The Convention Creatives: An Art And Fandom Podcast

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

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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.

We unpack

• ✈️ Why the plane crash at the start of the movie makes zero sense unless something darker is going on
• 👹 Wild audience-fuelled theories about demons, curses, and secret identities
• 🎤 The surreal experience of recording live — with clapping, laughter, and PB heckling the tech setup mid-show
• 📜 How fan takes online range from clever insights to “absolutely unhinged”
• 🫨 The joy and awkwardness of live energy compared to the usual recording cave

Plus

• 👏 PB and Jay prove (loudly) that they can handle a crowd
• 🤣 Audience reactions that almost derail the episode
• 🎉 A whole new level of unfiltered banter you won’t hear anywhere else

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.

We unpack:

• 🎂 Teasing special birthday episodes (and immediately ruling out a joint OnlyFans)
• 🎉 The anime-themed birthday party that sparked a family feud
• 📺 The partner torn between date night and Demon Slayer marathons
• 🎨 Artist Alley drama – holding merch you can’t afford, the curse of “you should make this,” and why requests can backfire hard
• 🔥 PB’s unfiltered rants about entitlement, parasocial overreach, and convention etiquette
• 😂 The rare joy of finding multiple AITA stories where no one was actually the asshole… until the final one

Plus:

• 💬 Why “it’s not quite what I had in mind” is the worst thing you can say to an artist
• 🧠 How not to guilt-trip your favourite creators (even accidentally)
• 🎭 A mutual love letter to anime, cosplay, and the friends who actually show up in costume

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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• 🔵 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

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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!