PB and Jay are back with a special episode and this time the spotlight is fully on Gilles as we unwrap an entire year of conventions. From five planned events to a staggering eighteen across the UK this episode dives deep into the reality of life on the con circuit. The travel the stock the surprises the burnout the wins and the absolute madness of running a creative business on the road.
If you have ever wondered what it really takes to survive a full year of conventions this is the episode that spills everything.
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PB and Jay are back with a very special episode and this time they are joined by two incredible guests Frootbat Cosplay and Stroberry Cosplay. From wig wizardry and foam crafting to the unexpected life changing power of Sonic conventions this episode dives into the artistry passion and delightful chaos behind bringing fan designs to life.We hope you enjot s the bears chat with two creators who turned PBs artwork into full blown show stopping cosplays.💬 Featuring- 🎨 The journey from PBs t shirt designs to fully realised Fireman Shadow and Officer Rouge cosplays- 🧵 Wig building foam carving and the surprising challenges of translating Sonic characters into human silhouettes- 🎉 Behind the scenes stories from Sonic Con including late night photo chaos and unforgettable fan moments- 🦇 Stroberrys transformation into Rouge and how it awakened a whole new fandom obsession- 🔥 Frootbats deep dive into fabric research silhouette shaping and making a tail that survived a full day of dancing- 💡 The importance of tutorials community knowledge sharing and why cosplay is always more than it looks💙 Find Us and Support the Podcast- 🔵 Explore all our socials and more at theconcreatives.com- ⭐ Love what you are hearing Leave a 5 star review to help support the show- 🎁 Get behind the scenes content merch and extras at patreon.com/theconcreativesIf you want I can also create a shorter version, a template version, or a more SEO focused version for YouTube search.
PB and Jay are back after a whirlwind of cons, colds, and clutter and they’re diving headfirst into the most magical (and messy) time of year! 🎅✨ This episode is all about holiday drama on Reddit, from artist alley gift debates to cosplay Christmas parties, and even the eternal question: is it selfish to skip family obligations for video games and pigs in blankets?Expect laughter, hot takes, and a few surprisingly wise nuggets as the bears unwrap the internet’s most festive dilemmas.💬 Featuring:- 🎁 The Artist Alley Gift Debate, Are handmade prints and charms “real” Christmas presents?- 🎄 Cosplay Christmas Parties, Holiday variants, festive mashups, and why sometimes a Santa hat is enough.- 🕹️ The Dream Christmas Plan, Staying home, gaming Baldur’s Gate 3, and dodging family guilt trips.- 🐻 Jay’s sharp-eyed advice (and occasional roast of Reddit posters).- 🎮 PB’s gamer perspective on holiday traditions vs. personal freedom.💙 Find Us and Support the Podcast!- 🔵 Explore all our socials and more at theconcreatives.com- ⭐ Love what you’re hearing? Leave a 5-star review to help support the show!- 🎁 Get behind-the-scenes content, merch, and extras at patreon.com/theconcreatives
While we are knee deep in work on our last big con of the year for MCM we throught you'd enjoy this quick catch up with Frootbatcosplay and Stroberrycosplay who came to SonicConUk dressed as two of PB's very own designs!
PB and Jay return to Reddit with another chaotic theme, this time diving deep into the world of Sonic the Hedgehog fans and their most dramatic “Am I the Asshole?” stories! 💙🦔From deleting Chao Gardens and relationship ultimatums over Sonic X, to a parent who literally threw away their kid’s Sonic OC artbook, the bears explore the wild mix of nostalgia, obsession, and creative passion that fuels this fandom.💬 Featuring:🌀 Childhood regrets, when a cousin’s Sonic Adventure 2 save gets deleted in cold blood💔 Relationship drama over a Sonic X box set (and why communication matters more than chaos)🎨 The story of a parent trashing their teen’s Sonic OC sketchbook and PB & Jay’s passionate takedown of it💙 Find Us and Support the Podcast!🔵 Explore all our socials and more at theconcreatives.com⭐ Love what you’re hearing? Leave a 5-star review to help support the show!🎁 Get behind-the-scenes content, merch, and extras at patreon.com/theconcreatives
PB and Jay are back from SonicCon UK London, and this time the bears are spilling all the rings about their first-hand experience trading at the event! 💙🐻They discuss setting up their table and meeting the amazing Sonic community to launching their own raffle, and in this episode it hopefully captures the excitement, chaos, and charm of the blue blur’s biggest London gathering.💬 Featuring:🎟️ Behind the table, what it’s really like trading at SonicCon UK London🎤 Meeting the voice actors and soaking up the fandom energy🎶 Bentley Jones’ live show and all the musical mayhem🎁 The story behind PB & Jay’s special event raffle🍹 A peek at the after-party and post-con reflections💙 Find Us and Support the Podcast!🔵 Explore all our socials and more at theconcreatives.com⭐ Love what you’re hearing? Leave a 5-star review to help support the show!🎁 Get behind-the-scenes content, merch, and extras at patreon.com/theconcreatives
PB and Jay are live at SonicCon UK 2025, diving headfirst into the ultimate celebration of the Sonic the Hedgehog fandom! 🎙️💙
This episode prepares for the buzz of the show floor as the bears chat with Jake and Kay, the event organisers behind the chaos.
