Culture on My Mind
Dragon Con Report 2026 #8: An Interview with Bob Burden
August 31, 2026

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 eighth episode for 2026, Jen takes the helm with a casual conversation with legendary comic book creator Bob Burden. Bob is the creator of Flaming Carrot Comics and the Mystery Men. The former won Eisner Awards in 1992 and 2007, and the latter was adapted into the 1999 superhero comedy film of the same name.

Jen and Bob talked in her home tiki bar about his career, his unique approach to comics and storytelling, and his history with Dragon Con.

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