Culture on My Mind
Dragon Con Report 2026 #4: Tracks of Horror & Urban Fantasy
July 9, 2026

I’m playing catch-up with the Dragon Con Report after being out of the loop since January.

One of the ways that I like to prep for Dragon Con is by listening to the Dragon Con Report podcast.  Brought to you by the ESO Network, the podcast is a monthly discussion on all things Dragon Con that counts down to the big event over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.

The show is hosted by Michael Gordon, Jennifer Schleusner, and Channing Sherman, and it delivers news, notes, tips, and tricks for newbies and veterans alike. The Dragon Con Newbies community has a great relationship with the show and the network.

In the fourth episode for 2026, the team explores something wicked and weird with guests from the Horror Track and the Urban Fantasy Track.

Mike, Jennifer, and Channing are joined by Derek Tatum, Carol Malcolm, and DJ Icabod to chat about the scary and the strange fun you can find on these wonderful tracks this Labor Day Weekend!

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