Episode 1502 Anime NYC 2023 Report Anime NYC 2023 took place in New York City and we sent Doug and Tom to check out the panels, dealers room, Crunchyroll area, and report back on what worked and what didn't.
Release Date:
December 31, 2023
Running Time:
44:12
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder with Tom Aznable
Episode 1501 Otakon 2023 Report Otakon 2023 returned to Washington, DC and Doug returned to see Macross, go to panels, check out the maker space, and see how lines have improved.
Release Date:
October 23, 2023
Running Time:
16:44
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 1405 Beau Billingslea Interview Beau Billingslea shares his thoughts on interacting with fans and making a difference in lives through the characters he plays.
Release Date:
November 14, 2022
Running Time:
7:08
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder with Beau Billingslea
Episode 1404 Otakon 2022 Report Otakon 2022 was held in Washington, DC and Doug returned to learn how they dealt with the pandemic, check out the maker space, watch some sake tasting, and play some video games.
Release Date:
August 15, 2022
Running Time:
29:49
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 1403 Anne Yatco Interview Voice actor Anne Yatco sat down with Doug at Otakon 2021 to talk about attending her first convention as a fan as well as some work experience.
Release Date:
July 25, 2022
Running Time:
8:03
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder with Anne Yatco
Episode 1402 Anime Boston Returns After COVID Anime Boston's Kristen Leiding returns to AnimeCons TV to talk about bringing back the convention after a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19.
Release Date:
June 20, 2022
Running Time:
14:53
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder with Kristen Leiding
Episode 1401 Katy Hunt of Convention Confessional Host of the Convention Confessional podcast, Katy Hunt, gets the podcasting table flipped and is a guest on AnimeCons TV after all our hosts have been on her podcast.
Release Date:
April 11, 2022
Running Time:
26:29
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder with Katy Hunt
Episode 1309 2021 & 2022 Predictions We review predictions for 2021 as vaccination rates were on the rise. Then we make new predictions for 2022.
Release Date:
December 27, 2021
Running Time:
16:57
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Elizabeth O'Malley, Shiva, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, and Doug Wilder
Episode 1308 2021 Year in Review At the end of 2021, the hosts got together virtually to discuss the smoldering remains of the 2021 convention season and what may lay ahead.
Release Date:
December 20, 2021
Running Time:
37:17
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, and Doug Wilder
Episode 1307 Robert Woodhead Interview AnimEigo founder Robert Woodhead sat down with Doug to talk conventions, fans, and how things have changed over the years.
Release Date:
November 29, 2021
Running Time:
18:40
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder with Robert Woodhead
Episode 1306 Suzie Yeung Interview We talk with Suzie Yeung (Final Fantasy VII Remake, Attack on Titan, Genshin Impact) about her first guest appearance at a convention.
Release Date:
September 13, 2021
Running Time:
6:37
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder with Suzie Yeung
Episode 1305 Otakon 2021 Report Making his first in-person convention visit since late 2019, Doug masks up and visits Otakon 2021 in Washington, DC.
Release Date:
August 23, 2021
Running Time:
28:40
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 1304 Anime Lockdown's Founder on Virtual Cons John-Paul Natysin of Anime Lockdown talks about conventions during a pandemic, great parts of virtual cons, and virtual con fatigue.
Release Date:
June 28, 2021
Running Time:
16:06
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder with John-Paul Natysin
Episode 1303 Nature Is Healing, Cons Are Returning Vaccinations are out, people are getting their shots, infection rates are down, and conventions are coming back.
Release Date:
June 7, 2021
Running Time:
27:35
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder and Patrick Delahanty
Episode 1302 Future of Otakon in Doubt Otakon has communicated rather dire circumstances for the future of the convention. Lauren and John from Gunpla101 join Doug to discuss this unexpected news.
Release Date:
February 1, 2021
Running Time:
56:03
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder with Lauren and John
Episode 1301 The Anime Industry Without Conventions Anime News Network's Lynzee Loveridge joins Doug Wilder to talk about how the pandemic has changed the anime industry and what effect it may have on conventions.
Release Date:
January 25, 2021
Running Time:
31:25
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder with Lynzee Loveridge
Episode 1206 2020 Year in Review In our last episode of 2020, the hosts get together virtually to discuss the bad, the worse, and the ugly of 2020 conventions.
Release Date:
December 28, 2020
Running Time:
1:18:45
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, and Doug Wilder
Episode 1205 2020 & 2021 Predictions It's time to review predictions for 2020, the year nobody saw coming, and make new predictions for 2021.
Release Date:
December 21, 2020
Running Time:
11:43
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Elizabeth O'Malley, Shiva, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, and Doug Wilder
Episode 1204 A Discussion on Virtual Conventions Daryl Surat returns to talk with Doug Wilder about online conventions, what works, what doesn't, and if virtual conventions work as a substitute for the real thing.
Release Date:
August 10, 2020
Running Time:
27:13
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder with Daryl Surat
Episode 1203 Interview with the Otakon 2020 Organizers Doug talked with the Otakorp President and Otakon 2020 Convention Chair to learn what lead to the cancelation, reaction to the news, and what they've been doing now that they don't need to plan and run a convention this year.
Release Date:
May 11, 2020
Running Time:
30:58
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder with Nick Avgerinos and Andrew Zerrlaut
Episode 1202 Interview with the Anime Boston 2020 Con Chair Doug talks with Kristen Leiding, AB2020 convention chair, about events leading up to the cancellation announcement, the decision to cancel rather than postpone, attendee reaction, and other things facing cons during the pandemic.
Release Date:
May 4, 2020
Running Time:
24:19
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder with Kristen Leiding
Episode 1201 Coronavirus and Conventions Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused weeks and weeks of convention cancellations and postponements. Doug talks about the effect on the industry.
Release Date:
March 30, 2020
Running Time:
12:40
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 1124 2019 Year in Review In our last episode of 2019, the hosts are together again to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2019 conventions.
Release Date:
December 23, 2019
Running Time:
44:28
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, and Doug Wilder
Episode 1123 Best of 2019 Look back on some highlights from the eleventh year of AnimeCons TV...
Release Date:
December 16, 2019
Running Time:
21:13
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Liz Granado, Melissa McCommon, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, and Doug Wilder
Episode 1122 2019 & 2020 Predictions It's time to review our 2019 convention predictions and make new ones for 2020.
Release Date:
December 9, 2019
Running Time:
16:30
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Elizabeth O'Malley, Shiva, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, and Doug Wilder
Episode 1121 News & Feedback - December 2019 We talk about some of the latest headlines and share our ranking of who made the most anime convention guest appearances of 2019. We also respond to some of your comments and feedback.
Release Date:
December 2, 2019
Running Time:
16:16
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 1120 Anime NYC 2019 Report Anime NYC is currently North America's second-largest anime convention. Doug reports back on the programming, guests, and crowds.
Release Date:
November 25, 2019
Running Time:
22:12
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 1119 Prompting a Good Q&A Session If you've been to a panel at a convention, you've likely endured some terrible questions during a Q&A. Here are some recommendations on how to avoid that.
Release Date:
November 18, 2019
Running Time:
16:17
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 1118 Toru Furuya Interview Toru Furuya is a Japanese voice actor known for his roles of Amuro Ray in Mobile Suit Gundam, Yamcha in Dragon Ball, and Tuxedo Mask in Sailor Moon.
Release Date:
November 11, 2019
Running Time:
13:46
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder with Toru Furuya
Episode 1117 News & Feedback - September 2019 In the news, Vic Mignogna is currently 0-for-12 in his lawsuits with just 5 decisions remaining. We also respond to some of your comments and feedback.
Release Date:
September 16, 2019
Running Time:
19:23
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 1116 Dragon Con 2019 Report Dragon Con has been a Labor Day destination for Shiva and Sketch since 2009, but this is the first time that AnimeCons TV has reported on the convention.
Release Date:
September 9, 2019
Running Time:
13:27
Hosted by:
Shiva with Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 1115 AnimeNEXT 2019 Report At AnimeNEXT 2019 in Atlantic City, Doug went to a lot of panels and reports back on some of his favorites.
Release Date:
August 26, 2019
Running Time:
14:01
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 1114 SacAnime Summer 2019 Report SacAnime Summer is traditionally held on Labor Day weekend, but Patrick has already attended and has a full report.
Release Date:
August 19, 2019
Running Time:
14:55
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 1113 Otakon 2019 Report Otakon 2019 was the convention's 25th year. Doug discusses panels at the con and shares footage.
Release Date:
August 12, 2019
Running Time:
22:50
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 1112 News & Feedback - June 2019 In the news, AnimeNEXT finally addresses harassment complaints. We also respond to some of your comments and feedback.
Release Date:
June 3, 2019
Running Time:
17:52
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 1111 Cosplay Help: Appliques Add details to your costume using appliques. Shiva shows you how simple it is with a demonstration.
Release Date:
May 27, 2019
Running Time:
7:45
Hosted by:
Shiva
Episode 1110 Anime Boston 2019 Report Anime Boston 2019 was the convention's 16th year. Shiva shares footage from the con including some masquerade entrants.
Release Date:
May 20, 2019
Running Time:
8:24
Hosted by:
Shiva with Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 1109 Staff Talk: Privacy Policies for Conventions Does your convention have a privacy policy published on its web site? Patrick explains why you need one and how to get one.
Release Date:
May 13, 2019
Running Time:
14:56
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 1108 Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 Report From The Phantom Menace to The Rise of Skywalker, the official Star Wars convention lives up to its name as a celebration of Star Wars fandom.
Release Date:
May 6, 2019
Running Time:
27:26
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 1107 News & Feedback - April 2019 The Vic Mignogna controversy is our top news story. We also respond to some of your comments and questions.
Release Date:
April 1, 2019
Running Time:
21:15
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 1106 Cosplay Help: Cricut What is a Cricut? What can it do? How does it work? Learn how a Cricut machine can help improve your cosplay.
Release Date:
March 25, 2019
Running Time:
21:25
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 1105 Gallifrey One 2019 Report Doctor Who fans unite for the 30th annual Gallifrey One convention in Los Angeles.
Release Date:
March 18, 2019
Running Time:
14:12
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 1104 East Bay Comic Con 2019 Report East Bay Comic Con is a small con on the east side of San Francisco Bay with a packed house. Patrick pays a visit and reports on his experience.
Release Date:
March 11, 2019
Running Time:
15:43
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 1103 Katsucon 2019 Report Shiva returned to Katsucon once again to be greeted by something that needed work, but also found many improvements.
Release Date:
March 4, 2019
Running Time:
7:43
Hosted by:
Shiva with Bry and Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 1102 SacAnime Winter 2019 Report Sacramento's SacAnime happens twice a year. Melissa and Liz report on this year's winter edition.
Release Date:
February 25, 2019
Running Time:
35:49
Hosted by:
Melissa McCommon and Liz Granado
Episode 1101 Advantages of Small Conventions Small cons are underrated and Patrick talks about some of the advantages they have over the large, crowded conventions.
Release Date:
January 7, 2019
Running Time:
19:34
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 1048 2018 Year in Review In our last episode of 2018, the hosts assemble to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2018 conventions.
Release Date:
December 17, 2018
Running Time:
44:23
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, and Doug Wilder
Episode 1047 Best of 2018 Look back on some of our highlights from our 10th year of AnimeCons TV...
