The Cosplay Cast

Season 2 continues after our brief hiatus and we present our final episode of 2020! Welcome all again and thank you for joining us at The Cosplay Cast. This week, it's tangent-fest 2020! We talk about pretty much everything with Halloween lurking in the background. The Zoom calls continue with Jason and Lena as we make the most out of the quarantine. This week's special guest is Ginny from Impressionistic Cosplay! This week we talk about Halloween, working in a haunted house, ghost hunting, and most importantly trans rights...oh and something about cosplay. Want to know what we'll talk about next? Stay tuned and find out! This week's topics will cover: 1. What's Burning? "This is Halloween!" Special guest Impressionistic Cosplay joins us  in a discussion about cosplay and the main costuming holiday. We also go off on a lot of tangents, some are SUPER important. 2. Deshonda Says "Jason Didn't Bother To Do His Show Notes" Jason's didn't bother to do his show notes, so Lena gets to make things up as she sees fit. He probably isn't wearing pants or something. 3. From the Belfry "Updates of the Spoopy" Lena discusses the spoopy season finds, ghost hunting, and working at a haunted house.   Where can you find us on social media? Impressionistic Cosplay IG: https://www.instagram.com/impressionistic_cosplay/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/impressionisticcosplay Jay's Fine Art Photography  IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/ FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography Lena Volkova  IG: www.instagram.com/lokelicious FB: www.facebook.com/lokesanna TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lena.volkova?lang=en Twitter: www.twitter.com/YeCrimsonFuck

Season 2 continues as we hit the final homestretch of 2020! Welcome all again and thank you for joining us at The Cosplay Cast. We've decided to be go a bit more wholesome this week and...just kidding, we're not. The Zoom calls continue with Jason and Lena and the random tangents continue, but did you expect anything else at this point? This week's special guest is the one and only Angela Melito! This week we talk about creativity, inspiration, and where to find it. Want to find inspiration? Stay tuned and find out! This week's topics will cover: 1. What's Burning? "Creativity and Inspiration" Special guest Angela Melito joins Jason and Lena to design, creativity, and inspiration that fuels our craft. 2. Deshonda Says "No Title Required" Jason's job has been extended for another year, but he's more excited about the Lakers in the NBA playoffs. 3. From the Belfry "Things That Incite Terror" Lena returns to her spoopy season finds, discusses f*ckbois, and really cheesy Thai Soap Operas.   Where can you find us on social media? Angela Melito IG: https://www.instagram.com/angeladesigns FB: https://www.facebook.com/angelamelito Jay's Fine Art Photography  IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/ FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/ Lena Volkova  IG: www.instagram.com/lokelicious FB: www.facebook.com/lokesanna TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lena.volkova?lang=en Twitter: www.twitter.com/YeCrimsonFuckr

We are back and welcome to Season 2! Welcome all again and thank you for joining us at The Cosplay Cast. As we continually "do the thing" we've decided that this is fine...everything's fine...juuuuuuust fine... and the Zoom calls continue with Jason and Lena. This week's special guest is the one and only Goodbye Midnight Cosplay! This week we talk about ridiculous asks, skill sets, and various rants about everything life has to throw at us. Hang tight for a roller coaster of emotions and hilarity! This week's topics will cover: 1. What's Burning? "SkillSets and Ridiculous Asks" Special guest Goodbye Midnight Cosplay joins Jason and Lena to discuss skill sets we acquire in cosplay and the ridiculous things people ask of us. 2. Deshonda Says "Dem Gainz and Spam" Jason's biking challenge continues and he's happy with all dem gainz. Meanwhile, his inbox is flooded with spam and he's not terribly happy about it. 3. From the Belfry "Escapism and Coping With Life's Landfill Fire" Lena takes a more serious turn and discusses escapism in its various forms and how it relates to the world of cosplay. Want the clickly clacky Pride dice? Check them out here: https://heartbeatdice.ecwid.com/ Where can you find us on social media? Goodbye Midnight Cosplay  IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbyemidnightcosplay FB: https://www.facebook.com/goodbyemidnightcosplay Jay's Fine Art Photography  IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/ FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/ Lena Volkova  IG: www.instagram.com/lokelicious FB: www.facebook.com/lokesanna TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lena.volkova?lang=en Twitter: www.twitter.com/YeCrimsonFuckr

