Welcome to Satan's Asscrack, AKA Episode 12 and our all photography episode! As promised, we have dedicated this entire episode to the art of photography...but with more shenanigans and cheeky antics. We're a little behind in releasing content, but enjoy our lively discussion...from September. (LOOK, LENA IS EDITING AS FAST AS SHE CAN--- AHHHHHHH!!!!!) This is the The Cosplay Cast and we thank you for joining us. If it's your first time listening, welcome! Stay tuned for this week's episode of fun.

This week's topics will cover:1. How About The Power To Move You -- Dynamic Photography2. I Shot You Like A Wrecking Ball -- Event Cosplay Photography3. We circle back to "Click Click Boom" in this week's Host's Corner -- Jason talks about stuff, Amelia and Lena tune him out. Again. Something about gear...?4. Featuring our Cosplayers and Photographers of the Week

Cosplayer/Photographers of the Week:

1. Meeestermang (Van Ngo) (https://www.instagram.com/meeestermang/)2. Wallgazer (Tom Dorosa) (https://www.instagram.com/wallgazer/)3. Robert Kruck Photography (https://www.instagram.com/robertkruckphotography/)

People & Stuff Mentioned During This Week's Episode:

1. Fightguy Photography2. Goodbye Midnight Cosplay3. Fantasy N Cosplay4. Ali Drew Photographers5. Dan Arango Photography6. Durex Condoms7. Shitty Camera Challenge** -- Through Jan 31st.

Stuff We Love and Shameless Plugs1. Sleep2. Hydration3. Adult Fun Time, Exercise, and Staying Regular

Conventions / Events Mentioned in This Week's Episode:1. Dragon Con (http://www.dragoncon.org/)2. Star Wars Celebration (http://www.starwarscelebration.com/)3. Escape Velocity (https://escapevelocity.events/)4. AnimeUSA (http://animeusa.org/)5. Blizzcon (http://www.blizzcon.com)

 

Where can you find us on social media?Rey_Dot_Ham IG: www.instagram.com/rey_dot_hamFB: www.facebook.com/ReyDotHam/

Jay's Fine Art Photography IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/

Lena Volkova IG: www.instagram.com/lokeliciousFB: www.facebook.com/lokesannaTwitter: @YeCrimsonFuckr

Welcome to Episode 11 and our Con-tastic year in review! We are here once again with our usual shenanigans and rants. This is the The Cosplay Cast and we thank you for joining us. If it's your first time listening, welcome! If you've heard us before, welcome back and don't forget to subscribe.

This week's topics will cover:1. DragonCon Post Mortem2. Con Year-in-Review: Best of, Worst of3. We circle back to "Rey of Sunshine" in this week's Host's Corner -- Amelia discusses organization4. Featuring our Cosplayers and Photographers of the Week

Cosplayer/Photographers of the Week:

1. Blackstar Cosplay (https://www.instagram.com/blackstarcosplay/)2. Baldgroove Photo (https://www.instagram.com/baldgroovephoto/)3. Melpool (https://www.instagram.com/melpoolcosplay/)

People & Stuff Mentioned During This Week's Episode:

1. Lauderee2. Hamilton3. Sara's Bad Ideas Cosplay 4. AnimeUSA5. Derpycon6. Sara Cosplays7. Jen Glinzak Costumery and Couture 8. Goodbye Midnight Cosplay

Stuff We Love and Shameless Plugs1. Airline Status and Points2. Tylenol PM 3. Taco Tuesday

Conventions / Events Mentioned in This Week's Episode:1. Dragon Con (http://www.dragoncon.org/)2. Star Wars Celebration (http://www.starwarscelebration.com/)3. Derpycon (https://www.derpycon.com/)4. AnimeUSA (http://animeusa.org/)5. Katsucon (https://www.katsucon.org/)6. MAGFest (https://www.magfest.org/)

 