Release Date:
December 10, 2018
Running Time:
30:11
Hosted by:
Svetlana Chmakova, Patrick Delahanty, Shannon Morse, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, and Doug Wilder with Kaiden Delahanty
Episode 1046 2018 & 2019 Predictions It's time to review our 2018 convention predictions and make new ones for 2019.
Release Date:
December 3, 2018
Running Time:
20:52
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Elizabeth O'Malley, Shiva, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, and Doug Wilder
Episode 1045 Cosplay Help: Critiquing Old Cosplay Elizabeth looks back at some of her old costumes to critique her own work and explain how she would improve on them if she were to re-make them.
Release Date:
November 26, 2018
Running Time:
19:35
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 1044 November 2018 Feedback Spaghetti, Towel Man, autographs, and more topics are covered by Katy in our final feedback episode of 2018.
Release Date:
November 19, 2018
Running Time:
8:56
Hosted by:
Katy Hunt
Episode 1043 Hotel Advice Multi-day conventions often involve a hotel stay. Elizabeth shares some tips and advice on booking your hotel room and making the best of your stay.
Release Date:
November 12, 2018
Running Time:
13:48
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 1042 FanCons.com Guide Patrick walks you through some of the lesser-known features of the redesigned FanCons.com site.
Release Date:
November 5, 2018
Running Time:
11:08
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 1041 Staff Talk: Autographs Doug discusses some helpful tips for convention staff when organizing guest autograph sessions.
Release Date:
October 29, 2018
Running Time:
17:41
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 1040 October 2018 Feedback Comments on the final Kraken Con, viewer autograph advice, and people are apparently binge-watching our archives. Shiva and Sketch respond to this month's viewer feedback.
Release Date:
October 22, 2018
Running Time:
15:01
Hosted by:
Robert "Sketch" Scholz and Shiva
Episode 1039 Santa Clara City Library Comic Con 2018 Report Santa Clara's City Library put on a comic con and Patrick, Svetlana, and Kaiden checked it out and share how you can get one in your town.
Release Date:
October 15, 2018
Running Time:
7:19
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty and Svetlana Chmakova with Kaiden Delahanty
Episode 1038 Kraken Con 2018 Tribute Attendees at the last ever Kraken Con reflect on the convention with Shannon Morse.
Release Date:
October 8, 2018
Running Time:
9:53
Hosted by:
Shannon Morse
Episode 1037 Approaching Guests at Conventions Many people attend conventions to meet guests. Shiva and Patrick share some tips for the best times, places, and methods to get to meet guests. They also share what not to do.
Release Date:
October 1, 2018
Running Time:
8:35
Hosted by:
Shiva and Patrick Delahanty
Episode 1036 September 2018 Feedback Comments on SacAnime, Crunchyroll Expo, and public transportation to conventions. Doug responds to this month's viewer feedback.
Release Date:
September 24, 2018
Running Time:
17:40
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 1035 Tips for Autograph Hounds You're headed to a convention to get an autograph? Doug helps guide you through some of the common issues at conventions and shares some great tips.
Release Date:
September 17, 2018
Running Time:
16:26
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 1034 Crunchyroll Expo 2018 Report Crunchyroll Expo is back for a second year. It's bigger, but is it better? Patrick and Svetlana report on the convention.
Release Date:
September 10, 2018
Running Time:
26:09
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty and Svetlana Chmakova with Kaiden Delahanty
Episode 1033 SacAnime Summer 2018 Report Sacramento's SacAnime happens twice a year. Patrick and Svetlana report on this year's summer edition.
Release Date:
September 3, 2018
Running Time:
20:47
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty and Svetlana Chmakova with Kaiden Delahanty
Episode 1032 August 2018 Feedback Theories about 21+ cons, the cancellation of Izumicon, the success of Otakon, and the welcoming nature of a furry con are among the comments and questions Patrick responds to in this month's feedback episode.
Release Date:
August 27, 2018
Running Time:
33:09
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 1031 Otakon 2018 Report It's Doug's 18th Otakon and Otakon's 2nd year in DC. Hear about Shoji Kawamori, Lego, Korean bootlegs, DragonBall, and more in this con report.
Release Date:
August 20, 2018
Running Time:
30:10
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 1030 How to Keep Cons Interesting After going to a lot of conventions, you might start to get bored or feel some degree of con burnout. Doug has some suggestions on how to keep conventions interesting.
Release Date:
August 13, 2018
Running Time:
18:03
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 1029 Cosplay Help: Working as a Group Cosplaying as a group can be a lot of fun, but working as a group can be hard. Shiva and Elizabeth recommend some ways to make working as a group productive, easy, and fun!
Release Date:
August 6, 2018
Running Time:
6:38
Hosted by:
Shiva and Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 1028 July 2018 Feedback A voice actor comments on Doug's AnimeNEXT report, a convention has trouble changing its dress code, and we reach a major milestone! All that and more in this month's feedback episode!
Release Date:
July 30, 2018
Running Time:
15:17
Hosted by:
Robert "Sketch" Scholz and Shiva
Episode 1027 Cosplay Help: Heating Designs Into Foam You can use a wood burning tool to carve designs into foam. You can also use a heat gun to emphasize cuts. Elizabeth shows you how!
Release Date:
July 23, 2018
Running Time:
9:37
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 1026 Montreal Comiccon 2018 Report Bienvenue au Canada! Welcome to Canada! Doug crosses the border to visit Montreal Comic Con in Quebec. How is this French Canadian convention different than its American cousins? Are there Tim Hortons doughnuts and hockey players at the con too?
Release Date:
July 16, 2018
Running Time:
14:19
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 1025 Staff Talk: Modernize Your Convention's Site The web has changed drastically in the last couple years and it's about time your convention's web site was brought up to speed.
Release Date:
July 9, 2018
Running Time:
21:52
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 1024 June 2018 Feedback A report on Animazement, concerns about Providence Anime Conference, and a question about our first time staffing a con.
Release Date:
June 25, 2018
Running Time:
18:41
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 1023 AnimeNEXT 2018 Report We've got reviews of panels, the dealers' room, video gaming, the Gundam Versus tournament, and more in Doug's report from AnimeNEXT in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Release Date:
June 18, 2018
Running Time:
18:48
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 1022 Cosplay Help: Avoid Cosplay Seller Scams Learn the warning signs of scams when you're shopping for cosplay online.
Release Date:
June 11, 2018
Running Time:
5:35
Hosted by:
Shiva and Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 1021 Cosplay Help: Reading Sewing Patterns Learn how to read sewing patterns for sizing, laying out patterns, marking, cutting, and assembly for your next costume.
Release Date:
June 4, 2018
Running Time:
19:58
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 1020 May 2018 Feedback Comments on our Providence Anime Conference and Anime Boston episodes and an update on Doug's AnimeCons TV panel at AnimeNEXT.
Release Date:
May 28, 2018
Running Time:
16:40
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 1019 Join Our Live Panel at AnimeNEXT Doug is hosting an AnimeCons TV Live panel at AnimeNEXT and shares some details of what he has planned.
Release Date:
May 21, 2018
Running Time:
5:54
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 1018 The Legacy of Providence Anime Conference Learn what was planned for Providence Anime Conference, what went wrong, and learn the legacy of the first 21+ anime convention ten years later.
Release Date:
May 14, 2018
Running Time:
31:02
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 1017 Cosplay Help: Make a Great Masquerade Skit Looking to compete in a convention's cosplay masquerade? Shiva and Elizabeth have some helpful advice.
Release Date:
May 7, 2018
Running Time:
6:27
Hosted by:
Shiva and Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 1016 April 2018 Feedback Terriermon, a table, and we get "pranked" as we respond to your comments in this latest feedback episode.
Release Date:
April 30, 2018
Running Time:
14:45
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 1015 Cosplay Help: Cosplay Photography When you have a great costume, you'll want some great photos. Shiva talks about how to set up a photoshoot and what to expect.
Release Date:
April 23, 2018
Running Time:
30:21
Hosted by:
Shiva
Episode 1014 Cosplay Help: Blind Hem Stich If you need to hem a costume and don't want to see a line of stitching at the bottom, try a blind hem stitch. Elizabeth shows you how.
Release Date:
April 16, 2018
Running Time:
10:49
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 1013 Anime Boston 2018 Report We've got cosplay, Sailor Moon, music, video gaming, and more in Sketch, Shiva, and Elizabeth's report from the northeast's largest anime convention.
Release Date:
April 9, 2018
Running Time:
19:59
Hosted by:
Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, and Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 1012 March 2018 Feedback Svetlana replies to comments left for AnimeCons TV in this edition of our monthly feedback episodes.
Release Date:
March 26, 2018
Running Time:
8:48
Hosted by:
Svetlana Chmakova
Episode 1011 Cosplay Help: Presser Feet Selecting the right presser foot for your machine can make sewing a costume a lot easier. Elizabeth shows off her collection of presser feet and explains each one.
Release Date:
March 19, 2018
Running Time:
15:01
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 1010 Better Panel Titles and Descriptions Do you think your panel title and description is clever? It may be working against you. Doug offers some suggestions.
Release Date:
March 12, 2018
Running Time:
15:55
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 1009 Gallifrey One 2018 Report The Doctor has regenerated and thousands of Doctor Who fans returned to Gallifrey One to celebrate the series. Patrick and Svet report on the con.
Release Date:
March 5, 2018
Running Time:
22:42
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty and Svetlana Chmakova
Episode 1008 February 2018 Feedback We received a lot of response to some of our recent episodes. Doug sorts through it all in this month's feedback episode.
Release Date:
February 26, 2018
Running Time:
14:08
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 1007 Four Things Conventions Can Improve No con is perfect. Elizabeth shares four things conventions can do to improve and provide a better experience.
Release Date:
February 12, 2018
Running Time:
15:16
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 1006 Sexual Harassment at Cons Shannon Morse joins us to discuss her experience with infosec and hacker conventions and their efforts to implement a Code of Conduct and why it's something that anime cons, comic cons, and any other fan conventions should also implement.
Release Date:
February 5, 2018
Running Time:
12:54
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty and Shannon Morse
Episode 1005 LumaCon 2018 Report LumaCon is a small con organized by local libraries in Petaluma, California. Svet shares her experiences of the day.
Release Date:
January 29, 2018
Running Time:
6:16
Hosted by:
Svetlana Chmakova
Episode 1004 January 2018 Feedback We catch up on our viewer mail for the last few months and respond to comments and feedback from viewers like you.
Release Date:
January 22, 2018
Running Time:
13:45
Hosted by:
Shiva and Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 1003 Recycle Your Old Convention T-Shirts Learn to make wall art, pillows, or quilts out of old convention T-shirts that you're not going to wear anymore.
Release Date:
January 15, 2018
Running Time:
23:30
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 1002 Running a Panel With Other People If you're teaming up with other people to run a panel, Doug has some advice on how to coordinate.
Release Date:
January 8, 2018
Running Time:
13:52
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 1001 Largest Anime Conventions of 2017 We rank the largest North American anime conventions by size and see which ones have grown and which have lost attendees.
Release Date:
January 1, 2018
Running Time:
24:18
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 948 2017 Year in Review In our last episode of 2017, the hosts assemble to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2017.
Release Date:
December 18, 2017
Running Time:
1:00:22
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Doug Wilder, Elizabeth O'Malley, Shiva, and Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 947 2017 & 2018 Predictions It's time to review our 2017 convention predictions and make new ones for 2018.
