Cracked Brain Podcast

I finally got to sit down with a prop maker!!! Zach Pickard, owner of Quantum Entanglement Props. The level of realistic props that Zach has created, is truly astonishing. Zach has created figure items from properties such as Harry Potter, Mass Effect, Lord of The Rings, and Destiny. And the creativity of the selection of materials that he has used, is remarkable as well.

Recently Zach has started to judge the local Salt Lake City Cosplay Competitions. During the episode, he gives an insight in what it is like to judge the competition, as well as a recommendation to look in on for future projects. At the last Salt Lake Comic Con FanX, you may have seen Zach walking around in a remarkable Titan cosplay from the game Destiny. And many fell in love with the Sparrow that he created for everyone to take pictures with. Zach is most definitely a signature prop maker that you will want to keep a keen on for the future.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QEProps/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qeprops/

The greatness of more cosplay podcasting is increasing yet again. This time with the fabulous duo, Metropolis Cosplay. Sean and Anne do amazing work as a married couple cosplay team, as well as individual cosplayers. As you can see a perfectionist's eye and a creatively fearless mind combine to extraordinary cosplay. Both are never afraid to tackle a new challenge to better their skills and increase an amazing cosplay lineup. And with the beloved mantra of "I assumed I could" these two are quite knowledable about quite a few different techniques.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metropolis.cosplays/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metropolis.cosplays/

The last of the Pre-FanX episodes is upon us!!! This time I sat down with Aliya Buist, her husband Jared, and friends. You know that I am having a great time when the episode starts with me laughing. Aliya and her group are members of the 501st Legion Alpine Garrison, a famous Star Wars cosplay group. To be a member of this highly recognized group, is a great priviledge and one that most do not take for granted. Aliya cosplays as Sabine from the animated show Star Wars Rebels. While her husband, is recognized as our beloved jet pack adorned merc Boba Fett. Both of these two put incredible detail into all of their work.

Aliya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliyasews/

Jared's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bh77769/

501st Alpine Garrison: https://www.facebook.com/BeggarsCanyonSquad/

We're going to have a little "theater fun" this episode. I was able to sit down with George Alcoser, a member of Cosplay Productions. Cosplay Productions is a local group of cosplayers of all levels that put on shadowcast theater productions. Shadowcast is a version of theater, where the source movie is played behind an on-stage performance.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/george.alcoser.5

Cosplay Productions: https://www.facebook.com/CosplayProductionsUT/

More cosplay podcast goodness is upon us!!!! And this time, I get to talk pepakura with a master, Travis Hysell. If you're local to the SLC area, you have definitely seen Travis in his trademark Batman cosplay, around town. From attending cons to assisting in charities, Travis embodies the character of Batman perfectly. Travis has tirelessly worked to create a "punch tested" full set of armor, that has stood the many labors of continual use and unexpected occurrences. And while consistantly improving his lineup of suits, he has continued to assist fellow cosplayers and the community alike. Being a foundation member of The Legacy Initiative, a charity cosplay group, Travis has taked part in food drives, homeless outreach programs, hospital visits, and more.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travis.hysell

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaff_morgan/

The Legacy Initiative: https://legacyinitiative.org/