The countdown is nearly over! In episode 9 of the Dragon Con Report, we’re checking in with three groups bringing music, competition and futuristic firepower to downtown Atlanta.

DJ Nemesis joins us to represent Dragon Con’s party DJs and give us a look at the music and late-night events that keep the convention moving after dark.

Dave West returns with details about the Big Damn Game Show, where audience participation, geeky knowledge and unpredictable challenges come together for one of Dragon Con’s most entertaining live events.

Karen and James Henson also stop by with a preview of the Military Sci-Fi Media Track, including the stories, franchises and programming fans can expect from the track this year.

Whether you are finalizing your schedule, searching for nighttime entertainment or deciding which track rooms to visit, this episode will help you finish planning your Dragon Con weekend.

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

Follow our guests:
​
Dave West:
Instagram - @phantomtroublemaker @needlessthingschannel @bigdamngameshow
​
Karen & James Henson: Instagram - @MSFMTrack Twitter/X - @MSFMTrack
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/msfmtrack.bsky.social
Email: militaryscifi@dragoncon.org
Dragon Con Discord Channel: #military-scifi-media-track (House Westin)
​
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
​
Needless Things
​
The Big Damn Game Show
​
MSFM FB Page
​
MSFM DC Page
​
Cult of DC DJs
​
DJ Nemesis
​

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

Special Guests: DJ Nemesis, Dave West, James Henson, and Karen Henson.

Join Jen for a laid-back conversation with legendary comic book creator Bob Burden, the wonderfully unconventional mind behind Flaming Carrot Comics and Mystery Men.

Recorded while hanging out in my home tiki bar, Smuggler's Hideaway - we talk about Bob’s career, his unique approach to comics and storytelling, his history with Dragon Con and plenty more along the way.

From cult comics and creative inspiration and beyond - spend some time getting to know the man behind some of comics’ strangest (and most memorable) characters.

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

Edited by Matthew Skinner, at Skinner Productions, LLC

​
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
​
Bob Burden
​

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

Special Guest: Bob Burden.

Welcome to the Trackrooms

What happens when you wander the halls of Dragon Con and take one wrong turn? You might just end up in the Trackrooms.

Join us for the latest Dragon Con Report as we catch up with two fan-favorite programming tracks: Digital Media and American Sci-Fi Classics. Inspired by the eerie internet phenomenon The Backrooms, our "Trackrooms" theme is all about exploring the hidden corners of Dragon Con and discovering what makes these tracks so special.

Digital Media Track

Charles McFall returns from the Digital Media Track to hear some of what to expect for this year. Podcasting, content creation, streaming, mixers & more - we get a preview of the panels and events that you won't want to miss.

American Sci-Fi Classics Track

We also wander over into the beloved American Sci-Fi Classics Track, where nostalgia reigns supreme. Joe Crow & Gary Mitchell are back to chat movie lock-ins, anniversaries and maybe even Manimal?! Whether you grew up with Saturday morning TV, video stores, or watching late-night creature features - this track always delivers laughs, nostalgia and a healthy appreciation for classic science fiction and pop culture.

Don't Get Lost

Time to slowly begin planning your con schedule? Why not add some hidden gems?

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

​
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
​
American Sci Fi Classics FB Group
​
Digital Media Track
​

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

Special Guests: Charles McFall, Gary Mitchell, and Joe Crowe.

Behind the Scenes with the Dragon Con Puppetry Track

This month, Jen, Mike & Channing sit down with Beau from the Dragon Con Puppetry Track, along with special guests Bob & Carl, The Sci Fi Janitors.

From foam, felt, and fabrication to live performances and character work, the crew digs into what it really takes to bring puppets to life on stage and on screen. They also talk about the creativity, teamwork, technical challenges, and happy accidents that happen behind the curtain.

Whether you love practical effects, convention performance, comedy, or just want to know how these characters go from piles of materials to believable personalities, this episode pulls back the curtain on the craft of puppetry at Dragon Con.

Plus: stories from the track and why puppetry continues to connect with fans of all ages.

​
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
​
Dragon Con Puppetry Track on FB
​
National Puppet Slam
​
Bob and Carl
​
The Puckin' Fuppet Show
​
Center For Puppetry Arts
​
DC Puppetry Tack Instagram
​

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

Special Guests: Beau Brown and Bob and Carl.

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

​
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
​
Brit Track on FB
​
Brit Track YouTube
​
Dragon Awards Nominations are open!
​
Dragon Con Burlesque Auditions are open!
​
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

Special Guests: Caro McCully Tidwell and Ron "in the hat" Bowen.

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

​
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
​
The Roasted Crow
​
Alter Egos
​
Tyra Burton
​
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

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