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The Costume Plot

Sarah Timm, Jojo Siu

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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Friday · 58 min
98: 9 to 5 and Muppet Treasure Island
We're back! Thank you for hanging in there through our summer hiatus. We decided as our first episode back that we would do a tribute to two legends the world lost recently, Dolly Parton and Tim Curry. We chose 9 to 5 and Muppet Treasure Island, so join us as we dissect the costumes and we hope you enjoy! Source: Vulture's article on The Muppet Show Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! 9 to 5: Instagram, Pinterest Muppet Treasure Island: 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
June 19 · 1 hr 19 min
97: Carrie (1976) & Mahogany
It's a 1970s theme this month as we talk all about two very different films from the era, the original Carrie and the Diana Ross film Mahogany. Join us for grainy screenshots, fur, wide collars, and more! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Carrie: Instagram, Pinterest Mahogany: 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
May 15 · 1 hr 17 min
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! Bohemian Rhapsody: Instagram, Pinterest Spice 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
April 15 · 1 hr 4 min
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 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
March 13 · 1 hr 4 min
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 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 video Follow 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
February 21 · 1 hr 3 min
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 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
January 9 · 1 hr 12 min
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! 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
Dec 26, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
91: The Princess Switch & The Knight Before Christmas
Merry 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
Nov 21, 2025 · 54 min
90: IF & Paddington
Cozy 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
Oct 10, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
89: Sinners & Last Night in SoHo
Happy 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
Sep 12, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
88: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris & The Devil Wears Prada
Happy 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
Aug 15, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
87: Monty Python and the Holy Grail & Spaceballs
We'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
Jun 13, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
86: Phantom of the Opera & Newsies
It's time for more theatrical coverage for this month's episode! We each picked a Broadway proshot, Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall and Newsies: the Broadway Musical. Bear with us as we deal with audio accidents and Sarah's yelling neighbor children. We soldier on and we talk about the clothes, because that's what we do! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall: Instagram, Pinterest Newsies the Broadway Musical: 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
May 16, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
85: Sin City & V for Vendetta
Happy May! We picked a graphic novel theme this month, so please enjoy our dissection of the costumes in Sin City and V for Vendetta. Don't forget to rate and review us wherever you listen! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Sin City: Instagram, Pinterest V for Vendetta: 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
Apr 11, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
84: Wicked & Mary Poppins Returns
It's time for some more movie musicals! Join us as we analyze the costumes in the new film Wicked, and Mary Poppins Returns. These are some real heavy hitters and we had a blast discussing them! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Wicked: Instagram, Pinterest Mary Poppins Returns: 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
Mar 16, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
83: The Music Video Spectacular (Beyoncé, Gaga, Britney, and Miley)
This episode has been a long time coming! We are excited to do our first music video episode. Each of us picked 2 iconic videos, and we had a great time discussing the looks! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Formation by Beyoncé Instagram, Pinterest Telephone by Lady Gaga & Beyoncé Instagram, Pinterest Toxic by Britney Spears Instagram, Pinterest Flowers by Miley Cyrus 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
Feb 8, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
82: Jupiter Ascending & Showgirls
It's finally time for some "bad" movies! Join us as we dive into the costumes in a couple of movies with questionable reputations--Jupiter Ascending and Showgirls. A good time will be had by all. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Jupiter Ascending: Instagram, Pinterest Showgirls: 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 Twitter
Jan 11, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
81: Charlie's Angels (2000) & Bring It On
Happy New Year! We're back and ready to get into more Y2K movies, both from the year 2000. Join us as we discuss the looks as well as the cultural implications that come from them. Note: Baby K is back on the mic this episode! Sarah did her best to edit around the baby talk, but just be warned, she has opinions and wanted us to hear them! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Charlie's Angels: Instagram, Pinterest Bring it On: 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
Dec 7, 2024 · 1 hr 15 min
80: Edward Scissorhands & You've Got Mail
Happy holidays and happy 4th anniversary to us! We're so grateful for every one of our listeners, so thank you for 4 years! This year we're doing some wintery/holiday-adjacent movies with Edward Scissorhands and You've Got Mail. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Edward Scissorhands: Instagram, Pinterest You've Got Mail: 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 Twitter
Nov 8, 2024 · 1 hr 18 min
79: Sherlock Holmes (2009) & The Goonies
Cozy up with some comforting (to us, at least) films that fit a vague autumnal theme! We know we are in need of some comfort right now, so we hope our podcast can be a little escape from reality for you too. Costuming has always been a field that welcomes people who have felt othered, and that extends to our podcast. We are leading with love and acceptance. You are welcome here with us. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Sherlock Holmes: Instagram, Pinterest The Goonies: 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 Twitter

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