Podcasts about dragoncon

Look, I can't tell you WHY it matters, but I can tell you SOMETIMES it matters what number a player is wearing on his chest. It just does. Could be the same number as someone the player admires. Could be a number they've always worn. Could be their “favorite” number, whatever that means. What I know is that sometimes, the number is the most important thing.  And when that happens? Lawd, the lengths one will go to get in on that number.  We chat about the craziness that surrounds jersey numbers! Scott & A will be at Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA this year! Come out and see us over Labor Day Weekend!   — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  But Daddy, I want number 8! Y'all, I'm never going to grok the need for a specific number. That said, I'm fascinated by folks who need a specific number at any cost. If I had a number, it might be ninety-nine percent, which is the discount using  GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 to save on a new 3-year domain. Not even lying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can Gandalf teach us about life? How did The Matrix convince Charles to try lo mein? Why are Charles and Joe—usually two dads with very different nerdy interests—suddenly united in their love for Spider-Man: Brand New Day? And exactly how much housework is enough housework? This week on Wise_N_Nerdy: Where Fatherhood Meets Fandom, Charles and Joe tackle all of those questions and plenty more in an episode packed with movies, conventions, parenting, terrible dad jokes, and some surprisingly serious conversations about relationships and household responsibilities. The episode kicks off with the Question of the Week: “What's the most unexpectedly deep life lesson you've learned from a piece of entertainment?” Joe pulls some wisdom from Gandalf, while Charles explains how The Matrix somehow inspired him to finally give lo mein a try. Because apparently, sometimes the path to personal growth runs through Middle-earth—and sometimes it runs through Chinese takeout. Then the Roll of the Dice determines what's next, and something incredibly rare happens: Charles and Joe are nerding out about the exact same thing! Both hosts dive into Spider-Man: Brand New Day, sharing their enthusiasm and singing the praises of a movie they thoroughly enjoyed. If you're a Spider-Man fan, this is one conversation you won't want to miss. Next up is “Daddy, Tell Me A Story,” where the conversation turns toward Dragon Con. Charles and Joe look back at their past convention experiences while also talking about what they're excited to see and do at Dragon Con 2026. Whether you're a longtime convention veteran or someone considering attending your first con, there's plenty of fandom-fueled excitement to go around. Of course, no episode of Wise_N_Nerdy would be complete without the Bad Dad Jokes. The dice have spoken, the fates have spoken, and unfortunately, the dads have jokes. Prepare yourself for some spectacularly terrible puns and the inevitable groans that follow. From there, the “How Do I...?” segment tackles one of the most dangerous territories at any convention: the vendor hall. Charles and Joe discuss some of the pitfalls shoppers can encounter, what they look for when browsing convention vendors, and how to make the most of the experience without walking away wondering how you somehow spent that much money. Finally, the Parliament of Papas weighs in on a Reddit relationship story involving a wife who believes her husband isn't pulling his weight around the house—even while acknowledging that he may actually be doing around 60% of the household work. Charles and Joe dig into the complexities of household responsibilities, expectations, communication, and why percentages alone may not tell the whole story. From unexpected life lessons and Spider-Man to Dragon Con, bad dad jokes, convention shopping, and relationship debates, this episode has a little something for every kind of nerd and every kind of parent. So grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and join the conversation. Find your FAMdom with Wise_N_Nerdy! Wise_N_Nerdy: Where Fatherhood Meets Fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, housekeeping about our upcoming visit to DragonCon in Atlanta next week (come say hello if you plan on going!). Ben and Celestia lament the latest measles news, pay respects to Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, and discuss the ever-present "rule of threes" when it comes to celebrity deaths. Then for our main topic Ben talks about Jose Escamilla and his decades-long obsession with what he termed "Roswell rods" or "skyfish." They were an ill-defined phenomenon, somewhere between UFOs, interdimensional cryptids, and light-speed bacteria. Still, Escamilla took them seriously enough to make several films and set up scientific-ish protocols to guide his research -- which, weirdly, led him to Tiger Woods. A unique thing about Roswell Rods is that even the fringe believers couldn't quite swallow this particular mystery, leading to a public debunking by Joe Rogan himself. So, what can we learn from Escamilla and the strange, short life of Roswell rods?

Jayden Daniels graduated from LSU in 2023. Currently a Washington Commander, he sent a cease & desist letter to his alma mater this month, possibly as a protest since the football program gave a new player “his” jersey number.  Did LSU fail to keep its promise to Jayden Daniels? Does LSU have an obligation to keep its promise to DJ Pickett, current cornerback and wearer of jersey number 5? It's more complicated than it seems. Scott & A will be at Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA this year! Come out and see us over Labor Day Weekend!   — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Is a five on any other player still just a number?  I get why some folks might get their knickers in a twist after Jayden was promised his number would not get reassigned. I can also grok why DJ deserves to wear it. I always sync with GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 when I need to, so I save 99% off a new three-year domain. Check it out and remember to get it in writing, yo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our final film of Animal Attack August, we chose the 1978 Joe Dante film Piranha which asked the question "what if instead of one big Jaws there were lots of little Jaws?" Tune in next week when our movie will be... The Guyver.  ----- Subscribe to Emily's new YouTube Channel The Anti-Craft, coming soon! Matt Lieb will be in Seattle Sept 4-5 at Laughs Comedy Club! Matt Lieb will also be in Portland, Oregon Sept 7-8 at Helium Comedy Club! On August 30th, Jordan Morris will be at Cape and Cowl Con in Alameda, CA. On Sept 3- Sept 7, come to Atlanta for DragonCon. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinfreewithads

Scott hosts guest Scott Christian, former Cheboygan High School football teammate and current LaCrosse coach at Culver Academy, to discuss the cancellation of this season's varsity football at their alma mater.  Scott & A will be at Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA this year! Come out and see us over Labor Day Weekend!   — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Say it ain't so, football shouldn't go!  It's a real kick in the pants to see Scott's high school team get sidelined this year! Might just have to rant and rave about it with a new domain, using GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 to get ninety-nine percent off year one of a three-year domain. Go Orange! Go Black! Make sure next year you come back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey, it's almost time for Dragon Con! Nerds, geeks, and weirdos from around the globe shall descend upon Atlanta for a long weekend of mirth, merriment, antics, hijinks, and perhaps even a shenanigan or two. And this week our Dragon Con coverage begins with a preview of what you can expect to find there. Including: Stars from Land of the Lost, Battlestar Galactica, Firefly, Smallville, and The Jeffersons! (We might just be dreaming about that last one.) The 120 Minutes dance party! The Sc-Fi Explosion video show! Very long lines! Bunny costumes! Puppets! Teeth! (Teeth? Really? Yes. Teeth.) And lots more miscellaneous nerdity. We even address the question of whether or not this is Dragon Con's 40th anniversary. (It's not. There, that was easy.) Next week: We'll reveal exactly what we're doing at Dragon Con. (Mostly silly things. Okay, that was easy too.) The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Bluesky! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: Earth Station Trek!  