Where can you find us on social media?Rey_Dot_Ham IG: www.instagram.com/rey_dot_hamFB: www.facebook.com/ReyDotHam/

Jay's Fine Art Photography IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/

Lena Volkova IG: www.instagram.com/lokeliciousFB: www.facebook.com/lokesannaTwitter: @YeCrimsonFuckr

Welcome to a Very Special Episode of the Cosplay Cast! This episode was recorded live on International Podcast Day at the Maryland Renaissance Faire. We embark on pirate-themed shenanigans, with Lena road-raging at bad drivers, Amelia takes the helm, and Jason lounges in the Poop Deck. (It's an actual part of a ship. Look it up.)  Come join us for more fun and frivolity in this very short, but informative episode.

Will our intrepid hosts make their way to port? Will they get lost at sea? How much cider/mead is too much?!?Keep listening to find out!

 

Many thanks to our special guest, Justin Sanity Cosplay and Droids (https://www.instagram.com/darthspree/), for talking shop with us and hanging out. It was a fun day for everyone!

 

Where can you find us on social media?Rey_Dot_Ham IG: www.instagram.com/rey_dot_hamFB: www.facebook.com/ReyDotHam/

Jay's Fine Art Photography IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/

Lena Volkova IG: www.instagram.com/lokeliciousFB: www.facebook.com/lokesannaTwitter: @YeCrimsonFuckr

Welcome to Episode 10 aka "The Drunkisode, Vol 1"! We are here once again with our rants, ravings, antics, and not even sure what to discuss cosplay, photography, and having fun, but this time under the influence of much more alcohol than usual. It's a special milestone episode, we're drinking to celebrate...obviously. This is the The Cosplay Cast and we thank you for joining us. If it's your first time listening, welcome! Stay tuned for this week's shenanigans.

This week's topics will cover:1. Vodka Made Me Do This -- Con Crunch2. Hold My Beer Y'all -- Post-Con Survival3. We circle back to "The Bitter Barn" in this week's Host's Corner -- Lena is a little less grumpy and talks about Cosplay and Community Service4. Featuring our Cosplayers and Photographers of the Week

Cosplayer/Photographers of the Week:

1. Mays Create (https://www.instagram.com/mayscreate/)2. Jennstiel (https://www.instagram.com/jennstiel/)3. Justin Sanity Cosplay and Droids (https://www.instagram.com/darthspree/)

People & Stuff Mentioned During This Week's Episode:

1. Alcohol

Stuff We Love and Shameless Plugs1. Union Kitchen and Grocery (https://unionkitchendc.com/grocery/)2. New Orleans Food (https://spoonuniversity.com/lifestyle/new-orleans-bucket-list-foods)3. Hill Country BBQ (https://hillcountry.com/dc/)

Conventions / Events Mentioned in This Week's Episode:1. Dragon Con (http://www.dragoncon.org/)2. Star Wars Celebration (http://www.starwarscelebration.com/)3. Escape Velocity (https://escapevelocity.events/)4. AnimeUSA (http://animeusa.org/)5. Colossal Con East (http://colossalconeast.com/)6. Baltimore Comic Con (http://baltimorecomiccon.com/)

 

Where can you find us on social media?Rey_Dot_Ham IG: www.instagram.com/rey_dot_hamFB: www.facebook.com/ReyDotHam/

Jay's Fine Art Photography IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/

Lena Volkova IG: www.instagram.com/lokeliciousFB: www.facebook.com/lokesannaTwitter: @YeCrimsonFuckr

Wow, it's been 9 episodes in and we're still going! We return once more with more rants, ravings, antics, and not even sure what to discuss cosplay, photography, and having fun. We are The Cosplay Cast and we thank you for joining us. If it's your first time listening, welcome! Stay tuned for this week's shenanigans and more!

