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<itunes:subtitle>The latest news and information from the world of anime conventions</itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:summary>AnimeCons.com is your best resource for news and information about the world of Japanese animation conventions.  There are hundreds of anime conventions held around the world each year and the AnimeCons.com podcast is your window into that world.  The monthly podcast features the latest anime con news, convention reports, helpful information about attending conventions, lists of upcoming conventions, and answers to your questions about anime conventions.</itunes:summary>
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<title>AnimeCons.com - August 2010</title>
<itunes:author>AnimeCons.com</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:keywords>anime conventions, anime cons, Japanese animation, manga, convention schedule, connecticon 2010, don't be that guy, artists' alley, trsi, the right stuf international, right stuf, jack harkness</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:duration>15:59</itunes:duration>
<link>http://animecons.com/podcast/episode.shtml?19</link>
<description>On this month's episode, we take a look back at ConnectiCon, "That Guy" returns to the show with cosplay photography, and Sketch offers more artists' alley advice.</description>
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<title>AnimeCons.com - July 2010</title>
<itunes:author>AnimeCons.com</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>We take a look at this year's AnimeNEXT and PortConMaine...and then turn their attendees against each other in Versus.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:keywords>anime conventions, anime cons, Japanese animation, manga, convention schedule, animenext, anime next, portconmaine, portcon maine, port con maine, 2010, versus, patrickd</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:duration>20:12</itunes:duration>
<link>http://animecons.com/podcast/episode.shtml?18</link>
<description>We take a look at this year's AnimeNEXT and PortConMaine...and then turn their attendees against each other in Versus.</description>
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<title>AnimeCons.com - June 2010</title>
<itunes:author>AnimeCons.com</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:keywords>anime conventions, anime cons, Japanese animation, manga, convention schedule, dealers' room, artists' alley, starting a convention, start a con, upcoming cons</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:duration>15:25</itunes:duration>
<link>http://animecons.com/podcast/episode.shtml?17</link>
<description>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.</description>
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<title>AnimeCons.com - May 2010</title>
<itunes:author>AnimeCons.com</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:keywords>anime conventions, anime cons, Japanese animation, manga, convention schedule, Christopher Ayres, Chris Ayres, Anime Boston 2010, AB2010, upcoming cons, Carl Macek</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:duration>24:12</itunes:duration>
<link>http://animecons.com/podcast/episode.shtml?16</link>
<description>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.</description>
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<title>AnimeCons.com - April 2010</title>
<itunes:author>AnimeCons.com</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>In our April 2010 episode, we talk about the pros and cons of stuffing a hotel room, share tips for planning a panel, offer advice for a first time attendee.  Plus, join us for Operation iScam on April 7th!</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:keywords>anime conventions, anime cons, Japanese animation, manga, convention schedule, hotel rooms, budgeting, planning panels, convention planning, upcoming cons, operation iScam</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:duration>22:42</itunes:duration>
<link>http://animecons.com/podcast/episode.shtml?15</link>
<description>In our April 2010 episode, we talk about the pros and cons of stuffing a hotel room, share tips for planning a panel, offer advice for a first time attendee.  Plus, join us for Operation iScam on April 7th!</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 2 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>AnimeCons.com - March 2010</title>
<itunes:author>AnimeCons.com</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Elizabeth and Shiva share advice for making a great masquerade skit while Patrick reminds convention planners what to put on their web sites.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:keywords>anime conventions, anime cons, japanese animation, manga, convention schedule, cosplay skits, planning cosplay, masquerade, cosplay, convention web sites, con websites, convention planning, upcoming cons, nsfw, brian brushwood</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:duration>23:22</itunes:duration>
<link>http://animecons.com/podcast/episode.shtml?14</link>
<description>Elizabeth and Shiva share advice for making a great masquerade skit while Patrick reminds convention planners what to put on their web sites.  In the news, Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu makes his first North American convention appearance.  We also take care of some Q&amp;A and list upcoming conventions.</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 1 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>AnimeCons.com - February 2010</title>
<itunes:author>AnimeCons.com</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:keywords>anime conventions, anime cons, japanese animation, manga, convention schedule, weapons policy, cosplay props, cooking in a hotel room, masquerade, cosplay, upcoming cons</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:duration>25:20</itunes:duration>
<link>http://animecons.com/podcast/episode.shtml?13</link>
<description>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.</description>
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<title>AnimeCons.com - January 2010</title>
<itunes:author>AnimeCons.com</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>The 10 largest anime cons in North America, an interview with Bill Rogers, and the finer points of cosplay weapons policies.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:keywords>anime conventions, anime cons, Japanese animation, manga, Bill Rogers, largest anime convention, 2009 conventions, convention size, attendance, convention schedule, weapons policy, cosplay props, upcoming cons</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:duration>28:12</itunes:duration>
<link>http://animecons.com/podcast/episode.shtml?12</link>
<description>It's time for the annual list of the largest anime conventions in North America.  Plus, we sit down with voice actor Bill Rogers, Doug tells us what to watch out for in weapons policies, and we share the latest news and upcoming conventions.</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 1 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>AnimeCons.com - December 2009</title>
