The Cheeky Podcast

The incredible Neven Connolly: Clown, Dancer and Creative shares about his background and current projects! Timestamps 0.00m Introductions 1.36m Where Nevens journey began, Theatre and Dance Classes  6.22m Studying Dance full time @ Urban Dance centre / Phly Crew  8.25m Cirque du Soleil at Sea 10.24m What does a Comedy Dance show look like?  15.16m Frequency of being onstage as an understudy  16.29 The Cirque at Sea Characters  21.47 COVID and everything since  26.35 Blanc de Blanc UNCORKED & Taking on pre Existing roles   34.48m The Empire Strips Back 42.48m Lassu Cosmic Cabaret – The Creation  55.38m Kårera – Voyage of Wonder  1.05.48m Performing Highlights and Lowlights  1.14.20m Reflecting on Networking at its importance  1.18.57 Creative Inspirations  1.22.58 Bucket List Performing Goals  1.25.38 Final Thoughts  1.27.40 Joke of the Day  

Ciara Thornburn is an International Circus / Clown / Character artist who first appeared 4.5 years ago on the Cheeky Podcast. Tune in to hear all the incredible new stories and performance experiences that have unravelled in this time between 2020 and 2025. TIMESTAMPS and Things Discussed:  0.00 Introductions 2.43m Refreshing the timeline – Covid / The Thesis / Circus Rio Being Employee Vs Creating your own work7.04m What Ian’s been up to? Mentioning Neven Connolly, Jessie Grant, Mitchel Woodcock The creation of LASSU                            Discussing act creation, where to put the difficult tricks in an act. 15.22m What's Ciara doing in Perth?   Council Gigs , What’s a council gig?   17.27m Starting Street Performing Japanese Awaji Festival Creating different ways of Displaying your skills 25.32m About Camp Culture, the amazing children’s show 28.13m How did Working for Virgin Voyages come about?  34.57m Cruise ship lifestyle Talking wages / evaluating your worth Acknowledging the grind – Do the work! 44.01m What would you still like to do? Career bucket list 48m - About Purple Rabbit , how it came about Tangent – Talking about Rico and Vivi53.07m All about Palazzo! 58.20m Future Plans! – GOP ?? The Crazy Audition journey Plans to go visit and meet the director falling through Visa problems  1.05hr Joys of creating a new character ! Creation vs taking over something  existing Getting into a position to choose 1.11hr Cruise Ship realities Sharing Rooms and accommodation on tour Differences working on cruise lines 1.16hr Routine and comfort on tour 1.18.46 How is Ciara different now from then? 1.23.56 Joke of the Day / Conclusion 

The Cheeky Podcast welcomes a special International guest direct from New York City, Jesse Highley! Jesse is performing a Christmas season with the Big Apple Circus with their brand new show Hometown Playground. Here, Jesse shares his story including his journey and insights into Clowning,  touring with Ringling Bros and Barnum and Baileys Circus, The Human Fountains in Las Vegas as well as performing with Magic Mike Live?!Enjoy!Timestamps: 0.00 Introductions 0.47 About Hometown Playground 1.54 Jessie Highley! - Early Life and seeing the Circus as a child5.07 First Clowning Classes / Teenage Years / Theatre Studies 8.48 Dreams of Clown College Crushed 10.37 First Professional Gig - Prince Charming at Walt Disney World 12.40 Moving Back into Comedy / Discussing Typecasting 18.18 Clowning in Big Apple Circus - Hometown Playground19.47 All about  Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus30.06 Clowning specifics with the Greatest Show on Earth 35.39 Performance Characteristics of Classic American Circus Clowns 38.40 Tangent - Travelling Australia / Disney Live as Buzz Lightyear 40.26 Comparing Australian / South American and American Clowning 43.24 What is Clowning ? Jesse Highley's interpretation 51.24 Discussing Audience Participation 57.55 Tapping into our inner Child 1.00.00 Biggest Performance Highlight 1.04.35 Least Favourite Career Highlight 1.07.34 A dream come true with the Big Apple Circus 1.09.16 The Human Fountains and Americas got talent Superstars LIVE 1.13.11 The Origins of The Human Fountains and Creative Process 1.17.23 Magic Mike LIVE 1.25.34 Finding time for Creative Projects - iLuminate LAS VEGAS1.35.30 Other opportunities in the Comedy industry 1.39.48 Future Career Aspirations and Dreams / Leaving a Legacy Links of Mentioned Things / Places / Shows   Jesses Instagramhttps://x.com/jessehighleyThe Human Fountains:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDMqFa7y980&ab_channel=JesseHighleyThe Big Apple Circushttps://bigapplecircus.com/iLuminatehttps://thestrat.com/entertainment/featured/iluminateInfamoushttps://www.infamous.net.au/

