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Friday, March 27
 

3:00pm PDT

Success in Creativity Mixer: Meet Other Creatives and Get Time with the Experts
Friday March 27, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
This mixer brings together creatives from across television and film, animation, podcasts, cosplay, fan groups, music, illustration, blogging, writing, and comics to connect with peers both within and outside their own fields. Attendees can network across disciplines to find collaborators whose skills support every stage of a project, from creation through promotion and marketing. The event also offers dedicated one-on-one time with experts from the Success in Creativity panels—including Luke Cheesman, James Frye, Ron Coleman, Ph.D., Renah Wolzinger, Ed.D., Stephen Burns, Marsia Powers, Batt Rivera, Gene Turnbow, and Topher Davila—who can address questions on topics ranging from digital art, writing, and podcasting to management, accounting, taxes, event planning, and more. Attendees receive resource postcards drawn from past panels and have a chance to win a One by Wacom tablet. Bringing business cards or contact information is recommended to make the most of the networking opportunities.
Friday March 27, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 204C

6:00pm PDT

A World Without Film Remakes
Friday March 27, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Film audiences have heard the critique before, that too many sequels, remakes, and similar projects are released each year, with little-to-no push toward more original ideas and stories. But how much truth do these positions hold, and what would a world without film remakes look like? The hosts of Nothing New: A Remake Podcast, Andrew Linde and Justin Quizon, are joined by Alix Catherine (podcast and livestream host, The Welcome Party), Becky D'Anna (podcast host and marketing executive, Sony Pictures), and Ashley Maria (writer and director, Super Human Anxiety) to discuss the impact of remakes on the film industry, how to foster original storytelling in film, and how the best, most original stories still contain an homage to what has come before.
Friday March 27, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 213CD

6:00pm PDT

Fallout: The Okey Dokey Law of the Wasteland
Friday March 27, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
What is the state of the law after a nuclear war? How could the Enclave be held accountable for starting the Great War 200 years later? What is the liability for Vault-Tec, RobCo Industries, West Tek, REPCONN Aerospace, and Big MT for their part in ending the world? What is the legal status of the New California Republic and the Legion? Can the Brotherhood of Steel go around killing ghouls? A panel of lawyers and judges' journeys into the Wasteland to discuss the medical ethics of human experimentation, ghoul rights, child labor, and more. Featuring U.S. Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Wright (U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota), Judge Carol Najera (Los Angeles County Superior Court), Katrina Wraight, Esq. (Best Best & Krieger LLP), Vanessa Palacio, Esq. (Greenberg Traurig, LLP), and Kate Bridal (Now It's Ruined podcast). Moderated by Joshua Gilliland, Esq. (The Legal Geeks). Panel organized by The Legal Geeks.
Friday March 27, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 207

7:00pm PDT

Secrets of a Successful Pop Culture Podcast
Friday March 27, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Are you thinking about starting a pop culture podcast, or have you started one and find yourself facing challenges? Or are you just podcast-curious? A panel of successful pop culture mavens share experiences and insights about every element of podcasting, including recording, interviewing, and building and maintaining an audience. The co-hosts of the award-winning podcast The Writers Block, David Avallone (Elvira) and Rylend Grant (Banjax), are joined by Derek McCaw (Fanboy Planet), Aaron Nabus (Hall H Show), and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat).
Friday March 27, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 300A

8:00pm PDT

Quests & Queries!
Friday March 27, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
The Welcome Party—Alix Catherine, Cole Garrison, and Jason Patrick Galit (JPG)—host this afterparty game of wordplay and clever query crafting where participants answer questions and question answers. Kimberley Wong (actress and voice actress, Queen of Tears) and Movie Mija (Emily Baeza) (producer, filmmaker, and content creator) will test their pop culture knowledge and put that knowledge into practice by crafting new questions, generating different answers to the same questions, and breaking down questions to find the answers they seek. With guest host Law Sharma (actor and entertainment journalist), this education- and comedy-focused battle of wits emphasizes that the thought process behind crafting an answer is just as important as the answer itself.
Friday March 27, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 209

8:00pm PDT

She's Alive! The Bride of Frankenstein at 90!
Friday March 27, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Julian David Stone (author of the novel It's Alive!) and Antonia Carlotta (host of the Universally Me web series) celebrate The Bride of Frankenstein's 90th anniversary with a special presentation and discussion on the making and influence of the greatest of all Universal Monster films.
Friday March 27, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 211

9:00pm PDT

Bad Medicine in TV and Film: Med Drama-rama
Friday March 27, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
The physicians of Hi Everybody! A Bad Medicine Podcast are back to discuss what medical dramas (and comedies!) get right and wrong about medicine. They'll cover everything, from House to Grey's Anatomy, from ER to The Pitt, from Scrubs to . . . well, Scrubs.
Friday March 27, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 213CD

