Latest Cosplayers Podcast Episodes
Revisit: Crushing Con-Crunch
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - July 07, 2024 05:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsAnother revisit to one of our most popular episodes: Crushing Con- Crunch. It’s time to talk about our arch nemesis, the dreaded con crunch. Whether you are a planner or not, you’ve probably been there. Join us for the science behind procrastination and ways to combat this maladaptive habit. ...
Express Yourself CCN 2023
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - June 23, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsJoin us for a panel discussion on cosplay, self expression, and belonging presented at Colossalcon North 2023. Special guests Celtic Honey and Betsey Beau Peep. Due to difficulty with recording and the room space, audio quality varies. https://www.instagram.com/theceltichoney/ https://www.ins...
Revisit: Where The Points Don't Matter
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - June 09, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 14 ratingsA revisit to our episode with Ginoza costuming on points in cosplay contests. There is always talk about how to get “ points” in a cosplay contest, especially “extra” points. But what does that really mean? Do these mythical “extra points” even exist? Do points even exist in every cosplay contes...
Revisit: Cheating in Contests
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - May 26, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsRevisiting our second most popular episode "Cheater Cheater Pumpkin Eater" a look into the science behind why people cheat, particularly at cosplay contests. We’ll cover the why, the how, and the motivation involved in this behavior. We’ll also tell you some pretty funny stories of people cheati...
Cosplay True Crimes C2E2 2024
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - May 12, 2024 05:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsCosplay True Crimes by SheProp presented by La Vie Cosplay at C2E2. Join us for deep rooted crimes of passion and intrigue....usually involving adhesives. One heinous crime involves pokemon. Panelists: SheProp Community on Facebook https://www.instagram.com/thirdcoastcostumes/ https://www.insta...
Revisit:Sandbagging Part 1& 2
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - April 28, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 14 ratingsRe-visiting our second most popular episode, we have brought you a combined file of part 1 and part 2 all about sandbagging in cosplay contests. Learn about the why, the how, and the motivation behind this behavior conveniently in 1 file. Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on faceboo...
Sandbagging Part 1& 2
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - April 28, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 14 ratingsRe-visiting our second most popular episode, we have brought you a combined file of part 1 and part 2 all about sandbagging in cosplay contests. Learn about the why, the how, and the motivation behind this behavior conveniently in 1 file. Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on faceboo...
The Ultimate Glue Guide
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - April 14, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsJoin Elle and special guest Makerfishmeal as we discuss their book "The Ultimate Glue Guide". Find out about the epic chart and all the secrets of adhesives. Buy the book: https://makerfishmeal.com/store/ https://www.instagram.com/makerfishmeal/ Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us o...
CosTalk Live
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - March 31, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 14 ratingsJoin us for a little update and then the audio from the episode Ash and Elle were on for CosTalk Live! AMKE episode will air in April. We apologize for the delay. Life Stuff. Costalk Live: https://www.youtube.com/@CosTalkLive https://www.twitch.tv/costalklive https://www.instagram.com/costal...
AMKE Halftime 2024
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - March 17, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsJoin us for the audio from our halftime show from Anime Milwaukee 2024. We'll cover cat guests, a very special AMKE guest, and how to remove hot glue from your "skin". To see the video version please find us on YT https://youtu.be/ZEKn5Yfgzco?si=iRzATzG5wWYvc2n4 special thanks to Fox Den Media ...
Wearing Your Fandom
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - February 11, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsJoin us for the recording of the live panel "Wearing Your Fandom" at Planet Funkcon 2023 with Dr. Eric Wesselmann of Illinois State University. We'll success self expression, societal expectations, and the power of play. To see more of Dr. Wesselmann's fandom interviews and work with fandom an...
Live Show Sneak Peak
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - January 28, 2024 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsDue to topics and content, this episode may not be suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is advised. Join us for a glimpse into our stand up comedy live show. We're sharing clips with you from C2E2 2022 Live Show. There's toxic fumes, a silicone butt, women crying at Elle's feet, an...
Quad Con Cedar Rapids
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - January 28, 2024 06:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 14 ratingsJoin us at Quad Con Cedar Rapids in Cedar Rapids IA Saturday February 10th from 10am-5pm. Over $1000 in cash prizes at the cosplay contests (craftsmanship and performance)! We will be 1 of your judges. Elle will also be performing LIVE! event page: https://fb.me/e/9HJZlyOcd Produced by LVC ...
Ep92: The Great Guesting Experiment
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - January 14, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 14 ratingsJoin LVC as we discuss what we learned actually trying to apply to convention gigs this year. We'll talk about what we ask for and the results of applying to 40+ conventions. We'll also discuss why, with our small social media following, we get booked as guests and things for you to consider if ...
Holiday 2023
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - December 31, 2023 06:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsLet's revisit a classic. Join LVC for our holiday 2023 bonus episode. T'was the night before con...... Produced by La Vie Cosplay. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, craz...
