Dragon Con Survival Guide: Recent Episodes
Gary Allegra Jr
Gary and Taylor, self-proclaimed Dragon*Con and Convention experts, talk you through tips and hacks to get the most out of your convention experience - while saving as much money as possible. Save money at cons to spend money at cons! New episodes every Wednesday, Bonus games/”Rewatch Bros” episodes every Friday.
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This week, Gary and Taylor cover a bit of news before diving deep into DragonCon 2022 prep - which as we always say, is good stuff for any con or vacation (which really, a con is nerd vacation). We also talk the massive sleeper hit that is Squid Games, (it was) Agatha (all alongggg) Harkness getting her own Marvel series and how that might change comic sales, and much more on this week's Dragon Con Survival Guide!
This week, the guys are once again joined by con guru Sterling to continue their discussion on the four pillars of what makes Dragon Con so dang different (in a good way). Learn about unique offerings like Japanese arcades and costume parades and the "cults" of DragonCon...#MB18 (Please Sign Here)....nevermind don't worry about that. All that and more on this week's DragonCon Survival Guide!
This week, the guys are joined by their ConGuru Sterling to chat about what makes DragonCon special. In the first part of this discussion, they talk about such fabulous topics as the size and scope of DragonCon making it an exceptional show, as well as OnlyTrains (OnlyFans for trains...kinda), Porgies and much much more in this week's DragonCon Survival Guide!!
This week, Taylor had a family emergency so guest host Sterling took the reigns when T-Janks had to dip. Gary and Sterling talk about card and tabletop gaming at cons, which lead into a really cool chat about how to use networking and reaching out to people to get the most out of your con experience...and also you LIFE. All that and digimon boobs, power rangers and way more on this week's Dragon Con Survival Guide!
This week, the Guys didn't have time for an episode proper, so they dip into some Nerdy talk. Dead by Daylight released their Resident Evil DLC which brought out some Resident Evil talk from Taylor, Gary talks about a game called "The Complex" starring the girl from Letterkenny he can't remember the name of, Pitch Meetings on YouTube, and much more!We bring shame to our dojo...definitely a full episode next week!
This week, Taylor and Gary go over a bit of DragonCon 2021 reactions and tidbits before diving into the first episode of Marvel's Loki on Disney Plus! Familiar sites from Downtown Atlanta aside (including of course our favorite hotel, the Atlanta Marriott Marquis), what do the guys think of Marvel's newest live action series outing? Is there a clock Loki? A cat loki? Does the Loki variant discover his "Glorious Purpose"? Why is Tom Hiddleston DB Cooper? Does Owen Wilson drink discontinued energy drinks from the 90's (Wowwww)? IS THERE EVEN A CAT AT ALL?! All this and much, much more in this week's episode of Dragon Con Survival Guide!
This week, your heroes discuss what to do with the end of your con. Should you be responsible and save your money, or end up like Gary and Taylor splitting one last rum bucket on Sunday night? All this and way, way, wayyy 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, follow us @CrunkedUpReview on the Twitters, email us at DCSGPodcast@gmail.com, or shout to the DragonCon gods in Downtown Atlanta at 2 AM.Thanks for liking, sharing, subscribing and listening!DragonCon Survival Guide is a Top Wop Studios Production.
This week, the boys are joined by returning pal Josh to play another episode of "Beyond Belief". Why is Gary triggered by this episode? Why is Jon Frakes such a DILF? WHY IS THE SQUARE PERFECT?! All that 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 Saturday.Find DragonCon Survival guide on Facebook or Instagram, follow us @CrunkedUpReview on the Twitters, email us at DCSGPodcast@gmail.com, or shout to the DragonCon gods in Downtown Atlanta at 2 AM.Thanks for liking, sharing, subscribing and listening!DragonCon Survival Guide is a Top Wop Studios Production.
This week, the guys tackle the long road to D*Con 2021. They discuss The Cones of Dunshire, Power Rangers figures, Clay Matthew making a cameo in Pitch Perfect 2, and the mysterious Karl. Listen until the very end to hear about Karl and his fat fish.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, follow us @CrunkedUpReview on the Twitters, email us at DCSGPodcast@gmail.com, or shout to the DragonCon gods in Downtown Atlanta at 2 AM.Thanks for liking, sharing, subscribing and listening!DragonCon Survival Guide is a Top Wop Studios Production.
