The Dragon Con Report

With less than two weeks to go until the Dragon breathes fire upon us, Mike, Mike, and Darren provide the latest announcements and survival tips for braving the beast that is Dragon Con! Plus, Michelle Biddix-Simmons, Eternal Zan, Kevin Bachelor, and a bunch of Friends of the Con report what they are most looking forward to. Hope your costume is ready to wear, ’cause Dragon Con 2018 is about to ha...

As most of the crew take some much needed prep time for Dragon Con 2018, Mike and Mike sit down with five Track Directors and discuss the challenges and rewards of volunteering services for one of the largest fan conventions in the country. We are joined by Cisca Small (Fantasy Literature), Jennifer Liang (High Fantasy), Enrique “Q” Velazquez (Alternate History), Joe Crowe (American Sci-Fi Classic...

Only two months until Dragon Con 2018! Mike, Mike, Darren, and Mary help prepare their con bags with assistance from Sue Kisenwether. Plus reports from Michelle Biddix-Simmons, Eternal Zan, and Kevin Bachelder. And Dragon Tales from Mary Ogle, Dr. Scott Vigiue, and the award-winning author Bobby Nash! We want to hear from you! Share with us your favorite Dragon Tale and let us know what you are lo...

Do bad things happen at Dragon Con? Of course. Mike, Mike, Mary, Darren, and Kevin Eldridge help with how to handle the worst of times during the best show of the year. Plus reports from Eternal Zan and Kevin Bachelder. And more Dragon Tales! We want to hear from you! Share with us your favorite Dragon Tale and let us know what you are looking forward to in 2018! Please write us at dragonconreport...

This episode is dedicated to the Newbies. Each year, many folks experience the thrill of Dragon Con for the first time and Mike, Mike, Darren, Mary, and Dakoma answer some questions to help make the first the best. All this along with reports from Michelle Biddix Simmons, Eternal Zan, and Kevin Bachelder. And more Dragon Tales! We want to hear from you! Share with us your favorite Dragon Tale and...

Is Dragon Con harmful to your health? That’s the question posed to Mike, Mike, Dakoma, and Michael Falkner. Plus, Allen reports on the status of the Giant Superhero Photoshoots. All this along with reports from Michelle Biddix Simmons, Eternal Zan, and Kevin Bachelder. And Dragon Takes from listeners! We want to hear from you! Share with us your favorite Dragon Tale and let us know what you are lo...

With just over six months to go until Dragon Con 2018, it is time to prepare and plan. Mike, Mike, Darren, and Mary discuss some ways to save now and spend at the con. Plus, segments from Michelle Biddix-Simmons, Eternal Zan, and Kevin Bachelder. And more Dragon Tales! Woo-oo! We want to hear from you! Share with us your favorite Dragon Tale and let us know what you are looking forward to in 2018!...

The countdown to Labor Day weekend has begun! Mike, Mike, Darren, Mary Lou, and Dakoma report on the news and notes, plus share thoughts on one of the more unique features of DC, the five host hotels. Plus, important info from Michelle Biddix-Simmons and Eternal Zan. And a new feature to the podcast, Dragon Tales! We want to hear from you! Share with us your favorite Dragon Tale and let us know wh...

We paneled. We cosplayed. We drank pie. Dragon Con 2017 is in the books. Mike, Mike, Darren, Mary, and Eternal Zan have recovered just enough to tell tales of the epic event, as the final Dragon Con Khan Report for 2017 drops down like a chair in the Marriott. We want to hear from you! Let us know what you enjoyed this year at Dragon Con. Please write us at esopodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voice...

Brace yourselves. Dragon Con 2017 is here! Mike, Mike, Mary Lou Who and Dakoma report the latest news and guest announcements. They, along with Michelle Biddix-Simmons, Kevin Bachelor, Eternal Zan, and many listeners, sound off on where they will be and what they are looking forward to at this year’s show. We’ll see you at the con! We want to hear from you! Let us know what you enjoyed this year a...

Less than one month before Dragon Con! Mike, Mike, Darren Nowell, and Eternal Zan report the latest news and notes to help prepare for the oncoming storm. We chat with the Director of Media Relations Dan Carroll, Urban Fantasy Track Director Carol Malcolm, High Fantasy Track Director Jennifer Liang, Skeptics Track Director Derek Colanduno, and Sean Patton of SMP Designs. The official app might not...

With around two months to go until Dragon Con, we get the band back together! Mike, Mike, Darren, and Mary discuss the latest news, notes, and more budget tips. Plus, costume predictions! All this along with reports from Kevin Bachelder, Michelle Biddix-Simmons, and Eternal Zan. Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open, What Costumes Would You Like To See At DC 1:05:54 Eternal Zan – Your Questions 1:23...

