Behind The Mascot

We get to know Cole, who formerly performed as Mr. Commodore for Vanderbilt University. We talk about his adventures in the SEC and what it's like to run a 5K in a mascot suit. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-chaderjian/support

We get to know Austin, who formerly performed as Olé the Gaucho from UC Santa Barbara. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-chaderjian/support

We get to know Dani, who performs as Tuffy the Titan from Cal State Fullerton. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-chaderjian/support

We get to know Mitchell, who formerly performed as Cy the Cardinal at Iowa State. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-chaderjian/support

We get to know an Anonymous guest who formerly performed as an Anonymous college mascot. We talk about bratty children, their bratty parents, and the freedom that comes from anonymity. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-chaderjian/support

We get to know John Michael, who formerly performed as T-Roy from Troy University. We talk about nearly passing out from heat exhaustion, the excitement of game days, and the reason why mascots do what they do. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-chaderjian/support

We get to know Nia, who performs as Eddie the Eagle from Cal State LA. We talk about being a female mascot performer, practicing non-verbal communication, and the impact of mascots in the post-pandemic world. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-chaderjian/support

We get to know an Anonymous guest who formerly performed as Swoop from the University of Utah. We talk about the energy of performing for fans, being able to impact a community, and representing a university with a national fanbase. To support this podcast financially, please Venmo donations to @BehindTheMascot. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-chaderjian/support

We get to know an Anonymous guest who formerly performed as an Anonymous college mascot. We talk about telling your parents you are a mascot, the importance of anonymity, and being involved in many different life events. If you would like to support this podcast financially, please Venmo donations to @BehindTheMascot. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-chaderjian/support

We get to know Grayson, who formerly performed as the Tree from Stanford University. We talk about Grayson's great great grandpa Herman, the adventures of Tree Week, and the importance of going out on a limb. To support this podcast financially please Venmo donations to @BehindTheMascot. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-chaderjian/support

We get to know Q, a current mascot for an anonymous Pac-12 university. We discuss Q's former life as a football player, the intensity that mascots bring, and the childlike nature that mascots share. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-chaderjian/support

We get to know Anders, who formerly performed as Benny the Beaver from Oregon State University. We talk about breaking onto the set of Jimmy Kimmel, having a celebrity alter-ego, and the depths of mascot tradition. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-chaderjian/support

We get to know Max, who formerly performed as Wilbur Wildcat from the University of Arizona. We discuss how to interview under the effect of pepper spray, why you shouldn't take life too seriously, and the fulfillment of putting a smile on someone else's face. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-chaderjian/support

We get to know Alisha, who formerly performed as Josie Bruin from UCLA. We talk about what makes a mascot a mascot, the power of asking why not, and the infectious joy mascots bring to others. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-chaderjian/support

Join host Daniel Chaderjian as he introduces himself and the podcast. In Behind the Mascot, we'll take you inside the wonderful world of mascotting and give you a peak at the wacky, interesting, and endearing characters who bring your favorite mascots to life. Special thanks to Ryan Gunderson for creating the theme song and to Anders Rosenquist for designing the cover art. I would also like to thank Claire Wright for allowing me to get started in mascotting, Audrea Harris for a wonderful four years at USC, and my family and friends for their unwavering support. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-chaderjian/support