Release Date:
December 11, 2017
Running Time:
22:16
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Doug Wilder, Elizabeth O'Malley, Shiva, and Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 946 Best of 2017 We've compiled our con reports, bloopers, and other special moments into one episode that tells the tale of our con experiences for 2017.
Release Date:
December 4, 2017
Running Time:
22:02
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Doug Wilder, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, and Svetlana Chmakova
Episode 945 Anime NYC 2017 Report The first Anime NYC was held in New York City (obviously) and Doug was there to kick it off with their first panel.
Release Date:
November 27, 2017
Running Time:
16:38
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 944 Cosplay Help: Cosplaying While Pregnant Is there another little cosplayer on the way? Shiva returns to share her experiences cosplaying while pregnant.
Release Date:
November 20, 2017
Running Time:
11:50
Hosted by:
Shiva
Episode 943 BlizzCon 2017 Report Overwatch, Hearthstone, World of Warcraft, Heroes of the Storm, Starcraft, and Diablo fans unite for Blizzard Entertainment's annual convention, BlizzCon.
Release Date:
November 13, 2017
Running Time:
24:25
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 942 November 2017 Feedback Doug responds to viewer questions and comments in our final feedback episode of 2017.
Release Date:
November 6, 2017
Running Time:
11:07
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 941 Mini-Episode Collection Some episode ideas didn't turn out to be long enough to be their own episode...so we combined them into one!
Release Date:
October 30, 2017
Running Time:
7:25
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Shiva, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Patrick O'Malley, and Doug Wilder
Episode 940 Cosplay Help: Rotary Tools Learn to use a rotary tool (like a Dremel) to cut, sand, and shape plastic or wood for your cosplay props.
Release Date:
October 23, 2017
Running Time:
15:47
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 939 Cosplay Help: Making Stencils Use stencils to make painting your costume fabric easier by using freezer paper. Elizabeth shows you how!
Release Date:
October 16, 2017
Running Time:
10:29
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 938 October 2017 Feedback Viewer comments on Otakon, Crunchyroll Expo, Plastic City Comic Con, and more from Viga in this month's feedback.
Release Date:
October 9, 2017
Running Time:
15:29
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 937 Viga Interview Viga, creator of "The Idols of Anime" and Otakon panelist, sits down to talk conventions and panels with AnimeCons TV's Doug Wilder.
Release Date:
October 2, 2017
Running Time:
21:36
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder with Viga
Episode 936 Boston Comic Con 2017 Report We headed to Boston Comic Con to see their first year in a new venue and under new management.
Release Date:
September 25, 2017
Running Time:
11:52
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 935 Kraken Con Cosplay Day 2017 Report Kraken Con returned to the USS Hornet for a cosplay day full of cosplay events on an aircraft carrier.
Release Date:
September 18, 2017
Running Time:
7:09
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 934 Crunchyroll Expo 2017 Report The inaugural Crunchyroll Expo took place in Santa Clara, CA recently and Patrick went there to check it out.
Release Date:
September 11, 2017
Running Time:
19:53
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 933 Otakon 2017 Report Otakon moved to Washington, DC. How well did the transition go? Doug was there to bring you a full report.
Release Date:
August 28, 2017
Running Time:
17:15
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 932 C.A.P.E. 2017 Report C.A.P.E. is the Cosplay And Photography Expo, a convention focused on discussions and interests of cosplayers and cosplay photographers. Elizabeth reports back on how it went.
Release Date:
August 21, 2017
Running Time:
10:14
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 931 Kin-Yoobi Con 2017 Report Kin-Yoobi Con is a small one-day anime con in the San Francisco Bay area. Patrick headed back to check it out and see how it changed from last year.
Release Date:
August 14, 2017
Running Time:
8:02
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 930 August 2017 Feedback More cosplay repair kit ideas, bathroom emergencies, and frogs wearing pants. All that and more in this month's feedback episode!
Release Date:
August 7, 2017
Running Time:
11:30
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 929 Plastic City Comic Con 2017 Report Fitchburg, Massachusetts was the location of Plastic City Comic Con and Elizabeth reports back from this small $2 convention.
Release Date:
July 31, 2017
Running Time:
7:41
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 928 Rancho Obi-Wan Steve Sansweet has the largest privately held Star Wars collection in the world and created Rancho Obi-Wan as a museum where you can marvel at his amazing collection.
Release Date:
July 24, 2017
Running Time:
29:57
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty and Svetlana Chmakova
Episode 927 Cosplay Help: Repair Kits Put together a cosplay repair kit before your next convention and you could save yourself a lot of trouble later.
Release Date:
July 17, 2017
Running Time:
12:08
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 926 Nerdtacular 2017 Report The tenth and final(?) Nerdtacular took place in Snowbird, Utah. Put on your Frogpants and step into the Diamond Club for this report on an amazing experience!
Release Date:
July 10, 2017
Running Time:
21:36
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 925 July 2017 Feedback & PortConMaine 2017 Report Patrick responds to monthly feedback and takes a look at the latest PortConMaine convention.
Release Date:
July 3, 2017
Running Time:
37:49
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 924 Hydra Comic Con 2017 Report The organizers of Kraken Con started a comic con in Santa Clara, California. Watch our report and find out how it went.
Release Date:
June 26, 2017
Running Time:
15:09
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 923 AnimeNEXT 2017 Report Atlantic City, New Jersey was the site of AnimeNEXT 2017 and Doug went there to report along with Xan and Tom Winnicki.
Release Date:
June 19, 2017
Running Time:
25:32
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder with Xan and Tom Winnicki
Episode 922 Don't Be That Guy with Photos Don't be creepy or a nuisance when taking photos at conventions. We've got examples on how to recognize if you're becoming "That Guy".
Release Date:
June 12, 2017
Running Time:
3:00
Hosted by:
Patrick O'Malley, Doug Wilder, Elizabeth O'Malley, Shiva, Patrick Delahanty, and Robert "Sketch" Scholz with Gale, Ken Tobin, and Kim Norton
Episode 921 June 2017 Feedback Many people shared what they do with their convention badges and they had a variety of creative ideas.
Release Date:
June 5, 2017
Running Time:
10:22
Hosted by:
Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 920 What to Do with Convention Badges Do you keep them or throw them out? How do you store them if you keep them? We share a few badge ideas.
Release Date:
May 29, 2017
Running Time:
21:03
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty and Doug Wilder
Episode 919 Staff Talk: What To Do for Panelists Get quality panels for your convention by following Doug's recommendations on recruiting and providing for panelists.
Release Date:
May 22, 2017
Running Time:
12:53
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 918 Cosplay Help: Pockets Pockets are amazing to have in your cosplay. Elizabeth walks you through the simple process of adding hidden pockets into a skirt or pants.
Release Date:
May 15, 2017
Running Time:
15:36
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 917 May 2017 Feedback Star Wars Celebration, the fate of Anime Fan Fest, and questions about someone's first con.
Release Date:
May 8, 2017
Running Time:
21:54
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 916 Silicon Valley Comic Con 2017 Report A look at Steve Wozniak's Silicon Valley Comic Con as it holds its second year in San Jose, California.
Release Date:
May 1, 2017
Running Time:
17:36
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 915 Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 Report Doug was one with The Force at this year's Star Wars Celebration in Orlando, Florida. Learn what it was like to be on the show floor.
Release Date:
April 24, 2017
Running Time:
17:09
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 914 Kitchener Comic Con 2017 Report Svet visited Kitchener Comic Con in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada and reports back on the artists, cosplayers, and dining options at this small event.
Release Date:
April 17, 2017
Running Time:
5:34
Hosted by:
Svetlana Chmakova
Episode 913 April 2017 Feedback Convention over-saturation? Katsucon issues? Rob talks about this and more in our monthly feedback episode.
Release Date:
April 10, 2017
Running Time:
12:47
Hosted by:
Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 912 Cosplay Help: Prop Making Techniques Learn a variety of methods to make your next cosplay prop with Sketch and Elizabeth.
Release Date:
March 27, 2017
Running Time:
8:59
Hosted by:
Robert "Sketch" Scholz and Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 911 Katsucon 2017 Report Katsucon took place in National Harbor, Maryland and Doug went to check out the cosplay and panels...
Release Date:
March 20, 2017
Running Time:
11:40
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 910 Tips for Driving to a Convention Road trip! Elizabeth shares tips for having the best experience when driving to a con.
Release Date:
March 13, 2017
Running Time:
9:50
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley with Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, Liz, and Bry
Episode 909 March 2017 Feedback Doug responds to questions and comments sent in by AnimeCons TV viewers over the last few weeks.
Release Date:
March 6, 2017
Running Time:
10:36
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 908 Gallifrey One 2017 Report Take a step into the TARDIS and hear all about Gallifrey One, the oldest Doctor Who convention in the US.
Release Date:
February 27, 2017
Running Time:
10:44
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 907 Cosplay Help: Masquerade Expectations It can be scary entering a costume contest for your first time. Elizabeth helps set your expectations so your cosplay can shine!
Release Date:
February 13, 2017
Running Time:
7:11
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 906 LumaCon 2017 Report LumaCon returned for its third year and Patrick was there. Hear all about this great little con.
Release Date:
February 6, 2017
Running Time:
8:34
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 905 January 2017 Feedback It's our first feedback episode of 2017 and we've got two months of stuff to catch up on!
Release Date:
January 30, 2017
Running Time:
21:03
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 904 Panel Rejection Did your panel idea get rejected? Doug explains some common reasons and how to avoid being rejected next time.
Release Date:
January 23, 2017
Running Time:
14:41
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 903 Cosplay Help: Planning & Organization Get tips to plan your cosplay and be more organized with all your cosplay projects.
Release Date:
January 16, 2017
Running Time:
20:11
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 902 SacAnime Winter 2017 Report Sacramento's SacAnime kicks off our convention reports for 2017 with their winter edition.
Release Date:
January 9, 2017
Running Time:
14:51
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 901 Largest Anime Conventions of 2016 Has anime convention attendance plateaued? Find out which of the largest cons have had slower growth and which have declined in our annual look at the largest anime cons in the United States and Canada for the past year.
Release Date:
January 2, 2017
Running Time:
24:25
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 848 2016 Year in Review The entire AnimeCons TV team looks back on the good, the bad, and the ugly from the 2016 convention year.
Release Date:
December 19, 2016
Running Time:
1:06:49
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Doug Wilder, Elizabeth O'Malley, Shiva, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, and Reuben Mahar
Episode 847 Best of 2016 We've compiled our con reports, interviews, and other special moments into one episode that tells the tale of our con experiences for 2016.
Release Date:
December 12, 2016
Running Time:
27:02
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, Doug Wilder, Reuben Mahar, Svetlana Chmakova, Charles Dunbar, Shannon Morse, Lindsey Daugherty, and Stephen Daugherty
Episode 846 2016 & 2017 Predictions It's time to review our 2016 convention predictions and make new ones for 2017.
Release Date:
December 5, 2016
Running Time:
21:08
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Doug Wilder, Elizabeth O'Malley, Shiva, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Reuben Mahar, and Svetlana Chmakova
Episode 845 Fall Kraken Con 2016 Report Our final con report of 2016 is from the fall edition of Kraken Con in Oakland, California. It was as great as ever, but there's no spring edition in 2017?! Watch and find out why.
Release Date:
November 28, 2016
Running Time:
11:50
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 844 November 2016 Feedback Elizabeth responds to our final feedback episode of 2016 and explains how to get a list of cons on your Amazon Echo.
