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On this episode of the Temple Of Geek Podcast, Host Monica Duarte talks with Cosplayers Angi Viper and Aaron Powell about the best ways to interact with cosplayers in person and online. We address situations that cosplayers may encounter when interacting with attendees at Comic Book Conventions and Pop Culture Events. We also talk about the do’s and don’ts of engaging with cosplayers online.  This episode serves as a good resource to fans of cosplayers as well as a good reminder for those who are already members of the cosplay community.

For more resources and cosplay related information you can also check out the following posts:

Cosplay Positivity and Fighting the Pitfalls of Cosplay Unhappiness

Cosplay Connection: Los Angeles Comic Con Part 1

Cosplay Connection: Los Angeles Comic Con Part 2

Cosplay Connection: Angi Viper Interview “Cosplay Is Not Consent”

About Our Guests:

Angi Viper

Angi Viper is a cosplayer, model, and creator. She started cosplaying in 2000 in an attempt to find somewhere she belonged. She started her Etsy shop in 2016 where she creates beautiful costumes for others. She has created over 50 cosplays for herself and countless cosplays for others. She is a leader and advocate in the cosplay community. She has been on numerous panels at conventions talking about important issues in the cosplay community. She is an advocate for the promotion of the idea as “Cosplay Is Not Consent”.   As well as a firm believer that anyone can be a cosplayer – no matter your age, size, skin or skill.

You can find her across almost all major social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook), as well as on Twitch and on Youtube. For more information about Angi, you can also visit her website at https://www.angiviper.com/

Aaron Powell

Aaron Powell is a Cosplayer, as well as a writer and photographer for Temple Of Geek. His love for all things geeky began when he was a child and he passionately shares his passions with the world. He has been a cosplayer since 2015. Aaron is also a comedian and podcaster. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Aaron now lives in Los Angeles sharing his talents with the world and just plain being a geek. You can check out Aaron’s podcasts: Aaron Explains the Universe and Stupid Movie Tuesday on iTunes. You can find Aaron on social media on Twitter and Instagram.

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