Heroes of Cosplay Sanctuary
Welcome to Sanctuary: a Cosplayer haven where you - the person doing it yourself - can listen in to hear about the perspective of cosplayers, their struggles, their concerns, their stories...and it's open to you, both to listen and or to join in! It's not just Cosplay how-to or talking up the latest Marvel Movie, it's discussion about what you do and where Cosplay fits into your life.We get into current issues Cosplayers face, and offer to help bring your cosplay to life with tips and tricks in the world of social media and self-branding.There's a ton to talk about beyond pop-culture and what celebrities are doing - the major driver for Cons and the industry at large is YOU - the SuperFan and the Cosplayer!
Episodes
401 episodes
It’s Fun, but Remember all this Online Stuff is Work!
Hosted by: Scotty BIn this real-talk episode, Scotty B reminds cosplayers and creators alike that while posting, sharing, and building an online presence may look like fun and games—it’s still work. And like any job, it c...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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10:34
Convention Creepers
Hosted by: Scotty BIn this important and unflinching episode, Scotty B tackles one of the most uncomfortable yet crucial topics in the cosplay world: creeper behavior at conventions. From unwanted photos and boundary-cros...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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9:37
Cosplayers - Don’t Be That Guy (or Girl)
Hosted by: Scotty BIn this direct and eye-opening episode, Scotty B outlines the behaviors that can quietly erode community, respect, and fun within the cosplay world. From attention-seeking antics and con creep energy to social m...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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8:28
The WORST Behavior (in the Cosplay Community)
Hosted by: Scotty BIn this unfiltered and necessary episode, Scotty B takes aim at the darker side of cosplay culture—the toxic behaviors that often go unchecked beneath the surface of creativity and fandom. From ego-driven gateke...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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10:23
Remember When it Was OK to Have Friends?
Hosted by: Scotty BIn this heartfelt episode, Scotty B explores how the cosplay and creator spaces—once centered around shared fandom and friendship—have shifted into platforms for performance, comparison, and quiet isolation....
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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9:35
You Are NOT Missing Out
Hosted by: Scotty BIn a world of endless scrolls, con recaps, and follower milestones, it’s easy to feel like you’re being left behind. But in this grounded and empowering episode, Scotty B flips the FOMO script and reminds cospla...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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8:08
If it All Stopped Tomorrow
Hosted by: Scotty BWhat would be left if the followers vanished, the algorithms broke, and the conventions went dark?In this reflective and emotionally grounded episode, Scotty B invites listeners to confront a powerful que...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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6:38
Body Mind Cosplay
This week on the show, we welcome Body Mind Cosplay, a creator whose builds showcase both discipline and playfulness. Since arriving on the cosplay scene in 2021, she’s brought Borderlands props, Spartan collaborations, and intricate des...
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Season 6
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22:45
Is it about Cosplay or the Fame Wave?
Hosted by: Scotty BIn this sharply observant episode, Scotty B takes aim at the growing tension between creativity and clout in the cosplay world. What started as a personal, fandom-driven art form has increasingly become entangle...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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6:25
What Are We Complaining About?
Hosted by: Scotty BIn this candid and self-reflective episode, Scotty B unpacks the ever-present wave of complaints that echo across the cosplay and creator communities. From algorithm changes and follower counts to con drama and ...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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8:50
Are You Here to Learn or Just Likes and Follows?
Hosted by: Scotty BIn this eye-opening episode, Scotty B draws a hard line between two mindsets dominating the cosplay space: those who show up to learn, grow, and create—and those chasing the endless loop of likes, follo...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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9:50
Stiff Competition – Should There Be?
Hosted by: Scotty BIn this episode, Scotty B takes a sharp look at the role of competition in the cosplay world—on the con floor, in online spaces, and within ourselves. While cosplay is often marketed as inclusive and we...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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13:19
There are No Gods in Cosplay
Hosted by: Scotty BIn this bold and unapologetic episode, Scotty B dismantles the hierarchy that social media and convention culture often try to impose on the cosplay community. Despite the appearance of “cosplay celebrities” and...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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9:35
Cosplay is NOT the Full Time Answer
Hosted by: Scotty BIn this honest and thought-provoking episode, Scotty B breaks the illusion that cosplay must become a full-time career to be meaningful. With the rise of influencer culture and social media metrics as markers of...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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9:25
Who are You Listening To?
Hosted by: Scotty BIn this episode, Scotty B dives deep into the noise surrounding cosplay culture—asking the essential question: “Who are you listening to, and why?” With candor and a bit of fire, he challenges the narra...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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12:20
Season 6 - Cult of Personality - Finally!
Hosted by: Scotty BIn this season premiere, Scotty B returns to the Heroes of Cosplay Sanctuary after a long hiatus with a renewed vision and a deeply personal mission. Titled “Cult of Personality,” the episode s...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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10:11
The Power of Discipline | Special Guest : A Mom That Lifts
This week, we’re joined by an incredibly inspiring force in the cosplay and fitness world — the fierce, disciplined, and humble leader of the Adelphi Phalanx: A Mom That Lifts.🔥 From her early days as a band kid to becoming a Spartan le...
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Season 6
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41:05
Special Guest Victoria Recchione
In this episode, we dive into the world of cosplay, fitness, and perseverance with seasoned cosplayer and fitness enthusiast Victoria Ricchione! From her steampunk-inspired beginnings at Dragon Con 2012 to her eli...
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33:53
Balance Within Featuring Anthony Cosjitsu
Welcome to Season 6 of the Healing from Cosplay podcast! 🎭✨ We're back after a long pause season premiere, host ScottyB welcomes back Anthony Cosjitsu to discuss his incredible year filled with personal milestones and cosplay adventures.
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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1:01:17
Gem Beauty Makeup
A distinct style, and a wonder to the industry, we're talking with Gem Beauty in this special Christmas Episode!Gem came prepared and shares some of her insights into makeup as a professional effects and makeup artist. Her creations are...
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Season 5
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Episode 48
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1:02:19
Balance the Darkside
Cosplay has its dark side - believe me. And if you don't, then in today's episode, you can hear it from Anthony Cosjitsu, as he returns to chat with me all about the depths that some go to inside of the community. Cosplay is and s...
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Season 5
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Episode 47
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43:49
Take These Steps - Season Finale
There are steps you can take in Cosplay, or anywhere. I'll take the time in this season ending episode (at least, standard episodes coming out regularly), to tell you what my process is.- Decide o...
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Season 5
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Episode 43
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16:09
FOCUS is a cliché, but it does work.
Follow One Course Until Success. Stay the course – small corrections as you learn, but you do learn, and you can see results – giving up is the only issue – but if you agreed to the ‘what is it going to take’ part, then you’re in charge of when...
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Season 5
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Episode 42
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9:21
Doing Hard S**t
The hard things we do – belief, consistency, skill building, failing, improving, and having a very solid goal will always pay off in some way. Difficulties do not need to be avoided in order to have a happy Cosplay life.
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Season 5
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Episode 41
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8:47
Advice on What People Pay You For
Selling yourself as the product to a fan is unsustainable and only works short term – you create more anti-fans in the process – focus on what’s sustainable – keep your distance if this is what you want.It doesn’t scale like a product or...
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Season 5
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Episode 40
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12:12