Cons and Pros: How Comic-Con Built Nerd Culture (Part 1) | UYNC S 2 Ep 13

This week we're time traveling from early sci-fi meetups and zines to the massive spectacle of modern Comic-Con culture.We’re talking about how fandom sustained itself before the internet, how conventions like San Diego Comic-Con became industry powerhouses, and why studios now treat cons as targeted marketing goldmines. From Hall H reveals to regional cons across the country, this episode dives into how community-driven spaces became global cultural events.And of course, not every con is a success. We’re looking at the logistical chaos behind DashCon and the infamous Willy Wonka Experience in Glasgow, where expectations and reality could not have been further apart.Next week, AM Diaz is back to break down what con culture actually feels like from the inside—because there’s a difference between knowing the history and living the experience (especially if it involves a lot of blue paint).Listen & Follow:This show is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and other major platforms.Follow the show:Instagram: @upyournerdcredpodFollow CiCi:@ciracdavisFollow AM Diaz:@amdiazartSupport the Pod:Join the Patreon for behind-the-scenes content, solo scripts, and exclusive extras:https://www.patreon.com/UpYourNerdCredPodHashtags:#comiccon, #sdcc, #nycc, #fandomculture, #nerdculture, #marvel, #dccomics, #hallh, #dashcon, #cosplaylife, #geekculture, #popculturepodcast, #podcastlife, #womeninnerdculture, #fanconventions, #scifi, #comicbooks