Heroes of Cosplay Sanctuary Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:29:11 -0400 https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/ en-us © 2026 Heroes of Cosplay Sanctuary yes f7d18ce3-c389-5094-bad7-a63538951298 ScottyB episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) fandom, cosplay tips, nerd culture, geeks culture, cosplay interviews, comic con, c2e2, cospositivity, astravoid, marketing for cosplay, cosplay branding ScottyB https://storage.buzzsprout.com/zrd21kpf2q1lty2jyn6fxvsfo8zv?.jpg Heroes of Cosplay Sanctuary https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/ Astravoid Returns! Astravoid Returns! Years since her first appearance, Astravoid returns to the Sanctuary—and this episode becomes a full-circle moment. We revisit her very first appearance back in 2019, when she joined the show as a beginner finding her footing, and trace the evolution that followed: learning the craft, building confidence, stepping into judging roles, becoming a contracted guest, and now launching a new chapter as a streamer.

This isn’t just a catch-up episode—it’s a real-time case study in growth. We talk through how her mindset has changed, what she learned along the way, the challenges she didn’t expect, and how showing up consistently reshaped her place in the cosplay world. It’s an honest look at what long-term commitment actually looks like behind the highlight reels.

“Astravoid Returns!” is about progress, not perfection. It’s proof that starting small doesn’t limit where you can go—and that evolution in cosplay happens over years, not posts. If you’ve ever wondered what staying in the game can lead to, this episode shows exactly what’s possible.

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]]> Years since her first appearance, Astravoid returns to the Sanctuary—and this episode becomes a full-circle moment. We revisit her very first appearance back in 2019, when she joined the show as a beginner finding her footing, and trace the evolution that followed: learning the craft, building confidence, stepping into judging roles, becoming a contracted guest, and now launching a new chapter as a streamer.

This isn’t just a catch-up episode—it’s a real-time case study in growth. We talk through how her mindset has changed, what she learned along the way, the challenges she didn’t expect, and how showing up consistently reshaped her place in the cosplay world. It’s an honest look at what long-term commitment actually looks like behind the highlight reels.

“Astravoid Returns!” is about progress, not perfection. It’s proof that starting small doesn’t limit where you can go—and that evolution in cosplay happens over years, not posts. If you’ve ever wondered what staying in the game can lead to, this episode shows exactly what’s possible.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-18395211 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0600 5830 astravoid returns, astravoid cosplay, cosplay evolution, cosplay growth story, cosplay journey, from beginner to pro cosplay, cosplay streamer, twitch cosplay streamer, cosplay judging, contracted cosplay guest, heroes of cosplay sanctuary, cosplay podcas 6 42 full true Letting Go of Thoughts on Cosplay is Not Consent Letting Go of Thoughts on Cosplay is Not Consent “Cosplay Is Not Consent” is one of the most important statements in the community—but it’s also one that’s often repeated without deeper reflection. In this episode, we step back and look at how the message has evolved, where it succeeds, and where conversations around it sometimes break down.

We talk about boundaries, respect, accountability, and how intent, communication, and context all matter. We also explore how slogans can lose clarity when they become reactive instead of educational—and why meaningful change requires more than repetition. This episode isn’t about diminishing the message; it’s about strengthening it by encouraging better understanding and healthier dialogue.

By letting go of oversimplified thinking, we open the door to more nuanced conversations that actually protect people, reduce harm, and build trust at conventions and online. If you care about safety, respect, and the long-term health of the cosplay community, this episode invites thoughtful reflection rather than noise.

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]]> “Cosplay Is Not Consent” is one of the most important statements in the community—but it’s also one that’s often repeated without deeper reflection. In this episode, we step back and look at how the message has evolved, where it succeeds, and where conversations around it sometimes break down.

We talk about boundaries, respect, accountability, and how intent, communication, and context all matter. We also explore how slogans can lose clarity when they become reactive instead of educational—and why meaningful change requires more than repetition. This episode isn’t about diminishing the message; it’s about strengthening it by encouraging better understanding and healthier dialogue.

By letting go of oversimplified thinking, we open the door to more nuanced conversations that actually protect people, reduce harm, and build trust at conventions and online. If you care about safety, respect, and the long-term health of the cosplay community, this episode invites thoughtful reflection rather than noise.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-18395279 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0600 790 cosplay is not consent, cosplay consent, convention boundaries, cosplay safety, cosplay respect, community standards cosplay, cosplay accountability, consent education, heroes of cosplay sanctuary, cosplay podcast, cosplay commentary, cosplay culture disc 6 40 full false Run Out of Ideas Run Out of Ideas Every creator hits the moment where it feels like the well has gone dry. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to “run out of ideas”—and why that feeling is usually a symptom, not the actual problem.

We break down how constant consumption, trend pressure, comparison, and the demand for nonstop output slowly disconnect creators from their own voice. When everything starts sounding the same, inspiration doesn’t disappear—it gets buried under noise. The result is second-guessing, stalled projects, and the quiet fear that maybe you’ve already said everything worth saying.

This episode reframes creative drought as a signal to slow down, re-engage with curiosity, and rebuild from intention instead of urgency. If you’ve ever stared at a blank page, delayed a project, or questioned whether you still “have it,” this conversation reminds you that ideas don’t vanish—they wait for space.

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]]> Every creator hits the moment where it feels like the well has gone dry. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to “run out of ideas”—and why that feeling is usually a symptom, not the actual problem.

We break down how constant consumption, trend pressure, comparison, and the demand for nonstop output slowly disconnect creators from their own voice. When everything starts sounding the same, inspiration doesn’t disappear—it gets buried under noise. The result is second-guessing, stalled projects, and the quiet fear that maybe you’ve already said everything worth saying.

This episode reframes creative drought as a signal to slow down, re-engage with curiosity, and rebuild from intention instead of urgency. If you’ve ever stared at a blank page, delayed a project, or questioned whether you still “have it,” this conversation reminds you that ideas don’t vanish—they wait for space.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-18395196 Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0600 624 run out of ideas, creative block, cosplay creativity, creator burnout, idea drought, cosplay content struggles, creative fatigue, losing inspiration, heroes of cosplay sanctuary, cosplay podcast, cosplay commentary, creator mindset, content creation press 6 39 full false It’s My Favorite Thing Today Because It’s Popular It’s My Favorite Thing Today Because It’s Popular In this episode, we unpack one of the most common and least questioned behaviors in creative culture: adopting interests, fandoms, and opinions not because they resonate—but because they’re trending. From sudden character obsessions to recycled hot takes and performative enthusiasm, we explore how popularity quietly replaces authenticity.

We talk about how algorithms reward sameness, how fear of being left out drives shallow engagement, and why so many creators feel pressured to pivot their “favorite thing” every time the internet moves on. More importantly, we ask what gets lost when taste becomes transactional and identity becomes reactive.

This episode isn’t about gatekeeping or nostalgia—it’s about integrity. Creating from genuine interest hits differently than chasing relevance, and audiences can feel the difference. If you’ve ever questioned why your feed feels hollow, repetitive, or oddly insincere, this conversation puts words to it—and offers a way back to creating what actually matters to you.

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]]> In this episode, we unpack one of the most common and least questioned behaviors in creative culture: adopting interests, fandoms, and opinions not because they resonate—but because they’re trending. From sudden character obsessions to recycled hot takes and performative enthusiasm, we explore how popularity quietly replaces authenticity.

We talk about how algorithms reward sameness, how fear of being left out drives shallow engagement, and why so many creators feel pressured to pivot their “favorite thing” every time the internet moves on. More importantly, we ask what gets lost when taste becomes transactional and identity becomes reactive.

This episode isn’t about gatekeeping or nostalgia—it’s about integrity. Creating from genuine interest hits differently than chasing relevance, and audiences can feel the difference. If you’ve ever questioned why your feed feels hollow, repetitive, or oddly insincere, this conversation puts words to it—and offers a way back to creating what actually matters to you.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-18395183 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0600 652 its popular so i like it, cosplay trends, trend chasing culture, cosplay authenticity, performative fandom, cosplay commentary, algorithm driven culture, cosplay clout, fake enthusiasm, cosplay social media, heroes of cosplay sanctuary, cosplay podcast, c 6 38 full false Cosplayers Behaving Badly Cosplayers Behaving Badly Every community has its problem moments—and cosplay is no exception. In this episode, we take an honest look at the behaviors that undermine trust, safety, and respect within the cosplay scene. From entitlement and boundary violations to clout-chasing, public callouts, and accountability dodging, this is a reality check the community often avoids.

We explore why these behaviors happen, how online amplification makes them worse, and the difference between genuine mistakes and repeated patterns that harm others. This isn’t about canceling people or stirring drama—it’s about standards. A creative community can’t thrive without self-awareness, responsibility, and the willingness to grow.

“Cosplayers Behaving Badly” challenges creators to look inward before pointing outward, reminding us that how we act matters just as much as what we create. If we want cosplay to remain a space of creativity, inclusion, and joy, it starts with how we show up.

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]]> Every community has its problem moments—and cosplay is no exception. In this episode, we take an honest look at the behaviors that undermine trust, safety, and respect within the cosplay scene. From entitlement and boundary violations to clout-chasing, public callouts, and accountability dodging, this is a reality check the community often avoids.

We explore why these behaviors happen, how online amplification makes them worse, and the difference between genuine mistakes and repeated patterns that harm others. This isn’t about canceling people or stirring drama—it’s about standards. A creative community can’t thrive without self-awareness, responsibility, and the willingness to grow.

“Cosplayers Behaving Badly” challenges creators to look inward before pointing outward, reminding us that how we act matters just as much as what we create. If we want cosplay to remain a space of creativity, inclusion, and joy, it starts with how we show up.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-18395180 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0600 849 cosplayers behaving badly, cosplay accountability, cosplay community standards, cosplay drama, cosplay misconduct, cosplay boundaries, cosplay respect, cosplay controversies, heroes of cosplay sanctuary, cosplay podcast, cosplay commentary, convention beh 6 37 full false Cosplay Inc. Cosplay Inc. Cosplay didn’t start as an industry—but somewhere along the way, it became one. In this episode, we examine what happens when a creative subculture grows big enough to attract sponsors, contracts, agencies, and corporate interests. Welcome to Cosplay Incorporated.

We break down how monetization, branding, and corporate influence have reshaped the landscape—who benefits, who gets left behind, and how the rules quietly change once money enters the room. From sponsorship expectations and unpaid “exposure” to influencer hierarchies and manufactured legitimacy, this episode looks at the systems that now operate behind the scenes.

This isn’t an anti-money rant. It’s a reality check. Cosplay can be art, community, and business—but only if creators understand the trade-offs and protect their agency. If you’ve ever felt pressure to professionalize your passion or wondered why cosplay doesn’t feel as free as it used to, this episode puts the structure into focus.

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]]> Cosplay didn’t start as an industry—but somewhere along the way, it became one. In this episode, we examine what happens when a creative subculture grows big enough to attract sponsors, contracts, agencies, and corporate interests. Welcome to Cosplay Incorporated.

We break down how monetization, branding, and corporate influence have reshaped the landscape—who benefits, who gets left behind, and how the rules quietly change once money enters the room. From sponsorship expectations and unpaid “exposure” to influencer hierarchies and manufactured legitimacy, this episode looks at the systems that now operate behind the scenes.

This isn’t an anti-money rant. It’s a reality check. Cosplay can be art, community, and business—but only if creators understand the trade-offs and protect their agency. If you’ve ever felt pressure to professionalize your passion or wondered why cosplay doesn’t feel as free as it used to, this episode puts the structure into focus.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-18395164 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0600 561 cosplay incorporated, cosplay industry, cosplay business culture, corporate cosplay, cosplay sponsorships, influencer economy cosplay, cosplay monetization, creative industry realities, heroes of cosplay sanctuary, cosplay podcast, cosplay commentary, cos 6 36 full false The Production Wall The Production Wall  Every creator hits it eventually—the point where ideas slow down, motivation fades, and producing content starts to feel heavier than it should. In this episode, we talk about The Production Wall: that invisible barrier where creativity meets exhaustion, pressure, and expectation. 

We break down what actually causes the wall—overproduction, algorithm-chasing, comparison, perfectionism, and turning passion into obligation. More importantly, we talk about what the wall is trying to tell you. Sometimes it’s burnout. Sometimes it’s misalignment. Sometimes it’s your mind asking for a reset, not a quit. 

This episode isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about learning when to pause, recalibrate, and change how you create so you don’t lose the thing that made you start in the first place. If you’ve ever stared at a blank timeline, delayed uploads, or wondered why something you love suddenly feels draining, this conversation brings clarity—and a way forward. 

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]]>  Every creator hits it eventually—the point where ideas slow down, motivation fades, and producing content starts to feel heavier than it should. In this episode, we talk about The Production Wall: that invisible barrier where creativity meets exhaustion, pressure, and expectation. 

We break down what actually causes the wall—overproduction, algorithm-chasing, comparison, perfectionism, and turning passion into obligation. More importantly, we talk about what the wall is trying to tell you. Sometimes it’s burnout. Sometimes it’s misalignment. Sometimes it’s your mind asking for a reset, not a quit. 

This episode isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about learning when to pause, recalibrate, and change how you create so you don’t lose the thing that made you start in the first place. If you’ve ever stared at a blank timeline, delayed uploads, or wondered why something you love suddenly feels draining, this conversation brings clarity—and a way forward. 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-18395160 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0600 738 production wall, creator burnout, content burnout, cosplay content creation, creative exhaustion, creator fatigue, algorithm pressure, overproducing content, cosplay burnout, heroes of cosplay sanctuary, cosplay podcast, cosplay commentary, creator mental 6 35 full false 12 Angry Cosplayers 12 Angry Cosplayers Inspired by the classic courtroom drama, this episode puts the cosplay community under the spotlight. We look at common sources of frustration, conflict, and controversy that fire people up—from competition politics and gatekeeping to online callouts, favoritism, cliques, and the constant noise of opinions that never seem to stop.

But instead of letting the anger take over, we break each one down with clarity:
 Why do cosplayers get so defensive?
 What sparks these conflicts?
 Why do small issues explode into big ones?
 And what would actually fix the problems instead of fueling them?

“12 Angry Cosplayers” is part social commentary, part reality check, and part satire. It’s a reminder that while the community has its hot-headed moments, there’s always another perspective… and sometimes the smallest shift in understanding can diffuse the entire room.

If you’ve ever watched a meltdown, been caught in the crossfire, or wondered why people get so worked up over costumes and clout, this episode brings the heat—and the truth.

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]]> Inspired by the classic courtroom drama, this episode puts the cosplay community under the spotlight. We look at common sources of frustration, conflict, and controversy that fire people up—from competition politics and gatekeeping to online callouts, favoritism, cliques, and the constant noise of opinions that never seem to stop.

But instead of letting the anger take over, we break each one down with clarity:
 Why do cosplayers get so defensive?
 What sparks these conflicts?
 Why do small issues explode into big ones?
 And what would actually fix the problems instead of fueling them?

“12 Angry Cosplayers” is part social commentary, part reality check, and part satire. It’s a reminder that while the community has its hot-headed moments, there’s always another perspective… and sometimes the smallest shift in understanding can diffuse the entire room.

If you’ve ever watched a meltdown, been caught in the crossfire, or wondered why people get so worked up over costumes and clout, this episode brings the heat—and the truth.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-18274852 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0600 647 12 angry cosplayers, cosplay drama, cosplay controversies, cosplay conflict, cosplay community issues, cosplay politics, convention drama, cosplay commentary, cosplay culture breakdown, online cosplay fights, cosplay callout culture, heroes of cosplay san 6 34 full false Athazagoraphobia Athazagoraphobia Athazagoraphobia—the fear of being forgotten, ignored, or replaced—is one of the most powerful hidden forces driving creators in the cosplay community. In this episode, we dig into how this fear quietly shapes behavior: the urge to post constantly, the panic when engagement drops, the pressure to stay relevant, and the emotional crash when you feel invisible in a sea of talent.

We talk about how this fear pulls people into unhealthy cycles—overworking, comparing, chasing validation, and attaching self-worth to numbers. But we also break down the truth: no one needs to perform to earn a place in the world. You don’t need an algorithm’s permission to matter.

This episode explores how to detach your identity from the fear of being forgotten and instead anchor yourself in the purpose, passion, and personal meaning behind your craft. When you stop performing for attention and start creating for connection, the fear loses its grip—and your work becomes stronger, freer, and more authentic.

If you’ve ever felt like you're fading into the background… this one will hit home.

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]]> Athazagoraphobia—the fear of being forgotten, ignored, or replaced—is one of the most powerful hidden forces driving creators in the cosplay community. In this episode, we dig into how this fear quietly shapes behavior: the urge to post constantly, the panic when engagement drops, the pressure to stay relevant, and the emotional crash when you feel invisible in a sea of talent.

We talk about how this fear pulls people into unhealthy cycles—overworking, comparing, chasing validation, and attaching self-worth to numbers. But we also break down the truth: no one needs to perform to earn a place in the world. You don’t need an algorithm’s permission to matter.

This episode explores how to detach your identity from the fear of being forgotten and instead anchor yourself in the purpose, passion, and personal meaning behind your craft. When you stop performing for attention and start creating for connection, the fear loses its grip—and your work becomes stronger, freer, and more authentic.

If you’ve ever felt like you're fading into the background… this one will hit home.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-18274845 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0600 842 athazagoraphobia, fear of being forgotten, cosplay relevance, cosplay validation, cosplay mental health, creator anxiety, staying relevant cosplay, cosplay identity, cosplay burnout, heroes of cosplay sanctuary, cosplay podcast, cosplay commentary, cospla 6 33 full false Running Away from Life or Towards Cosplay? Running Away from Life or Towards Cosplay? In this episode, we confront one of the biggest unspoken truths in the cosplay world: Are we creating because we genuinely love the craft… or because we’re escaping something in our lives that feels too heavy, too empty, or too uncertain?

We explore how cosplay can become both a safe haven and a distraction, how conventions can feel like alternate realities, and why so many creators pour themselves into characters when their real lives feel out of control. But this isn’t a judgment—it’s a reflection. Cosplay can be a powerful outlet for expression, healing, identity, and purpose. The question is whether we’re using it to move forward or to hide.

This episode challenges you to look at your motivations with clarity: What are you chasing? What are you avoiding? And how can you reclaim cosplay as a conscious, intentional part of your life rather than a place to disappear into?

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re drawn to this world so intensely—or why it’s hard to step away—this episode offers real insight and a path to balance.

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]]> In this episode, we confront one of the biggest unspoken truths in the cosplay world: Are we creating because we genuinely love the craft… or because we’re escaping something in our lives that feels too heavy, too empty, or too uncertain?

We explore how cosplay can become both a safe haven and a distraction, how conventions can feel like alternate realities, and why so many creators pour themselves into characters when their real lives feel out of control. But this isn’t a judgment—it’s a reflection. Cosplay can be a powerful outlet for expression, healing, identity, and purpose. The question is whether we’re using it to move forward or to hide.

This episode challenges you to look at your motivations with clarity: What are you chasing? What are you avoiding? And how can you reclaim cosplay as a conscious, intentional part of your life rather than a place to disappear into?

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re drawn to this world so intensely—or why it’s hard to step away—this episode offers real insight and a path to balance.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-18274819 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0600 835 running away from life, cosplay escape, why we cosplay, cosplay motivation, cosplay mental health, cosplay identity, cosplay as coping, escaping through cosplay, cosplay psychology, heroes of cosplay sanctuary, cosplay podcast, cosplay commentary, convent 6 32 full false Cosplay Millionaire Cosplay Millionaire This episode digs into the mindset, discipline, and strategy behind turning your creative passion into something sustainable—and why most people misunderstand what it actually means to “make it” in the cosplay scene. We break down the myths of overnight success, viral fame, and sponsorship riches, and replace them with the real pathways that creators use to build income, influence, and long-term opportunities.

Instead of chasing clout, “Cosplay Millionaire” focuses on building value: your skills, your network, your consistency, and your brand. We talk about the difference between pretending to be successful online and actually building the habits that create stability off-camera. By the end, you’ll understand why the richest creators aren’t always the loudest—they’re the most intentional.

This is less about money and more about power: claiming control over your craft, directing your energy, and treating your cosplay like the creative enterprise it is. If you’ve ever wondered what separates the hobbyist from the empire-builder, this episode gives you the blueprint.

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]]> This episode digs into the mindset, discipline, and strategy behind turning your creative passion into something sustainable—and why most people misunderstand what it actually means to “make it” in the cosplay scene. We break down the myths of overnight success, viral fame, and sponsorship riches, and replace them with the real pathways that creators use to build income, influence, and long-term opportunities.

Instead of chasing clout, “Cosplay Millionaire” focuses on building value: your skills, your network, your consistency, and your brand. We talk about the difference between pretending to be successful online and actually building the habits that create stability off-camera. By the end, you’ll understand why the richest creators aren’t always the loudest—they’re the most intentional.

This is less about money and more about power: claiming control over your craft, directing your energy, and treating your cosplay like the creative enterprise it is. If you’ve ever wondered what separates the hobbyist from the empire-builder, this episode gives you the blueprint.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-18274800 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0600 798 cosplay millionaire, cosplay business, cosplay income, making money in cosplay, cosplay career, cosplay entrepreneurship, creator mindset, cosplay branding, cosplay success, heroes of cosplay sanctuary, cosplay podcast, cosplay commentary, cosplay strateg 6 31 full false The Brightest Side of Cosplay The Brightest Side of Cosplay In this uplifting episode, we step away from the noise and focus entirely on what makes cosplay worth doing in the first place. From the creativity and craftsmanship to the friendships, growth, and pure joy of stepping into a character you love—this is the side of cosplay that gets overshadowed but never truly disappears.

We highlight the makers who create for the love of it, the communities that build each other up, the small moments at conventions that stay with you, and the breakthroughs that happen when you stop chasing approval and start creating with intention. This is an honest reminder that even in a scene filled with pressure and competition, there’s still light—real connections, shared passion, and the spark that keeps artists coming back year after year.

If you need a reset, a reminder, or just a reason to smile again about this hobby, this episode brings you back to center.

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]]> In this uplifting episode, we step away from the noise and focus entirely on what makes cosplay worth doing in the first place. From the creativity and craftsmanship to the friendships, growth, and pure joy of stepping into a character you love—this is the side of cosplay that gets overshadowed but never truly disappears.

We highlight the makers who create for the love of it, the communities that build each other up, the small moments at conventions that stay with you, and the breakthroughs that happen when you stop chasing approval and start creating with intention. This is an honest reminder that even in a scene filled with pressure and competition, there’s still light—real connections, shared passion, and the spark that keeps artists coming back year after year.

If you need a reset, a reminder, or just a reason to smile again about this hobby, this episode brings you back to center.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-18274786 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0600 634 cosplay positivity, brightest side of cosplay, cosplay community, cosplay joy, why we cosplay, cosplay inspiration, cosplay creativity, making cosplay fun again, cosplay mental health, cosplay encouragement, heroes of cosplay sanctuary, cosplay podcast, c 6 30 full false Dark Deals, Smoked Mirrors, & Sunshine Dark Deals, Smoked Mirrors, & Sunshine In this behind-the-scenes breakdown, we peel back the layers of the cosplay world that most people never talk about. From the quiet back-room deals and unspoken political games to the curated illusions that dominate social media, this episode exposes the difference between what the community projects and what actually happens off-camera.

We talk about the “dark deals”—the subtle manipulations, favoritism, and transactional relationships that shape competitions, collaborations, and clout. Then we dive into the “smoked mirrors”—the filters, staging, and polished personas that create unrealistic standards and pressure for creators at every level. Finally, we look at the “sunshine”—the real joy and passion that still exist when you strip away the noise and return to why we started cosplaying in the first place.

This episode is equal parts reality check and encouragement, reminding creators that authenticity still matters, the game isn’t as clean as it looks, and you can choose to build something real without selling your soul to the algorithm. If you want the truth about the culture behind the costumes, this one hits home.

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]]> In this behind-the-scenes breakdown, we peel back the layers of the cosplay world that most people never talk about. From the quiet back-room deals and unspoken political games to the curated illusions that dominate social media, this episode exposes the difference between what the community projects and what actually happens off-camera.

We talk about the “dark deals”—the subtle manipulations, favoritism, and transactional relationships that shape competitions, collaborations, and clout. Then we dive into the “smoked mirrors”—the filters, staging, and polished personas that create unrealistic standards and pressure for creators at every level. Finally, we look at the “sunshine”—the real joy and passion that still exist when you strip away the noise and return to why we started cosplaying in the first place.

This episode is equal parts reality check and encouragement, reminding creators that authenticity still matters, the game isn’t as clean as it looks, and you can choose to build something real without selling your soul to the algorithm. If you want the truth about the culture behind the costumes, this one hits home.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-18274764 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0600 781 cosplay bts, cosplay drama, cosplay community, behind the scenes cosplay, dark side of cosplay, cosplay politics, cosplay conventions, cosplay competition truth, cosplay influencer culture, cosplay clout chasing, cosplay authenticity, creative burnout cos 6 29 full false Lie, Cheat, Steal, Manipulate Lie, Cheat, Steal, Manipulate In this raw and uncompromising episode, Scotty B addresses the darker behaviors that sometimes lurk beneath the surface of cosplay and creative circles—lying, cheating, stealing, and manipulation. From clout-chasing to backstabbing collaborations, he unpacks how these patterns emerge when ego and insecurity take the wheel.

Scotty explores the psychological roots of why people deceive or exploit others in creative spaces and how the culture of competition and validation quietly rewards bad behavior. He contrasts this with what real integrity looks like in an industry built on image and perception.

This episode challenges listeners to rise above toxic tactics, to lead with honesty and respect, and to remember that character—not popularity—is what truly defines a creator.

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]]> In this raw and uncompromising episode, Scotty B addresses the darker behaviors that sometimes lurk beneath the surface of cosplay and creative circles—lying, cheating, stealing, and manipulation. From clout-chasing to backstabbing collaborations, he unpacks how these patterns emerge when ego and insecurity take the wheel.

Scotty explores the psychological roots of why people deceive or exploit others in creative spaces and how the culture of competition and validation quietly rewards bad behavior. He contrasts this with what real integrity looks like in an industry built on image and perception.

This episode challenges listeners to rise above toxic tactics, to lead with honesty and respect, and to remember that character—not popularity—is what truly defines a creator.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17959375 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0500 742 cosplay podcast, cosplay community, manipulation, dishonesty, creative integrity, ego culture, toxic behavior, authenticity, self awareness, creative ethics, influencer culture, clout chasing, betrayal, competition culture, online drama, creative responsi 6 28 full false Growth at a Cosplayer's Expense Growth at a Cosplayer's Expense In this revealing episode, Scotty B examines the darker side of “growth” in the cosplay world—the kind that comes at the creator’s expense. From emotional burnout to exploitative collaborations, he explores how individuals, events, and even communities often benefit from a cosplayer’s time, image, and energy without giving much in return.

Scotty reflects on how ambition and visibility can be used against creators, turning passion into a transaction. He breaks down the quiet ways the system drains artists under the banner of “opportunity,” and how to recognize when growth isn’t actually mutual.

This episode urges listeners to reclaim their boundaries, value their work, and understand that real growth doesn’t require self-sacrifice—it requires self-respect.

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]]> In this revealing episode, Scotty B examines the darker side of “growth” in the cosplay world—the kind that comes at the creator’s expense. From emotional burnout to exploitative collaborations, he explores how individuals, events, and even communities often benefit from a cosplayer’s time, image, and energy without giving much in return.

Scotty reflects on how ambition and visibility can be used against creators, turning passion into a transaction. He breaks down the quiet ways the system drains artists under the banner of “opportunity,” and how to recognize when growth isn’t actually mutual.

This episode urges listeners to reclaim their boundaries, value their work, and understand that real growth doesn’t require self-sacrifice—it requires self-respect.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17959241 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0500 603 cosplay podcast, cosplay community, creative burnout, exploitation, creative boundaries, influencer culture, emotional labor, self worth, cosplay industry, brand deals, creative integrity, cosplay career, personal growth, authenticity, artist exploitation 6 27 full false No One’s Actually Saying Anything... No One’s Actually Saying Anything... In this sharp and unfiltered episode, Scotty B calls out the noise. He explores how much of today’s cosplay and creative content is polished, predictable, and empty—people talking around ideas instead of saying anything real.

Scotty dives into why so many creators hide behind trends, safe opinions, or algorithm-friendly posts, and how fear of backlash or being misunderstood has turned authenticity into a liability. He challenges listeners to break the cycle—to speak truth, not just content.

This episode is a wake-up call to the community: stop performing, start communicating. Because silence disguised as noise isn’t creativity—it’s avoidance.

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]]> In this sharp and unfiltered episode, Scotty B calls out the noise. He explores how much of today’s cosplay and creative content is polished, predictable, and empty—people talking around ideas instead of saying anything real.

Scotty dives into why so many creators hide behind trends, safe opinions, or algorithm-friendly posts, and how fear of backlash or being misunderstood has turned authenticity into a liability. He challenges listeners to break the cycle—to speak truth, not just content.

This episode is a wake-up call to the community: stop performing, start communicating. Because silence disguised as noise isn’t creativity—it’s avoidance.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17959137 Sat, 18 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0500 556 cosplay podcast, authenticity, social media culture, cosplay community, performative behavior, real talk, content creation, influencer culture, fear of backlash, creative honesty, digital noise, online identity, creative voice, self expression, creative b 6 26 full false Is Burnout the Only Way? Is Burnout the Only Way? In this introspective and hard-hitting episode, Scotty B questions a toxic belief buried deep in creative culture—the idea that burnout is proof of commitment. He explores how exhaustion has become a badge of honor for cosplayers and creators, and why many equate constant output with worth.

Scotty unpacks the cycles of overwork, comparison, and guilt that drive people to their breaking point, and asks whether success really requires self-destruction. Through honest reflection, he offers an alternative: a creative life built on balance, rest, and genuine inspiration.

This episode challenges listeners to redefine productivity, to stop equating exhaustion with passion, and to remember that sustainable creation isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom.

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]]> In this introspective and hard-hitting episode, Scotty B questions a toxic belief buried deep in creative culture—the idea that burnout is proof of commitment. He explores how exhaustion has become a badge of honor for cosplayers and creators, and why many equate constant output with worth.

Scotty unpacks the cycles of overwork, comparison, and guilt that drive people to their breaking point, and asks whether success really requires self-destruction. Through honest reflection, he offers an alternative: a creative life built on balance, rest, and genuine inspiration.

This episode challenges listeners to redefine productivity, to stop equating exhaustion with passion, and to remember that sustainable creation isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17959012 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0500 581 cosplay podcast, creative burnout, mental health, overwork culture, cosplay community, creative mindset, self care, productivity myth, work life balance, exhaustion, creator recovery, motivation, creative sustainability, authenticity, self worth, perfecti 6 25 full false How Much Working with Brands Can Suck? How Much Working with Brands Can Suck? In this brutally honest episode, Scotty B pulls back the curtain on the business side of cosplay—the brand deals, sponsorships, and “partnership opportunities” that aren’t always what they seem. He exposes how creators are often undervalued, overworked, and treated like disposable marketing tools in exchange for exposure or free merch.

Scotty shares personal insights into the fine print of creative collaboration, from unrealistic deadlines to corporate tone-deafness, and how easy it is to lose creative control when money or reputation is on the line.

This episode is a must-listen for any creator considering brand partnerships. It’s a wake-up call to protect your time, value your art, and remember that real collaboration uplifts—not exploits—the creator behind the content.

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]]> In this brutally honest episode, Scotty B pulls back the curtain on the business side of cosplay—the brand deals, sponsorships, and “partnership opportunities” that aren’t always what they seem. He exposes how creators are often undervalued, overworked, and treated like disposable marketing tools in exchange for exposure or free merch.

Scotty shares personal insights into the fine print of creative collaboration, from unrealistic deadlines to corporate tone-deafness, and how easy it is to lose creative control when money or reputation is on the line.

This episode is a must-listen for any creator considering brand partnerships. It’s a wake-up call to protect your time, value your art, and remember that real collaboration uplifts—not exploits—the creator behind the content.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17959007 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0500 682 cosplay podcast, brand deals, influencer marketing, creator burnout, cosplay community, sponsorships, creative control, undervalued artists, brand collaboration, content creation, cosplay business, creative boundaries, industry insight, exploitation, auth 6 24 full false Attention Seekers Attention Seekers In this candid and challenging episode, Scotty B tackles one of the most polarizing topics in cosplay and online culture—attention-seeking. He explores why so many creators crave visibility, how social media rewards extreme behavior, and what happens when the pursuit of attention replaces the pursuit of meaning.

Scotty unpacks the psychology behind needing to be seen, from childhood validation wounds to the dopamine cycles built into every platform. He asks the hard question: is wanting attention inherently bad, or just misunderstood?

This episode invites listeners to look deeper at their own motives—not to judge them, but to understand them—and to learn how to turn the need to be seen into authentic self-expression rather than performance for approval.

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]]> In this candid and challenging episode, Scotty B tackles one of the most polarizing topics in cosplay and online culture—attention-seeking. He explores why so many creators crave visibility, how social media rewards extreme behavior, and what happens when the pursuit of attention replaces the pursuit of meaning.

Scotty unpacks the psychology behind needing to be seen, from childhood validation wounds to the dopamine cycles built into every platform. He asks the hard question: is wanting attention inherently bad, or just misunderstood?

This episode invites listeners to look deeper at their own motives—not to judge them, but to understand them—and to learn how to turn the need to be seen into authentic self-expression rather than performance for approval.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17958997 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0500 765 cosplay podcast, attention seeking, social media validation, creative authenticity, influencer culture, cosplay community, dopamine addiction, self worth, content creation, creative psychology, mental health, performance culture, online behavior, authenti 6 23 full false Because You Like Cosplay – Not Because Everyone Approves Because You Like Cosplay – Not Because Everyone Approves In this empowering episode, Scotty B brings cosplay back to its roots—doing it because you love it, not because it earns applause. He breaks down how external approval, online metrics, and comparison culture have quietly shifted cosplay from passion to performance.

Through honest reflection, Scotty challenges the need for validation and explores what happens when creativity becomes a contest for likes instead of a celebration of self-expression. He reminds listeners that joy, not judgment, should drive the craft.

This episode is a call to return to authenticity—to build, create, and play simply because it lights you up. Because if you’re not doing it for yourself, who are you really doing it for?

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]]> In this empowering episode, Scotty B brings cosplay back to its roots—doing it because you love it, not because it earns applause. He breaks down how external approval, online metrics, and comparison culture have quietly shifted cosplay from passion to performance.

Through honest reflection, Scotty challenges the need for validation and explores what happens when creativity becomes a contest for likes instead of a celebration of self-expression. He reminds listeners that joy, not judgment, should drive the craft.

This episode is a call to return to authenticity—to build, create, and play simply because it lights you up. Because if you’re not doing it for yourself, who are you really doing it for?

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17958985 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0500 641 cosplay podcast, cosplay motivation, authenticity, creative freedom, self validation, cosplay community, creative burnout, cosplay for fun, approval seeking, online validation, cosplay passion, creative mindset, mental health, self expression, confidence, 6 22 full false Cosplay Removes Self-Identity Cosplay Removes Self-Identity In this thought-provoking episode, Scotty B examines a side of cosplay few dare to talk about—the loss of self beneath the costume. When embodying characters becomes second nature, where does the real person go?

He explores how constant transformation, performance, and validation from others can blur identity lines, leaving creators unsure of who they are without the armor, wigs, or makeup. Drawing from years inside the community, Scotty reflects on how cosplay can both liberate and trap—giving confidence while quietly eroding authenticity.

This episode challenges listeners to find balance between expression and escapism, to reclaim the “you” behind the character, and to remember that the truest costume you’ll ever wear is the one called yourself.

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]]> In this thought-provoking episode, Scotty B examines a side of cosplay few dare to talk about—the loss of self beneath the costume. When embodying characters becomes second nature, where does the real person go?

He explores how constant transformation, performance, and validation from others can blur identity lines, leaving creators unsure of who they are without the armor, wigs, or makeup. Drawing from years inside the community, Scotty reflects on how cosplay can both liberate and trap—giving confidence while quietly eroding authenticity.

This episode challenges listeners to find balance between expression and escapism, to reclaim the “you” behind the character, and to remember that the truest costume you’ll ever wear is the one called yourself.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17958973 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0500 650 cosplay podcast, cosplay identity, loss of self, creative authenticity, performance culture, cosplay psychology, self expression, cosplay community, mental health, cosplay and ego, character embodiment, creative burnout, authenticity in art, cosplay trans 6 21 full false If I Had More Followers, You’d Listen and Why That’s Terrifying If I Had More Followers, You’d Listen and Why That’s Terrifying In this piercing and unfiltered episode, Scotty B confronts a harsh truth about the digital age: people don’t always value ideas—they value numbers. He explores how follower counts, algorithms, and perceived popularity shape credibility, often silencing talented voices before they’re ever heard.

Through the lens of cosplay and creative culture, Scotty exposes the uncomfortable reality of validation-based worth: how creators start tailoring their art for attention instead of authenticity, and how the chase for followers quietly erodes meaning.

This episode invites listeners to question their own relationship with visibility, to detach their sense of value from metrics, and to remember that real impact doesn’t need permission—or a platform.

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]]> In this piercing and unfiltered episode, Scotty B confronts a harsh truth about the digital age: people don’t always value ideas—they value numbers. He explores how follower counts, algorithms, and perceived popularity shape credibility, often silencing talented voices before they’re ever heard.

Through the lens of cosplay and creative culture, Scotty exposes the uncomfortable reality of validation-based worth: how creators start tailoring their art for attention instead of authenticity, and how the chase for followers quietly erodes meaning.

This episode invites listeners to question their own relationship with visibility, to detach their sense of value from metrics, and to remember that real impact doesn’t need permission—or a platform.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17958959 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0500 804 cosplay podcast, creative authenticity, social media pressure, follower count culture, validation trap, creative burnout, algorithm anxiety, digital self worth, cosplay community, content creation, influencer culture, creative independence, authenticity o 6 20 full false Cosplay Disappointment Cosplay Disappointment In this raw and reflective episode, Scotty B takes an honest look at disappointment—how it shapes us, tests us, and sometimes breaks us. From failed collaborations to unmet expectations within the cosplay and creative worlds, he explores what really happens when the vision in your head doesn’t match the reality you get.

Scotty unpacks the quiet grief that comes with creative letdowns, the sting of being overlooked, and the courage it takes to keep showing up after things fall short. Rather than running from disappointment, he reframes it as a teacher—one that strips away illusion and reveals what truly matters.

This episode challenges listeners to face their disappointments without bitterness, to release the illusion of perfection, and to rebuild their creative spark from a place of truth, not validation.

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]]> In this raw and reflective episode, Scotty B takes an honest look at disappointment—how it shapes us, tests us, and sometimes breaks us. From failed collaborations to unmet expectations within the cosplay and creative worlds, he explores what really happens when the vision in your head doesn’t match the reality you get.

Scotty unpacks the quiet grief that comes with creative letdowns, the sting of being overlooked, and the courage it takes to keep showing up after things fall short. Rather than running from disappointment, he reframes it as a teacher—one that strips away illusion and reveals what truly matters.

This episode challenges listeners to face their disappointments without bitterness, to release the illusion of perfection, and to rebuild their creative spark from a place of truth, not validation.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17958856 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500 700 cosplay disappointment, creative burnout, coping with failure, cosplay community, creative process, expectations vs reality, artistic growth, self reflection, motivation, resilience, mental health, creative mindset, cosplay podcast, overcoming setbacks, c 6 19 full false Too Faithful to Fandoms Too Faithful to Fandoms Hosted by: Scotty B

In this introspective episode, Scotty B asks a daring question many cosplayers avoid: Have we become too faithful to the fandoms we love? When devotion to source material turns into creative constraint, it can stop cosplayers from innovating, evolving, or even enjoying the process.

Scotty explores how rigid fan expectations, canon-accuracy obsession, and community pressure can quietly stifle originality and self-expression. He reflects on how staying too loyal to franchises or characters can make cosplay feel more like obligation than inspiration.

This episode encourages listeners to break free from the invisible rules and rediscover why they started cosplaying in the first place—not for approval, but for joy, transformation, and personal meaning.

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In this introspective episode, Scotty B asks a daring question many cosplayers avoid: Have we become too faithful to the fandoms we love? When devotion to source material turns into creative constraint, it can stop cosplayers from innovating, evolving, or even enjoying the process.

Scotty explores how rigid fan expectations, canon-accuracy obsession, and community pressure can quietly stifle originality and self-expression. He reflects on how staying too loyal to franchises or characters can make cosplay feel more like obligation than inspiration.

This episode encourages listeners to break free from the invisible rules and rediscover why they started cosplaying in the first place—not for approval, but for joy, transformation, and personal meaning.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17607089 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0500 601 TooFaithfulToFandoms, CosplayFreedom, FandomPressure, CosplayInnovation, CreativeExpression, CanonAccuracyStress, CosplayBurnout, FandomLoyalty, CosplayCreativity, CosplayCultureShift, CosplayForYourself, CosplayAuthenticity, CosplayWithoutLimits, Cosplay 6 18 full false Cosplayer Mental Health – Is it Helping or Hurting? Cosplayer Mental Health – Is it Helping or Hurting? Hosted by: Scotty B

In one of the most important conversations of the season, Scotty B dives headfirst into the complex relationship between cosplay and mental health. While cosplay can be a powerful outlet for expression, confidence, and connection—it can also trigger anxiety, burnout, body image issues, and intense pressure to perform.

This episode explores both sides of that emotional coin: Is cosplay healing us… or slowly hurting us? Scotty shares honest reflections on his own journey and calls for a more honest dialogue in the community—where creators don’t feel the need to mask struggle for the sake of aesthetics or engagement.

If you've ever felt emotionally drained by cosplay, or wondered whether it’s still good for you, this episode will help you unpack that question with care, compassion, and clarity.

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In one of the most important conversations of the season, Scotty B dives headfirst into the complex relationship between cosplay and mental health. While cosplay can be a powerful outlet for expression, confidence, and connection—it can also trigger anxiety, burnout, body image issues, and intense pressure to perform.

This episode explores both sides of that emotional coin: Is cosplay healing us… or slowly hurting us? Scotty shares honest reflections on his own journey and calls for a more honest dialogue in the community—where creators don’t feel the need to mask struggle for the sake of aesthetics or engagement.

If you've ever felt emotionally drained by cosplay, or wondered whether it’s still good for you, this episode will help you unpack that question with care, compassion, and clarity.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17607076 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500 592 CosplayerMentalHealth, CosplayAndWellness, CosplayBurnout, CosplayAnxiety, CosplaySelfCare, CosplayPressure, CosplayBodyImage, CosplayHealing, CosplayStruggles, CreativeMentalHealth, CosplayHonesty, CosplayAuthenticity, CosplayTherapy, CosplayBalance, Cos 6 17 full false The Bar is Too High The Bar is Too High Hosted by: Scotty B

In this vulnerable and insightful episode, Scotty B addresses the unspoken truth many cosplayers feel but rarely say out loud: the bar is too high. With social media full of flawless photos, expensive builds, and seemingly effortless success, it’s easy to feel like nothing you do is ever enough.

Scotty unpacks how this overwhelming pressure—whether self-imposed or community-driven—can discourage new cosplayers, drain long-time creators, and feed a perfectionist mindset that steals the joy out of the craft. He reflects on his own journey and how the expectation to “keep up” has stifled creativity and connection.

This episode is a reminder that you don’t need to match the highlight reels or break the bank to belong. Cosplay should inspire—not intimidate. And sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is show up exactly as you are.

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In this vulnerable and insightful episode, Scotty B addresses the unspoken truth many cosplayers feel but rarely say out loud: the bar is too high. With social media full of flawless photos, expensive builds, and seemingly effortless success, it’s easy to feel like nothing you do is ever enough.

Scotty unpacks how this overwhelming pressure—whether self-imposed or community-driven—can discourage new cosplayers, drain long-time creators, and feed a perfectionist mindset that steals the joy out of the craft. He reflects on his own journey and how the expectation to “keep up” has stifled creativity and connection.

This episode is a reminder that you don’t need to match the highlight reels or break the bank to belong. Cosplay should inspire—not intimidate. And sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is show up exactly as you are.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17607068 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500 555 CosplayPerfectionism, TheBarIsTooHigh, CosplayPressure, CosplayComparison, CosplayBurnout, CosplayMentalHealth, CosplayImposterSyndrome, PerfectionIsNotTheGoal, CosplayForFun, CosplayInclusivity, CreativeOverwhelm, CosplayWithoutLimits, CosplaySelfWorth, 6 16 full false It’s Fun, but Remember all this Online Stuff is Work! It’s Fun, but Remember all this Online Stuff is Work! Hosted by: Scotty B

In this real-talk episode, Scotty B reminds cosplayers and creators alike that while posting, sharing, and building an online presence may look like fun and games—it’s still work. And like any job, it comes with invisible labor, emotional energy, and the risk of burnout.

Whether it’s the hours spent editing videos, curating content, managing comments, or fighting algorithm fatigue, this episode explores how cosplay content creation can blur the lines between hobby and hustle. Scotty shares personal insights on why so many creators feel exhausted—even when doing something they love—and how to rebalance the equation.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for feeling tired, overwhelmed, or unmotivated in your cosplay journey, this episode is your permission to acknowledge: yes, it’s work—and yes, you’re allowed to rest.

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]]> Hosted by: Scotty B

In this real-talk episode, Scotty B reminds cosplayers and creators alike that while posting, sharing, and building an online presence may look like fun and games—it’s still work. And like any job, it comes with invisible labor, emotional energy, and the risk of burnout.

Whether it’s the hours spent editing videos, curating content, managing comments, or fighting algorithm fatigue, this episode explores how cosplay content creation can blur the lines between hobby and hustle. Scotty shares personal insights on why so many creators feel exhausted—even when doing something they love—and how to rebalance the equation.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for feeling tired, overwhelmed, or unmotivated in your cosplay journey, this episode is your permission to acknowledge: yes, it’s work—and yes, you’re allowed to rest.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17607056 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500 634 CosplayIsWork, CreativeBurnout, OnlineHustleCulture, CosplayContentCreation, CosplayFatigue, CosplayCreatorLife, HobbyVsHustle, CosplayTimeManagement, EmotionalLabor, CosplayAndMentalHealth, ContentPressure, CosplayBalance, BehindTheScenesWork, CosplayWel 6 15 full false Convention Creepers Convention Creepers Hosted by: Scotty B

In this important and unflinching episode, Scotty B tackles one of the most uncomfortable yet crucial topics in the cosplay world: creeper behavior at conventions. From unwanted photos and boundary-crossing compliments to full-on harassment, this episode calls it out clearly—this is not OK.

Scotty shares honest reflections, community experiences, and the silent signals many cosplayers have had to normalize just to feel “safe” at events. He talks about the emotional toll of constantly having to be “on guard,” and the blurred lines that too often get excused under the guise of admiration or “just being a fan.”

This episode is a firm reminder that respect is non-negotiable, and protecting the cosplay space means having real conversations about the behavior we allow. Whether you’ve been affected, witnessed something, or want to be part of the solution, this one is for you.

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In this important and unflinching episode, Scotty B tackles one of the most uncomfortable yet crucial topics in the cosplay world: creeper behavior at conventions. From unwanted photos and boundary-crossing compliments to full-on harassment, this episode calls it out clearly—this is not OK.

Scotty shares honest reflections, community experiences, and the silent signals many cosplayers have had to normalize just to feel “safe” at events. He talks about the emotional toll of constantly having to be “on guard,” and the blurred lines that too often get excused under the guise of admiration or “just being a fan.”

This episode is a firm reminder that respect is non-negotiable, and protecting the cosplay space means having real conversations about the behavior we allow. Whether you’ve been affected, witnessed something, or want to be part of the solution, this one is for you.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17607049 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500 577 ConventionCreepers, CosplayHarassment, CosplayBoundaries, ConSafety, CosplayConsent, RespectCosplayers, ConventionEtiquette, CosplayAwareness, CreeperBehavior, CosplayCommunitySafety, ProtectCosplayers, CosplayCultureCheck, CosplayRespectMatters, SafeSpac 6 14 full false Cosplayers - Don’t Be That Guy (or Girl) Cosplayers - Don’t Be That Guy (or Girl) Hosted by: Scotty B

In this direct and eye-opening episode, Scotty B outlines the behaviors that can quietly erode community, respect, and fun within the cosplay world. From attention-seeking antics and con creep energy to social media showboating and ego-fueled one-upmanship, this is your definitive “what not to do” guide.

“Don’t be that guy” or “that girl” isn’t just about etiquette—it’s about self-awareness. Scotty shares real-world red flags, reflects on times he may have crossed the line himself, and invites cosplayers to level up their presence—not just their costumes.

Whether you're new to cosplay or a seasoned vet, this episode reminds everyone that how you act in the space matters just as much as what you create. Kindness, humility, and self-awareness will always outlast attention-grabbing stunts.

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In this direct and eye-opening episode, Scotty B outlines the behaviors that can quietly erode community, respect, and fun within the cosplay world. From attention-seeking antics and con creep energy to social media showboating and ego-fueled one-upmanship, this is your definitive “what not to do” guide.

“Don’t be that guy” or “that girl” isn’t just about etiquette—it’s about self-awareness. Scotty shares real-world red flags, reflects on times he may have crossed the line himself, and invites cosplayers to level up their presence—not just their costumes.

Whether you're new to cosplay or a seasoned vet, this episode reminds everyone that how you act in the space matters just as much as what you create. Kindness, humility, and self-awareness will always outlast attention-grabbing stunts.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17607038 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500 508 CosplayEtiquette, Don’tBeThatGuy, ConCreepAwareness, CosplayRespect, ConventionBehavior, CosplaySelfAwareness, CosplayAccountability, CosplayHumility, CosplayCommunityStandards, WhatNotToDoCosplay, CosplayMaturity, ConventionRedFlags, CosplayGrowth, Cospl 6 13 full false The WORST Behavior (in the Cosplay Community) The WORST Behavior (in the Cosplay Community) Hosted by: Scotty B

In this unfiltered and necessary episode, Scotty B takes aim at the darker side of cosplay culture—the toxic behaviors that often go unchecked beneath the surface of creativity and fandom. From ego-driven gatekeeping and public callouts to clout-chasing and fake kindness, this episode isn’t about canceling anyone—it’s about calling in the community to do better.

Scotty shares hard truths from personal experiences and what he’s witnessed at cons and online, peeling back the curtain on performative “positivity,” manipulative networking, and the subtle ways cosplayers undermine each other in the name of growth.

This isn’t about drama—it’s about awareness. Because cosplay is supposed to be fun, inclusive, and inspiring… not a battleground for status. If you've ever felt alienated, judged, or like you're not "enough" to belong, this episode speaks to you.

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In this unfiltered and necessary episode, Scotty B takes aim at the darker side of cosplay culture—the toxic behaviors that often go unchecked beneath the surface of creativity and fandom. From ego-driven gatekeeping and public callouts to clout-chasing and fake kindness, this episode isn’t about canceling anyone—it’s about calling in the community to do better.

Scotty shares hard truths from personal experiences and what he’s witnessed at cons and online, peeling back the curtain on performative “positivity,” manipulative networking, and the subtle ways cosplayers undermine each other in the name of growth.

This isn’t about drama—it’s about awareness. Because cosplay is supposed to be fun, inclusive, and inspiring… not a battleground for status. If you've ever felt alienated, judged, or like you're not "enough" to belong, this episode speaks to you.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17607030 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500 623 WorstCosplayBehavior, CosplayToxicity, CosplayDrama, CreativeEgo, CosplayGatekeeping, FakePositivity, CosplayAccountability, CosplayCommunityHealth, CosplayRespect, ConventionEtiquette, CosplayWithoutClout, CosplayAuthenticity, CosplayKindness, CosplayAwa 6 12 full false Remember When it Was OK to Have Friends? Remember When it Was OK to Have Friends? Hosted by: Scotty B

In this heartfelt episode, Scotty B explores how the cosplay and creator spaces—once centered around shared fandom and friendship—have shifted into platforms for performance, comparison, and quiet isolation.

He asks a question that cuts deeper than it seems: Remember when it was OK to just have friends? No follower counts. No brand-building. Just connection, joy, and the simple bond over something you loved.

Scotty reflects on how online culture has changed the way we relate to one another, turning collaboration into competition and friendship into strategy. This episode is both a call to return to community and a reminder that meaningful relationships are not only still possible—they’re necessary.

If you’ve been feeling disconnected or like you’re always “networking” instead of genuinely connecting, this one’s for you.

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]]> Hosted by: Scotty B

In this heartfelt episode, Scotty B explores how the cosplay and creator spaces—once centered around shared fandom and friendship—have shifted into platforms for performance, comparison, and quiet isolation.

He asks a question that cuts deeper than it seems: Remember when it was OK to just have friends? No follower counts. No brand-building. Just connection, joy, and the simple bond over something you loved.

Scotty reflects on how online culture has changed the way we relate to one another, turning collaboration into competition and friendship into strategy. This episode is both a call to return to community and a reminder that meaningful relationships are not only still possible—they’re necessary.

If you’ve been feeling disconnected or like you’re always “networking” instead of genuinely connecting, this one’s for you.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17607024 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500 575 CosplayCommunity, CosplayFriendship, ConnectionOverClout, CreativeIsolation, RememberFriendship, CosplayRelationships, FandomFriendship, CosplaySupport, GenuineConnection, CreativeLoneliness, FriendshipInCosplay, CosplayCultureShift, MeaningfulCollaborati 6 11 full false You Are NOT Missing Out You Are NOT Missing Out Hosted by: Scotty B

In a world of endless scrolls, con recaps, and follower milestones, it’s easy to feel like you’re being left behind. But in this grounded and empowering episode, Scotty B flips the FOMO script and reminds cosplayers: you are not missing out.

This episode explores how social media creates the illusion of constant action, success, and belonging—while in reality, everyone is just posting highlights. Scotty shares personal insight on resisting the pressure to keep up, always be “on,” or chase what isn’t aligned just to feel included.

Instead, he offers a counter-narrative: your timing is valid, your path is personal, and what you’re building—slowly, intentionally, imperfectly—might be more real than anything that goes viral.

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]]> Hosted by: Scotty B

In a world of endless scrolls, con recaps, and follower milestones, it’s easy to feel like you’re being left behind. But in this grounded and empowering episode, Scotty B flips the FOMO script and reminds cosplayers: you are not missing out.

This episode explores how social media creates the illusion of constant action, success, and belonging—while in reality, everyone is just posting highlights. Scotty shares personal insight on resisting the pressure to keep up, always be “on,” or chase what isn’t aligned just to feel included.

Instead, he offers a counter-narrative: your timing is valid, your path is personal, and what you’re building—slowly, intentionally, imperfectly—might be more real than anything that goes viral.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17607013 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500 488 CosplayFOMO, YouAreNotMissingOut, CosplayMindset, SocialMediaPressure, CosplayBurnout, PersonalTiming, CreativeAuthenticity, CosplayJourney, IntentionalCosplay, CosplayComparisonTrap, CosplayWellness, HighlightReelReality, CosplayEmpowerment, ArtistPacing 6 10 full false If it All Stopped Tomorrow If it All Stopped Tomorrow Hosted by: Scotty B

What would be left if the followers vanished, the algorithms broke, and the conventions went dark?

In this reflective and emotionally grounded episode, Scotty B invites listeners to confront a powerful question: If it all stopped tomorrow—would your cosplay journey still matter to you? Stripping away platforms, praise, and performance, Scotty examines what truly motivates creators and cosplayers at their core.

This episode challenges the reliance on external validation and asks: Are you building something lasting inside yourself, or just feeding a machine that can disappear overnight? Whether you're a hobbyist, a hopeful professional, or somewhere in between, this is a heart-check moment for anyone navigating the cosplay space.

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]]> Hosted by: Scotty B

What would be left if the followers vanished, the algorithms broke, and the conventions went dark?

In this reflective and emotionally grounded episode, Scotty B invites listeners to confront a powerful question: If it all stopped tomorrow—would your cosplay journey still matter to you? Stripping away platforms, praise, and performance, Scotty examines what truly motivates creators and cosplayers at their core.

This episode challenges the reliance on external validation and asks: Are you building something lasting inside yourself, or just feeding a machine that can disappear overnight? Whether you're a hobbyist, a hopeful professional, or somewhere in between, this is a heart-check moment for anyone navigating the cosplay space.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17607007 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500 398 CosplayReflection, CreativePurpose, CosplayWithoutValidation, WhatMattersMost, CosplayMindset, IfItAllStoppedTomorrow, CosplayIdentity, CosplayIntention, InternalMotivation, CreativeBurnout, PlatformFatigue, CreatorExistentialism, CosplayCommunity, Artist 6 9 full false Body Mind Cosplay Body Mind Cosplay This week on the show, we welcome Body Mind Cosplay, a creator whose builds showcase both discipline and playfulness. Since arriving on the cosplay scene in 2021, she’s brought Borderlands props, Spartan collaborations, and intricate designs to life — always with a strong fitness and maker mindset at the core.

We explore her cosplay journey, her experience working with the Adelphae Phalanx at Dragon Con, and how fitness and cosplay intertwine in her life. She also shares insights from running her Etsy shop, BodyMindGeekdom, where her creative energy shines through in unique stickers and art.

And of course, we dive deep into her Xenomorph Queen cosplay — a massive project that pushed her skills to new levels. Whether you’re into fitness, fandoms, or just love hearing about incredible builds, this episode is packed with inspiration.

Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/W1B8lb3PELo

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]]> This week on the show, we welcome Body Mind Cosplay, a creator whose builds showcase both discipline and playfulness. Since arriving on the cosplay scene in 2021, she’s brought Borderlands props, Spartan collaborations, and intricate designs to life — always with a strong fitness and maker mindset at the core.

We explore her cosplay journey, her experience working with the Adelphae Phalanx at Dragon Con, and how fitness and cosplay intertwine in her life. She also shares insights from running her Etsy shop, BodyMindGeekdom, where her creative energy shines through in unique stickers and art.

And of course, we dive deep into her Xenomorph Queen cosplay — a massive project that pushed her skills to new levels. Whether you’re into fitness, fandoms, or just love hearing about incredible builds, this episode is packed with inspiration.

Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/W1B8lb3PELo

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17757413 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:00:00 -0500 1365 Body Mind Cosplay, cosplay podcast, cosplay interview, cosplay maker stories, cosplay and fitness, cosplay crafting, cosplay tips, cosplay props, Borderlands cosplay, Spartan cosplay, 300dc Spartans, Adelphae Phalanx, Xenomorph Queen build, cosplay Etsy s 6 full false Is it about Cosplay or the Fame Wave? Is it about Cosplay or the Fame Wave? Hosted by: Scotty B

In this sharply observant episode, Scotty B takes aim at the growing tension between creativity and clout in the cosplay world. What started as a personal, fandom-driven art form has increasingly become entangled with influencer culture, branding, and the chase for internet fame.

Scotty asks the critical question: Are you in it for the craft—or riding the wave of exposure, likes, and viral moments? He unpacks the allure of attention and the slippery slope of tying your value to audience size, while also reflecting on what’s lost when cosplay becomes just another content strategy.

This episode challenges cosplayers to reconnect with their why. Whether you’ve been feeling burned out, unseen, or swept up in algorithmic expectations, this is your reminder: cosplay isn’t a popularity contest—unless you make it one.

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In this sharply observant episode, Scotty B takes aim at the growing tension between creativity and clout in the cosplay world. What started as a personal, fandom-driven art form has increasingly become entangled with influencer culture, branding, and the chase for internet fame.

Scotty asks the critical question: Are you in it for the craft—or riding the wave of exposure, likes, and viral moments? He unpacks the allure of attention and the slippery slope of tying your value to audience size, while also reflecting on what’s lost when cosplay becomes just another content strategy.

This episode challenges cosplayers to reconnect with their why. Whether you’ve been feeling burned out, unseen, or swept up in algorithmic expectations, this is your reminder: cosplay isn’t a popularity contest—unless you make it one.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17606986 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500 385 CosplayVsFame, CosplayCloutChasing, FameWave, CosplayAuthenticity, CosplayMotivation, InfluencerCulture, CreativeVsViral, CosplayPurpose, CosplayBurnout, ContentOverCraft, CosplayReflection, CosplayMindset, SocialMediaPressure, AlgorithmChase, Intentional 6 8 full false What Are We Complaining About? What Are We Complaining About? Hosted by: Scotty B

In this candid and self-reflective episode, Scotty B unpacks the ever-present wave of complaints that echo across the cosplay and creator communities. From algorithm changes and follower counts to con drama and content fatigue, it seems like there's always something to vent about—but what’s actually at the root of all this noise?

Scotty challenges listeners to dig deeper: Are we truly dissatisfied with the platforms and people around us—or are we projecting our frustrations about our own unmet expectations, burnout, or lack of clarity? Through his own insights and experiences, he explores how constant complaining might be a signal—not that the system is broken, but that our relationship to it needs to evolve.

This episode is a call to shift from passive frustration to active intention. If you’ve found yourself spiraling in comparison, craving control, or just feeling stuck—this one’s for you.

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In this candid and self-reflective episode, Scotty B unpacks the ever-present wave of complaints that echo across the cosplay and creator communities. From algorithm changes and follower counts to con drama and content fatigue, it seems like there's always something to vent about—but what’s actually at the root of all this noise?

Scotty challenges listeners to dig deeper: Are we truly dissatisfied with the platforms and people around us—or are we projecting our frustrations about our own unmet expectations, burnout, or lack of clarity? Through his own insights and experiences, he explores how constant complaining might be a signal—not that the system is broken, but that our relationship to it needs to evolve.

This episode is a call to shift from passive frustration to active intention. If you’ve found yourself spiraling in comparison, craving control, or just feeling stuck—this one’s for you.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17606973 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500 530 CosplayBurnout, CreatorComplaints, AlgorithmFrustration, ContentFatigue, ComparisonCulture, CosplayMindset, ProjectionInCosplay, CreativeAccountability, PlatformPressure, SocialMediaStruggles, IntentionalCreation, CosplayReflection, CreativeGrowth, StopCo 6 7 full false Are You Here to Learn or Just Likes and Follows? Are You Here to Learn or Just Likes and Follows? Hosted by: Scotty B

In this eye-opening episode, Scotty B draws a hard line between two mindsets dominating the cosplay space: those who show up to learn, grow, and create—and those chasing the endless loop of likes, follows, and surface-level validation.

Cosplay is more than content. It’s a craft, a journey, and a deeply personal process. But social media often distorts that path, turning learning opportunities into performance, and reducing creativity to a numbers game. Scotty questions the motives behind what we post, who we follow, and why we engage—inviting listeners to reflect on their true intentions in the cosplay community.

If you've ever felt like your growth has been sidelined by the algorithm—or questioned whether you’re still enjoying the ride—this episode is a gut-check reminder that mastery matters more than metrics.

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In this eye-opening episode, Scotty B draws a hard line between two mindsets dominating the cosplay space: those who show up to learn, grow, and create—and those chasing the endless loop of likes, follows, and surface-level validation.

Cosplay is more than content. It’s a craft, a journey, and a deeply personal process. But social media often distorts that path, turning learning opportunities into performance, and reducing creativity to a numbers game. Scotty questions the motives behind what we post, who we follow, and why we engage—inviting listeners to reflect on their true intentions in the cosplay community.

If you've ever felt like your growth has been sidelined by the algorithm—or questioned whether you’re still enjoying the ride—this episode is a gut-check reminder that mastery matters more than metrics.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17606963 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500 590 CosplayMindset, LikesAndFollows, SocialMediaPressure, CosplayLearning, GrowthOverClout, CosplayJourney, CosplayCraft, ContentVsCreation, CreativeAuthenticity, AlgorithmFatigue, IntentionalCosplay, MasteryMatters, CosplayForGrowth, LearningThroughCosplay, 6 6 full false Stiff Competition – Should There Be? Stiff Competition – Should There Be? Hosted by: Scotty B

In this episode, Scotty B takes a sharp look at the role of competition in the cosplay world—on the con floor, in online spaces, and within ourselves. While cosplay is often marketed as inclusive and welcoming, the pressure to be the best, go viral, or win awards can quietly turn creativity into combat.

Scotty asks the uncomfortable but necessary question: Should there even be competition in just being in the cosplay community? He explores how comparison culture creeps in, how contests can both uplift and alienate, and how chasing validation, followers, or algorithms often distracts from the reason most of us started cosplaying in the first place—fun, fandom, and self-expression.

This is a must-listen for anyone who's ever felt “not good enough” in the cosplay space. Whether you're aiming for gold or just trying to stay inspired, this episode invites you to reframe success—and reclaim your love of the craft beyond rankings and ribbons.

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]]> Hosted by: Scotty B

In this episode, Scotty B takes a sharp look at the role of competition in the cosplay world—on the con floor, in online spaces, and within ourselves. While cosplay is often marketed as inclusive and welcoming, the pressure to be the best, go viral, or win awards can quietly turn creativity into combat.

Scotty asks the uncomfortable but necessary question: Should there even be competition in just being in the cosplay community? He explores how comparison culture creeps in, how contests can both uplift and alienate, and how chasing validation, followers, or algorithms often distracts from the reason most of us started cosplaying in the first place—fun, fandom, and self-expression.

This is a must-listen for anyone who's ever felt “not good enough” in the cosplay space. Whether you're aiming for gold or just trying to stay inspired, this episode invites you to reframe success—and reclaim your love of the craft beyond rankings and ribbons.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17606947 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500 799 CosplayCompetition, CosplayContests, CompetitiveCosplay, CosplayPressure, ComparisonCulture, CosplayValidation, CosplayJudging, CosplayMotivation, CosplayCraftOverClout, CosplayForFun, CosplayCommunity, CosplayCreativity, CosplayMindset, AntiGatekeeping, 6 5 full false There are No Gods in Cosplay There are No Gods in Cosplay Hosted by: Scotty B

In this bold and unapologetic episode, Scotty B dismantles the hierarchy that social media and convention culture often try to impose on the cosplay community. Despite the appearance of “cosplay celebrities” and influencer followings, the truth is simple: there are no gods in cosplay.

No matter how polished the costumes or high the follower count, everyone starts at zero. Scotty explores how ego, metrics, and visibility distort the purpose of the craft—turning a space meant for creativity and connection into one filled with status games and silent rules.

This episode reclaims cosplay as a human endeavor, built on trial, error, and joy—not divine perfection. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, Scotty reminds us all: cosplay belongs to everyone, and no pedestal is real unless you choose to worship it.

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]]> Hosted by: Scotty B

In this bold and unapologetic episode, Scotty B dismantles the hierarchy that social media and convention culture often try to impose on the cosplay community. Despite the appearance of “cosplay celebrities” and influencer followings, the truth is simple: there are no gods in cosplay.

No matter how polished the costumes or high the follower count, everyone starts at zero. Scotty explores how ego, metrics, and visibility distort the purpose of the craft—turning a space meant for creativity and connection into one filled with status games and silent rules.

This episode reclaims cosplay as a human endeavor, built on trial, error, and joy—not divine perfection. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, Scotty reminds us all: cosplay belongs to everyone, and no pedestal is real unless you choose to worship it.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17606941 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500 575 CosplayEgo, CosplayHierarchy, NoGodsInCosplay, CosplayCommunity, CosplayEquality, CosplayAuthenticity, CosplayForEveryone, CosplayCulture, CreatorEmpowerment, CosplayInfluencers, CreativeFreedom, CosplayWithoutRules, CosplayTruth, AntiGatekeeping, Cosplay 6 4 full false Cosplay is NOT the Full Time Answer Cosplay is NOT the Full Time Answer Hosted by: Scotty B

In this honest and thought-provoking episode, Scotty B breaks the illusion that cosplay must become a full-time career to be meaningful. With the rise of influencer culture and social media metrics as markers of success, many creators find themselves lost in the chase for relevance, reach, and recognition—often at the cost of their mental health and original passion.

Not to say that you can't be a full time coplayer!  Our Co-Host does this full time and she's having an amazing time, but she is a pioneer and paving the way for other Cosplayers to also take up this vocation, but it is not easy.  You really have to go after it and show up every day with passion for what you do.  If you make it your "why", then yes. Yes you can.  But don't think you have to just because you Cosplay.

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]]> Hosted by: Scotty B

In this honest and thought-provoking episode, Scotty B breaks the illusion that cosplay must become a full-time career to be meaningful. With the rise of influencer culture and social media metrics as markers of success, many creators find themselves lost in the chase for relevance, reach, and recognition—often at the cost of their mental health and original passion.

Not to say that you can't be a full time coplayer!  Our Co-Host does this full time and she's having an amazing time, but she is a pioneer and paving the way for other Cosplayers to also take up this vocation, but it is not easy.  You really have to go after it and show up every day with passion for what you do.  If you make it your "why", then yes. Yes you can.  But don't think you have to just because you Cosplay.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17606906 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500 565 CosplayCareer, CosplayRealityCheck, InfluencerCulture, SocialMediaPressure, CreatorBurnout, MentalHealthAwareness, CosplayPassion, CreativeAuthenticity, RelevanceChasing, ContentCreatorLife, CosplayBalance, OnlineValidation, CosplayCommunity, CreatorWelln 6 3 full false Who are You Listening To? Who are You Listening To? Hosted by: Scotty B

In this episode, Scotty B dives deep into the noise surrounding cosplay culture—asking the essential question: “Who are you listening to, and why?” With candor and a bit of fire, he challenges the narratives cosplayers absorb from social media, influencer culture, and internalized pressure.

This is a call for self-inquiry: Are you creating from joy, or chasing relevance? Scotty breaks down the damaging cycle of cosplay perfectionism, platform validation, con crunch, and the false belief that success is defined by follower counts or brand deals. He reflects on how the obsession with metrics and aesthetics is often sold as “the way,” when in reality, it may be robbing creators of the passion that drew them to cosplay in the first place.

Drawing from personal experience—including professional broadcasting, con travel, and fan film aspirations—Scotty explores how cosplay can either be an empowering creative journey or a mentally and financially exhausting loop of comparison.

This episode is a bold reminder that the only voice that truly matters is your own—and it’s time to reclaim your creativity on your terms.

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]]> Hosted by: Scotty B

In this episode, Scotty B dives deep into the noise surrounding cosplay culture—asking the essential question: “Who are you listening to, and why?” With candor and a bit of fire, he challenges the narratives cosplayers absorb from social media, influencer culture, and internalized pressure.

This is a call for self-inquiry: Are you creating from joy, or chasing relevance? Scotty breaks down the damaging cycle of cosplay perfectionism, platform validation, con crunch, and the false belief that success is defined by follower counts or brand deals. He reflects on how the obsession with metrics and aesthetics is often sold as “the way,” when in reality, it may be robbing creators of the passion that drew them to cosplay in the first place.

Drawing from personal experience—including professional broadcasting, con travel, and fan film aspirations—Scotty explores how cosplay can either be an empowering creative journey or a mentally and financially exhausting loop of comparison.

This episode is a bold reminder that the only voice that truly matters is your own—and it’s time to reclaim your creativity on your terms.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17606887 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0500 740 CosplayPodcast, HeroesOfCosplaySanctuary, Season6, ScottyB, CosplayLife, CosplayAuthenticity, CosplayEgo, ConventionCulture, CosplayMindset, CosplayCommunity, CosplayBurnout, InfluencerMentality, ConCrunch, CreativeExpression, FandomIdentity, WhoAreYouLis 6 2 full false Season 6 - Cult of Personality - Finally! Season 6 - Cult of Personality - Finally! Hosted by: Scotty B

In this season premiere, Scotty B returns to the Heroes of Cosplay Sanctuary after a long hiatus with a renewed vision and a deeply personal mission. Titled “Cult of Personality,” the episode sets the tone for Season 6: an introspective journey into the personal and cultural dynamics of cosplay.

The episode explores how cosplay has become personality-driven, echoing the structure of influencer culture and feeding off validation, clicks, and follower counts. Scotty challenges the illusion of necessity that surrounds cosplay success — reminding listeners that it's not about replacing your income, but about personal connection, fun, skill-building, and authenticity.

He touches on social media shifts, platform fatigue, and the mental toll of chasing numbers. Through it all, Scotty reaffirms the core truth: cosplay is a space to honor fandom, build community, and express selfhood. But it can also become a “cult” if we let ego and external validation run the show.

Season 6 promises to dive deeper into the personality behind the craft, unfiltered and more honest than ever before.

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]]> Hosted by: Scotty B

In this season premiere, Scotty B returns to the Heroes of Cosplay Sanctuary after a long hiatus with a renewed vision and a deeply personal mission. Titled “Cult of Personality,” the episode sets the tone for Season 6: an introspective journey into the personal and cultural dynamics of cosplay.

The episode explores how cosplay has become personality-driven, echoing the structure of influencer culture and feeding off validation, clicks, and follower counts. Scotty challenges the illusion of necessity that surrounds cosplay success — reminding listeners that it's not about replacing your income, but about personal connection, fun, skill-building, and authenticity.

He touches on social media shifts, platform fatigue, and the mental toll of chasing numbers. Through it all, Scotty reaffirms the core truth: cosplay is a space to honor fandom, build community, and express selfhood. But it can also become a “cult” if we let ego and external validation run the show.

Season 6 promises to dive deeper into the personality behind the craft, unfiltered and more honest than ever before.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17606722 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0500 611 CosplayPodcast, HeroesOfCosplaySanctuary, Season6, ScottyB, CosplayLife, CultOfPersonality, CosplayCommunity, CosplayJourney, CreativeExpression, GeekCulture, FandomCulture, CosplayerTalk, CosplayBehindTheScenes, CosplayTransformation, CosplayInspiration, 6 1 full false The Power of Discipline | Special Guest : A Mom That Lifts The Power of Discipline | Special Guest : A Mom That Lifts This week, we’re joined by an incredibly inspiring force in the cosplay and fitness world — the fierce, disciplined, and humble leader of the Adelphi Phalanx: A Mom That Lifts.

🔥 From her early days as a band kid to becoming a Spartan leader and competition-winning fitness athlete, she shares her journey of strength, resilience, and building community through cosplay and empowerment.

✨ Whether you're into cosplay, fitness, or just need motivation to pursue your goals, this episode is packed with real talk, heartfelt wisdom, and next-level passion.

🔗 Follow her journey on Instagram: @a.mom.that.lifts
https://www.instagram.com/a.mom.that.lifts/
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throne.com/a_mom_that_lifts

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#Cosplay #FitnessJourney #DragonCon #HeroesOfCosplaySanctuary #WomenWhoLift #AdelphiPhalanx #BodyPositivity #CosplayerInterview #MomsWhoCosplay


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]]> This week, we’re joined by an incredibly inspiring force in the cosplay and fitness world — the fierce, disciplined, and humble leader of the Adelphi Phalanx: A Mom That Lifts.

🔥 From her early days as a band kid to becoming a Spartan leader and competition-winning fitness athlete, she shares her journey of strength, resilience, and building community through cosplay and empowerment.

✨ Whether you're into cosplay, fitness, or just need motivation to pursue your goals, this episode is packed with real talk, heartfelt wisdom, and next-level passion.

🔗 Follow her journey on Instagram: @a.mom.that.lifts
https://www.instagram.com/a.mom.that.lifts/
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throne.com/a_mom_that_lifts

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#Cosplay #FitnessJourney #DragonCon #HeroesOfCosplaySanctuary #WomenWhoLift #AdelphiPhalanx #BodyPositivity #CosplayerInterview #MomsWhoCosplay


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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-17227160 Mon, 26 May 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2465 Cosplay, Fitness Journey, DragonCon, Heroes Of Cosplay,Women Who Lift, AdelphiPhalanx, Body Positivity, Cosplayer Interview, Moms Who Cosplay 6 full false Special Guest Victoria Recchione Special Guest Victoria Recchione In this episode, we dive into the world of cosplay, fitness, and perseverance with seasoned cosplayer and fitness enthusiast Victoria Ricchione! From her steampunk-inspired beginnings at Dragon Con 2012 to her elite training with the Adelphi, Victoria’s journey is a testament to dedication, creativity, and resilience.

🔹 Cosplay as an Art Form: How Victoria blends creativity, detail, and fitness into her cosplays, drawing inspiration from iconic characters like Red Sonja and Lady Death.
🔹 Fitness & Strength: Starting ballet at age 5, surviving a serious car accident in 2007, and overcoming obstacles to achieve peak performance for the 300 DC Spartans affiliate, Adelphi.
🔹 The Cosplay Community: Why camaraderie and shared passion drive her forward—and how Adelphi’s rigorous standards push her to new heights.
🔹 Future Plans & Aspirations: What’s next for Victoria in the world of cosplay, fitness, and creative expression?

💬 Comment below: What inspires your cosplay journey? Have you ever tackled a fitness challenge to bring your favorite character to life?

🔔 Follow Victoria on Instagram and Throne for more updates on her epic cosplays and training!

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#CosplayPodcast #VictoriaRickioni #CosplayFitness #300DCSpartans #Adelphi #RedSonjaCosplay #LadyDeathCosplay #DragonCon

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]]> In this episode, we dive into the world of cosplay, fitness, and perseverance with seasoned cosplayer and fitness enthusiast Victoria Ricchione! From her steampunk-inspired beginnings at Dragon Con 2012 to her elite training with the Adelphi, Victoria’s journey is a testament to dedication, creativity, and resilience.

🔹 Cosplay as an Art Form: How Victoria blends creativity, detail, and fitness into her cosplays, drawing inspiration from iconic characters like Red Sonja and Lady Death.
🔹 Fitness & Strength: Starting ballet at age 5, surviving a serious car accident in 2007, and overcoming obstacles to achieve peak performance for the 300 DC Spartans affiliate, Adelphi.
🔹 The Cosplay Community: Why camaraderie and shared passion drive her forward—and how Adelphi’s rigorous standards push her to new heights.
🔹 Future Plans & Aspirations: What’s next for Victoria in the world of cosplay, fitness, and creative expression?

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-16720043 Sat, 08 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0600 2033 full false Balance Within Featuring Anthony Cosjitsu Balance Within Featuring Anthony Cosjitsu Welcome to Season 6 of the Healing from Cosplay podcast! 🎭✨ We're back after a long pause season premiere, host ScottyB welcomes back Anthony Cosjitsu to discuss his incredible year filled with personal milestones and cosplay adventures.

🔹 Big Life Updates: Anthony shares the heartwarming story of his engagement to @Liza_Bean, their romantic proposal in London, and plans for a 2026 wedding.
🔹 Cosplay & Collaborations: From Renaissance Fair Targaryens to impactful charity work with the New York Avengers, Anthony dives into his latest projects and the challenges of building a positive cosplay community.
🔹 Navigating the Dark Side of Cosplay: Social media pressures, jealousy, and maintaining a healthy balance—Anthony opens up about the struggles behind the scenes.
🔹 Wrestling & Cosplay Crossovers: Exploring the rising trend of wrestling-themed cosplay, inspirations like Macho Verse, and new character ideas in the works!
🔹 Future Plans: Upcoming conventions, potential new cosplay reveals, and the possibility of Anthony launching his own podcast or show!

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💬 Comment below: What’s your favorite cosplay memory or biggest challenge in the community?