9:00pm PDT

KHAAAANN!!!: Inside the Mind of Star Trek's Most Beloved Villain
Friday March 27, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
For generations, Khan Noonien Singh has captured the minds and imaginations of countless Trekkies. Who is Khan? How did he get to be who we see? And most important, what happened after that fateful encounter with Kirk? The new podcast series Star Trek Khan dives into the minds of Khan, Marla McGivers, and the rest of the augment colony after being left behind by Kirk. Through their own words, we can start to understand them. Dr. Sara Roldan (Our Oasis Community Podcast), Dr. Shelly Clevenger (Sam Houston State University), Dr. James Poole (The Relational Nerd), and Dr. Benjamin Taitz (NerdNite OC) boldly go where no one has gone before: into the mind of Khan.
Friday March 27, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 300A
 
Saturday, March 28
 

1:00pm PDT

StoryQuest Live: Oops, All GMs
Saturday March 28, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Anais Morgan (Renegade Game Studios), Mayanna Berrin (Dispatch), David Tilstra (StoryQuest), Reed Sights (StoryQuest), and Jordy Martin (StoryQuest) go on an epic D&D adventure where everyone is the dungeon master and the fate of the story is decided by the ring of a bell.

Saturday March 28, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
North 153

3:00pm PDT

Venture Forth: An Immersive D&D Actual Play
Saturday March 28, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
The cast of Venture Forth—Russel Bartek, Rodney Campbell, Kat Harris Mojica, Rebecca Hausman, and Shane O'Loughlin—led by dungeon master Seth Fowler, demonstrate their role-playing prowess, keen storytelling skills, creative gameplay implementation, cohesive ensemble performance style, and the impact of their immersive ruleset in a homebrew one-shot session. Expect drama, laughs, and detailed descriptions of violence.
Saturday March 28, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
North 151

4:00pm PDT

Re-Vamped with Juliet Landau Live from WonderCon Podcast
Saturday March 28, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Re-Vamped with Juliet Landau is the first Buffyverse podcast to be hosted by a former cast member and has recently crossed 330,000 downloads in its first year. Audience members are invited to be part of the podcast as the hosts discuss all things Buffy, sharing stories about their love of the show and how it has helped and changed lives.
Saturday March 28, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 213CD

5:00pm PDT

Story Over Stats: The Narrative TTRPG Shift
Saturday March 28, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Moderator Kevin Roy (RolePlay GrabBag, TV/film director) leads a discussion with Shaun Leonard (actor, tabletop creator), Kylie Rose (professional GM, editor, Dicescape), Ross Thompson (director of media and events, GAMA: The Tabletop Game Association), Kailey Bray (VP of marketing, Infinite Stories), and Ivan Van Norman (Hunters Entertainment) on how actual-play shows and streaming culture have fueled a surge in narrative-driven tabletop role-playing games, how that shift is influencing modern play styles, and how groups who enjoy tactical, crunch-heavy systems can incorporate stronger storytelling without losing mechanical depth.
Saturday March 28, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
North 153

5:30pm PDT

From Weird Jobs to TV Writing Jobs
Saturday March 28, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Do all screenwriters get their first writing job right out of college or as soon as they move to Los Angeles? Usually, no. Not only that, many screenwriters have worked some of the oddest jobs imaginable. TV writers Patrick Rieger (Batwheels, Frog and Toad), Mark Fujita (Hello Kitty Supercute Adventures, WWE NXT), and Alyssa Stratton (Firebuds, Batwheels) chat about that one weird job they had before they got that first writing credit and how those odd jobs affect their careers today. Moderated by Alyssa Feller (Universal Basic Guys, Frog and Toad).
Saturday March 28, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 300C

7:00pm PDT

How Video Game Films Git Gud
Saturday March 28, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
There was once a time when fans would hear of a video game being adapted into another medium and forums would be ablaze with skepticism, jeers, and outright doubt. But with adaptations like Super Mario Bros., The Last of Us, and Sonic the Hedgehog filling theater seats, what has led to the change in fan perspectives? Derick McDuff (host of Underrated Movie Podcast), is joined by Tricia Aurand (award-winning screenwriter and podcast host), Thomas Craig (podcast host of Sick Burn Podcast), Kurosh Jozavi (games journalist and host of Savepoint Stories), Austin Olivia Kendrick (Emmy-nominated film/TV sound editor), and Jeremy "Jaymo" Strauss, (host of The Old Switcharoo) to address the fall and rise of video game adaptations, the tangible creative changes made to the adaptation process, and the growing trust fans are putting back into this industry.
Saturday March 28, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 300A