Release Date:
November 21, 2016
Running Time:
13:42
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 843 BlizzCon 2016 Report Fans of Overwatch, World of Warcraft, Diablo III, Heroes of the Storm, Starcraft II, and Hearthstone flocked to the 10th BlizzCon in Anaheim.
Release Date:
November 14, 2016
Running Time:
23:51
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Lindsey Daugherty, and Stephen Daugherty
Episode 842 Another Anime Con 2016 Report Another anime con by the name of Another Anime Con was recently held in Manchester, NH and Movie Phone Guy was there to report back to us.
Release Date:
October 31, 2016
Running Time:
10:22
Hosted by:
Reuben Mahar
Episode 841 October 2016 Feedback Advice for some artists as Svetlana Chmakova hosts this month's feedback episode.
Release Date:
October 24, 2016
Running Time:
11:14
Hosted by:
Svetlana Chmakova
Episode 840 Sailor Moon Exhibition The Sailor Moon Exhibition took place in Tokyo this year. Get an inside look at the exclusive event!
Release Date:
October 17, 2016
Running Time:
6:29
Hosted by:
Shiva
Episode 839 Panel Tech Be prepared for whatever tech a convention may have for your panel. Doug recommends what to do to be ready for any situation.
Release Date:
October 10, 2016
Running Time:
10:55
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 838 Wine Country Comic Con and Santa Rosa Toy & Comic Con We went to two feuding conventions on the same day. Find out what the deal is with Wine Country Comic Con and Santa Rosa Toy & Comic Con.
Release Date:
October 3, 2016
Running Time:
13:59
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 837 September 2016 Feedback Shiva and Sketch respond to this month's questions and comments. Should you start a new con? NO!
Release Date:
September 26, 2016
Running Time:
10:00
Hosted by:
Shiva and Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 836 Cosplay Help: Hot Glue Tricks Hot glue is for more than sticking things together. Elizabeth shares some tricks to create details on your costume using hot glue.
Release Date:
September 19, 2016
Running Time:
9:42
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 835 SacAnime Summer 2016 Report SacAnime Summer 2016 took place on Labor Day weekend in Sacramento, CA. Patrick and Shannon headed up to check it out...
Release Date:
September 12, 2016
Running Time:
25:15
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty and Shannon Morse
Episode 834 Pokémon Voice Actors Interview We sat down for an exclusive interview with five Pokémon voice actors to talk about conventions.
Release Date:
September 5, 2016
Running Time:
11:22
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 833 August 2016 Feedback This month's feedback episode discusses feedback at cons, Kin-Yoobi Con's history, and much more...
Release Date:
August 29, 2016
Running Time:
12:34
Hosted by:
Robert "Sketch" Scholz and Patrick Delahanty
Episode 832 Otakon 2016 Report It's Otakon's final year in Baltimore before moving to DC. Doug and Charles discuss their experiences.
Release Date:
August 22, 2016
Running Time:
25:55
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder with Charles Dunbar
Episode 831 Cosplay Help: Thibra Thibra is a new thermoplastic which can be used by cosplayers to create armor, props, and other solid objects.
Release Date:
August 15, 2016
Running Time:
13:27
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 830 Kin-Yoobi Con 2016 Report Kin-Yoobi Con is a small one-day anime con in the San Francisco Bay area. Patrick headed down to check it out and bring you this report.
Release Date:
August 8, 2016
Running Time:
8:34
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 829 Going to Cons on the Cheap Conventions can be expensive to attend, but Sketch, Elizabeth, and Patrick have some great tips to pay less.
Release Date:
August 1, 2016
Running Time:
8:43
Hosted by:
Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Elizabeth O'Malley, and Patrick Delahanty
Episode 828 July 2016 Feedback Questions, comments, and corrections... We received a record amount of feedback from our fans.
Release Date:
July 25, 2016
Running Time:
22:05
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 827 What to Do at Boring Conventions Don't sit bored at a con. There's plenty of other stuff to do even if the con itself is boring.
Release Date:
July 18, 2016
Running Time:
11:15
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 826 Cosplay Help: Zippers (Part 2) Most costumes need zippers of some kind even if they're invisible, so Elizabeth demonstrates how to sew in an invisible zipper.
Release Date:
July 11, 2016
Running Time:
14:27
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 825 PortConMaine 2016 Report PortConMaine never disappoints and this year they outdid themselves by expanding to reduce overcrowding.
Release Date:
July 4, 2016
Running Time:
6:49
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 824 June 2016 Feedback "Anime" cons that aren't anime cons, getting a hotel room at age 17, and a 6-foot Pikachu? All that and more!
Release Date:
June 27, 2016
Running Time:
13:15
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 823 Wizard World Report You've probably been tempted by a Wizard World convention. Is it worth it? No. Watch to find out why.
Release Date:
June 20, 2016
Running Time:
12:30
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 822 Cosplay Help: Staying Cool in Costume Want to be cool like Doug? He's got some tips on how to avoid heat exhaustion in your costume.
Release Date:
June 13, 2016
Running Time:
13:51
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 821 Cosplay Help: Makeup Elizabeth demonstrates makeup application tips for a couple different looks.
Release Date:
June 6, 2016
Running Time:
24:02
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 820 May 2016 Feedback Sketch and Shiva respond to your comments and questions from May 2016.
Release Date:
May 30, 2016
Running Time:
6:52
Hosted by:
Robert "Sketch" Scholz and Shiva
Episode 819 Anime Fan Fest 2016 Report It's a new anime convention in a familiar facility. Charles and Doug share their thoughts on Anime Fan Fest.
Release Date:
May 23, 2016
Running Time:
14:48
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder and Charles Dunbar
Episode 818 Cosplay Help: Worbla Wrapping Make amazing looking cosplay props by wrapping a mold in Worbla. Sketch walks you through his process.
Release Date:
May 9, 2016
Running Time:
7:30
Hosted by:
Robert Scholz
Episode 817 Spring Kraken Con 2016 Report It's time for Kraken Con once again and Patrick is joined by Hak5's Shannon Morse to talk about the Bay Area's best fan convention.
Release Date:
May 2, 2016
Running Time:
8:57
Hosted by:
Shannon Morse and Patrick Delahanty
Episode 816 April 2016 Feedback Patrick responds to the previous four weeks of feedback from the show floor at Kraken Con Spring 2016, plus some news about some of the AnimeCons TV cast.
Release Date:
April 25, 2016
Running Time:
11:03
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 815 Bangor Comic & Toy Con 2016 Report Reuben (aka "Movie Phone Guy") explores Bangor Comic & Toy Con in Bangor, Maine and talks with attendees.
Release Date:
April 18, 2016
Running Time:
14:08
Hosted by:
Reuben Mahar
Episode 814 Silicon Valley Comic Con 2016 Fr. Robert Ballecer and Patrick Delahanty report from the floor of Silicon Valley Comic Con in San Jose, California.
Release Date:
April 11, 2016
Running Time:
53:22
Hosted by:
Fr. Robert Ballecer and Patrick Delahanty
Episode 813 Anime Boston 2016 Report The largest anime con in the northeast, Anime Boston, was held over Easter weekend and Elizabeth has a full report.
Release Date:
April 4, 2016
Running Time:
28:46
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 812 March 2016 Feedback Elizabeth responds to questions and comments we've received over the last month and talks about what's coming up on AnimeCons TV.
Release Date:
March 21, 2016
Running Time:
16:32
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 811 Staff Talk: Panel Scheduling Patrick shares his surprisingly easy analog technique for successful panel scheduling.
Release Date:
March 14, 2016
Running Time:
3:30
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 810 Artists' Alley: The Plan (Revised) Svetlana revises her plan for artists' alley based upon her recent convention appearances.
Release Date:
March 7, 2016
Running Time:
5:32
Hosted by:
Svetlana Chmakova
Episode 809 Making an Episode For our 200th episode, we go behind the scenes and show you the making of a typical episode.
Release Date:
February 29, 2016
Running Time:
9:50
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 808 February 2016 Feedback Doug responds to our latest feedback and kicks off a hunt for the world's first anime music video.
Release Date:
February 22, 2016
Running Time:
9:59
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 807 Staff Talk: Social Media for Conventions Learn the essentials of getting your convention on social media. Patrick explains where you need to be and how to sign up.
Release Date:
February 15, 2016
Running Time:
30:43
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 806 Cosplay Help: Craftsmanship Judging If you enter a cosplay competition at a con, you might sign up for craftsmanship judging. Elizabeth walks you through the process and lets you know what to expect.
Release Date:
February 8, 2016
Running Time:
7:42
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 805 LumaCon 2016 Report You've never heard of LumaCon and will probably never attend it, but Patrick explains why it's a wonderful idea.
Release Date:
February 1, 2016
Running Time:
6:23
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 804 January 2016 Feedback Our first monthly feedback episode of 2016 features a lot of comments on the Ten Largest Anime Cons of 2015.
Release Date:
January 25, 2016
Running Time:
22:03
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 803 Staff Talk: Being a Nice Staffer Doug shares some advice on communicating with attendees and being a nicer convention staff member.
Release Date:
January 18, 2016
Running Time:
16:48
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 802 Sac-Anime Winter 2016 Report Starting the new year off with a con, we headed to Sac-Anime Winter 2016 in Sacramento, CA.
Release Date:
January 11, 2016
Running Time:
15:58
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 801 Ten Largest Anime Conventions of 2015 It's time for AnimeCons.com's annual list of the ten largest anime conventions in North America in 2015.
Release Date:
January 4, 2016
Running Time:
17:42
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 748 2015 Year in Review The entire AnimeCons TV team looks back on the good, the bad, and the ugly from the 2015 convention year.
Release Date:
December 21, 2015
Running Time:
58:02
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Svetlana Chmakova, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, Doug Wilder
Episode 747 Best of 2015 We've compiled our con reports, feedback, and other special moments into one episode that tells the tale of our con experiences for 2015.
Release Date:
December 14, 2015
Running Time:
29:43
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Doug Wilder, Elizabeth O'Malley, Shiva, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Stephen Daugherty, Svetlana Chmakova, Charles Dunbar
Episode 746 Starting a Convention (Part 2 of 2) Here's the second half of Patrick's panel on starting and running a convention along with some audience Q&A.
Release Date:
December 7, 2015
Running Time:
26:44
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 745 Starting a Convention (Part 1 of 2) Have you decided to start a convention? Patrick is the founder of AnimeCons.com, has started two conventions, and is here to tell you why it's a bad idea...but how to do it well if you really want to do it.
Release Date:
November 30, 2015
Running Time:
36:49
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 744 November 2015 Feedback Patrick responds to fan letters from the last month, explains how we decide who does what episode, and talks about upcoming episodes.
Release Date:
November 23, 2015
Running Time:
15:43
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 743 Staff Talk: Facilities Communication Communication between a convention and a hotel is very important. Doug shares some helpful advice for Facilities Liaisons.
Release Date:
November 16, 2015
Running Time:
13:06
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 742 SNAFU Con 2015 Report Patrick returns to SNAFU Con, an anime con held at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, Nevada.
Release Date:
November 9, 2015
Running Time:
9:50
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 741 Cosplay Help: Appliqué Elizabeth demonstrates how to create and attach an appliqué for your next costume.
Release Date:
November 2, 2015
Running Time:
19:29
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 740 October 2015 Feedback & MICE Report Doug checks our feedback for October 2015 and does a quick con report on the Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo.
