The June 2016 Podcast covers Rally Mascots with Jason Klein from Brandiose and the career of Rob Wicall, the most recent Spurs Coyote. Matt Heuer with 3 Point Productions interjects a social media tip for teams as well.
For the first time, I have also included some time codes for topics.
Jason Klein with Brandiose starts the podcast talking about Rally Mascots (2:15). Jason explains the value of a consistent narrative and building a good feeling and vibe (9:00). He summons Mr. Celery and explains why it’s a celery costume (12:30) in Wilmington. Al the Tuna excitement (17:00). Matt Heuer’s Tuesday Tip starts at 22:30. Rob Wicall intro (25:00). #PantsOptional Hot Topic (27:30). The value of multiple performers (32:00). Hilarious Giant Band-Aid Skits (35:00). Skit writing insight (37:00). Difference between a Bit and a Skit (39:24). Using an IFB (40:40). His arthritic condition and how it affected his decision to retire (47:00). The valuable discussion about buying new mascot van tires…and I am not kidding (48:30). What he will miss the least from mascoting (53:30). His countless championship rings (55:00).
Related Links and mentions from the show:
- Why Disneyland is Good for you
- The Disneyland Effect
- Brandiose – http://brandiose.com/
- Brandiose on Twitter – https://twitter.com/brandiose
- Chuck the Condor Review on ESPN
- Farewell to a Spurs legend (no, not that one) by Zach Lowe
- @whycallrob Rob Wicall Twitter
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Show Notes and Mentions
- Jason Klein (2:15)
- Matt Heuer (22:30)
- Rob Wicall (25:00)
- Van Tire Discussion (48:30)
Thanks to drunkdude69 for our fancy bumper music.
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