Cosplay Con Crunch

Cosplay Con Crunch

by MJ Najmi-Snider

Animation and Manga Hobbies

Season 1

A Cosplay Crunchmas! feat. The Twelve Crashouts of Xmas (Episode 16: Holiday Matsuri Prep)

Holmat is this week and Ryan and MJ are once again CRUNCHING to get ready for it. Watch as they go over their cosplay plans and build progress while Ryan unravels in real time

Curing our "SEASONAL" Depression with Anime (Episode 15: Fall Anime Hype Hour)

It's an anime review power hour where Ryan watched the pilot episodes of four new(ish) hyped shows. He then tries to convince Mj whether or not they're worth getting into and cosplaying from. Alternate episode title: Ryan Yaps at sleebjie Mj and goes way too hard on windbreakers (sorry)

Totally CONventional Entertainment (Episode 14: Things to do at Cons)

Backlogged episode from when Mj just got back and prior to the summer con season! We discuss some of our fave non-artist alley or dealer hall activities

Collosal Con, Small Artists Alley (feat. Leafeon) (Episode 13: CCE in Review)

"Leafeon is a solid low-tier option for a physically defensive wall that can help patch up weaknesses to strong Ground-, Grass-, and Water-type attackers, boasting an excellent Defense as well as respectable Attack and Speed for a defensive Pokemon. However, it is not without downsides. Poor special bulk, abilities that are unhelpful in most situations, and a barren movepool in terms of coverage moves make it easily exploitable." - Smogon University (Not Ryan)

Was Otakon the GOAT-aCon!? (Episode 12: Otakon in Review)

It's been a minute, but it's time to review the con of the summer. It's otacon baby, Ryan and MJ get to talk about the glories and downfalls of another con and the intense crunching that comes when your one partner disappears for 2 months only to have two cons 2 weeks apart. Apart did they survive, will DC traffic break MJ's will to survive? Will Ryan have enough coffee or portable mac and cheese's to make it there and back? Find out by listening in on this episode! Otacon with a C because we don't have enough of those at CCC.

ConnectiCon Crunch Crew Came in Clutch (Episode 11: Connecticon in Review)

MJ and Ryan discuss the ups and downs of Connecticon 2024, what they wore, what they made, and what they did. Listen to how they met old and new friends, competed in cos-battles to the death, and spent not nearly as much as they could have

The EHDBZ boys get ICED? (feat. Eric Hates Dragonball Z) (Bonus 1: Yuri on Ice Review Episodes 1-4)

A Rocktopus Network cross over event where MJ is joined not by Ryan but by Spencer and John of Eric Hates Dragonball Z! Listen to the fun clash of characters, personalities, and hijinks as the hosts discuss the first four episodes of the 2016 Mappa Studios smash hit Yuri!! On Ice. This is the first part of a four part series, the rest can be found on the Eric Hates Dragonball Z Patreon

I like BIG PROPS and I cannot lie (feat. @somanyhoodies) (Episode 10: Prop Prep and Neurodivergence)

MJ and Ryan are joined by @Somanyhoodies! They give advice on prop preparation and having timelines as we get ready for the summer con season

The COST$ of Crunching (Episode 9: Tips on how to Con on a Budget)

Ryan and Mj talk about how they're able to save money and make it out to as many cons as possible on a budget. Stay tuned for cost-saving tips and learn from their Faux pas

Depression and Degeneracy in Dressup?? (feat. @dandoesdressup) (Episode 8: Correcting Con Creep 101)

MJ and Ryan are joined by @Dandoesdressup! She gives advice on navigating conventions and how best to deal with any creeps you may come across. -- CONTENT WARNING; Discussions of sexual harassment and sexual advancements towards minors

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