SlapSchtick Conversations on Clowning

Episodes

1. 43

   EZ & Kozy-International Clown Couple

   Learn what it's like to be on the road as a clown in the circus... and what it's like to be a married couple while traveling from town to town. International clown couple EZ and Kozy share stories of life on the road.

   Aug 22, 2026

   57m
2. 42

   WCA 2026- Eduardo- Cocoy the Clown- Newest WCA Master Clown

   Patti talks (with the help of a translator) with the newest WCA Master Clown Eduardo-Cocoy the Clown. He may be young but he is an accomplished clown from Mexico. He's more than a just a clown, though! He's an author and part owner of a circus business. This may be our first bilingual podcast!

   Mar 8, 2026

   43m
3. 41

   WCA-2026 Nick the Balloonatic

   Patti talks with the wonderfully talented Nick the Balloonatic at the WCA. Just a conversation with Nick is entertaining...just image what his shows are like! www.nicktheballoonatic.com

   Mar 4, 2026

   26m
4. 40

   Balloons, Bubbles and Glenda Howell

   Gunky & Jazzi give listeners a chance to meet Glenda Howell. Amazing doesn't even describe Glenda's work. She is a fantastic balloon artist from Florida. Spoiler alert: she isn't afraid of taking on a challenge! Glenda shares how she got into balloon art and bubble shows....

   Sep 13, 2025

   33m
5. 39

   David Torres-Fuentes

   Gunky and Jazzi talk with the amazingly talented energetic clown and entertainer David Torres-Fuentes. David, who also goes by Pips the clown, owns his own full service entertainment company in Nashville, Tennessee. Get to know this young vibrant man...and the many services his company provides...

   Jun 3, 2025

   36m
6. 38

   World Clown Assocation-2025-RECAP

   Jazzi brings Gunky up to date on her time at the World Clown Association convention in Dallas. She previews next year's convention as well as the Midwest Clown Association Round Up in October in Northern Indiana.

   May 1, 2025

   26m
7. 37

   World Clown Association-2025- Glenda Howell

   Patti finishes her week at the WCA clown convention in Dallas. Patti talks with Glenda Howell, an accomplished balloon artist about the large balloon decor they created together. Glenda also shares her joy at trying her hand at competing as a clown for the first time in skit competition.

   Apr 25, 2025

   19m
8. 36

   World Clown Association-2025- Kornpop McCullough

   Patti takes listeners to the 2025 WCA convention in Dallas. In this episode she speaks with the legendary Kornpop the clown from Texas. This easy going clown has been a clown more than 50 years. He just loves to see people smile. Kornpop has traveled the world as a clown, balloon artist and...

   Mar 19, 2025

   36m
9. 35

   World Clown Association- 2025- Master Clown-Edmund Khong

   Patti takes listeners to the 2025 WCA convention in Dallas. In this episode she speaks with multi talented Master Clown Edmund Khong from Singapore. He shares his quest to become a clown and add new skills to his routine everyday.

   Mar 12, 2025

   14m
10. 34

    WCA 2024-Convention Wrap Up

    Patti wraps up her adventures at the WCA convention in Florida and shares why clowns should consider going to a convention.

    Apr 2, 2024

    26m
11. 33

    WCA March 21, 2024-Randy Christensen

    Jazzi talks with Randy Christensen. Randy is a well rounded performer, children's pastor, instructor and clown. Everyone can learn something from his 40 years of experience and his heart for clowning. qualityprograms.net

    Mar 23, 2024

    40m
12. 32

    WCA March 20, 2024-"K" the clown from Japan

    Patti talks with an amazing clown from Japan. "K" is a clown & visionary who has trained over 300 clowns in Japan. www.pleasure-p.co.jp/english-site/clownK.html

    Mar 22, 2024

    32m
13. 31

    WCA March 19, 2024-David Blau

    Patti introduces our audience to David Blau. David is not only a firefighter but also a clown, children's television personality and has a black belt and teaches martial arts. Sprinklers Clubhouse

    Mar 20, 2024

    35m
14. 30

    WCA March 18, 2024-Denzil Jackson

    Patti talks with Denzil Jackson a multi talented balloon artist from Orlando Balloon Art.

    Mar 19, 2024

    35m
15. 29

    WCA March 17, 2024-Glenda Howell & Rebecca Myers

    Patti arrives at the 2024 WCA in Orlando and talks with Glenda Howell & Rebecca Myers. Glenda is a very talented balloon decor artist, Rebecca is a wonderful face painter and is assisting Glenda with balloon decor at the convention.

    Mar 18, 2024

    20m
16. 28

    Can you pull a few strings? -becoming a new marionette puppeteer with Sally B.

