Today’s episode features Costume Designer and Fashion Stylist Lisa Smedley-Calderon. We talk about her start in the entertainment industry as a fashion stylist for many musical artists including Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, and Boyz II Men. We dig into how styling and costume design are two very different jobs that sometimes intersect. Lisa shares…

Today’s episode features the Costume Designer Michelle A. Green. We first met through our advocacy work as members of Costume Designers Guild Pay Equity Committee. We cover many topics including the joy of finding the character in the fitting room, the importance of safety, staying true to yourself, as well as making sure our actors in period proje…

In this episode of Con Culture Podcast, we dive deep into our experience at Colossal Con Texas held at the stunning Kalahari Resort. Join us as we share our first impressions, explore the incredible cosplay scene, discuss the unique vibe of the convention, and highlight some of the best moments from the event. Whether you’re a seasoned con-goer or …

In this episode of the Con Culture Podcast, we dive into an epic weekend where we tackled three major conventions across three different cities—Anime STX, Corpus Christi Comic Con, and the legendary San Diego Comic-Con. Join us as we share our experiences from the intimate and laid-back vibes of small-town cons to the overwhelming scale of the bigg…

Hello everyone! Today’s episode features the Visual Effects Supervisor and Visual Effects Producer Robert Stadd. I was fortunate enough to collaborate with Robert on our Netflix film We Have A Ghost. We get into some fascinating discussions about his work in VFX including the intersection of VFX and Costumes (especially on We Have A Ghost!) as well…

We are thrilled to have an extraordinary guest, @stefaniasassano – an amazing cosplayer, content creator, and actress. Stefania shares her journey into the world of cosplay, from her early days in theater to her phenomenal Rogue cosplays. Her story is inspiring and full of passion. Topics Covered: • Stefania’s introduction to cosplay • Her first co…

Dive into the vibrant world of comic cons with us as we discuss everything from guest announcements to personal experiences at events like Superhero Comic Con, Fan Expo Dallas, and the legendary San Diego Comic Con. 🌟 🔥 In This Episode: Star-Studded Guest Appearances: Join us as we uncover the latest on star-studded guest appearances by Diego Luna,…

Join us on a thrilling episode of the Con Culture Podcast as we dive deep into the excitement surrounding the upcoming Nostalgia Con in San Antonio, Texas. This episode is packed with fun, laughter, and amazing stories from our wonderful guests—Ali, Maddie, and Yerah, alongside the Con Culture hosts. 🌟 In This Episode: Nostalgia Con Highlights: Dis…

Join us in this electrifying episode of the Con Culture Podcast as we dive into the creative and uproarious world of cosplay with the sensational Dawn Frost Cosplay, famously known as the "Pup Cup Girl" and "That Skeletor Girl." 🌟 In today's session, Dawn, alongside our hosts Juan, Gigi Ford, and HGIII Cosplay, explores the unexpected viral success…

Welcome to a special episode of the Con Culture Podcast, where we explore the captivating universe of cosplay with our distinguished guest, Houston Fisk. Join Juan, Trey, and Gigi as we delve into @fascinatinghouston_fisk's journey from comic con attendee to cosplay enthusiast and creator. In This Episode: Houston's Cosplay Origin Story: Discover h…

Dive deep into the spectacle of Super Bowl LVIII with your favorite podcast crew! This episode is packed with our hot takes on the most talked-about trailers and commercials that aired during the biggest sports event of the year. 🎬 In This Episode: Unforgettable Trailers: We dissect the most electrifying movie and TV show trailers released during S…

Dive into the whirlwind of controversies and trends shaking the entertainment world in this episode of the Con Culture Podcast, titled "Controversy Everywhere." From our return to the professional studio to discussions about Anime Corpus, Netflix's "Avatar: The Last Airbender," award season surprises, and the impact of AI in gaming, we're covering …

We are BACK! --- Hello everyone, hope you are all having a wonderful summer so far. It has been such busy and overwhelming year for me, so I unfortunately haven’t been able to get a new episode out til now despite my best efforts. Still a one-woman operation over here! Thrilled to be releasing this fantastic conversation with my dear friend and col…

This week’s episode features the imaginative and talented Costume Designer Vera Chow! We had so much fun talking about how we first met, the difference between working in NYC and then working outside of NYC, AAPI representation in filmed media, dealing with tough situations on set, and so much more! I really hope you enjoy this one. --- Costume Des…

I am so excited to welcome wonderful Production Designer Cheyenne Ford to the show today. We’ve worked together on multiple projects including Story Ave, The Caretaker, and The Eyes of My Mother. Cheyenne is also the founder and program director of Art Craft NYC, a program that provides knowledge and training to those interested in becoming entry l…

