On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay chat about how recent vaccine news might affect the timeline for returning to the stage, a lawsuit to re-open theaters in New York, and what they think could be positive forward looking indicators for the circus industry. Later in the show they call up Joel Gershon, the director of a brand new circus documentary Cirque Du Cambodia which follows two students on their journey from Battambang to Montreal. This episode also includes an exclusive sneak peak of Ottavio Gesmundo's new audiobook of the Grand Gypsy. If you enjoy today's episode plea ..read more

On today's episode Josh & Lyndsay talk about a new juggling podcast they've been enjoying, the re-opening regulations for arts venues in Florida and Nevada, and how artists are adapting to new online teaching platforms. Later in the episode they ring up Mukhtar O.S. Mukhtar, a dancer turned choreographer and stage director for Cirque Du Soleil. They chat about the path that took him up the CDS ladder, what it's like to direct large scale projects, and what might happen to Cirque Du Soleil post-coronavirus. If you enjoy the episode, please rate us on Apple Podcasts and share the episode wit ..read more

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the shows that are taking place even with a global pandemic, including a new production in Las Vegas called Salvage City, Chicago's Midnight Circus, and CIRCA's show Leviathan. They also talk about the challenges of casting a new circus in a Coronavirus world, and later call up the founder and artistic director of Australia's premiere contemporary circus company CIRCA. In addition to creating numerous world-renowned productions, Yaron has also started publishing his own podcast Producing Heroes, which is focused on the team behind the s ..read more

  On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay discuss the closure of Circus Warehouse's training space, the bankruptcy and lawsuits surrounding Cirque Africa, and if the CEO of Cirque Du Soleil will be ousted by the company's creditors. Later in the episode they call up Captain Frodo, aka the incredible rubberman, who has had a tremendous and fascinating performing career and who is now bunkered down in the Las Vegas creating a new podcast titled The Way of the Showman. They chat about his life, performance philosophies, and what the cosmic purpose of the shutdown might ultimately be. If you enjo ..read more

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay discuss two companies doing the right thing, Midnight Circus in the Parks and The Sellam Circus School, and later they dive into the poor direction Canadian circus is taking at the moment. Later in the episode they call up juggler extraordinaire and frequently requested guest, Jay Gilligan. They chat about Jay's life and various creation methods and artistic concepts and challenges existing in contemporary circus. If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend!    ..read more

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the protests taking place across the country, followed by a discussion about the uncomfortable truths behind PT Barnum's history with race, circus, and entertainment. Later in the episode they call up Jeff Croiter, who recently designed the lighting for Beyond Babel among many other projects in theater, dance, circus, and opera. The conversation covers Jeff's career and many of the nuances behind creating memorable designs within a collaborative framework. If you enjoy the episode please share it with a friend. Stay safe and have a good ..read more

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay recap their four week run of Reflex: Unraveling 4,000 Years of Juggling, and talk about their Beyond Babel NFT sales and a new show from Cirque Du Soleil titled Mad Apple. Later in the show they call up Karen Gersch, a founding member of Big Apple and Circus Smirkus as well as a celebrated juggler and painter. If you enjoy today's show please share it with a friend ..read more

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay recap the first two weeks of REFLEX's premiere run in New York City and how the show has been recieved thus far. They also chat about a new residency from Circus Culture and a funraiser from NECCA. Later in the show they called up Circus Historical Society and board member of Circus Fans of American, Bruce Hawley. Bruce talks about his familial connections to PT Barnum, how circus has evolved, and why it's worth joining the CHS. If you enjoy today's show, please share it with a friend ..read more

On today’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay chat about the latest effects of the pandemic on the performing arts industry in United States. They also talk about when a return to the stage might be, what it could look like, and what artists and performers are doing in the meantime. Later in the episode they ring up Book Kennison, juggler and creator of the new podcast series See You Down The Road. They chat with Book about his background, creative process, and podcasting about the circus ..read more

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about how coronavirus has once again disrupted showbusiness, their thoughts on Cirque Du Soleil's new show Drawn to Life, and the upcoming premiere of REFLEX: Unravelling 4,000 Years of Juggling. Later in the show they call up seasoned circus producer Wayne McCary. During his tenure of over 41 consecutive years producing the Big E Super Circus in Massachusetts and the Maine Shrine Circus dates, Wayne produced thousands of circus performances feauting many familiar stars. If you enjoyed today's episode please share it with a frie ..read more