This week I chat with Stephen. He’s been a mascot for eight years in a few states. We talk about Disney, traveling, baseball, luchadors, theme nights, flips, spinning, heat, mascot nights and more. Hope you like it. Check out D.A. Designs . Also mentioned: Dinger , Jazz Bear , Cosmo , Thunder , Orbit and the Phillie Phanatic. Follow: Twitter | Instagram Like: Facebook Email: contact@mascotdiaries.com...
This week I chat with Stomper from the Oakland A’s. He’s been a mascot for eight years. We talk about bat flips, popcorn, baseball, handlers, fur vs mesh, hockey, divas, energy, the bay area and more. Hope you like it. Follow Stomper on Instagram and Twitter Check out his bat flip here . Also mentioned: Orbit and the Phillie Phanatic Follow: Twitter | Instagram Like: Facebook Email: contact@mascotdiaries.com...
This week I chat with Lil’ King from the Corvallis Knights. He’s been a mascot for over eight years. We talk about stalkers, mascot nights, Mascots for a Cure, short people vs tall people, how to hug, getting punched, lady cops, flossing, the other guy, home is where your ballpark is and more. Hope you like it. Follow Lil’King on Facebook Also mentioned: JJ Harrison , Mascots for a Cure , Mariner Moose , Blitz , Oregon Duck , Benny Beaver , Sluggo , Mini Thunder , Barley Mini Mascot Follow Denis...
This week I chat with a former YoUDee who is currently a part of the Galapagos Gang for the Phillies. He has been mascotting for 12 years, since he was in middle school. We talk about Catholic schools, Special Olympics, Delaware, UCA championships, inflatable characters, overalls, communicating, not having bad days and more. Hope you like it. Follow YoUDee and the Phillie Phanatic . Also mentioned: Thunder and Cozmo . Follow: Twitter | Instagram Like: Facebook Email: contact@mascotdiaries.com...
This week I chat with someone who is Archie of the Reno Aces and Truckee of the Reno 1868 FC. He has been mascotting for 11 years, since he was in middle school. He was also Sparky the Sun Devil at Arizona State University. Also on this episode: push-ups, beheadings, back pains, big bodies, pranksters, trampolines, moving, soccer balls, wrestling and more. Hope you like it. Follow Archie and Truckee Also mentioned: Sparky the Sun Devil , Chuck the Condor , Hooper , Kingston , Thunder , Orbit , D...
This week I chat with Jazz Bear from the Utah Jazz. He has been a mascot for 28 years. We talk about selling trucks, calling people back, counting surgeries, lifting Lou Ferrigno, bull riding, airport security, custom helmets, stinky stuff, retiring characters and more. Hope you like it. Follow Jazz Bear on Instagram and Twitter Also mentioned: Harry the Hawk , Crunch , Stuff , Pierre the Pelican , Spurs Coyote , Bango , Hooper , Chuck the Condor , Hugo the Hornet , Rocky , the Suns Gorilla and ...
This week I chat with Max from Germany. He has been Datschi the Augsburger Panther for two and a half years. We talk about little kid clubs, planning events, real job vs best job, soccer injuries, popcorn, stealing heads, bouncy castles, the wave, more fun, girlfriends and more. Hope you like it. Follow Datschi on Instagram . Also mentioned: Phillie Phanatic , Cozmo and Benny the Bull Follow: Twitter | Instagram Like: Facebook Email: contact@mascotdiaries.com...
This week I chat with YoUDee. We talk about telling your family, bursting the bubble, stealing police bikes, Baby Blue, Dunkin’ Donuts, Nationals, handlers, free food, pushing boundaries, creativity, mascot camp and more. Hope you like it. Follow YoUDee on Instagram and Twitter Follow: Twitter | Instagram Like: Facebook Email: contact@mascotdiaries.com...
This week I chat with Lucky. We talk about little Luckies, scheduling, skits, down time, advantages of being tall, ushers, messing with the other team and more. Hope you like it. Follow Lucky on Twitter . Also mentioned: Orbit , Phillie Phanatic , Cozmo and Benny the Bull Follow: Twitter | Instagram Like: Facebook Email: contact@mascotdiaries.com...
