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Established in April 2012, the ESO Network is a podcast network of shows that celebrate a love for pop culture, sci-fi, comics, and all things geek. Join podcasts like Earth Station One, Earth Station Who, Earth Station DCU, The NerdBliss Podcast, The FlopCast, The Dragon Con Report, The 42cast, and so much more. We dive headfirst into the world of our favorite topics, get into trouble, and find our way out again! Stop by for a listen and let your inner geek out to play.

  1. 20H AGO

    The 2026 Dragon Con Report Episode 2: Love is in the air at Dragon Con

    Love at Dragon Con: Real Couples Share Their Meet-Cute Stories Can you really meet your soulmate at Dragon Con? In this episode of The Dragon Con Report, we sit down with attendees who met their significant others at the convention… and are still rolling initiative together years later. From chance encounters in crowded hotel lobbies to friendships that leveled up into lifelong partnerships, these are real Dragon Con love stories from fans who found something more than just panels and parties. Meet the Couples Who Found Love at Con This month’s guests include: Josh Duart Tyra Burton Lauren & Nikki Evallen-Muller Kristi & Justin Grub And yes, one of our own hosts, Jen, shares her Dragon Con love story too. Each of them met their partner at Dragon Con. Not on an app. Not through mutual friends back home. Right there in the swirl of cosplay, panels and late-night hotel adventures. Were They Looking for Love at Dragon Con? That’s the big question. Did they arrive hoping to find romance?Was it a happy accident between panels?Did a shared fandom spark the first conversation? We dive into their meet-cutes, first impressions, awkward moments and the small, serendipitous decisions that changed everything. Some stories begin in cosplay. Some start at parties. Some unfold slowly over multiple years of attending the con. What they all have in common is this: Dragon Con didn’t just give them memories. It gave them a person. Community and Connection Dragon Con is known for its massive fan tracks, epic cosplay, late-night events and an unforgettable sense of “home”. But beyond the spectacle, it’s also a place where friendships form fast and authenticity thrives. In this episode, we explore: How fandom creates instant connection Why conventions can foster deeper relationships The role of community in long-term partnerships What makes Dragon Con such a unique place to meet someone Whether you’re a longtime attendee, a first-timer, or someone who just loves a good geeky romance story, this episode is a celebration of the unexpected magic that happens when a con brings people together. Listen to Episode 2 of The Dragon Con Report If you’ve ever wondered whether love can bloom between badge pickups and ballroom queues, this one’s for you. Tune in to Episode 2 and hear firsthand how these couples met at Dragon Con and built relationships that have lasted long after the con lights dimmed. Because sometimes the best souvenir you bring home from Dragon Con… is your forever party member. The Dragon Con Report is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Producer Jen “Lil’ Bit” Schleusner, Executive Producer Mike Faber.​We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at feedback@dragonconreport.com and subscribe and rate the show wherever fine podcasts are found, such as Apple Podcast, Google Play, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, and our new YouTube Channel.​Links:​Dragon Con Report Website​Dragon Con Report YouTube Channel​ESO Network​ESO Network Patreon​ESO Network TeePublic Store Dragon Con Parties, Meetups, and More​Black Geeks of Dragon Con​Dragon Con Watch the episode video on YouTube The Roasted Crow Alter Egos Tyra Burton Be Awesome Together Dragon Con Report Intro and Outro attributes: Stock Media provided by Blackmid / Pond5Adventure Of The Pirates – Fantasy, Epic Orchestral Music by Pond5 Stock Media provided by MellauSFX / Pond5Dragon Fire Roar Sound Effects by Pond5 dragonconreport #dcr #podcast #dragoncon #dragonconpodcast #conventions #AtlantaGeekScene #dragonconAtlanta #ESONetwork #geekpodcast #Geektalk #ChanningSherman #JenLilBitSchleusner #MikeGordon #nerdpodcast #TheESONetwork #2026DragonConReport #DragonCon2026 #ESOPatreon #40yranniversary #loveatDragonCon #love #conlove #DragonConMarriage #DragonConWedding #JoshDuart #TyraBurton #LaurenEvallen-Muller #NikkiEvalen-Muller #KristiGrub #JustinGrub #Artemistyck #AlterEgos #AlterEgosDoc #TurboTimeCosplay #KittySoloCosplay #TheRoastedCrow #RoastedCrowCoffee #Kelldar #BeAwesomeTogether #GeekMeetsSocial #DCDigitalMedia #DCDigitalMediaTrack #DragonConDigitalMedia #DCDM #DragonConDigitalMediaTrack #DigitalMediaTrack The post The 2026 Dragon Con Report Episode 2: Love is in the air at Dragon Con appeared first on The ESO Network.

