Ed Talks About Podcast

A weekly podcast about cosplay, comic-con and everything else.

Episode #234 …Doctor Who Review 2025 06/04/2025

Episode #234 …Doctor Who Review 2025 Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about reviewing the latest season of Doctor Who. We briefly chat about the two seasons of Ncuti Gatwa's tenure as the Doctor, as we wanted to chat about the season two two-parter finale and what we thought of the storyline, character development, themes, inconsistency of lore, surprise appearance, the other surprise appearance and many more. Feat: // // // // Music credit – Hotshot, produced by Artwork by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/36840450

Episode #233 …MCM London May 2025 : The Good, The Bad and The Ugly 05/30/2025

Episode #233 …MCM London May 2025 : The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about reviewing MCM London in May 2025 by discussing The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of the event. We chat about the improved areas of the event, the reset room hosted by , the crowd levels, security and an ugly of the event! Feat: // // // // & Whatsername’s Cosplay // Music credit – Hotshot, produced by Artwork by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/36794490

Episode #232 ...Keeping the Play in Cosplay 05/21/2025

Episode #232 ...Keeping the Play in Cosplay Hello Everyone This week, on the main podcast, we discussed how to keep the fun in Cosplay. Are we taking things in cosplay too seriously, with how we use social media and the amount of content we create, the drive for accuracy and the comments that come with it, the cultural barriers some people cross and many more discussions. Feat: SammiDodgerMines // // // Music credit – Neon Nights, produced by Artwork by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/36660600

Episode #231 ...Dos and Don'ts of Comic Con 05/14/2025

Episode #231 ...Dos and Don'ts of Comic Con Hello Everyone In this episode, Ed Talks about the dos and Don'ts when at a comic con as a cosplayer and photographer. We discuss many points, from the obvious such as "asking to take the cosplayers' photos", "Don’t touch the cosplayer and props without asking". But also we share some of our personal thoughts from "Communicate your comfort levels, preferred angles", "push/shove props and armour aren’t as tough as they look", "Keep to the agreed schedule" and many more. https://www.mcmcomiccon.com/birmingham/en-us/about/faqs/cosplay-etiquette.html Feat: Hijabi Hoo // // // Music credit – Neon Nights, produced by Artwork by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/36555655

Episode #230 ...Why I don't Charge at Comic Con 04/23/2025

Episode #230 ...Why I don't Charge at Comic Con Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about why photographers don't and shouldn't charge for their photography skills at a comic con. Ever wondered why you don't usually get charged by photographers at comic con? This week, Ed unpacks the reasons behind this convention, from the official rules and ethical considerations to the potential pitfalls of charging against the grain. We'll even touch upon a scenario where it might be justifiable." Feat: bigfootcostog // Music credit – Hotshot, produced by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/36275775

Episode #229 ...Unscripted April 2025 Edition 04/16/2025

Episode #229 ...Unscripted April 2025 Edition Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about...well...anything. This is an unplanned, unscripted chat with Charlotte of Charlotte Wollrych Photography and CJ of CJ the Geek. After a long rambling session, we discuss my birthday celebrations, our approaches to taking photos on a shoot, and whether audience members at panels should be allowed to share emotional stories with the guest. Feat: // // // // & // Music credit – Neon Nights, produced by Artwork by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/36169885

Episode #228 ...When I first started cosplay photography 03/19/2025

Episode #228 ...When I first started cosplay photography Hello Everyone This week, Ed talks about how his guest got started in cosplay photography and the changes they've seen over the years. They chat about how they got into it, what it was like to get cosplayers' details and share photos, how much the convention scene has changed, the challenges cosplay photographers face, and a lot more. Feat: // // // // Music credit – Hotshot, produced by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/35748975

Episode #227 ...FnC Room 101 03/12/2025

Episode #227 ...FnC Room 101 Hello Everyone This week, Ed talks about the “Food And Cosplay Room 101”. We chat about what they would place in my imaginary FnC Room 101 of things they would put from cosplay, photography, food and many more. Find out who wanted to put into our FnC Room 101, "idolizing certain cosplayers", "understanding what the body limits of people" and "...dust!" Let us know what you would put in my FnC Room 101! Feat: EmiCat555 // // // & SammiDodgerMines // // // Music credit – Hotshot, produced by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/35645930

Episode #226 ...Is the Excel still good to take Photos 02/26/2025

Episode #226 ...Is the Excel still good to take Photos Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about Safety is the Excel Centre still a good place to get your photo taken. Recently one event had taken steps to restrict and limit where photographers can take photos with cosplayers and my guests discuss if these are acceptable terms and the reasons behind it. Feat: // & bigfootphotos1912 // Music credit – Hotshot, produced by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/35429635

