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Celebrating Pride at Dragon Con

Dragon Con has always been about finding your people, celebrating creativity and embracing what makes each of us unique. In this special Pride Month episode of The Dragon Con Report, we’re joined by Joshua Duart, Chandra Free, Josh Coleman, and one of Dragon Con’s beloved resident Klingers, Patric Good for a conversation about the LGBTQIA+ community at Dragon Con.

We explore what makes Dragon Con feel like home for so many fans and why the convention has become a place where people can truly be themselves.

Is Dragon Con a Safe Space?

One of the biggest topics of the discussion is what it means to feel safe and welcomed at a convention the size of Dragon Con. Our guests share their own experiences, discussing how the community has supported them through the years and why they believe Dragon Con continues to foster an atmosphere of acceptance and belonging.

While no community is perfect, the conversation highlights the importance of creating spaces where everyone feels seen, respected and encouraged to celebrate who they are.

Pride Events and Representation

From organized events to informal gatherings throughout the weekend, Dragon Con offers countless opportunities for LGBTQIA+ fans to connect and celebrate together.

We discuss some of the events attendees can look forward to, the growing visibility of LGBTQIA+ representation across the convention, and why representation matters both on and off the stage.

Costumes, Creativity, and Self-Expression

Cosplay has always been one of Dragon Con’s defining features and for many fans it provides another avenue for self-expression.

Our guests share thoughts on costumes, gender expression through cosplay, and the freedom Dragon Con provides for attendees to experiment, create and simply have fun without fear of judgment.

Why Dragon Con Feels Like Home

At its heart, this episode is about community.

Joshua, Chandra, Josh, and Patric reflect on the experiences that keep bringing them back year after year. Their stories serve as a reminder that Dragon Con is at its best when everyone is welcomed, celebrated and encouraged to be themselves.

Listen Now

Catch the latest episode of the Dragon Con Report wherever you get your podcasts, or watch the livestream replay and join us as we explore the world of puppetry at Dragon Con.

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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We’re watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 3, Episode 5 “Impulse,” but only Jamie has actually watched the episode where the Enterprise crew investigates a ship filled with Vulcan zombies, or as we like to call them, Vombies! That’s right friends, World War V has commenced because the Enterprise has to deal with an honest to god Vombie apocalypse, and unfortunately for them, T’Pol has already started to turn. 

Rikermendations:

• Bill: The audiobook of Sam Niell’s memoir Did I Ever Tell You This
• Maria:Tinykin
• Jamie: The Hands of the Emperor by Victoria Goddard

Sound assistance by K.O. Myers at Particulate Media 

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Step into the spotlight as Tales From Hollywoodland celebrates the magic of Broadway Showstoppers, with special guest and Broadway super-fan Leslie Paige. From legendary musicals and unforgettable performances to iconic songs that have defined generations of theater lovers, the crew explores what makes Broadway one of the greatest entertainment traditions in the world.

Join the conversation as they discuss classic and modern Broadway productions, legendary performers, timeless show tunes, behind-the-scenes stories, and the unforgettable moments that continue to captivate audiences. Whether you’re a lifelong theater enthusiast or just discovering the excitement of musical theater, this episode is packed with insight, nostalgia, humor, and a genuine love for Broadway.

If you love Broadway musicals, musical theater history, Tony Award-winning productions, legendary performers, and Hollywood’s connection to the Great White Way, you won’t want to miss this entertaining episode of Tales From Hollywoodland.

Subscribe to the Tales from Hollywoodland Podcast for more interviews with authors, historians, and insiders uncovering the stories behind Hollywood’s biggest legends.

We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at [email protected], and why not subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and wherever fine podcasts are found. 

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Madeline Brumby and Shane Morton join Jim for a rousing discussion of the 1953 Monster Movie Classoc “Beast From 20,000 Fathoms,” starring Paul Christian, Paula Raymond, Cecil Kellaway, Kenneth Tobey, Donald woods, Lee Van Cleef, Steve Brodie, Ross Elliot, Michael Fox, King Donovan, James Best, and with Special Effects by Ray Harryhausen. A dinosaur, frozen in the Arctic, is awakened after a nuclear bomb test and returns to his birthplace – New York City – causing death and destruction. Find out more about this gem on MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.

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Flopcast episode 739! From the middle of a horrifying Chickentown heatwave, we present a Top 4 1/2 List of summer songs of the 80s! (Yes, this is ground we’ve covered before. If you thought we were ever going to stop yammering about Belinda Carlisle, you really don’t know us.) And for more 80s summer music action, we also have a Sammy Hagar concert report! Sammy’s show featured plenty of Van Halen classics, Joe Satriani on guitar, Rick Springfield topless, and free booze for everybody in the front row. Plus: A weird conversation about Weird Al on The Best Stuff in the World podcast! Enjoy, and stay cool. We recommend a fifty gallon drum of iced coffee. #sammyhagar #vanhalen #rickspringfield #joesatriani #esonetwork #eso #geektalk #geekpodcast #geek #nerdtalk #nerd #nerdpodcast #podcast #flopcast

Episode 739 complete show notes and links at www.flopcast.net!

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This week on The Legends of the DCU Podcast! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs are joined by Mike Gordon and Ashley Pauls to review the Supergirl Movie! Kara Zor-El embarks on a dangerous journey across the cosmos after a ruthless enemy threatens someone close to her. Reluctantly teaming up with an unlikely young companion, Kara faces powerful foes, confronts the pain of her past, and learns the difference between vengeance and justice. Along the way, she discovers what it truly means to become a hero in her own right. All this plus, DC News, Shout Outs, and much, much more!

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Mike’s Shout Out:

New Legend Lounge Episode Six

Cletus’s Shout Out:

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow

Drew’s Shout Out:

The Brave and the Bold: The Lords of Luck

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds returned for it’s third season last year. The season wrapped up the cliffhanger from season 2 and catapulted the cast into scenarios both farcical and horrific. In this episode we take a look at the season as a whole. We discuss whether the shenanigans have gone too far. We debate whether the Gorn resolution felt satisfactory. We talk about the horrific elements and how well they integrated into the story as a whole. We also get into what we’d like to see from season 4.

The five-minute controversy this week asks if we agree with Brannon Braga that modern Trek is too steeped in modern vernacular.

This week Stephanie is cohost and Ryan, Nate, and Ashley join the cast.

Show Notes:
Brannon Braga’s Complaints Regarding New Trek

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This week we are joined by a couple of special guests – Nathan Laws and Nick Wright – to have a bigger conversation about where our legacy shows fit into the current television and film landscape and how they can navigate the changing waters of modern media.

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

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This week, we’re on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 3, Episode 4 “Rajiin,” now that Bill and Jamie have watched it. Jim Tigwell joins us once again because he’s apparently a sucker for punishment. A word of warning: If you haven’t listened to the episode before this one, “Commotion at the Lady Stall!,” go listen to that first because this is a follow up to last week. 

Reference: Screenshot of Archer’s dinner table.

Sound assistance by K.O. Myers at Particulate Media 

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This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with Derek Miner (Mixing Links: the Monkees on Disc) to discuss the Micky Dolenz: 60 Years of the Monkees, which we saw at City Winery in Atlanta on 6/30/2026!

Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

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