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Dress Up Disasters

Based on the west coast, join Alycas and Circuit as they talk and discuss all things cosplay and convention life. With 10 years of experience each, enjoy their chaotic insight in the convention, and cosplay scene.Episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Keep an eye on our Instagram @circasproductions for updates on episode uploadsHave an episode idea? email us [email protected]

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    Sakuracon 2025 ReCap

    Sakuracon? More like ChaosCon! Join Circuit and ALycas as they go over how their sakuracon experiece went from cheesecake factory fires, to hotel gas leaks.Do you have an idea for a future episode? email us at [email protected] or DM us on instagram at @circasproductionsHave a look at our merch shop here

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    Cosplay Meetups

    Putting together a cosplay meetup isn't nearly as scary as it appears. Join hosts Circuit and Alycas as they talk all about cosplay meetups inside and outside the cons, from picnics in costume to fully fleshed out groups with photographers.Do you have an idea for a future episode? email us at [email protected] or DM us on instagram at @circasproductionsHave a look at our merch shop here

  3. 15

    Emerald City Comic Con Recap

    Join Alycas and Circuit as they recap their whirlwind of a weekend at Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle!Do you have an episode ideal? email us at [email protected] or DM us at @circasproductions on InstagramWant to support the podcast? check out our merch over on TeeSpring

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    FanExpo Van Recap

    Circuit and Alycas went to FanExpo Vancouver this year and oh boy... it was defintetly a convention...Join them both as they rehash their convention weekend from the dangerous overcrowding to the pros and cons of the cosplay competition. Do you have an episode ideal? email us at [email protected] or DM us at @circasproductions on InstagramWant to support the podcast? check out our merch over on TeeSpring

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    The Ultimate Convention Ranking

    A new year, a new season! Join Circuit and Alycas in this new extra-long episode where the pair go over and rank every convention they have attended. And listen as they get their podcast host legs back after the whirlwind holiday season!Do you have an episode idea you want us to cover?email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @circasproductionsOr have a look at our merch on TeeSpring

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    Kumo 24: A Cosplay Horror Story Panel

    Recorded at Kumoricon 2024 in Portland Oegon, Hosts Circuit and Alycas bring you all new stories in the second rendition of their cosplay horror story panel including never heard before stories from both the hosts and audience members alike!To see the memes that accompany these stories, check our instagram @circasproductions or watch the podcast on youtube or spotify.Have an idea for an episode? Want to share your thoughts on a previous topic? We would love to hear from you at [email protected] the podcast hereMerchKofi

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    Kumo 24: It's a FanFiction Gameshow!

    Join Circuit, Alycas, and Entropy as they run an all new gameshow based all around Fanfiction on Ao3 Filmed live at Kumoricon Have an idea for an episode? Want to share your thoughts on a previous topic? We would love to hear from you at [email protected] the podcast hereMerchKofi

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    Hotels and Roommates

    Without hotels we wouldn't have cons, and without roommates we wouldn't be able to afford cons. Join Circuit and Alycas as they talk all about the lifeblood of convention life. From finding the perfect hotel for your needs to setting boundaries with your roommates.Do you have an episode idea you want us to cover?email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @circasproductionsOr have a look at our merch on TeeSpring

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    A Cosplayer's Guide to Halloween

    It's the season of Hallow's Eve, do you know what you're gonna dress up as to save yourself from scary spirits? Join Circuit and Alycas as they discuss everything a non cosplayer's needs to know to kill it at a local bar costume contest, or outshine at that Halloween party.Do you have an episode idea you want us to cover?email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @circasproductionsOr have a look at our merch on TeeSpring

  10. 8

    Playing with Gender with Guest Coals_Cosplay

    Alycas and Circuit sit down with Coals_Cosplay in the very first guest episode to talk about all things gender and how cosplay has helped them play around with their own gender expression and what that means for them and so much more!Find Coal at their Instagram account @coals_cosplay and on TikTok at @coals_cosplayDo you have an episode idea you want us to cover?email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @circasproductionsOr have a look at our merch on TeeSpring

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    The Accurate, The Flattering, and the Practical

    This week, hosts Alycas and Circuit talk all about when to prioritize accuracy, how to make cosplays cater to your body type, and when to have fun with costumes that may not be the most practical to wear on the con floor.Do you have an episode idea you want us to cover?email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @circasproductionsOr have a look at our merch on TeeSpring

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    Keeping Motivation

    Have a build that you wanna finish but can't stand the sight of anymore? Maybe you are excited of starting the next project in your cosplans. Or maybe ADHD paralysis is beating you up? Join Alycas and Circuit as they talk about what helps keep them motivated and on target with builds both big and small and what helps them avoid the looming threat of the dreaded con crunch!Do you have an episode idea you want us to cover?email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @circasproductionsOr have a look at our merch on TeeSpring

  13. 5

    Cosplay and the Elements

    Today Circuit and Alycas talk all about taking care of yourself while cosplaying in the height of summer and the dead of winter. How to stay cool, and warm, as well as some advice on what makes a cosplay choice weather appropriate for your convention line-ups!

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    AniRevo 24: A Cosplay Horror Stories Panel

    Recording taken from our Horror Stories live recording at Anime Revolution in Vancouver BC

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    Negativity and Positivity in Cosplay

    It is quite common in this modern era for people to talk about how toxic the cosplay community is nowadays and how 'it was never like this in the old days' Join Circuit and Alycas as they ask the question, is cosplay really that toxic? And does the positivity outweigh that negativity.Do you have an episode topic you'd like to hear discussed? Do you have something to say on the topic? Join the conversation. Send an email to [email protected] for your thoughts to be heard.Sorry for the kinda funky audio on Circuit's mic there were some editing struggles. They should be fixed for the next episode.Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/circasproductions/https://www.instagram.com/circut.cosplays/https://www.instagram.com/alycas_cosplay/Support the Podcast! Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/CircuitCosplays/shop?asc=uKofi Tip Jar: ko-fi.com/dressupdisasters

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    Who are the Dress-Up Disasters? Introducing Your Hosts!

    Get to know hosts Alycas and Circuit as they regale you with tales from when they started cosplay and why they started cosplaying back in 2015 and 2013 respectively. Listen as they give you insight on what cosplaying was like in the pre-Amazon, Doki Doki, and Worbla days.Do you have an episode topic you'd like to hear discussed? Do you have something to say on the topic? Send an email to [email protected] for your thoughts to be heard.

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    Welcome to The Dress-Up Disasters Podcast

    We are excited to share this podcast with the world after months of planning, I hope you follow us and follow along as we record our journey through competitive cosplay and share plenty of fun and not so fun stories along the way.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Based on the west coast, join Alycas and Circuit as they talk and discuss all things cosplay and convention life. With 10 years of experience each, enjoy their chaotic insight in the convention, and cosplay scene.Episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Keep an eye on our Instagram @circasproductions for updates on episode uploadsHave an episode idea? email us [email protected]

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How many episodes does Dress Up Disasters have?

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What is Dress Up Disasters about?

Based on the west coast, join Alycas and Circuit as they talk and discuss all things cosplay and convention life. With 10 years of experience each, enjoy their chaotic insight in the convention, and cosplay scene.Episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Keep an eye on our Instagram...

How often does Dress Up Disasters release new episodes?

Dress Up Disasters has 17 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Dress Up Disasters is created and hosted by Circas Productions.
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