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 truly sets him apart. Christopher is a mascot legend, known for winning the Mascot National Championship as YoUDee (University of Delaware), performing professionally as Swoop (Philadelphia Eagles) and G-Wiz (Washington Wizards), and co-creating the Mascot Hall of Fame!Join Charlie and Chris as they discuss the journey from performing live to producing content, the keys to developing a magnetic character, and the legacy of building the Mascot Hall of Fame. This episode is packed with creative insights for anyone who wants to entertain!Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and X: @JOYOFENTPODCAST

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 truly sets him apart. Christopher is a mascot legend, known for winning the Mascot National Championship as YoUDee (University of Delaware), performing professionally as Swoop (Philadelphia Eagles) and G-Wiz (Washington Wizards), and co-creating the Mascot Hall of Fame!

Join Charlie and Chris as they discuss the journey from performing live to producing content, the keys to developing a magnetic character, and the legacy of building the Mascot Hall of Fame. This episode is packed with creative insights for anyone who wants to entertain!

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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 as contestant #32, this multifaceted entertainer shares the full, behind-the-scenes story of his intense time on the show. Did the pressure of reality TV prove to be his toughest title pursuit yet?

Tune in now to this can't-miss episode of The Joy Of Entertaining to hear Robert share all the details of his experience!

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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 Timberwolves) and going on to create the Cleveland Cavaliers’ beloved Moondog.

With over 30 million fans entertained across ten countries, Jon reveals the secrets to creating an electrifying game-day lexperience. Hear about his journey as a Live Event Producer for WWE, the philosophy behind his platform, and how a life spent bringing joy to millions led him to become a successful consultant and entrepreneur. This episode is a masterclass in turning passion into a powerful, multi-faceted career!

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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 Football League 90s, and how his fearless energy led him to incredible opportunities—including doing pyrotechnics for Ozzy Osbourne and interacting with major celebrities!

Plus, Allen discusses his unique decision to become a talking mascot and the reason behind it. Get ready for 🔥 Big stunts, 🤘 Bigger stories, and 🎤 Real talk from a true original!

Viewer discretion is advised – this one gets loud, real, and a little crazy (in the best way).

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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 Flags, and roles as a Warm Up Host for TNA Wrestling and Walt Disney World.

Gene discusses his exciting work at Universal Orlando (including the award-winning Bourne Stuntacular) and his experience as one of the 81 contestants on the hit FOX game show, The Floor. You can also catch him soon on the Game Show Network's new show, Bingo Blitz!

Tune in for a fascinating conversation about life, longevity, and the wild ride of a professional performer!

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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 public access Roku show "B-Movie TV" and even performs in a band called "Clown Syndrome" in a heavy mascot outfit!

Doug discusses the challenging but rewarding work of performing, from joining a local hockey team as a mascot in 2002 to the physical endurance required to push through a heavy costume while the crowd is cheering. This is a powerful conversation about finding your dream job, entertaining people, and getting a great workout in at the same time!

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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 details about a few exciting new endeavors.

Tune in for a fun, fast-paced conversation full of nostalgia, industry insights, and news you won't want to miss!

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