"Ozzy" at Days of the Dead Chicago 2017

Days of the Dead is happening in Indianapolis right now.. While I am ensconced in horror-related fun there, here I look back on some of the great fun I have had there over the years.

Cosplayers are a big part of comics and horror conventions. I have seen some great costumes, many of which are elaborate and very detailed. Then there is "Ozzy."

Okay, I am just poking Ozzy. In fact,k he is not really a cosplayer. Ozzy is part of the PsychoBabble crew. (Spoiler alert: Ozzy s really comedian Bob Jay.)

Wearing a ratty wig, glasses and doing a pretty good Ozzy impression, this guy walks around Days of the Dead mingling and talking to attendees, while also nabbing cool interviews with the celebrity guests.

I have tagged along with the PsychoBabble crew and I still don't know how they do what they do. At a convention where the celebrities are there to meet fans and make money, the PsychoBabble crew manages to get some major celebrities for interviews. I would think an irreverent Ozzy imposter would not be given the time or consideration, but yet he somehow is endearing enough to draw in the celeb.

Ozzy and the crew, led by Mike Preston, are an awesome bunch. I have worked with them and have been on their cable show.

The PsychoBabblers don't usually make the trip to Indy, but there will be plenty of other fun there. Check out DaysoftheDead.com for more info.

Bob Jay and me in Schaumburg, IL-November 2017.

Friendly Encounters: Marty Jannetty and Bob Jay

This is a weekly series featuring friends who have met celebrities.

I see a lot of strange things at Days of the Dead.  Few things (if any) have been stranger than seeing "Ozzy" interact with wrestling legend Marty Jannetty.  Then again, what did I expect when PsychoBabbleTV invaded Days?
Mike Preston and his crew made the rounds at the DotD event in Chicago last year.  Bob Jay did his usual outstanding performance as the barely coherent Ozzy performing the interviewing duties.
For his part, Jannetty went along with the insanity.  To be perfectly honest, Jannetty was enjoying the bit, but he also enjoyed the entire weekend (maybe a bit too much).
It all produced a funny segment for PsychoBabbleTV, as you can see at PsychoBabbleTV on Vimeo.  There are also a few other interviews Ozzy conducted.  It's all highly entertaining, like PsychoBabbleTV usually is.

Marty Jannetty and Bob Jay in Schaumburg, IL-November 2016.

Bob Jay (and Ozzy, The Joker, Jack Nicholson, Homer Simpson...)

I met comedian-impressionist Bob Jay through PsychoBabbleTV.com.  Bob (as Ozzy) was with the PsychoBabble crew at a celebrity con.  Watching him perform his craft was hilarious.

The key to a great impressionist is the content to accompany the impression.  You have to be able to be funny, while still maintaining the intended persona.  Bob as Ozzy killed.

I have seen Bob do other impressions, as well as perform comedy on his own.  The guy is pure gold.  He also happens to be a really nice guy.

I highly encourage everyone to check out Bob at a comedy club.  You can also seehim on PsychoBabbleTV.com and a bunch of his videos on YouTube.  If you're lucky, you might be able to see him in action at a comic con at some point.  If you see Ozzy (or the Joker, Jack Nicholson or other out of place celeb) doing an interview, chances are it is Bob!

"Ozzy" and me in Schaumburg, IL-November 2015.