Cosplay Bytes

The kawaii pink queen herself, Intraventus is my guest on this new episode! We talk about her views on what it's like seeing the cosplay community and hobby as a whole grow the last 10 years she's been creating cosplay. I also get a look as to how Patreon is going for her in addition to inside looks on a few of her cosplays she's made recently! For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace   Follow Intraventus on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/intraventus --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/support

I'm joined in this episode with my wonderful friend Bloodthirsty Beauty as we talk about her start in getting into cosplay, her creative nature and so much more! We talk about how the cosplay community is alongside the west coast where she's based. You get a real sense into how much she wants to grow and love her little cosplay circle in addition to seeing how she juggles Patreon with school and a full time job! Also lots of motivational words that Joanne has to share which is really touching and sweet :) For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace   Follow Bloodthirsty Beauty on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/bloodthirstybeauty/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/support

In this installment, I'm joined by Mink the Satyr as we take another look at PAX East from her perspective! Mainly with the added twist of discussing what goes into running and submitting panels to conventions. Learn the main topics that Mink tries to stick with but also with new ideas she's trying for future conventions! Plus, Mink goes into detail about her Twitch streams and how they've been going for her so far :D For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace   Follow Mink the Satyr on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/MinktheSatyr/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/support

My waifu Leah Stevo joins me on an exciting trip through her time as a Pro at Emerald City Comic Con! From loving little kids dressed up, to the types of vendors, she had an absolute blast. Critical Role, Fallout 4, Diablo and more are mentioned! Plus, find out what makes certain characters an instant draw for Leah to cosplay as. For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace   Follow Leah Stevo on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/leahstevoart/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/support

I'm joined by my wonderful bestie and marketing whiz OhMySophii! We go over her recent travels to C2E2 in the Midwest as it was her first time there! Then we dive into the crazy algorithms that social media is throwing at us. Specifically with how it has impacted the cosplay community. Sophii gives some tips in terms of best times to post and how interaction is key! For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace   Follow OhMySophii on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/OhMySophii --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/support

In this episode, I got to chat with my favorite gal and cosplayer Juliette Michele otherwise known as Bishoujo Mom! We get going about fetish cosplay, what made her dive into doing all the famous fictional moms as cosplays in addition to touching upon Fire Emblem for a brief bit! Details about some of Bishoujo Mom's latest cons like SakuraCon in Seattle are also mentioned plus a look inside the convention scene in Texas! This is one episode you don't wanna miss <3 For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace   Follow Bishoujo Mom on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/bishoujomom --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/support

I hope you all are ready for another exciting episode of CosplayBytes! I've got with me the gorgeous Akakioga as we both talk about our time at PAX East 2019 which happened in March. From things we saw, to the partying Akakioga did that night, everything is covered! Plus we also dive into the issues cosplayers of color face in the community! For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace   Follow Akakioga on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/akakioga --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/support

Everyone's favorite family-friendly cosplayer Holly Wolf sits down with me for an amazing chat about her life, getting to where she is now, and the odd stigma/harassment that she and many other cosplayers have been facing in the past few months! Also we both get amped for Pokemon Sword and Shield! For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace   Follow Mink the Satyr on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hollywolf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/support

I got the amazing Sutefaniiroozu with me as we talked about Katsucon this year and how it was for her! Including insight on her cosplays worn like Toothless :D. We also go into detail about standout groups that were there, wearing cosplays more than once, and more! :) For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace   Follow Sutefaniiroozuon Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/sutefaniiroozu/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/support

I'm joined by photographer David Ngo as we talk about his journey from becoming the well known name he is today! How he works on editing his finished shots in addition to how he actually shoots photos at conventions! Small talk about Katsucon is mentioned too! For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace   Follow David Ngo on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/dtjaaaam --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/support

I'm joined by Mink the Satyr as we continue to go on tangents as we discuss Kingdom Hearts, Pokemon, and things we wish to have changed in the cosplay world for 2019. Topics like gatekeeping and con crunch/burnout! :D For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace   Follow Mink the Satyr on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/MinktheSatyr/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/support

Happy 2019 everybody! For the first episode of the new year, I sat down with my friend Carlos of Rage Custom Creations! We talked about what it's like from his perspective being a cosplayer of 20+ years looking at new cosplayers as well as the scene exploding in popularity! For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Follow Rage Custom Creations on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/i_am_jacks_enthusiastic_apathy/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/support

For the Season Finale of CosplayBytes, I chat with my longtime friend Marie Grey as we discuss the similarities between cosplay and streaming. Mainly in terms of communities and content creation! Thank you all very much for being with me from the start as this podcast has grown and evolve within its first year-ish! For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Follow Marie Grey on Twitter! https://twitter.com/_MarieGrey --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/support

I've got a special double dose of trouble with Mink the Satyr and League of Larcy for today's Episode. Join us as we talk about the girls' time at RI Comic Con in November AND MAYBE FOLLOW THE FORMAT <3 <3 For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace  Follow Mink the Satyr on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/MinktheSatyr/ Follow League of Larcy on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/leagueoflarcy/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/support

In this Episode, I'm joined with Ani-Mia as we talk about our time at New York Comic Con earlier this month! We also discuss her current cosplay plans, and the various charity works she does in relation to her cosplay career. For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Follow Ani-Mia on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/animiaofficial/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/support

This month, I celebrate my blog's 5-year anniversary! My wonderful friend Lara Lunardi joins me as we discuss her time coming to the US and studying game design, cosplay benefiting her life with opportunities and other fun tidbits! Plus stuff about her show Geekin It! For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace  Learn more about Lara Lunardi here! https://www.laralunardi.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/support

For this late July episode, I've got my wonderful friend Azura Cosplay as we dive into talks about Patreon and how it's affected the cosplay community. Opinions, thoughts on how a Patreon should be run/structured, and some talk about past cons and cosplays Azura has done :D For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Follow Azura Cosplay on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/azuracosplay --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/support

In this new Episode, I talk to my wonderful friend Sarah about her time last weekend at YetiCon in Canada! A favorite of hers that truthfully sounds like a vacation spot, check out how that con is like along with the cosplay scene in Canada. YetiCon to her is known as the ColossalCon of Canada so it fits given that con just happened! For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Follow Villanarei on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/sarahhallphotos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/support

The Debut Episode of Cosplay Bytes! A podcast all about cosplay with other bits of nerdy goodies in-between! Join me and my friend Mink the Satyr as we talk about attending Katsucon this past February, what makes Pokemon so inviting for cosplay designs, photoshoots and other high moments of the con. For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Follow Mink the Satyr on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/MinktheSatyr/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/support

Join me and my guest Canary Cosplay as we talk about her time vending at MomoCon last weekend! Final Fantasy talk, geeking over cosplayers we adore, figures and much more! For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon!   https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Follow Canary Cosplay on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blackcanaryy/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosplaybytes/support