In another episode of our series focusing on the upcoming Texas Frightmare Weekend, Jesse is joined by Jason from KBLP 105.1. They talk about Jason's history with the horror genre and his past experiances at TFW.  

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The first weekend of May this year will be the 13th annual Texas Frightmare Weekend held at  the Hyatt Regency at DFW Airport.   The show dates are May 4, 5, 6 2018.   Tour de Cons will be covering the show for the Southgate Media Network.  To start out our coverage Jesse Jackson is joined by Ken Schaefer to talk about the history of "The Southwest's Premier Horror Convention."  Ken attended the first show and has made most of the them through the years.  They discuss the history and go into some of the people they are excited to see at this year's show.   Show Website https://www.texasfrightmareweekend.com/   Ken's Twitter @dirkmaster Jesse's Twitter @JesseJacksonDFW

 

The one and only WILLIAM SHATNER makes his triumphant return to Des Moines, Iowa Thursday, November 2nd…bringing his Broadway-based storytelling journey SHATNER’S WORLD to legendary Hoyt Sherman Place.

The actor/writer/producer recently called into rock radio station LAZER 103.3 (KAZR-FM) for a chat with afternoon drive host ANDY HALL.  The two discussed the show, Shatner shared some stories from the filming of STAR TREK II:  THE WRATH OF KHAN, celebrating its 35th anniversary, and much more.

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Jesse went to Dragon Con during Labor Day and was part of several fan panels about different shows.  Here is the Into the Badlands: Fan Discussion Panel With so much that happened in Season 2, and an expanded third season next year, there’s a lot to talk about! We discuss the political/social intricacies, fascinating mythologies, and other complex aspects of the characters and stories in the Badlands.  Moderator: Robert Prentice; Panelists: Mari Mancusi, Abbey White, Jesse Jackson   @TourdeCons

Jesse went to Dragon Con during Labor Day and was part of several fan panels about different shows. Here is the discussion of Neil Gaiman works  Neil Gaiman has only increased in popularity in recent years, with popular television shows based on his stories either in production or on the air. We’ll discuss the source material and the differences that manifest in interpreting it for mass media. Presenters: Misty Massey, Eric R. Asher, Panelist: Jesse Jackson, Panelist: Mia Hrabosky, Volunteer: Robert Lloyd    @TourdeCons

Jesse went to Dragon Con during Labor Day and was part of several fan panels about different shows. Here is the discussion of the Doctor Who spin off Class.  The first scripted Doctor Who spinoff in years has finally aired in the US, and it definitely left an impression, with a cameo, several Easter eggs, and a surprise cliffhanger that makes us want more! Class is now in session! Presenters: R Alan Siler, Panelist: Jesse Jackson, Volunteer: Shannon Burgess, Volunteer: Caro McCully    @TourdeCons

Jesse went to Dragon Con during Labor Day and was part of several fan panels about different shows. Here is the Colony: Fan Discussion PanelNot just another alien invasion story, this USA Network’s popular TV show focuses more on the humans than the aliens. And so will we as we discuss the events of Season 2, the Bowman Family, and the fate of not just the bloc, but the world.  Moderator: Alison Sky Richards; Panelists: Jesse Jackson, Robert Prentice, Aaron Dunne, John Keegan 

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Jesse Jackson went to Dragon Con on Labor Day weekend and while he didn't bring us back a shirt, he did bring us back some recordings of some fan panels. First off is a The Walking Dead Fan Panel.   Here is the panel description from the Dragon Con program.  Hope you enjoy the discussion.   The World of the Walking Dead: Fan Discussion Panel

The comic so riveting that it spawned a TV show, and a TV show that was so successful it led to a hit prequel. We discuss what’s new and what’s to come in both TV shows and the comic, including the most recent seasons of “The Walking Dead” and “Fear the Walking Dead”.

Moderator: Emma Loggins; Panelists: Jesse Jackson, Morgan A. McLaughlin McFarland, John Keegan

Here is the  2nd Walking Dead Fan panel that Jesse Jackson recorded during Dragon Con  

Influence of The Walking Dead on the Current Zombie Genre Zombie have been on the rise. Some say it started with “The Walking Dead”, though that is up for debate. Regardless, what is certain is the impact it has had on the current state of the zombie genre. Experts discuss the effects of that impact, and whether or not it’s for the better of the genre. 

Moderator: Jesse Jackson; Panelists: Dr. John L. Flynn, Rachel Rowan-Stamper, Morgan A. McLaughlin McFarland

Every Labor Day downtown Atlanta transforms into a land of skeptics, zombies, Klingons, storm troopers and more stars than you can see in the sky!  Dragon Con is the largest fan run convention in the nation and a truly magical place.  Jesse talks to Shannon the Director of the Apocalypse Rising Track at Dragon Con.   They talk about zombies, first aide, meeting celebrities in the wild, the importance of 8-2-1 and why Dragon Con is a one of a kind convention.    https://www.facebook.com/ApocRising/   http://apocalypserising.dragoncon.org/   Twitter – @AR_track_DC Jesse’s Twitter – @JesseJacksonDFW