What level of coffee snob would your favorite fictional character be? Would Captain America carefully curate the perfect cup, would The Hulk simply smash the coffee machine, or would the bizarre Worms from Men in Black somehow have the most sophisticated coffee preferences of them all? Charles and Joe kick off this episode of Wise_N_Nerdy: Where Fatherhood Meets Fandom with a hilarious Question of the Week that combines fandom, coffee culture, and plenty of ridiculous speculation. After the traditional Roll of the Dice, the show jumps straight into "What Are You Nerding Out About?" Joe shares his excitement over playing Lords of Waterdeep during his family reunion. He talks about the strategy, fun, and familiar board-game vibes that reminded him of Ticket to Ride, making it a perfect addition to a family gathering. Meanwhile, Charles is celebrating an exciting opportunity at Dragon Con, where he's getting to conduct interviews and connect with some incredible people as an official convention spokesperson. The dice then lead the hosts into the "Parliament of Papas", where Charles and Joe tackle a question from TheFullRunThrough: Should parents correct their children when they mispronounce words in an adorable or funny way? The conversation explores the balance between preserving those precious childhood moments and making sure kids eventually learn the correct pronunciation. Naturally, no Wise_N_Nerdy episode would be complete without a Bad Dad Joke, and this week's contribution involves skydiving. Prepare yourself for another joke that is almost certainly better at making you groan than it is at making you laugh. Next, the "How Do I...?" segment takes on a challenge many parents eventually face: How do you support your child's obsession when it's something you're not interested in yourself? Charles and Joe dive deep into the importance of showing up for your kids, learning about the things they love, asking questions, and finding ways to connect even when their hobbies aren't your personal cup of tea. It's a thoughtful conversation about parenting, connection, and reminding our children that their passions matter because they matter. Finally, the episode wraps with "Daddy, Tell Me A Story," where Charles shares a memorable—and decidedly unpleasant—family story involving his wife suffering from severe food poisoning that ultimately resulted in an emergency room visit. It's another reminder that family memories aren't always the glamorous adventures; sometimes they're the stories you tell years later because you can't believe they actually happened. From fictional coffee preferences and board games to Dragon Con, parenting dilemmas, terrible dad jokes, supporting your kids' passions, and an unexpected trip to the ER, this episode has plenty of laughs, nerdy enthusiasm, and genuine fatherhood wisdom. So grab your favorite coffee, settle in, and join the conversation. Whether you're a board-game fan, anime and pop-culture enthusiast, convention-goer, or parent trying to navigate the wonderfully chaotic journey of raising kids, there's a place for you here. Find your FAMdom and join Charles and Joe for another adventure where family, fandom, and fun come together. Wise_N_Nerdy: Where Fatherhood Meets Fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Move over mouse movies, it's time for rat films as animal attack august continues with Willard (2003), starring Crispin Glover as a nepo baby who needs an army of rats to help him get over his social anxiety.  Tune in next week when our movie will be... Piranha (1978) ----- Subscribe to Emily's new YouTube Channel The Anti-Craft, coming soon! On August 20th, come to Minneapolis, MN and see Matt Lieb and his wife Francesca Fiorentini at the Parkway Theater for The Bitchuation Room Live! On August 30th, Jordan Morris will be at Cape and Cowl Con in Alameda, CA. On Sept 3- Sept 7, come to Atlanta for DragonCon. Go to bit.ly/goofriends to get signed copies of The Amazing Venom coming to comic book shelves everywhere Sept 30th. If you want a signed copy of the paperback version of Predator: Bloodshed go to bit.ly/bigdangfight Or just call your local library and make sure they start carrying Predator: Bloodshed. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinfreewithads

Let's talk audiobook narration! Scott learned voice acting as he went, as a means to get his fiction out into the world. ARealGirl Herself learned in acting school and as a professional actor, and recently has been learning to direct herself as she records.  Quite a bit goes into narrating an audiobook. It requires acting skills, professional recording equipment, vocal stamina, and audio editing capabilities as a start. And from there, the sky is really the limit. In this episode, we share some tips on recording an audiobook! Scott & A will be at Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA this year! Come out and see us over Labor Day Weekend!   — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Narration requires a very specific set of skills.  Got a lot to say? Great. Have dulcet tones coming out of your mouth? Also swell. Ready to get sweaty while reading a book? Let's go, and be sure to swipe GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 to get 99% off the 1st year of your 3-year domain. You'll be hamming it up with Carl and Donut before you know it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our American Sci-Fi Classics buddy Joe Crowe is still here, and we're still exploring the odd world of made-for-TV reunion movies. In this week's batch of ratings-grabbing silliness: The Duke boys go to Hollywood, the Facts of Life girls get back together (except for Jo!), a Gabor sister (still not sure which one) returns to Green Acres, the Eight is Enough dad has multiple 50th birthdays, somebody wants to murder Dobie Gillis... and yeah, the Harlem Globetrotters face a team of evil robots on Gilligan's Island. (This was easily the greatest thing that ever happened.) And yikes, we still have a bunch of TV reunion movies to get through, but that'll have to wait. Dragon Con coverage starts next week. You've been warned. The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Bluesky! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: Monkeeing Around!  

Douglas Sandstorm, a football fan, posted on social media about eating breakfast next to JJ Watt in a Greenwich Village diner, saying he chose to give the footballer his privacy. Watt ended up seeing that tweet and replying with “Are you still in the area?” and showed up to share a beer with Sandstorm. Such a graceful nod to his fans, which is no surprise from Watt, is known for being a nice guy. Creating memories on and off the field is just the coolest move, and we're here for it!  Scott & A will be at Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA this year! Come out and see us over Labor Day Weekend!   — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Are all the Watt brothers this cool? I should blog about it.  Hailing from Wisconsin, the Watt brothers are expected to be polite midwesterners. That said, these guys go above and beyond, and if I had a new three-year domain from GoDaddy, using GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 to get ninety-nine percent off that first year? You know I'd be talking about it. Gotta love a nice guy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Dragon Con 2026, Project Hail Mary, Dungeon Crawler Carl, Toy Story 5 and more — the Bama Geeks are back after a month away with plenty of geeky catching up to do. We talk about the new Spider-Man movie, including the Punisher, Bruce Banner and Sadie Sink; why Project Hail Mary won us over; the Dungeon Crawler Carl books and audiobook; what we're looking forward to at Dragon Con 2026; and our thoughts on Toy Story 5. Plus, we get into Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, WWE Raw coming to Birmingham, Halloween decorations already hitting stores, Gadsden Collector Con, Alabama food, Southern weather, dad jokes and the return of Bamasplainin'. Basically, it's a classic Bama Geeks Front Porch episode: four longtime friends from Alabama talking movies, TV, conventions, wrestling, collectibles and whatever else crosses our minds. Topics include: Spider-Man: Brand New Day Dragon Con 2026 Project Hail Mary Dungeon Crawler Carl Matt Dinniman Toy Story 5 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds WWE Raw in Birmingham Gadsden Collector Con Halloween 2026 Pop culture and geek news Join the Bama Geeks community and find more from the show at BamaGeeks.com. #SpiderManBrandNewDay #DragonCon #BamaGeeks ---------- Website: http://bamageeks.com Become a Bama Geeks supporter: http://www.bamageeks.com/join Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@BamaGeeks

Jon, Leigh, and Sue Phillips chat about Science Fiction Literature at Dragon Con. We discuss the books, ideas, and fan-favorite sci-fi that shape the track. We look at what fans can expect from the track: space opera, first contact, near-future fiction, cyberpunk, hard SF, and all the other books that keep readers coming back for more. Leave us a voicemail: (813) 321-0884Shop The Unique GeekSuggest a 50 Days Podcast Idea Be sure to check out our Facebook social media thingies. Have a question for the directors or maybe something you want us to try and get info on? Then leave a comment, email us, or call the comment line.Email: 50days[ at ]theuniquegeek.comFacebook: facebook.com/TheUniqueGeekYouTube: YouTube.com/TheUniqueGeek Read the transcript The post 50 Days of Dragon Con 2026 – Day 26 – Sci-Fi Lit first appeared on The Unique Geek.

