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The Dragon Con Report

The Dragon Con Report

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Dragon Con is one of the ESO Network’s favorite conventions of the year. Dragon Con is the Largest Multi-genre and Pop Culture Convention and Since 2012, we’ve devoted a monthly podcast to countdown to the big event over Labor Day weekend. While you work to perfect your costume, and your batch of apple pie ferments, give a listen to Mike Gordon, Jen Schleusner, Channing Sherman and many others while we deliver all the news, notes, tips, and tricks for newbies and veterans alike.© 2026 The Dragon Con Report Art Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • The 2026 Dragon Con Report Episode 4: Creatures of the Con Night

    The 2026 Dragon Con Report Episode 4: Creatures of the Con Night
    May 8 2026
    Urban Fantasy and Horror Tracks Take Over the Show The shadows are deep, the music is loud and the creatures of the night have claimed another episode of the Dragon Con Report. This time, we’re joined by the directors from the Urban Fantasy and Horror Tracks at Dragon Con, along with legendary Goth Party DJ - DJ Ichabod, for a conversation packed with storytelling, music, and late-night energy. From modern monsters and supernatural storytelling to dance floors filled with black velvet and industrial beats, this episode explores why these tracks continue to be fan favorites year after year. Exploring the Worlds of Urban Fantasy & Horror We dive into what defines urban fantasy and horror in today’s landscape and how both genres continue evolving with new creators, fresh perspectives, and changing audience tastes. Whether you love supernatural detectives, haunted cities, cosmic terror or creatures lurking in dark alleyways - there’s something here for every fan of the strange and unusual. Building Dragon Con Programming Creating programming for Dragon Con involves balancing longtime fan favorites with exciting new ideas and the Urban Fantasy and Horror Tracks are no exception. The track directors also share insight into what makes Dragon Con audiences unique and why these genres connect so strongly with convention fans. Inside the Legendary Dragon Con Goth Party No conversation about these tracks would be complete without discussing one of Dragon Con’s most iconic late-night events: the Goth Party. The result is part dance club, part vampire ballroom, part sleep-deprived fever dream fueled by excitement and excellent music. Music, Mood & Fandom Energy Horror and urban fantasy are about more than books and movies. Atmosphere matters. Music matters. Community matters. This episode explores how music helps shape fandom experiences and why events like the Goth Party become lasting memories for Dragon Con attendees year after year. Why These Tracks Continue to Thrive One of the biggest themes throughout the conversation is community. Fans return to these tracks because they offer welcoming spaces for creativity, self-expression and shared enthusiasm for all things eerie, magical, and delightfully strange. Whether through storytelling panels, late-night parties or hallway conversations with fellow attendees - these tracks help create the unforgettable energy that defines Dragon Con. For more Dragon Con coverage, interviews, and fandom discussions, keep following the Dragon Con Report throughout the season. ​ Links: ​ Dragon Con Report Website ​ Dragon Con Report YouTube Channel ​ ESO Network ​ ESO Network Patreon ​ ESO Network TeePublic Store ​ Dragon Con Parties, Meetups, and More ​ Black Geeks of Dragon Con ​ Dragon Tales on Amazon ​ Watch this episode on YouTube ​ Urban Fantasy on FB ​ Urban Fantasy YouTube ​ Horror Track Facebook ​ Horror Track Instagram ​ Out ov the Coffin ​ Fascination Street ​ Dragon Con Report Intro and Outro attributes: Stock Media provided by Blackmid / Pond5 Adventure Of The Pirates - Fantasy, Epic Orchestral Music by Pond5 Stock Media provided by MellauSFX / Pond5 Dragon Fire Roar Sound Effects by Pond5 dragonconreport #dcr #podcast #dragoncon #dragonconpodcast #conventions #AtlantaGeekScene #dragonconAtlanta #ESONetwork #geekpodcast #Geektalk #ChanningSherman #JenLilBitSchleusner #MikeGordon #nerdpodcast #TheESONetwork #2026DragonConReport #DragonCon2026 #40yranniversary #UrbanFantasy #Horror #GothParty #urbanfantasytrack #horrortrack #spooky #fantasy #magic #derektatum #carolmalcolm #djichabodSpecial Guests: Carol Malcolm, DJ Ichabod, and Derek Tatum.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • The 2026 Dragon Con Report Episode 3: The Brits Are Coming!

