Recorded live at Raku Con 2026, Jay holds down the podcast solo while PB covers a table for a friend with a toothache. In this episode, Jay sits down with the ever-talented musician Bentley Jones. From surviving the adrenaline of massive US conventions like Sonic Boost to enjoying the relaxed, late-start vibe of Raku Con, we cover Bentley's incredibly busy year. We dive into the emotional milestone of singing a duet live with Pete Capella, how releasing "Sonic Verse 3" via an album pass helps avoid burnout, and the intense process of 3D animating music videos in Blender. Plus, we discuss the enduring legacy of "Dreams of an Absolution" and what's next for Bentley's original character, Oscar!
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OUR GUEST
Bentley Jones: bentleyjones.com / Bentley Jones Official on YouTube
EVENT
Raku Con 2026
IN THIS EPISODE

• Recording live at Raku Con 2026, dealing with main stage music bleeding into the room
  
• Why PB is absent today (shoutout to Rob's dentist trip!)
  
• Bentley’s recent US convention run at Sonic Boost and comparing the wild energy of Sonic fans to the UK scene
  
• The emotional, full-circle moment of performing "Say Something" live with Pete Capella
  
• Diversifying the Raku Con live setlist with Tekken and Japanese tracks
  
• Why Bentley is using an "album pass" model for Sonic Verse 3 to release tracks as they are finished and prevent deadline burnout
  
• The 20-year legacy of "Dreams of an Absolution" and taking time to appreciate fan stories
  
• Bentley's intense dedication to learning 3D modeling in Blender for music videos featuring his OC, Oscar
  
• Teasing a new synth-wave track for Silver's birthday, featuring another collaboration with Pete Capella
  

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