MY SECRET IS OUT! A CONVERSATION WITH THE ORIGINAL DAVE RAYMOND

Sitting down with Philadelphia sports royalty at The Philadium bar in South Philadelphia! In this vlog, I chat with mascot guru Dave Raymond, the original Phillie Phanatic and the mastermind behind the creation of Gritty! Dave opens up about his 16-year run inside baseball’s most iconic costume, the secret sauce that made the wild-eyed Gritty an instant global phenomenon, and his powerful transition into becoming a leading mental health advocate.Sitting right next to him is his son, Dylan Raymond, who shares a deeply insightful younger perspective on why his generation is far more understanding, empathetic, and open when dealing with anxiety and depression. This is an honest, raw, and fun conversation about sports, family, the power of fun, and breaking the stigma around mental health struggles.Subscribe to The Philly Captain for more exclusive Philly stories and deep dives!If this conversation helped or entertained you, please smash that like button!🔗 Connect with Dave Raymond:• Website: Dave Raymond Speaks• X / Twitter: @Emperoroffun#PhillyCaptain #DaveRaymond #PhilliePhanatic #Gritty #MentalHealthMatters #FlyersGritty #SouthPhilly #MascotGuru #AnxietyAwareness #EndTheStigma