This week's topics will cover:1. Finances -- Budgeting and Cosplay2. That's Lewd-icrous -- Sexy Photography3. It's Jason's turn with "Click Click Boom" -- Jason releases his inner sassy-self4. Featuring our Cosplayers and Photographers of the Week

Cosplayer/Photographers of the Week:

1. Fan's POV (https://www.instagram.com/thefanspov/)2. Warrior Spirit Cosplay (https://www.facebook.com/warriorspiritcosplay/)3. Sierra Roses (https://www.instagram.com/sierraroses/)

People & Stuff Mentioned During This Week's Episode:

1. YNAB (https://www.youneedabudget.com/)2. Mood Fabrics (https://www.moodfabrics.com/)3. Fabric Place Basement (http://www.fabricplacebasement.com/)4. Ali Drew Photography (https://www.instagram.com/alidrew/)5. The React Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/React?app=desktop)

Stuff We Love and Shameless Plugs1. Costco Muffins (https://www.costcobusinessdelivery.com/fresh-baked-goods.html)2. The Board Room (https://boardroomdc.com/)3. Crane Game Toreba (http://en.play.toreba.net/)4. The React Channel Crane Game Episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR1MZbUObo0)

Conventions / Events Mentioned in This Week's Episode:1. Dragon Con (http://www.dragoncon.org/)2. Star Wars Celebration (http://www.starwarscelebration.com/)3. Escape Velocity (https://escapevelocity.events/)

 

Where can you find us on social media?Rey_Dot_Ham IG: www.instagram.com/rey_dot_hamFB: www.facebook.com/ReyDotHam/

Jay's Fine Art Photography IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/

Lena Volkova IG: www.instagram.com/lokeliciousFB: www.facebook.com/lokesannaTwitter: @YeCrimsonFuckr

We are back at it again with Episode 8, and return once more to our normal format. Once again we are in the privacy of our studio rambling over cosplay and photography, and sharing our antics with all of you lovely people! We are The Cosplay Cast and we thank you for joining us. If it's your first time listening, welcome! Stay tuned for a lively discussion about cosplay, photography, and shenanigans.

This week's topics will cover:1. Commiting To Your Character, Cos vs Play -- What is an acceptable level of commitment to your cosplay, and how far is too far?2. Things A Photographer Should Never Do -- Things to avoid when working with your cosplayers3. It's Amelia's week once more with "Rey of Sunshine" -- Amelia explores cosplay budgeting and finances4. Featuring our Cosplayers and Photographers of the Week

Cosplayer/Photographers of the Week:

1. The Nerd With A Suit (https://www.instagram.com/thenerdwithasuit/)2. Woodsmoke and Words (https://www.instagram.com/woodsmokeandwords/)3. Angela Designs (https://www.instagram.com/angeladesigns/)

People & Stuff Mentioned During This Week's Episode:

1. Arda Wigs (https://www.arda-wigs.com/)2. Wig Is Fashion (https://www.wigisfashion.com/)3. Epic Cosplay Wigs (https://www.epiccosplay.com/) *Lena mistakenly called this "Epic Hero Wigs", apologies.4. Fabric Place Basement (http://www.fabricplacebasement.com/)5. Ali Drew Photography (https://www.instagram.com/alidrew/)

Stuff We Love and Shameless Plugs1. Fritos (https://www.fritolay.com/snacks/product-page/fritos/fritos-original-corn-chips)2. Dating Parody Pictures (Jason's pet project, see it soon at http://www.jaysfineartphotography.com/)3. Picture Frames (https://www.amazon.com/picture-frames/)4. The Adventure Zone (http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/adventure-zone)

Conventions / Events Mentioned in This Week's Episode:1. Escape Velocity (https://escapevelocity.events/)2. All-Star Comic Con (https://www.theallstarcomiccon.com/)3. Blerdcon (https://blerdcon.com/)4. Otakon (https://www.otakon.com/)5. DragonCon (http://www.dragoncon.org/)6. Baltimore Comic Con (http://baltimorecomiccon.com/)7. AnimeUSA (http://animeusa.org/)8. Colossal Con East (http://colossalconeast.com/)9. Star Wars Celebration (http://www.starwarscelebration.com/)