We are back and welcome to Season 2! Welcome all again and thank you for joining us at The Cosplay Cast. Life keeps on churning those combustible lemons, so we're continuing on Zoom with Jason and Lena. This week's special guest is someone who needs little introduction (since he's a huge part of our antics and one of our favorite travel buddies)-- Brad Behles Photo! This week we talk about cosplay and photography finances, stuff that has been grinding our gears, DnD, and more Avatar jokes than you could possibly bend. So sit back and enjoy our ranting because really, what else did you have planned instead? This week's topics will cover: 1. What's Burning? "Why Am I Always Broke? Finance and Cosplay" Special guest Brad Behles Photo joins Jason and Lena and we talk about everyone's least favorite subject-- Finance. Why? Because doing fun things costs money. Including this podcast. 2. Deshonda Says "Hidden Fees and Moving" Jason lets Deshonda out of her cage and goes on a rant about being nickled and dimed to death with all sorts of expenses, and that one time he got screwed out of money because of someone else's bad decisions. Also, there is sportsball related bickering. 3. From the Belfry "Screw That One Plant In Particular" Lena whines about her black thumb of death and her very sad attempts to have a garden of not death, followed with a general discussion of tips and tricks for the gothic homemaker. Like Lena's mug? You can support them here: https://dethskulpt.com  How about Lena's hair fork? You can support them here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AKCWoodworking   Where can you find us on social media? Brad Behles Photo IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradbehlesphoto/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/bradbehlesphoto Jay's Fine Art Photography  IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/ FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/ Lena Volkova  IG: www.instagram.com/lokelicious FB: www.facebook.com/lokesanna TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lena.volkova?lang=en Twitter: www.twitter.com/YeCrimsonFuckr

We are back and welcome to Season 2! Combustible lemons continue on Zoom with Jason and Lena, and this week they have a special guest-- Sara's Bad Ideas Cosplay and Cocktails! This week we talk about bad ideas, cocktails, TikTok, dating, and D&D. So sit back and enjoy our ranting because it's journey through questionable decisions and choices. Thank you for joining us at The Cosplay Cast, and welcome to everyone!    This week's topics will cover: 1. What's Burning? "Bad Ideas, Cosplay, and Cocktails" Special guest Sara's Bad Ideas Cosplay and Cocktails joins Jason and Lena in their discussions about some of the bad ideas they've seen or had in the cosplay world over the years.   2. Deshonda Says "TikTok, Dating, and D&D" Jason whines about TikTok, while Lena and Sara start dancing. Everyone discusses their dating woes and why D&D is a great distraction. Something about a stupid hat.   3. From the Belfry "Ridiculous Purchaes and Facebook Ads" Lena discusses her Facebook Ad shaming experiment and some of the ridiculous things that have crossed her feed. Dice goblins attack. Like Sara's dice? Want to be a dice goblin like us cool kids? Check out one of our favorite vendors here: https://dnddice.com/   Where can you find us on social media? Sara's Bad Ideas Cosplay and Cocktails IG: https://www.instagram.com/saras_bad_ideas_cosplay/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/CosplayCocktails TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sarasbadideas?lang=en Jay's Fine Art Photography  IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/ FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/   Lena Volkova  IG: www.instagram.com/lokelicious FB: www.facebook.com/lokesanna TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lena.volkova?lang=en Twitter: www.twitter.com/YeCrimsonFuckr

We are back and welcome to Season 2! Like everyone else, Jason and Lena are under quarantine and are trying to make combustible lemons via Zoom. So sit back and enjoy our ranting because we haven't been around people in awhile. A hearty welcome back to everyone, and a happy hello to those listening for the first time! Thank you for joining us at The Cosplay Cast!    This week's topics will cover: 1. What's Burning? "All I Got In Quarantine Was a Stupid T-Shirt I Made" Jason and Lena discuss life under lock down and what they've been up to in order to cope.   2. Deshonda Says "Photography In The Time of COVID-19" Jason spends a little extra time talking about photography, quarantine, and physical distancing.   3. From the Belfry "Everything Is Terrible and I've Started Drinking Again" Lena talks about sobriety and how global affairs made her reconsider.   Like Lena's shirt? You can get a custom made one just like it here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CHOPSHOPCLOTHING   Where can you find us on social media? Jay's Fine Art Photography  IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/ FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/   Lena Volkova  IG: www.instagram.com/lokelicious FB: www.facebook.com/lokesanna TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lena.volkova?lang=en Twitter: www.twitter.com/YeCrimsonFuckr

