Cosplay Con Crunch

Nov 06 2024 15 ep. 73 mins 1
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Cosplaying and married duo, MJ and Ryan, talk about the joys and struggles of building, buying, and wearing cosplays. The ups and downs of cons, and what the experience is like from those that build but aren't professional. Tune in biweekly to hear all the wild tales, struggle builds, and of course stress when con-crunching.

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Curing our "SEASONAL" Depression with Anime (Episode 15: Fall Anime Hype Hour)

Nov 06 2024 71 mins  
It's an anime review power hour where Ryan watched the pilot episodes of four new(ish) hyped shows. He then tries to convince Mj whether or not they're worth getting into and cosplaying from.Alternate episode title: Ryan Yaps at sleebjie Mj and goes way too hard on windbreakers (sorry)

Totally CONventional Entertainment (Episode 14: Things to do at Cons)

Oct 11 2024 62 mins  
Backlogged episode from when Mj just got back and prior to the summer con season! We discuss some of our fave non-artist alley or dealer hall activities

Collosal Con, Small Artists Alley (feat. Leafeon) (Episode 13: CCE in Review)

Sep 16 2024 84 mins  
"Leafeon is a solid low-tier option for a physically defensive wall that can help patch up weaknesses to strong Ground-, Grass-, and Water-type attackers, boasting an excellent Defense as well as respectable Attack and Speed for a defensive Pokemon. However, it is not without downsides. Poor special bulk, abilities that are unhelpful in most situations, and a barren movepool in ter

Was Otakon the GOAT-aCon!? (Episode 12: Otakon in Review)

Aug 26 2024 70 mins  
It's been a minute, but it's time to review the con of the summer. It's otacon baby, Ryan and MJ get to talk about the glories and downfalls of another con and the intense crunching that comes when your one partner disappears for 2 months only to have two cons 2 weeks apart. Apart did they survive, will DC traffic break MJ's will to survive? Will Ryan have enough coffee or portable

ConnectiCon Crunch Crew Came in Clutch (Episode 11: Connecticon in Review)

Jul 29 2024 75 mins  
MJ and Ryan discuss the ups and downs of Connecticon 2024, what they wore, what they made, and what they did. Listen to how they met old and new friends, competed in cos-battles to the death, and spent not nearly as much as they could have

The EHDBZ boys get ICED? (feat. Eric Hates Dragonball Z) (Bonus 1: Yuri on Ice Review Episodes 1-4)

Jul 12 2024 71 mins  
A Rocktopus Network cross over event where MJ is joined not by Ryan but by Spencer and John of Eric Hates Dragonball Z! Listen to the fun clash of characters, personalities, and hijinks as the hosts discuss the first four episodes of the 2016 Mappa Studios smash hit Yuri!! On Ice. This is the first part of a four part series, the rest can be found on the Eric Hates Dragonball Z Pat

I like BIG PROPS and I cannot lie (feat. @somanyhoodies) (Episode 10: Prop Prep and Neurodivergence)

Jul 01 2024 99 mins  
MJ and Ryan are joined by @Somanyhoodies! They give advice on prop preparation and having timelines as we get ready for the summer con season

The COST$ of Crunching (Episode 9: Tips on how to Con on a Budget)

Jun 12 2024 54 mins  
Ryan and Mj talk about how they're able to save money and make it out to as many cons as possible on a budget. Stay tuned for cost-saving tips and learn from their Faux pas

Depression and Degeneracy in Dressup?? (feat. @dandoesdressup) (Episode 8: Correcting Con Creep 101)

May 27 2024 97 mins  
MJ and Ryan are joined by @Dandoesdressup! She gives advice on navigating conventions and how best to deal with any creeps you may come across.--CONTENT WARNING;Discussions of sexual harassment and sexual advancements towards minors

The 10 Cosplay CONMANDMENTS (Episode 6: A new Code of Conduct)

May 13 2024 58 mins  
Ryan and MJ overview their 10 Cosplay Conmandments and how you can be an overall more aware and respectful con-goer.