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#CosplayPodcast #HealingFromCosplay #AnthonyCosjitsu #CosplayCommunity #NewYorkAvengers #WrestlingCosplay #PodcastSeason6

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]]> Welcome to Season 6 of the Healing from Cosplay podcast! 🎭✨ We're back after a long pause season premiere, host ScottyB welcomes back Anthony Cosjitsu to discuss his incredible year filled with personal milestones and cosplay adventures.

🔹 Big Life Updates: Anthony shares the heartwarming story of his engagement to @Liza_Bean, their romantic proposal in London, and plans for a 2026 wedding.
🔹 Cosplay & Collaborations: From Renaissance Fair Targaryens to impactful charity work with the New York Avengers, Anthony dives into his latest projects and the challenges of building a positive cosplay community.
🔹 Navigating the Dark Side of Cosplay: Social media pressures, jealousy, and maintaining a healthy balance—Anthony opens up about the struggles behind the scenes.
🔹 Wrestling & Cosplay Crossovers: Exploring the rising trend of wrestling-themed cosplay, inspirations like Macho Verse, and new character ideas in the works!
🔹 Future Plans: Upcoming conventions, potential new cosplay reveals, and the possibility of Anthony launching his own podcast or show!

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💬 Comment below: What’s your favorite cosplay memory or biggest challenge in the community?

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#CosplayPodcast #HealingFromCosplay #AnthonyCosjitsu #CosplayCommunity #NewYorkAvengers #WrestlingCosplay #PodcastSeason6

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-16719876 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0600 3677 6 1 full false Gem Beauty Makeup Gem Beauty Makeup A distinct style, and a wonder to the industry, we're talking with Gem Beauty in this special Christmas Episode!

Gem came prepared and shares some of her insights into makeup as a professional effects and makeup artist. Her creations are one of a kind, and we get into a lot of tips, tricks, and her insight into creating a look for any Cosplay.  You'll learn about her process, the steps she takes, and her positive approach to just using what you have, where you are, and getting started. With over a dozen years of experience, Gem knows that everyone starts at zero, and that you can't compare yourself to everyone else out there creating content.  We're all at a different level and moving at a different pace.

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]]> A distinct style, and a wonder to the industry, we're talking with Gem Beauty in this special Christmas Episode!

Gem came prepared and shares some of her insights into makeup as a professional effects and makeup artist. Her creations are one of a kind, and we get into a lot of tips, tricks, and her insight into creating a look for any Cosplay.  You'll learn about her process, the steps she takes, and her positive approach to just using what you have, where you are, and getting started. With over a dozen years of experience, Gem knows that everyone starts at zero, and that you can't compare yourself to everyone else out there creating content.  We're all at a different level and moving at a different pace.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-14195019 Sat, 23 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0600 3739 5 48 full false Balance the Darkside Balance the Darkside Cosplay has its dark side - believe me. And if you don't, then in today's episode, you can hear it from Anthony Cosjitsu, as he returns to chat with me all about the depths that some go to inside of the community. 

Cosplay is and should be a positive space, but we know that with anything there can excess, anxiety, competition, cancel culture, and poor behavior. We talk through the ups and downs that we have experienced ourselves and the best approach to navigating the sometimes murky characters you can encounter. Don't get us wrong - it's a small percentage of everyone out in the space, but it never hurts to be careful and look out for yourselves - and each other!

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]]> Cosplay has its dark side - believe me. And if you don't, then in today's episode, you can hear it from Anthony Cosjitsu, as he returns to chat with me all about the depths that some go to inside of the community. 

Cosplay is and should be a positive space, but we know that with anything there can excess, anxiety, competition, cancel culture, and poor behavior. We talk through the ups and downs that we have experienced ourselves and the best approach to navigating the sometimes murky characters you can encounter. Don't get us wrong - it's a small percentage of everyone out in the space, but it never hurts to be careful and look out for yourselves - and each other!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-14190401 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0600 2629 darkside, cancel culture, what to avoid in cosplay 5 47 full false Take These Steps - Season Finale Take These Steps - Season Finale There are steps you can take in Cosplay, or anywhere.  I'll take the time in this season ending episode (at least, standard episodes coming out regularly), to tell you what my process is.

-          Decide on the thing in one of the areas you’re working to fix, my 5 are Environment, Physical and Mental well-being, Finance, and Relationships.

-          Write down the thin you want changed most and just write about it – what frustrates you, what do you believe you’ll get when you’re done chasing the thing – what do you have to gain or want from making an effort 

-          Make a goal – crazy or not and break it down

-          Then…look at what really needs to go into it to get results and break it down

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]]> There are steps you can take in Cosplay, or anywhere.  I'll take the time in this season ending episode (at least, standard episodes coming out regularly), to tell you what my process is.

-          Decide on the thing in one of the areas you’re working to fix, my 5 are Environment, Physical and Mental well-being, Finance, and Relationships.

-          Write down the thin you want changed most and just write about it – what frustrates you, what do you believe you’ll get when you’re done chasing the thing – what do you have to gain or want from making an effort 

-          Make a goal – crazy or not and break it down

-          Then…look at what really needs to go into it to get results and break it down

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13648044 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0600 969 5 43 full false FOCUS is a cliché, but it does work. FOCUS is a cliché, but it does work. Follow One Course Until Success. Stay the course – small corrections as you learn, but you do learn, and you can see results – giving up is the only issue – but if you agreed to the ‘what is it going to take’ part, then you’re in charge of when you quit.

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]]> Follow One Course Until Success. Stay the course – small corrections as you learn, but you do learn, and you can see results – giving up is the only issue – but if you agreed to the ‘what is it going to take’ part, then you’re in charge of when you quit.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13648037 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0600 561 cosplay goal setting 5 42 full false Doing Hard S**t Doing Hard S**t The hard things we do – belief, consistency, skill building, failing, improving, and having a very solid goal will always pay off in some way.   Difficulties do not need to be avoided in order to have a happy Cosplay life.

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]]> The hard things we do – belief, consistency, skill building, failing, improving, and having a very solid goal will always pay off in some way.   Difficulties do not need to be avoided in order to have a happy Cosplay life.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13648033 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0600 527 5 41 full false Advice on What People Pay You For Advice on What People Pay You For Selling yourself as the product to a fan is unsustainable and only works short term – you create more anti-fans in the process – focus on what’s sustainable – keep your distance if this is what you want.

It doesn’t scale like a product or service would – make the thing – video series, book, mass produce patterns, entertain, but don’t sell friendship. Find the product or value-add service that you can provide to your audience.  There are many inside of cosplay.

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]]> Selling yourself as the product to a fan is unsustainable and only works short term – you create more anti-fans in the process – focus on what’s sustainable – keep your distance if this is what you want.

It doesn’t scale like a product or service would – make the thing – video series, book, mass produce patterns, entertain, but don’t sell friendship. Find the product or value-add service that you can provide to your audience.  There are many inside of cosplay.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13648024 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0600 732 5 40 full false Personality is an Easy Sell Personality is an Easy Sell Just because you exist, doesn’t mean anyone owes you and it really isn’t a good reason to pay you – skills, knowledge, experience, expertise – sell that and use your personality to sell it. Chose ethical money making – coning people, pandering to likes, feigning interest and leaning into obsession – all dangerous.  There is inside the community a slippery slope.  Make sure you want to jump in to this when you do, and understand what it will lead to.

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]]> Just because you exist, doesn’t mean anyone owes you and it really isn’t a good reason to pay you – skills, knowledge, experience, expertise – sell that and use your personality to sell it. Chose ethical money making – coning people, pandering to likes, feigning interest and leaning into obsession – all dangerous.  There is inside the community a slippery slope.  Make sure you want to jump in to this when you do, and understand what it will lead to.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13648015 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0600 469 5 39 full false Becoming What You Hate Becoming What You Hate Remember, you started this because you wanted to be with the people, not high above them – celebrities never interact, and when they do we go crazy – but this isn’t how it should be for us in Cosplay – we’re not Hollywood Actors...

Non-response, never interacting – it’s not social – if it’s just to talk about the next thing you’re doing and you ignore your best people because you’re always busy chasing more new people – see what you’ve become, know it's not the right course to take.

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]]> Remember, you started this because you wanted to be with the people, not high above them – celebrities never interact, and when they do we go crazy – but this isn’t how it should be for us in Cosplay – we’re not Hollywood Actors...

Non-response, never interacting – it’s not social – if it’s just to talk about the next thing you’re doing and you ignore your best people because you’re always busy chasing more new people – see what you’ve become, know it's not the right course to take.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13648009 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0600 471 5 38 full false Avoid the Main Cosplay Traps Avoid the Main Cosplay Traps There are a few Cosplay traps that we haven't talked about yet - more to do with cosplayers supporting cosplayers or those outside of the community who think they're doing the right thing by over-extending themselves to buy other people Cosplays. 

Do not become a “Fan” and carry a torch – have friends, collabs, but do not de-value yourself into having someone be above you because they can model, or act, or are designers.  There are many skills – you need to put yourself first in your own life and believe you have value – being a fan and interacting as a fan will devalue you. 

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]]> There are a few Cosplay traps that we haven't talked about yet - more to do with cosplayers supporting cosplayers or those outside of the community who think they're doing the right thing by over-extending themselves to buy other people Cosplays. 

Do not become a “Fan” and carry a torch – have friends, collabs, but do not de-value yourself into having someone be above you because they can model, or act, or are designers.  There are many skills – you need to put yourself first in your own life and believe you have value – being a fan and interacting as a fan will devalue you. 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13648002 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0600 692 5 37 full false Do Not Set Traps Do Not Set Traps Do not go to Cons just to con people.  Do not hustle to see what you can get for free. Diminishing the community, your value, and only seeing others for what they make and how many followers they have reduces you.  Avoid being the gatekeeper, or the cosplayer that bait and switches everyone for some personal issue that isn't being addressed within yourself.

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]]> Do not go to Cons just to con people.  Do not hustle to see what you can get for free. Diminishing the community, your value, and only seeing others for what they make and how many followers they have reduces you.  Avoid being the gatekeeper, or the cosplayer that bait and switches everyone for some personal issue that isn't being addressed within yourself.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13647991 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0600 570 5 36 full false How Cosplay Traps You How Cosplay Traps You The fame monster is real and cosplayers chase it. Eventually it traps you and you're just as stuck in your online world and it's customer service as you were when you were answering the phones at work and getting yelled at by customers. You begin to feel trapped.

Staying relevant, getting validated, feeling the good and bad of it – dopamine either way and that rush is what got you into your scroll hole, your outreach loop, your constantly being attached to your phone.

We crave attention, we want to be social, we want companionship – but Cosplay isn’t that. Cosplay is expression, not a means for which to gain attention.

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]]> The fame monster is real and cosplayers chase it. Eventually it traps you and you're just as stuck in your online world and it's customer service as you were when you were answering the phones at work and getting yelled at by customers. You begin to feel trapped.

Staying relevant, getting validated, feeling the good and bad of it – dopamine either way and that rush is what got you into your scroll hole, your outreach loop, your constantly being attached to your phone.

We crave attention, we want to be social, we want companionship – but Cosplay isn’t that. Cosplay is expression, not a means for which to gain attention.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13647899 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0600 391 How Cosplay Traps You 5 35 full false Authentically Fake Authentically Fake Avoid the authentically fake influencer, cosplayer, or person.  Also, don't become this person. Selling and promoting the "fake" life on Instagram just leads to so many issues with yourself, with your following, and eventually - unless you have a PR department - it comes back to find you. You can't sustain a "fake" persona unless it's all you do and that is your life. Being a persona or a public figure who shares nothing of themselves online might be what you want to be or do, and that's your choice - but know the truth of it.  Know the dangers of warping what authentic really is, and yes - you'll gain and gain and grow, but will you ever achieve the fulfilment you were looking for when you do go down this road?

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]]> Avoid the authentically fake influencer, cosplayer, or person.  Also, don't become this person. Selling and promoting the "fake" life on Instagram just leads to so many issues with yourself, with your following, and eventually - unless you have a PR department - it comes back to find you. You can't sustain a "fake" persona unless it's all you do and that is your life. Being a persona or a public figure who shares nothing of themselves online might be what you want to be or do, and that's your choice - but know the truth of it.  Know the dangers of warping what authentic really is, and yes - you'll gain and gain and grow, but will you ever achieve the fulfilment you were looking for when you do go down this road?

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13647878 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0600 690 your authentic cosplay self, avoid being a fake cosplay influencer 5 34 full false Cosplay at Face Value Cosplay at Face Value Do you have Con Friends?  The people that only talk to you because you go to conventions and might see them there with their other friends?  They might talk to you online, but ONLY about cosplay and they seem like they'd not even bother with you if you weren't gaining followers week by week?  Maybe they just want to use your platform to gain more Insta-fame or for some other made up 'clout' metric.  Who knows?  

But we do need to talk about Cosplay at face value and when to support the full idea instead of the misinformed version of an idea or problem online in the community.

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]]> Do you have Con Friends?  The people that only talk to you because you go to conventions and might see them there with their other friends?  They might talk to you online, but ONLY about cosplay and they seem like they'd not even bother with you if you weren't gaining followers week by week?  Maybe they just want to use your platform to gain more Insta-fame or for some other made up 'clout' metric.  Who knows?  

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13647864 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0600 605 5 33 full false Everything in Cosplay is based in Fiction Everything in Cosplay is based in Fiction We’re only showing so much of ourselves, and that self is based in fiction – graphics, effects, quotes – it’s all made up so that you like it. Going overboard with "fake" – beyond makeup into alteration for validation and so much lack of authenticity in just being what you THINK you have to be in order to gain attention.  You use terms like 'higher self' to describe what you do in order to 'fit in' to the online world, but in doing so, you can lose your audience, your friends, your sense of self, just to gain likes and follows.

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]]> We’re only showing so much of ourselves, and that self is based in fiction – graphics, effects, quotes – it’s all made up so that you like it. Going overboard with "fake" – beyond makeup into alteration for validation and so much lack of authenticity in just being what you THINK you have to be in order to gain attention.  You use terms like 'higher self' to describe what you do in order to 'fit in' to the online world, but in doing so, you can lose your audience, your friends, your sense of self, just to gain likes and follows.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13647854 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0600 586 5 32 full false Consequences of Keeping Your Job Consequences of Keeping Your Job Is there a downside to keeping your regular job when you gain some ground in the cosplay community?  The short answer is yes, but there's just so much pressure to be in the space and be "the best" or rub elbows with celebrities, or get the best deals as an influencer with name brands.  Whatever put that into your head, let's try and unpack it and have it make a little more sense for the casual cosplayer.

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]]> Is there a downside to keeping your regular job when you gain some ground in the cosplay community?  The short answer is yes, but there's just so much pressure to be in the space and be "the best" or rub elbows with celebrities, or get the best deals as an influencer with name brands.  Whatever put that into your head, let's try and unpack it and have it make a little more sense for the casual cosplayer.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13647839 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0600 802 keeping your day job as a cosplayer 5 31 full false It's OK to Have a Job AND Cosplay It's OK to Have a Job AND Cosplay Cosplay doesn’t need to be your full time thing – you don’t need to run a business small or otherwise - you can just enjoy being a cosplayer.  Despite the online world and the pressure it places on you to make money as a cosplayer and an influencer, take a step back and think about how Cosplay can be fulfilling without being your full-time all-in career.

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]]> Cosplay doesn’t need to be your full time thing – you don’t need to run a business small or otherwise - you can just enjoy being a cosplayer.  Despite the online world and the pressure it places on you to make money as a cosplayer and an influencer, take a step back and think about how Cosplay can be fulfilling without being your full-time all-in career.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13647797 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0600 535 part time cosplay, work cosplay balance, working full time while cosplaying 5 30 full false Cosplayers and The 9 to 5 Cosplayers and The 9 to 5 Being independent can make you really dependent. Everyone idealizes the "ditch the 9 to 5" without really telling you how hard things are to replace when you do. For someone starting out, it might be a little easier, but for all cosplayers - listen in before you decide that jumping out of the corporate life and into entrepreneurial dress up adventures, consider what doing part time can mean for your overall stability.

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]]> Being independent can make you really dependent. Everyone idealizes the "ditch the 9 to 5" without really telling you how hard things are to replace when you do. For someone starting out, it might be a little easier, but for all cosplayers - listen in before you decide that jumping out of the corporate life and into entrepreneurial dress up adventures, consider what doing part time can mean for your overall stability.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13647706 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0600 500 cosplayer 9 to 5, advice for the cosplayer, ditch the 9 to 5 5 31 full false Just Do Cosplay Less Just Do Cosplay Less There’s a difference between laziness and doing less – create space for creative ideas and projects. When you're just rushing and freaking out to get more content up to produce more reactions, you're not in a very creative space.

Pick your battles and focus your time – relax and do.  It's not a race, and it's certainly not a rush. Never feel like you HAVE to cosplay – especially if it’s just a hobby – you don’t have to market yourself.

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]]> There’s a difference between laziness and doing less – create space for creative ideas and projects. When you're just rushing and freaking out to get more content up to produce more reactions, you're not in a very creative space.

Pick your battles and focus your time – relax and do.  It's not a race, and it's certainly not a rush. Never feel like you HAVE to cosplay – especially if it’s just a hobby – you don’t have to market yourself.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13648132 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500 771 5 30 full false The Productivity Trap The Productivity Trap Time is your most precious resource – don’t waste it just to increase metrics. Being productive is great, but is it always necessary and what good is always checking off boxes if the boxes being checked don't move you towards anything.  You just keep treading water in the Cosplay world.

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]]> Time is your most precious resource – don’t waste it just to increase metrics. Being productive is great, but is it always necessary and what good is always checking off boxes if the boxes being checked don't move you towards anything.  You just keep treading water in the Cosplay world.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13648123 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500 831 5 29 full false Do Less More Often, Cosplayer Do Less More Often, Cosplayer Just keeping busy isn’t the answer.  Constant scrolling, fear of sitting still, fear of being passed up or passed by or just...in the past - obsolete seems to wear on us as adult cosplayers.  

You can actually do a lot less and receive far greater gains and productivity out of what you do. The problem is that when you constantly push and grind, you're doing it from a weak mindset, and one which doesn't allow you to push into creativity - very much necessary for Cosplay.

All this week, I'm talking about doing less and getting more out of it. Shift the mindset.

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]]> Just keeping busy isn’t the answer.  Constant scrolling, fear of sitting still, fear of being passed up or passed by or just...in the past - obsolete seems to wear on us as adult cosplayers.  

You can actually do a lot less and receive far greater gains and productivity out of what you do. The problem is that when you constantly push and grind, you're doing it from a weak mindset, and one which doesn't allow you to push into creativity - very much necessary for Cosplay.

All this week, I'm talking about doing less and getting more out of it. Shift the mindset.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13606055 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500 592 Do Less More Often, Cosplayer, cosplay validation, overthink in cosplay 5 26 full false Get Off The Soapbox Get Off The Soapbox You can have an opinion, but if it’s not part of what your brand is about, then…it needs it’s own space. Don’t hide behind the causes and injustices. Save your energy for the battles that matter, not an ongoing never ending battle against ideas.  Listen in and see if what we're talking about today is a soapbox in and of itself.

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]]> You can have an opinion, but if it’s not part of what your brand is about, then…it needs it’s own space. Don’t hide behind the causes and injustices. Save your energy for the battles that matter, not an ongoing never ending battle against ideas.  Listen in and see if what we're talking about today is a soapbox in and of itself.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13648102 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500 775 5 28 full false Is This Why You Built Your Platform? Is This Why You Built Your Platform? The confusion about sales and marketing online and inside cosplay can lead to More followers – more justification – more arguing – more deciding who is right and who is wrong.  It can get really political and have nothing to do with Cosplay at all - it can have a lot more to do with gaining ground on a free to use platform (mostly...free to use).  Today let's think about the real reasons why you came to build this photo and video sharing page for Cosplay.

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]]> The confusion about sales and marketing online and inside cosplay can lead to More followers – more justification – more arguing – more deciding who is right and who is wrong.  It can get really political and have nothing to do with Cosplay at all - it can have a lot more to do with gaining ground on a free to use platform (mostly...free to use).  Today let's think about the real reasons why you came to build this photo and video sharing page for Cosplay.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13648087 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500 745 5 27 full false Everyone Online Has an Opinion Everyone Online Has an Opinion Cosplayers get on soapboxes. It happens. Cancel culture – you’re against it…so why are you on a soapbox? In this episode, we're going to talk about Cosplayers getting outside of cosplay and using their platform to discuss topics for which they may or may not have much information and facts to discuss, but form an opinion and use their following to change belief and values.

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]]> Cosplayers get on soapboxes. It happens. Cancel culture – you’re against it…so why are you on a soapbox? In this episode, we're going to talk about Cosplayers getting outside of cosplay and using their platform to discuss topics for which they may or may not have much information and facts to discuss, but form an opinion and use their following to change belief and values.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13648069 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500 484 5 26 full false Disciplined Approach to Cosplay Disciplined Approach to Cosplay There's a method and a formula to making your budget work for Cosplay.  There is a definite discipline when looking to invest into yourself and into Cosplay. It's an expense. It's not always necessary to gain something or break even on a Cosplay hobby, but one thing you do not want to do is go into debt just to try and compete with the mainstream cosplayers out there.

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]]> There's a method and a formula to making your budget work for Cosplay.  There is a definite discipline when looking to invest into yourself and into Cosplay. It's an expense. It's not always necessary to gain something or break even on a Cosplay hobby, but one thing you do not want to do is go into debt just to try and compete with the mainstream cosplayers out there.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13606299 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500 580 cosplay budgeting, budget strategy for cosplay 5 25 full false Cosplay Economics Cosplay Economics Anyone? Anyone?  Cosplay Economics.

The rising costs of well...everything...have made it more difficult than ever to break in and create anything in the maker space.  Our hobbies are usually the first thing to go. Let's break from that mindset and see exactly what you need to do to scale, maintain, and work towards the most important return there is in cosplay - being happy with what you're doing.

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]]> Anyone? Anyone?  Cosplay Economics.

The rising costs of well...everything...have made it more difficult than ever to break in and create anything in the maker space.  Our hobbies are usually the first thing to go. Let's break from that mindset and see exactly what you need to do to scale, maintain, and work towards the most important return there is in cosplay - being happy with what you're doing.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13606286 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500 814 cosplay economics, cost of cosplay, cosplay budgeting 5 24 full false The Most Expensive Hobby Ever The Most Expensive Hobby Ever Cosplay is expensive in every way – it takes its toll on YOU, not just your finances! We spend on so much just to learn how to do something that makes our need to dress up like our favorite fandom come true.  Of course we don't stop there - it's a whole platform and feels a lot like a business, being in the public eye, an influencer, a creator, and a Cosplayer.

Let's talk about the Cost of doing Cosplay this week.

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]]> Cosplay is expensive in every way – it takes its toll on YOU, not just your finances! We spend on so much just to learn how to do something that makes our need to dress up like our favorite fandom come true.  Of course we don't stop there - it's a whole platform and feels a lot like a business, being in the public eye, an influencer, a creator, and a Cosplayer.

Let's talk about the Cost of doing Cosplay this week.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13606265 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500 520 costplay, the cost of cosplay, thrifting cosplay 5 23 full false Special Guest McHeretic Special Guest McHeretic Today, we're talking with McHeretic, and sharing many of her amazing talents. Active in the cosplay community, she's created many award-winning and impressive builds in many fandoms and been recognized in trade magazines and by the industry on many occasions.  We're happy to have her on the show to share her origin story and everything she's been working on from cosplay, to gaming, animation, and content creation.  Thanks so much for being on the show!

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]]> Today, we're talking with McHeretic, and sharing many of her amazing talents. Active in the cosplay community, she's created many award-winning and impressive builds in many fandoms and been recognized in trade magazines and by the industry on many occasions.  We're happy to have her on the show to share her origin story and everything she's been working on from cosplay, to gaming, animation, and content creation.  Thanks so much for being on the show!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13739506 Sat, 14 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1129 cosplay community, award winning cosplays 5 22 full false Q&A with Sam Syndulla Q&A with Sam Syndulla We're excited to have Sam back on the show! Join us today for a very special Ask Me Anything where we dive into many cosplay topics with Sam, talk about validation, Star Wars, and everything that you wanted to know!  

Thanks so much to everyone that sent their questions in.  We did our best to give you a shout out and Sam gave her best in answering everything that you wanted to know!

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]]> We're excited to have Sam back on the show! Join us today for a very special Ask Me Anything where we dive into many cosplay topics with Sam, talk about validation, Star Wars, and everything that you wanted to know!  

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13739662 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500 3354 5 21 full false Staying Relevant After AI Staying Relevant After AI AI has a chance to take over the online space, and render all of us creators obsolete. We can use tools to enhance our platform, and there are some really awesome solutions coming our way. The trouble is, being stubborn, and rejecting the changes could lead to becoming irrelevant in a space that wants to jump to the cutting edge to get more and more content to larger and larger audiences.  You want your creations - digital or made - to be seen.

If you're a maker - be a maker.  You can leverage the tools to bring more people to your craft and art.  

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]]> AI has a chance to take over the online space, and render all of us creators obsolete. We can use tools to enhance our platform, and there are some really awesome solutions coming our way. The trouble is, being stubborn, and rejecting the changes could lead to becoming irrelevant in a space that wants to jump to the cutting edge to get more and more content to larger and larger audiences.  You want your creations - digital or made - to be seen.

If you're a maker - be a maker.  You can leverage the tools to bring more people to your craft and art.  

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13606247 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500 563 digital art in cosplay, digital cosplay AI 5 20 full false Digital Cosplay and ChatGPT Digital Cosplay and ChatGPT Are we reaching a time when AI will replace cosplayers in the digital space? Can you be replaced by a computer that can produce content faster, appealing to more people, cheaper, and without any real cost? That's what we're talking about in today's episode.

There's nothing to fear - AI can do many things, but the maker space looks to be here to stay.  There is an online shift coming, but let's talk through how it will enhance your Cosplay platform, not diminish it. Let's see how you can leverage the technology to further your own brand and platform.

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]]> Are we reaching a time when AI will replace cosplayers in the digital space? Can you be replaced by a computer that can produce content faster, appealing to more people, cheaper, and without any real cost? That's what we're talking about in today's episode.

There's nothing to fear - AI can do many things, but the maker space looks to be here to stay.  There is an online shift coming, but let's talk through how it will enhance your Cosplay platform, not diminish it. Let's see how you can leverage the technology to further your own brand and platform.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13606220 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500 519 ChatGPT, AI taking over digital cosplay, digital cosplay and AI 5 19 full false ChatGPT : Singularity ChatGPT : Singularity Has ChatGPT taken over for Cosplay? It can certainly be helpful. It can do a lot of the thinking for you.  Many say it is dangerous and progressing at a pace we can't comprehend. 

AI is here to stay, Cosplay. This week we're exploring the benefits of using AI as a cosplayer and what you may still want to avoid or think about in the future as tools like ChatGPT begin to take over many of the tasks involved with creating an online cosplay platform.

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]]> Has ChatGPT taken over for Cosplay? It can certainly be helpful. It can do a lot of the thinking for you.  Many say it is dangerous and progressing at a pace we can't comprehend. 

AI is here to stay, Cosplay. This week we're exploring the benefits of using AI as a cosplayer and what you may still want to avoid or think about in the future as tools like ChatGPT begin to take over many of the tasks involved with creating an online cosplay platform.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13606199 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500 352 ChatGPT taken over for Cosplay, AI singularity 5 18 full false Regaining Balance Regaining Balance We are back in this episode with Anthony Cosjitsu covering many of our favorite things.  Today's focus is on how to balance your group photoshoot. There's A LOT that goes into bringing together a group of Cosplayers to focus on a major shoot and many aspects that you might not have through about.
Arranging a shoot for you or for a team-up can be easy and fun - most Cosplayers and photographers are used to the set ups, the time involved and scheduling is much more coordinated with only two or three people.
In this episode, Anthony breaks down the many large group shoots he's worked on, involving multiple shoot days, photographers, and a massive level of coordination and leadership.
Not to discourage you - group shoots are amazing and being a part of them goes a long way in making friends and presenting fandoms in a very unique and amazing way - but here are tips for you to use for being part of large group cosplay shoots.

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]]> We are back in this episode with Anthony Cosjitsu covering many of our favorite things.  Today's focus is on how to balance your group photoshoot. There's A LOT that goes into bringing together a group of Cosplayers to focus on a major shoot and many aspects that you might not have through about.
Arranging a shoot for you or for a team-up can be easy and fun - most Cosplayers and photographers are used to the set ups, the time involved and scheduling is much more coordinated with only two or three people.
In this episode, Anthony breaks down the many large group shoots he's worked on, involving multiple shoot days, photographers, and a massive level of coordination and leadership.
Not to discourage you - group shoots are amazing and being a part of them goes a long way in making friends and presenting fandoms in a very unique and amazing way - but here are tips for you to use for being part of large group cosplay shoots.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13733140 Sat, 07 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0500 3183 cosplay group shoots, how to work on a large group photoshoot in cosplay 5 17 full false On to the Next Thing On to the Next Thing To new ideas – it’s ok to have them – the older kids don’t have to relate to what's coming out.  Remember when your parents didn't want anything to do with the new "whatever it is" that was playing in a commercial during your favorite cartoon?  

Being relatable, authentic, and true to yourself - it's what there is inside of Cosplay.  Pick what resonates with you, not what you believe needs to be promoted based on pop culture and current trends.  That's great if you're an influencer, but what's your goal?

Pop Cosplay keeps moving on – you don’t have to.  You can take this in any direction you want. 

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]]> To new ideas – it’s ok to have them – the older kids don’t have to relate to what's coming out.  Remember when your parents didn't want anything to do with the new "whatever it is" that was playing in a commercial during your favorite cartoon?  

Being relatable, authentic, and true to yourself - it's what there is inside of Cosplay.  Pick what resonates with you, not what you believe needs to be promoted based on pop culture and current trends.  That's great if you're an influencer, but what's your goal?

Pop Cosplay keeps moving on – you don’t have to.  You can take this in any direction you want. 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13520193 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500 713 Pop Cosplay, Cosplay trends 5 16 full false Nostalgia Sells in Cosplay Nostalgia Sells in Cosplay Remember when – all the things you grew up with...they’re still selling it to you.  You're still buying all the things that you enjoyed as a child.  Still.  You can get something that plays Atari games.  You can buy models and replicas of your favorite cartoons from your earliest days.  You can feel all the feels and connection and buy everything all over again - cosplays included.

They are playing to your childhood – it’s been profitable.

We're talking about next gen concerns on adoption of the old ideas and the lack of new ideas.  And that computers are doing almost all of the thinking for us...coming soon.

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]]> Remember when – all the things you grew up with...they’re still selling it to you.  You're still buying all the things that you enjoyed as a child.  Still.  You can get something that plays Atari games.  You can buy models and replicas of your favorite cartoons from your earliest days.  You can feel all the feels and connection and buy everything all over again - cosplays included.

They are playing to your childhood – it’s been profitable.

We're talking about next gen concerns on adoption of the old ideas and the lack of new ideas.  And that computers are doing almost all of the thinking for us...coming soon.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13520173 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500 644 5 15 full false Cosplayable Characters Cosplayable Characters Sometimes the main characters aren’t the Cosplayable ones – it’s those with impact – visually, in the story – this is storytelling.  This is the industry using different ways to market to you something that you can find obscure in the fandom and embrace it.  

Often the Cosplayable characters in a movie or fandom aren't those the fandom is known for - and we gravitate towards them.  Let's talk about the Cosplay shelf life and the characters that we keep coming back to in this space.

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]]> Sometimes the main characters aren’t the Cosplayable ones – it’s those with impact – visually, in the story – this is storytelling.  This is the industry using different ways to market to you something that you can find obscure in the fandom and embrace it.  

Often the Cosplayable characters in a movie or fandom aren't those the fandom is known for - and we gravitate towards them.  Let's talk about the Cosplay shelf life and the characters that we keep coming back to in this space.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13520159 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500 409 cosplayable characters, side characters in fandoms, fandom cosplays 5 14 full false The Cure for Cosplay The Cure for Cosplay How do I validate my being in the Cosplay space, and do I? External validation will drive you crazy.  Trying to manifest what you want will drive you crazy, because at it's core, it's a form or external validation - you're looking for an outside source and you're trying to will it into existence.

Instead, work on what you want to because it gives you a sense of completion or progress.  Don't do it for the unknown and often upset masses.

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]]> How do I validate my being in the Cosplay space, and do I? External validation will drive you crazy.  Trying to manifest what you want will drive you crazy, because at it's core, it's a form or external validation - you're looking for an outside source and you're trying to will it into existence.

Instead, work on what you want to because it gives you a sense of completion or progress.  Don't do it for the unknown and often upset masses.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13520138 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500 683 the cure for cosplay, fomo in cosplay, cosplay stress, con crunch 5 13 full false Really a Doctor, and Really is Strange Really a Doctor, and Really is Strange Costume designers aren't movie directors.  They're not writers.  They aren't movie stars.  Why would you spend thousands or more on production here or anywhere else with no return on what you do?  Just a few views? Where's the actual income and are you checking into that if that's what you really want.

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]]> Costume designers aren't movie directors.  They're not writers.  They aren't movie stars.  Why would you spend thousands or more on production here or anywhere else with no return on what you do?  Just a few views? Where's the actual income and are you checking into that if that's what you really want.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13520134 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500 641 cosplay design, what is a cosplayer, staying in your lane as a cosplayer 5 12 full false Journey into Cosplay Madness Journey into Cosplay Madness Marketing ourselves is insane in terms of Cosplay or anything else . Losing control, going off the rails, stress over nothing - anxiety over views and metrics for what we put online with no budget, no production team, and no real understanding of media or production.

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]]> Marketing ourselves is insane in terms of Cosplay or anything else . Losing control, going off the rails, stress over nothing - anxiety over views and metrics for what we put online with no budget, no production team, and no real understanding of media or production.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13520046 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500 808 Journey into Cosplay Madness, cosplay validation, external validation 5 11 full false Cosplay Judgement Day Cosplay Judgement Day To Judgement and never applying it in any Cosplay context whatsoever.

We do actually judge cosplayers.  Not in a sense that they're not allowed to cosplay, but in the sense that we compare ourselves to others, that we want more for ourselves than we do others, and that we feel like we're not enough because of all the models and actors in the space online that are leapfrogging all of our efforts as normal humans engaged in an online hobby.

Let's end the week with a scene that I enjoy in the 1984 movie Ghostbusters, that has stood the test of time with me and continues to be something I think about when I'm creating content in the Cosplay space.

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]]> To Judgement and never applying it in any Cosplay context whatsoever.

We do actually judge cosplayers.  Not in a sense that they're not allowed to cosplay, but in the sense that we compare ourselves to others, that we want more for ourselves than we do others, and that we feel like we're not enough because of all the models and actors in the space online that are leapfrogging all of our efforts as normal humans engaged in an online hobby.

Let's end the week with a scene that I enjoy in the 1984 movie Ghostbusters, that has stood the test of time with me and continues to be something I think about when I'm creating content in the Cosplay space.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13520008 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500 921 cosplayer judgement, cosplay judgement 5 10 full false Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria We're talking about gatekeepers and keymasters in Cosplay in this episode. There's a lot of it - A LOT.  It can keep you down if you let it.

With the Ghostbusters theme this week, is Cosplay really just mass hysteria? All the hype and pushing so hard to stay relevant online - all the constant content and contact with everyone online - liking and commenting and scrolling and for...what exactly? 

Learn how we can all control our media addiction and use our powers for good.

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]]> We're talking about gatekeepers and keymasters in Cosplay in this episode. There's a lot of it - A LOT.  It can keep you down if you let it.

With the Ghostbusters theme this week, is Cosplay really just mass hysteria? All the hype and pushing so hard to stay relevant online - all the constant content and contact with everyone online - liking and commenting and scrolling and for...what exactly? 

Learn how we can all control our media addiction and use our powers for good.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13519964 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500 943 mass hysteria in cosplay, cosplay gatekeeping, cosplay keymasters, who you have to go through in order to be relevant in cosplay 5 9 full false "Who Ya Gonna Call?" "Who Ya Gonna Call?" We're talking about the greatest movie about entrepreneurship ever made in 1984's Ghostbusters.

In today's episode - Do you need anyone else? Is it easier in a team?  You can be the 'beautiful, best, and the only' but know that it's ok to ask for help.

This whole season will end with a special tribute to the Ghostbuster franchise with the 40th Anniversary of the original movie coming up.

Let's talk about who you're going to call, about judgement, and about going into business for ourselves - call it Karma...everything happens for a reason.

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]]> We're talking about the greatest movie about entrepreneurship ever made in 1984's Ghostbusters.

In today's episode - Do you need anyone else? Is it easier in a team?  You can be the 'beautiful, best, and the only' but know that it's ok to ask for help.

This whole season will end with a special tribute to the Ghostbuster franchise with the 40th Anniversary of the original movie coming up.

Let's talk about who you're going to call, about judgement, and about going into business for ourselves - call it Karma...everything happens for a reason.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13519876 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500 693 something strange, who you gonna call, ghostbusters cosplay, what we learn from movies 5 8 full false Is It Strange Not to Bother? Is It Strange Not to Bother? Stop following rules that don’t exist, like how many followers you need, how to get them, and why you have to fall in line with posts.  Why did you decide that this was the only way for this to go? What unwritten rules are you following and why are you following them. 

Does anyone enforce the rules or is it really a free for all? Can we control the outcome and why do we get mad at a computer algorithm that wasn't built with us in mind.  It was built to keep as many people scrolling on it as possible - including you.  

If all the online Insta-fame anxiety for social organic reach ended tomorrow, where would you be in life? Would you be happy, would you still go to conventions and visit with your friends and would how many strangers on the internet that clicked on you matter if it just wasn't there anymore?

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]]> Stop following rules that don’t exist, like how many followers you need, how to get them, and why you have to fall in line with posts.  Why did you decide that this was the only way for this to go? What unwritten rules are you following and why are you following them. 

Does anyone enforce the rules or is it really a free for all? Can we control the outcome and why do we get mad at a computer algorithm that wasn't built with us in mind.  It was built to keep as many people scrolling on it as possible - including you.  

If all the online Insta-fame anxiety for social organic reach ended tomorrow, where would you be in life? Would you be happy, would you still go to conventions and visit with your friends and would how many strangers on the internet that clicked on you matter if it just wasn't there anymore?

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13519855 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500 752 cosplay followings, online social media relevance in cosplay, cosplayer fandom, building a following with cosplay 5 7 full false Challenge the Need for a Following, Cosplayer Challenge the Need for a Following, Cosplayer It’s just customer service you don’t get paid for.

Why are we online to justify and argue? Opinion as fact.

What kind of followers are you looking for and what’s the end goal? Popularity, money – know what you’re doing and why and then think about all the work you’re creating for yourself.

There's a better way to create.  There's more meaning than chasing social platform metrics.

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]]> It’s just customer service you don’t get paid for.

Why are we online to justify and argue? Opinion as fact.

What kind of followers are you looking for and what’s the end goal? Popularity, money – know what you’re doing and why and then think about all the work you’re creating for yourself.

There's a better way to create.  There's more meaning than chasing social platform metrics.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13519844 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500 546 social media metrics for cosplayers, cosplayer fame chasing 5 6 full false Cosplayers are Slaves to Media Cosplayers are Slaves to Media You're not free if you spend every waking moment trying to stay relevant online. You're not free if the income you generate with countless arguments with trolls, countless hours creating, being visible at Cons, setting up shoot after shoot after shoot, doesn't amount to anything more than paying for the next Cosplay.

Break free.  Avoid the traps.  Stop making money the hard way.

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]]> You're not free if you spend every waking moment trying to stay relevant online. You're not free if the income you generate with countless arguments with trolls, countless hours creating, being visible at Cons, setting up shoot after shoot after shoot, doesn't amount to anything more than paying for the next Cosplay.

Break free.  Avoid the traps.  Stop making money the hard way.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13519812 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500 650 cosplay traps, comparisons in cosplay, social media addiction 5 5 full false The Strange Answer to Your Cosplay Problem The Strange Answer to Your Cosplay Problem Don’t label your anxiety – give it space.

Focus on what you can control, not what you can’t – nice thing about Cosplay – you control it

Let's end the week with some conclusions into the subjects of productivity and anxious energy. Inside and outside of cosplay, do what truly makes you happy – look inside for this, not outside.  Don’t look for what makes you money or gets you followers or brings you validation. 

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]]> Don’t label your anxiety – give it space.

Focus on what you can control, not what you can’t – nice thing about Cosplay – you control it

Let's end the week with some conclusions into the subjects of productivity and anxious energy. Inside and outside of cosplay, do what truly makes you happy – look inside for this, not outside.  Don’t look for what makes you money or gets you followers or brings you validation. 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13519784 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500 508 Cosplay Conclusions, reduce stress with cosplay 5 4 full false Cosplay Anxiety Cosplay Anxiety Destroy external validation – it’s fiction.

That's it.  That's the message for today's episode.

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]]> Destroy external validation – it’s fiction.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13519779 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500 767 Cosplay Anxiety, Mental Health and Cosplay 5 3 full false Cosplay Productivity Cosplay Productivity There’s a strong message to be “productive” all the time.

Anxious energy versus relaxed energy

Is Cosplay productive and does it have to be?

How do you eliminate the anxiety of getting to your Cosplay and remove the productivity trap?

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]]> There’s a strong message to be “productive” all the time.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13519735 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500 496 cosplay productivity, cosplay production 5 2 full false Bringing Balance to Cosplay Bringing Balance to Cosplay This is the kick off episode with my special guest Anthony Cosjitsu!  We're trying out a different format and mix this Season as we get into Season 5 : Something Strange

This mix and long form will be here on Fridays in the future - look for those with me and Anthony as we talk all things Cosplay, and everything surrounding it.  We catch up, discuss and go deep on many topics surrounding the community.  I'm looking forward to the next time we'll do show together, so that we can share our Cosplay experiences with you - many new ideas and brining things to you for what will be an ongoing year-long season.

We'll have new Podcasts coming out - more guests - new YouTube videos - and even some very special surprises along the way, which I'm very happy to see being put into motion as this releases.

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]]> This is the kick off episode with my special guest Anthony Cosjitsu!  We're trying out a different format and mix this Season as we get into Season 5 : Something Strange

This mix and long form will be here on Fridays in the future - look for those with me and Anthony as we talk all things Cosplay, and everything surrounding it.  We catch up, discuss and go deep on many topics surrounding the community.  I'm looking forward to the next time we'll do show together, so that we can share our Cosplay experiences with you - many new ideas and brining things to you for what will be an ongoing year-long season.

We'll have new Podcasts coming out - more guests - new YouTube videos - and even some very special surprises along the way, which I'm very happy to see being put into motion as this releases.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-13506188 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500 5013 anthony cosjitsu, anime cosplay, helsing cosplay, bleach cosplay, star wars, wwe fandom, cosplay talkshow, cosplay podcast, stranger things, something strange going on, ghostbusters cosplay 5 1 full false Season IV Inferno Finale! Season IV Inferno Finale! The end of Season Four!  The fire for the Inferno season has raged on long enough.  We’ve covered a lot of ground and worked on a very special project which will launch before the next season of content begins.  I do want to talk about new formats and changes and what to expect for season five : Something Strange.  Many updates, changes, and improvements to come for next season!

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]]> The end of Season Four!  The fire for the Inferno season has raged on long enough.  We’ve covered a lot of ground and worked on a very special project which will launch before the next season of content begins.  I do want to talk about new formats and changes and what to expect for season five : Something Strange.  Many updates, changes, and improvements to come for next season!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-12635952 Mon, 01 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500 724 season finale, show recap 4 86 full false I Am a Cosplay Failure I Am a Cosplay Failure Do you feel like you’ve failed?  Not enough engagement on posts.  Not enough new followers. Cosplay didn’t work out quite the way you wanted.  You weren’t noticed as much as you wanted to be at a Con. Collabs are being cancelled. Endorsements are passing you up.  Lots of things can go wrong with Cosplay, but a lot can go right.  When I look at what I’ve done in terms of Cosplay, I do often feel as though I’ve failed.  But, I look at what I’ve been able to do with the skills I’ve built, and I think you need to hear about my thoughts on failing at Cosplay.  If that’s really even a possibility.

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]]> Do you feel like you’ve failed?  Not enough engagement on posts.  Not enough new followers. Cosplay didn’t work out quite the way you wanted.  You weren’t noticed as much as you wanted to be at a Con. Collabs are being cancelled. Endorsements are passing you up.  Lots of things can go wrong with Cosplay, but a lot can go right.  When I look at what I’ve done in terms of Cosplay, I do often feel as though I’ve failed.  But, I look at what I’ve been able to do with the skills I’ve built, and I think you need to hear about my thoughts on failing at Cosplay.  If that’s really even a possibility.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-12635943 Sun, 30 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0500 516 failed cosplays, cosplay failure, how to succeed with cosplay, what is a cosplay fail 4 85 full false Collaborations Aren't Easy Collaborations Aren't Easy It’s much easier to create content on your own.  So where do collaborations sit with you on your platform?  Is it worth the effort and are the way to make collabs easier for Cosplay?  Creating and circulating your own cosplays is hard.  And what about overshadowing?  Can you only collaborate with people who have the same ambitions in follower count?  Does this limit you and how many other things make collaborating one of the more un-fun things to do in Cosplay?

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]]> It’s much easier to create content on your own.  So where do collaborations sit with you on your platform?  Is it worth the effort and are the way to make collabs easier for Cosplay?  Creating and circulating your own cosplays is hard.  And what about overshadowing?  Can you only collaborate with people who have the same ambitions in follower count?  Does this limit you and how many other things make collaborating one of the more un-fun things to do in Cosplay?

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-12635929 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0500 408 cosplay collaborations, creating a solo cosplay channel, collaborating with cosplayers 4 84 full false My Method for Cosplay Content and My Show My Method for Cosplay Content and My Show Interested in how I keep things going and have created 4 seasons of content in what amounts to my free time? I can’t say it’s been the same the whole time, there’s been an evolution in how I create, my time spend on the channel, building on other projects in the background, and I have gotten a little faster as time has gone on.  I’ll share with you my methods currently for how I create HoCS.

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]]> Interested in how I keep things going and have created 4 seasons of content in what amounts to my free time? I can’t say it’s been the same the whole time, there’s been an evolution in how I create, my time spend on the channel, building on other projects in the background, and I have gotten a little faster as time has gone on.  I’ll share with you my methods currently for how I create HoCS.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-12635928 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0500 573 cosplay methods, creating content for social media, creating a podcast, creating youtube content 4 83 full false Is Attention Gone from Social Media? Is Attention Gone from Social Media? Have we burned ourselves out of Social Media? Is organic a thing of the past? As we struggle to keep up with all the changes to each of the platforms that we feel obligated to continually share content on, has it become too much to really bother?  Today, I want to talk about just where I feel social is going for cosplayers and how you can work on adapting to the attention game that is always playing online.

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]]> Have we burned ourselves out of Social Media? Is organic a thing of the past? As we struggle to keep up with all the changes to each of the platforms that we feel obligated to continually share content on, has it become too much to really bother?  Today, I want to talk about just where I feel social is going for cosplayers and how you can work on adapting to the attention game that is always playing online.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-12635916 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0500 558 cosplay attention, social media and cosplay, attention on social media with cosplay 4 82 full false Cosplay on a Budget Cosplay on a Budget Cosplay budgeting isn’t easy.  And what do you include? Is it just the cosplay or is it…everything else? Budgets can be small or large, but with any hobby, you want to prevent a few things from happening.  You don’t want it to take over and you don’t want it to get out of control. From my own experience, the worst thing to do is NOT budget in some way for you Cosplay.

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]]> Cosplay budgeting isn’t easy.  And what do you include? Is it just the cosplay or is it…everything else? Budgets can be small or large, but with any hobby, you want to prevent a few things from happening.  You don’t want it to take over and you don’t want it to get out of control. From my own experience, the worst thing to do is NOT budget in some way for you Cosplay.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-12635906 Sat, 22 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0500 456 cosplay budget, cosplay on a budget, budgeting for cosplay 4 81 full false Cosplayers Are Con Addicts Cosplayers Are Con Addicts Hello.  I’m ScottyB and I’m a con addict.  At least, that’s what we’re talking about today. We just talked about attending too many shows in a year, or where that line is, so we’re here to now get into what Con Addiction really means. This isn’t a mental thing more than a concept – it’s what it looks like, not a disorder.  I can’t diagnose things, but seek professional assistance on the topic of addiction.

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]]> Hello.  I’m ScottyB and I’m a con addict.  At least, that’s what we’re talking about today. We just talked about attending too many shows in a year, or where that line is, so we’re here to now get into what Con Addiction really means. This isn’t a mental thing more than a concept – it’s what it looks like, not a disorder.  I can’t diagnose things, but seek professional assistance on the topic of addiction.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-12635795 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0500 526 Con Addiction, Fandom addict, cosplay obsession, con obsession 4 80 full false Con Hopping is a Bad Idea Con Hopping is a Bad Idea How many Conventions is too many? I’ve been to two and that’s been about as expensive of a vacation as any I’ve ever taken.  I’m beginning to wonder if it’s worth it to attend several every year after my 2022 experiences and I certainly do not know how anyone goes to Con after Con – some 20 or more.  In many cases, they’re not headlining or at a booth.  They’re just going to see celebrities and wear their cosplays.  This is great for the Cosplays, because they get to be circulated, but it is it good for you?

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]]> How many Conventions is too many? I’ve been to two and that’s been about as expensive of a vacation as any I’ve ever taken.  I’m beginning to wonder if it’s worth it to attend several every year after my 2022 experiences and I certainly do not know how anyone goes to Con after Con – some 20 or more.  In many cases, they’re not headlining or at a booth.  They’re just going to see celebrities and wear their cosplays.  This is great for the Cosplays, because they get to be circulated, but it is it good for you?

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-12635788 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0500 463 Convention hopping, attending too many conventions, cons and cosplay 4 79 full false Barriers to Entry Are Too High in Cosplay Barriers to Entry Are Too High in Cosplay There are some really high barriers to Cosplay.  It’s expensive, it’s time-consuming, and it’s hard to break into it right now.  There’s a feeling that you have to be a personality on the internet and circulating online in order to dress up and connect with your favorite characters.  Have the barriers gotten too high, and is it hurting the community?

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]]> There are some really high barriers to Cosplay.  It’s expensive, it’s time-consuming, and it’s hard to break into it right now.  There’s a feeling that you have to be a personality on the internet and circulating online in order to dress up and connect with your favorite characters.  Have the barriers gotten too high, and is it hurting the community?

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-12635784 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0500 695 barriers to entry in cosplay 4 78 full false Why Obscure Cosplays Don't Work on Social Why Obscure Cosplays Don't Work on Social We love obscure cosplays, but we know that social media does not. If you’re not a major player in the community, and even if you are, the likelihood of choosing something that isn’t mainstream is slim to none.  In the podcast today, I want to talk about why you don’t, but also why you should look at what you consider an obscure cosplay as your next passion project.

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]]> We love obscure cosplays, but we know that social media does not. If you’re not a major player in the community, and even if you are, the likelihood of choosing something that isn’t mainstream is slim to none.  In the podcast today, I want to talk about why you don’t, but also why you should look at what you consider an obscure cosplay as your next passion project.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-12635776 Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0500 403 obscure cosplays, popular cosplays on social media 4 77 full false Thank You Very Mutchie! Thank You Very Mutchie! We're very excited to have FanX Cosplay Hall of Famer Shandra Mutchie with us on the show. We're talking about her many accomplishments in Cosplay, her origins, the many competitions, charities, and events that she's organized and been a part of, and we're very happy to again talk about the phenomenal group that she has co-founded to enact characters from A Court of Thorns and Roses.  We talk about her processes in Cosplay and go deep into her part in A Court of Salt and Snow.

Be sure to support Shandra and the group putting on amazing events, and building a community around theater, arts, entertainment, and cosplay.

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]]> We're very excited to have FanX Cosplay Hall of Famer Shandra Mutchie with us on the show. We're talking about her many accomplishments in Cosplay, her origins, the many competitions, charities, and events that she's organized and been a part of, and we're very happy to again talk about the phenomenal group that she has co-founded to enact characters from A Court of Thorns and Roses.  We talk about her processes in Cosplay and go deep into her part in A Court of Salt and Snow.

Be sure to support Shandra and the group putting on amazing events, and building a community around theater, arts, entertainment, and cosplay.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-12442691 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0500 2852 a court of thorns and roses, a court of salt and snow, ACoTaR, ACoSaS 4 76 full false Why Cosplay Content? Why Cosplay Content? I got into the Cosplay world in 2019 and was almost immediately scammed. After that, it got better, but I finally found a space that I like to be in and it’s helped me grow a lot in skills and even made my regular career grow.  In this episode, I want to tell you why I choose the content I choose to share, what my method is, and the format for the programs and eventual products that I will offer.

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]]> I got into the Cosplay world in 2019 and was almost immediately scammed. After that, it got better, but I finally found a space that I like to be in and it’s helped me grow a lot in skills and even made my regular career grow.  In this episode, I want to tell you why I choose the content I choose to share, what my method is, and the format for the programs and eventual products that I will offer.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-12327200 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0600 507 why do we cosplay, why do I care about cosplay, what's great about cosplay, cosplay origin 4 75 full false Gatekeeping 2.0 Gatekeeping 2.0 We’ve talked about gatekeeping more than once.  It’s a real thing in a lot of spaces.  Creating content online in general does not have many barriers, but you’d be surprised (or maybe you wouldn’t be) at how much permission you have to ask in the Cosplay community to do things.  There’s a lot of going behind backs, there’s a lot of “cliques” and there are groups and factions that actively prevent online creators from trying to get into the same space.

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]]> We’ve talked about gatekeeping more than once.  It’s a real thing in a lot of spaces.  Creating content online in general does not have many barriers, but you’d be surprised (or maybe you wouldn’t be) at how much permission you have to ask in the Cosplay community to do things.  There’s a lot of going behind backs, there’s a lot of “cliques” and there are groups and factions that actively prevent online creators from trying to get into the same space.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-12327178 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0600 529 gatekeeping in cosplay 4 74 full false Did Marvel Ruin Cosplay? Did Marvel Ruin Cosplay? In a not click-bait sort of way, I want to take some time to talk about what the Marvel cinematic universe, backed by Disney, and other large companies could do to make Cosplay a lot less fun.

What we’re talking about today is the acceleration of content in phase 4 coming out of Marvel, the drop off of cosplayers coming into the community, and those who are in it and established seem to be creating at a breakneck pace.  There’s seemingly no end to what they’re coming out with. Did Marvel influence us to do so with their 30 movies, and 8 new Disney Plus series, with almost half of that being phase 4. 

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]]> In a not click-bait sort of way, I want to take some time to talk about what the Marvel cinematic universe, backed by Disney, and other large companies could do to make Cosplay a lot less fun.

What we’re talking about today is the acceleration of content in phase 4 coming out of Marvel, the drop off of cosplayers coming into the community, and those who are in it and established seem to be creating at a breakneck pace.  There’s seemingly no end to what they’re coming out with. Did Marvel influence us to do so with their 30 movies, and 8 new Disney Plus series, with almost half of that being phase 4. 

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-12327102 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0600 491 marvel, marvel cosplays, pop cosplay, marvel setting rules for cosplayers 4 73 full false Good Content vs Constant Content Good Content vs Constant Content There’s a big difference between creating quality content for the masses, and quality Cosplays than there is just making as much as you possibly can just to try to stay in the “game” of cosplay. Good is really defined by you, but if the only reason you’re making cosplay after cosplay is to keep it constant for the gods of social media, you might be in it for the wrong reasons.

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]]> There’s a big difference between creating quality content for the masses, and quality Cosplays than there is just making as much as you possibly can just to try to stay in the “game” of cosplay. Good is really defined by you, but if the only reason you’re making cosplay after cosplay is to keep it constant for the gods of social media, you might be in it for the wrong reasons.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-12327154 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0600 866 content creation, quality of cosplay content 4 72 full false Can I Cosplay Something from a Book? Can I Cosplay Something from a Book? Have you thought about using a character from a book for your next Cosplay? Some of my recent guests have done amazing work with Cosplays adapted from Novels.  It's not for the beginner, but if you're looking for something to challenge your Cosplay creating skills and really appreciate the fandoms in a different mainstream media with books from any genre or era, this might be a new set of creations for you.

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]]> Have you thought about using a character from a book for your next Cosplay? Some of my recent guests have done amazing work with Cosplays adapted from Novels.  It's not for the beginner, but if you're looking for something to challenge your Cosplay creating skills and really appreciate the fandoms in a different mainstream media with books from any genre or era, this might be a new set of creations for you.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-12183497 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600 391 novel cosplays, book cosplays, graphic novel cosplays, cosplaying a character from a book 4 67 full false Not a Costume Designer? Start Here with Cosplay Not a Costume Designer? Start Here with Cosplay What skills do you need to Cosplay? None, you build them as you go.  Today I want to talk to you about why this is a good space to learn if your lifelong dream wasn’t to be a designer or videographer.  You may not have the skills in these areas but that doesn’t mean you can’t share what you’re building in Cosplay with an online community.

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]]> What skills do you need to Cosplay? None, you build them as you go.  Today I want to talk to you about why this is a good space to learn if your lifelong dream wasn’t to be a designer or videographer.  You may not have the skills in these areas but that doesn’t mean you can’t share what you’re building in Cosplay with an online community.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-12183490 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600 455 costume design, videography for cosplay, cosplay design basics, where to start with cosplay 4 66 full false A Court of Salt and Snow A Court of Salt and Snow We're excited to have @missgreeneinthelibrary back on the show.  In this episode, we're talking about a very exclusive event coming to Salt Lake City in May presented by Book Bound Events.  With it, will be a Cosplay group that pays tribute to A Court of Thorns and Roses - which is growing in popularity and has been compared to Twilight in it's fandom.

We talk about the Cosplay group - A Court of Salt and Snow and it's amazing cast of characters.  These Cosplayers have created a universe of their own, being available for this event and others to come.  They have a team of costume designers, actors, writers, and are some very talented individuals.  You'll be hearing more about this group and the event coming up in May as we draw closer.

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]]> We're excited to have @missgreeneinthelibrary back on the show.  In this episode, we're talking about a very exclusive event coming to Salt Lake City in May presented by Book Bound Events.  With it, will be a Cosplay group that pays tribute to A Court of Thorns and Roses - which is growing in popularity and has been compared to Twilight in it's fandom.

We talk about the Cosplay group - A Court of Salt and Snow and it's amazing cast of characters.  These Cosplayers have created a universe of their own, being available for this event and others to come.  They have a team of costume designers, actors, writers, and are some very talented individuals.  You'll be hearing more about this group and the event coming up in May as we draw closer.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-12237480 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 18:00:00 -0600 2234 ACoTaR, ACoSaS, A Court of Thorns and Roses, Cosplay Groups, Cosplay Events, Bookboundevents 4 68 full false What I Really Think About Cosplay What I Really Think About Cosplay Let’s talk about what I think about Cosplay content in general today. I’ve been in the community for a few years and I’ve seen many changes and an evolving way in which Cosplayers have been growing their platforms and creating content. 

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]]> Let’s talk about what I think about Cosplay content in general today. I’ve been in the community for a few years and I’ve seen many changes and an evolving way in which Cosplayers have been growing their platforms and creating content. 

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-12183485 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600 634 Thoughts on Cosplay, What is Cosplay 4 65 full false Am I Done with Cosplay? Am I Done with Cosplay? With the inflation and economic issues that have come up in the last year, have we given up on Cosplay? I see more and more cosplayers selling their cosplays, reducing content, and moving away from the cosplay scene.  Even I’m scaling way back this year, not attending any cons and re-thinking my long term plans in light of the recent downturns looming over our heads.  What happens when you decide to hang it up and stop producing ongoing content for your platforms?

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]]> With the inflation and economic issues that have come up in the last year, have we given up on Cosplay? I see more and more cosplayers selling their cosplays, reducing content, and moving away from the cosplay scene.  Even I’m scaling way back this year, not attending any cons and re-thinking my long term plans in light of the recent downturns looming over our heads.  What happens when you decide to hang it up and stop producing ongoing content for your platforms?

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-12183468 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600 412 cosplay budgets, changes in cosplay, cosplay trends 4 64 full false Special Guest LiliPopeCosplay Special Guest LiliPopeCosplay In today's episode we're talking with Cosplayer LiliPopeCosplay. We had the opportunity to sit down and talk about her decade of work inside of Cosplay, how she go started, and why she decided it was time to bring her work online.

As a new mom, she's looking for balance in everything, but also about not being categorized as one thing or another in life - you're the sum of all you do, not just one aspect of your life.  Yes, she's a mom, but she's also a cosplayer, career-minded and brilliant at what she does, a cosplayer, and has done amazing work modeling Cosplays and @heruniverse apparel as well.

Learn about her very relatable journey through Cosplay, and find out how she keeps balance, has overcome many struggles, uses Cosplay to promote body positivity, contribute to charities, and become stronger and more confident.  We have a lot to cover!

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]]> In today's episode we're talking with Cosplayer LiliPopeCosplay. We had the opportunity to sit down and talk about her decade of work inside of Cosplay, how she go started, and why she decided it was time to bring her work online.

As a new mom, she's looking for balance in everything, but also about not being categorized as one thing or another in life - you're the sum of all you do, not just one aspect of your life.  Yes, she's a mom, but she's also a cosplayer, career-minded and brilliant at what she does, a cosplayer, and has done amazing work modeling Cosplays and @heruniverse apparel as well.

Learn about her very relatable journey through Cosplay, and find out how she keeps balance, has overcome many struggles, uses Cosplay to promote body positivity, contribute to charities, and become stronger and more confident.  We have a lot to cover!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-11806326 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0600 3291 star wars cosplay, mara jade cosplay, mara jade star wars, princess leia hutt slayer, cosplay for charity, cosplay for a cause, causeplay, value of cosplay 4 63 full false WTF Twitter? WTF Twitter? Wow.  Well - Twitter is still here Cosplayers.  Just when you were getting frustrated about how bad it is over on Instagram and moving to a better platform where there's still reach - it got bought and now it looks like it's taken a massive turn for the worst for the Cosplay community.

Do we want to pay for people to see our hobbies and interests?  Does it just make people leave the platform?  I remember when Vero talked about doing this, and it never really happened.  They also were going to grandfather people in, so if you already had your verification, you didn't have to pay for it again.

Twitter looks like it may fail, but it may also just completely change, and in talking about that before - with things like Meta, which Twitter really wants to compete with now - at least the guy who bought it does - what does all of this mean for Cosplay?

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]]> Wow.  Well - Twitter is still here Cosplayers.  Just when you were getting frustrated about how bad it is over on Instagram and moving to a better platform where there's still reach - it got bought and now it looks like it's taken a massive turn for the worst for the Cosplay community.

Do we want to pay for people to see our hobbies and interests?  Does it just make people leave the platform?  I remember when Vero talked about doing this, and it never really happened.  They also were going to grandfather people in, so if you already had your verification, you didn't have to pay for it again.

Twitter looks like it may fail, but it may also just completely change, and in talking about that before - with things like Meta, which Twitter really wants to compete with now - at least the guy who bought it does - what does all of this mean for Cosplay?

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-11731208 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0600 923 twitter gets bought, twitter blue check, paying for social media 4 62 full false The Fame Monster The Fame Monster Have YouTubers gone overboard?  Have companies gone overboard to use Influencer followings to promote their own brands and premium events?

Well - I don't know, but what I see is that there's a lot of pressure on the small YouTuber, such as myself to really create a lot of meaningful, viral content.  We're up against content creators like Logan Paul, Mr. Beast, and others.

Speaking of Logan Paul - I happen to be a massive fan of the WWE and I'd like to spend today's episode talking about a recent work that happened for a Premium Live Event with YouTuber Logan Paul.  I'd link to his content, but chances are, you know about him already.

The trouble is, how is anyone else on this platform going to use it when it's clear that the more you spend, the more you can get.  Logan Paul has a net worth of around $45 million dollars.  Can you imagine how great your channel would be with that kind of financial backing?  It would probably have millions of subscribers too. 

But isn't the fame monster here in the Cosplay community getting just like this? Aren't we all competing to add as much production value as possible to get in front of major networks to be "discovered" and suddenly make relevant all the "work" we've been doing outside of the usual 9 to 5 job that we probably have to have to support the Cosplay hobby?

I'm going to have fun today discussing. 

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]]> Have YouTubers gone overboard?  Have companies gone overboard to use Influencer followings to promote their own brands and premium events?

Well - I don't know, but what I see is that there's a lot of pressure on the small YouTuber, such as myself to really create a lot of meaningful, viral content.  We're up against content creators like Logan Paul, Mr. Beast, and others.

Speaking of Logan Paul - I happen to be a massive fan of the WWE and I'd like to spend today's episode talking about a recent work that happened for a Premium Live Event with YouTuber Logan Paul.  I'd link to his content, but chances are, you know about him already.

The trouble is, how is anyone else on this platform going to use it when it's clear that the more you spend, the more you can get.  Logan Paul has a net worth of around $45 million dollars.  Can you imagine how great your channel would be with that kind of financial backing?  It would probably have millions of subscribers too. 

But isn't the fame monster here in the Cosplay community getting just like this? Aren't we all competing to add as much production value as possible to get in front of major networks to be "discovered" and suddenly make relevant all the "work" we've been doing outside of the usual 9 to 5 job that we probably have to have to support the Cosplay hobby?

I'm going to have fun today discussing. 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-11731133 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0600 978 logan paul, crown jewel, wwe, premium live events, youtubers, influencer fame 4 61 full false Kevin Conroy Remembered Kevin Conroy Remembered Celebrating and remembering Kevin Conroy today as the greatest Batman of all time. I knew him best for Batman the Animated Series, and came to love the character because of his connection.  Any time I heard him since the 90s series that I watched growing up, it would light me up and feel right to see him reprise the role in every shape and form - including video games and special cameos on a series such as The Arrow.

If I had more words for you, I'd put them here. Links to Kevin Conroy's website are below.

Song 'Am I Blue' by  Harry Akst (music) and Grant Clarke (lyrics)
I don't own any rights, and sing this entirely as a tribute to the actor Kevin Conroy and the character voice he was well known in the Cosplay community for as Batman.

Batman (Kevin Conroy) sang in the episode "This Little Piggy" (fifth episode) from the Justice League Unlimited (1º season). It aired on August 28, 2004. Been looking for this full song version for a while.
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]]> Celebrating and remembering Kevin Conroy today as the greatest Batman of all time. I knew him best for Batman the Animated Series, and came to love the character because of his connection.  Any time I heard him since the 90s series that I watched growing up, it would light me up and feel right to see him reprise the role in every shape and form - including video games and special cameos on a series such as The Arrow.

If I had more words for you, I'd put them here. Links to Kevin Conroy's website are below.

Song 'Am I Blue' by  Harry Akst (music) and Grant Clarke (lyrics)
I don't own any rights, and sing this entirely as a tribute to the actor Kevin Conroy and the character voice he was well known in the Cosplay community for as Batman.

Batman (Kevin Conroy) sang in the episode "This Little Piggy" (fifth episode) from the Justice League Unlimited (1º season). It aired on August 28, 2004. Been looking for this full song version for a while.
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-11686541 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0600 221 Kevin Conroy, Batman, Remembering Kevin Conroy 4 60 full false The Obligatory Halloween Episode! The Obligatory Halloween Episode! Friends, were here to catch up a bit in this Halloween Episode for the Show

We're still in Season IV and we're still talking Inferno, but wanted to just make a quick video for you all and let you know the state of the show as it stands and where we will be in coming years with the show, the cosplays, the guests, and the journalism that will make HoCS something new and different in future seasons.

Looking forward to creating more content for the dozens and dozens of viewers!

Happy Halloween All!!

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]]> Friends, were here to catch up a bit in this Halloween Episode for the Show

We're still in Season IV and we're still talking Inferno, but wanted to just make a quick video for you all and let you know the state of the show as it stands and where we will be in coming years with the show, the cosplays, the guests, and the journalism that will make HoCS something new and different in future seasons.

Looking forward to creating more content for the dozens and dozens of viewers!

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11596565 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0500 981 halloween, spooky season, cosplayers on halloween 4 59 full false Level Up Your Hobby Level Up Your Hobby If you fish, eventually you go to contests if you’re looking for a way to get competitive with fishing, but still happen to have a job as an executive.  I rarely hear about executives joining up with the PGA, but I do hear about how they get better at fishing.  So…fishing analogy.

In reality, if you like what you do, then getting better at it shouldn’t be too much of an ask, but how do you measure getting better at something that’s “for everyone”?  Kind of like Netflix or Pokemon.

So level it up – that doesn’t mean you have to have X followers, or make a business.  You can simply improve and dedicate more effort to making a larger splash – for yourself, not really your audience.

Not doing things for your audience can backfire – if you’re picking projects no one else is interested in (pop cosplay), then there may not be a huge return.  However if you’re getting good at all the components that go into playing around with costumes, then potentially your audience will appreciate your work more and more.

And it’s all about attention and acknowledgement…right?  And possibly brand deals.

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]]> If you fish, eventually you go to contests if you’re looking for a way to get competitive with fishing, but still happen to have a job as an executive.  I rarely hear about executives joining up with the PGA, but I do hear about how they get better at fishing.  So…fishing analogy.

In reality, if you like what you do, then getting better at it shouldn’t be too much of an ask, but how do you measure getting better at something that’s “for everyone”?  Kind of like Netflix or Pokemon.

So level it up – that doesn’t mean you have to have X followers, or make a business.  You can simply improve and dedicate more effort to making a larger splash – for yourself, not really your audience.

Not doing things for your audience can backfire – if you’re picking projects no one else is interested in (pop cosplay), then there may not be a huge return.  However if you’re getting good at all the components that go into playing around with costumes, then potentially your audience will appreciate your work more and more.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11159685 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 427 level up cosplay, taking cosplay to the next level, professional cosplay 4 58 full false Lost on Cosplay Content? Lost on Cosplay Content? Lost on content, not sure what to post, worried about engagement?  Well – today I want to talk about why it’s not really too important to constantly engage on every platform and what you might try to do if you’re feeling a little lost on what to post next – or how to pay for it (because…cosplays).

You don’t need to do what everyone else is doing, and you don’t need to work at their pace either

Spend more time on the creative process and less time online hyping up your creative process – the more you know the easier content is going to be

Branch out – switch things up, try different things (has Elon sold you on Twitter yet?)

Don’t try to be all things to all people – and if you’re not into PopCosplay, that’s ok too.

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]]> Lost on content, not sure what to post, worried about engagement?  Well – today I want to talk about why it’s not really too important to constantly engage on every platform and what you might try to do if you’re feeling a little lost on what to post next – or how to pay for it (because…cosplays).

You don’t need to do what everyone else is doing, and you don’t need to work at their pace either

Spend more time on the creative process and less time online hyping up your creative process – the more you know the easier content is going to be

Branch out – switch things up, try different things (has Elon sold you on Twitter yet?)

Don’t try to be all things to all people – and if you’re not into PopCosplay, that’s ok too.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11159674 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 325 content creation for cosplay, what to post for cosplay, running out of cosplay content 4 57 full false Minimizing Your Time on Any Platform Minimizing Your Time on Any Platform We’re just on the phone too much. Do you remember when this was an issue because we ultimately ran up our phone bills on long distance calls?  Does anyone remember long distance calls? 

Once upon a time, there was very little chance of connecting with people from everywhere. You were more or less stuck in whatever town you were growing up in.  No Facebook, no Instagram, no world wide web, and computers were good for things like Number Munchers and Oregon Trail. 

But there was not much to get us addicted to the flexibility of an all-in-one device that does nearly everything from starting our car to turning on our lights to watching our home, streaming from our basements, buying stocks…it’s the coolest thing ever – and we use it to primarily scroll through endless amounts of entertainment.

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]]> We’re just on the phone too much. Do you remember when this was an issue because we ultimately ran up our phone bills on long distance calls?  Does anyone remember long distance calls? 

Once upon a time, there was very little chance of connecting with people from everywhere. You were more or less stuck in whatever town you were growing up in.  No Facebook, no Instagram, no world wide web, and computers were good for things like Number Munchers and Oregon Trail. 

But there was not much to get us addicted to the flexibility of an all-in-one device that does nearly everything from starting our car to turning on our lights to watching our home, streaming from our basements, buying stocks…it’s the coolest thing ever – and we use it to primarily scroll through endless amounts of entertainment.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11086764 Sun, 21 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 494 social media breaks, minimize time on platforms, social media limits, time consuming cosplay 4 56 full false Do Cosplayers Have Clients? Do Cosplayers Have Clients? If you accept money from someone, is that someone your client?  Are they a patron?  Supporter?  Good Samaritan?  Creeper? Sponsor?  How do you define support and how is it different than providing a good or service – which is the standard way of conducting business.

In the cosplay world, when cosplayers create businesses, do they really want clients? If you’re selling a product of any kind, you probably do – I’m surprised I have not seen cosplayers yet with NFT offers in the mix, especially with the mix and Art and Conventions.

But if you have clients, few or many, now you have an obligation.  I would funnel and group in ways that make sense for the scale of what you do.  Let's talk more about Cosplay clients.

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]]> If you accept money from someone, is that someone your client?  Are they a patron?  Supporter?  Good Samaritan?  Creeper? Sponsor?  How do you define support and how is it different than providing a good or service – which is the standard way of conducting business.

In the cosplay world, when cosplayers create businesses, do they really want clients? If you’re selling a product of any kind, you probably do – I’m surprised I have not seen cosplayers yet with NFT offers in the mix, especially with the mix and Art and Conventions.

But if you have clients, few or many, now you have an obligation.  I would funnel and group in ways that make sense for the scale of what you do.  Let's talk more about Cosplay clients.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11086757 Sat, 20 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 453 cosplay commissions, cosplay clients, solving problems in cosplay 4 55 full false Can We Really Maintain 1000s of Online Relationships? Can We Really Maintain 1000s of Online Relationships? The time we spend with people online, isn’t really spending time with them – it’s more the time we spend dwelling on their content.  This actually sounds a lot like the kinds of unhealthy relationships that we tend to find in high school or middle school when you ‘crush’ on someone.  You don’t know them, talk to them, or really interact with them at any level, but you think you know them, and you WANT them to like you.

But the question of being able to keep up with 1000 or more people either that you follow online or that follow you is quite impossible.  You really have to pick among these people which you really want to keep up with, and even then, you might narrow it down to hundreds or your top people (see MySpace) and then all the other people who want to be your friend will see that and…well that’s where it goes.

So why do we try to do it?  Because we’re told by the online gurus that if we want to gain attention – which apparently is the most important thing in web 2.0 and on earth right now…or at least that’s the thought process – if we want the attention, we need to interact.

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]]> The time we spend with people online, isn’t really spending time with them – it’s more the time we spend dwelling on their content.  This actually sounds a lot like the kinds of unhealthy relationships that we tend to find in high school or middle school when you ‘crush’ on someone.  You don’t know them, talk to them, or really interact with them at any level, but you think you know them, and you WANT them to like you.

But the question of being able to keep up with 1000 or more people either that you follow online or that follow you is quite impossible.  You really have to pick among these people which you really want to keep up with, and even then, you might narrow it down to hundreds or your top people (see MySpace) and then all the other people who want to be your friend will see that and…well that’s where it goes.

So why do we try to do it?  Because we’re told by the online gurus that if we want to gain attention – which apparently is the most important thing in web 2.0 and on earth right now…or at least that’s the thought process – if we want the attention, we need to interact.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11086745 Fri, 19 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 687 cosplay relationships, social media relationships, maintaining online connections through cosplay 4 54 full false Reactive versus Proactive Reactive versus Proactive I tend towards one, but often I am stuck in the reactive lane – just working to keep up no matter how hard I try to get everything done and out of the way in time for something – I thought I’d have at least one episode about what this means in the Cosplay world.

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]]> I tend towards one, but often I am stuck in the reactive lane – just working to keep up no matter how hard I try to get everything done and out of the way in time for something – I thought I’d have at least one episode about what this means in the Cosplay world.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11086741 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 425 reactive cosplays, proactive cosplay, cosplay pros and cons 4 53 full false We're Going to Emerald City Comic Con! We're Going to Emerald City Comic Con! Not much to say here - we'll see you at ECCC this weekend!  Shooting in Cosplay and enjoying my time there.  I hope we'll see you - if you see the shirt or recognize the Cosplays that I have with me - come over and say hello!

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]]> Not much to say here - we'll see you at ECCC this weekend!  Shooting in Cosplay and enjoying my time there.  I hope we'll see you - if you see the shirt or recognize the Cosplays that I have with me - come over and say hello!

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11086969 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 257 ECCC, emerald city comic con 4 52 full false How Do You Stand Out in Cosplay? How Do You Stand Out in Cosplay? Consistency goes a long way – you might not stand out with this, but if you are in it for the long haul and you have a plan – this episode will help you see what goes into standing out in a an online space inside the Cosplay Community.

You can be edgy – but I think what helps overall is if you have camera skills, public speaking skills – things that will get you out of the comfort zone for your audience – it’s an audience and it’s media – that’s a larger and larger part of Cosplay.

You may not even want to stand out – maybe you really just want to fit in?  We'll cover this too in this episode.

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]]> Consistency goes a long way – you might not stand out with this, but if you are in it for the long haul and you have a plan – this episode will help you see what goes into standing out in a an online space inside the Cosplay Community.

You can be edgy – but I think what helps overall is if you have camera skills, public speaking skills – things that will get you out of the comfort zone for your audience – it’s an audience and it’s media – that’s a larger and larger part of Cosplay.

You may not even want to stand out – maybe you really just want to fit in?  We'll cover this too in this episode.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11086725 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 608 standing out in cosplay, cosplay consistency, cosplay attention 4 51 full false Are You Building an Image with Cosplay? Are You Building an Image with Cosplay? Why are you building an image and are you?  You’re in Cosplay – there are rules – unwritten or otherwise on conduct, on what you shouldn’t cosplay, on collabs, on shoutouts – there are many rules.

We’ve stayed in the center and been as neutral as possible on many occasions – there are things that we stand for – but what I see often is Cosplayers standing for things just to trend – they don’t actually care at all – there’s just people online who jump on a bandwagon because it will positively affect their image.

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]]> Why are you building an image and are you?  You’re in Cosplay – there are rules – unwritten or otherwise on conduct, on what you shouldn’t cosplay, on collabs, on shoutouts – there are many rules.

We’ve stayed in the center and been as neutral as possible on many occasions – there are things that we stand for – but what I see often is Cosplayers standing for things just to trend – they don’t actually care at all – there’s just people online who jump on a bandwagon because it will positively affect their image.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11086712 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 759 cosplay image, building a cosplay platform, online cosplayers, cosplay branding, cosplay authenticity 4 50 full false Special Guest : Beci Bombshell Special Guest : Beci Bombshell We had the opportunity to speak with international sensation, Beci Bombshell on her Cosplay platform, and the many ins and outs of Cosplay - how it has shaped for her over the years, what she's working on now, and how she's found connection through Cosplay.

With hundreds of Cosplays created over the years, Beci is a veteran of what goes into every aspect of creating and re-creating moments in fandom.  From her very favorites to ongoing and upcoming events, Beci takes us through her story and online spaces that make Cosplay enjoyable, fun, and builds up confidence and connections. We're very excited to have her as a guest on the show!