This week I chat with David Raymond, Emperor of Fun and Games for Raymond Entertainment. He is the first Phillie Phanatic and has been in the mascotting world for over 40 years. We talk about the power of fun, being successful, hard work, dancing, nobody is watching you, having a voice, random acts of kindness, G rated fun, planning, what’s in a name, disappointment, the Mascot Hall of Fame and more. Hope you like it. Follow David Raymond on Twitter . Check out Raymond Entertainment and the Masc...
This week I chat with the mascot coach of U of H. She is also Swatson of the Sugar Land Skeeters. She has been a mascot for over 10 years and has been over 14 characters. We talk about dogs vs. kids, being real, Denise does math, fat suits, small talk, “she”, and more. Also, I talk about being the Easter Bunny. Hope you like it. Follow Swatson or Shasta and Sasha Also mentioned: Benny the Bull Follow: Twitter | Instagram Like: Facebook Email: contact@mascotdiaries.com...
This week I chat with Wendy. She has been Blue for the Idaho Steelheads for five years. We talk about hockey, ice skating, getting punched in the face, kids being mean, knowing moms, the teacher life, beer leagues, spilling beers, dancing , blocking views, Cozmo, and more. Hope you like it. Also mentioned: NJ Devil Follow: Twitter | Instagram Like: Facebook Email: contact@mascotdiaries.com...
This week I chat with Cody. He lives in Canada and has been several mascots over the past year. We talk about Joe vs Joey, apologizing, to shampoo or not to shampoo, inflatables, deflating, pushing kids, eating cheerleaders, Cozmo and more. Hope you like it. Also mentioned: Joe , Hooper video , Jordan Follow: Twitter | Instagram Like: Facebook Email: contact@mascotdiaries.com...
This week I chat with a college mascot. We talk about mascot camp, naked mascots, trees, homecoming, fake injuries, a mascot’s history, creepy men, stairs and more. Hope you like it. Also mentioned: NJ Devil , LA84 , S. Preston , Jessica Follow: Twitter | Instagram Like: Facebook Email: contact@mascotdiaries.com...
This week I chat with the Tommy. Tommy has been Roscoe Rooster of the Princeton Rays for over 20 years. We talk about baseball, wresting, Ellen, bubble blowing, working crowds, drug free mascots, no regrets, security strippers, injuries, the spirit of Princeton, and sleep overs. Hope you like it. Follow Roscoe on Twitter . Also mentioned: Raymond , Felix Falcon , Mascot Miracles and Phinley Follow: Twitter | Instagram Like: Facebook Email: contact@mascotdiaries.com...
This week is a collection of stories and lessons from episodes 31-40. Thank you to my guests: The Mascot Company , KC Wolf , Corey, Anonymous, Benny, Nugget , Blue , Rex Royal , Charlie T. Riverdog , Spike and Kara . Hope you like it. Follow: Twitter | Instagram Like: Facebook Email: contact@mascotdiaries.com...
This week I chat with the Zach. Zach has been a mascot for 6 years, has been 9 characters and is currently Scrappy for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. We talk about wet suits, catching footballs, breaking bones, squeezing hands, lying to women, dirty laundry, smelly rooms, haters and more. Hope you like it. Also mentioned: Chuck , Chance , Joe Bruin , Sparky , Josie Bruin and as always Cozmo . Follow: Twitter | Instagram Like: Facebook Email: contact@mascotdiaries.com...
This week I chat with the Mad Ant. We talk about trampolines, being the butt of the joke, kids keeping secrets, new suits, big heads, falling, avoiding inures, phone numbers, limbo, lack of credit and more. Hope you like it. Follow The Mad Ant on Instagram . Also mentioned: Benny the Bull , Boomer , Kingston , The Coyote , Stuff Follow: Twitter | Instagram Like: Facebook Email: contact@mascotdiaries.com...
This week’s guest asked to remain anonymous. He got his start over 10 years as a college mascot and is now in the pros. We talk about community, travel time, doing things by the book, information is key, places where you put old people, having kids and more. Hope you like it. Also mentioned: Sparty , The Oregon Duck Follow: Twitter | Instagram Like: Facebook Email: contact@mascotdiaries.com...
This week I had the opportunity to chat with Joe from Canada. He’s been a mascot for over 7 years. We talk about falling down mascot rabbit holes, hiking in the suit, 30 degrees celsius, traveling by train, fairy and U-Hauls, small hallways, Canadian Military families, parades with horses, new shoes, describing a mascot, always thinking, and more. Hope you like it. Follow Vimy on Instagram Check out this video of Vimy’s tour Also mentioned: Cozmo , Benny the Bull , Hero the Hedgehog Follow: Twit...
