Listen "Trick or Deets with Vixen Valiant | The Craft, Chaos & Confidence of Cosplay"
Episode Synopsis
In the first-ever Trick or Deets Halloween special, Duddy sits down with Calgary cosplayer and performer Vixen Valiant for a conversation that’s equal parts spooky, creative, and real.Vixen opens up about her lifelong love of Halloween, the moment Supernatural sparked her interest in acting, and how cosplay evolved from late-night projects to a full-blown passion. She shares the realities behind the craft — from thrifting and hot-gluing to full-body paint, balancing perfectionism with posting online, and the unexpected pressure of “feeding the algorithm.”We also talk about the joy of becoming someone new, the confidence that comes from stepping into character, and how she’s learned to own every side of herself — the artist, the performer, and the nerd who still gets giddy for a good costume. Plus: ghost stories, candy rankings, and one truly chaotic makeup mishap.Trick or Deets is the Halloween special of The Deets with Duddy — Calgary’s late-night show podcast hosted by Jeff Dudder (@duddydoesit). Each week, the show spotlights Calgary’s people, culture, and creativity through unfiltered conversations with the city’s most interesting guests.#TheDeetsWithDuddy #TrickOrDeets #VixenValiant #CalgaryPodcast #YYC #Cosplay #HalloweenPodcast #CalgaryCreators #CreativeInfluence #CalgaryCulture #PodcastInterviewIntro music licensed via Artlist - “Play Play Play” by Shtriker Big Band.
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