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.

💬 Featuring

• 📊 The full breakdown of Gilles Conventions Wrapped 2025
• 🚗 How five planned events exploded into eighteen across six cities
• 🕒 Over 300 hours on the show floor and the wild reality behind setup and breakdown
• 👕 Nearly sixteen grand in t shirt stock and the folding marathon that never ends
• 🧢 The beanie and pin saga including the Kickstarter chaos and the Glasgow shipping disaster
• 🖨️ Over five thousand pounds in paper products and why banners matter more than you think
• 💸 The true cost of tables travel stock and running a con business
• 🏆 The top performing events of the year and the surprises that shocked even us
• 🐻 Jay’s reactions to the numbers and PBs reflections on how far the brand has come

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