[13:10] Coming of age in London and the nightclub scene

[17:03] Learning how to swallow swords (or rulers)

[23:11] The transition between athletics and performing

On this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about a new circus school opening in Philadelphia next month, a New York Times article about the premiere Russian state circus school, and sit down for an interview with Trav SD. Trav is revered circus and variety critic, journalist, and playwright. We talk a lot in the episode about the history of circus and vaudeville and Trav's career as a writer. If you enjoy the episode, please share it with your amigos and rate us on iTunes. Have a great week!

[20:33] - How Randy met his wife Diane Paulus in high school

[14:28] Nat's start with Smirkus's tent crew

[32:40] Who makes the best tents?
[36:12] Nat's beautiful new tent, Charlotte

[42:05] How to run away with tent crew

On this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the good news from the New England Center for Circus Arts, the bad news from Harvard University's acting program, some changes happening at Ecole Nationale De Cirque, and a new musical podcast. They also sit down the Corey Tabino, the artistic director of Circus Maine to discuss his career and the new school he's started in Portland. If you enjoy the episode please share it with your friends and rate us on iTunes. Have a great week!

• [16:06] Growing up in Staten Island
• [20:40] Dropping out of ENC in the 90's
• [25:45] Touring with Saltimbanco and a generation of artists
• [29:38] Teaching around the world
• [35:40] The story of Circus Maine

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay dive deep into the current drama happening in Brattleboro, Vermont with the New England Center for Circus Arts. They also discuss Cirque Du Soleil's acquisition of Blue Man Group, a new show from Spiegelworld and Steven Hoggett, Hideaway Circus's new show in Las Vegas: Miss Behave Game Show, and the changing demographics within the American circus community. If you like the episode, please rate the podcast iTunes and share it with you friends. Have a great week!

• [14:35] What is the Play That Goes Wrong?
• [23:36] The creation the show
• [29:35] The growth of Mischief Theater company
• [34:48] Difference between Broadway and the West End
• [44:35] Designing the set of the Play That Goes Wrong
• [52:13] The future of the production

On this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay sit down with circus and theater producer Ross Mollison. Ross founded the production company Spiegelworld and has produced hit shows including Slava Snow Show, Puppetry of the Penis, and his current production, Absinthe at Caesars Palace. Josh and Lyndsay also talk about Superbowl LI and the results of the Big Apple Circus auction. If you enjoy the episode please rate us on iTunes and share it with your friends!

• [05:55] Ross's childhood in Melbourne
• [15:35] On producing a tented version of the musical Cats
• [19:52] Ross on Slava Snow Show and PoP
• [34:33] Spiegelworld gets it start at the South Street Seaport
• [38:20] Putting up a tent in Times Square
• [41:07] Ross on Vegas Nocturne
• [49:06] Josh, Lyndsay, and Ross discuss the current state of circus

On this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay reveal their next show... hint hint it has to do with partying. They also sit down with one of Josh's closest friends, Sebastian Kann who is a writer, aerialist, and circus dramaturg currently studying in Holland. They chat about Sebastian's thesis on circus composition and movement as well as some of the conversations had about contemporary circus in academic environments. Josh and Lyndsay also chat about Atlantic Theater Company's latest show and new books they're reading. If you like the episode, please share it with your friends and rate it on iTunes. Have a great week!

• [09:50] Sebastian and Josh meet as kids
• [13:07] Sebastian on Smirkus and ENC
• [24:10] Moving to Europe and getting injured
• [32:15] Graduate school for circus dramaturgy
• [36:44] Sebstian's first thesis and early lectures
• [42:25] The relevance of story within circus

Happy 2017! On this week's podcast, Josh and Lyndsay sit down for an interview with the renowned juggler and clown Adam Kuchler. They talk about growing up in Wisconsin, joining the road with Ringling, working with Les Sept Doigts, act creation, and virtual reality. Also on this episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about their successful Kickstarter campaign, Ottavio Gesmundo's new book "The Grand Gypsy," and about the shows they've seen recently. If you enjoy the podcast please share it with your friends and rate us on iTunes. Have a good week!

