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PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
Mental Health Utility Belt: Training to be
Real Live Superheros: Anyone can become
a hero under the right (or wrong) circumstances,
but a SUPERHERO takes it to the next level. What
should you do if you think someone in your life is
struggling? Panelists: Christin Pike, Emilie Karlin,
PhD , Jared Dinehart, PhD, Sarah Gardner
When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: West 105A
Mermaid 101: Discover the wonderful
world of mermaids with Mermaid Odette. Learn
about where they live, swim, eat, and more in
this exciting interactive panel. Panelists: The
Renegades When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West
105A
Mini DC Meetup: If you have a kiddo who
loves DC characters, come meet up with other
children and DC lovers! When: Fri, 11:00–
11:30AM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups
area 1
Mini Marvel Meetup: Bring your mini Marvel
fans for their own cosplay meetup! Encourage the
kids to come and play! When: Sat, 12:30–1:30PM
Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2
Mixed Media Publishing: Not every author
fits neatly into one genre or even one format.
Our panel of authors will discuss what it’s like to
have a career involving many different mediums.
Panelists: Michael Kogge, Jamie Wyman, Austin
Aslan, Sarah Remy, and Neo Edmund
When: Thu, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 129A
Mixed Media Steampunk Art Discussion:
A discussion and look at Steampunk art and
craft projects created with mixed media.
Panelists: Countess Chaos, Illeana Vega Herrera
When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 104A
Modern Gods: The Iron Druid Chronicles:
The Iron Druid Chronicles portrays gods of
various pantheons in a contemporary setting.
This panel will examine how the different
gods in Atticus world have adapted to fit in.
Panelists: Dallin Holt, Deidre Oberpriller, Patricia
Langevin, Ron Lindsey When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM
Room: North 226BC
Molding & Casting for Costume Parts -
Session 1: Making a Mold: This panel is an
introduction to the mold making process. Learn
how to make single and multi-piece molds from
silicone and the equipment is needed to start.
Panelists: Quinn Lindemood, Shawn Lindemood
When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 125AB
Molding & Casting for Costume Parts
- Session 2: Casting: This panel is an
introduction to the casting of two-part plastics
in a silicone mold. Panelists: Quinn Lindemood,
Shawn Lindemood When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM
Room: North 125AB
Monster Scouts Rally: Join our community
of the Monster Scouts in our Phoenix Rally! Learn
about our order, badges, and secrets. All are
welcome. Panelists: Daniel M. Davis, Dawna
Davis When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 104B
Monsters and Enemies of Doctor Who:
Prepare to be exterminated, deleted, shrunk,
mutated, eaten and brainwashed. We will
explore the differences among 27 of the villains
and monsters from the Doctor Who universe.
Panelists: Faith Willman, Sharamie Russell
When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 231BC
Monsters Meetup: Demons, Vampires,
werewolves, witches, warlocks and everything
else that goes bump in the night!
When: Fri, 7:30–8:00PM Room: North 126C
Costuming Meetups area 2
Moody, Mordant, and Misunderstood:
The Bastards of Game of Thrones: In the
game of thrones, bastards abound. In this panel
discussion, we will highlight some of our favorite
bastards in the HBO series Game of Thrones.
Panelists: Hunter Brown, Kat Alarcon, Dustin ii
When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 226BC
Moon Mermaid and The Treasure of
Friendship: Moon Mermaid will read her story,
Moon Mermaid and the Treasure of Friendship!
She will tell tales of her adventures, make a
takeaway sea craft, and will be available for
“shelfies.” Panelists: Moon Mermaid
When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 101ABC
Bookmans Art Room Event Area
Moriarty’s Parlor 20 Minute Escape
Experience: Take a step back in time, take
the place of Sherlock Holmes as you try to foil
the plans of his arch nemesis Professor James
Moriarty. Paid Event: $10 Panelists: Mystery
Escape Room Room: North 132BC Escape Room 2
*See page 35 of this guide for schedule.
Mother Flippin’ Wizards: Our panelists will
talk about their favorite stories and their favorite
wizards from Gandalf to Harry Potter and discuss
how magic impacts people on a personal level.
