Playing Dress Up
By Joe Salem
Playing Dress UpJan 18, 2021
Please Perceive Me (w/ VintageAerith)
Lauren, the woman who can do it all, tells us that getting into podcasting got her into cosplay! Why are Shin Megami Tensei games SO HARD? It's still insane to think how Homestuck truly made cosplay accessible to all. All in favor of a cosplayer feeding station, say aye! Joe hypes up AnimeNYC, hopefully a 2021 con, for his listeners!
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Shout out to @cowbuttcrunchies, @sorairo_days, @stefmasc, and @micaburton!
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- Follow Lauren everywhere @VintageAerith
- 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
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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Reverse Walk of Shame (w/ Bluucircles)
The teal mermaid herself, Amanda, president of the Steins;Gate fan club, finally joins us on the podcast! Who would have KNOWN Steins;Gate loss in popularity was due to Madoka Magica? When was the last time you took a bath? Amanda fully realizes that she's cosplayed for legitimately half of her waking life!
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Shout out to @supitscarrie!
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- Follow Amanda everywhere @bluucircles! Etsy shop is slated to return on January 15th, 2021!
- 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
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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It's Not 2020 (w/ Shinjaninja)
Is your 2021 plan also rooted in pure survival? This ends up being a Hades appreciation podcast! Can you believe humans truly are just big version of goldfish now? Joe TRULY forgets the name of the game where you can romance the dog. Mary is, in fact, caucasian and her mother is an ICON at Hot Topic!
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Shout out to @micaburton, @vintageaerith, @celsiusshi, @kiraarinn, and @sorairo_days!
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- Don't follow Mary anywhere, but if you had to, it's @shinjaninja everywhere! Take care of yourselves!
- 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
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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Thank You So Much (w/ Joeshmoe Cosplay)
Joe just wants to thank everyone for listening to the podcast throughout the year! Who knew we would hear the perspective of 49 different people within the scene? Enjoy the holidays and New Year's, and we'll see you January 4th, 2021!
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Shout out to everyone who has been on the podcast in the past!
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- 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
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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Give Me Validation Button (w/ @stefmasc)
Have you sadly been cursed with the Instagram update? Do you even KNOW your friend's last names? Sometimes, you throw spaghetti at a wall and it'll eventually stick, but god it might not even be spaghetti!!
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Shout out to @Lin_Manuel, @teerico_linman, @vintageaerith, @mintyhoneyy, and @shinjaninja!
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- Follow Stef everywhere @stefmasc + check their shop at stefmasc.storenvy.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/
Stream Videos in this Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqws4vy_Bzkz_Jj-Er-NrGD6gn1D9E_yo
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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Tap Tap Revenge (w/ @merrysmile)
The Idol Trash Queen herself joins us on the podcast to talk to us about DJ idols! We also don't condone underage drinking! Joe FULLY describes woodwind instruments, but fully forgets the word for it. All it takes is one piece of perfect media to get all your friends into a series! The years are TRULY blending into each other.
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- Follow Merry's shop @merrysmileco + shop them via merrysmile.bigcartel.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/
Stream Videos in this Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqws4vy_Bzkz_Jj-Er-NrGD6gn1D9E_yo
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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Trial By Fire (w/ Steph of @cosmiccrown)
Did the TWEWY sequel video game announcement also throw you ALL the way for a loop? Always make sure to be a part of the system! We get to hear the entire history of Cosmic Crown to see how it has become what it is today!
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Shout out to @sassacat.cos, @rainbowrex, @DesignDino_Rex, @elasticrabu, @kyoshiki.kyo, and @boomslank
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- Follow Cosmic Crown everywhere @cosmiccrown + shop them via www.cosmiccrown.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/
Stream Videos in this Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqws4vy_Bzkz_Jj-Er-NrGD6gn1D9E_yo
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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Cut the Mics, Deadass (w/ @typohime)
Are you also just on auto-pilot at this point in quarantine? Only water your plants when the soil is dry! Joe tells Van of things she didn't even remember about her own life. Van unlocks Joe's third-eye into why danmei is so popular with so many of his friends!
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Shout out to @wherestomi + @nyriikos!
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- Watch danmei!
- 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
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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Left-Handed Doomfist (w/ tasobi)
You ever fly to Australia so you can finally meet your friends? Vicki tells us her lovely story on why she wore a casual Yosuke cosplay to Costco. Gaia Online will teach you how to do Artist Alley! Independent artists are truly trying to thrive out here in 2020!
