JC Arkham - The NerdVana Podcast - (host, creator, producer, head-writer, editor)
JC is a professional graphic designer born and raised in the South Bay Area in California with degrees in art, sciences and design. He has always had an interest in sci-fi and superheroes since childhood. In a former, parallel universe he worked in management in the hi-tech, Silicon Valley, pre-dot.com bust era and media industry. His resume includes, prop-builder and collector for over 30 years; room chair designer, special f/x makeup artist, line actor and talent coordinator for G.Y.R.O.’s World of Terror; 501st Golden Gate Garrison volunteer; BASFA member; convention attendee, costumer and tabletop/video gamer. You might have even seen him in a feature film or two. More recently he’s taken up the hobby of video arcade game collecting and restoration. Even though he has been enjoying the influx of Marvel films, he does consider himself a DC guy. JC is also the Art Director for Worldcon76 for San Jose 2018 and Costume-Con39 for San Jose 2021.