In this fresh episode of 'The Cheeky Podcast' , host Ian Richardson shares his journey performing the 'Bell Hop' clown role in Infamous the Show, marking the first-ever handover of the character since its creation in 2017.Ian takes us behind the scenes, recounting the lead-up to his premiere and his first two months on stage. He dives into his creative process, tackling expectations, and embracing the highs and lows of trial and error while crafting a fresh take on a dearly beloved character. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!*Recorded on the 30th of June 2024*TIMESTAMPS:0.00 Introductions1m 15sec  About 'Infamous'2m 18sec 'What made you want to do the role? 5m 27sec 'Did someone fill the Handbalancing Role? 8min 40 sec "What was the Process of learning the Clown Role? 11min 43sec What was the process for Creating a new 'Spotlight' Act 14min 34sec Back to Learning the rest of it 19.52m How much do you get to improvise each show? 26.11m Did all the acts have the same amout of colaboration during their creation? 28.40m What type of clown is the character?  30.46m Whats your favourite part of the show? 34.40m Anything else to say? 39.30m Joke of the Day 41.25m EndMentioned People / Places / Things Jessie Grant's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessie_grant92/Viva Melbourne: https://vivamelbourne.com.au/Infamous the Show: https://www.infamous.net.au/Cameron Taylor: https://camerontaylors.com/

WE'RE BACK! The Podcast all about Clowning and Comedy has returned for All New Episodes after a two year hiatus, starting with an interview with our very own host Tomas Correia and his partner Lesh Kelso. These two describe and reflect about their show 'A Space Between' that they created, and performed this year in the the Adelaide Fringe Festival. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Timestamps:0.00 Introduction 01.09 Tell us about the Show! 08.36 How did you structure creative development?14.48 What Circus is in the show? 24.03 What are your favourite moments in the show?31.58 What Comedic Devices are in the Show? 41.00 How did you find the Business side of things? 49.50 What is something you would do differently next time? 59.35 What was your favourite thing about the entire experience ? 1.04 Outro & Joke of the Day 

Dive into a mismatched narrative of a caveman who struggles to light a fire... Clowns Create is a new  series where Tom and Ian exercise their funny brains and imagine a Clown Act from scratch using nothing but quick wit and accumulated knowledge from the Cheeky Podcast series. These episodes are aimed to inspire and entertain listeners for their own creative projects, while we come up with both terrible and hilarious ideas. Timestamps 0.19m Intro 1.28m The Action Triangle2.41m Things we try to Include 3.35m The Brainstorming Begins 9.04m Discovering Motivations and Problems to solve 22.48.m Outro24.00m Joke of the Day 

