Last Call Before Dragon Con: Parties, Games and Military Sci-Fi
Dragon Con 2026 is almost here! So, the Dragon Con Report is making one final stop before everyone heads to Atlanta.
For our last pre-con episode, we welcome guests from three very different parts of Dragon Con. We talk about late-night parties, audience-powered games and military science fiction. Plus, we share a few final thoughts before the convention begins.
Keeping Dragon Con Dancing
First, DJ Nemesis joins us to talk about the Dragon Con party DJs. He gives us a look at the music and events that keep the convention going after dark.
Of course, Dragon Con parties are about more than dancing. They are also a place to meet people, show off costumes and enjoy the nightlife. As a result, the parties have become a big part of the Dragon Con experience.
DJ Nemesis gives us a taste of what attendees can expect this year. So, if dancing is part of your Dragon Con plans, you’ll want to listen in.
Get Ready for the Big Damn Game Show
Next, Dave West joins us to talk about the Big Damn Game Show.
This interactive event combines geeky trivia with audience participation and plenty of surprises. However, this isn’t a game show where the audience simply watches. Instead, attendees can become part of the action.
Because the audience plays such a big role, each show can be different. You never know exactly what will happen next.
Exploring the Military Sci-Fi Media Track
Meanwhile, Karen and James Henson give us a preview of the Military Sci-Fi Media Track.
The track covers military science fiction across television, movies and other media. In addition, its panels explore the characters, stories and ideas that keep fans coming back to the genre.
Karen and James share what the track has planned for Dragon Con 2026. Therefore, military sci-fi fans will want to add a few of these panels to their schedules.
Three Different Sides of Dragon Con
Together, our guests show just how much variety you can find at Dragon Con.
For example, you can spend part of your day exploring science fiction panels. Later, you might jump into a live game show. Finally, you can finish the night on a dance floor.
That variety is one of the things that makes the convention special. More importantly, there is always something new to discover.
Making Those Final Dragon Con Plans
Finally, Dragon Con is close enough that the countdown is measured in days.
Schedules are filling up. Costumes are being finished. Meanwhile, attendees everywhere are trying to figure out how much they can fit into one weekend.
Although you can’t see everything, a little planning goes a long way. Pick a few must-do events first. Then, leave some room for unexpected discoveries along the way.
Whether you want parties, games or military sci-fi, this episode has something for you. So, join us for one last Dragon Con Report before Dragon Con 2026 begins!
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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