Raven Griim is a cosplayer, content creator, and social media powerhouse, with millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram. I talked to her about cosplay, horror movies, anime, body modification and much more.

• Tattoo Talk: Raven shares her experiences with tattoo laser removal and why she chose to cover up some of her ink. How painful is tattoo removal?

• Permanent Fangs: We talked about body modification and her decision to have a dentist give her permanent vampire fangs

• Cosplay Life: How she became a full-time cosplayer, the joys of embodying her favorite characters, and why she stays true to her love for anime.

• Horror Movie Magic: Naturally, I wanted to talk about our favorite horror movies!

• Halloween Vibes Year-Round: As two people who live and breathe Halloween all year, we chat about how we celebrate the season (or don’t!) and what it means to truly embrace the spooky in everyday life.

Raven on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ravengriim

Raven on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ravengriim

On this episode of Creative Culture, I chatted with Kevin Perjurer, the creator of Defunctland. If you're a fan of meticulously researched and utterly fascinating documentaries about bygone theme parks and themed entertainment, you'll love this episode. It was interesting to talk to him about being a full-time documentarian, and crafting stories that captivate millions of viewers.

What is the current state of documentaries and why is there such an explosion of them everywhere? Are they getting better or just changing? Kevin and I also talked about the blurred lines between traditional media and YouTube, and what it means to be a creator in today's digital age. Plus, we discuss the nuances of balancing entertainment with historical accuracy, and how Kevin navigates the ever-evolving landscape of content creation.

We also explore some of Kevin's most intriguing projects, including his exploration of the mysterious origins of the Disney Channel theme jingle, Kid Cities, and behind the scenes of the American Idol theme park experience.

Check out Defunctland on YouTube.

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In this episode of Creative Culture I had a wide-ranging conversation with TikTok creator Dandy Demon. We talked about her experience creating content for TikTok and her approach to OnlyFans where she creates “nightmare thirst traps”. We also talked about her stalker and how important it is for her to maintain a positive online environment for her viewers.

Important Dandy highlights:

• How Dandy managed to infiltrate an e-girl cult
• Her obsession with learning the German language
• The fun of hiding people on YouTube
• How her cat, Bagel, receives positive affirmations
• The possibility of buying a pink Hello Kitty Glock to defend herself from a stalker

Dandy on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dandydemon

Dandy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DaxDives