Welcome to Satan's Asscrack, AKA Episode 12 and our all photography episode! As promised, we have dedicated this entire episode to the art of photography...but with more shenanigans and cheeky antics. We're a little behind in releasing content, but enjoy our lively discussion...from September. (LOOK, LENA IS EDITING AS FAST AS SHE CAN--- AHHHHHHH!!!!!) This is the The Cosplay Cast and we thank you for joining us. If it's your first time listening, welcome! Stay tuned for this week's episode of fun. This week's topics will cover: 1. How About The Power To Move You -- Dynamic Photography 2. I Shot You Like A Wrecking Ball -- Event Cosplay Photography 3. We circle back to "Click Click Boom" in this week's Host's Corner -- Jason talks about stuff, Amelia and Lena tune him out. Again. Something about gear...? 4. Featuring our Cosplayers and Photographers of the Week Cosplayer/Photographers of the Week: 1. Meeestermang (Van Ngo) (https://www.instagram.com/meeestermang/) 2. Wallgazer (Tom Dorosa) (https://www.instagram.com/wallgazer/) 3. Robert Kruck Photography (https://www.instagram.com/robertkruckphotography/) People & Stuff Mentioned During This Week's Episode: 1. Fightguy Photography 2. Goodbye Midnight Cosplay 3. Fantasy N Cosplay 4. Ali Drew Photographers 5. Dan Arango Photography 6. Durex Condoms 7. Shitty Camera Challenge** -- Through Jan 31st. Stuff We Love and Shameless Plugs 1. Sleep 2. Hydration 3. Adult Fun Time, Exercise, and Staying Regular Conventions / Events Mentioned in This Week's Episode: 1. Dragon Con (http://www.dragoncon.org/) 2. Star Wars Celebration (http://www.starwarscelebration.com/) 3. Escape Velocity (https://escapevelocity.events/) 4. AnimeUSA (http://animeusa.org/) 5. Blizzcon (http://www.blizzcon.com)   Where can you find us on social media? Rey_Dot_Ham IG: www.instagram.com/rey_dot_ham FB: www.facebook.com/ReyDotHam/ Jay's Fine Art Photography IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/ FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/ Lena Volkova IG: www.instagram.com/lokelicious FB: www.facebook.com/lokesanna Twitter: @YeCrimsonFuckr

Welcome to Episode 11 and our Con-tastic year in review! We are here once again with our usual shenanigans and rants. This is the The Cosplay Cast and we thank you for joining us. If it's your first time listening, welcome! If you've heard us before, welcome back and don't forget to subscribe. This week's topics will cover: 1. DragonCon Post Mortem 2. Con Year-in-Review: Best of, Worst of 3. We circle back to "Rey of Sunshine" in this week's Host's Corner -- Amelia discusses organization 4. Featuring our Cosplayers and Photographers of the Week Cosplayer/Photographers of the Week: 1. Blackstar Cosplay (https://www.instagram.com/blackstarcosplay/) 2. Baldgroove Photo (https://www.instagram.com/baldgroovephoto/) 3. Melpool (https://www.instagram.com/melpoolcosplay/) People & Stuff Mentioned During This Week's Episode: 1. Lauderee 2. Hamilton 3. Sara's Bad Ideas Cosplay 4. AnimeUSA 5. Derpycon 6. Sara Cosplays 7. Jen Glinzak Costumery and Couture 8. Goodbye Midnight Cosplay Stuff We Love and Shameless Plugs 1. Airline Status and Points 2. Tylenol PM 3. Taco Tuesday Conventions / Events Mentioned in This Week's Episode: 1. Dragon Con (http://www.dragoncon.org/) 2. Star Wars Celebration (http://www.starwarscelebration.com/) 3. Derpycon (https://www.derpycon.com/) 4. AnimeUSA (http://animeusa.org/) 5. Katsucon (https://www.katsucon.org/) 6. MAGFest (https://www.magfest.org/)   Where can you find us on social media? Rey_Dot_Ham IG: www.instagram.com/rey_dot_ham FB: www.facebook.com/ReyDotHam/ Jay's Fine Art Photography IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/ FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/ Lena Volkova IG: www.instagram.com/lokelicious FB: www.facebook.com/lokesanna Twitter: @YeCrimsonFuckr

Welcome to a Very Special Episode of the Cosplay Cast! This episode was recorded live on International Podcast Day at the Maryland Renaissance Faire. We embark on pirate-themed shenanigans, with Lena road-raging at bad drivers, Amelia takes the helm, and Jason lounges in the Poop Deck. (It's an actual part of a ship. Look it up.)  Come join us for more fun and frivolity in this very short, but informative episode. Will our intrepid hosts make their way to port? Will they get lost at sea? How much cider/mead is too much?!?Keep listening to find out!   Many thanks to our special guest, Justin Sanity Cosplay and Droids (https://www.instagram.com/darthspree/), for talking shop with us and hanging out. It was a fun day for everyone!   Where can you find us on social media? Rey_Dot_Ham  IG: www.instagram.com/rey_dot_ham FB: www.facebook.com/ReyDotHam/ Jay's Fine Art Photography  IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/ FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/ Lena Volkova  IG: www.instagram.com/lokelicious FB: www.facebook.com/lokesanna Twitter: @YeCrimsonFuckr

