Cosplay Cafe (Cosplay Cafe)

Cosplayer Fred Kier (Space Pope Costuming) joins us to discuss comedy and cosplay (and comedic cosplays) and all the ways that cosplay can be used to bring more laughter into our lives.

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Baristas Andrea Starnes, Kelly Guentner, and Crayle Vanest welcome Hunter, aka Hunt3rCh1ck into the Cafe to talk Video Game Cosplay. Don't forget to visit https://ycosplay.com/?sscid=41k6_nxyzw& for your 20% off discount on all cosplay and cosplay accessories! You’ll look great, save money, and support the Cosplay Cafe Baristas. Find our guest here: https://bio.site/Hunt3rCh1ck Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco... Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea): http://www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise Cosplay Cafe airs the first and third Fridays of the month, spreading cos-positivity. Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/

Baristas Andrea Starnes, Kelly Guentner, and Crayle Vanest welcome Elle of La Vie Cosplay into the Cafe to talk Old School Anime.

Don't forget to visit https://ycosplay.com/?sscid=41k6_nxyzw for your 20% off discount on all cosplay and cosplay accessories! You’ll look great, save money, and support the Cosplay Cafe Baristas.

Find our guest here: https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/

https://www.facebook.com/laviecosplay/ http://laviecosplay.com/podcast

https://youtube.com/@laviecosplay/

https://www.twitch.tv/laviecosplay

https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplay?lang=en

Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsiscosplay

Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea): http://www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise

Cosplay Cafe airs the first and third Fridays of the month, spreading cos-positivity.

Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/

Andrea Starnes and Crayle Vanest are joined in the cafe by Willow Skylor and Keisha Acuff of Cryptid Crunch for a discussion of cosplaying mythical creatures and the art of bringing magical, legendary creatures to life.

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Baristas Andrea Starnes and Kelly Guentner welcome Brendan (GingyweebmetCosplay) and Saad (sentimental_cosplayer) into the Cafe to talk about Group Cosplays! Don't forget to visit https://ycosplay.com/?sscid=41k6_nxyzw& for your 20% off discount on all cosplay and cosplay accessories! You’ll look great, save money, and support the Cosplay Cafe Baristas. Find our guest here: Chicagoland Cosplay Creations: https://www.instagram.com/chicagoland... Saad: https://www.instagram.com/sentimental... Brendan: https://www.instagram.com/gingyweebme... Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco... Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea): http://www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise Cosplay Cafe airs the first and third Fridays of the month, spreading cos-positivity. Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/ Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kelly-E... Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage

Baristas Andrea Starnes, Crayle Vanest, and Kelly Guentner welcome Robin and Padme Alexander, aka Hiraeth Solo Cosplay and Sassenach Skywalker Cosplay to the Cafe to discuss Dungeons and Dragons cosplay, particularly Critical Role cosplay.   

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Cosplay has no limits-it truly is for everybody, and EVERY BODY. Whether you're plus sized or pint sized, we baristas believe that you're welcome in our cafe and our clubhouse. Barista Andrea Starnes welcomes Mark Dejarnett, aka KingBeast, to the Cafe to discuss plus sized cosplay. Don't forget to visit https://ycosplay.com/?sscid=41k6_nxyzw& for your 20% off discount on all cosplay and cosplay accessories! You’ll look great, save money, and support the Cosplay Cafe Baristas. Find our hosts here: Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco... Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea): http://www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise Cosplay Cafe airs the first and third Fridays of the month, spreading cos-positivity. Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network - www.cerealboxnetwork.com

Baristas Andrea Starnes, Crayle Vanest, and Kelly Guentner welcome Becki Yoakam (Uchiha Sakura Cosplay) into the cafe to talk about anime cosplay.   

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Why do we cosplay? A handful of cosplayers answer that question as part of the Multiverse Funraiser! For more information on the Multiverse FunRaiser, go to www.themultiversefunraiser.com For more information on our charity partner, ComicBooks For Kids, go to www.comicbooksforkids.org To donate to our CB4K fundraiser, you can either donate at the CB4K website listed above or directly to the fundraiser listed on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/themultiversefunraiser

Comic Con Horror Stories

THIS is the crossover that you've all been waiting for! The I-Scream Queens (D'Elle Memphis, Lauren Knight, and Magda) join Baristas Andrea Starnes, and Kelly Guentner for a TEA PARTY to talk about what really goes on behind the scenes at some conventions, because we all have at least one horror story!

