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 into mascot marketing and the future of the industry.

• Mascot U: Discussing a possible return of this iconic training program.

• Street Characters: The legacy of Glenn’s incredible work.

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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 keep an audience smiling.

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• Constantine "DC" Abramson: @dcbeatbox650 (Instagram)

Outside of the studio, we are taking big steps for a great cause, a great friend, mentor, and the OG Jazz Bear, Jon Absey.

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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 caught the attention of the band twenty one pilots, leading to the suit being officially adopted by the band in 2023. This milestone, alongside her work for Punkerton Records and a successful two-year tenure as the Concordia Bulldog, has established her as a premier talent in the industry.

Based in Tucson, Arizona, Lindsay continues to push the boundaries of what it means to be a "creator." In this episode, we step away from the traditional and get experimental. We dive into her "dream gig" on The Masked Singer and participate in a creative "What If" workshop, where we brainstorm and design bizarre, never-before-seen characters by merging three different animals into a single mascot concept.

Highlights of this episode include:

• The "Ned" Story: Transitioning from a fan-builder to having your work recognized by global music icons.

• The Builder’s Mindset: How 11 years of experience shapes the way you approach character design.

• A New Hybrid: A deep dive into our creative animal-mashup challenge.

• Future Ambitions: Why the scale and mystery of The Masked Singer is the ultimate goal for a professional builder.

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