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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 34 MIN

Reporting From Inside Megacon Live Birmingham

from The Convention Creatives: An Art And Fandom Podcast · host Gilles Bone and Jay Eggman

Recorded live from the show floor at Megacon Live Birmingham, Jay Bear goes rogue alongside our roaming reporter StroberryCosplay for a completely impromptu episode. From the smoothest setup day ever to dodging the terrifying gaze of a giant inflatable minion, we recap what makes this event's layout and atmosphere so special. With surprise drop ins from cosplay queen  @XGeorgiaDyerX  and Youtube legend  @TomSka  plus a rundown of our best selling merchandise, we dive deep into the weekend's highlights. Oh, and we debate whether Iron Bru glazed ham belongs on a pizza.Your HostsJ (aka Jay Bear): https://www.instagram.com/ohheyitsjaybear/Stroberry Cosplay: https://www.instagram.com/stroberrycosplay/Our Guests & ContributorsGeorgie Dyer: https://www.instagram.com/xgeorgiadyerx/Tomska: https://www.youtube.com/TomSkaEvent PartnerMegacon Live: https://www.instagram.com/megaconlive/In This EpisodeStroberry's first time at the NEC and impressions of the event's color coded carpet layoutThe looming threat of the giant inflatable minion watching over the stallsA surprise catch up with Georgie Dyer about the chill convention vibesStroberry's Performance Square debut and duetting with Project AozoraCosplay meetups: The Amazing Digital Circus vs. Sonic the HedgehogA cameo interview with Tomska (and his sold out Mined Turtle game!)The great pizza debate: thin crust, deep pan, and the crime of Iron Bru toppingsA post con merchandise update: Abstracted Jax, Pombon stickers for exampleThe 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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