Nearly 3 years to the day, Vicki aka Vicksipixiecosplay returns to the podcast! After we previously had technical difficulties on her first episode where we had to cut things short, this time, we are fully technical and now you've got a full episode!

We kick things off by talking about Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. We specifically focus on the 2005 movie version. Vicki talks about why she enjoys P&P as much as she does, and why this version is the one she gravitates towards. We talk about some of her favorite characters, who she identifies with, and we touch on some of the other versions as well as the potential upcoming version that Netflix is working on. We also do talk about a bit more Jane Austen overall.

From there, we go to Scooby Doo! Vicki talks about how she got into Scooby Doo, which versions she likes, and who her favorite character is (this one may shock you!). We talk about a number of the different versions, including HBO's Velma, the animated Scoob movie, and more.

We wrap up by talking about Cosplay. Vicki talks about her growth on the social media side of things over the past three years, including going viral a number of times, how she's dealt with troll comments and what goes into that experience. Plus, we talk about some of the cosplays she's done, some future cosplays, and how her growth in the community has led her to organize community Bridgerton/Regency era meet up event over the past few years.

You can find Vicki at:

https://www.instagram.com/vicksipixiecosplay/

https://linktr.ee/Vicksipixiecosplay

https://www.twitch.tv/pridenprejudice9

https://www.tiktok.com/@vicksipixiecosplay

https://www.youtube.com/@Vicksipixiecosplay

You can listen to Vicki's original episode here:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-280-vicki-aka-vicksipixiecosplay-talks-the-owl-house-jane-austen-and-cosplay

Sky is the latest person from the Central Florida area to join us as a guest. As some I've been following for quite a while, I was very excited to get to talk with her!

We're covering some great fandom topics. We start off with talking about the music she grew up with. From Alt. Rock, Emo, and Screamo, to focusing on My Chemical Romance, we cover what Sky enjoyed and still enjoys to this day. We talk a bit about the MCR lore, along with the album she'd recommend people listen to if they're first getting into MCR.

From there, we get to talking about Marvel. Sky's introduction to Marvel originates from a variety of entry points. From animation and comics, to video games, leading ultimately to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We talk about characters like Kitty Pryde, the Rogue/Gambit pairing, and some of her favorite MCU movies.

Then, it's time to go to a galaxy far, far away, with Star Wars. Sky's entry point is one of the most unique ones I've encountered, so no spoilers here. You'll have to listen to the episode. We talk about two of her favorite characters - Bo Katan and Jyn Erso, and why they resonate with her. Sky talks about the various Star Wars media she likes, her favorites, and the wait for the Mandalorian and Grogu movie next year.

Lastly, we wrap up with Cosplay. Sky talks about how she first got into Cosplay, some of her favorite cosplay pieces that she's done, including one where a cast member took a picture of it and shared it with the rest of the cast, and more. We talk about competitions, judging, and her future cosplay projects.

You can find Sky at:

https://www.instagram.com/stardarlingcos/

https://www.facebook.com/StarlightDarlingCosplay/

https://www.tiktok.com/@stardarlingcos

https://linktr.ee/cieldarling

Kitty Pryde's Awesome Mix on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0TWFos9gQg5N9Q6J6QcsjY?si=Ih66kzMbTiSfEp00P1LPlg

Cam aka CamCammeii returns after 3 1/2 years as we catch up, talk about some of the newer fandoms she's into, and talk about her growth and changes within the past years.

We first kick things off by acknowledging that Cam is the designer behind the new Tales from the Fandom logo, as of 3 1/2 years ago. So a little piece of Cam lives on in each episode promo you see on the social media side of things.

Cam and I revisit Genshin Impact and talk about its impact (pun intended) on her video game playing. From her first getting into the game, the characters she enjoys, how it involved her getting a custom PC, and much more.

Then we change gears and talk about two anime shows that Cam has gotten into. We delve into the realm of Delicious in Dungeon, and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. Cam talks about why these two specifically call to her, the characters and story, and what you can expect from them.

The back half of the episode, we're talking all about Cam. Our first Cam-topic is talking about her foray into Twitch streaming. We talk about her motivation into starting Twitch streaming, and what you can expect from her channel. Cam and I also talk about her continued work in the cosplay side of things, from newer characters, to her relationship with her body, and what you may see in the future from her. Plus, Cosplay photography! How cam has continued to hone her photogaphy craft, and what cons you may find her at and how to book with her.

You can find Cam at:

https://www.instagram.com/camcammeii/

https://www.twitch.tv/CamCammeii

https://www.instagram.com/camcammeiiphotography/

https://beacons.ai/camcammeii

https://www.tiktok.com/@camcammeii

You can listen to Cam's original episode at:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-255-imiicie-talks-about-white-collar-my-hero-academia-cosplay-and-cosplay-photography

Every guest has their own special story on how they get to be on this podcast. For Farah aka FarahsFantasyland, she'd been on the list and then up and moved from Florida to the Pacific Northwest! We finally mastered the timezones, calendars, and got together to get this episode to your ears.

