Costume Speakeasy
Join hosts Daniel and Mark as they discuss and explore the ins and outs of sewing & costuming, building/making and all the ins and outs associated.
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Episodes
Saturday Feb 07, 2026
Saturday Feb 07, 2026
Dan and Mark dive into a spirited discussion on AI cosplay ideologies and what they mean for makers who still love building by hand. From there, they get nerdy about Halo ODST gear breaking down buckles, straps, fasteners, and all the gritty, practical details that make sci-fi builds actually work. It's all about keeping cosplay tactile.
Build thread discussed in this episode:
https://www.405th.com/forums/threads/scrapper-and-gears-odst-build-s.56422/
Saturday Mar 01, 2025
Saturday Mar 01, 2025
Hosts Dan and Mark discuss the demise of the queen of in-person fabric retail and how it will affect the fabric market and crafting communities.
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Hosts Dan & Mark discuss the challenges of long term builds and the all-too-common feelings of pushing off costumes to the far-flung future.
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Listen as hosts Dan and Mark discuss some of the best additions to your sewing toolkit you might want to find in Santa's bag this year.
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
From Specters to Spirit Packs, Listen as Dan and Mark talk top to tails on Ghostbusters attire! Tools of the trade and talent to boot. We have a Halloween podcast episode that’ll turn you white!
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Hosts Dan & Mark discuss the insurmountable, unavoidable CON CRUNCH after their long road following New York Comic Con! Did they make it? Find out in today’s episode!
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Host Daniel introduces co-host Mark (Scrapper Costuming) and discusses his sewing and making background and their philosophies on recent garment builds.