In this episode, Jon Cudo, Rob Wicall and Marc Taylor build their Mascot Mt. Rushmore and use their selections to explore what makes a mascot program truly great. The panel agrees on three foundational characters: the Famous Chicken, who helped establish the professional mascot business model and introduced a vaudeville-style approach to mascot comedy; the Phillie Phanatic, who expanded that foundation through decades of consistent character work; and the Phoenix Suns Gorilla, whose athleticism, stunts and high-flying dunks established a new performance standard that influenced a generation of mascots.

The debate becomes more personal with the fourth position, as Taylor selects Rocky of the Denver Nuggets for innovation and character development, Wicall chooses Benny the Bull for longevity and successful evolution across multiple performer ...