Cosplay Con Crunch
Cosplay Con Crunch
MJ Najmi-Snider
Cosplaying and married duo, MJ and Ryan, talk about the joys and struggles of building, buying, and wearing cosplays. The ups and downs of cons, and what the experience is like from those that build but aren't professional. Tune in biweekly to hear all the wild tales, struggle builds, and of course stress when con-crunching.
Summertime Madness!? (Episode 24: Otakon Prep 1)
The gang waxes optimistic before the frenzies that the summer crunch always bring. Stay tuned for inevitable madness
Jun 29
42 min
All’s Fair in Love and Pour (Episode 23: Connecticut Renn Faire in Review)
The long awaited renaissance faire review! Join Ryan and MJ as they navigate a new england renn faire during the still cold months of late fall.
Apr 6
47 min
The gang pays to get stabbed!? (Episode 22: Anime Ink Con Richmond in Review)
Ryan gets his first tattoo! And Mj tries their hardest not to play the I told you so game (spoilers: they hurt).
Nov 14, 2025
49 min
A Patch-Work Pattern Lesson!! (WorkShop Wednesday ~ S101 )
Come listen to our first ever minisode for our Workshop Wednesday segment! This week MJ and Ryan talk about how to prepare to use, read properly, and adjust patterns for sewing and 3D modeling. Got a suggestion or question? Email the podcast at [email protected]
Sep 24, 2025
32 min
A One Day Otakon Speedrun!? (Episode 21: Otakon in Review)
For those wondering I love summoning salt and this is my attempt at a fair use parody. Enjoy as Mj recounts their 13 hr excursion at Otakon on Saturday
Sep 1, 2025
47 min
A Crunchless Connecticon!? (Episode 20: Connecticon in Review)
A successful Connecticon for the ages! Listen as Ryan and Mj recount their experiences having a booth and being treated as press for the first time
Aug 22, 2025
1 hr 26 min
Cosplay at the ALTAR? (Bonus 2: Our fave Cosplay Wedding)
Ryan and MJ discuss their experiences in Utah as they attended a Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter themed wedding. MJ remembers they haven't really watched either of those...
Jul 14, 2025
50 min
Waterlogged Weeaboos!? (Episode 19: Katsu in Review)
Ryan actually cosplayed everyday at Katsu?? Tune in to find out how we pulled up with big props in huge suitcases via Train??
May 9, 2025
1 hr 20 min
Celebrating Christmas in April!? (Episode 18: Holmat in Review)
That's right it's a new cosplay con crunch tradition! Pull out your themed holmat cosplays again because it's Christmas in April(It's definitely for the bit guys, it's not because we just finished editing our backlog...)
Apr 1, 2025
1 hr 4 min
ETHICS in this Economy?? (Episode 17: Attempting Ethical Consumption in Fandom)
MJ and Ryan attempt ethical consumption in late stage capitalism. It's difficult but not impossible for us cosplayers to do our part!
Jan 27, 2025
40 min
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