The Convention Creatives: An Art And Fandom Podcast

Hosted by PB and Jay, we dive into the vibrant world of comic con conventions, fan art, and fandom culture. From the perspective of a full-time illustrator and a seasoned convention-going social-media personality, we explore the UK convention scene, share behind-the-scenes insights, and celebrate the creative community. With episodes featuring artists, cosplayers, photographers, and event organisers, our podcast brings a fresh and engaging look at the people and stories that make conventions magical.Think of it as your all-access pass Let’s dive in! 🚀#comiccon #megaconlive #animecon

The Convention Creatives: An Art And Fandom Podcast is a leisure podcast hosted by Gilles Bone and Jay Eggman, with 68 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Gilles Bone and Jay Eggman hosts The Convention Creatives: An Art And Fandom Podcast, a leisure show with 68 episodes published.

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  Episode #70

  Am I The Asshole? Cosplay Edition (Live at AnimeCon!)

  Jul 31, 202649 minS2

  Recorded live on the main stage for day two at AnimeCon UK Birmingham, PB and Jay return with wig artist and cosplayer Aries (Fear of Aries) and FrootbatCosplay! For today’s session, the crew is digging into the podcast archives to revive one of their most popular formats: reading juicy, dramatic "Am I the Asshole?" Reddit stories.With a lively convention audience serving as their jury, the team tackles three crazy, community-themed cases, sharing hilariously blunt, unfiltered reactions directly from the stage.YOUR HOSTSPB (aka Gilles): https://www.instagram.com/gillesbone/J (aka Jay Bear): https://www.instagram.com/ohheyitsjaybear/SPECIAL GUESTSAries (Fear of Aries): https://www.instagram.com/fear_of_aries/Frootbat Cosplay: https://www.instagram.com/frootbatcosplay/EVENT PARTNERAnimeCon UK: https://www.instagram.com/animeconuk/IN THIS EPISODELive on stage for day two at AnimeCon UK Birmingham with a special guest panel lineup!Special shout-outs to the actual, incredibly hardworking Cosplay Hospital staff running the floor at AnimeCon UK!SPONSORED BYDecal EmpirePremium custom stickers, prints and more.https://decalempire.co.uk/(Their support helps make this show possible.)SUPPORT THE SHOWExplore all our socials and more at https://theconcreatives.comLeave a five star review to help support the showGet behind the scenes content and extras at https://patreon.com/theconcreatives

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  Episode #69

  Putting Anime Habits on Trial at AnimeCon Birmingham Live

  Jul 3, 20261 hourS2

  Recorded live on the podcast stage for day one at AnimeCon UK Birmingham, PB and Jay take the mic for a special interactive episode! With an entourage of listeners acting as their live jury, the boys put the most common habits, shortcuts, and debates of the anime community on trial. From the ultimate sin of skipping opening themes to tactical blind box purchases and handling annoying internet fandoms, it’s time to find out who is officially guilty or not guilty. YOUR HOSTS PB (aka Gilles): https://www.instagram.com/gillesbone/ J (aka Jay Bear): https://www.instagram.com/ohheyitsjaybear/ EVENT PARTNER AnimeCon UK: https://www.instagram.com/animeconuk/ IN THIS EPISODE Live from the stage at AnimeCon UK Birmingham for the first of three special convention episodes! Case 1: The Skipped Opening — Is it ever acceptable to skip an anime's opening theme on the very first episode? Case 2: The Emotional Ending Skip — Skipping the credits even after a heartbreaking or pivotal character death. Case 3: The Unfinished Watch List — Starting a brand-new show while you currently have twelve other series sitting half-watched. Case 4: The Ancient Spoiler — Jay shares a legendary, decade-long Facebook grudge born from a totally accidental Star Wars spoiler. Case 5: Sub vs. Dub Judgment — The shifting cultural history of dub styling, and using voice tracks to watch anime while you work. Case 6: The Aesthetic Purchase — Buying independent merchandise or figures of a character you know absolutely nothing about just because they look cool. Case 7: The Gacha Curse — Jay's traumatic experience of pulling four identical Shippo capsules in a row at the Bandai Namco store. Case 8: Masterpiece Openings — Loving the melodic genius of themes like Attack on Titan more than the actual series. SPONSORED BY Decal Empire Premium custom stickers, prints and more. https://decalempire.co.uk/ (Their support helps make this show possible.) SUPPORT THE SHOW Explore all our socials and more at https://theconcreatives.com Leave a five star review to help support the show Get behind the scenes content and extras at https://patreon.com/theconcreatives