Don’t forget to check out Belle Poque at https://www.bellepoque.com/?ref=phoenixsisters and use Discount Code PSC15 to get 15% off for all your vintage clothing needs!

Find our guests here: https://linktr.ee/iScreamQueens

Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsiscosplay

Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea): http://www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise

Cosplay Cafe airs the first Tuesday and third Friday of each month, spreading cos-positivity.

Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/

Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: https://www.amazon.com/.../Kelly.../author/B009O2Q0OA...

Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage

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Why Sci Fi? Why Not?

We're going on an intergalactic adventure into the world of Sci-Fi cosplay to answer the age-old question: Star Trek or Star Wars? Or are you a heathen like us who likes both?? Join baristas Kelly Guentner and Crayle Vanest as we welcome Battle Queen into the cafe for an adventure that's out of this world. Don't forget to visit https://ycosplay.com/?sscid=41k6_nxyzw& for your 20% off discount on all cosplay and cosplay accessories! You’ll look great, save money, and support the Cosplay Cafe Baristas. Find our guest here:    / @sci-fiqueens   Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco... Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea):   / mehdia_raiise   Cosplay Cafe airs the first Tuesday and third Friday of each month, spreading cos-positivity. Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/ Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kelly-E... Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage

Cosplay Has No Age Limit!

How old is too old to dress in cosplay? Are you still breathing? Okay, well, then you're not too old to cosplay! There's no limit on fun.

Barista Andrea Starnes welcomes Eileen, aka RangersandArrows cosplay, into the Cafe to talk about cosplaying at every age (especially cosplay over the age of 30)

Don’t forget to check out Belle Poque at https://www.bellepoque.com/?ref=phoenixsisters and use Discount Code PSC15 to get 15% off for all your vintage clothing needs!

Find our guest here: https://www.instagram.com/rangersandarrowstiktok.com/@rangersandarrows

Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsiscosplay

Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea): http://www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise

Cosplay Cafe airs the first Tuesday and third Friday of each month, spreading cos-positivity.

Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network-http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/

Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: https://www.amazon.com/.../Kelly.../author/B009O2Q0OA...

Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage

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Secrets of the Star Wars Cosplay Community

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... Baristas Andrea Starnes and Kelly Guentner came together to gab about cosplay with THE Star Wars cosplayer, Kelldar. Get your lightsabers ready, and join us for an out-of-this-world night of fun and cosplay! Don't forget to visit https://ycosplay.com/?sscid=41k6_nxyzw& for your 20% off discount on all cosplay and cosplay accessories! You’ll look great, save money, and support the Cosplay Cafe Baristas. Find our guest here: https://kelldar.com/ Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco... Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea):   / mehdia_raiise   Cosplay Cafe airs the first Tuesday and third Friday of each month, spreading cos-positivity. Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/ Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kelly-E... Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage

Baristas Andrea Starnes, Kelly Guentner, and Crayle Vanest welcome Garrett and Nikkie Dunnewold of Wonderland Duo Cosplay and Mark and Ruby Elliott of T-Shirt Cosplay into the Cafe for a very special Disney trivia episode.   Don't forget to visit https://ycosplay.com/?sscid=41k6_nxyzw&

for your 20% off discount on all cosplay and cosplay accessories!

Baristas Andrea Starnes, Kelly Guentner, and Crayle Vanest welcome Dave Adams and Ryan Permison into the Cafe for Star Wars Trivia. Don't forget to visit https://ycosplay.com/?sscid=41k6_nxyzw& for your 20% off discount on all cosplay and cosplay accessories! You’ll look great, save money, and support the Cosplay Cafe Baristas. Find our guests here: Dave: https://www.facebook.com/UnrelatedAtB... @DAdams419 (twitter/X) Ryan: https://linktr.ee/ryanandiquote Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco... Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea): http://www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise Cosplay Cafe airs the first Tuesday and third Friday of each month, spreading cos-positivity. Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/ Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kelly-E... Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage

The baristas celebrate Andrea's 20 year cosplay anniversary with an episode dedicated to discussing her cosplay history and highlighting submissions from all cosplay genres that our viewers are proud of.

