At age 19, Justin Waldron built an app that would go on to have the biggest IPO since Google. That company was Zynga, and it completely changed the way the world played games. Listen now for behind-the-scenes stories that shaped an era of social gaming, as well as Justin Waldron’s own secret for scaling up Zynga and setting it apart from the compet…

Matt Ball literally wrote the book on the metaverse - with a new update out in late July. So who better to chat all things metaverse and distribution with? In the last several years, Matt has become known as one of the most astute writers and thinkers about the nature of business, innovation, IP, and the deep structural factors that shape the enter…

Dennis Fong has had an INSANE career. By age 19, not only had he earned the title as the world’s first esports champion and pro gamer, but also became CEO of a 100-person gaming media company. He's even had a League of Legends character named after him. Since then, he’s gone on to found four additional businesses, all of which have majorly impacted…

It was 2007 and Robin Chan was running the mobile data business at Verizon while Justin Kan was rolling out JustinTV’s first prototype - a camera strapped to his head (literally). It was the perfect meetcute: Justin needed inexpensive mobile data to livestream his day-to-day and Robin had access to tons of it (In fact, Robin was the first one to pu…

Welcome to Secret Stash, the podcast spilling all the industry's secrets! Meet your hosts: Justin Kan, co-founder of Stash and previously co-founder at Twitch Archie Stonehill, head of product at Stash Before you jump into the first episode, where we have an incredible first guest, we wanted to share a bit about who we are, why we decided to make t…

Welcome to Secret Stash's first-ever podcast episode, hosted by Justin Kan and Archie Stonehill. Today's guest - legendary investor Mitch Lasky! Since the mid 1990s, Mitch Lasky has been building and investing in some of the biggest game companies in the world. He was one of the first, if not the first, investor to take game developers seriously as…

Mike, Christian and Julia review the Oscars, beat up on more Suits (Fuck the Suits), Julia’s plea for no more time travel related pitches, Christian directs the next Muppets Movie written by Bryan Lynch (well, this is the goal!) and as always, TOP 5! Word of the Day: Surfeit. Recorded March 15, 2023.…

The Tremendous Trio talks! “AI Bad!” “Marc Bernardin Good!” TOP 5, Inclusion in Comics, The debate about erasing the past to create a better future, and updates on other Secret Stash stuff.Recorded March 1, 2023.TheSecretStash

On today's episode we discuss why it's wrong to alter a writer's work after they've passed.Recorded February 22, 2023.TheSecretStash

Today we discuss the importance of B movies, Mike's Q&A Hosting abilities and the idea to open the Zap Light Drive InRecorded February 15, 2023.TheSecretStash

Today we discuss the possibilities of James Gunn's DC plans, especially for Batman and Booster GoldRecorded February 1, 2023.TheSecretStash

We discuss the ramifications of what happens when you race swap a character and do nothing to improve upon what's been built.Recorded January 18, 2023.TheSecretStash

Today we discuss whether or not Ghostbusters should be considered superheroes.itter account, and of course, TOP 5! Recorded January 11, 2023.TheSecretStash

Mike, Christian and Julia celebrate the birth of 2023 by falling down the Muppethole. Join in the fun with Mike's Beard and watch Christian ace his mid-term in the Mike's Comics College dive headfirst into Twitter shenanigans with Mike's new favorite Twitter account, and of course, TOP 5! Recorded January 4, 2023.…

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Mike, Julia and Christian discuss the wonder that is the 1975 Filmation GhostBusters show, the new Academy Award Winning Weird Al biopic and Christian's weekend directing a "big boy" short film.Recorded November 9, 2022.TheSecretStash

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Episode 24!Recorded October 26, 2022.TheSecretStash

We hear Mike's pitch for a much needed rework of DC Comics.TheSecretStash

This week we do a live unboxing of some new merchandise, we talk some movie news and celebrate some important birthdays on another episode of LIVE From The Secret StashTheSecretStash

The crew answers questions from the viewers!TheSecretStash

Mike, Christian and Julia welcome Joe Bodnar from Bodnar’s Auctions to the show for a how-to about how auctions work for high-value comics and collectibles, plus hilarious stories from the front lines of hoarder houses. Pee Wee’s Playhouse!!!! Christian debuts his rap tribute to The Orville. And as always, Mike’s Top 5 for NEW COMICS DAY.…

