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Hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) and Tray Cook (@creatortray), with appearances from @joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen and Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay for Foam Talk, the show blends creator insight, commentary, and live discussion with a fun, fast-moving energy built for creators, fans, and curious minds alike.

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Explore all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com.</description>
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Hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) and Tray Cook (@creatortray), with appearances from @joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen and Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay for Foam Talk, the show blends creator insight, commentary, and live discussion with a fun, fast-moving energy built for creators, fans, and curious minds alike.

🎙️ Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news.
Explore all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com.</itunes:summary>
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<p>Hosted by <strong>Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy)</strong> and <strong>Tray Cook (@creatortray)</strong>, with appearances from <strong>@joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen</strong> and Danielle <strong>@huskyhubbycosplay for Foam Talk</strong>, the show blends creator insight, commentary, and live discussion with a fun, fast-moving energy built for creators, fans, and curious minds alike.</p>
<p>🎙️ Mercury is brought to you by <strong>Age of Radio</strong>, your home for podcasting and pop culture news.<br>
Explore all Age of Radio shows at <a href="https://ageofradio.com/"><strong>ageofradio.com</strong>.</a></p>
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      <title>Xbox Goes Hollywood, Cyberpunk Gets a Movie &amp; MasterClass Podcasts?!</title>
      <description>🚀 **MERCURY EDITION // 10.09.2026** 🚀



Mercury is brought to you by **Age of Radio**, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮

Check out all Age of Radio shows at **ageofradio.com**



And by **Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto**

Get 30 Days Free at **merlincrypto.com**



🎧 Hosted by **Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy)** &amp; **Tray Cook (@creatortray)**

(Sometimes stopping in **@joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @foulmouthedheathen** 👀)



### THIS WEEK'S DROP



- **Xbox wants a seat in Hollywood.** Xbox is launching XP, a new division built around film and TV adaptations, consumer products, live events, and partnerships, with Mojang president Kayleen Walters in charge. Fallout, the Call of Duty movie, the Minecraft sequel, and BlizzCon all land under one roof.



- **Night City is going live action.** Paramount is reportedly developing a live-action Cyberpunk 2077 movie with Transformers producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura. It's early days, but the video game adaptation gold rush is not slowing down.



- **MasterClass is getting into podcasting.** Founder and CEO David Rogier hosts "Other People's Business," a weekly audio and video show digging into how industries really make their money, with early guests including Malcolm Gladwell and Martha Stewart. What does it mean when the big education brands show up in your feed?



- **And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!**



🎯 **STAY CONNECTED**



🔹 Follow **@_geekcollective** for standout Kickstarter finds

🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at **ageofradio.com**

🔹 Join our FB group **Addicted to Podcasting**

🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow



✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with **Age of Radio**



**Powered by Age of Radio**
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      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:24:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>🚀 **MERCURY EDITION // 10.09.2026** 🚀



Mercury is brought to you by **Age of Radio**, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮

Check out all Age of Radio shows at **ageofradio.com**



And by **Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto**

Get 30 Days Free at **merlincrypto.com**



🎧 Hosted by **Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy)** &amp; **Tray Cook (@creatortray)**

(Sometimes stopping in **@joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @foulmouthedheathen** 👀)



### THIS WEEK'S DROP



- **Xbox wants a seat in Hollywood.** Xbox is launching XP, a new division built around film and TV adaptations, consumer products, live events, and partnerships, with Mojang president Kayleen Walters in charge. Fallout, the Call of Duty movie, the Minecraft sequel, and BlizzCon all land under one roof.



- **Night City is going live action.** Paramount is reportedly developing a live-action Cyberpunk 2077 movie with Transformers producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura. It's early days, but the video game adaptation gold rush is not slowing down.



- **MasterClass is getting into podcasting.** Founder and CEO David Rogier hosts "Other People's Business," a weekly audio and video show digging into how industries really make their money, with early guests including Malcolm Gladwell and Martha Stewart. What does it mean when the big education brands show up in your feed?



- **And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!**



🎯 **STAY CONNECTED**



🔹 Follow **@_geekcollective** for standout Kickstarter finds

🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at **ageofradio.com**

🔹 Join our FB group **Addicted to Podcasting**

🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow



✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with **Age of Radio**



**Powered by Age of Radio**
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>🚀 **MERCURY EDITION // 10.09.2026** 🚀</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Mercury is brought to you by **Age of Radio**, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮</p>
<p>Check out all Age of Radio shows at **ageofradio.com**</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>And by **Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto**</p>
<p>Get 30 Days Free at **merlincrypto.com**</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>🎧 Hosted by **Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy)** &amp; **Tray Cook (@creatortray)**</p>
<p>(Sometimes stopping in **@joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @foulmouthedheathen** 👀)</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>### THIS WEEK'S DROP</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>- **Xbox wants a seat in Hollywood.** Xbox is launching XP, a new division built around film and TV adaptations, consumer products, live events, and partnerships, with Mojang president Kayleen Walters in charge. Fallout, the Call of Duty movie, the Minecraft sequel, and BlizzCon all land under one roof.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>- **Night City is going live action.** Paramount is reportedly developing a live-action Cyberpunk 2077 movie with Transformers producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura. It's early days, but the video game adaptation gold rush is not slowing down.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>- **MasterClass is getting into podcasting.** Founder and CEO David Rogier hosts "Other People's Business," a weekly audio and video show digging into how industries really make their money, with early guests including Malcolm Gladwell and Martha Stewart. What does it mean when the big education brands show up in your feed?</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>- **And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!**</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>🎯 **STAY CONNECTED**</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>🔹 Follow **@_geekcollective** for standout Kickstarter finds</p>
<p>🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at **ageofradio.com**</p>
<p>🔹 Join our FB group **Addicted to Podcasting**</p>
<p>🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with **Age of Radio**</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>**Powered by Age of Radio**</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Apple Monetizes Video Podcasts | Activision Takes Halo | Foam Talk: Dremel</title>
      <description>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 09.25.2026 🚀

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
Get 30 Days Free at merlincrypto.com

🎧 Hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)
(Sometimes stopping in @joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen 👀)

THIS WEEK'S DROP
Apple just opened a second video money door. Six months after rolling out HLS video, Apple is bringing video to Apple Podcasts Subscriptions — exclusive episodes, ad-free versions, early access, and bonus content behind a paywall in 170+ countries. Premium audio and video from one offering, no separate workflows. We break down what it actually means for independent creators.
Xbox cuts 268 more, and Activision takes Halo. Another 268 roles gone across first-party studios and central functions, with Xbox saying it's only "roughly three-quarters" through the restructuring. The next Halo title moves to a new team inside Activision — meaning the makers of Call of Duty now run Halo too. Playground and Turn 10 merge, Bethesda absorbs Obsidian, and Ninja Theory faces proposed closure.
🔥 FOAM TALK: Everything you wanted to know about the Dremel. Bits, speeds, beveling, sanding, and the mistakes that eat your foam. The tool questions you've been asking, answered on air.
And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

Three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

Come hang out with Age of Radio, meet creators, experience the convention, and be part of an incredible celebration of anime and pop culture.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Age of Radio Podcast Network</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 09.25.2026 🚀

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
Get 30 Days Free at merlincrypto.com

🎧 Hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)
(Sometimes stopping in @joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen 👀)

THIS WEEK'S DROP
Apple just opened a second video money door. Six months after rolling out HLS video, Apple is bringing video to Apple Podcasts Subscriptions — exclusive episodes, ad-free versions, early access, and bonus content behind a paywall in 170+ countries. Premium audio and video from one offering, no separate workflows. We break down what it actually means for independent creators.
Xbox cuts 268 more, and Activision takes Halo. Another 268 roles gone across first-party studios and central functions, with Xbox saying it's only "roughly three-quarters" through the restructuring. The next Halo title moves to a new team inside Activision — meaning the makers of Call of Duty now run Halo too. Playground and Turn 10 merge, Bethesda absorbs Obsidian, and Ninja Theory faces proposed closure.
🔥 FOAM TALK: Everything you wanted to know about the Dremel. Bits, speeds, beveling, sanding, and the mistakes that eat your foam. The tool questions you've been asking, answered on air.
And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

Three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

Come hang out with Age of Radio, meet creators, experience the convention, and be part of an incredible celebration of anime and pop culture.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 09.25.2026 🚀

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
Get 30 Days Free at merlincrypto.com

🎧 Hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)
(Sometimes stopping in @joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen 👀)

THIS WEEK'S DROP
Apple just opened a second video money door. Six months after rolling out HLS video, Apple is bringing video to Apple Podcasts Subscriptions — exclusive episodes, ad-free versions, early access, and bonus content behind a paywall in 170+ countries. Premium audio and video from one offering, no separate workflows. We break down what it actually means for independent creators.
Xbox cuts 268 more, and Activision takes Halo. Another 268 roles gone across first-party studios and central functions, with Xbox saying it's only "roughly three-quarters" through the restructuring. The next Halo title moves to a new team inside Activision — meaning the makers of Call of Duty now run Halo too. Playground and Turn 10 merge, Bethesda absorbs Obsidian, and Ninja Theory faces proposed closure.
🔥 FOAM TALK: Everything you wanted to know about the Dremel. Bits, speeds, beveling, sanding, and the mistakes that eat your foam. The tool questions you've been asking, answered on air.
And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

Three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

Come hang out with Age of Radio, meet creators, experience the convention, and be part of an incredible celebration of anime and pop culture.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio

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      <title>Spiderman Makes Bank! | Podcast Week in the Big Apple</title>
      <description>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 09.18.2026 🚀

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop-culture news 🎙️🎮

🎧 Hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

This Week’s Drop

• Podcast Week takes over New York City
• Video is rewriting podcast advertising
• Threads rolls out new podcast tools
• The power of podcast hosts and trust
• Blue Wire signs Dwyane Wade
• Bill Skarsgård joins Kojima’s Physint
• Xbox disc-to-digital gets explained
• Focus Entertainment fights employee threats
• Tom Holland becomes box-office royalty
• Heart Machine lays off nearly everyone

🎯 Catch the biggest podcasting, gaming, and pop-culture stories of the week with Mercury.

🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our Facebook group, Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord to collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio.
Powered by Age of Radio.

#MercuryNews #AgeOfRadio #PodcastNews #Podcasting #GamingNews #PopCultureNews #SpiderMan #Kojima #Xbox #CreatorTray #AgeOfJeremy #PoweredByAoR

Chapters:

00:00 Intro &amp; Catching Up with Thermo
05:19 Tom Holland’s Box Office Milestone
11:32 Podcast Week in New York City
21:35 UwUCon Preview
24:47 IAB’s Podcast Measurement Debate
28:38 Threads Adds Podcast Tools
36:28 Spotify, Qobuz &amp; Music Discovery
38:42 Video Is Changing Podcast Advertising
41:27 Game Soundtracks, Legend of Dragoon &amp; Books
46:28 Blue Wire Signs Dwyane Wade
51:30 Podscribe, Rumble &amp; Ad Tracking
57:19 Xbox’s CEO Answers Support Tickets
1:01:07 Bill Skarsgård Joins Kojima’s Physint
1:08:00 Xbox Disc-to-Digital &amp; Physical Game Ownership
1:14:31 Space Marine Publisher Faces Employee Threats
1:18:22 Heart Machine Layoffs
1:22:08 Magic Mike Plays &amp; the Massive Ad Bill
1:29:47 Upcoming Events, Where to Follow &amp; Farewells
1:32:56 Outro


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:55:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Age of Radio Podcast Network</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 09.18.2026 🚀

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop-culture news 🎙️🎮

🎧 Hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

This Week’s Drop

• Podcast Week takes over New York City
• Video is rewriting podcast advertising
• Threads rolls out new podcast tools
• The power of podcast hosts and trust
• Blue Wire signs Dwyane Wade
• Bill Skarsgård joins Kojima’s Physint
• Xbox disc-to-digital gets explained
• Focus Entertainment fights employee threats
• Tom Holland becomes box-office royalty
• Heart Machine lays off nearly everyone

🎯 Catch the biggest podcasting, gaming, and pop-culture stories of the week with Mercury.

🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our Facebook group, Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord to collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio.
Powered by Age of Radio.

#MercuryNews #AgeOfRadio #PodcastNews #Podcasting #GamingNews #PopCultureNews #SpiderMan #Kojima #Xbox #CreatorTray #AgeOfJeremy #PoweredByAoR

Chapters:

00:00 Intro &amp; Catching Up with Thermo
05:19 Tom Holland’s Box Office Milestone
11:32 Podcast Week in New York City
21:35 UwUCon Preview
24:47 IAB’s Podcast Measurement Debate
28:38 Threads Adds Podcast Tools
36:28 Spotify, Qobuz &amp; Music Discovery
38:42 Video Is Changing Podcast Advertising
41:27 Game Soundtracks, Legend of Dragoon &amp; Books
46:28 Blue Wire Signs Dwyane Wade
51:30 Podscribe, Rumble &amp; Ad Tracking
57:19 Xbox’s CEO Answers Support Tickets
1:01:07 Bill Skarsgård Joins Kojima’s Physint
1:08:00 Xbox Disc-to-Digital &amp; Physical Game Ownership
1:14:31 Space Marine Publisher Faces Employee Threats
1:18:22 Heart Machine Layoffs
1:22:08 Magic Mike Plays &amp; the Massive Ad Bill
1:29:47 Upcoming Events, Where to Follow &amp; Farewells
1:32:56 Outro


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 09.18.2026 🚀

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop-culture news 🎙️🎮

🎧 Hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

This Week’s Drop

• Podcast Week takes over New York City
• Video is rewriting podcast advertising
• Threads rolls out new podcast tools
• The power of podcast hosts and trust
• Blue Wire signs Dwyane Wade
• Bill Skarsgård joins Kojima’s Physint
• Xbox disc-to-digital gets explained
• Focus Entertainment fights employee threats
• Tom Holland becomes box-office royalty
• Heart Machine lays off nearly everyone

🎯 Catch the biggest podcasting, gaming, and pop-culture stories of the week with Mercury.

🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our Facebook group, Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord to collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio.
Powered by Age of Radio.

#MercuryNews #AgeOfRadio #PodcastNews #Podcasting #GamingNews #PopCultureNews #SpiderMan #Kojima #Xbox #CreatorTray #AgeOfJeremy #PoweredByAoR

Chapters:

00:00 Intro &amp; Catching Up with Thermo
05:19 Tom Holland’s Box Office Milestone
11:32 Podcast Week in New York City
21:35 UwUCon Preview
24:47 IAB’s Podcast Measurement Debate
28:38 Threads Adds Podcast Tools
36:28 Spotify, Qobuz &amp; Music Discovery
38:42 Video Is Changing Podcast Advertising
41:27 Game Soundtracks, Legend of Dragoon &amp; Books
46:28 Blue Wire Signs Dwyane Wade
51:30 Podscribe, Rumble &amp; Ad Tracking
57:19 Xbox’s CEO Answers Support Tickets
1:01:07 Bill Skarsgård Joins Kojima’s Physint
1:08:00 Xbox Disc-to-Digital &amp; Physical Game Ownership
1:14:31 Space Marine Publisher Faces Employee Threats
1:18:22 Heart Machine Layoffs
1:22:08 Magic Mike Plays &amp; the Massive Ad Bill
1:29:47 Upcoming Events, Where to Follow &amp; Farewells
1:32:56 Outro

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      <title>Mercury's World Famous Vendor Walk Through: Invader Zim Creator REVEALS All! | Tucson Comic-Con</title>
      <description>Tucson Comic-Con 2026! MERCURY'S WORLD FAMOUS VENDOR WALKTHROUGH! Invader Zim creator, Best in Show &amp; more! 🌵

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
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🎧 MERCURY is hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

🌵 LIVE FROM TUCSON COMIC-CON — THE MERCURY CREW:
👑 Jeremy @ageofjeremy
🎭 Jinx @jinxcosplay
🚀 Joey @geekcollective
🐺 Thermo @thermo_az
⚔️ Chuck @foulmouthedheathen
🌸 Sweet Pea @sweetsweet.pea

(We miss you Tray @creatortray &amp; Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay — holding it down back at Mercury HQ! 🎙️)

🛍️ IT'S TIME FOR MERCURY'S WORLD FAMOUS VENDOR WALKTHROUGH!

🚀 IN THIS EPISODE:

👽 INVADER ZIM 25TH ANNIVERSARY &amp; 30-HOUR MONSTER RUGS! Aaron Alexovich, original character designer on Invader Zim, drops by to celebrate 25 years of the iconic cartoon and showcase his new stop-motion project Serenity von Schock. Jeremy and Thermo hit the floor to discover Turtle Soup's punny stationery empire, explore custom hand-tufted monster hotdog rugs taking over 30 hours to make at Red Bottom Rugs, and check out custom Doctor Who TARDIS bags at So Ashtastic.

🏆 BEST IN SHOW COSTUME VICTORY &amp; GODZILLA CLAY BEASTS! Fresh off winning Best in Show at the costume contest for her Dragon Age: The Veilguard Dread Wolf cosplay, Thermo joins MERCURY'S WORLD FAMOUS VENDOR WALKTHROUGH. The crew visits MFIB Art to inspect a massive clay Godzilla sculpture held together by armature wire and "hopes and dreams," checks out 6-month reclaimed metal sculptures at Wasted Weld, and presses upcycled comic book buttons at Ken's Buttons.

🌵 SAGUARO SWAMP THINGS, 1950s WEREWOLF SWAT TEAMS &amp; CON CATCHPHRASES! The walkthrough finishes strong with Victor Irizarry's Saguaro Joe Sonoran Desert swamp thing comic, Angley J. Fraser's 1950s urban fantasy werewolf SWAT team series Moonlight in Glenwood, and Native American trickster folklore art from the Arizona State Museum. Finally, the entire Age of Radio crew gathers for a massive group encore to celebrate convention wins and sign off with Tucson's legendary phrase: "Remember I love you!"

And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop! Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con — three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio

#TucsonComicCon #TucsonComicCon2026 #VendorWalkthrough #InvaderZim #Cosplay


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      <itunes:summary>Tucson Comic-Con 2026! MERCURY'S WORLD FAMOUS VENDOR WALKTHROUGH! Invader Zim creator, Best in Show &amp; more! 🌵

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com

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🎧 MERCURY is hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

🌵 LIVE FROM TUCSON COMIC-CON — THE MERCURY CREW:
👑 Jeremy @ageofjeremy
🎭 Jinx @jinxcosplay
🚀 Joey @geekcollective
🐺 Thermo @thermo_az
⚔️ Chuck @foulmouthedheathen
🌸 Sweet Pea @sweetsweet.pea

(We miss you Tray @creatortray &amp; Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay — holding it down back at Mercury HQ! 🎙️)

🛍️ IT'S TIME FOR MERCURY'S WORLD FAMOUS VENDOR WALKTHROUGH!

🚀 IN THIS EPISODE:

👽 INVADER ZIM 25TH ANNIVERSARY &amp; 30-HOUR MONSTER RUGS! Aaron Alexovich, original character designer on Invader Zim, drops by to celebrate 25 years of the iconic cartoon and showcase his new stop-motion project Serenity von Schock. Jeremy and Thermo hit the floor to discover Turtle Soup's punny stationery empire, explore custom hand-tufted monster hotdog rugs taking over 30 hours to make at Red Bottom Rugs, and check out custom Doctor Who TARDIS bags at So Ashtastic.

🏆 BEST IN SHOW COSTUME VICTORY &amp; GODZILLA CLAY BEASTS! Fresh off winning Best in Show at the costume contest for her Dragon Age: The Veilguard Dread Wolf cosplay, Thermo joins MERCURY'S WORLD FAMOUS VENDOR WALKTHROUGH. The crew visits MFIB Art to inspect a massive clay Godzilla sculpture held together by armature wire and "hopes and dreams," checks out 6-month reclaimed metal sculptures at Wasted Weld, and presses upcycled comic book buttons at Ken's Buttons.

🌵 SAGUARO SWAMP THINGS, 1950s WEREWOLF SWAT TEAMS &amp; CON CATCHPHRASES! The walkthrough finishes strong with Victor Irizarry's Saguaro Joe Sonoran Desert swamp thing comic, Angley J. Fraser's 1950s urban fantasy werewolf SWAT team series Moonlight in Glenwood, and Native American trickster folklore art from the Arizona State Museum. Finally, the entire Age of Radio crew gathers for a massive group encore to celebrate convention wins and sign off with Tucson's legendary phrase: "Remember I love you!"

And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop! Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con — three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio

#TucsonComicCon #TucsonComicCon2026 #VendorWalkthrough #InvaderZim #Cosplay


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        <![CDATA[<p>Tucson Comic-Con 2026! MERCURY'S WORLD FAMOUS VENDOR WALKTHROUGH! Invader Zim creator, Best in Show &amp; more! 🌵

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
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🎧 MERCURY is hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

🌵 LIVE FROM TUCSON COMIC-CON — THE MERCURY CREW:
👑 Jeremy @ageofjeremy
🎭 Jinx @jinxcosplay
🚀 Joey @geekcollective
🐺 Thermo @thermo_az
⚔️ Chuck @foulmouthedheathen
🌸 Sweet Pea @sweetsweet.pea

(We miss you Tray @creatortray &amp; Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay — holding it down back at Mercury HQ! 🎙️)

🛍️ IT'S TIME FOR MERCURY'S WORLD FAMOUS VENDOR WALKTHROUGH!

🚀 IN THIS EPISODE:

👽 INVADER ZIM 25TH ANNIVERSARY &amp; 30-HOUR MONSTER RUGS! Aaron Alexovich, original character designer on Invader Zim, drops by to celebrate 25 years of the iconic cartoon and showcase his new stop-motion project Serenity von Schock. Jeremy and Thermo hit the floor to discover Turtle Soup's punny stationery empire, explore custom hand-tufted monster hotdog rugs taking over 30 hours to make at Red Bottom Rugs, and check out custom Doctor Who TARDIS bags at So Ashtastic.

🏆 BEST IN SHOW COSTUME VICTORY &amp; GODZILLA CLAY BEASTS! Fresh off winning Best in Show at the costume contest for her Dragon Age: The Veilguard Dread Wolf cosplay, Thermo joins MERCURY'S WORLD FAMOUS VENDOR WALKTHROUGH. The crew visits MFIB Art to inspect a massive clay Godzilla sculpture held together by armature wire and "hopes and dreams," checks out 6-month reclaimed metal sculptures at Wasted Weld, and presses upcycled comic book buttons at Ken's Buttons.

🌵 SAGUARO SWAMP THINGS, 1950s WEREWOLF SWAT TEAMS &amp; CON CATCHPHRASES! The walkthrough finishes strong with Victor Irizarry's Saguaro Joe Sonoran Desert swamp thing comic, Angley J. Fraser's 1950s urban fantasy werewolf SWAT team series Moonlight in Glenwood, and Native American trickster folklore art from the Arizona State Museum. Finally, the entire Age of Radio crew gathers for a massive group encore to celebrate convention wins and sign off with Tucson's legendary phrase: "Remember I love you!"

And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop! Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con — three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio

#TucsonComicCon #TucsonComicCon2026 #VendorWalkthrough #InvaderZim #Cosplay

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      <title>Tucson Comic-Con 2026 Day 3: GIANT Jenga Tower COLLAPSE! | Beat Darrell</title>
      <description>Tucson Comic-Con 2026 Day 3! GIANT foam Jenga Beat Darrell showdown, RinCon Games &amp; puppet attacks! 🌵

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
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🎧 MERCURY is hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

🌵 LIVE FROM TUCSON COMIC-CON — THE MERCURY CREW:
👑 Jeremy @ageofjeremy
🎭 Jinx @jinxcosplay
🚀 Joey @geekcollective
🐺 Thermo @thermo_az
⚔️ Chuck @foulmouthedheathen
🌸 Sweet Pea @sweetsweet.pea

(We miss you Tray @creatortray &amp; Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay — holding it down back at Mercury HQ! 🎙️)

🚀 IN THIS EPISODE:

🎲 HOMEMADE GIANT BOARD GAMES &amp; RINCON GAMES! Hosts Jeremy and Chuck (@foulmouthedheathen) drop in on Day 3 of Tucson Comic-Con with Karen, convention chair of RinCon Games, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Karen breaks down how she hand-crafted massive, enlarged versions of award-winning tabletop games like Kingdom Builder (the 2012 Spiel des Jahres winner) and Azul for convention goers. She also previews RinCon's upcoming tabletop convention happening October 2nd–4th at Casino Del Sol.

🗼 BEAT DARRELL GIANT FOAM JENGA SHOWDOWN! The Mercury team kicks off their signature live segment, Beat Darrell, using Karen's custom giant foam Jenga set. Darrell takes the stage — joking about his love for beating kids at games — and faces off against first contestant Fish in an intense battle of foam block physics. Despite Fish's valiant effort, Darrell pulls out a chaotic first victory, sending Fish home with a custom prize from Dearfish Design.

🧤 IVORY'S CLUTCH WIN &amp; SLEEVE PUPPET ATTACK! The high-stakes Jenga action escalates as contestant Ivory steps up, outmaneuvering Darrell to score a massive win and taking home a journal from Books by Sori. Then, final contestant Ken takes on Darrell, using a base-destabilizing strategy to bring down the tower once and for all. As a reward for beating Darrell, Ken wins a MadShells Puppet Works sleeve puppet — and immediately uses it to peck and bite cameraman Dustin on live video!

And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop! Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con — three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio

#TucsonComicCon #TucsonComicCon2026 #BeatDarrell #GiantJenga #Podcast


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      <itunes:summary>Tucson Comic-Con 2026 Day 3! GIANT foam Jenga Beat Darrell showdown, RinCon Games &amp; puppet attacks! 🌵

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
Get 30 Days Free at https://merlincrypto.com

🎧 MERCURY is hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

🌵 LIVE FROM TUCSON COMIC-CON — THE MERCURY CREW:
👑 Jeremy @ageofjeremy
🎭 Jinx @jinxcosplay
🚀 Joey @geekcollective
🐺 Thermo @thermo_az
⚔️ Chuck @foulmouthedheathen
🌸 Sweet Pea @sweetsweet.pea

(We miss you Tray @creatortray &amp; Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay — holding it down back at Mercury HQ! 🎙️)

🚀 IN THIS EPISODE:

🎲 HOMEMADE GIANT BOARD GAMES &amp; RINCON GAMES! Hosts Jeremy and Chuck (@foulmouthedheathen) drop in on Day 3 of Tucson Comic-Con with Karen, convention chair of RinCon Games, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Karen breaks down how she hand-crafted massive, enlarged versions of award-winning tabletop games like Kingdom Builder (the 2012 Spiel des Jahres winner) and Azul for convention goers. She also previews RinCon's upcoming tabletop convention happening October 2nd–4th at Casino Del Sol.

