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Jon and Leigh suit up with Karen and James from Dragon Con’s Military Sci-Fi Media Track to talk about all the out-of-this-world programming coming in 2025. From the track’s Stargate origins to its expanded lineup covering Babylon 5 , Firefly , The Orville , Farscape , Halo , and more, this episode is loaded with panel previews, fan-favorite guests, and behind-the-scenes stories. You’ll hear about...

In this episode, Jon and Leigh chat with Beau Brown and Brodrick Jones , who take us from their first days as a teenage puppeteers to producing late-night puppet slams that draw standing-room-only crowds. The Puppetry Track events this year, include: Muppetology Panels featuring Dave Goelz (Gonzo) and Bill Barretta (Pepe the King Prawn) Ultimate Ninja Puppet Warrior competitions. The Shadow Puppet...

Dragon Con isn’t just panels and cosplay—it’s also about breaking bread (or bao buns) with friends old and new. In this episode, Jon and Leigh break down the some of the best places to grab a bite, host a meetup, or simply recharge your social battery. Leave us a voicemail:  (813) 321-0884 Shop The Unique Geek Suggest a 50 Days Podcast Idea Be sure to check out our  Facebook social media thin...

In this episode, Jon and Leigh chat with Dr. Vaughn, assistant director of the Dragon Con Science Track. Vaughn literally wrote his PhD dissertation on Dragon Con. Vaughn offers a deep look into how science has become such an accessible and joyful part of the Dragon Con experience. With panels covering topics such as Science vs. Movies, microbiology, space travel, and why your cheese addiction mig...

Sue from the Science Fiction Literature Track joins Leigh and Jon to unpack the universe of panels, authors, and literary geekery headed to Dragon Con 2025. This year’s spotlight is on military science fiction, but that’s just a launchpad into a multiverse of storytelling styles—from hard science to space fantasy. We dive into the world of cross-media series like The Expanse , unpack the rise of s...

In this episode of 50 Days of Dragon Con , Leigh and Jon welcome Beth, director of the Silk Road Track, for a tour of one of the con’s most vibrant cultural showcases. The Silk Road track covers everything from martial arts and origami to anime legends… and K-dramas. This year will feature four-hour K-pop dance party with dual DJs AND blinky things… all for charity! They discus the 60t...

In this episode of 50 Days of Dragon Con , Leigh and Jon sit down with Max, Director of The Daily Dragon – Dragon Con’s official news and schedule update source. In both print and digital form, the Daily Dragon delivers up-to-the-minute schedule changes, volunteer shoutouts, interviews, event highlights, party locations, and more to Dragon Con family. Check out The Daily Dragon Leave us a vo...

Fantasy Literature at Dragon Con director Cisca chats with Leigh and Jon during this text heavy episode of 50 Days of Dragon Con. Check out the Fantasy Literature Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail:  (813) 321-0884 Shop The Unique Geek Suggest a 50 Days Podcast Idea Be sure to check out our  Facebook social media thingies. Have a question for the directors or maybe something you want us to t...

Jennifer, the director of the Fantasy Track at Dragon Con, joins Jon and Leigh for this high flying episode of 50 Days of Dragon Con. Check out the High Fantasy Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail:  (813) 321-0884 Shop The Unique Geek Suggest a 50 Days Podcast Idea Be sure to check out our  Facebook social media thingies. Have a question for the directors or maybe something you want us to try...

Kevin from the Newbies Group joins Jon and Leigh for this episode of 50 Days of Dragon Con. Check out the Newbie Facebook Group Hear move Kevin on Tuning Into Sci Fi TV Here’s Kevin’s LinkTree Leave us a voicemail:  (813) 321-0884 Shop The Unique Geek Suggest a 50 Days Podcast Idea Be sure to check out our  Facebook social media thingies. Have a question for the directors or...

Today’s podcast is a re-run (or classic, if you will) from 2015! It features Leigh and JJ reviewing the con-goer’s 4-2-1 rule. Call our 50DODC comment line  –  (813) 321-0884 Be sure to check out our  Facebook social media thingies. Have a question for the directors or maybe something you want us to try and get info on?  Then leave a comment, email us, or call the...

It’s that time of the year again! Jon and Leigh are back to discuss all things Dragon Con. Join us as we kick off the 2025 season! We really want to hear from you!  Call our DODC comment line – (813) 321-0884  Visit the year’s charity:  NAMI Georgia We want to hear from you! Call our DODC comment line –  (813) 321-0884 Also, check out our  Facebook...

As is tradition, Regina the Senior Director of Programming joins Leigh and Jon to usher put another season of 50 Days of Dragon Con! Happy Dragon Con Everyone!!! Register to ‘run’ the Dragon Con Hustle 5k Visit the year’s charity:  Arthritis Foundation We want to hear from you! Call our DODC comment line –  (813) 321-0884 Also, check out our  Facebook  and  Twitter  social...

