We’re just a day away from Dragon Con 2025, and who better to help us prepare than Regina, Senior Director of Programming? In this episode, Jon and Leigh discuss with Regina everything from App updates to self-care, blood drives to mental health, and charity to volunteers. This year’s official partner is NAMI Georgia. Every dollar donated is matche…

In this episode, Jon and Leigh chat with the Dragon Con Theater and Performing Arts Lovers (LinkTree) community leaders Sarah Rose, Leanne, and Christine, who share how the group went from a simple idea to one of the most vibrant creative corners of the con. Highlights for 2025 include: Subspace Rhapsody Picture Show – A shadowcast of the Strange N…

Dragon Con is a family affair- and nowhere is that clearer than the Kids Track. In this episode, Jon and Leigh sit down with track director Jonathan to explore the wide range of programming designed for families. Highlights include: Arts & crafts, storytelling, board game design workshops, and a post-parade play area for little ones to burn off ene…

The Alternate & Historical Fiction Track is one of Dragon Con’s most eclectic offerings- part book club, part costume party, part history lesson, and all fun. In this episode, Jon and Leigh highlight the track’s 2025 programming with its director, Liz. Highlights this year include: Dragon Con History Panels – nostalgic looks back at the con’s early…

If Dragon Con is your kind of happy chaos, Disability Services is the part that keeps it manageable. In this episode, Alex and Todd explain how to get an assessment, what the sticker system covers (seat‑in‑line/end‑of‑row, wheelchair seating, proximity, sightline), safe‑spaces for service dogs, and the medical tag. They also outline realities in th…

In this episode, Jon and Leigh are joined by track director Carol, who takes us on a tour of what’s in store for the Urban Fantasy Track at Dragon Con this year. You won’t want to miss great events like the Buffy Horror Picture Show (now with two back-to-back showings) or when Charming Disaster brings their gothic-inspired music to the stage. This …

Leigh and Jon are joined by fan favorite and 20+ year Dragon Con attendee Eternal Zan. Zan has spent years helping fans decode hotel blocks, shuttle routes, app quirks, and the ever-expanding schedule that makes Dragon Con both magical and overwhelming. In this episode we cover: Survival strategies for navigating the con hotels Balancing panels, co…

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…

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 Nin…

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 …

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. “We turn science into a shared fandom. It’s weird. It’s messy. And it’s beautiful.” The post 50 Days of Dragon Con 2025 – Day 26 – Science first appeared on The Unique Geek.…

Sue from the Science Fiction Literature Track joins Leigh and Jon to unpack the galactic smorgasbord of panels, authors, and literary nerdery headed to Dragon Con 2025. This year’s spotlight is on military science fiction, but as Sue explains, that’s just a launchpad into a multiverse of storytelling styles - from hard science to space fantasy. The…

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 connects the ancient and the modern—from martial arts and Godzilla screenings to four-hour K-pop dance parties and K-drama panels, "We’re not just sharing culture—…

They are the emergency broadcast system of Dragon Con. If it gets canceled, moves or combusts - they’re the ones on the scene! From real-time schedule changes to shoutouts and other con magic, the Daily Dragon has it covered. Max takes us behind the scenes of Dragon Con’s official on-site news source. With a team of passionate volunteers, they’re k…

Director Cisca discusses the Fantasy Literature track with Leigh and Jon on the 50 Days of Dragon Con podcast The post 50 Days of Dragon Con 2025 – Day 11 – Fantasy Is Lit! first appeared on The Unique Geek.Von The Unique Geek

In this episode of 50 Days of Dragon Con, Jennifer, the Fantasy Track director, discusses DC 2025 events with Jon and Leigh. The post 50 Days of Dragon Con 2025 – Day 8 – Fantasy On High! first appeared on The Unique Geek.Von The Unique Geek

In this episode of 50 Days of Dragon Con, Kevin from the Newbies Group joins Jon and Leigh. The post 50 Days of Dragon Con 2025 – Day 6 – Newbies first appeared on The Unique Geek.Von The Unique Geek

Today's podcast features a classic episode from 2015, where Leigh and JJ discuss the 4-2-1 rule for convention-goers. Listeners are encouraged to engage via the comment line or social media for questions or suggestions. The post 50 Days of Dragon Con 2025 – Day 3 – 4-2-1 Rule (2015 Replay) first appeared on The Unique Geek.…

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 […] The post 50 Days Of Dragon Con 2025 (Day 1) – Back Again… Again …

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, […] The post 50 Days O…

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 […] T…

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 […] The post 50 Days Of Dragon Con 2024 (Da…

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 …

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 […] The post 50 Days Of …

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 […] The post 50 Days Of Dragon Con 2024 (Day 44) …