7:00pm PDT

Sci-Fi Horror: Where No One Can Hear You Scream
Saturday March 28, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
From alien encounters and rogue AIs to body horror, cosmic dread, and experiments gone wrong, science fiction and horror have always been an ideal nightmare pairing. Jendia Gammon (Atacama, Dungeon Crawl at the Haunted Mall), Jean-Paul L. Garnier (Space Cowboy Books, Simultaneous Times), Eric J. Guignard (A Graveside Gallery, That Which Grows Wild), Scott Sigler (The Crypt series), and moderator KC Grifant (Monster Gunslingers, Shrouded Horror) explore what makes sci-fi horror resonate. These experts share their insights into crafting and appreciating horrors at the heart of the genre: loss of control, isolation, the terror of the unknown, and the question of what it truly means to be human.
Saturday March 28, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 209

7:00pm PDT

Running TTRPGs for an Audience
Saturday March 28, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Moderator Kevin Roy (RolePlay GrabBag, TV/film director) leads a discussion with Shaun Leonard (actor, tabletop creator), Kylie Rose (Dicescape, professional DM, editor), Ivan Van Norman (Hunters Entertainment), Kailey Bray (VP of marketing, Infinite Stories), Lemar "TheconGuy" Harris (host, comedian, GM), and Edward Doty (Life is Strange: Two Moons Rising, Critical Role: Campaign 1) on what changes when your tabletop role-playing game becomes a TTRPG show, and how Game Masters and players can balance entertainment, authenticity, and table safety when the cameras are on.
Saturday March 28, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
North 153

8:00pm PDT

Superhero Cartoon Draft 2026
Saturday March 28, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Host Dimithri Perera (The Keeg podcasts, Comic Talk) runs a sports draft-style show where guests Justin Jordan (Still Scrolling Podcast), Nikhil Clayton (content creator, X-Men superfan), and Maggie Kingdom (cosplayer) will draft their top five greatest superhero cartoons of all time. Not only will the panelists compete against each other for their top picks, but the audience will have the chance to win big with their picks as well!
Saturday March 28, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 207

8:00pm PDT

The Hero's Journey and Journalistic Integrity
Saturday March 28, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
One of the most popular frameworks for telling stories is the Hero's Journey, a set of steps that guide heroes from beginning to end to accomplish their goals. In a climate of distrust, disdain, and A.I. use, this panel examines what modern-day journalists and reporters can take from this structure to become trusted sources for new audiences. Monica Duarte (editor-in-chief, Temple of Geek), Victoria Male (writer, producer, and journalist), Madison Morrow (journalist and host, NijiFest, Temple of Geek), Caitlin Tyrrell (journalist, Screen Rant, Temple of Geek), and Nick Williams (content creator and journalist), alongside moderator Christina Silvoso (cosplayer and host), discuss the similarities between stories and scoops, how the Hero's Journey applies to the pursuit of news, and what a journalistic creator needs to survive in their respective climates.
Saturday March 28, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 211

8:00pm PDT

The Psychological Journey of The Lord of the Rings
Saturday March 28, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
The Lord of the Rings is an epic, high-fantasy tale that centers on fellowship, bravery, and good against evil. What does Aragorn's reluctance to become king say about him? Does the One Ring symbolize addiction? Does Gollum have multiple identities? How (and why) does fantasy storytelling improve mental health? Media psychologist Drea Letamendi, Ph.D. (The Arkham Sessions, UCLA), Miranda (host, Tolkien Tuesdays), and Todd Stashwick (actor, Marvel's VisionQuest; co-founder, ProgCore Fantasy) explore and explain the psychology of Middle-earth's riveting and unforgettable characters—both from the page and on-screen. Moderated by Brian Ward (The Arkham Sessions).
Saturday March 28, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 300A

9:00pm PDT

Whodunnit? Locked-Room Mysteries in Comics
Saturday March 28, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
At times, comic books feel tailor-made for a memorable mystery, whether it is a master detective or a fly-by-night gumshoe uncovering clues; the nature of the medium is primed for suspense. So, where is a good place to start experiencing private eyes on the page, or where might a veteran armchair detective search for new conundrums? The hosts of the Tangential Giants Podcast, Kareem Anderson, Patrick Kellenberger, and Ken Rolow, along with Jenna DeWitt (writer and editor, Invisible Cake Society), Jason Patrick Galit (JPG) (pop culture educator, InterMyth), and Magical Girl Marina (fandom and cosplay content creator), talk about what makes a mystery perfect for comics, how comics mysteries compare to other mystery staples in pop culture, and some of the best locked-room mysteries in comics and pop culture history so far.
Saturday March 28, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 211
 
