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About Team Insider

Meet Mascot Insider, your one-stop destination for everything related to mascots! We are a website dedicated to covering the exciting world of mascots, from their fun and entertaining events to behind-the-scenes interviews. Our team of writers and reporters are passionate about mascots and are always on the lookout for the latest news and happenings in the world of mascots.

At Mascot Insider, we believe that mascots play an important role in bringing joy and excitement to people's lives. From sports games to community events, mascots are the ones that add an extra bit of fun and excitement to every occasion. And, we're here to capture it all! Our website features in-depth articles and interviews with some of the most famous mascots in the world, as well as up-and-coming stars who are making a name for themselves.

Our team of writers and reporters attend events across the country to bring you the latest news, photos, and videos from the world of mascots. We also go behind the scenes to get a glimpse into the lives of these mascots and the people who bring them to life. From their favorite moments to their off-duty antics, Mascot Insider has got you covered.

So, whether you're a die-hard mascot fan, or just someone looking for a fun and entertaining read, Mascot Insider is the place for you. We are always updating our website with new content, so be sure to check back often for the latest in mascot news, interviews, and events!

What is Mascot Insider's 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 can bring people together, lift spirits, and make a meaningful impact in communities. Our website is dedicated to spreading awareness and appreciation for mascots' role 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 mascots' true impact on our communities.

Meet the Mascot Masterminds

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Justin

In April of 2010, I started a community originally known as Mascot Madness as I began to see the Celebrity Mascot Games now known as Mascot Games. I thought it would be awesome to be able to put mascots in the spotlight by covering the events they attend and allowing fans to interact with them! Throughout the time I have done this. In 2012 I announced Mascot Madness is being rebranded as Mascot Insider to enable us to have a unique name never used in Mascot World before. And now, thanks to my excellent crew, we offer fans to go behind the suit and see why mascots are fantastic for what they do.  

Favorite Mascot: Fin from the Vancover Canucks.
A Mascot You've Been Wanting to Meet: Ed Euromaus from Europa Park in Germany

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Ava

After learning about sports mascots at an early age, I started drawing them for fun. This led me to starting my main @MascotDrawings page on Instagram. I now work with teams and amazing performers for mascot costume design and promo item illustrations while also being a performer on the side. I am also the designer for the Orlando Mascot Games as I create illustrations for posters, merchandise, and video boards while helping Mascot Insider with their yearly event coverage!  

Favorite Mascot: Stuff from the Orlando Magic
A Mascot You've Been Wanting to Meet: Gritty from the Philadelphia Flyers

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John

I have been interested in videography since a young age, getting my first camera at age 16. I met Justin in 2010, and started working for Mascot Insider in 2011. Other than filming for Mascot Insider, I have also worked for other Orlando-area websites, first starting with MouseTimes in 2004, and founding Central Florida Sights & Sounds in 2014. I have filmed videos at The Mascot Games, IAAPA, Disney Parks, Universal Parks and Resorts, and the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

Favorite Mascot: Coming Soon
A Mascot You've Been Wanting to Meet: Coming Soon

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Ann Marie

Journalism was always my life’s passion. I got my degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from The University of South Carolina in 2002 and started my journalism career at as a copy editor and page designer at The Island Packet in Hilton Head, S.C. I moved to Athens, Ga., and worked at The Athens Banner-Herald from 2005 until 2011, and won a page design award in 2010. When I moved to Orlando in 2012, I thought I left journalism behind me, but soon began working as a freelancer. In 2014 when I met John Corigliano, I not only found a soulmate, but also someone who loved to document the world he loved. I met Justin not long after meeting John, and was invited to come to IAAPA in 2016 to help with the interviews and that was my first introduction to the world of Mascots.

Favorite Mascot: Cocky From South Carolina
A Mascot You've Been Wanting to Meet: Coming Soon

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