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We've Come a Long Way Baby! The baristas welcome Kerri Bland Cosplay to discuss our cosplay journeys, from humble beginnings to the present.

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Cosplay Photography: The Photographer's POV

Go behind the lens as Baristas Kelly Guentner and Crayle Vanest welcome costographer RM Photography into the Cafe. If you've ever wondered what it takes to get the perfect shot, or what goes through your photographer's head-this is the episode for you! After all, if a cosplayer wears a fantastic costume and nobody photographs it, did it really happen?Don’t forget to check out Belle Poque at https://www.bellepoque.com/?ref=phoenixsisters and use Discount Code PSC15 to get 15% off for all your vintage clothing needs!Find our guest here: https://www.instagram.com/rmphotographylafayettePhoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsiscosplayMehdia_Raiise (Andrea): http://www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiiseCosplay Cafe airs the first Tuesday and third Friday of each month, spreading cos-positivity.Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: https://www.amazon.com/.../Kelly.../author/B009O2Q0OA...Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage

Closet Cosplay: No Purchase Required

Baristas Andrea Starnes, Kelly Guentner, and Crayle Vanest celebrate Crayle's 10 year cosplayversary by talking about closet cosplay!

Learn to put together a cosplay using whatever's in your closet, without breaking the bank.

Don’t forget to check out Belle Poque at https://www.bellepoque.com/?ref=phoenixsisters and use Discount Code PSC15 to get 15% off for all your vintage clothing needs!

Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsiscosplay

Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea): http://www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise

Cosplay Cafe airs the first Tuesday and third Friday of each month, spreading cos-positivity.

Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/

Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: https://www.amazon.com/.../Kelly.../author/B009O2Q0OA...

Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage

Gijinka, the Humanized Pokemon!

Barista Andrea Starnes welcomes Chaliou Cosplay to talk about Gijinka and all the creativity that goes into designing cosplays meant to humanize Pokemon characters. Don’t forget to check out Belle Poque at https://www.bellepoque.com/?ref=phoen... and use Discount Code PSC15 to get 15% off for all your vintage clothing needs! Find our guest here: Instagram.com/chalioucosplay Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco... Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea):   / mehdia_raiise   Cosplay Cafe airs the first Tuesday and third Friday of each month, spreading cos-positivity. Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/ Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kelly-E... Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage

Baristas Kelly Guentner and Crayle Vanest talk about cosplaying characters who can shapeshift as well as our cosplay contest for Lone Wolf Comics. Details about the contest are here: https://craylevanest.com/lone-wolf-co...

Don't forget to visit https://ycosplay.com/?sscid=41k6_nxyzw&

for your 20% off discount on all cosplay and cosplay accessories! You’ll look great, save money, and support the Cosplay Cafe Baristas.   Find more information about Lone Wolf Comics here: https://lonewolfcomics.com/

Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco...

Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea): http://www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise

Cosplay Cafe airs the first and third Fridays of the month, spreading cos-positivity.   Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/

Baristas Kelly Guentner, and Crayle Vanest welcome Alex Acain and Brendan Ouimet into the Cafe to talk about specialty conventions. Don't forget to visit https://ycosplay.com/?sscid=41k6_nxyzw& for your 20% off discount on all cosplay and cosplay accessories! You’ll look great, save money, and support the Cosplay Cafe Baristas. Find our guests on Instagram: @alexandracain_snapshots.98 and @gingyweebmet Hosts: Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco... - Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea): http://www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise Cosplay Cafe airs the first Tuesday and third Friday of each month, spreading cos-positivity. Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/ Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: www.kellyguentner.com Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage

Baristas Crayle Vanest, Kelly Guentner, and Andrea Starnes welcome Raechel Bill to the Cafe to discuss cosplaying with your kids as part of the Multiverse Funraiser. For more information on the Multiverse FunRaiser, go to www.themultiversefunraiser.com For more information on our charity partner, ComicBooks For Kids, go to www.comicbooksforkids.org To donate to our CB4K fundraiser, you can either donate at the CB4K website listed above or directly to the fundraiser listed on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/themultiversefunraiser