🗼 BEAT DARRELL GIANT FOAM JENGA SHOWDOWN! The Mercury team kicks off their signature live segment, Beat Darrell, using Karen's custom giant foam Jenga set. Darrell takes the stage — joking about his love for beating kids at games — and faces off against first contestant Fish in an intense battle of foam block physics. Despite Fish's valiant effort, Darrell pulls out a chaotic first victory, sending Fish home with a custom prize from Dearfish Design.

🧤 IVORY'S CLUTCH WIN &amp; SLEEVE PUPPET ATTACK! The high-stakes Jenga action escalates as contestant Ivory steps up, outmaneuvering Darrell to score a massive win and taking home a journal from Books by Sori. Then, final contestant Ken takes on Darrell, using a base-destabilizing strategy to bring down the tower once and for all. As a reward for beating Darrell, Ken wins a MadShells Puppet Works sleeve puppet — and immediately uses it to peck and bite cameraman Dustin on live video!

And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop! Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con — three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio

#TucsonComicCon #TucsonComicCon2026 #BeatDarrell #GiantJenga #Podcast


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        <![CDATA[<p>Tucson Comic-Con 2026 Day 3! GIANT foam Jenga Beat Darrell showdown, RinCon Games &amp; puppet attacks! 🌵

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
Get 30 Days Free at https://merlincrypto.com

🎧 MERCURY is hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

🌵 LIVE FROM TUCSON COMIC-CON — THE MERCURY CREW:
👑 Jeremy @ageofjeremy
🎭 Jinx @jinxcosplay
🚀 Joey @geekcollective
🐺 Thermo @thermo_az
⚔️ Chuck @foulmouthedheathen
🌸 Sweet Pea @sweetsweet.pea

(We miss you Tray @creatortray &amp; Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay — holding it down back at Mercury HQ! 🎙️)

🚀 IN THIS EPISODE:

🎲 HOMEMADE GIANT BOARD GAMES &amp; RINCON GAMES! Hosts Jeremy and Chuck (@foulmouthedheathen) drop in on Day 3 of Tucson Comic-Con with Karen, convention chair of RinCon Games, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Karen breaks down how she hand-crafted massive, enlarged versions of award-winning tabletop games like Kingdom Builder (the 2012 Spiel des Jahres winner) and Azul for convention goers. She also previews RinCon's upcoming tabletop convention happening October 2nd–4th at Casino Del Sol.

🗼 BEAT DARRELL GIANT FOAM JENGA SHOWDOWN! The Mercury team kicks off their signature live segment, Beat Darrell, using Karen's custom giant foam Jenga set. Darrell takes the stage — joking about his love for beating kids at games — and faces off against first contestant Fish in an intense battle of foam block physics. Despite Fish's valiant effort, Darrell pulls out a chaotic first victory, sending Fish home with a custom prize from Dearfish Design.

🧤 IVORY'S CLUTCH WIN &amp; SLEEVE PUPPET ATTACK! The high-stakes Jenga action escalates as contestant Ivory steps up, outmaneuvering Darrell to score a massive win and taking home a journal from Books by Sori. Then, final contestant Ken takes on Darrell, using a base-destabilizing strategy to bring down the tower once and for all. As a reward for beating Darrell, Ken wins a MadShells Puppet Works sleeve puppet — and immediately uses it to peck and bite cameraman Dustin on live video!

And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop! Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con — three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio

#TucsonComicCon #TucsonComicCon2026 #BeatDarrell #GiantJenga #Podcast

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      <title>Tucson Comic-Con 2026: This Comic Comes in a REAL Pizza Box?!</title>
      <description>Tucson Comic-Con 2026 Day 3 — secret pizza box comics, Vector Interplay card battles &amp; indie design secrets! 🌵

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
Get 30 Days Free at https://merlincrypto.com

🎧 MERCURY is hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

🌵 LIVE FROM TUCSON COMIC-CON — THE MERCURY CREW:
👑 Jeremy @ageofjeremy
🎭 Jinx @jinxcosplay
🚀 Joey @geekcollective
🐺 Thermo @thermo_az
⚔️ Chuck @foulmouthedheathen
🌸 Sweet Pea @sweetsweet.pea

(We miss you Tray @creatortray &amp; Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay — holding it down back at Mercury HQ! 🎙️)

🚀 IN THIS EPISODE:

🍕 SECRET PIZZA BOX COMICS &amp; HYPER LIGHT SLICE! Hosts Jinx (@jinxcosplay) and Thermo (@thermo_az) hit Day 3 of Tucson Comic-Con in Artist Alley to drop in on Escape Station with creator Eric Torres. Eric unveils Hyper Light Slice, an interactive sci-fi comic story set packaged inside a real pizza box about delivery drivers saving pizza in outer space. The team laughs as hungry con-goers keep stopping by booth #711 expecting actual hot pizza!

🃏 VECTOR INTERPLAY TABLETOP CARD DEMO! Eric gives a live table demo of his strategic card game Vector Interplay, played on a 3x3 grid where cards with four numerical edge values flip opponents' cards for territory control. He reveals how 23 years of his original line art and design work — drawing subtle homages to Final Fantasy, Skyrim, and classic comics — came together into an extradimensional card game universe.

🎨 OVERCOMING IMPOSTER SYNDROME &amp; THE MULTITASKING MYTH! After two decades working as an in-house corporate designer, Eric opens up about unlearning the "multitasking myth" and agency burnout to launch his own indie gaming business. He shares his advice for overcoming imposter syndrome, why leaning into artistic discomfort fuels long-term confidence, and the importance of finding supportive convention communities.

And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop! Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con — three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio

#TucsonComicCon #TucsonComicCon2026 #IndieGames #ArtistAlley #Podcast


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      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Tucson Comic-Con 2026 Day 3 — secret pizza box comics, Vector Interplay card battles &amp; indie design secrets! 🌵

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
Get 30 Days Free at https://merlincrypto.com

🎧 MERCURY is hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

🌵 LIVE FROM TUCSON COMIC-CON — THE MERCURY CREW:
👑 Jeremy @ageofjeremy
🎭 Jinx @jinxcosplay
🚀 Joey @geekcollective
🐺 Thermo @thermo_az
⚔️ Chuck @foulmouthedheathen
🌸 Sweet Pea @sweetsweet.pea

(We miss you Tray @creatortray &amp; Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay — holding it down back at Mercury HQ! 🎙️)

🚀 IN THIS EPISODE:

🍕 SECRET PIZZA BOX COMICS &amp; HYPER LIGHT SLICE! Hosts Jinx (@jinxcosplay) and Thermo (@thermo_az) hit Day 3 of Tucson Comic-Con in Artist Alley to drop in on Escape Station with creator Eric Torres. Eric unveils Hyper Light Slice, an interactive sci-fi comic story set packaged inside a real pizza box about delivery drivers saving pizza in outer space. The team laughs as hungry con-goers keep stopping by booth #711 expecting actual hot pizza!

🃏 VECTOR INTERPLAY TABLETOP CARD DEMO! Eric gives a live table demo of his strategic card game Vector Interplay, played on a 3x3 grid where cards with four numerical edge values flip opponents' cards for territory control. He reveals how 23 years of his original line art and design work — drawing subtle homages to Final Fantasy, Skyrim, and classic comics — came together into an extradimensional card game universe.

🎨 OVERCOMING IMPOSTER SYNDROME &amp; THE MULTITASKING MYTH! After two decades working as an in-house corporate designer, Eric opens up about unlearning the "multitasking myth" and agency burnout to launch his own indie gaming business. He shares his advice for overcoming imposter syndrome, why leaning into artistic discomfort fuels long-term confidence, and the importance of finding supportive convention communities.

And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop! Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con — three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
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        <![CDATA[<p>Tucson Comic-Con 2026 Day 3 — secret pizza box comics, Vector Interplay card battles &amp; indie design secrets! 🌵

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
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🎧 MERCURY is hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

🌵 LIVE FROM TUCSON COMIC-CON — THE MERCURY CREW:
👑 Jeremy @ageofjeremy
🎭 Jinx @jinxcosplay
🚀 Joey @geekcollective
🐺 Thermo @thermo_az
⚔️ Chuck @foulmouthedheathen
🌸 Sweet Pea @sweetsweet.pea

(We miss you Tray @creatortray &amp; Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay — holding it down back at Mercury HQ! 🎙️)

🚀 IN THIS EPISODE:

🍕 SECRET PIZZA BOX COMICS &amp; HYPER LIGHT SLICE! Hosts Jinx (@jinxcosplay) and Thermo (@thermo_az) hit Day 3 of Tucson Comic-Con in Artist Alley to drop in on Escape Station with creator Eric Torres. Eric unveils Hyper Light Slice, an interactive sci-fi comic story set packaged inside a real pizza box about delivery drivers saving pizza in outer space. The team laughs as hungry con-goers keep stopping by booth #711 expecting actual hot pizza!

🃏 VECTOR INTERPLAY TABLETOP CARD DEMO! Eric gives a live table demo of his strategic card game Vector Interplay, played on a 3x3 grid where cards with four numerical edge values flip opponents' cards for territory control. He reveals how 23 years of his original line art and design work — drawing subtle homages to Final Fantasy, Skyrim, and classic comics — came together into an extradimensional card game universe.

🎨 OVERCOMING IMPOSTER SYNDROME &amp; THE MULTITASKING MYTH! After two decades working as an in-house corporate designer, Eric opens up about unlearning the "multitasking myth" and agency burnout to launch his own indie gaming business. He shares his advice for overcoming imposter syndrome, why leaning into artistic discomfort fuels long-term confidence, and the importance of finding supportive convention communities.

And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop! Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con — three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
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🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
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🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

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#TucsonComicCon #TucsonComicCon2026 #IndieGames #ArtistAlley #Podcast

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      <title>Mercury's World-Famous Vendor Walk Through: The Most BANNED Game in History?! | Tucson Comic-Con</title>
      <description>Tucson Comic-Con 2026! MERCURY'S WORLD FAMOUS VENDOR WALKTHROUGH! Banned games, adult comics &amp; more! 🌵

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
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🎧 MERCURY is hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

🌵 LIVE FROM TUCSON COMIC-CON — THE MERCURY CREW:
👑 Jeremy @ageofjeremy
🎭 Jinx @jinxcosplay
🚀 Joey @geekcollective
🐺 Thermo @thermo_az
⚔️ Chuck @foulmouthedheathen
🌸 Sweet Pea @sweetsweet.pea

(We miss you Tray @creatortray &amp; Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay — holding it down back at Mercury HQ! 🎙️)

🛍️ IT'S TIME FOR MERCURY'S WORLD FAMOUS VENDOR WALKTHROUGH!

🚀 IN THIS EPISODE:

📚 ADULT COMICS, FEAST OF THE GABA GHOUL &amp; FREE MOM HUGS! Jeremy and the Mercury crew kick off MERCURY'S WORLD FAMOUS VENDOR WALKTHROUGH at Tucson Comic-Con, stopping by to chat with Sharon Wells about 46 years of Cherry Comics and creator Danny Marianino about his Feast of the Gaba Ghoul Kickstarter supporting Phoenix Children's Hospital. Jinx then takes over the mic to visit Moira at Free Mom Hugs to discuss their nationwide LGBTQIA+ visibility mission.

🍺 SPEAKEASY FANTASY TAVERNS &amp; PLAYABLE POWER RANGERS VIDEO GAMES! Jinx visits Shane from Tucson Games &amp; Gadgets to break down their fantasy speakeasy taverns and Caffeine Cauldron witch cafes expanding across Arizona. Meanwhile upstairs in the gaming hall, Angel from Arizona Morphin Grid showcases a custom Power Rangers video game built in Unity, while cosplayer Sam (@thermo_az) prepares for her masquerade competition prejudging.

🎮 INFAMOUS BANNED GAMES &amp; SIMULATED RACING RIGS! The walkthrough wraps up with a wild stop at Running with Scissors as the developers break down the legacy of Postal 2 — the most banned game in history — and their new spin-off Fleshwire. Plus, the team tests out high-octane racing setups at the Ignition Sim Racing lounge!

And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop! Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con — three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

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      <itunes:summary>Tucson Comic-Con 2026! MERCURY'S WORLD FAMOUS VENDOR WALKTHROUGH! Banned games, adult comics &amp; more! 🌵

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
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🎧 MERCURY is hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

🌵 LIVE FROM TUCSON COMIC-CON — THE MERCURY CREW:
👑 Jeremy @ageofjeremy
🎭 Jinx @jinxcosplay
🚀 Joey @geekcollective
🐺 Thermo @thermo_az
⚔️ Chuck @foulmouthedheathen
🌸 Sweet Pea @sweetsweet.pea

(We miss you Tray @creatortray &amp; Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay — holding it down back at Mercury HQ! 🎙️)

🛍️ IT'S TIME FOR MERCURY'S WORLD FAMOUS VENDOR WALKTHROUGH!

