July 31, 2025

Mascots, Memoirs, and Unmasking Identity: Charlie Bird Soars on the Latest Episode of The Bud Rebel Show

The Bud Rebel Show continues its streak of headline-making conversations with a fresh episode that dropped on July 28 2025, featuring none other than Charlie Bird – ESPN’s #1 Mascot and the best-selling author behind the viral memoir “Behind the Beak”.

Known for unfiltered takes and unorthodox interviews, Bud Rebel brings his signature blend of humor, curiosity, and controversy to the mic – and Charlie Bird matches him move for move. The episode dives deep into Bird’s remarkable journey from mascot anonymity to national recognition, breaking barriers and reshaping what it means to wear the costume.

Charlie Bird made history not just on the sidelines of football games, but in the cultural zeitgeist as a powerful advocate for authenticity and mental health awareness. This episode covers everything from his time behind the ESPN mascot mask, to coming out as gay in a faith community and how he’s using his platform to advocate for authenticity, mental health, and inclusion. It’s a conversation about courage, faith and living your truth that you won’t want to miss.

The conversation doesn’t shy away from controversy – Bud presses Bird on fame, faith, and the price of becoming a symbol. Bird responds with sincerity and insight, delivering one of the most emotional and empowering interviews in the show’s history.

Whether you’re drawn to personal stories, passionate about personal journeys or simply identify and relate, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

New episode streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/026igyVI4Sj1ePpPRCBj7a?si=9k7At2m5TieE3Aym-B15DA

Follow @BudRebelShow on social media for clips, reactions and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.
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