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The ESO NetworkThe 2025 Dragon Con Report Episode 8
Nights of Music, Dance, and Fandom Fun
In this episode of The Dragon Con Report, we dive into some of the most exciting after-dark experiences at the convention. From nostalgic throwback parties to imaginative fantasy-themed events, Dragon Con truly has something for every fan who loves music, dancing, and unforgettable vibes.
Our Guests
Joining us this month are three fantastic voices from Dragon Con’s vibrant nightlife and programming scene:
Renee Cooper, representing the Animation, Anime, and Video Game Tracks, shares insight into the programming that keeps fans engaged from panels to p...
2025-08-181h 12
The Dragon Con ReportThe 2025 Dragon Con Report Episode 8A Night of Music, Dance, and Fandom Fun
In this episode of The Dragon Con Report, we dive into some of the most exciting after-dark experiences at the convention. From nostalgic throwback parties to imaginative fantasy-themed events, Dragon Con truly has something for every fan who loves music, dancing, and unforgettable vibes.
Meet Our Guests
Joining us this month are three fantastic voices from Dragon Con’s vibrant nightlife and programming scene:
Kevin Cafferty, the creative force behind the 120 Minutes Party, brings the alternative, goth, and new wave sounds of the ’80s and...
2025-08-181h 12Kevin Eldridge, Author at The ESO NetworkFlopcast 687: Deathsquawk – The Comics of 1987
Flopcast episode 687! 1987 was a transitional year in comic books. DC successfully relaunched Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, and Justice League in their new post-Crisis universe. Marvel started a new universe too, which they called, uh, “New Universe.” Also at Marvel, Spider-Man got married, an event so big that an actual wedding ceremony was held at a baseball stadium. Meanwhile, Alan Moore wrapped up his brilliant run on Swamp Thing, American Splendor’s Harvey Pekar appeared on Late Night with David Letterman, Max Headroom made the cover of Mad Magazine… and Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham met the nefarious Dr. Chickenstein. And hey...
2025-07-0659 minFlopcast Archives - The ESO NetworkFlopcast 687: Deathsquawk – The Comics of 1987
Flopcast episode 687! 1987 was a transitional year in comic books. DC successfully relaunched Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, and Justice League in their new post-Crisis universe. Marvel started a new universe too, which they called, uh, “New Universe.” Also at Marvel, Spider-Man got married, an event so big that an actual wedding ceremony was held at a baseball stadium. Meanwhile, Alan Moore wrapped up his brilliant run on Swamp Thing, American Splendor’s Harvey Pekar appeared on Late Night with David Letterman, Max Headroom made the cover of Mad Magazine… and Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham met the nefarious Dr. Chickenstein. And hey...
2025-07-0659 min
The FlopcastDeathsquawk - The Comics of 19871987 was a transitional year in comic books. DC successfully relaunched Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, and Justice League in their new post-Crisis universe. Marvel started a new universe too, which they called, uh, "New Universe." Also at Marvel, Spider-Man got married, an event so big that an actual wedding ceremony was held at a baseball stadium. Meanwhile, Alan Moore wrapped up his brilliant run on Swamp Thing, American Splendor's Harvey Pekar appeared on Late Night with David Letterman, Max Headroom made the cover of Mad Magazine... and Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham met the nefarious Dr. Chickenstein. And hey, our...
2025-07-0659 min
Be Awesome TogetherHow to Get Involved at Dragon Con + Behind the Scenes with Digital Media Track | BAT AMATired of being awesome alone? So are we! Join Charles McFall and Kevin Cafferty as they dive into an impromptu AMA-style episode of Be Awesome Together. With Tyra out teaching and a guest cancellation, Charles and Kevin keep the energy alive with honest conversations, laughter, and some behind-the-scenes insight into Dragon Con’s Digital Media Track.🔥 Topics covered:How to volunteer or get involved at Dragon ConBuilding panels and finding your voiceWhat makes a good co-host or panelistCreating inclusive, engaging programmingLessons in branding, feedback, and community-buildingThe magic...