🚀 IN THIS EPISODE:

📚 ADULT COMICS, FEAST OF THE GABA GHOUL &amp; FREE MOM HUGS! Jeremy and the Mercury crew kick off MERCURY'S WORLD FAMOUS VENDOR WALKTHROUGH at Tucson Comic-Con, stopping by to chat with Sharon Wells about 46 years of Cherry Comics and creator Danny Marianino about his Feast of the Gaba Ghoul Kickstarter supporting Phoenix Children's Hospital. Jinx then takes over the mic to visit Moira at Free Mom Hugs to discuss their nationwide LGBTQIA+ visibility mission.

🍺 SPEAKEASY FANTASY TAVERNS &amp; PLAYABLE POWER RANGERS VIDEO GAMES! Jinx visits Shane from Tucson Games &amp; Gadgets to break down their fantasy speakeasy taverns and Caffeine Cauldron witch cafes expanding across Arizona. Meanwhile upstairs in the gaming hall, Angel from Arizona Morphin Grid showcases a custom Power Rangers video game built in Unity, while cosplayer Sam (@thermo_az) prepares for her masquerade competition prejudging.

🎮 INFAMOUS BANNED GAMES &amp; SIMULATED RACING RIGS! The walkthrough wraps up with a wild stop at Running with Scissors as the developers break down the legacy of Postal 2 — the most banned game in history — and their new spin-off Fleshwire. Plus, the team tests out high-octane racing setups at the Ignition Sim Racing lounge!

And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop! Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con — three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio

#TucsonComicCon #TucsonComicCon2026 #VendorWalkthrough #Cosplay #Podcast


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        <![CDATA[<p>Tucson Comic-Con 2026! MERCURY'S WORLD FAMOUS VENDOR WALKTHROUGH! Banned games, adult comics &amp; more! 🌵

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
Get 30 Days Free at https://merlincrypto.com

🎧 MERCURY is hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

🌵 LIVE FROM TUCSON COMIC-CON — THE MERCURY CREW:
👑 Jeremy @ageofjeremy
🎭 Jinx @jinxcosplay
🚀 Joey @geekcollective
🐺 Thermo @thermo_az
⚔️ Chuck @foulmouthedheathen
🌸 Sweet Pea @sweetsweet.pea

(We miss you Tray @creatortray &amp; Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay — holding it down back at Mercury HQ! 🎙️)

🛍️ IT'S TIME FOR MERCURY'S WORLD FAMOUS VENDOR WALKTHROUGH!

🚀 IN THIS EPISODE:

📚 ADULT COMICS, FEAST OF THE GABA GHOUL &amp; FREE MOM HUGS! Jeremy and the Mercury crew kick off MERCURY'S WORLD FAMOUS VENDOR WALKTHROUGH at Tucson Comic-Con, stopping by to chat with Sharon Wells about 46 years of Cherry Comics and creator Danny Marianino about his Feast of the Gaba Ghoul Kickstarter supporting Phoenix Children's Hospital. Jinx then takes over the mic to visit Moira at Free Mom Hugs to discuss their nationwide LGBTQIA+ visibility mission.

🍺 SPEAKEASY FANTASY TAVERNS &amp; PLAYABLE POWER RANGERS VIDEO GAMES! Jinx visits Shane from Tucson Games &amp; Gadgets to break down their fantasy speakeasy taverns and Caffeine Cauldron witch cafes expanding across Arizona. Meanwhile upstairs in the gaming hall, Angel from Arizona Morphin Grid showcases a custom Power Rangers video game built in Unity, while cosplayer Sam (@thermo_az) prepares for her masquerade competition prejudging.

🎮 INFAMOUS BANNED GAMES &amp; SIMULATED RACING RIGS! The walkthrough wraps up with a wild stop at Running with Scissors as the developers break down the legacy of Postal 2 — the most banned game in history — and their new spin-off Fleshwire. Plus, the team tests out high-octane racing setups at the Ignition Sim Racing lounge!

And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop! Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con — three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio

#TucsonComicCon #TucsonComicCon2026 #VendorWalkthrough #Cosplay #Podcast

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      <title>This Dragon Zord Took 150 FEET of Foam! Tucson Comic-Con 2026 Day 2</title>
      <description>Tucson Comic-Con 2026 Day 2! 150ft foam Dragon Zord, 3D-printed Krypto, lightsaber duels &amp; more! 🌵

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
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🎧 MERCURY is hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

🌵 LIVE FROM TUCSON COMIC-CON — THE MERCURY CREW:
👑 Jeremy @ageofjeremy
🎭 Jinx @jinxcosplay
🚀 Joey @geekcollective
🐺 Thermo @thermo_az
⚔️ Chuck @foulmouthedheathen
🌸 Sweet Pea @sweetsweet.pea

(We miss you Tray @creatortray &amp; Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay — holding it down back at Mercury HQ! 🎙️)

🚀 IN THIS EPISODE:

🐉 150 FEET OF FOAM DRAGON ZORD INSANITY! Kyle from Ravencraft Cosplay steps out in a massive Dragon Zord costume built from 150 feet of EVA foam, contact cement, and computer dust mesh vision panels to prove he could master foam crafting beyond 3D printing! Plus, Chuck "The Foulmouth Heathen" joins Jeremy on the floor to break down the federal non-profit status of Cosplay and how they support military families and children's hospitals.

🦸 3D-PRINTED KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG &amp; HALL OF HEROES TOUR! Stepping in for Jinx after a cosplay malfunction, Jeremy and Chuck take over the brand-new Hall of Heroes floor. They drop in on Sharon from Fixate Create for the debut of a smart Donatello TMNT suit, check out the Justice League of Arizona's custom 3D-printed Krypto the Superdog on wheels, and visit the Arizona Brown Coats as they raise money for the Women's Foundation of Arizona.

🧟 RESIDENT EVIL CREATURES, LIGHTSABER DUELS &amp; DWIGHT SCHRUTE JOKER! The walkthrough continues with the Umbrella Corporation Arizona Hive fundraising for Friends of Pat with custom Resident Evil builds, live Star Wars lightsaber combat choreography with the Utapau Temple Saber Guild, the New Arizona Republic Fallout group, and a hilarious pop-in from a cosplayer dressed as Dwight Schrute as the Joker from The Office!

And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop! Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con — three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio

#TucsonComicCon #TucsonComicCon2026 #Cosplay #PowerRangers #Podcast


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      <itunes:summary>Tucson Comic-Con 2026 Day 2! 150ft foam Dragon Zord, 3D-printed Krypto, lightsaber duels &amp; more! 🌵

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
Get 30 Days Free at https://merlincrypto.com

🎧 MERCURY is hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

🌵 LIVE FROM TUCSON COMIC-CON — THE MERCURY CREW:
👑 Jeremy @ageofjeremy
🎭 Jinx @jinxcosplay
🚀 Joey @geekcollective
🐺 Thermo @thermo_az
⚔️ Chuck @foulmouthedheathen
🌸 Sweet Pea @sweetsweet.pea

(We miss you Tray @creatortray &amp; Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay — holding it down back at Mercury HQ! 🎙️)

🚀 IN THIS EPISODE:

🐉 150 FEET OF FOAM DRAGON ZORD INSANITY! Kyle from Ravencraft Cosplay steps out in a massive Dragon Zord costume built from 150 feet of EVA foam, contact cement, and computer dust mesh vision panels to prove he could master foam crafting beyond 3D printing! Plus, Chuck "The Foulmouth Heathen" joins Jeremy on the floor to break down the federal non-profit status of Cosplay and how they support military families and children's hospitals.

🦸 3D-PRINTED KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG &amp; HALL OF HEROES TOUR! Stepping in for Jinx after a cosplay malfunction, Jeremy and Chuck take over the brand-new Hall of Heroes floor. They drop in on Sharon from Fixate Create for the debut of a smart Donatello TMNT suit, check out the Justice League of Arizona's custom 3D-printed Krypto the Superdog on wheels, and visit the Arizona Brown Coats as they raise money for the Women's Foundation of Arizona.

🧟 RESIDENT EVIL CREATURES, LIGHTSABER DUELS &amp; DWIGHT SCHRUTE JOKER! The walkthrough continues with the Umbrella Corporation Arizona Hive fundraising for Friends of Pat with custom Resident Evil builds, live Star Wars lightsaber combat choreography with the Utapau Temple Saber Guild, the New Arizona Republic Fallout group, and a hilarious pop-in from a cosplayer dressed as Dwight Schrute as the Joker from The Office!

And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop! Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con — three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio

#TucsonComicCon #TucsonComicCon2026 #Cosplay #PowerRangers #Podcast


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        <![CDATA[<p>Tucson Comic-Con 2026 Day 2! 150ft foam Dragon Zord, 3D-printed Krypto, lightsaber duels &amp; more! 🌵

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
Get 30 Days Free at https://merlincrypto.com

🎧 MERCURY is hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

🌵 LIVE FROM TUCSON COMIC-CON — THE MERCURY CREW:
👑 Jeremy @ageofjeremy
🎭 Jinx @jinxcosplay
🚀 Joey @geekcollective
🐺 Thermo @thermo_az
⚔️ Chuck @foulmouthedheathen
🌸 Sweet Pea @sweetsweet.pea

(We miss you Tray @creatortray &amp; Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay — holding it down back at Mercury HQ! 🎙️)

🚀 IN THIS EPISODE:

🐉 150 FEET OF FOAM DRAGON ZORD INSANITY! Kyle from Ravencraft Cosplay steps out in a massive Dragon Zord costume built from 150 feet of EVA foam, contact cement, and computer dust mesh vision panels to prove he could master foam crafting beyond 3D printing! Plus, Chuck "The Foulmouth Heathen" joins Jeremy on the floor to break down the federal non-profit status of Cosplay and how they support military families and children's hospitals.

🦸 3D-PRINTED KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG &amp; HALL OF HEROES TOUR! Stepping in for Jinx after a cosplay malfunction, Jeremy and Chuck take over the brand-new Hall of Heroes floor. They drop in on Sharon from Fixate Create for the debut of a smart Donatello TMNT suit, check out the Justice League of Arizona's custom 3D-printed Krypto the Superdog on wheels, and visit the Arizona Brown Coats as they raise money for the Women's Foundation of Arizona.

🧟 RESIDENT EVIL CREATURES, LIGHTSABER DUELS &amp; DWIGHT SCHRUTE JOKER! The walkthrough continues with the Umbrella Corporation Arizona Hive fundraising for Friends of Pat with custom Resident Evil builds, live Star Wars lightsaber combat choreography with the Utapau Temple Saber Guild, the New Arizona Republic Fallout group, and a hilarious pop-in from a cosplayer dressed as Dwight Schrute as the Joker from The Office!

And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop! Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con — three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio

#TucsonComicCon #TucsonComicCon2026 #Cosplay #PowerRangers #Podcast

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      <title>Tucson Comic-Con 2026: He Called His MOM to Win Trivia?! | Beat Darrell</title>
      <description>Tucson Comic-Con 2026! Beat Darrell trivia chaos, cash wind tunnel &amp; retro arcade rentals, LIVE! 🌵

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
Get 30 Days Free at https://merlincrypto.com

🎧 MERCURY is hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

🌵 LIVE FROM TUCSON COMIC-CON — THE MERCURY CREW:
👑 Jeremy @ageofjeremy
🎭 Jinx @jinxcosplay
🚀 Joey @geekcollective
🐺 Thermo @thermo_az
⚔️ Chuck @foulmouthedheathen
🌸 Sweet Pea @sweetsweet.pea

(We miss you Tray @creatortray &amp; Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay — holding it down back at Mercury HQ! 🎙️)

🚀 IN THIS EPISODE:

💸 CASH WIND TUNNEL &amp; RETRO ARCADE RENTALS! The Mercury crew drops in on Cousin Vinnie at the MVP Retro Rentals booth. Chuck "The Foul Mouth Heathen" gets locked into a cash-flying wind tunnel machine, spins the prize wheel, and secures a Spawn figure for live game show giveaways on the floor.

📞 CONTESTANT CALLS HIS MOM TO BEAT DARRELL! In our signature live show game Beat Darrell, first-time con-goer WC gets put on the spot just three minutes after walking into the building. When stumped by a Stardew Valley trivia question, WC calls his mom live on speakerphone, who locks in the winning answer ("Abigail") to defeat Darrell and take home the prize!

🎮 IMPOSSIBLE TRIVIA, AUDIENCE CLUTCH SAVES &amp; MARIO REWARDS! The Beat Darrell video game trivia chaos continues as Darrell insists the answer to every impossible question is "Super Mario Bros." Watch as contestants phone friends, pull audience members for Bloodborne and Horizon Zero Dawn answers, and win retro art prints, Invader Zim collectibles, and pixel Mario art!

And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

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🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
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🎯 STAY CONNECTED

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Powered by Age of Radio

#TucsonComicCon #TucsonComicCon2026 #BeatDarrell #VideoGameTrivia #Podcast


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      <itunes:summary>Tucson Comic-Con 2026! Beat Darrell trivia chaos, cash wind tunnel &amp; retro arcade rentals, LIVE! 🌵

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
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🎧 MERCURY is hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

🌵 LIVE FROM TUCSON COMIC-CON — THE MERCURY CREW:
👑 Jeremy @ageofjeremy
🎭 Jinx @jinxcosplay
🚀 Joey @geekcollective
🐺 Thermo @thermo_az
⚔️ Chuck @foulmouthedheathen
🌸 Sweet Pea @sweetsweet.pea

(We miss you Tray @creatortray &amp; Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay — holding it down back at Mercury HQ! 🎙️)

🚀 IN THIS EPISODE:

💸 CASH WIND TUNNEL &amp; RETRO ARCADE RENTALS! The Mercury crew drops in on Cousin Vinnie at the MVP Retro Rentals booth. Chuck "The Foul Mouth Heathen" gets locked into a cash-flying wind tunnel machine, spins the prize wheel, and secures a Spawn figure for live game show giveaways on the floor.