Episode #225 ...Safety with Photographers 02/19/2025

Episode #225 ...Safety with Photographers Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about Safety when working with Photographers at a comic con, studio or on location. We discuss some safety concerns when working with a photographer should they have bad vibes/actions. We also chatted about the incident which developed several weeks back from a post from the user who first raised concerns which has now been deleted the post. Feat: // // // // Music credit – Hotshot, produced by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/35348475

Episode #224 ...Megaconlive London (aka definition of a chill con) 02/05/2025

Episode #224 ...Megaconlive London (aka definition of a chill con) Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about Reviewing Megaconlive London in 2025 by discussing The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of the event. We chatted about the improvement to the number of stalls, the number of attendees, the lack of food trucks, any issues with security, the organisation and more. Feat: Tasogare Cosplay // Music credit – Hotshot, produced by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/35153995

Episode #223 …2025 and Beyond (But it's no New Year's Resolution) 01/22/2025

Episode #223 …2025 and Beyond (But it's no New Year's Resolution) Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about 2025. Another solo episode where I share some of my thoughts on the future of my brands, social media, more content being shared on Patreon and why some of these objectives I have set for myself are not New Year's Resolution...and there is a reason for that! Music credit – Hotshot, produced by /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/34954995

Episode #222 …2024 Wrapped Edition 01/08/2025

Episode #222 …2024 Wrapped Edition Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about 2024. We take a trip down memory lane and talk about the activities that he was involved in. He shares all the experience, fun, and pleasures from comic con, photoshoots on both photography brands, personal activities, and much more. Music credit – Hotshot, produced by /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/34772515

Episode #221 …MCM Birmingham 2024 : The Good, The Bad and The Ugly 12/04/2024

Episode #221 …MCM Birmingham 2024 : The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about Reviewing MCM Birmingham 2024 by discussing The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of the event. We discuss the Perks of Priority Entry, the placement of Pop Asia next to the catering, the layout of the comic con, the special 18+ event and many more. Feat: Celery Moon Designs // & bigfootphotos1912 // Music credit – Hotshot, produced by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/34282760

Episode #220 ...Am I Wrong Vol.4 11/27/2024

Episode #220 ...Am I Wrong Vol.4 Hello Everyone In this episode, Ed Talks about Am I Wrong with this opinion? We discuss some of our views about the cosplay community and see if our views are wrong such as photographers should stop bending the rules at comic cons, the double standards when AI is involved in social media trends and making NFSW cosplay based on underage characters. Tiktok Video of Ben Affleck reflecting on the use AI has on the film industry. Feat : H.oneybii // & SammiDodgerMines // // // Music credit – Neon Nights, produced by Artwork by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/34181275

Episode #219 ...Podcast Extra : Continuing "Disability Within The Cosplay Community" 11/22/2024

Episode #219 ...Podcast Extra : Continuing "Disability Within The Cosplay Community" I've been incredibly busy with both day work and trying to catch up with the photography backlog, so here is a Podcast Extra released on my Patreon earlier this year. Ed talks about "Disability Within The Cosplay Community". In that episode, we chat about how my guest makes preparations, incorporating many tricks to deal with a weekend of comic con and cosplayer with regards to their disabilities. We continue about borrowing someone else's cosplay and if you should modify a cosplay, and horror cosplay stories from my guest. Feat: ShadowBrightCosplay // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/34033770

Episode #218 ...Podcast Extra : That Tomb Raider Story 11/20/2024

Episode #218 ...Podcast Extra : That Tomb Raider Story I've been incredibly busy with both day work and trying to catch up with the photography backlog, so here is a Podcast Extra released on my Patreon earlier this year. In this episode, we chat about the "Tomb Raider Story" which I was meant to tell in a previous podcast extra. Hear how 'stupid' Eddie was. Feat: LPC Photography // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/34033674

Episode #217 …MCM London October 2024 : The Good, The Bad and The Ugly 10/30/2024

Episode #217 …MCM London October 2024 : The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about Reviewing MCM London in October 2024 by discussing The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of the event. We chatted about the merger of the two events of EGX and MCM, the increase in interactive stalls, is MCM London bigger and better compared to other events and we chatted about the photographer not being allowed to shoot outside the barriers. If you want to see the guidelines MCM have drawn up or contribute your views on the event, links are provided below. Feat: // // // // Music credit – Hotshot, produced by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/33675942

Episode #216 ...Red Flags in the Cosplay Community 10/23/2024

Episode #216 ...Red Flags in the Cosplay Community Hello Everyone In this episode, Ed Talks about Red Flags in the Cosplayer and Photographers. We take turns between my guest and me to bring up a Red Flag point and discuss the validity and reason why it is a Red Flag to be aware of. Feat: Whatsername’s Cosplay // Music credit – Neon Nights, produced by Artwork by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/33581922