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Shout out to @ohmonah + @nyriikos
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- Follow Vicki on Twitter @tasobubu + shop them via etsy.com/shop/tasobi
- 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
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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Pay Up For Momma (w/ June!)
Did you also drop off social media around 2015 - 2017? Well, Joe and June did and they talk about how socializing online is an act of emotional labor. Always make sure you turn your brains off and have some peace and balance when you can! For some reason, Joe didn't know that the Physical Touch love language wasn't just about sex!
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Shout out to @lucaplex, @mintyhoneyy, and @luxidity.co
Cosplay Satisfaction Post from @mintyhoneyy: https://mintyalamode.wordpress.com/2020/02/21/cosplay-satisfaction/
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- Support local businesses, like https://luxidityco.bigcartel.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/
Stream Videos in this Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqws4vy_Bzkz_Jj-Er-NrGD6gn1D9E_yo
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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Twerking on Cakes (w/ Hyrisk Cosplay)
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/
Stream Videos in this Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqws4vy_Bzkz_Jj-Er-NrGD6gn1D9E_yo
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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He's Got a Taser! (w/ @OSK_spice)
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/
Stream Videos in this Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqws4vy_Bzkz_Jj-Er-NrGD6gn1D9E_yo
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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Fewer Shits to Give (w/ Sassacat Cosplay)
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/
Stream Videos in this Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqws4vy_Bzkz_Jj-Er-NrGD6gn1D9E_yo
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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Fish Smelling Gloves (w/ @missSnore)
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/
Stream Videos in this Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqws4vy_Bzkz_Jj-Er-NrGD6gn1D9E_yo
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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Do I Even LIKE Anime? (w/ Valerian Steel Cosplay)
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
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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Bad RNG (w/ Alex)
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/
Stream Videos in this Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqws4vy_Bzkz_Jj-Er-NrGD6gn1D9E_yo
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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The Sazón of Cons (w/ @superbaeyin)
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/
Stream Videos in this Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqws4vy_Bzkz_Jj-Er-NrGD6gn1D9E_yo
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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The LGBT Neopets Experience (w/ @vicunad)
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
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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Friendships First, Cosplay Second (w/ Terri of Kumacos)
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/
Stream Videos in this Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqws4vy_Bzkz_Jj-Er-NrGD6gn1D9E_yo
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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Feet Pics (w/ @mintyhoneyy)
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/
Stream Videos in this Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqws4vy_Bzkz_Jj-Er-NrGD6gn1D9E_yo
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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Living Life in Chapters (w/ Kou of @coscafenyc)
Kou takes us on their 2014 Yaoicon journey, where they met Reika and saw Doug Dimmadome himself! All it takes is a partner in crime to throw you into cosplay! The best scam in the entertainment industry is height, considering talent comes in small packages! We almost burnt down a church together!
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Shout out to @reika_japan_, @theestallion, and @lennethxvii
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-Follow CosCafe NYC everywhere @coscafenyc + email any questions to coscafenyc@gmail.com
-Follow myself on IG @joesalem
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How to Support the BLM Movement:
Black Queer Town Hall from June 19th - 21st: 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
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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Shibuya Meltdown (w/ Jiayuan Cosplay)
Tiffany joins us on the mic and gives us a first hand recount of what lockdown was like in Japan. Joe waxes poetics about convenience store culture in Japan, considering he never had sushi in Japan! Isn't it crazy to think that sewing machine companies are pivoting towards marketing to cosplayers in the 21st century?
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Shout out to @rheamorris_, @sweet_liu.xing, @enixcosplay, @courtneywirthit
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-Follow Tiffany on Twitter @tsuntuna + IG @jiayuancos and @coscafenyc
-Follow myself on IG @joesalem
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How to Support the BLM Movement:
Black Queer Town Hall from June 19th - 21st: 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
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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Do YOU Know??? (w/ @witchhearted)
Antonina hops on the podcast and truly reminds us that experiencing this hobby with friends is what it truly is all about. Joe tries to explain the irony that an individualistic society, like that of the USA, hilariously wants us to conform. If you see something, you truly MUST say something!!
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-Follow Antonina on Onlyfans @ https://onlyfans.com/witchhearted
-Follow myself on IG @joesalem
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How to Support the BLM Movement:
Black Queer Town Hall from June 19th - 21st: 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
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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Rule 34 (w/ Two Figs Cosplay)
Krista hops on the pod and truly says you can be horny on main!! Even though some of us didn't start physically start cosplaying at cons till later, it's still cosplay if you're roleplaying on Myspace or Gaia Online. Creatives definitely thrive off of other creatives, so lend your ears and tips to others in the community!