Today’s episode features a fantastic Costumer, Alesha D. Mitchell! Alesha and I met when she was my key/truck costumer on our film The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat. We had a great conversation of wide ranging topics from physically demanding days on set, taking care of ourselves in this industry, money smarts, the difference between and Costu…

Today's episode features the brilliant and talented Costume Designer Trayce Gigi Field! We talk about so many wonderful things from her roots at Western Costume to the difference in process between television and film. Other great topics include the value of costume design, the #creditcostumedesigners campaign, working with and highlighting diverse…

I am so thrilled to have my friend, the fantastic Cinematographer Zachary Galler, on the show this week! Zack and I worked together on our film Piercing! We talk about the working relationship of a DP and a Costume Designer, his process on set with his team, working digitally vs working with film, post-production, our work in Piercing, his work on …

This week, Whitney is so excited to be hosting one of her previous collaborators on the show, the talented Makeup Department Head Jenny Lin! We talk about transforming Jennifer Coolidge into the “West Bay Medium” for We Have A Ghost, her amazing times she’s spent working with Robert Rodriguez, creating a safe space in her trailer, working with the …

This week, TFACD is excited to be hosting the lovely and talented costume designer Joseph La Corte to the show! We talk about starting in theatre and his first jobs in New York (working nearly 24 hours a day on two projects at once!), his family history of sewing and tailoring, the love for The Wizard of Oz, his homemade Grease 2 costume made out o…

I am thrilled to welcome the brilliant and wonderful costume designer Malgosia Turzanska to the show this week! We talk through her process of sketching for every project, her start in student films, working with vegan materials on The Green Knight as well as our work together in the realm of costume pay equity. --- Costume Designer Malgosia Turzan…

Costume Designer Alexis Forte CD credits include: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire | Smile | Eric Larue | Resurrection | Miguel Wants to Fight --- I am so thrilled to welcome my friend Alexis to the inaugural episode of TFACD! We begin with the wild story of how we met (randomly in a bar!), then her beginnings in ballet and to PA-ing, assisting and now …

🎙️ Dive into the latest episode of the Con Culture Podcast with your favorite hosts Juan, Trey, Gigi, and Brittany! 🌟 This week, we're taking a walk down memory lane, exploring the best of 2023 in movies, TV shows, tech, and unforgettable con moments. 🎥🎮👾 From Gigi's love for the empowering Barbie movie to Trey's deep connection with "Guardians of …

Welcome to Tales From A Costume Designer! Join professional costume designer Whitney Anne Adams as she interviews fellow costume designers, costume department members and filmmakers from across the industry. Questions for future guests can be submitted at the TFACD Patreon page. --- Support the show on Patreon: Tales From A Costume Designer Patreon…

Hey, Con Culture fans! Are you ready for another exciting episode of our podcast? This week, we will be talking about one of the biggest comic conventions in the US: New York Comic Con and Big Texas Comicon. We will share our experiences, opinions, and highlights from these events, as well as some tips and tricks for attending them in the future. W…

On this episode with we have Daniel Grove giving us how he became a professional photographer. We ask some of his most memorable shoots. He also discusses how he is now helping others get into photography. We hope you enjoy the show.By Juan Gonzalez, Gigi Ford, Brittany Chaos, Trey Grun

In this episode we have a 2 for 1. ATX Thor and Ewyncosplay join us to give their cosplay origin and how the dynamic duo came to be. We will also get the run down on Galaxy Con this past weekend. Both share a creative outlet that is separate from cosplay. Tune in to see what it is. Thank you as always for listening.…

In this episode Peace4evr gives us her cosplay origin. We learn how she got into cosplay and get some of her favorite con memories. We also talk about what is coming next for this talented cosplayer. We hope you enjoy and thank you as always for listening.By Juan Gonzalez, Gigi Ford, Brittany Chaos, Trey Grun

In this episode Trey gives us the run down of his experience at Ecchi Fiesta here in San Antonio Tx. While Brittany shares her experience from Corpus Christi Comic Con. We will also take a look at what con is next on the horizon. Thank you all for watching and tuning in, we hope you enjoy.By Juan Gonzalez, Gigi Ford, Brittany Chaos, Trey Grun

On this Episode we interview cosplayer Illuminatikittn. We will get her cosplay origin story to see where it all begin. We will talk about some of her favorite memories and con experiences. All that and more on this episode.By Juan Gonzalez, Gigi Ford, Brittany Chaos, Trey Grun

The Super Hero Comic Con & Car Show 2023 surpassed all of our expectations. From hosting the cosplay contest to getting to meet our cosplay guests for the first time in person. We talk about it all live in this episode.By Juan Gonzalez, Gigi Ford, Brittany Chaos, Trey Grun

