
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.
Latest episodes

Oct 9, 2023 • 1h 4min
66: Hook & Scream
A very happy spooky season to you and yours! In this episode, we picked a couple of 90s films that have a bit of an autumnal vibe, Hook and the original Scream. Join us as we discuss Edvard Munch, 80s lamé, and so much more.Nylon interview with Cynthia BergstromFollow along with the visual analysis via these links! Hook: Instagram, Pinterest Scream: Instagram, PinterestQuestions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and TwitterPlease rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success.

Sep 26, 2023 • 48min
65: Painkiller with costume designer Avery Plewes
On today's bonus episode, we have costume designer Avery Plewes on the show to chat all about her work on Netflix's new show Painkiller. We had a great conversation, ranging in topic from 2000s era fashion, the challenges of filming, and Avery's start in costuming.Follow Avery:InstagramWebsiteFollow along with the visual analysis via these links! Painkiller: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and TwitterPlease rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success.

Sep 1, 2023 • 1h 6min
64: Burlesque & The Greatest Showman
It's movie musicals day as we tackle a couple of Big Costume movies, Burlesque and The Greatest Showman. Join us as we go over Cabaret references, PT Barnum being a scumbag, and so much more.Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Burlesque: Instagram, Pinterest The Greatest Showman: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and TwitterPlease rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success.

Aug 18, 2023 • 51min
63: Twisted Metal with costume designer Liz Vastola
We've got an amazing bonus episode for you this month, a joyful and entertaining interview with costume designer Liz Vastola. She's here to chat all about her work on Peacock's new show Twisted Metal, as well as her career up to this point and how she got here. Follow Liz: portfolio site, InstagramFollow along with the visual analysis via these links! Twisted Metal: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and TwitterPlease rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success.

Aug 4, 2023 • 1h
62: Tetris & That Thing You Do!
The theme is loose (menswear?) this week as we cover 2 movies that we just felt like covering! Join us in dissecting Tetris and That Thing You Do!, diving into the sludgy colors of Russia, interesting ties, and pooping your pants in costume???Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Tetris: Instagram, Pinterest That Thing You Do!: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and TwitterPlease rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success.

Jul 14, 2023 • 59min
61: The SpongeBob Musical & Diana: The Musical
We're back and ready to get into some more theatre! Today we're covering two Broadway musicals available on streaming services: The SpongeBob Musical and Diana: The Musical. Join us as we explore 99 cent store explosions, trick wedding dresses, and more.Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!The SpongeBob Musical : Instagram, Pinterest Diana: The Musical (note: the Instagram post is missing the photo of the designer in his studio and one other photo. See Pinterest for extra photos): Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and TwitterPlease rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success.

Jun 2, 2023 • 1h 5min
60: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider & Clue
Ready to play? We're jumping into some costume analysis from 2 movies based on games, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Clue! Join us as we discuss character archetypes, Steve Jobs suits, and the ethics of tomb raiding.Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Tomb Raider: Instagram, Pinterest Clue: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and TwitterPlease rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success.

May 5, 2023 • 1h 9min
59: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion & She's All That
Any 90s babies out there? Flash back with our analysis of two iconic films from the time, Romy & Michele's High School Reunion and She's All That. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Romy & Michele: Instagram, Pinterest She's All That: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and TwitterPlease rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success.

Apr 7, 2023 • 1h 2min
58: The Hunger Games & Blade Runner
It's time for some dystopian movies! Join us as we cover The Hunger Games and Blade Runner, two very different but both dystopian future movies. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!The Hunger Games: Instagram, Pinterest Blade Runner: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and TwitterPlease rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success.

Mar 3, 2023 • 1h 3min
57: See How They Run & Mary Queen of Scots
We're celebrating another great actress for March--Saoirse Ronan! Join us as we talk all about See How They Run and Mary Queen of Scots. The two time periods onscreen couldn't be more different! What fun.Note: we were both sick while recording this episode. We tried to edit out all the sniffles and coughs, but bear with us if our energy seems lower than usual!Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!See How They Run: Instagram, Pinterest Mary Queen of Scots: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and TwitterPlease rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success.