BEHIND THE SUIT.
BEHIND THE STORIES.
From unforgettable performances to the people who make them possible, we're here to celebrate the world of mascots.
ONE BIG LOVE
FOR MASCOTS.
What started as a passion project has grown into an independent home for mascot news, interviews, photos, events and the stories behind the characters.
We're fans of the energy mascots bring to arenas, schools and communities—and of the dedicated people who bring them to life.
THE STORY SO FAR.
Mascot Madness begins
A community built around a shared love of mascots and mascot events.
Mascot Insider is born
A new name and a growing mission to celebrate the mascot community.
The stories continue
Independent mascot coverage, interviews, galleries, videos and event memories.
MORE THAN
JUST A COSTUME.
Mascots bring people together. They make us laugh, create memories, and turn ordinary moments into something extraordinary.
Our mission is to shine a light on that joy—and the talent, creativity and commitment behind every character.
OUR MISSION.
Our mission at Mascot Insider is to celebrate and showcase the power of mascots as ambassadors of spirit, unity, and positivity. We believe that mascots have the ability to bring people together, lift spirits, and make a meaningful impact in communities. Our website is dedicated to spreading awareness and appreciation for the role that mascots play in bringing joy and creating memories for all ages. By highlighting the creativity, hard work, and dedication of mascots and their teams, we aim to inspire and educate the world on the true impact that mascots have on our communities.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND MASCOT INSIDER.
Meet the team and discover more about our history, in our own words.
The next best thing to being inside the suit is being a Mascot Insider.
Welcome to Mascot Insider, your destination for sports mascot news, photos, videos, and stories from the world of professional and collegiate mascots.
At Mascot.blog, we're passionate about celebrating the characters that bring excitement, laughter, and unforgettable memories to sports fans everywhere.
From mascot competitions and special appearances to behind-the-scenes stories and memorable moments, our goal is to showcase the creativity, dedication, and entertainment that make mascots such an important part of sports.
Mascot Insider is independently operated and is not affiliated with or endorsed by professional sports leagues, collegiate athletic organizations, or the teams and mascots featured on this website.
Welcome to the world of mascots. Welcome to Mascot Insider!
MEET THE TEAM.
Get to know our crew, their stories, and the mascots they love. More team members will be joining this lineup soon.
Justin
In April 2010, I started a community originally known as Mascot Madness after discovering the Celebrity Mascot Games, now known as the Mascot Games. I wanted to put mascots in the spotlight by covering the events they attend and giving fans a chance to interact with them.
In 2012, I announced that Mascot Madness would be rebranded as Mascot Insider to give our community a unique identity in the mascot world. Thanks to our excellent crew, we continue to take fans behind the suit and show why mascots are so fantastic at what they do.
Ava
After learning about sports mascots at an early age, I started drawing them for fun. That passion led me to create my main Instagram page, @MascotDrawings.
I now work with teams and talented performers on mascot costume designs and promotional illustrations, while also performing myself. I'm also the designer for the Orlando Mascot Games, creating artwork for posters, merchandise, and video boards, and helping Mascot Insider with its yearly event coverage!
John
I’ve been interested in videography since I was young and got my first camera at age 16. I met Justin in 2010 and started working with Mascot Insider in 2011.
Beyond filming for Mascot Insider, I’ve worked with other Orlando-area websites. I began with MouseTimes in 2004 and founded Central Florida Sights & Sounds in 2014.
Over the years, I’ve filmed at the Mascot Games, IAAPA, Disney Parks, Universal Parks and Resorts, and Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
Ann Marie
Journalism has always been my passion. I earned my degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of South Carolina in 2002 and began my career as a copy editor and page designer at The Island Packet in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
I later moved to Athens, Georgia, where I worked at the Athens Banner-Herald from 2005 to 2011 and won a page design award in 2010. When I moved to Orlando in 2012, I thought I had left journalism behind, but I soon began freelancing.
In 2014, I met John Corigliano. I found not only a soulmate but someone who shared my love of documenting the world around us. I met Justin not long afterward, and in 2016 he invited me to help with interviews at IAAPA. That was my first introduction to the world of mascots.
GOT A MASCOT STORY?
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