Mission Start Podcast Staff
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Hi, my name is Anthony Beanes, and I am currently in college going after my dream of one day working in the video game industry. I have been playing video games all my life and decided that since I really enjoy playing video games why not help make games as a career. I am an Art major right now and I am working hard to improve my art as well as my insight of the video game industry. I also like to watch alot of anime on my off time including going to anime conventions. I really enjoy meeting new people and working with everyone here at Mission Start Podcast and bring a lot to the table for the site. Hope you enjoy the site as much as we do. you can follow me on twitter through me at http://twitter.com/Defectivenaruto I let you guys know when the next episode will be up and updates and questions you would like to ask.
Anthony Beanes Director of Mission Start Podcast anthonybeanes@missionstartpodcast.com |
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Greetings. Having been a fan of anime and manga since I was a very young lad, I would eventually enter the world of conventions and cosplay. As a convention reporter, I will provide you, the readers, with accurate and enjoyable articles about conventions that will cover as many aspects of these events as possible. I have attended and have made plans to attend various conventions in both Northern and Southern California, so expect reports on a wide range of these events. Outside of this, I am a student at the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA). As someone who believes that maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a virtue, my hobbies outside of cosplay and anything else related to anime and manga include running and weight-lifting. If you wish to see more of my cosplay and photography work, please check out my Facebook page.
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Hey, all!
Freight reporting for duty! I've been a long time attendee of the Anime Expo and have spent over two decades going to different conventions all over California! I've been added as a convention reporter and hope to bring you a different perspective since I'm well experienced and well-aged. I'm going to be looking at things not just as a geek, but as a family man and someone who's kids are looking to get further into this hobby. I've been collecting anime since 1987, and my interest in manga kicked in during 1993. I'm also an avid collector of comic books since 1986. If you have a question you'd like to ask me, I will give you my straight-forward opinion. You can contact me via e-mail. I'm always interested in chatting and sharing ideas. I also often get a block of rooms for whatever convention I'm headed to. Why? Because meeting new people is always the point of a convention, and good people always make the experience more fun! |
Apple Davies Convention Reporter |
Hello everyone! My name is Apple and I am a costumer and model in the "bible belt" of the United States. I'm centered in Oklahoma, but travel out in a huge radius to different conventions across the South Western United States. I construct most of my costumes, and if you ever need help just send me a shout! I also am a convention reporter for Mission Start Podcast and run my own blog "F Yeah Cosplay Problems" on Tumblr. I play video games, read manga, watch anime, obsess over Kate Kane, and do about a million different other things per day that are particularly nerdy. Thanks for stopping by Mission Start and have a wonderful day! :)
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Chris/Shin Takuma Convention Reporter/ Photographer ShinTakuma/youtube |
Hello everyone. My name is Chris. formerly online I went by Rue Ryuzaki, but now Shin Takuma for my new channel on Youtube that is coming soon . I am one one Mission Start Podcast Con Photographer for the East Coast(I live in North Carolina) and more. I've been a fan of Anime, manga, and video games for a good part of my life, about 18-20 years maybe. I'm also into Martial arts, Dōjinshi(Yeah I like to write my own manga and novels), Star glazing,cooking, and learning Chinese and Japanese(I need more practice for both). Also I like to write blogs.
My interest in cosplay had developed recently, especially after my first convention. Afterwards I realized I would like to see more, and maybe get in on some of the fun. I look forward in working with the team and for the fans. |
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Hello my name is Alex, I am a photographer, anime fan, gamer and occasional cosplayer. I have been attending conventions for over a decade years now and have been getting more into cosplay photography in the last couple of years. While the majority of the pictures I take are of cosplayers at conventions I have also done weddings, modeling and pinup work as well.
You can follow which conventions I'll be attending through my Facebook page. Feel free to say hello if you see me around. |
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Hello there I am Ramon, but I go by Ramen around the convention and gaming scene. I help with video content here at MSP. I am a gamer and video content creator from Northern California. I have been going to cons for over 7 years and have helped run game rooms, mainly holding tournaments. I am also a streamer on twitch. You can check me out @ www.twitch.tv/exiledramen7 |
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Hi there, my name is Gregg and I do quite a lot on the site. I primarily write articles and reviews but also will cover conventions and record podcasts. I'm a content creator with the YouTube lets play series of Guerilla Gaming as well.
I was born and raised in central California being less than 20 minutes outside the state capitol, Sacramento. I've been playing games since i was 5 years old when the NES was the only system on the market |
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Hi everyone! I’m Lillian, but EVERYONE calls me JD (long story), and I’m a cosplayer in the SF Bay Area. I’ve been cosplaying for about 4-5 years now, and it is my passion! I love creating costumes and outfits, especially if they’re challenging. I went to my first convention in 2010, and I’ve been obsessed ever since. I try to attend about 4-6 cons a year (they’re like my Disneyland), so I’ll be covering multiple conventions in the Bay Area (wee! like a dream come true). Some other fun facts about me: I’m double majoring in applied mathematics and statistics, I love anything fluffy and cute, I’m obsessed with Star Trek, and I do commissions!!!!
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Heya, I'm Niko and I'm Bay Area grown cosplayer! Dwelling in San Francisco, I'm a regular at Kraken Con, Sac Anime, Anime Expo, and more! I've been cosplaying since '09, took a break for a while but jumped straight back into it headfirst! Things I'm all about are Digimon, Steven Universe, and waiting for The World Ends With You sequel.
Alongside cosplay, I'm also a big fashion and makeup enthusiast, I dabble in graphic design, and play in a band (find us @sarchasm on Facebook and Instagram!) I'm an English Education major with a minor in Japanese Language, so putting my two favorite things together-writing and cosplaying- is a dream come true! In case you wanna keep in touch, find me @kasuutan on tumblr, instagram, facebook, and cosplay amino! You can also email me at kasuutan.cosplay@gmail.com! |
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Hey guys! My name is Matt, but I also go by Rabit and yes that is misspelled on purpose. If you run into me sometime, feel free to ask why. I have been going to Anime and Comic conventions for over 10 years now. I have always loved taking photos of the cosplayers and sights you see at these events, but only recently got into doing it with a professional camera. I mainly do Concert Photography, and love the experience of photographing something as it unfolds in front of me. I will be reporting on conventions in Southern California. |
