Leah Stevo is back for more as we talk about her time at DragonCon 2019! Widely seen as a giant party convention, Leah goes into detail about what else the convention offers. Plus see why it's so special to her! Of course there's also tidbits into how she made her cosplays from the con too! For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace View Leah Stevo's work at the following sites! https://www.facebook.com/L...
Sep 14, 2019•56 min•Season 2Ep. 27
For this episode, I've got Allie and Evie of the cosplay duo, Hope and Feathers Cosplay! With both of them being impacted by disabilities, they talk about how it's been for them being in the cosplay world. Also included in this episode are convention tales and how making outfits are when incorporating materials onto such supports like canes, wheelchairs and more! For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace...
Aug 12, 2019•36 min•Season 2Ep. 26
I'm joined by the ever wonderful hosts of fellow cosplay podcast, CosPod! Learn about Valerie and Amber's cosplay origins in addition to how the podcast came to be. Plus, learn what it's like for them as a show to be a guest at conventions! They also share some rad techniques they used in some of their latest cosplays :) For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Check out CosPod at the following links! h...
Jul 20, 2019•39 min•Season 2Ep. 25
For this very special episode, I'm joined by Phalafel Cosplays as we go into a deep dive about being a POC/Minority in the cosplay world. Including all the pros and cons, with tidbits on how amazing the community has been plus what needs to be improved. We also go on about E3 which happened last month! For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Follow Phalafel Cosplays on Instagram! https://www.instagram....
Jul 07, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 24
First solo episode hype! Listen to my history with the cosplay community and how I got involved including the foundations of my blog! Really not much else to say XD. Meeting Jessica Nigri along with so many other cosplayers you may be familiar with too! For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace...
Jun 15, 2019•22 min•Season 2Ep. 23
What better way to kick off June than with some swimsuit fun times! I'm joined by my friend Azumii Cosplay as we talk about her time at Colossalcon this year. Based at a water park, it's essentially a giant haven for swimsuit versions of any character you can possibly think of! We also go into detail on some of her past cosplays PLUS go on a Blizzard rant! :D For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Fol...
Jun 08, 2019•36 min•Season 2Ep. 22
The kawaii pink queen herself, Intraventus is my guest on this new episode! We talk about her views on what it's like seeing the cosplay community and hobby as a whole grow the last 10 years she's been creating cosplay. I also get a look as to how Patreon is going for her in addition to inside looks on a few of her cosplays she's made recently! For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Follow Intraventus...
May 09, 2019•28 min•Season 2Ep. 21
I'm joined in this episode with my wonderful friend Bloodthirsty Beauty as we talk about her start in getting into cosplay, her creative nature and so much more! We talk about how the cosplay community is alongside the west coast where she's based. You get a real sense into how much she wants to grow and love her little cosplay circle in addition to seeing how she juggles Patreon with school and a full time job! Also lots of motivational words that Joanne has to share which is really touching an...
May 08, 2019•40 min•Season 2Ep. 20
In this installment, I'm joined by Mink the Satyr as we take another look at PAX East from her perspective! Mainly with the added twist of discussing what goes into running and submitting panels to conventions. Learn the main topics that Mink tries to stick with but also with new ideas she's trying for future conventions! Plus, Mink goes into detail about her Twitch streams and how they've been going for her so far :D For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpala...
May 08, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 19
My waifu Leah Stevo joins me on an exciting trip through her time as a Pro at Emerald City Comic Con! From loving little kids dressed up, to the types of vendors, she had an absolute blast. Critical Role, Fallout 4, Diablo and more are mentioned! Plus, find out what makes certain characters an instant draw for Leah to cosplay as. For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Follow Leah Stevo on Instagram! h...
Apr 27, 2019•50 min•Season 2Ep. 18
I'm joined by my wonderful bestie and marketing whiz OhMySophii! We go over her recent travels to C2E2 in the Midwest as it was her first time there! Then we dive into the crazy algorithms that social media is throwing at us. Specifically with how it has impacted the cosplay community. Sophii gives some tips in terms of best times to post and how interaction is key! For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPal...
Apr 26, 2019•33 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In this episode, I got to chat with my favorite gal and cosplayer Juliette Michele otherwise known as Bishoujo Mom! We get going about fetish cosplay, what made her dive into doing all the famous fictional moms as cosplays in addition to touching upon Fire Emblem for a brief bit! Details about some of Bishoujo Mom's latest cons like SakuraCon in Seattle are also mentioned plus a look inside the convention scene in Texas! This is one episode you don't wanna miss <3 For more Cosplay News, check...
Apr 25, 2019•37 min•Season 2Ep. 16
I hope you all are ready for another exciting episode of CosplayBytes! I've got with me the gorgeous Akakioga as we both talk about our time at PAX East 2019 which happened in March. From things we saw, to the partying Akakioga did that night, everything is covered! Plus we also dive into the issues cosplayers of color face in the community! For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Follow Akakioga on Pa...
