The cosplay Master Class is IN SESSION! In this episode of the Cosplay Crunch podcast, we get the privilege of chatting with Bindi Smalls, where we get the background on her journey into cosplay, the evolution of her cosplay skills, and the impact of 3D printing on her creations and her life. We break down the Colorado convention scene, various 3D printing techniques and software, and geek out over innovation in the cosplay creator space. We go off about various printer brands (good and bad), and challenges faced in the 3D printing landscape. We also touch on the reality of working with brands, creating transformative costumes, and the balance between personal projects and professional commitments. Of course we HAVE to talk about the critically acclaimed MMO Final Fantasy XIV, and the TwitchCon 2024 experience. Stay until the end where we discuss streaming and content creation, as well as the importance of personal growth and staying true to one's passion in cosplay.

In episode 14 of the Cosplay Crunch, we discuss Mineralblu's journey through cosplay photography and videography including how Mineralblu got started in conventions and photography, the evolution of their photography style, and the transition from photography to videography. We get all of the tea on Mineralblu's collaborations with Kotaku and obtaining the coveted press badge for major conventions. International cons, changing dynamics of the cosplay community, and photos of celebrity brutality are all covered in our conversation. If you have ever wanted insight on the glamorous life of the cosplay photographer, you are NOT going to want to miss this episode.