With just two weeks left until the Upside Down convention, we are following up with Alexis from Epic Cons. Be sure to tune into our episode titled “the upside down” from May 17 to hear all about how Epic Cons got started and the beginnings of the planning process for this Stranger Things con in Jackson, Georgia (the filming location for Hawkins). In this episode, we chat about some highlights from Epic’s last two events, the “June Wedding” Vampire Diaries con and September’s Chicago con, the very first First Responder con in the states. We loved hearing about how Alexis prioritizes connection over competition, and the amazing fundraiser they did in Chicago! We get into how the planning process for the Upside Down has gone since May, what makes the upcoming convention unique from other Epic Cons, and what parts of the weekend Alexis is most excited about (ice cream, anyone?). Alexis shares some details and answers some of our questions about the schedule, meet and greets, and logistics of the weekend. Keep an eye out on the official Epic Cons socials for more updates as we quickly approach the week of the event. Support our show, access bonus content, including deleted clips from this conversation, and be entered into an amazing giveaway at https://www.patreon.com/skullrockbroadcast