2025-03-211h 28The FlopcastA Camcorder and a DreamWe're just diving into the bizarre world of Rhode Island cable access television of the 80s and 90s. And our special returning guest is Kevin Cafferty! Kevin was there, and remembers it all. If you were anywhere near the Ocean State back in the day, you never knew what you'd find on local cable TV, but you knew it would freak you out. Including: awkward talk shows, befuddling children's shows, ultra-low-budget sketch comedy, backyard wrestling, high school dances, karaoke direct from Woonsocket, the intense legal drama of Providence traffic court, the Star Trek fan show we loved more than...
2025-03-091h 00
Juskow in the CityBilly Joel Madison Square GruelingThis week we head to Madison Square Garden once again to see Billy Joel's final residency show, which was pretty disappointing (and that's a polite word for what I wanted to use). Also, shouting the name "Kevin" ala "Home Alone" to the guy named Kevin at Lowes because he was pissing me off was hilarious (you know, for me). And being disappointed again on Saturday for not getting to see two 80's rockers in Sammy Hagar and then, get ready, John Cafferty? I'm pretty sure I'm the only one who cares about the latter. But. . . . Hosted on Acast. See...
2024-08-061h 07
Literate MachineHow Capitalism Becomes Feudalism (Severance and Technofeudalism)As commerce transforms around the new rent-extracting digital fiefdoms, algorithms and AI become a way to transform skilled labor into machine-learning piecework. In Severance, technology is used to "sever" people's working selves from their actual selves, creating the perfect, dehumanized work force. Bibliography: https://literatemachine.com/2024/06/25/how-capitalism-becomes-feudalism-severance-and-technofuedalism/#bibliography Blog version and links to the podcast and mailing list at https://literatemachine.com You can support this project at Patreon.com/ericrosenfield where for as little as $1 an episode you can get exclusive authors notes, early access to episodes, and other goodies ...
2024-06-2535 min
Literate MachineElon Musk, Wokeness, and the Myth of MeritocracyHow Tony Stark, the myth of meritocracy, and our unspoken beliefs about genius explain Elon Musk and the (re)turn of eugenics to the right wing Blog version and information about podcast and mailing list: https://literatemachine.com/2024/04/01/elon-musk-wokeness-and-the-myth-of-meritocracy If you enjoyed this, please tell someone, as word-of-mouth is how projects like this grow. For as little as $1 an episode, you can get exclusive authors notes, excerpts, and early access to episodes by supporting me on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/ericrosenfield Thanks to my current Patrons: Kathryn Carruthers, Gabi...
2024-04-0137 min
UBCNews - Event AnnouncementFun Things To Do In Broken Arrow, Waters Edge Event AnnouncementThere are always many fun things to do in Broken Arrow. One of the many options is a restaurant in the Rose District of Broken Arrow called Waters Edge Winery & Bistro. Waters Edge has always reached out to its community for entertainment by hosting in-house shows, live music, performances, and much more. The winery has announced another event they will be sponsoring again this year which will spark the interest of residents and visitors alike who might be looking for fun things to do in Broken Arrow.
A block party has been announced for the dates June 28...
2024-03-2001 min
Second in Command: A Veep RewatchKevin Dunn | "Georgia" (S6E3) Veep Rewatch with Matt & TimActor Kevin Dunn (Ben Cafferty) joins Matt and Tim to discuss episode 3 of season 6 of Veep. Summary: Selina's team travels to Georgia to act as international observers of the country's first free elections and she must deal with both Minna Häkkinen and rival bribe offers from the main candidates. Jonah deals with being shut out by his congressional colleagues. Amy tries to spin up positive publicity for Buddy, only for him to make a surprising decision. Thanks to our sponsor: Ibotta! Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by...
2024-03-051h 17The FlopcastI Can't Mall Here AnymoreLet's go to the mall! But one specific mall that isn't there anymore! (Well, it's sort of still there, but not really.) We're joined by Gleaming the Tube's Kevin Cafferty to look back on the Lincoln Mall in Lincoln, Rhode Island (frighteningly close to Woonsocket). It wasn't the biggest mall, it wasn't the best mall, but it was our mall. And our Lincoln Mall memories include: Waldenbooks, our primary source of X-Men comics, Bloom County collections, and Tolkien; sketchy sausage samples at Hickory Farms; failed attempts to meet girls at the movies; the freaky pet store; the inexplicable organ...
