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EPISODE · Dec 4, 2025 · 1H 25M

Mascots, Marathons, and Mayhem: A Life of Performance with Robert Boudwin

from The Joy Of Entertaining · host Charlie Bruno - The Mascot Dude

In Show #9 of The Joy of Entertaining, host Charlie Bruno – The Mascot Dude welcomes the legendary performer, Robert Boudwin!For over two decades, Robert was better known as the Houston Rockets mascot, “Clutch the Bear,” a character he created and performed solely from 1995 to 2016. He performed at over 2,000 games and 8,000 shows, and served as the creative driving force behind the Rockets’ in-game experience, helping to build their brand globally.Today, Robert is releasing his first book, The Extraordinary Life Of An Ordinary Man: Mascots, Marathons & Mayhem — Twins, Transplants & Tattoos, which is available now for presale.Join Charlie and Robert as they dive into the extremes of his life: his incredible mascot career that included coaching over 600 performers; his current success as a REALTOR® and consultant; his devotion to his four children as a single dad; and his important philanthropic work promoting organ donation awareness.This episode is packed with high-energy stories and lessons from one of the most successful mascot performers in sports history!Let's Get Social:Follow The Joy of Entertaining on Instagram, TikTok, and X: @JOYOFENTPODCAST

In Show #9 of The Joy of Entertaining, host Charlie Bruno – The Mascot Dude welcomes the legendary performer, Robert Boudwin!For over two decades, Robert was better known as the Houston Rockets mascot, “Clutch the Bear,” a character he created and performed solely from 1995 to 2016. He performed at over 2,000 games and 8,000 shows, and served as the creative driving force behind the Rockets’ in-game experience, helping to build their brand globally.Today, Robert is releasing his first book, The Extraordinary Life Of An Ordinary Man: Mascots, Marathons & Mayhem — Twins, Transplants & Tattoos, which is available now for presale.Join Charlie and Robert as they dive into the extremes of his life: his incredible mascot career that included coaching over 600 performers; his current success as a REALTOR® and consultant; his devotion to his four children as a single dad; and his important philanthropic work promoting organ donation awareness.This episode is packed with high-energy stories and lessons from one of the most successful mascot performers in sports history!Let's Get Social:Follow The Joy of Entertaining on Instagram, TikTok, and X: @JOYOFENTPODCAST

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In Show #9 of The Joy of Entertaining, host Charlie Bruno – The Mascot Dude welcomes the legendary performer, Robert Boudwin!For over two decades, Robert was better known as the Houston Rockets mascot, “Clutch the Bear,” a character he created and...

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