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  Episode #68

  Live from Secret Con: Medieval Jinx, Draculaura, & Face Paint Horrors

  Jun 26, 202652 minS2

  Recorded live from Secret Con at the historic Hoghton Tower, roaming reporter StroberryCosplay hooks up with favourite repeat guest Georgia Dyer for a fun, spontaneous episode! With the rest of the crew out holding down the fort elsewhere, your favourite duo is hanging out in a fanciful grand ballroom to break down the highlights of the photography-focused event, trade catastrophic face paint horror stories, and overanalyse the latest fandom releases.**YOUR HOSTS**PB (aka Gilles): [https://www.instagram.com/gillesbone/](https://www.instagram.com/gillesbone/)J (aka Jay Bear): [https://www.instagram.com/ohheyitsjaybear/](https://www.instagram.com/ohheyitsjaybear/)**GUEST HOSTS**Stroberry Cosplay: [https://www.instagram.com/stroberrycosplay/](https://www.instagram.com/stroberrycosplay/)Georgia Dyer: [https://www.instagram.com/xgeorgiadyerx/](https://www.instagram.com/xgeorgiadyerx/)**SPONSORED BY**Decal EmpirePremium custom stickers, prints and more.[https://decalempire.co.uk/](https://decalempire.co.uk/)(Their support helps make this show possible.)**SUPPORT THE SHOW**Explore all our socials and more at [https://theconcreatives.com](https://theconcreatives.com)Leave a five-star review to help support the showGet behind-the-scenes content and extras at [https://patreon.com/theconcreatives](https://patreon.com/theconcreatives)

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  Episode #67

  The Amazing Digital Circus : The Last Act Spoiler Review!

  Jun 19, 20261h 40mS2

  Fresh out of the cinema, PB and Jay are joined by our roaming reporters (dressed as Pomni and Jax!) for an emergency review of The Amazing Digital Circus Episode 9. From completely opposite theatre experiences to deep-dive lore theories, we are unpacking everything about the highly anticipated finale.**Your Hosts**PB (aka Gilles) – [https://www.instagram.com/gillesbone/](https://www.instagram.com/gillesbone/)J (aka Jay Bear) – [https://www.instagram.com/ohheyitsjaybear/](https://www.instagram.com/ohheyitsjaybear/)**Our Guests & Contributors**Stroberry Cosplay – [https://www.instagram.com/stroberrycosplay/](https://www.instagram.com/stroberrycosplay/)Frootbat Cosplay – [https://www.instagram.com/frootbatcosplay/](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/frootbatcosplay/)**In This Episode*** An emergency cinema review of *The Amazing Digital Circus* Episode 9 right after the credits rolled* Opposite theatre vibes: Dead silence and live-blogging laptops versus screaming kids, sing-alongs, and being recognized in cosplay* Deep diving into abstraction and trans/queer-coding theories* Where was Gummigoo?! Demanding justice for our favourite NPC* Ribbit, and the emotional weight of abstraction* Analysing whether this finale worked better as a cinema experience or if it should have stayed a YouTube video* As always, the return of the chant: "We listen… And we don’t judge!"SPONSORED BYDecal EmpirePremium custom stickers, prints and more.https://decalempire.co.uk/(Their support helps make this show possible.)SUPPORT THE SHOWExplore all our socials and more at https://theconcreatives.comLeave a five star review to help support the showGet behind the scenes content and extras at https://patreon.com/theconcreatives

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  Episode #66

  LIVE at UKGE 2026

  Jun 5, 202646 minS2

  Recorded live from the UK's biggest tabletop convention, PB and Jay take over the Printing Like Rabbits booth for a special UK Games Expo episode! We're ditching our full setup for a streamlined t-shirt wall and diving deep into what makes trading at this massive event so uniquely different from the rest of the convention circuit. Plus, we're sharing our ultimate convention hauls, reviewing some card games, and sitting down with fellow traders Hillman's Handmade and Fizzy Fuzzies to hear about their UKGE experiences!Your HostsPB (aka Gilles) – https://www.instagram.com/gillesbone/J (aka Jay Bear) – https://www.instagram.com/ohheyitsjaybear/Our Guests & ContributorsPrinting Like Rabbits – https://www.instagram.com/printinglikerabbits/Hillman's Handmade – https://www.instagram.com/hillmanshandmade/Fizzy Fuzzies – https://www.instagram.com/fizzyfuzzies/Event UK Games Expo – https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/In This EpisodeGoing minimalist: Why we opted for just a t-shirt wall instead of our full convention setup.Insider tips and tricks for trading at UK Games Expo and what sets it apart from typical comic cons.The convention haul: Unpacking the coolest things we bought on the show floor.Special interviews with Hillman's Handmade and Fizzy Fuzzies on what it takes to trade at the UK's biggest tabletop event.Sponsored ByDecal Empire - Premium custom stickers, prints and more.https://decalempire.co.uk/(Their support helps make this show possible.)Support the ShowExplore all our socials and more at https://theconcreatives.comLeave a five star review to help support the showGet behind the scenes content and extras at https://patreon.com/theconcreatives

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