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CosplayBytes
by BlulLightningCos
All on cosplay news, convention coverage, nerdy bits and bytes. Plus a look inside the lives of various content creators!
Episodes
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Getting to Know ZombiexxKitten
For today's episode, I got to have a wonderful chat with ZombiexxKitten! I had the pleasure of meeting her a few years back at PAX East and getting to know her more has me fangirling like crazy. From being a Kingdom Hearts girlie, to having similar favorite games of all time! We talk about her…
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PAX East 2026
It's my favorite time of the year where I get to hang out with Mink the Satyr for an hour plus & talk about our time at PAX East! Join us for a fun conversation about what we saw, what we played, who took all our money and other fun stories. From cosplaying as obscure characters to odd times at...
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Round 3 w/ Saturnxne!
So we didn't really have a topic to discuss but I love any chance i get to talk with Saturnxne so we jumped through a lot of topics! More stuff about my Japan trip (which we later found after recording that the last time we did an episode, I had gotten back from the trip!), the games we've been...
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MAGFest 2026
Thank you for your continued support as I try to work through getting new content out! I'm beyond happy to start off the new year strong with a really fun episode with one of my friends Donny otherwise known as SpvceVVitch online. He's trying to get into cosplay more and got to attend MAGFest…
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PAX West with HyperChai
Thank you for tuning in for today's episode! I got to have an amazing chat with my friend HyperChai for a little nighttime discussion about their time at PAX West a few weeks ago. Through helping out the Guardians Mental Health community, she got to experience the perspective of working as an...
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Catching Up with Saturnxne!
Hello! I'm excited to have a fun & casual catch up chat with my amazing friend Saturnxne for today's new episode! We essentially just go for a few hours talking about the latest games we've been playing, how we're enjoying the Switch 2 PLUS her thoughts on the last Fan Expo she went to last year....
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PAX East 2025
I'm happy to share my full PAX East 2025 recap episode! Joined as always by my friend & cosplayer/streamer Mink the Satyr, we go over pretty much everything we can think of. From stand out booth designs, the mainstays and of course the games. We also talk about panels, the cosplay space, Red Bull...
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Catching Up With KarnageCos!
It's been a really long time since I last had KarnageCos on the show and let me tell you how amazing it was! Just us going on about the various conventions they've been to since pretty much the start of last year. Mostly focusing on the ones where she was invited as an official creator/guest but…
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Emris Coscept & SakuraCon 2025!
Oh man did we cover a lot in this episode! My annual catch up with Emris Coscept is here and we had so much to say. In addition to the teases of my eventual PAX East episode, Emris went into detail about SakuraCon and how it was done this year. Questionable details aside, she talks about how her...
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PAX East 2025: Good Story Guild Interview
I got the opportunity to not only play Good Story Guild’s first ever game—Cat Secretary—but also a chance to interview the devs describing what they wanted to bring to the table with this game. Did you know they also do podcasts? Learn about what they took from that outlet and apply it to their...
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Japan 2025
Thank you for joining me for today's episode. While convention season is still very much underway, I wanted to take some time and talk about my trip to Japan that just happened a few weeks ago. It was quite the experience and something I'll never forget. Hope you enjoy, and thank you to those…
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MAGFest 2025
I can't recall if I've ever done an episode regarding MAGFest, so I'm extremely excited to not only have that for you today but with a twist! I'm joined by Lance/Toaster as he details what it's like staffing the event as part of the A/V crew. Particularly going into detail about the arcade…
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Where Do We Go From Here
I wanted to make this impromptu episode to sort of vent about the frustrations I've been having with my show since the last episode. Difficulties in booking guests and immense feelings of being unwanted in the cosplay space. I also talk about the possibility of having this new season of the show…
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PAX West 2024 with SpeakingLion!
When I mention how we cover all the extra nerdy bits & bytes in every intro to a show, I mean it :). In this new episode, SpeakingLion joins me for an amazingly fun chat regarding her time at PAX West, from the panels she went to alongside the games played as well. We talk about what we really…
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Getting to Know Tiffany Lockheart
Just a heads up! There were some audio issues at the start BUT I think I managed to fix them & boost our voices up at the moment i noticed through the remainder of the episode. Should be ok :) I was very nervous going into this episode since it's been close to 4 months since my last episode but…
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PAX East 2024
Here's a solo episode with me detailing all I saw and did at PAX East 2024! From trying out new games, to hanging out with content creators and even looking fly at the after party :). Don't worry, hopefully more episodes will come regarding the convention! Enjoy my ramblings and word stumbling <3
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Katsucon 2024
I got to chat with Chamomiletay as she described her time cosplaying and attending Katsucon 2024. Learn about the cosplays she wore including Riju from Tears of the Kingdom and Yor from Spy x Family alongside her partner. She also goes into detail regarding her cosplay start, what her favorite…
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Getting To Know Saturnxne
Have a nice and chill time listening to me and Saturnxne finally getting a chance to talk to each other after being internet friends for a little while <3. In addition to learning more about the games and shows she grew up with, you also get to learn more about her artistic side! Including what…
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Celebrating 100 Episodes with Mink The Satyr and Dannylions!