Answering the age old question of Bouffon, Tom and Ian get into how, where and why Bouffon came to be. Bouffon is a style of performance in which the aim is to provoke emotion (usually laughter in the uncomfortable) in order to gain clarity or resonance in a particular subject - the more taboo, raucous, or edgy the better.If you're interested in researching more about Bouffon then feel free to have a look through our sources below! Let us know if we missed something interesting.TIMESTAMPS0.00 Intro1.18 Initial Notes2.09 Quotes5.30 What is Bouffon?7.32 Myth of Bouffon11.15 Good Art12.33 Visuals of Bouffon14.24 Modern Bouffon Origin18.33 Stock Characters19.11 Nate20.26 Outro21.20 Joke of the DaySHOWNOTES & SOURCESJacques LecoqPhillipe GaulierGiovanni FusettiBouffon ExamplesNatehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bouffonwashingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/05/AR2011010505738.html https://www.aqueoushumour.com/about/bouffons/https://batterseaartscentreblog.com/2020/02/13/bouffon-for-beginners/https://learningthroughtheatre.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-origin-of-bouffonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulcinellahttps://www.lifeinitaly.com/lifestyle/holidays/carnival/pulcinella/https://www.petalily.com/blog-dark-clown-clown-plus/bouffon-satire-dark-clownhttps://www.routledgehandbooks.com/doi/10.4324/9781315745251.ch18https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feast_of_Fools 

The next installment of the Clowns Create series has landed! Using nothing but quick wit and creativity, Tom and Ian brainstorm an entire live performance Clown Routine completely from scratch.  Clowns Create episodes were made to exercise our creative muscles and apply some of the clowning techniques we have learned about while at NICA and producing the Cheeky Podcast.  TIMESTAMPS 0.00m Intro1.32m Act Triangle 4.04m Brainstorming Begins18.09m Remembering Audience Interaction ! 23.48mRecap 26.52m Outro 28.25mJoke of the Day Around the World Daft Punkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKYPYj2XX80Classic Bugs Bunny Skit with Lightning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJI_gygXsfs

Today we take a look at the most famous MIME in the world! Said to have single handedly revived the art of mime during the 20th century, there is most certainly more than meets the eye here!After rescuing many children during WWII as a part of the French Resistance, he turned to performance, where his shows would touch hearts and minds. Even becoming friends with Michael Jackson and becoming an inspiration for the moonwalk!TIMESTAMPS0.00 Intro1.24 Opening Notes3.04 Birth and Youth9.03 School and Beginning of Career15.27 Stock Acts22.03 Side Track22.48 Outro23.30 Joke Of The DaySHOWNOTESMarcel Marceau MimingThe Mask ActShitfaced ShakespeareLaughfactory.comSOURCEShttps://www.mime.info/encyclopedia/marceau.htmlhttps://www.mime.info/encyclopedia/marceau-bio.htmlhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0545131/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_smhttps://theculturetrip.com/europe/france/paris/articles/marcel-marceau-frances-most-memorable-mime/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marcel-Marceauhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcel_Marceauhttps://artsandculture.google.com/entity/marcel-marceau/m017_65?hl=enhttps://www.history.com/news/marcel-marceau-wwii-french-resistance-georges-loinger

What is Mime?! Baby don't hurt me...Don't hurt me... No More! In this episode of the Cheeky Podcast Tom and Ian attempt to make sense of the performance genre of Mime. What is Mime? And how is it similar and different to Clowning? Find out this and more as we try to piece together the mystery of Mime. TIMESTAMPS: 0.00m Introduction 3.55m What is Mime? 8.53m Can Mimes use Props ?13.39m Is mime a category of Clown ? 17.38m History of Modern Mime 22.55m Trivia & Fun Facts  24.55m Outro 26.15m Joke of the Day Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mime_artisthttps://www.wonderopolis.org/wonder/what-is-a-mimehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporeal_mimehttp://www.differencebetween.net/miscellaneous/difference-between-mime-and-clown/https://www.theatreinparis.com/blog/a-history-of-mime-the-most-oh-so-french-of-art-formshttp://worldmime.org/en/about-mime/mime-and-pantomime.htmlhttp://www.peareylalbhawan.com/blog/2017/08/24/mime-as-a-performance-art/http://worldmime.org/en/about-mime/mime-and-pantomime/104-mime-and-pantomime/291-le-mime.htmlPop Culture references ! Video 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyqelMwAza4&ab_channel=TheOfficialPok%C3%A9monYouTubechannelVideo 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwasv_AImtI&ab_channel=Movieclips

