EnchantiCon 2025: Full Schedule

10:00am CDT

Fan Works for the New Era

Friday August 15, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CDT

Join hosts Jo and Valerie (WhimsyGossip) for an exploration of the world of fan films and new media. They’ll take us through the process of bringing beloved stories off the page with their own styles and interpretations as well as share some snippets and stories from their productions.

Presenters

Jo Fischer

Jo Fischer is a storyteller and filmmaker from Kansas City, MO. Their debut novel Chasing Starlight releases in 2026. As Assistant Director of Whimsy Gossip Productions, Jo brings magic to life on screen. When not writing or filming, they step into the story, cosplaying beloved... Read More →

Valerie (Whimsy Gossip)

Valerie is an actress, co-host of the Whimsy Gossip Podcast, and co-producer at Whimsy Gossip Productions. She likes to think of herself as a jack-of-all-nerdoms. Whether it's fantasy, anime, Disney, or anything in between, she is all in. At her core, she is a storyteller and entertainer... Read More →

Friday August 15, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
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Panel

11:15am CDT

Intro to Lord of the Rings

Friday August 15, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT

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Take up your arms and join our Fellowship of future fans! Host Chloé Laverson and friends will act as your sage guides to the realms of Middle Earth. If you're looking for a primer on the who, what and where of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, your quest is at its end. Questions are welcome and encouraged! Please note, this program will be focused on introducing fans to the core Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Presenters

Chloé Laverson

Chloé is a lifelong fangirl (it all started with the Boy Who Lived) who turned her love of magic and dressing up into a side gig as a fantasy, fashion, cosplay, and fandom content creator.She believes pink is a neutral, fantasy-inspired outfits belong at the grocery store, and the... Read More →

Friday August 15, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
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Fandom Foundations

12:30pm CDT

Cosplay Karaoke Session 1

Friday August 15, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT

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Come and bewitch us with your beguiling voice! Cosplay is encouraged but not required. Those interested in performing can sign up at the link here.

Friday August 15, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
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Interactive

2:30pm CDT

Intro to A Court of Thorns and Roses

Friday August 15, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

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Come and venture in to the mystical world of Prythian in this introduction to Sarah J. Maas's best-selling series A Court of Thorns and Roses! Our hosts will breakdown the maps and terminology you'll need to know and provide a (mostly spoiler free) explanation of the necessary lore to get you started on your journey. Whether you hail from lands of Spring or Night, we welcome you to bring your questions and queries before the court!

Presenters

Valerie (Whimsy Gossip)

Friday August 15, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
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Fandom Foundations

11:15am CDT

Trope 101

Saturday August 16, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT

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New to the reading scene and looking to find your niche? Avid reader looking to expand your literary horizons? The Fantasy Fangirls are here to give you the road map through popular romantasy tropes! From enemies to lovers, to the chosen one, to mentors, and one bed at the inn - we’ll discuss our favorites and maybe even venture into some hot takes!

Presenters

Lexi

Lexi was climbing the corporate ladder in B2B tech marketing before she became a mom. Then her identity was wrapped up in motherhood for several years, and this rediscovered love for fantasy reading (plus the catapult into content creation) has largely helped her find herself beyond... Read More →

Nicole

As an entrepreneur/podcaster for 5 years, Nicole always enjoyed diving head first into things, gaining the title of “deep dive queen” from her husband. But in August 2023, she picked up ACOTAR, and the analyst part of her brain was immediately devoted to romantasy. Nicole is the... Read More →

Fantasy Fangirls

Fantasy Fangirls is a top-charts podcast known as the cure to your book hangover. Two sisters, Nicole and Lexi, deep dive into your favorite fantasy stories one series at a time. They discuss lore, characters, insights, and theories of beloved magical worlds — with lots of laughs... Read More →

Saturday August 16, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
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Fandom Foundations

12:30pm CDT

Intro to Throne of Glass

Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT

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Take your first steps into the Maasverse with the series that started it all! Join hosts Con, Lauren, Jon and Kyle (Between Pages and Friends) for a crash course on the Throne of Glass series. They'll discuss the who's who of witches, warriors and regents in the Kingdom of Adarlan as well as presenting their arguments for the best reading order of the series. Bring your most burning questions and get ready to begin this epic quest!

