Episode Summary:
In this episode, Kelly and Alix interview cosplaying couple Michael and Hayley Burson. They talk fandoms, favorites, and all the fun that comes with taking part in the cosplay community!
Topics Discussed:
- [1:23] Getting Into Cosplay
- [6:08] Connecting Over Fandoms
- [8:39] Cosplaying as Children
- [12:11] Creating Together
- [17:44] Favorite Designs
- [21:52] Unique Experiences
- [24:22] Photoshoots
- [26:12] Attending Cons
- [29:56] Changing Styles
- [31:47] Couples Costumes
- [33:13] Michael Winning Her Universe
- [40:56] Budget Tips
- [47:07] Dr. Strange Cosplay
- [53:39] Current Projects
Guest Bios:
Hayley is a full time public librarian and part time cosplayer. She began cosplaying with her husband, Michael, in 2016, and the two of them have shared many adventures with their love of creating together. Hayley specializes in hand embroidery and beading, wig styling, and creating silly videos. She especially loves cosplaying from Fantasy, Marvel, Disney, and Game of Thrones. When she isn't cosplaying, she enjoys playing the Sims, doing yoga, thrifting, and playing with her rescued mixed poodles, Bilbo and Basil.
Michael is a self-taught cosplayer and sewist with 9 years creating costumes and fashion pieces that inspire him. Audience Choice winner of the Her Universe Fashion Show at San Diego Comicon in 2022, Michael has a passion for education and showing the behind the seams process of his builds to help others create their own art. He cosplays from Marvel, Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, Disney, Star Wars, and much more.
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Thanks so much for hanging out with us while we delved into the fascinating world of cosplaying. Come back next week for an interview with bestselling coauthors of the Twin Crowns series, Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber!