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Shout out to @adellacosplay, @matthewmercervo (f.k.a. Lord Masamune), @myhankoko, @rainbow_rex, and @somersetsews
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-Follow Krista on IG @two_figs + follow Nova Lux's campaign on Twitter @NovaLuxStats
-Follow myself on IG @joesalem
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How to Support the BLM Movement:
Black Queer Town Hall from June 19th - 21st: 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
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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Shitposting (w/ Skinnybaras Cosplay)
Toni and Joe banter on and on to wax poetics about AnimeUSA in the DMV area. When shitposting, we are ALL equals. It's kind of crazy to think that joining the cosplay community during these "fandom rushes" makes it easier to assimilate into it! Joe talks about his first experience sewing for cosplay and it's SOMETHING.
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Shout out to @notgodzilla, @sorairo_days, @minjalinjee, @dangerousladies, @vintageaerith, @craziecrissie, @rainbow_rex, and @noi.nya
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How to Support the BLM Movement:
Ying's Thread on BLM Support: https://twitter.com/nerdception/status/1267163530056347650
Black Queer Town Hall from June 19th - 21st: 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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Boy, Golly! (w/ Sumptus Cosplay)
Vicky gives us a break down of the male idol scene and breaks down Hypnosis Mic for us. Joe FINALLY gets insight on how fursuiters stay cool inside their suits! At the end of the day, it's important to feel good in your costumes, whether it's bought or handmade!
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Shout out to the @viciouscosplay, and @vintageaerith
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How to Support the BLM Movement:
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
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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Ryuji Loving Central (w/ @notGodzilla)
Gail, your favorite Elmo enthusiast, joins us on the podcast and talks about the time we drank with Matt Mercer! Joe leaks a project he's been working on, but Ms. Rona has other plans for him. Why are we neat before we get into cosplay and then ABSOLUTELY messy after we get out of it?
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Shout out to the @rainbow_rex, @matthewmercer, @ohheyitssk, @VOverN8, @johnnyjunkers, Manhattan Wardrobe Supply, and @hynoxolus
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How to Support the BLM Movement:
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
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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The Kinktionary (w/ @bokenosuke)
Yuuto, my favorite encyclopedia of unsavory ideas, hops on the pod and immediately backtracks on something he said 10 minutes into recording. Nintendo will forever be the Disney of video games, until the end of time. Yuuto FULLY corrects me and informs me what vore finally is. We sure are living in the golden age of cosplay resources, but are we in the golden age of community?
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Shout out to @junobirch, @_tureno_, and @myhankoko
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-Follow Yuuto on Twitter @bokenosuke00 + on IG @bokenosuke
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How to Support the BLM Movement:
Black Queer Town Hall from June 19th - 21st: 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
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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Cartoon Recess (w/ @sass_queen_supreme)
Ying, everyone's favorite rainbow haired friend, hops on the podcast and Victreebel screeches their way through the podcast! Cosplay was definitely more about meeting people, compared to how photoshoot-centric it is today. Remember, you can put anything on your resume if you can spin it! Volunteering is very important!!
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Shout out to the Maven Youth Camp, @remdragon8, and @selfisms
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-Follow Ying on IG @sass_queen_supreme
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How to Support the BLM Movement:
Ying's Thread on BLM Support: https://twitter.com/nerdception/status/1267163530056347650
Black Queer Town Hall from June 19th - 21st: 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
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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Swimming in Sperm (w/ @elasticrabu)
Joe opens up this episode by recapping some current events. Then, Jess, wife to Seto Kaiba, reminds us of the wonderful nostalgia that is watching Saturday morning cartoons. She also has a 50% stake in Joe's chest and is fully prepared to make him a walking non-profit for charity. Have you ever gone to a con with your middle school teacher a few states away?
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Shout out to @_eidetic_ and @makka_chuu
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How to Support the BLM Movement:
Black Queer Town Hall from June 19th - 21st: 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
Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/
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Con Parents and Being Bald (w/ Vanna B Videography): Re-Release
Out of respect for the events taking place around the globe, Joe has decided not to release a new episode for this week. Instead, he's releasing an old episode with Yvanna, where their topics are extremely relevant in today's discussions. If there's anything to take away, it's that we should support the Black Lives Matter movement, considering many artists benefit from many aspects of Black culture overall.
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Any and all proceeds from the ad revenue generated from this podcast will be donated to Color of Change.
