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

Join us for a fireside chat with Five Sided Fates! A TTRPG based cosplay group tackling a new adventure: starting a convention.

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.

We're back and it's Season 13! Join us for a quick update on some podcast news about some changes to CosPod.

Part 1 of 2. 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 …

Part 2 of 2. 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 …

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.

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/

Amber goes on a acrylic paint hunt to test out the best options for your wallet.

Can you be the sole owner of a cosplay for a character you didn't create?No.Find out more in today's episode!

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!

Our latest episode has Amber covering an update to her segmented prop tutorial, with 2 new methods to add to your kit!

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!

It's the food episode! Amber updates her guide on how to cook in your hotel room. Save money and eat healthy meals!

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/

We discuss OC's, original takes on existing characters, and if it's okay to cosplay these ideas if you didn't make them?

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!

Catching up on cosplay mishaps and Amber reviews a book that's all about sanding!

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.

We're back with another round of photoshop and cosplay. When is it too much and how is it affecting our perception of cosplay?

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?

Congrats everyone! You get an Amber only episode this time! After our last aftersession, she came up with her 9 levels of cosplay hell.

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.

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!

A new tutorial is dropping in this episode with tips on how to take care of a frizzy wig!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Amber continues dazzling us with her mold making adventures and shares her next attempts with silicone!

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…

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.

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!

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.

Amber helps us demystify one of the most confusing parts of cosplay: reading a pattern envelope!

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.

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!

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…

Welcome to another episode of CosPod! This round we talk about exclusivity in cosplay. Are today's tutorials, influencers, and businesses pricing out hobby accessability?

A new tutorial for you all to enjoy! Learn about how to finish the seams on your cosplay with 6 different methods without any specialty, expensive tools.

For the first time in forever, Val did cosplay things that she can share. Yea! We also spend most of the episode talking about how awesome the remnant bins are at fabric stores.

Trending this past week on Twitter was "Fast Fashion" for cosplay. What is fast fashion and why is it a potential problem for cosplay?

Welcome to Season 11 of CosPod! We're celebrating our 10 years and the start of the new season with a look back at the history of CosPod, some of our favorite moments, and what we're looking forward to with the show. Be sure to check us out on the latest episode of Convention Confessional!

Happy Halloween from CosPod! We celebrate the holiday and our last episode of Season 10 with a collection of Cosplay Horror Stories submitted by you. Enjoy the spoops and we will see you in Season 11!

It's our 2021 Cosplay Holiday Gift Guide! With our season nearing the end, and with all of the shortages in every industry, now is the time to start your gift shopping. We've got a collection of new items to share to add to your cosplay list or to gift the cosplayers in your life.