015: Sparky
This week I had the opportunity to chat with Anthony, aka Sparky of the NHL’s New York Islanders. We talked about broom ball buddies, from bowling pin to professional mascot, salary… Read more »
014: Maniac
This week I had the opportunity to chat with Kevin, aka Menace Maniac of the Des Moines Menace. We talked about mascot birthday parties, gifts from fans, Living History Farms,… Read more »
013: Scorchin’ Hot
This week I had the opportunity to chat with Danny, aka Scorch of the Coventry Blaze. We talked about being a volunteer mascot, Twitter accounts, McDonald’s drive-thrus, UK vs. American… Read more »
012: Handsome Devil
This week I had the opportunity to chat with Will, aka Rowdy, his high school’s mascot. We talked about rival teams, high school crowds, adrenaline rushes, starting a mascot program,… Read more »
011: Former Brutus
This week I had the opportunity to chat with a former mascot performer for Ferris State University. We talked about coordinators, insurance, Ferris Fest, passing the torch, the social life… Read more »
010: R. Thunder
This week I had the opportunity to chat with Nick, he’s been in the mascotting business for 16 years. We talked about back-ups, nicknames, usher bff’s, promotions, memorizing number of… Read more »
009: Dog Days
This week I had the opportunity to chat with a university mascot. I cannot give her name or the name of the university she attends, but if you listen closely,… Read more »
008: Mascot Mystery
This week I had the opportunity to chat with Carroll. We start off with him asking me some questions, discuss the technological evolution of mascots, branding, switching performers, chugging beers,… Read more »
007: Engineered 2 Entertain
This week I had the opportunity to chat with Jacob of Engineered 2 Entertain. We talked about back-ups, birthdays, organized chaos, furternity, creativity, big tricycles, Nitro Circus, handlers, and Travis… Read more »
006: Justin Of All Trades
This week I had the opportunity to chat with Justin. We talked about all the different characters he works as, time management, sweaty gloves, getting in and out of… Read more »