Cole Houston
Half-Ass Productions
Often mistaken for an ALL-CON partner, Cole ''JediCole'' Houston is actually just an avid fan of the convention who has been involved in one capacity or another since 2005. From dealer room vendor to content provider, to volunteer, to Group Captain of ALL-CON Games and Theory (the Game Shows track), he is a permanent fixture of ''Your Favorite Con''!
When not running herd on his department (with the tremendous assistance of Cat Houston and the whole Games and Theory team) he has been prolific podcaster who produced two audio and two live-streaming video podcasts. Dallas on Air's ''The Rantcor Pit Live'' and ''Aisle of Toys'' were retired last year after nine and five year runs respectively, so who knows what is next? A Star Wars fan since 1977, toy collector even longer, and self-proclaimed ''Fandom's Biggest Fan'' can be found annually all over ALL-CON!
Producer: Half-Ass Productions
THU 10:00 PM: Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-duh Bat-Trivia! (In Color) (45 mins.)
Room: LANTANA I (Breezeway) Rated: Everyone
Produced By: Half-Ass Productions
Go West, young man! Over half a century ago Adam West and Burt Ward introduced television audiences to a new spin on an old Bat. Celebrate the 1966 phenomenon that was Batman! A veritable tour-de-force of celebrities lent their talent to the campy series that took an iconic DC Comics character and erased all the grit and angst. In its place you got pithy quips, humorous situations, and over-the-top villains that are part of the live-action comics vernacular to this day! While some days you just can't get rid of a bomb, your Bat-Host JediCole hopes this new game show will be anything but a bomb! Oh, and the 1966's Batman movie will also be in the mix! ** As with all game shows, get there early to get in on the potential contestant pool. Some game shows have a pre-show qualifying quiz and contestants are chosen at random from the contestant pool.
Speaking: Cole Houston
Category: Game Show
SAT Noon: Raise Your Shield for Captain AmeriDad - A Celebration of the Life and times of Daniel Calhoun (45 mins.)
Room: AMETHYST (Lobby) Rated: Everyone
Produced By: Half-Ass Productions
The Texas convention, cosplay, and fandom communities lost one of their brightest stars in 2024, Daniel ''Captain AmeriDad'' Calhoun. DeNae Cortez and Chris Clinton invite DFW area friends and fans of Daniel to join them, along with Games and Theory's JediCole, in a memorial and social gathering in his honor.
Participants are encouraged, but not required, to show up in your costume variation of Captain America! There will be a group photo before the close of the event.
What began at Lubbock-Con 2024 continues at ALL-CON this year with a special event to celebrate one of the great ambassadors of the Texas convention scene. This event is part memorial, part social opportunity. Hosts DeNae and Chris will share their memories and invite others in the audience to do likewise. Given the time limitations, speakers are asked to be brief. Like the costume element, this is by no means a requirement if you simply want to enjoy the company of those who love conventions, just like Daniel did for so many years!
Was Captain AmeriDad the highlight of your convention experience over the years? Did he engage you, entertain you, inspire you? Come and share in some special time with those whose lives Daniel touched in his tireless love of conventions and fans.
No convention badge is required to attend this one hour memorial / celebration of Daniel. All friends are welcome to attend and participate.
Speaking: DeNae Cortez; Chris Clinton; Cole Houston
Category: Discussion
SUN 2:00 PM: The State of Toy Collecting (45 mins.)
Room: LONGHORN B (Lincoln, Lower) Rated: Everyone
Produced By: Super Cool Nerd Show
If you love collectibles join us for a talk about the industry and the current state of it. What can we do as collectors to ensure things stay innovative.
Speaking: Jason the X; Cole Houston
Category: Discussion
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