A brand new thing! Today Ian and Tom create an act in front of your very ears! Beginning with an Act Triangle they make their way through their imagination to create the amazing Baton Controller!TIMESTAMPS0.00 Intro1.57 Act Triangle3.00 The World5.35 Character Rd 110.07 Audience Interactions13.50 Overview17.05 Character Rd 224.24 Outro25.51 Joke of the DaySHOWNOTESLudwig InterviewBonebreaker LeoEuropean Whiteface

Ludwig Schukin! The oft mentioned teacher of Ian and Tom has come down from the heavens to discuss clown, and his journey into it. Ludwig is an incredible clown and performer, who performed all over the world, in front of amazing crowds, with amazing people before coming to NICA to teach the next generation of clowns, cyr wheelists, slapstick acrobats, strap artists and more.TIMESTAMPS:0.00 Intro1.03 How Did You Become A Clown?22.54 Did You Perform At The Circus When You Were Young?31.54 What Made Your Dad So Famous?38.32 What Is Your Favourite Show You Performed?47.03 What Is A Clown?48.13 Is Audience Connection New?55.32 How Did You Find Out About NICA?57.24 Joke Of The Day58.17 OutroSHOWNOTES:Instagram

Completing another piece of the the Clown Types series! In this episode learn from Tom and Ian all about the 'Character' type of clown.   Proper description and timestamps coming ASAP !! Sources : COMPETITION RULEShttps://clownopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Clownopediahttp://www.charliethejugglingclown.com/types.htmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clown#Character_clowThe Different Types of Clownshttps://www.jollygoodfun.co.uk/blog/2010/02/27/clown/what-is-a-character-clown/

Join us as we discuss Monsieur Hulot's Holiday, a world renowned French movie starring Jacques Tati, a famous mime and clown who transitioned into movies.Monsieur Hulot is an eccentric character, the likes of which inspired Rowan Atkinson when he was young. Equipped with his childing naivety and troublemaking skills, he sets to go on holiday to a French beach.TIMESTAMPS:0.00 Intro1.19 Opening Statements2.06 Comedic Devices14.39 Favourite Moments20.20 Trivia26.26 Outro27.57 Joke of the DaySHOWNOTES:Mr Hulot's Holiday

One of the original pairings of the August and White Face Clown, Chocolat and Foottit became a famous comedy duo in 19th century France who broke the social norm. Tune in to hear more about their lives, careers and comedy style! TIMESTAMPS:0.00 Intro 2.12 Opening Statements 2.40 Chocolats Upbringing10.29 Foottits Upbringing 13.32 Their performance career 22.26 The Duos Separation and  Additional Facts 26.37 Outro27.31 Joke of the Day Old Footage! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjHZ_z23BZY&ab_channel=DigitalCin%C3%A9Sources: https://famousclowns.org/famous-clowns/foottit-chocolat/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolat_(clown)#Foottit_and_Chocolathttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Foottithttps://www.victorian-cinema.net/footithttps://remezcla.com/features/film/rafael-padilla-hocolat-the-cuban-slave-first-black-star-france/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cakewalkhttp://www.circopedia.org/Foottit_%26_Chocolat?fbclid=IwAR0ep5q7MwSmfCkmc9Fk0OrPG0ay3Lgq0ated8ZhFBDiukPycwf9_Ji5SO0https://h-france.net/fffh/the-buzz/chocolat-a-black-entertainer-in-the-belle-epoque/?fbclid=IwAR13e1Spqx1YNrGbIKhY9CPmg1HUX5LnEgsn84Wh7LlZvcB9zKYWWQXSN6Y