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]]> We had the opportunity to speak with international sensation, Beci Bombshell on her Cosplay platform, and the many ins and outs of Cosplay - how it has shaped for her over the years, what she's working on now, and how she's found connection through Cosplay.

With hundreds of Cosplays created over the years, Beci is a veteran of what goes into every aspect of creating and re-creating moments in fandom.  From her very favorites to ongoing and upcoming events, Beci takes us through her story and online spaces that make Cosplay enjoyable, fun, and builds up confidence and connections. We're very excited to have her as a guest on the show!

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11086699 Sun, 14 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 2000 beci bombshell, beci bombshell cosplay, cosplay community, international cosplay 4 49 full false No Secret Sauce in Cosplay No Secret Sauce in Cosplay There’s no sauce.  Everyone is looking for this secret kernel of information related to making money online or success or popularity, but the reality is – there’s no sauce

And that’s not because I haven’t looked or I’m taking an easy way out or that it just isn’t working for me – there really is no fast / standard way to do anything that just gets you rich quick that people are hiding from you.

In fact – being rich and popular are 2 of the most boring things on earth, and honestly – once most people get into it – they look at how things were and really don’t want it.

You want what you think money and fame bring – not what they actually do bring.

It kills your time, your energy, and you stop having any control over what you do – it’s being controlled by trends, or by where you need to go in order to keep making money or stay relevant.

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]]> There’s no sauce.  Everyone is looking for this secret kernel of information related to making money online or success or popularity, but the reality is – there’s no sauce

And that’s not because I haven’t looked or I’m taking an easy way out or that it just isn’t working for me – there really is no fast / standard way to do anything that just gets you rich quick that people are hiding from you.

In fact – being rich and popular are 2 of the most boring things on earth, and honestly – once most people get into it – they look at how things were and really don’t want it.

You want what you think money and fame bring – not what they actually do bring.

It kills your time, your energy, and you stop having any control over what you do – it’s being controlled by trends, or by where you need to go in order to keep making money or stay relevant.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11056882 Sat, 13 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 584 cosplay secrets, are there secrets to posting online, how to grow in the cosplay community 4 48 full false Doing Only What's Popular Doing Only What's Popular If you only do what’s popular – wait…isn’t everything with Cosplay more or less something that was or is popular?  Aren’t all the characters and costumes well known to some extent?

What I mean is – and what I kind of talked about yesterday, is that you don’t need to limit yourself to doing only what’s trending in entertainment to be relevant in what you create.

Possibly the cosplay doesn’t resonate with you, but it’s whatever’s on streaming so you do it – and that leads to…what exactly?

You being upset about not getting enough action on your posts?

Popularity doesn’t have much to do with the platform you’re on – things trend and randoms look for certain things depending on what media is telling them to search for.

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]]> If you only do what’s popular – wait…isn’t everything with Cosplay more or less something that was or is popular?  Aren’t all the characters and costumes well known to some extent?

What I mean is – and what I kind of talked about yesterday, is that you don’t need to limit yourself to doing only what’s trending in entertainment to be relevant in what you create.

Possibly the cosplay doesn’t resonate with you, but it’s whatever’s on streaming so you do it – and that leads to…what exactly?

You being upset about not getting enough action on your posts?

Popularity doesn’t have much to do with the platform you’re on – things trend and randoms look for certain things depending on what media is telling them to search for.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11056869 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 506 popular cosplay, trending cosplay, only following mainstream ideas, mainstream cosplay 4 47 full false Pop Cosplay Pop Cosplay Pop Cosplay is a term that I use to describe a growing population of Cosplayers that only cosplay whatever’s coming out next in movies, or on streaming.  It’s whatever’s popular that week, or day, or month – they ride trends.

Do you as a Cosplayer need to get into Pop Cosplay?  Are you feeling pressure to create new cosplays at a breakneck pace and only those that are popular based on the release dates of movies and series?

This is probably not a great place to start and an even worse place for you to compare yourself to others.

I blame TicTok and Instagram for Pop Cosplay as it stands today.

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]]> Pop Cosplay is a term that I use to describe a growing population of Cosplayers that only cosplay whatever’s coming out next in movies, or on streaming.  It’s whatever’s popular that week, or day, or month – they ride trends.

Do you as a Cosplayer need to get into Pop Cosplay?  Are you feeling pressure to create new cosplays at a breakneck pace and only those that are popular based on the release dates of movies and series?

This is probably not a great place to start and an even worse place for you to compare yourself to others.

I blame TicTok and Instagram for Pop Cosplay as it stands today.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11056843 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 571 pop cosplay, cosplay trends, latest cosplay hot topics 4 46 full false The Big Asks The Big Asks How do you navigate asking someone in the Cosplay space to do something with you?

Asking for things in Cosplay isn’t as daunting as it sounds.  Many creators are easy to approach, but like anyone else and in any other circumstance – there are a few don’ts when asking someone to collaborate, be a part of a project, sell something – whatever the case may be.

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]]> How do you navigate asking someone in the Cosplay space to do something with you?

Asking for things in Cosplay isn’t as daunting as it sounds.  Many creators are easy to approach, but like anyone else and in any other circumstance – there are a few don’ts when asking someone to collaborate, be a part of a project, sell something – whatever the case may be.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11056834 Wed, 10 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 777 cosplay asks, collaboration asks in cosplay, cosplay collabs 4 45 full false YouTube is the Way - But It's a lot of Work YouTube is the Way - But It's a lot of Work We link YouTube here at Heroes, but wow is it a lot of work for nothing.

Will YouTube make you rich?  Not likely – unless you were already.  Or were a celebrity, journalist, or had a notable career prior learning something connected to media or entertainment – that sells on YouTube.  There’s also the crazy stuff – which gets a lot of views and often does not require much production.  You just do crazy stuff for 10 – 30 seconds and people watch it.  Short attention span theater.

But YouTube can work – tutorials, how to, DIY – Cosplay…this is a space for Cosplay and collectibles – vlog format or otherwise.  It’s why I interview people – I enjoy it and I like to promote what other people are doing on my show.

Is it going to break out and be a major channel?  Probably not.  Could it be?  We’ll see.  Changes ahead.

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]]> We link YouTube here at Heroes, but wow is it a lot of work for nothing.

Will YouTube make you rich?  Not likely – unless you were already.  Or were a celebrity, journalist, or had a notable career prior learning something connected to media or entertainment – that sells on YouTube.  There’s also the crazy stuff – which gets a lot of views and often does not require much production.  You just do crazy stuff for 10 – 30 seconds and people watch it.  Short attention span theater.

But YouTube can work – tutorials, how to, DIY – Cosplay…this is a space for Cosplay and collectibles – vlog format or otherwise.  It’s why I interview people – I enjoy it and I like to promote what other people are doing on my show.

Is it going to break out and be a major channel?  Probably not.  Could it be?  We’ll see.  Changes ahead.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11056815 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 611 cosplayers on youtube, is youtube work the work, cosplay videos 4 44 full false Who Promotes You and Who Do You Promote? Who Promotes You and Who Do You Promote? This is going to be a strange episode.  It’s not really about shout outs and being shouted, it’s not about making side deals and having people talk you up for money or something else that you’re trading.  It’s about how people feel about you and how you feel about them in the online space.

I say online, because it’s very different in real life – if you meet someone at a Con, you may or may not even recognize them – you might even thing their really closed off compared to the person you know from the online space.  You’re probably expecting something else.

The answer here is you.  You promote you.  You need to rely on yourself, your ability, and not look or ask for others to share you out and spend their time and resources making you great.  What about them?  Are you only sharing someone so they will share you?  What is that?

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]]> This is going to be a strange episode.  It’s not really about shout outs and being shouted, it’s not about making side deals and having people talk you up for money or something else that you’re trading.  It’s about how people feel about you and how you feel about them in the online space.

I say online, because it’s very different in real life – if you meet someone at a Con, you may or may not even recognize them – you might even thing their really closed off compared to the person you know from the online space.  You’re probably expecting something else.

The answer here is you.  You promote you.  You need to rely on yourself, your ability, and not look or ask for others to share you out and spend their time and resources making you great.  What about them?  Are you only sharing someone so they will share you?  What is that?

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11056802 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 607 online promotion, promoting yourself online, cosplay promotion, cosplay talent management 4 43 full false The Bad Math of Selling Yourself for a Cosplay Hobby The Bad Math of Selling Yourself for a Cosplay Hobby Linktrees are more and more often including a link to space that isn’t really Cosplay related – it is however money related – and what you’re selling, well…it’s probably the oldest profession out there.

Is this what you wanted?  You built a following to coerce people into buying YOU? Your time, your opinions, your…”art” so to speak? We’re not here to bash, but you could have easily done all of that without Cosplay.

Does it give Cosplay a bad name?  It can – but ASMR is banned in certain countries and it’s not inherently evil or seductive.  It is what it is – and many call themselves ASMR Artists.  I follow a few too, and I can honestly say I don’t know why people think it’s evil.

Anyway – let’s do some math on the sense and cents it makes to sell yourself and then use those proceeds to buy into your hobby. 

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]]> Linktrees are more and more often including a link to space that isn’t really Cosplay related – it is however money related – and what you’re selling, well…it’s probably the oldest profession out there.

Is this what you wanted?  You built a following to coerce people into buying YOU? Your time, your opinions, your…”art” so to speak? We’re not here to bash, but you could have easily done all of that without Cosplay.

Does it give Cosplay a bad name?  It can – but ASMR is banned in certain countries and it’s not inherently evil or seductive.  It is what it is – and many call themselves ASMR Artists.  I follow a few too, and I can honestly say I don’t know why people think it’s evil.

Anyway – let’s do some math on the sense and cents it makes to sell yourself and then use those proceeds to buy into your hobby. 

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11056686 Sun, 07 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 653 cosplay math, cosplay politics, cosplayers selling themselves, crossing lines in cosplay 4 42 full false Bellossoms: Full Bloom with Special Guest Erika Swanson Bellossoms: Full Bloom with Special Guest Erika Swanson Rarely do we have the opportunity to speak to a guest who has created an entirely original universe of content. My next guest has done just that – creating a fun, enchanting world for all ages to enjoy. Her work on YouTube, and creative adventure series Bellossoms is funny, clever, and showcases the many talents of my guest.  In this episode we're talking with artist, animator, voice actor, and, creator of Bellossoms, Erika Swanson!

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]]> Rarely do we have the opportunity to speak to a guest who has created an entirely original universe of content. My next guest has done just that – creating a fun, enchanting world for all ages to enjoy. Her work on YouTube, and creative adventure series Bellossoms is funny, clever, and showcases the many talents of my guest.  In this episode we're talking with artist, animator, voice actor, and, creator of Bellossoms, Erika Swanson!

Find and Support Her Work Online:

Website
http://www.bellossoms.com/

Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/verybrighterika/

Instagram: @verybrighterika
Facebook: Bellossoms
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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11056723 Sat, 06 Aug 2022 19:00:00 -0500 2489 bellossoms, animation, artists alley, c2e2, bellossoms full bloom, erika swanson, verybrighterika 4 41 full false We're Going to C2E2!! We're Going to C2E2!! Super short episode – we’re going to C2e2…again – and I’m not recording at the show this time!  I’m just going to enjoy it. Not going quite as long this year – really going to check everything out all day Saturday and just enjoy what I can for panels and extras Friday and Sunday.  I may or may not cosplay for this one – it’s not the priority for c2e2.

See You At the SHOW!

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]]> Super short episode – we’re going to C2e2…again – and I’m not recording at the show this time!  I’m just going to enjoy it. Not going quite as long this year – really going to check everything out all day Saturday and just enjoy what I can for panels and extras Friday and Sunday.  I may or may not cosplay for this one – it’s not the priority for c2e2.

See You At the SHOW!

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11056707 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 215 c2e2, chicago comic and entertainment expo, c2e2 2022 4 40 full false Fandom of Fandoms: Being a Fan of Cosplayers Fandom of Fandoms: Being a Fan of Cosplayers Another issue with Cosplay – we begin to obsess not just over the actors and characters, but over the people portraying them – we spend more time congratulating and paying compliments to total strangers – for YEARS – on the internet, than we do our own friends and loved ones.  We spend more time trying to gain access to a total stranger, whom we know almost nothing about (because let’s face it…IG and TikTok tell us nothing about people besides they have quite a bit of free time or extra energy) than we do focusing on what we need to do to make ourselves successful and help others around us

Would you pay to see (or maybe you do) a self-created non-celebrity because you follow them and that somehow makes them famous?  Social media is very dangerous from this standpoint – it’s hard to tell who is out there actually in Entertainment, and who is stealing reach from entertainers to make themselves look like they’re entertainers, but they do not have the background.

Find us online:
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]]> Another issue with Cosplay – we begin to obsess not just over the actors and characters, but over the people portraying them – we spend more time congratulating and paying compliments to total strangers – for YEARS – on the internet, than we do our own friends and loved ones.  We spend more time trying to gain access to a total stranger, whom we know almost nothing about (because let’s face it…IG and TikTok tell us nothing about people besides they have quite a bit of free time or extra energy) than we do focusing on what we need to do to make ourselves successful and help others around us

Would you pay to see (or maybe you do) a self-created non-celebrity because you follow them and that somehow makes them famous?  Social media is very dangerous from this standpoint – it’s hard to tell who is out there actually in Entertainment, and who is stealing reach from entertainers to make themselves look like they’re entertainers, but they do not have the background.

Find us online:
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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11056670 Thu, 04 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 541 fan of cosplayers, cosplayer fandom, when cosplayers become local celebrities 4 39 full false Drawing the Line in Cosplay Drawing the Line in Cosplay There’s a line we need to discuss in Cosplay – and it’s when we begin to harm ourselves in order to remain relevant in the Cosplay space – financial, physical, social hurt.  It can burn us out.  It can make us broke.  It can become an obsession, and we can dwell on what the trolls are telling us about ourselves that isn’t true.

Draw a line.  Do not kill your relationships for Cosplay. Do not alienate people and destroy lives in the name of Cosplay.  Don’t be that Karen that has to circulate rumors and talk about people behind their back in the DMs and advocate positivity on the surface and then break people down behind the scenes.

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]]> There’s a line we need to discuss in Cosplay – and it’s when we begin to harm ourselves in order to remain relevant in the Cosplay space – financial, physical, social hurt.  It can burn us out.  It can make us broke.  It can become an obsession, and we can dwell on what the trolls are telling us about ourselves that isn’t true.

Draw a line.  Do not kill your relationships for Cosplay. Do not alienate people and destroy lives in the name of Cosplay.  Don’t be that Karen that has to circulate rumors and talk about people behind their back in the DMs and advocate positivity on the surface and then break people down behind the scenes.

Find us online:
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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11056654 Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 726 cosplay relationships, followers versus friends, real life and online life 4 38 full false Cosplay Makes You Broke! But it Doesn't Have To. Cosplay Makes You Broke! But it Doesn't Have To. You will go broke trying to keep up with other cosplayers – Cosplay in and of itself is a hobby, which you can control the flow of money towards however…

If you’re getting into Cosplay – then get into it – don’t get into Influencer Marketing that centers around Cosplay – that’s something different and if you’re out to show off on Instagram (and really…that’s the #1 place right now besides TikTok) you WILL GO BROKE

Cosplays are expensive to make, maintain, and purchase.  Pieces will go for hundreds if not thousands of dollars – THOUSANDS of dollars on a costume you wear in your home for Instagram, and take to places that have you spend EVEN MORE money in order to show off the cosplay.

Let's talk about how to budget your hobby and not break your bank account.

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]]> You will go broke trying to keep up with other cosplayers – Cosplay in and of itself is a hobby, which you can control the flow of money towards however…

If you’re getting into Cosplay – then get into it – don’t get into Influencer Marketing that centers around Cosplay – that’s something different and if you’re out to show off on Instagram (and really…that’s the #1 place right now besides TikTok) you WILL GO BROKE

Cosplays are expensive to make, maintain, and purchase.  Pieces will go for hundreds if not thousands of dollars – THOUSANDS of dollars on a costume you wear in your home for Instagram, and take to places that have you spend EVEN MORE money in order to show off the cosplay.

Let's talk about how to budget your hobby and not break your bank account.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11056583 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 800 cosplay budget, budgeting for cosplay, cosplay makes you broke, overspending habits and cosplay 4 37 full false The Cosparlor The Cosparlor Fun seems to be a word that is less and less associated with Cosplay.  Fortunately, today’s guest reminds us that if you’re not having fun, it’s not really Cosplay. My next guest has no limits to her creativity, and there’s no Cosplay that can’t be made and made for the joy of creating a character. She’ll tell you that sometimes it takes being someone else to really be yourself.  Lifelong creator and Cosplayer, putting the Play in Cosplay, in this episode we're talking to the talented creator of the Cosparlor, a fun and helpful space for Cosplayers to visit, share, and learn inside of the Community.

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]]> Fun seems to be a word that is less and less associated with Cosplay.  Fortunately, today’s guest reminds us that if you’re not having fun, it’s not really Cosplay. My next guest has no limits to her creativity, and there’s no Cosplay that can’t be made and made for the joy of creating a character. She’ll tell you that sometimes it takes being someone else to really be yourself.  Lifelong creator and Cosplayer, putting the Play in Cosplay, in this episode we're talking to the talented creator of the Cosparlor, a fun and helpful space for Cosplayers to visit, share, and learn inside of the Community.

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https://www.cosparlor.com/

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11053515 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500 2618 the cosparlor, cosparlor on tiktok, squidgames cosplay, thrifting cosplays, cosplay community 4 36 full false Inferno Saga Overexplain Inferno Saga Overexplain I was thinking of going overboard on an overexplain week of talking up Inferno, but I’ll only do one episode – you can find out all about this Saga online in many spaces.

This is a fun episode where we talk about the inspiration behind the project and the season that we're moving through by the same name - Inferno Saga.

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]]> I was thinking of going overboard on an overexplain week of talking up Inferno, but I’ll only do one episode – you can find out all about this Saga online in many spaces.

This is a fun episode where we talk about the inspiration behind the project and the season that we're moving through by the same name - Inferno Saga.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11053505 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 782 inferno saga, xmen, claremont, xmen's inferno 4 35 full false Let's Talk About X-Men Let's Talk About X-Men We're diving into many what-ifs about the X-Men in the MCU, the big project coming out from Heroes of Cosplay Sanctuary, and really just a lot of fun X-Men discussion.

Claremont seems the reasonable space to start, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Hickman’s X-men ended up being the model for Snyder.  It’s more recent and the tree of plots probably fit better for a younger audience that’s now…well not as young – it’s been over a decade since Avengers.

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]]> We're diving into many what-ifs about the X-Men in the MCU, the big project coming out from Heroes of Cosplay Sanctuary, and really just a lot of fun X-Men discussion.

Claremont seems the reasonable space to start, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Hickman’s X-men ended up being the model for Snyder.  It’s more recent and the tree of plots probably fit better for a younger audience that’s now…well not as young – it’s been over a decade since Avengers.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/inferno-saga ScottyB Buzzsprout-11004529 Sat, 30 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 651 x-men, x-men overexplain, x-men cosplay, chris claremont 4 34 full false What is the X-Men Inferno Saga About? What is the X-Men Inferno Saga About? In this episode, we're talking about the X-Men Inferno Saga and how we've worked to adapt a version of Chris Claremont's work into a Cosplay tribute trailer video.

In short, it’s not going to be cannon.  But it will tell the story and we want to be true to the story itself.

Characters – We omitted quite a few – because there are so many in Inferno.  It’s a crossover event, so there are X-men, X-Factor, New Mutants, and the X-terminators, which…I’m ok leaving out.  I also will talk through some of the highlights of the saga in coming episodes, but I left the characters in the hands of the cosplayers creating them – we’ve got voice overs and it’s what we thought would be true to the project, not necessarily what the writers had in mind – this is all not for profit – we just wanted to do it – I get nothing for it – they get nothing for it – and it’s all copywrite material – we’re showcasing it to applaud the work, not copy it and say it’s an original work – it’s not – the cosplays are creations, but the story and everything about it is not – it’s inspired work.

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]]> In this episode, we're talking about the X-Men Inferno Saga and how we've worked to adapt a version of Chris Claremont's work into a Cosplay tribute trailer video.

In short, it’s not going to be cannon.  But it will tell the story and we want to be true to the story itself.

Characters – We omitted quite a few – because there are so many in Inferno.  It’s a crossover event, so there are X-men, X-Factor, New Mutants, and the X-terminators, which…I’m ok leaving out.  I also will talk through some of the highlights of the saga in coming episodes, but I left the characters in the hands of the cosplayers creating them – we’ve got voice overs and it’s what we thought would be true to the project, not necessarily what the writers had in mind – this is all not for profit – we just wanted to do it – I get nothing for it – they get nothing for it – and it’s all copywrite material – we’re showcasing it to applaud the work, not copy it and say it’s an original work – it’s not – the cosplays are creations, but the story and everything about it is not – it’s inspired work.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/inferno-saga ScottyB Buzzsprout-11004521 Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 481 x-men inferno, inferno saga, claremont's inferno, johnathan hickman inferno 4 33 full false Inferno Saga!! Inferno Saga!! Shamelessly promote the coming work we’re doing on Inferno Saga in this episode

Who – 15 Cosplayers getting together to make a short teaser of what I’ve envisioned the Claremont’s saga to be – with a few changes - it's not for profit, self-funded, and so far, really looking very cool.

We’re over on the website, and we’ll put the video in as many places as we can at the end of 2022

There are some shoots ongoing and everyone is filming remotely to bring the project together - let's get into the hype of the project and tell you what's in store when Season 4 concludes.

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]]> Shamelessly promote the coming work we’re doing on Inferno Saga in this episode

Who – 15 Cosplayers getting together to make a short teaser of what I’ve envisioned the Claremont’s saga to be – with a few changes - it's not for profit, self-funded, and so far, really looking very cool.

We’re over on the website, and we’ll put the video in as many places as we can at the end of 2022

There are some shoots ongoing and everyone is filming remotely to bring the project together - let's get into the hype of the project and tell you what's in store when Season 4 concludes.

Inferno Saga Project Page

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/inferno-saga ScottyB Buzzsprout-11004513 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 579 inferno saga, into the inferno, claremont's x-men, claremont inferno saga 4 32 full false When it Seems Like a Cosplayer is Everywhere When it Seems Like a Cosplayer is Everywhere I’ve run into this before a few times.  Maybe more than a few. Certain Cosplayers seem to drop enormous amounts of content on many platforms, be at premieres, on lives, and seemingly never busy…they’re everywhere and nowhere at the same time.  Weird.

I can attest – creating content takes up a lot of free time.  Maybe photosets do not if you’re set up at home – then it’s really just motivation.

But I don’t understand how you can be on lives in the middle of the week, and on Twitch, and rolling out content on 10 platforms if you’re working full-time.

So when a Cosplayer is literally everywhere – collabing with everyone – showing up at Cons with everyone – premieres, responding to every DM – you begin to wonder…are they doing this on their own?

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]]> I’ve run into this before a few times.  Maybe more than a few. Certain Cosplayers seem to drop enormous amounts of content on many platforms, be at premieres, on lives, and seemingly never busy…they’re everywhere and nowhere at the same time.  Weird.

I can attest – creating content takes up a lot of free time.  Maybe photosets do not if you’re set up at home – then it’s really just motivation.

But I don’t understand how you can be on lives in the middle of the week, and on Twitch, and rolling out content on 10 platforms if you’re working full-time.

So when a Cosplayer is literally everywhere – collabing with everyone – showing up at Cons with everyone – premieres, responding to every DM – you begin to wonder…are they doing this on their own?

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11004507 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 542 circulating as a cosplay, being on all platforms in cosplay, online cosplayer footprints 4 31 full false Convention Roomates Convention Roomates I don’t really have roommates at Cons, and I’ll tell you why in this episode.

Roommates can help with expenses, help if makeup, costumes, and make your time at the con go really fast, but when you get to a certain age, you may be less inclined to A – stay at a Con that long and B – room with anyone because you’ve gotten set in your ways.

If you’re used to having a roommate, like you did in college – you might not be as bothered.  College – at least for the first two years – wasn’t a place where I got much sleep.  My roommate liked to be up until 3am, which only gave me 3 hours of sleep, while he slept until noon.  That’s great, but there was no respect for my space at all and I was after-all paying for half the ridiculous room rate at college.

It does reduce cost, but it can also lead to drama, so make sure you know well the people that you’re staying with.  If you’ve only met them online, that could be an issue.  Especially with the 20 somethings.  Make sure you have payments arranged and divided and that there’s open communication about who’s sleeping where, who’s paying what and when and many other details that need to be sorted.

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]]> I don’t really have roommates at Cons, and I’ll tell you why in this episode.

Roommates can help with expenses, help if makeup, costumes, and make your time at the con go really fast, but when you get to a certain age, you may be less inclined to A – stay at a Con that long and B – room with anyone because you’ve gotten set in your ways.

If you’re used to having a roommate, like you did in college – you might not be as bothered.  College – at least for the first two years – wasn’t a place where I got much sleep.  My roommate liked to be up until 3am, which only gave me 3 hours of sleep, while he slept until noon.  That’s great, but there was no respect for my space at all and I was after-all paying for half the ridiculous room rate at college.

It does reduce cost, but it can also lead to drama, so make sure you know well the people that you’re staying with.  If you’ve only met them online, that could be an issue.  Especially with the 20 somethings.  Make sure you have payments arranged and divided and that there’s open communication about who’s sleeping where, who’s paying what and when and many other details that need to be sorted.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11004497 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 643 cosplay roommates, roommates at cons, why I don't have roommates at conventions 4 30 full false Joy Comes with the Morning : Special Guest - Bethany Joy Ful Joy Comes with the Morning : Special Guest - Bethany Joy Ful My next guest finds her passion for expression in many many ways, from art, to comedy, drama, dance, and with the written word, each piece tells a story that entertains, amazes, dazzles, and in many ways inspires.

In a word, she brings Joy to the cosplay community, and is nothing short of phenomenal. To talk about how her art and Cosplay co-mingle, her thoughts on the community, her work, and going deep into many of the topics that surround the Cosplay world, join in on this episode for more for Bethany's creative process and how cosplay can change your perceptions of limitations with your hobbies and passions.

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Just a Little Rain by Bethany Joy Ful
Bright days start to fade...
You lose site of how the warmth felt....
It drives you crazy to think...
Maybe it was never there...
As each day goes by...
You fall deeper in the darkness..
It gets colder and colder...
Till you are just... numb....
You don't feel cold...
You don't feel warmth,..
You simply....
Don't feel... But then there is a break
The dry ground awakened
Thoughts evaporate
Maybe it will be okay,
As I feel that first drop of rain

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]]> My next guest finds her passion for expression in many many ways, from art, to comedy, drama, dance, and with the written word, each piece tells a story that entertains, amazes, dazzles, and in many ways inspires.

In a word, she brings Joy to the cosplay community, and is nothing short of phenomenal. To talk about how her art and Cosplay co-mingle, her thoughts on the community, her work, and going deep into many of the topics that surround the Cosplay world, join in on this episode for more for Bethany's creative process and how cosplay can change your perceptions of limitations with your hobbies and passions.

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Just a Little Rain by Bethany Joy Ful
Bright days start to fade...
You lose site of how the warmth felt....
It drives you crazy to think...
Maybe it was never there...
As each day goes by...
You fall deeper in the darkness..
It gets colder and colder...
Till you are just... numb....
You don't feel cold...
You don't feel warmth,..
You simply....
Don't feel... But then there is a break
The dry ground awakened
Thoughts evaporate
Maybe it will be okay,
As I feel that first drop of rain

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11004468 Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 2568 bethany joy ful, joy comes with the morning, art and cosplay, poetry and cosplay, drama and cosplay 4 29 full false Selling at a Con Selling at a Con I’ve noticed, going through Artists alley that there’s a lot of pressure to sell at a Con – actually the whole Con floor.  Some are more into it than others – and maybe not the comic book booths – they seem more interested in showcasing than selling.  BUT – there’s pressure to sell and it’s an art in and of itself.

So – what are you selling, why, and who are you selling to?  Are you giving away a lot, are you available and are you just the right balance between friend and pushy sales person?

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]]> I’ve noticed, going through Artists alley that there’s a lot of pressure to sell at a Con – actually the whole Con floor.  Some are more into it than others – and maybe not the comic book booths – they seem more interested in showcasing than selling.  BUT – there’s pressure to sell and it’s an art in and of itself.

So – what are you selling, why, and who are you selling to?  Are you giving away a lot, are you available and are you just the right balance between friend and pushy sales person?

Find us online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11004453 Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 971 convention vendors, selling at a con, becoming a convention seller, artist alley, having a convention booth 4 28 full false I'm Not a Cosplay Look-Alike...Now What? I'm Not a Cosplay Look-Alike...Now What? What do we do when we don’t look like anyone?  And by anyone, I mean no one currently playing a super hero part in a series or movie.

It’s become such a thing that we’re beginning to alter our appearances – photoshop or otherwise – in order to promote a ‘look-alike’ platform and gain attention.  Gain the attention of the actor, or the Industry and get things for doing that.

But I’m not, nor will I ever be a look-alike. If I look like a video game character, it’s interpretive. If I try out a character from a book, it’s interpretive. If I go with any character – I’m never going to look like any male actor out there in the slightest.  You might be in that same boat.

What do we do? What do I do?  I talk about people who are look-alikes, and really the community at large and how it reacts to look-alikes. 

Find us online:
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]]> What do we do when we don’t look like anyone?  And by anyone, I mean no one currently playing a super hero part in a series or movie.

It’s become such a thing that we’re beginning to alter our appearances – photoshop or otherwise – in order to promote a ‘look-alike’ platform and gain attention.  Gain the attention of the actor, or the Industry and get things for doing that.

But I’m not, nor will I ever be a look-alike. If I look like a video game character, it’s interpretive. If I try out a character from a book, it’s interpretive. If I go with any character – I’m never going to look like any male actor out there in the slightest.  You might be in that same boat.

What do we do? What do I do?  I talk about people who are look-alikes, and really the community at large and how it reacts to look-alikes. 

Find us online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11004396 Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 995 Cosplay look alike, what to do when you're not a cosplayer look-alike 4 27 full false Circulate or Fade Out Circulate or Fade Out We circulate, or we fade away. The real issue for me with social media. Yes – media is constant. Pushing a new season or series of a show is just as much content as the show itself – sometimes more. How many previews and commercials do you see everywhere for Disney shows like Hawkeye and Loki?  They have their run and then the communications giant moves on to the next thing.

Are we at all surprised that there isn’t a Disney social platform?  I am. Will there be a version of Meta that Disney will put out?  And will it win with Cosplayers because it will have everything by then – Marvel, Star Wars, and possibly even DC? 

So you have to circulate – which means continuing to pursue a hobby and share it in the hopes that your accounts continue to attract more followers for the work that you do with your Cosplay. The events, the photos, videos, lives, streaming – it’s a full time job you don’t get paid for.


Find us online:
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Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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]]> We circulate, or we fade away. The real issue for me with social media. Yes – media is constant. Pushing a new season or series of a show is just as much content as the show itself – sometimes more. How many previews and commercials do you see everywhere for Disney shows like Hawkeye and Loki?  They have their run and then the communications giant moves on to the next thing.

Are we at all surprised that there isn’t a Disney social platform?  I am. Will there be a version of Meta that Disney will put out?  And will it win with Cosplayers because it will have everything by then – Marvel, Star Wars, and possibly even DC? 

So you have to circulate – which means continuing to pursue a hobby and share it in the hopes that your accounts continue to attract more followers for the work that you do with your Cosplay. The events, the photos, videos, lives, streaming – it’s a full time job you don’t get paid for.


Find us online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
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https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay​​​...

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11004389 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 764 where to circulate as a cosplayer, online cosplay, cosplayers circulating at conventions 4 26 full false Cosplayers Shift to Video Cosplayers Shift to Video Will cosplayers be able to keep up with platform shifts to short video clips?

Because it wants to be more like YouTube and TikTok and soon you’ll be seeing recommended videos in your feed in addition to ads every 4 posts.

Organic on social is nearly dead.  Posts are very difficult to see, and even difficult to see when you pay.

Now you have to create videos and be very clever with how to distribute and market them to reach a new potential audience.

What do you do?

Are there newer platforms coming out that are less crappy in terms of the investment to the user?  Content creating isn’t what it once was – we’re going to see the rise of the videographer which means anyone in the photography space is going to have to pivot if they’re mainstay is content creators on one of these platforms.

Are we closing in on Virtual everything with Meta – which is the larger overarch to Instagram – will everything be Meta in a few years and, if so – what happens to cosplay creators?

Find us online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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]]> Will cosplayers be able to keep up with platform shifts to short video clips?

Because it wants to be more like YouTube and TikTok and soon you’ll be seeing recommended videos in your feed in addition to ads every 4 posts.

Organic on social is nearly dead.  Posts are very difficult to see, and even difficult to see when you pay.

Now you have to create videos and be very clever with how to distribute and market them to reach a new potential audience.

What do you do?

Are there newer platforms coming out that are less crappy in terms of the investment to the user?  Content creating isn’t what it once was – we’re going to see the rise of the videographer which means anyone in the photography space is going to have to pivot if they’re mainstay is content creators on one of these platforms.

Are we closing in on Virtual everything with Meta – which is the larger overarch to Instagram – will everything be Meta in a few years and, if so – what happens to cosplay creators?

Find us online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay​​​...

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-11004380 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 910 inferno saga, cosplayers and video, youtube shorts, instagram reels, tiktok videos 4 25 full false Competing in Media Competing in Media Can I tell you how to compete in media when I do not myself compete?

I can tell you that the game changes a lot, and that online interests, algorithms or just regular people are fickle minded.  You can do the exact same thing as someone else and get nothing from it.  Often, the easiest result to see if no responses or low responses which can be due to a lot of reasons

What does it mean to compete in a space where there aren’t really any rules?  This is where it gets philosophical and when I start to talk about the Infinite Game tactics that I tend to keep

Playing Finite will burn you out and ultimately you will not feel fulfilled in the long-term (maybe you will – but most do not feel too good or that they’ve accomplished much unless they’re making millions)

Money is always the benchmark and it should not be – your skills, what you’re doing to become an authority in your space – that matters – it works towards something, and possibly something that you never achieve – but it’s less fleeting than money.

Make a million dollars and what happens? Did you win at Cosplay? Media?  Is there a leaderboard?

Find us online:
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Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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]]> Can I tell you how to compete in media when I do not myself compete?

I can tell you that the game changes a lot, and that online interests, algorithms or just regular people are fickle minded.  You can do the exact same thing as someone else and get nothing from it.  Often, the easiest result to see if no responses or low responses which can be due to a lot of reasons

What does it mean to compete in a space where there aren’t really any rules?  This is where it gets philosophical and when I start to talk about the Infinite Game tactics that I tend to keep

Playing Finite will burn you out and ultimately you will not feel fulfilled in the long-term (maybe you will – but most do not feel too good or that they’ve accomplished much unless they’re making millions)

Money is always the benchmark and it should not be – your skills, what you’re doing to become an authority in your space – that matters – it works towards something, and possibly something that you never achieve – but it’s less fleeting than money.

Make a million dollars and what happens? Did you win at Cosplay? Media?  Is there a leaderboard?

Find us online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay​​​...

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-10954027 Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 946 cosplay competition, competing in cosplay, gaining attention in cosplay, cosplay hustle 4 24 full false Do I Have to Sell as a Cosplayer? Do I Have to Sell as a Cosplayer? Is it important that Cosplay is a hustle that I receive things to do?  

Yes, it’s expensive and often people in this space will say that contributing to them keeps things going

But it’s not your audience’s responsibility to pay for your hobbies and interests nor in gaining attention should you become the interest that they subscribe to – a fan club (buy things and obsess over me)

You’re not a celebrity – most of you are not anyway – I don’t know many celebrities that cosplay.  There are well-known names in the community, but the guests at a con come in 2 distinct categories

So, the short answer is NO, you don’t have to sell as a cosplayer.

And what do we have to talk about after that? What’s the point of sharing if you’re not selling? Gaining attention?  Isn’t that still selling?

Find us online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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]]> Is it important that Cosplay is a hustle that I receive things to do?  

Yes, it’s expensive and often people in this space will say that contributing to them keeps things going

But it’s not your audience’s responsibility to pay for your hobbies and interests nor in gaining attention should you become the interest that they subscribe to – a fan club (buy things and obsess over me)

You’re not a celebrity – most of you are not anyway – I don’t know many celebrities that cosplay.  There are well-known names in the community, but the guests at a con come in 2 distinct categories

So, the short answer is NO, you don’t have to sell as a cosplayer.

And what do we have to talk about after that? What’s the point of sharing if you’re not selling? Gaining attention?  Isn’t that still selling?

Find us online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-10954018 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 544 selling and cosplay, am I a salesperson if I cosplay, cosplay management, cosplay marketing, cosplay sales 4 23 full false Anthony Cosjitsu : Keeping Balance with Cosplay Anthony Cosjitsu : Keeping Balance with Cosplay Returning for Season IV, is good friend and NY Avenger Anthony Cosjitsu.  For this return episode, we go deep on many topics and take some time to catch up on everything that's been happening with Anthony since his last appearance on the show.  It's always great to hear about the new projects, and the growth that Cosplayers experience in the Community - all the projects that they have going on inside and outside of Cosplay.

Get ready for a deep-dive episode going through all hot topics in Cosplay, and talking through many of the recent and upcoming Conventions now that things are back in full-swing (no Spider-Pun intended)

Find & Follow Anthony Online
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]]> Returning for Season IV, is good friend and NY Avenger Anthony Cosjitsu.  For this return episode, we go deep on many topics and take some time to catch up on everything that's been happening with Anthony since his last appearance on the show.  It's always great to hear about the new projects, and the growth that Cosplayers experience in the Community - all the projects that they have going on inside and outside of Cosplay.

Get ready for a deep-dive episode going through all hot topics in Cosplay, and talking through many of the recent and upcoming Conventions now that things are back in full-swing (no Spider-Pun intended)

Find & Follow Anthony Online
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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/ ScottyB Buzzsprout-10856926 Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 3556 Anthony Cosjitsu, Peter B, NY Avengers, Worthy Causes in Cosplay 4 22 full false What Do Cosplayers Sell? What Do Cosplayers Sell? It’s a lot of the ‘so what’ and ‘why’ that you need to answer and then also figure out who it is that you want to join your journey – because having Patrons is great, but what’s in it for them?  Eventually you fade away from your account and can’t engage because the audience gets too big – it just exists like it does for many celebrities.

The trap that I see the most is that it becomes a form of modeling – unregulated modeling that borrows intellectual property from a lot of different spaces and shows it off.  Sometimes everything is purchased, sometimes everything is made, but what’s actually being sold is your ability to model and be an online personality of a kind.

Know yourself – know your audience – and have a goal for what you want to create for them (not for you)

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]]> It’s a lot of the ‘so what’ and ‘why’ that you need to answer and then also figure out who it is that you want to join your journey – because having Patrons is great, but what’s in it for them?  Eventually you fade away from your account and can’t engage because the audience gets too big – it just exists like it does for many celebrities.

The trap that I see the most is that it becomes a form of modeling – unregulated modeling that borrows intellectual property from a lot of different spaces and shows it off.  Sometimes everything is purchased, sometimes everything is made, but what’s actually being sold is your ability to model and be an online personality of a kind.

Know yourself – know your audience – and have a goal for what you want to create for them (not for you)

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-10954009 Sun, 17 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 832 selling and cosplay, monetizing cosplay, what do I sell as a cosplayer 4 21 full false Attention or Marketing? Attention or Marketing? Is gaining attention marketing? Are you, in trying to create viral content actually marketing?

Sometimes.  

The intentions drive the answer – what does that mean?

Marketing yourself, your brand, products/services means that the attention is a means to an end – you want people to pay attention because you believe that what you’re telling them leads to them wanting something you have to offer them – goods and services

You produce something other than content.

Very important to understand – marketing for the sake of creating an audience to leverage for things you want or to get in front of things you want to notice you isn’t really marketing.

It can be if you’re goal is to create strategic partnerships, but what I see mostly is “hey look at me” and every post needs to have x number of clicks and interactions for the sake of the click or interaction, but there’s noting being pointed to – there’s no sell, really – just “look what I did”

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]]> Is gaining attention marketing? Are you, in trying to create viral content actually marketing?

Sometimes.  

The intentions drive the answer – what does that mean?

Marketing yourself, your brand, products/services means that the attention is a means to an end – you want people to pay attention because you believe that what you’re telling them leads to them wanting something you have to offer them – goods and services

You produce something other than content.

Very important to understand – marketing for the sake of creating an audience to leverage for things you want or to get in front of things you want to notice you isn’t really marketing.

It can be if you’re goal is to create strategic partnerships, but what I see mostly is “hey look at me” and every post needs to have x number of clicks and interactions for the sake of the click or interaction, but there’s noting being pointed to – there’s no sell, really – just “look what I did”

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-10953986 Sat, 16 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 851 cosplay marketing, gaining attention in marketing, using marketing strategies in cosplay 4 20 full false Theater and Cosplay Theater and Cosplay I honestly lack the energy to be an actor or performer of any kind.

But theater does play into Cosplay – it’s where many of us go after being theater geeks in high school and college and where we meet people with similar interests – or at least…try to meet people with similar interests – we can at least follow people with similar interests, like their photos, and wish we were as good – oh…wait that’s exactly what we’re not supposed to do.

Anyway – theatrics have always been something I’ve enjoyed.  I like having an audience, and putting on a show. Having done a dozen or so performances over time – it’s demanding, but I always felt comfortable on stage – it was an ultimate escape, even if it was lonely and isolating, and there were always a litany of catty / salty people who wanted your role and thought you were terrible in it.  That aside – I liked doing it.

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]]> I honestly lack the energy to be an actor or performer of any kind.

But theater does play into Cosplay – it’s where many of us go after being theater geeks in high school and college and where we meet people with similar interests – or at least…try to meet people with similar interests – we can at least follow people with similar interests, like their photos, and wish we were as good – oh…wait that’s exactly what we’re not supposed to do.

Anyway – theatrics have always been something I’ve enjoyed.  I like having an audience, and putting on a show. Having done a dozen or so performances over time – it’s demanding, but I always felt comfortable on stage – it was an ultimate escape, even if it was lonely and isolating, and there were always a litany of catty / salty people who wanted your role and thought you were terrible in it.  That aside – I liked doing it.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/ ScottyB Buzzsprout-10953979 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 816 cosplay theater, theatrics in cosplay, acting and cosplay 4 19 full false No One Teaches You Cosplay No One Teaches You Cosplay Being a beginner at a hobby can be a terrible experience – in fact, I’ve never successfully stuck with a hobby for more than a couple of years because I generally run out of money and patience.

There’s a ton of gatekeeping in Cosplay and I’ve yet to go to a panel where I actually learn how to make something from what’s being explained at the panel.  It takes DOING

And unfortunately, there aren’t too many classes for crafting and making costumes – because…you’d need to bring a lot of things to that in order to start-to-finish create something

There are so many different little things you need in order to create anything in Cosplay – also no wonder people just buy finished products.  It’s not cheaper…but it can be for a beginner.

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]]> Being a beginner at a hobby can be a terrible experience – in fact, I’ve never successfully stuck with a hobby for more than a couple of years because I generally run out of money and patience.

There’s a ton of gatekeeping in Cosplay and I’ve yet to go to a panel where I actually learn how to make something from what’s being explained at the panel.  It takes DOING

And unfortunately, there aren’t too many classes for crafting and making costumes – because…you’d need to bring a lot of things to that in order to start-to-finish create something

There are so many different little things you need in order to create anything in Cosplay – also no wonder people just buy finished products.  It’s not cheaper…but it can be for a beginner.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/ ScottyB Buzzsprout-10953967 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1114 cosplay for beginners, who can teach you cosplay, how to cosplay 4 18 full false Learning How to Paint Cosplays Learning How to Paint Cosplays Why is painting hard?  It’s not art – it’s more like paint by number because you already have the piece – you just need to make sure that it works and looks ok and is consistent and the colors are right.

Once you paint something, it’s kind of hard to go back and do it.  You can’t really un-paint it.  You can paint over it, but if it’s foam, this may not work well – you create layers and it can get too thick…there’s a lot of room for error in painting

Again – be prepared to mess up – if you’re painting anything, have several of the same thing to paint so you can practice – or just practice painting foam.  It’s all about figuring out what works and what does not.

There are any number of spaces that will tell you how to prime foam or other materials, what kinds of paint to use, and methods for weathering

What they won’t tell you is how – how exactly to you find a brush and paint something – how much paint to use on the surface – how to mix paint so that it doesn’t get uneven or if you mix it – that you have enough and can consistently re-create the color.

Let's get into all the basics and where I am with painting my Cosplays, because I know I have a long way to to go, but it's fun learning and moving through all the beginner pieces of creating cosplays.

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]]> Why is painting hard?  It’s not art – it’s more like paint by number because you already have the piece – you just need to make sure that it works and looks ok and is consistent and the colors are right.

Once you paint something, it’s kind of hard to go back and do it.  You can’t really un-paint it.  You can paint over it, but if it’s foam, this may not work well – you create layers and it can get too thick…there’s a lot of room for error in painting

Again – be prepared to mess up – if you’re painting anything, have several of the same thing to paint so you can practice – or just practice painting foam.  It’s all about figuring out what works and what does not.

There are any number of spaces that will tell you how to prime foam or other materials, what kinds of paint to use, and methods for weathering

What they won’t tell you is how – how exactly to you find a brush and paint something – how much paint to use on the surface – how to mix paint so that it doesn’t get uneven or if you mix it – that you have enough and can consistently re-create the color.

Let's get into all the basics and where I am with painting my Cosplays, because I know I have a long way to to go, but it's fun learning and moving through all the beginner pieces of creating cosplays.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/ ScottyB Buzzsprout-10856900 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 603 painting in cosplay, weathering cosplays, cosplay details with paint, painting basics for cosplay 4 17 full false Learning to Use Foam for Cosplay Learning to Use Foam for Cosplay Foaming is also hard to do.  It requires a lot of planning on how small pieces are going to fit together.  

Being an engineer helps as you have the ability to see how things fit together – should you be creating your own patterns.

Following patterns and cutting foam is easier compared to sewing.  It’s a matter of sizing correctly and then finding an adhesive that keeps everything together.

Let's get into the basics of foam building, and all the parts that I currently struggle with, and those things that I find are better outsources to the experts.

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]]> Foaming is also hard to do.  It requires a lot of planning on how small pieces are going to fit together.  

Being an engineer helps as you have the ability to see how things fit together – should you be creating your own patterns.

Following patterns and cutting foam is easier compared to sewing.  It’s a matter of sizing correctly and then finding an adhesive that keeps everything together.

Let's get into the basics of foam building, and all the parts that I currently struggle with, and those things that I find are better outsources to the experts.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/ ScottyB Buzzsprout-10856872 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 510 cosplay foaming, eva foam, foam building, cosplay eva builds, where to start with foaming 4 16 full false GeekEthos GeekEthos Where would Cosplay be without makers and their ability to recreate many of the props and armor that we see with so many characters in the space.  They bring our Fandoms to life - From gaming to full suite made from scratch, there’s not much that my next guest cannot make. Creating some of the most amazing custom foam pieces that I’ve seen, and always a pleasure to work with, having made many Cosplay pieces for me and countless other Cosplayers and Gamers all over.

 In this episode we're talking with the inspiring creator GeekEthos - Jess Hamlet on her many creations, including several amazing pieces that I've had the opportunity to commission for me and for the Inferno Project Trailer video that we're working on this season.

Visit GeekEthos Online
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]]> Where would Cosplay be without makers and their ability to recreate many of the props and armor that we see with so many characters in the space.  They bring our Fandoms to life - From gaming to full suite made from scratch, there’s not much that my next guest cannot make. Creating some of the most amazing custom foam pieces that I’ve seen, and always a pleasure to work with, having made many Cosplay pieces for me and countless other Cosplayers and Gamers all over.

 In this episode we're talking with the inspiring creator GeekEthos - Jess Hamlet on her many creations, including several amazing pieces that I've had the opportunity to commission for me and for the Inferno Project Trailer video that we're working on this season.

Visit GeekEthos Online
https://geekethos.com/

Find GeekEthos on Etsy
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https://www.instagram.com/geek_ethos/?hl=en

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/ ScottyB Buzzsprout-10856839 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1556 foam prop building, foaming Cosplay, cosplay how to foam, cosplay commission foam builds 4 15 full false Let's Learn About Sewing! Let's Learn About Sewing! I suck at sewing. I just started, so I thought I would have an episode where I talk about why so many people buy Cosplays instead of building them.  

Sewing takes a lot of time – setting up the machine, threading it, picking fabrics, pinning patterns, finding anything that works, and then…sewing a straight line – which I so far haven’t been able to do.

Go too slow – it doesn’t come out right.  Too fast – it also doesn’t come out right

It’s a ton of maintenance and hard to see what you’re doing...

What’s fun about it? Plenty and it's a great part of this hobby we share called Cosplay.  Join me to talk more about getting into Sewing as a Cosplayer.

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]]> I suck at sewing. I just started, so I thought I would have an episode where I talk about why so many people buy Cosplays instead of building them.  

Sewing takes a lot of time – setting up the machine, threading it, picking fabrics, pinning patterns, finding anything that works, and then…sewing a straight line – which I so far haven’t been able to do.

Go too slow – it doesn’t come out right.  Too fast – it also doesn’t come out right

It’s a ton of maintenance and hard to see what you’re doing...

What’s fun about it? Plenty and it's a great part of this hobby we share called Cosplay.  Join me to talk more about getting into Sewing as a Cosplayer.

Find us online:
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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-10854565 Sun, 10 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 583 cosplay sewing, seamstress cosplayers, sewing 101 for Cosplay 4 14 full false Cosplay Complaints Cosplay Complaints Attitudes and mindsets – what others are DOING in the Cosplay space, their personalities, and other politics that come with (now anyway) building a following online

I can’t even say that complaints are varied.  There are really 3 or 4 main complaints – not getting enough attention and/or donations, people’s attitudes towards cosplay or in the community, not getting enough out of something.

Social Media opened the door for complaining…about everything…all the time.

What are we complaining about?  And why?  Is it even Cosplay related?  Let's talk about it in today's episode.

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]]> Attitudes and mindsets – what others are DOING in the Cosplay space, their personalities, and other politics that come with (now anyway) building a following online

I can’t even say that complaints are varied.  There are really 3 or 4 main complaints – not getting enough attention and/or donations, people’s attitudes towards cosplay or in the community, not getting enough out of something.

Social Media opened the door for complaining…about everything…all the time.

What are we complaining about?  And why?  Is it even Cosplay related?  Let's talk about it in today's episode.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-10854558 Sat, 09 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 573 cosplay complaints, what we complain about in cosplay, social media complaining 4 13 full false Cons are a Bunch of Work Cons are a Bunch of Work Cons are a bunch of work for Cosplayers.  Makeup alone can take hours – and you have to put it on every day you’re at Con.  You have to have extra luggage, lug a bunch of costumes and props around, find a place for things, arrange shoots, and it’s more like a long work day than anything else.

Cons are a bunch of work.

I don’t have tips on how for it not to be work for a Cosplayer to go to a Con and circulate – mainly that’s what you’re doing at Con now – it’s not about friends or enjoying fandom – it’s about getting in front of other people’s phones – photo ops, networking, keeping up appearances…

In this episode we're talking about what goes into getting prepared for a Con, the cost, and what it means to many Cosplayers who attend - but also the great parts of being part of the live Con scene.

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]]> Cons are a bunch of work for Cosplayers.  Makeup alone can take hours – and you have to put it on every day you’re at Con.  You have to have extra luggage, lug a bunch of costumes and props around, find a place for things, arrange shoots, and it’s more like a long work day than anything else.

Cons are a bunch of work.

I don’t have tips on how for it not to be work for a Cosplayer to go to a Con and circulate – mainly that’s what you’re doing at Con now – it’s not about friends or enjoying fandom – it’s about getting in front of other people’s phones – photo ops, networking, keeping up appearances…

In this episode we're talking about what goes into getting prepared for a Con, the cost, and what it means to many Cosplayers who attend - but also the great parts of being part of the live Con scene.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-10854554 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 583 going to Con, getting ready for Con, Convention crunch, the high cost of going to Con 4 12 full false Followers Don't Make You Famous Followers Don't Make You Famous That you use Instagram and people acknowledge you for using the platform, does not make you a celebrity.

Celebrities are not famous because of what they do on Instagram or YouTube or Facebook.

The myth of legendary status – marketing – just clever marketing.

It’s not real, but it can help you sell things

The movie industry boosts actors and actresses to promote their product – it’s all about selling and making the people in the movie interesting – the more you want to be them, the more interested you are, the more you’re going to want to see what they do.

We all start somewhere, and though it’s possible to be “discovered” on social media, it does not make you a movie star.

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]]> That you use Instagram and people acknowledge you for using the platform, does not make you a celebrity.

Celebrities are not famous because of what they do on Instagram or YouTube or Facebook.

The myth of legendary status – marketing – just clever marketing.

It’s not real, but it can help you sell things

The movie industry boosts actors and actresses to promote their product – it’s all about selling and making the people in the movie interesting – the more you want to be them, the more interested you are, the more you’re going to want to see what they do.

We all start somewhere, and though it’s possible to be “discovered” on social media, it does not make you a movie star.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-10854544 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 781 Cosplay Fame, Follower Fame, Instafame, Cosplay doesn't make you famous, Cosplaying for followers, social climbing in Cosplay 4 11 full false The Attention We Get with Cosplay The Attention We Get with Cosplay If you haven’t noticed yet – Cosplayers seek a lot of attention for what they do.  And it’s getting really competitive.

If you’re not a model or a designer, or you don’t have a workshop – the online space is getting very closed off.

But when you have people in a different space – the video clip sharing space say that the other content doesn’t matter OR even better – when they say it’s too hard or doesn’t have any return.

Is it just about gaining more attention, like so many in the online space say? You can make it about your target market – your IDEAL client, IDEAL person that you want to inspire, entertain, or influence to buy your product or service – not HBOs, not Netflix, not a shirt for the latest movie – but you gaining momentum for yourself and what you are building.

Find us online:
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]]> If you haven’t noticed yet – Cosplayers seek a lot of attention for what they do.  And it’s getting really competitive.

If you’re not a model or a designer, or you don’t have a workshop – the online space is getting very closed off.

But when you have people in a different space – the video clip sharing space say that the other content doesn’t matter OR even better – when they say it’s too hard or doesn’t have any return.

Is it just about gaining more attention, like so many in the online space say? You can make it about your target market – your IDEAL client, IDEAL person that you want to inspire, entertain, or influence to buy your product or service – not HBOs, not Netflix, not a shirt for the latest movie – but you gaining momentum for yourself and what you are building.

Find us online:
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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-10854532 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 769 Gaining attention with Cosplay, Cosplay Fame, social climbing in Cosplay 4 10 full false Why Do We Cosplay? Why Do We Cosplay? Why we Cosplay and not just Cosplay, but why do we have to share it at all?

We’re not just dressing up as the characters anymore – we’re imitating the look of the actors wearing the costumes and it’s getting to the “who are you wearing” phase where costume designers are finding accounts and sending suits out in order to get noticed.

It’s all about attention, but are there other reasons deeper or broader than that for the Cosplayer today?

Unfortunately – with social media the ‘fame flash’ is always a part of that.  Climb a mountain, take a selfie.  Run a race, take a selfie. Eat dinner…take a selfie.

Today we're talking about the other reasons why we Cosplay and also that it's ok to share, but maybe not healthy to always (or only) think about the metrics of posting our Cosplays online.

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]]> Why we Cosplay and not just Cosplay, but why do we have to share it at all?

We’re not just dressing up as the characters anymore – we’re imitating the look of the actors wearing the costumes and it’s getting to the “who are you wearing” phase where costume designers are finding accounts and sending suits out in order to get noticed.

It’s all about attention, but are there other reasons deeper or broader than that for the Cosplayer today?

Unfortunately – with social media the ‘fame flash’ is always a part of that.  Climb a mountain, take a selfie.  Run a race, take a selfie. Eat dinner…take a selfie.

Today we're talking about the other reasons why we Cosplay and also that it's ok to share, but maybe not healthy to always (or only) think about the metrics of posting our Cosplays online.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-10854524 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 605 Sharing Cosplay, why do we cosplay, cosplay for attention 4 9 full false JediManda : The Queen Has Arrived JediManda : The Queen Has Arrived My next guest, friends – I’m beyond words to have someone of such accomplishment and talent on the show.

Best Masters winner at Anime Central, Central Champion for Crown Championships of Cosplay, featured in Cosplay Culture Magazine, Star Wars Insider, on StarWars.com, Marvel.com, and SyFy.

She has seen so much success with her Cosplay creations as a competitor, has written and published well-received books, judged many competitions, and continues to create meaningful content on social media for her ever-growing audience.

Creator, Cosplayer, seamstress, author, and a driving force for the SheProp community online, JediManda explains the ins and outs of her Cosplays, talks about her book, and tells us about the fun, enjoyment, and how she gives back to the community through her writing - with more on the way soon!

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]]> My next guest, friends – I’m beyond words to have someone of such accomplishment and talent on the show.

Best Masters winner at Anime Central, Central Champion for Crown Championships of Cosplay, featured in Cosplay Culture Magazine, Star Wars Insider, on StarWars.com, Marvel.com, and SyFy.

She has seen so much success with her Cosplay creations as a competitor, has written and published well-received books, judged many competitions, and continues to create meaningful content on social media for her ever-growing audience.

Creator, Cosplayer, seamstress, author, and a driving force for the SheProp community online, JediManda explains the ins and outs of her Cosplays, talks about her book, and tells us about the fun, enjoyment, and how she gives back to the community through her writing - with more on the way soon!

Find JediManda at her Website

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-10854501 Mon, 04 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 2608 Jedimanda, Amanda Haas, Creative Cosplay, Cosplay Author 4 8 full false Cosplay Anxiety...Again. Cosplay Anxiety...Again. I’ve never felt that I’m good enough for Cosplay.  And it creates a lot of anxiety.

People can be downright awful. It’s not even about the Cosplay 99% of the time. Cosplayers are very forgiving about your Cosplay, but not really about you.

For some reason, Cosplayers believe that they have a level of celebrity status – at least some do, and they’re protective of who they come in contact with everywhere as a result.  They like the attention, but if I’m being honest, the most unapproachable people at Cons – Cosplayers…not that I’m really approaching anyone at a Con.

Let's talk about those feelings we internalize when we compare our content and Cosplay-ability to everyone else and what works best to get out of that mindset.

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]]> I’ve never felt that I’m good enough for Cosplay.  And it creates a lot of anxiety.

People can be downright awful. It’s not even about the Cosplay 99% of the time. Cosplayers are very forgiving about your Cosplay, but not really about you.

For some reason, Cosplayers believe that they have a level of celebrity status – at least some do, and they’re protective of who they come in contact with everywhere as a result.  They like the attention, but if I’m being honest, the most unapproachable people at Cons – Cosplayers…not that I’m really approaching anyone at a Con.

Let's talk about those feelings we internalize when we compare our content and Cosplay-ability to everyone else and what works best to get out of that mindset.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-10853964 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 526 cosplay anxiety, cosplay celebrities, what matters in cosplay, into the inferno 4 7 full false Let's Get Organized! Let's Get Organized! Keeping things straight – Cosplay takes a lot of organization and even more so to present yourself online.

This is one area that we don’t always think we’re failing at, but I’ve seen a variety of organization in Cosplay from throwing everything together at the last minute to planning things out meticulously.

The cosplay itself has a level of planning – and it’s possibly the hardest but also the most organized part of putting together a showcase of the cosplay.  Most know what they’re looking for, where to get it, how to change it for the cosplay.

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]]> Keeping things straight – Cosplay takes a lot of organization and even more so to present yourself online.

This is one area that we don’t always think we’re failing at, but I’ve seen a variety of organization in Cosplay from throwing everything together at the last minute to planning things out meticulously.

The cosplay itself has a level of planning – and it’s possibly the hardest but also the most organized part of putting together a showcase of the cosplay.  Most know what they’re looking for, where to get it, how to change it for the cosplay.

Find us online:
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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-10853959 Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 530 organization in cosplay, avoid the crunch, how to organize cosplay content, into the inferno 4 6 full false How Much Content is Too Much Content? How Much Content is Too Much Content? Too much time, too much content, too much money – when is enough enough in Cosplay?

I don’t hear much about this online – how broke are we all going in the name of fandom?

Is it keeping us poor or do we now have to have a donate button just to keep everything going?

When do you know you’ve reached a limit and if we’re obsessing over a fandom, how do you know if you’ve even reached a limit?

I can’t tell you when you’ve gone too far because this is different for everyone.

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]]> Too much time, too much content, too much money – when is enough enough in Cosplay?

I don’t hear much about this online – how broke are we all going in the name of fandom?

Is it keeping us poor or do we now have to have a donate button just to keep everything going?

When do you know you’ve reached a limit and if we’re obsessing over a fandom, how do you know if you’ve even reached a limit?

I can’t tell you when you’ve gone too far because this is different for everyone.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-10853954 Fri, 01 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500 767 too much, social media overload, cosplay overwhelm, sharing too much, into the inferno 4 5 full false Paying for Followers Paying for Followers If you are promoting posts, you are not paying for followers. If that’s true, than every company on earth is cheating when it comes to you buying their stuff.  Everyone with a business has spent money marketing their brand, product and services.

Purchasing followers is exactly that – you go to a site that “sells” followers and you pay money for them to add to your following.  It’s really bad for your accounts, by the way.

And it is marketing, not just bribing people to follow you – that isn’t recommended and it’s borderline crazy.  You’ve no contract to enforce trying to literally buy followers.

In this episode we're talking about the unwritten rules to media paid promotions, buying followers, and why we have rules about organic-only promotions.

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]]> If you are promoting posts, you are not paying for followers. If that’s true, than every company on earth is cheating when it comes to you buying their stuff.  Everyone with a business has spent money marketing their brand, product and services.

Purchasing followers is exactly that – you go to a site that “sells” followers and you pay money for them to add to your following.  It’s really bad for your accounts, by the way.

And it is marketing, not just bribing people to follow you – that isn’t recommended and it’s borderline crazy.  You’ve no contract to enforce trying to literally buy followers.

In this episode we're talking about the unwritten rules to media paid promotions, buying followers, and why we have rules about organic-only promotions.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-10853947 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0500 783 paid search, buying followers in cosplay, social media pay per click, promoting cosplay on social media, into the inferno 4 4 full false Keep it Simple, Cosplayers! Keep it Simple, Cosplayers! I’m interested in keeping it simple – less is more in Cosplay, posting, and in general.

If Cosplay isn’t making you money – do you want it to? Is that a priority? Because there are a lot of ways to make money that does not draw attention to you.  I’m a Marketing Director – that’s how I make my money.  Cosplay is not something I have monetized nor is the show.

But Cosplay is complicated, so how can it be broken down and kept simple?

Tune in and let's dive in!

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]]> I’m interested in keeping it simple – less is more in Cosplay, posting, and in general.

If Cosplay isn’t making you money – do you want it to? Is that a priority? Because there are a lot of ways to make money that does not draw attention to you.  I’m a Marketing Director – that’s how I make my money.  Cosplay is not something I have monetized nor is the show.

But Cosplay is complicated, so how can it be broken down and kept simple?

Tune in and let's dive in!

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-10853938 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0500 726 keep it simple with cosplay, making money with cosplay, into the Inferno 4 3 full false Welcome to INFERNO! Season 4 is here! Welcome to INFERNO! Season 4 is here! We’re heading into the Inferno this season and what are we going to talk about on the show that we haven’t beat to death already?

Controversy and the topics that I want to explore deeper – not just how to make money in this space - though we will get to that.

  • We need to talk to artists 
  • We need to talk to people who have been in the Industry for a while
  • We need to talk to authors

We’re going to talk about Influencer Marketing, and other forms of marketing online - topics that help you help you.

And we’re going to shamelessly promote this really big project that will amount to a 3 minute video, which is really hard to produce and everyone involved is mega talented – we will be talking about Inferno Saga and the project here and there.  I look forward to sharing more with that online as the season progresses.


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]]> We’re heading into the Inferno this season and what are we going to talk about on the show that we haven’t beat to death already?

Controversy and the topics that I want to explore deeper – not just how to make money in this space - though we will get to that.

  • We need to talk to artists 
  • We need to talk to people who have been in the Industry for a while
  • We need to talk to authors

We’re going to talk about Influencer Marketing, and other forms of marketing online - topics that help you help you.

And we’re going to shamelessly promote this really big project that will amount to a 3 minute video, which is really hard to produce and everyone involved is mega talented – we will be talking about Inferno Saga and the project here and there.  I look forward to sharing more with that online as the season progresses.


Find us online:
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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-10853929 Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0500 308 inferno saga, Chris Claremont, hot topics in cosplay 4 2 full false Cosplay : A History with Author Andrew Liptak Cosplay : A History with Author Andrew Liptak Welcome to Season 4 : Inferno!!

Here to talk about his new book, Cosplay : A History – The Builders, Fans and Makers Who Bring Your Favorite Stories to Life, is author Andrew Liptak.  Andrew has an amazing book out in stores now and we're here to talk all about his writings, how he came to create this fantastic book, and his observations on Cosplay as a long time member of the 501st Legion.

 You may have seen him at conventions like DragonCon, and his extensive works extend beyond Cosplay, having his work published in Armchair General Magazine, Clarkesworld Magazine, Gizmodo, Slate, The Verge and others. His short fiction has appeared in Galaxy’s Edge Magazine and Curious Fictions.

We cover many topics, including several of those included in his book. Reenactments, masquerades, the evolution of cosplay, the current state of cosplay, and the importance that it has right now (and has historically), and it's impact on our cultures.

A great read, overall - it kept me turning pages and I am grateful to have a talent such as Andrew Liptak as a guest on my show.  Please support the release of the book and get your copy today!

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]]> Welcome to Season 4 : Inferno!!

Here to talk about his new book, Cosplay : A History – The Builders, Fans and Makers Who Bring Your Favorite Stories to Life, is author Andrew Liptak.  Andrew has an amazing book out in stores now and we're here to talk all about his writings, how he came to create this fantastic book, and his observations on Cosplay as a long time member of the 501st Legion.

 You may have seen him at conventions like DragonCon, and his extensive works extend beyond Cosplay, having his work published in Armchair General Magazine, Clarkesworld Magazine, Gizmodo, Slate, The Verge and others. His short fiction has appeared in Galaxy’s Edge Magazine and Curious Fictions.

We cover many topics, including several of those included in his book. Reenactments, masquerades, the evolution of cosplay, the current state of cosplay, and the importance that it has right now (and has historically), and it's impact on our cultures.

A great read, overall - it kept me turning pages and I am grateful to have a talent such as Andrew Liptak as a guest on my show.  Please support the release of the book and get your copy today!

Buy on Amazon

Download on Audible

Subscribe and Learn More about the Book here

Visit Andrew's Website

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-10818362 Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0500 3153 cosplay a history, andrew liptak, 501st legion, star wars cosplayer, cosplay writer, history of cosplay 4 1 full false The Final Final Episode of Season 3 The Final Final Episode of Season 3 We're here friends!  The final and 100th Podcast episode of Season 3 : United.  And the 250th Podcast! I'm very happy to say that we'll be back for Season 4 next year, and there's a lot to to between now and then. Many updates, large projects, and so much going on.

Also - I wanted to take this episode to talk about the wear and tear that Cons have on us. A few tips for you on how to navigate the highs and lows of going to Con and then coming back to "reality" - at least for those of us who are not full-time convention creators in Cosplay, Art, or Entertainment.

Thanks for everything this season - I never expected it to go on this long or get to this point, but here we are.  From here, I really want to continue to add a lot of value.  We'll be LIVE on Instagram every Saturday - so stay tuned for that.  I'll be giving you updates and progress on what's to come in the first half of the year and where we'll be in launching everything in the 2nd half.

Look for more YouTube videos, more Podcasts, updates on the Website, ways to support the show, and big (really, at least for my small show) big projects coming up in 2022!

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]]> We're here friends!  The final and 100th Podcast episode of Season 3 : United.  And the 250th Podcast! I'm very happy to say that we'll be back for Season 4 next year, and there's a lot to to between now and then. Many updates, large projects, and so much going on.

Also - I wanted to take this episode to talk about the wear and tear that Cons have on us. A few tips for you on how to navigate the highs and lows of going to Con and then coming back to "reality" - at least for those of us who are not full-time convention creators in Cosplay, Art, or Entertainment.

Thanks for everything this season - I never expected it to go on this long or get to this point, but here we are.  From here, I really want to continue to add a lot of value.  We'll be LIVE on Instagram every Saturday - so stay tuned for that.  I'll be giving you updates and progress on what's to come in the first half of the year and where we'll be in launching everything in the 2nd half.

Look for more YouTube videos, more Podcasts, updates on the Website, ways to support the show, and big (really, at least for my small show) big projects coming up in 2022!

Find us online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary....

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9714453 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0600 984 cons are draining, cons are brutal, surviving con, after con, re-cap, season re-cap, Inferno Saga 3 100 full false Cosplays at C2E2 Cosplays at C2E2 It's about time that I talked about Cosplays at C2E2 this year. Today I'm talking to you about what I observed in the Cosplay space, at the competition and in general with Cosplays this year. 

There was a lot going on, and congratulations to all of the competitors, it was fantastic and wow - really wonderful work everyone!

Of course, a big shout to @jedimanda and for signing her book for me Creative Cosplay, which you can buy at her website (and should if you are looking for a place to get started on sewing your costume!)

Make sure you also check out her YouTube Channel for tips and amazing walkthroughs on Cosplays!

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]]> It's about time that I talked about Cosplays at C2E2 this year. Today I'm talking to you about what I observed in the Cosplay space, at the competition and in general with Cosplays this year. 

There was a lot going on, and congratulations to all of the competitors, it was fantastic and wow - really wonderful work everyone!

Of course, a big shout to @jedimanda and for signing her book for me Creative Cosplay, which you can buy at her website (and should if you are looking for a place to get started on sewing your costume!)

Make sure you also check out her YouTube Channel for tips and amazing walkthroughs on Cosplays!

Find us online:
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9714419 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0600 806 c2e2, jedimanda, creative cosplays, cosplays at Con, c2e2 cosplay 3 99 full false c2e2 Be Continued... c2e2 Be Continued... We are continuing our talk on C2E2 today.  How the Con went, what we did, and how it was to be back at Con.  Fun for sure, and more space than usual.  Listen in and get my thoughts on this year's event!

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]]> We are continuing our talk on C2E2 today.  How the Con went, what we did, and how it was to be back at Con.  Fun for sure, and more space than usual.  Listen in and get my thoughts on this year's event!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9714405 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0600 1069 c2e2, c2e2 2021, Chicago Comic Con, Comic and Entertainment Expo, Cosplaying at Cons, Con takeaways 3 98 full false c2e2 has arrived...and also is over. c2e2 has arrived...and also is over. This week, we're re-capping a little bit on C2E2, which happened just this weekend.  Sad that it's over, but it was such a great time.  This week, I'm going to give you a bit of an overview, and talk about the event and those pieces that I was able to get to this weekend.  There's always too much, even for 3 days, but I'll do my best to tell you what went on.

If you're thinking about going to a Con, this is one that I can recommend.  Looking forward to next August and being there in full Cosplay (should everything stay open - let's hope so!)

Be here this week to hear more every day about the event and some of the things to look forward to next year on Heroes in Season 4.

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]]> This week, we're re-capping a little bit on C2E2, which happened just this weekend.  Sad that it's over, but it was such a great time.  This week, I'm going to give you a bit of an overview, and talk about the event and those pieces that I was able to get to this weekend.  There's always too much, even for 3 days, but I'll do my best to tell you what went on.

If you're thinking about going to a Con, this is one that I can recommend.  Looking forward to next August and being there in full Cosplay (should everything stay open - let's hope so!)

Be here this week to hear more every day about the event and some of the things to look forward to next year on Heroes in Season 4.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9713817 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0600 627 c2e2, c2e22021, c2e2 re-cap, what to expect at Cons 3 97 full false 100 YouTube Episodes for Cosplay 100 YouTube Episodes for Cosplay Friends, we made it!  We've reached the end of the Season on YouTube and we'll have one more week of re-cap episodes here on the Podcast to talk about C2E2 and what's going on there this weekend.

They say that you make 100 crappy YouTube videos before you start to get the hang of it. Though my guests have been the greatest and I appreciate them all, one thing that I know is that I have come a long way over the last 3 seasons as a host.

We're wrapping up the season today and talking about how we got where we are now, the origins of HoCS, and where we'll be going next season.

It'll be a little while before Season 4 content comes out, so stay tuned, but we'll have more for you in 2022 as we work on bringing more value, more quality, and more of what you need in this safe space for Cosplayers.

Thanks for being here - We appreciate the support!

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]]> Friends, we made it!  We've reached the end of the Season on YouTube and we'll have one more week of re-cap episodes here on the Podcast to talk about C2E2 and what's going on there this weekend.

They say that you make 100 crappy YouTube videos before you start to get the hang of it. Though my guests have been the greatest and I appreciate them all, one thing that I know is that I have come a long way over the last 3 seasons as a host.

We're wrapping up the season today and talking about how we got where we are now, the origins of HoCS, and where we'll be going next season.

It'll be a little while before Season 4 content comes out, so stay tuned, but we'll have more for you in 2022 as we work on bringing more value, more quality, and more of what you need in this safe space for Cosplayers.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9586626 Fri, 10 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0600 866 season finale, how to make YouTube videos, origins of the show 3 96 full false C2E2 Starts Now!! C2E2 Starts Now!! We’re Going to C2E2!! 

This is the talk up C2E2 episode, which means the end of the season is here

As of the end of this season, we’ll have created 100 YouTube videos and 250 podcast episodes, which is well beyond anything I thought I would make back in 2019 when I first went to c2e2 and started the whole journey to Cosplay and what I could offer the community.

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]]> We’re Going to C2E2!! 

This is the talk up C2E2 episode, which means the end of the season is here

As of the end of this season, we’ll have created 100 YouTube videos and 250 podcast episodes, which is well beyond anything I thought I would make back in 2019 when I first went to c2e2 and started the whole journey to Cosplay and what I could offer the community.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9586615 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0600 735 c2e2, comic expo, chicago conventions, cosplayer conventions, c2e2 coverage 3 95 full false Don't Get Conned (at a Con) Don't Get Conned (at a Con) Don’t get used.  This can happen a few different ways at a Con, and in brief, you want to be careful, but not paranoid about Con-behavior.

Let's talk about what to look out for at Cons, and how to have a great time while being mindful of those things that can go on at Conventions that could leave you having a bad experience, or even leaving the community.

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]]> Don’t get used.  This can happen a few different ways at a Con, and in brief, you want to be careful, but not paranoid about Con-behavior.

Let's talk about what to look out for at Cons, and how to have a great time while being mindful of those things that can go on at Conventions that could leave you having a bad experience, or even leaving the community.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9586605 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0600 557 Convention stories, Cosplayers getting scammed, Convention Scammers, Cosplayers getting ripped off 3 94 full false Circulating at a Convention Circulating at a Convention Promotion at a Con can be tough.  There are seas of people, and a lot of options. Whether you have a booth, or it’s just you going – if you want to get noticed and network here are a couple of tips from a Marketing perspective.

Promote as early as possible – many Cosplayers put ‘next Con’ info in their bios, but few have too many pre-posts about going to a Con.  It’s just the weekend of and you see a story with them in a car or arriving, etc.  Get the word out – if you have a website and you circulate – keep that schedule on your website.

Networking can be easy – be approachable and approach others – conversation should be easy in Cosplay – or at least it gets easier.  Compliments and photo requests – nothing too pushy, nothing too lengthy – you might see people you recognize – make a point to say hello.  Ask people for their handles and follow them.

Wear your brand shamelessly, even if you don’t have a booth.  Not that you need to be a walking billboard, but if you have something you’re proud of, wear it – people will see it.

Tune in for many tips and tricks to navigating the Con Floor.

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]]> Promotion at a Con can be tough.  There are seas of people, and a lot of options. Whether you have a booth, or it’s just you going – if you want to get noticed and network here are a couple of tips from a Marketing perspective.

Promote as early as possible – many Cosplayers put ‘next Con’ info in their bios, but few have too many pre-posts about going to a Con.  It’s just the weekend of and you see a story with them in a car or arriving, etc.  Get the word out – if you have a website and you circulate – keep that schedule on your website.

Networking can be easy – be approachable and approach others – conversation should be easy in Cosplay – or at least it gets easier.  Compliments and photo requests – nothing too pushy, nothing too lengthy – you might see people you recognize – make a point to say hello.  Ask people for their handles and follow them.

Wear your brand shamelessly, even if you don’t have a booth.  Not that you need to be a walking billboard, but if you have something you’re proud of, wear it – people will see it.

Tune in for many tips and tricks to navigating the Con Floor.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9586596 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0600 892 Convention going, Cosplayers circulating Cons, Cosplayer networking 3 93 full false Con-essentials Con-essentials The Con-essentials episode.  What do we need for Cons, what’s essential to being at a Con, and what do I even mean by essential – because there’s nothing essential about going to a Convention, unless it happens to be your livelihood.

Fun – if you’re just stressed, just trying to meet deadlines, just prepping everything to be on display, you’re missing something essential.

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]]> The Con-essentials episode.  What do we need for Cons, what’s essential to being at a Con, and what do I even mean by essential – because there’s nothing essential about going to a Convention, unless it happens to be your livelihood.

Fun – if you’re just stressed, just trying to meet deadlines, just prepping everything to be on display, you’re missing something essential.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9586587 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0600 868 essentials for conventions, convention going, con bundles, what do you need for a con 3 92 full false Coswars Part Two with Melbourne Superman Coswars Part Two with Melbourne Superman PART TWO of TWO - go back to listen to Part One here.

This is the wrap up to last week's overexplain where we talk through the original trilogy, and prequels.  In this part, we cover many of the finer points that come up with the newest trilogy, many of our thoughts on the franchise, and how all of this relates for us to Cosplay and the storytelling that surrounds the industry.

I have with me again @melbournesuperman whom you can find and follow at the links below:
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You may remember him from last season:
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]]> PART TWO of TWO - go back to listen to Part One here.

This is the wrap up to last week's overexplain where we talk through the original trilogy, and prequels.  In this part, we cover many of the finer points that come up with the newest trilogy, many of our thoughts on the franchise, and how all of this relates for us to Cosplay and the storytelling that surrounds the industry.

I have with me again @melbournesuperman whom you can find and follow at the links below:
https://linktr.ee/Melbournesuperman

You may remember him from last season:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSU3jf4ok9Q

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9586561 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0600 3292 team accountable, Melbourne Superman, Star Wars Overexplain, Star Wars Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, Rise of Skywalker, Cosplay Storytelling, Breaking the Barrier, Kryptonian Chronicles 3 91 full false Where Do We Go from Here? Star Wars Wrap Up Where Do We Go from Here? Star Wars Wrap Up We've been talking Star Wars for nearly 2 weeks, and as a change of pace, we're looking into questions that have come up in my mind as I've been going deep into the fandom.  
Your time, money, and resources are all going into Cosplay – and now what?

Is Cosplay an investment? Is any hobby an investment? An escape – is it all just about escapism, networking – what is it for you really? More than we can cover in an episode, but something to think on – there’s no wrong way to do it, just think through it if you are at a crossroads and make a choice that works best for you – easy enough.  You can always change your mind later.

