO crew looks back at one of our favorite versions of Batman, the groundbreaking animated series (1993-1995). Mike, Mike, the award-winning author Bobby Nash, Dan Haight, Cam Crowder, and John McCarthy reminisce about their favorite moments and the impressive talent that made it possible. We also speak with “The Boy Who Loved Batman” Michael Uslan and see if his Dark Knight can save him from The Geek Seat! Plus, the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 228: Batman The Animated Series

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:04:39 Rants & Raves
0:17:08 Michael Uslan Interview & Geek Seat
0:47:45 Batman The Animated Series
1:33:29 Doctor Geek’s Moment of Science
1:35:12 The Khan Report
1:46:06 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

To listen, click the link above or download this podcast from iTunes.

This week's Shout Out goes to the "other" tiki-comic creators I had the great fortune to meet last weekend. Artist Bill Hewitt and author Erik Carlson are having tons of fun creating Tiki P.I. and you'll have even more fun reading the books. Check 'em out and let 'em know Tiki Z. sent ya!

Next week, the ESO crew takes a road trip to Basin City. We hear the "Dames Are to Kill For." Plus, the usual Rants, Raves, Geek Seat victims, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

ESO wants to hear from you! Drop us a line at www.esopodcast.com, the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your comments. We just might air your comments on the show!

And don't forget to check out items in our Amazon estore!

ESO Podcast - Episode 219

On this outrageous episode of the ESO podcast, the crew celebrate summer by going camp! Mah-velous Mike Faber, Fan-Tiki-Tastic Mike Gordon, and the sultry sounds of the award-winning Bobby Nash are joined by the divine Darren Nowell and Giant Girl goddess Sabrina Pandora to explore the history of camp style in our culture. We also find out if Keith R.A. DeCandido can use his new book, The Klingon Art of War, to help prepare for battling The Geek Seat, and we chat with Time Lord rocker Ken Spivey about his new album. All this, along with the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 219: Camping with Pride

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:03:31 Rants and Raves
0:13:02 Keith R.A. DeCandido Interview & Geek Seat
0:38:21 Camping with Pride
1:25:59 Doctor Geek’s Moment of Science
1:27:42 ESO Khan Report
1:36:30 Interview w/ Ken Spivey
1:45:21 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

To listen, click the link above or download this podcast from iTunes.

This week's Shout Out goes out my fellow co-host, the award-winning author Bobby Nash, who can now add screenwriter to his many accomplishments. The trailer for the newest episode of the Starship Farragut Trek fan film series has been released. It is titled "Conspiracy of Innocence" and I'm looking forward to seeing the premiere in a couple of weeks!

Next week, the ESO crew takes a look at actors who have become popularly associated for more than one role. Plus, more Rants, Raves, Geek Seat victims, Khan Reports, and Shout Outs!

ESO wants to hear from you! Drop us a line at www.esopodcast.com, the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your comments. We just might air your comments on the show!

And don't forget to check out items in our Amazon estore!

ESO Podcast - Episode 202

We’re tired of all the reboots, remakes, sequels, and prequels! Or are we? This week, Mike, Mike, the award-winning author Bobby Nash, Rebecca Perry, and Joe Crowe offer up some properties that perhaps deserve a second chance. We also get a little tough on crime fiction writer Nathan Walpow as he spends some time in The Geek Seat. All this, plus the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 202: Bring Out Your Dead...Franchises

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:04:42 Rants & Raves
0:26:02 Interview & Geek Seat w/ Nathan Walpow
0:48:40 Bring Out Your Dead … Franchises
1:40:58 ESO Khan Report
1:44:44 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

To listen, click the link above or download this podcast from iTunes.

My Shout Out this week goes out to Rufus, a 37-year-old fish that is looking for a good home. Or has he found one? I sure hope so!

Next week, ESO dives into the cold case files as we take a look at the most surprising deaths in fiction. And that’s not all! ESO also takes aim with Rants and Raves, Khan Report, interviews, The Geek Seat, Shout Outs, and so much more!

