The Costume Plot

A podcast about costume design and the performing arts from professional costume designers Jojo Siu and Sarah Timm! Join Jojo and Sarah as they analyze the costumes from your favorite film, TV, and theatre, and offer an inside look at the art and craft of costume design. Plus, look forward to bonus episodes where Jojo and Sarah interview industry professionals and find out why they chose their specific field in the arts. New episodes every other Friday.

Podcasting since 2020 • 98 episodes

The Costume Plot

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96: Bohemian Rhapsody & Spice World

This month we decided to go with some movies that are about and starring bands! Join us as we dive into the costumes for Bohemian Rhapsody and Spice World.Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!Bohemi...

May 15, 2026 • 1:17:29

95: Fight Club & Memento

We're back for our April episode, and this time we picked some mind-bending classics from the late 90s/early 00s era. Join us as we get deep into the costumes of Fight Club and Memento! Follow along with the visual...

April 15, 2026 • 1:04:26

94: Mrs. Doubtfire & Matilda

It's a Mara Wilson double feature today as we cover two 1990s classics, Mrs. Doubtfire and Matilda. Join us as we squee over tiny overalls and swoon over mixed plaids.Editor's note: JoJo's lovely kids were part of our r...

March 13, 2026 • 1:04:22

93: Eurovision Song Contest & Bram Stoker's Dracula

We couldn't have picked two more different movies for our vaguely "romance" themed episode! But we had a great time discussing them and we hope you enjoy as we dive into these costumes.Follow along with the visual analysis via these link...

February 20, 2026 • 1:03:13

92: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom & Chicago

Get ready to celebrate the 1920s with this month's picks, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and Chicago! We had a blast dissecting these films and we hope you enjoy. Happy 2026!

January 09, 2026 • 1:12:39

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