CosPod: The Cosplay Podcast

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What's CosPod: The Cosplay Podcast about?

CosPod is the podcast for all things cosplay. We cover the materials, techniques, products, and people essential to the art of costuming and bringing characters to life!

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CosPod: The Cosplay Podcast episodes:

03.30.2024
Episode 291: Be a Poser
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...
02.24.2024
Episode 290: Rolling for Initiative! Interview with Five Sided Fates
Join us for a fireside chat with Five Sided Fates! A TTRPG based cosplay group tackling a new adventure: starting a convention.
01.27.2024
Episode 289: Adhesive Mania! Interview with Maker Fishmeal
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.
01.13.2024
Episode 288: Return of the 13
We're back and it's Season 13! Join us for a quick update on some podcast news about some changes to CosPod.
10.28.2023
Episode 287: Spooky Cosplay Time Part 1
Part 1 of 2. 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...
10.28.2023
Episode 287: Spooky Cosplay Time Part 2
Part 2 of 2. 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...
10.14.2023
Episode 286: The 2023 Cosplayer Gift Guide
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.
09.30.2023
Episode 285: Interview with WCS Team USA 2024
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/
09.16.2023
Episode 284: Paint Swatch
Amber goes on a acrylic paint hunt to test out the best options for your wallet.
09.02.2023
Episode 283: On Character Ownership
Can you be the sole owner of a cosplay for a character you didn't create? No. Find out more in today's episode!
08.19.2023
Episode 282: The One With WCS 2023
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!
08.05.2023
Episode 281: Piece Apart Props
Our latest episode has Amber covering an update to her segmented prop tutorial, with 2 new methods to add to your kit!
07.22.2023
Episode 280: The Hobby Price Hike
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...
07.08.2023
Episode 279: Overcooked
It's the food episode! Amber updates her guide on how to cook in your hotel room. Save money and eat healthy meals!
06.24.2023
Episode 278: Interview with Cat Chan
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/
06.10.2023
Episode 277: Borrowing Ideas
We discuss OC's, original takes on existing characters, and if it's okay to cosplay these ideas if you didn't make them?
05.26.2023
Episode 276: Cosplaying IRL
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!
05.13.2023
Episode 275: It's All in the Sanding
Catching up on cosplay mishaps and Amber reviews a book that's all about sanding!
04.29.2023
Episode 274: Change to Manual Mode
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...
04.15.2023
Episode 273: Photoshop Redeux
We're back with another round of photoshop and cosplay. When is it too much and how is it affecting our perception of cosplay?
04.01.2023
Episode 272: Back Into Con Mode
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?
03.18.2023
Episode 271: Amber's Hellscape
Congrats everyone! You get an Amber only episode this time! After our last aftersession, she came up with her 9 levels of cosplay hell.
03.03.2023
Episode 270: AdotIdot and Cosplay
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.
02.18.2023
Episode 269: Costume Pressure Overload
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...
02.04.2023
Episode 268: Frizzy Wiggy
A new tutorial is dropping in this episode with tips on how to take care of a frizzy wig!
01.21.2023
Episode 267: It's a New Year!
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.
11.05.2022
Episode 266: A Fangtastic Howloween Show
It's the last episode of Season 11 and our annual Halloween After Dark showcase! Amber and Val play a round of "Cosplay: Would You Rather" with some memorable answers.
10.22.2022
Episode 265: Buying time with Costumes
Halloween is almost here! Which means last minute costume purchases. We provide the tips on how to make the most out of your dollar to ensure you get a costume that lasts!
10.08.2022
Episode 264: 2022 Cosplay Gift Guide
It's that time again! Our annual gift guide for cosplayers, with new suggestions for first timer cosplayers and veterans as well as ideas for convention kits!
09.24.2022
Episode 263: Molding Book Knowledge
Amber continues on her further adventures into casting and mold making with a book review made for cosplayers on how to cast for your props and accessories.
09.10.2022
Episode 262: Accuracy vs Fit
We chat about the never-ending discussion on cosplay accuracy vs fit. Why a cosplay fitting you far exceeds the need for accuracy. Have you seen some of those characters designs with no seams?
08.27.2022
Episode 261: Climbing the Summit: World Cosplay Summit 2022
Amber and Val chat about all the cosplays and skits from WCS! Lots of fun with the two categories, stage and video, and what we hope to see in the future.
08.13.2022
Episode 260: Cosplay Motivation with Cosplay Tea Time
What keeps you motivated to cosplay? We dive into the topic of motivation, as well as it's ups and downs with Cosplay Tea Time.
07.30.2022
Episode 259: Choose Your Cosplay Contest
So! You decided to enter a cosplay contest for the first time! Which one do you choose? How do you narrow down your options? What should you expect when looking up cosplay contests to join? Tune in to find out...
07.16.2022
Episode 258: More Molding Adventures
Amber continues dazzling us with her mold making adventures and shares her next attempts with silicone!
07.02.2022
Episode 257: The History of Cosplay
Join us for an interview with Andrew Liptak, author of a new book 'Cosplay: A History' which is out now! We talk about the book, navigating cosplay through Covid, and his cool collection of Star Wars costumes! Andrew Liptak is a...
06.18.2022
Episode 256: Cosplay Photo Booking
We review Kamui's book about Cosplay Photography! With more conventions returning to in-person events, it's a great time to learn how to take your own photos or maybe pick up as a new hobby to photograph other cosplayers.
06.04.2022
Episode 255: What's In that Pattern?
Amber continues her tutorial on reading a commercial pattern by digging inside the envelope and showing you how to read all the other instructions! We're here to demystify sewing patterns!
05.21.2022
Episode 254: Through the Booking Glass
Amber graces us with her book stash! She shows off her collection of "must-have" crafting bibles that every cosplayer should have in their collection.
05.07.2022
Episode 253: Is This Thing On-velope?
Amber helps us demystify one of the most confusing parts of cosplay: reading a pattern envelope!
04.23.2022
Episode 252: Best Zipper Tutorial Ever
We're not messing around on this one. If you want to know the easiest way to install a zipper, this is the episode for you! And we chat about other cosplay things and weird things foam does in the cold.
04.09.2022
Episode 251: 10 Things About Cosplay
New to cosplay or getting back into the swing of things? Amber and Val go over their list of 10 things they wish they knew about cosplay before they dove into the hobby. Let our tips help you on your...
03.26.2022
Episode 250: Social Media Cosplay with Lex Lunar
For this episodic milestone, we dive into how social media has changed our perceptions and creative drive in all things cosplay. We welcome a special guest for the discussion, Lex Lunar! With over 4.6 million likes on TikTok, Lex Lunar...
03.12.2022
Episode 249: Cosplay Exclusivity
Welcome to another episode of CosPod! This round we talk about exclusivity in cosplay. Are today's tutorials, influencers, and businesses pricing out hobby accessability?
02.26.2022
Episode 248: Seams Easy
A new tutorial for you all to enjoy! Learn about how to finish the seams on your cosplay with 6 different methods without any specialty, expensive tools.
02.12.2022
Episode 247: Release the Remnants!
For the first time in forever, Val did cosplay things that she can share. Yea! We also spend most of the episode talking about how awesome the remnant bins are at fabric stores.
01.29.2022
Episode 246: Fast Fashion Cosplay
Trending this past week on Twitter was "Fast Fashion" for cosplay. What is fast fashion and why is it a potential problem for cosplay?
01.14.2022
Episode 245: Bursting at the Seams
Welcome to Season 11 of CosPod! We're celebrating our 10 years and the start of the new season with a look back at the history of CosPod, some of our favorite moments, and what we're looking forward to with the...
11.06.2021
Episode 244: We Spoops!
Happy Halloween from CosPod! We celebrate the holiday and our last episode of Season 10 with a collection of Cosplay Horror Stories submitted by you. Enjoy the spoops and we will see you in Season 11!
10.23.2021
Episode 242: The Stitching Hour
It's our 2021 Cosplay Holiday Gift Guide! With our season nearing the end, and with all of the shortages in every industry, now is the time to start your gift shopping. We've got a collection of new items to share...

