EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 37 MIN
What REALLY Goes Into Live Hosting at Anime Con UK | Episode 55
from The Convention Creatives: An Art And Fandom Podcast · host Gilles Bone and Jay Eggman
With @AnimeConUK Manchester just days away, PB and Jay break down everything that goes into planning two live podcast recordings for the main stage. From choosing topics that work for a walk‑by audience to structuring a tight 30‑minute show, this episode lifts the curtain on the prep, the pressure and the excitement behind their biggest live weekend yet. They also share details about new merch, the full MCM setup debut coming to AnimeCon, and the return of roaming reporters in a new form to the Convention Creatives family.Your HostsPB (aka Gilles) – https://www.instagram.com/gillesbone/J (aka Jay Bear) – https://www.instagram.com/ohheyitsjaybear/Our Guests & ContributorsStrawberry Cosplay – https://www.instagram.com/stroberrycosplay/Fruitbat Cosplay – https://www.instagram.com/frootbatcosplay/Check Out Our Next EventAnime Con UK – https://www.instagram.com/animeconuk/In This Episode- How we choose topics that work for a live convention audience- Why some subjects thrive on stage and others fall flat- Keeping a live show family‑friendly without losing our voice- The difference between pre‑production and “live” post‑production- What we’re bringing to Anime Con Manchester, including new designs- Debuting the full MCM setup at a new Manchester event- Introducing our roaming reporters for the weekend- Why Manchester is the perfect place to go all‑in!Sponsored By Decal Empire - Premium custom stickers, prints and more.https://decalempire.co.ukSupport 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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With @AnimeConUK Manchester just days away, PB and Jay break down everything that goes into planning two live podcast recordings for the main stage. From choosing topics that work for a walk‑by audience to structuring a tight 30‑minute show, this episode lifts the curtain on the prep, the pressure and the excitement behind their biggest live weekend yet. They also share details about new merch, the full MCM setup debut coming to AnimeCon, and the return of roaming reporters in a new form to the Convention Creatives family.Your HostsPB (aka Gilles) – https://www.instagram.com/gillesbone/J (aka Jay Bear) – https://www.instagram.com/ohheyitsjaybear/Our Guests & ContributorsStrawberry Cosplay – https://www.instagram.com/stroberrycosplay/Fruitbat Cosplay – https://www.instagram.com/frootbatcosplay/Check Out Our Next EventAnime Con UK – https://www.instagram.com/animeconuk/In This Episode- How we choose topics that work for a live convention audience- Why some subjects thrive on stage and others fall flat- Keeping a live show family‑friendly without losing our voice- The difference between pre‑production and “live” post‑production- What we’re bringing to Anime Con Manchester, including new designs- Debuting the full MCM setup at a new Manchester event- Introducing our roaming reporters for the weekend- Why Manchester is the perfect place to go all‑in!Sponsored By Decal Empire - Premium custom stickers, prints and more.https://decalempire.co.ukSupport 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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