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Thursday, July 23
 

10:00am PDT

Battle for Dream Island: The SDCC Panel
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Battle for Dream Island, the web series with more than 2.6 billion views that has played in theaters across the country, comes to SDCC with behind-the-scenes stories, insights into the making of the show, advice for aspiring indie animators and voice actors, a fan Q&A, and never-before-seen footage. Moderated by Multi Puliyze (voice actor for BFDI), with Michael Huang and Cary Huang (creators, directors, and writers of BFDI), Samuel Thornbury (showrunner, director, and writer for BFDI), and Satomi Hinatsu (director, writer, and voice actor for BFDI).
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

11:00am PDT

Comadres y Comics Podcast: A Decade of Comics and Community
Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Kristen Parraz (Santa Monica Comics Co.; co-host), Sara Bazan (co-host), and Jennifer Lopez (co-host) discuss the impact of their podcast, the growth of Latinx voices in comics, and how community-driven media has shaped industry conversation and opportunity. Henry Barajas (Death to Pachuco) and Omar Morales (Major Thomas) join the conversation.
Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

12:00pm PDT

Weird Al-Gorithm Celebrates 30 Years of Bad Hair Day
Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
The Weird Al-Gorithm Podcast returns to Comic-Con to celebrate and rank the songs on Weird Al Yankovic's landmark album Bad Hair Day. Hosts Matt Kelly and Matthew Milligan are joined by Dave Rossi and Ethan Ullman (Dave & Ethan's 2000s Weird Al Podcast), Jeff Nucera (director of Tight & Nerdy), and author/cartoonist Kelly Philips (author of Weird Me) for an hour of comedy, debate, and celebration.
Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

1:00pm PDT

On the Mic Podcast with Tim Drake LIVE from SDCC
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Hosted by Tim Drake (Funny or Die, Demonetize), an award-winning filmmaker, writer, producer, and Second City alumnus. Tim's jokes and tweets have been featured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Comedy Central. Tim has assembled a group of film and TV writers to discuss navigating the madness of a writing career in 2026 Hollywood. Tim is joined by Rob Kutner (writer, Conan, The Daily Show), Stefanie Leder (showrunner/writer, No Good Nick, Melissa and Joey), Kirk Kushin (animation/comic book writer, Hello Kitty and Friends Super Cute Adventures, PAW Patrol), and Hyunjin Jo (writer, Squid Game, I Am Sam).
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

2:00pm PDT

LOST Fans Unite with Jay and Jack
Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Jay Glatfelter and Jack Glatfelter return to Comic-Con for their 18th annual panel. The co-hosts of the Lost Podcast with Jay and Jack are joined by Ralph Apel (podcaster/filmmaker, producer of Getting LOST) and Jo Garfein (co-founder of the nonprofit Cancer Gets LOST) to discuss the thoughts, theories, and legacy of one of television's best serialized series.
Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

3:00pm PDT

Outlandish Confabulations
Thursday July 23, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Be prepared for a no-holds-barred discussion of favorite characters, storylines, and theories from Outlander—main books, bulges, and the television series are all fair game. Ginger Wiseman (The Outlander Podcast), Sarah Ksiazek (Outlander TV News), Heather Insley (Outlander SoCal Edition), and Katherine Stinson (Outlander TV News) share their takes.
Thursday July 23, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

4:00pm PDT

Why Representation Matters in Young Adult Novels
Thursday July 23, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
The YA-OK podcast hosts Erik J. Brown (author of All That's Left in the World), Alyssa Ljub (contestant, season 4 of Netflix's The Circle) and YA-OK producer Matt Kelly lead a discussion with young adult authors Hannah V. Sawyerr (All the Fighting Parts), Susan Lee (Seoulmates), and more on why representation matters in literature, especially in YA.
Thursday July 23, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

5:00pm PDT

Crafting Pop Culture Content to Educate
Thursday July 23, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
In a world of fast edits and even faster social media virality, crafting educational content has become increasingly important as audiences seek ways to deepen their knowledge. What does it take to create unique, memorable educational content, and how can audience reactions guide more impactful work? Jason Patrick Galit (JPG; pop culture educator and consultant, InterMyth) leads Goldie Chan (branding expert and author, Personal Branding for Introverts), Thomas Craig VIII (host, Sick Burn Podcast), Ronell Crawford (co-creator, 8-Bit Closed Fist), and Sabeen Faheem (press, cosplayer, and entertainment host) in a discussion of research methods, differentiation through marketing and branding, and strategies for pushing back on anti-intellectual comments and bad-faith engagement online.
Thursday July 23, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
 
