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    <description>Dragon Con is one of the ESO Network’s favorite conventions of the year. Dragon Con is the Largest Multi-genre and Pop Culture Convention and Since 2012, we’ve devoted a monthly podcast to countdown to the big event over Labor Day weekend. While you work to perfect your costume, and your batch of apple pie ferments, give a listen to Mike Gordon, Jen Schleusner, Channing Sherman and many others while we deliver all the news, notes, tips, and tricks for newbies and veterans alike. 
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    <itunes:summary>Dragon Con is one of the ESO Network’s favorite conventions of the year. Dragon Con is the Largest Multi-genre and Pop Culture Convention and Since 2012, we’ve devoted a monthly podcast to countdown to the big event over Labor Day weekend. While you work to perfect your costume, and your batch of apple pie ferments, give a listen to Mike Gordon, Jen Schleusner, Channing Sherman and many others while we deliver all the news, notes, tips, and tricks for newbies and veterans alike. 
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  <title>The 2026 Dragon Con Report Episode 3: The Brits Are Coming!</title>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;The Dragon Con Report is heading across the pond… without leaving Atlanta.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We dig into what makes Brit Track a fan favorite, how the team curates its programming, and what attendees can expect this year.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Dragon Con Report is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Producer: Jen “Lil’ Bit” Schleusner, Executive Producer: Mike Faber&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;​&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Links:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
​&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.dragonconreport.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Dragon Con Report Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
​&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeHfAbet8aG5pc8yeyO70SA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Dragon Con Report YouTube Channel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
​&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://esonetwork.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;ESO Network&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
​&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.patreon.com/esonetwork" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;ESO Network Patreon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
​&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-eso-broadcasting-network?ref_id=5204&amp;amp;utm_campaign=5204&amp;amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;amp;utm_source=The%2BESO%2BBroadcasting%2BNetwork" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;ESO Network TeePublic Store&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
​&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/361840584752074" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Dragon Con Parties, Meetups, and More&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
​&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/dcblackgeeks" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Black Geeks of Dragon Con&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
​&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://a.co/d/conYJQY" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Dragon Tales on Amazon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
​&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://youtube.com/live/R5GwD6Ox3wU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Watch this episode on YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
​&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/22667415488" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Brit Track on FB&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
​&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBritTrackatDragonCon" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Brit Track YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
​&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="http://awards.dragoncon.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Dragon Awards Nominations are open!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
​&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="http://tiny.cc/DCB_Newsletter" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Dragon Con Burlesque Auditions are open!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
​&lt;br&gt;
Brit Track Instagram: @dcbrittrack        Discord: Brittrack      X: @brittrack&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Dragon Con Report Intro and Outro attributes:&lt;/p&gt;

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    <![CDATA[<p>The Dragon Con Report is heading across the pond… without leaving Atlanta.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>We dig into what makes Brit Track a fan favorite, how the team curates its programming, and what attendees can expect this year.</p>

<p>Whether you&#39;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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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

<p>​<br>
<strong>Links:</strong><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://www.dragonconreport.com/" rel="nofollow">Dragon Con Report Website</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeHfAbet8aG5pc8yeyO70SA" rel="nofollow">Dragon Con Report YouTube Channel</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://esonetwork.com/" rel="nofollow">ESO Network</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://www.patreon.com/esonetwork" rel="nofollow">ESO Network Patreon</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-eso-broadcasting-network?ref_id=5204&utm_campaign=5204&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=The%2BESO%2BBroadcasting%2BNetwork" rel="nofollow">ESO Network TeePublic Store</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/361840584752074" rel="nofollow">Dragon Con Parties, Meetups, and More</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/dcblackgeeks" rel="nofollow">Black Geeks of Dragon Con</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://a.co/d/conYJQY" rel="nofollow">Dragon Tales on Amazon</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://youtube.com/live/R5GwD6Ox3wU" rel="nofollow">Watch this episode on YouTube</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/22667415488" rel="nofollow">Brit Track on FB</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBritTrackatDragonCon" rel="nofollow">Brit Track YouTube</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="http://awards.dragoncon.org" rel="nofollow">Dragon Awards Nominations are open!</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="http://tiny.cc/DCB_Newsletter" rel="nofollow">Dragon Con Burlesque Auditions are open!</a><br>
​<br>
Brit Track Instagram: @dcbrittrack        Discord: Brittrack      X: @brittrack</p>