You don’t actually have to do anything – I think that’s something that burnout culture tells us – we have to be productive, we have to monetize, we have to gain traction, followers, become an authority in your space.

But really – what now? Not just for you, but for me too – where do we all go from here?

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]]> We've been talking Star Wars for nearly 2 weeks, and as a change of pace, we're looking into questions that have come up in my mind as I've been going deep into the fandom.  
Your time, money, and resources are all going into Cosplay – and now what?

Is Cosplay an investment? Is any hobby an investment? An escape – is it all just about escapism, networking – what is it for you really? More than we can cover in an episode, but something to think on – there’s no wrong way to do it, just think through it if you are at a crossroads and make a choice that works best for you – easy enough.  You can always change your mind later.

You don’t actually have to do anything – I think that’s something that burnout culture tells us – we have to be productive, we have to monetize, we have to gain traction, followers, become an authority in your space.

But really – what now? Not just for you, but for me too – where do we all go from here?

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9586530 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0600 651 cosplay progress, what to do next in cosplay, star wars cosplay overexplain 3 90 full false The Rise of Heroes of Cosplay Sanctuary The Rise of Heroes of Cosplay Sanctuary How did Heroes start, where did it come from, where is it going?

Is there a rise, so to speak, of this brand, and what it will do in the future?  Will I spend time and resources building it when I know that there’s little chance for success?  We went over the likelihood of creating a large channel, or online presence – it is an uphill battle.

What can we provide, where will we go, and how will it be sustained?  Questions you can ask yourself too.

Let's also talk Star Wars Rise of Skywalker in this episode. Did Rey carry the franchise the same way Luke did?  Not sure who was supposed to carry the first 3 movies – we’ll say that was a missing piece – Vader was supposed to be that factor.  3 generations of Skywalker – but we really didn’t get that with the final trilogy.  I think we were expecting to find out that Rey was related to Luke, not the Emperor.

That didn’t seem to fit. It didn’t quite follow the line as the first 6 movies did.  This was a story about a girl, who at no point, did we feel that she was going to be anything like Palpatine, and exactly when and how did the Emperor get around to this – he has clones…

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]]> How did Heroes start, where did it come from, where is it going?

Is there a rise, so to speak, of this brand, and what it will do in the future?  Will I spend time and resources building it when I know that there’s little chance for success?  We went over the likelihood of creating a large channel, or online presence – it is an uphill battle.

What can we provide, where will we go, and how will it be sustained?  Questions you can ask yourself too.

Let's also talk Star Wars Rise of Skywalker in this episode. Did Rey carry the franchise the same way Luke did?  Not sure who was supposed to carry the first 3 movies – we’ll say that was a missing piece – Vader was supposed to be that factor.  3 generations of Skywalker – but we really didn’t get that with the final trilogy.  I think we were expecting to find out that Rey was related to Luke, not the Emperor.

That didn’t seem to fit. It didn’t quite follow the line as the first 6 movies did.  This was a story about a girl, who at no point, did we feel that she was going to be anything like Palpatine, and exactly when and how did the Emperor get around to this – he has clones…

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9583743 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0600 532 Rise of Skywalker, Brand Recognition, Star Wars Cosplay, Getting Started with Cosplay Branding, Building a Cosplay Empire 1 89 full false The Last Cosplay The Last Cosplay What’s the final Cosplay going to be?  How does one go out in grand fashion, and will it matter?  Will anyone even know? Or care? 

In the Last Jedi – it wasn’t really about the last Jedi. It was about one final act by one Jedi. It seems there will always be more Jedi.  There will probably always be more Cosplays because there will always be more movies to create characters from – costume design is here to stay.

Star Wars definitely changed a lot in this movie. Some choices, I didn’t like, the philosophy of Luke not really being that significant – or that really anyone could be the One.  I think there’s some current thought coming into the plot of the movie.

We’re all special, and not all at the same time.  We all want to be insta-famous and have large followings, but the reality is that very few people get to this level – BUT that this doesn’t make them special, it just puts them in that space.

What will my final Cosplay be – in fact, why think about the last one before we even get the first one done?

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]]> What’s the final Cosplay going to be?  How does one go out in grand fashion, and will it matter?  Will anyone even know? Or care? 

In the Last Jedi – it wasn’t really about the last Jedi. It was about one final act by one Jedi. It seems there will always be more Jedi.  There will probably always be more Cosplays because there will always be more movies to create characters from – costume design is here to stay.

Star Wars definitely changed a lot in this movie. Some choices, I didn’t like, the philosophy of Luke not really being that significant – or that really anyone could be the One.  I think there’s some current thought coming into the plot of the movie.

We’re all special, and not all at the same time.  We all want to be insta-famous and have large followings, but the reality is that very few people get to this level – BUT that this doesn’t make them special, it just puts them in that space.

What will my final Cosplay be – in fact, why think about the last one before we even get the first one done?

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9583739 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600 491 The Last Jedi, Jedi Cosplay, Luke Skywalker Cosplay, The Last Cosplay, Transitioning out of Cosplay 3 88 full false Cosplay Awakens Cosplay Awakens When you decide to be a Cosplayer, there's a moment when you make a choice with Fandom and what you want to build and share with it.  For me, it was back in 2019 before the Podcast, before the YouTube channel...I found my way into the world of cosplay.  From there, I just needed to find out how I was going to contribute in this space.

Here's the story of how I got into what I got into, and the major influences in my decision to go down this road and build this platform and brand.

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]]> When you decide to be a Cosplayer, there's a moment when you make a choice with Fandom and what you want to build and share with it.  For me, it was back in 2019 before the Podcast, before the YouTube channel...I found my way into the world of cosplay.  From there, I just needed to find out how I was going to contribute in this space.

Here's the story of how I got into what I got into, and the major influences in my decision to go down this road and build this platform and brand.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9583719 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600 647 The Force Awakens, Cosplay Awakens, Origins in Cosplay 1 87 full false Coswars Part One Featuring Melbourne Superman Coswars Part One Featuring Melbourne Superman PART ONE of TWO

This week, we've been talking about Star Wars and we've been talking about Cosplay and the conflicts inside of us, and the world of Cosplay as we wind down this season which I've been calling #united

I have with me @melbournesuperman whom you can find and follow at the links below:
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You may remember him from last season:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSU3jf4ok9Q

Of course, be sure to subscribe to his YouTube Channel!
https://www.youtube.com/c/MelbourneSuperman

We go deep on Star Wars as huge fans of the franchise and talk through Episodes IV, V, VI and even some Prequel talk in this first part of our two part season finale talk.

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]]> PART ONE of TWO

This week, we've been talking about Star Wars and we've been talking about Cosplay and the conflicts inside of us, and the world of Cosplay as we wind down this season which I've been calling #united

I have with me @melbournesuperman whom you can find and follow at the links below:
https://linktr.ee/Melbournesuperman

You may remember him from last season:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSU3jf4ok9Q

Of course, be sure to subscribe to his YouTube Channel!
https://www.youtube.com/c/MelbourneSuperman

We go deep on Star Wars as huge fans of the franchise and talk through Episodes IV, V, VI and even some Prequel talk in this first part of our two part season finale talk.

Find us online:
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9583698 Fri, 26 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600 2317 Melbourne Superman, Andrew Lorenzo, Breaking the Barrier Podcast, Kryptonian Chronicles, Star Wars Cosplay, Obi Wan Kenobi, Star Wars Fandom 3 86 full false But You Have the High Ground But You Have the High Ground What do we do when we have the high ground in Cosplay – when we gain momentum? How do we use it?  Do we wait, do we hope for someone to recognize our effort, or do we just stay the course?

Where do the Prequels fit in the grand scheme of Star Wars?  Do they really fit – besides giving Disney an easy segue into new content that can weave in and out of all the episodes?

Are we going to see a complete Disney takeover of Cosplay – and have we already?

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]]> What do we do when we have the high ground in Cosplay – when we gain momentum? How do we use it?  Do we wait, do we hope for someone to recognize our effort, or do we just stay the course?

Where do the Prequels fit in the grand scheme of Star Wars?  Do they really fit – besides giving Disney an easy segue into new content that can weave in and out of all the episodes?

Are we going to see a complete Disney takeover of Cosplay – and have we already?

Find us online:
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9583662 Thu, 25 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600 579 Star Wars Prequels, Hayden Christiansen, The High Ground in Cosplay, You Have the High Ground, Obi Wan Kenobi 3 85 full false The Return of the Cosplayer The Return of the Cosplayer Jedi was my least favorite of the first 3 movies, but the one I watched the most. It was conclusive. Becoming a Jedi meant something back then

Does becoming a Cosplayer now mean less than it used to?  Is there less of a path, less meaning behind having someone teach you things – do Cosplayers have basically the same road map that Luke has?

Crappy training, learn what you can, make it up as you go along – have good friends that encourage you to do the best you can – because you’ve all been through some stuff together – and then…

Redemption?  All that training, all that work, Death Star II blown up, and what did we get at the end of it? The Emperor toppled.

Be small and it makes you big – what is the lesson from Jedi?

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]]> Jedi was my least favorite of the first 3 movies, but the one I watched the most. It was conclusive. Becoming a Jedi meant something back then

Does becoming a Cosplayer now mean less than it used to?  Is there less of a path, less meaning behind having someone teach you things – do Cosplayers have basically the same road map that Luke has?

Crappy training, learn what you can, make it up as you go along – have good friends that encourage you to do the best you can – because you’ve all been through some stuff together – and then…

Redemption?  All that training, all that work, Death Star II blown up, and what did we get at the end of it? The Emperor toppled.

Be small and it makes you big – what is the lesson from Jedi?

Find us online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary....

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9583658 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600 519 Star Wars Cosplay, Return of the Jedi, Revenge of the Jedi, Jedi Cosplays 3 84 full false Cosplay Strikes Back Cosplay Strikes Back Star Wars Episode V is the best, in my opinion. No main character deaths. There’s a massive plot twist – which generally we do not see in sequels – can you name sequels that have mega reveals or plot twists like Empire? 

What do we like about Empire? Is it one of the greatest sequels and stories of all time? 

Does it make an impact and has it stood the test of time?  Will it be overshadowed by what Disney is coming out with now?  Does Empire get forgotten because Disney wants the current titles to be more popular and appreciated?

One thing about Cosplay – does the deal get worse and worse all the time?

Is there just too much drama – do we feel like Luke sometimes learning that you have a long-lost family? 

Do we lose hope and have to regroup?

Find us online:
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]]> Star Wars Episode V is the best, in my opinion. No main character deaths. There’s a massive plot twist – which generally we do not see in sequels – can you name sequels that have mega reveals or plot twists like Empire? 

What do we like about Empire? Is it one of the greatest sequels and stories of all time? 

Does it make an impact and has it stood the test of time?  Will it be overshadowed by what Disney is coming out with now?  Does Empire get forgotten because Disney wants the current titles to be more popular and appreciated?

One thing about Cosplay – does the deal get worse and worse all the time?

Is there just too much drama – do we feel like Luke sometimes learning that you have a long-lost family? 

Do we lose hope and have to regroup?

Find us online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary....

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9583640 Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600 416 Star Wars Cosplay, Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars Episode V talk, The Dark Side of Cosplay 3 83 full false A New Hope for Cosplay A New Hope for Cosplay What can we symbolize and celebrate and do we or are we too busy trying to cultivate attention?

This week, and next :) we're going to be talking about Star Wars.  Everything about a Fandom that started for me a long time ago...

What can Star Wars tell us about Cosplay, and was it the first time that Cosplay became mainstream? Everyone scrambled to theaters in 1977 to see this movie and some showed up dressed as their favorite characters. These days, you can expect to see any number of Cosplayers promoting premiere events for every movie.

Find HoCS online:
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]]> What can we symbolize and celebrate and do we or are we too busy trying to cultivate attention?

This week, and next :) we're going to be talking about Star Wars.  Everything about a Fandom that started for me a long time ago...

What can Star Wars tell us about Cosplay, and was it the first time that Cosplay became mainstream? Everyone scrambled to theaters in 1977 to see this movie and some showed up dressed as their favorite characters. These days, you can expect to see any number of Cosplayers promoting premiere events for every movie.

Find HoCS online:
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Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here:
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9583632 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600 481 star wars, a new hope, star wars cosplay, hope for cosplay 3 82 full false Yaya Han's Book - Part Five - The Industry of Cosplay Yaya Han's Book - Part Five - The Industry of Cosplay We’ve talked about Yaya’s book all week and covered the first 4 sections – feel free to listen to the Podcasts that summarize the book

Buy the book – Yaya’s really great about getting it to you right away. She signed it for me and even included a signed print. Above and beyond.

In this final section, I think it covers the most ground of any section of the book.  

It goes over really how Yaya Han went from Cosplayer to Business Owner and developed partnerships, protected intellectual property, and in a short amount of time saw a lot of growth professionally.

Results not typical – but it reinforces my statements on the show – there’s no overnight success, there’s no secrets to success – it’s work, dedication, consistency, and unfortunately, a fair amount of luck overall.

It’s nice to know that the things that I’ve talked about on the show and how to go about creating a brand, and turning a hobby into something more are outlined and encouraged in Yaya’s book.

I’m very happy to see that she puts a lot of emphasis to controlling your own brand – having a website and a central place for your creations that is not just Social Media.

There’s not a lot about commerce and how to achieve this – Yaya believes in relatable content and relationship building in this industry.  I do too – but there’s definitely a way to SEO your way through Cosplay if you’re providing product or service.

Importantly – she talks about the most important reasons to do this and it’s not about fame or money. It’s about solving a problem for your customers/clients.  Well done.

My overall thoughts on this book – it’s well written, well informed, well researched, and provides a great overview to a large audience looking to get into, understand more about, or be inspired to try more with Cosplay.  There’s even a resource section to help you along – I highly recommend spending the $25 plus shipping to have a copy of this book – digital or physical.

Her website is also great – she’s done a lot to customize it, and it’s built on wix, so for anyone looking to create a website, you don’t have to know everything about coding, but there are a lot of options.

Check it out – I’m not paid to say any of this, I just find that Yaya is a great resource to the Cosplay community and a great example of someone who saw white space in something, saw it’s potential, and made a decision to make an impact – with what she had, where she way, and learned and developed skills as she went.

Find HoCS online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com

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Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ​​ 
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]]> We’ve talked about Yaya’s book all week and covered the first 4 sections – feel free to listen to the Podcasts that summarize the book

Buy the book – Yaya’s really great about getting it to you right away. She signed it for me and even included a signed print. Above and beyond.

In this final section, I think it covers the most ground of any section of the book.  

It goes over really how Yaya Han went from Cosplayer to Business Owner and developed partnerships, protected intellectual property, and in a short amount of time saw a lot of growth professionally.

Results not typical – but it reinforces my statements on the show – there’s no overnight success, there’s no secrets to success – it’s work, dedication, consistency, and unfortunately, a fair amount of luck overall.

It’s nice to know that the things that I’ve talked about on the show and how to go about creating a brand, and turning a hobby into something more are outlined and encouraged in Yaya’s book.

I’m very happy to see that she puts a lot of emphasis to controlling your own brand – having a website and a central place for your creations that is not just Social Media.

There’s not a lot about commerce and how to achieve this – Yaya believes in relatable content and relationship building in this industry.  I do too – but there’s definitely a way to SEO your way through Cosplay if you’re providing product or service.

Importantly – she talks about the most important reasons to do this and it’s not about fame or money. It’s about solving a problem for your customers/clients.  Well done.

My overall thoughts on this book – it’s well written, well informed, well researched, and provides a great overview to a large audience looking to get into, understand more about, or be inspired to try more with Cosplay.  There’s even a resource section to help you along – I highly recommend spending the $25 plus shipping to have a copy of this book – digital or physical.

Her website is also great – she’s done a lot to customize it, and it’s built on wix, so for anyone looking to create a website, you don’t have to know everything about coding, but there are a lot of options.

Check it out – I’m not paid to say any of this, I just find that Yaya is a great resource to the Cosplay community and a great example of someone who saw white space in something, saw it’s potential, and made a decision to make an impact – with what she had, where she way, and learned and developed skills as she went.

Find HoCS online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
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Vero: @scottybofficial

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Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ​​ 
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9541831 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600 940 yaya han, yaya han's world of cosplay, heroes of cosplay, yaya han cosplayer 3 81 full false Yaya Han's Book - Part Four Yaya Han's Book - Part Four In today's episode, we're talking about Yaya Han's book and the Duality of Cosplay that she covers in the 4th section.

It goes over really how Yaya Han went from Cosplayer to Business Owner and developed partnerships, protected intellectual property, and in a short amount of time saw a lot of growth professionally.

Results not typical – but it reinforces my statements on the show – there’s no overnight success, there’s no secrets to success – it’s work, dedication, consistency, and unfortunately, a fair amount of luck overall.

It’s nice to know that the things that I’ve talked about on the show and how to go about creating a brand, and turning a hobby into something more are outlined and encouraged in Yaya’s book.

I’m very happy to see that she puts a lot of emphasis to controlling your own brand – having a website and a central place for your creations that is not just Social Media.

There’s not a lot about commerce and how to achieve this – Yaya believes in relatable content and relationship building in this industry.  I do too – but there’s definitely a way to SEO your way through Cosplay if you’re providing product or service.

Importantly – she talks about the most important reasons to do this and it’s not about fame or money. It’s about solving a problem for your customers/clients.  Well done.

Find HoCS online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay​​​...

And Host ScottyB
Vero: @scottybofficial

Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554​​ 
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ​​ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero​​... 
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]]> In today's episode, we're talking about Yaya Han's book and the Duality of Cosplay that she covers in the 4th section.

It goes over really how Yaya Han went from Cosplayer to Business Owner and developed partnerships, protected intellectual property, and in a short amount of time saw a lot of growth professionally.

Results not typical – but it reinforces my statements on the show – there’s no overnight success, there’s no secrets to success – it’s work, dedication, consistency, and unfortunately, a fair amount of luck overall.

It’s nice to know that the things that I’ve talked about on the show and how to go about creating a brand, and turning a hobby into something more are outlined and encouraged in Yaya’s book.

I’m very happy to see that she puts a lot of emphasis to controlling your own brand – having a website and a central place for your creations that is not just Social Media.

There’s not a lot about commerce and how to achieve this – Yaya believes in relatable content and relationship building in this industry.  I do too – but there’s definitely a way to SEO your way through Cosplay if you’re providing product or service.

Importantly – she talks about the most important reasons to do this and it’s not about fame or money. It’s about solving a problem for your customers/clients.  Well done.

Find HoCS online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay​​​...

And Host ScottyB
Vero: @scottybofficial

Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554​​ 
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ​​ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero​​... 
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh​​ 
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9541795 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600 518 yaya han, yaya han's world of cosplay, heroes of cosplay, yaya han cosplayer 3 80 full false Yaya Han's Book - Part Three Yaya Han's Book - Part Three We're continuing with our review and coverage of Yaya Han's book with the 3rd section which talks about the creative process of Cosplay.  This is really the part where I "got it" and really started to understand Yaya's perspective on Cosplay.  This is the part of the book that made me want to be better at creating my own works inside costume design, makeup, and characterization.

And really, this is expression in terms of adaptation – your own version of something, replicating something, commissions , etc.

Alyson Tabbitha is mentioned in this section as one of the great transformers of modern cosplay

Photoshoots are talked about at length – a lot of great advice here from Yaya.

Find HoCS online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
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And Host ScottyB
Vero: @scottybofficial

Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554​​ 
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ​​ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero​​... 
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh​​ 
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]]> We're continuing with our review and coverage of Yaya Han's book with the 3rd section which talks about the creative process of Cosplay.  This is really the part where I "got it" and really started to understand Yaya's perspective on Cosplay.  This is the part of the book that made me want to be better at creating my own works inside costume design, makeup, and characterization.

And really, this is expression in terms of adaptation – your own version of something, replicating something, commissions , etc.

Alyson Tabbitha is mentioned in this section as one of the great transformers of modern cosplay

Photoshoots are talked about at length – a lot of great advice here from Yaya.

Find HoCS online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay​​​...

And Host ScottyB
Vero: @scottybofficial

Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554​​ 
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ​​ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero​​... 
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh​​ 
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ujXQEk​​ TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjusw​​ 

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9541782 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600 541 yaya han, yaya han's world of cosplay, heroes of cosplay, yaya han cosplayer 3 79 full false Yaya Han's Book - Part Two Yaya Han's Book - Part Two In this episode, we're continuing our look through Yaya Han's book and covering the second part of the book which goes through the history of cosplay.

She goes through her journey over the years and how she got started – all the ups and downs

Recent history in Cosplay, but also a brief on costuming throughout history, which I thought was great to include

Cosplay pillars – Sewing and Armor. This is in terms of being a maker – these are essential. There are more pillars in my opinion, but in this context – yes. Agree – you need to learn how to do a couple of things in order to create costumes 

The advice is about truly becoming a maker – enjoying this journey of crafting and making it your own.  Types of cosplayers get discussed later in the book.

Find HoCS online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay​​​...

And Host ScottyB
Vero: @scottybofficial

Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554​​ 
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ​​ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero​​... 
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh​​ 
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]]> In this episode, we're continuing our look through Yaya Han's book and covering the second part of the book which goes through the history of cosplay.

She goes through her journey over the years and how she got started – all the ups and downs

Recent history in Cosplay, but also a brief on costuming throughout history, which I thought was great to include

Cosplay pillars – Sewing and Armor. This is in terms of being a maker – these are essential. There are more pillars in my opinion, but in this context – yes. Agree – you need to learn how to do a couple of things in order to create costumes 

The advice is about truly becoming a maker – enjoying this journey of crafting and making it your own.  Types of cosplayers get discussed later in the book.

Find HoCS online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay​​​...

And Host ScottyB
Vero: @scottybofficial

Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554​​ 
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ​​ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero​​... 
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh​​ 
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ujXQEk​​ TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjusw​​ 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9541772 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600 555 yaya han, yaya han's world of cosplay, heroes of cosplay, yaya han cosplayer 3 78 full false Yaya Han's Book - Part One Yaya Han's Book - Part One This week we're talking about Yaya Han's Book and everything that it contains. Every day we're covering a section of the book, which is broken into 5 main parts.

Part one is called the World of Cosplay, and it serves as your introduction to Cosplay and to Yaya Han

Her origin story is very unique, and definitely not what I thought. Learning that she’s from Germany and immigrated here was not what I expected.

Advice sections throughout – and small tip sections, though it is not the focus of the book – not the main point – it is her story and truly is a guide to cosplay culture.

Find HoCS online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay​​​...

And Host ScottyB
Vero: @scottybofficial

Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554​​ 
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ​​ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero​​... 
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh​​ 
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ujXQEk​​ TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjusw​​ 

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]]> This week we're talking about Yaya Han's Book and everything that it contains. Every day we're covering a section of the book, which is broken into 5 main parts.

Part one is called the World of Cosplay, and it serves as your introduction to Cosplay and to Yaya Han

Her origin story is very unique, and definitely not what I thought. Learning that she’s from Germany and immigrated here was not what I expected.

Advice sections throughout – and small tip sections, though it is not the focus of the book – not the main point – it is her story and truly is a guide to cosplay culture.

Find HoCS online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay​​​...

And Host ScottyB
Vero: @scottybofficial

Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554​​ 
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ​​ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero​​... 
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh​​ 
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ujXQEk​​ TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjusw​​ 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9541745 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600 482 yaya han, yaya han's world of cosplay, heroes of cosplay, yaya han cosplayer 3 77 full false Avoiding Cosplay Gossip Avoiding Cosplay Gossip Gossip runs rampant in cosplay – especially online.  There are groups.  There are cliques at Cons – there’s a ton of high school behavior.

Being authentic is tough – and definitely, we want to show everyone that we’re not about all of that drama, but I know in some cases, there’s a lot going on underneath in this world of Cosplay, but you know what?

Those that keep to themselves and just create – aren’t always looking for collabs, clout, and what’s in it for them – they seem to do the best.

What can we do and do we actually feed on the gossip?  Is it part of fandom because it’s what we do with celebrities – we get all the gossip and eat it up?

Anti-gossip is probably also gossip.

Find HoCS online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay​​​...

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Vero: @scottybofficial

Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554​​ 
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ​​ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero​​... 
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh​​ 
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]]> Gossip runs rampant in cosplay – especially online.  There are groups.  There are cliques at Cons – there’s a ton of high school behavior.

Being authentic is tough – and definitely, we want to show everyone that we’re not about all of that drama, but I know in some cases, there’s a lot going on underneath in this world of Cosplay, but you know what?

Those that keep to themselves and just create – aren’t always looking for collabs, clout, and what’s in it for them – they seem to do the best.

What can we do and do we actually feed on the gossip?  Is it part of fandom because it’s what we do with celebrities – we get all the gossip and eat it up?

Anti-gossip is probably also gossip.

Find HoCS online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
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Vero: @scottybofficial

Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
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Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ​​ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero​​... 
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9506860 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600 629 cosplay gossip, cosplay cliques, gossiping in cosplay, avoiding cosplay gossip 3 76 full false Failing Your Way Through Cosplay Failing Your Way Through Cosplay 1 million subscribers – seems impossible and in many cases, for many niche channels, it is an impossible goal.  1000 is a lot.  Can we fail our way to a Gold Play Button?  What happens when we get one?

Well…nothing. Nothing happens.  You just get one.

But can you fail your way to success?  Many online talking heads seem to think so.  Depends on your definition of failure.

If an attempt at something that doesn’t result in what you wanted, or exceeded your expectation, then technically it failed.  But that’s not always a bad thing.

What did you set your sights on and was it even achievable?

A low expectation would be getting 1 view on a video.  High might be 10,000, but it all depends on where you are.

The idea isn’t to set goals that discourage you. The idea is to try, check, adjust, and repeat with the adjustment.

If you’re making videos, and not just making them to see if you can make them, which I do in some cases – especially those where I’m on my own, then you want to see if you can use this method to “fail” your way to success.

Find HoCS online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay​​​...

And Host ScottyB
Vero: @scottybofficial

Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554​​ 
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ​​ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero​​... 
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh​​ 
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ujXQEk​​ TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjusw​​ 

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]]> 1 million subscribers – seems impossible and in many cases, for many niche channels, it is an impossible goal.  1000 is a lot.  Can we fail our way to a Gold Play Button?  What happens when we get one?

Well…nothing. Nothing happens.  You just get one.

But can you fail your way to success?  Many online talking heads seem to think so.  Depends on your definition of failure.

If an attempt at something that doesn’t result in what you wanted, or exceeded your expectation, then technically it failed.  But that’s not always a bad thing.

What did you set your sights on and was it even achievable?

A low expectation would be getting 1 view on a video.  High might be 10,000, but it all depends on where you are.

The idea isn’t to set goals that discourage you. The idea is to try, check, adjust, and repeat with the adjustment.

If you’re making videos, and not just making them to see if you can make them, which I do in some cases – especially those where I’m on my own, then you want to see if you can use this method to “fail” your way to success.

Find HoCS online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay​​​...

And Host ScottyB
Vero: @scottybofficial

Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554​​ 
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ​​ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero​​... 
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh​​ 
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ujXQEk​​ TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjusw​​ 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9506852 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600 696 how to get more subscribers as a cosplayer, gaining attention as a cosplay, failing your way to success, cosplay failures turned success 3 75 full false Cosplay Space (and YouTube) Cosplay Space (and YouTube) You’re going to need space.

If you’re making content – how are you making it? Probably in a corner of your house or apartment in front of a curtain – we all start somewhere.

Never worry about production quality – a little goes a long way, but you’ll want to make something that suits your brand and your personality

How much space do you need? Can I even answer that?

Some creators have a studio, a workshop, basement, spare room and others just film anywhere.

My space is fairly limited, and I’ve expanded as I’ve gone – the old videos were just in my living room.

Dedicated space also makes it feel more real – it’s your level of comfort – a space where you can record when it makes sense for you – a space where you can create your projects.

Let's talk about creating a space to make content and create Cosplays in today's episode.

Find HoCS online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay​​​...

And Host ScottyB
Vero: @scottybofficial

Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554​​ 
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ​​ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero​​... 
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh​​ 
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ujXQEk​​ TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjusw​​ 

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]]> You’re going to need space.

If you’re making content – how are you making it? Probably in a corner of your house or apartment in front of a curtain – we all start somewhere.

Never worry about production quality – a little goes a long way, but you’ll want to make something that suits your brand and your personality

How much space do you need? Can I even answer that?

Some creators have a studio, a workshop, basement, spare room and others just film anywhere.

My space is fairly limited, and I’ve expanded as I’ve gone – the old videos were just in my living room.

Dedicated space also makes it feel more real – it’s your level of comfort – a space where you can record when it makes sense for you – a space where you can create your projects.

Let's talk about creating a space to make content and create Cosplays in today's episode.

Find HoCS online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay​​​...

And Host ScottyB
Vero: @scottybofficial

Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554​​ 
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ​​ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero​​... 
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh​​ 
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ujXQEk​​ TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjusw​​ 

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
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Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9506847 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600 510 creating a Cosplay space, creating cosplays with limited space, creating a YouTube maker space, maker space for content 3 74 full false Why I Like Seeing Cosplayers on YouTube Why I Like Seeing Cosplayers on YouTube YouTube is the often overlooked platform for Cosplay - you prefer the "easier" platforms such as Twitch, Instagram, and TikTok.  What if I told you that the easiest, or at least the platform with the best return and lowest level of competition in the Cosplay space is actually YouTube.  Let's go over my thoughts on this and the numbers.

Find HoCS online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay​​​...

And Host ScottyB
Vero: @scottybofficial

Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554​​ 
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ​​ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero​​... 
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh​​ 
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ujXQEk​​ TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjusw​​ 

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
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]]> YouTube is the often overlooked platform for Cosplay - you prefer the "easier" platforms such as Twitch, Instagram, and TikTok.  What if I told you that the easiest, or at least the platform with the best return and lowest level of competition in the Cosplay space is actually YouTube.  Let's go over my thoughts on this and the numbers.

Find HoCS online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay​​​...

And Host ScottyB
Vero: @scottybofficial

Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554​​ 
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ​​ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero​​... 
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh​​ 
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ujXQEk​​ TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjusw​​ 

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
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Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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Join Her Twitch Community!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9506837 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600 967 cosplay on YouTube, how to make a YouTube channel for Cosplay 3 73 full false Camera Shy Cosplayers Camera Shy Cosplayers One of the hardest things for me to overcome is being awkward on camera. Roberto Blake says – you’re going to make 100 crappy videos. And that’s ok. What you don’t want to do is be too hard on yourself in the beginning when you get in front of a camera.

A few things I’ve learned from years in theater, and in having nearly 100 videos on YouTube

Also – some irony in making a Podcast about being good on Camera – so really, if camera isn’t for you – Podcasts are also an easy way to get started.

Find HoCS online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay​​​...

And Host ScottyB
Vero: @scottybofficial

Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554​​ 
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ​​ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero​​... 
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh​​ 
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ujXQEk​​ TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjusw​​ 

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
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]]> One of the hardest things for me to overcome is being awkward on camera. Roberto Blake says – you’re going to make 100 crappy videos. And that’s ok. What you don’t want to do is be too hard on yourself in the beginning when you get in front of a camera.

A few things I’ve learned from years in theater, and in having nearly 100 videos on YouTube

Also – some irony in making a Podcast about being good on Camera – so really, if camera isn’t for you – Podcasts are also an easy way to get started.

Find HoCS online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay​​​...

And Host ScottyB
Vero: @scottybofficial

Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554​​ 
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ​​ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero​​... 
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh​​ 
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ujXQEk​​ TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjusw​​ 

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
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Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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Join Her Twitch Community!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9506833 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600 888 camera shy, how to get used to the camera, cosplay camera tricks 3 72 full false Patreon for Cosplayers 2.0 Patreon for Cosplayers 2.0 First of all, this is an episode about Patreon.  We've had a few in the past, and in general, you want to know about putting content in spaces where you can make money.
The good news is, if you have a YouTube channel, you're on the track to monetize your brand. It can be slow going, but at some point, you might want to get some return on what you're putting in.

In 2022, we will have a Patreon for HoCS, and what that will entail will be determined next year. The tough part about Patreon is sustainability and believing that it is the best spot for you to offer paid content. Make sure you focus your attention first on paid content.

Find HoCS online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay​​​...

And Host ScottyB
Vero: @scottybofficial

Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554​​ 
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ​​ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero​​... 
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh​​ 
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ujXQEk​​ TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjusw​​ 

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]]> First of all, this is an episode about Patreon.  We've had a few in the past, and in general, you want to know about putting content in spaces where you can make money.
The good news is, if you have a YouTube channel, you're on the track to monetize your brand. It can be slow going, but at some point, you might want to get some return on what you're putting in.

In 2022, we will have a Patreon for HoCS, and what that will entail will be determined next year. The tough part about Patreon is sustainability and believing that it is the best spot for you to offer paid content. Make sure you focus your attention first on paid content.

Find HoCS online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay​​​...

And Host ScottyB
Vero: @scottybofficial

Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554​​ 
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ​​ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero​​... 
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh​​ 
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ujXQEk​​ TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjusw​​ 

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9422405 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 753 patreon, patreon content, monetizing your brand, cosplay monetization 3 71 full false Cosplay and eCommerce Cosplay and eCommerce In this episode, I want to talk about eCommerce and a few things to consider when setting up a commerce website or platform for Cosplay.  You may sell products you make, commissions, or have branded merchandise that you want other people to purchase and support your show.

We have merch - if you'd like to check it out!

If you're looking to get into Commerce, it's become very easy, and certainly at any size, you can offer your logo in a number of print-on-demand ways, set up links to different sites where you sell your products or services, or that help people book you for Conventions.  There's a lot to it, but it's one recommended way to help circulate your brand, what you're all about, and have people contribute to you by offering them something that solves a problem for them.

Let's get into some of the details of eCommerce and why it makes sense for Cosplayers.

Find us online:
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Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
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]]> In this episode, I want to talk about eCommerce and a few things to consider when setting up a commerce website or platform for Cosplay.  You may sell products you make, commissions, or have branded merchandise that you want other people to purchase and support your show.

We have merch - if you'd like to check it out!

If you're looking to get into Commerce, it's become very easy, and certainly at any size, you can offer your logo in a number of print-on-demand ways, set up links to different sites where you sell your products or services, or that help people book you for Conventions.  There's a lot to it, but it's one recommended way to help circulate your brand, what you're all about, and have people contribute to you by offering them something that solves a problem for them.

Let's get into some of the details of eCommerce and why it makes sense for Cosplayers.

Find us online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary....

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9464935 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 715 Cosplay Commerce, eCommerce Cosplay, setting up eCommerce for Cosplay 3 70 full false Paid Search for Cosplay Paid Search for Cosplay Are we completely hung up on the algorithms and gaining organic reach? It's becoming harder and harder to curate attention based on what each of these free platforms wants. Yes, the platform is free, but is it coming down to having to spend money just to get reach online?

Partly, yes. Today, I'm talking about paid search which I break up into two groups - Social Media and Pay Per Click (Your Google Ads).  I'm also suggesting Neil Patel as a resource for you to take a look at and learn more about how each of these can work for you.

Let's talk through this so you can understand what paying for clicks should really be all about and that it works best to funnel people to your site or the thing that you want them to purchase from you - sales funnels for Cosplay.

Find us online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary....

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
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]]> Are we completely hung up on the algorithms and gaining organic reach? It's becoming harder and harder to curate attention based on what each of these free platforms wants. Yes, the platform is free, but is it coming down to having to spend money just to get reach online?

Partly, yes. Today, I'm talking about paid search which I break up into two groups - Social Media and Pay Per Click (Your Google Ads).  I'm also suggesting Neil Patel as a resource for you to take a look at and learn more about how each of these can work for you.

Let's talk through this so you can understand what paying for clicks should really be all about and that it works best to funnel people to your site or the thing that you want them to purchase from you - sales funnels for Cosplay.

Find us online:
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary....

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay​​​...

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9464918 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 789 cosplay sales funnels, paid reach, cosplay promoted posts, paying for followers, paid search for cosplay 3 69 full false Branding Things for Cosplayers Branding Things for Cosplayers There are a number of misconceptions about branding, and there's a lot to it.  I wanted to take an episode to share my  thoughts on branding, developing a brand, brand standards and all things to consider as a Cosplayer looking to build a 'stand out brand' inside of the industry.

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]]> There are a number of misconceptions about branding, and there's a lot to it.  I wanted to take an episode to share my  thoughts on branding, developing a brand, brand standards and all things to consider as a Cosplayer looking to build a 'stand out brand' inside of the industry.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9464904 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 906 cosplay branding, brand strategy, tips on branding in cosplay, cosplayer self-branding 3 68 full false 5 Things to Know About Marketing for Cosplay 5 Things to Know About Marketing for Cosplay This week, I wanted to come back to some of the roots that the show is based on, and talk about core concepts for building an online presence that brings you attention, leads to a larger audience, and ultimately helps you create a source of income.

It's not the only thing, the most important thing, but here are some things to consider if you are looking to elevate your platform and your brand to solve problems for your audience and create income for yourself.

Today I have 5 general Marketing tips for you to help you get a little further with everything you're doing inside of Cosplay.

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]]> This week, I wanted to come back to some of the roots that the show is based on, and talk about core concepts for building an online presence that brings you attention, leads to a larger audience, and ultimately helps you create a source of income.

It's not the only thing, the most important thing, but here are some things to consider if you are looking to elevate your platform and your brand to solve problems for your audience and create income for yourself.

Today I have 5 general Marketing tips for you to help you get a little further with everything you're doing inside of Cosplay.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9464873 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1271 marketing tips, marketing for cosplay, cosplay marketing 3 67 full false Is This the Only Way? Is This the Only Way? Is this the only way?

It’s a straight forward approach to content creation. It follows basic writing principles for scripts – which you have – I’m reading a loose script. 

But, you don’t have to do it like this.

Having a format is something that your audience can get used to. Being random, if it’s not your thing may lead to confusion – by viewers and YouTube.  But make it yours.

You don’t want to lead with saying who you are and why people should follow?  Don’t.

You’d rather give away all the big reveals at the beginning – do that instead.  Don’t want any?  Ok.  It’s your channel.

Let me make that more clear – this is your channel.  You create it, so should it have to be like all the other channels out there, or in your space?  No.

Best advice, and what I’ve heard from some of the greatest at what they do (not always on YouTube) be the first YOU, not the next whomever.

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]]> Is this the only way?

It’s a straight forward approach to content creation. It follows basic writing principles for scripts – which you have – I’m reading a loose script. 

But, you don’t have to do it like this.

Having a format is something that your audience can get used to. Being random, if it’s not your thing may lead to confusion – by viewers and YouTube.  But make it yours.

You don’t want to lead with saying who you are and why people should follow?  Don’t.

You’d rather give away all the big reveals at the beginning – do that instead.  Don’t want any?  Ok.  It’s your channel.

Let me make that more clear – this is your channel.  You create it, so should it have to be like all the other channels out there, or in your space?  No.

Best advice, and what I’ve heard from some of the greatest at what they do (not always on YouTube) be the first YOU, not the next whomever.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9422434 Fri, 29 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 551 creating content in Cosplay, cosplay content, how to make a cosplay video 3 66 full false Is it OK to Outsource Cosplay? Is it OK to Outsource Cosplay? Outsourcing can be hit and miss – you may never get something, you may wait a long time, and it might not be what you want – hard to find trustworthy vendors in some cases

Amazon Cosplayers – is it really outsourcing to not make everything from raw materials? Buying pieces and altering them – saves time and is kind of outsourcing, but not really

Props, printing, makeup, wigs, sewing, foaming, painting, repairing, documenting, sharing – it’s a lot.

Let's talk about the line between being a creator and promoting other's work by wearing their creations.

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]]> Outsourcing can be hit and miss – you may never get something, you may wait a long time, and it might not be what you want – hard to find trustworthy vendors in some cases

Amazon Cosplayers – is it really outsourcing to not make everything from raw materials? Buying pieces and altering them – saves time and is kind of outsourcing, but not really

Props, printing, makeup, wigs, sewing, foaming, painting, repairing, documenting, sharing – it’s a lot.

Let's talk about the line between being a creator and promoting other's work by wearing their creations.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9422484 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 897 outsourcing cosplay, cosplay commissions, amazon cosplays, purchased cosplays 3 65 full false Why I Don't Share Cosplays Why I Don't Share Cosplays Do these thoughts go through your head when you make a Cosplay?

I’m not too good at Cosplay

I don’t have a lot of time for Cosplay

I don’t have anyone to edit or take photos right now

I don’t think it’s there yet – even if I did share, it doesn’t measure up to what out there

If so, we may have something to talk about. I've had these thoughts too, and it keeps me from completing Cosplays. What do we do when we have these limiting thoughts about getting better at creating characterizations and art that we appreciate?  Listen in and find out more!

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]]> Do these thoughts go through your head when you make a Cosplay?

I’m not too good at Cosplay

I don’t have a lot of time for Cosplay

I don’t have anyone to edit or take photos right now

I don’t think it’s there yet – even if I did share, it doesn’t measure up to what out there

If so, we may have something to talk about. I've had these thoughts too, and it keeps me from completing Cosplays. What do we do when we have these limiting thoughts about getting better at creating characterizations and art that we appreciate?  Listen in and find out more!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9422468 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 808 cosplay impostor syndrome, why I don't share cosplays, cosplans, sharing cosplay 3 64 full false When Cosplays Stall When Cosplays Stall I don’t know which cosplay to do...

I run into brick walls making a Cosplay or buying one – takes too long – gets screwed up – I don’t think it’s good enough

What to do when a Cosplay stalls out?

Let's talk about this in today's episode and learn about why I don't spend more time sharing my cosplays with you.  I have some tips for you to stay the course on what you're working on instead of picking up yet another project only to half-finish it.

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]]> I don’t know which cosplay to do...

I run into brick walls making a Cosplay or buying one – takes too long – gets screwed up – I don’t think it’s good enough

What to do when a Cosplay stalls out?

Let's talk about this in today's episode and learn about why I don't spend more time sharing my cosplays with you.  I have some tips for you to stay the course on what you're working on instead of picking up yet another project only to half-finish it.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9422464 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 621 cosplans, finishing cosplays, too many cosplay projects 3 63 full false Are Composite Edits Cosplay? Are Composite Edits Cosplay? When you get your face edited into a background and a cosplay – is that Cosplay?

Cosplay is Costume + Play (which I’ve never gone into why that is) acting out our fandoms in real life

So, if it isn’t real life. If we don’t have the costume. If we’re not actually anywhere but in our living room and in our jim jams in front of a green screen, and the only part of it that’s us is the likeness – is it Cosplay?

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]]> When you get your face edited into a background and a cosplay – is that Cosplay?

Cosplay is Costume + Play (which I’ve never gone into why that is) acting out our fandoms in real life

So, if it isn’t real life. If we don’t have the costume. If we’re not actually anywhere but in our living room and in our jim jams in front of a green screen, and the only part of it that’s us is the likeness – is it Cosplay?

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9422458 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 999 cosplay composites, look alike cosplay, digital art, fan art 3 62 full false More Views for Cosplayers More Views for Cosplayers It's a complete 180 today as I'll be watching Dune!  We're going to talk about one of the more standard topics today, which is the big conversation on getting more views and attention as a Cosplayer online.

Over and over again, I hear about how Cosplay content is being suppressed by the algorithm on YouTube, Instagram, Twitch, and really just online in general. This video talks about views, getting views, viewership and the big part of what it's all about on YouTube: watch time.

As much as I'm not a YouTube channel about YouTube - we do want to talk about topics that concern Cosplayers. Many are just trying to get their content seen and build a following online.  I'll talk about my thoughts on where you may want to focus as a Cosplayer in the online space and the importance of consistent content on any platform you may be focused on.

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]]> It's a complete 180 today as I'll be watching Dune!  We're going to talk about one of the more standard topics today, which is the big conversation on getting more views and attention as a Cosplayer online.

Over and over again, I hear about how Cosplay content is being suppressed by the algorithm on YouTube, Instagram, Twitch, and really just online in general. This video talks about views, getting views, viewership and the big part of what it's all about on YouTube: watch time.

As much as I'm not a YouTube channel about YouTube - we do want to talk about topics that concern Cosplayers. Many are just trying to get their content seen and build a following online.  I'll talk about my thoughts on where you may want to focus as a Cosplayer in the online space and the importance of consistent content on any platform you may be focused on.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9383761 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 764 getting more views on youtube, attention in cosplay, gaining attention online, getting more watch time, growing your online cosplay presence 3 61 full false Let's Talk About DUNE - The Books Let's Talk About DUNE - The Books Today, I doubt I will do the Frank Herbert series of amazing Sci-Fi space drama any justice. I just really think it's one of the greatest stories ever written in it's genre. 

I'm talking all about the Dune books and what we will hopefully see in the movie.  There are  a lot of spoilers, so sorry about that - although Dune has been around for a while, so really it's akin to spoiling the fact that Bruce Wayne's parents were shot in an alley...I think enough time has gone by to know how this goes for Batman.

The books are rich, and there are a few places where you can learn more about Dune in it's entirety.  I recommend Comic Book Girl 19 for all things Dune.  Her explanation in her Dune Book Clubs is entertaining and you'll learn a lot about the series by watching her videos. Very well done.

Looking forward to tomorrow to see this new movie officially come out and see what it will be about.  In the mean time, we'll cover the overarching story that is Dune, beyond the movie.

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]]> Today, I doubt I will do the Frank Herbert series of amazing Sci-Fi space drama any justice. I just really think it's one of the greatest stories ever written in it's genre. 

I'm talking all about the Dune books and what we will hopefully see in the movie.  There are  a lot of spoilers, so sorry about that - although Dune has been around for a while, so really it's akin to spoiling the fact that Bruce Wayne's parents were shot in an alley...I think enough time has gone by to know how this goes for Batman.

The books are rich, and there are a few places where you can learn more about Dune in it's entirety.  I recommend Comic Book Girl 19 for all things Dune.  Her explanation in her Dune Book Clubs is entertaining and you'll learn a lot about the series by watching her videos. Very well done.

Looking forward to tomorrow to see this new movie officially come out and see what it will be about.  In the mean time, we'll cover the overarching story that is Dune, beyond the movie.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9383735 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1265 Dune, Frank Herbert, Dune Messiah, Heretics of Dune, Children of Dune, God Emperor of Dune 3 60 full false Let's Talk about DUNE - The Video Games Let's Talk about DUNE - The Video Games Today, I want to focus on DUNE again, but the video games this time.  I spend a lot of time as a kid playing Dune II and Dune 2000 on my computer and it took up a lot of my weekends. I'm going to explain what I liked about the games, and how they were unique and set the stage for a lot of downloadable games that are popular today. 

Of course, I do talk about the original DUNE game, which is based on the 1984 movie in it's look and feel. I didn't play this one as much because Dune II came out so quickly after it's release.  It was very different, as I explain.

I'm very excited to see this new Dune movie and I hope they will come up with a few gaming apps or something to follow it up.  It had a lot of appear in its time and really was a classic for me, at any rate.

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]]> Today, I want to focus on DUNE again, but the video games this time.  I spend a lot of time as a kid playing Dune II and Dune 2000 on my computer and it took up a lot of my weekends. I'm going to explain what I liked about the games, and how they were unique and set the stage for a lot of downloadable games that are popular today. 

Of course, I do talk about the original DUNE game, which is based on the 1984 movie in it's look and feel. I didn't play this one as much because Dune II came out so quickly after it's release.  It was very different, as I explain.

I'm very excited to see this new Dune movie and I hope they will come up with a few gaming apps or something to follow it up.  It had a lot of appear in its time and really was a classic for me, at any rate.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9383717 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1020 DUNE 2000, The Battle for Arrakis, DUNE II, Dune video games 3 59 full false Let's Talk about DUNE - The Original Movie Let's Talk about DUNE - The Original Movie Today we're talking about the 1984 movie, DUNE.  It's definitely a massive contrast to the new movie out at the end of the week.  I want to talk about the good and bad of the movie, what I thought was missing, and really why I was so drawn to the whole concept of Dune in the first place.  The games were a big help, but that's a story for tomorrow.  For today, let's focus on what happened with the first movie, and what I hope they do differently (and the same in some cases) in the latest reboot.

Here's the Prologue that I mentioned in the episode - 7 minutes that made me a fan forever.

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]]> Today we're talking about the 1984 movie, DUNE.  It's definitely a massive contrast to the new movie out at the end of the week.  I want to talk about the good and bad of the movie, what I thought was missing, and really why I was so drawn to the whole concept of Dune in the first place.  The games were a big help, but that's a story for tomorrow.  For today, let's focus on what happened with the first movie, and what I hope they do differently (and the same in some cases) in the latest reboot.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9383685 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1049 DUNE, Dune 1984, Dune the movie, Fremen of Dune, Attredies, Children of Dune 3 58 full false Let's Talk about DUNE - Movie Trailers Review Let's Talk about DUNE - Movie Trailers Review This week on the Podcast, I'm talking about DUNE - the movie coming out on HBO/Max on October 22nd.  We're going to spend a show each day this week talking about the trailers, 1984 movie, video games, and the books. 

Dune is one of my favorite, if not my favorite fandoms. It's awesome, and I've loved it for around 30 years. Today, we're going to dive into the trailers and talk about where we think the movie will go.  There will be some spoilers as I'm very familiar with the old movie and the books, which I'm using for comparison to the newest version coming out this week.

Sorry - but we won't be talking about the mini-series that came out around 2000 which was good and went into a lot of details.  I usually do not cover specific fandoms on the cast, but I'm making a couple of exceptions this season!

I hope you enjoy DUNE in theaters and streaming this Friday! Let me know what you think if you do decide to watch it.  This is not a paid promotion - I just really think Dune, in it's concept and creation is an amazing work and worthy of cosplaying in the future.

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]]> This week on the Podcast, I'm talking about DUNE - the movie coming out on HBO/Max on October 22nd.  We're going to spend a show each day this week talking about the trailers, 1984 movie, video games, and the books. 

Dune is one of my favorite, if not my favorite fandoms. It's awesome, and I've loved it for around 30 years. Today, we're going to dive into the trailers and talk about where we think the movie will go.  There will be some spoilers as I'm very familiar with the old movie and the books, which I'm using for comparison to the newest version coming out this week.

Sorry - but we won't be talking about the mini-series that came out around 2000 which was good and went into a lot of details.  I usually do not cover specific fandoms on the cast, but I'm making a couple of exceptions this season!

I hope you enjoy DUNE in theaters and streaming this Friday! Let me know what you think if you do decide to watch it.  This is not a paid promotion - I just really think Dune, in it's concept and creation is an amazing work and worthy of cosplaying in the future.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9383659 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1293 dune, dune 2021, long live the fighters, the spice must flow, for shi'halud, dune movie trailer 3 57 full false Overproduced Cosplay Content Overproduced Cosplay Content Today, we’re talking about how to produce a video without over-producing it.
Does everything you create need to be as good or better than what’s coming out in the MCU today?

How do you expect it to be when you’re just one person with a camera phone?
We hold ourselves to really high standards and even higher bars in cosplay.
In fact – I rarely even release or share that I’ve finished a Cosplay, because I never think it’s good enough or done enough to share.

It’s a comparison trap, which we’ve talked about on the show.
I’m a small channel, and maybe you are too.  You might think that whatever you do would have to be so crazy good, polished, produced, and purchased that you just never do anything.  We have a lot of videos and Podcasts on this feeling.

Join me in a solo ScottyB this Friday (no guests and no Astravoid this week) and we'll dive into this topic on creating good, consistent content in the Cosplay World.

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]]> Today, we’re talking about how to produce a video without over-producing it.
Does everything you create need to be as good or better than what’s coming out in the MCU today?

How do you expect it to be when you’re just one person with a camera phone?
We hold ourselves to really high standards and even higher bars in cosplay.
In fact – I rarely even release or share that I’ve finished a Cosplay, because I never think it’s good enough or done enough to share.

It’s a comparison trap, which we’ve talked about on the show.
I’m a small channel, and maybe you are too.  You might think that whatever you do would have to be so crazy good, polished, produced, and purchased that you just never do anything.  We have a lot of videos and Podcasts on this feeling.

Join me in a solo ScottyB this Friday (no guests and no Astravoid this week) and we'll dive into this topic on creating good, consistent content in the Cosplay World.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9353893 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:00:00 -0500 672 over production, scaling cosplay content, production value in cosplay, how to create cosplay content, competing in cosplay online 3 56 full false Your Inauthentic Self Your Inauthentic Self When you get on camera, who are you? Are you the way you are all the time, or are you developing a persona?

Does getting in front of an audience actually allow you to be more of who you want to be – which is also not necessarily who you are.

Inauthentic usually means pandering to likes, follows, and asking for people to send you money for existing  - which is not something that we care for on the show

Offering a skill, a service, or a product – that doesn’t make anything genuine, it’s sales and marketing

Being genuine means delivering. You deliver value in the form of your truth. Whatever that may be – and it’s hard for the onlooker in the audience to know if it’s really you or just the you that you become when you’re in Cosplay.

Does Cosplay make us inauthentic by default?

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]]> When you get on camera, who are you? Are you the way you are all the time, or are you developing a persona?

Does getting in front of an audience actually allow you to be more of who you want to be – which is also not necessarily who you are.

Inauthentic usually means pandering to likes, follows, and asking for people to send you money for existing  - which is not something that we care for on the show

Offering a skill, a service, or a product – that doesn’t make anything genuine, it’s sales and marketing

Being genuine means delivering. You deliver value in the form of your truth. Whatever that may be – and it’s hard for the onlooker in the audience to know if it’s really you or just the you that you become when you’re in Cosplay.

Does Cosplay make us inauthentic by default?

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9353713 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 611 authenticity, cosplay influencer, cosplay persona, being inauthentic in cosplay 3 55 full false We All Start At Zero We All Start At Zero We all start somewhere, and most of the time it's at zero. We're all beginners at something and that is where we all start.  True statement? Does it ever matter how many followers you have? Does it matter how many you gather and does that validate your ability to create and portray fandoms?
Today's talk is aimed at showing you some perspective and reminding you that there is no overnight success.  We might have mentioned this in yesterday's episode :)

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]]> We all start somewhere, and most of the time it's at zero. We're all beginners at something and that is where we all start.  True statement? Does it ever matter how many followers you have? Does it matter how many you gather and does that validate your ability to create and portray fandoms?
Today's talk is aimed at showing you some perspective and reminding you that there is no overnight success.  We might have mentioned this in yesterday's episode :)

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9353699 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 567 building an online presence, cosplay and media, scaling your cosplay brand 3 54 full false It Takes 10 Years?!? It Takes 10 Years?!? 10 years is a long time to do anything. The more I talk to Cosplayers, the more I realize that there’s no ‘overnight success’ even in the look-alike realm of Cosplay

It all starts with Halloween. Or in my case, theater.

Why does it take so long to “get good” at Cosplay and why is the average time in Cosplay a decade?

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]]> 10 years is a long time to do anything. The more I talk to Cosplayers, the more I realize that there’s no ‘overnight success’ even in the look-alike realm of Cosplay

It all starts with Halloween. Or in my case, theater.

Why does it take so long to “get good” at Cosplay and why is the average time in Cosplay a decade?

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9344661 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 653 getting good at cosplay, overnight cosplay success 3 53 full false Brand Planning for Cosplayers Brand Planning for Cosplayers What goes into your Brand? The decisions you make on color, inspiration, or where the focus goes are all strategic choices made inside of Cosplay behind the scenes to get you the attention for your platform that you're looking for. That's a long sentence.

Overall, today we're talking about choices in branding - self-branding or creating a business centered around what you do and your bigger picture. A few minutes for you to think about how to go about planning your goals and strategy not just with the Cosplay itself, but with taking things to another level inside the Cosplay World.

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]]> What goes into your Brand? The decisions you make on color, inspiration, or where the focus goes are all strategic choices made inside of Cosplay behind the scenes to get you the attention for your platform that you're looking for. That's a long sentence.

Overall, today we're talking about choices in branding - self-branding or creating a business centered around what you do and your bigger picture. A few minutes for you to think about how to go about planning your goals and strategy not just with the Cosplay itself, but with taking things to another level inside the Cosplay World.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9343532 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 550 cosplay branding, branding strategy, self-branding in cosplay 3 52 full false Know, Like, Trust with Noble Porpoise Know, Like, Trust with Noble Porpoise This week's guest was so much fun to talk to and I found out that we're both fans of someone who has been a major help to YouTubers in every industry.  Finding a fellow #Boss in Cosplay is awesome, and you can tell that she's all in on her YouTube Channel #YT4Bosses

An amazing YouTuber, and Cosplayer, super smart and talented, we discuss many topics related to her Channel and her journey through fitness and cosplay. It was a great time, and I think we lost track of time, but with so much knowledge and helpful tips about Cosplay, YouTube and Fitness, you'll want to listen in.

Thanks so much for being on the show Jessica! All the links are below, and be sure to check out everything she's coming out with across all of her platforms.

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]]> This week's guest was so much fun to talk to and I found out that we're both fans of someone who has been a major help to YouTubers in every industry.  Finding a fellow #Boss in Cosplay is awesome, and you can tell that she's all in on her YouTube Channel #YT4Bosses

An amazing YouTuber, and Cosplayer, super smart and talented, we discuss many topics related to her Channel and her journey through fitness and cosplay. It was a great time, and I think we lost track of time, but with so much knowledge and helpful tips about Cosplay, YouTube and Fitness, you'll want to listen in.

Thanks so much for being on the show Jessica! All the links are below, and be sure to check out everything she's coming out with across all of her platforms.

Subscribe to her Channel!! Cosplay Workouts
https://www.youtube.com/c/CosplayWorkouts/featured

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9298557 Fri, 08 Oct 2021 17:00:00 -0500 3304 sunny lenarduzzi, cosplay workouts, get fit with cosplay, cosplay fitness, noble porpoise 3 51 full false The Most Important Thing The Most Important Thing There's no big reveal here. I'm talking about what's most important about Cosplay, and really anything you do.  You need to be happy with the things you do - hobbies, job, people you're with, relationships, family, routines - happiness.

It's hard to find.  We spend too much time not enjoying what we do, but working really hard to either do what we don't want to or what others want us to do.  If that's not making you happy, then really take a long look at your approach.

It's also hard to believe we're on Episode 50 of the Podcast this season!  This used to be where'd I'd wrap up, but this year, we're only about halfway there.

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]]> There's no big reveal here. I'm talking about what's most important about Cosplay, and really anything you do.  You need to be happy with the things you do - hobbies, job, people you're with, relationships, family, routines - happiness.

It's hard to find.  We spend too much time not enjoying what we do, but working really hard to either do what we don't want to or what others want us to do.  If that's not making you happy, then really take a long look at your approach.

It's also hard to believe we're on Episode 50 of the Podcast this season!  This used to be where'd I'd wrap up, but this year, we're only about halfway there.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9298529 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 416 be happy with cosplay, escapism, people pleasing 3 50 full false Becoming a Full-Time Cosplayer Becoming a Full-Time Cosplayer Thinking about becoming a full-time cosplayer?  In this episode we dive into a financial perspective of when it may be the best time to jump in to becoming a full-time creator. It's not easy to make the leap from hobbyist to business owner.  There's a lot to unpack, and we get into some of the details of what you may want to think about before quitting your stable job and starting down the path of becoming a content creator in the World of Cosplay.

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]]> Thinking about becoming a full-time cosplayer?  In this episode we dive into a financial perspective of when it may be the best time to jump in to becoming a full-time creator. It's not easy to make the leap from hobbyist to business owner.  There's a lot to unpack, and we get into some of the details of what you may want to think about before quitting your stable job and starting down the path of becoming a content creator in the World of Cosplay.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9298520 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 965 full-time cosplayer, how to make money as a cosplayer, cosplay business 3 49 full false Why We Love to Hate Cosplay Why We Love to Hate Cosplay We love Cosplay, but we hate Cosplay.

It’s a mess.  There are many barriers to entry.  Expensive. 

Hard to keep up. Involves a lot of camera work, editing, and constant upkeep.

It gets political. There are clicks. Alliances are formed and dissolved. It’s very competitive.

And there's always some drama...

But, we still want to keep doing it. Keep fandoms alive and express our creativity through representing the characters that we love. It's a lot of work, for most of us, but in the end there are many positives to think about in the Community.

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]]> We love Cosplay, but we hate Cosplay.

It’s a mess.  There are many barriers to entry.  Expensive. 

Hard to keep up. Involves a lot of camera work, editing, and constant upkeep.

It gets political. There are clicks. Alliances are formed and dissolved. It’s very competitive.

And there's always some drama...

But, we still want to keep doing it. Keep fandoms alive and express our creativity through representing the characters that we love. It's a lot of work, for most of us, but in the end there are many positives to think about in the Community.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9298498 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 409 struggles of cosplay, becoming a cosplayer, cosplay is hard work 3 48 full false Shameless Self Promotion Shameless Self Promotion Is it shameless to create content and work to have others pay attention to it?

Today's episode uncovers the thought process to producing content at scale as a Cosplayer and the 'so what?' of putting so much effort into what we create online and the work that goes into creating an Influencer platform using Cosplay as the medium.

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]]> Is it shameless to create content and work to have others pay attention to it?

Today's episode uncovers the thought process to producing content at scale as a Cosplayer and the 'so what?' of putting so much effort into what we create online and the work that goes into creating an Influencer platform using Cosplay as the medium.

Find us online:
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9298250 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 466 self-promotion, cosplay promotion, shoutouts, promoting cosplay 3 47 full false Cosplay Isn't Everything Cosplay Isn't Everything We talk about taking breaks, not going crazy constantly with Cosplay, though it is obsessive and can be an unhealthy escape if it is allows to be so – just like almost anything else.
But, it’s not the only thing, and it doesn’t have to be.

What are we talking about and is it talking in circles?

We’ve talked about going all in on Cosplay or focusing on the “one thing”, which if it’s Cosplay, you’ll be focused on it.

But there’s more to life than pushing into a space, being competitive, gaining attention, and continually building.

What more to life? The ROI on any project is happiness. Are you happy obsessing over Cosplay and dedicating all of your free time and money to it? 
If not – if you’re multi-passionate and just want to do the Cosplay – then just do it. 

There’s no rush.

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]]> We talk about taking breaks, not going crazy constantly with Cosplay, though it is obsessive and can be an unhealthy escape if it is allows to be so – just like almost anything else.
But, it’s not the only thing, and it doesn’t have to be.

What are we talking about and is it talking in circles?

We’ve talked about going all in on Cosplay or focusing on the “one thing”, which if it’s Cosplay, you’ll be focused on it.

But there’s more to life than pushing into a space, being competitive, gaining attention, and continually building.

What more to life? The ROI on any project is happiness. Are you happy obsessing over Cosplay and dedicating all of your free time and money to it? 
If not – if you’re multi-passionate and just want to do the Cosplay – then just do it. 

There’s no rush.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9218833 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 17:00:00 -0500 864 life beyond cosplay, multi-passionate cosplayers, more to life than cosplay, cosplay-life balance 3 46 full false The Next 4 Years of Heroes The Next 4 Years of Heroes In this episode, we're talking about the future of the show.  I bring this up every so often, usually once a season in order to provide you with a roadmap of where we've been, and how we're steering the ship right now.

We have come a long way, and we've got a long way to go.  The Podcast has been out for just over 2 years at this point, and has done ok overall. We're looking at some major projects, collaborating inside of the YouTube space, building a Streaming platform, Patreon content, and working next year to produce some great builds and edits that will move into some other aspects of the show outside of producing a Podcast and YouTube channel where we have been talking to guests and sharing our thoughts on topics within the Cosplay Community.

It's an episode about where we want to go and how we're going to scale the program. If you've been wondering, or if you just want to know what the goal is over the long run - listen in!

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]]> In this episode, we're talking about the future of the show.  I bring this up every so often, usually once a season in order to provide you with a roadmap of where we've been, and how we're steering the ship right now.

We have come a long way, and we've got a long way to go.  The Podcast has been out for just over 2 years at this point, and has done ok overall. We're looking at some major projects, collaborating inside of the YouTube space, building a Streaming platform, Patreon content, and working next year to produce some great builds and edits that will move into some other aspects of the show outside of producing a Podcast and YouTube channel where we have been talking to guests and sharing our thoughts on topics within the Cosplay Community.

It's an episode about where we want to go and how we're going to scale the program. If you've been wondering, or if you just want to know what the goal is over the long run - listen in!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9261036 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500 858 the future of the show, why a cosplay podcast, exit strategy, next steps for the show 3 45 full false Keymasters in Cosplay Keymasters in Cosplay This one doesn't really have a large trend going for it.  I'm taking the term from Ghostbusters - the Keymaster finds the Gatekeeper in the movie and they come together to bring forth the end of the world - which they do.  There's a lot going on.

A 'Keymaster' is someone that holds the key.  They have the information, and they are the masters of that information. That's my take on it. What they do with that information inside of Cosplay is up to them.  Many document and create amazing content to help others. I think the best examples of Keymasters are those who produce at scale and share their builds, methods, and brand with others to help them improve or solve a problem.

That is what we strive for here on the show.  Creating and becoming Masters of Content - the best at what we do, however that is defined.  How to be the best? Let's talk about that in this episode.

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]]> This one doesn't really have a large trend going for it.  I'm taking the term from Ghostbusters - the Keymaster finds the Gatekeeper in the movie and they come together to bring forth the end of the world - which they do.  There's a lot going on.

A 'Keymaster' is someone that holds the key.  They have the information, and they are the masters of that information. That's my take on it. What they do with that information inside of Cosplay is up to them.  Many document and create amazing content to help others. I think the best examples of Keymasters are those who produce at scale and share their builds, methods, and brand with others to help them improve or solve a problem.

That is what we strive for here on the show.  Creating and becoming Masters of Content - the best at what we do, however that is defined.  How to be the best? Let's talk about that in this episode.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9261011 Wed, 29 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1120 mastering content, mastering cosplay, keys to cosplay, keymaster, ghostbusters keymaster 3 44 full false Cosplay Gatekeeping Cosplay Gatekeeping This has come up on my show before, we have a couple of episodes that mention gatekeeping in the Cosplay community.

So what is Gatekeeping, and why is it important to work to both understanding and avoiding in Cosplay? Let's discuss the gatekeep issue in Cosplay and then tie it to one of my favorite themes - Ghostbusters.  The Gatekeeper and the Keymaster (which we'll get into the in the next episode) are two main points to the plot.  Is gatekeeping necessary to the plot of Cosplay? Let's explore where it comes from and how small and large Cosplay accounts interact with this philosophy inside of the community.

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]]> This has come up on my show before, we have a couple of episodes that mention gatekeeping in the Cosplay community.

So what is Gatekeeping, and why is it important to work to both understanding and avoiding in Cosplay? Let's discuss the gatekeep issue in Cosplay and then tie it to one of my favorite themes - Ghostbusters.  The Gatekeeper and the Keymaster (which we'll get into the in the next episode) are two main points to the plot.  Is gatekeeping necessary to the plot of Cosplay? Let's explore where it comes from and how small and large Cosplay accounts interact with this philosophy inside of the community.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9260997 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500 525 cosplay gatekeeping, gatekeepers, Ghostbusters, keeping Cosplayers away from information, keeping Cosplay away from Cosplayers 3 43 full false Cosplay Cancel Culture Cosplay Cancel Culture I thought I would take today to talk more about the cancel culture inside of Cosplay.  We rage, we have our issues, and we get involved with accounts online and with people that we do not know too well in an unfortunately negative way. 

It's fairly toxic.  We're not just raising awareness, but also encouraging people in Cosplay to avoid being a part of cancel culture. In the long-run, if someone's doing something that isn't upstanding, that is negative, and that brings other people down or has the wrong message - it will catch up with them.  It's not for us to take measures and cancel what other people are creating.

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]]> I thought I would take today to talk more about the cancel culture inside of Cosplay.  We rage, we have our issues, and we get involved with accounts online and with people that we do not know too well in an unfortunately negative way. 

It's fairly toxic.  We're not just raising awareness, but also encouraging people in Cosplay to avoid being a part of cancel culture. In the long-run, if someone's doing something that isn't upstanding, that is negative, and that brings other people down or has the wrong message - it will catch up with them.  It's not for us to take measures and cancel what other people are creating.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9260970 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500 751 cancel culture, cosplay cancel culture, outrage culture, negative outreach in cosplay 3 42 full false Cosplay Timeout Cosplay Timeout We’re on time out today. And that’s ok. For everything you do in Cosplay, and all the stuff that’s constantly going on, sometimes you just really need to take a break.
I see that one thing Cosplayers really think they need to do is stay in the space they’re in – they have to post a lot – they have to create a lot of content – especially on Instagram and they have to grow every day.

Part of this is due to the platforms and their addictive qualities.  We crave attention and we want to be social – but it’s not the only thing.

Cosplay is all-consuming at times.  Trying to keep up with it, continually build, be in the public, maintain websites, photoshoots, PR, events, and schedule time for streaming and videos – when do you ever really have time for yourself.

It’s also really hard to sustain a constant feed of content when you have other things to do besides curate Cosplay content.

“Me” time, isn’t just pampering, but how many other things are slipping through the cracks because you’re trying to get things done for your self-made brand and all of the things that you create to build attention in that space?

Are you sleeping enough?
Are you completely stressed out?
Are the reasons you’re doing everything to jump on the bandwagon we talk about – make sure you time your posts with the next movie coming out – or do you have deeper reasons than generating reach?

Let’s go with deeper reasons.  The things you do for yourself.

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]]> We’re on time out today. And that’s ok. For everything you do in Cosplay, and all the stuff that’s constantly going on, sometimes you just really need to take a break.
I see that one thing Cosplayers really think they need to do is stay in the space they’re in – they have to post a lot – they have to create a lot of content – especially on Instagram and they have to grow every day.

Part of this is due to the platforms and their addictive qualities.  We crave attention and we want to be social – but it’s not the only thing.

Cosplay is all-consuming at times.  Trying to keep up with it, continually build, be in the public, maintain websites, photoshoots, PR, events, and schedule time for streaming and videos – when do you ever really have time for yourself.

It’s also really hard to sustain a constant feed of content when you have other things to do besides curate Cosplay content.

“Me” time, isn’t just pampering, but how many other things are slipping through the cracks because you’re trying to get things done for your self-made brand and all of the things that you create to build attention in that space?

Are you sleeping enough?
Are you completely stressed out?
Are the reasons you’re doing everything to jump on the bandwagon we talk about – make sure you time your posts with the next movie coming out – or do you have deeper reasons than generating reach?

Let’s go with deeper reasons.  The things you do for yourself.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9218643 Fri, 24 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0500 1083 taking a break from cosplay, taking a break from social media 3 41 full false Too Much Information! Too Much Information! Are you sharing too much with your audience? Sure, we like to see what’s going on with your Cosplays – the work in progress, the Con-going, the photoshoots, but do we want to know about your relationships, the battles you’re getting into online, the controversy, and some of the other grit that people share with their communities in the name of attention?

I do not.

What you choose to share is your business, but I find that the version of what we are online – often even the drama is fabricated.  You have to be careful.

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]]> Are you sharing too much with your audience? Sure, we like to see what’s going on with your Cosplays – the work in progress, the Con-going, the photoshoots, but do we want to know about your relationships, the battles you’re getting into online, the controversy, and some of the other grit that people share with their communities in the name of attention?

I do not.

What you choose to share is your business, but I find that the version of what we are online – often even the drama is fabricated.  You have to be careful.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9218692 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500 617 sharing too much, cosplay tmi, too much information, getting personal inside cosplay 3 40 full false Setting an Example inside Cosplay Setting an Example inside Cosplay Set an example in the community.  Be that person that isn’t causing trouble – going behind people’s backs, or discouraging someone from doing something that they want to.  Being a beacon in a community is not easy.  In fact, it can be an uphill battle.

Building a presence in Cosplay – in a positive way – takes a lot of resources, energy, and is a long journey. Many Cosplayers I talk to have been at it for many years.  10 or more in many cases.  I’m actually quite new to the scene in that respect – only 3 years or so inside of the Community.  

I’ve seen a lot of behavior that’s less than an example.

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]]> Set an example in the community.  Be that person that isn’t causing trouble – going behind people’s backs, or discouraging someone from doing something that they want to.  Being a beacon in a community is not easy.  In fact, it can be an uphill battle.

Building a presence in Cosplay – in a positive way – takes a lot of resources, energy, and is a long journey. Many Cosplayers I talk to have been at it for many years.  10 or more in many cases.  I’m actually quite new to the scene in that respect – only 3 years or so inside of the Community.  

I’ve seen a lot of behavior that’s less than an example.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9218670 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500 331 causeplay, setting an example in cosplay, cosplay role-models 3 39 full false Getting Angry in the Cosplay Community Getting Angry in the Cosplay Community Outrage culture. We get upset about a lot of things that do not directly affect us.  In fact, we might get more upset about something happening on Twitter related to a Fandom than we do about anything that happens directly to us.

There are too many people online trying to build a fan base or gain attention by pointing out all of the wrongness in things that do not affect them in any way.

Yes, spelling mistakes are annoying. Yes, we have opinions about celebrities and the movies we watch, the quality of presentations and accuracy of what anyone might be doing with those fandoms. But having an opinion does not make you right. 

Most times, we’re upset with people we do not know and haven’t met – except in our feeds on social media.

The strangest times – you can meet a world of people now that you never could before, and you’d think that we’d find more people with things in common that we’d want to be friends with, but it’s not actually that

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]]> Outrage culture. We get upset about a lot of things that do not directly affect us.  In fact, we might get more upset about something happening on Twitter related to a Fandom than we do about anything that happens directly to us.

There are too many people online trying to build a fan base or gain attention by pointing out all of the wrongness in things that do not affect them in any way.

Yes, spelling mistakes are annoying. Yes, we have opinions about celebrities and the movies we watch, the quality of presentations and accuracy of what anyone might be doing with those fandoms. But having an opinion does not make you right. 

Most times, we’re upset with people we do not know and haven’t met – except in our feeds on social media.

The strangest times – you can meet a world of people now that you never could before, and you’d think that we’d find more people with things in common that we’d want to be friends with, but it’s not actually that

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9218664 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500 655 cancel culture, outrage culture, cosplay strangers, why do we get so angry in cosplay? 3 38 full false Cosplay Backstabbing Cosplay Backstabbing This week let’s talk about something that plagues the community in the two-facing that exists online and inside of the Cosplay community.

Something to watch out for – as there are too many examples of Cosplayers going after other cosplayers, talking behind their backs, starting rumors, and spamming allegations. In a sense, backstabbing.

What do we do about this behavior?

Unfortunately, adults learn this and it is a survival mechanism.  If we build trust just to betray it, there can be an incentive to do so.  At work, you’ll befriend someone just to later throw them under the bus and look good to the C-Level execs so you can later become one or just leap over the other person. 

It’s part of the ‘cancel culture’ that we live around.

Being an adult isn’t always the best approach. Sometimes, it’s better to be like a child in that you work within a code of ethics.

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]]> This week let’s talk about something that plagues the community in the two-facing that exists online and inside of the Cosplay community.

Something to watch out for – as there are too many examples of Cosplayers going after other cosplayers, talking behind their backs, starting rumors, and spamming allegations. In a sense, backstabbing.

What do we do about this behavior?

Unfortunately, adults learn this and it is a survival mechanism.  If we build trust just to betray it, there can be an incentive to do so.  At work, you’ll befriend someone just to later throw them under the bus and look good to the C-Level execs so you can later become one or just leap over the other person. 

It’s part of the ‘cancel culture’ that we live around.

Being an adult isn’t always the best approach. Sometimes, it’s better to be like a child in that you work within a code of ethics.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9218656 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500 654 cosplay behavior, cancel culture, cosplay codes of ethics 1 37 full false Cosplay Best Practices for Collabs Cosplay Best Practices for Collabs Today, join me and my co-host Astravoid Cosplay as we talk through some of what we've found to be best practices in Cosplay Collaboration.

Collaboration is just that – mutual agreement to work on a common project – might be big, might be small.  Astra and I collaborate on this show.

The Rules we know about.  

Pick someone about your same size (following wise)

Don’t get pushy

Establish a relationship first before sliding into DMs and making what look like demands

Keep it simple

Write things down and plan – who does what, when, where, etc.

Know the boundaries of what acceptable and appropriate

Know the differences between the individual and the company.

Listen to the full episode for all of our tips and details and thanks for being here this week!

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]]> Today, join me and my co-host Astravoid Cosplay as we talk through some of what we've found to be best practices in Cosplay Collaboration.

Collaboration is just that – mutual agreement to work on a common project – might be big, might be small.  Astra and I collaborate on this show.

The Rules we know about.  

Pick someone about your same size (following wise)

Don’t get pushy

Establish a relationship first before sliding into DMs and making what look like demands

Keep it simple

Write things down and plan – who does what, when, where, etc.

Know the boundaries of what acceptable and appropriate

Know the differences between the individual and the company.

Listen to the full episode for all of our tips and details and thanks for being here this week!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9153918 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0500 1188 astravoidcosplay, collaborations, cosplay collaborations, cosplay collabs, how to collab in cosplay 3 36 full false Is Cosplay also Modeling? Is Cosplay also Modeling? Are Cosplayers Models?

Sure – Cosplayers can be models and vice versa – but what kind of a model is a Cosplayer and is it really what Cosplay is all about?

We take a lot of photos and share them.  We share the cosplay, the work around the cosplay and much of that is photography and in some cases – digital art.

So, it requires some work with the camera and there’s photographer involved.

Modeling isn’t always Cosplay, but it can help.

Can Cosplay be thought of as alternative modeling and do you have to model in order to be a Cosplayer?

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]]> Are Cosplayers Models?

Sure – Cosplayers can be models and vice versa – but what kind of a model is a Cosplayer and is it really what Cosplay is all about?

We take a lot of photos and share them.  We share the cosplay, the work around the cosplay and much of that is photography and in some cases – digital art.

So, it requires some work with the camera and there’s photographer involved.

Modeling isn’t always Cosplay, but it can help.

Can Cosplay be thought of as alternative modeling and do you have to model in order to be a Cosplayer?

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9154579 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0500 628 Cosplay Modeling, Model Cosplayer, Are Cosplayers Models, Transitioning from Cosplayer to Model, Going from Modeling to Cosplay, You don't have to be a model to Cosplay 3 35 full false Creating Cosplay Content Like a Journalist Creating Cosplay Content Like a Journalist Journalism – why talk about it?

If you have a show, as I do – you want more than just opinion to drive your content. Sure, there’s some opinion, but it’s also storytelling. 

Journalists do a lot of work behind the scenes – they write, they orchestrate, practice their presentations. Journalism is very helpful in terms of presenting yourself – you learn on and off camera skills, how to speak, how to handle an audience – so many of the skills we see needed to be online (it seems) – have a Channel, or grow a following.

But I was never a journalist and I didn’t study journalism – am I just screwed?

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]]> Journalism – why talk about it?

If you have a show, as I do – you want more than just opinion to drive your content. Sure, there’s some opinion, but it’s also storytelling. 

Journalists do a lot of work behind the scenes – they write, they orchestrate, practice their presentations. Journalism is very helpful in terms of presenting yourself – you learn on and off camera skills, how to speak, how to handle an audience – so many of the skills we see needed to be online (it seems) – have a Channel, or grow a following.

But I was never a journalist and I didn’t study journalism – am I just screwed?

