CosPod is the podcast for all things cosplay. We cover the materials, techniques, products, and people essential to the art of costuming and bringing characters to life!
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In our final episode of Season 13, we release our annual cosplay gift guide with new products and ideas to make your cosplayer's holiday extra special!
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Episode 298: Iron Cosplay Spoops Edition!
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It's time for the annual Halloween / After Dark episode! Which is still PG because it's us. :DOur challenge this year: make a cosplay-themed witch hat in 30 minutes using a bag of various materials. See the chaos for yourself!
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Time to get into the grit. We chat about cheating in cosplay contests from the judges perspective! What judges look for in a cosplay contest, the questions asked, and why it can be difficult to spot someone that is lying.
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Episode 296: An ICon and WCS 2024!
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Welcome to the 10 year anniversary of DashCon! The little con that made internet history. We chat about what happens when a con fails and how it affects the local fan community. And give an an overview of WCS 2024.
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Episode 295: Battle of the Podcasts! Interview with Zavage
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Surprise! Another interview! This time we snagged Zavage Cosplay the host of The Cosplay Crunch Podcast and multi-award winning cosplayer. We chat about his tumble into the podcast world, cosplay, and social media.
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Episode 294: Sustaining Cosplays! Interview with Myleah Fly Hinata
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This episode is a big one! Loads of cosplay updates. A review of FAN EXPO Dallas 2024. An interview with Myleah, FlyHinata founder of Lumikha Cosplay Resale. Don't miss it!
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Episode 293: Can a Perfect Cosplay Con Exist?
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We chat about what our ideal cosplay convention would be like and bring in the audience to share their ideas! What would the contests look like? What kind of panels would we want to see? What guests would be brought in?
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We catch up on the Joann Bankruptcy filing, some cosplay updates, and Amber covers a product review of 2 different paints from Folk Art!Note: We are not sponsored by Folk Art...or anyone. All opinions expressed in the product review are our own.
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A busy episode for this one! We catch up on a bunch of convention and cosplay news, including Joann Fabric and Craft Chapter 11, several major cons cancelling or postponning, and more. Plus a tutorial that's all about posing for photos! Episode originally recorded March 15, 2024
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Episode 290: Rolling for Initiative! Interview with Five Sided Fates
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Join us for a fireside chat with Five Sided Fates! A TTRPG based cosplay group tackling a new adventure: starting a convention.
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Episode 289: Adhesive Mania! Interview with Maker Fishmeal
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Make something awesome with Maker Fishmeal! A multi-award winning cosplayer and foam-smith with a book on the way that's all about adhesives! Enjoy our interview with Maker.
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We're back and it's Season 13! Join us for a quick update on some podcast news about some changes to CosPod.
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Episode 287: Spooky Cosplay Time
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It's our last episode of the season, which means another year of Halloween spoops! We share our favorite scary movies, scary cosplays, and play a round of "Would You Rather" spooky cosplay edition~As a reminder, this is our "after dark" episode, meaning that we do not self censor in language or topics of discussion. While it's still a tame episode,…
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Episode 286: The 2023 Cosplayer Gift Guide
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The holiday season is almost here, which means getting gifts for the cosplayers in your life! We've compiled a list of new items to seek out.
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Episode 285: Interview with WCS Team USA 2024
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We interview the World Cosplay Summit Team USA 2024 representatives: Team Kirari CosplayFollow at: https://www.instagram.com/teamkiraric...Kira Masquerade: https://www.instagram.com/kira_masque...Ari / The Fashionable Cupcake: https://www.instagram.com/konekoanni/
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Amber goes on a acrylic paint hunt to test out the best options for your wallet.
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Can you be the sole owner of a cosplay for a character you didn't create?No.Find out more in today's episode!
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Episode 282: The One With WCS 2023
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It's that time again where we chat about the World Cosplay Summit! What was new? What was the same? We share our opinions about the international event and what to expect!
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Our latest episode has Amber covering an update to her segmented prop tutorial, with 2 new methods to add to your kit!
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We tackle a viewer request to look into the pricing of products labeled "hobby" or "craft". Are they more expensive? Is there a difference in quality? Why is there a perception of these items costing more? Dive into the topic with us!
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It's the food episode! Amber updates her guide on how to cook in your hotel room. Save money and eat healthy meals!
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We interview Cat Chan Cosplay! Join us for our chat with this multi-award winning cosplayer, with nearly 20 years of experience, and a convention connoisseur.Learn more about Cat Chan and follow their work at:https://kirakiracat.com/
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We discuss OC's, original takes on existing characters, and if it's okay to cosplay these ideas if you didn't make them?
