CosPod: The Cosplay Podcast

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.

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, we do want to remind you all that viewer, and li...

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 Cosplay Follow 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.