We talk about how SonicCon came to life, the challenges of running a fan convention, and the energy that makes this community one of the most passionate and creative out there. From the incredible cosplay and art tables to live performances and panel highlights, this is an episode packed with excitement, laughter, and genuine attendee organiser questions answered!
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🎤 Interviewing with Jake & Kay, the organisers of SonicCon UK
🎨 Cosplayers, artists, and fans from across the Sonic community
🏁 Real talk on why Sonic’s legacy continues to inspire creativity decades later
Find out more about the event (and their detailed FAQ) at:
👉 https://sonicconuk.com/london/faq
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We hit InfernoFest Glasgow, the fan event celebrating Hasbin Hotel and Helluva Boss, and take you right into the heart of the Hellaverse. PB and Jay roam the show floor to chat with the organising team, on-site guests, and the incredible attendees who brought jaw-dropping cosplay to life. We peek behind the curtain of the stage shows, soak up the vibe at the fun bar with its special themed drinks, and capture the energy of a community that knows how to party. Expect laughter, candid moments, and a whole lot of demon sparkle.💙 Find Us and Support the Podcast🔵 Find all our socials and more at theconcreatives.com⭐ If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a 5 star review to help support us🎁 Get extras and behind the scenes on our Patreon: patreon.com/theconcreatives
It’s a very special birthday episode as PB flips the script and takes over hosting duties to celebrate everyone’s favourite co-host... Jay Bear! 🎉Jamie's Birthday Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.co.uk/registries/gl/guest-view/1AYWC26J8X5B5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_8MG0CJVABGQEWNBVJGZQIn this wholesome, chaotic, and occasionally emotional special, the bears look back on a year of creativity, growth, and friendship, while also playing Two Truths and a Lie: Jay Edition. From childhood chaos to Need for Speed, from Pixar secrets to Sonic Generations credits, nothing is off the table!We find out:🎮 Which Sonic the Hedgehog game secretly features Jay’s voice🎤 The truth about his radio days, YouTube fame, and creative ambitions🧠 Jay’s reflections on rediscovering his purpose, creativity, and joy over the past year💙 Plus, an emotional birthday reflection on how far he’s come and what’s nextAnd of course, the birthday fun continues with a special mailbag segment, featuring questions from fans and friends about Jay’s Sonic favourites, creative plans, and even guilty pleasures (spoiler: there’s pop music, not K-Pop this time).It’s a heartfelt, hilarious celebration of Europe’s Biggest Sonic Fan™, his journey, and the friendship that helped reignite his creative spark.💙 Find Us and Support the Podcast!🔵 Visit theconcreatives.com for all our socials and more⭐ Love what you’re hearing? Leave us a 5-star review to help keep the podcast growing!🎁 Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/theconcreatives
In this special episode, PB takes a trip to visit Rob from Printing Like Rabbits and gets a first-hand look at the magic behind his 3D printing empire. With Jay Bear filming from the sidelines, we dive deep into the machines, methods, and mayhem that bring his creative stock to life.We explore:🖨️ The sheer number of 3D printers running in sync like a futuristic factory🎨 The rainbow of filament colours and how each affects the final product💻 Rob’s setup process on his computer, from digital models to machine-ready files🦔 The start of an epic large-scale Knuckles print (and yes, it’s as cool as it sounds)PB gets a crash course in what it takes to juggle production, creativity, and convention demand when your art comes to life layer by layer.It’s a behind-the-scenes peek into the craft, patience, and geeky joy of turning raw material into fandom-ready creations.💙 Find Us and Support the Podcast!🔵 Visit theconcreatives.com for all our socials and more⭐ Love what you’re hearing? Leave us a 5-star review to help keep the podcast growing!🎁 Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/theconcreatives