2023-10-291h 04The FlopcastArisia 2023 - Let Them Eat AntsWe are back from Arisia, Boston's annual convention of science fiction, fantasy, and general geekery. So here's our full report, including Kevin's comic book panels (on comic book memoirs and the history of Image Comics), the Mayor of Chickentown's Age and Fandom panel, and our pal Kevin Cafferty's Year in TV and Year in Star Wars panels! Also: The Post Meridian Radio Players with another fine genderswap Star Trek show! (We are big fans of Captain Jane T. Kirk.) The Geeky Belly Dance Show! The Masquerade! Our favorite costumes! (Our favorite costumes involved lobsters and anteaters, of course.) And...
2023-01-2231 min
CinemaventionEpisode 45: The Nightmare Before ChristmasSally is the only sane person in this insane asylum! This week we are covering the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas with Stephanie Cafferty and Kim aka Wondermom and we discuss how this movie brings back the nostalgia that the Millennials are craving and why it's fun to relive your old childhood movies and TV shows. Plus, Sally is not the lovable character everyone thinks she is on the surface and while she may be the one who's captured, we talk about the messed up things she does to her creator. Is she the bad guy? And we ask t...
2022-11-061h 11CinemaventionEpisode 43: Halloween (1978)S**t! I have a place for that. Stephanie Cafferty makes a triumphant return to the show to talk about the movie Halloween and whether continuity is the Achilles' heel of this entire movie. Plus, find out why Willie's major problems with the movie all have to do with Annie, but it's not the character herself and Michael Myers gets his eye poked by both a knitting needle and a coat hanger and he gets shot so many times yet still survives, is Michael Myers superhuman?Stephanie's Links:TwitterTwitchR...
2022-10-311h 26
Queen VeneratorEpisode 43: We Need a Montage: Ranking Every 80's Action Movie Montage Song Featured on the Blood Bros. Mixtape Series (Part 2)On this episode, we continue our personal vision quest to rank every 80's action movie montage song featured on the Blood Bros mixtape series, and business has picked up. Lots of cool deep cuts! Lots of favorites ranked too low! Don Johnson! This is a good one. Songs Featured: Alan Silvestri - Delta Force Theme Animotion - Staring Down the Demons (Thrashin’) Bill Conti - The Storm (Karate Kid II) Chris Thompson - It's Not Over (Playing for Keeps) Cliff Magness – Incommunicado (The Last Starfighter) Craig...
2022-07-2736 minQueen VeneratorEpisode 43: We Need a Montage: Ranking Every 80's Action Movie Montage Song Featured on the Blood Bros. Mixtape Series (Part 2)On this episode, we continue our personal vision quest to rank every 80's action movie montage song featured on the Blood Bros mixtape series, and business has picked up. Lots of cool deep cuts! Lots of favorites ranked too low! Don Johnson! This is a good one. Songs Featured: Alan Silvestri - Delta Force Theme Animotion - Staring Down the Demons (Thrashin’) Bill Conti - The Storm (Karate Kid II) Chris Thompson - It's Not Over (Playing for Keeps) Cliff Magness – Incommunicado (The Last Starfighter) Craig...
2022-07-2736 min
Marshfield Community MediaThe Estuarine Gradient - Ep.5 - Salty Road and Salty StreamsIn this episode of our watershed ecologist's podcast The Estuarine Gradient, Sara discusses the impact of road salt on the environment and talks to Scituate DPW Director Kevin Cafferty and Norwell DPW Director Glenn Ferguson about how road salt application has changed over the years to save money and reduce impacts to the environment while still keeping our roads safe.
2022-01-2822 minThe FlopcastMy Home Is Not In WoonsocketOur friend Kevin Cafferty is back for a Top 4 1/2 List dedicated to our favorite weird city: Woonsocket, Rhode Island! Both Kevin and Kevin (lot of Kevins on the show this week) spent way too much time in Woonsocket back in the 80s, and remember it all too well. Our conversation includes: Fine Woonsocket dining (weiners and coffee milk, fish and chips, egg rolls and jazz), movies at the Stadium Theatre and Cinemas 1-2-3 (and 4), thrift shopping at the flea market and Joe's Moldy Oldies, Pac-Man at Pizza Hut, Donkey Kong Junior at Social Donut, crazy Rhode Island cable...
