In this wild and unfiltered episode of The Joy Of Entertaining, host Charlie Bruno – The Mascot Dude – sits down with the ONLY AND ONLY Allen "KLAW" Duckworth. The mascot/performer for the Orlando Predators.We talk about how KLAW was created, what life was like mascoting in the Arena Football League during the electric 90s, and how Allen’s fearless energy led him to do pyrotechnics for Ozzy Osbourne, interact with major celebrities, and even being a talking mascot and why he descided to make him talk This episode is packed with laughs, wild memories, and inspiration for anyone chasing the thrill of entertaining.🔥 Big stunts🤘 Bigger stories🎤 Real talk from a true originalViewer discretion is advised – this one gets loud, real, and a little crazy (in the best way).
In this episode The Mascot Dude is joind Gene Lionell Magee Jr. He is a well-traveled emcee with over two decades of performance experience under his belt. With a brief stint in the US Navy with an honorable discharge, this veteran went and joined the circus as a ringmaster for a Russian Circus at Six Flags Over Georgia and has been on a Forrest Gump like path in the entertainment industry. Some highlights include, but not limited to: Game Lab assistant /Slime Maker at Nickelodeon Studios at Universal OrlandoWarm Up Host for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling Impact Media Emcee for Walt Disney World Warm up Host for The Dolphin Adventure at Sea World Orlando Presenter /Host for MSC Cruise Lines You can currently find him in numerous roles at Universal Orlando including City Walk emcee and atmosphere perfomer at the theme park award winning Bourne Stuntacular. Most notably, Gene was one of the 81 contestants on the hit prime time Fox game show The Floor with host Rob Lowe which also can be seen on Hulu, FOX TV Online and Tubi TV.He will be featured as a contestant on a brand new game show for the Game Show Network called Bingo Blitz starring Valerie Bertinelli.Follow Gene on Instagram @MEMEGENEMAGEE
In This episode The Mascot Dude is joind by one of his mascot botherns Doug Waug.Doug got into entertainment after he got out of the military, working in low budget movies or working as a practical effects actor in heavy makeup/costumes. He host and act in a public access Roku show called “B-Movie TV” where He host the Friday night action movies. He also have a band called “Clown Syndrome” where similar to mascoting, we perform and sing in a heavy clown mascot outfit. In 2002 he became a hockey mascot for one of his local teams. Very challenging work, but as long as you have endurance and the crowd cheering, you can push through! Def living the dream job of entertaining people and getting a good workout in at the same time.
On Show #14, host Charlie Bruno The Mascot Dude welcomes Jon Cudo: A Mascot Legend, Game Entertainment Guru, and Founder of Gameops.com.Jon takes us through his incredible thirty-year career and shares his passion for The Joy of Entertaining. Discover how he helped shape the mascot world, starting as the original Crunch the Wolf for the 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 experience. 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 consultant and an entrepreneur.If you love the energy of mascots and live events, this is a masterclass in turning passion into a powerful, multi-faceted career.🤝 Partnership InfoPowered by Advanced: High-performance supplements.Discount Code: Use MASCOTDUDE for a discount at advanced.gg/?ref=MascotDude📲 Social Media InfoGuest (Jon Cudo):@gameopsdotcom (Instagram/X)Host (Charlie Bruno):@TheMascotDudeThe Joy Of Entertaining Podcast:@joyofentpodcastConnect with the Show & Partners
In this episode Charlie Bruno The Mascot Dude welcomes back his good friend Ryan Mason to the show, This time around Ryan and myself made some big announcements. We talked about Halloween, the early 2000s, Disney, A few new projects.The Joy Of Entertaining is Sponsored by Rocky Mountain ProductionFollow us on Instagram, TikTok and X @THEJOYOFENTERTAINING Charlie Bruno Instagram/Threads/X : @MASCOTDUDERyan Mason: @RMMASCOTS
Show #9 with legendary mascot performer Robert Boudwin. Robert is about to release his first book The Extraordinary Life Of An Ordinary Man Mascots, Marathons & Mayhem — Twins, Transplants & Tattoos. Which is available now for presale Robert is by far most proud of his 4 children as he parents them as a single dad & always keeps in mind what is most important to him in life, his KIDS! In February, 2022 Robert became a REALTOR® after spending 2 years as the CMO & SVP of Sales of Spear Minerals marketing & selling Real Property Subsurface Minerals Rights & selling out a $3.6M portfolio. As a REALTOR® for JLA Brokerage he sells & buys residential houses for individuals & is partnered with Evermark for Commercial Real Estate needs. In his 1st 9 months he completed 5 transactions for $1.5 Million+ while the average Realtor doesn’t get their 1st client until that long. In the 1st half of 2023 he completed 5 transactions for over $1M (4 buys & 1 sale) & is currently actively working with 6 clients (4 buyers & 2 sellers) with scheduled closing dates. For over two decades Robert Boudwin was