This week PB & Jay take a fiery detour straight into the Hellaverse, talking all things Hasbin Hotel and Helluva Boss. With new seasons, sneak peeks, and wild Reddit fan theories stirring up the fandom, the bears dive into everything from Carmilla Carmine’s true identity to Emily & Charlie twin conspiracies.We discuss:🔥 How these shows and their soundtracks connect with fans on a deeply personal level🎭 The wholesome side of fandoms and how people are finding friendship through them👹 Theories galore: fallen angels, shady Vs, Charlie’s possible downfall, and toxic-but-iconic ships🎤 Our reactions to Prime’s new season screenshots, including Vox scheming, Serpentius in heaven, and a very intense Lute with a sword arm?!🎉 Why we’re so hyped for Inferno Fest in Glasgow on September 27th, and what fans can expect from karaoke, cosplay, burlesque shows, Alchemist cocktails, and moreIt’s a chaotic, theory-fuelled, and fangirl-y ride into the underworld of Hasbin and Helluva. And yes… Jay might even be persuaded to cosplay.💙 Find Us and Support the Podcast!🔵 Visit theconcreatives.com for all our socials and more⭐ Love what you’re hearing? Leave us a 5-star review to help keep the podcast growing!🎁 Want even more behind-the-scenes content, merch, and artist exclusives?Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/theconcreatives🌐 Check out Inferno Fest:Instagram → @infernofest.intlTwitter/X, TikTok, and other socials → @infernofestintl
It’s a crossover special! 🌀 Jay brings together PB and special guest Twitch streamer @SageNoodle to unpack the Open Network Test of Sonic Crossworlds and things get competitive fast. From controller woes to surprise roster picks, the crew dives deep into Sega’s newest kart racer and what makes it stand out from the pack.We unpack:🏎️ Why Crossworlds feels like a fresh take on Sonic racing (and how it stacks against Mario Kart)👾 The wild roster choices Zazz, Werehog, even Persona 5's Joker and which Sega icons we’re still hoping for🎮 The great “keyboard vs. controller” struggle, from broken tutorials to sore thumbs⚡ Gadgets, builds, and why PB swears handling + acceleration is the winning combo🎨 Which tracks wowed us, which ones gave us headaches, and why the museum level might be the MVP🎶 That theme song you’ll never get out of your head (until Miku sings it, anyway)Thank you to our guest Sage Noodle, who you can find streaming throughout the week at / sagenoodle We will be playing Sonic Crossworlds LIVE on twitch early, follow our twitch at / ohheyitsjaybear Plus:💬 PB learns drifting the hard way, Jay admits to playing until 4am, and Noodle gets flattened by a pink monster truck more times than he’d like.🔥 Hot takes on UI, friendship systems, and why some color choices make tracks nearly unplayable.🎉 Predictions for launch DLC, Sega guest stars, and what could make Crossworlds a convention favourite.Whether you’re a Sonic veteran or a racing rookie, this episode is your pit stop for laughs, critiques, and a lot of chaos on the track.💙 Find Us and Support the Podcast!🔵 Visit theconcreatives.com for all our socials and more⭐ Love what you’re hearing? Leave us a 5-star review to help keep the podcast growing!🎁 Want even more behind-the-scenes content, merch, and artist exclusives?Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/theconcreatives
For the first time ever, PB and Jay take The Convention Creatives live at Raku Con 2025! With a real audience (yes, more than just Jake this time), they bring their trademark chaos and commentary to the world of K-Pop Demon Hunters.
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Whether you were in the Raku Con crowd or just listening in after the fact, this episode captures the fun, the frenzy, and the fan theory madness of a live Convention Creatives show.