Panelists: Bradley Beaulieu, Christina Henry,
Victoria V.E. Schwab, Sam Sykes, Leanna Renee
Heiber When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North
129A
Movie Auditions: Panelists: D.F. Movie
Productions, Russell Jones (2 professionals)
When: Thu, 12:00–8:30PM Room: North 126B
Masquerade Judging
Movie MashTerpiece: Star Wars the
Clone Wars (18+).: Join the cast of National
Comedy Theatre as they take Star Wars the Clone
Wars and give it a complete and uncensored
comedy overhaul. Must be 18+ to attend!
Panelists: Anthony Thornton, Heath Wilcock,
Jacob Talbert, Krissy Lenz, Nate McWhortor, Paul
Broccolo When: Fri, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North
229AB
Movie MashTerpiece: Star Wars the Clone
Wars (PG): Watch as the hilarious cast of
National Comedy Theatre present two episodes
of Clone Wars with an all new comedy soundtrack
created LIVE! Panelists: Anthony Thornton,
Derrick Tesson, Heath Wilcock, Jacob Talbert,
Krissy Lenz When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North
232ABC
Mr. Creepypasta: Creepy Pasta Storytime:
Gather round the campfire and MrCreepyPasta
will tell stories that will give you nightmares for
years to come. From stories around the internet
and some of your favorites from Youtube, listen
as the one and only blue man retells them in
the iconic voice you’ve come to know and love.
Panelists: Mr Creepy Pasta
When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 131ABC
When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 131ABC
Mr. CreepyPasta: How to Be Successful
on YouTube: From adorable cat videos, to
Let’s Plays, to a series that could rival Red vs
Blue, Mr. CreepyPasta eill teach what to do to
start a successful Youtube channel from the
ground, to the penthouse suite. Panelists: Mr
Creepy Pasta When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room:
North 131ABC
Mr. CreepyPasta: Writing for Internet
Horror: Writing has taken many twists and
turns over the years. Mr. Creepypasta will show
how to break into this medium and write horror
stories. Panelists: Mr Creepy Pasta
When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 131ABC
My Crystal Ball is an Abacus: How Math
is Used to Predict Your Life: In this panel,
experts will discuss how math can be used to
predict, and even influence, your behavior and
how certain organizations and companies might
use this! Panelists: Rachna Nath, Sahil Inamdar,
Ted Pavlic When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room:
North 230
My Favorite Panel on the Citadel: The
Science of Mass Effect: In this panel,
experts in planetary geology and as trobiology
will discuss what the Mass Effect games
got right and where they missed the mark.
Panelists: Benjamin Koval, Brian Johnson, Ryan
Anderson When: Thu, 9:00–10:00PM Room:
North 227BC
My Little Pony Meetup: My Little Pony fans
and cosplayers meetup!
When: Fri, 4:00–4:30PM Room: North 126C
Costuming Meetups area 1
When: Sat, 5:00–5:30PM Room: North 126C
Costuming Meetups area 1
My Little Pony Sketchoff: Comic book
artists contribute their talents to create sketches
while you watch. Sketches will be auctioned off
for a donation to the Kids Need to Read Charity.
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 121A
My Stolen Time Machine - Making Of
Season 1: Actress Sara Mirasola and others
will discuss “My Stolen Time Machine”, a web
series about a girl genius who steals a time
machine and almost destroys the universe.
Panelists: Drew Kallen, Elisa M. Cota-Francis, Eric
Schumacher, Ginger Ferguson, Robert S.Francis,
Sara Mirasola When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room:
West 102C
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Mystery
Science Theater 3000 mega fans Joel Cranson,
Kane Black, Brenda Cranson, and Hal Semmens
discuss how this cult classic TV show has stood
the test of time. Panelists: Brenda Cranson, Hal
Semmens, Joel Cranson, Kane Black
When: Sat, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 231BC
Myth, Magic, & Middle School: Young
Adult Fiction: Fantasy-driven young adult
fiction has been gaining steam since the success
of Harry Potter, but the genre has a rich and
under-appreciated history. This panel will discuss
some classics in young adult fantasy, as well as
some more current books. Panelists: Mark Rude,
Ryan Dalton, Sharon Skinner
When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 226A
Mythology and Folklore: Our panelists
discuss their favorite fantasy legends throughout
history and how they use them in their work.
Panelists: Alyssa Wong, Joseph Nassise, Mary
Robinette Kowal, Todd Lockwood
When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 129A
Name That Anime Tune!: Come test your
knowledge of anime and video game music
against others in this fast-paced music trivia
game! Panelists: Dowase Entertainment (4
panelists) When: Fri, 4:30–7:00PM Room: North
224B
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