Baristas Kelly Guentner, and Crayle Vanest welcome cosplayer and author Charli Rahe, into the Cafe to talk about literary character cosplay Don't forget to visit https://ycosplay.com/?sscid=41k6_nxyzw& for your 20% off discount on all cosplay and cosplay accessories! You’ll look great, save money, and support the Cosplay Cafe Baristas. Find our guest here: www.charlirahe.com FB: charliraheauthor TikTok: authorcharlirahe IG: charlirahe_author Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco... Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea): http://www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise Cosplay Cafe airs the first and third Fridays of the month, spreading cos-positivity. Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/ Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kelly-E... Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage

Angel Logsdon, AKA Ruby Storm, joins us in the Cafe to discuss Pirate Cosplay! Proud part of the Cereal Box Network - www.cerealboxnetwork.com

Let's do the time warp again! Garment-making is a tradition nearly as old as human history, and there's an art to recreating costumes from various points in that history. We can think of no one better to go on this journey through time with us than Laughing Rat! Baristas Andrea Starnes and Kelly Guentner welcome her into the cafe to spill the tea about historical garment crafting. Don't forget to visit https://ycosplay.com/?sscid=41k6_nxyzw& for your 20% off discount on all cosplay and cosplay accessories! You’ll look great, save money, and support the Cosplay Cafe Baristas. Find our guest here:   / laughing_rat   Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco... Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea):   / mehdia_raiise   Cosplay Cafe airs the first Tuesday and third Friday of each month, spreading cos-positivity. Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/ Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kelly-E... Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage

Baristas Andrea Starnes, and Kelly Guentner welcome Eli Ramos, also known as ArtofEli into the Cafe to talk Batman cosplay.   Don't forget to visit https://ycosplay.com/?sscid=41k6_nxyzw&

for your 20% off discount on all cosplay and cosplay accessories! You’ll look great, save money, and support the Cosplay Cafe Baristas.   Find our guest here:  https://www.instagram.com/artofeli1980/

https://twitter.com/ArtofEli

Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco...

Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea): http://www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise

Cosplay Cafe airs the first and third Fridays of the month, spreading cos-positivity.   Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/

Mark and Ruby Elliott of T-Shirt cosplay drop by the Cafe to discuss all the various team-ups they've done over their years of cosplaying together.

This episode is sponsored by YCosplay: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1577515&u=2914207&m=99255

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This week Crayle, Kelly and Andrea talk to world famous cosplayer Knightmage for a rollicking fun time in the virtual rec room!  

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Cosplay Cafe Baristas Kelly, Crayle, and Andrea talk 80s cosplay with Ryan Permison of It's Nerd Culture!.

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Baristas Kelly Guentner, and Crayle Vanest welcome David M into the Cafe to talk about cosplays that our partners 'made' us do. Don't forget to visit https://ycosplay.com/?sscid=41k6_nxyzw& for your 20% off discount on all cosplay and cosplay accessories! You’ll look great, save money, and support the Cosplay Cafe Baristas. David is a bit of an elusive presence online, but you can find his photography work at Phoenix Sisters Cosplay, and he occasionally makes an appearance in our pictures as well. Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco... Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea): http://www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise Cosplay Cafe airs the first and third Fridays of the month, spreading cos-positivity. Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/ Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kelly-E... Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage

Baristas Andrea Starnes, Kelly Guentner, and Crayle Vanest welcome Mark DeJarnett, also known as KingBeast into the Cafe to talk [theme info]. Don't forget to visit https://ycosplay.com/?sscid=41k6_nxyzw& for your 20% off discount on all cosplay and cosplay accessories! You’ll look great, save money, and support the Cosplay Cafe Baristas. Find our guest here: https://www.instagram.com/kingbeast1354/ Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco... Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea): http://www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise Cosplay Cafe airs the first Tuesday and third Friday of each month, spreading cos-positivity. Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/ Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kelly-E... Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage Wanna host your own live streaming video podcast? Check out StreamYard! It's what we use!

Kelly Guenter and Crayle Vanest of Phoenix Sisters Cosplay launch a brand new series on the Back of the Cereal Box Network, focused on cosplay and the amazing creators in our community! We are super excited to have the fabulous @mehdia_raiise as our cohost and the equally fabulous @robinburks as our very first guest.  

