Episode 132: The “Con” Effect
Amber and Val welcome the new year by talking about conventions. Amber attended MNYE (Marvelous New Years Eve) and has her review. We also cover the Phoenix Comiccon volunteer rules, and the fallout from it.
Episode 133: The Weathering Channel
Amber and Val catch up on cosplay updates and show off a weathering tutorial to use on props and armor!
Episode 134: The Paxening
Amber and Val catch up on cosplay updates, talk about ALL-CON 2017, get the news on the Miss Universe Costume Show, and review PAX South.
Episode 135: No Stinkin’ Badges!
Amber and Val catch up on some cool cosplay news with Katsucon 2017, interview Carl Martin from Shinka Studios and Heroes of Cosplay fame, and talk about the ever-rising prices of conventions.
Episode 136: AmazonMandy Interview!
The title speaks for itself. Our entire episode is an interview with AmazonMandy; cosplayer, commissioner, and crafter extraordinaire!
Episode 137: ALL-CON Has Gonneth
Amber and Val review our time at ALL-CON 2017, running and hosting the Friday Night Cosplay Contest, taking in a few panels, and watching the shenanigans unfold!
Episode 138: There’s a Cosplay App For That
We are back with a review of the Cosmunity app and Cosplay Melee!
Episode 139: News and Novices
Amber and Val catch up on some recent cosplay news, including AnimeExpo’s new Masquerade rules that no longer holds a Novice category.
Episode 140: Convention Cookoff!
Amber and Val catch up on cosplay updates, and talk about cooking for conventions. You too can cook a meal in your hotel room without breaking the bank!
Episode 141: Photo Scouts!
Amber and Val talk about how to seek out photo locations when you’re at a convention! Great tips for new photographers and cosplayers alike!
Episode 142: Convention Firsties!
Heading out to your first fan/geek convention? Amber and Val have tips to help make the most out of the experience!
Episode 143: A-Kon Madness!
Amber and Val review A-Kon 28 and all the events, panels, and cosplay that we saw!
Episode 144: Why We Love Cosplay
Val felt that after the last episode, we needed to take a break and find some zen again. So this round we focus on all the things we enjoy about cosplay.
Episode 145: Ruffles
Ruffles, ruffles, ruffles, ruffles, ruffles, ruffles, ruffles…dangit! Now we want potato chips.
Episode 146: Silky
Amber and Val talk about Arda’s newer-ish wig line “Silky” with a live review! We answer viewer questions and give a styling demo.
Episode 147: Con Connundrum
What happens when you take a 30k attendees comic convention and put it into an old Macy’s store inside a mall?
Amber and Val talk about the ups and downs of Fandom Fest, and why it’s important to communicate with your attendees.
Episode 148: WCS, AFest, and Patterns, Oh My!
We’ve got a busy episode ahead! Amber and Val talk about the results of the World Cosplay Summit, preview AnimeFest 2017, and review the Fall sewing patterns released for the season!
Episode 149: Anime Quake Fest Times!
Amber and Val catch up on cosplay topics by reviewing AnimeFest and QuakeCon!
Episode 150: Cosplay Burnout
Cosplay Burnout. You’ve probably heard of it, or have experienced it. Val dives into the topic this episode to discuss what causes it and how to prevent it.
Episode 151: Smexy Cosplay
Amber and Val are at it again, stirring up controversy! We’re going to talk about Smexy Cosplay and how it’s been affecting the community – in a rational adult discussion!
Episode 152: This is Halloween!
It’s our annual Halloween/After Dark episode! Amber and Val talk about some of the craziest costumes of the year and the top trends gracing your local stores.
Episode 153: Banana Phone
Amber and Val catch up on cosplay updates and we provide you with a new wig cutting tutorial!
Episode 154: When BlizzCon Fantasy Becomes Reality
Val went to BlizzCon. She took a few photos. Played some games. And now she talks about it on the podcast. Good times are had by many.
Episode 155: Crafters Gift Giving Guide!
Amber and Val talk about their favorite gifts for cosplayers to help you out this holiday season!
Episode 156: Newsworthyness
Amber and Val catch up on all of the cosplay news since the holidays began. Including the con-job of Cosplay Con and Anime Experience, and the trademarking of ‘Cosplay is not Consent.’
Episode 157: 2017 Year in Review
Amber and Val cover some of the highlights of 2017, including their favorite moments, the stories that rumbled the cosplay world, and more!