Nerd out and Geek U.P.

Celebrity guest Patricia Summersett, best known for voicing Zelda in “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” joins us on the latest podcast for a dive into Geek U.P. lore and legends.

Summersett tells us how she grew Geek U.P. from the ground up alongside Shanna Porteen, owner of Black Ice Comics in Houghton. This mini-con charity event mirrors larger conventions across the county, while keeping it focussed on the community they know and love.

Joining Summersett at Geek U.P. for an autograph session and Q&A panel are fellow actors Veronica Taylor, original voice of Ash Ketchum in the "Pokemon" franchise, and Roger Craig Smith, voice of Sonic the Hedgehog in video games and Disney’s “Wreck-It-Ralph.” Folks can check out the silent auction, including goodies from Summersett’s geeky celebrity friends, visit art vendors, enter the cosplay competition, view game demos and more.

This year, all proceeds from the event go to benefit our Meals on Wheels program. As a L’Anse native, Summersett holds deep ties to the Copper Country, and it was important to her and Porteen that they give back to the community each year with this event. You can purchase tickets for Geek U.P. by going online to geekup906.com or upon entry. Get ready to nerd out and geek up, this Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 12 to 7 p.m. at Michigan Tech’s Memorial Union Building.