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Level Up Your Cosplay: Video Game Cosplay Video games have shaped our culture and captured our imagination for decades now, and there are so many memorable characters and stories that have come from this medium.

Baristas Andrea Starnes, Kelly Guentner, Aubrey Cavitt, and Hunter welcome Pally Cosplay into the Cafe to talk about some of the games we love and the costumes that we use to celebrate them! Don’t forget to check out Belle Poque at https://www.bellepoque.com/?ref=phoen... and use Discount Code PSC15 to get 15% off for all your vintage clothing needs! Find our guest here: Instagram/Threads: Pally356 Twitter/Twitch/Bluesky: Paladin356 Facebook: Pally Kashra Cosplay Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco... Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea):   / mehdia_raiise   Aubrey:   / misskindredivy   Hunter:   / hunt3rch1ck   Cosplay Cafe airs the first Tuesday and third Friday of each month, spreading cos-positivity. Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/ Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kelly-E... Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage Wanna host your own live streaming video podcast? Check out StreamYard! It's what we use!

Cosplaying while disabled can present challenges, but with some creativity, cosplayers can find ways to overcome many of those challenges. And we all know that cosplayers have creativity in spades!

Padme (sassenachskywalker) and Robin (hiraethsolo) return to the cafe with Barista Kelly Guentner to talk about this important subject.

Find our guests here:https://linktr.ee/sassenachskywalkerhttps://linktr.ee/hiraethsolo.cos

Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsiscosplay

Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea): http://www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise

Cosplay Cafe airs the first Tuesday and third Friday of each month, spreading cos-positivity.

Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/

Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: https://www.amazon.com/.../Kelly.../author/B009O2Q0OA...

Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage

Wanna host your own live streaming video podcast? Check out StreamYard! It's what we use! https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5342409928474624

Baristas Kelly Guentner, and Crayle Vanest welcome Anthony Vernon, also known as Pally Kashra into the Cafe to talk about Mental Health and Cosplay. Don't forget to visit https://ycosplay.com/?sscid=41k6_nxyzw& for your 20% off discount on all cosplay and cosplay accessories! You’ll look great, save money, and support the Cosplay Cafe Baristas. Find our guest here: https://linktr.ee/Paladin356 Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco... Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea): http://www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise Cosplay Cafe airs the first and third Fridays of the month, spreading cos-positivity. Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/ Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kelly-E... Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage

Cosplayer Jen Watson pops in to help Crayle Vanest, Kelly Geuntner and Andrea Starnes celebrate Marvel-ous ladies (and our one year anniversary!!)  

Go to https://ycosplay.com/?sscid=41k6_nxyzw& to get your 20% off discount!  

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Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Pirate's Cosplay For Me! Ahoy mateys! This week, the cafe's sailing out to sea for a celebration of all things Pirate! Baristas Andrea Starnes, Kelly Guentner, and Crayle Vanest welcome Heidi aka Captain Maris Josephine Hawk of the pirate sloop The Eryie into the Cafe to talk about Pirate Cosplay. Don’t forget to check out Belle Poque at https://www.bellepoque.com/?ref=phoen... and use Discount Code PSC15 to get 15% off for all your vintage clothing needs! Find our guest here:   / otherwiseknownas_4h   Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco... Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea):   / mehdia_raiise   Cosplay Cafe airs the first Tuesday and third Friday of each month, spreading cos-positivity. Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/ Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kelly-E... Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage Wanna host your own live streaming video podcast? Check out StreamYard! It's what we use! Wanna host your own live streaming video podcast? Check out Stream Yard! It's what we use!SHOW LESS

The Baristas interview cosplayer TipsyGnostalgic and geek out about Disney cosplay, literary cosplay, and everything inbetween.   

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Uncanny cosplayer Hunt3rch1ck joins the baristas to chat X-Men and cosplay!

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Many Cosplayers aren't content with just doing cons. A lot of us also want to give back to our community and this can take many different forms. Baristas Andrea Starnes, and Aubrey welcome Julie aka EverNyte Cosplay into the Cafe to talk about charity and cosplay. Don’t forget to check out Belle Poque at https://www.bellepoque.com/?ref=phoen... and use Discount Code PSC15 to get 15% off for all your vintage clothing needs! Find our guest here:   / evernyte_cosplay     / summitcitycauseplayers   Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco... Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea):   / mehdia_raiise   Aubrey:   / misskindredivy   Hunter:   / hunt3rch1ck   Cosplay Cafe airs the first Tuesday and third Friday of each month, spreading cos-positivity. Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/ Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kelly-E... Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage

The Cosplay Cafe Baristas join Greg Whitehair, a.k.a. the Battling Barber, for a night of cult classic cosplay.