Welcome to Episode 10 aka "The Drunkisode, Vol 1"! We are here once again with our rants, ravings, antics, and not even sure what to discuss cosplay, photography, and having fun, but this time under the influence of much more alcohol than usual. It's a special milestone episode, we're drinking to celebrate...obviously. This is the The Cosplay Cast and we thank you for joining us. If it's your first time listening, welcome! Stay tuned for this week's shenanigans. This week's topics will cover: 1. Vodka Made Me Do This -- Con Crunch 2. Hold My Beer Y'all -- Post-Con Survival 3. We circle back to "The Bitter Barn" in this week's Host's Corner -- Lena is a little less grumpy and talks about Cosplay and Community Service 4. Featuring our Cosplayers and Photographers of the Week Cosplayer/Photographers of the Week: 1. Mays Create (https://www.instagram.com/mayscreate/) 2. Jennstiel (https://www.instagram.com/jennstiel/) 3. Justin Sanity Cosplay and Droids (https://www.instagram.com/darthspree/) People & Stuff Mentioned During This Week's Episode: 1. Alcohol Stuff We Love and Shameless Plugs 1. Union Kitchen and Grocery (https://unionkitchendc.com/grocery/) 2. New Orleans Food (https://spoonuniversity.com/lifestyle/new-orleans-bucket-list-foods) 3. Hill Country BBQ (https://hillcountry.com/dc/) Conventions / Events Mentioned in This Week's Episode: 1. Dragon Con (http://www.dragoncon.org/) 2. Star Wars Celebration (http://www.starwarscelebration.com/) 3. Escape Velocity (https://escapevelocity.events/) 4. AnimeUSA (http://animeusa.org/) 5. Colossal Con East (http://colossalconeast.com/) 6. Baltimore Comic Con (http://baltimorecomiccon.com/)   Where can you find us on social media? Rey_Dot_Ham IG: www.instagram.com/rey_dot_ham FB: www.facebook.com/ReyDotHam/ Jay's Fine Art Photography IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/ FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/ Lena Volkova IG: www.instagram.com/lokelicious FB: www.facebook.com/lokesanna Twitter: @YeCrimsonFuckr

Wow, it's been 9 episodes in and we're still going! We return once more with more rants, ravings, antics, and not even sure what to discuss cosplay, photography, and having fun. We are The Cosplay Cast and we thank you for joining us. If it's your first time listening, welcome! Stay tuned for this week's shenanigans and more! This week's topics will cover: 1. Finances -- Budgeting and Cosplay 2. That's Lewd-icrous -- Sexy Photography 3. It's Jason's turn with "Click Click Boom" -- Jason releases his inner sassy-self 4. Featuring our Cosplayers and Photographers of the Week Cosplayer/Photographers of the Week: 1. Fan's POV (https://www.instagram.com/thefanspov/) 2. Warrior Spirit Cosplay (https://www.facebook.com/warriorspiritcosplay/) 3. Sierra Roses (https://www.instagram.com/sierraroses/) People & Stuff Mentioned During This Week's Episode: 1. YNAB (https://www.youneedabudget.com/) 2. Mood Fabrics (https://www.moodfabrics.com/) 3. Fabric Place Basement (http://www.fabricplacebasement.com/) 4. Ali Drew Photography (https://www.instagram.com/alidrew/) 5. The React Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/React?app=desktop) Stuff We Love and Shameless Plugs 1. Costco Muffins (https://www.costcobusinessdelivery.com/fresh-baked-goods.html) 2. The Board Room (https://boardroomdc.com/) 3. Crane Game Toreba (http://en.play.toreba.net/) 4. The React Channel Crane Game Episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR1MZbUObo0) Conventions / Events Mentioned in This Week's Episode: 1. Dragon Con (http://www.dragoncon.org/) 2. Star Wars Celebration (http://www.starwarscelebration.com/) 3. Escape Velocity (https://escapevelocity.events/)   Where can you find us on social media? Rey_Dot_Ham IG: www.instagram.com/rey_dot_ham FB: www.facebook.com/ReyDotHam/ Jay's Fine Art Photography IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/ FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/ Lena Volkova IG: www.instagram.com/lokelicious FB: www.facebook.com/lokesanna Twitter: @YeCrimsonFuckr

