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
410 episodes
How Much Working with Brands Can Suck?
In this brutally honest episode, Scotty B pulls back the curtain on the business side of cosplay—the brand deals, sponsorships, and “partnership opportunities” that aren’t always what they seem. He exposes how creators are often undervalued, ov...
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Season 6
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Episode 24
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11:22
Attention Seekers
In this candid and challenging episode, Scotty B tackles one of the most polarizing topics in cosplay and online culture—attention-seeking. He explores why so many creators crave visibility, how social media rewards extreme behavior, and what h...
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Season 6
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Episode 23
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12:45
Because You Like Cosplay – Not Because Everyone Approves
In this empowering episode, Scotty B brings cosplay back to its roots—doing it because you love it, not because it earns applause. He breaks down how external approval, online metrics, and comparison culture have quietly shifted cospla...
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Season 6
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Episode 22
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10:41
Cosplay Removes Self-Identity
In this thought-provoking episode, Scotty B examines a side of cosplay few dare to talk about—the loss of self beneath the costume. When embodying characters becomes second nature, where does the real person go?He explores how constant t...
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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10:50
If I Had More Followers, You’d Listen and Why That’s Terrifying
In this piercing and unfiltered episode, Scotty B confronts a harsh truth about the digital age: people don’t always value ideas—they value numbers. He explores how follower counts, algorithms, and perceived popularity shape credibility, often ...
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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13:24
Cosplay Disappointment
In this raw and reflective episode, Scotty B takes an honest look at disappointment—how it shapes us, tests us, and sometimes breaks us. From failed collaborations to unmet expectations within the cosplay and creative worlds, he explores what r...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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11:40
Too Faithful to Fandoms
Hosted by: Scotty BIn this introspective episode, Scotty B asks a daring question many cosplayers avoid: Have we become too faithful to the fandoms we love? When devotion to source material turns into creative constraint,...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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10:01
Cosplayer Mental Health – Is it Helping or Hurting?
Hosted by: Scotty BIn one of the most important conversations of the season, Scotty B dives headfirst into the complex relationship between cosplay and mental health. While cosplay can be a powerful outlet for expression, confiden...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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9:52
The Bar is Too High
Hosted by: Scotty BIn this vulnerable and insightful episode, Scotty B addresses the unspoken truth many cosplayers feel but rarely say out loud: the bar is too high. With social media full of flawless photos, expensive b...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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9:15
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