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Baristas Andrea Starnes, Kelly Guentner, and Crayle Vanest host a Mid-Year Check in and invite all of you viewers to join us and share your news and victories in the comments. Don't forget to visit https://ycosplay.com/?sscid=41k6_nxyzw& for your 20% off discount on all cosplay and cosplay accessories! You’ll look great, save money, and support the Cosplay Cafe Baristas. Find our guest here: Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco... Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea): http://www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise Cosplay Cafe airs the first and third Fridays of the month, spreading cos-positivity. Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/ Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kelly-E... Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage

Kelly and the Cosplay Cafe gang talk Gender Bend and Crossplay with "Johnny Quinn" John B. Pyka!    

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Barista Kelly Guentner welcomes celebrity guest Santiago Cirilo to talk about the holiday season, writing, acting, mental health, and a wide variety of nerdy topics.   Don't forget to visit https://ycosplay.com/?sscid=41k6_nxyzw&

for your 20% off discount on all cosplay and cosplay accessories! You’ll look great, save money, and support the Cosplay Cafe Baristas.   Find our guest here:  https://twitter.com/scirilo

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Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco...

Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea): http://www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise

Cosplay Cafe airs the first and third Fridays of the month, spreading cos-positivity.

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Barista Kelly Guentner and guest Barista Willow Skylor welcomes Brendan also known as Gingy Weebmet Cosplay into the Cafe to talk Original Character Cosplay. Don't forget to visit https://ycosplay.com/?sscid=41k6_nxyzw& for your 20% off discount on all cosplay and cosplay accessories! You’ll look great, save money, and support the Cosplay Cafe Baristas. Find our guest on Instagram @gingyweebmetcosplay Find Willow everywhere as @willowskylor Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco... Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea): http://www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise Cosplay Cafe airs the first and third Fridays of the month, spreading cos-positivity. Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/

Dare to dream with us of cosplay reimagined for an era where steam-powered engines rule and gears are all the rage! Stop into the cafe as Willow Skylor spills the tea on Steampunk along with barista Kelly Guentner. Don't forget to visit https://ycosplay.com/?sscid=41k6_nxyzw& for your 20% off discount on all cosplay and cosplay accessories! You’ll look great, save money, and support the Cosplay Cafe Baristas. Find our guest here:   / willowskylor   Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco... Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea):   / mehdia_raiise   Cosplay Cafe airs the first Tuesday and third Friday of each month, spreading cos-positivity. Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/ Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kelly-E... Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage

Guest Valerie Meachum joins the baristas for a discussion on Original Design cosplay!

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Cosplayer (and I-Scream Queen) D'Elle Memphis joins us in the cafe to discuss ageism in the cosplay community and the fact that you're never too old to cosplay.

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Kelly Geunter, Crayle Vanest and Andrea Starnes tackle the tough topic of Body Neutrality vs Cospositivity!  

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Disney Theme Parks don't allow cosplayers to wear full costumes in their parks, so a lot of creative cosplayers have come up with ways to celebrate their favorite characters while still adhering to Disney's rules. Baristas Andrea Starnes, Kelly Guentner, and Crayle Vanest welcome Ruby Ann Elliott, (along with a special appearance by her husband Mark) also known as T-Shirt Cosplay into the Cafe to talk about the popular Disneybounding trend. Don’t forget to check out Belle Poque at https://www.bellepoque.com/?ref=phoen... and use Discount Code PSC15 to get 15% off for all your vintage clothing needs! Find our guest here:   / t_shirt_cosplay   Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco... Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea):   / mehdia_raiise   Cosplay Cafe airs the first Tuesday and third Friday of each month, spreading cos-positivity. Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/ Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kelly-E... Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage