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How to Support the BLM Movement:
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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Animal Crossing Capitalism (LIVE w/ Arda Wigs)
Harl and Amara, co-founders of Arda Wigs, hop on the pod to talk about everything related to the plastic fibers we love to put on our heads. Creatives truly had to transform their crafts for the new norm Miss Rona brought to the house party. Did you now Arda technically started out as a t-shirt company?
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Shout out to @papabearcosplay, @chezphotocosplay, @assistwig0726, @wigginoutbz, @bobbiepinzdotcom, @lytecos, and @oyasumiyu
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Make Mistakes (w/ Warp Star Cosplay & Photography)
Kirby, not to be mistaken to your friendly pink puff, has binged through all but one game they've been trying to catch up to in this quarantine. If you ain't sweaty in cosplay, you ain't doing it right!! Who knew having a college cosplay club with a photographer on the e-board would propel Kirby into the photographer that they are today?! Does gear dictate the photos you can output?
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Shout out to @vintageaerith, @jackerufu, @purpledemon_cosplay, @masaandmunecos, @jin.behindinfinity, @shinjaninja, @yayahan, @bittersweetphoto, and @bitter_hime
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Self-Portraits (w/ @tlp.s)
Toli, the world's maturest NB, joins us to talk about their joy the first time they found out about cosplay! The magic of the Homestuck community is probably something that will never be replicated, but will truly be remembered. I collectively lose my shit over Aunt Fanny from Robots. We also talk about Toli's journey from con photography into self-shooting, which is relevant in these times!
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Shout out to @mewmew_cosplay, @shinjaninja, @cerifae, cancerously on Tumblr, @seashell_cos, @coscafenyc, and @mookie000
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Essentials of Cosplay (w/ Lacee-Girl Cosplay & Photography)
Lacee, a woman who lives and breathes photography, joins us on the mic and breaks down some of her most transformative cosplays. Sometimes, you take a photo and it's absolutely NOT what you expect it to be. Mainland cosplayer? Well, it's a term and I'm definitely one. One of the powers of photography is that it can really reaffirm who you are!
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Shout out to @sorairo_days, @jacquistuffnthings, @maison_hikari,
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Jack of All Trades (w/ Rhyme Time Cosplay & Photography)
Caitlin, mother to all of Stray Kids, talks about how her natural progression as an artist led her straight into the con scene. In quarantine, Twitter straight up feels like its own convention! Everyone has their own cosplay paths in this hobby. Photographers, make sure you do your research!!
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Shout out to @ubehime, @sorairo_days, @amethyst_leon, @gstqfashions, @jin.behindinfinity, @shinjaninja, @maison_hikari, and @topheroriel.
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Tall Miku (w/ Seashell Cosplay)
Chelsea, illustrator and lover of Houseki no Kuni, joins Joe to talk about how the community has evolved through different forms of social media. Netflix truly changed the game for media consumption, but was it for the best? Did you know there are differences in brand loyalties in anime vs. gaming fandoms?
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Shout out to @sorairo_days, @mewmew_cosplay, @_kitemeh, @keikopincosplay, @odd_ghost, and @akikai_
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If anyone ACTUALLY knows Tall Miku, let us know! This is what they look like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTZacidWmiU&t=71s
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Robin Hood of Drawstring Bags (w/ @noi.nya)
Kate, big fan of Jackie Chan, reminisces with Joe about the time they met, but Joe clearly does not remember it at all! We delve into Halloween as a cosplayer, and Kate tells us her journey on she got started as a wigmancer. God also told Joe he shouldn't have lacefront eyebrows!
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Shout out to @greatwallofwu, @snoozysloth, @ausnapz, @ardawigs, and @plastiquetiara
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Genetics and Crossplay (w/ @millamus93)
Camilla, Joe's favorite Danish import, joins him on the pod and does a deep dive into genetics. They talk about how Free! put crossplay on the map for cosplay as a whole. We also finally answer the long-awaited listener question Joe has been promising over the past few episodes.
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Shout out to @chrome.comet, @samletbird, @sorairo_days, @rainbowrex, @nataliawhen, @cydbee, @crimsyn.co, and @cosmiccrown
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The Catalyst (w/ Carmen)
Carmen hops on for a special Sibling's Day edition of the podcast! As long as the hole is covered up, it's fair game! Carmen eventually becomes the podcast host and asks questions to demystify the con scene for normies!
