Popped: A Pop Culture Event

06/13/2026

Big shout out to Krimpers Family Styling Salon for putting our poster up in the shop. Now our boss Eric hasn't stepped in a salon in decades, so we're pretty sure our sponsor NORSTEP Productions did this on purpose to poke him. IYKYK

Be at Popped this July 11th and 12th at the Showboat in Atlantic City, tickets are available at https://blackink.events/pop-culture-expo/

06/10/2026

You’ve watched the shows, you’ve read the books, and you know the legacy. Now, sit down at the table with the man who has seen it all. 🕯️🍽️

If the paranormal is the "dark side" of our pop culture history, then John Zaffis is its undisputed Godfather. As the nephew of Ed and Lorraine Warren and the star of Haunted Collector, John has spent over 40 years on the front lines of the unexplained.

At POPPED!, we aren’t just doing panels—we’re giving you the chance to pick the brain of a legend during a Strictly Private VIP Lunch Experience.

This is the ultimate "want" for any investigator or horror fan:

The Elite 10: This isn't a crowded ballroom. It’s you and only nine others in an intimate, no-cameras-allowed setting.

The Vault Unlocked: Get the behind-the-scenes stories that were too intense for TV and the truth about the world's most haunted artifacts.

The Warren Legacy: Connect with the direct history of The Conjuring universe through the man who lived it.

POPPED! is all about that deep-dive nostalgia—from your "drinking from the hose" childhood memories to the icons that still keep us up at night. Whether you're here for the vintage toys, the ECW legends, or the supernatural, this lunch is the crown jewel of the weekend.

📍 Where: Showboat Resort, Atlantic City Boardwalk
📅 When: July 11th & 12th
🎟️ The FOMO is Real: There are only 10 spots available for this lunch. Once they’re gone, they are gone for good.

Don’t be the one reading the highlights on your feed. Secure your seat at the table and make this the story you tell for the next 50 years.

👇 Grab your VIP Lunch Pass before the door closes:
https://blackink.events/pop-culture-expo/

06/10/2026

If you’ve been needing a massive dose of nostalgia, POPPED! is here to deliver exactly what you've been craving. We're celebrating over 50 years of legendary cultural influence—from Mighty Mouse to the peak of meme culture!

Whether you're hunting for that elusive vintage He-Man figure, searching for original go-go boots, or just want to show your kids why your generation was the absolute coolest, this is the ultimate pop culture getaway.

🔥 HERE'S WHY YOU NEED TO BE THERE:

Massive Exhibition Floor: Rare collectibles, vintage toys, comics, and classic movie posters!

Live Action: SSP Full House Wrestling and exclusive meetups with ECW Legends (Joel Gertner, Tommy Cairo, Gary Wolf).

Insane VIP Experiences: Go-Kart Charity Racing, Cannabis Etiquette, Lunch with paranormal investigator John Zaffis, and cocktails with Scream Queen Tina Krause!

Icons & Influencers: Meet a massive lineup of special guests, influencers, and childhood heroes signing autographs all weekend.

📍 Where: One Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ
📅 When: July 11th & 12th
🎟️ Family Friendly: Kids under 12 are FREE with an All-Access Pass!

Our Premiere VIP Experiences are strictly limited (some only have 10 spots total!). Stop scrolling, tag your weekend crew, and secure your blast from the past right now 👇

👉 Get Your Tickets Here: https://blackink.events/pop-culture-expo/

05/24/2026

Ginger Lynn Allen - Reinventing Ginger, an interview with an icon and legend. Ginger will be appearing at POPPED on July 11 and 12 at the Showboat Atlantic City.

Ginger Lynn Allen, the iconic adult film star of the decadent 80s, proves there's more to being an icon than a moment in time. Ginger Lynn Allen, known in t...

05/18/2026

05/17/2026

At our Popped Promo shoot this past Saturday over at the amazing Max's Bar and Grill we got some unexpected news from Eric Stevens the owner of Comics and Killer Collectibles and a partner over at Super Strong Pro

For more info visit https://blackink.events/pop-culture-expo/

05/13/2026

We're giving back like we should. At POPPED face off against and Hien Nguyen of fame.

A portion of the proceeds from the challenge will go to local community organization MorLove founded by Reverend Felicia Morales. You're gonna want to hug this woman, she is just so full of grace and

3 races with the top driver of each race facing off in the final battle against Team Power Ranger.

Additional proceeds from other event experiences will also be donated to MorLove

We got stick together and what better way to help out a community than by having fun.

Join us on July 11 & 12 at The Showboat Atlantic City

Tickets at: https://blackink.events/pop-culture-expo/

05/13/2026

We're giving back like we should. At POPPED face off against and Hien Nguyen of fame.

A portion of the proceeds from the challenge will go to local community organization MorLove
https://www.facebook.com/share/1CmmNMscg8/
founded by Reverend Felicia Morales. You're gonna want to hug this woman, she is just so full of grace and

3 races against a ranger with the top driver of each race facing off in the final battle against Team Power Ranger.

Additional proceeds from other event experiences will also be donated to MorLove

We got stick together and what better way to help out a community than by having fun.

Join us on July 11 & 12 at
Tickets available at https://blackink.events/pop-culture-expo/