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Ep. 6 MiniPop: Kansas Library Conference Part 2

 

Ep. 6 MiniPop: Kansas Library Conference Part 2

The ComicPop Crew is still at the 2013 Kansas Library Conference.  During this part Rob Banks the Kansas Library Association’s liaison to the America Library Association, is still with us and then we are joined by C. Michael Hall, Comic Book Creator, Writer, Artist and also a fellow Kansas librarian, Jo Budler, the State Librarian for Kansas, and Sue Blechl, the past President of the Friends of Kansas Libraries.

Dates to remember: American Library Association Committee Volunteer forms due November 1 and ALA’s Reforma forums will be November 7 – 10.  Be sure to link through http://www.ala.org/.

We hope you join us for more fun and interesting conversation by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed. .  Thank you to the Kansas Library Association for allowing ComicPop Library to be part of their 2013 Conference.

http://kslibassoc.org/home/ – Kansas Library Association Website

https://www.facebook.com/kansaslibraryassociation – Kansas Library Association Facebook Page

http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/ – Lawrence Public Library Website

https://www.facebook.com/lawrencepubliclibrary – Lawrence Public Library Facebook Page

http://www.ala.org/ – American Library Association Website

https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLibraryAssociation – American Library Association Facebook Page

http://www.cmichaelhall.com/ – C. Michael Hall’s Website for Atomic Raygun Comics

http://www.kslib.info/ – State Library of Kansas Website

https://www.facebook.com/statelibraryofkansas – State Library of Kansas Facebook Page

http://www.fokl.net/ – Friends of Kansas Libraries Website

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-Kansas-Libraries-FOKL/152779658074925 – Friends of Kansas Libraries Facebook Page

http://www.musicalley.com/ – Music Alley Website

http://www.musicalley.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?pageNum_MusicList=1&totalRows_MusicList=8&BandHash=6df93169dc1df6fdbaf3488a59724d00 – The Webpage for “The Book” by Jasmine Commerce

http://www.buyggautos.com/ – G & G Autos Website (provided the vehicle to transport the Podcast equipment to the Kansas Library Conference.

http://www.dcpl.info/?cat=19 – Dodge City Public Library Podcast Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?ref=ts&fref=ts – ComicPop Library Facebook page.

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BETS Releases New Single

BETS is Back!

 


 

After a Summertime Hiatus, the Los Angeles Indie Pop Sensation is Back With a Sultry Video For

 

“I LOVE YOU, BUT”

Full Length Album Out 2014!

 

 

 

Listen to “I Love You, But” on Soundcloud here: https://soundcloud.com/betsmusic/i-love-you-but-1

Watch the video exclusively on The Music Ninja here: http://www.themusicninja.com/bets-i-love-you-but-tmn-video-premiere/

BETS’s sound encapsulates elements of musicians such as Lay Low, Feist, El Perro del Mar and Saint Vincent.  BETS worked with Espinoza and Murray who helped her produce the album.  Recording took place at The Ship studios in Eagle Rock, a haven of everything nautical, where Betsy feels “right at home” despite having no association to the sea!

 

 

Check her out on Facebook here.

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Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Trailer

Here is the next Assassin’s Creed title.  In just a few days, on October 29th, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag will be available to purchase.  Are you ready to add it to you Video Game Collections?  Thanks to “assassinscreedUK” on YouTube for the following trailer:

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Sour’s Latest Music Video

If you are a fan of interesting and unique music videos Sour’s latest is right up your alley.  For the music video of “Life is Music” the band did an animated video.  You say that’s no big deal and you would normally be right.  In this video Sour uses 189 CD’s that the animation was put on and then spun to create the animated look.  It’s pretty neat check it out for “SPACE SHOWER MUSIC” on YouTube:

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Mr. Peabody & Sherman Trailer

To get you geared up for 2014’s season of upcoming animation films we have the first trailer for Mr. Peabody & Sherman film.  Thanks to “MOVIECLIPS trailers” on YouTube for the following trailer:

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Live Action Kiki Teaser Trailer

For all the fans of the Kiki’s Delivery Service anime here is the live action movie trailer.  This is one that if it gets a release in North America would be great to have in your DVD/Blu-Ray collections.  Thanks to “maidigitv” on YouTube for the teaser trailer:

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Ep. 17 of ComicPop Visits with Comic Book Creator, Writer, and Artist C. Michael Hall

 

Ep. 17 of ComicPop Visits with Comic Book Creator, Writer, and Artist C. Michael Hall

In this episode the ComicPop Crew visit with comic book creator, writer, and artist C. Michael Hall.  Michael also happens to be a librarian in Kansas so we get to talk about the comic book industry in general with him and how comic books can impact libraries.  Everyone had a great time.

Join us for another fun episode, by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know by e-mailing us at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

http://www.cmichaelhall.com/ – C. Michael Hall’s Website for Atomic Raygun Comics

http://www.musicalley.com/ – Music Alley Website

http://www.musicalley.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=0bd567b7af3b32974e34f9e521b95383 – Plantagenet 3 link to the song Theme from an Imaginary Western

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

 

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Digimon is Back

For all you Card Gamers out there, Bandai is trying again with Digimon as a CCG.  The card game is called Digimon Fusion and is planned for a January release date.  It is based along the lines of the current show on Nickelodeon.  There will be two theme packs (Red and Blue), which will contain 40 cards and have a suggested retail price of $9.99.  There will also be a 60 card set that will be sold in Booster Packs with a suggested price of $3.50.  So here you go collectors more cards for you and you Digimon fans enjoy!

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Batman: Arkham Origins Trailer

For all you video gamers today is the release date for Batman: Arkham Origins.  This is one that many will want to add to their video game collection.  It not only hits the gamers sweet spot, but the Batman fans sweet spot as well.  Thanks to the “Batman Arkham City” channel on YouTube for the following trailer:

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Captain America Winter Soldier Trailer

The “MarvelUK” channel on YouTube was kind enough to post the trailer for the Captain America: Winter Soldier film.  Looks good and it if I’m not mistaken it has one of my favorite characters in it, Falcon!  Check it out below: