Original Blue Power Ranger Joins Geekd Con 2026 Lineup

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Geekd Con, the annual pop culture convention in Shreveport, Louisiana, has announced that two original cast members from the 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers' TV series will be appearing at the 2026 event. In addition to Walter E. Jones, who played the original Black Ranger, David Yost, the original Blue Ranger, will also be in attendance to meet fans and participate in the weekend-long celebration of geek culture.

Why it matters

The appearance of these two iconic Power Rangers actors is a major draw for Geekd Con, which has established itself as one of the premier pop culture conventions in the Ark-La-Tex region. Fans will have a rare opportunity to meet and interact with the stars who helped launch the beloved 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers' franchise.

The details

David Yost, who played Billy Cranston the original Blue Ranger, will be joining his co-star Walter E. Jones at Geekd Con 2026. Yost appeared in nearly 200 episodes of the original 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers' series and also reprised his role in the 1995 feature film. After leaving the show, Yost has worked extensively behind the scenes in television production, with credits that include 'Temptation Island', 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills', and more.

• Geekd Con 2026 will take place August 14-16, 2026 at the Shreveport Convention Center.
• Walter E. Jones, the original Black Ranger, and David Yost, the original Blue Ranger, will both be appearing as celebrity guests throughout the weekend.

What’s next

Tickets for Geekd Con 2026 are on sale now at ShreveportComicCon.com. Vendors and creators interested in securing a booth at the convention can visit ShreveportGeeks.com to apply.