463. Andrew Liptak (a.k.a. the Trooper) — Cosplay: A History

https://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/sand-f-463-andrew-liptak/SandF_463_Andrew_Liptak.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSArmor, uniforms, and superheroes, oh my! Shaun Duke and Brandon O’Brien are joined by cosplay enthusiast and historian Andrew Liptak to discuss his new book, Cosplay: A History (out now). Together, they talk […]

Adventures in SF Parenting: Halloween is Cosplay for Muggles

One of the most difficult times of year for geek parents like myself is the month or so leading up to Halloween.  Not because Halloween isn’t the most awesome holiday in the United States, but because geek costumes aren’t the type that you can buy off the rack at Target.  No, that would be too […]

Question of the Week: Which skiffy or fanty character would you cosplay as?

It doesn’t matter if you’ve never dressed up.  Everyone has a character they’d love to be, even just for a few hours at a fancy dress party.  Here are ours: Shaun Doctor Who (David Tennant or Matt Smith).  Why?  Because I’d look damn good in a bow tie or Tennant’s coat!  They’ve both got a […]