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Episode #0028 – PMX 2011

In this episode, the Otaku no Podcast crew get together and give their impressions and review of Pacific Media Expo (aka PMX) 2011. And, of course, we also bust out the anime picks.

Sorry for the delay in getting this episode out (as well as the delay in getting out our other PMX coverage in [...]

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The PMX 2011 Meta-Post of Doom!

You’re probably wondering “gee, where the hell has the Otaku no Podcast crew been?! Surely they must be back from PMX by now!” Yes, in fact we have been back for a few days; however one of us is more or less incommunicado while she’s helping to housesit for a relative…. and I have contracted [...]

Going to PMX? Got a smartphone? Get the PMX schedule on it with Guidebook!

One of the benefits of today’s modern smartphones is easy, instant access to the data you need wherever and whenever you are. As anime fans and con-goers, this is especially desirable for us. Not having to fuss around with clunky paper-based schedules is something we’ve dreamed of for quite some time. And thankfully, a company [...]

Reminder: PMX is this coming weekend!

This is just a heads-up – PMX is coming up this weekend – Friday through Sunday, November 11-13, at the LAX Hilton:

Hilton Los Angeles Airport 5711 West Century Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045 1-310-410-4000

Check out the PMX website for full details on the guests of honor and the various events that will be [...]

PMX 2011 preliminary schedules are now up!

Good news everyone – the PMX preliminary schedules are now up! They’re available in PDF form as a print-ready black and white or color version.

I would like to point your attention at 3 panels in particular. (Yes, as you might have guessed, we will be running some panels of our own!)

“Otaku Podcasting for [...]

Episode #0020 – Convention Survival Guide, 2011 Edition

Well, the summer con season is in full swing, and as usual, we’re late to the party This week we give an update to our famous convention survival tips, which should hopefully help you have a more enjoyable con-going experience. And of course we bust out our favorite anime picks as well.

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Episode #0015 – PMX 2010

The Otaku no Podcast crew are back from Pacific Media Expo (aka PMX) and give their usual panel-style discussion/review of doom, as well as the traditional anime picks – with a twist.

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Photos (and video!) from PMX 2010 (Updated)

I’ve now been back home for a little over 48 hours, but am still recovering from PMX - I’m still horrifically tired and rather sore (thanks to having to shlep my stuff halfway across creation back and forth to our hotel). At least I’m not suffering the dreaded Convention Plague of Doom (knock on wood), thanks [...]

PMX Day 3 Report and Final Thoughts

Sorry for the late posting here. PMX 2010 has drawn to a close, and I am now safely back at home at Otaku no Podcast HQ, and more or less back to normal (after a day of basically nothing but rest). So far (knock on wood) I’ve managed to avoid the dreaded Con Plague. [...]

PMX Day 2 Report

Well, Day 2 of PMX has drawn to a close, and while there were definitely more people attending today (Saturday being the traditionally busiest day during a weekend con) the crowds were still manageable, although it was definitely more of a challenge navigating the hallways with the increased population. I still couldn’t begin to [...]