Podcast
The Costume Plot
Hosted by Sarah Timm, Jojo Siu · EN
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.
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96: Bohemian Rhapsody & Spice World
3w ago01:17:29Tap to summarizeThis 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!Bohemian Rhapsody: Instagram, PinterestSpice World: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram
Transcribe →95: Fight Club & Memento
Apr 1501:04:26Tap to summarizeWe'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 analysis via these links!Fight Club: Instagram, Pinterest Memento: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram
Transcribe →94: Mrs. Doubtfire & Matilda
Mar 1301:04:22Tap to summarizeIt'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 recording session, and as a result there was a lot of background noise to be edited out. I ran it through a noise remover, and so at times she sounds a little over-processed and robotic, but trust me, it sounds better than it did! Thank you for your understanding.Matilda practical effects making-of videoFollow along with the visual analysis via these links!Mrs. Doubtfire: Instagram, Pinterest Matilda: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram
Transcribe →93: Eurovision Song Contest & Bram Stoker's Dracula
Feb 2101:03:13Tap to summarizeWe 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 links!Eurovision: Instagram, Pinterest Dracula: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram
Transcribe →92: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom & Chicago
Jan 901:12:39Tap to summarizeGet 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!Video reference: Mina Le's "Chicago (2002): the history of showgirl costumes"Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!Ma Rainey: Instagram, Pinterest Chicago: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram
Transcribe →91: The Princess Switch & The Knight Before Christmas
Dec 2601:06:23Tap to summarizeMerry Christmas and welcome to the Vanessa Hudgens Christmas Movie Extravaganza on the Costume Plot! We hope you have had a safe and happy holiday season, and thank you for your patience as we dealt with our busy lives. Please join us in breaking down the costumes in two Netflix Christmas classics, The Princess Switch and The Knight Before Christmas! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!The Princess Switch: Instagram, Pinterest The Knight Before Christmas: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram
Transcribe →90: IF & Paddington
Nov 2100:54:52Tap to summarizeCozy up and join us for some family-friendly movies that contain animated characters! We had fun chatting all about the costuming in IF and Paddington. We hope you put on a sweater and enjoy yourself. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!IF: Instagram, Pinterest Paddington: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram
Transcribe →89: Sinners & Last Night in SoHo
Oct 1001:20:52Tap to summarizeHappy spooky season! We're here with some slightly scary films, Sinners and Last Night in SoHo. Lots of fun historical chat and discussion of fashion school bullying! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!Sinners: Instagram, Pinterest Last Night in SoHo: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram
Transcribe →88: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris & The Devil Wears Prada
Sep 1201:08:24Tap to summarizeHappy September! We're back with an episode all about the costumes in two fashion-related movies, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris and The Devil Wears Prada. We hope you enjoy, and please drop us some recs of fall-appropriate movies for our October episode!Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!Mrs. Harris: Instagram, Pinterest Devil Wears Prada: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram
Transcribe →87: Monty Python and the Holy Grail & Spaceballs
Aug 1501:01:50Tap to summarizeWe're back from our short summer break with some classic comedies! Join us as we discuss the costumes in Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Spaceballs. A fun time is had by all, including the guys redoing Jojo's gutters who really wanted to make sure their hammering was heard (sorry about that).Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!Monty Python: Instagram, Pinterest Spaceballs: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram
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