This week, the guys go over your best virtual #DragonCon 2020 prep tips. Where/how should I watch it? What's the best setup and streaming conditions? Should I watch alone or is it possible to socially distance and enjoy it with friends? What does Golden Tee Golf have anything to do with this? Check out this episode to learn that and much, much more.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, follow us @CrunkedUpReview on the Twitters, email us at DCSGPodcast@gmail.com, or shout to the DragonCon gods in Downtown Atlanta at 2 AM.Thanks for liking, sharing, subscribing and listening!DragonCon Survival Guide is a Top Wop Studios Production.
This week, the guys assemble to talk more about the updates on the Virtual 2020 #DragonCon! What are they offering? How much will it cost? Will it have Wrestling?!? Taylor then leads a discussion on the official Dragon Con Merch store and some of their offerings (as well as some unofficial sources of DragonCon Memorabilia). Then the guys talk about Umbrella Academy on Netflix and tons more!Gary and Taylor, lifelong friends and self-proclaimed Dragon Con/Convention experts, talk you through tips and hacks to get the most out of your convention experience - while saving as much money as possible. Save money at cons to spend money at cons! New episodes drop every Saturday.Find DragonCon Survival guide on Facebook or Instagram, follow us @CrunkedUpReview on the Twitters, email us at DragonConSurvivalGuide@gmail.com or shout to the DragonCon gods in Downtown Atlanta at 2 AM.Thanks for liking, sharing, subscribing and listening!DragonCon Survival Guide is a Top Wop Studios Production.
This week, the guys are once again joined by their mate Josh to watch the 90's cult classic TV show "Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction". Our friends at SkepTrack and Trek Track would love this one; the anthology program shows 5 "Twilight Zone"/"Unsolved Mysteries"-esque shorts each week, and tells you at the end of the episode whether they were based on a true story or completely made up by a writer! Watch along on Amazon Prime (or YouTube) and see if you can guess more right than Gary, Taylor or Josh! Gary and Taylor, lifelong friends and self-proclaimed Dragon Con/Convention experts, talk you through tips and hacks to get the most out of your convention experience - while saving as much money as possible. Save money at cons to spend money at cons! New episodes drop every Saturday.Find DragonCon Survival guide on Facebook or Instagram, follow us @CrunkedUpReview on the Twitters, email us at DragonConSurvivalGuide@gmail.com, or shout to the DragonCon gods in Downtown Atlanta at 2 AM.Thanks for liking, sharing, subscribing and listening!DragonCon Survival Guide is a Top Wop Studios Production.
This week, Gary flies solo with some quick announcements about the future of the podcast as we lead up to Virtual Dragon Con 2020! The guys will be coming at ya with 2 episodes a week leading up to Dragon Con 2020, featuring a new series "Off the Track(s)" where Gary and Taylor will research the fan tracks and talk to who runs them to give you the full story behind what makes Dragon Con so special. Also, like the old days, Gary and Taylor will bring friends along with them this time as the watch the cult classic anthology show "Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction" and play along, trying to guess which of the short stories are "Fact" and which are "Fiction" from the writing staff! Fans of Skeptrack and Trek Track will enjoy that one! Also last minute Virtual Dragon Con prep, the Official Dragon Con Merch Store, and 2021 DragonCon Prep! All that and more coming down the pike from your friends at Dragon Con Survival Guide!Gary and Taylor, lifelong friends and self-proclaimed Dragon Con/Convention experts, talk you through tips and hacks to get the most out of your convention experience - while saving as much money as possible. Save money at cons to spend money at cons! New episodes drop every Saturday.Find DragonCon Survival guide on Facebook or Instagram, follow us @CrunkedUpReview on the Twitters, email us at DCSGPodcast@gmail.com, or shout to the DragonCon gods in Downtown Atlanta at 2 AM.Thanks for liking, sharing, subscribing and listening!DragonCon Survival Guide is a Top Wop Studios Production.