<p>Dragon Con Report Intro and Outro attributes:</p>

<p>Stock Media provided by Blackmid / Pond5<br>
<a href="https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/211981317-adventure-pirates-fantasy-epic-orchestral" rel="nofollow">Adventure Of The Pirates - Fantasy, Epic Orchestral Music</a> by <a href="https://www.pond5.com/" rel="nofollow">Pond5</a></p>

<p>Stock Media provided by MellauSFX / Pond5<br>
<a href="https://www.pond5.com/sound-effects/item/231512213-dragon-fire-roar" rel="nofollow">Dragon Fire Roar Sound Effects</a> by <a href="https://www.pond5.com/" rel="nofollow">Pond5</a></p>

<h1>dragonconreport #dcr #podcast #dragoncon #dragonconpodcast #conventions #AtlantaGeekScene #dragonconAtlanta #ESONetwork #geekpodcast #Geektalk #ChanningSherman #JenLilBitSchleusner #MikeGordon #nerdpodcast #TheESONetwork #2026DragonConReport #DragonCon2026 #40yranniversary #brittrack #britishmedia #DragonConBritTrack #CaroMcCullyTidwell #RobInTheHatBowen</h1><p>Special Guests: Caro McCully Tidwell and Ron &quot;in the hat&quot; Bowen.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/esonetwork">Support The Dragon Con Report</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>The Dragon Con Report is heading across the pond… without leaving Atlanta.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>We dig into what makes Brit Track a fan favorite, how the team curates its programming, and what attendees can expect this year.</p>

<p>Whether you&#39;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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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

<p>​<br>
<strong>Links:</strong><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://www.dragonconreport.com/" rel="nofollow">Dragon Con Report Website</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeHfAbet8aG5pc8yeyO70SA" rel="nofollow">Dragon Con Report YouTube Channel</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://esonetwork.com/" rel="nofollow">ESO Network</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://www.patreon.com/esonetwork" rel="nofollow">ESO Network Patreon</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-eso-broadcasting-network?ref_id=5204&utm_campaign=5204&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=The%2BESO%2BBroadcasting%2BNetwork" rel="nofollow">ESO Network TeePublic Store</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/361840584752074" rel="nofollow">Dragon Con Parties, Meetups, and More</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/dcblackgeeks" rel="nofollow">Black Geeks of Dragon Con</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://a.co/d/conYJQY" rel="nofollow">Dragon Tales on Amazon</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://youtube.com/live/R5GwD6Ox3wU" rel="nofollow">Watch this episode on YouTube</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/22667415488" rel="nofollow">Brit Track on FB</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBritTrackatDragonCon" rel="nofollow">Brit Track YouTube</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="http://awards.dragoncon.org" rel="nofollow">Dragon Awards Nominations are open!</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="http://tiny.cc/DCB_Newsletter" rel="nofollow">Dragon Con Burlesque Auditions are open!</a><br>
​<br>
Brit Track Instagram: @dcbrittrack        Discord: Brittrack      X: @brittrack</p>

<p>Dragon Con Report Intro and Outro attributes:</p>

<p>Stock Media provided by Blackmid / Pond5<br>
<a href="https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/211981317-adventure-pirates-fantasy-epic-orchestral" rel="nofollow">Adventure Of The Pirates - Fantasy, Epic Orchestral Music</a> by <a href="https://www.pond5.com/" rel="nofollow">Pond5</a></p>

<p>Stock Media provided by MellauSFX / Pond5<br>
<a href="https://www.pond5.com/sound-effects/item/231512213-dragon-fire-roar" rel="nofollow">Dragon Fire Roar Sound Effects</a> by <a href="https://www.pond5.com/" rel="nofollow">Pond5</a></p>