This week I had the opportunity to chat with Boltman. He is the unofficial mascot of the Los Angeles Chargers. We talk about passion, patience, security, tailgating, fights, being a fan, San Diego Vs Los Angeles, half men can talk, nasty kids and more. Hope you like it. Follow Boltman on Twitter and Instagram Also mentioned: Cozmo , KC Wolf Follow: Twitter | Instagram Like: Facebook Email: contact@mascotdiaries.com...
This week I had the opportunity to chat with Kara and Spike who are Salem and Winston of the Carolina Thunderbirds . We talk about female mascots, fixing your suit, sponsors, traveling, giant underwear, food fails, are those are real, holding babies and more. Hope you like it. Also mentioned: Benny , Bolt , Sir Pur Follow: Twitter | Instagram Like: Facebook Email: contact@mascotdiaries.com...
This week I had the opportunity to chat with someone who is Charlie T. Riverdog and Spike T. Bulldog . We talk about juggling time, A Mascot Christmas Story, asking for forgiveness, social media accounts, mascot mania, grip tape, cleaning the suit, grabbing parts, not getting numbers, streaking, serious situations, fans, smiles and fun. Hope you like it. Also mentioned: Cocky Follow: Twitter | Instagram Like: Facebook Email: contact@mascotdiaries.com...
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Play | Stitcher | RSS This week I had the opportunity to chat with Marcus who is Rex Royal of Queens University of Charlotte . We talk about being the only one in the suit, schedules, mascot bowls, kicking kids, getting punched, getting girls numbers, quality costumes, Pokemon Go, when stunts go wrong, forgetting parts, double headers and free stuff. Hope you like it. Also mentioned: Hugo , Homer , Sir Purr , Wool E. Bull , Chubby Bear , How ler, Cham...
This week I had the opportunity to chat with Blue of the Tampa Yankees. We talk about part-time jobs, motorcycles, giant toilets, Game of Thrones, punching kids, kids’ requests, timing, making your handler laugh and chonies. Hope you like it. Also mentioned: Orbit Follow: Twitter | Instagram Like: Facebook Email: contact@mascotdiaries.com...
This week I had the opportunity to chat with Nugget . We talk about just doing things, detachable hats, Friday the 13th, t-shirt cannon gun malfunctions, telling your kid you’re a mascot, tipping mascots, boots and beer tokens, silent crying, moving movements, kid best friends, fun and giant cow bells. Hope you like it. Also mentioned: Orbit , Jazz Bear , Benny the Bull Follow: Twitter | Instagram Like: Facebook Email: contact@mascotdiaries.com...
This week is a collection of stories from episodes 21-30. Thank you to my guests: Former Ronnie Rhino, The Toony Bin , Charlie , @MascotDrawings , Costumes with Character , Mascot Games , Robert Boudwin , Pete D. Pirate and Vincent. Hope you like it. Follow: Twitter | Instagram Like: Facebook Email: contact@mascotdiaries.com...
This week I had the opportunity to chat with Benny. We talk about plotting sisters, scholarships, mascot handbooks, going from 2 to 200 appearances, connecting with children, book clubs, enhancing lives, kid mosh pits, mandatory mascots, community and more. Hope you like it. Also mentioned: Ronnie Rhino , Jazz Bear , Rowdy Follow: Twitter | Instagram Like: Facebook Email: contact@mascotdiaries.com...
This week I had the opportunity to chat with someone who got their start at Chuck E. Cheese’s. He is now a university mascot and baseball mascot. We talked about building a program, cheesy dancing, soccer, All-Star games, zip-lining, not rushing, frats in suits, sports media, talking mascots, Behind the Mask and more. Hope you like it. Also mentioned: Tux , Bango , Lou Seal , Harry , Rampage , Cozmo Follow: Twitter | Instagram Like: Facebook Email: contact@mascotdiaries.com...
This week I had the opportunity to chat with Corey. We talked about auditions, skydiving, repelling from buildings, rejected ideas, fake fans, Mascots for a Cure , mini mascots, Mascot Games , being kidnapped in the suit and more. Hope you like it. Also mentioned: Peter the Anteater , Rampage , Stanley C. Panther , Jaxson de Ville Meeting Rampage Follow: Twitter | Instagram Like: Facebook Email: contact@mascotdiaries.com...
