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EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 2H 24M

History of Sports Mascots: From Good Luck to Good Vibes

from Obsession Ascension

You ever wondered how the tradition of teams of their own mascots came to be? It may surprise you to know it isn't just for the kids! Mason & Zach take you back to when mascots began as just good luck charms to becoming the energetic suited up characters they are today. They will take you on a journey of some of the wackier mascot incidents and even create some for the few teams that do not have official mascots. So show us your team spirit and cheer on as you give it a listen!... Just not so loud you can't hear it.

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You ever wondered how the tradition of teams of their own mascots came to be? It may surprise you to know it isn't just for the kids! Mason & Zach take you back to when mascots began as just good luck charms to becoming the energetic suited up...

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