{"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":"Stretching $25K Across Decades and 140 Looks with Maggie Whitaker - Fairyland","slug":"stretching-25k-across-decades-and-140-looks-with-maggie-whitaker-fairyland","published_at":"2026-02-17T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/voice-of-costume-the-untold-stories-of-unseen-artists-11751/stretching-25k-across-decades-and-140-looks-with-maggie-whitaker-fairyland","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/MaggieWhitaker.mp3?dest-id=729648","summary":"Listen in for a masterclass on how to tell a story with 140 looks, on a $1M indie, across decades, with 10 days of prep time! In this deeply moving and craft-rich conversation, host Catherine Baumgardner speaks with costume designer Maggie Whitaker about her extraordinary journey designing the film Fairyland . Whitaker traces her roots from a theater-first upbringing shaped by old movies, regional summer stock, and a love of history—training that quietly prepared her for the chaos and poetry of independent filmmaking. The episode unpacks how Whitaker transitioned from decades of theater to film, learning to navigate asynchronous storytelling, brutal schedules, and microscopic budgets—while still protecting character, emotion, and truth. She offers a masterclass in designing the 1970s–80s queer San Francisco world of Fairyland , drawing from deep cultural research, personal archives, and lived community history rather than surface-level nostalgia. Whitaker reveals how costume becomes a tool for identity: characters \"trying on\" versions of themselves through clothing, code-switching between safety and self-expression, comfort and risk. From thrifted Victorian pieces worn by broke artists, to plaid shirts that anchor emotional continuity, the clothes chart parallel arcs of father and daughter—love, rebellion, grief, and return. Beyond design, the conversation explores mentorship, advocacy, collaboration, and leadership—how to fight diplomatically for your department, care for your team, and make meaningful art under near-impossible constraints. 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 showcase the voi…","meta_description":"Listen in for a masterclass on how to tell a story with 140 looks, on a $1M indie, across decades, with 10 days of prep time! 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