Today we are going over the fascinating history of the worlds first clown, Joseph Grimaldi!Joseph Grimaldi is accredited to being the inventor of the modern clown, whether that's character clown, white face or even auguste, its all due to his interactive style that he invented in 1801. TIMESTAMPS0.00 Intro1.13 Initial Notes2.47 Family History5.41 Pantomime Side Note6.57 Childhood and Teenage Years13.13 His 20's and the Origin of Clown20.47 Highlights23.22 Family and Old Age28.30 Final Notes30.58 Outro32.31 Joke of the DaySHOWNOTES & SOURCES Memoirs of Grimaldi - Charles Dickenshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Grimaldi

An unexpected masterpiece. Middleditch and Schwarts can forever change what you thought was possible with improvised comedy. In the first Clowns React episode for 2021,  Tune in to hear Tom and Ian barely contain themselves as they break down the comedic devices, their favorite moments and fun facts about the creators of the show. Middleditch and Schwarts is a 2020 improvised Netflix comedy special with a Rotten Tomato's review score of One Hundred Percent. Dang! SPOILER ALERT: We highly recommend you watch the first episode 'The Wedding' before listening to this podcast :) TIMESTAMPS 0.00m Start 0.23m Introductions2.41m How Middleditch and Schwarts run the show3.38m Comedic Devices 13.53m Favorite Moments 18.39m Trivia about the Creators 23.30m OutroLINK TO THE SHOWhttps://www.netflix.com/watch/81140291?trackId=155573558&fbclid=IwAR2X9jNu-crPX8CaKs9Naop6S3VNgsd7a6AC50wo-2ZuNd2ZzprZrE9Yy_0Wiki Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middleditch_and_Schwartzhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Middleditchhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Schwartz

Did you know that there is a difference between Hobo and Tramp Clown types? We didn't either! Tune in to listen to that, as well as the fascinating history and origin of these two types. TIMESTAMPS:0.00 Intro3.10 Historical Context4.54 Origin of Hobo/Tramp Clown5.33 Discussion of Origin11.00 Appearance of Hobo/Tramp/Bag Lady14.21 Characteristics of Hobo/Tramp/Bag Lady19.54 Hobo/Tramp Performers21.07 Outro21.47 Joke Of The DaySOURCES:Tramp vs HoboHistory of Tramp/Hobohttps://www.angelfire.com/ga4/jbw/frames/tramp.htmlhttps://www.wattpad.com/356655289-how-to-be-a-clown-chapter-2-typecast

When you think of the stereotypical Clown, the 'Auguste' clown is probably what comes to mind.  In this episode of the Cheeky Podcast , Tom and Ian talk about the characteristics , appearance and possible origin stories for one of the most widely recognized style of clown . Timestamps: 0.00m Start0.23m Introduction1.44m Opening Statements 3.03m Different Unrelated Facts  4.48m Status of the Clown7.25m Stories of where the 'Auguste' Clown comes from 12.02m Behaviour of the the Auguste Clown    15.02m Appearance of the Auguste Clown 16.35m Discussion on things we discovered 19.02m Closing Statements 19.40m Joke of the Day x 2! Sources https://famousclowns.org/history-of-clowns/clown-types-the-auguste-clown/http://egyptshrineclowns.com/auguste.phphttps://www.clownantics.com/blogs/clownantics-blog/auguste-clownshttps://clownopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Auguste#:~:text=The%20auguste%20clown%20is%20a,more%20clumsy%20than%20the%20whiteface.

