Email Author Benjamin Leatherman

Awards

• 2009 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published July 24, 2008

  "Pedalphiles"

• 2006 - Arizona Press Club Awards

  "Beach in Heat"

• 2006 - Arizona Press Club Awards

  "Tech Mex"

• 2006 - Arizona Press Club Awards

  "Swat Team"

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2013 Stories by Benjamin Leatherman

• Geek Chic

  published May 23, 2013

  Our geekiness might be showing by admitting this, but Captain Jack Harkness is one of the coolest mofos in science fiction. Ever.As an... More >>

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  13 Favorite Phoenix Comicon 2013 Costumes

  published May 30, 2013

  Simply put, there were two types of people who came to Phoenix Comicon this past weekend: those who wore a costume and those who didn't. The attendees who got into the spirit of the event and donned a... More >>

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  Phoenix Comicon 2013 in 26 Animated GIFs

  published May 29, 2013

  Describing Phoenix Comicon 2013 as busy would be a major understatement. As is the case with each and every version of the annual geek free-for-all, it was a vast hive of activity spread across the en... More >>

• Seven Nights of EDM, DJs, and Dancing

  published May 30, 2013

  Thursday 30 Afterlife: Touch Thursdays with DJ Tsunami, DJ Michael Ryan, & DJ Matt Fox (Top 40, EDM) AZ/88: Black... More >>

• Tongue Tied's Daft Punk Tribute Party @ Apollo's Lounge

  published May 30, 2013

  Didja get your mitts on Daft Punk's new album, Random Access Memories, yet? If not, your slow ass is certainly in the minority, since... More >>

• TrapZillas: "Everybody Today has a Different Opinion of What [Trap Music] is About"

  published May 24, 2013

  It's a recent Friday night and the interior of the TrapZillas house is a busy and chaotic hurricane of noise and activity. As vintage NBA playoff game plays loudly on a gigantic HDTV in the background... More >>

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  Phoenix Comicon Schedule: DJ S.Alien on Performing at Geek Prom and Geeking Out This Weekend

  published May 24, 2013

  During the daylight hours this weekend, local artist and music fiend Aaron Moore can be found waltzing through the aisles at Phoenix Comicon and perusing its vast repast of dorky pursuits and offerin... More >>

• Phoenix Comicon 2013: Our Complete Coverage

  published May 24, 2013

  ZOMG! Did you go to Phoenix Comicon's "preview night" on Thursday evening and see that full-sized mockup of the Mos Eisley Cantinar What about that gruesome zombie created by the peeps from Making Mon... More >>

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  Mike Mignola on Hellboy 3, Sending the Character to Hell, and If He'll End Up There, Too

  published May 24, 2013

  Let's just get this out of the way: Renowned comic book creator Mike Mignola has no earthly idea if Hollywood will ever get around to making Hellboy 3, the third cinematic portrayal of his signature r... More >>

• Comedian Paul Rodriguez on Immigration Reform, His Skateboarding Son, and How Latinos Have Reacted to 50 Shades of Grey

  published May 24, 2013

  To the average person, the name Paul Rodriguez invariably brings to mind memories of his numerous appearances in flicks like Tortilla Soup, A Million to Juan, or Born in East L.A. (the film that launc... More >>

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  International Swingers: "Punk Rock Was More About Conformity and Nonconformity Than Protest"

  published May 23, 2013

  Last night, the International Swingers rolled into 910 Live in Tempe and blasted out some big hits from rock 'n' roll lore, which is apropos, considering the punk supergroup's stature and history. S... More >>

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  The International Swingers: "The First Punk Bands . . . Were Just Bands"

  published May 22, 2013

  Four punk legends walked into a bar. That's not the setup to some lame knee-slapper, but rather a precise description of what transpired Tuesday night in downtown Phoenix. The bar in question is renow... More >>

• Arizona Diamondbacks Lose to Colorado Rockies 5-4 in Extra Innings

  published May 22, 2013

  The Arizona Diamondbacks scored a quartet of runs in a single inning to rally back from an 0-4 deficit last night, but it wasn't enough to defeat the Colorado Rockies. The D-backs fell to their Nation... More >>

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  Seven Must-Attend Nightlife Events and After-Parties During Phoenix Comicon 2013

  published May 22, 2013

  If there are a few pieces of helpful advice we can impart to people attending Phoenix Comicon, which kicks off less than 24 hours from now, it's these tips: Drink plenty of fluids, take frequent oppor... More >>

• Seven Days of EDM, DJs, and Dancing

  published May 23, 2013

  Thursday 23 Afterlife: Touch Thursdays with DJ Tsunami, DJ Michael Ryan, & DJ Matt Fox (Top 40, EDM) AZ/88: Black... More >>

• Steve Aoki, Paul Oakenfold, Thomas Gold, and More This Weekend

  published May 23, 2013

  So it's Memorial Day weekend, which equals three days and four nights devoted to rest, relaxation, and thoughtful reflection, right? Eff that,... More >>

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  Seven Must-Attend Memorial Day Weekend Parties and Events in Metro Phoenix

  published May 21, 2013

  Anyone planning to party this coming weekend should be thankful that Monday, May 26, is Memorial Day (a national holiday) and wherever they happen to work is gonna be closed for business. That's beca... More >>

• Dumper and The Wolf

  published May 16, 2013

  Adam Dumper admits to having a bit of a dilemma whilst planning The Blunt Club’s 11th Anniversary Party. How do you top last year’s... More >>

• Arizona Diamondbacks Win Two of Three Against Miami Marlins Over the Weekend

  published May 20, 2013

  Like many of their fellow National League teams have done in abundance this season, the Arizona Diamondbacks traveled to Florida over the weekend and handily won a series against the long-suffering Mi... More >>

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  The Baby Tattoo Roadshow Brings Coop, Gris Grimly, and Other Influential Artists to Mesa's Lulubell Toy Bodega on Tuesday Night

  published May 20, 2013

  Lulubell Toy Bodega co-owner Amy Del Castillo has an important piece of advice for anyone who's planning to attend tomorrow night's appearance by the Baby Tattoo Roadshow at the Mesa boutique: Come ea... More >>

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  Four Must-See Local DJs at This Weekend's Dirty Disco in Peoria

  published May 17, 2013

  Listen up, local party monsters and EDM fans. There are a few things you'll definitely need before going wild out at the massive outdoor dance fiesta and electronica rager known as Dirty Disco tomorro... More >>

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  Anarchy Squared Creations' Allen Amis on His Infamous Samurai Boba Fett Armor, How Hard Rock Inspires Costume-Making, and More

  published May 17, 2013

  Some geeks slave over a killer cosplay outfit to wear at their hometown comic book convention. It earns them a variety of impressed stares, photo ops, and maybe some local notoriety. But when Valley p... More >>

• Pair Production

  published May 9, 2013

  Whenever prolific local musicians Andrew Jemsek and Ryan Avery collaborate on some project, the results tend to be fascinating and often... More >>

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  Artcade Lounge Finds a Home in Downtown Phoenix and Will Open Later This Year

  published May 16, 2013

  Local gamers, start digging through couch cushions and hoarding every quarter possible. You're gonna need 'em a couple of months from now when the Artcade Lounge opens its doors in downtown Phoenix A... More >>

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  Cara Nicole (a.k.a. AZ Powergirl) and Her Superheroine Cosplay

  published May 15, 2013

  If you've attended Phoenix Comicon at any point over the past couple years, it's likely you've seen Cara Nicole dressed in costume in the Exhibitor Hall, probably as her best-known alter ego AZ Powe... More >>