📞 CONTESTANT CALLS HIS MOM TO BEAT DARRELL! In our signature live show game Beat Darrell, first-time con-goer WC gets put on the spot just three minutes after walking into the building. When stumped by a Stardew Valley trivia question, WC calls his mom live on speakerphone, who locks in the winning answer ("Abigail") to defeat Darrell and take home the prize!

🎮 IMPOSSIBLE TRIVIA, AUDIENCE CLUTCH SAVES &amp; MARIO REWARDS! The Beat Darrell video game trivia chaos continues as Darrell insists the answer to every impossible question is "Super Mario Bros." Watch as contestants phone friends, pull audience members for Bloodborne and Horizon Zero Dawn answers, and win retro art prints, Invader Zim collectibles, and pixel Mario art!

And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop! Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con — three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio

#TucsonComicCon #TucsonComicCon2026 #BeatDarrell #VideoGameTrivia #Podcast


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        <![CDATA[<p>Tucson Comic-Con 2026! Beat Darrell trivia chaos, cash wind tunnel &amp; retro arcade rentals, LIVE! 🌵

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
Get 30 Days Free at https://merlincrypto.com

🎧 MERCURY is hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

🌵 LIVE FROM TUCSON COMIC-CON — THE MERCURY CREW:
👑 Jeremy @ageofjeremy
🎭 Jinx @jinxcosplay
🚀 Joey @geekcollective
🐺 Thermo @thermo_az
⚔️ Chuck @foulmouthedheathen
🌸 Sweet Pea @sweetsweet.pea

(We miss you Tray @creatortray &amp; Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay — holding it down back at Mercury HQ! 🎙️)

🚀 IN THIS EPISODE:

💸 CASH WIND TUNNEL &amp; RETRO ARCADE RENTALS! The Mercury crew drops in on Cousin Vinnie at the MVP Retro Rentals booth. Chuck "The Foul Mouth Heathen" gets locked into a cash-flying wind tunnel machine, spins the prize wheel, and secures a Spawn figure for live game show giveaways on the floor.

📞 CONTESTANT CALLS HIS MOM TO BEAT DARRELL! In our signature live show game Beat Darrell, first-time con-goer WC gets put on the spot just three minutes after walking into the building. When stumped by a Stardew Valley trivia question, WC calls his mom live on speakerphone, who locks in the winning answer ("Abigail") to defeat Darrell and take home the prize!

🎮 IMPOSSIBLE TRIVIA, AUDIENCE CLUTCH SAVES &amp; MARIO REWARDS! The Beat Darrell video game trivia chaos continues as Darrell insists the answer to every impossible question is "Super Mario Bros." Watch as contestants phone friends, pull audience members for Bloodborne and Horizon Zero Dawn answers, and win retro art prints, Invader Zim collectibles, and pixel Mario art!

And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop! Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con — three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio

#TucsonComicCon #TucsonComicCon2026 #BeatDarrell #VideoGameTrivia #Podcast

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      <description>Tucson Comic-Con 2026! Psyduck face paint, puppet chaos, indie comics &amp; more, LIVE from the convention floor! 🌵

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
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🎧 MERCURY is hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

🌵 LIVE FROM TUCSON COMIC-CON — THE MERCURY CREW:
👑 Jeremy @ageofjeremy
🎭 Jinx @jinxcosplay
🚀 Joey @geekcollective
🐺 Thermo @thermo_az
⚔️ Chuck @foulmouthedheathen
🌸 Sweet Pea @sweetsweet.pea

(We miss you Tray @creatortray &amp; Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay — holding it down back at Mercury HQ! 🎙️)

🚀 IN THIS EPISODE:

🦆 PSYDUCK FACE PAINT &amp; THE BALLOON GIRL! Host Jeremy gets full Psyduck face paint live on the floor from Tucson's top-rated entertainer, the "Balloon Girl." She opens up about starting out making balloon animals at Joe's Crab Shack to pay off a car bill, building a full-time empire as a single mom, and homeschooling her four kids while painting for Comic-Con.

🧤 PUPPET CHAOS WITH MADSHELLS PUPPET WORKS! The crew visits Michelle from MadShells Puppet Works for a crash course in "Cosplay for your hands." Cameraman Dustin gets forced into sleeve puppets and finger goblins to reenact chaotic movie scenes from Scream, A Few Good Men, and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

📚 AFRICAN MYTHOLOGY &amp; INDIE COMIC EMPIRES! WiseAcre Comics founder Fred sits down to showcase Magnus Shakuda issue #6, breaking down how he created the series to celebrate African mythology and honor his late mother. He also reveals his transition from retiring from the U.S. Air Force to building the House of Wise publishing ecosystem, including bringing Patrick Foreman and Joey Galvez's Kickstarter comic Remember to direct market comic shops.

And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop! Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con — three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio

#TucsonComicCon #TucsonComicCon2026 #Cosplay #IndieComics #Podcast


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      <itunes:summary>Tucson Comic-Con 2026! Psyduck face paint, puppet chaos, indie comics &amp; more, LIVE from the convention floor! 🌵

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
Get 30 Days Free at https://merlincrypto.com

🎧 MERCURY is hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

🌵 LIVE FROM TUCSON COMIC-CON — THE MERCURY CREW:
👑 Jeremy @ageofjeremy
🎭 Jinx @jinxcosplay
🚀 Joey @geekcollective
🐺 Thermo @thermo_az
⚔️ Chuck @foulmouthedheathen
🌸 Sweet Pea @sweetsweet.pea

(We miss you Tray @creatortray &amp; Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay — holding it down back at Mercury HQ! 🎙️)

🚀 IN THIS EPISODE:

🦆 PSYDUCK FACE PAINT &amp; THE BALLOON GIRL! Host Jeremy gets full Psyduck face paint live on the floor from Tucson's top-rated entertainer, the "Balloon Girl." She opens up about starting out making balloon animals at Joe's Crab Shack to pay off a car bill, building a full-time empire as a single mom, and homeschooling her four kids while painting for Comic-Con.

🧤 PUPPET CHAOS WITH MADSHELLS PUPPET WORKS! The crew visits Michelle from MadShells Puppet Works for a crash course in "Cosplay for your hands." Cameraman Dustin gets forced into sleeve puppets and finger goblins to reenact chaotic movie scenes from Scream, A Few Good Men, and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

📚 AFRICAN MYTHOLOGY &amp; INDIE COMIC EMPIRES! WiseAcre Comics founder Fred sits down to showcase Magnus Shakuda issue #6, breaking down how he created the series to celebrate African mythology and honor his late mother. He also reveals his transition from retiring from the U.S. Air Force to building the House of Wise publishing ecosystem, including bringing Patrick Foreman and Joey Galvez's Kickstarter comic Remember to direct market comic shops.

And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop! Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con — three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio

#TucsonComicCon #TucsonComicCon2026 #Cosplay #IndieComics #Podcast


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        <![CDATA[<p>Tucson Comic-Con 2026! Psyduck face paint, puppet chaos, indie comics &amp; more, LIVE from the convention floor! 🌵

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
Get 30 Days Free at https://merlincrypto.com

🎧 MERCURY is hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

🌵 LIVE FROM TUCSON COMIC-CON — THE MERCURY CREW:
👑 Jeremy @ageofjeremy
🎭 Jinx @jinxcosplay
🚀 Joey @geekcollective
🐺 Thermo @thermo_az
⚔️ Chuck @foulmouthedheathen
🌸 Sweet Pea @sweetsweet.pea

(We miss you Tray @creatortray &amp; Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay — holding it down back at Mercury HQ! 🎙️)

🚀 IN THIS EPISODE:

🦆 PSYDUCK FACE PAINT &amp; THE BALLOON GIRL! Host Jeremy gets full Psyduck face paint live on the floor from Tucson's top-rated entertainer, the "Balloon Girl." She opens up about starting out making balloon animals at Joe's Crab Shack to pay off a car bill, building a full-time empire as a single mom, and homeschooling her four kids while painting for Comic-Con.

🧤 PUPPET CHAOS WITH MADSHELLS PUPPET WORKS! The crew visits Michelle from MadShells Puppet Works for a crash course in "Cosplay for your hands." Cameraman Dustin gets forced into sleeve puppets and finger goblins to reenact chaotic movie scenes from Scream, A Few Good Men, and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

📚 AFRICAN MYTHOLOGY &amp; INDIE COMIC EMPIRES! WiseAcre Comics founder Fred sits down to showcase Magnus Shakuda issue #6, breaking down how he created the series to celebrate African mythology and honor his late mother. He also reveals his transition from retiring from the U.S. Air Force to building the House of Wise publishing ecosystem, including bringing Patrick Foreman and Joey Galvez's Kickstarter comic Remember to direct market comic shops.

And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop! Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con — three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio

#TucsonComicCon #TucsonComicCon2026 #Cosplay #IndieComics #Podcast

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      <title>Tucson Comic-Con 2026 LIVE: Princess Cosplay, Dread Wolf &amp; FREE Prizes!</title>
      <description>Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮

Check out all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
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🎧 MERCURY is hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

🌵 LIVE FROM TUCSON COMIC-CON — THE MERCURY CREW:
👑 Jeremy @ageofjeremy
🎭 Jinx @jinxcosplay
🚀 Joey @geekcollective
🐺 Thermo @thermo_az
⚔️ Chuck @foulmouthedheathen
🌸 Sweet Pea @sweetsweet.pea

(We miss you Tray @creatortray &amp; Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay — holding it down back at Mercury HQ! 🎙️)

🚀 IN THIS EPISODE:

👑 WE'RE LIVE AT TUCSON COMIC-CON 2026! The Age of Radio crew hits the Tucson Convention Center in full Nintendo Princess cosplay to kick off day one of Tucson Comic-Con. Jinx celebrates her 8th year attending the convention since 2018, while Sweet Pea takes in the relaxed Tucson atmosphere for her very first time.

🐺 DREAD WOLF TAKES THE MASTERS CATEGORY &amp; RETRO ANIME SECRETS! Thermo AZ previews her packed panel schedule — including Scripting Masquerade Skits 101, Advancing Your Cosplay, and defining 1970–2006 as "Retro Anime." Plus, a look inside Thermo's entry in the Adult Costume Contest's Advanced Masters category as the Dread Wolf from Dragon Age: The Veilguard!

🎁 PRIZES, INTERVIEWS &amp; THE VENDOR FLOOR WALKTHROUGH! No booth? No problem! The Mercury team breaks down their plans to roam the convention floor doing interviews with vendors and attendees, running games, giving away cool prizes, eating Mexican food at Guadalajara Grill, and recording our WORLD FAMOUS MERCURY VENDOR WALK THROUGH!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop here! Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con — three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio

#TucsonComicCon #TucsonComicCon2026 #Cosplay #Podcast


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      <itunes:summary>Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮

Check out all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
Get 30 Days Free at https://merlincrypto.com

🎧 MERCURY is hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

🌵 LIVE FROM TUCSON COMIC-CON — THE MERCURY CREW:
👑 Jeremy @ageofjeremy
🎭 Jinx @jinxcosplay
🚀 Joey @geekcollective
🐺 Thermo @thermo_az
⚔️ Chuck @foulmouthedheathen
🌸 Sweet Pea @sweetsweet.pea

(We miss you Tray @creatortray &amp; Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay — holding it down back at Mercury HQ! 🎙️)

🚀 IN THIS EPISODE:

👑 WE'RE LIVE AT TUCSON COMIC-CON 2026! The Age of Radio crew hits the Tucson Convention Center in full Nintendo Princess cosplay to kick off day one of Tucson Comic-Con. Jinx celebrates her 8th year attending the convention since 2018, while Sweet Pea takes in the relaxed Tucson atmosphere for her very first time.

🐺 DREAD WOLF TAKES THE MASTERS CATEGORY &amp; RETRO ANIME SECRETS! Thermo AZ previews her packed panel schedule — including Scripting Masquerade Skits 101, Advancing Your Cosplay, and defining 1970–2006 as "Retro Anime." Plus, a look inside Thermo's entry in the Adult Costume Contest's Advanced Masters category as the Dread Wolf from Dragon Age: The Veilguard!

🎁 PRIZES, INTERVIEWS &amp; THE VENDOR FLOOR WALKTHROUGH! No booth? No problem! The Mercury team breaks down their plans to roam the convention floor doing interviews with vendors and attendees, running games, giving away cool prizes, eating Mexican food at Guadalajara Grill, and recording our WORLD FAMOUS MERCURY VENDOR WALK THROUGH!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop here! Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con — three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio

#TucsonComicCon #TucsonComicCon2026 #Cosplay #Podcast


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        <![CDATA[<p>Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮

Check out all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
Get 30 Days Free at https://merlincrypto.com

🎧 MERCURY is hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)

🌵 LIVE FROM TUCSON COMIC-CON — THE MERCURY CREW:
👑 Jeremy @ageofjeremy
🎭 Jinx @jinxcosplay
🚀 Joey @geekcollective
🐺 Thermo @thermo_az
⚔️ Chuck @foulmouthedheathen
🌸 Sweet Pea @sweetsweet.pea

(We miss you Tray @creatortray &amp; Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay — holding it down back at Mercury HQ! 🎙️)

🚀 IN THIS EPISODE:

👑 WE'RE LIVE AT TUCSON COMIC-CON 2026! The Age of Radio crew hits the Tucson Convention Center in full Nintendo Princess cosplay to kick off day one of Tucson Comic-Con. Jinx celebrates her 8th year attending the convention since 2018, while Sweet Pea takes in the relaxed Tucson atmosphere for her very first time.

