Behind the Curtain with the Dragon Con Puppetry Track What does it take to turn foam, felt, fabric and a little imagination into believable characters that can make an audience laugh, react and occasionally forget there’s a human underneath the table? This month, Jen, Mike & Channing head backstage with
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
🇬🇧 Welcome to the Brit Side of Dragon Con Dragon Con is a global celebration of fandom, and this episode of The Dragon Con Report proves you don’t need a passport to cross the Atlantic. This time, we’re joined by Caro and Rob from the Brit Track, one of the convention’s most
Love at Dragon Con: Real Couples Share Their Meet-Cute Stories Can you really meet your soulmate at Dragon Con? In this episode of The Dragon Con Report, we sit down with attendees who met their significant others at the convention… and are still rolling initiative together years later. From chance encounters
Season 15 of The Dragon Con Report launches with a look back at where it all began. In honor of Dragon Con’s 40th anniversary, Mike, Jen, and Channing are joined by longtime Dragon Con attendee Darin M. Bush, along with a bonus appearance from Marilyn Teague, to discuss what Dragon Con was
The Cults of Dragon Con Volume 1 of a new ongoing segment In honor of the upcoming 40th anniversary, we’re starting a new series delving into some of the histories of the various cults of our beloved Dragon Con. There are SO MANY different obsessions us con goers have become
by Jen “Lil’ Bit” Schleusner Each year, one of the most unique off-site events during Dragon Con weekend is the Night at the Georgia Aquarium party. This Saturday night event offers a rare opportunity to explore the world-famous Georgia Aquarium after dark — all while surrounded by fellow fans in themed costumes.
by Courtney Goodrum edited by Jen Schleusner A Decade at Dragon Con and a First-Timer by My Side DragonCon is a unique event that has a special place in my heart. Every Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, over 70,000 people join together to celebrate cosplay, celebrities, voice actors, scientists, and
Dragon Con 2025 Debrief: Highlights, Hiccups, and Planning Ahead Looking Back at Dragon Con 2025 Join Mike, Jen, and Channing as we sit down to reflect on Dragon Con 2025, sharing both the highlights and the hiccups from this year’s convention. From unforgettable events and standout moments to those small
by Courtney Goodrum edited by Jen Schleusner Each year, thousands of passionate fans flock to Atlanta, Georgia to experience Dragon Con—one of the largest and most vibrant pop culture conventions in the United States. As a veteran of Dragon Con, this year promised even more events and fun filled with
interview conducted September 2025 by Courtney Goodrum edited for clarity by J. Schleusner Michael Kingston’s journey is the kind of story that feels ripped from the pages of one of his own comics. He started out hustling his handmade issues from a backpack at wrestling shows, driven by a passion
interview conducted September 2025 by Courtney Goodrum edited for clarity by J. Schleusner You’ve seen him dazzle audiences on The Today Show, make Jay Leno raise an eyebrow in amazement on The Tonight Show, and even earn the admiration of Penn Jillette, who called his act “the most original I’ve