    Patti gets Brian to reveal what he's been up to and why the delay between podcast episodes. He reveals he has been learning new skills as a puppeteer and introduces us to Sally B. his friend and co-puppeteer. Together they enlighten Patti on what it's like to learn to control marionettes and…

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    Jan 31, 2024

    28m
17. 27

    WCA 2023 Meet the Newest WCA MASTER CLOWN Jazzi

    Patti provides updates on her 2023 awards and reveals that she has been awarded the title of WCA Master Clown. She is the the 5th person and the ONLY WOMAN to win this award!

    Mar 28, 2023

    19m
18. 26

    WCA 2023 March 24th

    Jazzi and Lorelei recap the events of Thursday and Friday prior to the awards banquet

    Mar 27, 2023

    14m
19. 25

    WCA 2023 March 23rd-Ron Severini

    Paradeability Competition Day! Jazzi talks with the incredible Ron Severini the former Director of Ringling Brothers Clown College. He shares stories, insights, history and most importantly his passion for clowning! Definitely a “must listen episode” for anyone. https://www.theseverinicompany.com/

    Mar 24, 2023

    47m
20. 24

    WCA 2023 March 22nd-WCA President Robin Bryan

    Single Skit/Variety Acts and Group Skit Competition day! Jazzi talks with Master Clown Luis Casiano & Current WCA president Robin "Pinkie Bee" Bryan

    Mar 23, 2023

    28m
21. 23

    WCA 2023 March 21st

    Make Up, Face Painting and Balloon Competition Day! Jazzi interviews Irene Spudic and Gloria Sterrett as they practice for skit competition.

    Mar 22, 2023

    19m
22. 22

    WCA 2023 March 20th

    1st official day of convention! Jazzi talks with long time clown photographer Merilyn Barrett.

    Mar 21, 2023

    16m
23. 21

    WCA 2023 March 19th

    Jazzi day 2 in Florida. Before the convention starts, Jazzi talks balloon decor and more! Guests are Glenda, Diane & Grandma V.

    Mar 20, 2023

    18m
24. 20

    WCA 2023 March 18th

    Jazzi and Lorelei arrive in Orlando a few days early and prepare for a busy fun filled week.

    Mar 19, 2023

    4m
25. 19

    What a sweet Jelly Bean! Janet Tucker

    Janet "Jelly Bean" Tucker has been clowning for almost 50 years. Her clowning experiences have taken her all over the world. Not only is Janet a wonderful loving clown, but she is a wonderful clown teacher and mentor. In addition to being a past president of World Clown Association, she has held...

    Sep 10, 2022

    42m
26. 18

    Legacy of Laughter-Visiting the Red Skelton Festival

    Gunky and Jazzi take you to the Red Skelton Museum of Comedy Festival and parade celebrating One of America's Favorite Clowns- Richard Bernard "RED SKELTON." Your podcast hosts take you on a virtual live radio broadcast as they talk with Lothian Skelton-Red's wife, Anne Pratte-Museum and Festival...

    Jun 15, 2022

    31m
27. 17

    Try It you'll like it!- WCA Recap

    Jazzi recaps the 2022 WCA convention. She talks competition, classes, the New Bozo and his crew and shares moments from her time at the convention.

    Mar 19, 2022

    44m
28. 16

    Try it, you’ll like it! -WCA Day 2

    Jazzi let’s you try on her clown shoes and walk around with her at the World Clown Association Clown convention. In this short episode she talks to Lorelei about the day’s competitions.

    Mar 10, 2022

    3m
29. 15

    Try it, you’ll like it! -WCA The First Day.

    Jazzi let’s you try on her clown shoes and walk around with her at the World Clown Association Clown convention. In this episode she takes us into the dealers room to meet Paula Biggio and she catches up with Mr. Puppet.

    Mar 8, 2022

    7m
30. 14

    Jazzi promotes taking listeners to the WCA convention.

    Promo trailer for upcoming on-the-scene podcasts from the World Clown Association Convention.

    Mar 1, 2022

    0m
31. 13

    He's no Dummy-We're talking PUPPETS with Mr. Puppet Pt. 2 of 2

    Jazzi and Gunky continue their conversation with Bob Abdou also known as Mr. Puppet. In this episode Mr. Puppet talks about performing a puppet show for the Beatles festival, why he chooses to integrate comedy into his puppet performances and why he likes to hang out with clowns. Bob has been...

    Feb 15, 2022

    22m
32. 12

    He's no Dummy-We're talking PUPPETS with Mr. Puppet Pt. 1 of 2

    Jazzi and Gunky talk with Bob Abdou also known as Mr. Puppet. Did you ever wonder how to become a puppeteer or what it takes to be a successful ventriloquist & puppeteer. Pull up a chair and listen as Bob Abdou talks about his puppets, his life, his mentors, and his audiences. Bob has been...

