The 2026 Dragon Con Report Episode 2: Love is in the air at Dragon Con
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Love at Dragon Con: Real Couples Share Their Meet-Cute Stories
Can you really meet your soulmate at Dragon Con?
In this episode of The Dragon Con Report, we sit down with attendees who met their significant others at the convention… and are still rolling initiative together years later.
From chance encounters in crowded hotel lobbies to friendships that leveled up into lifelong partnerships, these are real Dragon Con love stories from fans who found something more than just panels and parties.
Meet the Couples Who Found Love at Con
This month’s guests include:
- Josh Duart
- Tyra Burton
- Lauren & Nikki Evallen-Muller
- Kristi & Justin Grub
And yes, one of our own hosts, Jen, shares her Dragon Con love story too.
Each of them met their partner at Dragon Con. Not on an app. Not through mutual friends back home. Right there in the swirl of cosplay, panels and late-night hotel adventures.
Were They Looking for Love at Dragon Con?
That’s the big question.
Did they arrive hoping to find romance?
Was it a happy accident between panels?
Did a shared fandom spark the first conversation?
We dive into their meet-cutes, first impressions, awkward moments and the small, serendipitous decisions that changed everything. Some stories begin in cosplay. Some start at parties. Some unfold slowly over multiple years of attending the con.
What they all have in common is this: Dragon Con didn’t just give them memories. It gave them a person.
Community and Connection
Dragon Con is known for its massive fan tracks, epic cosplay, late-night events and an unforgettable sense of “home”. But beyond the spectacle, it’s also a place where friendships form fast and authenticity thrives.
In this episode, we explore:
- How fandom creates instant connection
- Why conventions can foster deeper relationships
- The role of community in long-term partnerships
- What makes Dragon Con such a unique place to meet someone
Whether you’re a longtime attendee, a first-timer, or someone who just loves a good geeky romance story, this episode is a celebration of the unexpected magic that happens when a con brings people together.
Listen to Episode 2 of The Dragon Con Report
If you’ve ever wondered whether love can bloom between badge pickups and ballroom queues, this one’s for you.
Tune in to Episode 2 and hear firsthand how these couples met at Dragon Con and built relationships that have lasted long after the con lights dimmed.
Because sometimes the best souvenir you bring home from Dragon Con… is your forever party member. 
The Dragon Con Report is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Producer Jen “Lil’ Bit” Schleusner, Executive Producer Mike Faber.
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