Friday, July 24
 

10:00am PDT

Bad Medicine in TV and Film
Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
The physicians of Hi Everybody! A Bad Medicine Podcast return to examine what Hollywood gets right and wrong about medicine, injuries, and how the body works. Spoiler: There's almost never enough blood. Featuring Drs. Ewa Farrelly, Courtney Nicholas, Greg Winter, and Jackson Vane. Moderated by Johnny Kolasinski.
Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

11:00am PDT

VS Tips for the Aging Nerd
Friday July 24, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
As the saying goes, "Father Time is undefeated." That goes for everyone, including nerds. Attiba Royster (artist, podcaster), Adio Royster (writer, podcaster), Vince Alvendia (artist), Robert McKeone (artist and illustrator), and Marion Copeland (former director of accounting, Mad Cave Studios) share advice on how the aging nerd can adapt to the shifting landscapes of pop culture, gaming, and other forms of nerditry.
Friday July 24, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

12:00pm PDT

Rolled Table: Improvised D&D Comedy
Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
The cast of the Knights of the Rolled Table podcast perform a completely improvised comedy D&D adventure. Audience members shape the story, make key decisions, and influence the fate of the heroes. Expect fast-paced fantasy, ridiculous characters, terrible puns, and spontaneous chaos from a cast with deep roots in the San Diego improv scene. Family-friendly and designed for adventurers of all ages, no two shows are ever the same. Featuring Carlos Guzman-Verdugo, Jeff Frank, Jennifer Stopper Crespo, Marc Crespo, and Matt Messerman, with Chris Daily (Dungeonheads) as DM.
Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

1:00pm PDT

Sus Stories with Atif Myers
Friday July 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Comedian Atif Myers (BET and CBS) and fellow comedians Dani Fernandez (Ralph Breaks the Internet, DC Comics), Jeff May (Netflix and Shudder), Adam Tod Brown (You Don't Even Like Podcasts, Cracked), Kazeem Rahman (Netflix; Tough Choice Podcast), and Joe Welkie (Boys Watching Buffy) discuss the weirdest comics they've read and enjoyed and review a current weird comic live.
Friday July 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

2:00pm PDT

The Kaiju Kingdom Podcast: The Year of Mothra
Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Jessica Tseang (co-host of The Kaiju Kingdom Podcast) and Chris Eaton (co-host of The Kaiju Kingdom Podcast) along with Darnell Isom (lead designer, Legacy Effects: Mothra of MonsterVerse) discuss the 65th anniversary of Mothra, the Queen of the Monsters. The panel looks at her presence in the Monsterverse and her future in both the American and Japanese Godzilla franchises.
Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

3:00pm PDT

Taskmaster LA: SDCC 2 Electric Boogaloo
Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Taskmaster Ryan Omega (PlayChase, Darkness Emergent) and his assistant Reuben Bresler (Magic Mics, PlayChase) challenge five nerdy, high-profile competitors with a series of fun and chaotic lateral-thinking tasks inspired by the hit British comedy series. Featuring Kyle Shire, Anastasia Washington, Ki'i Kellerman, Aislynn Lowenberg, and an additional surprise panelist.
Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

4:00pm PDT

So You Want to Start a Comic Book/Entertainment YouTube Channel
Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Efrain Laguardia (Passpoint Comics), Ian Nicolas (Hoodrat Podcast), and Paul Santos (Paul in the 619) share how and why they each started a YouTube channel. Their channels celebrate everything that makes comics great: the storytelling, the art, the iconic characters, and even the hidden gems that deserve more attention. They discuss their passion for comic books and share personal experiences and practical advice to equip attendees with the knowledge and inspiration to launch a comic book YouTube channel. Sometimes you just have to press Record. Efrain, Ian, and Paul participate in a Q&A session moderated by Robert Moreno (Momocomics 80).
Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