• [09:58] Growing up in Wisconsin
• [13:10] On the road with Circus Smirkus
• [22:48] Adam's time with Ringling and Barnum & Bailey
• [43:25] Audition for Les Sept Doigt's 'La Vie'
• [52:57] Dream job with Circus Flora
• [57:01] Creating virtual reality circus experiences

On this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay sit down with actor, clown, and acrobat Lorenzo Pisoni. Lorenzo's had an incredible performing career starting at age two with the Pickle Family Circus and which includes starring roles in Cirque Du Soleil, on Broadway, and everything in between. Josh and Lyndsay also talk about dramaturgical writing in circus, their new 360 VR circus video with Adam Kuchler, and their Kickstarter campaign. If you enjoy the episode please rate us on iTunes and share it with your mom!
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• [12:15] Growing up with Pickle Family Circus
• [22:00] Lorenzo goes to college
• [26:13] Joining the cast of Cirque Du Soleil's Mystere
• [36:01] Lorezno on taking up acting
• [43:33] Creating physical comedy for the play "The Explorers' Club"
• [48:35 ] Differences performing in plays versus circuses
• [1:03:01] Lorenzo's documentary Circus Kid

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay sit down with Ryan Shinji Murray, an acrobat currently on tour with Cirque Du Soleil's production Kurios. They spoke with Ryan about his journey to becoming a circus performer, what its what like to create an act on new apparatus built by CDS, and his perspective on learning new tricks and technique. Josh and Lyndsay also talk about Lorenzo Pisoni's new documentary Circus Kid and what they got in the mail this week. If you enjoy the show, please rate us on iTunes and share it with your friends.

On Episode 28, Josh and Lyndsay recount the closing SLUMBER in Brooklyn, what's next for the show, and interview circus artist and director, Bret Pfister. We talk with Bret about his career as an aerialist and comedian, experience directing, and some surprising and unusual things about the circus industry. If you enjoy the episode, please rate us on iTunes and have a great week!

On this week’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the final weeks of SLUMBER in Brooklyn and interview Olga Karmanksy, contortionist, actress, and US national champion of rhythmic gymnastics. Olga is a cast member of SLUMBER and they chat about her career, the creation of various theatrical and circus shows, and and the value of determination. There are only seven more performances of SLUMBER in New York City, so get your tickets here. If you enjoy the episode, please rate us on iTunes and have a great week!

• [15:05] Olga arrives in Coney Island from Soviet Union
• [19:20] Olga's rhythmic gymnastics career
• [29:58] Starting a performing career
• [37:20] Deciding between the Broadway run of Pippin and going to NYU
• [42:02] Creating a contortion act for SLUMBER ​

On this week’s episode Josh and Lyndsay break the news about the upcoming international tour of SLUMBER starting in Adelaide, Australia. They also chat with Joren Dawson, aerialist, acrobat, and sole male cast member of SLUMBER about his career and life as a touring circus performer. There is only three weeks left to see SLUMBER in New York City, so get your tickets here. If you enjoy the episode, please rate us on iTunes and have a great week!

• [13:02] Joren on growing up in the San Francisco circus scene
• [19:20] Going to a circus college in Montreal
• [21:13] Joren's first touring circus show
• [30:02] Managing life and gigs as a circus performer
• [31:34] Joren's introduction to the Australian circus scene
• [38:38] How Joren creates circus acts and the balance between creativity and technique
• [43:14] Getting bloody in SLUMBER
• [45:36] Feminism and circus

On this week’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the rehearsal process for their new circus/dance show SLUMBER, and interview circus performer and director, Joe Pinzon. Joe’s performed with numerous companies including Cirque Du Soleil, 7 Doigts, and Cirque Eloise and has now recently directed his own show, Filament. If you enjoy episode, please rate the show on iTunes and share the podcast with your friends. Have a great week!

• [12:11] On growing up in Los Angeles
• [17:01] Joe goes to circus school
• [22:40] Beginning a performing career
• [28:35] Joe’s latest creation, Filament
• [45:40] A mutual love of RuPaul

On this week’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay. If you enjoy episode, please rate the show on iTunes and share the podcast with your friends. Have a great week!

• [09:49] Jessica’s introduction to circus
• [18:56] Raising a circus family
• [21:00] Early days of performing with tented shows
• [29:04] Moving to St. Louis
• [33:01] Jessica on Circus Harmony
• [43:44] Social circus crosses international boarders

People Mentioned:
Circus Kingdom
Karen Gersh
Circus Flora
Big Apple Circus
David Spalding

On this week’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the casting process for their new show SLUMBER and their trip to Coney Island this weekend. They also sat down with the one and only Keith Nelson. Keith was one of the founders of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, a non-profit circus organization in NYC, and is talented juggler, emcee, and sideshow performer. If you enjoy episode, please rate the show on iTunes and share the podcast with your friends. Have a great week!

• [12:22] Keith’s early influences
• [16:07] Starting the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
• [20:15] Challenges of circus in NYC
• [22:44] The Cardboard and Duck Tape Spectacular
• [27:23] Offering a stage for performers to grow
• [30:16] NYC Unicycle Festival

People Mentioned:
Hovey Burgress
Chashama
David Hunt
Circus Smirkus
NYC Unicycle Festival