{"podcast":{"title":"Voice Of Costume - The Untold Stories of Unseen Artists","slug":"voice-of-costume-the-untold-stories-of-unseen-artists-11751","podcast_index_feed_id":11751,"rss_url":"https://voiceofcostume.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://www.voiceofcostume.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/1/c/4/d1c43e6167446121d959afa2a1bf1c87/VOC_logo_3000-20251212-n7ht8pj9gk.png","author":"Catherine Baumgardner","episode_count":95,"summary":"The stories behind the stories — from the artists who build the worlds we love. Voice of Costume goes far beyond fabric and fittings. This podcast is an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at how film, television, and theater are actually made — told by the artists who rarely get the spotlight but shape everything you see on screen. Each episode features candid conversations with costume designers and creative collaborators working at every level of the industry. They share the real stories: breaking in, surviving rejection, collaborating under pressure, solving impossible problems, and finding meaning in the work when the hours are long and the budgets are tight. If you love: Behind-the-scenes stories from film, TV, and theater Creative career journeys — the wins and the failures How character, story, and psychology show up visually on screen Honest conversations about art, process, collaboration, and resilience …this podcast is for you. Voice of Costume isn't just about what people wear — it's about why choices are made, how stories are built, and what it really takes to sustain a creative life. Whether you're a filmmaker, writer, actor, designer, student, or simply someone who lov…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-20T22:20:13.945818+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/voice-of-costume-the-untold-stories-of-unseen-artists-11751"},"episode":{"title":"Adapting A Book and One's Ego with Colin Wilkes - People We Meet On Vacation","slug":"adapting-a-book-and-one-s-ego-with-colin-wilkes-people-we-meet-on-vacation","published_at":"2026-02-15T17:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/voice-of-costume-the-untold-stories-of-unseen-artists-11751/adapting-a-book-and-one-s-ego-with-colin-wilkes-people-we-meet-on-vacation","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/voice-of-costume-the-untold-stories-of-unseen-artists-11751","url":"http://www.voiceofcostume.com","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/voiceofcostume/ColinWilkes.mp3?dest-id=729648","summary":"Creative leadership isn't control—it's vulnerability, collaboration, and choosing the right moments to stand firm. In this vibrant and deeply reflective conversation, host Catherine Baumgardner sits down with costume designer Colin Wilkes , whose work brings emotional texture and visual storytelling to the Netflix adaptation of People We Meet on Vacation . Wilkes traces a creative journey rooted in rural freedom, theater, opera, and early storytelling—spaces where imagination and observation shaped a lifelong study of people, culture, and place. The discussion dives into how costume design becomes a form of sociology: studying geography, music, art, class, and cultural behavior to make each vacation, city, and moment feel emotionally distinct. Wilkes explains how color palettes, fabric, silhouettes, and background wardrobes subtly signal time, place, and character psychology—often working below the audience's conscious awareness. From Barcelona to New Orleans, airports to weddings, every costume choice anchors the viewer in a believable world. Wilkes also reveals the challenges behind the romance: tight schedules, weather disasters, international shipping, and constant pivots—while still protecting the emotional arc of the characters. The episode explores ego, collaboration, vulnerability, and leadership, emphasizing when to fight for a creative choice and when to let go. Ultimately, the conversation becomes a meditation on purpose-driven storytelling, trust in collaboration, and how clothing can quietly chart growth, intimacy, and connection over time. The \"Voice of Costume\" is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to show…","meta_description":"Creative leadership isn't control—it's vulnerability, collaboration, and choosing the right moments to stand firm. 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