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9154559 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500 477 Cosplayer Storytelling, Storytelling and journalism, how do I research a Cosplay, how to research Cosplayers 3 34 full false Cosplay Skills : Do I need to be an Actor? Cosplay Skills : Do I need to be an Actor? Do I want to be an actor – no, not really.  There’s a lot of rejection and politics.  Do I want to create films, art, drama, and see where Cosplayers can fit into that mix – I sure do. But for fun and as part of a body of work that builds other skills.

Where do Cosplayers fit when it comes to acting.  Some Cosplayers are actors. Costume design and playing a part go hand-in-hand. Cosplay is character depiction. Many go to TikTok or Reels and create skits of their favorite fan films – depending on the audio they can find from those scenes. 

The acting is fun, and can help improve presentation skills, which I definitely want to do.  Camera work is part of putting together photo shoots, and much of the content we share online, so why not have some fun collaborating, acting out some of our favorite scenes, moments, and as some of our favorite characters.  

In the world of Cosplay, why not?

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]]> Do I want to be an actor – no, not really.  There’s a lot of rejection and politics.  Do I want to create films, art, drama, and see where Cosplayers can fit into that mix – I sure do. But for fun and as part of a body of work that builds other skills.

Where do Cosplayers fit when it comes to acting.  Some Cosplayers are actors. Costume design and playing a part go hand-in-hand. Cosplay is character depiction. Many go to TikTok or Reels and create skits of their favorite fan films – depending on the audio they can find from those scenes. 

The acting is fun, and can help improve presentation skills, which I definitely want to do.  Camera work is part of putting together photo shoots, and much of the content we share online, so why not have some fun collaborating, acting out some of our favorite scenes, moments, and as some of our favorite characters.  

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9154513 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500 619 acting and cosplay, recreating scenes, does Cosplay require acting skills? 3 33 full false How to work with Sponsors as a Cosplayer How to work with Sponsors as a Cosplayer People will approach you when you have a following.  It does happen.  I approach people to be on my show, to collaborate on larger projects, and really just to talk to them because it is supposed to be Social media after all.

So – what do you do?

We’ve talked about some of this on the show before – vet vet vet your Sponsors

If you’re not used to making deals – and most of us are not it pays off to be choosy.

As I’ve learned, you do not have to say yes to everyone and everything that comes along. You can pass and it’s ok.  Doesn’t make you a bad person and it doesn’t mean that you will not grow as a Cosplayer or Brand if that’s what you’re doing.

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]]> People will approach you when you have a following.  It does happen.  I approach people to be on my show, to collaborate on larger projects, and really just to talk to them because it is supposed to be Social media after all.

So – what do you do?

We’ve talked about some of this on the show before – vet vet vet your Sponsors

If you’re not used to making deals – and most of us are not it pays off to be choosy.

As I’ve learned, you do not have to say yes to everyone and everything that comes along. You can pass and it’s ok.  Doesn’t make you a bad person and it doesn’t mean that you will not grow as a Cosplayer or Brand if that’s what you’re doing.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9154487 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500 683 cosplay collabs, collaborations in cosplay, vetting sponsors, sponsored cosplays 3 32 full false Be Kind, Cosplayers! Featuring Special Guest: CarrinaBee Be Kind, Cosplayers! Featuring Special Guest: CarrinaBee Rounding out this week, my guest is a considerate cosplayer who brings positivity to the community and creates a lot of buzz around those fandoms she supports :)
We go deep on fandoms, many of her builds, and talk about what brought her into and keeps her in Cosplay.  Such a fun episode, and so much to discuss with @CarrinaBee! 

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]]> Rounding out this week, my guest is a considerate cosplayer who brings positivity to the community and creates a lot of buzz around those fandoms she supports :)
We go deep on fandoms, many of her builds, and talk about what brought her into and keeps her in Cosplay.  Such a fun episode, and so much to discuss with @CarrinaBee! 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9143038 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0500 2061 carrinabee, fallout 4 bombshell cosplay, B.Va Cosplay, original cosplays, marvel fandom, she-ra fandom, avatar the last airbender, 3 31 full true Cosplayers and Twitch - Part 4 Cosplayers and Twitch - Part 4 It seems, as we’ve been talking about Twitch this week, that it’s all about how much time you put into being on your channel.  There are minimums, but there’s no batching content on Twitch – you show up and spend the time with your audience.  No uploading and batching content has to be done in no less than 7 instances in a month in order to stay monetized as an affiliate.

This is a lot of work. Can you leverage time on Twitch?

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]]> It seems, as we’ve been talking about Twitch this week, that it’s all about how much time you put into being on your channel.  There are minimums, but there’s no batching content on Twitch – you show up and spend the time with your audience.  No uploading and batching content has to be done in no less than 7 instances in a month in order to stay monetized as an affiliate.

This is a lot of work. Can you leverage time on Twitch?

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9143021 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500 662 twitch, twitch tv, cosplayers on twitch, how to leverage time on Twitch, how to leverage time on YouTube 3 30 full false Cosplayers and Twitch - Part 3 Cosplayers and Twitch - Part 3 Today in part three of Twitch and Cosplayers, we're talking about the differences between YouTube and Twitch and why Twitch may be the better platform for the Cosplay community. It depends on your audience, and many other factors, but I wanted to spend this episode getting into pros and cons for each.

YouTube doesn’t require you to be there when your video uploads, but it does have a streaming component.  You can also post Shorts to promote other content. The search is very different – the reach does not necessarily cater to only the popular channels – YouTube fits the videos with the audience.

Monetization is also very different. There’s gifting Subs with Twitch and fixed subscriptions fees – You get Bits which translate to money – very gamified. You also can get paid for people watching ads, but it takes a while – so much for every 1000 ads watched.

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]]> Today in part three of Twitch and Cosplayers, we're talking about the differences between YouTube and Twitch and why Twitch may be the better platform for the Cosplay community. It depends on your audience, and many other factors, but I wanted to spend this episode getting into pros and cons for each.

YouTube doesn’t require you to be there when your video uploads, but it does have a streaming component.  You can also post Shorts to promote other content. The search is very different – the reach does not necessarily cater to only the popular channels – YouTube fits the videos with the audience.

Monetization is also very different. There’s gifting Subs with Twitch and fixed subscriptions fees – You get Bits which translate to money – very gamified. You also can get paid for people watching ads, but it takes a while – so much for every 1000 ads watched.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9143007 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500 556 twitch, twitch tv, cosplayers on twitch, twitch vs youtube, streaming vs edited content, cosplay channels live vs recorded 3 29 full false Cosplayers and Twitch - Part 2 Cosplayers and Twitch - Part 2 With Cons non-existent for almost all of 2020 and part of 2021 – Cosplayers found that circulating on social media alone was very difficult. Many of us started live streaming, going to virtual events, and building channels around Fandom.  Much like Heroes did, the online content accelerated as Cosplayers looked for new ways to reach their audience and connect with their fandoms.

Many chose Twitch, but are all Cosplayers gamers? Do they have to be?

Cosplayers are designers, or at least, we like dressing up like our favorite fictional characters and putting it on display to generate attention in a space where we can talk about those favorite fictional characters – it’s characterization.  It’s not really gaming.

For a great channel that blends both, check out MichellenReed!  You can usually catch her Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 5pm (times may vary).  Subscribe and support her there!

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]]> With Cons non-existent for almost all of 2020 and part of 2021 – Cosplayers found that circulating on social media alone was very difficult. Many of us started live streaming, going to virtual events, and building channels around Fandom.  Much like Heroes did, the online content accelerated as Cosplayers looked for new ways to reach their audience and connect with their fandoms.

Many chose Twitch, but are all Cosplayers gamers? Do they have to be?

Cosplayers are designers, or at least, we like dressing up like our favorite fictional characters and putting it on display to generate attention in a space where we can talk about those favorite fictional characters – it’s characterization.  It’s not really gaming.

For a great channel that blends both, check out MichellenReed!  You can usually catch her Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 5pm (times may vary).  Subscribe and support her there!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9142991 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500 743 twitch, twitchtv, cosplayers on twitch, twitch vs youtube, cosplayers monetizing twitch 3 28 full false Cosplayers and Twitch - Part 1 Cosplayers and Twitch - Part 1 This week, I'm talking about Twitch.  If you're new to Twitch, it's a streaming platform that has seen a lot of growth since Covid, especially in the gamer segment of the Cosplay community.

This week we're talking about all things Twitch and comparing it to my choice to continue with content on YouTube instead of Twitch.  Will HoCS end up on Twitch? Possibly in the future, I'll be looking into being on the platform as I move further away from the mainstay of Instagram.

We have a lot to cover this week, so be sure to be here for all 4 parts of this mini-series going into the advantages and disadvantages of building your Cosplay brand on Twitch

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]]> This week, I'm talking about Twitch.  If you're new to Twitch, it's a streaming platform that has seen a lot of growth since Covid, especially in the gamer segment of the Cosplay community.

This week we're talking about all things Twitch and comparing it to my choice to continue with content on YouTube instead of Twitch.  Will HoCS end up on Twitch? Possibly in the future, I'll be looking into being on the platform as I move further away from the mainstay of Instagram.

We have a lot to cover this week, so be sure to be here for all 4 parts of this mini-series going into the advantages and disadvantages of building your Cosplay brand on Twitch

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9142962 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500 609 twitch, twitchtv, cosplayers on twitch 3 27 full false Fantastically Geeky with Special Guest Fant4stically Geeky Cosplay Fantastically Geeky with Special Guest Fant4stically Geeky Cosplay My next guest comes to us from her own epic Channel, where she showcases her talents as an artist and cosplayer, as well as talks to many Cosplayers from all over the globe.

One of the most genuine people you will ever meet in the community, she is supportive, informative, and creative – adding a geeky flavor to the fandom, cosplay, and comic community, listen to our discussion on Comics, Cosplay, and her many talents & fandoms that she shares on her channel to go deep on Geek Culture, Cosplay, and much more!

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Comic Gamer Gals with Sanimation05 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE7IMQ0ZWPU71ihe8gH1Kpg

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]]> My next guest comes to us from her own epic Channel, where she showcases her talents as an artist and cosplayer, as well as talks to many Cosplayers from all over the globe.

One of the most genuine people you will ever meet in the community, she is supportive, informative, and creative – adding a geeky flavor to the fandom, cosplay, and comic community, listen to our discussion on Comics, Cosplay, and her many talents & fandoms that she shares on her channel to go deep on Geek Culture, Cosplay, and much more!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9067448 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0500 1590 geekdom, fandom, comic culture, fantastically geeky, comic gamer gals 3 26 full false Supporting Cosplayers Supporting Cosplayers For Cosplayers and those who want to support Cosplayers, it can get very overwhelming in a somewhat crowded space what you should do as an enthusiast or even as a Cosplayer to support the Cosplay community.

Almost everyone has a linktree which goes to Websites, Patreon, Etsy, and many other spaces where products and services can be sold. There are also links to charitable sites, places to crowdfund, and of course any number of additional spaces for you to follow your favorite Cosplayers/Creators. There’s also the products they promote – anything from shoes to comic books and you’ll probably get a promo code if you order through them. 

Even if you’re feeling generous, it would be impossible to support many creators. Support them too much, and you may as well look into hiring them on to a business you could create!

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]]> For Cosplayers and those who want to support Cosplayers, it can get very overwhelming in a somewhat crowded space what you should do as an enthusiast or even as a Cosplayer to support the Cosplay community.

Almost everyone has a linktree which goes to Websites, Patreon, Etsy, and many other spaces where products and services can be sold. There are also links to charitable sites, places to crowdfund, and of course any number of additional spaces for you to follow your favorite Cosplayers/Creators. There’s also the products they promote – anything from shoes to comic books and you’ll probably get a promo code if you order through them. 

Even if you’re feeling generous, it would be impossible to support many creators. Support them too much, and you may as well look into hiring them on to a business you could create!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9104487 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500 934 supporting cosplay, cosplayer support, patreon support, giving money to cosplayers, money for content, paid cosplay content 3 25 full false The Worst Ways to Make Money in Cosplay The Worst Ways to Make Money in Cosplay Some may disagree with the subject of this Podcast and say – these are actually good ways to make money.  They are ways to make money online, but I’ll tell you first what I believe is the best way to do it.

Or really - today we're taking about how to avoid some suggested ways to make money in Cosplay that don't always work out too well.

Amazon wish lists do not really pay you, and any site where it’s just set up as donations may also not be the best method – many users do not support for very long on tier platforms.

Other platforms with monthly fees can also be discouraging if there’s not much activity or incentive

Product and service offerings are the best way to go!

You also need to be able to scale, and you have to find out where that is - we'll get into this a little bit here today.

Bringing a following over to another site can work – I find that there’s diminishing returns if you try to move people from platform to platform to platform – not much incentive not to have all the options in one space

Have a website – build something that you can own and control yourself – not at the mercy of the app, which also usually take large % of your margins

Physical set ups may also not be a very lucrative way to make money for your Cosplays – foot traffic can bring people in, but the cost of set ups and then moving everything physically to another location, plus the foot traffic and your following are completely different – not necessarily the same targets, or ideal clients.

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]]> Some may disagree with the subject of this Podcast and say – these are actually good ways to make money.  They are ways to make money online, but I’ll tell you first what I believe is the best way to do it.

Or really - today we're taking about how to avoid some suggested ways to make money in Cosplay that don't always work out too well.

Amazon wish lists do not really pay you, and any site where it’s just set up as donations may also not be the best method – many users do not support for very long on tier platforms.

Other platforms with monthly fees can also be discouraging if there’s not much activity or incentive

Product and service offerings are the best way to go!

You also need to be able to scale, and you have to find out where that is - we'll get into this a little bit here today.

Bringing a following over to another site can work – I find that there’s diminishing returns if you try to move people from platform to platform to platform – not much incentive not to have all the options in one space

Have a website – build something that you can own and control yourself – not at the mercy of the app, which also usually take large % of your margins

Physical set ups may also not be a very lucrative way to make money for your Cosplays – foot traffic can bring people in, but the cost of set ups and then moving everything physically to another location, plus the foot traffic and your following are completely different – not necessarily the same targets, or ideal clients.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9104374 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500 991 making money with cosplay, avoid this is cosplay, worst ways to monetize with cosplay 3 24 full false Top Reasons We DON'T Monetize in Cosplay Top Reasons We DON'T Monetize in Cosplay Making money with Cosplay is not easy. Many see it as a hobby, and at it’s core, it is heavy on costume and graphic design. So if you just want to have fun with it, that’s completely fine. Many of us do.

But for those of us who do want to monetize, what’s getting in our way of really making something out of it? Let’s look at 5 reasons why we do not focus on monetization and instead try to gain attention on platforms that don’t really offer us much incentive to continue to product content at scale.

 We often don’t think we’re good enough.

 Gatekeeping (Cosplay is 'gatekeepy')

We don’t understand the marketing involved with the platforms that we place content on

Time – we have jobs and other things to do (students, parents, etc.)

A good amount of “what” and “how” but no “why”

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]]> Making money with Cosplay is not easy. Many see it as a hobby, and at it’s core, it is heavy on costume and graphic design. So if you just want to have fun with it, that’s completely fine. Many of us do.

But for those of us who do want to monetize, what’s getting in our way of really making something out of it? Let’s look at 5 reasons why we do not focus on monetization and instead try to gain attention on platforms that don’t really offer us much incentive to continue to product content at scale.

 We often don’t think we’re good enough.

 Gatekeeping (Cosplay is 'gatekeepy')

We don’t understand the marketing involved with the platforms that we place content on

Time – we have jobs and other things to do (students, parents, etc.)

A good amount of “what” and “how” but no “why”

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9104247 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500 505 gatekeeping in cosplay, why we don't monetize, monetization, how to make money with cosplay 3 23 full false Money for Cosplay Money for Cosplay Cosplay costs money.  I want a proton pack, and they’re like $2500 dollars.  Even if I could build one myself, it would still cost a lot of time and hundreds of dollars. How do you finance it?  And all the things that surround it.

In general, thinking about money – you need to thank it, and pay yourself first. That’s what I’ve learned. Money presents options, so the more you have, the more options you have.

Don’t be afraid to create avenues for paid content – digital art, prints, and services (even commissions) can get you started.  You’re building a brand in the community, so why not at least set up a way for people to contribute – monetize as soon as you can (more on this later in the week)

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]]> Cosplay costs money.  I want a proton pack, and they’re like $2500 dollars.  Even if I could build one myself, it would still cost a lot of time and hundreds of dollars. How do you finance it?  And all the things that surround it.

In general, thinking about money – you need to thank it, and pay yourself first. That’s what I’ve learned. Money presents options, so the more you have, the more options you have.

Don’t be afraid to create avenues for paid content – digital art, prints, and services (even commissions) can get you started.  You’re building a brand in the community, so why not at least set up a way for people to contribute – monetize as soon as you can (more on this later in the week)

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9104174 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500 823 cost of cosplay, cosplay monetization, making money with cosplay, cosPAY 3 22 full false Triumph Over Tragedy : Batman of San Antonio Triumph Over Tragedy : Batman of San Antonio Today friends, I have the pleasure of welcoming a cosplayer who has turned tragedy into triumph. A truly selfless individual, his story matches those characters he portrays, most notably a symbol of light coming out of Darkness.

Listen to his inspiring story, a victim of a hit and run, who took something tragic in his life, and created a way to give back to the community and become a symbol for others who have been through tough times, have terminal issues, and who may just need a kind word to see light at the end of the tunnel.

Be inspired listening to Batman of San Antonio, and make sure you're following him online to learn more about his work, and his group The Bat Alliance.

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]]> Today friends, I have the pleasure of welcoming a cosplayer who has turned tragedy into triumph. A truly selfless individual, his story matches those characters he portrays, most notably a symbol of light coming out of Darkness.

Listen to his inspiring story, a victim of a hit and run, who took something tragic in his life, and created a way to give back to the community and become a symbol for others who have been through tough times, have terminal issues, and who may just need a kind word to see light at the end of the tunnel.

Be inspired listening to Batman of San Antonio, and make sure you're following him online to learn more about his work, and his group The Bat Alliance.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9066822 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0500 2090 batman, causeplay, giveback, Batman of San Antonio, The Bat Alliance, Community Outreach 3 21 full false Finding Your Tribe in Cosplay Finding Your Tribe in Cosplay This is not the episode where I tell you who to follow, support, collaborate with, or what fandoms you SHOULD be a part of in order to grow your following.

This is about who you gravitate towards, and those parts of the geek culture and fandoms that you already enjoy – its more about how you share it than engineering an Instagram feed.

You Cosplay, or you Podcast, or you are a creator on YouTube or another space – probably Twitch

What you do in those spaces should give you an idea of who to look for – what Facebook group or groups suit you, the comfortable content, the people that are already your go-tos in the space you’re in.

I’ve had a couple great exchanges with people that I’d never thought I would talk to, but here we are. I’ve also interviewed many Cosplayers, and found a lot of commonalities with them

Part of that is getting good at reaching out in a respectful and not-so-asky sort of way. Asks are some of the problem with outreach – just cold asks, especially if you’re a brand like I am can be very off putting

Try this instead:

                For those people that you eventually want to collaborate with – put alerts on for them where appropriate – IG is usually the easiest and engage with their content, but do so because you like the content, not because you’re going after an ask.

                Once you’re organized and you’ve spend some time talking, then send a DM or respond to their stories and start more conversations – remember they probably have a lot of people doing this, so do what you can to stand out – be specific, honest, sincere and share information with them – build the relationship.  See if you are following each other and building trust. 

                This also let’s you see IF you want to work with the person that you’ve gotten to know – you might find that it’s not something that you want to take on OR that coordinating is not where you want to focus your effort.

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]]> This is not the episode where I tell you who to follow, support, collaborate with, or what fandoms you SHOULD be a part of in order to grow your following.

This is about who you gravitate towards, and those parts of the geek culture and fandoms that you already enjoy – its more about how you share it than engineering an Instagram feed.

You Cosplay, or you Podcast, or you are a creator on YouTube or another space – probably Twitch

What you do in those spaces should give you an idea of who to look for – what Facebook group or groups suit you, the comfortable content, the people that are already your go-tos in the space you’re in.

I’ve had a couple great exchanges with people that I’d never thought I would talk to, but here we are. I’ve also interviewed many Cosplayers, and found a lot of commonalities with them

Part of that is getting good at reaching out in a respectful and not-so-asky sort of way. Asks are some of the problem with outreach – just cold asks, especially if you’re a brand like I am can be very off putting

Try this instead:

                For those people that you eventually want to collaborate with – put alerts on for them where appropriate – IG is usually the easiest and engage with their content, but do so because you like the content, not because you’re going after an ask.

                Once you’re organized and you’ve spend some time talking, then send a DM or respond to their stories and start more conversations – remember they probably have a lot of people doing this, so do what you can to stand out – be specific, honest, sincere and share information with them – build the relationship.  See if you are following each other and building trust. 

                This also let’s you see IF you want to work with the person that you’ve gotten to know – you might find that it’s not something that you want to take on OR that coordinating is not where you want to focus your effort.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-9066836 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500 540 finding your tribe, cosplay audience, how to find your fans in cosplay, fandom 3 20 full false Finding Space for Cosplay Finding Space for Cosplay When you don’t have creative space, you can feel like you want to quit.

On the other hand, if it takes over your whole house, that can be overwhelming too, and probably will make everything look really messy – clutter everywhere – hard to find things – stuff on top of stuff on top of everything else you use to cook and clean – never mind having non-cosplay people over to visit and trying to clean everything up.

Let's talk about some space-saving, time-saving, and stress-saving ways to bring Cosplay into your spaces at home without taking over.

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]]> When you don’t have creative space, you can feel like you want to quit.

On the other hand, if it takes over your whole house, that can be overwhelming too, and probably will make everything look really messy – clutter everywhere – hard to find things – stuff on top of stuff on top of everything else you use to cook and clean – never mind having non-cosplay people over to visit and trying to clean everything up.

Let's talk about some space-saving, time-saving, and stress-saving ways to bring Cosplay into your spaces at home without taking over.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-8991304 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500 524 space for cosplay, cosplay with limited space, cosplay and your apartment, cosplay takes up space, how to organize your cosplays 3 19 full false Finding Time for Cosplay Finding Time for Cosplay We are limited most by time. Everyone online is telling us to quit our jobs, follow our passions, work less, do more, be productive, and stop trading time for dollars – create passive income and live with passion.

Just to find an hour or two to make a costume and a weekend or two to go to a convention.

But it’s very true – it’s hard to find time and energy to do anything – work out, hobbies, visit with friends/family, post to social media, write, create – where do the weekends go?

As I’m recording this, I’m making a few assumptions on your time – one, that you have exactly as much time as I do, and two, that you (like me) waste a fair amount of it.

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]]> We are limited most by time. Everyone online is telling us to quit our jobs, follow our passions, work less, do more, be productive, and stop trading time for dollars – create passive income and live with passion.

Just to find an hour or two to make a costume and a weekend or two to go to a convention.

But it’s very true – it’s hard to find time and energy to do anything – work out, hobbies, visit with friends/family, post to social media, write, create – where do the weekends go?

As I’m recording this, I’m making a few assumptions on your time – one, that you have exactly as much time as I do, and two, that you (like me) waste a fair amount of it.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-8991233 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500 637 Finding time for cosplay, balancing life with cosplay, cosplay as a hobby, cosplay always comes last 3 18 full false Finding Cosplay Tutorials Finding Cosplay Tutorials Where do you go online for cosplay tutorials? 

Do you hit up people in their DMs or just look around for videos on YouTube?

Chances are YouTube has something you’re looking for, but are you motivated to figure out where you need to go and what you need to do to make a costume?

There are so many places to look - some of my favorite channels to watch to figure things out:

Tiffany Gordon Cosplay

Cosplay Chris

Odin Makes

Punished Props

ReyGreyCosplay

Kia Sangria

and let's not forget Alyson Tabbitha

There are endless places to look - be patient and find the YouTubers that align best for your style, focus, and are working the closest on what you're working on.  Of course, as you get better, you may just need inspiration - but we're all here to help!

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]]> Where do you go online for cosplay tutorials? 

Do you hit up people in their DMs or just look around for videos on YouTube?

Chances are YouTube has something you’re looking for, but are you motivated to figure out where you need to go and what you need to do to make a costume?

There are so many places to look - some of my favorite channels to watch to figure things out:

Tiffany Gordon Cosplay

Cosplay Chris

Odin Makes

Punished Props

ReyGreyCosplay

Kia Sangria

and let's not forget Alyson Tabbitha

There are endless places to look - be patient and find the YouTubers that align best for your style, focus, and are working the closest on what you're working on.  Of course, as you get better, you may just need inspiration - but we're all here to help!

Visit us Online!
https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-8991198 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500 616 cosplay tutorials, how to cosplay on youtube, where to go to find cosplay tutorials 3 17 full false Women Supporting Women in Cosplay with Adi Rodrigues Women Supporting Women in Cosplay with Adi Rodrigues A phenomenal Cosplayer and Model, this week, we're talking to Adi Rodrigues on many of her accomplishments, cosplays, and really just catching up.  We also talk about an important topic inside of Cosplay - Women Supporting Women.

As I've spent some time in the World of Cosplay, I've seen a lot of women tear others down, bully, and ridicule other women in this space. It's much more fantastic to see collaborations, unification, and strong women support what others do.  Why not build someone up and encourage their work, instead of bring them down?  What impact does that have on you?

We talk about fitness and cosplay, her amazing videos on YouTube, including this one for WW84 created by 221bDisney [link: https://youtu.be/hE71t769zI0] and women supporting women in Cosplay.

Adi has been on the show before with Cosplay group Squadghoulz, who even with their busy schedules and how they've grown over the past 2 years, still finds time to come together for Cosplay.  They're a great example of women supporting women in Cosplay - a fierce and dynamic group of five women collaborating and building each other up.

Find Adi in Media and Support her Online!

YouTube
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]]> A phenomenal Cosplayer and Model, this week, we're talking to Adi Rodrigues on many of her accomplishments, cosplays, and really just catching up.  We also talk about an important topic inside of Cosplay - Women Supporting Women.

As I've spent some time in the World of Cosplay, I've seen a lot of women tear others down, bully, and ridicule other women in this space. It's much more fantastic to see collaborations, unification, and strong women support what others do.  Why not build someone up and encourage their work, instead of bring them down?  What impact does that have on you?

We talk about fitness and cosplay, her amazing videos on YouTube, including this one for WW84 created by 221bDisney [link: https://youtu.be/hE71t769zI0] and women supporting women in Cosplay.

Adi has been on the show before with Cosplay group Squadghoulz, who even with their busy schedules and how they've grown over the past 2 years, still finds time to come together for Cosplay.  They're a great example of women supporting women in Cosplay - a fierce and dynamic group of five women collaborating and building each other up.

Find Adi in Media and Support her Online!

YouTube
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/theadirodrigues/
TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@adirodrigues?lang=en
Twitter
https://twitter.com/theadirodrigues
Ko-Fi
https://ko-fi.com/theadirodrigues

Visit us Online!
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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-8955281 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0500 1788 women supporting women, women in Cosplay, Cosplay and Fitness, Adi Rodrigues, cosplay interview, special guest episode 3 16 full false Cosplayers Buried on TikTok & Twitch Cosplayers Buried on TikTok & Twitch There’s also nothing to say about the quality of followers you get on TikTok.  Possibly the most important part to keep track of on this platform is who is watching – especially if you want to drive income to your platform.  You can have a million TikTok followers, but they could all be 14 and from Russia, so you’re not going to get them to buy a $1500 online marketing course.

And what about Twitch? That’s the biggest platform growing for Cosplayers right now. If you Cosplay, you’re likely to combine it with streaming – of course you’re probably everywhere because it seems to be what’d demanded - though, I do not recommend producing at scale on 10 platforms to start, but eventually getting onto 10 platforms will put out enough content for you to sustain growth.

Let's talk about these two as we round out the week.  We'll have a special guest for you tomorrow!

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]]> There’s also nothing to say about the quality of followers you get on TikTok.  Possibly the most important part to keep track of on this platform is who is watching – especially if you want to drive income to your platform.  You can have a million TikTok followers, but they could all be 14 and from Russia, so you’re not going to get them to buy a $1500 online marketing course.

And what about Twitch? That’s the biggest platform growing for Cosplayers right now. If you Cosplay, you’re likely to combine it with streaming – of course you’re probably everywhere because it seems to be what’d demanded - though, I do not recommend producing at scale on 10 platforms to start, but eventually getting onto 10 platforms will put out enough content for you to sustain growth.

Let's talk about these two as we round out the week.  We'll have a special guest for you tomorrow!

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-8955267 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500 829 cosplay video content, how to scale video content, cosplayers on TikTok, cosplayers on Twitch 3 15 full false Cosplayers are Buried on Vero True Social Cosplayers are Buried on Vero True Social Can you get buried on Vero?  It kind of starts there. Vero is unique in that its algorithm does not place you above or below anyone – you’re just in the feed, which gets really crowded – almost like combining Instagram with Twitter, which can be very difficult to keep up with as an alternate platform to reach more people.

You can go back and listen to the Vero episode for more on Vero True Social

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]]> Can you get buried on Vero?  It kind of starts there. Vero is unique in that its algorithm does not place you above or below anyone – you’re just in the feed, which gets really crowded – almost like combining Instagram with Twitter, which can be very difficult to keep up with as an alternate platform to reach more people.

You can go back and listen to the Vero episode for more on Vero True Social

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-8955262 Wed, 18 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500 514 what is vero?, is vero a good social median platform, cosplayers on vero, vero cosplayer contests, vero true social and cosplay 3 14 full false Cosplayers are Buried on Instagram Cosplayers are Buried on Instagram Instagram was one of my favorite platforms to start, and I’m not really sure why – the content that I create for it does not play well into the system – it’s not the ‘in the moment’ shareable content that they’re trying to have it lean into. It’s really easy to connect and message – that’s the draw for me.  And now...it's all about video content.

Of course you’re buried on Instagram – we all are.  Posts only reach about 3% of your following and from that, engagement diminishes more and more as there’s just too much to scroll through on Instagram to stay on top.

If you’re on Instagram and frustrated by how the algorithm buries you, we’re going to talk about it today.

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]]> Instagram was one of my favorite platforms to start, and I’m not really sure why – the content that I create for it does not play well into the system – it’s not the ‘in the moment’ shareable content that they’re trying to have it lean into. It’s really easy to connect and message – that’s the draw for me.  And now...it's all about video content.

Of course you’re buried on Instagram – we all are.  Posts only reach about 3% of your following and from that, engagement diminishes more and more as there’s just too much to scroll through on Instagram to stay on top.

If you’re on Instagram and frustrated by how the algorithm buries you, we’re going to talk about it today.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-8955251 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500 484 cosplay on instagram, cosplayers of instagram, why I don't like instagram, why am I on Instagram, how to beat the instagram algorithm 3 13 full false Cosplayers Get Buried on YouTube Cosplayers Get Buried on YouTube If you are a maker, or a Cosplay creator/influencer, consider YouTube even if you are getting buried on the platform. For me and my little channel, it’s a body of work being developed to lead to other things – larger platforms and a community where YouTubers in this space can help each other grow and eventually go beyond breaking even with a channel – inside or outside of Cosplay.

It’s becoming more and more prevalent that you need to create and scale at an ever-increasing level of production.  Especially in Cosplay which is a very visual niche. It is super niche on YouTube, so if you’re thinking about starting a channel, or growing a channel – you’re in a good spot.  Making money is the tough part.

We put out a lot of content as small creators (at least, we think we do), but the overall reach is near zero in some cases.  We can’t get into this space and compete with large platforms. Working your way to money on YouTube is tough, but it’s possible.



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]]> If you are a maker, or a Cosplay creator/influencer, consider YouTube even if you are getting buried on the platform. For me and my little channel, it’s a body of work being developed to lead to other things – larger platforms and a community where YouTubers in this space can help each other grow and eventually go beyond breaking even with a channel – inside or outside of Cosplay.

It’s becoming more and more prevalent that you need to create and scale at an ever-increasing level of production.  Especially in Cosplay which is a very visual niche. It is super niche on YouTube, so if you’re thinking about starting a channel, or growing a channel – you’re in a good spot.  Making money is the tough part.

We put out a lot of content as small creators (at least, we think we do), but the overall reach is near zero in some cases.  We can’t get into this space and compete with large platforms. Working your way to money on YouTube is tough, but it’s possible.



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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-8955237 Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500 441 cosplay youtubers, cosplayers on youtube, I'm buried on YouTube, cosplay tips for youtube 3 12 full false Confidence & Connections with Morganite Cosplay Confidence & Connections with Morganite Cosplay This week, we're talking to Morganite Cosplay about her experiences inside the industry. She's telling you about her journey in Cosplay and how it's helped her steer towards better health, towards helping others, and building a genuine space online where she can support others who struggle with similar things from body positivity to the many issues we run into with the cosplays themselves.

We talk about her winning Mera Cosplay for the Zack Snyder Justice League Cosplay Contest, talking to Zack and having the opportunity to talk to Zack's costume designer Stephanie Porter on the many issues she's run into in costume creation and just how similar some of the struggles from Cosplay to what's encountered in the film industry.

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]]> This week, we're talking to Morganite Cosplay about her experiences inside the industry. She's telling you about her journey in Cosplay and how it's helped her steer towards better health, towards helping others, and building a genuine space online where she can support others who struggle with similar things from body positivity to the many issues we run into with the cosplays themselves.

We talk about her winning Mera Cosplay for the Zack Snyder Justice League Cosplay Contest, talking to Zack and having the opportunity to talk to Zack's costume designer Stephanie Porter on the many issues she's run into in costume creation and just how similar some of the struggles from Cosplay to what's encountered in the film industry.

Support Morganite Cosplay Online:

Follow on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/morganitecosplay/

Vero True Social:
https://vero.co/morganitecosplay

Buy her a Coffee:
https://ko-fi.com/morganitecosplay/shop

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-8882081 Fri, 13 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0500 3945 morganite cosplay, zsjl, zack snyder's justice league, how to gain confidence as a cosplayer 3 11 full false Chasing Netflix Chasing Netflix To round out our 2nd week of content, and coming in last place on streaming right now is our old friend Netflix.  They revolutionized how we consume content and killed DVDs and Blockbuster Video as we know them, but will they survive the next few years as more and more streaming services bring themselves online and cater to the fandom culture that we've created to support the many shows that come out on other services.

Of course Stranger Things & Witcher have been amazing, but is it enough to stay in the mix with Marvel & DC for cosplayers?

We'll be bringing you content Monday thru Friday every week from now until C2E2 to talk about coming together with cosplay an in fandoms, the costs, the marketing & business behind what you do (and what we do), and of course, we'll have many stories from Cosplayers this season to share with you everything Cosplay from their experience.

Really looking forward to sharing all of this with you over the next few months. Really looking forward to the next Phase of content coming to the show and the larger projects underway!

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]]> To round out our 2nd week of content, and coming in last place on streaming right now is our old friend Netflix.  They revolutionized how we consume content and killed DVDs and Blockbuster Video as we know them, but will they survive the next few years as more and more streaming services bring themselves online and cater to the fandom culture that we've created to support the many shows that come out on other services.

Of course Stranger Things & Witcher have been amazing, but is it enough to stay in the mix with Marvel & DC for cosplayers?

We'll be bringing you content Monday thru Friday every week from now until C2E2 to talk about coming together with cosplay an in fandoms, the costs, the marketing & business behind what you do (and what we do), and of course, we'll have many stories from Cosplayers this season to share with you everything Cosplay from their experience.

Really looking forward to sharing all of this with you over the next few months. Really looking forward to the next Phase of content coming to the show and the larger projects underway!

Visit us Online!
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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-8881988 Thu, 12 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500 430 netflix, fandom streaming, witcher, stranger things, finding fandoms on streaming services 3 10 full false Chasing HBO/Max Chasing HBO/Max Today's episode focuses on HBO/Max and the fandoms that have come out of this streaming service recently, such as DC Comics, many cartoons, anime, Game of Thrones and Mortal Kombat.  We touch on Justice League, and discuss how HBO/Max can stay relevant in the streaming service mix as we search for the latest fandoms.

We'll be bringing you content Monday thru Friday every week from now until C2E2 to talk about coming together with cosplay an in fandoms, the costs, the marketing & business behind what you do (and what we do), and of course, we'll have many stories from Cosplayers this season to share with you everything Cosplay from their experience.

Really looking forward to sharing all of this with you over the next few months. Really looking forward to the next Phase of content coming to the show and the larger projects underway!

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]]> Today's episode focuses on HBO/Max and the fandoms that have come out of this streaming service recently, such as DC Comics, many cartoons, anime, Game of Thrones and Mortal Kombat.  We touch on Justice League, and discuss how HBO/Max can stay relevant in the streaming service mix as we search for the latest fandoms.

We'll be bringing you content Monday thru Friday every week from now until C2E2 to talk about coming together with cosplay an in fandoms, the costs, the marketing & business behind what you do (and what we do), and of course, we'll have many stories from Cosplayers this season to share with you everything Cosplay from their experience.

Really looking forward to sharing all of this with you over the next few months. Really looking forward to the next Phase of content coming to the show and the larger projects underway!

Visit us Online!
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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-8881972 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500 462 streaming services, fandoms, cosplay streaming, what is the best streaming service, hbo max 3 9 full false Chasing Disney+ Chasing Disney+ Disney+ has become the go-to streaming service if you want to talk about Fandoms. Anything Star Wars or Marvel right now mean having to have a subscription to their service in order to see what's been going on in either of these spaces. It's not the only service out there, but it seems like it sometimes with the vast majority of Cosplayers who portray Marvel, Star Wars, and other Disney Characters.  What are we to do in order to keep up?

We'll be bringing you content Monday thru Friday every week from now until C2E2 to talk about coming together with cosplay an in fandoms, the costs, the marketing & business behind what you do (and what we do), and of course, we'll have many stories from Cosplayers this season to share with you everything Cosplay from their experience.

Really looking forward to sharing all of this with you over the next few months. Really looking forward to the next Phase of content coming to the show and the larger projects underway!

Visit us Online!
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]]> Disney+ has become the go-to streaming service if you want to talk about Fandoms. Anything Star Wars or Marvel right now mean having to have a subscription to their service in order to see what's been going on in either of these spaces. It's not the only service out there, but it seems like it sometimes with the vast majority of Cosplayers who portray Marvel, Star Wars, and other Disney Characters.  What are we to do in order to keep up?

We'll be bringing you content Monday thru Friday every week from now until C2E2 to talk about coming together with cosplay an in fandoms, the costs, the marketing & business behind what you do (and what we do), and of course, we'll have many stories from Cosplayers this season to share with you everything Cosplay from their experience.

Really looking forward to sharing all of this with you over the next few months. Really looking forward to the next Phase of content coming to the show and the larger projects underway!

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-8881952 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0500 504 fandoms, disney plus, disney+, the best streaming services for cosplay content, cosplay and streaming 3 8 full false Chasing Fandoms Chasing Fandoms This week, we're talking about fandoms and where to find them. So much of our content is now coming from streaming, and more and more creators are giving breakdowns of shows and new series coming out of each of these streaming services.

Let's break down where to go for the newest content and how to avoid the high cost of keeping up with Fandoms all this week.

We'll be bringing you content Monday thru Friday every week from now until C2E2 to talk about coming together with cosplay an in fandoms, the costs, the marketing & business behind what you do (and what we do), and of course, we'll have many stories from Cosplayers this season to share with you everything Cosplay from their experience.

Really looking forward to sharing all of this with you over the next few months. Really looking forward to the next Phase of content coming to the show and the larger projects underway!

Visit us Online!
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]]> This week, we're talking about fandoms and where to find them. So much of our content is now coming from streaming, and more and more creators are giving breakdowns of shows and new series coming out of each of these streaming services.

Let's break down where to go for the newest content and how to avoid the high cost of keeping up with Fandoms all this week.

We'll be bringing you content Monday thru Friday every week from now until C2E2 to talk about coming together with cosplay an in fandoms, the costs, the marketing & business behind what you do (and what we do), and of course, we'll have many stories from Cosplayers this season to share with you everything Cosplay from their experience.

Really looking forward to sharing all of this with you over the next few months. Really looking forward to the next Phase of content coming to the show and the larger projects underway!

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-8881911 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0500 399 fandoms, fandom culture, the high cost of keeping up with fandoms, streaming services, disney plus, hbo max, hulu, netflix, paramount, amazon prime 3 7 full false Food & Cosplay with The Yummy Geek Food & Cosplay with The Yummy Geek My guest today has dazzled the community with her combination of the two, pairing fun and delicious food creations with all things pop culture.

Creator of #FoodandCosplay, please welcome model, cosplayer, cook, creator, and mom, The Yummy Geek to the show this week.

We're talking about all things Yummy this week, and a what a great way to start off Season III: United by talking about something that all cosplayers want to hear about - fantastic food!  The Yummy Geek brings weekly recipes, collaborations, and tells you how to keep it simple when making fabulous, fun, and creative cosplay dishes from Loki Pancakes to your favorite Con Drink.

Follow Her On Instagram
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]]> My guest today has dazzled the community with her combination of the two, pairing fun and delicious food creations with all things pop culture.

Creator of #FoodandCosplay, please welcome model, cosplayer, cook, creator, and mom, The Yummy Geek to the show this week.

We're talking about all things Yummy this week, and a what a great way to start off Season III: United by talking about something that all cosplayers want to hear about - fantastic food!  The Yummy Geek brings weekly recipes, collaborations, and tells you how to keep it simple when making fabulous, fun, and creative cosplay dishes from Loki Pancakes to your favorite Con Drink.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-8844619 Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0500 1493 foodandcosplay, yummy geek, pancake saturdays, disney cosplays, food and cosplay 3 6 full false The High Cost of Fandoms The High Cost of Fandoms What are we willing to spend, and what lengths are we willing to go to in order to gain visibility and traction in Cosplay Online?  Whatever it is, it will be expensive.

Even if you make the Cosplays yourself, it's still a high cost industry with low returns for the majority. We can gain followers, but likes don't pay bills.  Comments don't afford more content and subscribers don't offer us a sure way to create "passive" income with a self-brand.

Just getting into a fandom these days seems to require a subscription to one or more streaming services, ongoing purchases, and the many dollars you spend on creating the cosplay and editing the content that you post. It's a lot.  It's hundreds, if not thousands of dollars with little return.  Is it even making you happy anymore, or is it just pushing to keep up?

We'll be bringing you content Monday thru Friday every week from now until C2E2 to talk about coming together with cosplay an in fandoms, the costs, the marketing & business behind what you do (and what we do), and of course, we'll have many stories from Cosplayers this season to share with you everything Cosplay from their experience.

Really looking forward to sharing all of this with you over the next few months. Really looking forward to the next Phase of content coming to the show and the larger projects underway!

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]]> What are we willing to spend, and what lengths are we willing to go to in order to gain visibility and traction in Cosplay Online?  Whatever it is, it will be expensive.

Even if you make the Cosplays yourself, it's still a high cost industry with low returns for the majority. We can gain followers, but likes don't pay bills.  Comments don't afford more content and subscribers don't offer us a sure way to create "passive" income with a self-brand.

Just getting into a fandom these days seems to require a subscription to one or more streaming services, ongoing purchases, and the many dollars you spend on creating the cosplay and editing the content that you post. It's a lot.  It's hundreds, if not thousands of dollars with little return.  Is it even making you happy anymore, or is it just pushing to keep up?

We'll be bringing you content Monday thru Friday every week from now until C2E2 to talk about coming together with cosplay an in fandoms, the costs, the marketing & business behind what you do (and what we do), and of course, we'll have many stories from Cosplayers this season to share with you everything Cosplay from their experience.

Really looking forward to sharing all of this with you over the next few months. Really looking forward to the next Phase of content coming to the show and the larger projects underway!

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-8881183 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500 435 keeping up with fandoms, the high cost of fandoms, are fandoms expensive, how much does cosplay cost? 3 5 full false The Most Irritating Thing About Cosplay The Most Irritating Thing About Cosplay What irritates me the most about Cosplay?  It's supposed to be fun. It's supposed to be an outlet. It's supposed to be...well a lot of things. But what has it become? What do we spend most of our time chasing now?  We want more followers, more attention, more recognition, and at an increasing pace.  A pace that no longer allows us to slow down, or (forbid the thought) stop completely.

Let's talk about this today. What happened to having fun and not thinking about the Cosplay Jones' 24/7 and who's doing what on Instagram - and trying to beat everyone to posting and creating more and more content at scale, without much of any help at all.

We'll be bringing you content Monday thru Friday every week from now until C2E2 to talk about coming together with cosplay an in fandoms, the costs, the marketing & business behind what you do (and what we do), and of course, we'll have many stories from Cosplayers this season to share with you everything Cosplay from their experience.

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]]> What irritates me the most about Cosplay?  It's supposed to be fun. It's supposed to be an outlet. It's supposed to be...well a lot of things. But what has it become? What do we spend most of our time chasing now?  We want more followers, more attention, more recognition, and at an increasing pace.  A pace that no longer allows us to slow down, or (forbid the thought) stop completely.

Let's talk about this today. What happened to having fun and not thinking about the Cosplay Jones' 24/7 and who's doing what on Instagram - and trying to beat everyone to posting and creating more and more content at scale, without much of any help at all.

We'll be bringing you content Monday thru Friday every week from now until C2E2 to talk about coming together with cosplay an in fandoms, the costs, the marketing & business behind what you do (and what we do), and of course, we'll have many stories from Cosplayers this season to share with you everything Cosplay from their experience.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-8881161 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500 483 irritation in cosplay, cosplay problems, the hard thing about cosplay, annoying cosplay 3 4 full false Cosplay is a Hobby, but Social Media Never Seems to Be Cosplay is a Hobby, but Social Media Never Seems to Be What happened to the creator space? It's become about reach, about gaining followers, and about getting the attention of brands and celebrities in order to promote who we are and what we're doing.  Recognition instead of appreciation.

How do we, as Cosplayer, as people inside of this community, all vying for clicks and hustling the Cosplay come together and make it about more than 'beating the algorithm' or complaining about it?

There's so much great art out there in this space, so much hard work, and so much of it goes unnoticed because of the oldest established and even when we do pay to play, it's still an uphill battle.  What to we do to combat this shift to endlessly, and without a break, creating engaging content?

We'll be bringing you content Monday thru Friday every week from now until C2E2 to talk about coming together with cosplay an in fandoms, the costs, the marketing & business behind what you do (and what we do), and of course, we'll have many stories from Cosplayers this season to share with you everything Cosplay from their experience.

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]]> What happened to the creator space? It's become about reach, about gaining followers, and about getting the attention of brands and celebrities in order to promote who we are and what we're doing.  Recognition instead of appreciation.

How do we, as Cosplayer, as people inside of this community, all vying for clicks and hustling the Cosplay come together and make it about more than 'beating the algorithm' or complaining about it?

There's so much great art out there in this space, so much hard work, and so much of it goes unnoticed because of the oldest established and even when we do pay to play, it's still an uphill battle.  What to we do to combat this shift to endlessly, and without a break, creating engaging content?

We'll be bringing you content Monday thru Friday every week from now until C2E2 to talk about coming together with cosplay an in fandoms, the costs, the marketing & business behind what you do (and what we do), and of course, we'll have many stories from Cosplayers this season to share with you everything Cosplay from their experience.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-8881147 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500 552 fandom culture, geek culture, social media and cosplay, cosplay media, gaining attention with cosplay 3 3 full false "United" "United" Welcome to Season 3: United.  We've been away for a while, but we haven't forgotten about the important parts of Cosplay since we ended season 2.

We'll be bringing you content Monday thru Friday every week from now until C2E2 to talk about coming together with cosplay an in fandoms, the costs, the marketing & business behind what you do (and what we do), and of course, we'll have many stories from Cosplayers this season to share with you everything Cosplay from their experience.

Really looking forward to sharing all of this with you over the next few months. Really looking forward to the next Phase of content coming to the show and the larger projects underway!

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]]> Welcome to Season 3: United.  We've been away for a while, but we haven't forgotten about the important parts of Cosplay since we ended season 2.

We'll be bringing you content Monday thru Friday every week from now until C2E2 to talk about coming together with cosplay an in fandoms, the costs, the marketing & business behind what you do (and what we do), and of course, we'll have many stories from Cosplayers this season to share with you everything Cosplay from their experience.

Really looking forward to sharing all of this with you over the next few months. Really looking forward to the next Phase of content coming to the show and the larger projects underway!

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-8881123 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500 545 united in cosplay, united in fandom 3 2 full false Finding Balance with AnthonyCosjitsu Finding Balance with AnthonyCosjitsu My guest this week is AnothonyCosJitsu, a very talented Cosplayer, Jiujitsu practitioner, and advocate in the Cosplay Community.  We cover many subjects, talk about his origins in Cosplay, several of his spectacular photoshoots in 2020 and have some serious talk about the ongoing issues in and around Cosplay.
And of course, we do spend a little time talking about the latest for the Mortal Kombat franchise in the epic HBO/Max movie now released.
A fantastic creator, storyteller, and all-around balanced individual. Please listen in to our discussion on lifting up the community and coming together to support each other in what should be a fun & safe environment for all ages, shapes, and fandoms.

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]]> My guest this week is AnothonyCosJitsu, a very talented Cosplayer, Jiujitsu practitioner, and advocate in the Cosplay Community.  We cover many subjects, talk about his origins in Cosplay, several of his spectacular photoshoots in 2020 and have some serious talk about the ongoing issues in and around Cosplay.
And of course, we do spend a little time talking about the latest for the Mortal Kombat franchise in the epic HBO/Max movie now released.
A fantastic creator, storyteller, and all-around balanced individual. Please listen in to our discussion on lifting up the community and coming together to support each other in what should be a fun & safe environment for all ages, shapes, and fandoms.

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]]> https://www.heroesofcosplaysanctuary.com/hocspodcast ScottyB Buzzsprout-8881071 Sun, 01 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0500 3251 cosplay bullying, discipline in cosplay, cosplay is not consent, cosplay creator space 3 1 full false Instant Classic Instant Classic This week, we're talking to International Cosplayer @theclassicalcosplayer
It was great to sit down as we wind down Season II to talk about her many characterizations from books, movies, games, and so many done in a very classic style.  An aspiring actress, Cara talks about her cosplays, aspirations, and we also get into those things that we'd like to see more of to unite the cosplay community.

Be sure to be here every week for more interviews, helpful tips, insights, and of course, our ongoing goal to unite the cosplayers, and those surrounding the industry to make the fandoms what they are today.

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]]> This week, we're talking to International Cosplayer @theclassicalcosplayer
It was great to sit down as we wind down Season II to talk about her many characterizations from books, movies, games, and so many done in a very classic style.  An aspiring actress, Cara talks about her cosplays, aspirations, and we also get into those things that we'd like to see more of to unite the cosplay community.

Be sure to be here every week for more interviews, helpful tips, insights, and of course, our ongoing goal to unite the cosplayers, and those surrounding the industry to make the fandoms what they are today.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-8226062 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1831 35 full false Bullying in Cosplay Bullying in Cosplay Friends, this week we're wrapping up Season 2.  What will this mean? It means that the Podcast will be in the off-season for a couple of months while we bring in the NEW content onto YouTube and work on the new format for both the YouTube Channel and the Podcast.  We're still here on YouTube every week for more episodes.

We're talking to Samantha Catalano on her views of Online Bullying in Cosplay, and a recent event that led to a collaboration on a T-Shirt line that she launched to donate money to suicide prevention.

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]]> Friends, this week we're wrapping up Season 2.  What will this mean? It means that the Podcast will be in the off-season for a couple of months while we bring in the NEW content onto YouTube and work on the new format for both the YouTube Channel and the Podcast.  We're still here on YouTube every week for more episodes.

We're talking to Samantha Catalano on her views of Online Bullying in Cosplay, and a recent event that led to a collaboration on a T-Shirt line that she launched to donate money to suicide prevention.

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See her on PartyNerdz
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-8177844 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1489 unitedcosplay, antibullying, cosplaybullying, cyberbullying, samanthas_cosplay, Samantha Catalano 2 34 full true Cosplay Clickbait Cosplay Clickbait It's tempting to try and "game" the algorithms and come up with Cosplay Content that goes viral. For some, that's the way they want to gain attention.
Astra and I are talking about getting 'Insta-famous' going viral on TikTok, YouTube, and other spaces.

I believe in a steady approach that has a strong "why" and "cause" for what you do. Promote your art, your craft, your many talents, but if you do so just to gain attention, you may find yourself burned out, frustrated, and even losing your audience.

Start from a place of sincerity, authenticity, and to help others. This approach always wins, and it will get you where you want to go. A lot of what we're talking about is influenced by YouTube Expert, Derral Eves - definitely check him out!

 
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]]> It's tempting to try and "game" the algorithms and come up with Cosplay Content that goes viral. For some, that's the way they want to gain attention.
Astra and I are talking about getting 'Insta-famous' going viral on TikTok, YouTube, and other spaces.

I believe in a steady approach that has a strong "why" and "cause" for what you do. Promote your art, your craft, your many talents, but if you do so just to gain attention, you may find yourself burned out, frustrated, and even losing your audience.

Start from a place of sincerity, authenticity, and to help others. This approach always wins, and it will get you where you want to go. A lot of what we're talking about is influenced by YouTube Expert, Derral Eves - definitely check him out!

 
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-8177103 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500 854 clickbait, cosplay clickbait, going viral in cosplay, gaming the algorithm 2 33 full false TikTok for Cosplayers TikTok for Cosplayers This week, join Co-Host Astra and me to discuss tips and tricks for Cosplayers who want to grow on TikTok.  Some of our discussion is for complete beginners, and other tips are for the more enthusiastic user.

TikTok, amid some controversy has seen explosive growth - especially in the Cosplay community as more and more of us struggle with Instagram and it's ability to bury content.  TikTok may be an alternative - especially right now when the platform is still growing, looking for more creators, and working to get your content in front of larger audiences.

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]]> This week, join Co-Host Astra and me to discuss tips and tricks for Cosplayers who want to grow on TikTok.  Some of our discussion is for complete beginners, and other tips are for the more enthusiastic user.

TikTok, amid some controversy has seen explosive growth - especially in the Cosplay community as more and more of us struggle with Instagram and it's ability to bury content.  TikTok may be an alternative - especially right now when the platform is still growing, looking for more creators, and working to get your content in front of larger audiences.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-8142724 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1161 tiktok, tiktokcreators, cosplayersontiktok, tiktok tips, how to make videos on tiktok, cosplayer videos on tiktok 2 32 full false Causeplay Causeplay A very special guest this week. We're talking to the amazing Elemental Cosplay. She shares her art and work in Cosplay, and also with the community. Listen as we discuss the tremendous efforts that Elemental Cosplay has made in her efforts to Give Back. We talk Causeplay and the impact that Cosplayers can have in the community.  She's given so much and even during tough times of her own.

Elemental shares her battle with cancer and how Cosplay has helped her on her journey in times of sickness and health, how it's made her stronger and more confident, and how she can use it to do good things inside of her community.

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]]> A very special guest this week. We're talking to the amazing Elemental Cosplay. She shares her art and work in Cosplay, and also with the community. Listen as we discuss the tremendous efforts that Elemental Cosplay has made in her efforts to Give Back. We talk Causeplay and the impact that Cosplayers can have in the community.  She's given so much and even during tough times of her own.

Elemental shares her battle with cancer and how Cosplay has helped her on her journey in times of sickness and health, how it's made her stronger and more confident, and how she can use it to do good things inside of her community.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-8093394 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0600 1987 causeplay, elemental cosplay, cosplay for the community, cosplay for covid-19, giving back to the community 1 31 full false Fancy Cosplay Creations with @fancyjencosplay Fancy Cosplay Creations with @fancyjencosplay This week, we welcome FancyJenCosplay to the show. A talented creator, Jen shows you that being fancy doesn't always mean breaking your bank on every Cosplay you create. From Ghostbusters' Dana Barrett to Dune's Chani, to Aliens' Ripley, she creates elements of these Cosplays from everyday items and things you may find around the house.

The Cosplays are amazing, and some even come from novels.  With little to go on, Jen can find interpretations in the work she creates, adding to the creativity involved in every characterization.

Part of several local groups to help with fundraisers, visits, and charity events, Jen gives back in many ways. We're happy to speak with this award winning Cosplayer to hear her story and share with us some of her fantastic creations.

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Midland Empire Ghostbusters
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Just Us League
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]]> This week, we welcome FancyJenCosplay to the show. A talented creator, Jen shows you that being fancy doesn't always mean breaking your bank on every Cosplay you create. From Ghostbusters' Dana Barrett to Dune's Chani, to Aliens' Ripley, she creates elements of these Cosplays from everyday items and things you may find around the house.

The Cosplays are amazing, and some even come from novels.  With little to go on, Jen can find interpretations in the work she creates, adding to the creativity involved in every characterization.

Part of several local groups to help with fundraisers, visits, and charity events, Jen gives back in many ways. We're happy to speak with this award winning Cosplayer to hear her story and share with us some of her fantastic creations.

Follow Jen on Instagram
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TikTok
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Buy Jen a Ko-Fi
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Midland Empire Ghostbusters
https://www.instagram.com/midlandempiregb/

Just Us League
https://www.instagram.com/us_heroes/

The Chronicles of M by Nicholas Forristal can be purchased on Amazon!
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-8064706 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0600 2058 cosplay interview, cosplay with household items, closet cosplays, fancy jen cosplay, award winning cosplayer 1 30 full false Critical Cosplay with Cristy Gonzalez of Criticologos Critical Cosplay with Cristy Gonzalez of Criticologos Very happy to sit down and talk to @krisgn_cosplay Podcaster & Cosplayer, who's worked with the 501st Legion, and the Rebel Legion Base to do some amazing things with Cosplay. 
We talk about all things Cristy in this episode, and get into the many ways she's given back, helped others through her Cosplay, inspired those around her, and continues to contribute to the Fandom conversation through her show Criticologos

As a co-host for this Puerto Rican based Podcast, she has provided great insight into pop-culture, and spoken with many tremendous guests on the show.  They go deep, and really plan out their shows well - join her, host Rafy Mediavilla, James Lynn and Tommy Roman as they put together a tremendous show!

You can watch her on Criticologos!
NEW EPISODES on Thursdays at 6pm (Local Time)
https://www.youtube.com/c/LosCriticologos/videos
Subscribe to their Channel!

You can also visit their website:  https://criticologos.com/

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https://www.instagram.com/krisgn_cosplay/

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]]> Very happy to sit down and talk to @krisgn_cosplay Podcaster & Cosplayer, who's worked with the 501st Legion, and the Rebel Legion Base to do some amazing things with Cosplay. 
We talk about all things Cristy in this episode, and get into the many ways she's given back, helped others through her Cosplay, inspired those around her, and continues to contribute to the Fandom conversation through her show Criticologos

As a co-host for this Puerto Rican based Podcast, she has provided great insight into pop-culture, and spoken with many tremendous guests on the show.  They go deep, and really plan out their shows well - join her, host Rafy Mediavilla, James Lynn and Tommy Roman as they put together a tremendous show!

You can watch her on Criticologos!
NEW EPISODES on Thursdays at 6pm (Local Time)
https://www.youtube.com/c/LosCriticologos/videos
Subscribe to their Channel!

You can also visit their website:  https://criticologos.com/

Support Cristy on Instagram:
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-7977325 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0600 1896 criticologos, rey cosplayer, 501st legion, star wars cosplay, pop-culture podcast 1 29 full false The Beauty of Cosplay The Beauty of Cosplay This week, we're excited to speak with Cosplayer, Model, and Animator, @seattlesbeauty. She has an amazing story, outlook on life, and stays positive no matter what hardships come her way inside and outside of Cosplay.  Her thoughts and motivational posts are so authentic, we're so happy to have her on the show and to spend some time talking about mindset and creating cosplay content from a good, positive space.

Join me and co-host Astravoid as we discuss all things beautiful in Cosplay, and talk to Seattlesbeauty as she shares her story of beginnings to what has grown to a following of 400k on TikTok. It means a lot to her that you appreciate her content, humor, and what she creates across platforms, expressing the art and fandom that she enjoys. 

Follow @Seattlesbeauty:
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https://cash.app/$Seattlesbeauty

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]]> This week, we're excited to speak with Cosplayer, Model, and Animator, @seattlesbeauty. She has an amazing story, outlook on life, and stays positive no matter what hardships come her way inside and outside of Cosplay.  Her thoughts and motivational posts are so authentic, we're so happy to have her on the show and to spend some time talking about mindset and creating cosplay content from a good, positive space.

Join me and co-host Astravoid as we discuss all things beautiful in Cosplay, and talk to Seattlesbeauty as she shares her story of beginnings to what has grown to a following of 400k on TikTok. It means a lot to her that you appreciate her content, humor, and what she creates across platforms, expressing the art and fandom that she enjoys. 

Follow @Seattlesbeauty:
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https://www.instagram.com/seattlesbeauty/
TikTok
https://bit.ly/3beALVq

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Donate to Her Cosplays:
https://cash.app/$Seattlesbeauty

Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
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Now available on Etsy:
https://etsy.me/3dl5P8E

Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!
https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay​​


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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-7912780 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0600 1448 seattlesbeauty, cospositivity, cosplay mindset, mindset, authenticity 1 28 full false Giving Up on Cosplay Giving Up on Cosplay Sometimes, it feels like we've had it with Cosplay. We're done. It's become too much work or it feels like a job.
In this episode I'm talking to you about that feeling of walking away from Cosplay, what to do about it, why it happens, and some tips on having a strategy should you feel that it's just not where you want your brand to be.
Of course, we also talk about reasons to continue, because small setbacks and a lack of likes on a post aren't a good reason to get frustrated and quit doing something.

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]]> Sometimes, it feels like we've had it with Cosplay. We're done. It's become too much work or it feels like a job.
In this episode I'm talking to you about that feeling of walking away from Cosplay, what to do about it, why it happens, and some tips on having a strategy should you feel that it's just not where you want your brand to be.
Of course, we also talk about reasons to continue, because small setbacks and a lack of likes on a post aren't a good reason to get frustrated and quit doing something.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-7590184 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0600 943 giving up cosplay, transitioning, succession planning, having an exit strategy, exiting cosplay 1 27 full false Artistic Escape with Susie Creates Cosplay Artistic Escape with Susie Creates Cosplay This week, we're excited to have @Susie_creates_cosplay on the show. An avid creator, she has replicated several complex builds including the #WW84 Golden Armor Suit, including the wings! She puts her heart and soul into her Cosplays and sees it as an escape to an artistic side that she can express through characterization and creation.

You can see how she creates the wings on IGTV:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJrhw07D0IR/
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CIPb69hjjni/

She's received praise from many places, including Director Zack Snyder himself. He sat down with Susie and a group of Cosplayers to talk Fandom, #SnyderCut and what Cosplayers mean to the industry. It was an impromptu meeting on Vero, but very down to earth and a great opportunity to talk to Zack about the fandoms that he's worked so hard himself to portray through his films.
You can watch the full video here on the Lis Wonder Video Cast (and also Subscribe to her Channel)


You can also watch another of Susie's Interviews on Batfest Online

A humble creator, Susie is doing what she can for Cosplay and the Community, organizing a charity project during the current Covid-19 Pandemic, to distribute film accurate Wonder Woman bracers to hospitalized kids all over the United States.

Find out more about Susie's latest projects and support her online:

Contribute to her Wonder Woman Bracers for Charity Project
Find out more about the project:
https://ko-fi.com/susiecreatescosplay

Materials:
https://amzn.to/3j28sgp

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/susie_creates_cosplay/

Vero
https://vero.co/susie_creates_cosplay

Twitter @susie_creates
https://mobile.twitter.com/susie_creates?lang=en

TikTok @susie_creates
https://www.tiktok.com/@susie_creates?

Amazon wish list:
https://amzn.to/3cqw25d

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay

And Host ScottyB
Vero: @scottybofficial

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Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
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Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
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Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero... 
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh 
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ujXQEk TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjusw

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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Join Her Twitch Community!

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]]> This week, we're excited to have @Susie_creates_cosplay on the show. An avid creator, she has replicated several complex builds including the #WW84 Golden Armor Suit, including the wings! She puts her heart and soul into her Cosplays and sees it as an escape to an artistic side that she can express through characterization and creation.

You can see how she creates the wings on IGTV:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJrhw07D0IR/
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CIPb69hjjni/

She's received praise from many places, including Director Zack Snyder himself. He sat down with Susie and a group of Cosplayers to talk Fandom, #SnyderCut and what Cosplayers mean to the industry. It was an impromptu meeting on Vero, but very down to earth and a great opportunity to talk to Zack about the fandoms that he's worked so hard himself to portray through his films.
You can watch the full video here on the Lis Wonder Video Cast (and also Subscribe to her Channel)


You can also watch another of Susie's Interviews on Batfest Online

A humble creator, Susie is doing what she can for Cosplay and the Community, organizing a charity project during the current Covid-19 Pandemic, to distribute film accurate Wonder Woman bracers to hospitalized kids all over the United States.

Find out more about Susie's latest projects and support her online:

Contribute to her Wonder Woman Bracers for Charity Project
Find out more about the project:
https://ko-fi.com/susiecreatescosplay

Materials:
https://amzn.to/3j28sgp

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/susie_creates_cosplay/

Vero
https://vero.co/susie_creates_cosplay

Twitter @susie_creates
https://mobile.twitter.com/susie_creates?lang=en

TikTok @susie_creates
https://www.tiktok.com/@susie_creates?

Amazon wish list:
https://amzn.to/3cqw25d

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
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https://linktr.ee/AstraVoidCosplay

And Host ScottyB
Vero: @scottybofficial

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Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero... 
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh 
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ujXQEk TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjusw

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-7587754 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0600 2479 SnyderCut, Justice League United, United Cosplayers, WW84, Wonder Woman 1984, Wonder Woman Cosplayer, Susie Creates Cosplay, Escapism, Film Accurate Cosplays, Heroes of Cosplay, Cosplay and Art 1 26 full false Finding Common Ground in Cosplay with Shelley Greene Finding Common Ground in Cosplay with Shelley Greene In this week's episode, we speak with award winning writer & cosplayer Shelley Greene. We're talking about fandoms, the cosplay community, cosplans for this year, including one very detailed creation of Vanessa Ives from Penny Dreadful.

A talented creator and costume designer, Shelley talks about detailing, sewing, and her journey in cosplay along with the work that she's done in writing, including her win at the 2020 Utah Film Awards for Best Screenplay.

We find the common ground inside and outside of Cosplay that keeps us creating, learning, and finding what inspires us to keep our passions in being creative alive and thriving.

You Can find out more about the film, What I Should Have Said on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/What-I-Should-Have-Said-Film-2311008395790690

Follow Miss Greene Online:
Instagram :
@missgreeneinthelibrary (main account)
@missgreeneinthecosplaycloset (work in progress)
@missgreeneinthelibrary_author (writing)

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/shelley.greene.566


Find the Sanctuary on Social: 
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Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554 
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero... 
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh 
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ujXQEk TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjusw

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

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]]> In this week's episode, we speak with award winning writer & cosplayer Shelley Greene. We're talking about fandoms, the cosplay community, cosplans for this year, including one very detailed creation of Vanessa Ives from Penny Dreadful.

A talented creator and costume designer, Shelley talks about detailing, sewing, and her journey in cosplay along with the work that she's done in writing, including her win at the 2020 Utah Film Awards for Best Screenplay.

We find the common ground inside and outside of Cosplay that keeps us creating, learning, and finding what inspires us to keep our passions in being creative alive and thriving.

You Can find out more about the film, What I Should Have Said on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/What-I-Should-Have-Said-Film-2311008395790690

Follow Miss Greene Online:
Instagram :
@missgreeneinthelibrary (main account)
@missgreeneinthecosplaycloset (work in progress)
@missgreeneinthelibrary_author (writing)

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/shelley.greene.566


Find the Sanctuary on Social: 
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!

And Host ScottyB
Vero: @scottybofficial 

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst...

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Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary
Twitter: @hocspodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554 
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero... 
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh 
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ujXQEk TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjusw

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-7320649 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0600 2003 cosplay artists, content creators, mera cosplay, What I Should Have Said, indie films, screenwriting 2 25 full false Taking Action as a Cosplayer Taking Action as a Cosplayer This week's episode focuses on Action versus Activism in Cosplay. We're talking about this as there have been many events in 2020 that have been taken up and talked about by the Cosplay Community and many hot-button topics circulate online with Cosplayers

Though, this is not a cast that brings up any particular examples of activism online or otherwise, we are going to talk about the difference between leveraging your following to lean into activism as a means to grow your following versus taking action.

Action of itself can move you in the direction of a worthy cause and can fit very well inside your feed, your brand, your authentic self. Often, what I've observed is a 'bandwagon' effect on activism that may or may not be genuine. 

There are pros and cons in around the subject, and in this cast, I discuss the differences and why I prefer action over activism as a part of the Cosplay world we're in.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!

And Host ScottyB
Vero: @scottybofficial 

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Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554 
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero... 
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh 
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ujXQEk TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjusw

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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Follow Her On Instagram

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
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]]> This week's episode focuses on Action versus Activism in Cosplay. We're talking about this as there have been many events in 2020 that have been taken up and talked about by the Cosplay Community and many hot-button topics circulate online with Cosplayers

Though, this is not a cast that brings up any particular examples of activism online or otherwise, we are going to talk about the difference between leveraging your following to lean into activism as a means to grow your following versus taking action.

Action of itself can move you in the direction of a worthy cause and can fit very well inside your feed, your brand, your authentic self. Often, what I've observed is a 'bandwagon' effect on activism that may or may not be genuine. 

There are pros and cons in around the subject, and in this cast, I discuss the differences and why I prefer action over activism as a part of the Cosplay world we're in.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay
Follow Her On Instagram & Join Her TikTok Community!

And Host ScottyB
Vero: @scottybofficial 

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst...

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
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Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary
Twitter: @hocspodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 
Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554 
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ 
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hero... 
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh 
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ujXQEk TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjusw

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-7332805 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0600 957 taking action as a cosplayer, cosplay outreach, activism for attention, cosplayer activists 2 24 full false The Cosplay Income Stream : The New Improved How to Make Money on Patreon The Cosplay Income Stream : The New Improved How to Make Money on Patreon A while back, we talked about How to Make Money on Patreon. It's one of the most downloaded episodes. But, like all things in this rapidly changing online world, it gets outdated and needs to be looked at again, and this time with a little more detail.

We've learned a lot about how build followers online and how to find those few followers that want to work with you in that Know, Like, Trust space. We're sharing some of those new insights with you here and going a lot deeper into the path and plan you can create with Patreon.

We're focused on Patreon over other income generating spaces because it's a go-to for Cosplayers, and it has more potential for Creative interaction over other spaces. In other words, you can use this space to give back over some of the other apps that are more lopsided towards donations.

Enjoy the episode, and of course we have a lot more to come this year, which we're working very hard to release for you by the end of Season II.  We hope you find some information within that will help you develop as a cosplayer and fund your builds and your future!

Find the Sanctuary on Social:

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Twitter: @hocspodcast

Co-Host Astravoid Cosplay
Follow Her On Instagram!
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Host ScottyB

Vero: @scottybofficial
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/

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]]> A while back, we talked about How to Make Money on Patreon. It's one of the most downloaded episodes. But, like all things in this rapidly changing online world, it gets outdated and needs to be looked at again, and this time with a little more detail.

We've learned a lot about how build followers online and how to find those few followers that want to work with you in that Know, Like, Trust space. We're sharing some of those new insights with you here and going a lot deeper into the path and plan you can create with Patreon.

We're focused on Patreon over other income generating spaces because it's a go-to for Cosplayers, and it has more potential for Creative interaction over other spaces. In other words, you can use this space to give back over some of the other apps that are more lopsided towards donations.

Enjoy the episode, and of course we have a lot more to come this year, which we're working very hard to release for you by the end of Season II.  We hope you find some information within that will help you develop as a cosplayer and fund your builds and your future!

Find the Sanctuary on Social:

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast
Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary
Twitter: @hocspodcast

Co-Host Astravoid Cosplay
Follow Her On Instagram!
Join Her TikTok Community!

Host ScottyB

Vero: @scottybofficial
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-7099624 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0600 1463 how to make money on patreon, cosplay income, cosplay on Patreon, ko-fi for cosplay, sales funnels for cosplayers, passive income for Cosplayers 2 23 full false Cosplay Resolutions Cosplay Resolutions We definitely do not want a repeat of 2020.  It was less than magical, underwhelming in many ways, and a year we'll look back on and say, we made it.

Not only that, but 2020 gave us a reason to resolve many projects and start big in 2021.

In this episode, I'm talking about Cosplay Builds, and all my major Cosplans for 2021. I'm telling you about the direction and focus of the show next year in the creation of a Website, programs, and how content will change and grow this year. 

We're only a few days in, but let's hit the ground running with content and creativity this year and turn it into one of the best we've seen! Keep reaching and keep building.  Our goal and cause is to make this space useful for you, the Cosplay Community to solve your pain points and bring more VALUE to you in 2021.

Find the Sanctuary on Social:

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast
Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary
Twitter: @hocspodcast

Co-Host Astravoid Cosplay
Follow Her On Instagram!
Join Her TikTok Community!

Host ScottyB

Vero: @scottybofficial 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/




 

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]]> We definitely do not want a repeat of 2020.  It was less than magical, underwhelming in many ways, and a year we'll look back on and say, we made it.

Not only that, but 2020 gave us a reason to resolve many projects and start big in 2021.

In this episode, I'm talking about Cosplay Builds, and all my major Cosplans for 2021. I'm telling you about the direction and focus of the show next year in the creation of a Website, programs, and how content will change and grow this year. 

We're only a few days in, but let's hit the ground running with content and creativity this year and turn it into one of the best we've seen! Keep reaching and keep building.  Our goal and cause is to make this space useful for you, the Cosplay Community to solve your pain points and bring more VALUE to you in 2021.

Find the Sanctuary on Social:

Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast
Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary
Twitter: @hocspodcast

Co-Host Astravoid Cosplay
Follow Her On Instagram!
Join Her TikTok Community!

Host ScottyB

Vero: @scottybofficial 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/




 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-7099525 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0600 1374 new years resolutions, cosplans, cosplay in 2021, 2021 goals, cosplay goals, goodbye 2020 2 22 full false Happy Cosplay Holidays! Happy Cosplay Holidays! The Holidays are just about over, but I wanted to take an episode and talk about the season of Giving, Giving Back, and what the show will be doing in the future.

We're very excited to 2021, and even though 2020 was a tough year, we got through it, and Heroes itself saw a lot of positive changes and developments throughout 2020.  It's also hard to believe that it's been almost a full year since we've been to a Convention, but the show has continued to reach a growing audience during all of our time in quaratine.

Congratulations to Gotham Geek Girl on winning our recent give away!  As you know, she's been a guest on the show, which you can listen to here.

You can also find & follow her online:
Website: https://gothamgeekgirl.com/
Find all of her cool Merch here!!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQmbr0svCY4
Subscribe for some awesome content!!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gothamgeekgirl/

Instagram @GothamGeekGirl & @gothamgeekgirl_cosplay

Twitter - @GothamGeekGirl


In addition to the Give Away, we're excited to announce that we have a Co-Host!
You can watch the Special Announcement Video to learn more, and you can follow and support @AstravoidCosplay

All of her Links for TikTok, Amazon, and to the Show, just click and support!

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Twitter: @hocspodcast 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

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]]> The Holidays are just about over, but I wanted to take an episode and talk about the season of Giving, Giving Back, and what the show will be doing in the future.

We're very excited to 2021, and even though 2020 was a tough year, we got through it, and Heroes itself saw a lot of positive changes and developments throughout 2020.  It's also hard to believe that it's been almost a full year since we've been to a Convention, but the show has continued to reach a growing audience during all of our time in quaratine.

Congratulations to Gotham Geek Girl on winning our recent give away!  As you know, she's been a guest on the show, which you can listen to here.

You can also find & follow her online:
Website: https://gothamgeekgirl.com/
Find all of her cool Merch here!!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQmbr0svCY4
Subscribe for some awesome content!!

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Instagram @GothamGeekGirl & @gothamgeekgirl_cosplay

Twitter - @GothamGeekGirl


In addition to the Give Away, we're excited to announce that we have a Co-Host!
You can watch the Special Announcement Video to learn more, and you can follow and support @AstravoidCosplay

All of her Links for TikTok, Amazon, and to the Show, just click and support!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-7099213 Sun, 03 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0600 1382 cosplay holidays, Christmas Cosplay, 2021 Celebration, Cosplay in 2021 2 21 full false Slay Your Cosplay Slay Your Cosplay Happy New Year everyone!

This week, we're talking to the extraordinary Liv Bright Official on his many transformations in Cosplay. You'll see how he continues to grow in makeup, costuming, and wig styling.  He answers many questions, and as someone who's been in front of the camera since he was small, he's always available to show you more and in-depth details to answer questions for you Live on Instagram.

New to the Social Media scene, but not to Cosplay, I'm amazed by everything Liv Bright's working on. Fantastic shoots, concepts, and it's always a chance to slay with Cosplay.

Follow Liv Bright on Instagram @liv_bright_official

 and On TikTok @typical_steven

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]]> Happy New Year everyone!

This week, we're talking to the extraordinary Liv Bright Official on his many transformations in Cosplay. You'll see how he continues to grow in makeup, costuming, and wig styling.  He answers many questions, and as someone who's been in front of the camera since he was small, he's always available to show you more and in-depth details to answer questions for you Live on Instagram.

New to the Social Media scene, but not to Cosplay, I'm amazed by everything Liv Bright's working on. Fantastic shoots, concepts, and it's always a chance to slay with Cosplay.

Follow Liv Bright on Instagram @liv_bright_official

 and On TikTok @typical_steven

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-7001839 Thu, 31 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0600 1429 Disney Cosplays, Harley Quinn Cosplay, Chucky Cosplay, Drag and Cosplay, Cosplay Make up, tips on Cosplay photoshoots, Elsa Cosplay, Wonder Woman Cosplay 2 20 full false Passion for Production Passion for Production This week's guest is an amazingly talented film maker, producer, director, and cosplayer. We talk about all of her recent work including trailers and shorts for Lord of the Rings, Sherlock, Superman, and Wonder Woman 1984.  Each presented it's own challenges, especially during a time where much of the filming had to be done remotely.  Listen in to great insight on characterization, and the process of creating entire bodies of work for fandom and the Cosplay community with 221bDisney.

You can Subscribe to her on YouTube:
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And follow her on Instagram!
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]]> This week's guest is an amazingly talented film maker, producer, director, and cosplayer. We talk about all of her recent work including trailers and shorts for Lord of the Rings, Sherlock, Superman, and Wonder Woman 1984.  Each presented it's own challenges, especially during a time where much of the filming had to be done remotely.  Listen in to great insight on characterization, and the process of creating entire bodies of work for fandom and the Cosplay community with 221bDisney.

You can Subscribe to her on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFyHrlLjfB_d_QS1GmI4sIA

And follow her on Instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/221bdisney/

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-6987739 Thu, 24 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0600 2856 221bDisney, Sherlock Holmes, Fan Films, Cosplay Short Films, Superman Cosplay Short Film, Wonder Woman 1984 Cosplay, Wonder Woman 1984, Lord of the Rings Fan Film, Lord of the Rings Fandom 2 19 full false Cosplay Confidence with Lenne Cosplay & Crafts Cosplay Confidence with Lenne Cosplay & Crafts Hey everyone!  This week we're talking to Lenne Cosplay on her inspiring work as a Creator and YouTuber.  We dive into many of the projects she's worked on, up coming events, what you can do as a creator during Covid-19, getting confident as a Cosplayer, and supporting worthy causes.

