From Clerk to Creator: My DIY Journey Through Hollywood
KEVIN SMITH shares his remarkable rise from a convenience store clerk to cult filmmaking legend. With unfiltered humor and hard-earned wisdom, Smith takes audiences behind the scenes of indie filmmaking, creative risk-taking, and building a career on your own terms.
Tough Sh*t: Life Advice from a Fat, Lazy Slob Who Did Good
Based on his bestselling book, this keynote is classic KEVIN SMITH—raw, real, and laugh-out-loud funny. Smith reflects on the missteps, moments, and mentors that shaped him, offering unexpectedly profound life lessons along the way.
Why Batman, Comics, and Nerd Culture Matter More Than Ever
An inspiring and funny exploration of how geek culture shapes identity, builds communities, and reflects our deepest values. KEVIN SMITH draws from his work with Marvel, DC, and his own lifelong obsession with storytelling through heroes.
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Kevin Smith delights The Upper Deck Company as conference host, receives rave review
The Upper Deck Company’s Certified Diamond Dealer Conference is the company’s way to thank shop owners for their vital support.
Bringing entertainment icon KEVIN SMITH in to host the night’s conversations was a no-brainer. Smiths’ charisma led to entertaining conversations with Bobby Orr and Wayne Gretsky as he brought out previously untold stories with his signature sense of humor.
The Upper Deck Company told us, “Kevin is an engaging host, energetic storyteller, and a true professional. We look forward to working with Kevin on a number of future events.”
A cultural icon and master raconteur, Kevin Smith rose to fame with his groundbreaking indie hit Clerks and has spent over two decades redefining comedy, fandom, and storytelling across film, television, books, and podcasts. Known for cult classics like Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, and Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back, Smith is more than a filmmaker—he's a multimedia powerhouse who connects deeply with audiences through humor, heart, and unfiltered honesty.
Outside the director’s chair, Smith has built a digital empire with his beloved SModcast podcast network, home to fan-favorite shows such as Hollywood Babble-On, Jay & Silent Bob Get Old, and Fat Man Beyond. He’s captivated live audiences around the world with his wildly popular Q&A tours, including An Evening with Kevin Smith and Too Fat for Forty, where his signature mix of sharp wit and personal candor take center stage.
When not getting bounced from planes, Fatty McNoFly has also written no less than three New York Times bestselling books: Tough Sh*t: Life Advice From a Fat, Lazy Slob Who Did Good, My Boring-Ass Life, and Batman: Cacophony - the latter of which was improved dramatically by Comic Book Man Walter Flanagan’s artwork. He’s also an accomplished comic book writer, having penned stories for both DC (Green Arrow) and Marvel (Daredevil), and created original titles based on his films and unproduced screenplays.
Smith’s authenticity, pop culture prowess, and hilarious storytelling make him a singular presence on stage. Whether unpacking Hollywood, geek culture, or his own personal transformation, Kevin Smith delivers unforgettable experiences that entertain, inspire, and leave audiences laughing long after the lights come up.
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