Cosplay Con Crunch

The gang waxes optimistic before the frenzies that the summer crunch always bring. Stay tuned for inevitable madness

The long awaited renaissance faire review! Join Ryan and MJ as they navigate a new england renn faire during the still cold months of late fall.

Ryan gets his first tattoo! And Mj tries their hardest not to play the I told you so game (spoilers: they hurt).

Come listen to our first ever minisode for our Workshop Wednesday segment! This week MJ and Ryan talk about how to prepare to use, read properly, and adjust patterns for sewing and 3D modeling. Got a suggestion or question? Email the podcast at cosplayconcrunch@gmail.com

For those wondering I love summoning salt and this is my attempt at a fair use parody. Enjoy as Mj recounts their 13 hr excursion at Otakon on Saturday

A successful Connecticon for the ages! Listen as Ryan and Mj recount their experiences having a booth and being treated as press for the first time

Ryan and MJ discuss their experiences in Utah as they attended a Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter themed wedding. MJ remembers they haven't really watched either of those...

Ryan actually cosplayed everyday at Katsu?? Tune in to find out how we pulled up with big props in huge suitcases via Train??

That's right it's a new cosplay con crunch tradition! Pull out your themed holmat cosplays again because it's Christmas in April (It's definitely for the bit guys, it's not because we just finished editing our backlog...)

MJ and Ryan attempt ethical consumption in late stage capitalism. It's difficult but not impossible for us cosplayers to do our part!

Holmat is this week and Ryan and MJ are once again CRUNCHING to get ready for it. Watch as they go over their cosplay plans and build progress while Ryan unravels in real time

It's an anime review power hour where Ryan watched the pilot episodes of four new(ish) hyped shows. He then tries to convince Mj whether or not they're worth getting into and cosplaying from. Alternate episode title: Ryan Yaps at sleebjie Mj and goes way too hard on windbreakers (sorry)

Backlogged episode from when Mj just got back and prior to the summer con season! We discuss some of our fave non-artist alley or dealer hall activities

"Leafeon is a solid low-tier option for a physically defensive wall that can help patch up weaknesses to strong Ground-, Grass-, and Water-type attackers, boasting an excellent Defense as well as respectable Attack and Speed for a defensive Pokemon. However, it is not without downsides. Poor special bulk, abilities that are unhelpful in most situations, and a barren movepool in terms of coverage m...

It's been a minute, but it's time to review the con of the summer. It's otacon baby, Ryan and MJ get to talk about the glories and downfalls of another con and the intense crunching that comes when your one partner disappears for 2 months only to have two cons 2 weeks apart. Apart did they survive, will DC traffic break MJ's will to survive? Will Ryan have enough coffee or portable mac and cheese'...

MJ and Ryan discuss the ups and downs of Connecticon 2024, what they wore, what they made, and what they did. Listen to how they met old and new friends, competed in cos-battles to the death, and spent not nearly as much as they could have

A Rocktopus Network cross over event where MJ is joined not by Ryan but by Spencer and John of Eric Hates Dragonball Z! Listen to the fun clash of characters, personalities, and hijinks as the hosts discuss the first four episodes of the 2016 Mappa Studios smash hit Yuri!! On Ice. This is the first part of a four part series, the rest can be found on the Eric Hates Dragonball Z Patreon

MJ and Ryan are joined by @Somanyhoodies! They give advice on prop preparation and having timelines as we get ready for the summer con season

Ryan and Mj talk about how they're able to save money and make it out to as many cons as possible on a budget. Stay tuned for cost-saving tips and learn from their Faux pas

MJ and Ryan are joined by @Dandoesdressup! She gives advice on navigating conventions and how best to deal with any creeps you may come across. -- CONTENT WARNING; Discussions of sexual harassment and sexual advancements towards minors

Ryan and MJ overview their 10 Cosplay Conmandments and how you can be an overall more aware and respectful con-goer.

Mj is joined by fellow grad student @morallygreycosplays to discuss the trials and tribulations of cosplaying while in grad school. Ryan gets a new perspective on work/life balance, and is even more grateful he didn't have to work at the same time as he was in school.

This week Ryan and MJ discuss what their hardest parts of building and sewing can be. Plus what cos planning can look like, what the limitations are to getting into it, and how it gets hard around a crunch

This week Ryan and MJ discuss their experience at Anime Boston (AB) 2024 and give their review. For a convention with mostly re-used cosplays pretty close to home, it shouldn't have been too crazy, right? Well that mostly depends on which predictions came true, so tune in this week to find out!

This week Ryan and MJ discuss their preparation for Anime Boston (AB) weekend. As it follows the mad rush of Katsu, this may be the least crunched-out they get to be all of 2024. Stay tuned for AB predictions that will inevitably come to pass by next episode!