Less than 100 days until Dragon Con! With some of the regular crew scrambling to make preparations, Mike and Mary are joined by Angela Pritchett and Jp Patrick for the latest news, notes, and whether or not the weekend can be done on a budget. Plus, segments from Eternal Zan and Michelle Biddix-Simmons. Beat the heat with some Dragon Con coolness! Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open, Dragon Con On...

The city of Atlanta roads may be tuning into the dark paths of Mordor, but all trails still lead to Dragon Con! Mike, Mike, Mary Lou Who, and Dakoma have some travel tips for getting to, fro, and around the con. Plus, segments from Eternal Zan, Kevin Bachelor, and Michelle Biddix-Simmons. Fair warning, the last one is a bit heavy, but well worth a listen. Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open, Drago...

As we march onward to the big event in September, Mike, Mike, Darren, Mary Lou Who, and Nikki Rau Baker present the latest news and announcements as well as tell you the best ways to get your party on at Dragon Con. Plus segments with Michelle Biddix-Simmons and Eternal Zan. Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open, Dragon Con Party Advice 1:07:20 Eternal Zan – Your Questions 1:25:11 Drop By Dragon Con...

February may be the shortest month of the year, but this one was packed with Dragon Con news. Mike, Mike, Darren, Mary Lou Who, Dakoma, Eternal Zan, and Kevin Bachelder discuss everything from the big guest announcements to the details behind the latest host hotel controversy. Plus, we squeeze in a bit of time to reveal what makes a fantastic fan panel and the power of cosplay. No fake-news here,...

It’s 2017, and a brand new Dragon Con awaits a little more than 200 days from now. Mike, Mike, Darren Nowell, Mary Lou Who, Nikki Rau Baker, and Dakoma Sanchez discuss some of the changes that are already scheduled for this year’s con and programming we’d like to see in the future. Plus, tips from Eternal Zan, Michelle Biddix-Simmons, and Kevin Bachelder. Start your engines, the road to Dragon Con...

The 30th anniversary celebration is over. The mad scramble for hotel rooms for 2017 has begun! Mike, Mike, Darren, Mary Lou Who, and Nikki share their stories from this year’s Dragon Con. We also hear from Eternal Zan, Michelle Biddix-Simmons and Kevin Bachelder. Once you get over the con crud, it’s time to start prepping for next year. Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open, How We Survived Dragon C...

Ready or not, the time has come! Dragon Con’s 30th anniversary party is about to begin and everyone is invited. Mike, Mike, Darren, MaryLouWho, and Dakoma report on some last-minute news and then are joined by Nikki Rau-Baker, Kevin Bachelor, Eternal Zan, and a variety of folks who left messages about what they are most looking forward to at this year’s show. But before we can lift our buckets or...

There’s just a little over a month before the big event! So while you’re sewing your costume, fermenting your pie, training your body, applying for a loan, and waiting for the official app to go online, listen to Mike, Mike, Mary Lou Who, Dakoma, and Darren provide the latest news and discuss the do’s and don’ts of celebrity interaction. Plus, we speak with Jamie Poff and James Henson from the new...

The big event is only a little over two months away and Mike, Mike, Darren Nowell, Dakoma Sanchez, and Nikki Rau-Baker share all the latest news and announcements. Featuring a frank discussion on diversity at Dragon Con – past, present, and future. Plus, reports from Michelle Biddix-Simmons and Eternal Zan. Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open, Dragon Con News, Guest List, Diversity @ Dragon Con 1:...

There’s less than 100 days until Dragon Con! This year’s event is full of many changes and Mike, Mike, Darren, MaryLouWho and Dakoma Sanchez report on what is moving and what is shaking! We also make time for a frank discussion on gender roles in today’s cosplay. Plus, tips from Michelle Biddix-Simmons, Kevin Bachelor, and Eternal Zan! Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open, Dragon Con 2016 Changes,...

This April we were showered with Dragon Con news! Mike, Mike, Darren, and MaryLouWho report on the details, including this year’s new space allocations. Plus, segments from Michelle Biddix-Simmons, Kevin Bachelder, and Eternal Zan as well as a special interview with “4 Days of Dragon Con” director, Jack Walsh. Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open, Dragon Con 2016, Guest List, Liberty Bill Update, a...

We are past the half-way point and Dragon Con is now less than six months away! Mike, Mike, Darren, MaryLouWho, and Dakoma Sanchez provide the latest news, including the announcement of the con’s new partnership! Also, Eternal Zan reports on the Hilton and Kevin Bachelor and Michelle Biddix-Simmons return with some helpful info. Plus, Media Relations Director Dan Carroll gives us a glimpse of the...

The road to Dragon Con 2016 continues! Mike, Mike, Darren, Mary, Nikki, and Eternal Zan provide the newest announcements and news. Dakoma Sanchez discussed the rise and impact of con costuming and Director of the Convention Office Tony Gowell gives us a peek behind the scenes of some Dragon Con memories. Plus, Darren shares some important information about a bill currently in front of Georgia legi...