From Pop-Ins to PopCon: Eagle Pass’ Fan Fest Preview Revealed (Ep. 211)

Broadcasting from Eagle Pass, I kicked off an unplanned Monday show with a candid mood check, some playful banter about “pop-ins,” and a quick riff on why we’ve recently shifted away from heavy politics toward more author and creator interviews. Then we dove into a lively conversation with guest Dannie Mendoza, president of Eagle Pass PopCon. Danny announced a special mini Eagle Pass PopCon event slated for January 31 at the Eagle Pass Mall (free admission, open-to-close), featuring professional cosplayers, a “mini” celebrity guest (wrestler or voice actor), vendors, family activities, and a three-tier costume contest (kids, teens, adults) judged by pro cosplayers. He also teased a big reveal at the mini event: the date, location, and star guest for the main Eagle Pass PopCon 3 later in the year. Danny explained how PopCon grew from a marketing initiative connected to his energy/solar business into a community-centric, family-friendly celebration that draws visitors from beyond Texas. We covered vendor and sponsor opportunities, special limited-time discounts, and how supporting PopCon can also support this show. Audience Q&A touched on collectibles (yes, action figures), desired 3D-printed originals, and how out-of-town interest is shaping the event. We closed with where to follow PopCon news, a reminder that admission is free, and notes on upcoming guests and show schedule. Join us Wednesday for author Russell Little and the return of Blue Cat (Bob Lement)!  Watch LIVE tonight at 7PM CT Rumble.com/JoeRooz YouTube.com/@JoeRooz FOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowTwitch TV: https://twitch.tv/joeroozInstagram: https://instagram.com/notjoeroozTikTok: https://tiktok.com/joe.roozMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiExecutive Producer John SeeleyWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show?Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeCheck out our partners:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:04:21) Kickoff from Eagle Pass and Monday mood(00:05:41) Weekend recap and Bible study follow-up(00:06:41) Crypto psychic scheduling and holiday plans(00:07:25) Pet peeve chat: unannounced pop-ins(00:08:09) Show format shift and less politics lately(00:09:51) Grading the administration and missed promises(00:11:54) Cost of living frustrations and everyday prices(00:13:59) Tariffs, taxes, and IRS talk(00:14:03) Foreign policy, non-intervention, and borders(00:16:09) National Guard tragedy and midterms urgency(00:17:40) Transition to housekeeping and sponsors(00:17:44) Sponsor segment: podcast platform and site demo(00:20:11) Energy sponsor and show support options(00:23:06) Guest intro: Danny Mendoza of Eagle Pass Popcon(00:26:46) Mini Popcon concept and goals(00:31:37) What to expect: cosplayers, guest, contests(00:34:59) Vendors lineup and community partners(00:39:09) Light banter, food talk, and show chemistry(00:45:37) Listener Q&A: show scope and audience(00:48:37) Popcon preview details and vendor specials(00:54:20) How Popcon is funded and why it began(01:00:38) Danny’s origin story and impact on community(01:03:44) Out-of-town interest and hotel tie-ins(01:07:21) Support the show and local partnerships(01:12:42) Host to emcee the event and media plans(01:13:59) How the hosts met and wrapping Popcon pitch(01:15:50) Venue shout-outs and veterans tribute(01:17:45) Brief geopolitics back-and-forth(01:21:43) Final Popcon reminders and contact info(01:24:04) Closing segment: sponsors, schedule, and sign-off - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com