Jon and Leigh welcome Cisca Small to 50 Days of Dragon Con for a conversation about Fantasy Literature at Dragon Con and all the ways the track stretches far beyond a single subgenre. We discuss the big umbrella that is Fantasy Literature; a track that boasts panels on classic fantasy, page-versus-screen, space fantasy, science fantasy, and LitRPG. We also discuss track events like Page to Stage and Boinking Beasties. Track links: Fantasy Literature Facebook · Fantasy Literature X/Twitter · Dragon Con Fantasy Literature Track Leave us a voicemail: (813) 321-0884Shop The Unique GeekSuggest a 50 Days Podcast Idea Be sure to check out our Facebook social media thingies. Have a question for the directors or maybe something you want us to try and get info on? Then leave a comment, email us, or call the comment line.Email: 50days[ at ]theuniquegeek.comFacebook: facebook.com/TheUniqueGeekYouTube: YouTube.com/TheUniqueGeek Read the transcript Watch on YouTube The post 50 Days of Dragon Con 2026 – Day 23 – Fantasy Literature first appeared on The Unique Geek.

On this August 9, 2026 episode of The Outlaw Mudcast, I talk about the next major convention featuring Supershow the Game events, Dragon Con, and upcoming product releases for the game.  I also report on recent online tournaments and featured matches.

This week, the Horror Writers Association, of which Scott is a member, published a pro-AI screed from one of their then-current Trustees. It instantly generated reactions from writers of all sorts and also resulted in almost immediate disciplinary action from HWA. Scott & A discuss the instant feedback from writers, as well as the HWA. Scott & A will be at Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA, as well this year! Come out and see us over Labor Day Weekend!   — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Lawd, you don't have to say everything on the internet! But if you do, be ready for the consequences, good and bad. You should probably be ready with your own website! Good news, we can help! Just swing on over and use GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 to get 99% off the price of a 3-year new domain registration! Then you'll be good to go with your bad (or badass) opinions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe is still out exploring the world, so Charles is joined once again by fan-favorite John Devocite for another episode filled with music, memories, maker projects, and wonderfully nerdy rabbit holes. From the songs that shaped who they are—from Alice in Chains and the Bee Gees to Weird Al and Broadway—they explore how music becomes the soundtrack to our biggest moments and sometimes even helps us survive our darkest ones. Then the conversation shifts into the joy of curiosity itself. Whether it's woodworking, mesh networking, podcasting, or taking apart electronics just to see how they work, Charles and John celebrate the mindset that keeps creators creating. Toss in dad jokes, Dragon Con talk, and a reminder that perfection is overrated, and you've got another episode proving that fatherhood and fandom make a pretty incredible combination. Featured Quote "I think curiosity is one of the best traits anybody can have... it makes all the difference in your daily life." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summertime, and the living is … well, if you're at a convention, it's probably sweaty. Fun, but sweaty. Scott and A chat about Scott's participation in Imaginarium in Louisville, KY earlier in July, and also the big daddy of them all, San Diego Comic Con, which just wrapped last Sunday.  Scott & A will be at Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA, as well this year! Come out and see us over Labor Day Weekend!   — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Stay cool in this heat with a new hobby! It's hard work staying cool this summer. Things are getting pretty hot in here. I'm spending the rest of this sweaty summer indoors blogging by golly. I'll use GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 to get me some ninety-nine percent off my three-year new domain, and there's nothing you can say about it. You could get your own, though! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast is sponsored by Earn Haus.  More information at www.EarnHaus.com/Bobandtom The BOB & TOM Show – August 6, 20266:00 Hour 6:00 Orange barrels – Todd Yohn6:04 Chick out; Jeff in6:04 Listener letter: Happy Pat Godwin is back6:08 Band of Horses6:09 Pat Godwin shares story about being head-butted by a horse6:23 Listener letter: Rough water at a dog surfing event6:25 Listener letter: Is Tom due for another child instead of a dog?6:26 Jeff's shorts6:26 Bug-catching jar discussion6:28 Listener letter: Jack LaLanne's record swims while handcuffed6:31 Listener letter: Bob & Tom-themed underwear6:33 Listener letter: New employee meeting confusion6:45 World record: Most gummy bears eaten with a cocktail stick in one minute (48)6:50 Tom asks what happened to movie intermissions6:52 Jeff says comedy clubs do not need intermissions6:53 Misheard phrase leads to comedy 7:04 97-year-old wing walker rides atop a biplane7:10 Josh says he would have to be "mummified" to try wing walking7:26 Public service announcement: Pitted dates mistakenly contained a pit7:29 Josh got charley horses after riding a standing roller coaster7:32 Kristi says she declined an invitation to fly with the Blue Angels7:34 Pat admits being nervous about a children's roller coaster at the zoo7:50 Dog with short spine syndrome featured 8:04 Jeff jokes about being deaf in one ear8:06 Tom suggests Jeff's hearing could be fixed8:11 Dragon Con discussion8:21 Josh's Russian accent8:23 Van Halen discussion and "Nerf Herder" reference8:26 Spacecraft crashes into the Moon8:27 Frank Sinatra parody from Pat8:28 Listener letter: Now that Pat is feeling better, when will he pole vault?8:31 Neil Armstrong's childhood home for sale8:47 Today in History 9:06 Al Jackson joins via Zoom; discussion about his mustache9:11 Dump truck emoji discussion9:14 Al jokes about Tom's technology knowledge9:15 Corn stalk emoji discussion and internet slang9:15 Kristi says Tom is being self-deprecating9:28 Red pennant versus red flag in relationships9:30 Josh's favorite emoji9:31 Pat's favorite purple emoji9:31 Couple found having sex in a furniture store9:32 Kelly is surprised Tom has never visited Cracker Barrel9:47 Slowest organ concert in the world 7:00 Hour8:00 Hour9:00 Hour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon and Leigh welcome Beth Giles, director of Dragon Con's Silk Road: Asian Cinema & Culture track, for a tour through one of Dragon Con's widest-ranging programming tracks. Beth explains how Silk Road stretches from the Mediterranean through India and across Asia to the Pacific, covering belly dance, K-pop, martial arts, kaiju, Bollywood, Asian dramas, language, origami, food, travel, and the many fandoms that live along the route. We preview the giant K-pop dance party, charity ‘blinky’ sales for Hope Atlanta, Mothra and Ultraman anniversary programming, Phoenix Wellness Arts, lion dances, stunt martial arts demos, origami classes, Japanese travel and urban legends panels, Asian zombie films, and more! You can find Silk Road in the Hilton. You can also follow the track on X/Twitter. Leave us a voicemail: (813) 321-0884Shop The Unique GeekSuggest a 50 Days Podcast Idea Be sure to check out our Facebook social media thingies. Have a question for the directors or maybe something you want us to try and get info on? Then leave a comment, email us, or call the comment line.Email: 50days[ at ]theuniquegeek.comFacebook: facebook.com/TheUniqueGeekYouTube: YouTube.com/TheUniqueGeek Read the transcript Watch on YouTube The post 50 Days of Dragon Con 2026 – Day 19 – Silk Road first appeared on The Unique Geek.