5:00pm PDT

The Collapse of the Billionaire Hero
Friday July 24, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
In today's cultural and economic climate, fascination with the wealthy has shifted toward sharper awareness of inequality, frustration, and scrutiny. Hosts of the Tangential Giants Podcast Kareem Anderson, Patrick Kellenberger, and Ken Rolow, with guests Ray-Anthony Height (comics creator and founder, SKYE-TIGER Studio), Magical Girl Marina (fandom and cosplay content creator), and Justin Quizon (podcast host and comics writer), discuss how money functions as a storytelling tool, the nuance gap in portrayals of wealth, and what characters can look like when wealth is removed from their narratives.
Friday July 24, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
 
Saturday, July 25
 

10:00am PDT

Terrible Toys and Problematic Playthings
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
The Oozinator . . . The Flush-o-matic . . . These sound like things no one would want to play with, yet everyone remembers terrible toys that made no sense at all and should not have been given to children. A Terminator figure who makes an obscene gesture? An Underwater Spider-Man? Aaron McLane and Matt Corrigan (the Launchpad Podcast) take Blaine Rodenbaugh (NECA brand manager) for a walk through the forgotten toy aisles of the childhood many tried to forget. They promise it will be more fun than an antivirus Bruce Wayne.
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

11:00am PDT

Next Stages of Movie and Theater Evolution
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
With the rise of social media, streaming services, and easy access to the internet, movies and the theaters that show them have struggled to find a place with newer audiences. Panelists discuss what the moviegoing experience looks like now, how theaters may evolve to survive in the current climate, new film formats emerging in social media spaces, which concepts have become obsolete, and how theaters are reshaping promotions to offer new value to new demographics. Derick McDuff (host, Underrated Movie Podcast) appears with Tricia Aurand (award-winning screenwriter and podcast host), Alix Catherine (podcast and livestream host, The Welcome Party), Becky D'Anna (movie studio marketing veteran; podcast host, Hanging with Becky), Andrew Linde (podcast host, Nothing New: A Remake Podcast), and Law Sharma (actor and entertainment journalist).
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

12:00pm PDT

Space Command: Epic Adventures!
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Space Command is a series of epic adventures set in a hopeful vision of the future. Thousands of fans funded the pilot, seen by fans around the world, and the series is now streaming. Cast includes Doug Jones (Star Trek Discovery, The Shape of Water), Ethan McDowell (The Walking Dead, Doom Patrol), Bryan McClure (Doom Patrol, Mindhunter), Mike Harney (Orange Is the New Black, Project Blue Book), Bruce Boxleitner (Babylon 5, Tron), Bill Mumy (Lost in Space, Babylon 5), James Hong (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Blade Runner), Mira Furlan (Lost, Babylon 5), Aaron Gaffey (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Katharine McEwan (Solitary), and John Hennigan (GLOW, WWE). Postproduction supervision by David Bartlett (Speed), designs by Iain McCaig (Star Wars, The Avengers), edited by Dave Edison (Remember the Sultana), and music by David Raiklen (Star Trek New Voyages, Max Steel). Creator Marc Scott Zicree (Star Trek: The Next Generation, The New Twilight Zone) is joined by Joe Ochman (Star Wars: Visions, CSI) and Ellen Dubin (Dune, M3GAN). An extended HD preview of the new episode "Great Solar War" is included, followed by a Q&A.
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

1:00pm PDT

To You, Your X-Pod: A Live X-Men '97 Fan Experience
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
X-Men '97 is back. Grammy Award nominee Mega Ran (Black Materia, Buddy's Magic Tree House) and his partner Marcos Rivas join a special group of guests for an interactive fan panel exploring what makes X-Men '97 so great, including the lore, the theories, and more. Cosplay is encouraged.
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

2:00pm PDT

Building a Pop Culture Podcast
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Podcast hosts and creators Alexis Hodoyán-GastĂ©lum (It’s a Kpop Thing podcast host), Theresa Avila (It’s a Kpop Thing podcast host), Alexandrea Callaghan (Lady Comic Book History podcast host/journalist), Chris Victor (Live Your Dreams/The Front Row podcast host; actor; producer), Joe Gawalis (Live Your Dreams/The Front Row podcast host; creator; filmmaker), Josh Blumenkranz (film/TV critic; content creator; actor), Meosha Bean (Creator to Creators podcast host; filmmaker; cinematographer), and Maddy Myer (Maddy Mania podcast host; publicist; journalist) discuss what it takes to build and sustain a pop culture podcast from the ground up. From ideation and branding to guest booking, production, editing, promotion, and audience engagement, the panel explores the creative and business sides of podcasting across entertainment, fandom, film, television, gaming, comics, and digital culture. Moderated by Lizzy Gonzalez (Lizzy Cupcake, content creator). Audience Q&A follows.
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

