We're back from SMASH! Did you attend? Are you thinking of attending in the future? In this episode, we review our experiences in 2023 of Australia's biggest anime convention!   Did you know you can also listen to our podcast on while you're on the go? Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3NkLXCl Google Podcasts ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DLzGDP Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://apple.co/3T7GJLz   find us- https://linktr.ee/justbecos.cast follow us online c: jeremy - https://linktr.ee/mangalphantom marmalade -...

Mental Health, a topic so widely mentioned, so important to every individual, yet so difficult to talk about. In this episode, we discuss our own battles, our experiences with what has and hasn't helped, and it's impact on cosplay and the community as a whole. Did you know you can also listen to our podcast on while you're on the go? Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3NkLXCl Google Podcasts ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DLzGDP Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://apple.co/3T7GJLz   find us-...

INSTAGRAM! One of the biggest social media platforms on the internet, it's extremely rare to find a cosplayer without it! In this episode, we share our experiences on the platform, and our methods to maximise your presence online! Did you know you can also listen to our podcast on while you're on the go? Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3NkLXCl Google Podcasts ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DLzGDP Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://apple.co/3T7GJLz   find us- https://linktr.ee/justbecos.cast follow us online...

Are you good with travelling? With deadlines, expenses, and travel companions, it can sometimes be full of STRESSSSSSSSS! In this episode, we discuss some of our experiences, and the valuable things we've learnt over the years!   Did you know you can also listen to our podcast on while you're on the go? Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3NkLXCl Google Podcasts ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DLzGDP Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://apple.co/3T7GJLz   find us- https://linktr.ee/justbecos.cast follow us online...

Lets be real - every single cosplayer out there has experienced a nightmare relating to cosplay at some stage. And they're FREAKING SCARY! Naturally, it's from time restraints, or stress that's relevant to a cosplay deadline! So what kind of rituals or habits have your picked up in the middle of a con crunch?   Did you know you can also listen to our podcast on while you're on the go? Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3NkLXCl Google Podcasts ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DLzGDP Apple Podcasts ➡️...

Chasing a career as a YouTuber, TikToker, streamer, or even cosplayer is THE dream for many content creators, and we're no exception! In this episode, we discuss what opportunities have been presented to us, what we've chased, what has worked, what hasn't, and what we're currently doing our best with! Did you know you can also listen to our podcast on while you're on the go? Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3NkLXCl Google Podcasts ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DLzGDP Apple Podcasts ➡️...

We're back! Managed to find a regular time to record podcasts again, so we'll have a new episode for you guys every Monday! We went down to Melbourne to check out the Dreamhack e-sports convention, and host a panel while we were there! This time, we're discussing video games and how much they have impacted us as individuals. Can you guess who is the "real" gamer?   Did you know you can also listen to our podcast on while you're on the go?   Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3NkLXCl Google Podcasts...

G'day fellas! We're back! We managed to sneak in a bit of time to record a podcast episode, feels weird not creating content for so long. Did you know you can also listen to our podcast on while you're on the go? Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3NkLXCl Google Podcasts ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DLzGDP Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://apple.co/3T7GJLz   find us- https://linktr.ee/justbecos.cast   follow us online c: jeremy - https://linktr.ee/mangalphantom marmalade - https://marmaladecos.carrd.co/  

*********************************** Due to busy life things, we'll be taking a break and this will be our last episode for a while! We're hoping to come back as soon as possible, but thank you for all of your support with our podcast project up until now! - Jeremy and Maia *********************************** TikTok! The social media platform that has been absolutely buzzing for the last few years! No matter what your interest, there's bound to be creators on the platform making videos, but is...

Maia is back! We were intending to discuss another hot topic but ended up chatting for the full hour! Hope you enjoy the vibes again this week :)!   Did you know you can also listen to our podcast on while you're on the go? Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3NkLXCl Google Podcasts ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DLzGDP Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://apple.co/3T7GJLz   find us- https://linktr.ee/justbecos.cast follow us online c: jeremy - https://linktr.ee/mangalphantom marmalade - https://marmaladecos.carrd.co/  

Maia is still absent this week D:!   But in this episode, Jono brings Jeremy on to join in the podcast to chat about masculinity in cosplay, and how perceptions of masculinity are affected in our favourite hobby. From wigs, to makeup, to working out, to just dressing up - what's this like as a dude?   Did you know you can also listen to our podcast on while you're on the go?   Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3NkLXCl Google Podcasts ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DLzGDP Apple Podcasts ➡️...

Check out Jeremy's confidence course here! [][][][][] https://www.mangalphantom.com/ [][][][][]   Where's Maia??? In this episode, Jeremy tackles the idea of cosplaying solo! While it can seem scary and intimidating, there's actually quite a lot to gain from cosplaying all by yourself!   Did you know you can also listen to our podcast on while you're on the go? Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3NkLXCl Google Podcasts ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DLzGDP Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://apple.co/3T7GJLz   find...

