A lot of people think streaming is easy, just turn on the console, PC, camera, and go! We'll have some real talk on what actually goes into streaming and the harsh reality that you need to be in it for the love of it, and if you earn some money...bonus!
Gary Mitchel is a writer, reviewer, gamer, podcaster, and general geek living near Atlanta.Gary is the Co-Director, with Joe Crowe, of the American Sci-Fi Classics Track at Dragon Con. Together, they plot panels on various geeky topics, from 80s vampires, to cats in space, to the... Read More →
So, like, let's talk about those awesome summer blockbuster movies, dude! We've got classics like Independence Day and the Star Trek reboot, bringing us some super rad adventures, wicked cool characters, and jaw-dropping special effects. These movies have totally made a splash in movie history, capturing the hearts of fans all over the world. There's just something magical about watching these flicks on the big screen, right? It's like a whole experience, getting lost in the story and feeling all the thrills. And hey, it's pretty sweet how storytelling can bring people together from all corners of the globe. So yeah, let's keep on loving and cherishing that movie magic, 'cause it's something truly special that we all dig.
Carol has long been a fixture of Geek Culture in Charlotte, NC. She has served for several years as the Programming Director for ConCarolinas and worked the Carolina and Arizona Renaissance Festivals for 15 years. She also podcasts – she is Carol the Cat on Guardians of the Geekery... Read More →
Gary Mitchel is a writer, reviewer, gamer, podcaster, and general geek living near Atlanta.Gary is the Co-Director, with Joe Crowe, of the American Sci-Fi Classics Track at Dragon Con. Together, they plot panels on various geeky topics, from 80s vampires, to cats in space, to the... Read More →
Dr. Robert E. Hampson is a neuroscientist, professor, and science fiction author who spends his days decoding how memories work and his nights trying to remember where he left his keys. With a Ph.D. in Physiology & Pharmacology, he’s been on a lifelong quest to figure out what’s... Read More →
H.P. Holo grew up in a family where it was dangerous to say, “I’m bored.” She’s also an incorrigible smart aleck. So when her parents told her to fix her boredom by reading a dictionary, she did. And then, just to be extra sassy, she began writing novels that required them... Read More →
You’ve probably heard them. Those wild, crazy, and often hilarious stories of the crazy, weird, and at times unbelievable things that happen at cons. Maybe it was that one room party that got way out of hand, maybe it was that bizarre celebrity guest interaction, maybe it was that disaster that stuck, maybe it was something else entirely. Whatever it is, whether unforgettable, or, shall we say, a bit hazy, this is the place to hear all the wildest stories that cons have to offer. Not for the faint of heart, or serious of temperament. And certainly not for the easily offended. You’ve been warned!
Described by both press and colleagues as an "independent renaissance man" and "voice of the underground," among other things, Dave Harlequin is a professional screenwriter, journalist, author, and independent filmmaker from Charlotte, North Carolina. He is the Creative Director of... Read More →
Join our panel of science fiction enthusiasts as they go over the very best (and the very worst) that science fiction/fantasy films had to offer 40 years ago!
Let's talk about Clue and Legend, Weird Science and Real Genius, The Goonies and Back to the Future and anything else we can think of.
Jennifer Whitworth is an engineer and writer from Huntsville AL. Currently working at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, she supports Artemis and Gateway Payload Integration working directly with the science teams to help them through the various processes to design, build, test... Read More →
SYRINX is active across multiple entertainment platforms, blending creativity with music production, acting, and media. As an independent music producer and remixer, he previously worked with a record label from 2017 until its disbanding in 2023. Alongside his music career, he has... Read More →
Carol has long been a fixture of Geek Culture in Charlotte, NC. She has served for several years as the Programming Director for ConCarolinas and worked the Carolina and Arizona Renaissance Festivals for 15 years. She also podcasts – she is Carol the Cat on Guardians of the Geekery... Read More →
From SECONDS to KISS ME DEADLY to ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, some films bury their science fiction premise so deep into the storyline that critics and audiences miss it.