🐺 DREAD WOLF TAKES THE MASTERS CATEGORY &amp; RETRO ANIME SECRETS! Thermo AZ previews her packed panel schedule — including Scripting Masquerade Skits 101, Advancing Your Cosplay, and defining 1970–2006 as "Retro Anime." Plus, a look inside Thermo's entry in the Adult Costume Contest's Advanced Masters category as the Dread Wolf from Dragon Age: The Veilguard!

🎁 PRIZES, INTERVIEWS &amp; THE VENDOR FLOOR WALKTHROUGH! No booth? No problem! The Mercury team breaks down their plans to roam the convention floor doing interviews with vendors and attendees, running games, giving away cool prizes, eating Mexican food at Guadalajara Grill, and recording our WORLD FAMOUS MERCURY VENDOR WALK THROUGH!

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop here! Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con — three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at https://ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio

#TucsonComicCon #TucsonComicCon2026 #Cosplay #Podcast

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      <title>New METROID?! Open-World KIRBY?! And EA's Saudi Mega-Merger Gets WEIRD</title>
      <description>Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com

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🎧 Hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)
(Sometimes stopping in @joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen 👀)


  The September Nintendo Direct went OFF. A new 2D Metroid (Metroid Ravenous), an open-world Kirby adventure, Persona 6 on Switch 2, Resident Evil remakes, and a wave of release dates — we break down the biggest reveals from Nintendo's packed broadcast.

  Saudi Arabia eyeing an EA + Savvy mega-merger? Just a month after EA's acquisition was finalized, reports say the Saudi PIF is considering merging the publisher with Savvy Games Group — raising big questions about consolidation, antitrust, and the future of gaming's biggest studios.

  Substack wants your podcast. Substack just launched a dedicated podcast tab in its app, and creators are already earning over $200 million a year on the platform. Is this a real fourth lane for independent podcasters?

  And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!


⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop!

Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con!

Join us this October for three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

Come hang out with Age of Radio, meet creators, experience the convention, and be part of an incredible celebration of anime and pop culture.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:57:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
Get 30 Days Free at merlincrypto.com

🎧 Hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)
(Sometimes stopping in @joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen 👀)


  The September Nintendo Direct went OFF. A new 2D Metroid (Metroid Ravenous), an open-world Kirby adventure, Persona 6 on Switch 2, Resident Evil remakes, and a wave of release dates — we break down the biggest reveals from Nintendo's packed broadcast.

  Saudi Arabia eyeing an EA + Savvy mega-merger? Just a month after EA's acquisition was finalized, reports say the Saudi PIF is considering merging the publisher with Savvy Games Group — raising big questions about consolidation, antitrust, and the future of gaming's biggest studios.

  Substack wants your podcast. Substack just launched a dedicated podcast tab in its app, and creators are already earning over $200 million a year on the platform. Is this a real fourth lane for independent podcasters?

  And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!


⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop!

Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con!

Join us this October for three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

Come hang out with Age of Radio, meet creators, experience the convention, and be part of an incredible celebration of anime and pop culture.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio
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        <![CDATA[<p>Mercury is brought to you by <strong>Age of Radio</strong>, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮<br>
Check out all Age of Radio shows at <strong>ageofradio.com</strong></p>
<p>And by <strong>Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto</strong><br>
Get 30 Days Free at <strong>merlincrypto.com</strong></p>
<p>🎧 Hosted by <strong>Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy)</strong> &amp; <strong>Tray Cook (@creatortray)</strong><br>
(Sometimes stopping in <strong>@joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen</strong> 👀)</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>The September Nintendo Direct went OFF.</strong> A new 2D Metroid (Metroid Ravenous), an open-world Kirby adventure, Persona 6 on Switch 2, Resident Evil remakes, and a wave of release dates — we break down the biggest reveals from Nintendo's packed broadcast.</li>
  <li><strong>Saudi Arabia eyeing an EA + Savvy mega-merger?</strong> Just a month after EA's acquisition was finalized, reports say the Saudi PIF is considering merging the publisher with Savvy Games Group — raising big questions about consolidation, antitrust, and the future of gaming's biggest studios.</li>
  <li><strong>Substack wants your podcast.</strong> Substack just launched a dedicated podcast tab in its app, and creators are already earning over $200 million a year on the platform. Is this a real fourth lane for independent podcasters?</li>
  <li><strong>And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>⚡ <strong>AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!</strong></p>
<p>📅 <strong>October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026</strong></p>
<p>The convention season doesn't stop!</p>
<p><strong>Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con!</strong></p>
<p>Join us this October for three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.</p>
<p>Come hang out with Age of Radio, meet creators, experience the convention, and be part of an incredible celebration of anime and pop culture.</p>
<p>🎟️ <strong>GET YOUR TICKETS:</strong><br><a href="https://uwucon.com/">https://uwucon.com/</a></p>
<p>🎯 <strong>STAY CONNECTED</strong></p>
<p>🔹 Follow <strong>@_geekcollective</strong> for standout Kickstarter finds<br>
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at <strong>ageofradio.com</strong><br>
🔹 Join our FB group <strong>Addicted to Podcasting</strong><br>
🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow</p>
<p>✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with <strong>Age of Radio</strong></p>
<p><strong>Powered by Age of Radio</strong></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>X Spaces | Is Sadie Sink the MCU's Savior? 🕷️ PLUS: Why We HATE Adam Driver's New Marvel Role &amp; Want to Throw Snowballs at Frozen 3 Fans!</title>
      <description>Turn down your echo, put on your headphones, and welcome to another chaotic live session of Mercury Spaces on X!  Join hosts Jeremy, Tray, and Joey as they battle severe platform glitches, random echoes, and dropped audio feeds while bringing you the absolute best in pop culture and tech news.

First up, the guys celebrate the massive $2.04 billion global success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, praising its gritty, street-level strategic reset. They break down Tom Holland’s mature performance, the uncanny recreation of classic comic book covers, and Sadie Sink’s mutant debut as Jean Gray.

Plus, they share their excitement over Jon Bernthal’s triumphant return as the Punisher, Florence Pugh’s hilarious cameo as Black Widow, and debate the chances of Peter and MJ ever getting back together.

Then, they pivot to Samsung's Galaxy Unboxed 2026 event and completely roast the new tiered foldable strategy. They debate if standard Fold 8’s missing stereo speakers and the Ultra's severe thermal throttling are dealbreakers. Tray delivers a hilariously savage take on why anyone under 70 using a stylus on their phone is crazy, while Jeremy geeks out over the highly anticipated 3-pane Gemini Notebook app designed specifically for foldable dual screens.

Next, the crew dives into the massive D23 Expo mutant reboot casting. While they praise Samara Weaving as Emma Frost and Maya Boyd as Storm, Joey goes off on Adam Driver being cast as Mr. Sinister, calling him a "dry actor" with only one speed. They also dive into Disney's sequel overload—including Incredibles 3, Zootopia 3, and Coco 2—and Jeremy explains why he wants to throw snowballs at children who watch Frozen 3.

Finally, they explore Disney's park expansions, including Magic Kingdom’s Villains Land (featuring the Maleficent coaster) and Hollywood Studios’ terrifying Monstropolis door coaster opening in 2027. The live Space wraps up with details on their upcoming trip to Tucson Comic-Con, where Jeremy and Joey plan to handcuff themselves together to see if kids can pick the locks!Help us reach our goal of 150 subscribers on our YouTube channel (Mercury by Age of Radio) to win two free volumes of Never Whistle at Night, signed by Shane, whom the guys interviewed at WonderCon!


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
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First up, the guys celebrate the massive $2.04 billion global success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, praising its gritty, street-level strategic reset. They break down Tom Holland’s mature performance, the uncanny recreation of classic comic book covers, and Sadie Sink’s mutant debut as Jean Gray.

Plus, they share their excitement over Jon Bernthal’s triumphant return as the Punisher, Florence Pugh’s hilarious cameo as Black Widow, and debate the chances of Peter and MJ ever getting back together.

Then, they pivot to Samsung's Galaxy Unboxed 2026 event and completely roast the new tiered foldable strategy. They debate if standard Fold 8’s missing stereo speakers and the Ultra's severe thermal throttling are dealbreakers. Tray delivers a hilariously savage take on why anyone under 70 using a stylus on their phone is crazy, while Jeremy geeks out over the highly anticipated 3-pane Gemini Notebook app designed specifically for foldable dual screens.

Next, the crew dives into the massive D23 Expo mutant reboot casting. While they praise Samara Weaving as Emma Frost and Maya Boyd as Storm, Joey goes off on Adam Driver being cast as Mr. Sinister, calling him a "dry actor" with only one speed. They also dive into Disney's sequel overload—including Incredibles 3, Zootopia 3, and Coco 2—and Jeremy explains why he wants to throw snowballs at children who watch Frozen 3.

Finally, they explore Disney's park expansions, including Magic Kingdom’s Villains Land (featuring the Maleficent coaster) and Hollywood Studios’ terrifying Monstropolis door coaster opening in 2027. The live Space wraps up with details on their upcoming trip to Tucson Comic-Con, where Jeremy and Joey plan to handcuff themselves together to see if kids can pick the locks!Help us reach our goal of 150 subscribers on our YouTube channel (Mercury by Age of Radio) to win two free volumes of Never Whistle at Night, signed by Shane, whom the guys interviewed at WonderCon!


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<p>First up, the guys celebrate the massive $2.04 billion global success of <em>Spider-Man: Brand New Day</em>, praising its gritty, street-level strategic reset. They break down Tom Holland’s mature performance, the uncanny recreation of classic comic book covers, and Sadie Sink’s mutant debut as Jean Gray.</p>
<p>Plus, they share their excitement over Jon Bernthal’s triumphant return as the Punisher, Florence Pugh’s hilarious cameo as Black Widow, and debate the chances of Peter and MJ ever getting back together.</p>
<p>Then, they pivot to Samsung's Galaxy Unboxed 2026 event and completely roast the new tiered foldable strategy. They debate if standard Fold 8’s missing stereo speakers and the Ultra's severe thermal throttling are dealbreakers. Tray delivers a hilariously savage take on why anyone under 70 using a stylus on their phone is crazy, while Jeremy geeks out over the highly anticipated 3-pane Gemini Notebook app designed specifically for foldable dual screens.</p>
<p>Next, the crew dives into the massive D23 Expo mutant reboot casting. While they praise Samara Weaving as Emma Frost and Maya Boyd as Storm, Joey goes off on Adam Driver being cast as Mr. Sinister, calling him a "dry actor" with only one speed. They also dive into Disney's sequel overload—including <em>Incredibles 3</em>, <em>Zootopia 3</em>, and <em>Coco 2</em>—and Jeremy explains why he wants to throw snowballs at children who watch <em>Frozen 3</em>.</p>
<p>Finally, they explore Disney's park expansions, including Magic Kingdom’s Villains Land (featuring the Maleficent coaster) and Hollywood Studios’ terrifying Monstropolis door coaster opening in 2027. The live Space wraps up with details on their upcoming trip to Tucson Comic-Con, where Jeremy and Joey plan to handcuff themselves together to see if kids can pick the locks!Help us reach our goal of 150 subscribers on our YouTube channel (Mercury by Age of Radio) to win two free volumes of Never Whistle at Night, signed by Shane, whom the guys interviewed at WonderCon!

</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>GTA VI Just Blew Us Away | Meta’s $18 BILLION Problem</title>
      <description>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 08.28.2026 🚀

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮Check out all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your CryptoGet 30 Days Free at merlincrypto.com

🎧 Hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)(Sometimes stopping in @joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen 👀)

• GTA VI FINALLY SHOWS US THE GAME! Rockstar just dropped an extended first look at Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay, giving us a much deeper look at Jason and Lucia, story missions, gunplay, Vice City, police chases, side activities and the massive open world ahead of its November 19 release.

• Gamescom 2026 was PACKED with announcements. From Final Fantasy VII Revelation and The Witcher 3 Remastered to Gears of War: E-Day, Rainbow Six Tactics, Mega Man and a huge lineup of new games, we're breaking down the biggest reveals from Opening Night Live.

• Meta makes a massive settlement — and puts pressure on YouTube and TikTok. Meta has reached a multibillion-dollar settlement over claims involving children and social media, bringing major new restrictions to Facebook and Instagram while calling on YouTube and TikTok to adopt similar protections.

• And much more gaming, podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

🌵 MERCURY IS HEADING TO TUCSON COMIC-CON!

📅 September 4th, 5th &amp; 6th, 2026

Mercury and Age of Radio are heading to Tucson Comic-Con, and we're bringing the show with us!

🎥 LIVE STREAMING from Tucson Comic-Con

🎙️ Live Interviews &amp; Special Guests

🎮 Gaming, Comics, Cosplay &amp; Pop Culture

🛍️ And the return of our WORLD FAMOUS MERCURY VENDOR WALK THROUGH!