    1h 16m
  2. 1D AGO

    BatChums Episode 96 – The Duo Defy

    Batman ’66 S2 Ep60 – The Duo Defy Back in his iceberg headquarters, Mr. Freeze persuades the kidnapped Professor Isaacson to build him a thermodynamic ice ray beam. He issues an ultimatum that he will begin freezing the entire country if his demands are not met, then gives a demonstration of his weapon. As the villain works out just what his demands are, Batman and Robin track his seal, Isolde, through an ice-packed Gotham Harbor to locate the villain’s hideout. Episode aired Thursday, March 30, 1967 Director: Oscar Rudolph Writer: Charles Hoffman Cast: Adam West – Batman Burt Ward – Robin Alan Napier – Alfred Neil Hamilton – Commissioner Gordon Stafford Repp – Chief O’Hara Madge Blake – Mrs. Cooper Eli Wallach – Mr. Freeze Leslie Parrish – Glacia Glaze/Emma Strunk H.M. Wynant – Frosty Elisha Cook Jr. – Professor Isaacson Eddie Ness – Coast Guard Officer Mike’s Shout Out: Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero Drew’s Shout Out: Legends of the DCU/BatChums Patreon Batman 1943 BatChums logo by Peter Cutler.https://www.instagram.com/cutler7666Theme music by Ricky Zero.RadioCult.comhttps://youtube.com/@wehadthat If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @ batchumspodcast@gmail.com The post BatChums Episode 96 – The Duo Defy appeared first on The ESO Network.

    55 min
  3. 1D AGO

    How to Score in Hollywood: Author Kevin Goetz on Movie Test Screenings, Audience Research & Film Success

    This week on The Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast, the hosts sit down with acclaimed entertainment research expert and author Kevin Goetz to discuss his fascinating new book, How to Score in Hollywood. For decades, Goetz has been one of Hollywood’s most influential voices behind the scenes, shaping how studios understand audiences through movie test screenings and audience research. In this episode, he pulls back the curtain on the secret world of film scoring, audience reactions, and how some of the biggest movies in Hollywood history were refined before reaching theaters. The conversation explores the art and science behind test screenings, how filmmakers and studios interpret audience feedback, and the surprising ways audience research has helped shape some of the most successful films ever made. Join the Tales From Hollywoodland crew for an insightful discussion about the business of filmmaking, the psychology of audiences, and the hidden processes that help determine whether a movie becomes a blockbuster or a box office disappointment. If you love Hollywood history, filmmaking insights, movie industry stories, and behind-the-scenes looks at how movies are made, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Don’t Kill The Messengerhttps://dontkillthemessenger.kevingoetz360.com/ We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at talesfromhollywoodland@gmail.com, and why not subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and wherever fine podcasts are found.  #KevinGoetz #HowToScoreInHollywood #HollywoodHistory #FilmIndustry #MoviePodcast #TalesFromHollywoodland #BehindTheScenesHollywood #Filmmaking #MovieBusiness #CinemaHistory The post How to Score in Hollywood: Author Kevin Goetz on Movie Test Screenings, Audience Research & Film Success appeared first on The ESO Network.

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Established in April 2012, the ESO Network is a podcast network of shows that celebrate a love for pop culture, sci-fi, comics, and all things geek. Join podcasts like Earth Station One, Earth Station Who, Earth Station DCU, The NerdBliss Podcast, The FlopCast, The Dragon Con Report, The 42cast, and so much more. We dive headfirst into the world of our favorite topics, get into trouble, and find our way out again! Stop by for a listen and let your inner geek out to play.