    The 2026 Dragon Con Report Episode 3: The Brits Are Coming!
    Apr 6 2026

    The Dragon Con Report is heading across the pond… without leaving Atlanta.

    This episode, we sit down with Caro and Rob from the Brit Track to explore one of Dragon Con’s most charming and cheeky programming tracks. From British pop culture and fandom deep cuts to tea-fueled panels and a healthy dose of wit, Brit Track brings a unique flavor to the con experience.

    We dig into what makes Brit Track a fan favorite, how the team curates its programming, and what attendees can expect this year.

    Whether you're a die-hard Anglophile or just Brit-curious, this conversation is packed with insights, laughs, and plenty of reasons to add Brit Track to your Dragon Con schedule.

    Grab your cuppa and join us as we celebrate the fandoms, fandom culture, and community spirit that make Dragon Con feel like a global gathering.

    The Dragon Con Report is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Producer: Jen “Lil’ Bit” Schleusner, Executive Producer: Mike Faber

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    Dragon Con Report Website
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    Dragon Con Report YouTube Channel
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    ESO Network
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    ESO Network Patreon
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    ESO Network TeePublic Store
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    Dragon Con Parties, Meetups, and More
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    Black Geeks of Dragon Con
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    Dragon Tales on Amazon
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    Watch this episode on YouTube
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    Brit Track on FB
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    Brit Track YouTube
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    Dragon Awards Nominations are open!
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    Dragon Con Burlesque Auditions are open!
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    Brit Track Instagram: @dcbrittrack Discord: Brittrack X: @brittrack

    Dragon Con Report Intro and Outro attributes:

    Stock Media provided by Blackmid / Pond5
    Adventure Of The Pirates - Fantasy, Epic Orchestral Music by Pond5

    Stock Media provided by MellauSFX / Pond5
    Dragon Fire Roar Sound Effects by Pond5

    dragonconreport #dcr #podcast #dragoncon #dragonconpodcast #conventions #AtlantaGeekScene #dragonconAtlanta #ESONetwork #geekpodcast #Geektalk #ChanningSherman #JenLilBitSchleusner #MikeGordon #nerdpodcast #TheESONetwork #2026DragonConReport #DragonCon2026 #40yranniversary #brittrack #britishmedia #DragonConBritTrack #CaroMcCullyTidwell #RobInTheHatBowen

    Special Guests: Caro McCully Tidwell and Ron "in the hat" Bowen.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • The 2026 Dragon Con Report Episode 2: Love is in the air at Dragon Con

    The 2026 Dragon Con Report Episode 2: Love is in the air at Dragon Con
    Mar 4 2026

    This episode, we chat with attendees who met their partners at con and are still rolling initiative together years later.

    Our guests this month are Josh Duart, Tyra Burton, Lauren & Nikki Evallen-Muller and Kristi & Justin Grub. Each of them (along with one of our hosts, Jen!) met their partners at Dragon Con.

    Were they looking for love at con? Meeting through happy accidents? We hear their meet-cutes and more on episode 2.

    The Dragon Con Report is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Producer: Jen “Lil’ Bit” Schleusner, Executive Producer: Mike Faber

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    Links:
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    Dragon Con Report Website
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    Dragon Con Report YouTube Channel
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    ESO Network
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    ESO Network Patreon
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    ESO Network TeePublic Store
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    Dragon Con Parties, Meetups, and More
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    Black Geeks of Dragon Con
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    Dragon Tales on Amazon
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    Watch this episode on YouTube
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    The Roasted Crow
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    Alter Egos
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    Tyra Burton
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    Be Awesome Together

    Dragon Con Report Intro and Outro attributes:

    Stock Media provided by Blackmid / Pond5
    Adventure Of The Pirates - Fantasy, Epic Orchestral Music by Pond5

    Stock Media provided by MellauSFX / Pond5
    Dragon Fire Roar Sound Effects by Pond5

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    Special Guests: Josh Duart, Kristi & Justin Grub, Lauren & Nikki Evallen-Muller , and Tyra Burton.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
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