PB & Jay are back with your favourite court of convention chaos, Artist Alley AITA returns! This episode features brand-new listener-submitted and Reddit-sourced stories that dive deep into the messy, the petty, and the downright villainous side of con culture.
We break down:
šØ When your family forces their 8-year-oldās anime art onto your professional table, cute or catastrophic?
šŖ A cosplay coupleās fight takes a very toxic turn when one āaccidentallyā destroys a Chainsaw Man helmet
š A VTuber commission clash over curvy characters and artists who can't handle hips
šļø Teen artists turn mean girls in a school art group gone sour one listenerās fight to keep art spaces safe
Plus:
š¬ Honest discussion on setting boundaries in creative careersāespecially when family doesnāt respect your work
š§ Tips for navigating commission contracts and when to walk away from clients (or artists!)
š§¢ A surprise hat unboxing from PBās new merch line samples, stitching, and strong opinions on pastel wool
Whether youāre drawing at a desk, tabling at a con, or dodging artist drama in your group chatāthis oneās packed with sass, support, and the signature be embarrassed energy.
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