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It’s birthdays, big feelings, and even bigger anime energy this week as PB and Jay dive headfirst into an all-anime edition of Am I The Asshole? From the most wholesome cosplay couple ever to the most awkward Artist Alley encounter imaginable, nothing is off-limits.
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Whether you’re here for the Reddit drama, the artist rants, or just PB’s beard-related struggles, this is a convention greenroom’s worth of laughs, hot takes, and hard truths.
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After surviving Megacon Manchester and PB’s first-ever cosplay (cue the serving Baby Saja pics), PB and Jay dive headfirst into Reddit’s most wild K-Pop Demon Hunters theories. From dogs in disguise to secret demon dads, we’re talking plot twists, fan wishlists, and the wild ride that could be a potential sequel.We unpack:🎭 PB’s cosplay debut, viral moments, and newfound cosplay addiction🐶 The “Mystery was a dog” theory (no, seriously) and why we’re barking back at it👶 Was Baby actually an old man cursed with eternal youth?😳 The theory that Jinu is Rumi’s dad (NO THANK YOU)🔥 Deep dives into Reddit's most compelling predictions, including origin stories, resurrection arcs, and an underworld rescue mission🫂 What the girls’ next mission might be and why we’re obsessed with a story about queer self-acceptance and generational healingPlus:💬 PB and Jay share their dream K-Pop Demon Hunters trilogy arc🎭 The hidden symbolism of the Golden Honmoon📜 Big feelings about Celine: misguided mentor or secret villain?💡 Why the next film better include singing and more Mira screen timeWhether you're a casual watcher or deep in the lore, this episode is your fan-theory fever dream come to life.💙 Find Us and Support the Podcast!🔵 Visit theconcreatives.com for all our socials and more⭐ Love what you’re hearing? Leave us a 5-star review to help keep the podcast growing!🎁 Want even more behind-the-scenes content, merch, and artist exclusives?Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/theconcreatives
We are talking ALL things relationship dramas and KPOP Demon Hunters. ITS A WILD ONE!
PB & Jay are back with your favourite court of convention chaos, Artist Alley AITA returns! This episode features brand-new listener-submitted and Reddit-sourced stories that dive deep into the messy, the petty, and the downright villainous side of con culture.
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🎨 When your family forces their 8-year-old’s anime art onto your professional table, cute or catastrophic?
🪓 A cosplay couple’s fight takes a very toxic turn when one “accidentally” destroys a Chainsaw Man helmet
📏 A VTuber commission clash over curvy characters and artists who can't handle hips
🖌️ Teen artists turn mean girls in a school art group gone sour one listener’s fight to keep art spaces safe
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💬 Honest discussion on setting boundaries in creative careers—especially when family doesn’t respect your work
🔧 Tips for navigating commission contracts and when to walk away from clients (or artists!)
🧢 A surprise hat unboxing from PB’s new merch line samples, stitching, and strong opinions on pastel wool
Whether you’re drawing at a desk, tabling at a con, or dodging artist drama in your group chat—this one’s packed with sass, support, and the signature be embarrassed energy.
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This week, the mic flips as PB interviews Jay for a deep dive into his lifelong love of Sonic the Hedgehog and how that fandom has shaped his creative journey. From early fan obsessions to hosting panels and podcasts, Jay shares the story of how a blue blur inspired an entire career of content creation, community building, and chaotic good energy.We cover:
🦔 Jay’s origin story as a Sonic fan and how it all spiralled from there
📺 The Sonic Show, launching the YouTube channel, animations, and skits that got serious traction
🎙️ The Opinion Zone podcast, talking hot takes, fan debates, and making space for community voices
📸 Sonic Cage Dome, blending lore, jokes, and deeply unserious drama into fan tournaments
🎟️ Summer of Sonic, streaming and making visuals for one of the UK’s biggest Sonic fan events.
🎮 How the Sonic fandom blends passion, chaos, and creativity like no other
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📦 Behind-the-scenes moments, including Jay’s video show origin story.
💡 Why fandoms like Sonic's are launchpads for artistic growth, event organisation, and community careers
🌟 How nostalgia and storytelling keep fans coming back and keep creators inspiredWhether you’re a casual Sonic enjoyer or a Chaos Emerald hoarder, this episode celebrates the magic of fan-driven creativity and how shared passions can turn into life-changing projects.