Welcome to The Joy Of Entertaining Podcast, hosted by Charlie Bruno (The Mascot Dude). In this episode, we sit down with Carl Prior, former elite performer and founder of Get My Mascot.

Carl breaks down what it takes to perform at the highest level—from winning four national championships as Willy the Wolverine at UVU to the pro hockey ranks—and how he built North America's premier digital hub for the mascot industry.

🎬 PART 1: THE RETROSPECTIVEWe look back at Carl's standout performing milestones, exploring his early days at Park City High, his championship collegiate career, and the unique physical demands of professional hockey with the Utah Grizzlies.

💡 PART 2: THE BLUEPRINTCarl shares actionable wisdom for the next generation of entertainers. Discover the vision behind Get My Mascot and how performers can use industry resources, coaching, and job boards to level up their craft.

Connect:👉 GetMyMascot.com

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In this episode, we sit down with Jacob Martinez, the Mascot Program Manager for the Indianapolis Indians. Jacob has spent nearly eight years with the organization, climbing the ranks from a part-time performer to Mascot Program Coordinator, and now leading the entire program.

Jacob shares his incredible journey of bringing joy to sports fans, climbing the entertainment ladder from inside the suit to managing the strategy behind the scenes.

But here is the ultimate twist: alongside his entertainment career, he is also a former Design Engineer who spent nearly five years designing valve groups and complex manifold assemblies!

Join us as we dive into:

Jacob's career evolution from performing on game days to managing and coordinating an entire professional entertainment program.

How he balances engineering precision with high-energy crowd entertainment.

The power of connecting with the community and creating unforgettable fan experiences.

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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 the absolute joy of entertaining millions of TMNT fans worldwide. Cowabunga!