Aquí el enlace a IMDB del Episodio 06 de la Temporada 3 de La Casa del Dragón (House of the Dragon) titulado “Faceless Men (Hombres sin rostro)” https://www.imdb.com/es-es/title/tt36591964/?ref_=tt_epspo_ep_6- Muerte de Criston Cole- A Rhaenyra la indolente (y su primer corte con el Trono de hierro)- Rhaena frente a Lady Jeyne Arryn: “Toda mi vida he querido tener un dragón. Ahora lo tengo pero he perdido todo lo demás”- Daemon, el sherlock holmes de Desembarco del Rey (y encontronazo con Ulf el Blanco)- Hugh Martillo- Las dos caras de Mysaria- Los huevos de Harrenhal- Ormund y Gwayne HightowerDime qué te ha parecido este capítulo y deja un comentario en ivoox o Spotify.Si lo prefieres, envíame un correo electrónico a la dirección de Gmail almadailypodcast. En redes soy @almajefi y me encuentras en X / Twitter, Bluesky, Threads, Instagram y Telegram. También puedes seguirme en Substack: https://substack.com/@almajefiTodos los enlaces, aquí: https://aldailypodcast.podview.com

This week on Wise_N_Nerdy, Joe's out, so I called in one of my favorite people to cause absolute chaos: Josh Cooper from Uploads of Fun and my co-host on The Little Brown Pill. We somehow go from debating the worst fictional roommate ever to reliving embarrassing stories, Dragon Con, burgers, mushrooms, and enough coffee talk to make a barista question their life choices. If you've ever wondered what happens when two friends are given microphones and zero adult supervision... this is it. Then things really go off the rails. We answer the age-old question of how to become a full-fledged coffee snob, roast everything from Starbucks to mushroom coffee, argue over fast food burgers, tell stories that probably should've stayed private, and somehow end up discussing ThunderCats, Fight Club, Pokémon cards, and whether Pig-Pen would be the roommate from hell. It's the kind of conversation that only makes sense while you're listening—and somehow gets funnier the deeper it goes. If you like nerd culture, dad humor, caffeine-fueled debates, and two guys chasing every rabbit trail they can find without ever losing the fun, this episode is for you. Grab your favorite mug, hit play, and come hang out with us. Just don't blame us if you suddenly find yourself shopping for a pour-over kit by the end of the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon and Leigh welcome Kevin Bachelder back to 50 Days of Dragon Con for conversation about Dragon Con Newbies and what first-time attendees need to know before they arrive in Atlanta. Kevin talks about his own long history with Dragon Con, how the Newbies community grew from fans helping fans, and why it has become such a useful landing place for people staring at the app, the hotels, the crowds, and the schedule for the first time. The episode gets into the questions new attendees ask most: how to plan without overplanning, how to handle the size and pace of the convention, why the app and schedule can feel overwhelming, and why it is okay to miss things and still have a fantastic Dragon Con. Jon, Leigh, and Kevin also cover the culture of helping each other at Dragon Con and finding online resources, meetups, and communities. Leave us a voicemail: (813) 321-0884Shop The Unique GeekSuggest a 50 Days Podcast Idea Be sure to check out our Facebook social media thingies. Have a question for the directors or maybe something you want us to try and get info on? Then leave a comment, email us, or call the comment line.Email: 50days[ at ]theuniquegeek.comFacebook: facebook.com/TheUniqueGeekYouTube: YouTube.com/TheUniqueGeek Read the transcript Watch on YouTube The post 50 Days of Dragon Con 2026 – Day 14 – Newbies with Kevin first appeared on The Unique Geek.

This week Cricket is here to and Travis is watching the 2023 animated feature Nimona for the first time. It's a story involving Knights, shapshifting "monsters", adventure and some pretty great humor. But it also has a ton of heart, and a great message to tell. So, did you see this one? It was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards, so why is it not talked about more? Let's find out...Catch the movie on Netflix, and if you make it to DragonCon, come find Cricket on their panel talking about making a recording studio on a budgetThanks go out to Audie Norman (@TheAudieNorman) for the album art. Outro music In Pursuit provided by Purple-Planet.comSupport the show by going to patreon.com/wyhsVisit tvstravis.com for more shows and projects from TVsTravis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aquí el enlace a IMDB del Episodio 05 de la Temporada 3 de La Casa del Dragón (House of the Dragon) titulado “Unbowed and Unbent (Ni doblegado ni roto)” https://www.imdb.com/es-es/title/tt36591961/?ref_=tt_epspo_ep_5El lema de la Casa Martell (Dorne) es "Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken" (Nunca doblegados, nunca sometidos, nunca rotos).- El embarazo de Helaena y el intento de escape- Alys Ríos, Aemond y los mercenarios en Harrenhal- Aegon, Larys Strong y Tyland Lannister- Criston Cole y Gwayne Hightower- Los ataques contra la Guardia de la Ciudad (final de capítulo que recuerda a Grotesquerie)De Grotesquerie hablo aquí: 167 - ¿Qué serie empecé odiando y me ha acabado fascinando? https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/al-daily-podcast/episodes/167---Qu-serie-empec-odiando-y-me-ha-acabado-fascinando-e2sd8f8Dime qué te ha parecido este capítulo y deja un comentario en ivoox o Spotify.Si lo prefieres, envíame un correo electrónico a la dirección de Gmail almadailypodcast. En redes soy @almajefi y me encuentras en X / Twitter, Bluesky, Threads, Instagram y Telegram. También puedes seguirme en Substack: https://substack.com/@almajefiTodos los enlaces, aquí: https://aldailypodcast.podview.com

Jon and Leigh go “about town” for Day 8, mixing the usual 50 Days nonsense with ‘practical’ Atlanta advice. The episode starts with a quick look at several 2026 Dragon Con guests: Kevin R. Grazier, the real-deal scientist and science advisor whose credits include Battlestar Galactica Noël Wells, known to Trek fans as Tendi on Lower Decks and also a Saturday Night Live alum Steffi Diem, a plasma physicist and fusion engineer whose work sounds exactly like the kind of science Dragon Con was built to celebrate. From there, Jon and Leigh shift into the annual “what else is happening in Atlanta?” conversation: museums, Zoo Atlanta, the aquarium, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, the Center for Puppetry Arts… They also talk through the realities of Dragon Con weekend downtown, MARTA-able side quests, food trucks, Peachtree Center food-court strategy, hotel restaurants, and why sometimes the best convention plan is simply knowing where you can sit down and put food in your face. Leave us a voicemail: (813) 321-0884Shop The Unique GeekSuggest a 50 Days Podcast Idea Be sure to check out our Facebook social media thingies. Have a question for the directors or maybe something you want us to try and get info on? Then leave a comment, email us, or call the comment line.Email: 50days[ at ]theuniquegeek.comFacebook: facebook.com/TheUniqueGeekYouTube: YouTube.com/TheUniqueGeek Read the transcript Watch on YouTube The post 50 Days of Dragon Con 2026 – Day 8 -Leigh and Jon About Town first appeared on The Unique Geek.

Jon welcomes Max, director and editor-in-chief of the Daily Dragon, for a look inside Dragon Con's official news source. Max discusses finding Dragon Con, joining the Daily Dragon as a volunteer, and taking the reins as director. They also get into how Max recruits writers and photographers, chases down schedule changes, and story decisions. Leave us a voicemail: (813) 321-0884Shop The Unique GeekSuggest a 50 Days Podcast Idea Be sure to check out our Facebook social media thingies. Have a question for the directors or maybe something you want us to try and get info on? Then leave a comment, email us, or call the comment line.Email: 50days[ at ]theuniquegeek.comFacebook: facebook.com/TheUniqueGeekYouTube: YouTube.com/TheUniqueGeek Read the transcript Watch on YouTube The post 50 Days of Dragon Con 2026 – Day 5 – Max Daily Dragon first appeared on The Unique Geek.

Season 3, Episode 29: Prepping for DragonCon - Moira was left alone! How's prepping for dragoncon going? Anything you're especially excited about this year? Tips for DragonCon Newbies? Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland.  Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @atomicbabycosplay.  You can find our FREE community over on Patreon as well!  Good night - sleep well, we know we won't! Don't forget to give us a 5 star rating if you like what you hear! Good night - sleep well, we know we won't!

