Catherine Baumgardner - Costume Designer and Educator
Voice Of Costume - The Untold Stories of Unseen Artists
The stories behind the stories — from the artists who build the worlds we love. Voice of Costume goes far beyond fabric and fittings. This podcast is an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at how film, television, and theater are actually made — told by the artists who rarely get the spotlight but shape everything you see on screen. Each episode features candid conversations with costume designers and creative collaborators working at every level of the industry. They share the real stories: breaking in, surviving rejection, collaborating under pressure, solving impossible problems, and finding m...
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Catherine Baumgardner - Costume Designer and Educator
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Jun 19, 2026
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Episodes
From Waterworld to Hacks with Kathleen Felix-Hager 28.08.2025 43:02
Imagine never having been in the costume department and your first experience is the iconic film "Waterworld"! That was Kathleen's foray into costumes and where she fell in love with the world of costume design. Hear that story as well as how she got onboard the show Hacks on HBO Max. Hear some behind-the-scenes on some of the show's costume choices and how the 'black dress' became such a special...
Dune: Prophecy - 10,000 Years Ago In The Future with Bojana Nikitovic 08.08.2025 55:55
Costume deep dive into Dune: Prophecy and building everything from scratch for the Emmy nominated TV Series. Bojana shares how she got started in design and how she was inspired by her aunts to pursue costumes. Catherine and Bojana talk through several character looks from the series so if you love the show you will love this episode! Watch more episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The "Voice of...
Adolescence -The One Take Life with Jessica Schofield 06.08.2025 50:12
Jessica's story is such an inspiration for anyone working through their own creative journey. Listen in to how she found inspiration at 11 years old with her Dad. Her leaps of faith opposing the fear to get to the next place in her journey. Her hard felt belief that everything happens for a reason certainly is evident in her story. Her love of being a mom and a costume designer is an inspiration f...
Focus On What you Can Control with Amanda Riley - We Were Liars 30.07.2025 59:11
Hear the wonderful story of Amanda Riley! From growing up with 8 siblings to moving to Paris to her first costuming job and breaking in. Working on MI3, Westworld, Agents of Shield and Spiderman No Way Home. And then hear great behind-the-scenes insights into We Were Liars and a teaser for Amanda's upcoming film this fall! Watch more episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The "Voice of Costume" is t...
You Owe It To the World To Create with Jonathan Davenport - WWE Superstar Designer 23.07.2025 1:05:03
Listen in on "the greatest career launched from a craigslist ad" about Jonathan's entry into WWE gear design when he was craving a creative outlet after being laid off. The insights into WWE design for "the show" is one of our most unique interviews yet and one of our most inspiring! Jonathan shares mindset and his wonderful take on what "Drawing" really is... hint: it's not of us alone! Join in t...
The Handmaid's Tale - Iconic Looks and Passionate Fans with Leslie Kavanagh 17.07.2025 51:20
The Handmaid's Tale invokes a passionate response and this episode is full of insights to the show and it's characters with costume designer Leslie Kavanagh. She shares her 'mission' to be able to work seamlessly with stunt coordinators and how she got into costume design. Her inspiration to start designing from her sister and her father's military background both playing a huge role in her career...
Bridgerton - Mixing History, Fashion, and Fantasy with John Glaser 20.06.2025 35:26
Bridgerton fans will love the behind-the-scenes insights into the costumes of the beloved series. Hear how the costumes shift from season to season and how fashion makes a big impact on the design of the show. John shares his journey from country boy to city life and how collaborating on such a huge show should be a hope for every designer! Watch more episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The "Voic...
Not Regretting Your Mistakes with Kirston Mann - A Man on The Inside, Loot 18.06.2025 1:00:15
If you are in a creative rut or need a boost of inspiration, this is the episode for you! Kirston bubbles with positive mindset and perspective that any creative will walk away encouraged by. Don't pass on this one to hear some great insights and positivity that anyone can use. Watch more episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The "Voice of Costume" is the first podcast created between working cost...
The Last Great Fashion Decade with Paula Bradley - Monsters a Menendez Brothers Story 17.06.2025 1:00:56
Paula has a facinating rise to costume design through fashion in Europe. Working with Gwen Stefani and many others. Her thoughts on 80's as the last great decade for wardrobe and behind-the-scenes on the latest on the Menendez Brother's in a new series, Monsters. Watch more episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The "Voice of Costume" is the first podcast created between working costume designers sh...
Trading Passions and Sliding Doors with Caroline Duncan - Sirens 16.06.2025 53:04
Caroline shares some great behind-the-scenes into how she grew up and started out pursuing acting. Then found a stronger passion in Costume Design. Hear her 'sliding doors' moment that really set her on a trajectory to a dream job early on. Her relationship with M. Night. Then a wonderful deep dive on the character arcs of Sirens and how it is all in the costumes! Watch more episodes on youtube: @...
My Perspective Is A Choice with Negar Ali Kline - Nobody Wants This 14.06.2025 1:02:34
What an episode! Great insights into how to think positively, have an identity apart from work, go after what you want, and a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes on several costumes from the series, "Nobody Wants This". You will gain a lot of creative and personal inspiration with a listen to Negar Ali Kline on this episode! Watch more episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The "Voice of Costume" is...
Being Open to a New Way of Doing Things with Mila Hermanovski - American Primeval 10.06.2025 59:07
Mila began in the fashion world with her own line. Then she tried costume designing on no-budget films and got 'the bug' for storytelling through costumes. Now with a miriad of credits and experience, she comes onto the show to discuss the large scale production of the hit series, American Primeval. You will be impressed with the hurdles they had to overcome to make this show come to life! Also li...
