Shenanigans Cosplayers Say

Shenanigans Cosplayers Say

Join Elle and Ashlyn of La Vie Cosplay on this comedy podcast in the chaos of fandom, crafting, mental health, competing and the overall adventure that is cosplay con-going life. You won't believe what some people say; or what people think they can attach to their bodies with hot glue. Rated PG-13. Previously Sh*t Cosplayers Say

Episodes

June 1, 2025 4 mins

Exciting news! We are the heads of the cosplay department at Anime Aki-con in Peoria IL. Listen in  for all the info and find out how to apply to be a guest or a judge. Applications for the performance contest, craftsmanship contest, and the idol festival coming later this summer.

GUEST & JUDGING FORM 

Email: cosplay@anime-akicon.com 

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Join LVC for a discussion on why you don't see a lot of performances  at cosplay contests. We'll give our opinions on what cons could do to attract performers, the plight of the semi-pro in a convention space, and repeat use of performances.

Some swearing may be present in this episode

Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcasts...

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May 11, 2025 41 mins

Join La Vie Cosplay for an AITA parent edition. Tales including the social media police, a ruined costume, and a payday loan.


Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us...

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Join La Vie Cosplay as they discuss the C2E2 Talent Show. They will discuss what you can expect from this event, some suggestions for updates for next year, and what you might want to consider if you decide to enter in the future. Also discussed  in this episode is the disparity in cosplay programming, The Crown Championships, and the death ramp.

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April 13, 2025 72 mins

Join Elle with special guests from Colossalcon Cat and Haley for the ins and outs of the new craftsmanship contest circuit happening  at a Colossalcon near you.

The Preliminaries:

Colossalcon Prime Sandusky OH https://colossalconprime.com/contact-us/

Colossalcon Texas Round Rock TX https://colossalcontexas.com/contact/

Colossalcon East Poconos Mt PA cosplay@colossalconeast.com 

Colossalcon North Wisconsin Dells WI  https://colossalconno...

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March 30, 2025 62 mins

Due to scheduling,  we  are revisiting a popular  episode. Join Paisley and Glue at the DePaul  University booth at C2E2 April 11-13 2025 at  McCormick Place Chicago IL for crafting demos  throughout the weekend.

Crafting can be a pain in the neck; literally. Join LVC with special guest Paisley and Glue for helpful tips for pain free crafting. We’ll discuss why repetitive tasks cause injury, prevention options, and items you may wan...

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March 16, 2025 48 mins

Join LVC on a discussion about the closing of Joann Fabrics. They will discuss alternative brick and mortar solutions, unique findings, and old school traditions.


Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something ...

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March 2, 2025 54 mins

Join LVC in a discussion about extrinsic and intrinsic values related to cosplay and how this is changing for them in the current times.

What motivates you to cosplay?


Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just someth...

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February 16, 2025 64 mins

Join and Elle and Ash on a journey through the evolution of cosplay competitions since the pandemic. They will dive deep into how the expectations have changed since 2020. They will discuss the good, and also confusing, aspects of this expensive evolution in cosplay. Included is input from the community on how the changes are impacting "Old Masters" as well as new competitors. Ultimately they will examine the question: Is...

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February 2, 2025 57 mins

Join LVC as we celebrate our 100th episode. We will give you some very important updates on the future of LVC as well answer some NGL questions. We will also present to you two contest related hot takes that often have caused a stir in the community. Want to share your opinion? Find the Instagram post or join us on youtube.


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Join LVC for our first AITA episode where we will discuss cosplaying in inappropriate places. We will chat about cosplay at the airport, the grocery store, and a funeral.

What to be part of the discussion and cast your vote for if they are or are not the a**hole? Join the conversation on instagram or youtube!
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December 22, 2024 34 mins

Join us for our holiday episode for 2024 featuring some products recommended by listeners as well as 3 listener stories. We'll discuss winter calamities, con-crunching at Christmas, and surprisingly useful gifts.

Cosplayers mentioned in this episode:
DCW Builds
Dewfeathers
Starry Knight Cosplay
Hoshi.rosethorn Cosplay

The Shop Company

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December 8, 2024 54 mins

Join LVC for all the chaos that was Colossalcon North 2024. We will discuss our neurodiversity programming, the return of Cosnanigans Variety Show, the final round of the current format of Sh*t Cosplayer Say, and our return to burlesque shows. You will also learn about how we cosplayed as the Colossalcon hosts all weekend, thoroughly breaking them in our performance at the In Character Contest.

And as always. Steeeve.
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November 24, 2024 42 mins

A little bonus episode as we prepare for life stuff and Colossalcon North this is the recording of Crushing Con Crunch from Kitsunekon 2024 with special guest Laughing Rat.

Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or...

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Join Elle with special guest Laughing Rat Cosplay as we discuss the Kitsunekon masquerade. We'll tell you all about their set up, the delightful contestants, how Green Bay is a food dessert, and cheese.

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Join Elle and Ash for a discussion of the poor behavior that has been seen by attendees and competitors in terms of cosplay contests. We'll discuss why some people feel they know more despite their lack of knowledge, why people jump to social media to complain, and constructive ways to make change in a contest (if you feel change needs to occur).

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October 13, 2024 59 mins

Join Elle and Ash for their first out of the midwest guesting experience. We'll tell you all about the awesomeness that is Colossalcon East including wholesome idol hosting, an unhinged in character contest, an intense cosplay contest, a village of gays, and Steeeeeve.

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Cosnanigans Variety Hour is back at Colossalcon North in Wisconsin Dells WI at the Kalahari Nov 22-24 2024. Looking for acts in drag, magic, music, singing, acting, dancing, martial arts, flow, improv, and more. Compensation and other information is in the link below:
AUDITION FORM 

Anime Aki Con takes place in East Peoria IL on Saturday Oct 19th.
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The long awaited behind the scenes episode about Elle's adventure competing in the Crown Championships of Cosplay. Learn about the process before, during and after the competition. We'll discuss the difference between "Getting in and here to win", what is required for crown, and....pigeons. Just pigeons.

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