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This week, the guys start to unwind post-con and go over the official Closing Ceremonies from Dragon Con 2026. The Hyatt pool was open! We could barely host Matt Dinniman and Jeff Hayes (or the amount of people that wanted to see them). The annual charity and blood drive went awesome! And, oh yeah, something about record heat and attendance might have happened on Thursday...what's that all about, and what will Con do to fix it? All that plus Lines, TEETH, Pokemon play mats, Lanterns, Dragon Con at Sea?! and more on this week's episode of Dragon Con Survival Guide!

Gary and Taylor, lifelong friends and self-proclaimed Dragon Con/Convention experts, talk tips and hacks to get the most out of your con experience - while saving as much money as possible – and whatever nerdy stuff crosses their minds. Save more at cons to spend more at cons! New episodes drop every Tuesday.

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Gary's stuck at home this year… but Dragon Con is still happening in his living room! In this solo pod, he breaks down how to “Con from home” with DCTV, Dragon Con bourbon in the Con-Canteen, and way more interaction with fellow con-goers than he expected - online! From Dragon Con Wrestling and the Cybertronic Spree’s rock opera, to the parade, Firefly, Tyler Labine, Sean Astin, and the Crüxshadows closing out the weekend, Gary walks through his favorite DCTV moments and why the streaming pass is a must. Also Facebook blowing up, the heroic cold-towel genie at the C̶o̶u̶r̶t̶l̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶G̶r̶a̶n̶d Sheraton, the secret dc_taskmaster envelopes, and more on this episode of DragonCon Survival Guide!

Gary and Taylor, lifelong friends and self-proclaimed Dragon Con/Convention experts, talk tips and hacks to get the most out of your con experience - while saving as much money as possible – and whatever nerdy stuff crosses their minds. Save more at cons to spend more at cons! New episodes drop every Tuesday.

Find DragonCon Survival guide on Facebook, email us at [email protected], or shout to the DragonCon gods in Downtown Atlanta at 2 AM.

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In this episode the boys dive into the 2026 Dragon Con schedule and try to build the perfect con weekend. We break down our must-see picks, including the Wednesday Night Countdown/Onesie Wednesday, Dragon Con Wrestling, The Last Party on Alderaan, a Buffy the Vampire Slayer stage show. Closing Ceremonies and a whole lot more. Whether you’re a first-timer with a planner and color-coded spreadsheets or a ‘vibes only’ con-goer, this one will give you ideas to plug into your own Dragon Con schedule and ideas on how to optimize your personal attack plan! All that and more, on this week's Dragon Con Survival Guide!

Gary and Taylor, lifelong friends and self-proclaimed Dragon Con/Convention experts, talk tips and hacks to get the most out of your con experience - while saving as much money as possible – and whatever nerdy stuff crosses their minds. Save more at cons to spend more at cons! New episodes drop every Tuesday.

Find DragonCon Survival guide on Facebook, email us at [email protected], or shout to the DragonCon gods in Downtown Atlanta at 2 AM.

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This week, the guys dive into the latest on the 2026 Dragon Con guest list, including new announcements and some unfortunate cancellations. We touch on the 40th anniversary, and which big names are worth planning your weekend around. All that plus Summer Glau and Finn Jones in the Marriott elevators, why Two Guys a Girl and a Pizza place deserves a reunion panel at Con, Kyle Chandler is an awesome Green Lantern, and one gross Tiara on Widow's Bay. All that and more on this week's episode of DragonCon Survival Guide!

Gary and Taylor, lifelong friends and self-proclaimed Dragon Con/Convention experts, talk tips and hacks to get the most out of your con experience - while saving as much money as possible – and whatever nerdy stuff crosses their minds. Save more at cons to spend more at cons! New episodes drop every Tuesday.

Find DragonCon Survival guide on Facebook, email us at [email protected], or shout to the DragonCon gods in Downtown Atlanta at 2 AM.

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DragonCon is back, we’re back, and if you’re planning your first (or first in a long time) DragonCon in 2026, this is where you start. We break down what’s new since the last time we were in your ears, the must-know layout basics, realistic budgeting, how not to wreck yourself on day one, and a ton of small tips that even returning veterans forget until it’s too late.

Gary and Taylor, lifelong friends and self-proclaimed Dragon Con/Convention experts, talk tips and hacks to get the most out of your con experience - while saving as much money as possible – and whatever nerdy stuff crosses their minds. Save more at cons to spend more at cons! New episodes drop every Tuesday.

