How about an in-person field report straight from the con floor? The Con Men finally record in the same room while working Central Carolina Comic Con, trading remote latency for real-world chaos, side chatter, and the kind of conversations you only get after a full day of badges, handlers, and folding tables.

The episode pulls back the curtain on the less glamorous—but far more interesting—side of conventions: volunteering, moderating, handling, knowing when to step in and when to vanish. Along the way, they dig into what makes certain guests legendary with fans (Doug Jones, Dorian Kingi, Tom Kenny), why behind-the-mask performers deserve more spotlight, and how not to waste your shot when you finally get to ask a question.

It’s a shop talk episode, so If you’ve ever wondered how cons actually work, or why some moments feel magical and others awkward, this one fills in the gaps.