Release Date:
October 26, 2015
Running Time:
11:11
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 739 Cosplay Help: Resin Casting Sketch and Shiva explain and demonstrate resin casting techniques to make gems, jewels, medallions, and hilts.
Release Date:
October 19, 2015
Running Time:
30:09
Hosted by:
Sketch and Shiva
Episode 738 Star Wars Costuming Learn about the 501st and Rebel Legion, where they are, how to join, and how to use the force.
Release Date:
October 12, 2015
Running Time:
19:30
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 737 Fall Kraken Con 2015 Report The USS Hornet played home to this fall's Kraken Con. An anime con on a freakin' aircraft carrier! ...and it was amazing!
Release Date:
October 5, 2015
Running Time:
8:44
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 736 September 2015 Feedback Shiva and Sketch take a turn diving into our virtual mailbag to see what gems our viewers have sent to us this month.
Release Date:
September 28, 2015
Running Time:
11:33
Hosted by:
Shiva and Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 735 Your First Anime Convention Find out what you need to do before your first convention and what to expect when you attend your first con.
Release Date:
September 21, 2015
Running Time:
18:55
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 734 Our First Anime Conventions The AnimeCons TV cast shares the stories of their first visits to an anime convention.
Release Date:
September 14, 2015
Running Time:
4:38
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Elizabeth O'Malley, Doug Wilder, Shiva, Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 733 Artists' Alley: The Result Svetlana's back from San Japan to report on the results of her artists' alley efforts. Did it all go according to plan?
Release Date:
August 31, 2015
Running Time:
7:21
Hosted by:
Svetlana Chmakova
Episode 732 August 2015 Feedback Patrick responds to this month's feedback, talks about traffic flow, and shares poll results.
Release Date:
August 24, 2015
Running Time:
19:53
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 731 Otakuthon 2015 Report Bonjour Canada! Patrick visits a convention in Quebec for the first time, Otakuthon. Find out why it's so popular for 20,000 fans.
Release Date:
August 17, 2015
Running Time:
16:44
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 730 San Japan 2015 Report It's AnimeCons TV's first visit to San Japan! Find out what we thought of one of the largest anime cons in Texas.
Release Date:
August 10, 2015
Running Time:
14:22
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 729 Otakon 2015 Report How did Otakon 2015 go this year? Doug Wilder and Charles Dunbar give you the scoop.
Release Date:
August 3, 2015
Running Time:
25:41
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder with Charles Dunbar
Episode 728 July 2015 Feedback Elizabeth shares some YouTube, e-mail, and voice mail feedback from AnimeCons TV fans.
Release Date:
July 27, 2015
Running Time:
19:16
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 727 Artists' Alley: The Plan Manga author Svetlana Chmakova is making plans to participate in artists' alley. She has gathered tips for a successful experience and is now sharing them with you!
Release Date:
July 20, 2015
Running Time:
12:11
Hosted by:
Svetlana Chmakova
Episode 726 Cosplay Help: Sewing Patterns (Part 3) Elizabeth offers suggestions on finding the right pattern for your next costume.
Release Date:
July 13, 2015
Running Time:
10:37
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 725 PortConMaine 2015 Report Patrick made his 13th visit to PortConMaine recently and is back to tell you all about it... again.
Release Date:
July 6, 2015
Running Time:
13:41
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 724 June 2015 Feedback Patrick shares some YouTube, e-mail, and Twitter feedback from AnimeCons TV fans.
Release Date:
June 29, 2015
Running Time:
12:29
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 723 Cosplay Help: Apps Learn what helpful apps you can use when planning or creating your next costume.
Release Date:
June 22, 2015
Running Time:
12:32
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 722 AnimeNEXT Versus PortConMaine We turn AnimeNEXT and PortConMaine's attendees against each other in Versus.
Release Date:
June 15, 2015
Running Time:
6:29
Hosted by:
Shiva and Gale
Episode 721 FanimeCon 2015 Report Patrick is joined by Stephen Daugherty to talk about FanimeCon in San Jose, California.
Release Date:
June 8, 2015
Running Time:
17:32
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty with Stephen Daugherty
Episode 720 May 2015 Feedback Doug responds to some YouTube comments, tweets, and e-mails from AnimeCons TV fans.
Release Date:
June 1, 2015
Running Time:
14:09
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 719 Cosplay Help: Using Foam Use foam to make armor for your next costume.
Release Date:
May 25, 2015
Running Time:
14:36
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 718 Anime vs. Non-Anime Conventions Have you only been to other events and never gone to an anime con? You may be more familiar with them than you think!
Release Date:
May 11, 2015
Running Time:
5:01
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 717 Spring Kraken Con 2015 Report Svetlana and Patrick discuss their visit to Spring Kraken Con 2015 in Oakland, CA.
Release Date:
May 4, 2015
Running Time:
18:20
Hosted by:
Svetlana Chmakova and Patrick Delahanty
Episode 716 April 2015 Feedback Sketch digs through the AnimeCons TV mailbag for your feedback, questions, and comments from the past month.
Release Date:
April 27, 2015
Running Time:
12:44
Hosted by:
Robert Scholz
Episode 715 Preparing Food in Your Hotel Room Learn how to save money by bringing your own food and preparing it in your hotel room.
Release Date:
April 20, 2015
Running Time:
4:47
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 714 Failures of Spin-Off Conventions Why has every spin-off of a successful anime con been a failure? Patrick and Doug discuss.
Release Date:
April 13, 2015
Running Time:
31:51
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty and Doug Wilder
Episode 713 Cosplay Help: Mockups Create a mock-up of your costume before attempting to create it with expensive fabric. Elizabeth shows you how.
Release Date:
March 30, 2015
Running Time:
16:09
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 712 March 2015 Feedback Shiva and Elizabeth are joined by Banana in this month's hilarious feedback episode!
Release Date:
March 23, 2015
Running Time:
12:05
Hosted by:
Shiva and Elizabeth O'Malley with Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 711 Harassment at Conventions Harassment is a real problem anywhere. Doug shares some advice on how to handle it at conventions.
Release Date:
March 16, 2015
Running Time:
8:52
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 710 Don't Be That Guy in Panels Don't be disruptive in panels. We've got examples on how to recognize if you're becoming "That Guy".
Release Date:
March 9, 2015
Running Time:
6:33
Hosted by:
Robert Scholz, Elizabeth O'Malley, Shiva, Patrick O'Malley, Jamila Sisco
Episode 709 Day-Tripping to a Convention Day-tripping to a convention? Patrick has some tips on what to bring and how to carry it.
Release Date:
March 2, 2015
Running Time:
9:03
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 708 February 2015 Feedback Are we hiring? Doug answers this and other questions in this month's feedback episode.
Release Date:
February 23, 2015
Running Time:
13:07
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 707 Packing for a Convention Packing for a convention? Elizabeth shares some tips to make sure you pack efficiently and don't forget anything.
Release Date:
February 16, 2015
Running Time:
5:18
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley and Patrick O'Malley with Patrick Delahanty
Episode 706 AOD 2015 Report We return to AOD at the Hyatt SFO in San Francisco to see what improvements they've made since last year.
Release Date:
February 9, 2015
Running Time:
12:53
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 705 Peter Cullen Interview Transform and roll out for our interview with the legendary Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime!
Release Date:
February 2, 2015
Running Time:
18:10
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 704 January 2015 Feedback Elizabeth shares some YouTube, Twitter, and voice mail feedback from AnimeCons TV fans.
Release Date:
January 26, 2015
Running Time:
9:04
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 703 Writing a Successful Panel Application Doug shares some tips for writing a good panel application that has a greater chance to get accepted.
Release Date:
January 19, 2015
Running Time:
13:47
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 702 SacAnime Winter 2015 Report The winter edition of SacAnime took place last weekend and we returned to kick the year off with this Sacramento anime con.
Release Date:
January 12, 2015
Running Time:
12:08
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 701 Ten Largest Anime Conventions of 2014 It's time for AnimeCons.com's annual list of the ten largest anime conventions in North America in 2014.
Release Date:
January 5, 2015
Running Time:
11:17
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 648 2014 Year in Review The entire podcast crew reunites once again to discuss the good and bad of the 2014 convention year.
Release Date:
December 22, 2014
Running Time:
44:46
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Elizabeth O'Malley, Shiva and Sketch Scholz, and Doug Wilder
Episode 647 Best of 2014 We've compiled our con reports, interviews, and other special moments into one episode that tells the tale of our con experiences for 2014.
Release Date:
December 15, 2014
Running Time:
39:53
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 646 Helpful Apps to Have at Conventions These apps will help make your convention experience easier and they're all free!
Release Date:
December 8, 2014
Running Time:
21:21
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 645 Gift Ideas for Cosplayers Looking for gift ideas for your cosplayer friends? Elizabeth has plenty of great gift suggestions!
Release Date:
December 1, 2014
Running Time:
11:49
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 644 November 2014 Feedback Sketch is joined by Ooga Booga to respond to the questions and comments sent in to AnimeCons TV by our viewers.
Release Date:
November 17, 2014
Running Time:
10:11
Hosted by:
Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 643 Cosplay Help: Sewing Patterns (Part 2) Sewing pattern instructions continue with Elizabeth's second installment. Learn to use patterns to make Gadget!
Release Date:
November 10, 2014
Running Time:
11:03
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 642 Staffing a Convention What is involved in staffing a convention? Doug and Patrick answer some frequently asked questions.
Release Date:
November 3, 2014
Running Time:
33:43
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder and Patrick Delahanty
Episode 641 SNAFU Con 2014 Report Patrick visits SNAFU Con 2014 in Reno, Nevada. Does the convention live up to its name? Watch and find out!
Release Date:
October 27, 2014
Running Time:
11:11
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 640 October 2014 Feedback Elizabeth responds to comments and tweets in this month's feedback episode and gives a preview of upcoming episodes.
Release Date:
October 20, 2014
Running Time:
8:57
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 639 Fall Kraken Con 2014 Report Six months later, Patrick returns to Kraken Con for their 2-day fall edition. Find out what changed and how the convention handled expanding to a second day.
Release Date:
October 13, 2014
Running Time:
13:41
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 638 Cosplay Help: Sewing Patterns (Part 1) Elizabeth has some helpful advice for using sewing patterns when making your next costume.
Release Date:
October 6, 2014
Running Time:
16:21
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 637 Post-Con Depression Do you get down in the dumps after getting home from a convention? You may suffer from PCD: Post-Con Depression.
Release Date:
September 29, 2014
Running Time:
6:08
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 636 September 2014 Feedback Doug's back this week to respond to your feedback and let you know what we've got coming up in the next few months.
Release Date:
September 22, 2014
Running Time:
8:17
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 635 Tony Oliver Interview Voice actor Tony Oliver sits down with Doug at Otakon 2014 to share his thoughts on conventions.
Release Date:
September 15, 2014
Running Time:
6:56
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 634 Cosplay Help: Interfacing What is interfacing and how to do use it? Shiva demonstrates how to make a bow using interfacing.
Release Date:
September 8, 2014
Running Time:
13:22
Hosted by:
Shiva
Episode 633 Otakon 2014 Report Doug and Charles report back from Otakon 2014 with details on the registration line, panels, and concerts.
Release Date:
August 25, 2014
Running Time:
16:04
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder and Charles Dunbar
Episode 632 August 2014 Feedback Lots of people weighed in on our Red Flags of Bad Conventions episode; plus, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge!
