{"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":"Fearless Art, Fabric, and Friendship with Colleen Atwood and Christine Cantella - Kiss of the Spider Woman","slug":"fearless-art-fabric-and-friendship-with-colleen-atwood-and-christine-cantella-kiss-of-the-spider-woman","published_at":"2025-10-15T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/voice-of-costume-the-untold-stories-of-unseen-artists-11751/fearless-art-fabric-and-friendship-with-colleen-atwood-and-christine-cantella-kiss-of-the-spider-woman","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/ColleenAtwood.mp3?dest-id=729648","summary":"Oscar-winner Colleen Atwood and designer Christine Cantella reveal the fearless creativity, humor, and teamwork behind thier long-time collaboration and thier newest film: Kiss of the Spider Woman . Legendary costume designer Colleen Atwood ( Chicago, Alice in Wonderland ) and acclaimed collaborator Christine Cantella join host Catherine Baumgardner on The Voice of Costume to explore the artistry and emotion behind Kiss of the Spider Woman . From their fearless childhood curiosity to crafting cinematic beauty through fabric and form, Atwood and Cantella share how empathy, humor, and mutual trust power their long creative partnership—one that began on Planet of the Apes and has flourished ever since. They break down the visual storytelling of Kiss of the Spider Woman : the shimmering gold goddess gown , the elegant blue chiffon suit , and the show-stopping tearaway green dress —each designed to reflect character, color, and movement in perfect harmony. With deep insight into research, mentorship, and the demands of production, the two discuss working with director Bill Condon , the balance between vision and budget, and why adaptability and listening are key to surviving the creative process. As Atwood reminds us, \"Don't be precious—keep going.\" This episode is a masterclass in costume design, collaboration, and creative resilience.","meta_description":"Oscar-winner Colleen Atwood and designer Christine Cantella reveal the fearless creativity, humor, and teamwork behind thier long-time collaboration and t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2416,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/voice-of-costume-the-untold-stories-of-unseen-artists-11751/episodes/fearless-art-fabric-and-friendship-with-colleen-atwood-and-christine-cantella-kiss-of-the-spider-woman/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/voice-of-costume-the-untold-stories-of-unseen-artists-11751/fearless-art-fabric-and-friendship-with-colleen-atwood-and-christine-cantella-kiss-of-the-spider-woman.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}