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June 2, 2025 86 mins
In this episode of The Dragon Con Report, we suit up for a thrilling conversation with Laurence Lagnese, event coordinator for the Palmetto Knights! Laurence shares insights into the world of armored combat and the rich pageantry of medieval mayhem that the Palmetto Knights bring to Dragon Con each year. We delve into the history and intensity of live steel combat, what it takes to compete in the Dragon's Cup, and why the Knight Fights have become a fan-favorite spectacle at the convention. The Palmetto Knights is a nonprofit international sports team based out of South Carolina with various clubs in the southeast. This medieval fight team, which includes both men and women, focuses on the research and training to recreate the ancient art of Medieval and Renaissance foot combat. The highlight of the con is the Dragon’s Cup Tournament. Participants include other reenactment organizations, who also fight and compete across the USA and internationally. They will bring their real-world insight into the equipment so they can truly discuss and educate on how effective they were on the battlefield. Each year, we present an entertainment unlike no other as we draw from history to conduct an unchoreographed combat experience leveraging our expertise in battle effectiveness of tactics and weaponry. The Dragon Con Report is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Producer Jen “Lil’ Bit” Schleusner, Executive Producer Mike Faber. ​ We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at feedback@dragonconreport.com and subscribe and rate the show wherever fine podcasts are found, such as Apple Podcast, Google Play, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, and our new YouTube Channel. ​ Links: ​ Dragon Con Report Website (https://www.dragonconreport.com/) ​ Dragon Con Report YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeHfAbet8aG5pc8yeyO70SA) ​ ESO Network (https://esonetwork.com/) ​ ESO Network Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/esonetwork) ​ ESO Network TeePublic Store (https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-eso-broadcasting-network?ref_id=5204&utm_campaign=5204&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=The%2BESO%2BBroadcasting%2BNetwork) ​ Dragon Con Parties, Meetups, and More (https://www.facebook.com/groups/361840584752074) ​ Black Geeks of Dragon Con (https://www.facebook.com/groups/dcblackgeeks) ​ Dragon Tales on Amazon (https://a.co/d/conYJQY) ​ The Palmetto Knights (https://palmettoknights.com) ​ The Knights at Dragon Con FB group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/DragonConKnights/) ​ Watch this episode on YouTube (https://youtube.com/live/hP7UiRugBnc?feature=share) ​ Dragon Con Report Intro and Outro attributes: Stock Media provided by Blackmid / Pond5 Adventure Of The Pirates - Fantasy, Epic Orchestral Music (https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/211981317-adventure-pirates-fantasy-epic-orchestral) by Pond5 (https://www.pond5.com/) Stock Media provided by MellauSFX / Pond5 Dragon Fire Roar Sound Effects (https://www.pond5.com/sound-effects/item/231512213-dragon-fire-roar) by Pond5 (https://www.pond5.com/) Watch this episode on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/live/JK5iPfko4to?si=0Fb0mSdcyKFbTQOb) dragonconreport #dcr #podcast #dragoncon #conventions #AtlantaGeekScene #dragonconAtlanta #ESONetwork #geekpodcast #Geektalk #ChanningSherman #JenLilBitSchleusner #MikeGordon #nerdpodcast #TheESONetwork #DragonCon2025 #DragonConPerformances, #LaurenceLagnese #PalmettoKnights #KnightFights #DragonsCup #MedievalFighting #MedievalCombat #DragonConKnights Special Guest: Laurence Lagnese.
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