<h1>dragonconreport #dcr #podcast #dragoncon #dragonconpodcast #conventions #AtlantaGeekScene #dragonconAtlanta #ESONetwork #geekpodcast #Geektalk #ChanningSherman #JenLilBitSchleusner #MikeGordon #nerdpodcast #TheESONetwork #2026DragonConReport #DragonCon2026 #40yranniversary #brittrack #britishmedia #DragonConBritTrack #CaroMcCullyTidwell #RobInTheHatBowen</h1><p>Special Guests: Caro McCully Tidwell and Ron &quot;in the hat&quot; Bowen.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/esonetwork">Support The Dragon Con Report</a></p>]]>
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  <title>The 2026 Dragon Con Report Episode 1</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:episode>202424</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>The 2026 Dragon Con Report Episode 1</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>The Dragon Con Report</itunes:author>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Season 15 of The Dragon Con Report launches with a look back at where it all began.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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 like at its very first show and how it has grown and evolved over the past four decades.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;From early days of a much smaller convention footprint to the massive, multi-hotel fan experience Dragon Con is known for today, this episode explores how fandom, community, and the con itself have changed while still holding on to the spirit that made Dragon Con special from the start. Along the way, the conversation is filled with personal memories, historical insight, and a whole lot of love for a fan-run convention that continues to define what Dragon Con is all about.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re a decades-long attendee or gearing up for your first Dragon Con, this Season 15 premiere is the perfect way to celebrate forty years of cosplay, creativity, and community.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;​&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Links:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
​&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.dragonconreport.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Dragon Con Report Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
​&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeHfAbet8aG5pc8yeyO70SA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Dragon Con Report YouTube Channel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
​&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://esonetwork.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;ESO Network&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
​&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.patreon.com/esonetwork" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;ESO Network Patreon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
​&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-eso-broadcasting-network?ref_id=5204&amp;amp;utm_campaign=5204&amp;amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;amp;utm_source=The%2BESO%2BBroadcasting%2BNetwork" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;ESO Network TeePublic Store&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
​&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/361840584752074" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Dragon Con Parties, Meetups, and More&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
​&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/dcblackgeeks" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Black Geeks of Dragon Con&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
​&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://a.co/d/conYJQY" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Dragon Tales on Amazon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
​&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://youtube.com/live/poHwcwTIK08?feature=share" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Watch this episode on YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;a href="https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/211981317-adventure-pirates-fantasy-epic-orchestral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Adventure Of The Pirates - Fantasy, Epic Orchestral Music&lt;/a&gt; by &lt;a href="https://www.pond5.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Pond5&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Stock Media provided by MellauSFX / Pond5&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.pond5.com/sound-effects/item/231512213-dragon-fire-roar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Dragon Fire Roar Sound Effects&lt;/a&gt; by &lt;a href="https://www.pond5.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Pond5&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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    <![CDATA[<p>Season 15 of The Dragon Con Report launches with a look back at where it all began.</p>

<p>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 like at its very first show and how it has grown and evolved over the past four decades.</p>

<p>From early days of a much smaller convention footprint to the massive, multi-hotel fan experience Dragon Con is known for today, this episode explores how fandom, community, and the con itself have changed while still holding on to the spirit that made Dragon Con special from the start. Along the way, the conversation is filled with personal memories, historical insight, and a whole lot of love for a fan-run convention that continues to define what Dragon Con is all about.</p>

<p>Whether you’re a decades-long attendee or gearing up for your first Dragon Con, this Season 15 premiere is the perfect way to celebrate forty years of cosplay, creativity, and community.</p>

