How Anime Shaped Us - Art, Influence & Convention Culture
We’re live again at AnimeCon UK, and this time it’s all about the power of anime, how it’s influenced art styles, careers, and the very culture of Artist Alley itself. In this deeply personal and insightful episode, PB and Jay sit down in front of a live audience to talk about the role anime has played in shaping their creativity and connection to the convention world.We discuss:🎨 PB’s anime origin story - From watching The Rose of Versailles and Saint Seiya to secretly drawing anime in fine art class in Malta📺 Generational gaps in anime culture - How the art and audience have evolved from the 70s to today🖼️ Why anime wasn’t “real art” to some teachers and how PB proved them wrong👁️ The beauty of older animation - Layered eyes, hand-drawn cells, and detail we don’t always see today📦 How anime aesthetics influence Artist Alley setups - pastel grids, ramen-booth vibes, and starting points for artists🧠 Jay’s baby steps into anime fandom - guided by PB’s personal recs and con experiences🔥 Top anime recommendations - including Fullmetal Alchemist, Madoka Magica, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Monster, and morePlus:🌸 Why anime focused conventions like AnimeCon foster a stronger sense of artist community🎤 Live audience Q&A momentsIt’s a celebration of anime’s artistic legacy—and a heartfelt reflection on what it means to make art that’s true to your roots.💙 Find Us and Support the Podcast!🔵 Visit theconcreatives.com for all our socials and more⭐ Love what you’re hearing? Leave us a 5-star review to help keep the podcast growing!🎁 Support us on Patreon for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes, merch, and more
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Our Podcast: The Journey So Far
Recorded live at @AnimeConUK 2025, this special milestone episode celebrates how far we’ve come from chaotic beginnings to our biggest stage yet. PB & Jay take you behind the scenes of how The Convention Creatives Podcast started, what it’s become, and where it’s headed next.We cover:🎙️ How it all began – spontaneous episodes, web asset madness, and the encouragement that kicked it all off at MegaCon London🚀 Building our brand – working with awesome partners like Decal Empire UK, ShirtDisplaysUK, and even dipping our toes into influencer collabs🎨 A podcast for artists, by artists – why our audience of fellow creatives means everything to us🎁 The future is now – the official launch of our Patreon, featuring:• Exclusive content, behind-the-scenes blogs, merch, and goodie boxes• New mascots: Little Red, Opus, and Huskii• A redesigned PB to match the bear behind the micAnd finally…🌟 Our collective dream – to use this platform to support and uplift indie artists, creating space for collaboration, visibility, and community across the UK and beyond.Whether you were in the live audience with us or listening from home, thank you for helping us make it to Episode 25. Here’s to what comes next.💙 Find Us and Support the Podcast!🔵 Visit theconcreatives.com for all our socials and more⭐ Love what you’re hearing? Leave us a 5-star review to help keep the podcast growing🎁 Join our new Patreon and become part of the creative chaos pattern.com/theconcreatives
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Our AnimeConUK Action Plan
We’re heading to AnimeCon UK and this time, we’re going big! In this high-energy prep episode, PB & Jay go full tilt into planning for one of their biggest events yet. With six creators, a mega booth of guest artists, and plans to film podcast content live from the show floor, this is more than just a con… it’s a convention creatives cinematic universe crossover event.We break down:🎪 Our booth layout (T-shirt rails and badge button boxes!)📸 Our recording plans and hopes for making magic across the weekend🎨 Having Printing Like Rabbits, Pick A Plushie, Glazghouls and Rakku Events all under one con roof!🛍️ How we’re tailoring stock for a younger anime crowd📦 Logistics, lodging, van rentals, hotel rooms, insurance, and more🎤 Our recent guest appearance on AnimeCon HQ’s podcast (go listen!)Also in this episode:🎭 Our dream cosplay picks (and who we'd force each other to cosplay as)🎮 A new Choose It or Lose It where Jay has to pick between the future of @SonictheHedgehog or a perfect night at @DeathBecomesHerBway (It gets emotional for Jay)Mentioned in todays episode: @rakuevents @glazghouls @pickaplushie @printinglikerabbits @AnimeConUK 💙 Find Us and Support the Podcast!🔵 Visit theconcreatives.com for all our socials, Patreon and more!⭐ Love what you’re hearing? Leave us a 5-star review to help keep the podcast growing!
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More Wild Convention Reddit Stories
More wild stories of convention traders and goers!
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Getting ready for UK Games Expo! | Episode 21
PB & Jay are gearing up for their very first UK Games Expo, and it's a whole new world of tabletop gaming, D&D dice, and... absolutely no clue what they’re walking into. Recorded during a chaotic prep week, this episode dives into the back-to-back convention burnout, fresh product strategies, and the terrifying logistics of building an entire booth from scratch.We talk about:🎲 Adapting to a different crowd – how tabletop gamers differ from anime con-goers🧵 Designing new D&D-inspired merch – from owlbears to mind flayers📦 Restocking nightmares – PB’s frantic t-shirt reprint saga between MCM & UKGE🧱 Building a booth from floor space only – no walls, no tables, no mercy🏠 Renting a house with Printing Like Rabbits – and the promise of a post-con D&D one-shot🐔 PB’s D&D character reveal – The 8-foot bear and his resurrecting chicken, Henny🧙♂️ Jay’s first-ever D&D game – could this be the start of a new hyperfixation?Plus: the duo reflect on what makes UK Games Expo unique, why display strategy has to change, and how Cubby’s new wizard-themed business card might just steal the show.💙 Find Us and Support the Podcast!🔵 Visit theconcreatives.com for all our socials and more!⭐ Love what you’re hearing? Leave us a 5-star review to help keep the podcast growing!
About 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.
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