Between The Fur

Kenn Solomon
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The show that allows professional sports Mascots to reveal their bizarre, funny, and inspirational stories from behind the mask and give exclusive insight on what it's like behind the scenes and between the fur of the pro Mascot world. Hosted by Kenn Solomon, the original Denver Nuggets Mascot - SuperMascot Rocky. For fans of sports, entertainment, and those looking for a good laugh or inspiration. https://kennsolomon.com/

  1. 06/30/2025

    #75 NBA Player's Chaplain, The Heart of The Nuggets

    Kyle Speller's journey, NBA rookie to Denver Nuggets announcer and team chaplain. What it’s like leading chapel before every Nuggets game, his calling to serve beyond the mic, and the power of being present in faith, fatherhood, and in the moment. “The arena is my pulpit… I’m just here to be used.” ⁠BURR BOTTLES⁠ use code FURBURR Veteran Apparel: ⁠⁠Triple Star Brand⁠ NEW Merch:⁠ ⁠FUR⁠⁠ FOLLOW: 🔥⁠⁠⁠ Kenn Solomon⁠⁠⁠ 🔥 Kyle Speller 🔥⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ 🔥⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Highlights: 3:30 - Kyle Preaches Next Door To Kenn's Locker Room 8:38 - Finding Joy in Moments 10:40 - Kyle's Start 17:27 - KCP Flop 20:44 - Half Court Shots 24:44 - All-Star Experience 31:31 - Greatest Memory 37:26 - Kyle's POV during Rocky's Viral Hanging 41:42 - Kobe's Passing, Pre-Game Chapel ⚡If you enjoyed this episode, you can contribute by following the show, leaving a rating, or sharing this episode!

    44 min

  2. 03/12/2025

    #74 Finding Your Path - Bill Hanzlik

    Wild musical chairs moments with Kenn (Rocky), favorite skits, Bill Hanzlik's NBA career, the art of perseverance, persistence, and finding your true path & Hanzlick's passion for giving back to the community. An inspiring and entertaining conversation about chasing your dreams & finding your path. Veteran Apparel: ⁠⁠Triple Star Brand⁠ NEW Merch:⁠ ⁠FUR⁠⁠ FOLLOW: 🔥⁠⁠⁠ Kenn Solomon⁠⁠⁠ 🔥⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ 🔥⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠ 🔥⁠ Gold Crown⁠ Highlights: 3:30 - Kenn & Bill's Awkward First Interaction 4:42 - Musical Chairs Injuries 8:58 - Kenn's Favorite Skit 10:12 - Mishap While Flipping Over Dancers 13:45 - The Start of Gold Crown Foundation 19:00 - Lessons of Perseverance 23:15 - Finding a Way to Step It Up! 25:56 - Evolution of The Half Court Shot 27:32 - Rocky Driving a Stryker at Fort Carson 32:12 - Bill's Game Winning Shot 35:41 - Playing Against Michael Jordan 40:24 - Chase Your Dreams! 43:12 - Finding Your Path 44:23 - Fired As Head Coach, Life Changes ⚡If you enjoyed this episode, you can contribute by following the show, leaving a rating, or sharing this episode!

    48 min

  3. 03/03/2025

    #73 The Most Unique NBA Mascot Career

    John Lessiue, former NBA Mascot for the New Jersey Nets as Duncan, Super Dunk, and briefly Sly. From repelling off cranes to the physical toll of life as an NBA mascot, the unpredictability of working with an NBA organization, the change in current Mascot performers, the importance of challenging yourself, and how John stumbled into this crazy career. Sports Apparel: Mitchell & Ness NEW Merch: FUR Kenn's hat in this episode: TripleStarBrand FOLLOW: 🔥⁠ Kenn Solomon⁠ 🔥 ⁠Facebook⁠ 🔥⁠ YouTube Highlights: 1:55 - Auditioning for the Nets 4:11 - From Fat Character to Athletic Mascot 13:20 - Pros-Cons of NBA/Steering Away From Performers 16:03 - The Type of Person it Takes 19:10 - Challenging Yourself, The Quiet Moments 23:53 - It's The Way You Do It! 26:10 - Basketball is a Show 29:02 - IVs, Tears, Giving It Your All 36:50 - Old School Repelling, Training 42:00 - Repelling Close Calls, Six Story Crane 47:17 - Nets Third Mascot (Sly) 48:46 - Trading Cards at All-Star 54:42 - Focus On What You Can Control If you enjoy the show, you can contribute by following the us, leaving a rating, or sharing this episode.

    59 min

  4. 11/21/2024

    #72 When Stunts Go Sideways: Breaking Down Clutch's Mascot Mishaps

    Count down Robert Boudwin's top 10 bloopers, fails, and mishaps from his legendary 21 year career as the original Clutch from the Houston Rockets. Dive into the hilarious & chaotic stories that happened behind the scenes. The inside scoop on how these mishaps unfolded, the backstage drama, and the lessons learned along the way. (This episode can be watched on Youtube or Spotify.) FOLLOW: 🔥⁠⁠ Kenn Solomon⁠⁠ 🔥⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Robert Boudwin 🔥⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠ Order Robert's Book: The Extraordinary Life Of An Ordinary Man Sponsor:⁠⁠ ⁠BURR BOTTLES⁠⁠⁠ use code FURBURR ⁠⁠New MERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Highlights: 5:01 - #10 Crotch Kick 9:09 - #9 Jump Off Of Yacht 11:09 - #8 Clothes Ripped Off By Football Players 14:47 - #7 MMA Body Slam Gone Wrong 19:28 - Outbursts Backstage 23:18. - #6 Segway Face Plant 24:57 - #5 Air-raid Mid-Game 29:22 - #4 Hit By Stunt Man 30:58 - Structure Of The Court / Stage Hands 33:19 - #3 The Nutcracker / The Mascot Network 39:15 - #2 Dunk Fail / Life Changing Injury 42:52 - #1 Proposal Gone Wrong / Rehearsals If you enjoyed this episode, you can contribute by following the show, leaving a rating, or sharing this episode!