2021-10-031h 04
The Vacation Rental Manager's Podcast with Sarah and TEpisode 98 - Kevin Locraft, Partner Success Chief at VRBO and ExpediaSend us a textIn this week's episode Sarah and T talk to the head of partnership success at VRBO. This is the person in charge of the folks that deal with professional vacation rental managers. Hear how you can be more successful with your VRBO listings, where he would open a vacation rental firm if he had the chance, and what the Red Lion of 30th street is all about.Find all of Sarah and T's content at www.sarahandt.com You can also follow this podcast on Instagram or Linked In...
2021-05-3136 minThe FlopcastMuffins for HeatmiserAs a follow-up to our recent look at the Boston music scene of the 80s, let's move on to the 90s! And let's also move slightly south, to Rhode Island! (State motto: We're tiny, but we're also quite odd.) Another special guest is here too: filmmaker (It's a Bash!), podcaster (Gleaming the Tube), and longtime friend of the Flopcast Kevin Cafferty! Kevin and Kevin (this is gonna get confusing) both spent the 90s lurking around the filthy rock clubs of Providence, and recall long crazy nights at places like The Living Room, The Strand, Club Babyhead, and Lupo's Heartbreak...
2021-05-3049 minThe Vacation Rental Manager's Podcast with Sarah and TEpisode 96 - Jeff Hurst, President of VRBO, Talks All Things Vacation RentalsSend us a textIn this week's episode Sarah and T welcome back to the show Jeff Hurst of VRBO. Jeff is the record holder for the guest that drew the most listeners in the 5 season history of the podcast. Jeff is back to introduce us to Kevin Locraft (you will see who that is), and to answer Sarah and T's questions about the state of the vacation rental world, how VRBO is helping VRMs get ahead of the competition, and how his children's sports teams are faring in this Covid world. A very informative and enjoyable conv...
2021-05-0335 minCinemaventionEpisode 5: Jurassic ParkYou did it, you crazy son of a b***h, you put out a new episode of the show. Stephanie Cafferty joins the show to discuss the movie Jurassic Park and we discuss why there is some confusion and debate regarding whether Dr. Alan Grant and Dr. Ellie Sattler are a couple or not and why one major plot point changed Willie's entire opinion about the movie.Are Dr Alan Grant and Dr Ellie Sattler a couple in Jurassic Park? : moviesJurassic Park (1993) - Plot Summary - IMDbStephanie's Links:
2021-02-021h 11
InObscuria PodcastEp. 57: Arcane Sounds From The Big ScreenWhat is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show Kevin opens the crypt to exhume and dissect from his personal collection; an artist, album, or collection of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal. This week Robert gets a glimpse into another Williams’ collection of lost and forgotten songs from the silver screen! Our hope is that we turn you on to something new.Songs this week include:Dio – “Hide In The Rainbow” from Iron Eagle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack(1986)Wylde Rattz – “T.V. Eye (The Stooges)” from Velvet Goldmine (1998) Riggs – “Heartbeat” from Heavy Metal: Musi...
2020-12-181h 39
The Swinford Chats PodcastThe Swinford Chats Podcast with T&C - Episode Threeon this week's episode we are joined for a chat by Fr. Dermot Meehan who talks to Tommy & Cathal about his time in Swinford and also fills us in on his adventure to China. Tommy catches up with three young Swinford People, Charlotte Moore Kevin Moran and Eimear Cafferty currently living in Canada. This weeks music performance is with the talented Swinford guitarist Peter Gallagher. Catch up with all the local goings on in our local news segment and there is also another chance to win a €25 Gateway Swinford competition with our weekly competition.
2020-12-1051 min
Three Deep PodcastEpisode 6 - Writer's BlockThis one goes out to all you procrastinators out there. Join James, Kyle, and Kevin as they put together the soundtrack for that “oh crap” moment when you realize it is 10pm and your report is due TOMORROW. Get ready to hear some stories about our (not so great) work habits.
