Below you will find a listing of all the different panels being offered at BayouCon 2014. This list is subject to change.
Unlockable Characters Comedy - When four seasoned comedians realized that they could merge their love for nerd pop-culture and Stand-up, the Unlockable Characters were formed. Touring clubs and conventions all around the country, this quartet of laugh inducing ninjas revel in entertaining an audience that is often overlooked at standard venues. With a production of the utmost quality and a show specifically geared toward its varying audiences, the Unlockable Characters stand-out among its competition. Be it Anime, Comic Books, Video games or Sci-fi, these comedic scholars are well versed, despite the cost of their high school popularity.
What's My Focus Live Podcast - Come join Josh Esthay for his latest live recording of his local podcast "Whats My Focus".
Religion in Science Fiction - A discussion on the role of Religion in Science Fiction works.
Indie Filmmaking Showcas - Here we will feature several indie movie projects and take your questions about the industry.
Introduction to Tokusatsu - Delve into a genre almost exclusive to Japan!!! This panel will take you by the hand and guide you on the trail into a new fandom. Hear you'll find your fair share of spandex, monsters, and EXPLOSIONS!!!!!
Doctor Who - Upgrades: From Mondas to Cybus Industries - From their introduction in "The Tenth Planet" to more current appearances as in "Nightmare in Silver," the Cybermen have been one of the Doctor's most feared and beloved enemies. They are consistently listed as one of the Doctor's greatest enemies (usually just a step behind the Daleks) and the panel "Upgrades: From Mondas To Cybos Industries" will take a look at their development over the years and their influence on other science fiction villains as they continually terrorize science fiction fans.
Corsets & Bustles & Bodices, Oh My! - The ladies of the Adventurers League of G.E.A.R.S. take to the stage to share clues to things you never knew you didn't know, amongst the topics are how to properly lace a corset, how to make and wear a bustle with ease and in general to answer all those more intricate questions on ladies costuming and it's intricacies.
Starfleet & You - Starfleet and You: Want to know more about the USS Lafitte and Starfleet? Well join us for an hour long discussion on what we are all about.
Afterlife Connections - Daniel Blake, a psychic medium who uses his intuitive ability to help those in need of answers by speaking to loved ones from the spirit world, he also works independently with law enforcement on missing person and cold cases across the USA.
The Destiny of Stargate - A discussion of the future of Stargate as a franchise. What does the reboot announcement mean for fans? Can it come back to television? Can it be a cultural phenomenon like Star Trek & Star Wars.
When Did the Bullied Become the Bullies? - This panel takes the form of a round table discussion detailing the increasingly problematic issue in fandom and the overall geek culture of our people choosing to eat their own rather than work together as a team along with reflections from the presenters on problems they may have experienced.
Cosplay 101 - Join our Cosplay King & Queen along with Queen D for an exciting look into the world of Cosplay and how you can start your own collection.
Secrets to Indie Filmmaking - Ever wanted to take the Director's seat and create your own film? Join our team of experts as they bring you through the art of Indie Filmmaking and offer advice on crafting your films with little to no budget.
Steampowered Props - Gadgets, Inventions and Whatchamacallits. Props, basic Costuming and more will be covered in this discussion, this like all G.E.A.R.S. Panels will be a rousing mixture of performance, information and Q&A.
Southern Haunts 2: Horror Author Panel
Martial Arts Demonstration -
Science Fiction Author Panel and Showcase - Join the Author guests of BayouCon for an in-depth panel on publushing, crafting a new world, and tips of the trade in this round table discussion. Plus, find out about upcoming projects from the Authors on hand.
Larry Nemecek's Con of Wrath Meetup (Separate Ticket Required) - The all time Authority of Star Trek Larry Nemecek presents a meetup to discuss his latest project "Con of Wrath". Find out what is happening with the film and how you can get involved.
Robert Kohl Presents: Bad Movies! - A BayouCon favorite, Robert will present some of history's all time horrible horror films for your enjoyment.
Doctor Who - Five & Dime: The Fifth & Tenth Doctors - Five And Dime takes a look at the similarities and differences between Peter Davison's Fifth Doctor and David Tennant's Tenth Doctor, as well as their relationship offscreen. The duo have quite a few things in common, and this panel will touch on many of these unique and fun facts.
I, Steampunk - The who, what, when, where, why, and how of Steampunk. We'll talk about who started the movement, what the movement means, when the movement started to gain traction, where the best places are to look for more information, why we all got involved and how you can get involved yourself.
Getting Published - The BayouCon Authors explain how to get your works published and the processes involved.
Evidence of the Paranormal - We have been a part of Bayoucon for many years, we educate the public and show our evidence captured on our past investigations. We also do a Q&A for those who may have a possible problem with a spirit or for those curious about how we conduct our investigations and how we use our equipment to capture evidence of the paranormal.
Futuresounds - Emmett Plant showcases how sounds is produced for television, specifically Sci-Fi shows. Hear some of your favorite sounds come to life in this panel.
Playing Ba'al - Q & A with Cliff Simon and his role as Ba'al on Stargate SG-1.
More to be announced soon.