I had stumbled across Farah through someone sharing her Disney content to their stories. I enjoyed the creativity and energy that Farah brought, and now here we are. We kick things off by talking about just that - Disney. From her origins in the Disney fandom, to which VHS tape she wore down by watching it so much (and it's not the Disney movie you may be thinking of!) We talk about the parks - from Disneyland to Disney World, and even touch on her time at Tokyo Disney. We try to cram as much Disney in as we can.

We then go to another property, but this time in a Galaxy Far, Far Away, with Star Wars. Farah talks about how she first got into Star Wars. From the movies and TV shows, including which ones are her favorites. Plus, which character stands tall over them all? Farah tells us, along with some honorable mentions. Rolling this into the next topic, Farah does talk about her experience at Star Wars Celebration Japan (and a bit on London's as well).

Lastly, we're talking about the content that Farah creates. She reveals the secrets behind her account, from being a one man woman doing nearly everything - concept, self shooting, editing, release, promoting. Farah talks about how she first got interested creatively in what she makes, and the transition from where she's started to where she is now. We also talk about travel, her travel plans, and what you can expect from her page in the future.

You can find Farah at:

https://www.instagram.com/farahsfantasyland/

https://www.youtube.com/@farahsfantasyland

https://www.tiktok.com/@farahsfantasyland

https://msha.ke/farahsfantasyland

A long time coming, I am pleased to have Ariel aka AriNicoCosplay join me on the podcast to talk with her about her favorite fandoms.

We split the episode in half. The first half we cover the first anime. Ariel and I talk about our anime origins, with hers being with Toonami and staying up late to catch some of the anime series presented on the Cartoon Network. We do deeper dives into two of her current favorites, Dorohedoro and The Apothecary Diaries.

From there, we step into the world of cosplay. If you've followed Ariel's Instagram for some time, you'll know that she does incredibly detailed cosplay and cosplay pieces. We talk about how she first got into cosplay, her process when it comes to costumes/costuming, the skills she's learned, and more. We highlight several of her pieces, and we talk about the work that goes into finding the fabrics and items needed.

You can find Ariel at:

https://www.instagram.com/arinicocosplay/

https://arinicocosplay.com/

https://www.tiktok.com/@arinicocosplay

Sometimes you just stumble across someone's social media and are like "I want to talk to them on the podcast". Today, that someone is Catrina Dennis, aka OhCatrina, on their socials. Catrina joins me to talk about a number of fandom topics!

We kick things off by talking about Star Wars - but, this time is unlike any other. As we start with their daily post asking for an Asajj Ventress show. Catrina and I talk about this character that has seen growth across multiple shows and even appeared in books and video games. You'll learn why Catrina likes the character, and what a show would look like to them. Plus, we do talk about the Star Wars fandom - from shows to movies, and points in between.

From there, we're talking about growing up in fandom. Catrina's family growing up were in several fandom spaces, and so Catrina gravitated towards some of those shows and movies. We talk about the influence the fandom space had on them growing up, and how the love of fandom led Catrina to work in the fandom spaces. Catrina fills us in on the behind the scenes work of being a social media manager for quite some time, and shares work stories too.

Catrina also talks about tabletop roleplaying games. I get to find out what kind of games and dice they sling. What stories and characters they're drawn to, and playing on streamed games as well as some games at the table. Plus, we're talking about the cosmetic business they just launched a few months ago, Side Quest Cosmetics. We get into the how's, the why's, and what you can expect from them now and in the future.

You can find Catrina at:

https://www.instagram.com/ohcatrina/

https://www.threads.com/@ohcatrina

https://ohcatrina.carrd.co/

https://bsky.app/profile/ohcatrina.bsky.social

You can find Side Quest Cosmetics at:

https://sidequestcosmetics.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sidequestcosmetics

https://www.threads.com/@sidequestcosmetics

https://bsky.app/profile/sidequestcosmetics.com

Another new guest joins the podcast, as Hylia.Lynx joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms.

We start things off by talking about one of the long running anime fandoms, Pokemon! Lynx and I talk about her entry into the world of Pokemon. Was it the anime? The card game? The video games? The movies? You'll get to hear about it here! We talk about some of her favorite experiences with Pokemon across the spectrum, including a few stories about her journey as a Pokemon master with Pokemon Go.

Lynx stories continue, with her journey as a pirate, talking about One Piece! Lynx talks about what drew her to the storied, long running anime (and movies). We talk about the story, what continues to keep her coming back episode after episode, and some of her favorite characters. And she answers the ultimate question: Does she own a straw hat?

