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Con Culture Podcast is your source for all things Con. Cosplayers from all over Texas sit down and tell their comic con stories. From the hilarious to bizarre we bring you it all.

Juan Gonzalez, Michael Chandler, Gigi Ford


    • Aug 5, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 3m AVG DURATION
    • 203 EPISODES


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    Ep. 183 - Stefania Sassano

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 40:32


    We are thrilled to have an extraordinary guest, @stefaniasassano – an amazing cosplayer, content creator, and actress. Stefania shares her journey into the world of cosplay, from her early days in theater to her phenomenal Rogue cosplays. Her story is inspiring and full of passion. Topics Covered: • Stefania's introduction to cosplay • Her first cosplay experiences and the challenges she faced • The journey of creating detailed costumes • Exciting stories from conventions like New York Comic Con and Emerald City Comic Con • Memorable and quirky encounters at cons • Her dream cosplay project with no budget constraints • Stefania's upcoming appearance at the Superhero Comic Con in Texas Join us for an engaging conversation filled with laughter, behind-the-scenes stories, and valuable insights into the cosplay community. Don't miss out!

    Ep.182 - All the Cons

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 24:28


    Dive into the vibrant world of comic cons with us as we discuss everything from guest announcements to personal experiences at events like Superhero Comic Con, Fan Expo Dallas, and the legendary San Diego Comic Con.

    Ep. 181 - The Nostalgia Con

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 25:16


    Join us on a thrilling episode of the Con Culture Podcast as we dive deep into the excitement surrounding the upcoming Nostalgia Con in San Antonio, Texas. This episode is packed with fun, laughter, and amazing stories from our wonderful guests—Ali, Maddie, and Yerah, alongside the Con Culture hosts.

    Ep. 180 - Dawn Frost

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 30:31


    Join us in this electrifying episode of the Con Culture Podcast as we dive into the creative and uproarious world of cosplay with the sensational Dawn Frost Cosplay, famously known as the "Pup Cup Girl" and "That Skeletor Girl."

    Ep. 179 - Houston Fisk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 22:36


    Welcome to a special episode of the Con Culture Podcast, where we explore the captivating universe of cosplay with our distinguished guest, Houston Fisk. Join Juan, Trey, and Gigi as we delve into @fascinatinghouston_fisk's journey from comic con attendee to cosplay enthusiast and creator. In This Episode: Houston's Cosplay Origin Story: Discover how a trip to Dallas Comic Con and an encounter with Stan Lee ignited Houston's passion for cosplay. The Transformation into Kingpin: Houston shares his first cosplay experience as Kingpin, revealing the unexpected joy and community appreciation that followed. Memorable Moments & Stan Lee Encounters: Listen to heartfelt stories of fandom, including memorable moments with the legendary Stan Lee that left a lasting impact. The Cosplay Process: From con crunching to meticulous planning, Houston gives insight into his approach to preparing for conventions and the creative process behind his costumes. Upcoming Projects & Dream Cosplays: Get a sneak peek into Houston Fisk's future plans, including a Professor Pig cosplay and his dream project of bringing Knull, the God of the Symbiotes, to life. Community & Influence: Reflect on the power of cosplay to build community, inspire confidence, and celebrate creativity, with a special nod to influential cosplayer Knightmage.

    Ep. 178 - Superbowl LVIII

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 24:19


    Dive deep into the spectacle of Super Bowl LVIII with your favorite podcast crew! This episode is packed with our hot takes on the most talked-about trailers and commercials that aired during the biggest sports event of the year.

    Ep.177 - Controversy Everywhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 28:57


    Dive into the whirlwind of controversies and trends shaking the entertainment world in this episode of the Con Culture Podcast, titled "Controversy Everywhere." From our return to the professional studio to discussions about Anime Corpus, Netflix's "Avatar: The Last Airbender," award season surprises, and the impact of AI in gaming, we're covering the hottest topics. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell for more engaging content!

    Ep. 175 - New York Comic Con & Big Texas Comicon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 39:04


    Hey, Con Culture fans! Are you ready for another exciting episode of our podcast? This week, we will be talking about one of the biggest comic conventions in the US: New York Comic Con and Big Texas Comicon. We will share our experiences, opinions, and highlights from these events, as well as some tips and tricks for attending them in the future. Whether you are a veteran con-goer or a newbie, you will find something interesting and fun in this episode. So Join us now and celebrate the amazing world of comics and pop culture! See you soon!

    Ep. 174 - Daniel Grove Photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 39:31


    On this episode with we have Daniel Grove giving us how he became a professional photographer. We ask some of his most memorable shoots. He also discusses how he is now helping others get into photography. We hope you enjoy the show.

    Ep. 173 - ATX Thor & Ewyncosplay

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 47:46


    In this episode we have a 2 for 1. ATX Thor and Ewyncosplay join us to give their cosplay origin and how the dynamic duo came to be. We will also get the run down on Galaxy Con this past weekend. Both share a creative outlet that is separate from cosplay. Tune in to see what it is. Thank you as always for listening.