This week, the guys expand upon Sterling's idea for a nerdy "Big Game" style party to celebrate/enjoy a virtual Comic-Con. How would you incorporate a virtual DragonCon into a party for the era of COVID-19? What do we know so far about DC's virtual offerings? Could VR headsets improve the experience? All this and a bunch more nerdy talk in this week's DragonCon Survival Guide! Gary and Taylor, lifelong friends and self-proclaimed Dragon Con/Convention experts, talk you through tips and hacks to get the most out of your convention experience - while saving as much money as possible. Save money at cons to spend money at cons! New episodes drop every Saturday.Find DragonCon Survival guide on Facebook or Instagram, follow us @CrunkedUpReview on the Twitters, email us at DCSGPodcast@gmail.com, or shout to the DragonCon gods in Downtown Atlanta at 2 AM.Thanks for liking, sharing, subscribing and listening!DragonCon Survival Guide is a Top Wop Studios Production.
This week, the guys are back to talk about the official cancellation of DragonCon 2020 thanks to Caronavirus, and the FREE Virtual DragonCon this year. What does this mean for DragonCon as a company, have they handled it well? What will you get from DragonCon to show their thanks if you keep your ticket instead of requesting a refund? And now that the virtual 2020 show is official, what does that mean for us DragonCon fans? What can we expect? Would you rather play Pokemon Snap on your PC or on a Nintendo Switch? All that and more, on this week's DragonCon Survival Guide!Gary and Taylor, lifelong friends and self-proclaimed Dragon Con/Convention experts, talk you through tips and hacks to get the most out of your convention experience - while saving as much money as possible. Save money at cons to spend money at cons! New episodes drop every Saturday.Find DragonCon Survival guide on Facebook or Instagram, follow us @CrunkedUpReview on the Twitters, email us at DCSGPodcast@gmail.com, or shout to the DragonCon gods in Downtown Atlanta at 2 AM.Thanks for liking, sharing, subscribing and listening!DragonCon Survival Guide is a Top Wop Studios Production.
This week, the bros are back! Gary and Taylor go solo to discuss the announcement DragonCon made about allowing rollovers of tickets to DragonCon 2020 to DragonCon 2021 - Regardless whether they hold the show or not! What does this news mean? Is DragonCon 2020's outlook bleaker than ever, or does this give us hope? And also, if they do any sort of Virtual DragonConTV/DragonCon 2020 online, what will that look like? Is the animatronic Deadpool head a high-end Billy the Big Mouth Sea Bass? All this and more on this week's episode of DragonCon Survival Guide!Gary and Taylor, lifelong friends and self-proclaimed Dragon Con/Convention experts, talk you through tips and hacks to get the most out of your convention experience - while saving as much money as possible. Save money at cons to spend money at cons! New episodes drop every Saturday.Find DragonCon Survival guide on Facebook or Instagram, follow us @CrunkedUpReview on the Twitters, email us at DCSGPodcast@gmail.com, or shout to the DragonCon gods in Downtown Atlanta at 2 AM.Thanks for liking, sharing, subscribing and most of all, listening!DragonCon Survival Guide is a Top Wop Studios Production.
This week, the guys are joined once again by Brian and Sterling for the thrilling conclusion of our DragonCon Trivia Battle Royale Split-Decision Smack Yo Mama Showodown! Who will win the tasty pizza pie?! Will Gary lose his mind coming up with more and more last minute tie breaker questions? Will Brian shock us with some surprising Dragon Con knowledge? Will Sterling make up more random metaphors for Chinese Dragons? Will Taylor say dope to conclude the episode?! All this and more, on this week's Dragon Con Survival Guide!Gary and Taylor, lifelong friends and self-proclaimed Dragon Con/Convention experts, talk you through tips and hacks to get the most out of your convention experience - while saving as much money as possible. Save money at cons to spend money at cons! New episodes drop every Friday.Find DragonCon Survival guide on Facebook or Instagram, follow us @CrunkedUpReview on the Twitters, email us at DCSGPodcast@gmail.com, or shout to the DragonCon gods in Downtown Atlanta at 2 AM.Thanks for liking, sharing, subscribing and listening!DragonCon Survival Guide is a Top Wop Studios Production.