The brand new Aunty Donna's Big Ol' House Of Fun has come and brought joy to all the boys and girls this Holiday Season! In this Clown's React we dissect their and talk about our absolute favourite moments from the show.Aunty Donna is a performing group who, after amassing 300,000 Youtube subscribers, have created and released an absurdist show on Netflix called Aunty Donna's Big Ol' House Of Fun.TIMESTAMPS:0.00 Intro2.26 Comedic Devices11.49 Favourite Moment19.17 Outro20.15 Joke Of The DaySHOWNOTES:Aunty DonnaAunty Donna YoutubeAunty Donna's Big Ol' House Of Fun Netflix

You asked for it folks! Finally, The Cheeky Podcast begin a series into the different types of clowns.  In this first episode, Tom and Ian talk about the White Face Clown (now to be known as '...The Classic European...'')  and dive into its characteristics and origins.This series  hopes to bring some order to the chaos of conflicting google search results and commonly held beliefs. Classic European White Face:TIMESTAMPS:0.00 Start0.22m Welcome3.42m Introduction to the 'Classic European'  White Face Clown / Characteristics / The Man Credited for its Creation 7.34m The origins of 'Classic European' white face 11.53m A little about the Creation of Mime! 12.33m Francesco Caroli13.35m Performance Status of C.E.W.F.14.54m General Discussion - How do we now label the White Face ?! 16.14m The use of the term 'Sad Clown' for 'Classic European' ??18.11m The term "White Face' as an Umbrellas label  19.37m Labeling Clown types from their Appearance or Performance Style ? 20.27m Outro21.20 Joke of the Day + BlooperSources : Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ClownTrixtan Entertainemnt https://trixtan.com/types-of-clowns/Clowning Around https://www.clowningaround.co.za/news/the-whiteface-clown/Famous Clowns.orghttps://famousclowns.org/history-of-clowns/the-whiteface-clown-clown-types/Brittianica https://www.britannica.com/art/clownClownopediahttps://clownopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Clownopedia 

You Nazty Spy is an old Three Stooges short film classic (try saying that 10 times quickly). We try out a brand new format to the Clowns React episode!Tune in for weird maps, farce, and dinosaurs as we discuss this all time classic, a favourite of two of the Three Stooges, Moe and Larry.TIMESTAMPS:0.00 Intro1.27 Style Of Humour4.50 Favourite Gag9.16 Trivia12.45 Outro13.50 Joke Of The DaySHOWNOTES:You Nazty Spy!The Map ScreenshotTrivia

The original comic trio of the 20th century, 'The Three Stooges' were icons of the short film era. With a mixture of witty jokes, ludacris situations and eye poking slapstick, the Stooges were Movie stars, Television stars and Live Performance wonders. Tune in to learn and laugh, as Tom and Ian dive into this comic groups wacky career. TIMESTAMPS:0.00m Start0.21m Episode introduction1.40m The Stooges Overview 5.52m Early Career12.16m Columbia Pictures Years / Audience Popularity / Being Cartoons16.49m  The Different Cast Members / Using Recycled Footage20.11m 'Fake Shemp' ?? / Resurgence of Popularity in the 1960's / Remake Movie 26.27m Tom and Ian's 'take aways' from researching the Stooges 31.38m Outro32.23m Joke of the day33.45m EndSources Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Three_StoogesBritannica: https://www.britannica.com/topic/the-Three-Stooges2012 Remake Movie : https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0383010/The Three Stooges Fandom https://stooges.fandom.com/wiki/The_Three_Stooges  

In this short episode we discuss Harold Lloyd's Safety Last, a movie widely regarded to be his most famous feature film! Safety Last is a silent era film featuring the then famous Harold Lloyd, a person recognised in his time for his funny films and witty humour. Join us as we dissect and laugh!TIMESTAMPS:0.00 Intro2.15 Music3.38 Verbal Jokes8.27 The Speed Of Film10.10 The Finale15.02 Style Of Funny16.56 The Fabric Scene18.56 Aiding The Story24.48 Underground Elevator Gag26.04 Outro28.07 Joke Of The DaySHOWNOTES:Ian's MicrophoneTom's MicrophoneSafety Last MovieBuster Keaton EpisodesFull Tram