What's CosPod: The Cosplay Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

CosPod: The Cosplay Podcast episodes:

Episode 291: Be a Poser

Episode 290: Rolling for Initiative! Interview with Five Sided Fates

Episode 289: Adhesive Mania! Interview with Maker Fishmeal

Episode 288: Return of the 13

Episode 287: Spooky Cosplay Time Part 1

Episode 287: Spooky Cosplay Time Part 2

Episode 286: The 2023 Cosplayer Gift Guide

Episode 285: Interview with WCS Team USA 2024

Episode 284: Paint Swatch

Episode 283: On Character Ownership

Episode 282: The One With WCS 2023

Episode 281: Piece Apart Props

Episode 280: The Hobby Price Hike

Episode 279: Overcooked

Episode 278: Interview with Cat Chan

Episode 277: Borrowing Ideas

Episode 276: Cosplaying IRL

Episode 275: It's All in the Sanding

Episode 274: Change to Manual Mode

Episode 273: Photoshop Redeux

Episode 272: Back Into Con Mode

Episode 271: Amber's Hellscape

Episode 270: AdotIdot and Cosplay

Episode 269: Costume Pressure Overload

Episode 268: Frizzy Wiggy

Episode 267: It's a New Year!

Episode 266: A Fangtastic Howloween Show

Episode 265: Buying time with Costumes

Episode 264: 2022 Cosplay Gift Guide

Episode 263: Molding Book Knowledge

Episode 262: Accuracy vs Fit

Episode 261: Climbing the Summit: World Cosplay Summit 2022

Episode 260: Cosplay Motivation with Cosplay Tea Time

Episode 259: Choose Your Cosplay Contest

Episode 258: More Molding Adventures

Episode 257: The History of Cosplay

Episode 256: Cosplay Photo Booking

Episode 255: What's In that Pattern?

Episode 254: Through the Booking Glass

Episode 253: Is This Thing On-velope?

Episode 252: Best Zipper Tutorial Ever

Episode 251: 10 Things About Cosplay

Episode 250: Social Media Cosplay with Lex Lunar

Episode 249: Cosplay Exclusivity

Episode 248: Seams Easy

Episode 247: Release the Remnants!

Episode 246: Fast Fashion Cosplay

Episode 245: Bursting at the Seams

Episode 244: We Spoops!

Episode 242: The Stitching Hour