We'll be walking the convention floor, meeting creators, checking out vendors, talking with guests, and bringing the Tucson Comic-Con experience directly to the Mercury audience.

Come see us LIVE September 4th, 5th &amp; 6th!

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:https://tucsoncomic-con.com/

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop there!

Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con!

Join us this October for three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

Come hang out with Age of Radio, meet creators, experience the convention, and be part of an incredible celebration of anime and pop culture.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio

THIS WEEK’S DROP


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      <itunes:summary>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 08.28.2026 🚀

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮Check out all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your CryptoGet 30 Days Free at merlincrypto.com

🎧 Hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)(Sometimes stopping in @joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen 👀)

• GTA VI FINALLY SHOWS US THE GAME! Rockstar just dropped an extended first look at Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay, giving us a much deeper look at Jason and Lucia, story missions, gunplay, Vice City, police chases, side activities and the massive open world ahead of its November 19 release.

• Gamescom 2026 was PACKED with announcements. From Final Fantasy VII Revelation and The Witcher 3 Remastered to Gears of War: E-Day, Rainbow Six Tactics, Mega Man and a huge lineup of new games, we're breaking down the biggest reveals from Opening Night Live.

• Meta makes a massive settlement — and puts pressure on YouTube and TikTok. Meta has reached a multibillion-dollar settlement over claims involving children and social media, bringing major new restrictions to Facebook and Instagram while calling on YouTube and TikTok to adopt similar protections.

• And much more gaming, podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

🌵 MERCURY IS HEADING TO TUCSON COMIC-CON!

📅 September 4th, 5th &amp; 6th, 2026

Mercury and Age of Radio are heading to Tucson Comic-Con, and we're bringing the show with us!

🎥 LIVE STREAMING from Tucson Comic-Con

🎙️ Live Interviews &amp; Special Guests

🎮 Gaming, Comics, Cosplay &amp; Pop Culture

🛍️ And the return of our WORLD FAMOUS MERCURY VENDOR WALK THROUGH!

We'll be walking the convention floor, meeting creators, checking out vendors, talking with guests, and bringing the Tucson Comic-Con experience directly to the Mercury audience.

Come see us LIVE September 4th, 5th &amp; 6th!

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:https://tucsoncomic-con.com/

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop there!

Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con!

Join us this October for three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

Come hang out with Age of Radio, meet creators, experience the convention, and be part of an incredible celebration of anime and pop culture.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

Powered by Age of Radio

THIS WEEK’S DROP


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>🚀 <strong>MERCURY EDITION // 08.28.2026</strong> 🚀</p>
<p>Mercury is brought to you by <strong>Age of Radio</strong>, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮<br>Check out all Age of Radio shows at <strong>ageofradio.com</strong></p>
<p>And by <strong>Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto</strong><br>Get 30 Days Free at <strong>merlincrypto.com</strong></p>
<p>🎧 Hosted by <strong>Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy)</strong> &amp; <strong>Tray Cook (@creatortray)</strong><br>(Sometimes stopping in <strong>@joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen</strong> 👀)</p>
<p>• <strong>GTA VI FINALLY SHOWS US THE GAME!</strong> Rockstar just dropped an extended first look at Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay, giving us a much deeper look at Jason and Lucia, story missions, gunplay, Vice City, police chases, side activities and the massive open world ahead of its November 19 release.</p>
<p>• <strong>Gamescom 2026 was PACKED with announcements.</strong> From Final Fantasy VII Revelation and The Witcher 3 Remastered to Gears of War: E-Day, Rainbow Six Tactics, Mega Man and a huge lineup of new games, we're breaking down the biggest reveals from Opening Night Live.</p>
<p>• <strong>Meta makes a massive settlement — and puts pressure on YouTube and TikTok.</strong> Meta has reached a multibillion-dollar settlement over claims involving children and social media, bringing major new restrictions to Facebook and Instagram while calling on YouTube and TikTok to adopt similar protections.</p>
<p>• <strong>And much more gaming, podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!</strong></p>
<p>🌵 <strong>MERCURY IS HEADING TO TUCSON COMIC-CON!</strong></p>
<p>📅 <strong>September 4th, 5th &amp; 6th, 2026</strong></p>
<p>Mercury and Age of Radio are heading to <strong>Tucson Comic-Con</strong>, and we're bringing the show with us!</p>
<p>🎥 <strong>LIVE STREAMING from Tucson Comic-Con</strong></p>
<p>🎙️ <strong>Live Interviews &amp; Special Guests</strong></p>
<p>🎮 <strong>Gaming, Comics, Cosplay &amp; Pop Culture</strong></p>
<p>🛍️ And the return of our <strong>WORLD FAMOUS MERCURY VENDOR WALK THROUGH!</strong></p>
<p>We'll be walking the convention floor, meeting creators, checking out vendors, talking with guests, and bringing the Tucson Comic-Con experience directly to the Mercury audience.</p>
<p><strong>Come see us LIVE September 4th, 5th &amp; 6th!</strong></p>
<p>🎟️ <strong>GET YOUR TICKETS:</strong><br><a href="https://tucsoncomic-con.com/">https://tucsoncomic-con.com/</a></p>
<p>⚡ <strong>AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!</strong></p>
<p>📅 <strong>October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026</strong></p>
<p>The convention season doesn't stop there!</p>
<p><strong>Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con!</strong></p>
<p>Join us this October for three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.</p>
<p>Come hang out with Age of Radio, meet creators, experience the convention, and be part of an incredible celebration of anime and pop culture.</p>
<p>🎟️ <strong>GET YOUR TICKETS:</strong><br><a href="https://uwucon.com/">https://uwucon.com/</a></p>
<p>🎯 <strong>STAY CONNECTED</strong></p>
<p>🔹 Follow <strong>@_geekcollective</strong> for standout Kickstarter finds<br>🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at <strong>ageofradio.com</strong><br>🔹 Join our FB group <strong>Addicted to Podcasting</strong><br>🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow</p>
<p>✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with <strong>Age of Radio</strong></p>
<p><strong>Powered by Age of Radio</strong></p>
<p>THIS WEEK’S DROP

</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Spotify’s Ad Problem Is Bigger Than We Thought | SXSW Goes Podcast</title>
      <description>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 08.21.2026 🚀

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮Check out all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your CryptoGet 30 Days Free at merlincrypto.com

🎧 Hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)(Sometimes stopping in @joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen 👀)

• Spotify: Unskippable ads for them, skipped ads for us? Spotify's approach to podcast advertising is raising new questions about ad skipping, monetization, and who ultimately controls the listener experience.

• Podcasting is becoming a core pillar of SXSW. A dedicated SXSW Podcast Festival is coming in 2027, putting podcast creators, platforms, advertisers, and the industry on an even bigger stage.

• Who’s flying this thing: publishers or ad-tech? We look at the growing tension between podcast publishers and advertising technology and what it could mean for campaign delivery, revenue, and control of the podcast ecosystem.

• And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

🌵 MERCURY IS HEADING TO TUCSON COMIC-CON!

📅 September 4th, 5th &amp; 6th, 2026

Mercury and Age of Radio are heading to Tucson Comic-Con, and we're bringing the show with us!

🎥 LIVE STREAMING from Tucson Comic-Con

🎙️ Live Interviews &amp; Special Guests

🎮 Gaming, Comics, Cosplay &amp; Pop Culture

🛍️ And the return of our WORLD FAMOUS MERCURY VENDOR WALK THROUGH!

We'll be walking the convention floor, meeting creators, checking out vendors, talking with guests, and bringing the Tucson Comic-Con experience directly to the Mercury audience.

Come see us LIVE September 4th, 5th &amp; 6th!

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:https://tucsoncomic-con.com/

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop there!

Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con!

Join us this October for three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

Come hang out with Age of Radio, meet creators, experience the convention, and be part of an incredible celebration of anime and pop culture.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:https://uwucon.com/

🎯 STAY CONNECTED

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      <itunes:summary>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 08.21.2026 🚀

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮Check out all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com

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🎧 Hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)(Sometimes stopping in @joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen 👀)

• Spotify: Unskippable ads for them, skipped ads for us? Spotify's approach to podcast advertising is raising new questions about ad skipping, monetization, and who ultimately controls the listener experience.

• Podcasting is becoming a core pillar of SXSW. A dedicated SXSW Podcast Festival is coming in 2027, putting podcast creators, platforms, advertisers, and the industry on an even bigger stage.

• Who’s flying this thing: publishers or ad-tech? We look at the growing tension between podcast publishers and advertising technology and what it could mean for campaign delivery, revenue, and control of the podcast ecosystem.

• And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!

🌵 MERCURY IS HEADING TO TUCSON COMIC-CON!

📅 September 4th, 5th &amp; 6th, 2026

Mercury and Age of Radio are heading to Tucson Comic-Con, and we're bringing the show with us!

🎥 LIVE STREAMING from Tucson Comic-Con

🎙️ Live Interviews &amp; Special Guests

🎮 Gaming, Comics, Cosplay &amp; Pop Culture

🛍️ And the return of our WORLD FAMOUS MERCURY VENDOR WALK THROUGH!

We'll be walking the convention floor, meeting creators, checking out vendors, talking with guests, and bringing the Tucson Comic-Con experience directly to the Mercury audience.

Come see us LIVE September 4th, 5th &amp; 6th!

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:https://tucsoncomic-con.com/

⚡ AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!

📅 October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026

The convention season doesn't stop there!

Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con!

Join us this October for three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.

Come hang out with Age of Radio, meet creators, experience the convention, and be part of an incredible celebration of anime and pop culture.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:https://uwucon.com/

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        <![CDATA[<p>🚀 <strong>MERCURY EDITION // 08.21.2026</strong> 🚀</p>
<p>Mercury is brought to you by <strong>Age of Radio</strong>, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮<br>Check out all Age of Radio shows at <strong>ageofradio.com</strong></p>
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<p>🎧 Hosted by <strong>Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy)</strong> &amp; <strong>Tray Cook (@creatortray)</strong><br>(Sometimes stopping in <strong>@joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen</strong> 👀)</p>
<p>• <strong>Spotify: Unskippable ads for them, skipped ads for us?</strong> Spotify's approach to podcast advertising is raising new questions about ad skipping, monetization, and who ultimately controls the listener experience.</p>
<p>• <strong>Podcasting is becoming a core pillar of SXSW.</strong> A dedicated SXSW Podcast Festival is coming in 2027, putting podcast creators, platforms, advertisers, and the industry on an even bigger stage.</p>
<p>• <strong>Who’s flying this thing: publishers or ad-tech?</strong> We look at the growing tension between podcast publishers and advertising technology and what it could mean for campaign delivery, revenue, and control of the podcast ecosystem.</p>
<p>• <strong>And much more podcasting, technology, creator economy, and pop culture news!</strong></p>
<p>🌵 <strong>MERCURY IS HEADING TO TUCSON COMIC-CON!</strong></p>
<p>📅 <strong>September 4th, 5th &amp; 6th, 2026</strong></p>
<p>Mercury and Age of Radio are heading to <strong>Tucson Comic-Con</strong>, and we're bringing the show with us!</p>
<p>🎥 <strong>LIVE STREAMING from Tucson Comic-Con</strong></p>
<p>🎙️ <strong>Live Interviews &amp; Special Guests</strong></p>
<p>🎮 <strong>Gaming, Comics, Cosplay &amp; Pop Culture</strong></p>
<p>🛍️ And the return of our <strong>WORLD FAMOUS MERCURY VENDOR WALK THROUGH!</strong></p>
<p>We'll be walking the convention floor, meeting creators, checking out vendors, talking with guests, and bringing the Tucson Comic-Con experience directly to the Mercury audience.</p>
<p><strong>Come see us LIVE September 4th, 5th &amp; 6th!</strong></p>
<p>🎟️ <strong>GET YOUR TICKETS:</strong><br><a href="https://tucsoncomic-con.com/">https://tucsoncomic-con.com/</a></p>
<p>⚡ <strong>AGE OF RADIO IS POWERING UP UWU CON!</strong></p>
<p>📅 <strong>October 2nd, 3rd &amp; 4th, 2026</strong></p>
<p>The convention season doesn't stop there!</p>
<p><strong>Age of Radio is POWERING UP UwU Con!</strong></p>
<p>Join us this October for three days celebrating anime, gaming, cosplay, creators, and the community that brings it all together.</p>
<p>Come hang out with Age of Radio, meet creators, experience the convention, and be part of an incredible celebration of anime and pop culture.</p>
<p>🎟️ <strong>GET YOUR TICKETS:</strong><br><a href="https://uwucon.com/">https://uwucon.com/</a></p>
<p>🎯 <strong>STAY CONNECTED</strong></p>
<p>🔹 Follow <strong>@_geekcollective</strong> for standout Kickstarter finds<br>🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at <strong>ageofradio.com</strong><br>🔹 Join our FB group <strong>Addicted to Podcasting</strong><br>🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow</p>
<p>✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with <strong>Age of Radio</strong></p>
<p><strong>Powered by Age of Radio</strong></p>
<p>THIS WEEK’S DROP

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      <title>YouTube Changes the Rules | Apple Pays Podcasters</title>
      <description>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 08.14.2026 🚀

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮Check out all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com

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🎧 Hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)(Sometimes stopping in @joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen 👀)

• Acast acquires Backyard Ventures, bringing the creator partnerships and sponsorship company into the Acast ecosystem and making another big move in podcast advertising