One that we support here on the show is the Mya Lin Terry Foundation. This organization was brought to my attention by Lenne, as she also supports this group. 

If you can take the time to check out what this Foundation stands for and what it does, please do. They have been unable to fundraise as they have in the past due to Covid restrictions, and it's everything for them to be able to help "create awareness, generate resources, identify causes, support new treatment options leading to cures, and eliminate national and critical drug shortages affecting pediatric cancer patients."

https://www.themyalinterryfoundation.org/

Of course, you can support Lenne online:

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsslGDpbOJsPcTeOMmheFEA

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/lennecosplay/

You can also see her at Conventions and Shows in her area, like Toms River Toy and Comic Book Show


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]]> Hey everyone!  This week we're talking to Lenne Cosplay on her inspiring work as a Creator and YouTuber.  We dive into many of the projects she's worked on, up coming events, what you can do as a creator during Covid-19, getting confident as a Cosplayer, and supporting worthy causes.

One that we support here on the show is the Mya Lin Terry Foundation. This organization was brought to my attention by Lenne, as she also supports this group. 

If you can take the time to check out what this Foundation stands for and what it does, please do. They have been unable to fundraise as they have in the past due to Covid restrictions, and it's everything for them to be able to help "create awareness, generate resources, identify causes, support new treatment options leading to cures, and eliminate national and critical drug shortages affecting pediatric cancer patients."

https://www.themyalinterryfoundation.org/

Of course, you can support Lenne online:

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsslGDpbOJsPcTeOMmheFEA

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/lennecosplay/

You can also see her at Conventions and Shows in her area, like Toms River Toy and Comic Book Show


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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-6836902 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0600 2967 lenne cosplay & crafts, cosplay confidence, cosplay full-time, pokemon, harley quinn cosplay, mya lin terry foundation 2 18 full false Trust the Process with Rebecca Bitondo Trust the Process with Rebecca Bitondo This week, we're talking to Rebecca Bitondo: visual storyteller, performer, and artist about her process in design for her art and cosplays.  Rebecca is a multitalented creator, who's website not only showcases her ability as a visual storyteller, but also gives back to the creative & cosplay communities.

We talk through several subjects related to cosplay and performance and find that you really need to trust your process, work towards those things that serve you best, and work to making the community better for your efforts.

Support Rebecca Online:

Follow Her On Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/rebzdeladisco/

Check our Her Website
https://rbitondoart.wordpress.com/

Support her Cosplays on Ko-Fi
https://ko-fi.com/rebzdeladisco

See her Amazon Wish List!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1F76EM0ZUYUW4?ref_=wl_share

Her Work with the @nyavengers work at Cradle-Con, courtesy of Gotham Geek Girl
https://gothamgeekgirl.com/2020/01/03/avengers-night-at-the-cradle/

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]]> This week, we're talking to Rebecca Bitondo: visual storyteller, performer, and artist about her process in design for her art and cosplays.  Rebecca is a multitalented creator, who's website not only showcases her ability as a visual storyteller, but also gives back to the creative & cosplay communities.

We talk through several subjects related to cosplay and performance and find that you really need to trust your process, work towards those things that serve you best, and work to making the community better for your efforts.

Support Rebecca Online:

Follow Her On Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/rebzdeladisco/

Check our Her Website
https://rbitondoart.wordpress.com/

Support her Cosplays on Ko-Fi
https://ko-fi.com/rebzdeladisco

See her Amazon Wish List!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1F76EM0ZUYUW4?ref_=wl_share

Her Work with the @nyavengers work at Cradle-Con, courtesy of Gotham Geek Girl
https://gothamgeekgirl.com/2020/01/03/avengers-night-at-the-cradle/

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-6704950 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0600 2566 visual storytelling, digital artist, graphic design, cosplay design, New York Avengers 1 17 full false Cosplay Authenticity with Kia Sangria Cosplay Authenticity with Kia Sangria
Friends, my next guest is fun, creative, and could talk to you all day about her passions.  Informative with a friendly, helpful tone, her content is super authentic. She’s even themed her wedding around Cosplay, which is no easy task to coordinate or accomplish. She’s been featured in magazines, worked with websites around the industry and been featured on Instagram Feature Pages such as CosplayofColor.

She has a lot to say on authenticity, and many tips for you in sewing and fabrics. She shares much of this on her YouTube channel, blog, and through her partnership with fabricwholesaledirect.com

You Can Support Her Online at the Links Below!

Kia Sangria on YouTube

Kia's Blog

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Follow on Facebook

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]]>
Friends, my next guest is fun, creative, and could talk to you all day about her passions.  Informative with a friendly, helpful tone, her content is super authentic. She’s even themed her wedding around Cosplay, which is no easy task to coordinate or accomplish. She’s been featured in magazines, worked with websites around the industry and been featured on Instagram Feature Pages such as CosplayofColor.

She has a lot to say on authenticity, and many tips for you in sewing and fabrics. She shares much of this on her YouTube channel, blog, and through her partnership with fabricwholesaledirect.com

You Can Support Her Online at the Links Below!

Kia Sangria on YouTube

Kia's Blog

Follow on Instagram @kiasangriany

Follow on Facebook

Support Her on TikTok

Follow on Twitter @Kiasangria93

Check out Her Pinterest

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-6577138 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0600 3009 authenticity, sewing tips for cosplayers, fabricwholesaledirect, kia sangria, cosplay tutorials 2 16 full false Value Value What is value, and how do you add it to what you do or offer in Cosplay?

What is a minimum viable product, and exactly where should you start if you are looking to grow with Cosplay, and either become an authority in this space, or pivot to another industry?

That's a lot to talk about and think about - possibly more than you thought you'd be doing with Cosplay.  You're a creator, a content maker, a YouTuber, and you also do a lot outside of Cosplay (you probably have a full-time job and a bunch of other things that take up time and demand attention)

Adding value and maintaining balance are not easy, but with a few tips and thoughts on how to create and maintain value for your audience, a little thought and planning goes a long way with your Cosplay.

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]]> What is value, and how do you add it to what you do or offer in Cosplay?

What is a minimum viable product, and exactly where should you start if you are looking to grow with Cosplay, and either become an authority in this space, or pivot to another industry?

That's a lot to talk about and think about - possibly more than you thought you'd be doing with Cosplay.  You're a creator, a content maker, a YouTuber, and you also do a lot outside of Cosplay (you probably have a full-time job and a bunch of other things that take up time and demand attention)

Adding value and maintaining balance are not easy, but with a few tips and thoughts on how to create and maintain value for your audience, a little thought and planning goes a long way with your Cosplay.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-5945506 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0600 1149 value-add, adding value, what is value, Cosplay value, self-worth, worthiness 2 15 full false Thank You Thank You Many of you will be travelling to visit family, or just staying at home to enjoy festivities.  How ever you give thanks this week, I wanted to say thank you to you, the listener, but also to everyone who has contributed to the show, been a guest, and encouraged the continuation of the Heroes of Cosplay Sanctuary.

A very special thanks to Jacobella Luongo for believing in the Podcast, and always being so supporting of the show.

Also to Lis Wonder [subscribe to her channel] for being the bright side of Cosplay and introducing me to the world of Cosplay, ultimately inspiring the show and what it's about.

Thank you!

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]]> Many of you will be travelling to visit family, or just staying at home to enjoy festivities.  How ever you give thanks this week, I wanted to say thank you to you, the listener, but also to everyone who has contributed to the show, been a guest, and encouraged the continuation of the Heroes of Cosplay Sanctuary.

A very special thanks to Jacobella Luongo for believing in the Podcast, and always being so supporting of the show.

Also to Lis Wonder [subscribe to her channel] for being the bright side of Cosplay and introducing me to the world of Cosplay, ultimately inspiring the show and what it's about.

Thank you!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-5945437 Thu, 26 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0600 322 giving thanks, thanks giving, gratitude, thanksgiving, day of thanks 2 14 full false Community Community Cosplay is a Community, but it also works inside of the community at large.

You may understand this very well, but I wanted to spend an episode talking about the ties to the community that we have and what it means to wear the Cosplay for that community and for the Cosplay Community at large.

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]]> Cosplay is a Community, but it also works inside of the community at large.

You may understand this very well, but I wanted to spend an episode talking about the ties to the community that we have and what it means to wear the Cosplay for that community and for the Cosplay Community at large.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-5945407 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0600 904 community outreach, positive change, cosplay influencers, cosplay community, using your skills to create change 2 13 full false Development Development Everyone starts at zero.  What you do from there to grow is entirely up to you.

You don't have to, and if it's not why you're in Cosplay, that's ok. Cosplay is for everyone, and there's no scale requirement.

For those who do - what do you work on to develop skills and content as a Cosplayer? Do you work tirelessly in your free time to produce ever greater amounts of video and digital content to 'wow' your audience?  This gets expensive, and can create burnout.

It's not always about getting to another level. It's about documenting, it's a journey, and it's progress (not perfection...thanks Marie).

It comes down to what's viable, and what you want to do with what you're building and the audience you're gaining.

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]]> Everyone starts at zero.  What you do from there to grow is entirely up to you.

You don't have to, and if it's not why you're in Cosplay, that's ok. Cosplay is for everyone, and there's no scale requirement.

For those who do - what do you work on to develop skills and content as a Cosplayer? Do you work tirelessly in your free time to produce ever greater amounts of video and digital content to 'wow' your audience?  This gets expensive, and can create burnout.

It's not always about getting to another level. It's about documenting, it's a journey, and it's progress (not perfection...thanks Marie).

It comes down to what's viable, and what you want to do with what you're building and the audience you're gaining.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-5945335 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0600 810 where to start with cosplay, developing a cosplay, developing a brand, self-branding, marketing strategies for cosplayers 2 12 full false Drive Drive What are you driven to do?  What motivates you and keeps you making Cosplays and keeps you putting out content week after week...for years and years.

Part of it is your passion for the fandom you create and portray.  Part of it could be many other things.

We're talking about your drive and your "why" in Cosplay and that it can grow into something more if it's where you want it to go.


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]]> What are you driven to do?  What motivates you and keeps you making Cosplays and keeps you putting out content week after week...for years and years.

Part of it is your passion for the fandom you create and portray.  Part of it could be many other things.

We're talking about your drive and your "why" in Cosplay and that it can grow into something more if it's where you want it to go.


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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-5945299 Mon, 09 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0600 1473 motivation for cosplay, why do you cosplay, why should I cosplay, drive to create social media content, what is my drive 2 11 full false Marketing Frenzy Marketing Frenzy Cosplay can be a Marketing Frenzy.

You create a lot of content, and you share it...everywhere.
Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Patreon, Ko-Fi, Vero...

You make Fan Films, you sell products, services, prints...

You're a brand ambassador, you're building a brand, you're breaking into other industries...

There's a lot going on.  So, how do you navigate all of that?

Aside from talking about Patreon and how to monetize it along with your website, I talk about many of the aspects of Marketing Cosplay online in this 'so what, now what' talk on Marketing and Brand Building Content.

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]]> Cosplay can be a Marketing Frenzy.

You create a lot of content, and you share it...everywhere.
Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Patreon, Ko-Fi, Vero...

You make Fan Films, you sell products, services, prints...

You're a brand ambassador, you're building a brand, you're breaking into other industries...

There's a lot going on.  So, how do you navigate all of that?

Aside from talking about Patreon and how to monetize it along with your website, I talk about many of the aspects of Marketing Cosplay online in this 'so what, now what' talk on Marketing and Brand Building Content.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-5945206 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0600 2003 marketing for cosplayers, social media for cosplay, cosplay social media, building a Patreon following, how to make money on Patreon 2 10 full false Be Marvelous Be Marvelous Happy Halloween everyone!! If you're in Cosplay, you may like this time of the year ;)

This week, we're talking to the multi-talented Marvelous Rachel. Her work as a cosplayer is inspiring, as is her message for Body Positivity in the Cosplay Community. She is well-traveled and like many of us, does her best to find time for her fandoms and Cosplay builds when not hard at work.

Learn about Rachel, but also about her message to 'Listen, Support, & Be Kind' in this community that has been known for drama, bullying, and judgement but at Cons and online. Remember that Cosplay is for everyone, and there's no right or wrong way to do it - it's easy to be Kind and it takes so little effort!

You can find Rachel Online to Follow and Support her:

 @marvelousrachel on Instagram, TikTok & Ko-Fi


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]]> Happy Halloween everyone!! If you're in Cosplay, you may like this time of the year ;)

This week, we're talking to the multi-talented Marvelous Rachel. Her work as a cosplayer is inspiring, as is her message for Body Positivity in the Cosplay Community. She is well-traveled and like many of us, does her best to find time for her fandoms and Cosplay builds when not hard at work.

Learn about Rachel, but also about her message to 'Listen, Support, & Be Kind' in this community that has been known for drama, bullying, and judgement but at Cons and online. Remember that Cosplay is for everyone, and there's no right or wrong way to do it - it's easy to be Kind and it takes so little effort!

You can find Rachel Online to Follow and Support her:

 @marvelousrachel on Instagram, TikTok & Ko-Fi


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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-5943835 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0500 2120 spooky season, body positivity, cosplay body positivity, commissioned cosplay, traveling for cons, Kimiko Cosplay, Mulan Cosplay 2 9 full false Breaking the Barrier Breaking the Barrier In this episode, we're talking to athlete, actor, cosplayer, Host of Breaking the Barrier Podcast (and dancer), Andrew Lorenzo.

He has many great things to say about his fitness journey, his cosplay journey, on being an actor, and the many people that he supports through his efforts into charity, mindfulness, coaching & personal training.

We also talk about his inspirations with Superman, detailing Christopher Reeve and his impact on the role during the 70s & 80s.

High energy, and highly disciplined, Andrew talks about the benefits of training and nutrition and highlights his WHY on many levels, which keeps him focused, active and supporting a healthy lifestyle.

Cosplay is a hobby, and one we're happy to support.  With that, we talk about the importance of supporting worthy causes and the Cosplay community at large.  Being positive, spreading gratitude & paying attention to the actions and efforts in the community is what he is all about and we on the show look forward to what the Melboure   

Follow and Support MelbourneSuperman Online:

Instagram: @melbournesuperman

Podcast : Breaking the Barrier
https://www.breakingthebarrierpodcast.com/
Download and Listen to the latest Episodes!

Support for Starlight Fundraisers:
https://starlightfundraisers.org.au/melbournesuperman

Starlight helps sick kids simply be kids. I'm fundraising for Starlight to help replace pain, fear and stress with fun, joy and laughter. Please donate and help me brighten the lives of sick kids in hospital.

Donate today and support this very worthy cause!

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]]> In this episode, we're talking to athlete, actor, cosplayer, Host of Breaking the Barrier Podcast (and dancer), Andrew Lorenzo.

He has many great things to say about his fitness journey, his cosplay journey, on being an actor, and the many people that he supports through his efforts into charity, mindfulness, coaching & personal training.

We also talk about his inspirations with Superman, detailing Christopher Reeve and his impact on the role during the 70s & 80s.

High energy, and highly disciplined, Andrew talks about the benefits of training and nutrition and highlights his WHY on many levels, which keeps him focused, active and supporting a healthy lifestyle.

Cosplay is a hobby, and one we're happy to support.  With that, we talk about the importance of supporting worthy causes and the Cosplay community at large.  Being positive, spreading gratitude & paying attention to the actions and efforts in the community is what he is all about and we on the show look forward to what the Melboure   

Follow and Support MelbourneSuperman Online:

Instagram: @melbournesuperman

Podcast : Breaking the Barrier
https://www.breakingthebarrierpodcast.com/
Download and Listen to the latest Episodes!

Support for Starlight Fundraisers:
https://starlightfundraisers.org.au/melbournesuperman

Starlight helps sick kids simply be kids. I'm fundraising for Starlight to help replace pain, fear and stress with fun, joy and laughter. Please donate and help me brighten the lives of sick kids in hospital.

Donate today and support this very worthy cause!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-5730979 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0500 3189 breaking the barrier podcast, breaking the barrier, marathon training, fitness for cosplay, mindfulness, finding your why, starlight fundraisers 2 8 full false Rise Up & Geek On! Rise Up & Geek On! My next guest is a man of many talents. We talk about his experiences inside of Cosplay and the Fandoms that he's found as an avid collector of Comics and through Cosplay.

We also talk about the many events that Joe 'The Beast' McCoy has contributed to, charities, fundraisers, and giveaways alike as well as his fantastic YouTube Channel, All Comics Access.

You'll also learn about what it means to Rise Up and Geek On, a term that Joe has coined and uses to tell you not to let things get in your appreciation of Geek Culture, Fandom, or Cosplay. You have a voice, you are a creator, and this is a space for you to share in the conversation.

Find and Support Joe 'The Beast' McCoy Online:

YouTube: All Comics Access - Subscribe

Instagram: @joethebeastmccoy

Facebook: @joethebeastmccoy

Twitter: @joebeastmccoy


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]]> My next guest is a man of many talents. We talk about his experiences inside of Cosplay and the Fandoms that he's found as an avid collector of Comics and through Cosplay.

We also talk about the many events that Joe 'The Beast' McCoy has contributed to, charities, fundraisers, and giveaways alike as well as his fantastic YouTube Channel, All Comics Access.

You'll also learn about what it means to Rise Up and Geek On, a term that Joe has coined and uses to tell you not to let things get in your appreciation of Geek Culture, Fandom, or Cosplay. You have a voice, you are a creator, and this is a space for you to share in the conversation.

Find and Support Joe 'The Beast' McCoy Online:

YouTube: All Comics Access - Subscribe

Instagram: @joethebeastmccoy

Facebook: @joethebeastmccoy

Twitter: @joebeastmccoy


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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-5620978 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0500 2869 2 7 full false Kryptonian Confidence Kryptonian Confidence This week's guest is the Colorado Kryptonian. She is Host to the amazing Podcast, Double Feature, and does so much for the Cosplay Community through media, and with the content she creates. 

We talk about many aspects of Cosplay and details about her Podcast. From her love of theater to the rich & vivid edits she shares on Instagram, Kristina shares what keeps her motivated to continue to Cosplay, and what gives her the confidence to continue to produce fantastic content for the community.

Find out more about @ColoradoKryptonian and Follow her Online:
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Vero: https://vero.co/coloradokryptonian
Support @coloradokryptonian: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/COKryptonian

Follow Double Feature:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doublefeat/
Our Community Now on YouTube
Double Feature Episodes: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u54H3tkvvpU 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mppcTfWHueA

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]]> This week's guest is the Colorado Kryptonian. She is Host to the amazing Podcast, Double Feature, and does so much for the Cosplay Community through media, and with the content she creates. 

We talk about many aspects of Cosplay and details about her Podcast. From her love of theater to the rich & vivid edits she shares on Instagram, Kristina shares what keeps her motivated to continue to Cosplay, and what gives her the confidence to continue to produce fantastic content for the community.

Find out more about @ColoradoKryptonian and Follow her Online:
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Vero: https://vero.co/coloradokryptonian
Support @coloradokryptonian: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/COKryptonian

Follow Double Feature:
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Our Community Now on YouTube
Double Feature Episodes: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u54H3tkvvpU 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mppcTfWHueA

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-5509834 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1948 Our Community Now, Double Feature Podcast, Confidence with Cosplay, ColoradoKryptonian 2 6 full false The Future of Cosplay The Future of Cosplay This week, we're talking to @Sydrelx, one of the youngest guests we've had on the show. We talk about the involvement of the next generation of Cosplayers, it's acceptance, and there are changes coming as we look into the future of Cosplay.

This year has been very uncertain for the Fate of Cosplay - will Cons return, and if they do, how will any of us interact with Social Distancing, Masks, and other protocols worldwide? Are virtual cons here to stay, and is that enough for the up and coming generation to want to participate in the world of Fandom?  Where will the creators and makers find inspiration?

Sydney finds hers in Star Wars, among others. And she is a phenomenal creator. We look forward to her continued pursuits of Cosplay and builds on the horizon as we approach 2021.

Support Sydrelx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sydrelx/

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]]> This week, we're talking to @Sydrelx, one of the youngest guests we've had on the show. We talk about the involvement of the next generation of Cosplayers, it's acceptance, and there are changes coming as we look into the future of Cosplay.

This year has been very uncertain for the Fate of Cosplay - will Cons return, and if they do, how will any of us interact with Social Distancing, Masks, and other protocols worldwide? Are virtual cons here to stay, and is that enough for the up and coming generation to want to participate in the world of Fandom?  Where will the creators and makers find inspiration?

Sydney finds hers in Star Wars, among others. And she is a phenomenal creator. We look forward to her continued pursuits of Cosplay and builds on the horizon as we approach 2021.

Support Sydrelx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sydrelx/

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-5409061 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1159 next gen cosplayers, sydrelx, hope summers, cosplay future, interview 2 5 full false Snarky Jay Day! Snarky Jay Day! Every day is Snarky Jay Day at Heroes. In this episode we're talking to @snarkyjaycosplay on her many accomplishments inside and outside of Cosplay.  She's an amazing artist, and designer, who has put together graphic arts for the show, which I am very excited to share with all of you online!  Thanks to all who were involved with the piece itself.

Jay talks about her builds, which there are MANY, and her attitude with Cosplay which is open, honest, and authentic.  She helps where she can, whether it's online, at Cons, or just in general.  A seasoned Cosplayer, she's put together many builds and been regognized by Cons as Cosplayer of the month, being featured in their Magazines.

She's been interviewed on Geek News Network, Tales from the Fandom, and featured on Megacon's website. Enjoy the episode, her insights, and please support her and her artwork & creativity online:

Instagram: @snarkyjaycosplay
Support her on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/snarkyjaycosplay
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/snarkyjcosplay?lang=en

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]]> Every day is Snarky Jay Day at Heroes. In this episode we're talking to @snarkyjaycosplay on her many accomplishments inside and outside of Cosplay.  She's an amazing artist, and designer, who has put together graphic arts for the show, which I am very excited to share with all of you online!  Thanks to all who were involved with the piece itself.

Jay talks about her builds, which there are MANY, and her attitude with Cosplay which is open, honest, and authentic.  She helps where she can, whether it's online, at Cons, or just in general.  A seasoned Cosplayer, she's put together many builds and been regognized by Cons as Cosplayer of the month, being featured in their Magazines.

She's been interviewed on Geek News Network, Tales from the Fandom, and featured on Megacon's website. Enjoy the episode, her insights, and please support her and her artwork & creativity online:

Instagram: @snarkyjaycosplay
Support her on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/snarkyjaycosplay
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/snarkyjcosplay?lang=en

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-5407042 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0500 2410 snarkyjay, megacon, digital artist, snarkyjaycosplay, red dead redemption 2 2 4 full false Underdogs Underdogs This week, we're talking to @captian_watts81 about Cosplay, community, giving back, and what it means to be an underdog in the Cosplay industry.  More than that, it's about thinking about the smaller accounts, the beginners, the side-hustle creators, and everyone in your space that creates content.

Content creators do not have to be big to be significant. Let's support each other, and listen to what the Captain has to say about this and many other topics surrounding Cosplay and the current environment we live in online, and wherever we are. We can be anyone to give back through Cosplay.

Listen to him talk about Critical Care Comics, a Nevada-based that organization distributes comics to hospitalized children.  As Cosplayers and community leaders, they visit kids in hospitals to bring both the comics and the characters along with a big smile to all of their faces when they see their favorite superheroes come to life.

We thank you and appreciate what you're doing out there to make a difference!

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]]> This week, we're talking to @captian_watts81 about Cosplay, community, giving back, and what it means to be an underdog in the Cosplay industry.  More than that, it's about thinking about the smaller accounts, the beginners, the side-hustle creators, and everyone in your space that creates content.

Content creators do not have to be big to be significant. Let's support each other, and listen to what the Captain has to say about this and many other topics surrounding Cosplay and the current environment we live in online, and wherever we are. We can be anyone to give back through Cosplay.

Listen to him talk about Critical Care Comics, a Nevada-based that organization distributes comics to hospitalized children.  As Cosplayers and community leaders, they visit kids in hospitals to bring both the comics and the characters along with a big smile to all of their faces when they see their favorite superheroes come to life.

We thank you and appreciate what you're doing out there to make a difference!

Support the Captain Online:

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-5406922 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1125 captian watts, captian bradley, captain bradley cosplayer, captain america cosplayer, critical care comics 2 3 full false The Everything Industry The Everything Industry Cosplay really is the everything industry.  From building to creating digital content to community outreach and even building a self-brand, Cosplaying covers it all.

There are many skill you need, and some you do not think about.

In this in-depth Cast, I talk about self-branding, outreach, and methods in development. We talk about the encouragement needed to move from hobby to transition into self-branding, but also that it is still the space for everyone - it's supposed to be fun!

Join me on these special Monday episodes where will will cover the 'white space' inside the industry, as I share my knowledge with over 20 years of Entrepreneurial, Marketing, and Business Education, and Media experience to help you find your way in this Everything Industry.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Twitter: @hocspodcast 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA


Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

Ko-Fi: Ko-fi.com/heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Much more to come!

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]]> Cosplay really is the everything industry.  From building to creating digital content to community outreach and even building a self-brand, Cosplaying covers it all.

There are many skill you need, and some you do not think about.

In this in-depth Cast, I talk about self-branding, outreach, and methods in development. We talk about the encouragement needed to move from hobby to transition into self-branding, but also that it is still the space for everyone - it's supposed to be fun!

Join me on these special Monday episodes where will will cover the 'white space' inside the industry, as I share my knowledge with over 20 years of Entrepreneurial, Marketing, and Business Education, and Media experience to help you find your way in this Everything Industry.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Twitter: @hocspodcast 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA


Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

Ko-Fi: Ko-fi.com/heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Much more to come!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-5199622 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:00:00 -0500 2529 Cosplay creator tips, cosplay creatives, marketing cosplay, advertising with cosplay, Season II Rebirth 2 2 full false Stay True to You Stay True to You This week, we're talking to @TattedKhaleesi about her inspirations, origins, and everything that she puts into her builds. In a short time, she's created so much and in a very energetic and genuine way.

We discuss her armor build videos, which you can find on IGTV, her methods to creating Cosplays, and how she finds time and energy in her very busy schedule not just to create the Cosplay, but then create the photos and composites that she continually shares with all of us.

She's also been on Creative Cosplay Corner, and talked about her many different Cosplays there. You should check out the video!

Find and Support her online!

Instagram: @tattedkhaleesi
https://www.instagram.com/tattedkhaleesi/

Vero True Social: @tattedkhaleesi
https://vero.co/tattedkhaleesi

Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/tattedkhaleesi

And find her as a page model for @cosplayeditsnstuff
https://www.instagram.com/cosplayeditsnstuff/

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

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Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Twitter: @hocspodcast 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

Ko-Fi: Ko-fi.com/heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

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]]> This week, we're talking to @TattedKhaleesi about her inspirations, origins, and everything that she puts into her builds. In a short time, she's created so much and in a very energetic and genuine way.

We discuss her armor build videos, which you can find on IGTV, her methods to creating Cosplays, and how she finds time and energy in her very busy schedule not just to create the Cosplay, but then create the photos and composites that she continually shares with all of us.

She's also been on Creative Cosplay Corner, and talked about her many different Cosplays there. You should check out the video!

Find and Support her online!

Instagram: @tattedkhaleesi
https://www.instagram.com/tattedkhaleesi/

Vero True Social: @tattedkhaleesi
https://vero.co/tattedkhaleesi

Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/tattedkhaleesi

And find her as a page model for @cosplayeditsnstuff
https://www.instagram.com/cosplayeditsnstuff/

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Twitter: @hocspodcast 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

Ko-Fi: Ko-fi.com/heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-5240443 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0500 2659 cosplayeditsnstuff, tattedkhaleesi, cosplay empowered, authenticity 2 1 full false Season II: Rebirth is Next Thursday!! What to Expect Season II: Rebirth is Next Thursday!! What to Expect ReBirth is Next Week! 

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in the first give away and for all of the support you've provided for the cast.

Why ReBirth?  Am I rebooting the cast?  Yes and no.  I have a few thousand downloads and 10s of thousands of impressions to see what you liked and what you didn’t.  

You really want to know more about monetization.  You want to see more from Cosplayers.

We’re going to work hard to add more value.  Going deeper on topics and leading you into a better understanding of the online and Con-space that is Cosplay.  Greater insight.  More fun.  More interaction.  Shorter season.  Better focus.

There will be some surprises along the way and more consistent programming…which also means larger investments in my time and what it takes to create anything.

We’ll be running officially from September 3rd to March 25th with content, which is still 7 months.

After that – YouTube continues.  Twitch is coming soon, and so is the website.  Very excited to continue to create, and to continue to build more with you in this space.


Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

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Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

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]]> ReBirth is Next Week! 

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in the first give away and for all of the support you've provided for the cast.

Why ReBirth?  Am I rebooting the cast?  Yes and no.  I have a few thousand downloads and 10s of thousands of impressions to see what you liked and what you didn’t.  

You really want to know more about monetization.  You want to see more from Cosplayers.

We’re going to work hard to add more value.  Going deeper on topics and leading you into a better understanding of the online and Con-space that is Cosplay.  Greater insight.  More fun.  More interaction.  Shorter season.  Better focus.

There will be some surprises along the way and more consistent programming…which also means larger investments in my time and what it takes to create anything.

We’ll be running officially from September 3rd to March 25th with content, which is still 7 months.

After that – YouTube continues.  Twitch is coming soon, and so is the website.  Very excited to continue to create, and to continue to build more with you in this space.


Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Twitter: @hocspodcast 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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Join Her Twitch Community!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4721813 Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0500 479 Cosplay creator tips, cosplay creatives, marketing cosplay, advertising with cosplay, Season II Countdown, Rebirth full false Countdown to Season II: Avalon Countdown to Season II: Avalon I’ve talked about this program here and there. This is a somewhat large and comprehensive project that I will produce for you as an online community and resource.  This is only a few minute cast, but I wanted to explain what it will be and what it will not be.

It is NOT a get rich scheme of any kind – for you or me.  There are benefits, but it isn’t a guarantee of any kind – but it will come with one.

It’s collaborative, but we’re going to protect your time and mine

There are levels – like any online program you may find.  It’s not one-size-fits all because there is no such thing.

It’s not about how to build Cosplays. There may be some information regarding tutorials, but at large, all of that will be part of membership to the site, the community, and be free.  I’m not the person to learn from, but there will be recommended programs and other reviews and demonstrations on what will work from beginner to expert for resources on making Cosplays and getting into the world of Cosplaying 

It is a cause, which will being to take shape in 2021. It’s an investment in Cosplay, Cosplayers, and myself. 

It’s not about me.  I’ll be creating it, but not to bring some mass of fame and fortune to my door. It’s about what I can offer, not what I’m getting from it.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Twitter: @hocspodcast 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

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]]> I’ve talked about this program here and there. This is a somewhat large and comprehensive project that I will produce for you as an online community and resource.  This is only a few minute cast, but I wanted to explain what it will be and what it will not be.

It is NOT a get rich scheme of any kind – for you or me.  There are benefits, but it isn’t a guarantee of any kind – but it will come with one.

It’s collaborative, but we’re going to protect your time and mine

There are levels – like any online program you may find.  It’s not one-size-fits all because there is no such thing.

It’s not about how to build Cosplays. There may be some information regarding tutorials, but at large, all of that will be part of membership to the site, the community, and be free.  I’m not the person to learn from, but there will be recommended programs and other reviews and demonstrations on what will work from beginner to expert for resources on making Cosplays and getting into the world of Cosplaying 

It is a cause, which will being to take shape in 2021. It’s an investment in Cosplay, Cosplayers, and myself. 

It’s not about me.  I’ll be creating it, but not to bring some mass of fame and fortune to my door. It’s about what I can offer, not what I’m getting from it.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Twitter: @hocspodcast 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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Join Her Twitch Community!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4721792 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0500 388 Cosplay creator tips, cosplay creatives, marketing cosplay, advertising with cosplay, Season II Countdown, Rebirth, Avalon full false Countdown to Season II: The Sales Funnel Countdown to Season II: The Sales Funnel
Making these three things work together inside of Cosplay is my goal.  All of it leads to your service or product (or both) and gives you a consistent way to product content and funnel traffic to what you create in cosplay.

Why didn’t I take a more general approach? Because I didn’t want to serve the ‘anything and everything’ market.  I wanted to serve people who have something in common with me.  If it’s a hobby or you are a competitor or attached to the industry (meaning you make a living from it), it’s a common thread. 

Let’s get those gold YouTube buttons.  Let’s make Cosplay Influencers an undeniable choice for brands to go to for deals and contracts.  If you’re looking to promote your work, let’s work together to make that happen in the most effective way for you possible.

Let’s create balance between what you do here and what you do outside of Cosplay.  It all starts with the funnel and how you reach your audience.



Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

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Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Twitter: @hocspodcast 

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]]>
Making these three things work together inside of Cosplay is my goal.  All of it leads to your service or product (or both) and gives you a consistent way to product content and funnel traffic to what you create in cosplay.

Why didn’t I take a more general approach? Because I didn’t want to serve the ‘anything and everything’ market.  I wanted to serve people who have something in common with me.  If it’s a hobby or you are a competitor or attached to the industry (meaning you make a living from it), it’s a common thread. 

Let’s get those gold YouTube buttons.  Let’s make Cosplay Influencers an undeniable choice for brands to go to for deals and contracts.  If you’re looking to promote your work, let’s work together to make that happen in the most effective way for you possible.

Let’s create balance between what you do here and what you do outside of Cosplay.  It all starts with the funnel and how you reach your audience.



Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Twitter: @hocspodcast 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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Join Her Twitch Community!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4721774 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0500 418 Cosplay creator tips, cosplay creatives, marketing cosplay, advertising with cosplay, Season II Countdown, Rebirth full false Countdown to Season II : Expanding the Branding Countdown to Season II : Expanding the Branding What are we Expanding into next season?

More interviews. I may have mentioned this earlier. I want to hear more from you – the Cosplayers. I’m very excited to have more opportunities for guests and guest panels to be on the show and I hope to bring you more of what you asked for last season.

New / Different YouTube Content!

Live Content – Q & A time and just me being available weekly to build my know-like-trust with you.

Twitch TV – this is an undertaking, but we’re going to start somewhere with what I have and with the games that I’ve played for a long time.  I want to use this as another space to connect with you and help you out where I can.  Weekly streaming – content highlights will go to YouTube.

Vero will get a lot more focus.  You should try it out.




Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Twitter: @hocspodcast 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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]]> What are we Expanding into next season?

More interviews. I may have mentioned this earlier. I want to hear more from you – the Cosplayers. I’m very excited to have more opportunities for guests and guest panels to be on the show and I hope to bring you more of what you asked for last season.

New / Different YouTube Content!

Live Content – Q & A time and just me being available weekly to build my know-like-trust with you.

Twitch TV – this is an undertaking, but we’re going to start somewhere with what I have and with the games that I’ve played for a long time.  I want to use this as another space to connect with you and help you out where I can.  Weekly streaming – content highlights will go to YouTube.

Vero will get a lot more focus.  You should try it out.




Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Twitter: @hocspodcast 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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Join Her Twitch Community!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4721753 Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0500 431 Cosplay creator tips, cosplay creatives, marketing cosplay, advertising with cosplay, Season II Countdown, Rebirth full false Season II Countdown! Giveaways & Offers Season II Countdown! Giveaways & Offers One thing I hope to do more of in Season II are Offers & Give-aways.

You’ll be seeing some new things go into both Patreon and Ko-Fi during Season II and both will have their own focus.  I don’t mention this because I want you to donate to the show, but these will be the first spaces that you’ll see both what I’m working on in Cosplay and what I’ll be doing behind the scenes to build Avalon and to start working on one-on-one and group programs in Marketing, Advertising, and Social Media help for you – the Cosplayers.

There will be Give-aways – you’ll see more on this here, there, and everywhere.  Take note – all of them will NOT be happening on Instagram.  They may be on other platforms

The first few will be smaller – FunkoPop give-aways – I’ve got 3 lined up right now – and it’s great to be able to do this.  It would be even more amazing to do more, and I want the opportunities to do so.

Part of next season will be about giving back.  That will depend on how everything goes with Covid-19, but towards the second half of the season in 2021, there will be episodes dedicated to giving back in some way – stay tuned for that.


Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Twitter: @hocspodcast 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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Join Her Twitch Community!

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]]> One thing I hope to do more of in Season II are Offers & Give-aways.

You’ll be seeing some new things go into both Patreon and Ko-Fi during Season II and both will have their own focus.  I don’t mention this because I want you to donate to the show, but these will be the first spaces that you’ll see both what I’m working on in Cosplay and what I’ll be doing behind the scenes to build Avalon and to start working on one-on-one and group programs in Marketing, Advertising, and Social Media help for you – the Cosplayers.

There will be Give-aways – you’ll see more on this here, there, and everywhere.  Take note – all of them will NOT be happening on Instagram.  They may be on other platforms

The first few will be smaller – FunkoPop give-aways – I’ve got 3 lined up right now – and it’s great to be able to do this.  It would be even more amazing to do more, and I want the opportunities to do so.

Part of next season will be about giving back.  That will depend on how everything goes with Covid-19, but towards the second half of the season in 2021, there will be episodes dedicated to giving back in some way – stay tuned for that.


Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Twitter: @hocspodcast 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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Join Her Twitch Community!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4721732 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0500 284 Cosplay creator tips, cosplay creatives, marketing cosplay, advertising with cosplay, Season II Countdown, Rebirth full false Expression with Cosplay Expression with Cosplay Remember when Cosplay was about having fun and being expressive?  Is it still? I’m not a makeup artist, nor am I great at any one skill that goes into Cosplay. But, I do find that the creators inside of the industry are very interesting and expressive with what they create.  It’s something that I strive to create the time to do.

For me, production is the creative outlet.  I enjoy editing the audio and video and putting everything together.  Is it perfect? No, but it’s about my message and what I can share with my audience. In that way, Cosplay is the niche that I’ve chosen.  You can always learn more, and develop more skills. Very appealing.

Understand that expression can be in different forms and formats.  It isn’t just re-creating a movie-perfect replica of a costume and making yourself look like an exact copy from that movie.  That may be an end-goal.  In creating, you may find yourself, or what you truly want to do with your free time or all of your time – expression often leads to passion or shows others what your passion is.

It’s about messaging, focus, and being clear on what you do.  It’s art.  Creators are sometimes looked at as impractical or unproductive, but it’s what you felt you wanted or needed to do – and you shared that with others.  Nothing wrong with that – whether it’s a message, what you feel strong about, or if it is less straight-forward – you realize something else in creating or re-creating a fandom building a cosplay.



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]]> Remember when Cosplay was about having fun and being expressive?  Is it still? I’m not a makeup artist, nor am I great at any one skill that goes into Cosplay. But, I do find that the creators inside of the industry are very interesting and expressive with what they create.  It’s something that I strive to create the time to do.

For me, production is the creative outlet.  I enjoy editing the audio and video and putting everything together.  Is it perfect? No, but it’s about my message and what I can share with my audience. In that way, Cosplay is the niche that I’ve chosen.  You can always learn more, and develop more skills. Very appealing.

Understand that expression can be in different forms and formats.  It isn’t just re-creating a movie-perfect replica of a costume and making yourself look like an exact copy from that movie.  That may be an end-goal.  In creating, you may find yourself, or what you truly want to do with your free time or all of your time – expression often leads to passion or shows others what your passion is.

It’s about messaging, focus, and being clear on what you do.  It’s art.  Creators are sometimes looked at as impractical or unproductive, but it’s what you felt you wanted or needed to do – and you shared that with others.  Nothing wrong with that – whether it’s a message, what you feel strong about, or if it is less straight-forward – you realize something else in creating or re-creating a fandom building a cosplay.



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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4721699 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0500 390 Cosplay creator tips, cosplay creatives, marketing cosplay, advertising with cosplay, cosplay influencer marketing full false It's All Been Done Already It's All Been Done Already
Know that what you’re doing, going to do, thinking about doing – probably has already been done or is being done somewhere.  There are rare occasions when you can set up something completely new or different, but even being new and different has been done a lot.

Think of Cosplay as a conversation that’s been going on – many people talking.  You join that conversation and add to that conversation. Now that conversation shifts and becomes something new and different because you’ve joined it.

My tip – don’t let the thought of ‘it’s already been done’ stop you from doing it. So what if it has?  Have you done it yet?  

If the answer is no – then it’s going to be different.  No one has seen you do it.  Your spin, your version, what you want to do with it.

That’s a good way to look at it. Looking to what everyone else is doing and then saying – I should do that or I should not do this because no one else is – may not be the best ways to approach your cosplay.



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Know that what you’re doing, going to do, thinking about doing – probably has already been done or is being done somewhere.  There are rare occasions when you can set up something completely new or different, but even being new and different has been done a lot.

Think of Cosplay as a conversation that’s been going on – many people talking.  You join that conversation and add to that conversation. Now that conversation shifts and becomes something new and different because you’ve joined it.

My tip – don’t let the thought of ‘it’s already been done’ stop you from doing it. So what if it has?  Have you done it yet?  

If the answer is no – then it’s going to be different.  No one has seen you do it.  Your spin, your version, what you want to do with it.

That’s a good way to look at it. Looking to what everyone else is doing and then saying – I should do that or I should not do this because no one else is – may not be the best ways to approach your cosplay.



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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4721669 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0500 301 Cosplay self-branding, Cosplay creator tips, cosplay creatives, marketing cosplay, advertising with cosplay, cosplay influencer marketing full false Minimum Viable Product Minimum Viable Product
What is the least amount you have to do in order to get the content out?  

Minimum viable product.

If you want to launch – I recommend not waiting for everything to be perfect.  You should focus creating and getting started versus being perfect in your approach to starting.

It’s not that you don’t care about the result, it’s that if you wait for a perfectly produced shoot, for all the photos to be perfect, for the content to be just right – not only will the cost far outweigh the results, but you’re going to set yourself up for never being creative in the way that you want.

If you’re looking to get started on YouTube, Twitch, or any other platform – start your own website, Podcast, create an eBook, or just build Cosplays for the next Con (which may be a while…but they’ll be back) think about it this way.

What do I need to get started?  What will make it function and still work in a way that is close to what I wanted it to be?  What skills do I need, who can I learn from, and what steps need to be taken to launch?

It means you can get started where you are with what you have, where you are.  You don’t have to wait for the perfect time or until you can create Cosplays at the level that someone with a million followers or 500k subscribers does yet.  

Yet.  That’s huge with minimum viable product.  It’s not that it won't ever be – it’s that it doesn’t have to be now – all you need right now is enough to get started.



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What is the least amount you have to do in order to get the content out?  

Minimum viable product.

If you want to launch – I recommend not waiting for everything to be perfect.  You should focus creating and getting started versus being perfect in your approach to starting.

It’s not that you don’t care about the result, it’s that if you wait for a perfectly produced shoot, for all the photos to be perfect, for the content to be just right – not only will the cost far outweigh the results, but you’re going to set yourself up for never being creative in the way that you want.

If you’re looking to get started on YouTube, Twitch, or any other platform – start your own website, Podcast, create an eBook, or just build Cosplays for the next Con (which may be a while…but they’ll be back) think about it this way.

What do I need to get started?  What will make it function and still work in a way that is close to what I wanted it to be?  What skills do I need, who can I learn from, and what steps need to be taken to launch?

It means you can get started where you are with what you have, where you are.  You don’t have to wait for the perfect time or until you can create Cosplays at the level that someone with a million followers or 500k subscribers does yet.  

Yet.  That’s huge with minimum viable product.  It’s not that it won't ever be – it’s that it doesn’t have to be now – all you need right now is enough to get started.



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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4721642 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0500 368 Online Cosplay, Cosplay Production, Cosplay creator tips, cosplay creatives, marketing cosplay, advertising with cosplay, cosplay influencer marketing full false Cosplay Neutrality Cosplay Neutrality Neutrality and staying neutral.

Why are there certain topics I do not cover in my casts? Primarily not because I want to stay neutral, but because there are too may ways in which what needs to be said can be said wrong and is being said better by many other people. Political commentary requires a lot of research.

I also want there to be good rationale to acting out or speaking out.

What I mean by neutral – messaging that Cosplay is for everyone is authentic.  It’s not an ‘alternative’ or ‘anti-culture’ it’s about pop culture and fandom.  Remaining neutral is also part of looking for good questions, going deep to find answers, and provide solid content that you can find value in.

Trying to remove bias in fandom is nearly impossible. There’s much to say about appreciation versus picking one fandom and saying all others are inferior in some way.  


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]]> Neutrality and staying neutral.

Why are there certain topics I do not cover in my casts? Primarily not because I want to stay neutral, but because there are too may ways in which what needs to be said can be said wrong and is being said better by many other people. Political commentary requires a lot of research.

I also want there to be good rationale to acting out or speaking out.

What I mean by neutral – messaging that Cosplay is for everyone is authentic.  It’s not an ‘alternative’ or ‘anti-culture’ it’s about pop culture and fandom.  Remaining neutral is also part of looking for good questions, going deep to find answers, and provide solid content that you can find value in.

Trying to remove bias in fandom is nearly impossible. There’s much to say about appreciation versus picking one fandom and saying all others are inferior in some way.  


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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4721606 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0500 556 Cosplay creator tips, cosplay creatives, marketing cosplay, advertising with cosplay, cosplay influencer marketing full false Cosplay Production Cosplay Production
Ask yourself what you are producing?  As I’ve said before, it goes beyond the Cosplay itself

It’s videos, podcasts, photography, design, art, and many other creative elements that make up a self-brand

Understand that it does not have to by movie-quality from day one.  If you want it to be, that’s up to you.

Chose a level of production that clearly communicates to your audience, does not diminish your message, and is still your style

Are you the subject of what you create, do you do all the work yourself, or are you behind the scenes? 

Mimicry is flattery, but just duplicating everyone else is…not going to give you the results you want

Why?  Because it’s not You.

Going into Cosplay Production means picking a medium that you want to be a part of – I wouldn’t start doing everything – pick your platform and create content in that medium (of course I always recommend a website too)

Later in the week we’ll talk about the minimum viable product.



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Ask yourself what you are producing?  As I’ve said before, it goes beyond the Cosplay itself

It’s videos, podcasts, photography, design, art, and many other creative elements that make up a self-brand

Understand that it does not have to by movie-quality from day one.  If you want it to be, that’s up to you.

Chose a level of production that clearly communicates to your audience, does not diminish your message, and is still your style

Are you the subject of what you create, do you do all the work yourself, or are you behind the scenes? 

Mimicry is flattery, but just duplicating everyone else is…not going to give you the results you want

Why?  Because it’s not You.

Going into Cosplay Production means picking a medium that you want to be a part of – I wouldn’t start doing everything – pick your platform and create content in that medium (of course I always recommend a website too)

Later in the week we’ll talk about the minimum viable product.



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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4721582 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0500 319 Cosplay creator tips, cosplay creatives, marketing cosplay, advertising with cosplay, cosplay influencer marketing full false Your Brain on Cosplay: Taking Yourself Too Seriously Your Brain on Cosplay: Taking Yourself Too Seriously You may need to lighten up.  When are you being too serious or critical and when do you know when to go light on yourself?

It’s different for everyone, but knowing yourself and looking at what you do from the perspective of a beginner, as someone who can accept mistakes and learn from them can be important for what you’re building.

Getting too serious shows. Not talking about being hard on yourself, but being hard on your audience or having a high expectation of the results. If it’s too robotic, if there’s no You in what you’re doing because you think it has to be a certain way (which…it doesn’t – it’s Cosplay, you can do it your way) you might be too serious about what you’re doing.

Reflection and review – more mindset/woo-woo stuff

Is this coming from a place of abundance and positivism or is there a different focus? 

Ask people you trust to take a look at what you’re creating – these are people in your inner circle, which may be very few.

Check on your belief that there’s nothing left to learn, that you’re a master or the best of the best, or you’re upset when you don’t ‘win’ at whatever you’re doing.  You might be taking it all too seriously.

Cosplay is supposed to be fun – it’s an outlet.  Even if it’s what you do full time.



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]]> You may need to lighten up.  When are you being too serious or critical and when do you know when to go light on yourself?

It’s different for everyone, but knowing yourself and looking at what you do from the perspective of a beginner, as someone who can accept mistakes and learn from them can be important for what you’re building.

Getting too serious shows. Not talking about being hard on yourself, but being hard on your audience or having a high expectation of the results. If it’s too robotic, if there’s no You in what you’re doing because you think it has to be a certain way (which…it doesn’t – it’s Cosplay, you can do it your way) you might be too serious about what you’re doing.

Reflection and review – more mindset/woo-woo stuff

Is this coming from a place of abundance and positivism or is there a different focus? 

Ask people you trust to take a look at what you’re creating – these are people in your inner circle, which may be very few.

Check on your belief that there’s nothing left to learn, that you’re a master or the best of the best, or you’re upset when you don’t ‘win’ at whatever you’re doing.  You might be taking it all too seriously.

Cosplay is supposed to be fun – it’s an outlet.  Even if it’s what you do full time.



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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4721348 Fri, 14 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0500 317 being social in cosplay, cosplay tips, marketing cosplay, taking Cosplay too seriously full false Your Brain on Cosplay: Impostor Syndrome Your Brain on Cosplay: Impostor Syndrome You are enough.  Often, when you want to start making money at something, you feel like you’re not ‘expert’ enough to do so. You might even think that being confident in who you are and what you offer is wrong at some level.

It’s not, but impostor syndrome – something I’ve talked about before – can come up a lot.  I felt it needed an update.

There’s often a lot of comparison to others in Cosplay – I do it.  I know where my limits are and how do I get around impostor syndrome?

I realize where I am in the process.  I started at zero and I am building. I didn’t start 10 years ago, but I’ve learned something along the way.  I’ve learned so much.  I’ve taught, trained, and implemented.  I’ve also failed a lot.  The failures are teaching tools too.  

Realize what you’re comparing yourself to is a high bar in most cases. Some YouTubers, Twitch Streamers, and Cosplayers have a lot of momentum behind them already.  You’re not here to compete with them.  You’re joining in and creating your own conversation.

Be kind to yourself.



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]]> You are enough.  Often, when you want to start making money at something, you feel like you’re not ‘expert’ enough to do so. You might even think that being confident in who you are and what you offer is wrong at some level.

It’s not, but impostor syndrome – something I’ve talked about before – can come up a lot.  I felt it needed an update.

There’s often a lot of comparison to others in Cosplay – I do it.  I know where my limits are and how do I get around impostor syndrome?

I realize where I am in the process.  I started at zero and I am building. I didn’t start 10 years ago, but I’ve learned something along the way.  I’ve learned so much.  I’ve taught, trained, and implemented.  I’ve also failed a lot.  The failures are teaching tools too.  

Realize what you’re comparing yourself to is a high bar in most cases. Some YouTubers, Twitch Streamers, and Cosplayers have a lot of momentum behind them already.  You’re not here to compete with them.  You’re joining in and creating your own conversation.

Be kind to yourself.



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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4721327 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0500 358 being social in cosplay, cosplay tips, marketing cosplay, impostor syndrome full false Your Brain on Cosplay: Fear of Missing Out Your Brain on Cosplay: Fear of Missing Out FOMO  One feeling I’ve often had with Cosplay is missing out on things.  Cons, builds, the stuff, building a following – there’s a lot to miss out on – at least that’s the feeling.

FoMo is marketing.  Its building the emotional response to a product or a service to get a click, a download, or even a follow. It has a motive.  There’s a reason you want to use it or create it, but realize this is often why you’re feeling it – you are being marketed to all the time – sometimes 1000s of times a day and you don’t even realize it.

What can you do to reduce that feeling of missing out?

For me, I had to realize that I can’t do it all.  I can’t be everywhere, on all platforms, building reach all the time, being on lives, showing support for everyone, and still create my own content that contributes to the audience and Cosplayers that the Cast supports.

Missing out means accepting choices. There are always choices – what you focus on and what you get done – the content you create becomes the focus.  

I also work hard to minimize the message of missing out.  It does get used and from a marketing perspective it’s an easy way to get buy-in and ‘quick wins’ on your pitch.  Don’t delay, act now, etc.

Focusing and thinking about what’s important to you and being choosy as well as protecting your time can reduce that feeling of missing out.  Realize there’s only so much you can do, buy, or be a part of.  It’s ok to miss a few things here and there.  Yes we only live once, but when you get intentional on that, then it starts to get interesting.  I see Cosplayers getting very intentional with their self-brands – identifying themselves as go-to investments for collaborations, Influencer marketing, and brand deals.

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]]> FOMO  One feeling I’ve often had with Cosplay is missing out on things.  Cons, builds, the stuff, building a following – there’s a lot to miss out on – at least that’s the feeling.

FoMo is marketing.  Its building the emotional response to a product or a service to get a click, a download, or even a follow. It has a motive.  There’s a reason you want to use it or create it, but realize this is often why you’re feeling it – you are being marketed to all the time – sometimes 1000s of times a day and you don’t even realize it.

What can you do to reduce that feeling of missing out?

For me, I had to realize that I can’t do it all.  I can’t be everywhere, on all platforms, building reach all the time, being on lives, showing support for everyone, and still create my own content that contributes to the audience and Cosplayers that the Cast supports.

Missing out means accepting choices. There are always choices – what you focus on and what you get done – the content you create becomes the focus.  

I also work hard to minimize the message of missing out.  It does get used and from a marketing perspective it’s an easy way to get buy-in and ‘quick wins’ on your pitch.  Don’t delay, act now, etc.

Focusing and thinking about what’s important to you and being choosy as well as protecting your time can reduce that feeling of missing out.  Realize there’s only so much you can do, buy, or be a part of.  It’s ok to miss a few things here and there.  Yes we only live once, but when you get intentional on that, then it starts to get interesting.  I see Cosplayers getting very intentional with their self-brands – identifying themselves as go-to investments for collaborations, Influencer marketing, and brand deals.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4721300 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0500 436 being social in cosplay, cosplay tips, marketing cosplay, FOMO, fear of missing out in Cosplay full false Your Brain on Cosplay: Social Anxiety Your Brain on Cosplay: Social Anxiety Nervous to be on camera, be in crowds, be in the spotlight? Is this way the eff out of your comfort zone?

Let me tell you.  Being “on” in front of people can be overwhelming.  I still have my moments where I really don’t think I’m ready for Live streaming, or public speaking, or getting back in front of the camera

What do you do about social anxiety when cosplay is a very social space to be in?

It’s really about participating and building.  You don’t have to be social to build – you can turn it into that if you want to.

Find the know-like-trust circles to run in – your ‘tribe’ [as my mentor would say].

Let people know if something is bothering you – at a con, in what you post [because social media is still a veil – you only see the tip of the iceberg].

Often getting over social anxiety is going through it.  This doesn’t work for everybody. Exploring where it stems from and understanding how you feel is a good place to start.  I can’t speak as an expert, just from my own experience

What worked for me:

Starting small and just putting something easy together to get it out there.  Podcasts, Stories, and a few posts of me here and there – no heavy editing, just talking about what I thought was important.

If you look at why, focus on why, focus on the cause of what you’re doing versus being in the spotlight it gets easier.

Think of it all as practice.  I like to think I’m working towards something.  The more I do it, the easier it is, the faster, the better, and I think of ways to improve.  All of this reduces those moments when I’m in front of people looking for something to say (or not to say).



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]]> Nervous to be on camera, be in crowds, be in the spotlight? Is this way the eff out of your comfort zone?

Let me tell you.  Being “on” in front of people can be overwhelming.  I still have my moments where I really don’t think I’m ready for Live streaming, or public speaking, or getting back in front of the camera

What do you do about social anxiety when cosplay is a very social space to be in?

It’s really about participating and building.  You don’t have to be social to build – you can turn it into that if you want to.

Find the know-like-trust circles to run in – your ‘tribe’ [as my mentor would say].

Let people know if something is bothering you – at a con, in what you post [because social media is still a veil – you only see the tip of the iceberg].

Often getting over social anxiety is going through it.  This doesn’t work for everybody. Exploring where it stems from and understanding how you feel is a good place to start.  I can’t speak as an expert, just from my own experience

What worked for me:

Starting small and just putting something easy together to get it out there.  Podcasts, Stories, and a few posts of me here and there – no heavy editing, just talking about what I thought was important.

If you look at why, focus on why, focus on the cause of what you’re doing versus being in the spotlight it gets easier.

Think of it all as practice.  I like to think I’m working towards something.  The more I do it, the easier it is, the faster, the better, and I think of ways to improve.  All of this reduces those moments when I’m in front of people looking for something to say (or not to say).



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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4721246 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0500 539 being social in cosplay, cosplay tips, marketing cosplay, cosplay social anxiety full false Your Brain On Cosplay : Overwhelm Your Brain On Cosplay : Overwhelm There’s a lot going on and staying on top of your cosplay means that you need to produce content at scale.

Production, shoots, negotiating, the rest of your life, expenses & budgeting, branding, marketing.

All of this leads to OVERWHELM – Never mind everything going on in the world, and that many of us have had to dial back due to on-going concerns with the economy and Covid-19

What do you do?  There are two sides – the practical and the not-so-practical (call it the woo-woo side)

Let’s start with the woo-woo side, which is mindset.

What leads you into overwhelm and anxiety? 
Feeling that there’s just too much going on? 
There are a lot of deep reasons that go into this

If you need a break, take one!  Cosplayers often just keep going – keep creating beyond burnout to stay relevant. 

First of all – you can miss a Monday, a shoutout, let your stories go for a day or just leave posting and responses for another day.  Is this your full-time job?  If it was – are you working there 24/7 too when they pay you?  

Most of the time, social media response isn’t for a wage, you just do it 24/7

Check into your sleep habits, training, nutrition, exposure to media, and the hours you are keeping at work and working on everything else at home

Really look into a way to get clear and focused and use smaller windows of time most effectively.

Meditate, remove caffeine, use an app that focuses your mind, unplug – walk around in nature – walk around in your bare feet – the point is to do something to relieve your mind and stop the overwhelm from exhausting you

Know your Why- be clear on what you stand for.

Get super freaking organized.  Have planners, notebooks, spreadsheets, and alerts that keep you on track

Automate what you can, keep it simple.

Pre-record and set specific times to create content – very specific times for very specific content and create loose scripts too.

Stay here all week for more on your Brain on Cosplay!

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]]> There’s a lot going on and staying on top of your cosplay means that you need to produce content at scale.

Production, shoots, negotiating, the rest of your life, expenses & budgeting, branding, marketing.

All of this leads to OVERWHELM – Never mind everything going on in the world, and that many of us have had to dial back due to on-going concerns with the economy and Covid-19

What do you do?  There are two sides – the practical and the not-so-practical (call it the woo-woo side)

Let’s start with the woo-woo side, which is mindset.

What leads you into overwhelm and anxiety? 
Feeling that there’s just too much going on? 
There are a lot of deep reasons that go into this

If you need a break, take one!  Cosplayers often just keep going – keep creating beyond burnout to stay relevant. 

First of all – you can miss a Monday, a shoutout, let your stories go for a day or just leave posting and responses for another day.  Is this your full-time job?  If it was – are you working there 24/7 too when they pay you?  

Most of the time, social media response isn’t for a wage, you just do it 24/7

Check into your sleep habits, training, nutrition, exposure to media, and the hours you are keeping at work and working on everything else at home

Really look into a way to get clear and focused and use smaller windows of time most effectively.

Meditate, remove caffeine, use an app that focuses your mind, unplug – walk around in nature – walk around in your bare feet – the point is to do something to relieve your mind and stop the overwhelm from exhausting you

Know your Why- be clear on what you stand for.

Get super freaking organized.  Have planners, notebooks, spreadsheets, and alerts that keep you on track

Automate what you can, keep it simple.

Pre-record and set specific times to create content – very specific times for very specific content and create loose scripts too.

Stay here all week for more on your Brain on Cosplay!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4721168 Mon, 10 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0500 601 overwhelm, being social in cosplay, cosplay tips, marketing cosplay full false Managing a Cosplay Project Managing a Cosplay Project Managing a project – your project – your cosplay shouldn’t be rocket science (unless there are rockets involved...)

Why we procrastinate, run into crunches, and aren’t consistent or hit walls may be how we are approaching the hobby.

Golf is also a hobby, I’m told – there’s a lot to this game, but it’s still a hobby.

Cosplay is somewhat like this – there’s a lot to it, and there can be some strategy to improving.

What’s my approach?  Derral Eves has a good system, this is very similar:

Create - > Launch - > Analyze - > Adjust - > Conceptualize

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]]> Managing a project – your project – your cosplay shouldn’t be rocket science (unless there are rockets involved...)

Why we procrastinate, run into crunches, and aren’t consistent or hit walls may be how we are approaching the hobby.

Golf is also a hobby, I’m told – there’s a lot to this game, but it’s still a hobby.

Cosplay is somewhat like this – there’s a lot to it, and there can be some strategy to improving.

What’s my approach?  Derral Eves has a good system, this is very similar:

Create - > Launch - > Analyze - > Adjust - > Conceptualize

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4439096 Fri, 07 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0500 367 Cosplay project management, how to keep a cosplay organized, steps to Cosplay full false Agile for Cosplay Agile for Cosplay This is an approach to deal with changing requirements and many unknowns with incremental work on projects.

Think of a ladder that breaks down a project into phases and steps, but also offers flexibility.

The idea is to have a framework that allows you to see all the pieces going into a project and adjust as you go.

Not just building the cosplay – think larger because that’s one component.

You can get so wrapped up in how to plan that the actual think you’re working on doesn’t really seem to matter any longer.

The point – method – consistency – gets you to an end goal with the least amount of stress!

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]]> This is an approach to deal with changing requirements and many unknowns with incremental work on projects.

Think of a ladder that breaks down a project into phases and steps, but also offers flexibility.

The idea is to have a framework that allows you to see all the pieces going into a project and adjust as you go.

Not just building the cosplay – think larger because that’s one component.

You can get so wrapped up in how to plan that the actual think you’re working on doesn’t really seem to matter any longer.

The point – method – consistency – gets you to an end goal with the least amount of stress!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4439081 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0500 313 cosplay framework, consistent cosplay, how to stay organized with cosplay full false Environment is Everything Environment is Everything It is – where you are and the space you create can limit you or provide you with all the creative energy you need.

If you are in a toxic environment – think about this because it’s different for everyone : do what you can to remove yourself from that environment when you need to be creative

This could be people, or a space – whatever is shaping the environment – it can be a location on earth too – some places work for one person but not another

What happens when you change your environment to make it a space that you want to return to or be creative in?

That’s the question.

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]]> It is – where you are and the space you create can limit you or provide you with all the creative energy you need.

If you are in a toxic environment – think about this because it’s different for everyone : do what you can to remove yourself from that environment when you need to be creative

This could be people, or a space – whatever is shaping the environment – it can be a location on earth too – some places work for one person but not another

What happens when you change your environment to make it a space that you want to return to or be creative in?

That’s the question.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4439051 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0500 288 cosplay environment, creative environment, creating an environment for cosplay full false Creating Consistency Creating Consistency You have to decide – this is really the tip because being consistent is a choice.

Decide what you want to do and how you will do it, and then take steps at regular intervals.

This is not easy to do – which is why it has to become automatic – whatever it is that you’re doing – posting, writing in a journal, or recording or editing – you need to tell yourself to do it – and then make it something you will always go back to.

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]]> You have to decide – this is really the tip because being consistent is a choice.

Decide what you want to do and how you will do it, and then take steps at regular intervals.

This is not easy to do – which is why it has to become automatic – whatever it is that you’re doing – posting, writing in a journal, or recording or editing – you need to tell yourself to do it – and then make it something you will always go back to.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4439039 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0500 268 consistent content for cosplay, cosplay consistency, showing up for cosplay, routine consistency full false Cosplay Concept Hack – Brainstorming Topics Cosplay Concept Hack – Brainstorming Topics Here are my thoughts on a concept that will keep you creating content online.

First, make sure your Phone out is of reach - this is the #1 distraction there is.

Here is a method that works for me if I'm stuck or just can't think of any new ideas for Cosplays, for content, videos, Podcasts, or what to offer to you in this space.  Maybe this will work for you too!

Set a time limit – 10 minutes, 5 minutes, 20 minutes etc

Think of what you’ve done in the last month and then go further back, just write down on a line different events you’ve gone to, what you’ve done, etc

Think of your last 9 social posts

List your top five favorites [fandoms, cosplays, comic, movies, games, actors, directors]

Pick 3 and work through them – get as specific as you can with questions you would ask about each you picked – try to come up with 5 or 10 questions that come to mind

Look for things that stick out to you – circle parts you like, write those parts down again and write about those particular things – write anything – a story that comes to mind, a Con, someone you met, another Cosplayer, a post – whatever it is

It’s brainstorming – there’s many different ways to do it – it’s also why I never run out of content – I just keep writing. No right or wrong with coming up with ideas.

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]]> Here are my thoughts on a concept that will keep you creating content online.

First, make sure your Phone out is of reach - this is the #1 distraction there is.

Here is a method that works for me if I'm stuck or just can't think of any new ideas for Cosplays, for content, videos, Podcasts, or what to offer to you in this space.  Maybe this will work for you too!

Set a time limit – 10 minutes, 5 minutes, 20 minutes etc

Think of what you’ve done in the last month and then go further back, just write down on a line different events you’ve gone to, what you’ve done, etc

Think of your last 9 social posts

List your top five favorites [fandoms, cosplays, comic, movies, games, actors, directors]

Pick 3 and work through them – get as specific as you can with questions you would ask about each you picked – try to come up with 5 or 10 questions that come to mind

Look for things that stick out to you – circle parts you like, write those parts down again and write about those particular things – write anything – a story that comes to mind, a Con, someone you met, another Cosplayer, a post – whatever it is

It’s brainstorming – there’s many different ways to do it – it’s also why I never run out of content – I just keep writing. No right or wrong with coming up with ideas.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4439006 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0500 390 brainstorming content ideas, creating cosplay content, cosplay tips full false The Fastest Way to Gain Interest & Followers in Cosplay The Fastest Way to Gain Interest & Followers in Cosplay The fastest way to 100 subs on YouTube is How to Content. Does it translate to other platforms besides YouTube? 

Not always – but it does translate to virtual and actual (if we get them back) Cons and it can help you learn – it’s also relatable.

There are any number of How-to YouTube channels in the Cosplay space, but I would say – never so many that there couldn’t be one more.  

Will I have a how to channel for Cosplay? Right now – No. Years from now, yes, I think so.  

There’s a huge production curve in Cosplay How-To, which for many looking at the videos may think is both too high and necessary. Everyone starts somewhere – you can too

If you’re looking to build in an online space – either followers or monetization pieces (though there is more to it that this, but let’s start here) How To is still my recommendation for you.

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]]> The fastest way to 100 subs on YouTube is How to Content. Does it translate to other platforms besides YouTube? 

Not always – but it does translate to virtual and actual (if we get them back) Cons and it can help you learn – it’s also relatable.

There are any number of How-to YouTube channels in the Cosplay space, but I would say – never so many that there couldn’t be one more.  

Will I have a how to channel for Cosplay? Right now – No. Years from now, yes, I think so.  

There’s a huge production curve in Cosplay How-To, which for many looking at the videos may think is both too high and necessary. Everyone starts somewhere – you can too

If you’re looking to build in an online space – either followers or monetization pieces (though there is more to it that this, but let’s start here) How To is still my recommendation for you.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4438979 Fri, 31 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500 245 how to gain attention with cosplay, organic reach, cosplay attention, leverage your following in Cosplay full false Keeping Interest in Cosplay Keeping Interest in Cosplay Will Cosplay die out? Are we getting bored with it?

I doubt it, but I do have concerns about the popular interest diminishing because of the shift away from Conventions for the rest of the year.

How to keep interest in Cosplay?

                Take breaks

                Immerse yourself into new genres and Fandoms – try a few different things out

                Re-purpose your boredom from quarantine

Try something new – learn about new materials, try sewing – watch a bunch of tutorials and see if anything comes up that looks interesting to you – maybe you’ve never worked with leather or worbla is still a dread – try it out.

Don't get bored. It's a great hobby, path, and way to express creativity!

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]]> Will Cosplay die out? Are we getting bored with it?

I doubt it, but I do have concerns about the popular interest diminishing because of the shift away from Conventions for the rest of the year.

How to keep interest in Cosplay?

                Take breaks

                Immerse yourself into new genres and Fandoms – try a few different things out

                Re-purpose your boredom from quarantine

Try something new – learn about new materials, try sewing – watch a bunch of tutorials and see if anything comes up that looks interesting to you – maybe you’ve never worked with leather or worbla is still a dread – try it out.

Don't get bored. It's a great hobby, path, and way to express creativity!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4438952 Thu, 30 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500 337 Cosplay boredom, getting tired of cosplaying, keeping cosplay interesting full false The World without Cons The World without Cons The end of Cons as we know them? Or the end of Conventions entirely?

What will we do if Cons do not return and will Cosplay change or will the focus move from venue to virtual?

I talked a little about virtual cons earlier in the week, but the other side of that is how to adjust to what could be a permanent shift away from Conventions.

There are a lot of options, but the virtual venues will be very different from what’s been built to create the massive industry that Cosplay is a part of – Cosplayers could have a more even field in the virtual space and companies working with venues could begin to reach out to Cosplayers – we could see more recognition for Cosplayers from the Studios and companies that use the Cons as a means for marketing.

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]]> The end of Cons as we know them? Or the end of Conventions entirely?

What will we do if Cons do not return and will Cosplay change or will the focus move from venue to virtual?

I talked a little about virtual cons earlier in the week, but the other side of that is how to adjust to what could be a permanent shift away from Conventions.

There are a lot of options, but the virtual venues will be very different from what’s been built to create the massive industry that Cosplay is a part of – Cosplayers could have a more even field in the virtual space and companies working with venues could begin to reach out to Cosplayers – we could see more recognition for Cosplayers from the Studios and companies that use the Cons as a means for marketing.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4438940 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500 294 virtual cons, Cosplayers as influencers, Cosplayer online reach full false Live Streaming Live Streaming Tips on Live – I don’t prefer live because things can go south fast – there are ways to control this but with everything there are technical difficulties, signal loss, things come up, and there can be curve balls – it’s a type of performance

Be prepared – and practice.

                I’ve been recording for a while, and even if I have improved (which makes me more efficient) I’m still not great live 

You can still record a live cast and edit it later – it’s not always gone, but the editing may be more limited with a live cast because there’s not much you can do to start and stop – however if you’re not editing anyway

There’s not a lot to live – your phone makes it easy.  Streaming gaming is a little more challenging, but usually when you do want to record and edit – the streaming part is easier through a gaming system.

One of my Online Mentors, Roberto Blake, does a great job of keeping Podcasts and Videos to one take. I also suggest you check into his YouTube channel to learn more about editing, being a creator, and getting into YouTube.

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]]> Tips on Live – I don’t prefer live because things can go south fast – there are ways to control this but with everything there are technical difficulties, signal loss, things come up, and there can be curve balls – it’s a type of performance

Be prepared – and practice.

                I’ve been recording for a while, and even if I have improved (which makes me more efficient) I’m still not great live 

You can still record a live cast and edit it later – it’s not always gone, but the editing may be more limited with a live cast because there’s not much you can do to start and stop – however if you’re not editing anyway

There’s not a lot to live – your phone makes it easy.  Streaming gaming is a little more challenging, but usually when you do want to record and edit – the streaming part is easier through a gaming system.

One of my Online Mentors, Roberto Blake, does a great job of keeping Podcasts and Videos to one take. I also suggest you check into his YouTube channel to learn more about editing, being a creator, and getting into YouTube.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4438913 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500 398 Live streaming, Twitch streaming Coslpayers, YouTube Live Cosplay, Live Cosplayers on Instagram full false Online Cosplay – Virtual Cons Online Cosplay – Virtual Cons Will Virtual Cons replace Conventions entirely, and if they do…will enough people bother?

I think it will be mixed in from now on. It’s way easier on celebrities and the venues although the whole point of Fandom is connection

If I’m a Cosplayer, Virtual cons can make it a lot easier to coordinate a panel – the venue does the marketing (or in theory they do) and this can get you to a larger audience for the panel.  If you have something you’d like to share and you’re building towards something with outreach, research – especially those you may have gone to but were previously out of reach due to distance or cost – this can be money saving and still allow you to share what you do inside of Cosplay with the group you’re trying to connect with.

More to come on this topic...

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]]> Will Virtual Cons replace Conventions entirely, and if they do…will enough people bother?

I think it will be mixed in from now on. It’s way easier on celebrities and the venues although the whole point of Fandom is connection

If I’m a Cosplayer, Virtual cons can make it a lot easier to coordinate a panel – the venue does the marketing (or in theory they do) and this can get you to a larger audience for the panel.  If you have something you’d like to share and you’re building towards something with outreach, research – especially those you may have gone to but were previously out of reach due to distance or cost – this can be money saving and still allow you to share what you do inside of Cosplay with the group you’re trying to connect with.

More to come on this topic...

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4438883 Mon, 27 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500 316 virtual cons, the end of Cons, Online cosplay, how to be an online cosplayer, when will Cons return full false Equipment – All the Things Equipment – All the Things 3D printers, Sewing machines, any number of workshop items (most of which I am not familiar with, nor could I fit them in my apartment), and anything you can plug in that gets you a step closer to finishing your costume – the other things

My tip here is not to let it stop you – you don’t have a printer, it doesn’t mean there aren’t other ways to make the piece you need.  Getting a piece of equipment can be a huge investment – so be sure that there are savings involved over time or that it saves you a bunch of time or you really like whatever it is that you’re doing – printing, sewing, molding, shaping, 

And please – clean out your paint guns.

Cost here varies wildly – try not to buy these things at conventions, there are usually large markups (do the research) though Cons are good places to learn more about creating, but you can end up paying a premium.

You may also have things that you use for other projects – some can be repurposed – you may do a lot of woodworking, or have a basement full of power tools already.

Remember, you do not need all the things to get started. You can find what’s in your closet and spend $15 dollars on a glue gun which will give you a lot of options.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

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]]> 3D printers, Sewing machines, any number of workshop items (most of which I am not familiar with, nor could I fit them in my apartment), and anything you can plug in that gets you a step closer to finishing your costume – the other things

My tip here is not to let it stop you – you don’t have a printer, it doesn’t mean there aren’t other ways to make the piece you need.  Getting a piece of equipment can be a huge investment – so be sure that there are savings involved over time or that it saves you a bunch of time or you really like whatever it is that you’re doing – printing, sewing, molding, shaping, 

And please – clean out your paint guns.

Cost here varies wildly – try not to buy these things at conventions, there are usually large markups (do the research) though Cons are good places to learn more about creating, but you can end up paying a premium.

You may also have things that you use for other projects – some can be repurposed – you may do a lot of woodworking, or have a basement full of power tools already.

Remember, you do not need all the things to get started. You can find what’s in your closet and spend $15 dollars on a glue gun which will give you a lot of options.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

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Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4438838 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500 400 Cosplay Equipment, 3D Printing, Sewing, Crafting, EVA Foam, Sculpting, Maker Space, how do I spend less creating cosplays full false All You Need to Cosplay is YOU All You Need to Cosplay is YOU You don’t have to be someone else, or try to recreate things that everyone else is doing. 

Do what you want to do – your pace, your creations and asking for help on things is actually free.  

What you bring to Cosplay that no one else can is You – what you want to build, learn, create, share, and be a part of – that’s all you.  No one else can duplicate that – and trying to duplicate what someone else is doing can lead to a lot of struggles, conflicts, and other not-so-great outcomes.

Imitation is a form of flattery, but there’s the 'You-factor' of all of Cosplay.

That is part of finding your tribe in Cosplay and finding those fandoms that work the best for you.

It is (kind of) all about You and what you’re doing. What does this cost – probably nothing, but what are you investing in yourself?

Time, energy, resources – what helps you and gets you closer to something you want (it’s ok to get closer to something you want).

Fitness can be an investment.

Education of all types can be an investment.

Mindset can be an investment.

So can taking a break – transitioning to other things or focusing on the other important parts of your life.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

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]]> You don’t have to be someone else, or try to recreate things that everyone else is doing. 

Do what you want to do – your pace, your creations and asking for help on things is actually free.  

What you bring to Cosplay that no one else can is You – what you want to build, learn, create, share, and be a part of – that’s all you.  No one else can duplicate that – and trying to duplicate what someone else is doing can lead to a lot of struggles, conflicts, and other not-so-great outcomes.

Imitation is a form of flattery, but there’s the 'You-factor' of all of Cosplay.

That is part of finding your tribe in Cosplay and finding those fandoms that work the best for you.

It is (kind of) all about You and what you’re doing. What does this cost – probably nothing, but what are you investing in yourself?

Time, energy, resources – what helps you and gets you closer to something you want (it’s ok to get closer to something you want).

Fitness can be an investment.

Education of all types can be an investment.

Mindset can be an investment.

So can taking a break – transitioning to other things or focusing on the other important parts of your life.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

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Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4438856 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500 368 cosplay originality, getting started in cosplay, comparison in cosplay, what do I need to start Cosplaying full false Systems for Cosplay? Systems for Cosplay? Systems are expensive. New gaming consoles, computers are obsolete as soon as you buy them, and you could spend $1000s upgrading your computer or buying into gaming systems.  

What does your system have to do with Cosplay?

It really depends on what you want to do – my tip here is to really do your homework and figure out exactly what you want to do with your computer.

Many gaming systems are also great for editing.  There are also many systems that you over pay on – I do not recommend getting one from a box store because those are usually a few generations off and if you want them spec’d it’s a lot more that looking online.

I have the best luck on Amazon – and sometimes you can work out the payments if you need to – try to avoid interest on tech purchases – it’s expensive enough as it is

There are so many choices here – but really do what works best for what you want to do and look beyond brands to components and how they work together with the programs you need to stream, record, edit, or anything else – you’re a creator too.

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]]> Systems are expensive. New gaming consoles, computers are obsolete as soon as you buy them, and you could spend $1000s upgrading your computer or buying into gaming systems.  

What does your system have to do with Cosplay?

It really depends on what you want to do – my tip here is to really do your homework and figure out exactly what you want to do with your computer.

Many gaming systems are also great for editing.  There are also many systems that you over pay on – I do not recommend getting one from a box store because those are usually a few generations off and if you want them spec’d it’s a lot more that looking online.

I have the best luck on Amazon – and sometimes you can work out the payments if you need to – try to avoid interest on tech purchases – it’s expensive enough as it is

There are so many choices here – but really do what works best for what you want to do and look beyond brands to components and how they work together with the programs you need to stream, record, edit, or anything else – you’re a creator too.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4438814 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500 308 system set ups for cosplay, online gaming for cosplayers, twitch cosplay streamers full false Setting Up for Cosplay Streaming and Photography Setting Up for Cosplay Streaming and Photography Are you streaming? Do you do a lot of live shows? Do you have a Podcast like me, but may prefer to not show the world your living room, spare room, or dining room table?

Let’s talk about set ups.

                For my cast, I really just wanted a good computer for editing where it would be easy to read off the screen while either streaming or on a call for the Podcast. For that, I don’t need much for a backdrop.  Eventually the art will rotate and a few things will change, but it’s all I need.  

