Heroes of Cosplay Sanctuary

Dec 23 2023 382 ep. 16 mins 13
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Welcome to Sanctuary: a Cosplayer haven where you - the person doing it yourself - can listen in to hear about the perspective of cosplayers, their struggles, their concerns, their stories...and it's open to you, both to listen and or to join in! It's not just Cosplay how-to or talking up the latest Marvel Movie, it's discussion about what you do and where Cosplay fits into your life.We get into current issues Cosplayers face, and offer to help bring your cosplay to life with tips and tricks in the world of social media and self-branding.There's a ton to talk about beyond pop-culture and what celebrities are doing - the major driver for Cons and the industry at large is YOU - the SuperFan and the Cosplayer!

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Doing Hard S**t

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Nov 29 2023 12 mins  
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Nov 28 2023 7 mins  
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Nov 27 2023 7 mins  
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Do Not Set Traps

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