Cooking with Food with Phil: Cooking with Food with Earl

It's Christmas Eve, so hows-a-bout a new holiday-themed episode of Cooking with Food with Phil? You might see a familiar face in this one!



Have a safe and happy holiday everyone! New episode of Super Pat Quest to come REEEAALLL soon!

Episode 8 Post-Game

I'm still not sure what to call these AARs (After Action Report) I type up for these episodes. So I'll throw random names out until one sticks.

Anyway, as I said before, this episode was a lot of fun to make. It made me a little nervous though, trying to align everybody's schedules so all four of us could appear on screen at the same time. But it makes for a great screen-cap. Once again I have to thank everyone involved for their patience. With so many people involved, the likelihood of mistakes increased, and you guys hung in there till we got it right.

The idea of making a new theme came from the constant mocking of my current theme. I originally made it because I wanted something that wasn't licensed or well known, or was something I made myself. Since I don't know how to play a musical instrument, my mouth was all I had. Naturally it was going to be made fun of. So I thought, wouldn't it be great to base an episode around my friends and co-stars making themes for me, with disastrous results?

I think my favorite was Drew's Matlock opening. I used to watch Matlock as a kid and I loved it. Older people had The Andy Griffith Show, I had Matlock. That's who Andy Griffith was to me. I took a lot of care making sure the Super Pat Quest version did justice to the original opening. After it was done, I would play it at least once a day, usually while getting ready for work. And it ends on a beautiful iconic image of myself and my co-stars.

Here's the original, for those who have never seen it:




Matt's theme was really tough to do, because I wanted to pick a zany, off-the-wall song that wasn't known and I could put lyrics to. The bit about the chipotle sauce was true, I tricked Matt into drinking it. Matt did a great job, and he proved that he's a better dancer than me.

Paul's theme was entirely his idea. Following me around with the camera while singing "Chocolate Rain"? Brilliant! And he wrote the lyrics himself too. I'm not linking to the original Chocolate Rain. If you don't know what that is, go find it and you'll be humming it to yourself all damn day.

Finally, Phil. I kept his involvement a surprise and it payed off. Phil is a very talented individual whom I am very happy to work alongside. Putting him in my video feels like having James Franco appear on General Hospital. I look forward to working with him again, and soon!

That's it. Thoughts? Comments? Put 'em down!

Super Pat Quest: Episode Eight: Theme Party

It's business as usual for Super Pat, until his brother Matt stops by with some surprising criticism. How does Super Pat react? Are Paul and Drew here to help? One thing's for sure: Something is gonna change!



This episode was a lot of fun to make. It may be my favorite so far, too. Special thanks to my brother Matt, Paul, and Drew. We all had a hand in writing this one. You guys did an excellent job. You also had a lot of patience while making this video and I appreciate it.

A follow-up post will be posted in a couple days. Until then, watch this one SEVERAL times!

Baltimore Comic-Con 2010

Another year, another comic book convention. It's been said that the Baltimore Comic-Con is the last big convention focused solely on comics, meaning no movie panels, no television panels, no actors, no porn stars. It's just comic books and comic book professionals. For someone like me, that's perfect!

Enter here!

I actually had a different mission this year. The past couple of years I've been perusing the scary, unpredictable world of independent comics. Talented people who love comics that decide to make their own books, selling them to anyone who gives them a chance. It's adventurous, because you really have no idea what you'll find. But this year I decided to bring a list (with various Cyclops, Blue Beetle and Booster Gold related comics). I was going to plunge into the back issue bins searching for those comics that accentuate my collection.

Zombies! Thanks for posing, assholes.

 I woke up early this morning and caught a ride on the Metro. (No way I was driving into the city.) As I approached the Convention Center I noticed a crowd outside the building. This is nothing new, but going inside I saw there was a HUGE line to buy tickets. The biggest I've ever seen here. It brought me immense satisfaction to bypass the line, go to the will-call booth, and pick up my FREE pass. Being a retailer has it's benefits. Walking in, smug happy face.

War Machine

I immediately set off on my search. Found one of them, Uncanny X-Men #45, took it to the cashier at the booth, that'll be $95 WHAT?!? Eheh...nevermind...  This isn't going to be as easy as I thought it would be. I decided it would probably be best to scout the area, see what my options are. While walking around I see a lot of people in costume. It's an awesome sight, but I don't think I'd ever go in costume, always being stopped to pose for pictures with kids and such. But I applaud those who do!

Catwoman and Poison Ivy

As the day went on, I found a lot of what I was looking for. Luckily all of the issues were reasonably priced, some as low as a dollar. I even found a cheaper copy of Uncanny X-Men #45, not as good condition, but I don't need it to be pristine. I circled the floor probably 20 times, each time finding something else to own.  It was around the time I literally bumped into a Gears of War Carmine that I realized...this place is PACKED! The floor was even bigger than last year, more booths more room, but there was definitely more people this time around. This comic convention thing must really be catching on!

Harley! She was adorable, and even did the voice!

After chowing down a soft pretzel I decided to attend the DC Comics panel, and that was cool. Here fans can ask comic creators and editors questions about upcoming books. Here is was announced, after the Senior Story Editor glanced at my Batman Beyond shirt, that there will be an ongoing Batman Beyond series! Because of ME!! (I'm totally taking credit for this one.)

The Riddler

After the panel I decided to go and see my favorite comic book writer/artist, Jeff Parker. I've mentioned him on this blog numerous times, as my long-time readers would know. Jeff is such a nice guy, a true professional all the way, that you can't help but like him. I asked him if he could draw a Cyclops for me, and he was more than happy to. And wouldn't you know it, it turned out great! Thanks Mr. Parker, I look forward to seeing you again!

Cyclops, by Jeff Parker

Jeff wrote and drew a book called The Interman that I highly recommend. I have an unsigned copy I can lend to anyone who is interested.

With awesome drawing in hand and backpack full of back issues I felt my mission complete and walked out satisfied happy face. When I got home I realized the only thing I bought were COMICS (and one superb drawing). Usually I end up with a couple action-figures, some trade paperbacks, maybe a collector glass here or there. Doesn't bother me one bit!

My booty.

Another great year for Baltimore Comic-Con. It's the perfect show for guys like me, without all the distractions of non-comic promotion. I can't wait to go back next year.

Oh and Russ, if you're reading this, this last photo is for you:

Captain America!