Let it be esports, artists, cosplay, or photography: does gear or materials matter. Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Can having the correct gear help you? yes. But without knowledge of how to use it correctly, it is only half of the battle. First comes the person who has mastered the craft, then comes the effective gear. You can give Link the master sword at level 1, but it will be a hero with only 3 container heart instead of 12. PSA: don't forget the person who is creating the craft, playing the game, doing the cosplay - its not only the gear.

Intro Music:

Adventure by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

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I have my friend Stephen Voyce (@StephenVoyce) back on the podcast to talk about the world situation. I have dropped his name quite a lot since our first podcast together, so it was only fair that I would bring him back to respond to what is happening around the world, how he felt about it, and what is proper allyship. Apparently being decent humans is a hard thing to do these days but its all that we ask for.

Stephen Voyce (@stephenvoyce)

https://voycemusic.com/

Main Theme (Overture) | The Grand Score by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

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Remembering Montreal ComicCon. Artists booths such as Marvin, Studio Maze, ChasingArtwork, MissPomme_Pixelarts, and more. Cosplayers such as Tsarina_cosplay, VainVirgoscosplay, Hellunecosplay, Axel_cosplay, and more. Short episode to remember what was 2019 that we can't have for now.

Cosplayers Mentioned:

Tsarina_cosplay: https://www.instagram.com/tsarina_cosplay/

VainVirgoscosplay: https://www.instagram.com/vainvirgoscosplay/

Hellunecosplay: https://www.instagram.com/hellunecosplay/

Axel_cosplay: https://www.instagram.com/axel_cosplay/

Floeurcosplay: https://www.instagram.com/floeurcosplay/

Valkyrjacosplay: https://www.instagram.com/valkyrjacosplay/

Photographers Mentioned:

Cyberfox007: https://www.instagram.com/cyberfox007/

Tdude64: https://www.instagram.com/tdude64/

kenserrano27: https://www.instagram.com/kenserrano27/

Intro Music:

Adventure by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

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Cyberfox007 (@Cyberfox007 in most social media) has been at numerous conventions local and outbound throughout the years (and even beyond my years). We talk about how covid-19 has affected his work and what are the work that he has been doing since quarantine. With his years of experiences as a photographer and visitors of conventions we discuss which ones are his best, which one is the most recommended, what are the obscured ones that someone might not have heard of and much more.

All links to Cyberfox007:

https://linktr.ee/cyberfox007

Intro Music:

Main Theme (Overture) | The Grand Score by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

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Some updates around the esports scene: DH CSGO Showdown, EVO cancelled, R6 CA Division, and FGC. I also capped off the episode by requesting a shoutout to all the behind the scene people that should get recognized: the graphic artists, observers, casters, web designers, merch store owners, anyone who is not a gamer but is part of the gaming industry's esports scene. Hand clap to y'all!

Notable shoutout:

@romeo_girard, @shiqwear, @lividgg, @MirageSportE, @SpiegelDFE

Intro Music:

Adventure by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

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With the introduction of John Wick in 2014, gun-fu has a new herald in the form of John Wick (played by Keanu Reeves). 3 movies later, a 4th one on the horizon, a spin-off, tv series, video games, and more, the lore behind the John Wick is vast. Let's hear what actress (and friend) Stephanie Ng Wan (@stephaniengwan) thought on the entire John Wick universe. I had to sit down and talk about it with someone that is also invested in it right?

Stephanie Ng Wan:

https://www.instagram.com/stephaniengwan/

Intro Music:

Main Theme (Overture) | The Grand Score by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

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In any creative life (dj, photography, artists, cosplay, and life overall), you should learn to walk away sometimes and just pick yourself up for the next time. It heals the mind and soul.

Art Cover:

- Photos: John Edward + Toddy Flores

Intro Music:

Intro Music:

Adventure by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

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My last conversation with Giulia (Founder of Tripoli Studios and representative of AoS Montreal), our discussion was mostly about the studio. Soon after it's inception, E3 Agency was born. This is not only a place where someone can hire talented dancers but you can obtain formation for a future career / interview regardless of your walk of life. Let's find out in-depth with Giulia (@giulia_tripoli) what are the major components of E3 Agency

Giulia Tripoli links:

https://www.instagram.com/giulia_tripoli/

https://www.instagram.com/triple.e.3/

https://www.instagram.com/tripolistudios/

https://www.instagram.com/thedanceplugpod/

https://www.instagram.com/aosmontreal/

UPDATE:

The studio will be re-opening as of July 20th 2020 - please go check their instagram page for more info

Intro Music:

Main Theme (Overture) | The Grand Score by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

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Let's talk about economics of covid, when helping a restaurant or events, you are actually helping out many people. With coventions scrapped do not forget to support fabulous cosplayers and artists.

Instagram mentioned:

https://www.instagram.com/drencielos/

Adventure by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

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Meet John Eric, comic guy hunter. Ok not much of a hunter but a very good friend of mine that I meet up at MTL Comiccon every year. We have different objectives when we visit the convention however we still love the convention and he goes for panels and to buy comics. This is a conversation from a "premium pass" goer and comic searcher. We talk about celebrity comic book artists seen (such as Kevin Eastman), great cosplay, some amazing panels, and thanks to him I got to listen in on Nathan Fillion panel one con. Did you know DMC from Run DMC drew comics?

Notable artists shoutout on this episode:

Thomas Deer: @teowisonte (https://www.instagram.com/teyowisonte/)

(I tried to describe his work but it is best to visit his instagram!)

John Eric: https://www.instagram.com/feliciano_je

For a worthy cause: @faceafacemtl (https://www.instagram.com/faceafacemtl/)

His podcast: @filipinosofmontreal (https://www.instagram.com/filipinosofmontreal/)

Intro Music:

Main Theme (Overture) | The Grand Score by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

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