We are back at it again with Episode 8, and return once more to our normal format. Once again we are in the privacy of our studio rambling over cosplay and photography, and sharing our antics with all of you lovely people! We are The Cosplay Cast and we thank you for joining us. If it's your first time listening, welcome! Stay tuned for a lively discussion about cosplay, photography, and shenanigans. This week's topics will cover: 1. Commiting To Your Character, Cos vs Play -- What is an acceptable level of commitment to your cosplay, and how far is too far? 2. Things A Photographer Should Never Do -- Things to avoid when working with your cosplayers 3. It's Amelia's week once more with "Rey of Sunshine" -- Amelia explores cosplay budgeting and finances 4. Featuring our Cosplayers and Photographers of the Week Cosplayer/Photographers of the Week: 1. The Nerd With A Suit (https://www.instagram.com/thenerdwithasuit/) 2. Woodsmoke and Words (https://www.instagram.com/woodsmokeandwords/) 3. Angela Designs (https://www.instagram.com/angeladesigns/) People & Stuff Mentioned During This Week's Episode: 1. Arda Wigs (https://www.arda-wigs.com/) 2. Wig Is Fashion (https://www.wigisfashion.com/) 3. Epic Cosplay Wigs (https://www.epiccosplay.com/) *Lena mistakenly called this "Epic Hero Wigs", apologies. 4. Fabric Place Basement (http://www.fabricplacebasement.com/) 5. Ali Drew Photography (https://www.instagram.com/alidrew/) Stuff We Love and Shameless Plugs 1. Fritos (https://www.fritolay.com/snacks/product-page/fritos/fritos-original-corn-chips) 2. Dating Parody Pictures (Jason's pet project, see it soon at http://www.jaysfineartphotography.com/) 3. Picture Frames (https://www.amazon.com/picture-frames/) 4. The Adventure Zone (http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/adventure-zone) Conventions / Events Mentioned in This Week's Episode: 1. Escape Velocity (https://escapevelocity.events/) 2. All-Star Comic Con (https://www.theallstarcomiccon.com/) 3. Blerdcon (https://blerdcon.com/) 4. Otakon (https://www.otakon.com/) 5. DragonCon (http://www.dragoncon.org/) 6. Baltimore Comic Con (http://baltimorecomiccon.com/) 7. AnimeUSA (http://animeusa.org/) 8. Colossal Con East (http://colossalconeast.com/) 9. Star Wars Celebration (http://www.starwarscelebration.com/)   Where can you find us on social media? Rey_Dot_Ham IG: www.instagram.com/rey_dot_ham FB: www.facebook.com/ReyDotHam/ Jay's Fine Art Photography IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/ FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/ Lena Volkova IG: www.instagram.com/lokelicious FB: www.facebook.com/lokesanna Twitter: @YeCrimsonFuckr

Welcome to a Very Special Episode of the Cosplay Cast! This episode was recorded live at Escape Velocity DC in front of a live audience. It's a little bit different than our usual episodes, which makes it that much more special. Thank you to those who were in attenance and those of you who are joining us here once again or for the first time. We are back with more cosplay, photography, and shenanigans. This week's episode is our Battle Royale: Eastern vs Western Sci-Fi Cosplay. In an 8v8 bracket system, the audience shall decide what is the ultimate franchise for Sci-Fi cosplay? Is it from Western Media, or from the Far East? Will there be an upset? Will the audience decide that some of the francises suck and there are others that are muuuuuuch better?!? IS THERE A PLAY-IN ROUND?!? I DON'T KNOW!!!! AHHHH!!!!! Keep listening to find out! Western Bracket: 1. Star Wars 2. The Marvel MCU 3. Star Trek 4. Doctor Who 5. The Justice League (DCU) 6. Serenity/Firefly 7. Rick and Morty 8. Overwatch Eastern Bracket: 1. Steinsgate 2. Dragonball 3. Persona 5 4. Ghost in the Shell 5. One Punch Man 6. Cowboy Bebop 7. My Hero Academia 8. Full Metal Alchemist Who will win it all? In a lively audience participation panel, the audience will decide. Stay tuned and fine out! Many thanks to our audience members for contributing to the discussion and making this panel so much fun

Welcome to a Very Special Episode of the Cosplay Cast. This episode was recorded live at Escape Velocity DC in front of a live audience. It's a little bit different than our usual episodes, which makes it that much more special. Thank you to those who were in attenance and those of you who are joining us here once again or for the first time. We are back with more cosplay, photography, and shenanigans! This week's episode is our Cosplay Therapy Session. In a lightning round style of delivery, we discuss 13 different topics associated with the trials and tribulations of life as a cosplayer. Lena, Rey_Dot_Ham, and Jay's Fine Art Photography all share their stories and insights. Topics Covered: 1. Difficult Photographers 2. Mean People On The Internet 3. Lack of Parental/Family Approval 4. Feeling Not Good Enough To Cosplay 5. Feeling overwhelmed 6. Needing To Take A Step Back 7. Cosplay and Finanances 8. Unwanted Attention 9. No One Paid Any Attention To Your Cosplay 10. Losing A Contest 11. Age "limits" 12. Ridiculous Beauty Standards 13. The Fame Monster Where can you find us on social media? Rey_Dot_Ham IG: www.instagram.com/rey_dot_ham FB: www.facebook.com/ReyDotHam/ Jay's Fine Art Photography IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/ FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/ Lena Volkova IG: www.instagram.com/lokelicious FB: www.facebook.com/lokesanna Twitter: @YeCrimsonFuckr