Featured music:
Root Shock - "Many Paths"
A *NEW* Root Shock live track from their performance at Photo City Improv in Rochester, NY - 2/28/2020
sugarfreebeats - "neosoulbounce1", "i wonder what's inside (remix)"
Songs discussed in this episode:
Billy Joel - “Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)”
John Cafferty - “Hearts on Fire”
Hans...
2020-05-1700 min
El Sotano de Radio Belgrado# Las Caras BLas mejores canciones del cine Volumen 2En esta edición de La vida privada del señor Darth he invitado a Pablo Emmanuelle Negra (Un batido de 5 dolares) para traeros una selección de temas, en los que estoy totalmente convencido, de que vais a disfrutar enormemente al escucharlos.
En este segundo volumen sobre las mejores canciones en el cine, hemos decidido que el concepto sea ¨el efecto Eye of the tiger¨o lo que podría ser una antología de canciones para venirte arriba, para entrenar, para superar tus retos, para despertar tu lívido y mucho mas.
La selección es:
Joe Esposito You're Th...
2019-04-2100 min
The "Weird Al" Phabet#137: Party at the Leper Colony (Style Parody of the Bo Diddley beat)You ready to Bo your Diddley? Let's begin. Al's cameo:"Weird Al" Yankovich story - King of the Hill - Mention:https://youtu.be/U53gvqspFtk?t=1m7s The Best Thing Andrew's Ever Done:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TmxfZqR8Tg Special thanks to Allura March (@RetroAutomaton) for the awesome design!https://retroautomaton.tumblr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/retroautomaton/ https://twitter.com/retroautomaton?lang=en Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/weirdalphabet Email us at:alscarrierpigeons@gmail...
2018-09-2429 minThe FlopcastCooler Than a SleestakGrab a bowl of Frankenberry, because we're flashing back to Arisia (our favorite local science fiction convention), where Kevin moderated a panel called "Cereal and Cartoons: Saturday Mornings Revisited"! Joining Kevin on the panel were filmmaker Kevin Cafferty, Andy Hicks (of the Coal Hill A/V Club podcast), and Karen (of the Foxes in the Hen House podcast)! Among the topics discussed: The Superfriends, Pee Wee's Playhouse, ALF, Captain Bob, Weird Al, Josie and the Pussycats, The Brady Kids, School House Rock, Time for Timer, Gilligan's Planet, Mr. T, Thundarr the Barbarian, Turbo Teen, Kidd Video, Cadillacs and Dinosaurs...
2018-04-291h 09
Talk About the PassionEpisode 12: Be a Part of It (A Conversation With Kevin Cafferty)Episode Twelve is a conversation with Kevin Cafferty. We talk about the film he made called It's a Bash about RI band Neutral Nation, growing up in Rhode Island, his radio show he had for a long time as well as his work in television. Kevin is an interesting and funny guy and I learned quite a lot from him.
2018-01-0253 minThe FlopcastFlopcast 161: Lower Your Goonie StandardsKevin and Kornflake discuss a new documentary featuring Big Bird, a new Kickstarter campaign for The Perhapanauts (get a voicemail message from a chupacabra!), new music from Dar Williams and Anaria, and old music from John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band. Also: Freezepop, Duran Duran, Petty Morals, the Somerville Ukulele Club, the Swedish Chef, Kornflake's all-time favorite edition of "Chickens in the News," and yet another trip into the Pudding Pages. Next week: FuMPFest! Things just might get silly.
2015-06-0728 min
Podstop ArchiveThe SmodSquad Pod - Episode 8 - Live Nude Cordova and the Sausage Mouth of Doom<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">In Episode 8 the Squad welcomes new member (New Jersey born and raised) Ron Cafferty who quickly starts up a feud with Lesbians. Speaking of feuds, the group tries to shed some light on the Kevin Smith/Adam Carolla war of the words but they take a break to discuss why you never should go ass to mouth. Andre wants to fuck Jason Lee and has he broken his no meat eating ways for a little sausage mouth? Jenn becomes the center of podcasting...
2012-02-0156 min