Do you love the X-Men? Do you Love Cosplay? Caosply Care Baristas Andrea Starnes, Kelly Guentner, and Crayle Vanest welcome Joe and Gina, also known as artofthetinman and venerable.cosplay into the Cafe to talk X-Men. Don't forget to visit https://ycosplay.com/?sscid=41k6_nxyzw& for your 20% off discount on all cosplay and cosplay accessories! You’ll look great, save money, and support the Cosplay Cafe Baristas. Find our guests here: Gina: https://www.instagram.com/venerable.c... Joe: https://www.instagram.com/artofthetin... Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco... Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea): http://www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise Cosplay Cafe airs the first and third Fridays of the month, spreading cos-positivity. Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/

One Man's Trash is Another Man's Cosplay

Cosplay doesn't have to be expensive! With a little ingenuity and a good eye for reusing, you can create works of art with... well, things that others would consider trash.

Baristas Andrea Starnes, Kelly Guentner, Aubrey Cavitt and Hunter welcome Kyle, also known as Cosplays From Trash into the Cafe to talk about creating cosplay from upcycled and thrifted materials.

Don’t forget to check out Belle Poque at https://www.bellepoque.com/?ref=phoenixsisters and use Discount Code PSC15 to get 15% off for all your vintage clothing needs!

Find our guest here: https://www.cosplaysfromtrash.com

Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsiscosplay

Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea): http://www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise

Aubrey: https://www.instagram.com/misskindredivy/

Hunter: https://www.instagram.com/hunt3rch1ck/

Cosplay Cafe airs the first Tuesday and third Friday of each month, spreading cos-positivity.

Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/

Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: https://www.amazon.com/.../Kelly.../author/B009O2Q0OA...

Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage

Is it more fun to cosplay villains? Cosplayer Chris Jowers joins barista Kelly Guentner in the Cafe to talk about the allure of cosplaying on the dark side. Don't forget to visit https://ycosplay.com/?sscid=41k6_nxyzw& for your 20% off discount on all cosplay and cosplay accessories! You’ll look great, save money, and support the Cosplay Cafe Baristas. Find our guest here: www.chrisjowers.com Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco... Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea):   / mehdia_raiise   Cosplay Cafe airs the first Tuesday and third Friday of each month, spreading cos-positivity. Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/ Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kelly-E... Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage Wanna host your own live streaming video podcast? Check out StreamYard! It's what we use!

Lights! Camera! Cosplay Photography!

Cosplay is in the eye of the beholder-particularly in the eye of the cameraperson! A great photographer can elevate your cosplay and can create truly memorable art with you!Baristas Andrea Starnes and Kelly Guentner welcome Bryan Huff, also known as Huffoto into the Cafe to talk about cosplay photography from the photographer's point of view.

Don’t forget to check out Belle Poque at https://www.bellepoque.com/?ref=phoenixsisters and use Discount Code PSC15 to get 15% off for all your vintage clothing needs!

Find our guest here: https://linktr.ee/huffotoPhoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsiscosplayMehdia_Raiise (Andrea): http://www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise

Cosplay Cafe airs the first Tuesday and third Friday of each month, spreading cos-positivity.

Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/

Are you a superhero fan? Check out Kelly’s super hero romance novels here: https://www.amazon.com/.../Kelly.../author/B009O2Q0OA...

Pokemon fans, there’s something for you too! Check out Pokeballs by Crayle here: www.craylevanest.com/homepage

Baristas Andrea Starnes, Kelly Guentner, and Crayle Vanest welcome Comic Creator Rob Multari into the Cafe to talk about the thrilling conclusion of the Lone Wolf Comics Cosplay Contest.   

Don't forget to visit https://ycosplay.com/?sscid=41k6_nxyzw& for your 20% off discount on all cosplay and cosplay accessories! You’ll look great, save money, and support the Cosplay Cafe Baristas.   

Find our guest here: https://lonewolfcomics.com/

Phoenix Sisters Cosplay (Crayle and Kelly): https://www.linktree.com/phoenixsisco...

Mehdia_Raiise (Andrea): http://www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise 

Cosplay Cafe airs the first and third Fridays of the month, spreading cos-positivity.   

Cosplay Cafe is part of the Cereal Box Network- http://www.cerealboxnetwork.com/

Crayle and Andrea welcome Lori Lea, aka ScissorWizardCos to discuss cosplay props!  

It'll be a BIG, fun filled discussion so come share the fun!  

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