Release Date:
August 18, 2014
Running Time:
25:10
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 631 Convention Survival Skills Recorded at ConnectiCon 2009, Patrick and Elizabeth share some essential convention survival skills.
Release Date:
August 11, 2014
Running Time:
22:48
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley and Patrick Delahanty
Episode 630 Red Flags of Bad Conventions Learn how to spot the potential red flags of bad conventions before you get trapped at one.
Release Date:
August 4, 2014
Running Time:
28:04
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 629 Nerdtacular 2014 Report Put your Frogpants on and learn what happened at Nerdtacular in Utah and why it might be the best con ever!
Release Date:
July 28, 2014
Running Time:
12:56
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 628 July 2014 Feedback Was there a live action Attack on Titan? Does Florida need another con? All this and more in our July feedback episode.
Release Date:
July 21, 2014
Running Time:
8:00
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 627 Anime Expo 2014 Report Anime Expo 2014 is the largest anime convention in the US. Doug reports from the front lines...and there were apparently A LOT of lines.
Release Date:
July 14, 2014
Running Time:
16:26
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 626 Exhibiting in Artists' Alley A discussion with Melissa McCommon, author of "Epic Chaos", about organizing successful sketchjams at conventions, redrawing one's comic one too many times, and exhibiting in the artists' alley.
Release Date:
July 7, 2014
Running Time:
25:07
Hosted by:
Svetlana Chmakova
Episode 625 PortConMaine 2014 Report Patrick steps down from staffing PortConMaine so that he finally gets to tell everyone what he likes about the con. Do you want to go to PortCon?
Release Date:
June 30, 2014
Running Time:
17:58
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 624 June 2014 Feedback Viewer-submitted con reports on Anime Boston, AnimeNEXT, and Colossalcon are the bulk of our feedback this month.
Release Date:
June 23, 2014
Running Time:
12:59
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 623 Cosplay Help: Organizing Everything Get tips for sorting and storing your cosplay stuff from Shiva.
Release Date:
June 16, 2014
Running Time:
18:02
Hosted by:
Shiva
Episode 622 Anime Central 2014 Report DJM, Brandon Cooper, and Petey Rave talk about their time at Anime Central 2014.
Release Date:
June 9, 2014
Running Time:
7:56
Hosted by:
DJM, Brandon Cooper, and Petey Rave with Patrick Delahanty
Episode 621 Big Wow ComicFest 2014 Report Patrick returns to Big Wow ComicFest in San Jose, California to see how they've expanded since his visit last year.
Release Date:
June 2, 2014
Running Time:
8:39
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 620 May 2014 Feedback E-mail, Twitter, and YouTube comments, and a video from Movie Phone Guy are all part of this month's feedback.
Release Date:
May 26, 2014
Running Time:
10:09
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 619 Riki LeCotey Interview Patrick sits down with Riki LeCotey, star of Heroes of Cosplay, to talk about cons from long ago and what's coming up on the show this season.
Release Date:
May 19, 2014
Running Time:
22:26
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty with Riki LeCotey
Episode 618 User Suggestions for AnimeCons.com This week, it's not podcast feedback...it's web site feedback. Patrick reviews suggestions people have made for AnimeCons.com.
Release Date:
May 12, 2014
Running Time:
18:41
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 617 Planning for a Panel Doug and Elizabeth offer some helpful advice to anyone thinking about running their first panel at a convention.
Release Date:
May 5, 2014
Running Time:
10:31
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder and Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 616 April 2014 Feedback It's time for monthly feedback with reports from PAX East 2014, questions about planning for a panel, and what to do about sex offenders.
Release Date:
April 28, 2014
Running Time:
10:11
Hosted by:
Robert "Sketch" Scholz and Shiva
Episode 615 Finding Conventions Near You Patrick Delahanty, the creator of AnimeCons.com, walks you through the process of finding, tracking, and rating conventions.
Release Date:
April 21, 2014
Running Time:
14:36
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 614 Spring Kraken Con 2014 Report Kraken Con is back again in Oakland, California. This one-day con saw 50% growth since their last con in October, so they've got to be doing something right. Watch and find out why it's so good!
Release Date:
April 14, 2014
Running Time:
9:04
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 613 Anime Boston 2014 Report Shiva and Sketch have returned from another year at Anime Boston. How well did the staff handle over 25,000 attendees? Watch and find out!
Release Date:
April 7, 2014
Running Time:
15:38
Hosted by:
Shiva and Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 612 March 2014 Feedback We've got a viewer report from Katsucon. Also, are body pillows a good way to make your start in artists' alley? Find out in our latest feedback episode!
Release Date:
March 31, 2014
Running Time:
8:42
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 611 Cosplay Help: Bias Tape All about bias tape! Learn how to use single and double-sided bias tape, different methods to sew it on, and how to make your own bias tape.
Release Date:
March 17, 2014
Running Time:
25:42
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 610 Gallifrey One 2014 Report Gallifrey One is one of the best conventions for Doctor Who fans in the world. Patrick visited it again for its 25th timey-wimey year.
Release Date:
March 10, 2014
Running Time:
12:05
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 609 Katsucon 2014 Report Sketch and Shiva braved a severe snowstorm to report from Katsucon 2014. Watch to find out if their 12 hour car ride paid off.
Release Date:
March 3, 2014
Running Time:
18:57
Hosted by:
Robert "Sketch" Scholz and Shiva
Episode 608 February 2014 Feedback We've got lots of feedback from you this month, so we'll answer your questions and present a list of anime conventions through April.
Release Date:
February 24, 2014
Running Time:
11:47
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 607 Frederik L. Schodt Interview Doug sat down with Frederik L. Schodt, famed translator, interpreter and writer. Hear what the noted Tezuka translator and author has to say about anime conventions.
Release Date:
February 17, 2014
Running Time:
7:52
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 606 AOD 2014 Report AOD 2014 took place in San Francisco this January. Patrick checked out the con to see what they had going on and reports from the convention.
Release Date:
February 10, 2014
Running Time:
8:41
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 605 100th Episode After five years, we've hit 100 episodes! Join us as we look back at the changes in the last five years and share some bloopers.
Release Date:
February 3, 2014
Running Time:
36:50
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Doug Wilder, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Gale, and Shiva
Episode 604 January 2014 Feedback For the first time in 2014, we dip into our voice mails and e-mails. Plus, we share upcoming conventions for the next couple months.
Release Date:
January 27, 2014
Running Time:
7:45
Hosted by:
Robert "Sketch" Scholz and Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 603 Otakon Vegas 2014 Report Otakon recently tried their luck with a spin-off convention in the city of sin. Doug tells us if what happens in Baltimore worked in Vegas.
Release Date:
January 20, 2014
Running Time:
6:29
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 602 SacAnime Winter 2014 Report Shannon Morse (from Hak5 and Threatwire) joins Patrick as they discuss their trip to SacAnime in Sacramento, CA.
Release Date:
January 13, 2014
Running Time:
9:11
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty and Shannon Morse
Episode 601 Ten Largest Anime Conventions of 2013 Patrick runs down AnimeCons.com's list of the ten largest anime conventions in North America in 2013.
Release Date:
January 6, 2014
Running Time:
15:38
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 548 2013 Year in Review The entire podcast crew reunites once again to discuss the good and bad of the 2013 convention year.
Release Date:
December 23, 2013
Running Time:
1:07:55
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, Gale, Elizabeth O'Malley, and Doug Wilder
Episode 547 Real Cosplay Heroes AnimeCons TV presents: Real Cosplay Heroes. Today, we salute you, cosplay wranglers, because behind every great cosplayer on the convention floor, there's you.
Release Date:
December 16, 2013
Running Time:
1:08
Hosted by:
AnimeCons TV
Episode 546 Holiday Gift Guide Looking for some gift ideas for convention-attending friends? Patrick has put together a list of suggestions.
Release Date:
December 9, 2013
Running Time:
9:14
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 545 Intro to Cosplay Photography Cosplay photography is a fun and rewarding way to appreciate all the creativity that people put into their cosplay. Learn how to get started taking great photos.
Release Date:
December 2, 2013
Running Time:
17:54
Hosted by:
Shiva and Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 544 November 2013 Feedback We've got a viewer report from Nekocon, someone calls about Youmacon, and what cosplay are you planning for 2014?
Release Date:
November 25, 2013
Running Time:
7:38
Hosted by:
Robert "Sketch" Scholz and Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 543 Cosplay Help: Zippers (Part 1) Zippers are an essential part of many costumes you may create. Elizabeth demonstrates two techniques for putting zippers into your costumes.
Release Date:
November 18, 2013
Running Time:
31:30
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 542 Introduction to Artists' Alley What kinds of treasures should you be on the look out for in artists' alley? Doug and Rob share some information on how you can go about getting some fan art of your very own!
Release Date:
November 11, 2013
Running Time:
11:44
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder and Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 541 Kraken Con 2013 Report It was the first year for Kraken Con in San Francisco, so Patrick headed down to check it out.
Release Date:
November 4, 2013
Running Time:
7:50
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 540 October 2013 Feedback Learn where your gas cap is, find out why some states never have cons, and hear all about our new HD feed!
Release Date:
October 28, 2013
Running Time:
9:51
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder and Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 539 Cosplay Makeup Test Elizabeth demonstrates a makeup test to show how you can put that finishing touch on your next cosplay appearance.
Release Date:
October 21, 2013
Running Time:
23:57
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 538 Hotel Advice Doug and Elizabeth share some tips and tricks for finding, booking, and getting the most out of convention hotels.
Release Date:
October 14, 2013
Running Time:
16:15
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder and Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 536 September 2013 Feedback Movie Phone Guy is apparently headed to Laser Con, tips for guest relations staffers are on our forums, and a list of upcoming conventions in this month's feedback episode.
Release Date:
September 30, 2013
Running Time:
5:43
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley and Gale
Episode 535 Panelist Problems If you're presenting a panel at a convention, it's inevitable that you'll eventually encounter some problems. Doug and Shiva discuss common problems and how to overcome them.
Release Date:
September 23, 2013
Running Time:
10:34
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder and Shiva
Episode 534 Japan Expo USA 2013 Report It's the inaugural year for Europe's Japan Expo in the United States. Did it meet the expectations of the organizers and Bay Area fans?
Release Date:
September 16, 2013
Running Time:
9:58
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 533 Otakon 2013 Report Otakon turns 20 and Doug was there for the party! Watch and find out how some other familiar faces enjoyed it too...
Release Date:
September 9, 2013
Running Time:
15:06
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder and Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 532 August 2013 Feedback Attack on Titan is apparently popular, fans save yet another convention, talk about Heroes of Cosplay, and your first look at our newlyweds in this month's feedback episode!
Release Date:
August 26, 2013
Running Time:
9:19
Hosted by:
Mrs. Sketch and Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 531 Maile Flanagan Interview Maile Flanagan, the voice of Naruto, sat down with Doug at Otakon to talk about her convention experiences.
Release Date:
August 19, 2013
Running Time:
5:41
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 530 Cherami Leigh Interview Elizabeth talks about conventions with voice actress Cherami Leigh at this year's PortConMaine.
Release Date:
August 12, 2013
Running Time:
18:40
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 529 ConnectiCon 2013 Report Doug shares his experiences at ConnectiCon 2013. Has it learned from its past mistakes? Watch and find out!
Release Date:
August 5, 2013
Running Time:
13:46
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder and Patrick Delahanty
Episode 528 July 2013 Feedback Patrick reviews this month's feedback and comments, plus we present the anime conventions for the next few months. It's our 75th episode!
