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November 9, 2025 at 2:56 PM

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Check out Windycon 51: Rise of the Machines

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Southgate Media Group | Podcasts, Pop Culture & Marketing

Windycon 51: Rise of the Machines invites fans to explore AI, technology, and the future of humanity. Join authors, creators, and sci-fi fans for a weekend of innovation and imagination.

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November 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM

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Check out the 4K Restoration of LifeForce at the Music Box!

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#SciFiHorror
#TobeHooper
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Southgate Media Group | Podcasts, Pop Culture & Marketing

Experience Tobe Hooper’s cult sci-fi horror masterpiece in a stunning new 4K restoration at Chicago’s Music Box Theatre. Three shows only—don’t miss this restored classic based on The Space Vampires.

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November 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM

Rob Southgate

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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 thing). I pour out the marketing ideas like a great barista pours out the coffee - piping hot and to the brim. www.facebook.com/share/p/17Q1...

November 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM

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Mark Robinson | Black On Madison Avenue
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November 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM

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🎙️ New Interview Alert
Check out an awesome interview with author JB Moonstar

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November 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM

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Step into the Emerald City as the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performs the iconic score of The Wizard of Oz live with the classic film. Enjoy timeless songs like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” in a magical concert experience at the Bradley Symphony Center.

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Southgate Media Group | Podcasts, Pop Culture & Marketing

Step into the Emerald City as the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performs the iconic score of The Wizard of Oz live with the classic 1939 film. Enjoy timeless songs like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” in ...

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November 6, 2025 at 3:39 PM

Rob Southgate

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If you’re a horror fan in the Fox Valley area, you won’t want to miss this! WRMN 1410AM in Elgin is hosting a Horror Author Pop-Up Event during Elgin’s Nightmare on Chicago Street!

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Join WRMN 1410AM in Elgin for a spine-chilling Horror Author Pop-Up during Nightmare on Chicago Street! Meet Zach Ellenberger, Joseph Asphahani, JR Blanes, and Al Julius from 6–9 PM.

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October 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM

Rob Southgate

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🎃 The Sometimes Scaring is Caring Festival 2025 – A Paranormal Party for a Cause in Peoria!

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#GhostlyPodcast
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Join Ghostly Podcast, Channeling Chavez, and Count Panek at The Sometimes Scaring is Caring Festival! Paranormal fun, spooky vendors, and charity for Extra Life!

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October 14, 2025 at 1:08 PM

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Bruce McCulloch’s Tales of Bravery and Stupidity: A Hilarious and Heartfelt One-Man Show from the Kids in the Hall Star at Chicago's City Winery

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Experience Tales of Bravery and Stupidity, the acclaimed one-man show from Bruce McCulloch of Kids in the Hall. Blending stand-up, music, and storytelling, McCulloch delivers a funny, touching explora...

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October 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Rob Southgate

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

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

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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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October 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM

Rob Southgate

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

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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.

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October 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM

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

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

Jason Huls | Filmmaker

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

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September 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM

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

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

PC Nottingham | Brothers Divided

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

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September 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM

Rob Southgate

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Road trip!

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#Archon48 #Archon2025 #SciFiConvention #FantasyConvention

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Celebrate Archon 48 in Collinsville, Illinois, October 3–5, 2025! This legendary sci-fi and fantasy convention features cosplay, the Archon Grand Masquerade, 200+ panels, an art show, gaming, concerts...

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September 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM

Rob Southgate

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Time to roll out!

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#TFcon #TFconChicago #TFcon2025

#TransformersConvention #TransformersFans

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TFcon Chicago 2025 returns October 24–26 at the Crowne Plaza O’Hare in Rosemont, IL! Meet Transformers voice actors, comic creators, musicians, and toy designers at the largest fan-run Transformers co...

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September 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM

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

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September 19, 2025 at 1:17 PM

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So many great guests and vendors!

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

September 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM

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Calling all Web-heads!

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#SpiderManExhibit #MSIChicago #BeyondAmazing #MarvelSpiderMan #SpiderManChicago

September 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM

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

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September 17, 2025 at 6:16 PM

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

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#EricLard #SciFiAuthor #IndieAuthors