    56 min

  5. 10/21/2024

    #71 The Daring Duo: The Brains Behind The Super Mascot

    Camping on the roof of Pepsi Center, viral "OK GO" Treadmill Dance & Rocky's Giant Ladder Shot. Kenn Solomon & his former assistant, Jay Evans, reminisce about their unforgettable run as an unstoppable Mascot team. Behind-the-scenes stories, valuable industry insights & just how much impact a skilled Mascot performer can have. Dive into the value of a great Mascot Assistant, the art of storytelling through skits, the secrets to success by thinking big, & how to make it in this industry. FOLLOW: 🔥⁠⁠⁠ Kenn Solomon⁠⁠⁠ 🔥⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Jay Evans⁠ 🔥⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ Shop⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠BURR BOTTLES⁠⁠⁠⁠ use code FURBURR ⁠⁠⁠MERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Highlights: 6:37 - How Mascots Tell A Story 11:17 - The Year-round Creativity 12:10 - Camping On The Pepsi Center 13:53 - How Jay Made It To The NBA 19:37 - Think Elephants 22:24 - Viral "OK GO" Treadmill Dance 31:02 - Beating Up A College Mascot 36:05 - What It Takes To Entertain 39:40 - Rocky's Giant Ladder Shot 45:31 - Memorable Moments If you enjoyed this episode, you can contribute by following the show, leaving a rating, or sharing this episode!

    57 min

  6. 09/09/2024

    #70 Fined By The NFL: They Failed at Controlling the Jaguars' Mascot

    Curtis Dvorak, the original Jaxson de Ville, of the Jacksonville Jaguars, for 19 years. Curtis shares unforgettable behind-the-scenes stories, from supportive management, to pushing the boundaries of ever-changing NFL rules. He dives into his infamous beefs with NFL players and his legendary feud with coach Bill Cowher. Curtis discusses why he believes showing the performer’s face is crucial and how authenticity is key to connecting with fans & the unique power of sports to bring communities together like nothing else. A candid conversation filled with insights, laughs, and untold tales from the pro sports world. FOLLOW: 🔥⁠⁠ Kenn Solomon⁠⁠ 🔥⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Curtis Dvorak⁠ 🔥⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠ Highlights: 15:20 - Jaxson's Introduction/Getting Violent 24:04 - Getting on Player's Nerves 33:07 - The Bill Cowher Feud 39:16 - Kenn Tackled By NFL Player 44:47 - Sports Brings Community Sponsor:⁠ ⁠BURR BOTTLES⁠⁠ use code FURBURR ⁠MERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, you can contribute by following the show, leaving a rating, or sharing this episode!

    59 min

  7. 07/15/2024

    #69: Mark Randall - Humble NBA Player to Mascot Assistant

    Mark Randall shares his journey from aspiring athlete to NBA player to Mascot Assistant. Mark takes us behind the scenes of a unique and unexpected chapter in his life working with Rocky, and the Denver Nuggets. Discover how this unexpected duo brought energy, entertainment, and unforgettable moments to fans and the community. FOLLOW: 🔥⁠ Kenn Solomon⁠ 🔥 Mark Randall 🔥 ⁠Facebook⁠ Highlights: 3:44 - Mark's Upbringing/1st Round Draft Pick 10:32 - Mark's Career Leading to Working w/ Rocky 18:55 - Kenn & Mark Doing Events Together 25:00 - The NBA's Creative Restrictions 28:16 - Rollerblade Slingshot Dunk 31:22 - Rocky's Famous Ladder Shot If you enjoyed this episode, you can contribute by following the show, leaving a rating, or sharing this episode!

    45 min

  8. 05/20/2024

    #68: Pushing The Limits with Dunking Super Star Austin Fritts

    Austin Fritts, the high-flying professional dunker and social media sensation. With over 3 billion views in just three years and close to one million followers online, Austin has become a household name in the realm of basketball entertainment. Austin shares his incredible journey from local courts to the grand stages of the NBA, including Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics games, as well as the NBA All-Star Game. Discover the relentless drive and passion that fuel his quest to push the limits of what's possible in the world of dunking. Austin also opens up about his partnership with Kenn Solomon. Together, they form an unstoppable duo, constantly innovating and striving for the next viral moment. Whether you're a basketball fanatic, an aspiring influencer, or someone who loves an inspiring success story, this episode is packed with insights and behind-the-scenes stories. Highlights: 4:43 - First Viral Moment 18:12 - Putting Together an NBA Show 40:55 - Performing at NBA All-Star 43:21 - The TikTok Ban FOLLOW: 🔥⁠ Kenn Solomon⁠ 🔥 Austin Fritts 🔥 ⁠Facebook⁠ Sponsor: 💦 ⁠BURR BOTTLES⁠ use code FURBURR If you enjoyed this episode, you can contribute by following the show, leaving a rating, or sharing this episode!

    52 min
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The show that allows professional sports Mascots to reveal their bizarre, funny, and inspirational stories from behind the mask and give exclusive insight on what it's like behind the scenes and between the fur of the pro Mascot world. Hosted by Kenn Solomon, the original Denver Nuggets Mascot - SuperMascot Rocky. For fans of sports, entertainment, and those looking for a good laugh or inspiration. https://kennsolomon.com/

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  • Creator
    Kenn Solomon
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kenn Solomon
  • Show Website
    Between The Fur