The rise of cosplay on the internet and social media has made our beloved hobby a lot more popular and renowned than ever before! But does cosplay's rising popularity mean good or bad things for the hobby? Did you know you can also listen to our podcast on while you're on the go? Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3NkLXCl Google Podcasts ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DLzGDP Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://apple.co/3T7GJLz   find us- https://linktr.ee/justbecos.cast follow us online c: jeremy -...

Let's face facts, the school system is FAR from perfect. While it does teach us many valuable things as kids, there's many things it DOESN'T teach us. So what kind of things do we have to figure out ourselves, in a way in which COSPLAY has really helped us out a lot?   Did you know you can also listen to our podcast on while you're on the go?   Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3NkLXCl Google Podcasts ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DLzGDP Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://apple.co/3T7GJLz   find us-...

Have you ever had a brush with fame through cosplay? In this episode, we discuss our experiences with being recognised in the community, and the things we've learnt from it. Unfortunately, it isn't always a good thing...   Did you know you can also listen to our podcast on while you're on the go? Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3NkLXCl Google Podcasts ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DLzGDP Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://apple.co/3T7GJLz   find us- https://linktr.ee/justbecos.cast   follow us online c: jeremy -...

After a short break, we're back! We took our own advice from this episode, and found a fine balance for our cosplay goals and life needs. But when cosplay priorities overlap onto our real life ones, where do you draw the line?   Did you know you can also listen to our podcast on while you're on the go? Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3NkLXCl Google Podcasts ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DLzGDP Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://apple.co/3T7GJLz   find us- https://linktr.ee/justbecos.cast follow us online...

We hope everyone had a very merry Christmas! It's usually a time where you spend a bit more time with family, so what's the best way to talk about your cosplay passions with people who don't usually understand?   Did you know you can also listen to our podcast on while you're on the go? Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3NkLXCl Google Podcasts ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DLzGDP Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://apple.co/3T7GJLz   find us- https://linktr.ee/justbecos.cast follow us online c: jeremy -...

Merry Christmas everyone! We dive deep and reflect upon the hardships and achievement of the year, what we're grateful for, and how we actually went with achieving our goals for the year. Did it all go according to plan for you?? Maia's Twitch Channel - https://www.twitch.tv/marmaladecos Jeremy's Video on Cosplay Trends - https://youtu.be/-CZ2U8TadAg Jeremy's Video on When Life SUCKS - https://youtu.be/lITWMfT3Bkk   Did you know you can also listen to our podcast on while you're on the...

Whether it be meeting and taking photos with photographers or taking photos for yourself, documenting your cosplays if half the fun! But in the current era of social media, what's the best way to go about it?   Did you know you can also listen to our podcast on while you're on the go? Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3NkLXCl Google Podcasts ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DLzGDP Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://apple.co/3T7GJLz   find us- https://linktr.ee/justbecos.cast follow us online c: jeremy -...

Collectively, we've got nearly 25 years of cosplay experience between us. That's a lot of cosplay! But it also means a lot of costly mistakes!! What kind of things do we wish we did better if we got the chance to start over???   Did you know you can also listen to our podcast on while you're on the go? Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3NkLXCl Google Podcasts ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DLzGDP Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://apple.co/3T7GJLz   find us- https://linktr.ee/justbecos.cast follow us online...

Cosplay and ROMANCE. Are they a good mix? Is the cosplay community a good or bad place for meeting potential partners? We discuss our opinions and experiences in this week's spicy episode ;). Did you know you can also listen to our podcast on while you're on the go? Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3NkLXCl Google Podcasts ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DLzGDP Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://apple.co/3T7GJLz   find us- https://linktr.ee/justbecos.cast follow us online c: jeremy - https://linktr.ee/mangalphantom...

Now that conventions are done for the year, we take a moment to look back on the year and see which were the good, bad and TERRIBLE. What was your favourite convention this year, did it make our list? CRX... Crunchyroll Expo Aus, Oz Comic Con, Supanova, Sydney Smash and Akacon! Which conventions will you add to your bucketlist next year? Did you know you can also listen to our podcast on while you're on the go? Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3NkLXCl Google Podcasts ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DLzGDP...

In this week's episode, we discuss the LONGEVITY of COSPLAY! We've both been in the cosplay community for more than 10 years each, and there have been several times we've both thought of quitting. So why are we both still here? How much longer will our passion last? For the average cosplayer, how many years can you expect to stay in this hobby for? Did you know you can also listen to our podcast on while you're on the go? find us- https://linktr.ee/justbecos.cast follow us online c: jeremy...

This has recently become a bit of a hot topic, with many cosplayers buying their costumes because of how convenient it has become. Is the craftmanship side of cosplay slowly fading out? With the elite few rising to cosplay fame? If you like our VIBE give us a rating and remember - you can watch these episodes on YouTube!  follow us on Instagram

In this episode of we talked all about COSPLAY COMPETITIONS! We both have a bit of experience entering comps in Australia and we can't wait to share our experiences with you- the good bad and the ugly! We hope we can motivate you to give it a go yourself, find out what you're capable of!! If you like our VIBE give us a rating and remember - you can watch these episodes on YouTube!  follow us on Instagram