EP 18.5 - Lets Talk about Nexus 13.

<p>🔥 Nexus 13. What it is. Why we’re building it. And why it’s bigger than just cosplay.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Tom (Switch) and Darren (iPhotoUK) break down the vision behind **Nexus 13** — a new creative events + education brand built for **all areas of photography**, not just the cosplay scene.</p><p><br></p><p>Yes, cosplay will be a big part of what we do. But Nexus 13 is designed to support creators across the board, including:</p><p>• cosplay and character work• portraits and modelling</p><p>• boudoir and tasteful NSFW (18+ only, consent-first, professional standards)</p><p>• workshops, training days, and skill-building sessions</p><p>• themed events that help you create stronger work with better structure</p><p>• future plans like trips away, bigger experiences, and wider collaborations</p><p><br></p><p>Our goal is simple: create a space where photographers, models, cosplayers, and creators can level up, meet like-minded people, and make work they’re genuinely proud of. Less pressure. More intention. Better environments to create.</p><p><br></p><p>What we cover:</p><p>• What Nexus 13 is (and what it isn’t)</p><p>• Why we’re building it and what problem it solves</p><p>• The kinds of events we want to run (themes, workshops, training days, meetups)</p><p>• How we keep it safe, respectful, and creator-focused</p><p>• Who it’s for, and how we want people to collaborate</p><p>• What’s coming in 2026 and beyond</p><p><br></p><p>👇 Question for you:</p><p>What kind of event would you actually pay to attend?</p><p>A themed shoot day, a workshop, a training day, a retreat/trip away, or something else?</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>• Darren — iPhotoUK — Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iphotouk/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/iphotouk/</a></p><p>• Tom — Switch Photography — Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/switch_8.9/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/switch_8.9/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Nexus 13:</p><p>• Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nexus.13/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/_nexus.13/</a></p><p>• Website: coming in the first half of 2026</p><p>• Discord community: launching in the first half of 2026</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast Socials:</p><p>• LinkTree: <a href="https://linktr.ee/CosplayTogsAndAllThingsNerdy?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=adde6ee7-75be-4b74-a829-fb406f933f8c" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://linktr.ee/CosplayTogsAndAllThingsNerdy?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&lt;sid=adde6ee7-75be-4b74-a829-fb406f933f8c</a></p>