Cosplay Con Crunch
MJ Najmi-Snider
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About This Podcast
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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Recent Episodes
S2E6 All’s Fair in Love and Pour (Episode 23: Connecticut Renn Faire in Review)
The long awaited renaissance faire review! Join Ryan and MJ as they navigate a new england renn faire during the still cold months of late fall.
S2E5 The gang pays to get stabbed!? (Episode 22: Anime Ink Con Richmond in Review)
Ryan gets his first tattoo! And Mj tries their hardest not to play the I told you so game (spoilers: they hurt).
S2E4 A Patch-Work Pattern Lesson!! (WorkShop Wednesday ~ S101 )
Come listen to our first ever minisode for our Workshop Wednesday segment! This week MJ and Ryan talk about how to prepare to use, read properly, and adjust patterns for sewing and 3D modeling. Got a…
S2E3 A One Day Otakon Speedrun!? (Episode 21: Otakon in Review)
For those wondering I love summoning salt and this is my attempt at a fair use parody. Enjoy as Mj recounts their 13 hr excursion at Otakon on Saturday
S2E2 A Crunchless Connecticon!? (Episode 20: Connecticon in Review)
A successful Connecticon for the ages! Listen as Ryan and Mj recount their experiences having a booth and being treated as press for the first time
S2E1 Cosplay at the ALTAR? (Bonus 2: Our fave Cosplay Wedding)
Ryan and MJ discuss their experiences in Utah as they attended a Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter themed wedding. MJ remembers they haven't really watched either of those...
S1E20 Waterlogged Weeaboos!? (Episode 19: Katsu in Review)
Ryan actually cosplayed everyday at Katsu?? Tune in to find out how we pulled up with big props in huge suitcases via Train??
S1E19 Celebrating Christmas in April!? (Episode 18: Holmat in Review)
That's right it's a new cosplay con crunch tradition! Pull out your themed holmat cosplays again because it's Christmas in April(It's definitely for the bit guys, it's not because we just finished…
S1E18 ETHICS in this Economy?? (Episode 17: Attempting Ethical Consumption in Fandom)
MJ and Ryan attempt ethical consumption in late stage capitalism. It's difficult but not impossible for us cosplayers to do our part!
S1E17 A Cosplay Crunchmas! feat. The Twelve Crashouts of Xmas (Episode 16: Holiday Matsuri Prep)
Holmat is this week and Ryan and MJ are once again CRUNCHING to get ready for it. Watch as they go over their cosplay plans and build progress while Ryan unravels in real time
S1E16 Curing our "SEASONAL" Depression with Anime (Episode 15: Fall Anime Hype Hour)
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…
S1E15 Totally CONventional Entertainment (Episode 14: Things to do at Cons)
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
S1E14 Collosal Con, Small Artists Alley (feat. Leafeon) (Episode 13: CCE in Review)
"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…
S1E13 Was Otakon the GOAT-aCon!? (Episode 12: Otakon in Review)
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…
S1E12 ConnectiCon Crunch Crew Came in Clutch (Episode 11: Connecticon in Review)
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…
S1E11 The EHDBZ boys get ICED? (feat. Eric Hates Dragonball Z) (Bonus 1: Yuri on Ice Review Episodes 1-4)
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…
S1E10 I like BIG PROPS and I cannot lie (feat. @somanyhoodies) (Episode 10: Prop Prep and Neurodivergence)
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
S1E9 The COST$ of Crunching (Episode 9: Tips on how to Con on a Budget)
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
S1E8 Depression and Degeneracy in Dressup?? (feat. @dandoesdressup) (Episode 8: Correcting Con Creep 101)
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…
S1E6 The 10 Cosplay CONMANDMENTS (Episode 6: A new Code of Conduct)
Ryan and MJ overview their 10 Cosplay Conmandments and how you can be an overall more aware and respectful con-goer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosplay Con Crunch has published 25 episodes since March 2024, covering topics in Animation & Manga, Hobbies.
Cosplay Con Crunch is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 1h 6m.
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