better known as Houston Rockets mascot “Clutch the Bear,” which was a character he created in 1995 & soley performed as until July, 2016. In addition to performing at over 2K games and 8K shows for the Rockets across the world in 12 countries, he served as a content creator in the engagement economy helping to build the Rockets brand through in-game experience, event planning & management, grass-roots marketing initiatives, community investment projects, creating an on-line presence & social media strategies widely being recognized as the creative driving force behind the entire Rockets In-Game Experience & Marketing Efforts for over two decades. He was producer/performer of popular school shows reaching over 1.5 million elementary students at over 2,300 shows as well as producing & directing Armed Forces Entertainment Tours military bases in Bosnia, Kosovo & England. Having been a prolific public speaker since 1995 & to this day, in the summer of 2016 Robert opened his own Consulting Practice with the XFL, NCAA, Amazon, TEDx, MENSA, NBA, Menchies, Nekter, U of Houston, HoustonOnTheCheap.com & Sam Houston Race Park being some of his higher profile clients until the Pandemic when his career pivoted to Realtor & Spear Mineral CMO as well as continuing to consult on various marketing & sales projects visible on this site under the consulting tab. Philanthropically he is best known for his work with organ donation awareness having run the Houston 1⁄2 Marathon twice in the full Clutch mascot costume promoting the cause that saved his father’s life & has served on the Corporate Board of Directors for Life Gift 2014-2022 & The Todd Kramptiz Foundation 2015-Present. He resides in Spring, TX with his 2 sets of twins because God cursed…HE MEANS BLESSED HIM & loves to chronicle his single parenting style at his radicaldadding.com! MASCOT BUSINESS PERFORMANCE METRICS -Performed in NBA, MLS, NFL, MLB, NHL & MILB stadiums & arena in almost every state and 12 countries around the world with over 2,000 games performed, 2,300 school shows & 6,000 appearances -HIGHEST 3rd party yearly appearance revenue as Pro Mascot Performer & Brand Manager (4 times average mascot in nation) -147K Facebook Followers (20x average mascot-INTERESTING CONTENT, 5 DAILY POSTS, STRATEGIC TIMING OF POSTS) -Has coached, trained & consulted for over 600 mascots during his 33 year sports entertainment career for performers at every level from 8 years old to folks in their 60’s for organizations from sport to corporations as well as theme parks to non-profits Lets get Social The Joy Of Entertainment: @thejoyofentertaining Instagram/Facebook: TheJoyOfEntertaining Charlie Bruno Instagram/Threads/X : @MASCOTDUDE
In this episode of The Joy Of Entertaining, The Mascot Dude is joined by the VP of Entertainment Busch Gardens Tampa Kristine Morgan. We talk about her amazing career that is be going strong for over 30+ yearsWe go down memory lane and talk what auditions are like back them and today. Celebrate the 25 years of Howl-O-Scream and the fun events and shows that Busch Garden Tampa offers.I would like to thank Busch Gardens Tampa for allow her to join and share her journey. Looking for a career path in theme park entertainment visit https://buschgardens.com/tampa/jobs/ Lets get Social The Joy Of Entertainment: @thejoyofentertaining Instagram/Facebook: TheJoyOfEntertaining Charlie Bruno Instagram/Threads/X : @MASCOTDUDE
In this episode we are joined by Dave Stogdill. Dave is a dedicated advocate for children's education and empowerment, with a rich background spanning roles as an Elementary Education teacher, Professional Mascot, and Corporate Social Responsibility Literacy Manager. He is passionate about fostering a love for learning and inspiring young minds to reach their full potential. Dave is experienced in creating engaging educational experiences and promoting literacy initiatives within corporate settings and is skilled in building meaningful connections with both children and adults, driving positive impact through innovative programs and initiatives. He is committed to making a difference in the lives of young learners and contributing to their academic and personal growth.Make sure to visit Dave's website davestogdill.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and X @THEJOYOFENTERTAINING Charlie Bruno Instagram/Threads/X : @MASCOTDUDE
We are joined in The Joy Of Entertaining studios with our good friend Sparky D all the way from Canada Our first taking character guest on the podcast. We talked about his time going to Renaissance Festivals, Pirate Festivals and doing livestreams Sparky The Dargon Social Info: https://www.facebook.com/SparkyTheDragon Instagram: @sizzlinsparky Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and X @THEJOYOFENTERTAINING Charlie Bruno Instagram/Threads/X : @MASCOTDUDE