Aquí el enlace a IMDB del Episodio 04 de la Temporada 3 de La Casa del Dragón (House of the Dragon) titulado “Tumbleton (Ladera)”: https://www.imdb.com/es-es/title/tt36591958/?ref_=tt_epspo_ep_4Dime qué te ha parecido este capítulo y deja un comentario en ivoox o Spotify.Si lo prefieres, envíame un correo electrónico a la dirección de Gmail almadailypodcast. En redes soy @almajefi y me encuentras en X / Twitter, Bluesky, Threads, Instagram y Telegram. También puedes seguirme en Substack: https://substack.com/@almajefiTodos los enlaces, aquí: https://aldailypodcast.podview.com

Jon and Leigh welcome Eternal Zan back to 50 Days of Dragon Con for a Day 3 conversation about Dragon Con traditions, fan communities, hotel realities, parade groups, and the strange things that happen when fans get together. We discuss Dragon Con's Eternal Membership program and what it means for current Eternals. The gang also talks about volunteering, the volunteer meetings, and how fans can still contribute to the con. We also chat about hotels including the Cortland Grand situation (Don’t Panic) and treating hotel staff with kindness. Zan also shares details about the Eternal Members and Friends parade group, the Cult of Marriott Carpet parade group, Dragon Con Night at the Aquarium, and the Cults of Dragon Con costume contest. Leave us a voicemail: (813) 321-0884Shop The Unique GeekSuggest a 50 Days Podcast Idea Be sure to check out our Facebook social media thingies. Have a question for the directors or maybe something you want us to try and get info on? Then leave a comment, email us at 50days[ at ]theuniquegeek.com, or call the comment line at (813) 321-0884. Follow along with The Unique Geek on Facebook and YouTube. Read the transcript for this episode.The post 50 Days of Dragon Con 2026 – Day 3 – Eternal Zan first appeared on The Unique Geek.

We're back! Jon and Leigh kick off the 2026 season of 50 Days of Dragon Con with an episode full of the usual amount of podcast chaos. In this episode, we start with an apology then preview the 2026 season, including programming tracks, gaming, the art show, guests, and getting ready for Labor Day weekend in Atlanta. It is the first day of the countdown, the rust is being knocked off, and the journey to Dragon Con 2026 has officially begun. Leave us a voicemail: (813) 321-0884Shop The Unique GeekSuggest a 50 Days Podcast Idea Be sure to check out our Facebook social media thingies. Have a question for the directors or maybe something you want us to try and get info on? Then leave a comment, email us, or call the comment line.Email: 50days[ at ]theuniquegeek.comFacebook: facebook.com/TheUniqueGeekYouTube: YouTube.com/TheUniqueGeek Read the transcriptThe post 50 Days of Dragon Con 2026 – Day 1 – Annnnddddd We are Back first appeared on The Unique Geek.

Brian has kept his mouth shut for three days, which can only mean one thing: it is finally time to discuss Toy Story 5 and the shockingly loaded mechanics of a potty-training device named Smarty Pants. Justin and Brian also get into Supergirl, Captain Marvel amnesia, DragonCon uncertainty, Brian's Defcon/social-engineering gauntlet, Madison Square Garden getting hacked, and the dawning realization that the future is just scams at scale. Get an extra episode every week only at https://www.patreon.com/greatnight!

Welcome back to Wise_N_Nerdy, where fatherhood and fandom collide for another unforgettable adventure filled with laughs, nostalgia, parenting wisdom, and plenty of geeky discussion! This week's Question of the Week asks a surprisingly thought-provoking question: "Which villain would actually make a great parent?" Charles and Joe explore iconic antagonists who may not be as evil as they seem when it comes to family. From The Vulture and Magneto to Spawn and Greed from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, the hosts debate which villains possess the loyalty, sacrifice, and protective instincts that could actually make them outstanding parents. The Roll of the Dice sends everyone first to Parliament of Papas, where the hosts tackle a parenting dilemma involving a father who promised his son a reward worth up to $200 for finishing the school year strong—but now the child has his sights set on the highly sought-after Nintendo Switch 2. Charles and Joe discuss keeping promises, managing expectations, and balancing generosity with practical parenting. Next comes everyone's favorite palate cleanser: Bad Dad Jokes! Bob, Nolan, and Devo unleash a barrage of puns and groan-worthy punchlines guaranteed to make you laugh, cringe, and question why you keep coming back for more. The dice then land on What Are You Nerding Out About? Charles shares his excitement as preparations ramp up for Dragon Con, including his role as one of the convention's official spokespeople and interviewer. Joe, meanwhile, has fallen headfirst into The Primal Hunter series by Zogarth, praising the addictive LitRPG adventure and its immersive audiobook experience. From there, it's time for Daddy, Tell Me A Story, where the hosts reminisce about some of their favorite childhood gaming memories. Charles recalls countless hours spent exploring the groundbreaking world of Half-Life, while Joe fondly remembers battling through the notoriously challenging Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game on the NES. It's a nostalgic celebration of the games that helped shape two lifelong nerds. The episode concludes with How Do I...?, where Charles and Joe discuss one of the most valuable skills in today's information-rich world: How do you choose creators worth learning from? Rather than chasing popularity alone, the hosts explain how they evaluate creators based on expertise, consistency, humility, and demonstrated results, offering concrete examples of the voices they trust and why. Whether you're debating comic book villains, laughing through terrible dad jokes, reliving classic video games, preparing for Dragon Con, or searching for creators who genuinely add value to your life, this episode has something for every fan. Join the conversation, embrace your passions, and Find your FAMdom with the Wise_N_Nerdy community. Wise_N_Nerdy: Where Fatherhood Meets Fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian has kept his mouth shut for three days, which can only mean one thing: it is finally time to discuss Toy Story 5 and the shockingly loaded mechanics of a potty-training device named Smarty Pants. Justin and Brian also get into Supergirl, Captain Marvel amnesia, DragonCon uncertainty, Brian's Defcon/social-engineering gauntlet, Madison Square Garden getting hacked, and the dawning realization that the future is just scams at scale. Get an extra episode every week only at https://www.patreon.com/greatnight!

This week on the Bourbon Bytes podcast, we're heading into July 4th weekend with a packed lineup of whiskey and gaming news before reviewing one of Maker's Mark's biggest experiments yet: Star Hill Farm 2026. Bulleit just announced its oldest rye ever: a 20-year-old, 137-proof release limited to 1,776 bottles for America's 250th anniversary. Redwood Empire is also back with Colonel Armstrong Wheated Bourbon, a new $40 four-grain release blending Northern California grain-to-glass whiskey with Kentucky and Indiana high-wheat bourbon. We also talk about Dragon Con Bourbon, a nerdy collaboration with Atlanta's Old Fourth Distillery, and Sweetens Cove Father's Finish, a bourbon finished in cuvée wine barrels with a golf-themed cork design. On the gaming side, Nintendo finally brings Star Fox to the Switch 2 with a modern remake of Star Fox 64. Then it's time for a Byte-Sized Review of Maker's Mark Star Hill Farm 2026. This is not bourbon. It's an American wheat whiskey made with 27% wheat, 62% malted wheat, and 11% malted barley, designed to highlight estate-grown grain and regenerative agriculture at Maker's Mark. At 116.4 proof and around $120, Star Hill Farm 2026 brings cola, vanilla cream, tart cherry, powdered sugar, brûléed sugar, and dessert-like sweetness. But does it deliver enough complexity to justify the price?