From there, we talk about how she got into the new video game, Marvel Rivals. This was recorded prior to the Ultron release, so you'll hear us talking about that character's upcoming addition. Lynx talks about the game and how she got into playing this game specifically. We talk about a few of the characters she likes to play, and what she's been doing as a Marvel Rivals gamer.

Lastly, we wrap up with Cosplay. We're talking about how she first got interested in Cosplay, some of her favorite characters, what she gets to do with cosplay, and more. From collabs to cons, and everything in between!

You can find Lynx at:

https://www.instagram.com/hylia.lynx/

https://beacons.ai/hylialynx

https://www.tiktok.com/@hylialynx

https://www.twitch.tv/hylialynx

The final episode of June is awesome. Pun fully intended, as Lorenzo aka TeamAwesome418 rounds out this month and joins me while he was on vacation to record this episode! We're talking DC, Marvel, Cosplay, and more in this episode!

We kick things off with the DC side of things. Lorenzo talks about how he got into DC through the animated shows and movies. We talked about his love of Superman, along with Batman, and Static Shock. We bounce around between the animated shows and movies, to some of the more recent movies and discuss the upcoming reboot of the DC Cinematic Universe.

From there, we swing on over to Marvel. And if you got that swing reference, that's because we have a good conversation about Lorenzo's love of Spider-Man. Peter Parker (and Miles Morales too). Plus, we talk about the animated shows, the pre-MCU movies like Spider-Man and the X-Men franchise, and we don't forget about the MCU movies, and characters like Deadpool.

Lorenzo also talks about how he first got into doing Cosplay and some of the characters he's represented, including Static Shock, Spider-Man, and Deadpool, to name a few. He talks about what he's working on for the future in the cosplay space. He also talks about how he's met a number of the actors from the Marvel MCU space, tells a few stories of some special meetings. Plus, we touch on books that Lorenzo has published, available on Amazon!

You can find Lorenzo at:

https://www.instagram.com/teamawesome418/

https://linktr.ee/TeamAwesome418

https://www.tiktok.com/@teamawesome418

https://www.youtube.com/@LorenzoDozier418

https://amzn.to/448zb48

Anne returns from the Philippines after 3 years as we catch up and talk about some fandoms old and new.

Anne and I get to catch up a bit and jump right into one of the older fandoms that we both love, Tabletop Roleplaying Games. Anne talks about some of her favorite games, including playing Dungeons & Dragons in Critical Role's Exandria setting, the Power Rangers RPG, Dresden Files, and Vampire: The Masquerade. We talk about her continued role as running and hosting streamed actual play games on Twitch channel through all of this.

From there, we move over to another older fandom that we share. Power Ranges. Distinctly, we talk about the end of the Power Rangers series. Anne talks about the final seasons of the show, the Netflix movie, and how it all wrapped up. Anne and I discuss what a future reboot of the series may look like, ponder a sequel to the 2017 live action movie, and just reflect on the franchise and its characters.

Lastly, we wrap up with a new fandom, Cobra Kai. We both talk about finding it on the former YouTube Red channel, when they were investing/creating their own content, its move to Netflix, and why we both were drawn to it. We talk about favorite characters and story arcs, and even touch on the question on who the "real" Karate Kid is.

You can find Anne at:

https://bsky.app/profile/thegirlwonder.bsky.social

https://beacons.ai/girlwonder

https://www.twitch.tv/bardicinspirationnetwork

You can listen to Anne's original episode here:

https://talesfromthefandom.libsyn.com/episode-262-anne-aka-xo_girlwonder-talks-power-rangers-and-tabletop-roleplaying-games

Sometimes I just stumble across people and love what they do and create. This is the case with Cailin aka Cailin.in.Character on socials. I loved her Midnight Spider cosplay, started following her, and got to know more of what she's into from what she shared. Now, you get to hear about some of her favorite fandoms!

We kick the first half of the episode off talking about DC and Marvel. With DC, we start off by talking about how Cailin got into DC via the DC Animated Universe (hello Justice League!). She talks about her love of Batman and Wonder Woman, and some more of the shows and movies she's enjoyed. On the flip side, with Marvel, this was something that Cailin wasn't into. Until she fell in love with Groot. Cailin talks about some of her favorite shows and movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Wandavision, Netflix's Daredevil, and more.

Then, Cailin talks to me about the Romantasy genre of books. She talks about how she first got into the genre - from which book started it all, a book series that she said is a great gateway into the genre, and some of her favorites, including LJ Andrews work.

Lastly, we wrap up with Cosplay. Cailin talks about how she got interested in Cosplay. We talk about some of her favorite characters she's represented, the background behind Midnight Spider, and what could be coming in the future.

Be sure to go follow Cailin at:

https://www.instagram.com/cailin.in.character/

https://www.tiktok.com/@cailin.in.character

https://linktr.ee/cailindorothy