You could accomplish the same by hanging a sheet or a drop cloth.  Green screens works the best if you’re editing a lot before your show goes out.  Just don’t wear anything green.

I generally say spend your money in places where you’re going to get a longer term return – so lights, backdrops and other hardware that isn’t going to change or go anywhere for a while – how many pop filters do you need? 

Just one and it will last a long time – good investment.  I’ve had a lot of my set pieces for a while and besides the computer itself, not too expensive for as long as I’ve had everything.

You can create a full set – I’ve seen other casts go this route – it’s really up to you and what you want to convey to your audience.  It will change over time and as you have new ideas about what you want everything to look like

Again – it’s ok to start small and simple.  If you want the backdrop to be your couch – it’s your couch. It’s where you’re comfortable and it’s how you’re reaching your audience.

I'll also mention a few creators online that are amazing on YouTube and with their Podcasts:

Joani Brosas and her Podcast: The JoBro Show

Cosplayers Getting Coffee

The Angry Geeks

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]]> Are you streaming? Do you do a lot of live shows? Do you have a Podcast like me, but may prefer to not show the world your living room, spare room, or dining room table?

Let’s talk about set ups.

                For my cast, I really just wanted a good computer for editing where it would be easy to read off the screen while either streaming or on a call for the Podcast. For that, I don’t need much for a backdrop.  Eventually the art will rotate and a few things will change, but it’s all I need.  

You could accomplish the same by hanging a sheet or a drop cloth.  Green screens works the best if you’re editing a lot before your show goes out.  Just don’t wear anything green.

I generally say spend your money in places where you’re going to get a longer term return – so lights, backdrops and other hardware that isn’t going to change or go anywhere for a while – how many pop filters do you need? 

Just one and it will last a long time – good investment.  I’ve had a lot of my set pieces for a while and besides the computer itself, not too expensive for as long as I’ve had everything.

You can create a full set – I’ve seen other casts go this route – it’s really up to you and what you want to convey to your audience.  It will change over time and as you have new ideas about what you want everything to look like

Again – it’s ok to start small and simple.  If you want the backdrop to be your couch – it’s your couch. It’s where you’re comfortable and it’s how you’re reaching your audience.

I'll also mention a few creators online that are amazing on YouTube and with their Podcasts:

Joani Brosas and her Podcast: The JoBro Show

Cosplayers Getting Coffee

The Angry Geeks

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4438781 Tue, 21 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500 338 set creation, twitch streaming for cosplay, live stream cosplayers, creating cosplay content online full false All You Need is Your Phone All You Need is Your Phone This week we’re talking about what you need and yes, it can add up fast!

Right now, you can do just about everything with a single piece of equipment – your cell phone.

I’m not going to tell you which phone to pick, or how often to update – that’s up to you. I’ve had the same phone for a while and it does what I need it to.  If it has a camera, you can do just about everything you need for Cosplay right on your phone. 

Storage can be an issue – you may want to get an extra memory card because they still haven’t fixed the storage issue with phones. 

You know this – but you might think you really need a lot more in order to successfully create content as a Cosplayer – start with what you have and where you are. 

The "fancy" stuff comes up later, and really depends on what you want to do with it.

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]]> This week we’re talking about what you need and yes, it can add up fast!

Right now, you can do just about everything with a single piece of equipment – your cell phone.

I’m not going to tell you which phone to pick, or how often to update – that’s up to you. I’ve had the same phone for a while and it does what I need it to.  If it has a camera, you can do just about everything you need for Cosplay right on your phone. 

Storage can be an issue – you may want to get an extra memory card because they still haven’t fixed the storage issue with phones. 

You know this – but you might think you really need a lot more in order to successfully create content as a Cosplayer – start with what you have and where you are. 

The "fancy" stuff comes up later, and really depends on what you want to do with it.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4438751 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500 277 cosplay equipment, getting started online with cosplay full false Keeping up with Cosplay Keeping up with Cosplay The cost of getting into cosplay is one thing, but now you have to feed the social media beast, and continue to create more and more pieces as time goes on. 

Each has its own expense and it seems that as soon as one is done, you’re already thinking about the next (or everyone else is suggesting which you should do next)

I keep a list of those I want to do [which you know].

Some Cosplayers focus on a certain fandom others a certain character and others just have a lot of Cosplays.

Builds can be very costly and if you keep coming up with them to continue to produce more content, you can run out of funds or just burn out altogether

My thoughts on this are that circulating through your Cosplays and adding at a slower rate seems to work the best online. One of the larger issues is getting bored or thinking other people are going to get bored with what you post or use for Cons.

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]]> The cost of getting into cosplay is one thing, but now you have to feed the social media beast, and continue to create more and more pieces as time goes on. 

Each has its own expense and it seems that as soon as one is done, you’re already thinking about the next (or everyone else is suggesting which you should do next)

I keep a list of those I want to do [which you know].

Some Cosplayers focus on a certain fandom others a certain character and others just have a lot of Cosplays.

Builds can be very costly and if you keep coming up with them to continue to produce more content, you can run out of funds or just burn out altogether

My thoughts on this are that circulating through your Cosplays and adding at a slower rate seems to work the best online. One of the larger issues is getting bored or thinking other people are going to get bored with what you post or use for Cons.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4419752 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500 367 Cosplay tip of the day, cos-pay, cospay, how to create more cosplay content full false Cost of Breaking Into Cosplay Cost of Breaking Into Cosplay There are barriers to entry in Cosplay

Yes, Cosplay is for everyone, but Cosplay is also expensive for everyone

The first few can be scary, discouraging, and you may not think much of them yourself (the more you do it, the better it gets – different topic, we’ll cover later).

There is already a lot going on, and some groups are not as inviting as others.  There’s a lot of vetting, there are many competitive Cosplayers and suddenly followers are a thing to think about – if you’re new, you may not have many (or care).

Break in by remembering why you wanted to do this in the first place – you wanted the fun and fandom, you wanted to go see a celebrity or artist, or creative. 

And then figure out what else you wanted to do with the investment of your time and resources – is it just for fun, or is there more you want to contribute – make that your sticking point.

Failure is ok – it’s learning; being nice is also helpful!


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]]> There are barriers to entry in Cosplay

Yes, Cosplay is for everyone, but Cosplay is also expensive for everyone

The first few can be scary, discouraging, and you may not think much of them yourself (the more you do it, the better it gets – different topic, we’ll cover later).

There is already a lot going on, and some groups are not as inviting as others.  There’s a lot of vetting, there are many competitive Cosplayers and suddenly followers are a thing to think about – if you’re new, you may not have many (or care).

Break in by remembering why you wanted to do this in the first place – you wanted the fun and fandom, you wanted to go see a celebrity or artist, or creative. 

And then figure out what else you wanted to do with the investment of your time and resources – is it just for fun, or is there more you want to contribute – make that your sticking point.

Failure is ok – it’s learning; being nice is also helpful!


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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4419725 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500 375 Barriers to entry in Cosplay, getting started in cosplay, cospay, cos-pay full false Cost of Circulating in Cosplay Cost of Circulating in Cosplay Posting is free, but circulating can be expensive too - and by that I mean, actually going out in public and being among other Cosplayers, as well as continuing to post on many different social media platforms and create content.

However – we’re a little off topic because circulation is really hard this year with a lot moving to live streaming because most of this year’s Cons were cancelled.

But, it doesn't change how expensive it can get just to show up:

                Signing up for Cons and then paying for everything that goes along with it:

                Badges, food, travel, your room, and a bunch of things you didn’t plan for...

                You can save money by rooming with 20 people and sharing an Uber OR there can be other tricks...

A few of my thoughts on more comfortable ways to save with Conventions (when we get them back)

Try an AirBnB for your next Con – there could be something close by.

Uber is still the most popular option, but there’s also Lyft, which a lot of people do not talk about and sometimes has better deals.


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]]> Posting is free, but circulating can be expensive too - and by that I mean, actually going out in public and being among other Cosplayers, as well as continuing to post on many different social media platforms and create content.

However – we’re a little off topic because circulation is really hard this year with a lot moving to live streaming because most of this year’s Cons were cancelled.

But, it doesn't change how expensive it can get just to show up:

                Signing up for Cons and then paying for everything that goes along with it:

                Badges, food, travel, your room, and a bunch of things you didn’t plan for...

                You can save money by rooming with 20 people and sharing an Uber OR there can be other tricks...

A few of my thoughts on more comfortable ways to save with Conventions (when we get them back)

Try an AirBnB for your next Con – there could be something close by.

Uber is still the most popular option, but there’s also Lyft, which a lot of people do not talk about and sometimes has better deals.


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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4419215 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500 323 convention attendance, the rising cost of cosplay, cos-pay, cospay full false Production Costs Production Costs Cos PAY week continues as we talk about the cost of Production.

Videos, photos, digital art, memberships, audio, editing, software – it all costs something.

       This can get really expensive if you’re creating fully produced videos or fan films.

        Maybe you’re using it for other things – that’s not really a  tip, but if you already have Adobe CC because you’re doing design, [of have a student account] then it’s serving another purpose so your cost is either not as high or zero because of that

Photoshoots can be expensive and it’s hard to shoot videos and photos on your own (not impossible – you can create videos with static shots – quality of content is not always effects).

What can you do? 

Besides Patreon or Ko-Fi spots for donations to offset the overall costs, you can pick free programs to help you get where you need to go

 

Audacity – Free Audio

Canva – free editing (basics) – great for YouTube channels or other Social platforms

OpenShot – free video editing

Filmora video editor – still has some editing ability

Pixlr – photo editing on your phone [easy to use]

Basic doesn’t mean cheap – but if you just need to make some quick adjustments and aren’t paying for full photography shoots and editing you may give these a try!

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]]> Cos PAY week continues as we talk about the cost of Production.

Videos, photos, digital art, memberships, audio, editing, software – it all costs something.

       This can get really expensive if you’re creating fully produced videos or fan films.

        Maybe you’re using it for other things – that’s not really a  tip, but if you already have Adobe CC because you’re doing design, [of have a student account] then it’s serving another purpose so your cost is either not as high or zero because of that

Photoshoots can be expensive and it’s hard to shoot videos and photos on your own (not impossible – you can create videos with static shots – quality of content is not always effects).

What can you do? 

Besides Patreon or Ko-Fi spots for donations to offset the overall costs, you can pick free programs to help you get where you need to go

 

Audacity – Free Audio

Canva – free editing (basics) – great for YouTube channels or other Social platforms

OpenShot – free video editing

Filmora video editor – still has some editing ability

Pixlr – photo editing on your phone [easy to use]

Basic doesn’t mean cheap – but if you just need to make some quick adjustments and aren’t paying for full photography shoots and editing you may give these a try!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4419176 Tue, 14 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500 396 adobe cc, creative cloud, filmora, audacity, how to reduce the cost of editing cosplay photos, free editing, canva full false Cost of Concept: Your Cosplay Cost of Concept: Your Cosplay Cos PAY which comes up a lot – today we’re talking about costume design costs.

Supporting makers – commissions can be anywhere from 100s to 1000s of $$!

Every pieces can be separate – a Cosplay can cost thousands to put together (and then you wear it to a Con…which can ruin it in so many ways)

Having backups in a good idea – your Con props and your “good” props that you use in photoshoots.

Even being able to make the costume can save, but then you have equipment costs and a lot of time in (however it is a hobby – so time all-in isn’t so terrible)

How do you lower costs besides being able to create costumes yourself?

As much as you want to go right after the commission pieces – try your closet first.

Sharing can also lead to less expense – this happens backstage too – some pieces are borrowed when you have a budget backstage – and parts of costumes or even full pieces are sometimes shared between players – exchange and borrowing is fine among friends 

 And, finally - Really really really (really?) VET your commissions and get your money’s worth out of the parts that aren’t being made.

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]]> Cos PAY which comes up a lot – today we’re talking about costume design costs.

Supporting makers – commissions can be anywhere from 100s to 1000s of $$!

Every pieces can be separate – a Cosplay can cost thousands to put together (and then you wear it to a Con…which can ruin it in so many ways)

Having backups in a good idea – your Con props and your “good” props that you use in photoshoots.

Even being able to make the costume can save, but then you have equipment costs and a lot of time in (however it is a hobby – so time all-in isn’t so terrible)

How do you lower costs besides being able to create costumes yourself?

As much as you want to go right after the commission pieces – try your closet first.

Sharing can also lead to less expense – this happens backstage too – some pieces are borrowed when you have a budget backstage – and parts of costumes or even full pieces are sometimes shared between players – exchange and borrowing is fine among friends 

 And, finally - Really really really (really?) VET your commissions and get your money’s worth out of the parts that aren’t being made.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4419119 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500 394 cost of cosplay, CosPAY, Cos-Pay, cosplay expenses, how to save money on cosplays full false Gaining Attention Gaining Attention In terms of Marketing, what do you do or what do you want to bring attention to when you start Cosplaying – and do you have to?

                You can just go to a Con (when there are Cons to go to again *sigh*), try a costume, be a fan – you really do not HAVE to post anything or bring any attention to yourself.  

                Start small and steady – consistent content wins every time – and try to be concise and work with the platform you choose and the type of content it looks for  

                It doesn’t have to be perfect. 1000 photos later.  100 videos later. 100 podcasts later – look at where you started and how far you’ve gone.  

What you’re doing will grow and you may change your mind.  

What you want people to pay attention to may change.

                Is it a style, a character, a fandom, a message, charity, outreach, or a service you provide (are you an artist, photographer, designer, crafter, or gamer – there’s a lot you can bring attention to, but what are you choosing – where do you want to start – what makes the most sense for you?  What has the most meaning?  

It’s ok to pivot.  It’s ok to grow, and it’s ok to bring attention to yourself if you like – it’s not all that Cosplay is about, but were all here together in this space for our common ground which is this hobby, an interest, a passion, and piece of our lives.

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]]> In terms of Marketing, what do you do or what do you want to bring attention to when you start Cosplaying – and do you have to?

                You can just go to a Con (when there are Cons to go to again *sigh*), try a costume, be a fan – you really do not HAVE to post anything or bring any attention to yourself.  

                Start small and steady – consistent content wins every time – and try to be concise and work with the platform you choose and the type of content it looks for  

                It doesn’t have to be perfect. 1000 photos later.  100 videos later. 100 podcasts later – look at where you started and how far you’ve gone.  

What you’re doing will grow and you may change your mind.  

What you want people to pay attention to may change.

                Is it a style, a character, a fandom, a message, charity, outreach, or a service you provide (are you an artist, photographer, designer, crafter, or gamer – there’s a lot you can bring attention to, but what are you choosing – where do you want to start – what makes the most sense for you?  What has the most meaning?  

It’s ok to pivot.  It’s ok to grow, and it’s ok to bring attention to yourself if you like – it’s not all that Cosplay is about, but were all here together in this space for our common ground which is this hobby, an interest, a passion, and piece of our lives.

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4412240 Fri, 10 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500 374 Getting attention with Cosplay, Gaining followers with Cosplay, Cosplay attention full false Authenticity Authenticity How to be authentic and speak your truth? What is your truth?

Is this as simple as it sounds?

Get comfortable with what you do and how you do it.

Start small and simple – one platform that you like and go all in with that one – TikTok, Instagram, YouTube – wherever…you could even start with Podcasting (I did)!

                Truths are easy to remember and repeat.  It’s also ok to repeat your message.

Authentic content will find your audience and will engage it  – the ‘fake’ stuff may bring people in, but this means you’re not in it for the long game. 

Authenticity is a long game – it’s who you are – so, be true to you and you’re going to feel better about what you put out there for others – you will find your people inside Cosplay.

                They will thank you for building the know, like, & trust.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

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Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

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]]> How to be authentic and speak your truth? What is your truth?

Is this as simple as it sounds?

Get comfortable with what you do and how you do it.

Start small and simple – one platform that you like and go all in with that one – TikTok, Instagram, YouTube – wherever…you could even start with Podcasting (I did)!

                Truths are easy to remember and repeat.  It’s also ok to repeat your message.

Authentic content will find your audience and will engage it  – the ‘fake’ stuff may bring people in, but this means you’re not in it for the long game. 

Authenticity is a long game – it’s who you are – so, be true to you and you’re going to feel better about what you put out there for others – you will find your people inside Cosplay.

                They will thank you for building the know, like, & trust.

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4412198 Thu, 09 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500 245 Authenticity, speaking your truth, starting out in Cosplay, keeping Cosplay simple full false Cos-PAY Cos-PAY What is Cosplay for Marketing?

CosPAY

Do the industries Cosplayers support care about their efforts in marketing?

Cosplayers promote movies, toys, streaming services, comics, and Cons, and they don't get too much for it.  Millions, or more coming into the big studios and companies, and zero for Cosplayers.

Do you reach out to companies? Is it worth getting worked up over?  We’re borrowing the characters, themes, and creating Fan Art based on what they built – but there's not much incentive for the Cosplayer to continue to build when there is little acknowledgement coming from those who benefit the most.

Should it be more of a two-way conversation?  Companies reaching out to influencers in Cosplay?

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

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]]> What is Cosplay for Marketing?

CosPAY

Do the industries Cosplayers support care about their efforts in marketing?

Cosplayers promote movies, toys, streaming services, comics, and Cons, and they don't get too much for it.  Millions, or more coming into the big studios and companies, and zero for Cosplayers.

Do you reach out to companies? Is it worth getting worked up over?  We’re borrowing the characters, themes, and creating Fan Art based on what they built – but there's not much incentive for the Cosplayer to continue to build when there is little acknowledgement coming from those who benefit the most.

Should it be more of a two-way conversation?  Companies reaching out to influencers in Cosplay?

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4412150 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500 259 Cos-PAY,Cosplay Influencer Marketing, Cosplay Influencer, free marketing, fandom marketing full false Social Media is Marketing for Cosplayers Social Media is Marketing for Cosplayers Social Media is a set of tools that are used for marketing.  

That’s how I see these platforms.

Marketing tools.  Bring people’s attention to something you do – let them know about something. It generates interest and funnels to your programs and brand.

It doesn’t make it evil or inauthentic.  

It just means I understand what it’s for and what it can do.

It also doesn’t mean you need to be a business – although social media plays a part in marketing yourself – self-branding (that’s a huge topic, which we'll get to later).

Social media’s backbone is advertising, so every platform eventually will give in to generating revenue when it reaches a certain point over making sure that your posts get reach.  This means Businesses will take advantage and the reach will drop for the individual (for you, the Cosplayer or Creative). 

Behind any social platform is a business that wants to profit – platforms reach certain user numbers and they shift.  Facebook / Instagram can (and do) reduce your free engagement because they have so much traffic paying to play, and there are enough users to see all the ads.  

Other platforms are still growing – TikTok for sure - I'm seeing more and more of you moving to TikTok.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

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]]> Social Media is a set of tools that are used for marketing.  

That’s how I see these platforms.

Marketing tools.  Bring people’s attention to something you do – let them know about something. It generates interest and funnels to your programs and brand.

It doesn’t make it evil or inauthentic.  

It just means I understand what it’s for and what it can do.

It also doesn’t mean you need to be a business – although social media plays a part in marketing yourself – self-branding (that’s a huge topic, which we'll get to later).

Social media’s backbone is advertising, so every platform eventually will give in to generating revenue when it reaches a certain point over making sure that your posts get reach.  This means Businesses will take advantage and the reach will drop for the individual (for you, the Cosplayer or Creative). 

Behind any social platform is a business that wants to profit – platforms reach certain user numbers and they shift.  Facebook / Instagram can (and do) reduce your free engagement because they have so much traffic paying to play, and there are enough users to see all the ads.  

Other platforms are still growing – TikTok for sure - I'm seeing more and more of you moving to TikTok.

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4412039 Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500 202 social media marketing, free reach, organic platforms, cosplayers on social media full false Paid and Organic Marketing for Cosplay Paid and Organic Marketing for Cosplay Let's talk about Organic versus Paid traffic, Cosplay Fam -

Organic – free and under-priced attention – Facebook, Instagram, Vero, YouTube, and any other space you do not own that you post to and it grabs attention and gives people an option to continue to engage with you and build a following – you gain this through free means

Google can bring you organic traffic – to your website and other spaces, provided you're setting up for it and feeding it what it wants. Not as tricky as it sounds.

 

Paid – You’re spending money in a number of different ways – this is advertising

Using sponsored content, FB Ads, subscriptions and lead pages, Google Ads (PPC) or some other method – produced videos, produced content/media.

This is not buying followers (it’s not really traffic), but it is spending money on trying to increase traffic.

 

This is why you do it – increase traffic – build attention – bring people in – capture their attention...

But WHY you do it – your WHY should be very clear.  It will work best, paid or organic if it is clear.

THE Resource for this on YouTube is Neil Patel.  All his tips are also free, and I suggest you take a look:
https://www.youtube.com/user/neilvkpatel

What do you want to be inside of Cosplay and is the growth and use of these marketing tools for marketing and growth important to you?

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

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]]> Let's talk about Organic versus Paid traffic, Cosplay Fam -

Organic – free and under-priced attention – Facebook, Instagram, Vero, YouTube, and any other space you do not own that you post to and it grabs attention and gives people an option to continue to engage with you and build a following – you gain this through free means

Google can bring you organic traffic – to your website and other spaces, provided you're setting up for it and feeding it what it wants. Not as tricky as it sounds.

 

Paid – You’re spending money in a number of different ways – this is advertising

Using sponsored content, FB Ads, subscriptions and lead pages, Google Ads (PPC) or some other method – produced videos, produced content/media.

This is not buying followers (it’s not really traffic), but it is spending money on trying to increase traffic.

 

This is why you do it – increase traffic – build attention – bring people in – capture their attention...

But WHY you do it – your WHY should be very clear.  It will work best, paid or organic if it is clear.

THE Resource for this on YouTube is Neil Patel.  All his tips are also free, and I suggest you take a look:
https://www.youtube.com/user/neilvkpatel

What do you want to be inside of Cosplay and is the growth and use of these marketing tools for marketing and growth important to you?

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4411985 Mon, 06 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0500 280 organic traffic, social media marketing, ppc, pay-per-click, paid marketing, paid reach full false HoCS Tip of the Day: It's Ok HoCS Tip of the Day: It's Ok We've been talking Motivation and Encouragement all week.  We're wrapping up with a thought on what may be affecting you right now.

It’s ok if it isn’t ok all the time.

                Bad days happen.  Bad things happen.

What's bad for one person may not be for another - this is internal - this is personal.

You’re going to have a bad day or have had one.  But is it really the whole day that’s bad? All 24 hours? Maybe, but usually its just one or two things that go wrong that make us forget about all the things that went right.

This is where something called gratitude comes in – if you spend time thinking about what goes right in comparison to what doesn’t – you may be experiencing gratitude – one bad day, but what went right? With your build, with your posts, your friends, family, at a Con – it’s ok to have a bad day – it’s even ok to recognize you did and tell people about it

                It’s not always related to your hobby

It’s not always in the context of Cosplay – otherwise, if it is…why keep the hobby at all?  Do you want to punish yourself with something you don’t want to do just because it’s content on the internet?

The bad stuff happens everywhere and it can come out in Cosplay – whoever you meet at a Con, or online – realize without the know, like, trust – they have lives and there’s stuff going on behind the scenes – Instagram isn’t real life

                Not being positive is also ok

You can say things suck, it doesn’t make you a bad person. You can disagree, argue, get angry, and have opinions too.  Doesn’t make you a bad person.  Just means you’re dealing with things - you are processing. You have emotions and you are sharing them (not always online - this could be going on in your head). 

Separating that from Cosplay – your hobby – your escape – makes sense, doesn’t it?  Isn’t this where you go to leave that and let go of it, or have an outlet for creativity, not one that makes you more negative?

Costherapy for more on motivation, and the mental / emotional side of cosplay  check it out @costherapy and follow them on Instagram – great insight, and you can check out my interview with @Catsonmycosplay who works very hard on the Costherapy page.

Our Interview:
https://youtu.be/dZfTU4BFUQQ

Her Instagram for #Costherapy
https://www.instagram.com/costherapy/

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

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]]> We've been talking Motivation and Encouragement all week.  We're wrapping up with a thought on what may be affecting you right now.

It’s ok if it isn’t ok all the time.

                Bad days happen.  Bad things happen.

What's bad for one person may not be for another - this is internal - this is personal.

You’re going to have a bad day or have had one.  But is it really the whole day that’s bad? All 24 hours? Maybe, but usually its just one or two things that go wrong that make us forget about all the things that went right.

This is where something called gratitude comes in – if you spend time thinking about what goes right in comparison to what doesn’t – you may be experiencing gratitude – one bad day, but what went right? With your build, with your posts, your friends, family, at a Con – it’s ok to have a bad day – it’s even ok to recognize you did and tell people about it

                It’s not always related to your hobby

It’s not always in the context of Cosplay – otherwise, if it is…why keep the hobby at all?  Do you want to punish yourself with something you don’t want to do just because it’s content on the internet?

The bad stuff happens everywhere and it can come out in Cosplay – whoever you meet at a Con, or online – realize without the know, like, trust – they have lives and there’s stuff going on behind the scenes – Instagram isn’t real life

                Not being positive is also ok

You can say things suck, it doesn’t make you a bad person. You can disagree, argue, get angry, and have opinions too.  Doesn’t make you a bad person.  Just means you’re dealing with things - you are processing. You have emotions and you are sharing them (not always online - this could be going on in your head). 

Separating that from Cosplay – your hobby – your escape – makes sense, doesn’t it?  Isn’t this where you go to leave that and let go of it, or have an outlet for creativity, not one that makes you more negative?

Costherapy for more on motivation, and the mental / emotional side of cosplay  check it out @costherapy and follow them on Instagram – great insight, and you can check out my interview with @Catsonmycosplay who works very hard on the Costherapy page.

Our Interview:
https://youtu.be/dZfTU4BFUQQ

Her Instagram for #Costherapy
https://www.instagram.com/costherapy/

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4117391 Fri, 03 Jul 2020 17:00:00 -0500 328 cosplay motivation, building up cosplayers, cosplay encouragement full false HoCS Tip of the Day: Motivation HoCS Tip of the Day: Motivation If you set your mind to something, you can do it.  Never think you can. Never start at a place of telling yourself, this is too hard, too detailed, has too many steps, people will laugh, people won’t get it, no one will like it, it’ll turn out bad

Turn that off for a minute – just think about the end result. Your Cosplay is complete – you’re at the Con, it’s fun – and it took a lot of work, but you got there.

Followers – you will gain them if you want

People will engage and want to work with you if that’s where you want this to go

Be clear – inside with what you want and what you’re getting – and when you suddenly think it’s not going the way you want it to – ask yourself – “Was I clear about what I want, now that I’m thinking it isn’t enough?”  

How can it not be enough, when you never thought about what it was going to be in the first place?

It’s fun, it’s learning, it’s interacting, and it’s finding your Cosplay tribe.  If you’re new, or if you’ve been here a long time, you can do anything with it, you will do what you want – and we’re all here to support that.

Just an episode to motivate you.  You are enough!

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]]> If you set your mind to something, you can do it.  Never think you can. Never start at a place of telling yourself, this is too hard, too detailed, has too many steps, people will laugh, people won’t get it, no one will like it, it’ll turn out bad

Turn that off for a minute – just think about the end result. Your Cosplay is complete – you’re at the Con, it’s fun – and it took a lot of work, but you got there.

Followers – you will gain them if you want

People will engage and want to work with you if that’s where you want this to go

Be clear – inside with what you want and what you’re getting – and when you suddenly think it’s not going the way you want it to – ask yourself – “Was I clear about what I want, now that I’m thinking it isn’t enough?”  

How can it not be enough, when you never thought about what it was going to be in the first place?

It’s fun, it’s learning, it’s interacting, and it’s finding your Cosplay tribe.  If you’re new, or if you’ve been here a long time, you can do anything with it, you will do what you want – and we’re all here to support that.

Just an episode to motivate you.  You are enough!

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4117355 Thu, 02 Jul 2020 17:00:00 -0500 211 cosplay motivation, building up cosplayers, you are enough full false HoCS Tip of the Day: Avoid the Comparison Trap HoCS Tip of the Day: Avoid the Comparison Trap We compare ourselves by nature.  Cosplay is a space where we can look at what others do and think that we're not doing enough or we don't have enough followers, or we want more attention like someone else has.  Whatever the case, there are ways to be kind to yourself and avoid these comparisons.

What to try instead:

Cheer others on and fit into one or more of 4 spaces – Coach, Mentor, Friend, Cheerleader 

Understand everyone is at a different level – they’re not where you are – it may be manufactured, they may have teams, they may spend a lot of money and time you aren’t spending – there’s always someone better

Focus on what you can control, not what you can’t

Work to build yourself and others up not tear down.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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]]> We compare ourselves by nature.  Cosplay is a space where we can look at what others do and think that we're not doing enough or we don't have enough followers, or we want more attention like someone else has.  Whatever the case, there are ways to be kind to yourself and avoid these comparisons.

What to try instead:

Cheer others on and fit into one or more of 4 spaces – Coach, Mentor, Friend, Cheerleader 

Understand everyone is at a different level – they’re not where you are – it may be manufactured, they may have teams, they may spend a lot of money and time you aren’t spending – there’s always someone better

Focus on what you can control, not what you can’t

Work to build yourself and others up not tear down.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

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Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4117238 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 17:00:00 -0500 244 cosplay comparison, cosplay judgement, cosplay daily tips full false HoCS Tip of the Day: Morning Routines HoCS Tip of the Day: Morning Routines Morning routines can help, but they aren’t the only thing.  Do what works best for you - for me, I have a straight-forward morning routine for every day [weekends too].

What do I do in the morning? I spend time in three areas for about 20 minutes each

Calm [ meditation ] open space where I wait on thoughts and emotions

Apps that are useful for guided meditation
https://www.headspace.com/
https://www.calm.com/
https://insighttimer.com/
Insight timer is free to use, the other two are mainly pay-for-play, and I can say that Insight timer works well.

Also, this YouTube channel which may be somewhat unknown:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCof7vXgr9dYeG2rNigZND8g

Thoughts [ journal ] often I’m working out for this and really 20 minutes during the week and longer on the weekends

A GREAT journal to use: https://shop.impacttheory.com/

Emotions [ getting in touch / self-love ] exploring feelings without dismissing them or labeling them positive or negative

Why?
This isn’t driven by a doctor, and I’m not a doctor – an hour a day (1/24 of my day) on me. It's my time and it brings me the drive and peace to keep going when a lot of overwhelm and external issues could have just influenced me to give up.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
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Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> Morning routines can help, but they aren’t the only thing.  Do what works best for you - for me, I have a straight-forward morning routine for every day [weekends too].

What do I do in the morning? I spend time in three areas for about 20 minutes each

Calm [ meditation ] open space where I wait on thoughts and emotions

Apps that are useful for guided meditation
https://www.headspace.com/
https://www.calm.com/
https://insighttimer.com/
Insight timer is free to use, the other two are mainly pay-for-play, and I can say that Insight timer works well.

Also, this YouTube channel which may be somewhat unknown:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCof7vXgr9dYeG2rNigZND8g

Thoughts [ journal ] often I’m working out for this and really 20 minutes during the week and longer on the weekends

A GREAT journal to use: https://shop.impacttheory.com/

Emotions [ getting in touch / self-love ] exploring feelings without dismissing them or labeling them positive or negative

Why?
This isn’t driven by a doctor, and I’m not a doctor – an hour a day (1/24 of my day) on me. It's my time and it brings me the drive and peace to keep going when a lot of overwhelm and external issues could have just influenced me to give up.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary
Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4117112 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500 401 full false HoCS Tip of the Day: You Are Worthy HoCS Tip of the Day: You Are Worthy Know Your Worth.

  •  You have value, you are worthy!
  •  Cosplay is a space for everyone, not meant to be a judgmental space
  •  Judging yourself harshly is common in Cosplay.           
  •  It gets very competitive, can be political
  •  Your value extends beyond Cosplay – you have a life outside of it, you have many talents, abilities and you contribute in many ways to the world around you.
  • Cosplay should reinforce your value, not diminish it


Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

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]]> Know Your Worth.

  •  You have value, you are worthy!
  •  Cosplay is a space for everyone, not meant to be a judgmental space
  •  Judging yourself harshly is common in Cosplay.           
  •  It gets very competitive, can be political
  •  Your value extends beyond Cosplay – you have a life outside of it, you have many talents, abilities and you contribute in many ways to the world around you.
  • Cosplay should reinforce your value, not diminish it


Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary
Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4116944 Mon, 29 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500 149 you are worthy, cosplay politics, cosplay bullying, motivation for cosplayers full false HoCS Tip of the Day: Metrics HoCS Tip of the Day: Metrics When did Instagram and Social Media start performing better for me?  
When I stopped trying to “game” the algorithm.

Social media metrics become more and more like a credit score on every update. It’s complicated, even if you do it for a living (which I do).

Let's talk about 

What's important to look at and why

Engagement and rich content

Stories and posts (specifically Instagram) - Less is more

And a tip from my Mentor, stay laser focused. If your content is all over, it will confuse the audience and the algorithm - especially Instagram.

Remember - it's 'insta' (Instant, as in what's happening right now) which makes posting more in the moment. These are highlights and spaces for your to document what you work on and when.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


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]]> When did Instagram and Social Media start performing better for me?  
When I stopped trying to “game” the algorithm.

Social media metrics become more and more like a credit score on every update. It’s complicated, even if you do it for a living (which I do).

Let's talk about 

What's important to look at and why

Engagement and rich content

Stories and posts (specifically Instagram) - Less is more

And a tip from my Mentor, stay laser focused. If your content is all over, it will confuse the audience and the algorithm - especially Instagram.

Remember - it's 'insta' (Instant, as in what's happening right now) which makes posting more in the moment. These are highlights and spaces for your to document what you work on and when.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
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Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4116845 Fri, 26 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500 333 social media for cosplay, instagram for cosplayers, documenting on social media for cosplayers full false HoCS Tip of the Day: Avoid the Scroll Hole HoCS Tip of the Day: Avoid the Scroll Hole How do you avoid the scroll hole, and do you want to?

Scrolling = liking usually or quick clicks through stories to try and show up for different people – it’s a lot to pay attention to, and often doesn't add a lot of value to your day.

There are a few easy things you can do to avoid the scroll trap that so many of us find ourselves caught up in.

  • Turn on notifications for your must-see content
  • Limit your time – day or night and your response time – constant checking can add up over the course of a day and limit your time or want to post or reach out
  • Take media breaks – when was the last time you turned your phone off?

                Use that off time to plan what you’re going to do when you turn back on – avoid the scroll hole – it’s great to engage and reach out, but often times we’re going so fast and trying to absorb so many different profiles that we’re not really enjoying ourselves, we’re just filling time for other reasons.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
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]]> How do you avoid the scroll hole, and do you want to?

Scrolling = liking usually or quick clicks through stories to try and show up for different people – it’s a lot to pay attention to, and often doesn't add a lot of value to your day.

There are a few easy things you can do to avoid the scroll trap that so many of us find ourselves caught up in.

  • Turn on notifications for your must-see content
  • Limit your time – day or night and your response time – constant checking can add up over the course of a day and limit your time or want to post or reach out
  • Take media breaks – when was the last time you turned your phone off?

                Use that off time to plan what you’re going to do when you turn back on – avoid the scroll hole – it’s great to engage and reach out, but often times we’re going so fast and trying to absorb so many different profiles that we’re not really enjoying ourselves, we’re just filling time for other reasons.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
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Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4116800 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500 270 scroll holes on social media, avoid the scroll hole, cosplayer procrastination full false HoCS Tip of the Day: Keyword Planning HoCS Tip of the Day: Keyword Planning You want high engagement keywords in a ‘range’ that makes sense for your feed

Using the same keywords often or over and over again flags your account

Have keywords in your Bio – the most relevant to what you post

You can stuff keywords into each Instagram post, but be careful to mix them up and use different hashtags often that are still relevant

Finding new hashtags can be hard

There’s also a hack on finding where you fall on hashtags to get on the top 9 for the hashtag

Let me share one of my favorite tips on Keywords, which comes from Gillian Perkins - check out her amazing YouTube channel and small business tips:
https://www.youtube.com/user/MissSerendipity43

And find my favorite Hashtag app here: https://www.smarthashapp.com/

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
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Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> You want high engagement keywords in a ‘range’ that makes sense for your feed

Using the same keywords often or over and over again flags your account

Have keywords in your Bio – the most relevant to what you post

You can stuff keywords into each Instagram post, but be careful to mix them up and use different hashtags often that are still relevant

Finding new hashtags can be hard

There’s also a hack on finding where you fall on hashtags to get on the top 9 for the hashtag

Let me share one of my favorite tips on Keywords, which comes from Gillian Perkins - check out her amazing YouTube channel and small business tips:
https://www.youtube.com/user/MissSerendipity43

And find my favorite Hashtag app here: https://www.smarthashapp.com/

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
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Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4116743 Wed, 24 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500 364 keyword planning on instagram, keyword planners, using hashtags and keywords, Gillian Perkins full false HoCS Tip of the Day: Why Buying Followers is Not Advised HoCS Tip of the Day: Why Buying Followers is Not Advised Buying followers.

Easy to do.  Many sites where you can pay to gain followers.  Everyone’s talking about the pitfalls.  Why do we do it?

Because Instagram is industry and very few venues in the cosplay world pay attention to organic growth.  They see your follower count, they look that the pictures, and that’s it.  They process based on numbers.

In that sense, it works, but long term:

Engagement is the metric.  This is a 2-way street.  It isn’t just you but how your followers engage and use the platform

So you want followers who are active with you and other accounts and on their own account

When you buy – you don’t get these kinds of followers – you get bots, you get private accounts, and you get 0 follower / 0 following accounts that send each post to the Instagram basement – also Keywords, that’s tomorrow

Think about cleaning your following from time to time – manual but go through and remove bots and other accounts that do not look like they engage on either side.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary
Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> Buying followers.

Easy to do.  Many sites where you can pay to gain followers.  Everyone’s talking about the pitfalls.  Why do we do it?

Because Instagram is industry and very few venues in the cosplay world pay attention to organic growth.  They see your follower count, they look that the pictures, and that’s it.  They process based on numbers.

In that sense, it works, but long term:

Engagement is the metric.  This is a 2-way street.  It isn’t just you but how your followers engage and use the platform

So you want followers who are active with you and other accounts and on their own account

When you buy – you don’t get these kinds of followers – you get bots, you get private accounts, and you get 0 follower / 0 following accounts that send each post to the Instagram basement – also Keywords, that’s tomorrow

Think about cleaning your following from time to time – manual but go through and remove bots and other accounts that do not look like they engage on either side.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
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Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4116662 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500 321 instagram attention, building an audience, what to do with an instagram following, how to build a following as a cosplayer, cosplay on instagram, buying followers full false HoCS Tip of the Day: Document HoCS Tip of the Day: Document Social media has us. And really – Instagram has us. It could make us better, bring us together, and connect us with a community of people that we would have never otherwise met.

There are a lot of downfalls for Cosplayers on Instagra:

                Overwhelm

                Bullying and Drama

                The Expectations

                Feeding the Beast            

                Getting stuck in a content hole 

                Authenticity and other marketing fixations

                Competition and value based on your follower count

Remember what you came here for – Cosplay is for everyone, it’s a hobby, it’s fun, it’s fandom, and it can be cool to build something and make it your own – even therapeutic.

 Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary
Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> Social media has us. And really – Instagram has us. It could make us better, bring us together, and connect us with a community of people that we would have never otherwise met.

There are a lot of downfalls for Cosplayers on Instagra:

                Overwhelm

                Bullying and Drama

                The Expectations

                Feeding the Beast            

                Getting stuck in a content hole 

                Authenticity and other marketing fixations

                Competition and value based on your follower count

Remember what you came here for – Cosplay is for everyone, it’s a hobby, it’s fun, it’s fandom, and it can be cool to build something and make it your own – even therapeutic.

 Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-4116629 Mon, 22 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500 418 social media for cosplay, instagram for cosplayers, documenting on social media for cosplayers full false HoCS Tip of the Day: Best Practices on YouTube HoCS Tip of the Day: Best Practices on YouTube The best methods are still manual.

You don’t have to buy ads to generate traffic – use YouTube as the sales funnel or to bring more attention to you.

Make sure you’re clear on what you want people to do – even if you do not talk about it in your video – link to it!

Manual effort to upload and write descriptions for videos, find other videos and leave genuine comments, and cross promote on other platforms, but they all work and they all take time

It’s also much easier to give up than it is to get started.


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]]> The best methods are still manual.

You don’t have to buy ads to generate traffic – use YouTube as the sales funnel or to bring more attention to you.

Make sure you’re clear on what you want people to do – even if you do not talk about it in your video – link to it!

Manual effort to upload and write descriptions for videos, find other videos and leave genuine comments, and cross promote on other platforms, but they all work and they all take time

It’s also much easier to give up than it is to get started.


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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3989405 Fri, 19 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500 293 YouTube dos and don'ts, Youtube for cosplayers, cosplayers on youtube, how to videos for cosplay, making cosplay videos on youtube full false HoCS Tip of the Day: Consistency is Key HoCS Tip of the Day: Consistency is Key YouTube is much like fitness - consistent training and nutrition pay off, while being sporadic or doing to much can leave you wondering what went wrong. Of course, this is just an analogy.

Whatever you do in the YouTube space – consistency is the best way to go – once a month, once a week, or more – consistency keeps people coming back for more.

Scheduling is easy, and I recommend batching content – for a week or a month at a time – depends on how much you want to publish

I do not recommend a lot of fancy editing unless that’s what you do with the channel. People want you to be who you are and it’s your message that’s the most important

With the exception of my fun graphics as intros/outtros I don’t have much – and all of that can and will change as time goes on.  I have fun with this now because my focus is very different right now for my own channel than it would be for someone else's.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

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]]> YouTube is much like fitness - consistent training and nutrition pay off, while being sporadic or doing to much can leave you wondering what went wrong. Of course, this is just an analogy.

Whatever you do in the YouTube space – consistency is the best way to go – once a month, once a week, or more – consistency keeps people coming back for more.

Scheduling is easy, and I recommend batching content – for a week or a month at a time – depends on how much you want to publish

I do not recommend a lot of fancy editing unless that’s what you do with the channel. People want you to be who you are and it’s your message that’s the most important

With the exception of my fun graphics as intros/outtros I don’t have much – and all of that can and will change as time goes on.  I have fun with this now because my focus is very different right now for my own channel than it would be for someone else's.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3989360 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500 276 Youtube for cosplayers, cosplayers on youtube, how to videos for cosplay, making cosplay videos on youtube full false HoCS Tip of the Day: The YouTube Algorithm in 3 minutes HoCS Tip of the Day: The YouTube Algorithm in 3 minutes Today we talk about the YouTube algorithm for about 3 minutes.  Why not very long?  Because my biggest tip is to try to not “game” the algorithm

YouTube is part of Google, which you may know – they have a very advanced search engine that is used for YouTube

It will always find the viewer for your content.  No matter what. If you have everything in place, YouTube will always bring your video to the right viewer regardless of your size or how many videos you have. If you follow the rules for posting and are clear in what you want to do – it’s going to work for you.

There’s also a ripple effect.  What you put out today may not be popular that day, but a shift in content or a single video can make a large difference in watch time and views on that video over time.  It is a long game, but what’s the rush of building a following or buying one if there’s nothing in it for you? It’s all just for fun anyway, right?

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

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]]> Today we talk about the YouTube algorithm for about 3 minutes.  Why not very long?  Because my biggest tip is to try to not “game” the algorithm

YouTube is part of Google, which you may know – they have a very advanced search engine that is used for YouTube

It will always find the viewer for your content.  No matter what. If you have everything in place, YouTube will always bring your video to the right viewer regardless of your size or how many videos you have. If you follow the rules for posting and are clear in what you want to do – it’s going to work for you.

There’s also a ripple effect.  What you put out today may not be popular that day, but a shift in content or a single video can make a large difference in watch time and views on that video over time.  It is a long game, but what’s the rush of building a following or buying one if there’s nothing in it for you? It’s all just for fun anyway, right?

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3989342 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500 290 YouTube Algorithm, Youtube for cosplayers, cosplayers on youtube, how to videos for cosplay, making cosplay videos on youtube full false HoCS Tip of the Day: You've Got This HoCS Tip of the Day: You've Got This What’s my story – I have about 60 subscribers on my channel, so how can I know anything about YouTube?

I’ve worked on Channels before – building one to 125,000 followers while working with a fitness and lifestyle channel out of South Korea and I didn’t know then anywhere near what I do now, and I still have the #1 video idea on that channel – one 5 minute video that brought in 4 million views

And their other social media followings aren’t as large as many of yours – you have 100s of thousands or even millions of followers on other platforms and you’re getting nothing for all of that effort

What worked over the course of 2 years?

  •                 Keyword planning and TubeBuddy to figure out the best titles
  •                 Thumbnails – to bring in more click traffic
  •                 Consistent content and engagement with the audience
  •                 Looking at the metrics and figuring out what people wanted to see
  •                 Filling in the white space – what aren’t other people doing
  •                 Pointing everything to your videos, your channel, and leveraging your other                  followings

    Find out more all week in these mini-episodes coming to you until Season 2 starts!

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

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]]> What’s my story – I have about 60 subscribers on my channel, so how can I know anything about YouTube?

I’ve worked on Channels before – building one to 125,000 followers while working with a fitness and lifestyle channel out of South Korea and I didn’t know then anywhere near what I do now, and I still have the #1 video idea on that channel – one 5 minute video that brought in 4 million views

And their other social media followings aren’t as large as many of yours – you have 100s of thousands or even millions of followers on other platforms and you’re getting nothing for all of that effort

What worked over the course of 2 years?

  •                 Keyword planning and TubeBuddy to figure out the best titles
  •                 Thumbnails – to bring in more click traffic
  •                 Consistent content and engagement with the audience
  •                 Looking at the metrics and figuring out what people wanted to see
  •                 Filling in the white space – what aren’t other people doing
  •                 Pointing everything to your videos, your channel, and leveraging your other                  followings

    Find out more all week in these mini-episodes coming to you until Season 2 starts!

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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Join Her Twitch Community!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3989288 Tue, 16 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500 377 Youtube for cosplayers, cosplayers on youtube, how to videos for cosplay, making cosplay videos on youtube full false HoCS Tip of the Day: YouTube How-To Content HoCS Tip of the Day: YouTube How-To Content YouTube is great for How – To content. Really Really.  If you're getting started, 0 - 100 the How-To space will grow your channel.

Cosplay is the ultimate space for how-to, and there’s a ton of space on YouTube for great cosplay tutorials.  If you know any part of building inside of cosplay, you can create short videos on building anything from foam armor to sewing costumes.

You need 1000 subscribers and 4000 hours of watch time which sounds like a lot.  It is a lot, but when you think about Instagram’s requirement for 10,000 subscribers just to swipe up, maybe it’s not so much.

Subs take time, but it’s all content heading in a positive direction, helping others, and bringing them to you

Watch time is all based on attention and what people are looking for – but they are looking for Cosplay – it’s a big industry – all things surrounding it can also work for a channel.

We’ll talk about Thumbnails, watch time, structure, and methods this week

We aren’t going to get into exactly how, but general tips all week if you’re thinking of getting on YouTube or more the question – what’s stopping you from getting on YouTube?

Some of my favorite YouTube Channels for Cosplay and Fandom:

Gotham Geek Girl: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaxG3CXWj-9t8CasqITmqJw

Missy Mahem: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzGM3xEbv9EmgZHx7SBGZCA

All Access Comics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaRwbAKgthUqRd37lpn2faw

Hendo Art: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-u3mn1cHNua__N8eOvpn9w

Comic Collectors Guild: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCehBYxCHd0NjDK3xprhaWW

Smile Cosplay Jamie: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC32Ru4qGiNoTNU8m4XXXykQ

Anya Panda: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTeoD7FA6docKIa2lc_a9Q

Laura Gilbert: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIPAMGRxYAx_CuSZtLlakKQ

Jayhouse Comics:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeJydLa7FzVpqgAoUZNLnAg/videos

Geekvised: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY3_tGLg6EkMAAe9lIBq9uw

Be sure to check them out!!


Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

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]]> YouTube is great for How – To content. Really Really.  If you're getting started, 0 - 100 the How-To space will grow your channel.

Cosplay is the ultimate space for how-to, and there’s a ton of space on YouTube for great cosplay tutorials.  If you know any part of building inside of cosplay, you can create short videos on building anything from foam armor to sewing costumes.

You need 1000 subscribers and 4000 hours of watch time which sounds like a lot.  It is a lot, but when you think about Instagram’s requirement for 10,000 subscribers just to swipe up, maybe it’s not so much.

Subs take time, but it’s all content heading in a positive direction, helping others, and bringing them to you

Watch time is all based on attention and what people are looking for – but they are looking for Cosplay – it’s a big industry – all things surrounding it can also work for a channel.

We’ll talk about Thumbnails, watch time, structure, and methods this week

We aren’t going to get into exactly how, but general tips all week if you’re thinking of getting on YouTube or more the question – what’s stopping you from getting on YouTube?

Some of my favorite YouTube Channels for Cosplay and Fandom:

Gotham Geek Girl: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaxG3CXWj-9t8CasqITmqJw

Missy Mahem: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzGM3xEbv9EmgZHx7SBGZCA

All Access Comics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaRwbAKgthUqRd37lpn2faw

Hendo Art: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-u3mn1cHNua__N8eOvpn9w

Comic Collectors Guild: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCehBYxCHd0NjDK3xprhaWW

Smile Cosplay Jamie: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC32Ru4qGiNoTNU8m4XXXykQ

Anya Panda: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTeoD7FA6docKIa2lc_a9Q

Laura Gilbert: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIPAMGRxYAx_CuSZtLlakKQ

Jayhouse Comics:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeJydLa7FzVpqgAoUZNLnAg/videos

Geekvised: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY3_tGLg6EkMAAe9lIBq9uw

Be sure to check them out!!


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Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3989180 Mon, 15 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500 238 Youtube for cosplayers, cosplayers on youtube, how to videos for cosplay, making cosplay videos on youtube full false HoCS Tip of the Day: The Main Idea HoCS Tip of the Day: The Main Idea Let's tie together everything we've been talking about this week and focus in on the one thing that everything eventually will point to (which is you and your platform - whatever you have chosen it to be)

o   What’s your main idea? What the one thing you want people to know about you or what you do? Use the platform closest to that and then point everything to that. 

o   I recommend making it about your website, again because you can control your own commerce and own the space.

Thanks for being here this week - we'll see you next week when we tackle tips on YouTube.

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

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]]> Let's tie together everything we've been talking about this week and focus in on the one thing that everything eventually will point to (which is you and your platform - whatever you have chosen it to be)

o   What’s your main idea? What the one thing you want people to know about you or what you do? Use the platform closest to that and then point everything to that. 

o   I recommend making it about your website, again because you can control your own commerce and own the space.

Thanks for being here this week - we'll see you next week when we tackle tips on YouTube.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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Join Her Twitch Community!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3943751 Fri, 12 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500 330 eCommerce tips for Cosplayers full false HoCS Tip of the Day: Multiple Streams of Commerce HoCS Tip of the Day: Multiple Streams of Commerce Are all of your eggs in the Patreon basket?

We talked about websites, and email lists, and spaces to create funnels that point to your main idea.  What we didn't talk about is diversification.

The more places you are and the more ways you can repackage your content, the better - from video to audio to photography, showing up is step one. 

There are many ways to do this, and there are many ways to offer social proof for the organizations and venues that you want to be involved with.  I'll name a few in the Cast, and get you started on the many different ideas there are for Cosplayers to reach out to their community [you can use proceeds for fundraising too - I'd mention everything, and there will definitely be more on this topic in the future]

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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]]> Are all of your eggs in the Patreon basket?

We talked about websites, and email lists, and spaces to create funnels that point to your main idea.  What we didn't talk about is diversification.

The more places you are and the more ways you can repackage your content, the better - from video to audio to photography, showing up is step one. 

There are many ways to do this, and there are many ways to offer social proof for the organizations and venues that you want to be involved with.  I'll name a few in the Cast, and get you started on the many different ideas there are for Cosplayers to reach out to their community [you can use proceeds for fundraising too - I'd mention everything, and there will definitely be more on this topic in the future]

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3943706 Thu, 11 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500 233 full false HoCS Tip of the Day: Low Maintenance HoCS Tip of the Day: Low Maintenance What if you don’t want maintenance?

Isn't a website a lot of work? Isn't making money inside of Cosplay also a lot of work, and maybe we're not here for that - maybe we just want to have fun, or enjoy a hobby - does it have to be about money?

No.  It's does not.

But either way, do you want all the maintenance just to put your message and your truth out there?

Social Media is “maintenance free"...sort of, it's a ton of work and you have to feed it regularly and keep producing content.  There's not a lot of set up, but Social has become more and more expansive to the Cosplay world.

Think about Podcasts again, and about creating that one thing that everything else points to - you don't have to create unique content on every platform, but focus on one, and if you have an offer, try to focus on one at a time too.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

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]]> What if you don’t want maintenance?

Isn't a website a lot of work? Isn't making money inside of Cosplay also a lot of work, and maybe we're not here for that - maybe we just want to have fun, or enjoy a hobby - does it have to be about money?

No.  It's does not.

But either way, do you want all the maintenance just to put your message and your truth out there?

Social Media is “maintenance free"...sort of, it's a ton of work and you have to feed it regularly and keep producing content.  There's not a lot of set up, but Social has become more and more expansive to the Cosplay world.

Think about Podcasts again, and about creating that one thing that everything else points to - you don't have to create unique content on every platform, but focus on one, and if you have an offer, try to focus on one at a time too.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3943283 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500 270 eCommerce tips for Cosplayers full false HoCS Tip of the Day: What to do with an email list HoCS Tip of the Day: What to do with an email list Have you built an opt-in and do you have a way to capture emails?  This may be a little advanced, but think about emailing as a form or marketing to your fans and followers.

You can still reach a lot of people through email.  I know people who do this with Pateron and it WORKS every single time.

I will link to my favorite Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/liswonder/posts


Email lists are still important to build if you’re getting into eCommerce in any shape or form

o   You can use social and pay for promoted posts or swipe up features, but opt-ins are still the best gateway to Commerce

o   If you have a website, opt-ins are easy to add, and it targets people who are interested – well worth the maintenance

Listen all week for tips on eCommerce and how it fits in with Cosplay!

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary
Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> Have you built an opt-in and do you have a way to capture emails?  This may be a little advanced, but think about emailing as a form or marketing to your fans and followers.

You can still reach a lot of people through email.  I know people who do this with Pateron and it WORKS every single time.

I will link to my favorite Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/liswonder/posts


Email lists are still important to build if you’re getting into eCommerce in any shape or form

o   You can use social and pay for promoted posts or swipe up features, but opt-ins are still the best gateway to Commerce

o   If you have a website, opt-ins are easy to add, and it targets people who are interested – well worth the maintenance

Listen all week for tips on eCommerce and how it fits in with Cosplay!

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary
Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3943211 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500 243 eCommerce tips for Cosplayers full false HoCS Tip of the Day: eCommerce and Your Website HoCS Tip of the Day: eCommerce and Your Website Yes, a full week about eCommerce.  We'll talk about what it is, what it means, and then my tips on where to start and the most important parts of including eCommerce in your mix as a Cosplayer.

Yes, Patreon and Ko-fi count as eCommerce.  People donate and you provide them options for those donations or continue to produce content in other spaces as a result.

Today we're talking about your website and why it is important to have:

o   You own it - unlike social media, which you do not

o   It keeps everything in one space - so...organization

o   You can customize it and scale it

o   It’s credible - we're used to DMing the transaction and using PayPal - websites offer more for the customer and the fan on how to pay and how to stay safe - it keeps everyone accountable

o   Kajabi, squrespace, shopify are amazing for selling services and merchandise


You do not have to pay tons of money for one (and you do not need one) but I do encourage you to start here if eCommerce is something that you want to get into as a Cosplayer.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA



Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary
Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> Yes, a full week about eCommerce.  We'll talk about what it is, what it means, and then my tips on where to start and the most important parts of including eCommerce in your mix as a Cosplayer.

Yes, Patreon and Ko-fi count as eCommerce.  People donate and you provide them options for those donations or continue to produce content in other spaces as a result.

Today we're talking about your website and why it is important to have:

o   You own it - unlike social media, which you do not

o   It keeps everything in one space - so...organization

o   You can customize it and scale it

o   It’s credible - we're used to DMing the transaction and using PayPal - websites offer more for the customer and the fan on how to pay and how to stay safe - it keeps everyone accountable

o   Kajabi, squrespace, shopify are amazing for selling services and merchandise


You do not have to pay tons of money for one (and you do not need one) but I do encourage you to start here if eCommerce is something that you want to get into as a Cosplayer.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA



Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary
Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3943112 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500 196 eCommerce tips for Cosplayers full false HoCS Tip of the Day: Podcast Studios & Co-Anchors HoCS Tip of the Day: Podcast Studios & Co-Anchors There are thoughts on what a Podcast needs to be. As much as I enjoy a studio-produced show - there are gems out there that I could care less about production quality because the quality of the show itself and the content provided is beyond golden.

Coin and Concede is a great example:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC05tIrY9m9ujXCqIsIZSLww

The Angry Geeks are among my favorites out there:
https://www.youtube.com/user/batcave5151

Joanie Brosas also has a Podcast that she puts a ton of effort into and it is gaining a lot of traction : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jobro-show/id1498017696

What about Co-Anchors? You can share a show and I know many that do.  It’s usually a mutual agreement but you do not need to be in the same space as your co-anchor.  You can do just about everything remote and you can share the cast so it’s less work for both of you.

Just remember to be authentic to who you are and what your show is about - it's the quality of the program, not the frosting that keep everyone coming back for more.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary
Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> There are thoughts on what a Podcast needs to be. As much as I enjoy a studio-produced show - there are gems out there that I could care less about production quality because the quality of the show itself and the content provided is beyond golden.

Coin and Concede is a great example:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC05tIrY9m9ujXCqIsIZSLww

The Angry Geeks are among my favorites out there:
https://www.youtube.com/user/batcave5151

Joanie Brosas also has a Podcast that she puts a ton of effort into and it is gaining a lot of traction : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jobro-show/id1498017696

What about Co-Anchors? You can share a show and I know many that do.  It’s usually a mutual agreement but you do not need to be in the same space as your co-anchor.  You can do just about everything remote and you can share the cast so it’s less work for both of you.

Just remember to be authentic to who you are and what your show is about - it's the quality of the program, not the frosting that keep everyone coming back for more.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary
Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3942971 Fri, 05 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500 286 podcasting tips for cosplayers full false HoCS Tip of the Day: Podcast Collaborations HoCS Tip of the Day: Podcast Collaborations Making Podcasts are easy, and so in being a guest on a Podcast.  A 20-minute cast with a couple of pitches, intro, outro, and a few questions with conversation is almost done for you.

If you are a guest on a show: Make sure the show is a good fit for you and it helps to have something to talk about – your work and thoughts on a subject being the biggest reason for being on a show.

Have the documentation you need – narrow down your scope, have notes, create content and open other doors. And no matter the offer - be sure it's right for you.

If you are a host: don't be afraid to go it alone, and you never know unless you ask. Hearing "no" is tough, but I have had many Cosplay guests on the show and I try to be as prepared as possible for each of them.  The more prepared the better.  I try to go as deep as I can for questions, to understand their Cosplay, their current work, and their achievements. I do that because I want to know and I want to share their stories with the listeners and viewers of the Cast. But remember - solo episodes nor guests make or break your show. Do it for you.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary
Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> Making Podcasts are easy, and so in being a guest on a Podcast.  A 20-minute cast with a couple of pitches, intro, outro, and a few questions with conversation is almost done for you.

If you are a guest on a show: Make sure the show is a good fit for you and it helps to have something to talk about – your work and thoughts on a subject being the biggest reason for being on a show.

Have the documentation you need – narrow down your scope, have notes, create content and open other doors. And no matter the offer - be sure it's right for you.

If you are a host: don't be afraid to go it alone, and you never know unless you ask. Hearing "no" is tough, but I have had many Cosplay guests on the show and I try to be as prepared as possible for each of them.  The more prepared the better.  I try to go as deep as I can for questions, to understand their Cosplay, their current work, and their achievements. I do that because I want to know and I want to share their stories with the listeners and viewers of the Cast. But remember - solo episodes nor guests make or break your show. Do it for you.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary
Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3942926 Thu, 04 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500 233 podcasting tips for cosplayers full false HoCS Tip of the Day: Podcasts are a Starting Point HoCS Tip of the Day: Podcasts are a Starting Point Podcasting will give you rich content for your followers, and audience. They're also easier and require a lower commitment to creating over video.

Yes, video is still where it is today - TikTok is proving that every second.

But - if you want to get started and you have a truth to speak, and Cosplay is your thing - as visual as it is, there's still A LOT to talk about inside of Cosplay. 

I encourage you to let Podcasts be a starting point for you, as it has been for me - a safe space where it's easy to edit, easy to record, publish, and speak your mind.  Let Podcasting either get you going, or enhance your video and other social media content.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary
Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> Podcasting will give you rich content for your followers, and audience. They're also easier and require a lower commitment to creating over video.

Yes, video is still where it is today - TikTok is proving that every second.

But - if you want to get started and you have a truth to speak, and Cosplay is your thing - as visual as it is, there's still A LOT to talk about inside of Cosplay. 

I encourage you to let Podcasts be a starting point for you, as it has been for me - a safe space where it's easy to edit, easy to record, publish, and speak your mind.  Let Podcasting either get you going, or enhance your video and other social media content.

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary
Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3942854 Wed, 03 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500 239 podcasting tips for cosplayers full false HoCS Tip of the Day: Distributing Your Podcast HoCS Tip of the Day: Distributing Your Podcast Day 2 of Podcast Tips, and I'm telling you a little about distribution.  Not only do Podcasts increase your footprint online, they can serve as your blog and give you rich content to point to inside of your other platforms, including social media and your website.

Where can you go with a Podcast, that you can't with social?  All over - I'll link to many places where this Podcast is available below.  You can also put your Podcast on YouTube or any other video hosting site (though YouTube is my go-to for bringing more people into a brand and more people into Cosplay in terms of video). Many people listen to YouTube while they commute, at home, and everywhere else, so having your Podcast on YouTube is also not a bad idea.

A Few examples of where Podcasts can be published:

Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ 

Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/heroes-of-cosplay-sanctuary 

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh 

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ujXQEk TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjusw 



Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary
Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> Day 2 of Podcast Tips, and I'm telling you a little about distribution.  Not only do Podcasts increase your footprint online, they can serve as your blog and give you rich content to point to inside of your other platforms, including social media and your website.

Where can you go with a Podcast, that you can't with social?  All over - I'll link to many places where this Podcast is available below.  You can also put your Podcast on YouTube or any other video hosting site (though YouTube is my go-to for bringing more people into a brand and more people into Cosplay in terms of video). Many people listen to YouTube while they commute, at home, and everywhere else, so having your Podcast on YouTube is also not a bad idea.

A Few examples of where Podcasts can be published:

Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ 

Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/heroes-of-cosplay-sanctuary 

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh 

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ujXQEk TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjusw 



Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary
Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3918356 Tue, 02 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500 167 podcasting tips for cosplayers full false HoCS Tip of the Day: Podcasts Are the New Blog HoCS Tip of the Day: Podcasts Are the New Blog This week, we'll be giving you a tip each day on Podcasting and just how easy it is to make one right now.

You don't need anything fancy t record, just a basic microphone that you can plug into your laptop.  Or even better, you can do everything on your phone:

https://anchor.fm/

Anchor allows you to record a podcast anywhere.

You can host a publish on a site just like Buzzsprout for very little each month (there are free plans) and editing can also be done for free, like Audacity

https://www.audacityteam.org/ 

We're talking Podcasts all week - thanks for listening!

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary
Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> This week, we'll be giving you a tip each day on Podcasting and just how easy it is to make one right now.

You don't need anything fancy t record, just a basic microphone that you can plug into your laptop.  Or even better, you can do everything on your phone:

https://anchor.fm/

Anchor allows you to record a podcast anywhere.

You can host a publish on a site just like Buzzsprout for very little each month (there are free plans) and editing can also be done for free, like Audacity

https://www.audacityteam.org/ 

We're talking Podcasts all week - thanks for listening!

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

TikTok: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

 Twitter: @hocspodcast 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocspodcast 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3918290 Mon, 01 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500 175 podcasting tips for cosplayers full false Rebirth : Season Two Preview Rebirth : Season Two Preview Hey everyone, were here!  This is the final episode, and it's been a LOT of fun.  I've enjoyed talking to so many of you this season and I can't wait to get back into recording more.

We have a lot to do in the mean time, but we will be back soon with 48 more episodes planned for Season II : Rebirth

This episode talks about where we've been and some of the expansive content that will be coming to you next season.

A special thanks to all my guests from this year, you're all amazing and I thank you all so much - I would hope that anyone listening to this podcast finds you and supports you online!

Their Instagrams are below - check out the interivews for more on where to find and support each guest:

@astravoidcosplay
@ladycanary_cosplay
@squadghoulz which is @revved_harley @erikacosplay @lis.wonder @michellenreed and @theadirodrigues
@codenamecitadel
@cumbermatch
@valentinecosplays
@jeffjenkinsphotography
@jacobellaluongo
@smanathas_cosplay
@castsonmycosplay
@chelseamcosplay
@domcharland
@gothamgeekgirl
@glorycosplay
@lis.wonder [back again, thanks so much Lis!]
@smilecosplayjamie
@superman14jf
@jake_cosplays

Can't wait to get started on all the new and exciting parts of HoCS and everything we're here to create inside of the Cosplay Communty!  See you all soon!

Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

Ko-Fi: Ko-fi.com/heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Vero: @scottybofficial 

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]]> Hey everyone, were here!  This is the final episode, and it's been a LOT of fun.  I've enjoyed talking to so many of you this season and I can't wait to get back into recording more.

We have a lot to do in the mean time, but we will be back soon with 48 more episodes planned for Season II : Rebirth

This episode talks about where we've been and some of the expansive content that will be coming to you next season.

A special thanks to all my guests from this year, you're all amazing and I thank you all so much - I would hope that anyone listening to this podcast finds you and supports you online!

Their Instagrams are below - check out the interivews for more on where to find and support each guest:

@astravoidcosplay
@ladycanary_cosplay
@squadghoulz which is @revved_harley @erikacosplay @lis.wonder @michellenreed and @theadirodrigues
@codenamecitadel
@cumbermatch
@valentinecosplays
@jeffjenkinsphotography
@jacobellaluongo
@smanathas_cosplay
@castsonmycosplay
@chelseamcosplay
@domcharland
@gothamgeekgirl
@glorycosplay
@lis.wonder [back again, thanks so much Lis!]
@smilecosplayjamie
@superman14jf
@jake_cosplays

Can't wait to get started on all the new and exciting parts of HoCS and everything we're here to create inside of the Cosplay Communty!  See you all soon!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3821324 Thu, 28 May 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1720 1 52 full false The Cosplay Bucket List The Cosplay Bucket List In this super fan episode, I go over my Cosplay "bucket list" of different characters that I will be working on as time goes on. This is just a fun episode where I more or less geek out and give you a little bit of back story on what motivates me to try and make Cosplays and participate in the Cosplay community.

It's a different episode, and a lot more sharing than offering tips and insights. Feel free to interact and let me know what you're working. There are so many choices and I think we all often take on too many projects inside and outside of our hobbies. It can be tough to narrow down the list and I'm sure it changes constantly for many of us.

My goal is to stick to my list of those that I'm closest too and that have the most meaning for me.  If a few more come up along the 7 or 8 year road I'm on to build cosplays and make an impact inside of the industry and community, I think that'll be ok too.

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]]> In this super fan episode, I go over my Cosplay "bucket list" of different characters that I will be working on as time goes on. This is just a fun episode where I more or less geek out and give you a little bit of back story on what motivates me to try and make Cosplays and participate in the Cosplay community.

It's a different episode, and a lot more sharing than offering tips and insights. Feel free to interact and let me know what you're working. There are so many choices and I think we all often take on too many projects inside and outside of our hobbies. It can be tough to narrow down the list and I'm sure it changes constantly for many of us.

My goal is to stick to my list of those that I'm closest too and that have the most meaning for me.  If a few more come up along the 7 or 8 year road I'm on to build cosplays and make an impact inside of the industry and community, I think that'll be ok too.

Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3022852 Thu, 21 May 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1683 creating cosplays, cosplay bucket list, growing list of cosplays, exploring fandom 1 51 full false Professionalism & Con Safety with Jake_Cosplays Professionalism & Con Safety with Jake_Cosplays This week, we're talking with one of the founding members of the New York Avengers, Jake_Cosplays. Several important subjects come up including keeping yourself safe at Cons and how to maintain a professional attitude towards your hobby.

There are mixed feelings when it comes to the 'code of conduct' in Cosplay, especially now that it is more mainstream than it ever has been. How you present yourself in and out of the Con is becoming more and more apparent.  Conventions have grown so large in some cases, it's more of a 3-day long party for many con-goers and less of a learning and sharing experience.  It's still a family event to share appreciation and be a fan.  You're still having fun, but we're reminded throughout the conversation that it's not just having fun, but connecting and respecting the kids and adults, families and friends that attend and interact with you through the events, community, and online.

Jake has tremendous insight, and he's an all-around great cosplayer, spending his effort, time, and energy on the details of his creations and characterizations while keeping his focus on doing the right thing for others and being mindful and respectful of the space that he's in - whether it's at the Con or After Con.

Find and Follow Jake on Instagram: @jake_cosplays
Support the New York Avengers: @nyavengers


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]]> This week, we're talking with one of the founding members of the New York Avengers, Jake_Cosplays. Several important subjects come up including keeping yourself safe at Cons and how to maintain a professional attitude towards your hobby.

There are mixed feelings when it comes to the 'code of conduct' in Cosplay, especially now that it is more mainstream than it ever has been. How you present yourself in and out of the Con is becoming more and more apparent.  Conventions have grown so large in some cases, it's more of a 3-day long party for many con-goers and less of a learning and sharing experience.  It's still a family event to share appreciation and be a fan.  You're still having fun, but we're reminded throughout the conversation that it's not just having fun, but connecting and respecting the kids and adults, families and friends that attend and interact with you through the events, community, and online.

Jake has tremendous insight, and he's an all-around great cosplayer, spending his effort, time, and energy on the details of his creations and characterizations while keeping his focus on doing the right thing for others and being mindful and respectful of the space that he's in - whether it's at the Con or After Con.

Find and Follow Jake on Instagram: @jake_cosplays
Support the New York Avengers: @nyavengers


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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3708611 Thu, 14 May 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1922 cosplay professionalism, cosplay at events, aftercon, self-conduct in cosplay 1 50 full false Expand Your Universe | Jake Fogg Expand Your Universe | Jake Fogg My next guest is a former athlete, avid collector, and consultant as well as Cosplayer. His extensive collection of statues is amazing! We talk about his collection, Cosplay, inspirations, YouTube Channel, and the guild he is a part of which celebrates everything collectible.  His approach to Cosplay is very positive, and he reminds us that it's all about connection with the fandom and to have FUN.  Thanks so much for sharing this with us and being on the Cast Jake!

Find him on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCehBYxCHd0NjDK3xprhaWWQ

His Collection Room tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vfk5HpuCzeI

Find him on Instagram: @superman14jf

And the Comic Collectors Guild Website: https://www.comiccollectorsguild.com/


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]]> My next guest is a former athlete, avid collector, and consultant as well as Cosplayer. His extensive collection of statues is amazing! We talk about his collection, Cosplay, inspirations, YouTube Channel, and the guild he is a part of which celebrates everything collectible.  His approach to Cosplay is very positive, and he reminds us that it's all about connection with the fandom and to have FUN.  Thanks so much for sharing this with us and being on the Cast Jake!

Find him on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCehBYxCHd0NjDK3xprhaWWQ

His Collection Room tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vfk5HpuCzeI

Find him on Instagram: @superman14jf

And the Comic Collectors Guild Website: https://www.comiccollectorsguild.com/


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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3537454 Thu, 07 May 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1481 superman cosplay, dc collectibles, collectible figures, comic collectors guild, action figures, geek culture 1 49 full false Why Do I Want Attention? Why Do I Want Attention? Gaining attention in Cosplay.  Do we want to be recognized for what we do? Is it about likes and follows are are we still getting upset about the algorithm? 

In this episode we're going to talk about going viral and how it's not the best strategy to being a Cosplayer.  Being consistent and true to yourself is more important that the follower count.  Yes, you've worked hard to curate attention, but what do you do with your audience? Have you thought about being an influencer and what it means to continue to produce content at scale?  If not, this is the episode for you.

Let's think about attention seeking and reflect on the real reasons why we Cosplay. For me it's about you, the listener and learning about the industry, also sharing your stories. Always be true to yourself and your message - stay in your lane (as my mentor would say), and find out more on the subject of under-priced attention in the social media space as we discuss.

Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

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]]> Gaining attention in Cosplay.  Do we want to be recognized for what we do? Is it about likes and follows are are we still getting upset about the algorithm? 

In this episode we're going to talk about going viral and how it's not the best strategy to being a Cosplayer.  Being consistent and true to yourself is more important that the follower count.  Yes, you've worked hard to curate attention, but what do you do with your audience? Have you thought about being an influencer and what it means to continue to produce content at scale?  If not, this is the episode for you.

Let's think about attention seeking and reflect on the real reasons why we Cosplay. For me it's about you, the listener and learning about the industry, also sharing your stories. Always be true to yourself and your message - stay in your lane (as my mentor would say), and find out more on the subject of under-priced attention in the social media space as we discuss.

Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

Ko-Fi: Ko-fi.com/heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3016237 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1124 how to gain attention with cosplay, organic reach, cosplay attention, leverage your following in Cosplay 1 44 full false Cosplay Love & Life : SmileCosplayJamie Cosplay Love & Life : SmileCosplayJamie In this episode, we had the opportunity to talk to Cosplay Competitor, Model, and Twitch Affiliate Gamer, Jamie Deroos. We had a fun time talking all things Cosplay and Gaming. Jamie has tremendous insight and her ability to create massive and detailed Cosplays are like no other. She shows true passion and skill in all she does, and we're grateful to have her on the show. She's scaled her content and continues to build and document online through her website, and many different platforms. Listen and learn about how she got started in Cosplay and Modeling, she also offers her tips and inspirations that come from gaming and cosplay.

Find and Support Jamie Online:
Her Website: https://smilecosplay.com/
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smilecosplayjamie
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smilecosplay_jamie?alert=2
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/smilecosplayjamie
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/foreverlove9095

Facebook & Instagram: @SmileCosplayJamie


Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

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]]> In this episode, we had the opportunity to talk to Cosplay Competitor, Model, and Twitch Affiliate Gamer, Jamie Deroos. We had a fun time talking all things Cosplay and Gaming. Jamie has tremendous insight and her ability to create massive and detailed Cosplays are like no other. She shows true passion and skill in all she does, and we're grateful to have her on the show. She's scaled her content and continues to build and document online through her website, and many different platforms. Listen and learn about how she got started in Cosplay and Modeling, she also offers her tips and inspirations that come from gaming and cosplay.

Find and Support Jamie Online:
Her Website: https://smilecosplay.com/
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/smilecosplayjamie
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smilecosplay_jamie?alert=2
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/smilecosplayjamie
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/foreverlove9095

Facebook & Instagram: @SmileCosplayJamie


Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3395353 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1548 smilecosplayjamie, scaling content, twitch gamer, youtuber, cosplay modeling, cosplay competition 1 47 full false Dealing with Cosplay Hate Dealing with Cosplay Hate In this episode we talk about the important topic of handling the Haters out there. I hear it more and more that people need to enforce their negative opinion online, and it's to the point where people are giving up on their passions with Cosplay because of the negative reactions received online.

I've had a few myself, and I know far too many people who deal with rude and harassing comments far too much.  Let's raise awareness on this topic, and let me tell you a few ways to deal with the negativity and hate that can come out to you inside of Cosplay.

Cosplay is for everyone, and there is no right or wrong way - but if there was a wrong way it would be passing judgement and trying to gain attention with someone through hate, negativity, and bullying or distasteful behavior.

Be mindful, my friends and fam.

Anti-Bullying
https://www.stopbullying.gov/

Cosplay Against Bullying on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU8Q88QWZCBwlC6Mn7MJfOQ

Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

Ko-Fi: Ko-fi.com/heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

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Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

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]]> In this episode we talk about the important topic of handling the Haters out there. I hear it more and more that people need to enforce their negative opinion online, and it's to the point where people are giving up on their passions with Cosplay because of the negative reactions received online.

I've had a few myself, and I know far too many people who deal with rude and harassing comments far too much.  Let's raise awareness on this topic, and let me tell you a few ways to deal with the negativity and hate that can come out to you inside of Cosplay.

Cosplay is for everyone, and there is no right or wrong way - but if there was a wrong way it would be passing judgement and trying to gain attention with someone through hate, negativity, and bullying or distasteful behavior.

Be mindful, my friends and fam.

Anti-Bullying
https://www.stopbullying.gov/

Cosplay Against Bullying on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU8Q88QWZCBwlC6Mn7MJfOQ

Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

Ko-Fi: Ko-fi.com/heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b

 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3016105 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1034 cosplay bullying, cosplay hate, how to handle haters, negative comments cosplay, cosplay is not consent 1 42 full false Lis Wonder Lis Wonder First, I'd like to bring your attention to the latest Fundraiser that Lis has started. Please click the link and help her achieve this goal. From her page:

"This GoFund me page  will financially assist the Miracle Funds for Jackson Health Foundation. Funds will go towards supplies (PPE - Personal Protective Equipment like masks, gloves, face shields), staff support (including child care), and patient needs."

https://www.gofundme.com/f/COVID19Funding

Lis Wonder has positively contributed to the community in so many ways. Through her Cosplay, she's inspired so many to be their best self and offered hope to children through her fundraisers, her visits, and her presence. 

In her first appearance on the show, we talked with all of the Squadghoulz and now have another opportunity to go into more detail on the causes that Lis supports and even talk about the #ReleaseTheSnyderCut movement just after the 4 year anniversary of Batman vs Superman.


Support Her Online:
Instagram @lis.wonder

Vero True Social @liswonder

Twitter : @LisWonder1

TikTok: @liswonder

https://www.patreon.com/liswonder/

www.ko-fi.com/liswonder


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]]> First, I'd like to bring your attention to the latest Fundraiser that Lis has started. Please click the link and help her achieve this goal. From her page:

"This GoFund me page  will financially assist the Miracle Funds for Jackson Health Foundation. Funds will go towards supplies (PPE - Personal Protective Equipment like masks, gloves, face shields), staff support (including child care), and patient needs."

https://www.gofundme.com/f/COVID19Funding

Lis Wonder has positively contributed to the community in so many ways. Through her Cosplay, she's inspired so many to be their best self and offered hope to children through her fundraisers, her visits, and her presence. 

In her first appearance on the show, we talked with all of the Squadghoulz and now have another opportunity to go into more detail on the causes that Lis supports and even talk about the #ReleaseTheSnyderCut movement just after the 4 year anniversary of Batman vs Superman.