Release Date:
July 22, 2013
Running Time:
7:54
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty with an introduction by Jeff Cannata
Episode 527 PortConMaine 2013 Report Doug is joined by Charles Dunbar, the anime anthropologist, to review PortConMaine 2013.
Release Date:
July 15, 2013
Running Time:
8:06
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder with Charles Dunbar
Episode 526 Chris Cason Interview We take a few moments out of Chris Cason's busy schedule at PortConMaine to discuss his experiences at conventions.
Release Date:
July 8, 2013
Running Time:
6:33
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 525 Nekocon's Bernie Klein For a change of pace, this week's interview is with a convention staff member. Doug talks with Nekocon's Director of Programming, Bernie Klein.
Release Date:
July 1, 2013
Running Time:
7:00
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 524 June 2013 Feedback Doug and Elizabeth answer voice mails, e-mails, and Twitter comments in this month's feedback episode.
Release Date:
June 24, 2013
Running Time:
13:11
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder and Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 523 Anime Boston 2013 Report Gale reviews some of the best performances at the Anime Boston 2013 Masquerade.
Release Date:
June 17, 2013
Running Time:
12:56
Hosted by:
Gale
Episode 522 Why Conventions Fail Mismanagement, lack of interest, or inadequate promotion. Those are just some of the reasons conventions fail. Shiva and Doug discuss some epic fails of cons.
Release Date:
June 10, 2013
Running Time:
13:13
Hosted by:
Shiva and Doug Wilder
Episode 521 Big Wow ComicFest 2013 Report Patrick hits up his first Bay Area convention at Big Wow ComicFest 2013. Was it a big wow or a big waste of time?
Release Date:
June 3, 2013
Running Time:
6:22
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 520 May 2013 Feedback This month's feedback has some voice mails and addresses issues brought up by the Animeland lawsuit.
Release Date:
May 20, 2013
Running Time:
12:07
Hosted by:
Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Doug Wilder, and Shiva
Episode 519 Conventions in TV and Movies The AnimeCons TV crew has picked their favorite depictions of conventions in media. Patrick runs down the top ten. Did your favorite make the cut?
Release Date:
May 13, 2013
Running Time:
18:05
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 518 Cosplay Help: Sewing Techniques Elizabeth demonstrates helpful tips and techniques you can use when sewing your cosplay costumes.
Release Date:
May 6, 2013
Running Time:
19:35
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 517 Richard Epcar and Ellyn Stern Interview Two actors in one episode! We talk with the husband and wife acting duo of Richard Epcar and Ellyn Stern and learn about their convention experiences.
Release Date:
April 29, 2013
Running Time:
11:21
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 516 April 2013 Feedback This month's feedback is sad...and not just because we got butt-dialed! Plus, extra bloopers from our April Fool's episode!
Release Date:
April 22, 2013
Running Time:
11:31
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty and Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 515 Funimation Goes After A Con With Bootlegs Funimation has filed legal action against Miller Isaiah Timmons of Animeland. We discuss why it took this long and what it means for other conventions.
Release Date:
April 15, 2013
Running Time:
6:19
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder and Patrick Delahanty
Episode 514 Zenkaikon 2013 Report Doug returns to Zenkaikon and is overwhelmed by the food options available to him! What else did he like? Watch and find out!
Release Date:
April 8, 2013
Running Time:
4:01
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder
Episode 513 Mystery Science Podcast 4000 In the not too distant future, at AnimeCons TV, Elizabeth and TV's Doug were hatching a plan, you see. They met a guy by the name of Rob, a regular Joe with a flute-making job.
Release Date:
April 1, 2013
Running Time:
25:18
Hosted by:
Rob, Crow, Tom Servo, Terriermon, Tachikoma, Dr. O'Malley, TV's Doug
Episode 512 March 2013 Feedback It's time again for our monthly feedback episode. We share viewer mail, share poll results, and present a list of upcoming conventions.
Release Date:
March 25, 2013
Running Time:
5:14
Hosted by:
Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 511 Prop Talk with Worbla Shiva and Sketch reveal the secrets of working with Worbla. Learn how to use it to make great cosplay armor.
Release Date:
March 18, 2013
Running Time:
10:17
Hosted by:
Shiva and Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 510 Gallifrey One 2013 Report In a FanCons.com Special Report, Patrick tells us all about a Doctor Who convention, Gallifrey One. Also, there may be a Dalek singing karaoke...
Release Date:
March 11, 2013
Running Time:
14:52
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 509 Katsucon 2013 Report AnimeCons TV invaded Katsucon in Washington DC for the convention's 19th year. Shiva, Gale, and Elizabeth talk about the con and then Sketch and Gale talk with some Katsucon attendees.
Release Date:
March 4, 2013
Running Time:
24:05
Hosted by:
Shiva, Gale, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 508 February 2013 Feedback It's time again for our monthly feedback episode. We talk about Otakon Vegas, share poll results, and present a list of upcoming conventions.
Release Date:
February 25, 2013
Running Time:
14:38
Hosted by:
Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Patrick Delahanty
Episode 507 Balancing Real Life and Conventions Doug and Elizabeth discuss the delicate balance between your real life and your con life. How can you balance your hobby with your job, school, and family? Sometimes sacrifices have to be made.
Release Date:
February 18, 2013
Running Time:
13:29
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder and Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 506 Prop Talk with Sculpey Sketch talks about the different kinds of Sculpey, their advantages and disadvantages, and how they can be used to make a wide variety of cosplay props.
Release Date:
February 11, 2013
Running Time:
6:22
Hosted by:
Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 505 Submitting Conventions to AnimeCons.com and FanCons.com Patrick gives details and advice for submitting new conventions to the AnimeCons.com and FanCons.com database.
Release Date:
February 4, 2013
Running Time:
11:04
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 504 January 2013 Feedback Now that we're weekly, we're going to answer your feedback and do housekeeping once a month. Also, we share poll results and upcoming conventions.
Release Date:
January 28, 2013
Running Time:
5:25
Hosted by:
Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 503 50th Episode We started this podcast in 2009 and now we've hit our 50th episode! To celebrate, we're sharing our favorite moments, giving our fans a studio tour, and sharing a ton of funny bloopers!
Release Date:
January 21, 2013
Running Time:
35:40
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Gale, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, Doug Wilder
Episode 502 Operation Hammond We talk with the founder of Operation Hammond, a non-profit organization providing emergency services for conventions.
Release Date:
January 14, 2013
Running Time:
9:48
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty
Episode 501 Ten Largest Anime Conventions of 2012 Patrick and Sketch run down the list of the largest anime conventions in North America during 2012.
Release Date:
January 7, 2013
Running Time:
6:53
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 412 December 2012: Nekocon, Bakuretsu Con, and 2012 Year in Review It's time for our annual year in review. We also talk about two friendly conventions, Nekocon and Bakuretsu Con.
Release Date:
December 1, 2012
Running Time:
38:51
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Gale, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, Doug Wilder
Episode 411 November 2012: Mike Toole, Meeting Guests, and The Off Season Doug and Sketch talk about what to do in the downtime between cons, Patrick and Shiva talk about how to approach guests, and we talk with anime columnist Mike Toole.
Release Date:
November 1, 2012
Running Time:
24:52
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, Doug Wilder
Episode 410 October 2012: Ed Chavez, Cosplay Procrastination, and Apps at Cons We finally talk about cosplay procrastination, Doug sits down with Vertical, Inc's Ed Chavez, and we take a look at some helpful apps to use at conventions.
Release Date:
October 1, 2012
Running Time:
22:39
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, Doug Wilder
Episode 409 September 2012: AnimeIowa, Otakon 2012, and Gathering Feedback Three con reviews this month as Patrick talks about AnimeIowa, Doug and Elizabeth discuss Otakon, and a caller tells us about Godaikocon. Plus, we offer suggestions on how staff can best collect feedback from attendees.
Release Date:
September 1, 2012
Running Time:
21:02
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, Doug Wilder
Episode 408 August 2012: ConnectiCon 2012, Don't Be That Guy, and Our Biggest Fan Patrick and Elizabeth talk about some issues at ConnectiCon, "That Guy" is back and in your hotel room, and Sketch talks to our biggest fan!
Release Date:
August 1, 2012
Running Time:
20:25
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, Doug Wilder
Episode 407 July 2012: AnimeNEXT, PortConMaine, and Con Plague Did AnimeNEXT adequately prepare for lines? Was PortConMaine hot and "in-tents"? How can you avoid the dreaded CON PLAGUE? Find out in this episode of AnimeCons TV!
Release Date:
July 1, 2012
Running Time:
21:59
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Gale, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, Doug Wilder
Episode 406 June 2012: Programming for Grown-Ups, Boston's Matsuri, and Cosplay Groups Do conventions need more adult programming that's not porn? Plus, Shiva and Sketch visit a matsuri festival and we talk about cosplay groups.
Release Date:
June 1, 2012
Running Time:
22:17
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, Doug Wilder
Episode 405 May 2012: Anime Boston's Tenth Year and Coloring Eyebrows for Cosplay We have extended coverage of Anime Boston's tenth year with a con report and interviews with attendees. Also, Shiva and Elizabeth demonstrate how to color your eyebrows for cosplay.
Release Date:
May 1, 2012
Running Time:
20:57
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva
Episode 404 April 2012: Programming for Mature Attendees and Our First Conventions Anime conventions aren't just for kids. We discuss what programming is good for grown-ups. Each of us talks about our first time at a convention. Also, we announce a contest where you can win a copy of Cat Planet Cuties!
Release Date:
April 2, 2012
Running Time:
17:06
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, and Doug Wilder
Episode 403 March 2012: Katsucon 2012, Handling Press, and Versus! Elizabeth and Doug talk about their visit to Katsucon, Patrick offers suggestions for handling press at your convention, and Versus is back and we take on The Chibi Project!
Release Date:
March 1, 2012
Running Time:
21:37
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, Doug Wilder with Jekka Cormier
Episode 402 February 2012: FanCons.com and an AWO Interview AnimeCons.com is expanding with FanCons.com, we talk with Daryl and Gerald from Anime World Order, and Elizabeth puts together a cosplay repair kit.
Release Date:
February 1, 2012
Running Time:
20:25
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, Doug Wilder
Episode 401 January 2012: Ten Largest Anime Cons of 2011 and Geoff Tebbetts It's time for our annual list of the ten largest anime cons, Patrick explains why no news is good news, and Doug sits down with anime blogger Geoff Tebbetts.
Release Date:
January 1, 2012
Running Time:
25:32
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, Doug Wilder
Episode 312 December 2011: Roland Kelts and The Year in Review To close out 2011, we visited Anime USA, talked with author Roland Kelts, and looked back on our favorite moments of the convention year.
Release Date:
December 1, 2011
Running Time:
38:42
Hosted by:
Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Elizabeth O'Malley, Doug Wilder, Patrick Delahanty, Shiva
Episode 311 November 2011: Blizzcon 2011 and Charles Dunbar Patrick returns to Blizzcon, Doug talks with Charles Dunbar, we discuss if VIP badges are worth it, and we give away a free Android phone!
Release Date:
November 1, 2011
Running Time:
19:24
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley, Patrick Delahanty, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Doug Wilder
Episode 310 October 2011: J. Michael Tatum and Tips for Buying A Wig J. Michael Tatum tells which of his characters he thinks he could cosplay, Shiva and Elizabeth give advice on buying a wig, Patrick talks about how fans saved Greg Ayres's smile, and there's not much time left to enter our contest!