<itunes:author>AnimeCons.com</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:keywords>anime conventions, anime cons, japanese animation, manga, svetlana chmakova, bakuretsu con, 2009 convention year, convention size, year in review, convention schedule, sailor moon stars, upcoming</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:duration>28:16</itunes:duration>
<link>http://animecons.com/podcast/episode.shtml?11</link>
<description>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.</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 1 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>AnimeCons.com - November 2009</title>
<itunes:author>AnimeCons.com</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:keywords>anime conventions, anime cons, japanese animation, manga, daniel kevin harrison, portconmaine 2009, masquerade, cosplay, convention schedule, commentary, upcoming</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:duration>21:14</itunes:duration>
<link>http://animecons.com/podcast/episode.shtml?10</link>
<description>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.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 1 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>AnimeCons.com - October 2009</title>
<itunes:author>AnimeCons.com</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:keywords>anime conventions, anime cons, Japanese animation, manga, New York Anime Festival, NYAF, PortConMaine 2009, Samantha Inoue-Harte, convention schedule, cosplay, commentary, upcoming</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:duration>22:56</itunes:duration>
<link>http://animecons.com/podcast/episode.shtml?9</link>
<description>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.</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>AnimeCons.com - September 2009</title>
<itunes:author>AnimeCons.com</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:keywords>anime conventions, anime cons, Japanese animation, manga, ConnectiCon 2009, Michele Knotz, convention schedule, cosplay, Q and A, upcoming</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:duration>13:45</itunes:duration>
<link>http://animecons.com/podcast/episode.shtml?8</link>
<description>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.</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 1 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>AnimeCons.com - August 2009</title>
<itunes:author>AnimeCons.com</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:keywords>anime conventions, anime cons, Japanese animation, manga, PortConMaine 2009, Port Con Maine 2009, PortCon Maine 2009, Tiffany Grant, Otakon 2009, convention schedule, Japanese, Q and A, upcoming</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:duration>17:20</itunes:duration>
<link>http://animecons.com/podcast/episode.shtml?7</link>
<description>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.</description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 1 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>AnimeCons.com - July 2009</title>
<itunes:author>AnimeCons.com</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:keywords>anime conventions, anime cons, Japanese animation, manga, PortConMaine 2009, Port Con Maine 2009, PortCon Maine 2009, Greg Ayres, iCal, convention schedule, iCalendar, ics file, Q and A, upcoming</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:duration>22:49</itunes:duration>
<link>http://animecons.com/podcast/episode.shtml?6</link>
<description>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.</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 1 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>AnimeCons.com - June 2009</title>
<itunes:author>AnimeCons.com</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:keywords>anime conventions, anime cons, Japanese animation, manga, Anime Boston 2009, Adam Sheehan, FUNimation Entertainment, No Con Left Behind, Ask The Con Goer, upcoming</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:duration>24:45</itunes:duration>
<link>http://animecons.com/podcast/episode.shtml?5</link>
<description>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.</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 1 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>AnimeCons.com - April/May 2009</title>
<itunes:author>AnimeCons.com</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:keywords>anime conventions, anime cons, Japanese animation, manga, anime music videos, AMVs, ripping DVDs, ripping footage, don't be that guy, annoying people, panels, Q and A, upcoming</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:duration>19:24</itunes:duration>
<link>http://animecons.com/podcast/episode.shtml?4</link>
<description>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.</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 1 May 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>AnimeCons.com - March 2009</title>
<itunes:author>AnimeCons.com</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:keywords>anime conventions, anime cons, Japanese animation, manga, what to expect at an anime con, budgeting for a convention, waiting in line, linecon, Q and A, upcoming</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:duration>27:56</itunes:duration>
<link>http://animecons.com/podcast/episode.shtml?3</link>
<description>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.</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>AnimeCons.com - February 2009</title>
<itunes:author>AnimeCons.com</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:keywords>anime conventions, anime cons, Japanese animation, manga, packing for a convention, MLB All Star Fan Fest, San Francisco, BlizzCon 2008, World of Warcraft, Starcraft II, Diablo III, Q and A, upcoming</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:duration>17:10</itunes:duration>
<link>http://animecons.com/podcast/episode.shtml?2</link>
<description>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.</description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>AnimeCons.com - January 2009</title>
<itunes:author>AnimeCons.com</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>In our premiere episode, we review the ten largest anime cons of 2008 and help you figure out which convention to attend first.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:keywords>anime conventions, anime cons, Japanese animation, manga, ten largest anime conventions of 2008, top ten anime cons of 2008, attendance, Which con should I go to first?, upcoming</itunes:keywords>
<itunes:duration>19:41</itunes:duration>
<link>http://animecons.com/podcast/episode.shtml?1</link>
<description>In our premiere episode, we review the ten largest anime cons of 2008 and help you figure out which convention to attend first.</description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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