Episode 7 – Louisville Arcade Expo & Cosplay

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In Episode 7 – Louisville Arcade Expo & Cosplay of the Nerd Louisville podcast, we visit the Louisville Arcade Expo 2016, talk with attendee, David Buschermohle, who regularly attends the convention with his pinball group, Rogue League (soon to be Louisville Pinball League). We plan to have a proper Louisville Pinball episode on the Nerd Louisville podcast soon. If you’re interested in the next league, check out the Louisville Pinball website. They play at Zanzabar on Preston on Friday nights when the league is happening.

We also talk with Jenna Rae (aka Goldberry Cosplay) of Louisville Costumed Performers about cos-play and how her group and others are working with local charities.

Finally, we speak with Cindy Thomas of ConGlomeration and discuss the cos-play track that will be at ConGlomeration, including contests, a ball, and more.

The crew:

• Mike Pfaff
• Matt McCloud

We recorded this episode in the hallway of the Ramada Hotel Plaza.

Intro / Outro music is The White of Noon by STRFKR, graciously provided with permission by Polyvinyl Records.

Highlights:

• David Buschermohle discusses his local Pinball league
• Arcade Expo’s old school atmosphere, the lights and sounds
• Circuit play arcade tournaments
• David’s childhood visiting Bashford Manor Mall and playing at Alladin’s Castle
• David’s work at Ft. Knox and discovering Attack of Mars pinball at the local mini-mall
• Rogue League becoming Louisville Pinball League next season
• Cosplay with local player Goldberry
• Making your own costumes, where to find base pieces and materials
• Louisville Ghost Busters, Kentucky Heroes, and cosplaying to raise money for charities like Kosair Children’s Hospital
• Cosplaying at conventions, deep fandoms and detail in cosplay
• Staged photoshoots, play acting, and theatrical rivalry
• Sharing costumes and props, growing the cosplay community
• 411 on the ConGlomeration cosplay contest and masquerade with Cindy Thomas
• Sourcing materials, costuming panels like “Money-saving costuming tips”
• Programming and competition vs. attending the con in costume
• Nerd Louisville staff panels at ConGlomeration

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