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:

🎨 When your family forces their 8-year-old’s anime art onto your professional table, cute or catastrophic?

🪓 A cosplay couple’s fight takes a very toxic turn when one “accidentally” destroys a Chainsaw Man helmet

📏 A VTuber commission clash over curvy characters and artists who can't handle hips

🖌️ Teen artists turn mean girls in a school art group gone sour one listener’s fight to keep art spaces safe

Plus:

💬 Honest discussion on setting boundaries in creative careers—especially when family doesn’t respect your work

🔧 Tips for navigating commission contracts and when to walk away from clients (or artists!)

🧢 A surprise hat unboxing from PB’s new merch line samples, stitching, and strong opinions on pastel wool

Whether you’re drawing at a desk, tabling at a con, or dodging artist drama in your group chat—this one’s packed with sass, support, and the signature be embarrassed energy.

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