 

Where can you find us on social media?Rey_Dot_Ham IG: www.instagram.com/rey_dot_hamFB: www.facebook.com/ReyDotHam/

Jay's Fine Art Photography IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/

Lena Volkova IG: www.instagram.com/lokeliciousFB: www.facebook.com/lokesannaTwitter: @YeCrimsonFuckr

Welcome to a Very Special Episode of the Cosplay Cast! This episode was recorded live at Escape Velocity DC in front of a live audience. It's a little bit different than our usual episodes, which makes it that much more special. Thank you to those who were in attenance and those of you who are joining us here once again or for the first time. We are back with more cosplay, photography, and shenanigans.

This week's episode is our Battle Royale: Eastern vs Western Sci-Fi Cosplay. In an 8v8 bracket system, the audience shall decide what is the ultimate franchise for Sci-Fi cosplay? Is it from Western Media, or from the Far East? Will there be an upset? Will the audience decide that some of the francises suck and there are others that are muuuuuuch better?!? IS THERE A PLAY-IN ROUND?!? I DON'T KNOW!!!! AHHHH!!!!!

Keep listening to find out!

Western Bracket:1. Star Wars2. The Marvel MCU3. Star Trek4. Doctor Who5. The Justice League (DCU)6. Serenity/Firefly7. Rick and Morty8. Overwatch

Eastern Bracket:1. Steinsgate2. Dragonball3. Persona 54. Ghost in the Shell5. One Punch Man6. Cowboy Bebop7. My Hero Academia8. Full Metal Alchemist

Who will win it all? In a lively audience participation panel, the audience will decide. Stay tuned and fine out!

Many thanks to our audience members for contributing to the discussion and making this panel so much fun

Welcome to a Very Special Episode of the Cosplay Cast. This episode was recorded live at Escape Velocity DC in front of a live audience. It's a little bit different than our usual episodes, which makes it that much more special. Thank you to those who were in attenance and those of you who are joining us here once again or for the first time. We are back with more cosplay, photography, and shenanigans!

This week's episode is our Cosplay Therapy Session. In a lightning round style of delivery, we discuss 13 different topics associated with the trials and tribulations of life as a cosplayer. Lena, Rey_Dot_Ham, and Jay's Fine Art Photography all share their stories and insights.

Topics Covered:1. Difficult Photographers2. Mean People On The Internet3. Lack of Parental/Family Approval4. Feeling Not Good Enough To Cosplay5. Feeling overwhelmed6. Needing To Take A Step Back7. Cosplay and Finanances8. Unwanted Attention9. No One Paid Any Attention To Your Cosplay10. Losing A Contest11. Age "limits"12. Ridiculous Beauty Standards 13. The Fame Monster

Where can you find us on social media?Rey_Dot_Ham IG: www.instagram.com/rey_dot_hamFB: www.facebook.com/ReyDotHam/

Jay's Fine Art Photography IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/

Lena Volkova IG: www.instagram.com/lokeliciousFB: www.facebook.com/lokesannaTwitter: @YeCrimsonFuckr

Welcome to a Very Special Episode of the Cosplay Cast! This episode was recorded live at Escape Velocity DC in front of a live audience. It's a little bit different than our usual episodes, which makes it that much more special. Thank you to those who were in attenance and those of you who are joining us here once again or for the first time. We are back with more cosplay, photography, and shenanigans.

This week's episode will cover:1. The STEM of cosplay -- How Science, Engineering, Technology, and Math are related to cosplay. We share our experiences and backgrounds with STEM.2. Playing With Light, The Science of Photography and Editing -- Understanding how light works and some basic physics can make the difference in your photography.