Mike, Christian and Julia wax rhapsodic about the new Munsters movie and Pop Culture Cars. Christian ‘apes’ Jay and Silent Bob and makes his own trip to the Land of Hollywood to share some PM Dawn music love with the world. As always - Mike’s Top 5!TheSecretStash

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Episode 17. Mike, Christian and Julia show off a fan-family made diorama of the LIVE! From the Secret Stash stage. Christian’s Gentleminions song. Clerks III Roadshow - no napping allowed. Shaming HBOMax. And as always, Mike’s Top 5 for NEW COMICS DAY.TheSecretStash

Episode 16. Mike traumatizes Christian while making him relive a harrowing episode of Comic Book Men. The LIVE! Crew talk the new Marvel lineup announced at SDCC. Introducing! New music and new art for the podcast. As always, Mike’s Top 5 for NEW COMICS DAY.TheSecretStash

Episode 15. Christian gets a surprise. Mike, Christian and Julia talk Thor, Love & Thunder. Stash Stuff, including Secret Stash Press news, Clerks 3 movie news and SModCastle Film Festival News. As always, Mike’s Top 5 for NEW COMICS DAY.TheSecretStash

Episode 14. Batman ‘66. The Green Hornet. Liz approves - long live the Queen! Mike, Christian and Julia talk Clerks III and 100 Years of Jay & Silent Bob’s Birthday Bash. As always, Mike’s Top 5 for NEW COMICS DAY.TheSecretStash

LIVE! From the Secret Stash, Episode 13 Mike’s aphasia can’t ruin this episode! Talking Clerks III, Vampire lore and more.TheSecretStash

LIVE! From the Secret Stash, Episode 12 - Mike, Christian and Julia welcome comic book artist Chris Campana who throws down some great advice for working artists and gets compliments on his great hips; Mike’s Weekly Top 5; Comics College Curriculum: ‘66 Batman TV Series; We Love It When Dicks Win!TheSecretStash

LIVE! From the Secret Stash, Episode 11 - Mike, Christian and Julia take to the mics for a session of Mike’s Comics College, featuring New X-Men. As always, there’s the Weekly Top 5 comics reading report, and David Crownson, creator of Harriet Tubman Demon Slayer, hops off the plane and into the pod for an update on his new project, Nightmare in Ne…

LIVE! From the Secret Stash - Mike, Christian and Julia spoil the new Obi-Wan series, Top 5 Books of the Week, and the Crew Askew watches the ‘just-dropped’ trailer for Black Adam.Recorded June 6, 2022TheSecretStash

LIVE! From the Secret Stash: Mike, Christian and Julia welcome guest co-host, Matt Ranieri from the Crew Askew as they do a review of Obi-Wan and chat with Marty Grabstein, voice actor famous for bringing Courage the Cowardly Dog to life. Mike’s Top 5 Comic Pics of the Week, Introducing Local 404, Comic College Assignment, and more!Recorded June 1,…

LIVE! From the Seret Stash goes into dark places with special guest, Brian J. Cano, paranormal investigator, and all hell breaks loose. Sarah Bellicose drops in as a guest host to do some unboxing from Diamond, Mike runs down the week’s Top 5 comic book reading recommendations, and Julia faces down the Scottish Fairie Queen. Who won?Recorded May 25…

Mike, Christian and Julia Zapcic are LIVE From The Secret Stash is with new weekly comics, pop culture opinions and more!Recorded May 18, 2022TheSecretStash

Mike, Christian and Julia Zapcic are LIVE From The Secret Stash is with an all new episode!Recorded May 11, 2022TheSecretStash

Mike, Christian and Julia Zapcic are LIVE From The Secret Stash is with an all new episode! May the 4th be with you!Recorded May 4, 2022TheSecretStash

Mike, Christian and Julia Zapcic are LIVE From The Secret Stash and BACK with an all-new episode this week to talk comic education, pop culture, and whatever we damn well please. Recorded April 27, 2022.TheSecretStash

Mike and Christian return with THE SECRET STASH LIVE and special guest Chris Aballo. Recorded April 20, 2022.TheSecretStash

Mike and Christian return with THE SECRET STASH LIVE. Recorded April 13, 2022.TheSecretStash

Mike and Christian open the doors for THE SECRET STASH LIVE. Recorded April 6, 2022.TheSecretStash

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