Hosted by: Scotty B

In this episode, Scotty B dives deep into the noise surrounding cosplay culture—asking the essential question: “Who are you listening to, and why?” With candor and a bit of fire, he challenges the narratives cosplayers absorb from social media, influencer culture, and internalized pressure.

This is a call for self-inquiry: Are you creating from joy, or chasing relevance? Scotty breaks down the damaging cycle of cosplay perfectionism, platform validation, con crunch, and the false belief that success is defined by follower counts or brand deals. He reflects on how the obsession with metrics and aesthetics is often sold as “the way,” when in reality, it may be robbing creators of the passion that drew them to cosplay in the first place.

Drawing from personal experience—including professional broadcasting, con travel, and fan film aspirations—Scotty explores how cosplay can either be an empowering creative journey or a mentally and financially exhausting loop of comparison.

This episode is a bold reminder that the only voice that truly matters is your own—and it’s time to reclaim your creativity on your terms.

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