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What's it like to cosplay as an IRL person? What are the pros and cons? We explore the ups and downs of cosplaying as a real person!
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Catching up on cosplay mishaps and Amber reviews a book that's all about sanding!
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This week, we cover a topic suggested by a listener: how do you start cosplay photography? From learning about how to use your camera to lighting and networking.Apologies in advance for the audio. One of our hosts had to temporarily relocate their setup. Audio was boosted in editing to help.
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We're back with another round of photoshop and cosplay. When is it too much and how is it affecting our perception of cosplay?
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We've returned from our first convention outing since 2020. What has changed? What has stayed the same? And how will we go forth on our future con runs?
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Congrats everyone! You get an Amber only episode this time! After our last aftersession, she came up with her 9 levels of cosplay hell.
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We dive into the topic to discuss what this technology is, how it works, and it's current uses for cosplay. We have so much to cover, we're likely going to discuss more in a future episode.
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Episode 269: Costume Pressure Overload
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This topic covers the concern of creating new costumes for every con, or for social media, at a rapid pace. What are the ups and downs? How do we cultivate a healthier mindset and lifestyle for cosplay? Check out the episode for more!
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A new tutorial is dropping in this episode with tips on how to take care of a frizzy wig!
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Welcome to the start of Season 12! We're glad to be back for another year of cosplay chats and tutorials. We jump into what to expect for the new season.
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Episode 266: A Fangtastic Howloween Show
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It's the last episode of Season 11 and our annual Halloween After Dark showcase! Amber and Val play a round of "Cosplay: Would You Rather" with some memorable answers.
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Episode 265: Buying time with Costumes
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Halloween is almost here! Which means last minute costume purchases. We provide the tips on how to make the most out of your dollar to ensure you get a costume that lasts!
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It's that time again! Our annual gift guide for cosplayers, with new suggestions for first timer cosplayers and veterans as well as ideas for convention kits!
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Amber continues on her further adventures into casting and mold making with a book review made for cosplayers on how to cast for your props and accessories.
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We chat about the never-ending discussion on cosplay accuracy vs fit. Why a cosplay fitting you far exceeds the need for accuracy. Have you seen some of those characters designs with no seams?
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Episode 261: Climbing the Summit: World Cosplay Summit 2022
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Amber and Val chat about all the cosplays and skits from WCS! Lots of fun with the two categories, stage and video, and what we hope to see in the future.
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Episode 260: Cosplay Motivation with Cosplay Tea Time
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What keeps you motivated to cosplay? We dive into the topic of motivation, as well as it's ups and downs with Cosplay Tea Time.
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Episode 259: Choose Your Cosplay Contest
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So! You decided to enter a cosplay contest for the first time! Which one do you choose? How do you narrow down your options? What should you expect when looking up cosplay contests to join? Tune in to find out and learn the tips to make it easier to select your next contest to join.
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Amber continues dazzling us with her mold making adventures and shares her next attempts with silicone!
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Join us for an interview with Andrew Liptak, author of a new book 'Cosplay: A History' which is out now! We talk about the book, navigating cosplay through Covid, and his cool collection of Star Wars costumes!Andrew Liptak is a writer and historian based in Vermont. He graduated from Norwich University with a master’s degree in military history and…
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We review Kamui's book about Cosplay Photography! With more conventions returning to in-person events, it's a great time to learn how to take your own photos or maybe pick up as a new hobby to photograph other cosplayers.!
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Amber continues her tutorial on reading a commercial pattern by digging inside the envelope and showing you how to read all the other instructions! We're here to demystify sewing patterns!
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Episode 254: Through the Booking Glass
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Amber graces us with her book stash! She shows off her collection of "must-have" crafting bibles that every cosplayer should have in their collection.
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Amber helps us demystify one of the most confusing parts of cosplay: reading a pattern envelope!
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Episode 252: Best Zipper Tutorial Ever
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We're not messing around on this one. If you want to know the easiest way to install a zipper, this is the episode for you! And we chat about other cosplay things and weird things foam does in the cold.
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New to cosplay or getting back into the swing of things? Amber and Val go over their list of 10 things they wish they knew about cosplay before they dove into the hobby. Let our tips help you on your cosplay journey!
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Episode 250: Social Media Cosplay with Lex Lunar
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For this episodic milestone, we dive into how social media has changed our perceptions and creative drive in all things cosplay. We welcome a special guest for the discussion, Lex Lunar! With over 4.6 million likes on TikTok, Lex Lunar posts fun cosplay videos bringing favorite anime characters to life. Follow Lex Lunar at https://beacons.page/thel…
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