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<strong>Links:</strong><br>
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<a href="https://www.dragonconreport.com/" rel="nofollow">Dragon Con Report Website</a><br>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeHfAbet8aG5pc8yeyO70SA" rel="nofollow">Dragon Con Report YouTube Channel</a><br>
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<a href="https://esonetwork.com/" rel="nofollow">ESO Network</a><br>
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<a href="https://www.patreon.com/esonetwork" rel="nofollow">ESO Network Patreon</a><br>
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<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-eso-broadcasting-network?ref_id=5204&utm_campaign=5204&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=The%2BESO%2BBroadcasting%2BNetwork" rel="nofollow">ESO Network TeePublic Store</a><br>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/361840584752074" rel="nofollow">Dragon Con Parties, Meetups, and More</a><br>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/dcblackgeeks" rel="nofollow">Black Geeks of Dragon Con</a><br>
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<a href="https://a.co/d/conYJQY" rel="nofollow">Dragon Tales on Amazon</a><br>
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<a href="https://youtube.com/live/poHwcwTIK08?feature=share" rel="nofollow">Watch this episode on YouTube</a><br>
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<h1>dragonconreport #dcr #podcast #dragoncon #conventions #AtlantaGeekScene #dragonconAtlanta #ESONetwork #geekpodcast #Geektalk #ChanningSherman #JenLilBitSchleusner #MikeGordon #nerdpodcast #TheESONetwork #DragonConPrep #DragonCon2026 #2026DragonConReport #ESOPatreon #DarinMBush #MarilynTeague #thefirstdragoncon #40yranniversary</h1><p>Special Guests: Darin M. Bush and Marilyn Teague.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/esonetwork">Support The Dragon Con Report</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Season 15 of The Dragon Con Report launches with a look back at where it all began.</p>

<p>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 like at its very first show and how it has grown and evolved over the past four decades.</p>

<p>From early days of a much smaller convention footprint to the massive, multi-hotel fan experience Dragon Con is known for today, this episode explores how fandom, community, and the con itself have changed while still holding on to the spirit that made Dragon Con special from the start. Along the way, the conversation is filled with personal memories, historical insight, and a whole lot of love for a fan-run convention that continues to define what Dragon Con is all about.</p>

<p>Whether you’re a decades-long attendee or gearing up for your first Dragon Con, this Season 15 premiere is the perfect way to celebrate forty years of cosplay, creativity, and community.</p>

<p>​<br>
<strong>Links:</strong><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://www.dragonconreport.com/" rel="nofollow">Dragon Con Report Website</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeHfAbet8aG5pc8yeyO70SA" rel="nofollow">Dragon Con Report YouTube Channel</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://esonetwork.com/" rel="nofollow">ESO Network</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://www.patreon.com/esonetwork" rel="nofollow">ESO Network Patreon</a><br>
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<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-eso-broadcasting-network?ref_id=5204&utm_campaign=5204&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=The%2BESO%2BBroadcasting%2BNetwork" rel="nofollow">ESO Network TeePublic Store</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/361840584752074" rel="nofollow">Dragon Con Parties, Meetups, and More</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/dcblackgeeks" rel="nofollow">Black Geeks of Dragon Con</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://a.co/d/conYJQY" rel="nofollow">Dragon Tales on Amazon</a><br>
​<br>
<a href="https://youtube.com/live/poHwcwTIK08?feature=share" rel="nofollow">Watch this episode on YouTube</a><br>
​</p>

<p>Dragon Con Report Intro and Outro attributes:</p>

<p>Stock Media provided by Blackmid / Pond5<br>
<a href="https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/211981317-adventure-pirates-fantasy-epic-orchestral" rel="nofollow">Adventure Of The Pirates - Fantasy, Epic Orchestral Music</a> by <a href="https://www.pond5.com/" rel="nofollow">Pond5</a></p>

<p>Stock Media provided by MellauSFX / Pond5<br>
<a href="https://www.pond5.com/sound-effects/item/231512213-dragon-fire-roar" rel="nofollow">Dragon Fire Roar Sound Effects</a> by <a href="https://www.pond5.com/" rel="nofollow">Pond5</a></p>

<h1>dragonconreport #dcr #podcast #dragoncon #conventions #AtlantaGeekScene #dragonconAtlanta #ESONetwork #geekpodcast #Geektalk #ChanningSherman #JenLilBitSchleusner #MikeGordon #nerdpodcast #TheESONetwork #DragonConPrep #DragonCon2026 #2026DragonConReport #ESOPatreon #DarinMBush #MarilynTeague #thefirstdragoncon #40yranniversary</h1><p>Special Guests: Darin M. Bush and Marilyn Teague.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/esonetwork">Support The Dragon Con Report</a></p>]]>
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