Presenters

Between Pages & Friends

Between Pages & Friends is a cozy, spoiler-free book club podcast hosted by besties Con and Lauren, plus their gamer husbands, Jon and Kyle. Each week, they dive into popular fantasy series like Throne of Glass and the Empyrean series, sharing reactions, theories and favorite moments... Read More →

Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
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Fandom Foundations

3:45pm CDT

Cosplay Karaoke Session 2 hosted by Sarah Cline

Saturday August 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT

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Come and bewitch us with your beguiling voice! Cosplay is encouraged but not required. Those interested in performing can sign up at the link here.

This is the only session of Cosplay Karaoke that will be hosted by Sarah Cline, attendees wanting a chance to perform on this day should ensure they select Saturday on the sign up form.

Presenters

Sarah Cline

Sarah is a NYC-based actor turned content creator (April 2020) with 600K+ followers who believe "more is more"! Sarah loves to create over-the-top looks for Broadway, red carpets & fantasy events-- empowering all to be bold & celebrate themselves!

Saturday August 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
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Interactive

5:00pm CDT

And Then They Fight: A Creative Deep Dive into Action Storytelling for Film & TV

Saturday August 16, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT

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Every great story has its turning point. Often, that moment comes with a punch to the jaw, a sword to the gut, or a desperate scramble for survival. But behind every breathtaking fight scene is a carefully crafted narrative choice, a moment where violence means something.

In this behind-the-scenes panel, professional stunt performers Warren and Travis will lead a dynamic conversation about the artistry and purpose of on-screen violence in storytelling.

Presenters

Warren Hull

Warren Hull is a veteran stunt performer with over a decade of on-screen impact and off-screen influence. With a 17-year background in competitive gymnastics, his work spans more than 100 credits across 70+ film and TV titles, including high-profile projects like Marvel’s Daredevil, West... Read More →

Travis Staton-Marrero

Travis is a seasoned stunt performer with nearly a decade of on-set experience and a sharp eye for camera-driven combat. With 100 credits across 70+ titles, including standout productions like Fallout, Marvel’s Daredevil, Goosebumps, and Madame Webb. Travis is also a dedicated educator... Read More →

Saturday August 16, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Regency C

Demonstration

11:15am CDT

Cosmere 101

Sunday August 17, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT

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Unlock the secrets of Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere with Executive Producer of Fantasy Fangirls, Hayden Gray! Perfect for fans of expansive universes and world-building, come and explore the setting of Sanderson’s iconic Mistborn and Stormlight Archive series.

Presenters

Hayden Gray

Hayden is the Executive Producer of the virally popular Fantasy Fangirls Podcast. A lover of fandom since his days as a young Potterhead, Hayden has always thrived on finding community in the stories he loves. Hayden picked up Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson in 2024, and after reading... Read More →

Sunday August 17, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
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Fandom Foundations

12:30pm CDT

Intro to Writing Fanfiction

Sunday August 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT

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Calling all aspiring writers! It’s no secret that we all love a brilliantly crafted fanfiction, but putting our own work out there can be scary! Host Gina is here to jump start your adventure into fanfic writing. We will discuss the writing process, the numerous sites to host your fic and how to navigate your way into the online fanfic writing community. Pick up your quill (or keyboard) and come join us!

Presenters

Cate Archer

Cate has been obsessed with books, fanfiction, and writing from an age she's legally obligated to say was "too young." She was well known by her teachers for her rebellious ways — reading under the desk or skipping class to hole up in the library like a gremlin with a stack of books... Read More →

Gina Kim

Gina is a fantasy book influencer and writer who is extremely excited to join everyone for a weekend of books, magic, and dancing! While her love for reading was a more recent discovery that truly solidified a few years ago, storytelling has always been a part of her—starting with... Read More →

Sunday August 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
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Fandom Foundations

2:30pm CDT

Cosplay Karaoke Session 3

Sunday August 17, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Regency C

Come and bewitch us with your beguiling voice! Cosplay is encouraged but not required. Those interested in performing can sign up at the link here.

Sunday August 17, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Regency C

Interactive