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The Unique Geek

The Unique Geek
Dragoncon
Dragon Con
Atlanta
Military Sci-Fi Media
Urban Fantasy
Daily Dragon
Theater
Kids' Track
Puppetry Track
Disability Services (dragoncon)
Alternate History Track
DC Theater Lovers Group
Eternal Membership
Dragon Con Hotels
Science Track
Moon
Centennial Olympic Park
Dave Goelz
Center For Puppetry Arts
Stargate

A podcast and dessert topping all in one

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Latest Episodes

Jon and Leigh talk with Jason about Dragon Con’s Video Gaming track. Video Gaming is the Dragon Con track for gaming fans (just see their email address). They cover topics covering retro gaming, consoles, competitive gaming, and so much more. In thi... more

Jon talks with Karen and James from Dragon Con’s Military Sci-Fi Media track to talk about what the track is really about. Military Sci-Fi Media started as a Stargate track and grew into a broader home for TV and media properties that mix space and m... more

Jon sits down with Vaughn James, assistant director of Dragon Con’s Science track, for a conversation about what the track actually is and why it fits Dragon Con so well. Science at Dragon Con is a lot of things: hard-science panels, science-and-pop-... more

Jon and Leigh kick off this episode of time-travel and cosplay regrets with Liz, the director of Dragon Con’s Alternate & Historical Fiction track. We discuss history that could have been, history that was, and all the “what if” storytelling in betwe... more

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Recent Guests

Eternal Zan
A long-time Dragon Con member and organizer of Eternal Membership community events
Dragon Con Eternal Members
Episode: 50 Days of Dragon Con 2026 – Day 3 – Eternal Zan
Jonathan McFarland
Director of Kids' Track
DragonCon Kids' Track
Episode: 50 Days of Dragon Con 2025 – Day 47 – Kids Track
Carol Malcolm
Director of the Urban Fantasy Tracks
DragonCon Urban Fantasy Track
Episode: 50 Days of Dragon Con 2025 – Day 40 – Urban Fantasy
Karen Henson
Military Sci-Fi Media Director
Military Sci-Fi Media (DragonCon track)
Episode: 50 Days of Dragon Con 2025 – Day 36 – Military Sci-Fi Media
James Henson
Co-host/partner of Karen in MSFM
Military Sci-Fi Media
Episode: 50 Days of Dragon Con 2025 – Day 36 – Military Sci-Fi Media
Beau Brown
Director, Puppetry Track at DragonCon
DragonCon Puppetry Track
Episode: 50 Days of Dragon Con 2025 – Day 34 – Puppetry

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Good content, but…

    I really want to like this podcast and have listened to 5 or 6 episodes to give it a fair shot. The content is great, but Leigh is challenging to listen to. The constant interrupting and trying to one-up guests with her own experiences or opinions just rubs me the wrong way. I’d love to hear guests share more about their role, track, group, etc vs. her derailing the episode to talk about her own experiences and interests. The rooms episode was a lot of complaining. The newbies episode was border... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    NFLandChill
    United States2 years ago
  • My Dragon Con advent calendar

    I get so excited when this podcast starts because it means Dragon Con is coming soon. Lots of great information from funny, likeable hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FijimermaidNYC
    United States7 years ago
  • 50 Days of Dragoncon

    Every year starting in July, begins the ultimate countdown. The 50 days till dragoncon! Almost every day we get a taste of reminder of what to expect at dragoncon with guests and funny stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ryansox
    United States7 years ago
  • Good podcast

    I like this podcast a lot. It helps get me hyped for my yearly pilgrimage to Atlanta. I just really wish that after all this time you guys would do something about the audio and the food noises the mics are picking g up. The interview with Jarvis was borderline unlistenable, which was unfortunate since he was such a great guest.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    thegeekzilla
    United States8 years ago
  • Here for DragonCon!

    I listen to these folks every year for their 50 days of DragonCon podcast. I am giving them 5 stars because I know it must be a ton of work to arrange all those guests and put the time into doing the episodes and editing them and posting them in such a fast fashion. It's also just fun to listen to as the hosts are a joy. I would hope they could increase the audio quality of Leigh, as she is on every show and it would help a lot if her audio was normalized at least, or get her a proper mic! Also,... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Histrionicspock
    United States11 years ago

Listeners Say

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Positive feedback highlights entertaining banter and diverse track coverage, though some feel pacing varies episode to episode.
Listeners appreciate the insider look at Dragon Con programming and community; guests and topics are engaging for con enthusiasts.
The energy and countdown format generate anticipation for the con season and related events.
Reviews often note strong guest expertise but uneven audio at times.
Audio quality and host balance are common concerns impacting the listening experience.

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50 Days of Dragon Con 2025 – Day 40 – Urban Fantasy
Q: What kinds of charity activities does the Urban Fantasy Track support, and how can fans participate?
The track runs a Battle of the UF Tracks Show Phantoms charity where fans vote by donating to buckets, with proceeds going to a designated charity supported by DragonCon, and there is ongoing discussion of the DragonCon Awards and charitable matching.
50 Days of Dragon Con 2025 – Day 40 – Urban Fantasy
Q: Are there any standout events or panels fans should prioritize for Urban Fantasy this year?
Yes, two Buffy Horror Picture Show screenings on Sunday, the Scary Tales and Spooky Music late Friday event, and a high-profile panel featuring Jim Butcher alongside Paul Blackthorne and other Buffy-related guests are highlighted as must-see.
50 Days of Dragon Con 2025 – Day 34 – Puppetry
Q: How did you become involved with DragonCon and the Puppetry Track?
Beau describes starting with DragonCon as a kid and eventually helping establish the Puppetry Track, with experiences including running puppet slams and collaborating with other puppet performers; Jonesy adds his path from slam pieces to joining the track, and Leigh contributes logistical context.
50 Days of Dragon Con 2026 – Day 5 – Max Daily Dragon
Q: What is your day-to-day like as editor and director during DragonCon?
There is no average day; responsibilities include ensuring content is published online and in print, coordinating with copy editors, loading articles on WordPress, and managing a large volunteer team to cover as much of the con as possible while keeping it enjoyable for the reporters.

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What is The Unique Geek about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on Dragon Con, its programming tracks, logistics, and community, with a strong emphasis on behind-the-scenes operations, attendee tips, and live-event storytelling. Episodes frequently explore tracks like Kids Track, Puppetry, Urban Fantasy, and Military Sci‑Fi, along with practical con planning, hotel logistics, accessibility, and charity partnerships. A standout element is the hosts' insider access to track organizers, volunteers, and convention culture, which yields actionable takeaways for prospective attendees, guests, and sponsors alike. The format blends candid interviews, live event anecdotes, and listener‑directed planning, making it especially useful for people who want a detailed glimpse into large fan conventio... more

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