We talk our trip to Fan Expo Dallas. Also we Talk about our next con, The Super Hero Comic Con and Car Show. Join us for an all about cons episode.By Juan Gonzalez, Gigi Ford, Brittany Chaos, Trey Grun

On this episode we return back from a hiatus and dive right back into con season and all the pop culture nerdiness we love. As always thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy.By Juan Gonzalez, Gigi Ford, Brittany Chaos, Trey Grun

In Milan, we go backstage at DSQUARED2 Spring Summer 2024 with designers Dean and Dan Caten, Rocco Siffredi, supermodel Esther Cañadas, hair stylist Sam McKnight. Featuring football legend Zlatan Ibrahimović and fashion stylist Anna Dello Russo and top models Joe Russell, Zack Carton, Danills and Tunji. Executive Produced and Directed by Karen Morr…

On this episode we discuss about the canceled E3 show and more.By Juan Gonzalez, Gigi Ford, Brittany Chaos, Trey Grun

On this episode we here arguably the greatest cosplay origin story that has ever been told on this podcast. @liifelikejay gives us his origin story and more.By Juan Gonzalez, Gigi Ford, Brittany Chaos, Trey Grun

Juan traveled to Seattle for Emerald City Comic Con and it was one of the best cons he has ever attended. There was so much to explore, all that and more on this episode.By Juan Gonzalez, Gigi Ford, Brittany Chaos, Trey Grun

Kang has arrived and so has Con season. Find out what cons you we will be attending.By Juan Gonzalez, Gigi Ford, Brittany Chaos, Trey Grun

Get ready for a jam-packed episode of Con Culture Podcast! We've got all the latest news in entertainment and gaming, including a breakdown of the Final Ant-Man movie trailer, the upcoming season of Demon Slayer, and the latest video game releases. Plus, we dive into the exciting announcement of DC Comics creating a new movie universe called the DC…

We return to a new year, new streaming software and same dysfunctional but loveable crew as always.By Juan Gonzalez, Gigi Ford, Brittany Chaos, Trey Grun

On this episode we are joined by @artist12325 We learn her origin not only as a cosplayer but as an artist as well. She will give us her experience at LA Comic Con this past weekend. All that and more on this episode. Thank so much for listening.By Juan Gonzalez, Gigi Ford, Brittany Chaos, Trey Grun

On this episode we discuss Wednesday and it's huge success. Also the Christmas movies and show are in full effect. As if that weren't enough we got a boatload of trailers for highly anticipated projects this week. All that and more on this week's episode. Thank you so much for listening.By Juan Gonzalez, Gigi Ford, Brittany Chaos, Trey Grun

We give our spoiler review of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. We talk this week's con news including guest announcements and tickets going on sale. All this on more on this episode. Thank you as always for listening.By Juan Gonzalez, Gigi Ford, Brittany Chaos, Trey Grun

We give our Non Spoiler review of Black Panther as it becomes the largest box office release in November in the History of CinemaBy Juan Gonzalez, Gigi Ford, Brittany Chaos, Trey Grun

We discuss the Savior of the DC Universe Black Adam. Trey took a trip to the beach for New Wave Expo. Marvel dropped not one but 2 trailers. All this and more. Thanks always for listening.By Juan Gonzalez, Gigi Ford, Brittany Chaos, Trey Grun

Well we screwed the pooch on our last podcast by not having our amazing guest's mic on. We look to redeem ourselves this week as we look forward to the release of Black Adam. We also Discuss the upcoming finale of House of Dragons. All this and more. Thank you so much for listening as always.By Juan Gonzalez, Gigi Ford, Brittany Chaos, Trey Grun

On this Episode we discus the latest episode of She-Hulk. Daredevils entrance in the MCU, in comic accurate suit. Also we discuss the new Mario trailer. All that and more on this episode. Thank you as always for listening.By Juan Gonzalez, Gigi Ford, Brittany Chaos, Trey Grun

On this episode we talk D23 and all the announcements. Rings of Power and it's amazing production. Does House of Dragons redeem GOT? All this and more on this episode. Thank you as always for listening.By Juan Gonzalez, Gigi Ford, Brittany Chaos, Trey Grun

On This episode we are joined by our guest @_hannahdove_ We will ask about her cosplay journey and get her thoughts on the nerd news of the week. Thanks as always for listening.By Juan Gonzalez, Gigi Ford, Brittany Chaos, Trey Grun

On this episode we discuss our time at the hugely successful Super Hero Car Show & Comic Con. We had a blast organizing the cosplay contest and got to meet so many talented cosplayers. We talk about some of them and everything else we did while there. Thank you as always for listening.By Juan Gonzalez, Gigi Ford, Brittany Chaos, Trey Grun