This week, the guys are joined once again by the epic Sterling (and later on Josh jumps in to!) to talk more about virtual cons now that San Diego Comic Con is launching the grandaddy of virtual shows this July. Will DragonCon do the same Should they? Also Adventure Time Specials, HBO Max's blunder of a launch, PS5 Spider-Man and Nintendo Switch talk, Gary has a Power Rangers minute, Gundams, and much, much more. Gary and Taylor, self-proclaimed Dragon*Con and Convention experts, talk you through tips and hacks to get the most out of your convention experience - while saving as much money as possible. Save money at cons to spend money at cons! New episodes every Friday, bonus episodes on Wednesdays (when we feel like it).Find DragonCon Survival guide on Facebook or Instagram, follow us @CrunkedUpReview on the Twitters, or email us at DCSGPodcast@gmail.comThanks for liking, sharing, subscribing and listening!DragonCon Survival Guide is a Top Wop Studios Production.
This week, the guys are once again joined by Sterling to talk about DragonCon 2020, in the world of this COVID-19 Pandemic. Even if the show does go on, what crazy precautions will we have to take (assuming folks even feel comfortable enough to attend)? Will celebrities/guests even be willing to attend conventions by September? Will streaming celebrities into panels become a thing? Can even the mighty Kevin Sorbo save us? All that and more, in this week's episode!Gary and Taylor, self-proclaimed Dragon*Con and Convention experts, talk you through tips and hacks to get the most out of your convention experience - while saving as much money as possible. Save money at cons to spend money at cons! New episodes every Wednesday, Bonus games/”Rewatch Bros” episodes on occasional Fridays.Find DragonCon Survival guide on Facebook or Instagram, follow us @CrunkedUpReview on the Twitters, or email us at DCSGPodcast@gmail.comThanks for liking, sharing, subscribing and listening!DragonCon Survival Guide is a Top Wop Studios Production.
This week, the guys are joined by friends of the show Brian, Sterling and Josh to say goodbye to a DragonCon legend; actor Richard Herd. Then they dissolve into random nerdiness; they talk how movie studios forced superheroes into "Scoob" and Space-X's notable launch from the Space Coast in Florida. Then Gary and Josh lead a discussion on Youtube Reaction videos; why do we love them so much? That and much much more on this week's DragonCon Survival Guide!Gary and Taylor, self-proclaimed Dragon*Con and Convention experts, talk you through tips and hacks to get the most out of your convention experience - while saving as much money as possible. Save money at cons to spend money at cons! New episodes every Wednesday, Bonus games/”Rewatch Bros” episodes on Friday.Find DragonCon Survival guide on Facebook or Instagram, follow us @CrunkedUpReview on the Twitters, or email us at DCSGPodcast@gmail.comThanks for liking, sharing, subscribing and listening!DragonCon Survival Guide is a Top Wop Studios Production.
This week, our heroes are once again joined by Sterling and Brian to ask the immortal question; who were the guests at the first ever DragonCon? When did it happen? Where did it happen? Why did it happen? How many people attended? Is Gary crazy? All that and more, on this week's episode of Dragon Con Survival Guide!Gary and Taylor, self-proclaimed Dragon*Con and Convention experts, talk you through tips and hacks to get the most out of your convention experience - while saving as much money as possible. Save money at cons to spend money at cons! New episodes every Wednesday, Bonus games/"Funday" episodes every Friday.Find DragonCon Survival guide on Facebook or Instagram, follow us @CrunkedUpReview on the Twitters, or email us at DCSGPodcast@gmail.comThanks for liking, sharing, subscribing and listening!DragonCon Survival Guide is a Top Wop Studios Production.
This week, the guys are joined by Convention Shaman/Guru Sterling and their good friend Brian to talk DragonCon 2020 - is it even going to happen? Hear what the DragonCon team is saying now, and find out what you should be doing to prep for DC or any event you plan to attend later this year. Also Virtual fandom conventions might help some conventions possible during the Caronavirus pandemic; but are they worth it? All that and much more on this week's DragonCon Survival Guide!Gary and Taylor, self-proclaimed Dragon*Con and Convention experts, talk you through tips and hacks to get the most out of your convention experience - while saving as much money as possible. Save money at cons to spend money at cons! New episodes every Wednesday, Bonus games/”Rewatch Bros” episodes every Friday.Find DragonCon Survival guide on Facebook or Instagram, follow us @CrunkedUpReview on the Twitters, or email us at DCSGPodcast@gmail.comThanks for liking, sharing, subscribing and listening!DragonCon Survival Guide is a Top Wop Studios Production.