Sunday, March 29
 

11:00am PDT

Supporting Women's Rights (and Wrongs!) in Comics
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Comic book history is filled with both heroic and destructive women building memorable pop culture moments, from Harley Quinn's crime sprees to the Phoenix Force destroying entire civilizations, as fans have enjoyed the power of women for decades. But at the end of the day, we're all just girls supporting girls, right? . . . Right? Author and host of Lady Comic Book History Alexandrea Callaghan is joined by Alix Catherine (podcast and livestream host, The Welcome Party), Tamara Brooks (contributor and comics expert, DCComics.com, BBC Radio), Sabeen Faheem (actor, cosplayer, entertainment host), and Magical Girl Marina (fandom and cosplay content creator) for an entertaining and humorous conversation on iconic storylines in women's comics history, tropes in women's power fantasies, and why it is important to support women's rights (and wrongs!).
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 300A

11:00am PDT

The Choice Behind the Voice
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Notable voice acting talents Candi Milo (Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends), Eric Bauza (The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie), Kaitlyn Robrock (Minnie's Bow-Toons), Frank Todaro (The Cuphead Show), Cassandra Lee Morris (Marvel Rivals), and Piotr Michael (Young Jedi Adventures) share the process that went into crafting the voices for their most famous characters. Hosted by writer/producer FM De Marco (DreamWorks Dragons).
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
North 100B

12:00pm PDT

How to ACTUALLY Start an Actual Play: Roundtable Discussion
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Leading industry producers and creatives T.J. Chambers (executive producer/host, Mythical Entertainment), Jake Michels (creative director/co-founder, Good Time Society), Jes Wade (TTRPG producer, ChariTTRPGs), Reed Sights (StoryQuest), and Shane O'Loughlin (creative director, Venture Forth D&D) discuss what is involved in the foundation of a successful Actual Play. Attendees will find real-world context along with philosophical approaches and tips for aspiring creators. Led by Rebecca Hausman (producer/founder, Venture Forth D&D).
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
North 151

12:00pm PDT

The Wandering Path: D&D Live!
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
It's quick-fire challenge time! Sharpen your knives and ready your stations. Mischa Stanton (Multitude), Bex Taylor-Klaus (Voltron: Legendary Defender), Mayanna Berrin (Dispatch), Lyn Rafil (Brimstone Valley Mall), and Ian McQuown (StarTripper!!) compete in the grim beastly baking show—a delicious D&D live play sure to delight.
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
North 153

2:00pm PDT

The Legend of Taylore
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
The Legend of Taylore is an actual-play D&D podcast based on the music, memes, and lore of Taylor Swift, as played by a group of nerdy television writers. Produced by D&D WGA strike day organizers, it is a great adventure for Swifties and non-Swifties alike, where characters encounter dangers, intrigue, and Easter eggs at every turn. Dungeon master Lindsey Allen (Marvel's Agent Carter, MacGyver) is joined by players Casey Fisher (Altered Carbon, Walker), Daphne Miles (Batwoman, DC's Legends of Tomorrow), Ray Utarnachitt (DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Stranger Things: Tales from '85), and Nick Bragg (Death and Other Details, Off Campus), and Katherine McNamara (Shadowhunters, Arrow) to offer insights into the world they have created and discuss their current season.
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
North 153

4:00pm PDT

Breaking and Rebuilding Your Personal Brand
Sunday March 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Being a content creator involves building a personal brand, whether developed with intention or through the work shared with audiences. There are verbal, nonverbal, visual, auditory, and other factors that identify "you" as "you" to fans. But what happens when a personal brand is not serving those goals as well as it could, or when a rebrand would better support a current content direction? Host Jimmy Arias and panelists Hawkilles (streamer and content creator), MagicalBlackGirlAlia (cosplayer and content creator), Colin K. Bass (marketing director and content creator), Mitch Narito (actor and comedian, The Good Place), and Ana Voltage (podcast host and content creator) discuss the steps of tweaking or rebuilding a content creator brand, the reassessment process for understanding a rebrand, and strategies to better represent a brand to potential opportunities.
Sunday March 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 300E

4:00pm PDT

Success in Creativity Talks About Making the Best of Your Resources
Sunday March 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Tailored to support creatives, this interactive panel provides strategies for managing full-time responsibilities while pursuing part-time passion projects. Learn how to enhance your creative collaborations with practical advice on networking and communication, helping you unlock your creative potential and promoting effective resources, workflow, and time management. Be it comic books, TV/film, animation, podcasts, cosplay, fan groups, music, illustration, blogging, or webcomics, you'll find helpful insights here. Each attendee will get a postcard of useful information, tips, and wisdom made from the information collected from the panelists. Moderator Ron Coleman, Ph.D (molecular geneticist, comic writer) hosts panelists Gene Turnbow (founder of SciFi.Radio; author), James Frye (managing editor, TheConGuy.com; screenwriter), Stephen Burns (Photoshop digital artist, author, and lecturer), and Topher Davila (art director, TheJewelryDragon.com; illustrator and producer).
Sunday March 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 213CD
 

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