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This week we are doing an AMA. Bring questions!!! Join me for an hour (at 8am Central) where you can ask marketing questions and we can drink coffee together (or whatever you like if coffee isn't your...

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Rob Southgate @robsouthgate.bsky.social · 16d

☕ AMA Time!
Join me this week at 8am CT for a live Ask Me Anything all about marketing.

📺 Watch live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/FRbhQWk...

#MarketingAMA #CoffeeAndMarketing #SocialMediaTips #ContentStrategy #DigitalMarketing #AskMeAnything

Pour Over Marketing

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Southgate Media Group @southgatemedia.bsky.social · 16d

🎥 Short Heads Review Alert
Check out our review of the short film Waffle Directed by Carlyn Hudson

www.southgatemediagroup.com/short-heads/...

#WaffleFilm #DarkComedy #ComedyShortFilm #IndieShortFilm #IndependentCinema

Southgate Media Group | Podcasts, Pop Culture & Marketing

Discover Waffle, a dark comedy short film directed by Carlyn Hudson. This 14-minute indie short is bizarre, funny, and full of unexpected surprises.

Southgate Media Group | Podcasts, Pop Culture & Marketing

Southgate Media Group @southgatemedia.bsky.social · 16d

🎥 Short Heads Review Alert
Check out our review of the short film Call Center Blues Directed by Geeta Gandbhir

www.southgatemediagroup.com/short-heads/...

#CallCenterBlues #DocumentaryShortFilm #IndieShortFilm #IndependentCinema #GeetaGandbhir #MustWatchShort #ShortFilmReview

Call Center Blues is a powerful 25-minute documentary short film directed by Geeta Gandbhir. It explores deportation, identity, and resilience at the U.S.-Mexico border.

www.southgatemediagroup.com/geeknouteven...

#JohnCandy #ILikeMe #RyanReynolds #ComedyLegend #ColinHanks #JohnCandyTribute #PrimeVideo #ClassicComedies #MovieEvent

Southgate Media Group @southgatemedia.bsky.social · 18d

Southgate Media Group | Podcasts, Pop Culture & Marketing

Celebrate comedy legend John Candy at a special screening of I Like Me. Hosted by Ryan Reynolds with family & friends, plus an exclusive Q&A.

Podcast Episode · Alley Chats · 09/25/2025 · 30m

Southgate Media Group @southgatemedia.bsky.social · 24d

🎙️ New Interview Alert!
Check out an awesome interview with filmmaker Jason Huls

🍎 Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/4pAJHJX
🎧 Spotify: bit.ly/429NyUl
▶️ YouTube: (Audio Only): youtu.be/lzIOFg_8eIk

#JasonHuls #HorrorFilmmaker #IndieHorror #HorrorWritersAssociation #HorrorFilms #ShortHorror #HorrorFestival

Jason Huls | Filmmaker

PC Nottingham | Brothers Divided

Southgate Media Group @southgatemedia.bsky.social · 24d

🎙️ New Interview Alert - AUDIO ONLY
Check out an awesome interview with author PC Nottingham

🍎 Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/4gIKxQP
🎧 Spotify: bit.ly/3KENKot
▶️ YouTube: (Audio Only): youtu.be/lD8yJNAN8xs

#PCNottingham #SciFiAuthor #FantasyAuthor #IndieSciFi #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #IndieAuthors

Podcast Episode · Ink Blots: Author Interviews · 09/25/2025 · 36m

Southgate Media Group | Podcasts, Pop Culture & Marketing

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Southgate Media Group @southgatemedia.bsky.social · 24d

We highly recommend this con. It's an awesome homegrown video game con that you don't want to miss.

www.southgatemediagroup.com/geeknouteven...

#R2V2 #RockfordGaming #VideoGameConvention #RetroGaming #ArcadeLife

Experience R2V2 2025 in Rockford, IL! Play arcade games, join tournaments, shop retro games, meet Mortal Kombat artist Paul Niemeyer & enjoy the after-party.

www.southgatemediagroup.com/geeknouteven...