Welcome back to The Bourbon Road, Episode 501! Todd and Jim are joined in the Bourbon Road Bar — aka Tim's Basement — by special guest Dan Mattingly, a Roadie since 2020, Frankfurt Bourbon Society board member, and all-around bourbon enthusiast. The occasion calls for glasses raised to the 250th anniversary of America, a theme that drives most of tonight's tasting lineup, plus one very fun outlier to kick things off. On the Tasting Mat: - Dragon Con Bourbon by Old Fourth Distillery (40th Anniversary Edition): A 94-proof high-rye bourbon (75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley) aged 4–6 years, released in collaboration with Atlanta's iconic Dragon Con convention. Limited to 3,700 bottles at $39.99. The nose opens with overripe fruit — banana, apple, and strawberry — while the palate delivers strawberry cream, a cool refreshing wash, and a gentle spice on the tail. A crushable, fruit-forward summer sipper that punches well above its price. *(00:02:51)* - 15 Stars Kentucky County Six-Year Straight Bourbon (250th Anniversary): A blend of two Kentucky straight bourbons, each aged a minimum of six years, bottled at 90 proof and retailing for $38. Named in honor of the historic 1776 Kentucky County of Virginia's western frontier. The nose is light and delicate — sugar cookie icing, poached pear, and faint florality. The palate is similarly airy, with a brief but pleasant finish of light molasses and white fruit. A well-priced, accessible pour designed for a broad audience. *(00:11:50)* - 15 Stars Kentucky County 12-Year American Whiskey (250th Anniversary): At 90 proof and $58, this expression blends Kentucky straight bourbon with an American whiskey distilled from a bourbon mashbill — aged seven years in second-use oak, then an additional five years in new charred oak. The nose carries more depth than its six-year sibling, with a hint of funk and gentle sweetness. The palate is soft and full-bodied, offering pear, white pepper spice, and a smooth finish with cotton candy sweetness and a light smokiness. A step up in complexity and a solid value for a 12-year expression. *(00:17:00)* - Copper & Cask Wave That Flag Nine-Year Double Oak Bourbon (250th Anniversary): This 117-proof, nine-year straight bourbon undergoes a secondary finish in a custom American oak wave-stave char (#1 char) barrel. Only 3,000 bottles were produced, retailing for $74.99. On the nose: apple cinnamon spice and rich sweetness. The palate is full-mouth and layered — cinnamon roll spice, pecan swirl sweetness, black raspberry, dark chocolate, and a savory leather finish with hints of evergreen cedar. A dollar from every bottle supports the Arcadia Center veteran farmer training program. *(00:31:30)* - Lost Lantern United States of Bourbon (Cask Strength, 250th Anniversary): The first-ever blend of straight bourbon whiskeys sourced from all 50 states — 50 distilleries, components ranging from 2 to 10 years old, bottled at cask strength 122.9 proof. Limited to 3,300 bottles at $99.99. The nose arrives with cosmic brownie chocolate, hard sugar candy, and warm baking spice. The palate opens with atomic fireball and red hots cinnamon heat, followed by dark cherry, black raspberry, leather, and a lingering oak-driven finish. A remarkable blending achievement and a fitting tribute to American bourbon craftsmanship coast to coast. *(00:38:09)* It's a fitting episode to follow the milestone of Episode 500 — five expressions, five stories about anniversaries big and small, all sharing one message: great bourbon is being made everywhere, and there's always something worth raising a glass to. Dan Mattingly brought great energy and sharp palate notes to the table, and we hope you'll stop by the new Bourbon Road website at thebourbonroad.com to join the Roadie community, grab your free membership, and stay in the loop on upcoming events, giveaways, and live tastings. Until next time, we'll see you down the Bourbon Road.

It's This Week in Bourbon for June 12th 2026. $500,000 of Noble Oak bourbon has been stolen in a truck heist, An organized crime ring targeting high-end whiskey collectors has been solved from the Madisonville Police Department, and Booker's "The Milkshake Batch" Bourbon gets released.Show Notes: Philadelphia Police and FBI Investigate $500,000 Noble Oak Bourbon Heist Lawrenceburg Historic Homes to Host Exclusive Screening and Guided Tours This July Madisonville Police Disrupt FB Group Whiskey Scam Defrauding Buyers of $86K Whiskey House of Kentucky Lays Off 30% of Staff Amid Industry Slowdown Give 270 Announces Next 20/20 Unicorn Raffle Featuring Rare Brown-Forman 150th Anniversary Bottle Orphan Barrel Unveils 25-Year Night Sage Blended Canadian Whisky Allies for Cherry Point Partners with Bespoken Spirits for Final Flight Reserve Harrier Tribute Thirty-One Lengths Launches $1,500 Ultra-Premium Bourbon Honoring Secretariat's Legendary Victory Adventure Spirits Distilling Partners with Toledo Mud Hens for Stadium Craft Cocktails Hard Truth Distilling Co. Welcomes Back Double Oaked Sweet Mash Rye at 113 Entry Proof Penelope Flips Strategy to Debut New Classic Everyday Bourbon and Rye Series Old Fourth Distillery Teams Up with Dragon Con for 2nd Annual Landmark Anniversary Bourbon James B. Beam Distilling Company Rolls Out Booker's "The Milkshake Batch" Bourbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A solo bard on the Renaissance stage. A band called May Will Bloom joining the revelry. And the Georgia Renaissance Festival, alive with Celtic folk magic. Music from Marc Gunn, Bealtaine, Skara Brae. This is Pub Songs & Stories #316 0:06 - Marc Gunn "Wild Mountain Thyme" from Heroes 3:43 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. I am your bard, Marc Gunn, also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. If you're new to the show, please follow us. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather. 4:03 - NEWS Georgia Renaissance Festival How to follow my Celtic Invasion of Galicia 14:10 - Skara Brae "Let's Raise Another Pint" from The Mists of Time 18:02 - UPCOMING SHOWS Jul 30-Aug 2: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN Sep 3-7: Dragon Con, Atlanta, Ga with Brobdingnagian Bards TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com. Come hike with me on the Isle of Skye in 2027. 20:03 - Bealtaine "The Whale Hymn" from The Founders' Room 24:18 - CREDITS This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing. Finally, remember: summer is a reminder of what's at stake. Longer days, warmer nights, and the beauty of the natural world that Celtic music has celebrated for centuries. Scientists are united: human activity is changing our climate, and we're already feeling it. But here's what the headlines don't always tell you. We have the tools to fight back. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. You can reduce your waste, choose cleaner energy, and push your elected leaders to act. The outdoors we love, the rivers, the coastlines, the long summer evenings, are worth protecting. Start a conversation today. The facts are out there, and the future is ours to shape. Join the Quest and Sing Along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories  

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 Beau from the Dragon Con […] The post The 2026 Dragon Con Report Episode 5: Some Strings Attached! appeared first on The ESO Network.