Welcome to a Very Special Episode of the Cosplay Cast! This episode was recorded live at Escape Velocity DC in front of a live audience. It's a little bit different than our usual episodes, which makes it that much more special. Thank you to those who were in attenance and those of you who are joining us here once again or for the first time. We are back with more cosplay, photography, and shenanigans. This week's episode will cover: 1. The STEM of cosplay -- How Science, Engineering, Technology, and Math are related to cosplay. We share our experiences and backgrounds with STEM. 2. Playing With Light, The Science of Photography and Editing -- Understanding how light works and some basic physics can make the difference in your photography. People & Stuff Mentioned During This Week's Episode: 1. Amanda Hosler -- Level Epic Shaman with Turtle Mount costume, Blizzcon 2008 Cosplay Contest Winner (https://www.instagram.com/amandahosler/) 2. Rainyia -- Mistress of Pain costume, Blizzcon 2009 Cosplay Contest Winner (https://www.instagram.com/rainyia/) 3. Cosplay Py -- Grand Empress Shek'zeer, Blizzcon 2014 Cosplay Contest Winner (https://www.facebook.com/CosplayPy/) 4. Arduino (https://www.arduino.cc/) 5. Adafruit Industries (https://www.adafruit.com/) Arduino Resources: 1. Arduino Uno For Beginners (https://www.makerspaces.com/arduino-uno-tutorial-beginners/) 2. Arduino Programming Language (https://playground.arduino.cc/uploads/Main/arduino_notebook_v1-1.pdf) 3. Getting Started with Arduino (https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/HomePage) Where can you find us on social media? Rey_Dot_Ham IG: www.instagram.com/rey_dot_ham FB: www.facebook.com/ReyDotHam/ Jay's Fine Art Photography IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/ FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/ Lena Volkova IG: www.instagram.com/lokelicious FB: www.facebook.com/lokesanna Twitter: @YeCrimsonFuckr

Let's give it up for Episode Number 7!! We are here and we are still going strong! Welcome back to The Cosplay Cast and once again we thank you for joining us once more, or for the very first time. We are back with more cosplay, photography, and shenanigans. This week's topics will cover: 1. Cosplay And Real Life -- How haas cosplay been received by the people in your real life? 2. Mashup Cosplay -- Combining all the things to make a cooler thing! 3. Back To The Bitter Barn With "Lena Hates You" -- This week Lena discusses time management and bullet journaling 4. Featuring our Cosplayers and Photographers of the Week Cosplayer/Photographers of the Week: 1. Rich and Strange Photography (https://www.instagram.com/richandstrangephotography/) 2. Life of Cosplay (https://www.instagram.com/lifeofcosplay/) 3. Velissedra (https://www.instagram.com/Velissedraec/) All-Star Comic Con Cosplayer of the Year Voting Site: https://www.theallstarcomiccon.com/voting **VOTE FOR LENA!!! LOOK FOR HER DRESSED AS JAINA PROUDMOORE!!!** People & Stuff Mentioned During This Week's Episode: 1. VALEERA SANGUINAR!!!!! The default rogue from Hearthstone. I was jetlagged and had issues with allergies, get off my dick. 2. Benefits of Music Education (http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/music-arts/the-benefits-of-music-education/) Bullet Journaling With Lena (From the Bitter Barn): 1. The Bullet Journal, Minus the Hype, Is Actually a Really Good Planner https://lifehacker.com/the-bullet-journal-minus-the-hype-is-actually-a-reall-1786382012 2. Bullet Journaling for Beginners (and Impatient, Unartistic People Like Me) https://medium.com/@melodywilding/bullet-journaling-for-beginners-and-impatient-unartistic-people-like-me-6efd7ee97f0e 3. Getting Started http://bulletjournal.com/get-started/ Stuff We Love and Shameless Plugs 1. Reddit Secret Santa (https://www.redditgifts.com/exchanges/) 2. The Supersizers Go (https://www.hulu.com/the-supersizers-go) 3. US Public School Music Programs and the Save the Music Foundation (https://www.vh1savethemusic.org/) Conventions / Events Mentioned in This Week's Episode: 1. Escape Velocity (https://escapevelocity.events/) 2. All-Star Comic Con (https://www.theallstarcomiccon.com/) 3. Blerdcon (https://blerdcon.com/) 4. Otakon (https://www.otakon.com/) 5. DragonCon (http://www.dragoncon.org/)   Where can you find us on social media? Rey_Dot_Ham IG: www.instagram.com/rey_dot_ham FB: www.facebook.com/ReyDotHam/ Jay's Fine Art Photography IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/ FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/ Lena Volkova IG: www.instagram.com/lokelicious FB: www.facebook.com/lokesanna Twitter: @YeCrimsonFuckr

