Cosplay and Cocktails

What's that? You want to hear Jessi and Paige answer more questions about cosplaying? Well, are you in for a treat. On this episode, Jessi and Paige answer some listener email questions as well as questions from an online cosplay challenge! 

Jessi and Paige have a blast on this weeks episode during their interview with fellow cosplayer, JediManda! From wig making to some amazingly intricate costumes, Amanda had a lot of great knowledge and insights to share.

After making the difficult decision to cancel their 2020 DragonCon plans, Jessi and Paige figured it was time to give their favorite convention a tribute episode. So join us, won’t you, for an episode on DragonCon, the fandom.

Jessi and Paige have the privilege of interviewing friend of the podcast, Shelia of Red Shoes, Red Wine. Shelia, who started out making Halloween costumes from cardboard has created some seriously beautiful cosplays over the years. From curtains to bedsheets, no fabric is safe in her household.

On this episode, Jessi and Paige read through some listener questions from their inbox !

After receiving a listener email, Jessi and Paige dive into the meaning of “Cosplay is not Consent”.

With conventions being non existent right now in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, cosplay stories are hard to come by, so this week Jessi and Paige play a fun game of Cosplay Never Have I Ever for your entertainment... and theirs.

We hear you. We see you. We support you.

This episode of your favorite podcast about cosplay and cocktails is going to focus on what the term Disney bounding is and different ways to “bound” at your favorite theme parks. Disney favorites and future Disney bounds are also up for discussion so if you like theme parks and a good laugh, sit down with your favorite cocktail and enjoy.

Marie Kondo, if you're reading this, Jessi and Paige have alot of cosplay stuff that needs organized.. just don't try to throw anything away, it all sparks joy.  On this episode, Jessi and Paige discuss the struggles of cosplay storage and organization. They touch on how they manage the chaos and how that does and doesn't work for them. If you're looking for all the answers, you're in the wro...

On todays episode, Jessi and Paige talk all things Star Wars in honor of not only May the 4th, but also the 20th epsiode of Cosplay and Cocktails AND Jessi and Paige's 23rd friend-iversary. 

With everything going on in the world right now many cosplayers are facing economic hardships, which leads to the question, is cosplaying on a budget possible? On this episode, Jessi and Paige discuss different ways they have saved money throughout their years of cosplay and how you can  create an amazing costume without spending a ton of money. Spoiler, the title of the episode is a joke.......

Need a social distancing pick me up? Come join Jessi and Paige as they play their favorite game, It's Not Called What You Would Prefer... or would you rather as most people know it. This edition of  It's Not Called What You Would Prefer is fandom based and you're probably not surprised but things get a little weird. 

.Yep. You guessed it, we are coming to you live (ok not really) from social distancing. So, to brighten our spirits, in this episode Jessi and Paige discuss future cosplay plans for the year in detail . Listen, we all need something to look forward to, right?

On this episode, Jessi and Paige discuss how mental health and cosplay affect one another and touch on some of the mental health resources that are available at conventions.

This episode is about all things COVID 19. Jessi and Paige discuss not only how living in a pandemic is affecting them personally but on a wider spectrum as well. How are cosplayers and con goers handling their favorite conventions being canceled or postponed and convention runners coming up with inventive ways to keep nerd culture rolling, listen to find out.

The title of this episode may be deceiving, because honestly, it’s just all about Jessi and Paige’s advice for first time con goers.

 Have you ever wondered what goes into putting a cosplay together from start to finish? Luckily for you, on this episode, Jessi and Paige breakdown two of their very favorite cosplays. Jess discusses what all went into her very first steam punk costume when she cosplayed a vault dweller from the Fall Out video games, while Paige talks about putting her own spin on a Lady Loki cosplay. 

Are you ready for this? ( cue Space Jam theme song)  On this episode, Jessi and Paige play a cocktail induced game of "would you rather" and get into all kinds of cosplay and convention based scenarios. Is this an episode where you dear listener is going to learn alot ? Nope. But it sure is entertaining.

Going to a new convention is always an adventure and C2E2 was no exception. On this episode, Jessi and Paige talk about their very first visit to C2E2 in Chicago and how a few bumps in the road didn't keep them from having a great time! 

Jessi and Paige have the privilege of interviewing their very first guest of the podcast, Natasha of Sewcialist Revolution. Natasha, who has experience with a lot of theater costuming, has been cosplaying since 2001. Her experience and amazing work made for a great conversation about something we all are very passionate about.

What started out as an episode discussing girl power and the badass women of cosplay, quickly turned into a bit of a tipsy rant when Jessi and Paige stumble across an article that shocks them. Luckily, cocktails were involved. 

Listener beware, for on this episode Jessi and Paige tell the tales of some of their biggest cosplay problems. It’s not for the faint of heart. Just kidding... it’s a lot of laughing, champagne, and confetti.

In this episode, Paige turns into VSCO Rey while teaching Jessi how hashtags work. And if that’s not enough, get ready to hear some of our favorite con stories while coming up with this weeks cocktail on the spot.

Join us won't you for another history lesson. On this episode we drink more than we probably should while trying to discuss the history of conventions ( comic book, fan, sci-fi, etc.). Jessi also gives Paige a DND lesson, and do a little food based beat poetry.