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We’ve been a little behind editing many videos from various events we’ve attended this summer. Here’s a quick recap of the SF Anime Festival & Cosplay in Japantown that took place on July 18, 2015. The Ramen crew was there to see all the cosplay fun and meet-up with special cosplay guest Reika from Japan.
Ramen’s newest member Sayori Chu roams the vendor floor looking for cool stuff to buy. We take a look at the Panda Hat and Tech Shop booths at Fanime.
As the Ramen crew roams the show floor at this year’s FanimeCon, newest member Sayori Chu grabs some fun interviews with various cosplayers.
Even though this Retrenders got the big rejection on getting press credentials for AX, that still did not stop us! Since Ramen host Ramon Angel has never been to Anime Expo, we grab some friends and a mini-van (that really helps) and took a road trip down to SoCal for AX 2015 this July 4th weekend! Since our fresh camera operators Johnny Moreno and James Navarro couldn’t make the trip, we will do a Vlog series of videos on AX 2015. We’ll give our opinions, thoughts, reflections, highlights and whatever else is on our mind, so check our AX Vlog Playlist on our Retrenders’ YouTube channel!
If you didn’t know, our Ramen host The Eddie favorite show was on TBS, King of the Nerds. While at Twin Galaxies, The Eddie had a chance to interview Xander Jeanneret from King of the Nerds.
Yes, once again, we are still at Twin Galaxies in Banning, CA. The Ramen crew interviews Twitch Streamer Miss Mia Rose and we find out what hit game she’s playing.
We are once again at the invite-only opening of Twin Galaxies and catch-up with the voice actor Michael T. Coleman. Who is he? Well, he was the voice-actor for “Cody” in Capcom’s Street Fighter series.
If you’re a fan of the Call of Duty franchise, you’re probably familiar with these two names: Mark Rubin and Robert Bowling. While at the invite-only Twin Galaxies event, the Ramen crew interviews the two key players. The guys talk about their time at Infinity Ward, their work on Call of Duty, indie game development versus big corporate game development and games they are currently playing.
The Ramen crew was recently at the invite-only Grand Opening of Twin Galaxies in Banning, CA. Host Eddie Ballar grabs some interviews with 3-time NBA champion/LA Laker Rick Fox and his buddy Jace Hall of Twin Galaxies.
On this episode of Vinyl Pulp we visit Woot Bear SF where they join forces with Boundless Brooklyn and Outre for the Art on Guard: Lifeguard Tower Art Show. This show featured over 40 different artists and their custom lifeguard towers. Vinyl Pulp also interviews the man behind Outre apparel brand.
The Ramen crew took a midnight trip down the I-5 from the Bay Area to SoCal, more precisley, Banning, CA for the invite-only opening of the iconic arcade store Twin Galaxies. The guys played some pinball, some Mortal Kombat and also got some cool nerdy interviews. Here’s a recap of the event!
I’m a fan of Frank Cho’s, “Apes and Babes”, illustrations of women. And when I came across Nicole Brune’s art, I can definitely say if you love his work – you’ll undeniably love hers!
I especially love how Nicole Brune fashions some of her pin-up illustrations with pulp-fiction fantasy appeal that works from darkness to sweetness, or sweetness to darkness. I guess this would depend on what you notice first. See her artwork at www.nicolebrune.com
The Flying Pig (Photo courtesy of Adrian Domingo)
Now we would like to introduce you to the newest show on Retrenders called “I Like to Eat”, where the Retrenders crew will go out to different food establishments and try some of their most popular dishes!
On this episode of “I Like to Eat”, we visit Grillaz Gone Wild food truck at Off The Grid and try out their signature The Flying Pig and Loaded Fries.
In a quick interview, Eddie Ballar asks Steve Wyatt what will happend to BigWow Comicfest with a new Comic-Con in town?
Steve Wyatt is the director and producer of many comic conventions in the Bay Area, and he explains how Steven Wozniak and Stan Lee are teaming up to create the Silicon Valley Comic Convention (SVCC).
This is not just a FanimeCon 2015 Recap episode, but the Ramen crew also introduces a new member to the team, Sayori Chu. Stay tuned to our channel for more videos on FanimeCon 2015.
Once again it’s Big Wow! Comicfest and our Ramen crew talks to their favorite inker Mick Gray. Mick teases us about his latest work on Son of Batman and the character of Damian Wayne. And more importantly, he discusses the Hero Initiative.
Looking for graphic tees and neat vinyl toys, check out BeeFy & Co. Our Ramen crew was at Big Wow! Comicfest 2015 and interviewed BeeFy & Co. founder Menh Voong.
FanimeCon 2015 is this weekend! Stay tuned to our YouTube channel as the Ramen crew cover FanimeCon all weekend long.
We first met this cosplaying couple 3 years ago at Big Wow! Comicfest. Anthony Misiano aka Harley’s Joker and Alyssa King aka Joker’s Harley are back at Big Wow! Comicfest in San Jose, CA. Our Ramen host Eddie Ballar catches up with the fun cosplaying partners and gets some relationship advice.
More than just a cosplayer, Meg Turney is also Internet personality. Our Ramen host Ramon Angel interviews Meg Turney on cosplaying and about working at Rooster Teeth.
The great thing about Big Wow! Comicfest is that it showcases the many talented artists like HaiNaNu Saulque aka Nooligan. Nooligan talks about his upcoming projects and his very own comic book series Union St. Choir.
Like artist Adam Hughes, comic book artist Frank Cho also has a knack for drawing sexy female superheroes and villains. Ramen host Ramon Angel catches up with Frank at Big Wow! Comicfest 2015 talking about his latest projects and the “Spider-Gwen” internet buzz.
Talented artist/creator Ben Seto has been drawing comics since he was in grade school. We catch up with Ben at his artist booth in San Jose, CA for Big Wow! Comicfest 2015.
When it comes to drawing the female anatomy, nobody does it better than Adam Hughes. He’s a comic book artist and creator, but also known to draw many iconic DC and Marvel covers of female superheroes and villains. Here’s our interview with Adam Hughes at Big Wow! Comicfest 2015.
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