Find DragonCon Survival guide on Facebook, email us at [email protected], or shout to the DragonCon gods in Downtown Atlanta at 2 AM.

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This week, our heroes celebrate Thanksgiving by dropping an episode all about the food at Dragon Con. What's the best food to bring to Con, by plane, bus, boat, rail, or car? What're the best food choices in the area? How can you save some loot if you want food delivered? What if all you have to cook with is a coffee maker and a fighter's spirit? Can you get food delivered? Is the Papa Johns really worth it? All that and more on this week's Dragon Con Survival Guide!

Gary and Taylor, lifelong friends and self-proclaimed Dragon Con/Convention experts, talk tips and hacks to get the most out of your con experience - while saving as much money as possible – and whatever nerdy stuff crosses their minds. Save more at cons to spend more at cons! New episodes drop every Saturday.

Find DragonCon Survival guide on Facebook or Instagram, leave us a voicemail at ‪(404) 721-3586‬, email us at Gary or Taylor @Dragonconsurvivalguide.com, or shout to the DragonCon gods in Downtown Atlanta at 2 AM.

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This week, the guys go through the 2024 "Dragon Con by the Numbers" from Atlanta magazine, using their annual breakdown of the con which has become their yearly closeout of con tradition. We run through their stats on cosplays, guests, events and all the other shenanigans at con to talk about what they got right (and what they missed). Then Spooky season plans, nerdy talk, how to carry Dragon Con vibes into fall and much, much more on this week's Dragon Con Survival Guide!

Gary and Taylor, lifelong friends and self-proclaimed Dragon Con/Convention experts, talk tips and hacks to get the most out of your con experience - while saving as much money as possible – and whatever nerdy stuff crosses their minds. Save more at cons to spend more at cons! New episodes drop every Tuesday.

Find DragonCon Survival guide on Facebook, email us at [email protected], or shout to the DragonCon gods in Downtown Atlanta at 2 AM.

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This week, Sterling finally gets to share his take on Dragon Con '24! How was working with disability services and press/media relations teams at Con this year? Was line control any better? What was his favorite panel/event? How did Sterling manage his scooter through the rough and tumble streets of Downtown Atlanta? Are peanut butter jar tequila shots any good? All that and more on this week's episode of DragonCon Survival Guide!

Gary and Taylor, lifelong friends and self-proclaimed Dragon Con/Convention experts, talk tips and hacks to get the most out of your con experience - while saving as much money as possible – and whatever nerdy stuff crosses their minds. Save more at cons to spend more at cons! New episodes drop every Tuesday.

Find DragonCon Survival guide on Facebook, email us at [email protected], or shout to the DragonCon gods in Downtown Atlanta at 2 AM.

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This week, the guys go over Atlanta Magazine's yearly Dragon Con By the Numbers article to see what they missed this year. What was the top cosplay at Con? What are the newest big trends? Who are Donna and the Wolfman? How does Insane Clown Posse come up? All that and much, much more on this week's episode of DragonCon Survival Guide!

Gary and Taylor, lifelong friends and self-proclaimed Dragon Con/Convention experts, talk tips and hacks to get the most out of your con experience - while saving as much money as possible – and whatever nerdy stuff crosses their minds. Save more at cons to spend more at cons! New episodes drop every Saturday.

Find DragonCon Survival guide on Facebook or Instagram, leave us a voicemail at ‪(404) 721-3586‬, email us at Gary or Taylor @Dragonconsurvivalguide.com, or shout to the DragonCon gods in Downtown Atlanta at 2 AM.

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This week the boys celebrate Thanksgiving by dropping an episode all about the food at Dragon Con! What's the best food to bring to Con, by plane, bus, boat, rail, or car? What're the best food choices in the area? What if all you have to cook with is a coffee maker and a fighter's spirit? Is the Papa Johns really worth it? All that and more on this week's DragonCon Survival Guide!

Gary and Taylor, lifelong friends and self-proclaimed Dragon Con/Convention experts, talk tips and hacks to get the most out of your con experience - while saving as much money as possible – and whatever nerdy stuff crosses their minds. Save more at cons to spend more at cons! New episodes drop every Tuesday.

Find DragonCon Survival guide on Facebook, email us at [email protected], or shout to the DragonCon gods in Downtown Atlanta at 2 AM.

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DragonCon Survival Guide is a Top Wop Studios Production.