The Joy Of Entertaining

On this throwback episode (The original episode aired in 2023 on The Mascot Support Group Podcast), we are diving into the sewers of New York City with a massive guest! We are hanging out with Kenn Scott , the man who brought Raphael to life in both Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles I and II. We talk about what it was really like inside the suit, behind-the-scenes secrets from the iconic movies, and th...

Street Character's Top Dog: Glenn Street (Owner of Street Characters) On this episode of The Joy Of Entertaining , I’m joined by a true leader in the mascot world, Glenn Street . While he’s been a guest on my other shows before, this is his first time joining me here! What we talked about: Honoring a Legend: Giving "flowers" to our dear friend, Jon Absey . The Business: A deep dive i...

On this episode, we are hitting the tracks with a true icon of the industry: Constantine "DC" Abramson . Most of you know him as the beatboxing, breakdancing Engineer from Disney Junior’s Choo Choo Soul , but his journey in entertainment runs deep. From his years as a high-level professional mascot to his work as an artist, Constantine knows exactly what it takes to bring a character to life and k...

With over a decade of experience under her belt, Lindsay has become a powerhouse in the world of professional character work. Her career is a unique blend of high-energy performance and intricate costume fabrication, spanning from collegiate sports to the global music stage. Lindsay’s most notable project—an unofficial, year-long labor of love building the character "Ned" —eventually cau...

Host Charlie Bruno - The Mascot Dude welcomes an ultimate creative force to the studio: Christopher Bruce (Mascot Performer, Producer, Actor, Writer). As a proven CREATOR and owner of King Creative, Christopher leverages his wide range of experiences—from writing commercial scripts to producing feature films—to develop fresh ideas that make a real impact. However, it's his work in the fur that tru...

Robert Boudwin is back on The Joy Of Entertaining, and his career just took another wild turn! Known worldwide as a Mascot Legend (the original performer of Clutch the Bear), a successful Realtor , and a published Author , Robert joins us to discuss his latest venture: competing on the highly competitive reality gameshow, 99 to Beat on FOX! While Robert faced his final challenge in the competition...

In Show #14 of The Joy of Entertaining , host Charlie Bruno – The Mascot Dude welcomes true industry royalty: Jon Cudo —A Mascot Legend, Game Entertainment Guru, and Founder of Gameops.com ! Jon takes us through his incredible 30-year career and shares his passion for The Joy of Entertaining. Discover how he helped shape the modern mascot world, starting as the original Crunch the Wolf (Minnesota...

In this wild and unfiltered episode of The Joy of Entertaining , host Charlie Bruno – The Mascot Dude sits down with the one and only Allen "KLAW" Duckworth , the legendary mascot and performer for the Orlando Predators! This conversation is packed with laughs, wild memories, and inspiration. Allen shares the origin story of KLAW, what life was like mascoting during the electric Arena Fo...

In this episode of The Joy of Entertaining , host Charlie Bruno – The Mascot Dude welcomes the incredible, well-traveled emcee Gene Lionell Magee Jr. ! With over two decades of performance experience, Gene has followed a truly Forrest Gump -like path in the entertainment industry. His journey includes an honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy, a turn as a Ringmaster for a Russian Circus at Six Fla...

In this episode of The Joy of Entertaining , host Charlie Bruno – The Mascot Dude welcomes one of his mascot "brothens," the multi-talented Doug Waug ! Doug's path to entertainment is unlike any other. After serving in the military, he transitioned into performing as a practical effects actor in heavy makeup and costumes for low-budget movies. He currently hosts and acts in the publi...

Host Charlie Bruno – The Mascot Dude welcomes back his good friend, mascot veteran Ryan Mason ! This time around, Ryan and Charlie kick things off with some BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS about their current projects. They then dive into a high-energy chat covering everything from celebrating Halloween to reminiscing about the early 2000s , sharing favorite memories from their time at Disney , and revealing de...

In Show #9 of The Joy of Entertaining , host Charlie Bruno – The Mascot Dude welcomes the legendary performer, Robert Boudwin ! For over two decades, Robert was better known as the Houston Rockets mascot, “Clutch the Bear,” a character he created and performed solely from 1995 to 2016. He performed at over 2,000 games and 8,000 shows, and served as the creative driving force behind the Rockets’ in...

In this very special episode of The Joy of Entertaining , host Charlie Bruno – The Mascot Dude welcomes an industry leader: Kristine Morgan , the VP of Entertainment for Busch Gardens Tampa ! Kristine's amazing career has been going strong for over 30 years , and she joins Charlie to take a walk down memory lane, discussing the evolution of theme park entertainment. They talk about what auditi...

In this meaningful episode of The Joy of Entertaining , host Charlie Bruno – The Mascot Dude welcomes the incredibly dedicated Dave Stogdill to the studio. Dave is a passionate advocate for children's education and empowerment, bringing a wealth of experience from three distinct roles: Elementary Education Teacher , Professional Mascot , and Corporate Social Responsibility Literacy Manager . J...

In this special episode of The Joy of Entertaining , host Charlie Bruno – The Mascot Dude welcomes his good friend, Sparky D the Dragon , all the way from Canada! Sparky is a fantastic and unique guest: he's the podcast's first talking character ! Charlie and Sparky dive into the creative world of character performance, discussing Sparky's time entertaining crowds at high-energy Renaissance Festiv...

In show #5 of The Joy of Entertaining , host Charlie Bruno – The Mascot Dude welcomes the inspiring creator, Eric Thomsen of The Puppet Hideaway ! Eric’s career is a testament to following a lifelong passion. From making his first puppet family in childhood to studying media production and earning an Academy of Television Arts & Sciences internship, his path has always led to children's entert...

In this episode, The Mascot Dude is joined by comedian and actor Christopher Morris. Christopher Morris is a comedian and actor from Philadelphia who has been performing for 27 years. He has opened for such stars as Bobby Rydell and Josh Blue (last comic standing) and has starred in movies Kids In America with Julie bowen( modern family), Malik Yoba(New York Undercover) and George Wendt( cheers),...

Ever wonder what it’s really like inside the suit at a major theme park or pro stadium? Host Charlie Bruno – The Mascot Dude sits down with 10-year veteran Ryan Mason to reveal the magic behind the mask. ​Ryan has performed everywhere from restaurants and resorts to colleges and professional sporting events since 2013. In this high-energy episode, we dive deep into the unique challenges of charact...

Master Your Energy with Regina Rossi ​Stop feeling drained and start fueling your passion! Host Charlie Bruno and fitness powerhouse Regina Rossi reveal how the perfect mix of music and movement can supercharge your daily energy. ​Host Charlie Bruno – The Mascot Dude kicks things off with his good friend and one of his fitness besties, Regina Rossi. ​Regina is a powerhouse known for leading multip...