Brought to you from the wild, wonderful Outer Hebrides, OH!CAST is a geek culture podcast where the Atlantic winds meet the winds of change in fandom, gaming, and all things nerdy.
Tune in for insights, laughs, and plenty of "oh!" moments.
Hosted by Cal MacDonald aka "DeepSpaceHebrides"
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brought to you from the wild, wonderful Outer Hebrides, OH!CAST is a geek culture podcast where the Atlantic winds meet the winds of change in fandom, gaming, and all things nerdy.
Tune in for insights, laughs, and plenty of "oh!" moments.
Hosted by Cal MacDonald aka "DeepSpaceHebrides"
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode of OH!CAST, we welcome Alan and Hannah from Fleetwood Community Comic Con — now officially twinned with OH!CON — for a deep dive into the wild, wonderful world of DIY convention-building. Hosted by Cal MacDonald and joined by OH!CON co-founders Kathleen and John, this episode is a celebration of what happens when passion, grit, and geek culture collide in the most unexpected corners of the UK.
From horror zones and cosplay congas to lollipop giveaways and comic book workshops, Fleetwood’s first-ever community con pulled off the impossible: a free, inclusive, activity-packed event that drew over 2,500 attendees and left a lasting impact on its town. We talk about the logistics, the chaos, the volunteers, and the sheer emotional weight of building something from scratch — and why doing it for the community, not for profit, changes everything.
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We also reflect on the shared struggles of running events in remote or underfunded areas — from ferry costs and table logistics to the fear that no one will show up in costume — and how both cons have built something bigger than themselves by leaning into local identity, mutual support, and a bit of chaos magic.
Whether you’re a con runner, a cosplay nerd, or just someone who loves hearing about grassroots brilliance, this one’s for you.
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