Ep91: Original Designs
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - December 17, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsJoin LVC on an episode discussing original designs. We'll give a background on the process of design, suggestions for building WIP books for original designs, and ponder the question; should original designs be allowed in cosplay contests. Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on faceboo...
Ep 90: Colossalcon North 2023
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - December 03, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 14 ratingsJoin LVC for their adventure at Colossalcon North. We'll discuss our 10 hours of programming, a Beyblade tournament, gay whales, mushrooms, and a karaoke dance party. We will also discuss a situation which occurred that will include crisis intervention and management. The feedback form: https:...
Ep 90 Delayed
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - November 26, 2023 06:00 - 42 seconds ★★★★ - 14 ratingsDue to circumstances beyond our control, Ep 90, which would have been our Colossalcon North episode, is delayed. We need more time to assemble and produce this episode. We hope you enjoyed all our programming at CCN and we will be back soon with hopefully an episode next weekend. https://www.i...
Ep89: Fact Vs Opinion Follow Up
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - November 12, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 14 ratingsA follow up to the responses on our quiz for the “fact vs opinion episode including discussing some of the questions on the quiz. We’ll talk further about facts and opinions, as well as answer some questions spawned by this episode. ICL Solo: JediManda (Rhaenyra Targaryen - GOT: House of the D...
Colossalcon North 2023
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - November 12, 2023 00:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsFriday 1pm: Express Yourself: Cosplay Self Expression and belonging Kilamanjaro 5/Events 4 4pm: The Con-Goers Survival Guide Kalahari H/Events 3 3-8pm - Cosplay Meet and Greet. See Phil, buy merch. 10pm: Sh*t Cosplayers Say 18+ Kalahari H/ Events 3 Saturday 3pm: Bardnanigans Kalahari H/Events 3...
Ep88:Coping with Disappointment
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - October 29, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsWe all talk about what it’s like to win a contest...let’s discuss what it is like to lose, how to cope, how to behave, and what to do next. Post mentioned in episode: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyhLoqIr3Im/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The Value of Completing: https://p...
Ep87: The Green Room
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - October 15, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsJoin LVC for a discussion about the green room. We'll talk about why we call it the "green room", what it is, why it's important, and the experiences you can have with fellow contestants. We'll also do an international cosplay contest follow up. Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on f...
Ep86: Fact vs Opinion
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - October 01, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsA continuation of the sandbagging episode, we are going to discuss the difference between facts and opinions. Find out why "you cannot compete with a costume that has already won an award" is NOT a fact, how to tell the difference, the impact of justice sensitivity, confirmation bias, cognitive ...
Ep85: Planet Funkcon 2023
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - September 17, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsJoin us for our adventures at Planet Funkcon 2023. We'll talk about why we hate boothing, the cosplay contest, odd interactions with attendees, and our comedy show. Hi Barbie. Special mentions of: Ginoza Costuming Mogchelle Celtic Honey Knightmage Betsy Bo Peep Izzy a Mess Jason Marsden Produce...
It Continues to go wrong
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - September 03, 2023 13:00 - 23 seconds ★★★★ - 14 ratingsDue to illness and scheduling conflicts, we do not have an updated episode for you today. Elle continues to be struggling with a chronic illness on top of an acute illness first sore throat then terrible cough making it near impossible to record an entire episode at this time. Combined with sch...
International Contests Summer 2023
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - August 20, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsJoin us for a recap bonus episode of all the big cosplay contests from this summer 2023. We'll discuss ECG, WCS, NCC, and Fan Expo Masters of Cosplay Grand Prix. We will also give you some updates on the show and the rest of this season. Planet Funk Con is August 25-27 2023 in Davenport IA The...
Ep84:Taking Sexy Back 18+
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - August 06, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 14 ratingsthis episode may include topics and discussions of a sexual nature that may not be suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. Let's talk about the sexy side of cosplay. Special guest The Cosplay Bunny will dive into the innerworkings of adult entertainment and ...
Ep83: The Value of Competing
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - July 23, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsSo much buzz this year in the community about not being good enough, being upset about awards, and worrying if a choice will get more “points” with judges. We’ve discussed what to do to win awards. Now join LVC as we chat about the value of competition outside of winning an award. Congrats to t...
Ep82: Express Yourself
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - July 09, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 14 ratingsJoin LVC in a discussion about cosplay, self-expression, identity, and belonging. We’ll cover the importance of play in adulthood, the history of fashion and self expression, and how common interests and needs produce a sense of belonging within a community. Have additional questions on this t...
Ep81: SheProp Has Your Back
Shenanigans Cosplayers Say - June 25, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 14 ratingsJoin Elle and Ash for a chat about the community SheProp with founder Beverly Downen of Downen Creative Studios. We'll discuss the importance of community, what is unique about SheProp, all the panels, and the importance of safe spaces especially for marginalized communities. Stay till the end t...