The 2026 Dragon Con Report Episode 4: Creatures of the Con Night

Urban Fantasy and Horror Tracks Take Over the Show The shadows are deep, the music is loud and the creatures of the night have claimed another episode of the Dragon Con Report. This time, we’re joined by the directors from the Urban Fantasy and Horror Tracks at Dragon Con, along with legendary Goth Party DJ - DJ Ichabod, for a conversation packed with storytelling, music, and late-night energy. From modern monsters and supernatural storytelling to dance floors filled with black velvet and industrial beats, this episode explores why these tracks continue to be fan favorites year after year. Exploring the Worlds of Urban Fantasy & Horror We dive into what defines urban fantasy and horror in today’s landscape and how both genres continue evolving with new creators, fresh perspectives, and changing audience tastes. Whether you love supernatural detectives, haunted cities, cosmic terror or creatures lurking in dark alleyways - there’s something here for every fan of the strange and unusual. Building Dragon Con Programming Creating programming for Dragon Con involves balancing longtime fan favorites with exciting new ideas and the Urban Fantasy and Horror Tracks are no exception. The track directors also share insight into what makes Dragon Con audiences unique and why these genres connect so strongly with convention fans. Inside the Legendary Dragon Con Goth Party No conversation about these tracks would be complete without discussing one of Dragon Con’s most iconic late-night events: the Goth Party. The result is part dance club, part vampire ballroom, part sleep-deprived fever dream fueled by excitement and excellent music. Music, Mood & Fandom Energy Horror and urban fantasy are about more than books and movies. Atmosphere matters. Music matters. Community matters. This episode explores how music helps shape fandom experiences and why events like the Goth Party become lasting memories for Dragon Con attendees year after year. Why These Tracks Continue to Thrive One of the biggest themes throughout the conversation is community. Fans return to these tracks because they offer welcoming spaces for creativity, self-expression and shared enthusiasm for all things eerie, magical, and delightfully strange. Whether through storytelling panels, late-night parties or hallway conversations with fellow attendees - these tracks help create the unforgettable energy that defines Dragon Con. For more Dragon Con coverage, interviews, and fandom discussions, keep following the Dragon Con Report throughout the season. ​ Links: ​ Dragon Con Report Website ​ Dragon Con Report YouTube Channel ​ ESO Network ​ ESO Network Patreon ​ ESO Network TeePublic Store ​ Dragon Con Parties, Meetups, and More ​ Black Geeks of Dragon Con ​ Dragon Tales on Amazon ​ Watch this episode on YouTube ​ Urban Fantasy on FB ​ Urban Fantasy YouTube ​ Horror Track Facebook ​ Horror Track Instagram ​ Out ov the Coffin ​ Fascination Street ​ Dragon Con Report Intro and Outro attributes: Stock Media provided by Blackmid / Pond5 Adventure Of The Pirates - Fantasy, Epic Orchestral Music by Pond5 Stock Media provided by MellauSFX / Pond5 Dragon Fire Roar Sound Effects by Pond5 dragonconreport #dcr #podcast #dragoncon #dragonconpodcast #conventions #AtlantaGeekScene #dragonconAtlanta #ESONetwork #geekpodcast #Geektalk #ChanningSherman #JenLilBitSchleusner #MikeGordon #nerdpodcast #TheESONetwork #2026DragonConReport #DragonCon2026 #40yranniversary #UrbanFantasy #Horror #GothParty #urbanfantasytrack #horrortrack #spooky #fantasy #magic #derektatum #carolmalcolm #djichabodSpecial Guests: Carol Malcolm, DJ Ichabod, and Derek Tatum.