Carol has long been a fixture of Geek Culture in Charlotte, NC. She has served for several years as the Programming Director for ConCarolinas and worked the Carolina and Arizona Renaissance Festivals for 15 years. She also podcasts – she is Carol the Cat on Guardians of the Geekery... Read More →
Bill Mulligan is a podcaster, author, and indie filmmaker with a passion for horror and storytelling. With years of experience in independent cinema, he has contributed to numerous film projects as a writer, director, and special effects artist, such as 400 Ways To Kill A Vampire... Read More →
Horror films are known for their great soundtracks, and some of the most beloved musicals are also horror stories. Everything from Rocky Horror Picture Show to Suspiria to Sinners to Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Little Shop of Horrors--and many more--have given us memorable music to amplify the dread and catharsis. What are some of our favorite examples of horror soundtracks? What makes them so memorable and effective? Is there something special about horror that invites exceptional music? And what great horror stories do we wish we could see slay on Broadway?
requests: Sammie Cassell, Gary Mitchel, Carol Cowles, Meri Elena
Michael G. Williams writes queer-themed horror and science fiction celebrating the monstrous and the macabre. His books include the award-winning vampire series The Withrow Chronicles (Laine Cunningham Award); the thrilling urban fantasy time travel series Servant Sovereign; the sci-fi... Read More →
Jaws turns 50 this year. It's an epic summer movie whose distinctive musical score still makes generations look behind them. In fact, some folks still won't go into the ocean even 50 years later.
Join our panelists as they discuss how this iconic movie influenced modern life and future movies.
requests: Sammie Cassell, Carol Cowles, Jason Roach, Stuart Jaffe
Darin Kennedy, born and raised in Winston-Salem, NC, is a graduate of Wake Forest University and Bowman Gray School of Medicine. After completing family medicine residency in the mountains of Virginia, he served eight years as a United States Army physician and wrote his first novel... Read More →
Kevin A Davis is an award-winning contemporary fantasy author with three published series; the episodic DRC files with Kristen, the Khimmer Chronicles featuring the lively assassin Ahnjii, and the AngelSong series centering around the indominable Haddie. A multitude of his short stories... Read More →
Hollis is the proud author of two different fantasy series: The Raashan Series and The Lost Beacon Chronicles. She has a happy life with her husband and two cats. When she’s not writing fantastical adventures with inspired romantic subplots, she enjoys expressing herself through... Read More →
Disney tells beautiful stories with great characters and enchanting storylines. But what happens when you see Disney as a metaphor? From the obvious (Inside Out) to the more subtle (Encanto), let's talk about how Disney uses characters, objects, and events to represent deeper ideas and themes.
Learn how to create without being overtaken by artificial intelligence by exploring open source software tools and resources that offer control over your work. This session will introduce creators to freely available options for writing, drawing, video processing, and visualization, providing a range of tools to support independent creation and maintain autonomy in the creative process.
Andor in the Star Wars universe deviates from the usual focus on Jedi and their battles by emphasizing characters who aren't necessarily Jedi, offering intimate and personal narratives set in a complex galaxy. This shift allows for exploring themes of love, loss, betrayal, and redemption from a more relatable angle, challenging viewers to ponder the complexities of morality and heroism in a universe where light and dark are not always clear-cut. By prioritizing character-driven stories over cosmic conflicts, Andor offers a fresh and nuanced take on the Star Wars saga, diving into the inner lives and relationships of its protagonists and providing a compelling perspective on the eternal struggle between good and evil in a universe rife with conflict and deceit.
Jennifer Whitworth is an engineer and writer from Huntsville AL. Currently working at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, she supports Artemis and Gateway Payload Integration working directly with the science teams to help them through the various processes to design, build, test... Read More →
For the founder of the Mando Mercs Costume Club, being a Mandalorian fan goes all the way back to 1983, a five year old sitting in the theater watching Boba Fett fall into the Sarlacc Pit in “STAR WARS: Return of the Jedi.In 2007, Tom Hutchens founded the Mando Mercs Costume Club... Read More →