Mera Rose and the Director of Fantasy Literature Cisca join Leigh and Jon to chat about beasties, dating, dancing, and literature.   Check them out on  Facebook Page to Stage Announcement Video Cisca on  TikToc Register to ‘run’ the Dragon Con Hustle 5k Visit the year’s charity:  Arthritis Foundation We want to hear from you! Call our DODC comment line –  (813) 321-0884 Als...

Tasha and Todd from Disability Services join Leigh and Jon to chat about how they are leveling the playing field for all of the Dragon Con family.  Register to ‘run’ the Dragon Con Hustle 5k Visit the year’s charity: Arthritis Foundation We want to hear from you! Call our DODC comment line – (813) 321-0884 Also, check out our Facebook and Twitter  social media thingies. Ema...

Supreme Chancellor Bandy, Director of the Star Wars Track joins Leigh and Jon to chat about 2024 track happenings.  We chat about the track’s 2024 offerings, partying on Alderaan, and the amazing Star Wars guests attending this year’s show.   Follow the Star Wars Track here: Facebook ,  Twitter , and  Instagram . Register to ‘run’ the Dragon Con Hustle 5k Visit the year&#82...

Director of the Dragon Con Parade, Annie joins Jon to discuss this years parade happenings.  We chat about the Stars In Cars, the amazing Grand Marshalls, and proper parade etiquette.   Register to ‘run’ the Dragon Con Hustle 5k Visit the year’s charity: Arthritis Foundation We want to hear from you! Call our DODC comment line – (813) 321-0884 Also, check out our Facebook a...

Karen gets elemental while Debbie gives maximum effort when they join Jon and Leigh on this episode of the 50 Days Of Dragon Con podcast. We talk about how to wrangle parade groups, what brought them to Dragon Con, and when it is appropriate to cross the street during the parade (Hint: there isn’t a good time!) Find chemistry with the Elemental Parade Group Enjoy some chimichangas with the D...

Jo from Dragon Con Charities joins Leigh and Jon on this episode of the 50 Days Of Dragon Con podcast. Register to ‘run’ the Dragon Con Hustle 5k Visit the year’s charity: Arthritis Foundation We want to hear from you! Call our DODC comment line – (813) 321-0884 Also, check out our Facebook and Twitter  social media thingies. Email : 50days[ at ]theuniquegeek.com Voice mail...

Sue from Women At Warp and Nayr and Kavura from StarPodLog and StarPodTrek join us in the holodeck to chat about Star Trek from a fan’s perspective and of course through a Dragon Con lens.  Find Women At Warp on Facebook and The Interwebs Find StarPodLog/StarPodTrek on Facebook and InterTubes . We want to hear from you! Call our DODC comment line – (813) 321-0884 Also, check out our Fa...

Sue joins Jon and Leigh to discuss the happenings this year on the Science Fiction Literature track… and, yes the Pern dragons are SCIENCE! We want to hear from you! Call our DODC comment line – (813) 321-0884 Also, check out our Facebook and Twitter  social media thingies. Email : 50days[ at ]theuniquegeek.com Voice mail :  (813) 321-0884 Skype : theuniquegeek Facebook :  facebook.com...

Eternal Zan joins Jon and Leigh to discuss your last minute options for hotel rooms at Dragon Con. We want to hear from you! Call our DODC comment line – (813) 321-0884 Also, check out our Facebook and Twitter  social media thingies. Email : 50days[ at ]theuniquegeek.com Voice mail :  (813) 321-0884 Skype : theuniquegeek Facebook :  facebook.com/TheUniqueGeek Subscribe  via iTunes , Stitcher...

Rachel and Mandy from Dragon Con’s High Council (not an official title, but I am trying to get it started) join Leigh and Jon to chat about the 2024 show. We discuss the typical day in the Dragon’s Lair (again, not official – but trying), play games, and more. But, the reality is that we mostly talk about Gilmore Girls.  We want to hear from you! Call our DODC comment line &#8211...

A veritable army of dragons, wizards, oath breakers, and Ringwraiths fly under the High Fantasy track’s banner. In command of this motley crew is the one and only Jennifer (well there is more than one Jennifer, but you get the point), and she joins Leigh and Jon by the hearth to chat about all of the mischief the the track will be up to at 2024’s show. Check out the High Fantasy group...

Kevin Bachelder takes a break from his usual podcasting schedule and joins Leigh and Jon to chat about the Dragon Con Newbies group. Check out the Facebook Dragon Con Newbies Group We really want to hear from you! Call our DODC comment line – (813) 321-0884 Also, be sure to check out our  Facebook and Twitter  social media thingies. Email : 50days[ at ]theuniquegeek.com Voice mail :  (813) 3...