In this week's triumphant return, the guys talk about what's new for them and their favorite convention since the last episode, including how the COVID-19 pandemic is shaking the world right now. Also Bioshock, The Outer Worlds, Stumptown, Adventure Time, a perusal of the DragonCon 2020 guest list, and much more!
This week, the boys go over some of the best stuff from DragonCon 2019. Why was a Fed-Ex cardboard sign such a big deal? Did famous rappers REALLY dress up and attend DragonCon 2019 in cosplay (largely unnoticed)? And in other news, Terminator and Rambo sequels come out this year - and a Joker movie. Are we back in the 80's? All that and more in this week's Dragon Con Survival Guide!
This week, the boys do a requested topic - how they plan out their week at DragonCon. Learn from their struggles, the highs and lows, and even the orgies - yes, there was even orgy invites Shudder*. Plus the Spider-Man Sony/Disney custody battle, Loot Crate, and much more in this week's episode of DragonCon Survival Guide!
This week...the boys are back!!! Taylor and Gary return to talk DC 2019. What new stuff does Dragon*Con have in store to help everyone be comfortable and included? Listen in to find out! Plus Kids and Family stuff, Diversity at con and much, much, much, much (....is that enough much's?) more on this week's Dragon Con Survival Guide!
This week, the guys talk about Detective Pikachu, Once upon a Deadpool, the final trailer for DC's Aquaman and more before going over the main topic for this week; how should you go about meeting the guests and celebrities at Dragon*Con (or anywhere)? How should you approach them, take pictures with/of them, or talk to them? We'll cover all that and more, in addition to some basic cosplay/actor/public photo etiquette in this week's DCSG!
This week, your stalwart heroes Gary and Taylor talk about where to find booze at Dragon*Con. Where's cheap/free? Pretty much nowhere, but we'll give you the few low key places to go! Also legendary film composers, Halloween (2018), flying with liquor and so much more!
This week, the guys talk you through all the many meetups, parties and raves at Dragon*Con. How many are there? We don't know! Where can I find them?! That we can help you with! Also, the conclusion of our Crunked Up Review of Friday the 13th Part Four for our Halloween special!
This week, the guys celebrate Taylor's new job (and Halloween) with a Crunked Up Review of Friday the 13th Part 4: The (not so) Final Chapter! They also discuss all the merch and vendors at Dragon Con, the Artists Alley, and the messed up Japanese games in the Arcade area - plus plenty of tips on how to haggle and save money on what you want so you have more money for champagne...or Swords.
This week, Taylor and Gary do it a little different and start off the episode with some pop culture news and ramblings before getting into the thick of it - how to Travel to and from Conventions (or anywhere, really) as safely and affordably as possible. Unless there's snakes...we don't really cover that.
This week, our hosts go in depth on food at #DragonCon. Food, you say? Not lodging, travel, attendance or collectibles?! Find out how Taylor and Gary do without barbecuing, burritos, or barbecuing burritos at #DC each year! All this and more on the next Dragon*Con Survival Guide!
In this week's Survival Guide, Gary and Taylor talk the ins and outs of finding a place to crash at DragonCon. Are host hotels as awesome as people make them out to be? If you find a cheap place a little further away, can you still enjoy the con? Are all the de-aged men in the "Captain Marvel" trailer CG enhanced or did they just take a ton of viagra? Is Gary secretly fat Elvis? All this and much, much more in this week's DragonCon Survival Guide!
In the first ever episode of DragonCon Survival Guide, Gary and Taylor introduce themselves and give an overview of how stupid good they are at doing Cons on the cheap. A ridiculous gauntlet is then dropped...and simultaneously picked up by our heroes. Also, Gary watches Power Rangers? All that and more, on this week's episode of DragonCon Survival Guide!