    Ep. 172 - Peace4evr

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 23:26


    In this episode Peace4evr gives us her cosplay origin. We learn how she got into cosplay and get some of her favorite con memories. We also talk about what is coming next for this talented cosplayer. We hope you enjoy and thank you as always for listening.

    Ep. 171 - From Corpus Christi to Ecchi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 27:01


    In this episode Trey gives us the run down of his experience at Ecchi Fiesta here in San Antonio Tx. While Brittany shares her experience from Corpus Christi Comic Con. We will also take a look at what con is next on the horizon. Thank you all for watching and tuning in, we hope you enjoy.

    Ep. 170 - Illuminatikittn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 38:19


    On this Episode we interview cosplayer Illuminatikittn. We will get her cosplay origin story to see where it all begin. We will talk about some of her favorite memories and con experiences. All that and more on this episode.

    Ep. 169 - Super Hero Comic Con & Car Show 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 34:03


    The Super Hero Comic Con & Car Show 2023 surpassed all of our expectations. From hosting the cosplay contest to getting to meet our cosplay guests for the first time in person. We talk about it all live in this episode.

    Ep. 168 - Fan Expo 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 35:16


    We talk our trip to Fan Expo Dallas. Also we Talk about our next con, The Super Hero Comic Con and Car Show. Join us for an all about cons episode.

    Ep. 167 - Back From Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 31:40


    On this episode we return back from a hiatus and dive right back into con season and all the pop culture nerdiness we love. As always thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy.

    Ep. 166 - E3 No More

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 36:01


    On this episode we discuss about the canceled E3 show and more.

    Ep. 165 - Life Like Jay

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 41:15


    On this episode we here arguably the greatest cosplay origin story that has ever been told on this podcast. @liifelikejay gives us his origin story and more.

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    Ep. 164 - Emerald City Comic Con

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 25:45


    Juan traveled to Seattle for Emerald City Comic Con and it was one of the best cons he has ever attended. There was so much to explore, all that and more on this episode.

    Ep. 163 - Kang Has Arrived

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 37:33


    Kang has arrived and so has Con season. Find out what cons you we will be attending.

    Ep. 162 - Netflix Nope

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 37:33


    Get ready for a jam-packed episode of Con Culture Podcast! We've got all the latest news in entertainment and gaming, including a breakdown of the Final Ant-Man movie trailer, the upcoming season of Demon Slayer, and the latest video game releases. Plus, we dive into the exciting announcement of DC Comics creating a new movie universe called the DCU. Don't miss out on all the hype, hope you enjoy the show!

    Ep. 161 - Hello 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 15:04


    We return to a new year, new streaming software and same dysfunctional but loveable crew as always.

    Ep.160 - Artist 12325

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 90:02


    On this episode we are joined by @artist12325 We learn her origin not only as a cosplayer but as an artist as well. She will give us her experience at LA Comic Con this past weekend. All that and more on this episode. Thank so much for listening.

    Ep. 159 - Wednesday & Willow

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 50:05


    On this episode we discuss Wednesday and it's huge success. Also the Christmas movies and show are in full effect. As if that weren't enough we got a boatload of trailers for highly anticipated projects this week. All that and more on this week's episode. Thank you so much for listening.

    Ep. 158 - Wakanda Forever- Spoiler Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 53:16


    We give our spoiler review of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. We talk this week's con news including guest announcements and tickets going on sale. All this on more on this episode. Thank you as always for listening.

    Ep 157 - Wakanda Forever- Non Spoiler

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 46:42


    We give our Non Spoiler review of Black Panther as it becomes the largest box office release in November in the History of Cinema

    Ep. 156 - Black Adam

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 33:56


    We discuss the Savior of the DC Universe Black Adam. Trey took a trip to the beach for New Wave Expo. Marvel dropped not one but 2 trailers. All this and more. Thanks always for listening.

    Ep. 155 - The Redo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 58:58


    Well we screwed the pooch on our last podcast by not having our amazing guest's mic on. We look to redeem ourselves this week as we look forward to the release of Black Adam. We also Discuss the upcoming finale of House of Dragons. All this and more. Thank you so much for listening as always.

    Ep. 154 - Daredevil Returns!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 43:43


    On this Episode we discus the latest episode of She-Hulk. Daredevils entrance in the MCU, in comic accurate suit. Also we discuss the new Mario trailer. All that and more on this episode. Thank you as always for listening.

    Ep. 153 House of Power Rings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 47:30


    On this episode we talk D23 and all the announcements. Rings of Power and it's amazing production. Does House of Dragons redeem GOT? All this and more on this episode. Thank you as always for listening.

    Ep. 152 - Hannah Dove

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 53:51


    On This episode we are joined by our guest @_hannahdove_ We will ask about her cosplay journey and get her thoughts on the nerd news of the week. Thanks as always for listening.

    Ep. 151 - Superhero Car Show & Comic Con

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 44:56


    On this episode we discuss our time at the hugely successful Super Hero Car Show & Comic Con.  We had a blast organizing the cosplay contest and got to meet so many talented cosplayers. We talk about some of them and everything else we did while there. Thank you as always for listening.