#AnimeAkiCon #AnimeConvention #CosplayCommunity #AnimeCosplay #IllinoisAnimeCon

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Southgate Media Group @southgatemedia.bsky.social · 24d

Southgate Media Group | Podcasts, Pop Culture & Marketing

Join Anime Aki Con 2025 in East Peoria, IL! Celebrate anime, cosplay, artists, and community with a weekend of Japanese pop culture and fandom fun.

Southgate Media Group | Podcasts, Pop Culture & Marketing

Southgate Media Group @southgatemedia.bsky.social · 27d

🎥 Short Heads Review Alert
Check out our review of the short film Gun Metal Max by director Jonathan Brooks

www.southgatemediagroup.com/short-heads/...

#GunMetalMax #ComingOfAgeShort #IndieShortFilm #SuperheroInspiredFilm

Discover Gun Metal Max, a touching coming-of-age short film about a young boy who escapes into the world of his comic book hero. This indie short blends childhood imagination, superhero inspiration, a...

Southgate Media Group @southgatemedia.bsky.social · Sep 19

Use Coupon Code: SGMedia for $10 off your tickets today!

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#HallowFest2025 #HalloweenConvention #LisleEvents #NapervilleEvents #IllinoisConventions #HalloweenFans

Southgate Media Group @southgatemedia.bsky.social · Sep 18

Calling all Web-heads!

www.southgatemediagroup.com/geeknouteven...

#SpiderManExhibit #MSIChicago #BeyondAmazing #MarvelSpiderMan #SpiderManChicago

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Southgate Media Group @southgatemedia.bsky.social · Sep 18

So many great guests and vendors!

www.southgatemediagroup.com/geeknouteven...

#MidwestToyAndComicFest #ComicConIllinois #ToyCollectors #ComicFans #IllinoisEvents #CosplayContest #VideoGameContest #PopCultureFans

Southgate Media Group @southgatemedia.bsky.social · Sep 17

🎙️ New Interview Alert!
Check out an awesome interview with author DA Spruzen about his new book Odin's Word

🍎 Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/46pejW9
🎧 Spotify: bit.ly/3K5Mue0
▶️ YouTube: (Audio Only): youtu.be/RU-AQxSnS3Y

#DASpruzen #SleuthingWithMortals #OdinsWord #4HorsemenPublications

Southgate Media Group @southgatemedia.bsky.social · Sep 17

🎙️ New Interview Alert!
Check out an awesome interview with author Nick Smith about his cat noir book series, "Whiskers in the Dark"

🍎 Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/4lCbOWf
🎧 Spotify: bit.ly/44N22Lu
▶️ YouTube: bit.ly/4kpH1uN (Audio Only)
▶️ YouTube: youtu.be/Iq7pxGqxzrE (Video)

#NickSmithAuthor #CatNoir

Podcast Episode · Alley Chats · 09/17/2025 · 30m

Southgate Media Group @southgatemedia.bsky.social · Sep 17

🎙️ New Interview Alert!
Check out an awesome interview with author Eric Lard about his new book "The Renegade Bodie Nine"

🍎 Apple Podcasts: (bit.ly/4nAGQif)
🎧 Spotify: (bit.ly/3Ih2Rnu)
▶️ YouTube: (Audio Only): (youtu.be/L0tf2PEDgRI)

#EricLard #SciFiAuthor #IndieAuthors

Eric Lard | SciFi Author

Podcast Network Take Care with Peanuts: Charlie Brown & Friends Exhibit at Chicago Children’s Museum

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Southgate Media Group @southgatemedia.bsky.social · Sep 17

Who says only kids get to love the Peanuts? Not us!
www.southgatemediagroup.com/.../peanuts-... Writers Museum
#Peanuts75 #TakeCareWithPeanuts #PeanutsExhibit #ChicagoChildrensMuseum

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Southgate Media Group @southgatemedia.bsky.social · Sep 17

Something special for the Little Geeks in your life.

www.southgatemediagroup.com/geeknouteven...

