Summary

In this episode of the Con Culture Convo, hosts Tim Hyde and Chris Bower discuss their experiences at the Central Carolina Comic Con, including the challenges of driving across the country, the setup and dynamics of the event, and the overall sales performance. They also touch on the importance of emergency preparedness for collectors and reflect on their experiences at Sac Anime. The conversation is filled with insights about the comic con culture, vendor experiences, and the impact of weather on events. In this conversation, Tim Hyde discusses his experiences at various conventions, focusing on the consistency of attendance, the evolution of convention setups, and the challenges of navigating show locations. He compares different cities for conventions, highlighting the pros and cons of each, and shares insights from his recent experience at IchibanCon. The conversation wraps up with reflections on vendor experiences and the importance of strategic planning for convention attendance.

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
03:09 Central Carolina Comic Con Overview
06:00 Driving Experience and Weather Challenges
08:56 Event Setup and Initial Impressions
11:56 Sales Performance and Vendor Experience
14:58 Sunday Show Dynamics and Closing Thoughts
17:58 Emergency Preparedness for Collectors
20:52 Sack Anime Experience and Reflections
29:58 Consistency in Conventions
34:54 The Evolution of Wizard World
39:40 Navigating Show Locations and Timing
44:36 City Comparisons: Charleston vs. New Orleans
50:11 Experiences at IchimonCon
58:58 Final Thoughts and Reviews