Release Date:
October 1, 2011
Running Time:
22:13
Hosted by:
Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Patrick Delahanty, Shiva, Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 309 September 2011: Otakon 2011 and Jim Kaposztas Doug and Elizabeth talk about Otakon 2011, we interview Jim Kaposztas, the inventor of AMVs, make a promo video and win an Android phone, and we get a really sweet voice mail.
Release Date:
September 1, 2011
Running Time:
17:45
Hosted by:
Shiva, Doug Wilder, Elizabeth O'Malley, Patrick Delahanty, Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 308 August 2011: ConnectiCon 2011 and Getting There By Plane We talk about delays and staffing needs at ConnectiCon 2011, discuss if a convention is responsible for the outside action of attendees, give tips for traveling to a con by plane, Sketch gets a fan, and we give away a smartphone!
Release Date:
August 1, 2011
Running Time:
27:45
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley, Shiva, Doug Wilder, Patrick Delahanty, Robert "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 307 July 2011: PortConMaine 2011 and Brian Brushwood We talk about Otakon's matsuri announcement, Doug experiences his first PortConMaine, and Shiva sits down with Brian Brushwood.
Release Date:
July 1, 2011
Running Time:
19:09
Hosted by:
Patrick Delahanty, Elizabeth O'Malley, Doug Wilder, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva
Episode 306 June 2011: Hatsune Miku, Tom Wayland, and Cosplay Anime Expo announces a virtual guest, Tom Wayland gets interactive, and Elizabeth steers Doug in the right direction for cosplay.
Release Date:
June 1, 2011
Running Time:
19:19
Hosted by:
Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Doug Wilder, Shiva, Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 305 May 2011: Anime Boston 2011 and FUNimation It's time for another look at Anime Boston, we talk with Adam Sheehan about the new FUNimation web site, Patrick talks about the new features of our own web site, and Doug mourns Tokyopop.
Release Date:
May 1, 2011
Running Time:
27:32
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley, Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, Lisa (Kurthy), Doug Wilder, Patrick Delahanty
Episode 304 April 2011: Zenkaikon 2011 and Putting On Wigs In this episode, we head down to Zenkaikon, show you how to put on a wig, and talk about what conventions are doing to help with Japan's disaster relief efforts. Plus, we get our first voice mails!
Release Date:
April 2, 2011
Running Time:
23:02
Hosted by:
Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Elizabeth O'Malley, Patrick Delahanty, Doug Wilder, Gale, Shiva
Episode 303 March 2011: Cosplay Drama and Panel Scheduling Elizabeth and Sketch talk about impending cosplay drama in LA, Patrick demonstrates successful panel scheduling and The Conventionist app, and we discuss how to kill time at a convention.
Release Date:
March 1, 2011
Running Time:
15:05
Hosted by:
Robert "Sketch" Scholz, Elizabeth O'Malley, Patrick Delahanty, Doug Wilder
Episode 302 February 2011: The Future of Anime Conventions Elizabeth and Sketch talk about the newest guests at PortConMaine, Elizabeth and Patrick discuss the future of anime conventions, Elizabeth and Doug remind us of some tips when going to a con, and Shiva dives into our mailbag.
Release Date:
February 1, 2011
Running Time:
15:10
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder, Elizabeth O'Malley, R. "Sketch" Scholz, Patrick Delahanty, Shiva
Episode 301 January 2011: Ten Largest Anime Cons of 2010 and Amy Howard Wilson We figure out the ten largest anime conventions of 2010, help you avoid being scammed when buying a costume, and talk with Nova from Starblazers, Amy Howard Wilson.
Release Date:
January 1, 2011
Running Time:
25:22
Hosted by:
Shiva, Patrick Delahanty, R. "Sketch" Scholz, Elizabeth O'Malley, Doug Wilder
Episode 212 December 2010 We get festive with the latest anime con news, Doug and Elizabeth talk about Anime USA, and we all sit down to reflect on 2010.
Release Date:
December 1, 2010
Running Time:
24:14
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley, R. "Sketch" Scholz, Doug Wilder, Patrick Delahanty, and Shiva
Episode 211 November 2010 Doug returns to NYAF to see if they listened to his suggestions last year, we sit down with Kyle Hebert to talk about his convention experiences, Elizabeth tells you where to stuff your bags, and we want you at our first ever meetup!
Release Date:
November 1, 2010
Running Time:
22:14
Hosted by:
Patrick O'Malley, R. "Sketch" Scholz, Doug Wilder, Patrick Delahanty, and Elizabeth O'Malley
Episode 210 October 2010 We talk about what we think makes Dragon*Con so good, Doug tells us about Anime Weekend Atlanta, Patrick shares his advice for booking guests, and AX needs a new CEO...again.
Release Date:
October 1, 2010
Running Time:
21:59
Hosted by:
R. "Sketch" Scholz, Patrick Delahanty, Shiva, Elizabeth O'Malley, Doug Wilder
Episode 209 September 2010 Doug tests Otakon's EMT staff, Elizabeth helps cosplayers prepare for Judgement Day, and we get the inside double-scoop on what Doug really did at Otakon.
Release Date:
September 1, 2010
Running Time:
24:28
Hosted by:
R. "Sketch" Scholz, Elizabeth O'Malley, Doug Wilder, Patrick O'Malley, Shiva
Episode 208 August 2010 On this month's episode, we take a look back at ConnectiCon, That Guy returns for cosplay photography, and Sketch offers more artists' alley advice.
Release Date:
August 1, 2010
Running Time:
15:59
Hosted by:
Elizabeth O'Malley, R. "Sketch" Scholz, Patrick Delahanty, Shiva, Doug Wilder
Episode 207 July 2010 We take a look at this year's AnimeNEXT and PortConMaine...and then turn their attendees against each other in Versus.
Release Date:
July 1, 2010
Running Time:
20:12
Hosted by:
Doug Wilder, R. "Sketch" Scholz, Patrick Delahanty, Shiva, Elizabeth O'Malley, Gale
Episode 206 June 2010 Sketch, our resident artist, talks about the differences between a dealers' room and artists' alley, Patrick explains why you should never start a convention, and we tackle a bunch of questions from a viewer.
Release Date:
June 1, 2010
Running Time:
15:25
Hosted by:
Shiva, R. "Sketch" Scholz, Patrick Delahanty, Patrick O'Malley
Episode 205 May 2010 Voice actor Christopher Ayres shares his experiences from anime conventions, we take a look at Anime Boston 2010, and Doug reflects on the passing of an anime legend, Carl Macek.
Release Date:
May 1, 2010
Running Time:
24:12
Hosted by:
R. "Sketch" Scholz, Patrick Delahanty, Elizabeth O'Malley, Shiva, Doug Wilder
Episode 204 April 2010 In our April 2010 episode, we talk about the pros and cons of stuffing a hotel room, share tips for planning a panel, and offer advice for a first time attendee.
Release Date:
April 2, 2010
Running Time:
22:42
Hosted by:
R. "Sketch" Scholz, Elizabeth O'Malley, Patrick Delahanty, Shiva
Episode 203 March 2010 Elizabeth and Shiva share advice for making a great masquerade skit while Patrick reminds convention planners what to put on their web sites.
Release Date:
March 1, 2010
Running Time:
23:22
Hosted by:
R. "Sketch" Scholz, Doug Wilder, Elizabeth O'Malley, Shiva, Patrick Delahanty
Episode 202 February 2010 Sketch and Elizabeth discuss prop making techniques, Shiva tells us the difference between masquerade and cosplay, Elizabeth shows us how to cook in our hotel rooms, and Anime Expo's staff retention troubles top our news stories.
Release Date:
February 1, 2010
Running Time:
25:20
Hosted by:
R. "Sketch" Scholz, Patrick Delahanty, Elizabeth O'Malley, Shiva
Episode 201 January 2010 The 10 largest anime cons in North America, an interview with Bill Rogers, and the finer points of cosplay weapons policies.
Release Date:
January 1, 2010
Running Time:
28:12
Hosted by:
R. "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, Patrick Delahanty, Elizabeth O'Malley, Doug Wilder
Episode 11 December 2009 The AnimeCons.com Holiday Special presents you with an interview with Dramacon creator Svetlana Chmakova, Elizabeth compares small and large cons, we show the premiere of the Sailor Moon Stars dub, plus we look back at the 2009 convention year.
Release Date:
December 1, 2009
Running Time:
28:16
Hosted by:
R. "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 10 November 2009 In our November episode, Daniel Kevin Harrison talks about anime cons, Elizabeth reveals what to expect when watching or entering a masquerade, Doug rants about fans that suck, plus news and upcoming conventions.
Release Date:
November 1, 2009
Running Time:
21:14
Hosted by:
R. "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 9 October 2009 Doug makes his escape from New York Anime Festival in this month's episode while Elizabeth and Shiva tell you what's up with elevators. We also sit down with adorable actress Samantha Inoue-Harte. Of course, we also cover news and upcoming conventions.
Release Date:
October 1, 2009
Running Time:
22:56
Hosted by:
R. "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 8 September 2009 On a road trip to Dragon*Con, the AnimeCons.com crew bring you news from the world of anime conventions, an interview with voice actress Michele Knotz, answer a question about cosplay, plus a list of upcoming cons.
Release Date:
September 1, 2009
Running Time:
13:45
Hosted by:
R. "Sketch" Scholz, Shiva, Lo Abdou, and Patrick Delahanty
Episode 7 August 2009 For our August episode, we talk with voice actor Tiffany Grant about her convention experiences, Elizabeth reviews Otakon 2009, Sketch talks about speaking Japanese at cons, plus news and upcoming conventions.
Release Date:
August 1, 2009
Running Time:
17:20
Hosted by:
R. "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 6 July 2009 In our July edition, we check out PortConMaine, Elizabeth sits down with voice actor Greg Ayres, Patrick tells you how to get our con schedule into your calendar, plus news and upcoming conventions.
Release Date:
July 1, 2009
Running Time:
22:49
Hosted by:
Shiva
Episode 5 June 2009 This month, Elizabeth shows us how awesome Anime Boston was, FUNimation leaves no con behind, and we find out what convention attendees think, plus news and upcoming conventions.
Release Date:
June 1, 2009
Running Time:
24:45
Hosted by:
R. "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 4 April/May 2009 We introduce you the most annoying person in a panel, Shiva shows you how to make a better AMV, we give away some DVDs, plus news and upcoming conventions.
Release Date:
May 1, 2009
Running Time:
19:24
Hosted by:
R. "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 3 March 2009 Elizabeth sets your expectations for anime conventions, we tell you how to go to a con on the cheap, Patrick makes waiting in line a little easier, plus news and upcoming conventions.
Release Date:
March 31, 2009
Running Time:
27:56
Hosted by:
R. "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 2 February 2009 This month Elizabeth shows you how to become an airport security disaster, Patrick gets confused and reports from a baseball convention, we tell you how to ditch your friends, plus news and upcoming conventions.
Release Date:
February 28, 2009
Running Time:
17:10
Hosted by:
R. "Sketch" Scholz
Episode 1 January 2009 In our premiere episode, we review the ten largest anime cons of 2008 and help you figure out which convention to attend first.
Release Date:
January 31, 2009
Running Time:
19:41
Hosted by:
R. "Sketch" Scholz