People & Stuff Mentioned During This Week's Episode:

1. Amanda Hosler -- Level Epic Shaman with Turtle Mount costume, Blizzcon 2008 Cosplay Contest Winner (https://www.instagram.com/amandahosler/)2. Rainyia -- Mistress of Pain costume, Blizzcon 2009 Cosplay Contest Winner (https://www.instagram.com/rainyia/)3. Cosplay Py -- Grand Empress Shek'zeer, Blizzcon 2014 Cosplay Contest Winner (https://www.facebook.com/CosplayPy/)4. Arduino (https://www.arduino.cc/)5. Adafruit Industries (https://www.adafruit.com/)

Arduino Resources:1. Arduino Uno For Beginners (https://www.makerspaces.com/arduino-uno-tutorial-beginners/)2. Arduino Programming Language (https://playground.arduino.cc/uploads/Main/arduino_notebook_v1-1.pdf)3. Getting Started with Arduino (https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/HomePage)

Where can you find us on social media?Rey_Dot_Ham IG: www.instagram.com/rey_dot_hamFB: www.facebook.com/ReyDotHam/

Jay's Fine Art Photography IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/

Lena Volkova IG: www.instagram.com/lokeliciousFB: www.facebook.com/lokesannaTwitter: @YeCrimsonFuckr

Let's give it up for Episode Number 7!! We are here and we are still going strong! Welcome back to The Cosplay Cast and once again we thank you for joining us once more, or for the very first time. We are back with more cosplay, photography, and shenanigans.

This week's topics will cover:1. Cosplay And Real Life -- How haas cosplay been received by the people in your real life?2. Mashup Cosplay -- Combining all the things to make a cooler thing!3. Back To The Bitter Barn With "Lena Hates You" -- This week Lena discusses time management and bullet journaling4. Featuring our Cosplayers and Photographers of the Week

Cosplayer/Photographers of the Week:

1. Rich and Strange Photography (https://www.instagram.com/richandstrangephotography/)2. Life of Cosplay (https://www.instagram.com/lifeofcosplay/)3. Velissedra (https://www.instagram.com/Velissedraec/)

All-Star Comic Con Cosplayer of the Year Voting Site:https://www.theallstarcomiccon.com/voting**VOTE FOR LENA!!! LOOK FOR HER DRESSED AS JAINA PROUDMOORE!!!**

People & Stuff Mentioned During This Week's Episode:

1. VALEERA SANGUINAR!!!!! The default rogue from Hearthstone. I was jetlagged and had issues with allergies, get off my dick.2. Benefits of Music Education (http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/music-arts/the-benefits-of-music-education/)

Bullet Journaling With Lena (From the Bitter Barn):

1. The Bullet Journal, Minus the Hype, Is Actually a Really Good Plannerhttps://lifehacker.com/the-bullet-journal-minus-the-hype-is-actually-a-reall-17863820122. Bullet Journaling for Beginners (and Impatient, Unartistic People Like Me)https://medium.com/@melodywilding/bullet-journaling-for-beginners-and-impatient-unartistic-people-like-me-6efd7ee97f0e3. Getting Startedhttp://bulletjournal.com/get-started/

Stuff We Love and Shameless Plugs1. Reddit Secret Santa (https://www.redditgifts.com/exchanges/)2. The Supersizers Go (https://www.hulu.com/the-supersizers-go)3. US Public School Music Programs and the Save the Music Foundation (https://www.vh1savethemusic.org/)

Conventions / Events Mentioned in This Week's Episode:1. Escape Velocity (https://escapevelocity.events/)2. All-Star Comic Con (https://www.theallstarcomiccon.com/)3. Blerdcon (https://blerdcon.com/)4. Otakon (https://www.otakon.com/)5. DragonCon (http://www.dragoncon.org/)

 

Where can you find us on social media?Rey_Dot_Ham IG: www.instagram.com/rey_dot_hamFB: www.facebook.com/ReyDotHam/

Jay's Fine Art Photography IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/

Lena Volkova IG: www.instagram.com/lokeliciousFB: www.facebook.com/lokesannaTwitter: @YeCrimsonFuckr