The old songs were written for a world that was supposed to last forever. One woman found a way to make music matter right now. And Thorin Oakenshield gets a proper farewell. Music from Marc Gunn, Fialla, Liam Vincent & The Odd Foxes, Brobdingnagian Bards. This is Pub Songs & Stories #315 0:19 - Marc Gunn "The Scotsman" from Heroes 2:18 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. I am your bard, Marc Gunn, also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. If you're new to the show, please follow us. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather. Before we get started, a quick word about Patreon. If you're listening to this on the public feed, you're getting it a week after my patrons already heard it. Just so you know. Those folks also get a second podcast nobody else hears. Concert bootlegs. Brand new songs I'm writing right now. And two live pub albums that flat-out don't exist anywhere else. All that for five bucks a month. One pint. If that sounds like your kind of thing, head to patreon.com/celtfather. There's even a free tier. You get a whole album just for showing up. Right. On with the show. NEWS Sherwood Forest Faire Jordan Con, Meeting author of Hills of Tanchico Stellar Con, New video shorts New song: First Rule of Flying 3:33 - UPCOMING SHOWS May 9-10: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn, Ga May 16-17: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn, Ga May 23-25: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn, Ga May 30–31: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn, Ga May 30: The Lost Druid Brewery, 2866 Washington St, Avondale Estates, GA Jul 30-Aug 2: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN Sep 3-7: Dragon Con, Atlanta, Ga with Brobdingnagian Bards 7:54 - Fialla "Maid in Her Father's Garden" from Home & Away 11:14 - INTERVIEW WITH DANIELLE DUPONT OF WASHER WELL WENCHES A couple years ago, I did an interview with Danielle DuPont, the founder of the Washer Well Wenches that you might see at a Renaissance festival near you. She invited a bunch of entertainers to perform at Women's shelter in Austin, Texas. I was so inspired by her I had to interview her. 25:12 - TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com. Come hike with me on the Isle of Skye in 2027. 25:51 - Liam Vincent & The Odd Foxes "Four Thousand Weeks" from Liam Vincent & The Odd Foxes If you'd like more details, just email follow@celtfather. I'd love to have you along for the journey this year. 28:56 - STORY OF THORIN'S EULOGY 32:37 - Brobdingnagian Bards "Thorin's Eulogy" from I Will Not Sing Along 35:34 - THANK YOU GUNN RUNNERS ON PATREON Alright. You made it to the end. That means you're my kind of person. So let me tell you about something. And I promise I'll only take a couple of minutes. I've got a Patreon. patreon.com/celtfather. And here's the thing... most people don't realise what's actually over there. Just following for free gets you Virtual Public House. A whole live album. Recorded live for my Pub Songs & Stories podcast. No catch, no credit card, nothing. Just follow my Pateron and it's yours. But if you want more... five dollars a month is where it gets interesting. You get six studio albums. You get Kilted Drinking Songs, which is another live Pub Songs & Stories podcast album I recorded for this very podcast. It's not on Spotify. It's not on Apple Music. It doesn't exist anywhere else. Same with Field of Drams at the Hero level. You get the rough cuts. Songs I'm writing right now, before they go anywhere. You're hearing tomorrow's music today. Which is either exciting or terrifying, depending on the song. You get a new original song every month. Concert bootlegs. Sheet music if you play along at home. And Stories from the Road, which is another podcast... the one where I talk about all the stuff that happens between the shows that I can't quite say on stage. Oh, and you get this podcast a week early. Which means none of that suspense you just endured. For the real enthusiasts... the Superhero tier gets you both pub albums mailed to you on actual physical CDs. The only way to own them. Pressed and shipped to your door. This offer is only available during the month of May 2026. Look, I make this music because I love it. The Patreon is what makes it possible to keep making it. Every patron matters more than you know. If you've been meaning to join, now's a great time. I'm playing four weekends at the Georgia Renaissance Festival through May. Patrons are getting the behind-the-scenes of all of it. patreon.com/celtfather. Free to follow. One pint a month to unlock the lot. Sláinte. And thanks for listening to Pub Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing. I've been singing old songs my whole life. Songs about green hills. Cold rivers. Seasons that came and went like they always had. Those songs were written by people who assumed the world would look the same forever. It won't. Not if we don't pay attention. I travel a lot. I play music in fields and forests and festivals. And I notice things. Things that weren't there ten years ago. Things that are gone that used to be. The old songs are worth saving. So is the world they were written about. Climate action isn't political to me. It's personal. It's about keeping the world worth singing about. Vote like the world depends on it. Because it does. The songs are counting on it. Join the Quest and Sing Along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories  

They're back. Two weeks off, one terrible cold, and one truly spectacular failure in Las Vegas. Mike and EB return with a packed show — but first, an apology. The Universal Horror Unleashed trip report that was promised at the end of Episode 2114 is not happening. Not because the show didn't go to Las Vegas. Not because Mike didn't convince an entire table of colleagues to pile into taxis at 9pm on a Tuesday. And not because the outside of that abandoned warehouse didn't look absolutely incredible. It's because there's a rule on the Universal Horror Unleashed website. Buried. In small print. That says you cannot enter within two hours of closing. And nobody read it. The security guard was unmoved. The group was turned away. Area 15 was completely deserted. And Mike spent the rest of the evening explaining to his coworkers why they had taken a 10 minute cab ride to stare at a very good looking warehouse. Universal Horror Unleashed will have to wait for another trip. On the bright side — the show has a lot of news to get through. The USA Today 10 Best list is back and EB has officially had enough of it. Mako at number four on the best roller coasters list. Phantom's Revenge at number two. No Fury 325. No VelociCoaster. No Dollywood. No Disney. No Universal. Mike and EB spend considerable time asking whether this list has any business existing at all — and then asking the listeners to vote on whether it should ever return to the show. Also this week — Lost Continent demolition has officially begun at Islands of Adventure. Phantom Theater Opening Nightmare opens at Kings Island and it's getting excellent early reviews. Epic Universe gets its first major financial validation from the Comcast quarterly earnings report. And the teen takeover story continues to escalate with another ICON Park event on May 9th and a Universal CityWalk takeover announced for June 15th. Plus the Coaster Radio mailbag delivers a spectacular Spain trip report from listener Alex — five days, four parks, four zoos, DragonCon, Shambhala, and a Port Aventura Express Pass that was absolutely worth the 19 euros. And somewhere in Las Vegas, a Golden Tiki porthole is calling Mike and EB's names.

The Tangent Episode Ensign Harry Kim is in the house and he has absolutely no filter. Garrett Wang — Star Trek Voyager's Two Pip Kim himself — sits down with the SyFy Sistas for a conversation that goes everywhere. Family, Dragon Con, being an OG podcaster, the Kardashians, and tangents so wild you just have to settle in and enjoy the ride.

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 legendary Goth Party DJ – DJ […] The post The 2026 Dragon Con Report Episode 4: Creatures of the Con Night appeared first on The ESO Network.

JODY LYNN NYE Author & Writers of the Future Judge – Biography Jody Lynn Nye lists her main career activity as ‘spoiling cats.' When not engaged upon this worthy occupation, she writes fantasy and science fiction books and short stories. Since 1987 she has published over 50 books and more than 200 short stories. Among her novels are her epic fantasy series The Dreamland, Mythology 101 contemporary humorous fantasy series, three medical science fiction novels in the Taylor's Ark series, and Strong Arm Tactics, humorous military science fiction. Jody also wrote The Dragonlover's Guide to Pern. She also collaborated with Anne McCaffrey on four SF novels, including Crisis On Doona (a New York Times and USA Today bestseller. Jody co-authored the Visual Guide to Xanth with author Piers Anthony. She has edited two anthologies, Don't Forget Your Spacesuit, Dear!, and Launch Pad, and written two short story collections, A Circle of Celebrations, holiday SF/fantasy stories, and Cats Triumphant!, SF and fantasy feline tales. Nye wrote eight books with the late Robert Lynn Asprin, License Invoked, and seven set in Myth Adventures universe. Her newest series is the Lord Thomas Kinago humorous space opera, beginning with View from the Imperium (Baen Books). Her newest books are Moon Tracks (Baen), YA science fiction with Dr. Travis S. Taylor. Rhythm of the Imperium, third in the series; and Once More, With Feeling, a nonfiction book on revising manuscripts. Over the last forty-ish years, Jody has taught writing workshops and participated on hundreds of panels at science-fiction conventions. She runs the two-day writers' workshop at Dragon Con. Jody is the Coordinating Judge of the Writers of the Future and has been a judge since 2016. In June 2022, she received the Falstaff Books Polaris Award for mentorship and guidance of new talent. Jody lives in the northwest suburbs of Atlanta, with her husband Bill Fawcett, and three feline overlords, Athena, Minx, and Marmalade. “I chose to join the judging staff of the WotF Contest to help bring out the best of new writers. This is a forum that gives them the opportunity to be noticed in a greater market than they would normally enjoy. I feel that the ongoing competition makes writers work harder and reach farther than they might writing on their own. I'm fascinated to see where they take the field of science fiction.” —Jody Lynn Nye Find out more at: www.jodynye.com and www.mythadventures.net Michael T. Kuester is an engineer by day, science fiction writer by night. An avid hiker and cooking enthusiast, Michael is a passionately curious individual, and lives his life by the motto “In the twenty-first century, there's no excuse for an unanswered question”. Over the years he's devoted free time to researching everything from the history of naval warfare to the origins of potato chips. Michael resides in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his partner Jen, their two children, and their freeloader housemate Eddie the Cat. His work will be appearing soon in Analog Science Fiction and Fact, but L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42 will mark his professional debut. The Contest, one of the most prestigious writing and illustrating competitions in the world, is currently in its 43rd year and is judged by some of the premier names in speculative fiction. The Author Quill judge and author Jody Lynn Nye grand prize winner Michael T. Kuest United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com