In show #5, I am joined by Eric Thomsen from The Puppet Hideaway. Eric's bio: From early childhood, Eric loved puppets because they sparked his imagination. He quickly learned to sew and made a family of puppet characters. Then he enlisted some friends to help him perform shows around his community. In college, he studied media production to prepare for a career in children’s entertainment. While working at a FOX TV station he created Foxford, a puppet character, for the Fox Kids Club show. In recognition of his talents, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences awarded him an internship at NBC Studios’ children’s programing department. He continued his passion for children’s entertainment by working at Fox Kids on the Power Rangers franchise, and then at Sony Pictures developing toys and games for Spider-Man, Smurfs, and Ghostbusters. Next, he led the toy team at Pokémon and was inspired to pursue his lifelong dream of creating his own puppet program. The Puppet Hideaway comes from Eric’s belief that everyone should have a happy place where they can enjoy some fun and entertainment through the ups and downs of life. These shows are not limited to any character or place, because the world of puppets is boundless. Just look and see. How to find The Puppet Hideaway: Website thepuppethideaway.com TikTok tiktok.com/@thepuppethideaway?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram instagram.com/thepuppethideaway Facebook facebook.com/ThePuppetHideaway Follow the Joy Of Entertaining Clapper clapperapp.com/ThePuppetHideaway?is_invite=1&r=VJrWWDNxoW&c=in&m=co Social Media Links linktr.ee/EricThomsen Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and X @THEJOYOFENTERTAINING Charlie Bruno Instagram/Threads/X : @MASCOTDUDE #mascot #puppet #puppeteer #puppeteers #podcast #entertainment #joy #of #entertaining
In This Episode The Mascot Dude is joined in the studio with mascot performer Christopher Bruce (Mascot Performer, Producer, Actor, ) Christophers BIO: As a CREATOR and the owner of King Creative, Chris leverages his wide range of experiences to develop new, fresh and thoughtful ideas geared toward making an impact with the target audience identified on each project. As a PRODUCER, Chris is known for bringing a natural and creative approach to content development, having worked on feature films, documentaries, music videos, commercials, stage productions, live events, touring shows, school assemblies and Internet shows. As a WRITER, Chris’s works have been seen or heard on stage, TV, web, radio and live outlets ranging from short commercial scripts to full length stage productions. As a HOST, Chris loves getting lost in the moment, whether he’s leading a crowd at a festival, cueing up the next big moment at a corporate event, or sitting down with a guest making genuine connections and sharing their story. As a MASCOT, Chris performed collegiately as the University of Delaware mascot, YoUDee, bringing home the Mascot National Championship, professionally as Swoop for the Philadelphia Eagles and G-Wiz for the Washington Wizards, and independently with his character Reggy the Purple Party Dude entertaining millions of fans in stadiums and arenas while touring North America. He is also credited with Co-Creating the Mascot Hall of Fame now housed in Whiting, IN. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and X @THEJOYOFENTERTAINING Charlie Bruno Instagram/Threads/X : @MASCOTDUDE
In this episode, The Mascot Dude is joined by comedian and actor Christopher MorrisChristopher 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), 99 Percents Sure and most recently teamed back up with George Wendt from cheers to co star in Stealing a Survivor with Gervase Peterson from Survivor. He has his first dramatic role back in 2021 in the movie Sagacity. And after that was back to playing goofy roles in the Indy comedy Killing Smalls with Tom Guiry who played smalls in The Sandlot movie and Tony Darrow from the Sopranos. Chris has performed at theaters, clubs, and casinos on the east coast and down south, he blends self deprecating humor with old jokes and crowd work to make a night of laughter and fun. In 2016 he was the host and comedian of the vaudeville variety show Called show Risqué at The Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi Mississippi. For the last two years he has been the host and comedian of the Burlesque show at Borgata in Atlantic City which he describes as the best gig he has ever had!How to book Chris:Phone: 267-528-2434Email: ChrisMorrisComedy.cm@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, TikTok and X @THEJOYOFENTERTAINING Charlie Bruno Instagram/Threads/X : @THEMASCOTDUDE
In this episode Charlie Bruno The Mascot Dude is join by his good friend Ryan Mason. Ryan has been in mascot field since 2013 During his 10 years as a mascot, he has performed at restaurants, resorts, colleges, theme parks and sporting events.Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and X @THEJOYOFENTERTAINING Charlie Bruno Instagram/Threads/X : @MASCOTDUDERyan Mason: @RMMASCOTS
In the Debut episdoe of The Joy Of Entertaining I am joined by my good friend and one of my fitness besties Regina Rossi. Regina is know for here multiple fitness classes and being a part of a cover band for over 25 years. Social Media information: The Joy Of Entertaining: Instagram: @joyofentertaining Charlie Bruno (The Mascot Dude) Instagram: @mascotdude Facebook: @charliebrunomascotdude X: @mascotdude Regina Rossi: Instagram: @outlet88 @here4youcoaching