I can't believe we reached the 100th Episode! As always, I'm happy to share it with the S-Tier team that is Mink the Satyr & Dannylions! We spend the time catching up on what we've been up to since the last episode we did together. This includes conventions, cosplays done, photoshoots and our…
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TwitchCon 2023 with SpeakingLion
There is just so much about this episode that surprised me about SpeakingLion in addition to our chat about her time at TwitchCon last month. You get her cosplay origin story, tidbits about her life being a union member of SAG-AFTRA, game adaptations at the start of the episode, streaming life…
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TwitchCon 2023 with Jocelyn Jenkins
I am insanely excited I got to virtually meet Jocelyn Jenkins for this new episode! She's a cosplayer and streamer who recently attended TwitchCon alongside her partner as a vendor in Artist Alley. We talk about the unexpected challenges she had with the cosplays she planned to wear, her cosplay...
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Otakon 2023
We're almost there! I got to reunite with the wonderful Phalafel Cosplays in this episode. Mostly talking about both her time at Otakon this past July alongside my time at FanExpo Boston earlier this month. We talk about her cosplays she wore including Tears of the Kingdom's Ganondorf which was...
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ConnectiCon 2023
I want to start by apologizing for the audio issues on my end. I got confused thinking my mic was getting picked up. I didn't fix it until way later. Thankfully my guests Mink the Satyr and Dannylion did a WHOLE LOT of talking as they discussed their time at CT Con last weekend. In addition, we...
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Catching Up with EmrisCoscept
I am incredibly excited to have the wonderfully talented EmrisCoscept back on the show to talk about her latest adventures in both creating art in addition to their time at SakuraCon a few weeks back. From hearing of the area's expansion to the amount of money Emris spent in Artist Alley, she…
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Anya Braddock & Networking as a Creator
I'm hoping that this pep talk with Anya Braddock in this episode helps out anyone within the cosplay/content creation space. It was really great chatting with her as we dive into her cosplay origin story alongside the plethora of conventions she's been to from 2022 into 2023. Whether it's through...
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PAX East & Anime Boston with Spectra
I got to have an amazing chat with Spectra in regards to not only his time at PAX East & Anime Boston this past weekend, but also his cosplay journey overall. Starting around the same time as I am, Spectra goes into detail about his first convention alongside his friend group and the Deadpool...
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PAX East 2023
I'm very excited to have Mink the Satyr on this episode for an in-depth look at our time during PAX East 2023 this past weekend! Not only did Mink do several panels, but I also talk about the many games I played . Mink also shouts out games she played on certain days in addition to detailing each...
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Katsucon 2023 & WaifuExpo with k8Sarkissian
For this episode, I am joined by the insanely talented k8Sarkissian as we go through so many topics. From her cosplay origin story to various moments in wishing she didn't miss out on certain shows like Sailor Moon and even the original Pokemon anime. We soon dive into her time going to both...
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2023 Hopes & Plans
2023 has arrived and I wanted to share my goals for this year as far as the show goes in addition to my content creating efforts! This also marks a debut in dual streaming live on Twitch to give me even more ways to create for that platform. While short, I wanted to kick off this "Road to 100...
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HolMat 2022 & Looking Back
Starner Cosplay was an absolute sweetheart in joining me again for the final episode of 2022! Most of our discussion was around her time at Holiday Matsuri which took place a few weeks ago (from the publish date!) and how much it's changed from previous years. Including discussion on just how…
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PAX Australia & Crunchyroll Expo
It's been a long time since I last had the wonderful Karnagecos on my show. Back then, it was more so like an in-depth interview and details on how cosplay is in Australia. This time, they helped out by adding in a discussion about Crunchyroll Expo and the insane execution of the event down in…
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TwitchCon Amsterdam + PortCon
Longtime viewers will know that whenever Mink the Satyr and Legend of Larcy are on the same episode, chaos ensues. That is still the case, and cosplayer/streamer GrinningHazard joins in having to witness what I have to deal with XD. For this double dose episode, Grinning and Mink detail their...
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Starner Cosplay
Within the first 5 minutes, I knew Starner was going to be such a delight to talk to and you get to see just how/why with this episode! You DEFINITELY see the age difference between us as Starner goes in detail about her origins into this hobby. Being in the 5th grade and learning about cons...
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PAX East 2022 Pt. 2 + ConnectiCon
What was going to be a crowded show ended up being a really lovely conversation with Midge Scully and HyperChai! Particularly, this is the second part of my PAX East 2022 coverage (apologies for the wait!). I got to spend time with the two of them at the con and we talked about all the things we...
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Fanime + Anime Expo 2022
Today I'm excited to have the opportunity to have Maru on again as we dived into her time going to both Fanime and Anime Expo which took place in May and July respectively. Throughout our chat, we dive more into Maru's gaming obsessions which extend through her outfits she wore such as the Dancer...
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Cosplay: A History
I had the unique and exciting opportunity to interview Andrew Liptak about his new book, Cosplay: A History. We hit the ground running with Andrew giving us his full blown origin story and how Star Wars pretty much kick-started his love of pop culture and all things nerdy. From learning Star Wars...
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MegaCon 2022
For today's episode, Kayjora Cosplay joins me once again as we talk about her time at MegaCon in Florida a few weeks ago! Through working with Misty Mountain Gaming, Kayjora was able to work at their booth to help sell merch from both the company in addition to her own cosplay prints. Throughout...
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PAX East 2022 Pt. 1
My PAX East coverage continues with a chat alongside Mink the Satyr! It really was a treat getting to spend each day with her as she was rocking Pokemon cosplays for each day. We took a look at how the overall convention was coming back after the pandemic shut everything down. It was sort of...
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PAX East 2022: Midge Scully & Hyperchai Interview
My Interview with Midge Scully & Hyperchai at PAX East 2022!
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PAX East 2022: Legend of Larcy & Mink the Satyr Interview
My Interview with Legend of Larcy & Mink the Satyr at PAX East 2022!
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Creative Burnout with Twitch
In this episode, I got to sit down with one of my favorite creators/body-painters Intraventus for a chat about Creative Burnout. Specifically when it came to Intra's struggles throughout 2021 as a body painter. I always marveled at her ability to do so many of her body paint streams for 4+ hours…
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Katsucon 2022
I am overly excited to be joined by best girl/cosplay waifu Jaycee Cosplay as we talk about her time at Katsucon back in February. It was interesting to hear how the con has changed as we sort of enter a return to normalcy in the events circuit. Jaycee talks about the cosplays she brought along…
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Looking Back + Ahead
I was lucky enough to get Mink and Larcy again for another duo episode. The last time all three of us were together, madness ensued as we talked about RI Comic Con one year. This time around I wanted to get some insight into what Larcy and Mink were up to during the back end of 2021. I haven't...
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Emris Coscept
This lengthy episode was another wonderful talk and Emris Coscept is just a delightful individual. After finding out she's as big of a Nightwing fan as I am (subsequently gushing over the character for 30 min) we go into many of her cosplays that I personally enjoyed from her Trevor Belmont, to...
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VanityFOX
This has been honestly one of my more anticipated episodes simply due to the history I've had with Casey. Otherwise known as VanityFOX, she's a cosplayer and VTuber on Twitch that I've known from pretty much my own start in cosplay. Throughout our talk, we reminisce about the cons we've been to...
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Kayjora Cosplay
I got to talk with another new and wonderful creator for this episode. Kayjora Cosplay has been creating some stellar cosplays since her start into the hobby only a few years back. From her Boka Tan to an amazing Black Cat 2099, we discuss her origins in discovering the hobby. The bulk of this...
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ACDramon
Happy New Year! For this start of Season 5, I'm pleased to have a beefy chat with cosplayer and illustrator ACDramon. In this installment, I got to chat with Avery about a myriad of things as you learn more about his work. In addition to his origins as a cosplayer, you'll also learn how he got…
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SkylineStars
For this potential Season 4 Finale of CosplayBytes, I am joined by the wonderful SkylineStars in a hefty interview covering a multitude of topics. From Sky's cosplay and nerdy origin stories to a conversation about bought vs. handmade cosplays. In addition, I ask Sky about some of her cosplays…
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Ecchi Expo + ColossalCon 2021
I am incredibly happy to have Luck of the Lion Cosplay return for another episode! She's certainly been busy as of late heading to conventions locally to her area in Texas. Our main topic of discussion is around Leon's experience at both Ecchi Expo and ColossalCon. Starting with the former, Leon...
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DC FanDome 2021
Have a nice solo outing as I talk about my experience watching the DC FanDome event this past weekend. The multi hour stream turned out to be a slew of announcement for many DC related properties outside of its comic section. Mostly looks at current and upcoming TV shows, video games and the…
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