Hannah Dove and Mandy Makes

Cosplay Conversations

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Join best friends Hannah and Mandy as they talk about all things cosplay, from photoshoot tips to con drama to safety information to internet fame.

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Hannah Dove and Mandy Makes

Episodes

Let's Talk About Weebcon... Again 21.05.2025 38:17

Hannah and Mandy discuss this year's disastrous Weebcon after experiencing last year's controversy firsthand.

Let's Talk About the POC Cosplayer Experience 26.02.2025 29:03

Hannah and Mandy interview POC cosplayers Alex (AKA Jonesy) and Ysabelle about diversity, inclusion, and representation in the cosplay community.

Let's Talk About the Cosplay Care Project 29.01.2025 29:40

Hannah and Mandy sit down to interview Kit Noel (@a.li.as) about her cosplay charity initiative and how others can give back to their community through cosplay.

Let's Talk About Our 2024 in Cosplay 27.12.2024 40:07

Hannah and Mandy share their 2024 favorites, from movies to anime to video games, as well as their favorite cosplays and what they've learned this year.

Let's Talk About Con Prep and Safety 01.12.2024 40:50

Hannah and Mandy talk about con prep, from picking cosplays to packing the essentials, as well as safety tips for the best weekend experience.

Let's Talk About Our Best Con and Celebrity Experiences 31.10.2024 45:47

Hannah and Mandy share their favorite conventions and most memorable encounters with celebrity guests such as Ashley Eckstein, Erika Henningsten, Kyle Phillips, Ryan Colt Levy, and more.

Let's Talk About Photoshoots 12.06.2024 39:38

Hannah and Mandy discuss everything you need to know about cosplay photoshoots, from how to properly prepare to what to bring to how to pose. They also discuss etiquette for both cosplayers and photographers and get insight from Dallas-based photographer Ryan (rcs.visuals).

Let's Talk About Weebcon 02.05.2024 40:34

Hannah and Mandy dive into the controversy behind Weebcon 2024, which includes issues with security, hotel staff, con organization and more.