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Shout out to @ruikatze, @jacquistuffnthings, @lizettethemighty, @enixcosplay, @vontog, @sorairo_days, @mallorymariephoto
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Rave Triage Centers (w/ @brajango)
Brandon, con-goer who loves to have a good time, just casually brings back NicoNico, which feels like a relic of the past. Did you know that no one actually knows what they actually look or sound like? Joe breaks out his business mind MULTIPLE times in this podcast and we answer a listener question!!!
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Shout out to @prismaticirisu, @kyoshiki.kyo, @otakuswithattitude, @sorairo_days, @yayahan, @os_newyorkcity, @waypointcafenyc
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Fume-Induced Naps (w/ Iris Cosplay)
Iris, fellow podcaster and cosplayer, joins Joe on the pod to talk about how cons are an addicting drug we can't quit! We talk about how we've transitioned to being cosplay-heavy attendees to balancing cosplay and partying at cons. You ever been in a hotel room with 8 people and see everything God has given this good Earth?
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Shout out to @kimchi_chic, @toriistars, @cosplayrealmmagazine @ardawigs, @epiccosplaywigs, @assistwig0726, @rainbow_rex, @otakuswithattitude
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Bleach Ichiban (w/ FUKONAMI)
Noel, one of the fastest feet on the East Coast, storms the pod to relive our Japan trip together. Fun fact: Pop Team Epic got us to talk to Japanese salarymen! Also, why is American con culture SO different from every other countries??
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Shout out to @miyukilu, @hurkcosplay, @witchhearted, @ivancandids, and @mallorymariephoto
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Yaoi Paddles and Las Vegas (w/ Zachary Leo)
Zack and Joe spiral into talking about their love for Bob's Burgers and for Kristen Schaal's lovely voice. Furries, honestly, please let me know how you stay cool in your costumes. I talk about my love for eggs, but it's mostly to get my money's worth!!!
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Shout out to @sorairodays, @qwar_zach (also known as Black Meadow Studio), @myhankoko, @topheroriel, @rainbow_rex, @castlecosplay, @hibrrry
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Spit on Your Costumes!! (w/ Alchemical Cosplay)
Jacqui and Joe never actually met at a con, but in the streets of NYC! Was this episode a Pfaff commercial?? No, but I'm OPEN to new sponsors! If you know anything about Jacqui, you know we are absolutely talking about craftsmanship and masquerades!!
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Shout out to @lytecos, @kimidoricosplay, @lomelindi, @nefenicosplay, @mostflogged, @yayahan, @ardawigs, @joshuahartdesign, @johnnyjunkers, @gstqfashions, @aleestudios, @sorairo-days, @vontog, @maison_hikari, @amiephotos, @viciouscosplay, and @jin.behindinfinity!
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Stone Age of NYC's Cosplay Scene (w/ Lady Matsuura)
Quana hops on the pod with Joe and we talk about the real struggle of being a brown/black cosplayer in front of the lens. And for some people, that just means they gotta do it themselves! I think I left my brain at Katsu cause literally I recorded this with my laptop mic instead of my external!
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Shout out to @mintandapple, @frochan, @theendofsomethingbeautiful, @kittykuntagious, @keikopincosplay, @_kitemeh, and @waypointcafe!
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Back in my Day!!! (w/ Celsius Cosplay)
Madi and Joe reminisce about the community back back BACK in the day! We get into how the scene has evolved from being super-accurate to being a hobby with more creative liberties! Cosplay is expensive, but we stay because of the community
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Shout out to @kiraarinn, @badgirlriri, @tmliza_cosplays, @maison_hikari, @ky0shiki, @toriistars
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Con Parents and Being Bald (w/ Vanna B Videography)
We talk about Yvanna's newfound fatherhood with Hawaiian Shirts and being bald. Videography?? We get into it! Brown/black cosplayers having to try twice as hard? That too! How cosplay made us better people overall? WE GET INTO A L L OF IT!!
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Shout out to @jupiterschultz, @rbfcosplay, @viciouscosplay, @beatdownboogie, @mineralblu, @myhankoko, @adoylible, and@epiccosplayquest!
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Homestuck and Gachas (w/ @honya_mnyas)
Honya and Joe don't stop talking about Dragalia Lost and Fire Emblem Heroes! Honya gives us a breakdown of Homestuck and gets jumped by a Saber cosplayer!! I think I punched my mic at one point??
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Shout out to @johnnyjunkers, @sorairo_days, @celsiusshi, and @matchapazzi!
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Working 9 to 5 (w/ Bananba Cosplay)
Charlene and Joe talk about how we become our corporate selves in our daily lives while we fully dress up as fictional characters on the weekends. Like the true con parents they are, they preach the importance of Stranger Danger!!
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