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Before we launch the new Space: 1999 reviews with co-host Jim Yelton, we present the Space: 1999 50th Anniversary panel from DragonCon 2025! Thanks to all of our patrons for making shows like this possible! We have no advertisers and are entirely supported by our great listeners! Be a part of the White Rocket Entertainment family by becoming a patron of the shows: https://www.patreon.com/whiterocketreviews Brought to you by White Rocket Entertainment. http://www.plexico.net

In yet another Flopcast Top 4 1/2 List, we're counting down our favorite movies about bands. And since we've ruled out documentaries and biopics, that leaves movies about fictional bands. Some of our picks are obvious, as Jake and Elwood get the band back together, some wacky Irish kids bring soul to Dublin, and Eddie, you know, cruises. But one or two lesser known films also make the list. (Did anyone besides us see Still Crazy? Come on, get on that.) If this isn't enough fictional band action for you, go see our friends at Dragon Con's American Sci-Fi Classics Track, where this subject is an ongoing obsession. Meanwhile, enjoy, and remember: This podcast goes to eleven, but then immediately sinks back down to about a three. The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Bluesky! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: Tales From Hollywoodland!    

THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes The Irredeemable Shag to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour! We talk Robin (Tim Drake), enjoy an Amaretto Mai Tai and read Robin #14. Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as Shag puts his best foot forward to discuss Florida humidity, Batman costumes, Dragon Con drinking, the best Robin, And much, much more! Secret Pour-igins: Amaretto Cocktail: No Shoes, No Service Ingredients (per drink) 2 oz spiced rum 1 oz Amaretto 1/2 oz trip sec or Cointreau 1/2 oz lime juice 2 oz Pineapple Juice Splash of grenadine Instructions Add ingredients (except grenadine) in shaker. Add ice Shake well Strain in Collins glass filled with ice Top with splash of grenadine Garnish with lime wheel Comic: Robin vol.2 #14, DC Comics, 1995 Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: fwpodcasts@gmail.com You can find The Fantastic Pour on these platforms: Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify The Fantastic Pour podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Fire & Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Fire & Water on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireandwaterpodcast Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Brett can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/imagine8design/ and Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/imagine8design.bsky.social

This week let’s learn about some blue frogs! Further reading: Scientists make chance discovery of rare blue skin mutation in Kimberley magnificent tree frog White's True-Blue Green Tree Frog Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. When most of us draw a frog, we reach for the green markers, because most frogs are green. That's true of the magnificent tree frog, also called the splendid tree frog, which is fairly common in the Kimberley region of western Australia. It grows just over 4 inches long, snout to vent, or about 10 and a half cm, and lives in rocky areas. It spends the day hiding in rock crevices, holes in trees, or sometimes in people's houses, and it comes out at night to hunt for insects and other small invertebrates. From the name, you might imagine that this is an especially pretty frog, and it is. It's mostly bright green on top and yellow to white underneath, and it has tiny yellow spots on its head and back. It looks like it has an olive green cap on its head, but that's actually a large parotoid gland, a skin gland common in frogs and toads that secretes neurotoxins. Most frogs don't have a parotoid gland at all, and in ones that do you typically will barely notice it, but the magnificent tree frog's covers the entire top of its head almost to its nostrils and down onto its back. The skin color of a frog depends on its chemical makeup. Melanophores make black and brown colors, xanthophores make yellow. Blue is different, since it's not a color that's actually found in skin pigments. Instead, a green frog's skin contains iridophores that reflect blue light waves, the same way a bird's feathers show blue. The combination of yellow and blue makes green, and the addition of melanophore pigments determine how dark or bright the green is. In July of 2024, two land managers were working in the Charnley River-Artesian Range Wildlife Sanctuary. They were in a workshop when one of them noticed a magnificent tree frog sitting on a bench, not that unusual of an occurrence–except that this frog wasn't green. It was blue! The condition is called axanthism, where the yellow pigments in the frog's skin don't show up the way they should. Most of them time axanthism in frogs means the animal has little patches of blue or bluish coloration, but this specific frog was blue just about everywhere it should have been green. Its parotoid gland was still olive green and it had yellow on its feet, but mainly it was a very attractive dark blue. The land managers were stunned. They took photos and sent them to pretty much everyone, and frog experts and ecologists hurried to examine the blue frog. But they decided not to keep the frog in captivity. It was released back into the wild to live out its blue froggy life normally. Some frogs are naturally blue, like some poison dart frogs of South America. The blue poison dart frog's legs are dark blue and its body a lighter blue with black spots. It grows less than two inches long, or about 4.5 cm. Poison dart frogs collect toxins in their bodies from some of the toxic insects they eat, and the bright coloration signals to predators that this frog will make you really sick if you eat it. Axanthism is rare but not all that uncommon in frogs. About the same time that the blue magnificent tree frog was hopping into the workshop in Australia, two little girls playing around a pond in Nova Scotia, Canada found a teal-blue frog. Ironically, the frog is actually called the green frog and it's ordinarily a dark olive-green all over. The girls named the frog Bluey and released it back into the pond. Another blue green frog was found in New Hampshire, in the United States, also in July 2024. In June 2024 a forest ranger spotted a northern leopard frog in Washington state that had splotches of light blue on its head and back. In May of 2024 a light blue Japanese tree frog was found by a couple on a walk. The Australian green tree frog is closely related to the magnificent tree frog, although it doesn't have a parotoid gland hat. It's mostly green with a white or pale gray belly. It's sometimes called the dumpy tree frog because it's a little chonk. Actually, for a frog it's a pretty big chonk, up to 4 and a half inches long, or over 11 cm. It's also sometimes called White's tree frog after John White, who described it in 1790. It was the first Australian frog that was ever scientifically described. But that leads us to a little mystery. John White named the frog Rana caerulea. Its current scientific name is Ranoidea caerulea. But “caerulea” refers to the color blue, not green, as in cerulean blue. John White collected the frog in 1788, preserved it in alcohol, and finally described it two years later. He refers to it in his writing as a blue frog and the illustration accompanying it shows frogs that are actually blue. But this frog is supposed to be green! The main suggestion for why a famously green frog was initially described as blue is that the alcohol that White used to preserve the frog's body actually destroyed the yellow pigment in its skin. This is something that does sometimes happen with frog specimens in museums. But it's also possible that White ended up with a blue specimen, much like the blue magnificent tree frog we talked about earlier. He wouldn't have known that the blue frog had a rare color mutation. That would explain why he referred to the frog as blue and gave it a name that means blue. That might also explain why White described the Australian green tree frog first. Maybe he just thought it was pretty. Everyone likes the color blue. Thanks for your support, and thanks for listening! I'm at Dragon Con this weekend, where who knows, I might actually see a blue frog. Anything is possible at Dragon Con.