ESO wants to hear from you! Drop us a line at www.esopodcast.com, the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your comments. We just might air your comments on the show!

And don't forget to check out items in our Amazon estore!

FAN-TIKI-TASTIC Tuesday 7/16/13

I am extremely pleased to announce that the Special Edition of Tiki Zombie #2 features the spec-tiki-tacular performer, MeduSirena Marina! Copies of this issue will be available this weekend at the San Diego Comic Con. Look for us in the Small Press area, Table M12. Get 'em while they last!

FAN-TIKI-TASTIC FRIDAY 7/12/13

I am so very excited to announce that Tiki Zombie #2 will be available next week at the San Diego Comic Con! Look for us in the Small Press area, Table M-12. And even more exciting is our special photo-variant cover, featuring the spec-tiki-tacular performer who was the inspiration for a new character in the issue. Think you know who it is? All will be revealed on Monday!

FAN-TIKI-TASTIC FRIDAY 7/5/13

The TWA (Tiki Wrestling Association) Heavyweight Champion, Tattoo Balloo

FAN-TIKI-TASTIC FRIDAY 03/22/13

Introducing Miriana, the Queen of the Mermazons!

FAN-TIKI-TASTIC FRIDAY 3/15/13

Looks like someone's feeling crabby about our hero.

Find out who next week!  

FAN-TIKI-TASTIC FRIDAY 3/8/13

It's FAN-TIKI-TASTIC FRIDAY, and Hula Lu's ready to FIGHT!

FAN-TIKI-TASTIC FRIDAY 2/22/13

Apologies for no preview last week due to technical issues. Still working on getting my head straight.

FAN-TIKI-TASTIC FRIDAY 2/8/13

The ladies have a point.

FAN-TIKI-TASTIC FRIDAY 2/1/13

For those fans who requested to see Hula Lu in fishnets...

FAN-TIKI-TASTIC FRIDAY 1/25/13

Don says, "Thank %&^#@, it's Friday!"

FAN-TIKI-TASTIC FRIDAY! 1/18/13

Welcome to FAN-TIKI-TASTIC FRIDAY!

2013 is set to be a great year for TIKI ZOMBIE with issue #2 closer to a release date. Before we get to the main course of the luau, I'll be serving up tasty appetizers every week. So far, this issue has been even more fun to make than the first, and I can't say enough about the work by artist Peter Cutler. In fact, I won't say anymore at all, I'll just let you enjoy this panel!

Looking for the next issue of TIKI ZOMBIE? It's arriving soon!

ESO Podcast - Episode 126

This week, ESO goes viral as we take a look at some of the best entertainment the world wide web has to offer. Mike, Mike, and Bobby and joined by Jessa Phillips and Kathryn Parker to offer some of our favorite web shows, including Felicia Day’s The Guild. Also, we speak to two talents who are boldly going to continue the voyages of the starship Enterprise in web series format – voice actor Vic Mignogna and Mythbuster Grant Imahara. Plus, we strap comic illustrator Wilfredo Torres in The Geek Seat! All this and the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 126: The Guild & Other Web Series

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:09:20 Rants & Raves
0:34:00 The Geek Seat w/ Wilfredo Torres
0:54:47 Guild and Other Web Series
1:56:13 Interview w/ Vic Mignogna and Grant Imahara
2:29:53 Khan Report
2:35:33 ESO Shout Outs
2:39:44 Show Close

To listen, click the link above or download this podcast from iTunes.

The weekend, the ESO crew records live from Dragon*Con! For the first time, hosts from all the ESO Network of podcasts will be together. Join us as we chat about the convention and what lies ahead!

ESO wants to hear from you! If you are part of Dragon*Con in any way (including just attending the show), we want to know about your weekend! Drop us a line at www.esopodcast.com, the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your comments. We just might air your comments on the show!