Once, twice, six times a cosplay podcast! Welcome back to The Cosplay Cast and thank you once again for joining us yet again, or for the very first time. We are back with more cosplay, photography, and shenanigans. This week's episode is the long-awaited gripefest. This week's topics will cover: 1. Bag Of Tricks: What Is In Your Camera or Cosplay Bag? -- All of the necessities to make the magic happen, either at a con, or whereever 2. The Banhammer: Things That Make Me Never Want To Work With You Again-- things that will get you on the banned list 3. Our Not-So-Happy Host Corner with "Click Click Boom" -- This week Jason goes through his litany of annoyances 4. Featuring our Cosplayers and Photographers of the Week Cosplayer/Photographers of the Week 1. Ginny Di (https://www.instagram.com/itsginnydi/) 2. Mythril Arts (https://www.instagram.com/mythril_arts/) 3. In The Long Run Designs (https://www.instagram.com/inthelongrundesigns/) All-Star Comic Con Cosplayer of the Year Voting Site: https://www.theallstarcomiccon.com/voting **VOTE FOR LENA!!!** People & Stuff Mentioned During This Week's Episode: 1. Oktoberfest (https://www.oktoberfest.de/en/) 2. Beer Fest (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDaxX_bGsDc) 3. Ali Drew Photography (https://www.instagram.com/alidrew/) 4. Greyloch Photography (https://www.instagram.com/greyloch_photography/) 5. Michael Pendrag (https://www.instagram.com/glitch2210/) 6. Cosplay Marketing (https://www.facebook.com/groups/712603995534739/) 7. In The Long Run Designs Etsy Shop (https://www.etsy.com/shop/inthelongrun) 8. San Antonio Spurs (http://www.nba.com/spurs/) 9. Humble Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/) Stuff We Love and Shameless Plugs 1. Los Angeles Lakers (http://www.nba.com/lakers/) 2. "The Night Begins To Shine" by B.E.R. (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-night-begins-to-shine-single/1054197140) 3. Geeky Sex Toys (https://geekysextoys.com/) Conventions / Events Mentioned in This Week's Episode: 1. Star Wars Celebration (http://www.starwarscelebration.com/) 2. Sempai Cosplay Cruise (https://cosplay-cruise.com/) 3. Awesome Con (http://awesome-con.com/) 4. Escape Velocity (https://escapevelocity.events/) 5. All-Star Comic Con (https://www.theallstarcomiccon.com/) 6. DragonCon (http://www.dragoncon.org/) 7. Anime USA (https://animeusa.org/) Where can you find us on social media? Rey_Dot_Ham IG: www.instagram.com/rey_dot_ham FB: www.facebook.com/ReyDotHam/ Jay's Fine Art Photography IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/ FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/ Lena Volkova IG: www.instagram.com/lokelicious FB: www.facebook.com/lokesanna Twitter: @YeCrimsonFuckr

The Cosplay Cast returns for round five! Thank you for joining us again, or for the very first time. We are back with more cosplay, photography, and shenanigans. This week's topics will cover: 1. DC Area Cons Post Mortem and Roundups -- A recap of Katsucon and Awesome Con, with some info about MagFest and other DC area cons 2. Costume Considerations -- what sorts of things should you prioritze when creating your costumes 3. Our Happy Host Corner with "Rey of Sunshine" -- This week Amelia talks about her appreciation for the cosplay community 4. Featuring our Cosplayers and Photographers of the Week Cosplayer/Photographers of the Week 1. Jason Laboy (https://www.instagram.com/jasonlaboyphotography) 2. Sara Cosplays (https://www.instagram.com/rincegobragh/) 3. Don't Touch My Milk Cosplay (https://www.instagram.com/donttouchmymilk/) Sucker Punched 4 Indiegogo Campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sucker-punched-4-action-photography#/ **We are in our LAST WEEK of fundraising. The best time to be a backer is NOW!!!!** People Mentioned During This Week's Episode: 1. Power Glove (http://powergloveband.com/) Stuff We Love and Shameless Plugs 1. BenaeQuee Creations (https://www.etsy.com/shop/BenaeQuee) 2. Taqueria Habenero (https://www.habanerodc.com/) 3. Hero Hair (https://www.herohair.com/) Conventions / Events Mentioned in This Week's Episode: 1. Katsucon (http://www.katsucon.org/) 2. Awesome Con (http://awesome-con.com/) 3. MagFest (https://www.magfest.org/) 4. Otakon (https://www.otakon.com/) 5. All-Star Comic Con (https://www.theallstarcomiccon.com/) 6. Blerdcon (https://blerdcon.com/) 7. Escape Velocity (https://escapevelocity.events/) 8. Anime USA (https://animeusa.org/) 9. Sempai Cosplay Cruise (https://cosplay-cruise.com/) Where can you find us on social media? Rey_Dot_Ham IG: www.instagram.com/rey_dot_ham FB: www.facebook.com/ReyDotHam/ Jay's Fine Art Photography IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/ FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/ Lena Volkova IG: www.instagram.com/lokelicious FB: www.facebook.com/lokesanna Twitter: @YeCrimsonFuckr

