Join us for an inspiring conversation with veteran entertainer, entrepreneur, and high-energy performer Taylor Griswold! With more than 20 years of experience bringing smiles to audiences nationwide, Taylor shares what it takes to captivate massive crowds, build a live entertainment business, and spread pure joy through family-friendly fun.In this episode, we dive into:Championship Mascot Roots: Winning the UCA National Mascot Championship as Auburn University’s beloved "Aubie the Tiger."The Big Leagues: Spending eight years running the court as the mascot and dunk team director for the NBA’s Detroit Pistons in front of 22,000 fans a night.National Spotlight: Taking the stage on major platforms including NBC’s America’s Got Talent, CBS, Fox Sports, and the NCAA Final Four.Building EPIC Entertainment: How Taylor combined magic, juggling, puppetry, and speaking to launch an Austin-based entertainment company dedicated to positive, clean community impact.The Heart of Entertaining: Proven lessons on connecting with kids, reading live audiences, and staying energized in high-pressure performance environments.Whether you are a sports entertainment enthusiast, an aspiring performer, or someone who loves uplifting behind-the-scenes stories, Taylor brings incredible insight into the craft of live performance.Hit play, subscribe to the show, and enjoy this look inside the world of professional entertainment!

What happens when real-life mascot and costume character performers watch the new 2026 horror movie Buddy? In this special review episode of The Joy Of Entertaining Podcast, host Charlie is joined by fellow performer Lucas Bradley to share their honest thoughts and reactions to the newly released horror flick. As performers who work in the character industry, we break down what we liked, what made us laugh, and what gave us the creeps watching a giant kids' TV unicorn turn into total nightmare fuel.Inside this episode: • Our overall thoughts and first impressions of Buddy (2026) • The character from a performer's point of view: suit movement, presence, and vibes • Favorite moments, funniest scenes, and the wildest scares • Our final review and rating of the film Have you seen Buddy yet? Follow the show, leave a rating, and let us know your thoughts!

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.