Support Her Online:
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Vero True Social @liswonder

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TikTok: @liswonder

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www.ko-fi.com/liswonder


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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3395218 Mon, 20 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0500 2795 Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot, Lis Wonder, ReleasetheSnyderCut, ForSnyderCut, CosPay, Squadghoulz, Give Back with Cosplay, Vero True Social 1 45 full false The Power of Cosplay with GloryCosplay The Power of Cosplay with GloryCosplay My next guest, from Madrid is a talented speaker, maker and cosplayer. She embodies empowerment and covers many tough subjects in her talks including mental health awareness, bullying, and body-shaming. Bringing all of this to light, she has found it a very important mission to bring awareness through cosplay, and to help the community through outreach in every shape and form.

In this episode, we talk about the Power of Cosplay. What does Cosplay mean to the individual and what does it do for you when you make the costume and share it with the world? It can be confidence, reaching outside of your comfort zone, accepting yourself, and feeling your inner strength.  Gloria shares her insights and how Cosplay and speaking on a subject she is passionate about has changed her and impacted the lives of others.

Find GloryCosplay Online!
On YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0y4CapfTCjG3TkGLSZpbHw/videos

Instagram, Twitter and Vero True Social:  @glorycosplay

Support her on Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/glorycosplay

Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/glorycosplay



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]]> My next guest, from Madrid is a talented speaker, maker and cosplayer. She embodies empowerment and covers many tough subjects in her talks including mental health awareness, bullying, and body-shaming. Bringing all of this to light, she has found it a very important mission to bring awareness through cosplay, and to help the community through outreach in every shape and form.

In this episode, we talk about the Power of Cosplay. What does Cosplay mean to the individual and what does it do for you when you make the costume and share it with the world? It can be confidence, reaching outside of your comfort zone, accepting yourself, and feeling your inner strength.  Gloria shares her insights and how Cosplay and speaking on a subject she is passionate about has changed her and impacted the lives of others.

Find GloryCosplay Online!
On YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0y4CapfTCjG3TkGLSZpbHw/videos

Instagram, Twitter and Vero True Social:  @glorycosplay

Support her on Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/glorycosplay

Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/glorycosplay



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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3323062 Fri, 17 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0500 2164 el poder del cosplay, the power of cosplay, cosplay empowerment, getting out of your comfort zone, costherapy, cosplay panels, cosplay public speaking 1 44 full false MomTheCosplayer : Live, Learn, Love It MomTheCosplayer : Live, Learn, Love It Not just the process, but yourself. We're talking to MomTheCosplayer in this episode about her passion for Cosplay, and also being a Woman and Mom first.

Expressing Fandom is something that can be shared with your family, and with your children.  It's for everyone. There's also a clear message that can be sent with Cosplay - that no matter your body-type, age, color, or anything else - you can participate. In this space, and online, women sometimes tear down other women.  They should instead build each other up! Mom talks about her new Instagram page Moms of Cosplay, which intends to showcase the balance, building up Moms inside of Cosplay and Fandom, and also gives these amazing creators a unique space to highlight their amazing work and expression for their passions.

Join us on this discussion, and learn more about Mom, the New York Avengers, and that we're here to build a community of learning, sharing, and being able to build each other up.

Find MomTheCosplayer Online!
Instagram, TikTok, : @momthecosplayer
Instagram Admin for: @MomsofCosplay
Twitter: @cosplayermom
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/momthecosplayer/

Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/momthecosplayer


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]]> Not just the process, but yourself. We're talking to MomTheCosplayer in this episode about her passion for Cosplay, and also being a Woman and Mom first.

Expressing Fandom is something that can be shared with your family, and with your children.  It's for everyone. There's also a clear message that can be sent with Cosplay - that no matter your body-type, age, color, or anything else - you can participate. In this space, and online, women sometimes tear down other women.  They should instead build each other up! Mom talks about her new Instagram page Moms of Cosplay, which intends to showcase the balance, building up Moms inside of Cosplay and Fandom, and also gives these amazing creators a unique space to highlight their amazing work and expression for their passions.

Join us on this discussion, and learn more about Mom, the New York Avengers, and that we're here to build a community of learning, sharing, and being able to build each other up.

Find MomTheCosplayer Online!
Instagram, TikTok, : @momthecosplayer
Instagram Admin for: @MomsofCosplay
Twitter: @cosplayermom
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/momthecosplayer/

Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/momthecosplayer


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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3331405 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0500 2384 Moms of Cosplay, balancing Cosplay and Parenting, Cosplay Parents, Family Friendly Cosplay, Cosplay is for Everyone 1 43 full false Gotham Geek Girl Gotham Geek Girl When I look at how some scale content, I am amazed at their dedication and consistency, and my next guest is truly amazing when it comes to content at scale.

Following her passion for the geek culture, she has brought it to life through social media and as a writer for http://www.g33k-hq.com/

Her eye for the geek perspective and immersive viewpoints are both captivating and relate-able. I am very excited to bring to the Podcast to talk about all things Geek Culture, including several amazing interviews, her 13 years of experience at New York Comic Con, as a Cosplayer and as Press, and her many amazing talents and insights: Gotham Geek Girl.

Find her Online!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQmbr0svCY4

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gothamgeekgirl/

Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/GothamGeekGirl/

Website: https://gothamgeekgirl.com/

Her Work: Instagram @g33khq (geek hq http://www.g33k-hq.com/ )

Instagram @GothamGeekGirl & @ @gothamgeekgirl_cosplay

Twitter - @GothamGeekGirl


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]]> When I look at how some scale content, I am amazed at their dedication and consistency, and my next guest is truly amazing when it comes to content at scale.

Following her passion for the geek culture, she has brought it to life through social media and as a writer for http://www.g33k-hq.com/

Her eye for the geek perspective and immersive viewpoints are both captivating and relate-able. I am very excited to bring to the Podcast to talk about all things Geek Culture, including several amazing interviews, her 13 years of experience at New York Comic Con, as a Cosplayer and as Press, and her many amazing talents and insights: Gotham Geek Girl.

Find her Online!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQmbr0svCY4

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gothamgeekgirl/

Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/GothamGeekGirl/

Website: https://gothamgeekgirl.com/

Her Work: Instagram @g33khq (geek hq http://www.g33k-hq.com/ )

Instagram @GothamGeekGirl & @ @gothamgeekgirl_cosplay

Twitter - @GothamGeekGirl


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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3237577 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1493 gotham geek girl, geek culture, geek approved, geekvised, fandom, cosplay enthusiast, harley quinn cosplay 1 42 full false Dom Charland | Make It Matter Dom Charland | Make It Matter When you put on the Cosplay, for everything you put into it - all the details, the time, the money, the energy - make that Cosplay matter.

I'm proud to introduce my next guest on the Cast, Dom Charland, such a remarkable individual in everything he does inside and outside of Cosplay.  Listen in for his insights, stories, and hear about the events and massive collaborations that he has orchestrated with the New York Avengers and many others.

A true hero in all he does, and an example for Con-goers and Cosplayers everywhere, Dom explains his why on Cosplay and that it goes so far beyond generating the likes and follows online.  It's about support, helping others, and being able to share something within the community.

Support Dom Charland Online:

Instagram : @domcharland

Twitter : @igniitus

Follow the Cosplay Groups he supports on Instagram

@The9cosplayers @nyavengers @justiceleagueofnashville


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]]> When you put on the Cosplay, for everything you put into it - all the details, the time, the money, the energy - make that Cosplay matter.

I'm proud to introduce my next guest on the Cast, Dom Charland, such a remarkable individual in everything he does inside and outside of Cosplay.  Listen in for his insights, stories, and hear about the events and massive collaborations that he has orchestrated with the New York Avengers and many others.

A true hero in all he does, and an example for Con-goers and Cosplayers everywhere, Dom explains his why on Cosplay and that it goes so far beyond generating the likes and follows online.  It's about support, helping others, and being able to share something within the community.

Support Dom Charland Online:

Instagram : @domcharland

Twitter : @igniitus

Follow the Cosplay Groups he supports on Instagram

@The9cosplayers @nyavengers @justiceleagueofnashville


Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

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Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3237493 Thu, 09 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0500 2132 fandom, cosplayer costuming, your favorite superhero, giving back with cosplay, nyavengers, new york avengers, cosplay community, cosplay network 1 41 full false ChelseaMCosplay | Go All In ChelseaMCosplay | Go All In In this amazing and special Tuesday episode, we're talking to Chelsea, an amazing Cosplayer out of Texas.  She once said, “You never have to ask for permission to follow your dreams.” With that in mind, I’m convinced there’s nothing she can’t do. She balances competition with curating content, working out, and the day-to-day without missing a beat.

Chelsea has overcome a lot in her life and her passion for Cosplay and growing more and more with it all the time.  She's scaling and creating amazing content, balancing so much at once, and also shares so much information with the Cosplay Community.

I'm excited to share this cast with you - I learned so much about Cosplay and competition and just what goes on inside of competitive cosplay. It's very rewarding, and also very challenging.

A very impressive and dedicated Cosplayer, winning awards and building a little more every single day - please enjoy this Podcast with Chelsea and all of her insights, guidance, and thoughts on going all in with Cosplay.

Her Website: https://chelseamcosplay.com/
Shop for her prints online: https://chelseamcosplay.com/shop-store/

Support her Wishlist! https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/21O6IB8G76QK1

Support her on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chelseamcosplay

Follow her on Instagram: @chelseamcosplay
On her Fitness account: @tenthplanetchelsea

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/chelseamcosplay
Twitter: @Chelseamcosplay
Vero: @chelseamcosplay
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsX7MsoPYQs6lfVlgUJOqoA


Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

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]]> In this amazing and special Tuesday episode, we're talking to Chelsea, an amazing Cosplayer out of Texas.  She once said, “You never have to ask for permission to follow your dreams.” With that in mind, I’m convinced there’s nothing she can’t do. She balances competition with curating content, working out, and the day-to-day without missing a beat.

Chelsea has overcome a lot in her life and her passion for Cosplay and growing more and more with it all the time.  She's scaling and creating amazing content, balancing so much at once, and also shares so much information with the Cosplay Community.

I'm excited to share this cast with you - I learned so much about Cosplay and competition and just what goes on inside of competitive cosplay. It's very rewarding, and also very challenging.

A very impressive and dedicated Cosplayer, winning awards and building a little more every single day - please enjoy this Podcast with Chelsea and all of her insights, guidance, and thoughts on going all in with Cosplay.

Her Website: https://chelseamcosplay.com/
Shop for her prints online: https://chelseamcosplay.com/shop-store/

Support her Wishlist! https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/21O6IB8G76QK1

Support her on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chelseamcosplay

Follow her on Instagram: @chelseamcosplay
On her Fitness account: @tenthplanetchelsea

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/chelseamcosplay
Twitter: @Chelseamcosplay
Vero: @chelseamcosplay
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsX7MsoPYQs6lfVlgUJOqoA


Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3237340 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0500 3374 Pokemon Cosplay, cosplay tips, money saving cosplay tips, closet cosplays, cosplay competition 1 40 full false Samantha Catalano: Giving Back with Cosplay Samantha Catalano: Giving Back with Cosplay This is an episode you will not want to miss. Sam has given back so much to the community, to those around her, and to Cosplayers everywhere.  She is strong, motivational, and stands for what's right.
We talk about much of her ongoing work with the New York Avengers, charities, her Business, Blog, and even her Comic Book.  Everything she does, another way to help someone else.  Sam truly makes an Impact with Cosplay!

You can find her and support her in many ways online:

Support her favorite charity and give back: 
http://support.rmhc.org/

Follow her on Instagram: @samanthas_cosplay
 Her Avengers: @nyavengers
Captain Cradle: @cradleofaviation
Her Business: @samanthasfairytale

Subscribe to her Blog, Sam & the City:
https://samandthecity584960188.wordpress.com/

Check out her Comic on Etsy!
https://etsy.me/33HhUya

YouTube: Cosplay Against Bullying Feature:
https://youtu.be/S03kCtsWYXk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slcatalano

Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 
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]]> This is an episode you will not want to miss. Sam has given back so much to the community, to those around her, and to Cosplayers everywhere.  She is strong, motivational, and stands for what's right.
We talk about much of her ongoing work with the New York Avengers, charities, her Business, Blog, and even her Comic Book.  Everything she does, another way to help someone else.  Sam truly makes an Impact with Cosplay!

You can find her and support her in many ways online:

Support her favorite charity and give back: 
http://support.rmhc.org/

Follow her on Instagram: @samanthas_cosplay
 Her Avengers: @nyavengers
Captain Cradle: @cradleofaviation
Her Business: @samanthasfairytale

Subscribe to her Blog, Sam & the City:
https://samandthecity584960188.wordpress.com/

Check out her Comic on Etsy!
https://etsy.me/33HhUya

YouTube: Cosplay Against Bullying Feature:
https://youtu.be/S03kCtsWYXk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slcatalano

Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 
Ko-Fi: Ko-fi.com/heroesofcosplaysanctuary 
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Find the Sanctuary on Social: 
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3083446 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0500 2204 samanthascosplay, samantha cosplay, samantha catalano, SAM Comic, SamanthasFairytale, Sam and the City, giving back with cosplay 1 38 full false Remember to Have Fun : Coronavirus and Cosplay Remember to Have Fun : Coronavirus and Cosplay Hello Everyone!

I hope you're all safe and healthy.  This isn't a complete PSA on what's been going on all over the world, but it is a good time to remember that Cosplay is about Fandom, escape, and FUN.  Remember to have fun.

We're going to talk about what happens when they do cancel your convention or when you're not feeling well and you can't make it OR when you're pushing yourself to go and end up feeling even worse later.  

It isn't about pushing through or punishing yourself - this isn't a job for most of us, it's a space to have fun, enjoy the fandom, and explore a hobby.  Let's hope that we can continue to enjoy Cosplay in the online space and at Cons and that we're back to "normal" soon!

Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

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Vero: @scottybofficial 

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA



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]]> Hello Everyone!

I hope you're all safe and healthy.  This isn't a complete PSA on what's been going on all over the world, but it is a good time to remember that Cosplay is about Fandom, escape, and FUN.  Remember to have fun.

We're going to talk about what happens when they do cancel your convention or when you're not feeling well and you can't make it OR when you're pushing yourself to go and end up feeling even worse later.  

It isn't about pushing through or punishing yourself - this isn't a job for most of us, it's a space to have fun, enjoy the fandom, and explore a hobby.  Let's hope that we can continue to enjoy Cosplay in the online space and at Cons and that we're back to "normal" soon!

Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

Ko-Fi: Ko-fi.com/heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-3014842 Thu, 19 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1127 covid-19, cosplay and coronavirus, cosplay fun, staying healthy for cosplay 1 37 full false Catching Cosplay with Jacobella Luongo Catching Cosplay with Jacobella Luongo This week, I'm excited to share with you the many talents of this amazing actress, model, film maker, and cosplayer, Jacobella Luongo. Her stories are fantastic, and she has so much to share.  From her early days in Cosplay, to her online films, to her larger projects, Bella is a coast to coast triple-threat. Having performed in New York and California, she found that Cosplay was not only the perfect combination of the many skills she has, but also a creative outlet.  The characters are larger than life and there is so much to portray and explain through them and with fandom.

Please listen in as Bella shares with us her many insights as an actress and cosplayer, truly versatile and passionate with her craft. I can not wait to see her next projects and wish her the very best in all her endeavors inside and outside of Cosplay.


Her Website:
https://www.jacobellaluongo.com/

Bella on IMDB:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9158940/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Watch her in these features:

Trial 18:
https://vimeo.com/143277698

Talk to Me:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=13&v=lzvjV0enMyE&feature=emb_logo

Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker Fan Film
https://vimeo.com/383522067

First Date:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Fm0DBSaSu4&feature=emb_logo

Support her Online:
https://ko-fi.com/jacobellaluongo

Find her on Social:
https://www.instagram.com/jacobellaluongo/


Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

Ko-Fi: Ko-fi.com/heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

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]]> This week, I'm excited to share with you the many talents of this amazing actress, model, film maker, and cosplayer, Jacobella Luongo. Her stories are fantastic, and she has so much to share.  From her early days in Cosplay, to her online films, to her larger projects, Bella is a coast to coast triple-threat. Having performed in New York and California, she found that Cosplay was not only the perfect combination of the many skills she has, but also a creative outlet.  The characters are larger than life and there is so much to portray and explain through them and with fandom.

Please listen in as Bella shares with us her many insights as an actress and cosplayer, truly versatile and passionate with her craft. I can not wait to see her next projects and wish her the very best in all her endeavors inside and outside of Cosplay.


Her Website:
https://www.jacobellaluongo.com/

Bella on IMDB:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9158940/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Watch her in these features:

Trial 18:
https://vimeo.com/143277698

Talk to Me:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=13&v=lzvjV0enMyE&feature=emb_logo

Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker Fan Film
https://vimeo.com/383522067

First Date:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Fm0DBSaSu4&feature=emb_logo

Support her Online:
https://ko-fi.com/jacobellaluongo

Find her on Social:
https://www.instagram.com/jacobellaluongo/


Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

Ko-Fi: Ko-fi.com/heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-2898904 Thu, 12 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500 3851 fandom, harley quinn cosplay, harley quinn fan film, jacobella luongo, rise of skywalker cosplay, trial 18, leia organa cosplayer 1 36 full false What's Your Brand? What's Your Brand? In Cosplay, and online in general, there's a difference between creating a brand and creating a persona - either for that brand you're creating or for another.  

You hear self-branding is everywhere and the best / easiest way to create a "passive income" or build a money-making business for yourself with something that you have a passion for. Become the Influencer.

Money aside, let's talk about what a self-brand (you) is and how it works to attract an audience online and get into influencer marketing and sales as a Cosplayer - it is possible, but it may be a little different that you've thought.

Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

Ko-Fi: Ko-fi.com/heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

 

Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 

Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554 

Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ 

Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/heroes-of-cosplay-sanctuary 

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Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b 

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

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]]> In Cosplay, and online in general, there's a difference between creating a brand and creating a persona - either for that brand you're creating or for another.  

You hear self-branding is everywhere and the best / easiest way to create a "passive income" or build a money-making business for yourself with something that you have a passion for. Become the Influencer.

Money aside, let's talk about what a self-brand (you) is and how it works to attract an audience online and get into influencer marketing and sales as a Cosplayer - it is possible, but it may be a little different that you've thought.

Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

Ko-Fi: Ko-fi.com/heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

 

Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 

Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554 

Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ 

Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/heroes-of-cosplay-sanctuary 

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Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ujXQEk TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjusw 

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-2527795 Thu, 05 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0600 1214 self-branding, how to create a self-brand, self brand, cosplay branding, branding with fandom, creating a brand for cosplay 1 35 full false Storytelling in Cosplay Storytelling in Cosplay Storytelling is what it's all about.  You do you. You document your journey. It's not branding, and it's not always cosplay, but the better you get at sharing your unique perspective and story that goes with everything you create and produce for Cosplay, the sooner you'll be finding that tribe of individuals that you know, like and trust and that know, like, and trust you!

Join in and hear my insights into Storytelling and it's benefit for bringing the audience to you.

Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

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Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 

Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554 

Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2QsDukZ 

Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/heroes-of-cosplay-sanctuary 

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Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ujXQEk TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjusw 

Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

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]]> Storytelling is what it's all about.  You do you. You document your journey. It's not branding, and it's not always cosplay, but the better you get at sharing your unique perspective and story that goes with everything you create and produce for Cosplay, the sooner you'll be finding that tribe of individuals that you know, like and trust and that know, like, and trust you!

Join in and hear my insights into Storytelling and it's benefit for bringing the audience to you.

Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

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Listen to the HoCS Podcast Here: 

Website: http://www.buzzsprout.com/464554 

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Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35EYCsh 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-2527732 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0600 874 cosplay stories, cosplay storytelling, storytelling for your brand, How to find your audience through storytelling 1 34 full false Jeff Jenkins Photography : Find Your Cosplay Passion Jeff Jenkins Photography : Find Your Cosplay Passion In this episode, we're talking to Jeff Jenkins of Jeff Jenkins photography.  He connects with Cosplay through his work, and we discuss how he got started in photography and eventually moved into the Cosplay Photography genre.

His shoots are spectacular, and the creativity, planning, and hard work that goes into these amazing shoots always leave us all in awe. He's worked with many amazing Cosplayers nationally at Cons, on location shoots, studio shoots, and the work is second to none.

I appreciate his insight, as I'm sure you will too. Without photography, and without Jeff's dedication to portray Cosplay, it would not be what it is today. Listen in to this cast with our Award Winning guest, Jeff and learn about a side of Cosplay that I am very excited to share with you in this episode.

We're also excited to announce that Jeff will be at C2E2 right here in Chicago, February 28th to March 1st for the event and you can book with him for the show! I suggest you do, and I'll have all of that information available for you, which you can also find right here:
https://jeffjenkinsphotography.com/book-me-for-c2e2/

Book with Jeff Jenkins Photography instantly online!
https://jeffjenkinsphotography.com/

Find Jeff on Social:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffjenkinsphotography
Twitter: @jjenkinsphoto
Instagram: #jeffjenkinsphotography


Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotty-bthebrand-2a403319b 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZstjuTRSuSGaJ687M-wekA

Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

Ko-Fi: Ko-fi.com/heroesofcosplaysanctuary 

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]]> In this episode, we're talking to Jeff Jenkins of Jeff Jenkins photography.  He connects with Cosplay through his work, and we discuss how he got started in photography and eventually moved into the Cosplay Photography genre.

His shoots are spectacular, and the creativity, planning, and hard work that goes into these amazing shoots always leave us all in awe. He's worked with many amazing Cosplayers nationally at Cons, on location shoots, studio shoots, and the work is second to none.

I appreciate his insight, as I'm sure you will too. Without photography, and without Jeff's dedication to portray Cosplay, it would not be what it is today. Listen in to this cast with our Award Winning guest, Jeff and learn about a side of Cosplay that I am very excited to share with you in this episode.

We're also excited to announce that Jeff will be at C2E2 right here in Chicago, February 28th to March 1st for the event and you can book with him for the show! I suggest you do, and I'll have all of that information available for you, which you can also find right here:
https://jeffjenkinsphotography.com/book-me-for-c2e2/

Book with Jeff Jenkins Photography instantly online!
https://jeffjenkinsphotography.com/

Find Jeff on Social:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffjenkinsphotography
Twitter: @jjenkinsphoto
Instagram: #jeffjenkinsphotography


Find the Sanctuary on Social: 

Vero: @scottybofficial 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-2750533 Thu, 20 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0600 2067 Cosplay Photography, book photography for c2e2, c2e2 photography near me, Jeff Jenkins Photography, cosplay photographer, book online c2e2, gotham knights series 1 33 full false Happy ValentineCosplays Day with Lucy Valentine Happy ValentineCosplays Day with Lucy Valentine In this very special Valentine's Day episode, we're talking to the multi-talented ValentineCosplays. From Vancouver, her many talents include acting, singing, creating content, sewing, crafting, makeup, wigs, and understanding the characters. Lucy Valentine does it all and keeps getting better and better with every post and every new project.

We're very excited to share her tips, tricks, stories, and origin in how she's become such a skilled Cosplayer and we'll talk about her experience with LARP (Live Action Role Playing) too!  It's a lot of fun, and if you've never tried it, you may want to check it out.

Follow and Support her Online:

ko-fi.com/valentinecos

Instagram @velentinecosplays

Twitter @valentinecosp


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]]> In this very special Valentine's Day episode, we're talking to the multi-talented ValentineCosplays. From Vancouver, her many talents include acting, singing, creating content, sewing, crafting, makeup, wigs, and understanding the characters. Lucy Valentine does it all and keeps getting better and better with every post and every new project.

We're very excited to share her tips, tricks, stories, and origin in how she's become such a skilled Cosplayer and we'll talk about her experience with LARP (Live Action Role Playing) too!  It's a lot of fun, and if you've never tried it, you may want to check it out.

Follow and Support her Online:

ko-fi.com/valentinecos

Instagram @velentinecosplays

Twitter @valentinecosp


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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-2638474 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0600 2420 valentines day, cosplay wig tips, cosplay bodypaint tips, cosplay body makeup, makeup tips, Good Omens cosplay, cosplay makeup, cosplay character, jester cosplay, Noctus Cosplay, FFXV Cosplayer, aziraphale cosplay 1 32 full false Into the Cosplay Multiverse with The Cumbermatch Into the Cosplay Multiverse with The Cumbermatch Friends and CosplayFam I'm very pleased to bring to you a very special interview with the Marvelous, Mysterious, Enchanting, and Astonishing Cumbermatch. A humble artist and performer from the UK, he handles his fame across social media with grace, with over a 2.5 million likes on TikTok, and 300,000 followers grown in a very short time. 

We touch on a lot of subjects, and you'll get to know The Cumbermatch in this exclusive interview. Thank you so much to this very special guest for taking the time to share his story, and discuss some of the behind-the-scenes on what goes into the many creative pieces of content that he creates [and all of this in just one day a week!!] 

Find him on TikTok every Thursday!! 
@cumbermatch

Instagram & Facebook
@cumbermatch

Twitter
@thecumbermatch

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]]> Friends and CosplayFam I'm very pleased to bring to you a very special interview with the Marvelous, Mysterious, Enchanting, and Astonishing Cumbermatch. A humble artist and performer from the UK, he handles his fame across social media with grace, with over a 2.5 million likes on TikTok, and 300,000 followers grown in a very short time. 

We touch on a lot of subjects, and you'll get to know The Cumbermatch in this exclusive interview. Thank you so much to this very special guest for taking the time to share his story, and discuss some of the behind-the-scenes on what goes into the many creative pieces of content that he creates [and all of this in just one day a week!!] 

Find him on TikTok every Thursday!! 
@cumbermatch

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-2638387 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0600 2758 benedict cumberbatch, cosplay is for everyone, into the multiverse, cumbermatch, dr strange cosplayer, sherlock cosplay, imitation game, star trek kahn cosplayer 1 31 full false Other People's Opinions Other People's Opinions In this episode, we're covering the controversial topics of other people's opinions and how it can influence your choices - not just online, but in everything you decide to do with Cosplay.

I've seen and heard about people quitting Cosplay because of what other people think about what they do. I've seen them stop with certain types of content or just look for likes and only post what creates them.  It becomes a shell of them, not who they are, not their fandom.  They're just trying to appease the opinions around them.

So, I have a few tips for you on how to deal with the opinions, comments, and stay in your lane to produce the content you love and develop the skills that lead you to your passion.

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]]> In this episode, we're covering the controversial topics of other people's opinions and how it can influence your choices - not just online, but in everything you decide to do with Cosplay.

I've seen and heard about people quitting Cosplay because of what other people think about what they do. I've seen them stop with certain types of content or just look for likes and only post what creates them.  It becomes a shell of them, not who they are, not their fandom.  They're just trying to appease the opinions around them.

So, I have a few tips for you on how to deal with the opinions, comments, and stay in your lane to produce the content you love and develop the skills that lead you to your passion.

Support the Cast and What it Stands for: 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-2527645 Thu, 30 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0600 1620 cosplay politics, cosplay opinion, which cosplay do I choose, avoiding opinion, opinion as fact, finding your space in cosplay 1 30 full false Cospositivity with CodenameCitadel Cospositivity with CodenameCitadel I'm very pleased to welcome to the show CodenameCitadel. I'm excited to share her story with you, and all of our Q & A from the show - it was such a great conversation.

She's so positive, and so accomplished, and she does so much with Cosplay for fans and for the community - raising money for charities, awareness for many causes.  She's been on several Panels including NYCC and continues to amaze with her accurate Black Widow builds.  Her photo shoots and film work is amazing, and she does all of it as a hobby with the best attitude you can have.

She has a lot to share, and gives so much, please listen in and hear about how she is making an impact inside the Cosplay world.  Most importantly, she understands that there's no wrong way to Cosplay and it is for Everyone!

Check out her work here:

Agent 13 Trailer (Valderana) https://bit.ly/39HeE8q

NY Avengers Panel - Cradelcon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgJwe9k_xV8
(Thank you GothamGeekGirl!)

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Follow her on Instagram, Vero, Facebook & Twitter: @codenamecitadel

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]]> I'm very pleased to welcome to the show CodenameCitadel. I'm excited to share her story with you, and all of our Q & A from the show - it was such a great conversation.

She's so positive, and so accomplished, and she does so much with Cosplay for fans and for the community - raising money for charities, awareness for many causes.  She's been on several Panels including NYCC and continues to amaze with her accurate Black Widow builds.  Her photo shoots and film work is amazing, and she does all of it as a hobby with the best attitude you can have.

She has a lot to share, and gives so much, please listen in and hear about how she is making an impact inside the Cosplay world.  Most importantly, she understands that there's no wrong way to Cosplay and it is for Everyone!

Check out her work here:

Agent 13 Trailer (Valderana) https://bit.ly/39HeE8q

NY Avengers Panel - Cradelcon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgJwe9k_xV8
(Thank you GothamGeekGirl!)

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Follow her on Instagram, Vero, Facebook & Twitter: @codenamecitadel

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-2425382 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0600 2272 codenamecitadel, nyavengers, newyorkavenger, agent 13 cosplay, black widow cosplay, cospositivity, juliacarpentercosplay, white widow cosplay, cosplay hobby 1 29 full false Stop Focusing on Likes and Follows Stop Focusing on Likes and Follows Your following doesn't matter. 

At least, not in the sense that continuing to create content just to get like and follows is relevant to existence. You may do this full time, and you need to stay in the social media game to keep your Merch sales going, but for Cosplay in general - you wear a lot of different hats (sometimes literally) and if you keep trying to grow for the sake of growing (to say that you're somebody at a con or whatever) it may drive you to burn out or worse.

There's a lot to this game - we'll get started on the topic and what it is exactly that you could focus on instead to build an OFFER for your following while continuing to grow in the Cosplay community. 

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]]> Your following doesn't matter. 

At least, not in the sense that continuing to create content just to get like and follows is relevant to existence. You may do this full time, and you need to stay in the social media game to keep your Merch sales going, but for Cosplay in general - you wear a lot of different hats (sometimes literally) and if you keep trying to grow for the sake of growing (to say that you're somebody at a con or whatever) it may drive you to burn out or worse.

There's a lot to this game - we'll get started on the topic and what it is exactly that you could focus on instead to build an OFFER for your following while continuing to grow in the Cosplay community. 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-2326808 Thu, 16 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0600 1587 cosplay help, marketing for cosplay, starting small in cosplay, building a cosplay following, cosplay content creation, social media cosplay 1 28 full false Vero True Social is for Cosplay Vero True Social is for Cosplay Welcome to 2020 Cosplayers! 

Are you looking for a platform that isn't completely driven by an algorithm? In this Podcast, I'll give you my honest review of Vero and how it compares to some of the other platforms that can still be used to build a following and gain under-priced attention.

If you haven't heard of Vero, you can find out more below:
The Vero YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_evXMvSW5N7_qMpnvWRonA

Website:
https://vero.co/

I'd tell you to reach them on other platforms, but you'll find them - the important thing here is to try the app out for yourself and use the reviews and information as a guide, not an absolute.  You can listen to the hundreds of 18-year-old entrepreneurs that run 3 businesses click bait you into thinking you'll learn something about social - and it won't target you as a Cosplayer OR you can listen to this Podcast and trust that it's a safe place for Cosplayers to share their stories and gain insight into ways to build your personal brand in Cosplay through the many available options (or all of them) out there.

As always - your choice.  New Year, New You ;)

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]]> Welcome to 2020 Cosplayers! 

Are you looking for a platform that isn't completely driven by an algorithm? In this Podcast, I'll give you my honest review of Vero and how it compares to some of the other platforms that can still be used to build a following and gain under-priced attention.

If you haven't heard of Vero, you can find out more below:
The Vero YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_evXMvSW5N7_qMpnvWRonA

Website:
https://vero.co/

I'd tell you to reach them on other platforms, but you'll find them - the important thing here is to try the app out for yourself and use the reviews and information as a guide, not an absolute.  You can listen to the hundreds of 18-year-old entrepreneurs that run 3 businesses click bait you into thinking you'll learn something about social - and it won't target you as a Cosplayer OR you can listen to this Podcast and trust that it's a safe place for Cosplayers to share their stories and gain insight into ways to build your personal brand in Cosplay through the many available options (or all of them) out there.

As always - your choice.  New Year, New You ;)

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-2313092 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0600 1181 app for cosplayers, social media app review, vero, vero true social, vero app, vero review, Ayman Hariri, vero true social review, the new Instagram 1 27 full false Squadghoulz Squadghoulz Happy New Year! In this very special Year-End Episode, we're talking to the Squad: Adi, Nina, Lis, Michelle, and Erika talk about their experiences in Cosplay.

We were live at Holiday Matsuri in Orlando, Florida for this cast where the group performed as both the Spice Girls and Mean Girls. Of course they were each there showcasing many other Cosplays for the event. Their collaborations are always awesome! I'll have all their links below so you can follow all of them and support them all.

Each, inside and outside of Cosplay is unique and talented. They shared how they got into Cosplay, what it means to them, their stories, and so much of what drives them as creators. 

They are so dedicated, and they work so well together, each contributing to group Cosplays, but also they are a genuine Cosplay family working together to make the community a more accepting, positive environment.  Thank you so much for listening, and that you to the Squad for sitting down on a very busy weekend to record this one-of-a-kind Cosplay Podcast!

Find and Support The Squad:
Group: Instagram @squadghoulz

Erika: Instagram: @erikacosplay @its.just.erika
Support her online: 
linktr.ee/erikacosplay

Lis: Instagram and Vero @lis.wonder 
Support her online: 
www.patreon.com/liswonder
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Michelle: Instagram @michellenreed
Support her online:
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Nina: Instagram: @revved_harley @miss_ninasimone
Support her online:
www.ko-fi.com/revved_harley

Adi: Instagram @theadirodrigues 

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]]> Happy New Year! In this very special Year-End Episode, we're talking to the Squad: Adi, Nina, Lis, Michelle, and Erika talk about their experiences in Cosplay.

We were live at Holiday Matsuri in Orlando, Florida for this cast where the group performed as both the Spice Girls and Mean Girls. Of course they were each there showcasing many other Cosplays for the event. Their collaborations are always awesome! I'll have all their links below so you can follow all of them and support them all.

Each, inside and outside of Cosplay is unique and talented. They shared how they got into Cosplay, what it means to them, their stories, and so much of what drives them as creators. 

They are so dedicated, and they work so well together, each contributing to group Cosplays, but also they are a genuine Cosplay family working together to make the community a more accepting, positive environment.  Thank you so much for listening, and that you to the Squad for sitting down on a very busy weekend to record this one-of-a-kind Cosplay Podcast!

Find and Support The Squad:
Group: Instagram @squadghoulz

Erika: Instagram: @erikacosplay @its.just.erika
Support her online: 
linktr.ee/erikacosplay

Lis: Instagram and Vero @lis.wonder 
Support her online: 
www.patreon.com/liswonder
www.ko-fi.com/liswonder

Michelle: Instagram @michellenreed
Support her online:
linktr.ee/MichelleNReed 

Nina: Instagram: @revved_harley @miss_ninasimone
Support her online:
www.ko-fi.com/revved_harley

Adi: Instagram @theadirodrigues 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-2367272 Tue, 31 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 3157 cosplay interview, cosplay group, squadghoulz, lis wonder, erikacosplay, releasethesnydercut, mean girls cosplay, spice girls cosplay, girl group cosplay 1 26 full true The End of Con Crunch The End of Con Crunch Are your Cons a little crunchy?  Are you throwing a bunch of stuff together at the last minute and hoping the hot glue sticks?  Is it just the stress that gets you through the event?

I hope not.  There's a lot that goes into a live even, while trying to keep everything else balanced and going at the same time. We're just normal people, so time is everything.

I have a few tips for avoiding Con Crunch that work for me - though my stress in getting ready for a show came from the 19 shows I put on over the years, the many demos I performed, and classes I taught.  You suit up, and you have to be on and accountable for others. But one thing you don't want is panic right before you do it.

This is some advice for you on how to prep and avoid the stress of what's supposed to be an enjoyable hobby.

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]]> Are your Cons a little crunchy?  Are you throwing a bunch of stuff together at the last minute and hoping the hot glue sticks?  Is it just the stress that gets you through the event?

I hope not.  There's a lot that goes into a live even, while trying to keep everything else balanced and going at the same time. We're just normal people, so time is everything.

I have a few tips for avoiding Con Crunch that work for me - though my stress in getting ready for a show came from the 19 shows I put on over the years, the many demos I performed, and classes I taught.  You suit up, and you have to be on and accountable for others. But one thing you don't want is panic right before you do it.

This is some advice for you on how to prep and avoid the stress of what's supposed to be an enjoyable hobby.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-2253791 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0600 1144 con crunch, con stress, how to reduce cosplay stress, cosplay crunch, cosplay procrastination, getting ready for a con 1 25 full false Balancing Cosplay in a Male-Dominated Industry Balancing Cosplay in a Male-Dominated Industry An important topic, I feel, for sure is bringing up the overtones of how lopsided Comic Books are in terms of male and female characters - those that we portray and have fandom for in the world of Cosplay.

One thing I do not mention, because there's a lot going on here, is any genderbend in the interpretation of a character.  Possibly we'll talk about this in a later episode.

It's also important to note that Cosplay is for everyone! New, Vintage, Small, Large, Green, Blue, or Borrowed.

For the show, I get into some high level statistics and the whole origin of comics playing into the lack of changes to the industry for many years. Recently, we've sensed changes and the shows and movies are trying to incorporate a better balance to the interaction between men and women in the area of fandom, but the debate goes on - this industry gravitates towards a male demographic, not in creation of, but in participation in the overall convention.

As always - I'm happy to share this with you, especially in a week where I will be attending a Convention myself - I'll be in attendance of Holmat down in Orlando.  I can't wait, and I hope I have an opportunity to talk to many of you on all of the subjects surrounding Cosplay!

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]]> An important topic, I feel, for sure is bringing up the overtones of how lopsided Comic Books are in terms of male and female characters - those that we portray and have fandom for in the world of Cosplay.

One thing I do not mention, because there's a lot going on here, is any genderbend in the interpretation of a character.  Possibly we'll talk about this in a later episode.

It's also important to note that Cosplay is for everyone! New, Vintage, Small, Large, Green, Blue, or Borrowed.

For the show, I get into some high level statistics and the whole origin of comics playing into the lack of changes to the industry for many years. Recently, we've sensed changes and the shows and movies are trying to incorporate a better balance to the interaction between men and women in the area of fandom, but the debate goes on - this industry gravitates towards a male demographic, not in creation of, but in participation in the overall convention.

As always - I'm happy to share this with you, especially in a week where I will be attending a Convention myself - I'll be in attendance of Holmat down in Orlando.  I can't wait, and I hope I have an opportunity to talk to many of you on all of the subjects surrounding Cosplay!

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-2095917 Thu, 19 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -0600 1228 comic books, holiday matsuri, holmat, male cosplayers, cosplay character limits, women have less choices in cosplay 1 24 full false Lady Canary Cosplay: International Perspective on Fandom Lady Canary Cosplay: International Perspective on Fandom Cosplay and Fandom are international phenomenons.  People all over the world spend time creating fan made art, costumes, and promote the stories and movies that we have grown to love over the years.

This week, my guest, an upcoming Cosplayer in the International Cosplay Community - Lady Canary Cosplay.

Living in Italy, her passion for Black Canary has been recognized all over the world, and even caught the attention of the actress most well known for playing the character, Katie Cassidy. 

This individual grows with every post, comment, and event she attends.  One of the kindest, most thoughtful, grateful, and talented humans I have the privilege of knowing.

Listen to the cast and hear her story, insights into the reception and perception of Cosplay in Europe, and how Cosplay has helped her grow creatively and give back to others as she follows her passion for characterizing DC and Marvel Superheroes and expressing her creativity as we do in Fandom all over the world.


Find her and support her online!

Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/ladycanary_cosplay

Vero True Social: @ladycanarycosplay 

Instagram: @ladycanary_cosplay
https://www.instagram.com/ladycanary_cosplay/?hl=en

Twitter: @_Lady_Canary
https://twitter.com/_Lady_Canary

Facebook: @ladycanary
https://www.facebook.com/Ladycanary/

TikTok: @ladycanarycosplay

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]]> Cosplay and Fandom are international phenomenons.  People all over the world spend time creating fan made art, costumes, and promote the stories and movies that we have grown to love over the years.

This week, my guest, an upcoming Cosplayer in the International Cosplay Community - Lady Canary Cosplay.

Living in Italy, her passion for Black Canary has been recognized all over the world, and even caught the attention of the actress most well known for playing the character, Katie Cassidy. 

This individual grows with every post, comment, and event she attends.  One of the kindest, most thoughtful, grateful, and talented humans I have the privilege of knowing.

Listen to the cast and hear her story, insights into the reception and perception of Cosplay in Europe, and how Cosplay has helped her grow creatively and give back to others as she follows her passion for characterizing DC and Marvel Superheroes and expressing her creativity as we do in Fandom all over the world.


Find her and support her online!

Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/ladycanary_cosplay

Vero True Social: @ladycanarycosplay 

Instagram: @ladycanary_cosplay
https://www.instagram.com/ladycanary_cosplay/?hl=en

Twitter: @_Lady_Canary
https://twitter.com/_Lady_Canary

Facebook: @ladycanary
https://www.facebook.com/Ladycanary/

TikTok: @ladycanarycosplay

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-2243240 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -0600 2294 black canary, lady canary, Katie Cassidy, black canary fandom, dcu cosplay, black canary cosplay, wonder woman cosplay, scarlet witch cosplay, 1 23 full false Fitness for Cosplay Part Two: Fitness Basics Fitness for Cosplay Part Two: Fitness Basics In part two of this series, I'm telling you about the basics of fitness.

Fitness is everywhere.  You can't scroll without noticing, it's on YouTube, streaming, cable, radio, and all places in-between.  There are online programs, at-home programs, apps, trainers, and thousands of choices.

This cast is all about keeping it simple, because you're a Cosplayer and you have enough stress as it is. How do you balance all of it?

Simply put, programs I've tried (AthleanX, Active8Me, Fitness Blender to name a few) all work while you're doing them if you follow them completely.  Fitness is very tough to combine with nutrition and stick with.  I've been on and off with both for 20 years! I do not consider myself fit, but I have a lot of understanding on the subject having been a Personal Training and Martial Arts Coach for many years.

The Cast intends to give you some simple tips on Fitness which you will hopefully take with you and use. Cosplay is for everyone, so this isn't a necessity, but for me and I would say many others out there - it's not about the vanity metrics so much as it is having enough energy to be present for others and bring the best version of yourself to the show that you can every time.  Fitness and Nutrition help tremendously with that and I hope that this gives you a reminder or place to start in your journey with both Cosplay and Fitness.

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]]> In part two of this series, I'm telling you about the basics of fitness.

Fitness is everywhere.  You can't scroll without noticing, it's on YouTube, streaming, cable, radio, and all places in-between.  There are online programs, at-home programs, apps, trainers, and thousands of choices.

This cast is all about keeping it simple, because you're a Cosplayer and you have enough stress as it is. How do you balance all of it?

Simply put, programs I've tried (AthleanX, Active8Me, Fitness Blender to name a few) all work while you're doing them if you follow them completely.  Fitness is very tough to combine with nutrition and stick with.  I've been on and off with both for 20 years! I do not consider myself fit, but I have a lot of understanding on the subject having been a Personal Training and Martial Arts Coach for many years.

The Cast intends to give you some simple tips on Fitness which you will hopefully take with you and use. Cosplay is for everyone, so this isn't a necessity, but for me and I would say many others out there - it's not about the vanity metrics so much as it is having enough energy to be present for others and bring the best version of yourself to the show that you can every time.  Fitness and Nutrition help tremendously with that and I hope that this gives you a reminder or place to start in your journey with both Cosplay and Fitness.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-2095992 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0600 1042 fitness basics, fitness for cosplay, fitness for cosplayers, cosplay fitness, cosplay workout, cosplay fitness plan, exercise for cosplay, fitness tips for cosplayers 1 22 full false Fitness for Cosplay Part 1: Con Nutrition Basics Fitness for Cosplay Part 1: Con Nutrition Basics First of all for those listeners in the United States - Happy Thanksgiving!

In terms of health and fitness, the holidays are generally the low point.  It's the time when we 'forget' about training and nutrition and spend time with family...usually eating a lot.  New Years typically becomes the time when we think we need to get back to the gym.

So, today, in this episode, I'm going over the basics of nutrition - which isn't DIET.  That's become a negative word and really just means what you eat. Nutrition isn't just the what, it's also how and why.

I've learned a lot over the years, so I hope that this 2 part cast helps you get started or be reminded of the value of nutrition in your lifestyle. There are no bad foods, but there are foods that can serve you better and provide you with things you need.

The focus of this and the next cast is on ENERGY. One thing you absolutely need to take on Cosplay as a hobby or go beyond that.  Listen in, and let's see if I can provide you with some insight into the fit between Nutrition and Cosplay.

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]]> First of all for those listeners in the United States - Happy Thanksgiving!

In terms of health and fitness, the holidays are generally the low point.  It's the time when we 'forget' about training and nutrition and spend time with family...usually eating a lot.  New Years typically becomes the time when we think we need to get back to the gym.

So, today, in this episode, I'm going over the basics of nutrition - which isn't DIET.  That's become a negative word and really just means what you eat. Nutrition isn't just the what, it's also how and why.

I've learned a lot over the years, so I hope that this 2 part cast helps you get started or be reminded of the value of nutrition in your lifestyle. There are no bad foods, but there are foods that can serve you better and provide you with things you need.

The focus of this and the next cast is on ENERGY. One thing you absolutely need to take on Cosplay as a hobby or go beyond that.  Listen in, and let's see if I can provide you with some insight into the fit between Nutrition and Cosplay.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-2095947 Thu, 28 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0600 1621 nutrition basics, cosplay nutrition, cosplayer diet, what to eat as a cosplayer, cosplay dieting, what to eat at cons 1 21 full false What Am I Doing with Cosplay? What Am I Doing with Cosplay? Not to be confused with "Why a Cosplay Podcast", which was my first ever episode, this episode talks about why I decided to spend time on this mainstream Fandom hobby to see what it would lead to.

In previous episodes and even my interivew with Astravoid Cosplay, I mentioned having a strong "why" in Cosplay as you may have with any other interest or passion. If you're here just to make money, build likes and subscriber counts, then we're probably going to agree to disagree on that answer.

I'm here to provide a safe place for Cosplayers to talk and share their industry insight. There's been a lot of interest in having guests on the show, and that's a big next step, but before we get there and into 2020, I wanted to at least tell you that I'm not on the outside looking in - this isn't just a way to distribute inside of a niche industry - it's what I'm getting into as well.  I will learn and be a creator, not only with the content around Cosplay, but become the content itself and create my own versions of Superheroes, Villains, Video Game characters, and everything else Fandom.


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]]> Not to be confused with "Why a Cosplay Podcast", which was my first ever episode, this episode talks about why I decided to spend time on this mainstream Fandom hobby to see what it would lead to.

In previous episodes and even my interivew with Astravoid Cosplay, I mentioned having a strong "why" in Cosplay as you may have with any other interest or passion. If you're here just to make money, build likes and subscriber counts, then we're probably going to agree to disagree on that answer.

I'm here to provide a safe place for Cosplayers to talk and share their industry insight. There's been a lot of interest in having guests on the show, and that's a big next step, but before we get there and into 2020, I wanted to at least tell you that I'm not on the outside looking in - this isn't just a way to distribute inside of a niche industry - it's what I'm getting into as well.  I will learn and be a creator, not only with the content around Cosplay, but become the content itself and create my own versions of Superheroes, Villains, Video Game characters, and everything else Fandom.


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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-1894013 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0600 1211 cosplay creator, learning about cosplay, becoming a creator, learning the cosplay industry 1 20 full false Avoiding Cosplay Politics Avoiding Cosplay Politics Cosplay is for everyone and it's for fun...so why are there so many politics?
Like every industry, it does have it's unwritten 'do's and don't's' for what is acceptable and what "should" be done at a Con or as a Cosplayer. Some ignore it, some create it, and others (like me) generally avoid it.

Competitive Cosplay can get rough. There's a lot going on at the top that I've not been involved with nor do I care to go into too much detail on rumors of what goes on and all of the barriers that are created in an area that is supposed to be relatively boundary free.

I have a few tips for you in this episode about avoiding politics and staying in your lane to just create great content in different ways. If it's just a hobby, or an expression of yourself, you shouldn't have to worry about what other people think, let alone the 'industry leaders' above you that steer the whole community in some way.

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]]> Cosplay is for everyone and it's for fun...so why are there so many politics?
Like every industry, it does have it's unwritten 'do's and don't's' for what is acceptable and what "should" be done at a Con or as a Cosplayer. Some ignore it, some create it, and others (like me) generally avoid it.

Competitive Cosplay can get rough. There's a lot going on at the top that I've not been involved with nor do I care to go into too much detail on rumors of what goes on and all of the barriers that are created in an area that is supposed to be relatively boundary free.

I have a few tips for you in this episode about avoiding politics and staying in your lane to just create great content in different ways. If it's just a hobby, or an expression of yourself, you shouldn't have to worry about what other people think, let alone the 'industry leaders' above you that steer the whole community in some way.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-1864108 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0600 1130 cosplay politics, barriers to entry in cosplay, top cosplayers, politics in cosplay, avoiding politics 1 19 full false Making an Impact with Cosplay Making an Impact with Cosplay In this episode, I talk about the impact you can make with Cosplay. This is optional. Cosplay is for everyone, and it's not a requirement that putting on the superhero costume means you have to be an actual superhero.

What I mean is, you have an opportunity to make a positive impact with what you've chosen to do. There are many ways to express this, to reach out to the community, and create change. It doesn't mean being an advocate or pushing an agenda. It's truly finding something that you stand behind and for and using what you create in Cosplay as a way to support that.

I'll talk about different ways you can to that, and of course one of the reasons I create this podcast is to reach out to you in CosplayLand to make a difference in what you do - to help in some small way solve a problem for you. 

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]]> In this episode, I talk about the impact you can make with Cosplay. This is optional. Cosplay is for everyone, and it's not a requirement that putting on the superhero costume means you have to be an actual superhero.

What I mean is, you have an opportunity to make a positive impact with what you've chosen to do. There are many ways to express this, to reach out to the community, and create change. It doesn't mean being an advocate or pushing an agenda. It's truly finding something that you stand behind and for and using what you create in Cosplay as a way to support that.

I'll talk about different ways you can to that, and of course one of the reasons I create this podcast is to reach out to you in CosplayLand to make a difference in what you do - to help in some small way solve a problem for you. 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-1864066 Thu, 07 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0600 1162 community outreach, positive change, cosplay influencers, cosplay community, using your skills to create change 1 18 full false From Entertainment to Inspiration - Cosplans with AstravoidCosplay From Entertainment to Inspiration - Cosplans with AstravoidCosplay My very first Special Guest for the Heroes of Cosplay Sanctuary is an East Coast-based cosplayer who has recently taken the internet by storm. Even though she considers herself new to cosplay, she’s been featured on many Instagram pages for cosplay, and has won several contests for her amazing costuming ability. Her likeness to Sophie Turner’s Jean Grey has been recognized by websites like xmenfilms.com and she may as well be Sansa Stark for the amazing videos she’s created completely duplicating the role. She spent an amazing amount of time on an award winning Professor X / Jean Grey team up which not only proved the potential she has as a cosplayer, but her determination to, despite being new to all of this, prove that anything is possible!

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]]> My very first Special Guest for the Heroes of Cosplay Sanctuary is an East Coast-based cosplayer who has recently taken the internet by storm. Even though she considers herself new to cosplay, she’s been featured on many Instagram pages for cosplay, and has won several contests for her amazing costuming ability. Her likeness to Sophie Turner’s Jean Grey has been recognized by websites like xmenfilms.com and she may as well be Sansa Stark for the amazing videos she’s created completely duplicating the role. She spent an amazing amount of time on an award winning Professor X / Jean Grey team up which not only proved the potential she has as a cosplayer, but her determination to, despite being new to all of this, prove that anything is possible!

Instagram & TikTok: @astravoidcosplay

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-1939628 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0500 2243 astravoidcosplay, sophie turner, jean grey cosplay, phoenix cosplay, dark phoenix, Boston Comic Con 2019, Sansa Stark, game of thrones, x-men cosplayer, inspired by cosplay 1 17 full false The Rising Cost of Cosplay Expectations The Rising Cost of Cosplay Expectations The expectations for the Cosplayer have changed dramatically in the last few years. It's ultra-competitive, it's all about gaining more and more followers, attending every single convention that comes up, and every single weekend of your life is supposed to be working on costumes, coming up with more and more creative ideas and outdoing yourself.  Always raising the bar as the bar of expectations gets raised by the masses, social media, and other Cosplayers.

Let's take a step back, especially if you're new to this. Don't worry about what everyone else is doing, and how many costumes they brought with them for the event. Don't worry about how 'screen accurate' you are right now, or how closely you resemble your favorite actor or actress.

It's about having fun and learning. This is where we all start - at zero - learning as we go.

Have a Happy Halloween this week and remember - this is about having fun, not impressing everyone and gaining their attention.  That is a long game, and takes time, patience and the skills that come along with that. Just enjoy the process!

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]]> The expectations for the Cosplayer have changed dramatically in the last few years. It's ultra-competitive, it's all about gaining more and more followers, attending every single convention that comes up, and every single weekend of your life is supposed to be working on costumes, coming up with more and more creative ideas and outdoing yourself.  Always raising the bar as the bar of expectations gets raised by the masses, social media, and other Cosplayers.

Let's take a step back, especially if you're new to this. Don't worry about what everyone else is doing, and how many costumes they brought with them for the event. Don't worry about how 'screen accurate' you are right now, or how closely you resemble your favorite actor or actress.

It's about having fun and learning. This is where we all start - at zero - learning as we go.

Have a Happy Halloween this week and remember - this is about having fun, not impressing everyone and gaining their attention.  That is a long game, and takes time, patience and the skills that come along with that. Just enjoy the process!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-1673563 Sun, 27 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0500 1274 cosplay expectations, how to cosplay for beginners, cosplay overwhelm, how to get started in cosplay, what to expect starting in cosplay 1 16 full false Cosplay Judgement Cosplay Judgement Are you being judged? By yourself and others in Cosplay? Cosplay has become ultra-competitive.  Not only do you feel the pressure of making the costume and showing up, but now it seems that you'll be judged if you do not show up in a costume!  It's just expected when you go to a Con.

This week, I want to explore the feelings behind, and the imagination that goes into judgement. Often, it's not really there - we just imagine it is. The way people think about us is often not bad at all! That's if people can even spend more than a moment even thinking about what others are doing. 

Staying in your lane to build your personal brand is how the game is played. If you find yourself being judgy or feeling overwhelmed by other people's opinions that you may want to check yourself (...and you know the rest).

Let's talk about judgement, the feelings, and how to be supportive.  Not just supportive of what others are doing, but silencing that interior monologue that wants to tell you exactly how talented you are with something. There's all kinds of judgement and it is a huge part of the increasingly competitive cosplay industry.  Remember when this was about being a part of something, fandom, and just being able to have fun?  Let's work on bringing more of that back!

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]]> Are you being judged? By yourself and others in Cosplay? Cosplay has become ultra-competitive.  Not only do you feel the pressure of making the costume and showing up, but now it seems that you'll be judged if you do not show up in a costume!  It's just expected when you go to a Con.

This week, I want to explore the feelings behind, and the imagination that goes into judgement. Often, it's not really there - we just imagine it is. The way people think about us is often not bad at all! That's if people can even spend more than a moment even thinking about what others are doing. 

Staying in your lane to build your personal brand is how the game is played. If you find yourself being judgy or feeling overwhelmed by other people's opinions that you may want to check yourself (...and you know the rest).

Let's talk about judgement, the feelings, and how to be supportive.  Not just supportive of what others are doing, but silencing that interior monologue that wants to tell you exactly how talented you are with something. There's all kinds of judgement and it is a huge part of the increasingly competitive cosplay industry.  Remember when this was about being a part of something, fandom, and just being able to have fun?  Let's work on bringing more of that back!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-1673494 Sun, 20 Oct 2019 16:00:00 -0500 1281 other people's opinions, how to avoid judgement, avoid being judgmental, cosplay politics, cosplay competitions 1 15 full false Am I a Cosplay Addict? Am I a Cosplay Addict? Not me...but are you? Are we all? More and more it seems that we have to obsess over our hobbies and addict ourselves to the escape of Cosplay.

How do I know when I've gone too far, spent too much, or need to "unplug" like I would from any other hobby that becomes habit forming?  Good thing you're here.

In this episode I'm walking through the feelings of addiction with Cosplay and the ways of minimizing the effect it can have on other parts of your life. Cosplay can be all-consuming on your time, energy, resources, and creativity. Making it about building skills, developing relationships, networking, and improving.  Get into the process, but know your limits.

Knowing yourself, and where to draw the line with Cosplay is the most important piece, which we get into this week - leave a review, comment, and let me know - what is one thing that you do to combat the completely addictive nature of Cosplay?

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]]> Not me...but are you? Are we all? More and more it seems that we have to obsess over our hobbies and addict ourselves to the escape of Cosplay.

How do I know when I've gone too far, spent too much, or need to "unplug" like I would from any other hobby that becomes habit forming?  Good thing you're here.

In this episode I'm walking through the feelings of addiction with Cosplay and the ways of minimizing the effect it can have on other parts of your life. Cosplay can be all-consuming on your time, energy, resources, and creativity. Making it about building skills, developing relationships, networking, and improving.  Get into the process, but know your limits.

Knowing yourself, and where to draw the line with Cosplay is the most important piece, which we get into this week - leave a review, comment, and let me know - what is one thing that you do to combat the completely addictive nature of Cosplay?

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-1673326 Sun, 13 Oct 2019 16:00:00 -0500 1283 cosplay addiction, obsessing over cosplay, am I a cosplay addict, dealing with addiction, fandom addiction 1 14 full true Are Cosplayers Supposed to be Role Models? Are Cosplayers Supposed to be Role Models? What if I told you that you DO NOT have to be a role-model for anyone when you Cosplay?
Would you agree with me, or disagree? Do you even care about what people think of you at the conventions you attend with your friends?

I believe that you do. This is one of the toughest spots for a Cosplayer - getting beyond starting and attending and into a place of influence where there are expectations for both the quality of your work, and the appearance of you inside and outside of the convention space.

Kids look up to the characters you portray. Adults want their photos with you. Media wants your opinion - they want to know where you got your costume, if you made it, how you made it, why you made it, and if you realize that you look...just...like...

So - what do you do? And what do you believe has to take place? Are there rules to what we do for our hobbies and in our free time? Does it have to be a contest? So many questions, and so much to talk about in this episode!

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]]> What if I told you that you DO NOT have to be a role-model for anyone when you Cosplay?
Would you agree with me, or disagree? Do you even care about what people think of you at the conventions you attend with your friends?

I believe that you do. This is one of the toughest spots for a Cosplayer - getting beyond starting and attending and into a place of influence where there are expectations for both the quality of your work, and the appearance of you inside and outside of the convention space.

Kids look up to the characters you portray. Adults want their photos with you. Media wants your opinion - they want to know where you got your costume, if you made it, how you made it, why you made it, and if you realize that you look...just...like...

So - what do you do? And what do you believe has to take place? Are there rules to what we do for our hobbies and in our free time? Does it have to be a contest? So many questions, and so much to talk about in this episode!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-1673263 Sun, 06 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0500 1084 cosplay rolemodels, cosplay models, characterization in cosplay, cosplay stereotypes, what should I choose to Cosplay 1 13 full false Cosplay Influencer Marketing Cosplay Influencer Marketing Welcome back HoCS fans! After a series on Instagram, I thought it would be a good time to talk about the overall picture of influencer marketing.

More often now, it's becoming part of a marketing mix for companies large and small to reach out to individuals online and ask them to promote products and services in exchange (often) for that product or service.

Sometimes it's attending a Con - and that venue is reaching out to you - a lot of conventions have a section where Cosplayers can be voted into attending the show for free because it brings in more people to the convention.  It's all about your presentation skills and marketing.

So, what can you do in the beginning? I discuss many of the feelings and the overall thoughts around influencer marketing and building a social following. It's interesting to sees Cosplayers branching out into different markets, and presenting different products on their feed.  More interesting to me is any collaborative efforts made inside the industry itself - artists, animators, makers, vendors and of course, the media.  All vying for more attention given the size of the industry - $600 million in Cons Nationwide alone.  

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]]> Welcome back HoCS fans! After a series on Instagram, I thought it would be a good time to talk about the overall picture of influencer marketing.

More often now, it's becoming part of a marketing mix for companies large and small to reach out to individuals online and ask them to promote products and services in exchange (often) for that product or service.

Sometimes it's attending a Con - and that venue is reaching out to you - a lot of conventions have a section where Cosplayers can be voted into attending the show for free because it brings in more people to the convention.  It's all about your presentation skills and marketing.

So, what can you do in the beginning? I discuss many of the feelings and the overall thoughts around influencer marketing and building a social following. It's interesting to sees Cosplayers branching out into different markets, and presenting different products on their feed.  More interesting to me is any collaborative efforts made inside the industry itself - artists, animators, makers, vendors and of course, the media.  All vying for more attention given the size of the industry - $600 million in Cons Nationwide alone.  

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-1673194 Sun, 29 Sep 2019 13:00:00 -0500 1265 influencer marketing, free distribution, instagram influencer, social media influencer 1 12 full false Batching Content as a Cosplayer Batching Content as a Cosplayer In this episode, we're talking about one of the more difficult things to do as a Cosplayer - batch content. What do I mean by that? Cosplayers seem to want to capture each single moment as it happens - as stories, snapchats, and in single pieces of micro-content.  All of this - especially if you're trying to gain traction on a platform - is time consuming.

There's a right way to batch content and a "wrong" way.  I'll talk about what works for me, what makes sense, and what you might try to save time, energy, and stop stressing over trying to create as many single, creative, crowd-pleasing pieces of content as possible.

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]]> In this episode, we're talking about one of the more difficult things to do as a Cosplayer - batch content. What do I mean by that? Cosplayers seem to want to capture each single moment as it happens - as stories, snapchats, and in single pieces of micro-content.  All of this - especially if you're trying to gain traction on a platform - is time consuming.

There's a right way to batch content and a "wrong" way.  I'll talk about what works for me, what makes sense, and what you might try to save time, energy, and stop stressing over trying to create as many single, creative, crowd-pleasing pieces of content as possible.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-1581865 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0500 1192 batching video content, batching uploads, cosplay content at scale, how to create multiple posts at one time, batching cosplay content for social media 1 11 full false Instagram for Cosplay 101: Part 4 of 4 - Cosplay Bans Instagram for Cosplay 101: Part 4 of 4 - Cosplay Bans You've created a great profile, and you have 1000s of followers, but suddenly, no one likes your posts.  It's freaking Instagram again! Or...is it?
In this episode I want to talk to you about shadowbans and the most common reasons they happen.  Often, it's the user, not the program that causes you to disappear from everyone's feeds. 
The biggest issue is hashtags, and we may come back to that on a future episode just to talk about it on it's own. It's such a large part of the social media 'game' right now, and getting it right means having a lot of attention coming to your posts.
But, don't feel bad about getting it wrong - here are a few final tips for you on this special Wednesday cast of HoCS to help round out Instagram 101 - and help you figure out the final piece in getting started on a social platform that could be the marketing tool you need to get your truth out there and on to the Interwebs.

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]]> You've created a great profile, and you have 1000s of followers, but suddenly, no one likes your posts.  It's freaking Instagram again! Or...is it?
In this episode I want to talk to you about shadowbans and the most common reasons they happen.  Often, it's the user, not the program that causes you to disappear from everyone's feeds. 
The biggest issue is hashtags, and we may come back to that on a future episode just to talk about it on it's own. It's such a large part of the social media 'game' right now, and getting it right means having a lot of attention coming to your posts.
But, don't feel bad about getting it wrong - here are a few final tips for you on this special Wednesday cast of HoCS to help round out Instagram 101 - and help you figure out the final piece in getting started on a social platform that could be the marketing tool you need to get your truth out there and on to the Interwebs.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-1532764 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0500 1097 shadowbans, hashtags, tips on instagram posts, creating consistent content on Instagram, avoiding bans on IG 1 10 full false Instagram for Cosplay 101: Part 3 of 4 Now What?? Instagram for Cosplay 101: Part 3 of 4 Now What?? You've got the basics, and you've figured out posting, and how to be patient because everyone starts at zero, but now what? Where do you go from here?
Instagram is the starting point, and really you don't have to start here, but for the industry of Cosplay, there may be only a few other platforms as free and as versatile for what you do. Instagram can scale your stories/snaps, brand, offers, long and short form video, point to other platforms, and act as a blog ALL in ONE SPACE.  Cool.
But the algorithm gets in the way, and there's an issue with attention.  Hopefully this short part three episode will help you figure out the path that's right for you so you can get the most out of Instagram and figure out how to scale and produce offers for your following that make sense for your goals as a Cosplayer.
Is it just for fun, or is there more to what you're doing - modeling, acting, writing, film, photography, networking, or building a brand in media?  There are a lot of options for your hobby that can turn it into a way to make money and help others!

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]]> You've got the basics, and you've figured out posting, and how to be patient because everyone starts at zero, but now what? Where do you go from here?
Instagram is the starting point, and really you don't have to start here, but for the industry of Cosplay, there may be only a few other platforms as free and as versatile for what you do. Instagram can scale your stories/snaps, brand, offers, long and short form video, point to other platforms, and act as a blog ALL in ONE SPACE.  Cool.
But the algorithm gets in the way, and there's an issue with attention.  Hopefully this short part three episode will help you figure out the path that's right for you so you can get the most out of Instagram and figure out how to scale and produce offers for your following that make sense for your goals as a Cosplayer.
Is it just for fun, or is there more to what you're doing - modeling, acting, writing, film, photography, networking, or building a brand in media?  There are a lot of options for your hobby that can turn it into a way to make money and help others!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-1532719 Sun, 15 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -0500 845 instagram attention, building an audience, what to do with an instagram following, how to build a following as a cosplayer, cosplay on instagram 1 9 full false Instagram for Cosplay 101: Part 2 of 4 - Everybody Starts at Zero Instagram for Cosplay 101: Part 2 of 4 - Everybody Starts at Zero We all start at zero. There' s a day when you start to do something, and you aren't a sudden expert at it. You try it, you improve, and you learn as you go. It develops into that 'overnight' success you hear about all the time over the course of months, years, and sometimes even decades.

Wherever you're seeing someone in Cosplay, it's probably not their first day. If they have a million followers, it wasn't like that when they downloaded the app. They didn't start on Instagram day one with everything. They started where we all start.

I want to talk to you about that and how Instagram can be used consistently and effectively to build a following through rich, diverse and relevant content. It may take a little effort, but you can go a long way in being seen by sponsors and getting your fan base to click into your paid content and support you!

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]]> We all start at zero. There' s a day when you start to do something, and you aren't a sudden expert at it. You try it, you improve, and you learn as you go. It develops into that 'overnight' success you hear about all the time over the course of months, years, and sometimes even decades.

Wherever you're seeing someone in Cosplay, it's probably not their first day. If they have a million followers, it wasn't like that when they downloaded the app. They didn't start on Instagram day one with everything. They started where we all start.

I want to talk to you about that and how Instagram can be used consistently and effectively to build a following through rich, diverse and relevant content. It may take a little effort, but you can go a long way in being seen by sponsors and getting your fan base to click into your paid content and support you!

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-1501879 Sun, 08 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -0500 1122 building an instagram following as a coplayer, how to gain followers as a cosplayer on instagram, instagram tips for coplayers 1 8 full false Instagram for Cosplay 101: Part 1 of 4 Instagram for Cosplay 101: Part 1 of 4 I felt like I should, sooner than later, tackle a subject that has been bothering a lot of people in the Cosplay Community: The Instagram Algorithm. Yes - it's suppressing your posts. Yes, it's catering to business and sponsored ads. Yes, it's placing more ads in your feed and becoming more of a marketplace every day.

But should you stop now that you have the largest body of under-priced attention available in Social Media? Instagram, love it or hate it, is a useful Marketing tool for video and photos. It's so easy to use, and it's FREE (for now), so if you are building a personal brand as a Cosplayer, I may have some tips for you on how to build a following and gain attention for all the work you do in the industry.

This is Part One of a Four Part cast.  I'll give you my thoughts on what works and what doesn't on Instagram and some of the reasons why you may be struggling with putting out content or getting more views funneling through to your Instapage.

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]]> I felt like I should, sooner than later, tackle a subject that has been bothering a lot of people in the Cosplay Community: The Instagram Algorithm. Yes - it's suppressing your posts. Yes, it's catering to business and sponsored ads. Yes, it's placing more ads in your feed and becoming more of a marketplace every day.

But should you stop now that you have the largest body of under-priced attention available in Social Media? Instagram, love it or hate it, is a useful Marketing tool for video and photos. It's so easy to use, and it's FREE (for now), so if you are building a personal brand as a Cosplayer, I may have some tips for you on how to build a following and gain attention for all the work you do in the industry.

This is Part One of a Four Part cast.  I'll give you my thoughts on what works and what doesn't on Instagram and some of the reasons why you may be struggling with putting out content or getting more views funneling through to your Instapage.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-1501816 Sun, 01 Sep 2019 13:00:00 -0500 1054 beating the Instagram Algorithm, building a cosplay following on instagram, cosplay marketing, cosplay feature instagram 1 7 full false Overcoming Impostor Syndrome as a Cosplayer Overcoming Impostor Syndrome as a Cosplayer Impostor Syndrome is a real thing and it prevents many of us from ever doing anything with our passions because we do not feel it's good enough or could be "better" than what someone else is doing. We feel like frauds if we try to make money with something we know how to do.
If you've been a Cosplayer for 10 days or 10 years and you want to get started and make some money with your hobby or your passion (just for fun or all-in), listen to this episode about one of the biggest issues you may face when you start putting yourself out there.

It's easy to tell yourself that it just isn't good enough, but I want to encourage you to follow a few easy tips and change your mind about comparisons or working inside of a crowded industry like Cosplay. It can be challenging, knowing what attitudes are in the industry, but that doesn't mean what people say is right, or correct, or has anything to do with how you will impact the industry. 

Why not you?

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]]> Impostor Syndrome is a real thing and it prevents many of us from ever doing anything with our passions because we do not feel it's good enough or could be "better" than what someone else is doing. We feel like frauds if we try to make money with something we know how to do.
If you've been a Cosplayer for 10 days or 10 years and you want to get started and make some money with your hobby or your passion (just for fun or all-in), listen to this episode about one of the biggest issues you may face when you start putting yourself out there.

It's easy to tell yourself that it just isn't good enough, but I want to encourage you to follow a few easy tips and change your mind about comparisons or working inside of a crowded industry like Cosplay. It can be challenging, knowing what attitudes are in the industry, but that doesn't mean what people say is right, or correct, or has anything to do with how you will impact the industry. 

Why not you?

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-1501723 Sun, 25 Aug 2019 13:00:00 -0500 1162 cosplay impostor syndrome, dealing with impostor syndrome, anxiety as a cosplayer, cosplay issues, how to overcome stress and anxiety in cosplay 1 6 full false How to Make Money on Patreon How to Make Money on Patreon In this episode, I cover a topic that a lot of Cosplayers may want to know about: making money with Patreon and other sites where you can set up a donation center for your Cosplay. 

I'd also like to point you to an example below which I think you should visit because this Cosplayer adds more value than anyone I've seen or reviewed inside the Industry:
https://www.patreon.com/ErikaCosplay1
Please check her out and help her reach her goals. Also one of the most talented workers behind-the-scenes that I know, making costumes, printing, with wigs, design, graphic arts, conceptualization, and photography.
Easy ways to find her:
Instagram & Twitter:
@erikacosplay
YouTube:
Erika .-.
https://bit.ly/2YmFscc

I hope these tips are helpful to you and that you are receiving the support you deserve - so many of you work so hard, but may be giving away more than you can afford to or just need a little advice on just how to organize the way you are monetizing - just don't give up! 

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]]> In this episode, I cover a topic that a lot of Cosplayers may want to know about: making money with Patreon and other sites where you can set up a donation center for your Cosplay. 

I'd also like to point you to an example below which I think you should visit because this Cosplayer adds more value than anyone I've seen or reviewed inside the Industry:
https://www.patreon.com/ErikaCosplay1
Please check her out and help her reach her goals. Also one of the most talented workers behind-the-scenes that I know, making costumes, printing, with wigs, design, graphic arts, conceptualization, and photography.
Easy ways to find her:
Instagram & Twitter:
@erikacosplay
YouTube:
Erika .-.
https://bit.ly/2YmFscc

I hope these tips are helpful to you and that you are receiving the support you deserve - so many of you work so hard, but may be giving away more than you can afford to or just need a little advice on just how to organize the way you are monetizing - just don't give up! 

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-1501624 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0500 1411 making money on Patreon, Cosplay on Patreon, ErkiaCosplay, tips on Patreon set-up, starting out on Patreon, Patreon Cosplayers, organizing content for Patreon 1 5 full false Is Cosplay Safe? Is Cosplay Safe? In Episode 4, I talk to you about the safety concerns of being an online influencer in the Cosplay Industry. This isn't just a talk about going to Cons and staying safe or knowing where the exits are or how to 'defend yourself' by getting Krav Maga training or carrying pepper spray.

We WILL talk about the space where you think you're safe, but you might not be - online behind your Instagram feed.

Let me get you the tips on how to keep your Cosplay separate to protect you and all of your online assets. If people want to donate to you - how close are they getting and what do you need to think about when setting up a self-brand online in Cosplay?  I'll give you a few tips and some good advice on what to do given my many years of digital marketing and online business set-up.

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]]> In Episode 4, I talk to you about the safety concerns of being an online influencer in the Cosplay Industry. This isn't just a talk about going to Cons and staying safe or knowing where the exits are or how to 'defend yourself' by getting Krav Maga training or carrying pepper spray.

We WILL talk about the space where you think you're safe, but you might not be - online behind your Instagram feed.

Let me get you the tips on how to keep your Cosplay separate to protect you and all of your online assets. If people want to donate to you - how close are they getting and what do you need to think about when setting up a self-brand online in Cosplay?  I'll give you a few tips and some good advice on what to do given my many years of digital marketing and online business set-up.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-1438693 Sun, 11 Aug 2019 14:00:00 -0500 1303 cosplayer safety, staying safe online, online security, keeping cosplay separate, setting up donations, Patreon set up, ko-fi set up 1 4 full false Issues Issues In this episode, I talk to you about some of the main issues cosplayers are faced with internally or stereotyped with having. There's a lot to cover so, this is just a first discussion on the subject.

What we are not talking about at length is harassment - that's a completely different topic! It's also one I have to cover at length and with several guests because it needs the attention.

The issues at hand are mid-life crises, depression, anxiety, and body dismorphia, which many cosplayers manage while still continuing to post amazing content, be in front of crowds and on camera as part of their hobby, lifestyle, or means of making a living. I talk about my own personal struggles and many stereotypes I face being associated with the industry. I also talk about escapism and how it fits into the judgement that we face being fans that want to connect through Cosplay.

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]]> In this episode, I talk to you about some of the main issues cosplayers are faced with internally or stereotyped with having. There's a lot to cover so, this is just a first discussion on the subject.

What we are not talking about at length is harassment - that's a completely different topic! It's also one I have to cover at length and with several guests because it needs the attention.

The issues at hand are mid-life crises, depression, anxiety, and body dismorphia, which many cosplayers manage while still continuing to post amazing content, be in front of crowds and on camera as part of their hobby, lifestyle, or means of making a living. I talk about my own personal struggles and many stereotypes I face being associated with the industry. I also talk about escapism and how it fits into the judgement that we face being fans that want to connect through Cosplay.

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-1438636 Sun, 04 Aug 2019 14:00:00 -0500 1034 issues, depression, anxiety, body dis-morphia, bi-polar, mental stress, cosplayer issues, mindset management 1 3 full false Fandom Fandom In this episode I talk to you about Fandom. Fandom is everywhere, especially and exactly in this industry where we like to dress, look, and act like our favorite comic book and movie superheroes. Why do we do it? To connect.

In this Podcast, I go into what Fandom means to me and briefly talk about a book due to come out called Fanocracy by David Meerman Scott. I met with David this year at an Entrepreneur's meet-up where he was the guest speaker. We took a few pictures, and over the course of the event, he spent a lot of time talking about Fandom as it exists in our culture today. 

What drives you to connect as a fan with your Cosplay? I'm sure we'll talk about it more in coming episodes, but definitely did not want to let it wait any longer to start the conversation!

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]]> In this episode I talk to you about Fandom. Fandom is everywhere, especially and exactly in this industry where we like to dress, look, and act like our favorite comic book and movie superheroes. Why do we do it? To connect.

In this Podcast, I go into what Fandom means to me and briefly talk about a book due to come out called Fanocracy by David Meerman Scott. I met with David this year at an Entrepreneur's meet-up where he was the guest speaker. We took a few pictures, and over the course of the event, he spent a lot of time talking about Fandom as it exists in our culture today. 

What drives you to connect as a fan with your Cosplay? I'm sure we'll talk about it more in coming episodes, but definitely did not want to let it wait any longer to start the conversation!

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]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-1438456 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 14:00:00 -0500 967 fandom, cosplayer costuming, your favorite superhero, fanatic, super-fan, what is fandom, fanocracy 1 2 full false Why a Cosplay Podcast? Why a Cosplay Podcast? Hey Cosplayers! This is the first of Season One: The New 52 for HOCS Podcast, and I'm excited to share my thoughts with you during this epic 52 episode season.

We are going to cover a lot of ground and talk to as many cosplayers as we can over the course of the next year. And I hope so much that this will be a resource for you on up-coming Cosplayers - the drivers of the industry, tips for how to manage the behind-the-scenes aspects of cosplay in the digital world we live in, and to hear from other players in the industry that make everything happen - the artists, comic creators, animators, photographers, cinematographers, convention staff, administrators, and even (if we're lucky) the photo-op guests that drive the masses to the cons themselves.

This is the first episode, so we have a long way to go. It's the perfect length for your commute, so listen in as I share my thoughts, experience, and background to provide you, the Cosplayer, with Sanctuary.

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary
Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> Hey Cosplayers! This is the first of Season One: The New 52 for HOCS Podcast, and I'm excited to share my thoughts with you during this epic 52 episode season.

We are going to cover a lot of ground and talk to as many cosplayers as we can over the course of the next year. And I hope so much that this will be a resource for you on up-coming Cosplayers - the drivers of the industry, tips for how to manage the behind-the-scenes aspects of cosplay in the digital world we live in, and to hear from other players in the industry that make everything happen - the artists, comic creators, animators, photographers, cinematographers, convention staff, administrators, and even (if we're lucky) the photo-op guests that drive the masses to the cons themselves.

This is the first episode, so we have a long way to go. It's the perfect length for your commute, so listen in as I share my thoughts, experience, and background to provide you, the Cosplayer, with Sanctuary.

Find the Sanctuary on Social:
With Co-Host @astravoidcosplay

Join Her Twitch Community!

Follow Her On Instagram

Subscribe to her YouTube Channel


Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZst......

Of course you can share the video and follow us Online:
Instagram: @heroesofcosplaysanctuary
Twitter: @hocspodcast

]]> ScottyB Buzzsprout-1437994 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -0500 1405 cosplayers, cosplay girls, superheroes, fandom, bias in cosplay, superfan, geeking out, nerding out, cosplay tips, diy cosplay 1 1 full false