Episode 313: Conventions Hate Cosplayers
From CosPod: The Cosplay Podcast by CosPod
March 28, 2026 · 48 min · Season 15
About this episode
The episode discusses the perceived neglect of cosplayers by conventions and the issues surrounding cosplay content and events.
Why does it seem like conventions hate cosplayers? Why is cosplay content steadily becoming an afterthought? Where are the cosplay panels and guests? Why are cosplay contest prizes a mess? Why won't cons pay appropriate wages to cosplay guests?
Topics covered
- conventions
- cosplay
- cosplay content
- cosplay panels
- cosplay contests
- wages for cosplay guests
Keywords
- conventions
- cosplay
- cosplay panels
- cosplay contests
- wages
- cosplay guests
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: conventions, cosplay, cosplay panels, cosplay contest, cosplay guests
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