3:00pm PDT

Jericho (TV Show/Graphic Novel) 20th Anniversary Panel
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Jericho as the Save Jericho team and journalist Byron Lafayette discuss the show's origins, creative evolution, and cultural impact, including behind-the-scenes stories and rare insights from the Jericho universe.
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

4:00pm PDT

Trek Marry Kill Live!
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
The only podcast in the universe brave enough to judge episodes of Star Trek boldly goes live at Comic-Con with hosts Bryan Murphy and Kristen Ray, along with actor/comedian Katie Hampton and Shereese Alexander (The TNG Podcast).
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

5:00pm PDT

The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of Live Podcast
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
David Mandel (Veep, Seinfeld) and Ryan Condal (House of the Dragon) record a live episode of their podcast about collecting film and TV memorabilia. The discussion features movie props, original comic art, monkey radiator caps, and stories from TV and movie writing and showrunning, with a Q&A and guest panelist, comic book art legend, Todd McFarlane.
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
 
Sunday, July 26
 

10:00am PDT

'90s Cartoon Draft 2026
Sunday July 26, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
This is a live sports-inspired draft of '90s nostalgia where four comedians vie for their top five, with Justin Jordan (Still Scrolling Podcast), Joshua Ling (Comic Talk Podcast), Paige Blackcloud (content creator), and host Dimithri Perera (The Keeg Podcasts). They'll share their personal tastes and childhood memories, all while working with the crowd to create a "perfect team."
Sunday July 26, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

11:00am PDT

The Paleontology of Pokémon
Sunday July 26, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Reysuka (the cosplaying paleontologist, Ph.D.) shares her expertise on the dinosaur science of Pokémon. Reysuka studies dinosaurs and has been on expeditions to collect dinosaurs in China, Denmark, and South America. She shares her knowledge of paleontology on social media while combining it with cosplay and comedy to make learning accessible.
Sunday July 26, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

12:00pm PDT

The Choice Behind the Voice
Sunday July 26, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Voice actors including Candi Milo (Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends), Eric Bauza (Looney Tunes), Frank Todaro (The Cuphead Show), Piotr Michael (Young Jedi Adventures), and Shelby Young (LEGO Star Wars)share the process that went into crafting the voices for their most famous characters in a Q&A hosted by writer/producer FM De Marco (DreamWorks Dragons).
Sunday July 26, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

1:00pm PDT

The Best Pop Culture Vacation Destinations
Sunday July 26, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
The pop culture digital magazine The Pop Break hosts a family-friendly, bracket-style debate on the best pop culture vacation destinations. Alex Marcus (podcast network director, The Pop Break), Amanda Rivas (podcaster and senior editor, The Pop Break), Gigi Ford (cosplayer, podcaster, and content creator), Jason Patrick Galit (JPG; pop culture educator and consultant, InterMyth), Brandon Jackson (content creator and photographer, Chief Geek Photography), and Derick McDuff (podcast host, Underrated Movie Podcast) debate amenities, tourist sites, and street food from favorite pop culture locales. Could a place like Atlantis convince someone to take a trip under the sea, or could Mount Olympus take the top spot? Audience participation is encouraged and rewarded throughout the debate.
Sunday July 26, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

2:00pm PDT

Welcome to New Vegas, Vault Dweller
Sunday July 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Bottle caps, brain jars, and deathclaws—oh my. Michael Dennin (theoretical physicist), Ben Siepser (rocket scientist), and Daniel Glenn (film and television expert) explore the science, tech, and lore hiding in plain sight throughout the Fallout universe, from mind-controlling spine rigs to storing your personality in a computer, breaking down the fascinating pieces of wasteland tech you may have missed.
Sunday July 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
 

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