    Feb 10, 2022

    31m
33. 11

    Learning to be the Class Clown-MOTT Campus Clowns Pt. 3

    Part 3 of 3 Jazzi and Gunky conclude their conversation with Brian Ivory and Alyshia Turner from the MOTT Campus Clowns in Flint Michigan. Brian Ivory (aka Dr. Bubby) and Alyshia (aka Tinkers the clown) clowns every year through the Honors College at Mott Community College. This unique college...

    Apr 22, 2021

    25m
34. 10

    Learning to be the Class Clown-Meet the MOTT Campus Clowns Pt. 2

    Part 2 of 3 Jazzi and Gunky continue their conversation with Brian Ivory and Alyshia Turner from the MOTT Campus Clowns in Flint Michigan. Brian Ivory (aka Dr. Bubby) and Alyshia (aka Tinkers the clown) train clowns every year through the Honors College at Mott Community College. In this episode…

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    Apr 22, 2021

    27m
35. 9

    Learning to be the Class Clown-Meet the MOTT Campus Clowns Pt 1

    Jazzi and Gunky meet Brian Ivory and Alyshia Turner from the MOTT Campus Clowns in Flint Michigan. Brian Ivory (aka Dr. Bubby) and Alyshia (aka Tinkers the clown) train a new group of clowns every year through the Honors College at Mott Community College. This unique college program takes…

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    Apr 20, 2021

    37m
36. 8

    Is there room in that boat for a clown?

    Gunky asks Jazzi to share how a pandemic shutdown has affected professional entertainers and clowns. She shares some of her insights into how she is continuing to do what she loves....brings smiles to people. knowitallsshow.com jazzientertainment.com

    Jan 11, 2021

    28m
37. 7

    Looking Good with SlugbugZ N Mickey

    Jazzi and Gunky introduce you married clowns -SlugbugZ and Mickey! They are a pair of award winning clowns who have a wonderful talent creating eye catching wardrobes for their clown characters. The pair share their insights and a few of their quick costume techniques during the conversation....

    Dec 20, 2020

    29m
38. 6

    President Andy the Clown Talking World Clown Association & Clown Gathering UK.

    Jazzi and Gunky bring you Part 2 of their interview with current World Clown Association President Andrew Davis. Andy talks about his term as president of the WCA and the 1st ever World Clown Association convention held online. He also talks about the Clown Gathering UK and the results from...

    Apr 23, 2020

    28m
39. 5

    Getting to Know Andy the Clown- Pt.1

    Getting to know Andy the Clown. Andrew Davis is the Current President of the World Clown Association. In part of 1 a 2 part interview, Andy talks about the incredible way his clowning career started, developing his characters and his fun approach to marketing himself. In part 2 Andy will discuss...

    Apr 3, 2020

    29m
40. 4

    A Nurse with the Heart of a Clown

    Jazzi and Gunky highlight a clown with a healing heart. Lori Jacobs, also known as Lorelei the clown, is a Clown by day and a Nurse at night. Lorelei has been clowning for over 35 years. She talks about her growth as a clown and how she incorporates some of her clown skills into her career as a...

    Mar 21, 2020

    32m
41. 3

    Meet Flower Clown at the Florida Super Jam

    Jazzi takes us to the Florida Super Jam Balloon Event. https://www.thefloridasuperjam.com Meet Ron "Flower" Fowler -clown, balloon twister and designer of amazing balloon bags. Ron has developed a wonderful career traveling all over the world entertaining in Nepal, India, Dubai, Egypt and the…

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    Jan 11, 2020

    23m
42. 2

    Hanging out with Harvey Pt. 2- Thoughts on Skit writing

    Part 2 of our conversation with Harvey. Jazzi, Harvey and Gunky discuss their skit (or gag) writing process. Harvey explains visualizing a skit during the writing process. The three explain what they are thinking as they write one of their funny award winning skits? All three are members of Krazy...

    Dec 8, 2019

    30m
43. 1

    Who is Harvey?

    Jazzi and Gunky introduce you to Harvey, an award winning, funny and talented clown who loves to appear in parades and festivals. Harvey got his start as part of the Gamma Phi College Circus at Illinois State university. He's spent several years performing with the Triton Troupers Circus. He...

    Nov 7, 2019

    34m
44. What are you talking about?

    Introductory podcast by clowns for clowns. Jazzi and Gunky discuss their journey into clowning arts and what makes a good clown. Join them as they discuss and promote the positive art of clowning. Jazzi is a full time entertainer. Her livelihood depends on her ability to create a fun and positive...

    Sep 15, 2019

    24m