The Cosplay Cast returns once more and we thank you for joining us once again...or or the first time! It's our fourth go-round with more cosplay, photography, and shenanigans. This week's topics will cover: 1. Closet Cosplay -- creating a costume from items in your closet 2. Photography Mistakes -- things that can ruin a photo, either in camera or in post 3. The Bitter Barn, with "Lena Hates You" -- We circle back to Lena where she talks about spreading yourself too thin 4. Featuring our Cosplayers and Photographers of the Week Cosplayer/Photographers of the Week 1. Sean Price Photography (www.instagram.com/s1price_lightworks) 2. Jennifer Glinzak Costumery & Couture (https://www.instagram.com/jglinzak/) 3. eye181Photos (www.eye181photos.com) Sucker Punched 4 Indiegogo Campaign: igg.me/at/sp4 **Although we didnt' get a chance to discuss this week, the campaign is still on-going. Please help out where you can** People Mentioned During This Week's Episode: 1. Ken Morrill (https://www.instagram.com/yenra/) 2. Stinky Warlockpants (https://www.instagram.com/stinkywarlockpants/) 3. Brad Behles Photo (www.instagram.com/bradbehlesphoto) Where can you find us on social media? Rey_Dot_Ham IG: www.instagram.com/rey_dot_ham FB: www.facebook.com/ReyDotHam/ Jay's Fine Art Photography IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/ FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/ Lena Volkova IG: www.instagram.com/lokelicious FB: www.facebook.com/lokesanna Twitter: @YeCrimsonFuckr

Once again it's the Cosplay Cast back at it for more, and we thank you for joining us once again...or or the first time! Third time's a charm with more cosplay, photography, and shenanigans. This week's topics will cover: 1. Practical photography effects -- things that can be easily done without Photoshop and look amazing 2. Costumes and locations -- Matching your cosplay to a location and perspectives on what's appropriate 3. Click Click Boom -- The photographer is on the loose! How Jason got into photography in the first place and his story 4. Featuring our Cosplayers and Photographers of the Week Cosplayer/Photographers of the Week 1. Goodbye Midnight (www.instagram.com/goodbyemidnight) 2. Fightguy Photography (www.instagram.com/fightguyphoto/) 3. Ken Morrill (www.instagram.com/yenra/) Sucker Punched 4 Indiegogo Campaign: www.indiegogo.com/projects/sucker-punched-4-action-photography People Mentioned During This Week's Episode: 1. Sean Price Photography (www.instagram.com/s1price_lightworks) 2. Brad Behles Photo (www.instagram.com/bradbehlesphoto) 3. Van Ngo (www.instagram.com/meeestermang) 4. MDavid Photography (www.instagram.com/mdavid_photography) 5. Blackstar Cosplay (www.instagram.com/blackstarcosplay/) 6. DC Cosplay Photoshoots (www.facebook.com/dccosplayphotoshoot/) 7. Jennifer Glinzak Costumery & Couture (www.instagram.com/jglinzak/) Where can you find us on social media? Rey_Dot_Ham IG: @rey_dot_ham FB: ReyDotHam Cosplay Jay's Fine Art Photography IG: @jaysfineartphotography FB: Jay's Fine Art Photography Lena Volkova IG: @lokelicious FB: Lena Volkova - Cosplay Model Twitter:@YeCrimsonFuckr

Welcome to The Cosplay Cast and thank you for joining us once again! We are back at it again with more cosplay, photography, and antics. This week's topics will cover: 1. Social media and etiquette -- trying to deal with etiquette faux pas 2. Establishing your aesthetic -- how you define your look as a cosplayer or as a photographer 3. Time to find your happy with Rey of Sunshine where we talk about travel and cosplay 4. Featuring our Cosplayers and Photographers of the Week Cosplayer of the Week: Jonathan Belle (https://jonathanbelleofficial.com/) Photographer of the Week: Brad Behles Photography (https://www.instagram.com/bradbehlesphoto/) Cosplayer/Photographer of the Week: Fantasy N Cosplay (https://www.instagram.com/samapplecummins/)

Welcome to The Cosplay Cast and thank you for joining us for our first episode! This week's topics will cover: 1. What cosplayers wish that photographers knew about cosplay and photographers wish that cosplayers knew about photography AKA getting to know the other side of the lens 2. Getting the best out of con photography 3. A trip to the Bitter Barn with "Lena Hates You" where we'll talk about murder dioramas 4. Featuring our Cosplayers and Photographer of the Week Cosplayers of the Week: Forever Song Cosplay (https://www.instagram.com/foreversongcosplay/) Nat Archaic Cosplay (https://www.instagram.com/nat_archaic/) Photographer of the Week: Alicyn Drew Photography (https://www.instagram.com/alidrew/)