    Ep.150 - Divide & Con-quer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 52:22


    On this episode Juan and Gigi talk about their experiences at 2 different cons. Comicpalooza and Corpus Christi Comic Con were held on the same weekend. We divided our forces and got to cover both. We hope you enjoy our takes and thank you all for listening.

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    Ep - 149 Greater Austin Comic Con 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 30:17


    Trey and Juan talk about their experience at Greater Austin Comic Con 2022. They also give their thoughts on the Finale of Ms. Marvel and the hint at Mutants in the MCU that the end credit scene gave us. All this and more on this episode. Thank you as always for listening.

    Ep -148 Find Nicole Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 58:42


    On this episode we chat with the amazingly talented @findnicolehere She is a cosplayer, a Model, Streamer and all around awesome person. We hope you enjoy her as much as we did. 

    Ep. 147 - Stranger Things Vs Obi-Wan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 62:52


    On this episode we nerd out over the first part of Stranger Things and the release of the first 3 episodes of Obi-Wan. We discuss our thoughts on the series and whether we prefer binge watching or weekly releases. We also discuss the very real tragedy that took place just hours away in Uvalde, TX. It does get heavy but there was no way we could stay silent on the subject. Thank you all for listening.

    Ep. 146 Paradox Cosplay Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 42:41


    On this episode our guest Paradox Cosplay fills us in on where she has been and what she has been up to. Art, cosplay, photography, acting, and a mom on top of all that. She is a truly inspiring person and we are lucky to pick her brain. We also discuss upcoming con appearances and more. Thank you as always for listening. 

    Ep. 145 - Cinco De Moon Knight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 41:06


    On this episode we discuss the finale of Moon Knight. We also discuss the Multiverse of Madness hot takes. We save our full review for a separate video. We also give you Con News with announcements of con guests. Thank you for listening as always.

    Ep. 144 - Celebs Behaving Badly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 46:27


    On this episode we give an update one a con that we will officially be at. We will talk this week's news including the insane amount of celebs who just can't seem to stay out of trouble. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you as always for listening.

    Ep. 143 - Guess Who's Back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 62:33


    We are back after a long hiatus. We explain where we have been. What we have been up to, and what comes next. Join us as we also give some movie reviews. We discuss AOT Finale pt2. Also some Con announcements for the Texas shows we will be attending. We hope you enjoy the podcast and thank you for listening.

    Ep. 142 - Snowvid 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 60:14


    On This episode we discuss how we survived Texas Snowvid 2021. We also discuss the news of the week. A Super week for DC Comics. Marvel brings the heat with new release dates and Titles. Lastly We discuss anime and blame Agatha for errything. Thanks as always for listening we hope you enjoy.

    Ep. 141 - Telamations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 76:11


    On This episode we are joined by @telamations. He will give us his cosplay Origin and more. We also discuss Wandavision's big reveal. Justice League's Joker and more fun tales from the interwebs. Thanks as always for watching and listening.

    Ep. 140 - Reddit Revolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 67:07


    On This episode we discuss everything the first month of 2021 has brought us. Marvel News, Justice League updates, a reddit revolution on wall street, and all the amazing small screen content.

    Ep 139 - Hi 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 42:17


    On this epsiode we welcome in the new year with a boys only podcast. We discuss the year so far in it's 13 day infancy. We look at the Marvel shows ahead, along with episode counts and run times. We discuss more covid delays at the movies. Lastly we enjoy Netflix's new trailer for 2021. All this and more, we hope you enjoy the show. Thank you as always for listening.

    Ep 138 - Goodbye 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 53:32


    On this episode we bid farewell to 2020 by actually trying to find the good in it. There was a ton of bad but we had a few things we loved so we hope you enjoy the episode and thanks for listening.

    Ep 137 - Disney Investor Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 46:34


    On this episode we have a melt down over the sheer amount of projects Disney announced on investor day. Marvel shows galore and an official announcement of the Fantastic 4 film. Star wars series for every fan, including a stand alone Ahsoka series. Not to mention the Pixar projects. We hope you enjoy freaking out with us on this episode, thank you as always for listening. 

    Ep 136 - Ahsoka and Grogu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 59:48


    On this episode our brains explode and we nerd about live action Ahsoka. We also have a secret topic centered around her and the future of the show. Thanks as always for listening, we hope you enjoy. 

    Ep 135 - Wonder Woman Max

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 33:04


    On this episode we find out the Wonder Woman will be Released on HBO Max. Not just WW84 but all of WB's major film releases next year will debut in theaters and on HBO Max. We also touch on Constantine 2 and Baby Yoda in space. Thanks for listening we hope you enjoy.

    Ep 134 - Fantastic Depp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 30:04


    On This episode we discuss the controversy around Johnny Depp being cut from the Fantastic Beast Franchise. Should Amber Heard also be cut from her projects? We discuss that and Congratulate Vice President Harris on making history. We hope you enjoy the episode and thank you as always for listening.

    Ep 133 - Luke Fowler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 63:54


    On this episode we are joined by cosplayer Luke Fowler. We discuss his cosplay Origin, some funny Trey stories and his cosplans for the future. We hope you enjoy the episode and thank you for listening.

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