• YouTube changes the qualifications for ad revenue, potentially changing when and how creators can start making money from their content

• Now anyone can earn from Apple Podcasts Video, opening up new monetization opportunities as video becomes an increasingly important part of podcasting

• And much more podcasting and pop culture news

🎯 Stay Connected

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      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:22:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 08.14.2026 🚀

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮Check out all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your CryptoGet 30 Days Free at merlincrypto.com

🎧 Hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)(Sometimes stopping in @joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen 👀)

• Acast acquires Backyard Ventures, bringing the creator partnerships and sponsorship company into the Acast ecosystem and making another big move in podcast advertising

• YouTube changes the qualifications for ad revenue, potentially changing when and how creators can start making money from their content

• Now anyone can earn from Apple Podcasts Video, opening up new monetization opportunities as video becomes an increasingly important part of podcasting

• And much more podcasting and pop culture news

🎯 Stay Connected

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow

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        <![CDATA[<p>🚀 <strong>MERCURY EDITION // 08.14.2026</strong> 🚀</p>
<p>Mercury is brought to you by <strong>Age of Radio</strong>, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮<br>Check out all Age of Radio shows at <strong>ageofradio.com</strong></p>
<p>And by <strong>Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto</strong><br>Get 30 Days Free at <strong>merlincrypto.com</strong></p>
<p>🎧 Hosted by <strong>Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy)</strong> &amp; <strong>Tray Cook (@creatortray)</strong><br>(Sometimes stopping in <strong>@joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen</strong> 👀)</p>
<p>• <strong>Acast acquires Backyard Ventures</strong>, bringing the creator partnerships and sponsorship company into the Acast ecosystem and making another big move in podcast advertising</p>
<p>• <strong>YouTube changes the qualifications for ad revenue</strong>, potentially changing when and how creators can start making money from their content</p>
<p>• <strong>Now anyone can earn from Apple Podcasts Video</strong>, opening up new monetization opportunities as video becomes an increasingly important part of podcasting</p>
<p>• <strong>And much more podcasting and pop culture news</strong></p>
<p>🎯 <strong>Stay Connected</strong></p>
<p>🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds<br>🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at <strong>ageofradio.com</strong><br>🔹 Join our FB group <strong>Addicted to Podcasting</strong><br>🔹 Connect with us on Discord, collaborate, share, and grow</p>
<p>✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with <strong>Age of Radio</strong></p>
<p><strong>Powered by Age of Radio</strong></p>
<p><strong>This Week’s Drop</strong></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Spotify (BOOO!) vs Podcasters? | Acast Opens Video | GTA Gets New Look</title>
      <description>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 08.07.2026 🚀

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
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🎧 Hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)
(Sometimes stopping in @joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen 👀)

• Is Spotify threatening podcasting with an ad-skipping tool? A new feature is raising questions about creator monetization, advertiser value, and the future economics of podcasting

• Acast opens Apple Podcasts Video to all creators, making it easier for podcasters to expand into video and reach audiences across platforms

• Netflix gives fans an extended look at Grand Theft Auto, fueling excitement and speculation about one of entertainment's biggest franchises

• And much more podcasting, gaming, technology, and pop culture news

🎯 Stay Connected

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      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:03:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 08.07.2026 🚀

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
Get 30 Days Free at www.merlincrypto.com

🎧 Hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)
(Sometimes stopping in @joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen 👀)

• Is Spotify threatening podcasting with an ad-skipping tool? A new feature is raising questions about creator monetization, advertiser value, and the future economics of podcasting

• Acast opens Apple Podcasts Video to all creators, making it easier for podcasters to expand into video and reach audiences across platforms

• Netflix gives fans an extended look at Grand Theft Auto, fueling excitement and speculation about one of entertainment's biggest franchises

• And much more podcasting, gaming, technology, and pop culture news

🎯 Stay Connected

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com
🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord collaborate share and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

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        <![CDATA[<p>🚀 <strong>MERCURY EDITION // 08.07.2026</strong> 🚀</p>
<p>Mercury is brought to you by <strong>Age of Radio</strong>, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮<br>
Check out all Age of Radio shows at <strong>ageofradio.com</strong></p>
<p>And by <strong>Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto</strong><br>
Get 30 Days Free at <a href="http://www.merlincrypto.com">www.merlincrypto.com</a></p>
<p>🎧 Hosted by <strong>Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy)</strong> &amp; <strong>Tray Cook (@creatortray)</strong><br>
(Sometimes stopping in <strong>@joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen</strong> 👀)</p>
<p>• <strong>Is Spotify threatening podcasting with an ad-skipping tool?</strong> A new feature is raising questions about creator monetization, advertiser value, and the future economics of podcasting</p>
<p>• <strong>Acast opens Apple Podcasts Video to all creators</strong>, making it easier for podcasters to expand into video and reach audiences across platforms</p>
<p>• <strong>Netflix gives fans an extended look at Grand Theft Auto</strong>, fueling excitement and speculation about one of entertainment's biggest franchises</p>
<p>• <strong>And much more podcasting, gaming, technology, and pop culture news</strong></p>
<p>🎯 <strong>Stay Connected</strong></p>
<p>🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds<br>
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at <strong>ageofradio.com</strong><br>
🔹 Join our FB group <strong>Addicted to Podcasting</strong><br>
🔹 Connect with us on Discord collaborate share and grow</p>
<p>✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with <strong>Age of Radio</strong></p>
<p><strong>Powered by Age of Radio</strong></p>
<p><strong>This Week’s Drop</strong>

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      <title>Apple's Neuromancer Era Begins | Don Lemon | Audible Expands</title>
      <description>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 07.31.2026 🚀

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
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🎧 Hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)
(Sometimes stopping in @joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen 👀)

• Apple launches Neuromancer at exactly the right time, bringing William Gibson’s cyberpunk classic to a new generation as AI and digital futures dominate the conversation

• Don Lemon teams up with Libsyn, marking a notable partnership between a major media personality and one of podcasting’s most established platforms

• Audible opens the door to new audiobooks and publishing opportunities, expanding options for listeners, authors, and creators alike

• And much more podcasting, gaming, technology, and pop culture news

🎯 Stay Connected

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      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:28:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 07.31.2026 🚀

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
Get 30 Days Free at www.merlincrypto.com

🎧 Hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)
(Sometimes stopping in @joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen 👀)

• Apple launches Neuromancer at exactly the right time, bringing William Gibson’s cyberpunk classic to a new generation as AI and digital futures dominate the conversation

• Don Lemon teams up with Libsyn, marking a notable partnership between a major media personality and one of podcasting’s most established platforms

• Audible opens the door to new audiobooks and publishing opportunities, expanding options for listeners, authors, and creators alike

• And much more podcasting, gaming, technology, and pop culture news

🎯 Stay Connected

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
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🔹 Join our FB group Addicted to Podcasting
🔹 Connect with us on Discord collaborate share and grow

✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with Age of Radio

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        <![CDATA[<p>🚀 <strong>MERCURY EDITION // 07.31.2026</strong> 🚀</p>
<p>Mercury is brought to you by <strong>Age of Radio</strong>, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮<br>
Check out all Age of Radio shows at <strong>ageofradio.com</strong></p>
<p>And by <strong>Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto</strong><br>
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<p>🎧 Hosted by <strong>Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy)</strong> &amp; <strong>Tray Cook (@creatortray)</strong><br>
(Sometimes stopping in <strong>@joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen</strong> 👀)</p>
<p>• <strong>Apple launches </strong><em><strong>Neuromancer</strong></em><strong> at exactly the right time</strong>, bringing William Gibson’s cyberpunk classic to a new generation as AI and digital futures dominate the conversation</p>
<p>• <strong>Don Lemon teams up with Libsyn</strong>, marking a notable partnership between a major media personality and one of podcasting’s most established platforms</p>
<p>• <strong>Audible opens the door to new audiobooks and publishing opportunities</strong>, expanding options for listeners, authors, and creators alike</p>
<p>• <strong>And much more podcasting, gaming, technology, and pop culture news</strong></p>
<p>🎯 <strong>Stay Connected</strong></p>
<p>🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds<br>
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at <strong>ageofradio.com</strong><br>
🔹 Join our FB group <strong>Addicted to Podcasting</strong><br>
🔹 Connect with us on Discord collaborate share and grow</p>
<p>✨ Thank you for shaping the universe with <strong>Age of Radio</strong></p>
<p><strong>Powered by Age of Radio</strong></p>
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      <title>Marvel Steals Comic-Con | New Podcast Rules | SDCC's Biggest News</title>
      <description>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 07.24.2026 🚀

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
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(Sometimes stopping in @joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen 👀)

This Week’s Drop

• The AMP Accords are released, including a new definition of what qualifies as a podcast and what it could mean for creators and the industry moving forward

• Marvel makes headlines at San Diego Comic-Con, with major announcements, reveals, and surprises for the Marvel Universe

• The biggest news from San Diego Comic-Con, featuring the standout moments across movies, television, comics, and gaming

• And much more podcasting, gaming, technology, and pop culture news

🎯 Stay Connected

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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:53:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Age of Radio Podcast Network</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 07.24.2026 🚀

Mercury is brought to you by Age of Radio, your home for podcasting and pop culture news 🎙️🎮
Check out all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com

And by Merlin — The Smartest Way to Track Your Crypto
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🎧 Hosted by Jeremy Quintanilla (@ageofjeremy) &amp; Tray Cook (@creatortray)
(Sometimes stopping in @joeygalvez1984 @thejinxcosplay @fouledmouthheathen 👀)

This Week’s Drop

• The AMP Accords are released, including a new definition of what qualifies as a podcast and what it could mean for creators and the industry moving forward

• Marvel makes headlines at San Diego Comic-Con, with major announcements, reveals, and surprises for the Marvel Universe

• The biggest news from San Diego Comic-Con, featuring the standout moments across movies, television, comics, and gaming

• And much more podcasting, gaming, technology, and pop culture news

🎯 Stay Connected

🔹 Follow @_geekcollective for standout Kickstarter finds
🔹 Stream all Age of Radio shows at ageofradio.com
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        <![CDATA[<p>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 07.24.2026 🚀

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      <title>AI Voices Win? | Netflix Video Podcasts | God of War Recast</title>
      <description>MERCURY EDITION // 07.17.2026 🚀

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        <![CDATA[<p>MERCURY EDITION // 07.17.2026 🚀

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      <title>Who Really Listens to Podcasts? | PlayStation Goes Digital?</title>
      <description>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 07.03.2026 🚀

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        <![CDATA[<p>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 07.03.2026 🚀

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      <title>Podcast Raised $200,000 On Kickstarter | Destiny 2 Team laidoff | Absolute Batman Animated Series</title>
      <description>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 06.26.2026 🚀

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      <itunes:summary>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 06.26.2026 🚀

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        <![CDATA[<p>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 06.26.2026 🚀

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      <title>Marvel Artist Drama | EA Ads? | Rumble Shakes Things Up</title>
      <description>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 06.19.2026 🚀

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      <itunes:summary>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 06.19.2026 🚀

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      <title>Nintendo Direct Breakdown | Xbox Layoffs | Spotify Under Fire</title>
      <description>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 06.12.2026 🚀

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      <itunes:summary>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 06.12.2026 🚀

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      <title>Sony State of Play | YouTube Horror Boom | Anthony Head Farewell</title>
      <description>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 06.05.2026 🚀

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• Everything announced during Sony’s latest State of Play, including the biggest reveals, surprises, and upcoming releases for PlayStation fans

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• Everything announced during Sony’s latest State of Play, including the biggest reveals, surprises, and upcoming releases for PlayStation fans

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<p>• Everything announced during Sony’s latest State of Play, including the biggest reveals, surprises, and upcoming releases for PlayStation fans</p>
<p>• YouTubers are becoming Hollywood’s new horror masters, as creators continue to reshape the future of independent filmmaking and audience engagement</p>
<p>• Anthony Head passes away at 72, as fans reflect on the career and legacy of a beloved actor whose work spanned decades of television and film</p>
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      <description>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 05.29.2026 🚀

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• Valve raises the price of the Steam Deck, sparking reactions across the gaming community about handheld gaming costs

• An AI company reportedly acquires the rights to Stan Lee’s voice, raising new debates around AI, legacy, and digital identity

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• Valve raises the price of the Steam Deck, sparking reactions across the gaming community about handheld gaming costs

• An AI company reportedly acquires the rights to Stan Lee’s voice, raising new debates around AI, legacy, and digital identity

• FOAM TALK returns with Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay, diving into cosplay builds, crafting, and convention culture

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<p>• Valve raises the price of the Steam Deck, sparking reactions across the gaming community about handheld gaming costs</p>
<p>• An AI company reportedly acquires the rights to Stan Lee’s voice, raising new debates around AI, legacy, and digital identity</p>
<p>• FOAM TALK returns with Danielle @huskyhubbycosplay, diving into cosplay builds, crafting, and convention culture</p>
<p>• And much more podcasting, gaming, and pop culture news</p>
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      <description>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 05.22.2026 🚀

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      <itunes:summary>🚀 MERCURY EDITION // 05.22.2026 🚀

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• Wizards of the Coast faces backlash over alleged union busting concerns, sparking new debates around labor in gaming

• Spotify cracks down on AI impersonation content, tightening rules around synthetic voices and creator identity

• And much more podcasting, gaming, and pop culture news

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