Apr 06, 2019•49 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Everyone's favorite family-friendly cosplayer Holly Wolf sits down with me for an amazing chat about her life, getting to where she is now, and the odd stigma/harassment that she and many other cosplayers have been facing in the past few months! Also we both get amped for Pokemon Sword and Shield! For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Follow Mink the Satyr on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hollywol...
Mar 07, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 14
I got the amazing Sutefaniiroozu with me as we talked about Katsucon this year and how it was for her! Including insight on her cosplays worn like Toothless :D. We also go into detail about standout groups that were there, wearing cosplays more than once, and more! :) For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Follow Sutefaniiroozuon Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/sutefaniiroozu/...
Feb 26, 2019•46 min•Season 2Ep. 13
I'm joined by photographer David Ngo as we talk about his journey from becoming the well known name he is today! How he works on editing his finished shots in addition to how he actually shoots photos at conventions! Small talk about Katsucon is mentioned too! For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Follow David Ngo on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/dtjaaaam...
Feb 24, 2019•29 min•Season 2Ep. 12
I'm joined by Mink the Satyr as we continue to go on tangents as we discuss Kingdom Hearts, Pokemon, and things we wish to have changed in the cosplay world for 2019. Topics like gatekeeping and con crunch/burnout! :D For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Follow Mink the Satyr on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/MinktheSatyr/...
Feb 01, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Happy 2019 everybody! For the first episode of the new year, I sat down with my friend Carlos of Rage Custom Creations! We talked about what it's like from his perspective being a cosplayer of 20+ years looking at new cosplayers as well as the scene exploding in popularity! For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Follow Rage Custom Creations on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/i_am_jacks_enthusiast...
Jan 06, 2019•43 min•Season 2Ep. 10
For the Season Finale of CosplayBytes, I chat with my longtime friend Marie Grey as we discuss the similarities between cosplay and streaming. Mainly in terms of communities and content creation! Thank you all very much for being with me from the start as this podcast has grown and evolve within its first year-ish! For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Follow Marie Grey on Twitter! https://twitter.co...
Dec 09, 2018•44 min•Season 1Ep. 9
I've got a special double dose of trouble with Mink the Satyr and League of Larcy for today's Episode. Join us as we talk about the girls' time at RI Comic Con in November AND MAYBE FOLLOW THE FORMAT <3 <3 For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Follow Mink the Satyr on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/MinktheSatyr/ Follow League of Larcy on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/leagueoflarcy/...
Nov 21, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this Episode, I'm joined with Ani-Mia as we talk about our time at New York Comic Con earlier this month! We also discuss her current cosplay plans, and the various charity works she does in relation to her cosplay career. For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Follow Ani-Mia on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/animiaofficial/...
Oct 22, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This month, I celebrate my blog's 5-year anniversary! My wonderful friend Lara Lunardi joins me as we discuss her time coming to the US and studying game design, cosplay benefiting her life with opportunities and other fun tidbits! Plus stuff about her show Geekin It! For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Learn more about Lara Lunardi here! https://www.laralunardi.com/...
Aug 02, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 6
For this late July episode, I've got my wonderful friend Azura Cosplay as we dive into talks about Patreon and how it's affected the cosplay community. Opinions, thoughts on how a Patreon should be run/structured, and some talk about past cons and cosplays Azura has done :D For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Follow Azura Cosplay on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/azuracosplay...
Jul 31, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this new Episode, I talk to my wonderful friend Sarah about her time last weekend at YetiCon in Canada! A favorite of hers that truthfully sounds like a vacation spot, check out how that con is like along with the cosplay scene in Canada. YetiCon to her is known as the ColossalCon of Canada so it fits given that con just happened! For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Follow Villanarei on Patreon!...
Jun 20, 2018•23 min•Season 1Ep. 4
The Debut Episode of Cosplay Bytes! A podcast all about cosplay with other bits of nerdy goodies in-between! Join me and my friend Mink the Satyr as we talk about attending Katsucon this past February, what makes Pokemon so inviting for cosplay designs, photoshoots and other high moments of the con. For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Follow Mink the Satyr on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Minkth...
Jun 07, 2018•59 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Join me and my guest Canary Cosplay as we talk about her time vending at MomoCon last weekend! Final Fantasy talk, geeking over cosplayers we adore, figures and much more! For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Follow Canary Cosplay on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/blackcanaryy/...
Jun 07, 2018•49 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this Episode, Mink the Satyr and I talk about her times at PAX East along with reminiscing about past shows. Many tangents, technical difficulties and a new format debut here! Panel discussion as well as the state of the con and how the gaming industry appeared there. For more Cosplay News, check out my blog and Patreon! https://thelightningpalace.blogspot.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LightningPalace Follow Mink the Satyr on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/MinktheSatyr/...
Jun 07, 2018•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 2
