Between The Fur

Between The Fur

By Kenn SolomonComedyComedy Interviews
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Between The Fur episodes

  • Boston Celtics "LUCKY" | Kit Ackermann
    Kit Ackermann is currently LUCKY in more ways than one!  He tells of his journey to the pros and how a baseball player turned into a dunking mascot that speaks. The Boston Celtics thought outside the box when they decided to create a character who's face is the face of the mascot. Apparently Kit has a face for mascoting! It was fun to hear the different experiences he has opposed to those of masked characters.
    1 hr 2 min
  • Former "PHILLIE PHANATIC" | David Raymond

    The living legend himself!! Dave tells of his ground breaking time with the Philadelphia Phillies as the famous Philly Phanatic.  His stories of how his father inspired him, the relationships he built with fans, the Mascot Hall of Fame and more, will no doubt entertain and inspire you!  One of my favorite stories involves one of my childhood heros, Tommy Lasorda.  Dave also gives me a glimpse of life after the mascot world.  I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did recording it!

    1 hr 2 min
  • Hornets "HUGO" | Michael Zerrillo - "Bug on the Windshield"

    A chat with the man who made HUGO/SUPER HUGO the Charolette Hornets mascots an international icon.  Mike takes us through his journey sharing stories of his start, Mascot Dunk Contests at All Star, celebrities, international travel, playing two characters at once, and more!  Mike is a great  example of what commitment to a character and brand is all about! He explains how he pushed through several serious injuries and 14 surgeries to perform and keep his character at 100%!  Of course we share similar stories as you will hear.  ENJOY!

    55 min
  • Former New Jersey Nets "SLY" | Miguel Vargus

    Miguel Vargas, truly a "Jack of all trades" tells of his time as the New Jersey Nets mascot SLY and more!  Stories of international travel, spontaneous crowd work, and what goes on inside the fur, etc.  Miguel has not only been an NBA mascot but has done TV and Movie work.  He worked his way up through the ranks of NASCAR, and is currently the game presentation director for the Carolina Panthers!  A funny, talented, hard working guy that isn't afraid to take chances! ENJOY! BTW, in the interest of time, I unfortunately had to cut out a lot of his stories of delivering mail, putting in the time and work to learn, becoming the production manager of NASCAR,  his garage being on a home show, and pre-mascotting, if thats a word.

    1 hr 4 min
  • Miami Heat's original mascot "BURNIE" | Wes Lockard (NBA 1988-2001)
    "A lot of people would give anything to get in these suites." - Wes Lockard
    This episode features one of the all time funniest guys in and out of a costume. Wes Lockard shares some stories of being a mascot in the NBA during the early days. Everything from being a mascot with no name to several court cases. He reveals heart felt experiences with his community, purposing to his wife, stories of Pat Riley, and how his unique humor bled through the fur and feathers.
    51 min
  • Former "HARRY THE HAWK" | Wayne Jordan

    Formerly with the Atlanta Hawks, one of my favorite people and podcasts so far!  Stories from the 80's and 90's, how Wayne played a key role in my career, Harry the Hawk stories and more!

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    58 min
  • Houston Rockets | Dominic The "CLUTCH" Assistant

    Every great mascot has a great assistant. Dominic is "The Rocket Man" for the Houston Rockets and is the Assistant / Baby Sitter / Sidekick / Body Guard for "Clutch".

    Dominic has had the opportunity to become one of the best in the league and put himself in the spotlight around the NBA. 

    48 min
  • Former MIL. Buck "BANGO" | Kevin Vanderkolk
    This episode features retired Kevin Vanderkolk, the man who put the Milwaukee Bucks mascot Bango on the map. Kevin gives insight on Hulu's "Behind The Mask", the NBA All-Star Game, how he pulled off the Ladder Back-flip Dunk, and what he's up to now.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Memphis Grizzlies "GRIZZ," | ****RS Mascot | X NBA Mascot ZOLI
    In this Episode the current mascot for the Memphis Grizzlies "GRIZZ" tells his story along with Zoli who was the Mascot for the Wizards and other NBA mascots. We also get to hear a little bit from another current mascot from the ****RS. This interview to place at the NBA Mascot Conference 2018 in the weight room in the hotel the conference was held in, in SLC. The interview was filmed as well so look for that on YouTube soon! Enjoy!
    34 min

About Between The Fur

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The show that allows professional sports Mascots to reveal their bizarre, funny, and inspirational stories from behind the mask and give exclusive insight on what it's like behind the scenes and between the fur of the pro Mascot world. Hosted by Kenn Solomon, the original Denver Nuggets Mascot - SuperMascot Rocky.