#TakeCareWithPeanuts #PeanutsExhibit #ChicagoChildrensMuseum #FamilyFunChicago #InteractiveExhibit #PeanutsFans #KidsActivitiesChicago #FamilyFriendlyFun #ChicagoEvents2025

Step into the world of Charles M. Schulz with Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit at Chicago Children’s Museum. Explore interactive displays with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, and the Peanuts Gang whil...

Southgate Media Group @southgatemedia.bsky.social · Sep 17

The Phantom of the Opera 100th Anniversary Screening with live organ!
www.southgatemediagroup.com/.../01k7sdbe....
#SilentFilmFans #PhantomoftheOpera100 #SilentFilmSocietyChicago #SilentFilm #JayWarrenLegacy #ChicagoEvents

Podcast Network A Visit from Portlandia: Fred Armisen & Carrie Brownstein Live at The Pabst Theater Milwaukee

Southgate Media Group @southgatemedia.bsky.social · Sep 17

Tickets still available for Milwaukee. The 2 nights in Chicago are sold out. Act fast if you want to see Portlandia Live!

www.southgatemediagroup.com/geeknouteven...

#PortlandiaLive #FredArmisen #CarrieBrownstein #PabstTheater #MilwaukeeEvents #PortlandiaMilwaukee

Don’t miss A Visit from Portlandia at The Pabst Theater in Milwaukee! Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein reunite for an evening of comedy, storytelling, and conversation inspired by their hit show Por...

Podcast Network Review of "ZETA" directed by Alec Knopf

Southgate Media Group @southgatemedia.bsky.social · Sep 14

🎥 Short Heads Review Alert
Check out our review of the short film Zeta by director Alex Knopf

bit.ly/3Vhu7VJ

#ZETAFilm #ScienceFictionShort #SciFiShortFilm #IndieSciFi #ArtificialIntelligenceFilm #ShortFilmReview

Review of the short film, sci-fi thriller "Zeta", directed by Alec Knopf.

Podcast Network Twihard: A Twilight Musical Parody Brings Laughter to The Apollo Theater Chicago

Southgate Media Group @southgatemedia.bsky.social · Sep 14

Hey #Twihards! Don't miss your chance to see the Hamilton of FanFic musicals.

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#Twihard #TwilightMusical #TwilightParody #TwilightSaga #EdwardAndBella #TwilightFans

Sink your teeth into Twihard: A Twilight Musical Parody at The Apollo Theater Chicago! This hilarious reimagining of the iconic saga mixes catchy songs, comedy, and a fangtastic twist for Twilight fan...

#ReadBetweenTheLines #GriefAndHealing #NewBooks2025 #WomenWriters #ContemporaryFiction #MollySouthgate #BookPodcast #AuthorInterview

Southgate Media Group @southgatemedia.bsky.social · Sep 5

Southgate Media Group @southgatemedia.bsky.social · Sep 5

🎙️ New Interview Alert!
Check out an awesome interview with author Lisa C Taylor about her new book The Shape of What Remains

🍎 Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/4nlTXnI
🎧 Spotify: bit.ly/42gyl3E
▶️ YouTube: (Audio Only) youtu.be/d6z2fPWIua0

#LisaCTaylor #TheShapeOfWhatRemains #BookSkye #LiteraryFiction

Lisa C Taylor | The Shape of What Remains

Podcast Episode · Read Between the Lines with Molly Southgate · 09/04/2025 · 36m

Mark Alan Fishman | Comic Artist/Writer

Southgate Media Group @southgatemedia.bsky.social · Sep 5

New Interview Alert!
Check out an awesome interview with Comic Artist/Writer Mark Alan Fishman

🍎 Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/3I7H5T2
🎧 Spotify: bit.ly/45T3zQM
▶️ YouTube: (Audio Only): youtu.be/5ZW7nJy4sNs

#MarcAlanFishman #UnshavenComics #TheSamurnauts #IndieComics

Podcast Episode · Alley Chats · 09/04/2025 · 34m