Who knew a simple invitation to a cosplay group photoshoot would lead to mass friendship? Ed tells us how meeting Joe became a pivotal moment in his journey through cons. Sometimes, we shouldn't speak things into the universe! Is sharing drinks appropriate in a post-COVID world?

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Shout out to @purple.schala, @kimidoricosplay, @sirfranku, @luckylukse, @phoenixramen, and @russnj

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- Follow Ed on Twitch @ twitch.tv/hyrisk

- Follow myself on IG @joesalem

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How to Support the BLM Movement:

Black Queer Town Hall: blackqueertownhall.org

Google Doc with Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/edit#

BLM Website with Resources: https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/

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Isn't it a real treat when you see parents support their children in their hobbies? It's also about to be kotatsu season real soon, so get cozy and snuggle up underneath one!  Joe will forever be blown away that he's able to talk with people internationally within the cosplay community, because that was barely an option 10 years ago!

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- Follow Des on Twitter @OSK_spice + follow Peach Flower House @ peachflowerhouse.com

- Follow myself on IG @joesalem

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How to Support the BLM Movement:

Black Queer Town Hall: blackqueertownhall.org

Google Doc with Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/edit#

BLM Website with Resources: https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/

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It's a real treat to travel halfway through the country to meet all the friends that live near you! You live and learn with every cosplay you do, and every fuck up you do! Are you member of the Church of Hot Glue?

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Shout out to @sadboi.photos, @maison_hikari, and @cosmiccrown!

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- Follow Annette on IG @sassacatcos

- Follow myself on IG @joesalem + twitch.tv/joeshmoecos

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How to Support the BLM Movement:

Black Queer Town Hall: blackqueertownhall.org

Google Doc with Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/edit#

BLM Website with Resources: https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/

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I'm sorry for the audio, but I'm also a one-man team, so this is what we get!! Who knew one busted photo from 2012 would lead to a lifetime of friendship? Is Joe a bunch of clones or does he truly just have a knack for showing up in places? 25 is the magical age where everything breaks down!

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Shout out to @clautista, @myhankoko, and @bishoujodevil!

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-Follow Steph on Twitter, IG + twitch @misssnore

-Follow myself on IG @joesalem + twitch.tv/joeshmoecos

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How to Support the BLM Movement:

Black Queer Town Hall: blackqueertownhall.org

Google Doc with Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/edit#

BLM Website with Resources: https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/

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Who knew cosplaying as Toph at a con would lead you to move to NYC shortly after?? Has Florida FINALLY reached it's final form in these wild times? Are you part of Team Full Fantasy? All these questions and more are fully answered in this podcast with our lovely guest, Val of Valerian Steel Cosplay!! We also answer a listener question!

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Shout out to @ngnyc, @oyasumiyu, @garrett_watts, and @jacquistuffnthings!

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-Follow Val on Twitter @highvalerian + on IG @valeriansteelcosplay!

-Follow myself on IG @joesalem + twitch.tv/joeshmoecos

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How to Support the BLM Movement:

Black Queer Town Hall: blackqueertownhall.org

Google Doc with Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/edit#

BLM Website with Resources: https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/

Stream Videos in this Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqws4vy_Bzkz_Jj-Er-NrGD6gn1D9E_yo

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Alex truly comes to us to prove he truly is a bald-headed masochist for his friends. Have y'all ever LARPed in your own backyard as a child, or was that just a thing boys did? We will never understand the Japanese fascination for the lottery system for concerts, but so be it! And why is the Prince of Nigeria e-mail money scam still prevalent in 2020?

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-Follow Alex on IG @alexestefany + try out all the cons!

-Follow myself on IG @joesalem + twitch.tv/joeshmoecos

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How to Support the BLM Movement:

Black Queer Town Hall: blackqueertownhall.org

Google Doc with Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/edit#

BLM Website with Resources: https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/

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Everything is garbage and their truly is barely a lick of good news in 2020!!! PSA that CVS has Hello Kitty Halloween items on sale! Cosplay is truly all about your own personal journey, so please don't listen to THOSE dudebros that feel the need to comment about cosplay. 4-way stretch spandex truly IS the one and is unparalleled. 

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Shout out to @_krobek_, @edgar.allen.nope, @spandexworldinc, @blerdcon, and @tv_chansansama

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-Follow Ada everywhere @superbaeyin + follow their horror-anime antics on @sailorkowai!

-Follow myself on IG @joesalem

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How to Support the BLM Movement:

Black Queer Town Hall: blackqueertownhall.org

Google Doc with Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/edit#

BLM Website with Resources: https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/

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Do you love walking aimlessly in the outdoors?? Because that's as good as it gets!! The impact of the Neopets faeries as cultural icon, legends, and stars is felt endlessly to this day. We talk about our experiences being third culture kids watching anime!! Also, why did our childhoods revolve around murder mysteries?

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-Follow Teese on Twitter @vicunad + listen to them on "Author's Note: Don't Like, Don't Listen" and "A Fresh Podcast Market"

-Follow myself on IG @joesalem

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How to Support the BLM Movement:

Black Queer Town Hall: blackqueertownhall.org

Google Doc with Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/edit#

BLM Website with Resources: https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/

Stream Videos in this Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqws4vy_Bzkz_Jj-Er-NrGD6gn1D9E_yo

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Cosplayers are truly the superfans of the world, transforming themselves into the characters they love. Online, interactive communities are important, now more than ever!! We FINALLY get to hear the Kumacos origin story!! Does anyone else remember the era of a wild SURGE of cosplay groups??

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Shout out to June, Ariel, Vicki, and Paulina of Kumacos!!!

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-Follow Kumacos on Facebook + visit Memento Mori on the Aether Data Center in Shirogane, Ward 19, Plot 30  every Friday!!

-Follow myself on IG @joesalem

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How to Support the BLM Movement:

Black Queer Town Hall: blackqueertownhall.org

Google Doc with Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/edit#

BLM Website with Resources: https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/

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Nat breaks down to use why we are drawn to feet from an art history perspective, while Joe grieves his hatred for them. King of Prism is a god damn nightmare, but what a god damn EXPERIENCE!! We talk about the culture of cheer screenings and their newfound impact stateside! Are you a Ricky Rat stan??

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Shout out to @sorairo_days, @rainbow_rex, @kimmistry7, @notgodzilla, @purple.schala, @kimidoricosplay, and @mementocosplay

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-Follow Nat on Twitter @mintyhoneyy + cultivate communities around you!!

-Follow myself on IG @joesalem

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How to Support the BLM Movement:

Black Queer Town Hall: blackqueertownhall.org

Google Doc with Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/edit#

BLM Website with Resources: https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/

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