Creativity Lives in Motion with Sandra Burns - High Potential 23.05.2025 46:16
Facing failure. Overcoming perfection issues. Finding your next steps. All of these topics and more are covered in this inspirational chat with Sandra Burns the costume designer of the show, High Potential. Listen in on the creative process and behind-the-scenes insights on the show and the career of Sandra. Certainly a great episode if you are stuck creatively! Watch more episodes on youtube: @vo...
The Amazing Race of Costuming with Daniela Gschwendtner and Steven Lee - Dancing With The Stars 17.05.2025 1:00:13
Ready to hear about the fastest, wildest, craziest costume design job? This episodes gives you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look of how the costumes for Dancing With The Stars comes together! Daniela and Steven discuss with Catherine how in-depth and wild the ride is to build the costumes for the dancers without knowing the choreography or exactly what is going to happen. Hear how they have lea...
Vulnerability of the Creative Life with Liz Vastola - The Bondsman 15.05.2025 1:00:28
Elisabeth (Liz) Vastola found her way to costuming by testing several industries through internships and being inspired by Broadway as a youth. Coming out of her shell in high school through the wardrobe she wore inspired her as well. Listen in on Liz's story as she shares inspirational truth, struggles and creative collaboration it takes to be a working costume designer! You will walk away inspir...
Changing Careers at 37 with Sarah Evelyn - The Fall Guy, Paradise 10.05.2025 51:55
Catherine Baumgardner hosts Costume Designer Sarah Evelyn as they share behind-the-scenes insights into the creative process. Sarah shares stories of how she started her career in costume design at age 37, how her "never say no" mindset lead to her meeting director David Leach, and how collaboration led to the iconic looks of the movie The Fall Guy. She shares about her new show Paradise and tons...
Sharon Gilham - Wheel of Time 29.04.2025 1:00:05
Tune in for a fantasy deep dive! Sharon shares how her experience on expensive commercials, small projects and even working the circus helped her in designing the Amazon TV series Wheel of Time. Listen in for great insights to how her mindset helps her in her career, designs, and relationships. Watch more episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The "Voice of Costume" is the first podcast created betw...
Mayou Trikerioti - House of David 23.04.2025 42:15
Listen in on how Mayou tells how her mother knew she was interested in design at a very early age, how she got started in design, and her experience on designing and helping create Amazon's epic series, "House of David" based on the Old Testament story of King David. Watch more episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The "Voice of Costume" is the first podcast created between working costume designer...
Kerry Weinrauch - the new show Watson and Supernatural 24.03.2025 47:21
Kerry Weinrauch knew she wanted to design clothes at the age of 12. Her story will inspire both creatives and parents alike to tune into the child wanting to create within all of us. She shares her story of how she got started, insights into working Supernatural and the new CBS show "Watson". Listen in and be inspired to create and live life to the fullest! Watch more episodes on youtube: @voiceof...
How One Movie Changed his Life with Richard Cooke - Joan 21.02.2025 48:10
Costume Designer Richard Cooke shares how the movie Dangerous Liasons changed his life, the moment he found his passion, picking his own wardrobe at age 3, how stepping away taught him how to design better, working Pride and Prejudice and his creative process on his latest show Joan. Listen in and be inspired to create and live life to the fullest! At the end hear the insightful deep dive and rap...
Affecting Mexican Culture through Costume with Anna Terrazas - Spectre, Pedro Paramo 11.12.2024 54:12
Costume Designer Anna Terrazas shares how the James Bond film, Spectre, changed Mexican culture, how she values building every costume, taking value in every day, being a working mother and her work on her latest projects including Pedro Paramo. Listen in and be inspired to create and live life to the fullest! Watch more episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The "Voice of Costume" is the first pod...
Maria Aguilar - High School Musical: The Musical: The Series 27.10.2024 1:01:03
Maria Aguilar shares such great perspective on life and how to approach tough situations. Listen in on specific things she has learned from people she has worked with and her experience on High School Musical: The Musical: The series Watch more episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The "Voice of Costume" is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, st...
Retiring and Reflecting on a Career with Tish Monaghan - Percy Jackson and the Olympians 23.10.2024 51:52
Tish Monaghan has a long ranging career in Costume Design. Retiring after this last project "Percey Jackson and the Olympians" she shares her journey from getting started to now retiring. She shares what she has learned over the years and insights into behind the scenes stories. Truly an episode to glean from! Watch more episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The "Voice of Costume" is the first podc...
Cynthia Summers - Goosebumps, The Last of Us, and The Baby-Sitters Club 09.10.2024 41:07
Cynthia Summers is an award winning costume designer that has worked on such projects as "The Last of Us", "Goosebumps", "Snowpiercer", "The Baby-Sitters Club" and "A Series of Unfortunate Events". Hear how she got started, how her dad's blueprints for ships inspired her, and inspirational lessons she has learned along the way! Watch episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The "Voice of Costume" is t...
Annie Bloom - The Santa Clauses with Tim Allen 04.10.2024 42:49
Annie Bloom gives insights into how Tim Allen stayed cool in his Santa suit, how she came from small town Iowa to Hollywood, and how much her daughter has impacted her life. Listen in for a super Christmas-y episode with a lot of heart and inspiration! Watch episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The "Voice of Costume" is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, i...
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