Episode #215 ...First Time Photograping at MCM London 10/10/2024

Episode #215 ...First Time Photograping at MCM London Hello Everyone In this episode, Ed Talks about going to MCM London Comic Con as a Photographer. We chat about why they decided to go, what the expectations of the event were, their experience during the event, what preparation they would do if they went again and much more. Feat: bigfootphotos1912 // Music credit – Neon Nights, produced by Artwork by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/33404057

Episode #214 ...Dear Diary Vol.3 10/09/2024

Episode #214 ...Dear Diary Vol.3 Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about himself. He thought it was a good time to go over some of the events he's attended and talk about the behind-the-scenes thoughts about that event since the last time he did a Dear Diary episode. There have been some exciting events he's waiting for you to listen to. Next episode we'll be back to normal service. Music credit – Neon Nights, produced by Artwork by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/33375347

Episode #213 ...Let's take Photos Over Here 09/18/2024

Episode #213 ...Let's take Photos Over Here Hello Everyone In this episode, Ed Talks about how important location is at a comic con or on location. We discuss if photographers scout the venue at a comic con, do cosplayers care about the location during a comic con photo, with Generative AI available to replace background is there a need for the perfect location, and much more. Feat: Librali // // & LPC Photography // // Music credit – Neon Nights, produced by Artwork by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/33108227

Episode #212 ...Your Lie In April (Discussion) 09/11/2024

Episode #212 ...Your Lie In April (Discussion) Hello Everybody This week, Ed is still in holiday mode, so this week's Ed talks about "Your Lie In April". My guest and I discussed what this show both in anime and stage show meant to us, why we became obsessed with it, the emotional damage it gave us and many more. Feat: Leyley Cosplay // // Music credit – Neon Nights, produced by Artwork by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/32998847

Episode #211 ...Shooting Styles at Comic Con Vs Location 09/05/2024

Episode #211 ...Shooting Styles at Comic Con Vs Location In Eddies absence ’s taken over the Ed Talks About podcast with Tom () to talk all things comic con shooting. From shooting styles to elitism in the community and our inspirations or gear recommendations, join us on this surprisingly-useful-information-packed podcast! Must have product: Ugee graphics tablet - or on amazon Inspiration we mentioned: Charlotte Inspiration: Toms Inspiration: Music credit – Neon Nights, produced by Artwork by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/32909022

Episode #210 ...Collaboration on Content 08/21/2024

Episode #210 ...Collaboration on Content Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about…..nothing. That’s right Ed isnt here this week. Previous guest CJ takes control and discusses creating content and working with brands. Ever wanted to know the do’s and don’ts of collaborations? CJ brings on guests Tabitha Lyons (@) and Emma Lilico (@) to discuss the best way to get started. Music credit – Neon Nights, produced by Artwork by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/32463052

Episode #209 ...Are Comic Con Safe 08/14/2024

Episode #209 ...Are Comic Con Safe Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about "Are Comic Con Safe?" My guest and I discussed if my guest has any creepy experiences at events, whether it only affects female cosplayers, whether working with photographers changes any dymanics, do you get treated differently if you are a spicy content creator and many more. NBC News - 14 arrested in San Diego Comic-con sex-trafficking sting Feat: Leyley Cosplay // // Music credit – Neon Nights, produced by Artwork by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/32566222

Episode #208 ...Those Controversial Cosplays 08/07/2024

Episode #208 ...Those Controversial Cosplays Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about "Those Controversial Cosplays". My guest and I discussed what is a controversial cosplay, whether there is a time and place for it, whether the community self-police controversial cosplay and many more. Feat: Tasogare Cosplay // Music credit – Neon Nights, produced by Artwork by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/32462862

Episode #207 ...Unscripted (July 24) 07/31/2024

Episode #207 ...Unscripted (July 24) Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about...well...anything, this is an unplanned, unscripted chat with Lydia of Celery Moon Design and Siobhan of Shill Photography. We chat about (*we do eventually get to these topics), we talk about shutting down FnC Website, where we are in life and Fantasy Forest. Feat: Celery Moon Designs // & // Music credit – Neon Nights, produced by Artwork by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/32347262

Episode #206 ...Dear Diary Vol.2 07/30/2024

Episode #206 ...Dear Diary Vol.2 Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about himself. He thought it was a good time to go over some of the events he's attended and talk about the behind-the-scenes thoughts about that event. There have been some exciting events he's waiting for you to listen to. Next episode we'll be back to normal service. Music credit – Neon Nights, produced by Artwork by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/32347252

Episode #205 ...More Photography Tips 07/17/2024

Episode #205 ...More Photography Tips Hello Everyone In this episode, Ed Talks about "More Photography Tips". My guests and I continue the discussion on how to take a photo with cosplayers, in this episode we talk about contacting cosplayers ahead of time, why you take more pictures, only learning one new technique, copying other photographers' style and more. Feat: // // // // Music credit – Neon Nights, produced by Artwork by To support my podcast, please visit our page Food And Cosplay Links // // // // /episode/index/show/foodandcosplay/id/32181122

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