Buster Keaton was a Producer, Writer, Comic Actor and Stuntman who peaked in popularity in the late 1920s. His films including 'The General' and 'Steamboat Bill, Jr.' have been titled as some of the greatest silent films of all time. Tune in to hear Tom and Ian share about the ups and downs of this amazing artists career and personal life. TIMESTAMPS: 0.00m Introductions 1.30m  Growing up into a family of Vaudeville performers11.26m Leaving the Family Show and Entering Film 15.41m Creating Buster Keaton Productions 18.15m The Collapse of Buster Keaton Productions + Signing his creative life away to MGM24.06m Busters Downward Spiral 28.01m Buster gets his life back together 30.43m Returning to Hollywood to become a Gag writer, Discussing Buster becoming bankrupt. 35.08m  Discussing Busters popularity resurgence + Career later on 38.50m People who have been inspired by Buster Keaton's life44.45m Outro 47.07 Joke of the DaySOURCES:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buster_Keatonhttp://www.ew.com/article/1996/04/19/50-greatest-directors-and-their-100-best-movies/2/http://www.kansastravel.org/busterkeatonmuseum.htmhttps://web.archive.org/web/20100202061846/http://archive.sensesofcinema.com/contents/directors/02/keaton.htmlhttps://www.busterkeaton.org/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Buster-Keatonhttps://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/archives/la-me-buster-keaton-19660202-story.html

The King Of Clowns only recorded performance is reviewed by Ian and Tom, two clown graduates. Grock, the King Of Clowns is a clown who primarily performed in Music Halls, who could speak 6 languages, and who could play 26 different instruments.His success truly led from his performances though, and he was said to be the most famous and rich performer in the world at one point.TIMESTAMPS:0.00 Intro1.19 Opening Scene4.55 Grocks Types Of Humour7.30 Changing Outfit Gag10.39 Thom Monckton's Inspiration?11.47 5 O'Clocksies13.51 Use Of Set15.12 Laughing At His Own Jokes16.50 Grock And His Partners Relationship17.56 Brief Talent Tangent20.32 Grock And His Partners Relationship Pt. 226.35 Violin Schtick30.12 Juxtaposition32.23 Changing Stance Gag33.16 Jump To Backrest35.39 Strange Filming37.41 Outro38.34 Joke Of The DayLINKS:Grock The Clown - Stage Performance ("Bühnen-Sketch", 1931)Bühnen-sketch translationOpening SequenceFolding Arm GagThom MoncktonPiano BellsPiano Not Letting Him PlayPlaying The Same ViolinWalking In And OutViolin SchtickCopying AccordionChanging Stance GagFamous TrickJoke Of The DayThe Cheeky Podcast is produced by Tomas Correia and Ian Richardson

Shona is a Circus Artist, Street Performer, Fringe Show Creator and stars in the hit children's show 'Don't Mess with the Dummies'. In this episode, Tom and Ian ask about Shonas' background, creative work, life as as street performer and much more! TIMESTAMPS:0.22m  Introductions:   1.46m Tell us about yourself!  6.53m When did you first hear about the Dummies?9.59m When did you know you wanted to do Funny things?:  12.03m Do you have a creative process? 16.28m All about 'Big Glittery Shit Show' 27.23m Getting into and being a Street Performer31.00m Biggest takeaways from Street Shows38.55m Favorite and Least Favorite Performance Moments 45.09m Inspirations 52.15m Plans for the Future? 57.33m What is a Clown ? 1.04.19m joke of the Day + OutroLINKS: Circus Aotearoa Circus monoxideSimon Wright InterviewCiara Thornburn InterviewJess LoveTom Walker Dummies Corp. The Cheeky Podcast is produced by Tomas Correia and Ian Richardson

Duck Soup is THE MOST popular movie created by The Marx Brothers. Spies, slapstick and political bureaucracy, this movie has it all. Join Tom and Ian as they delve into the physical and verbal comedy of this movie.TIMESTAMPS:0.00 Introduction1.32 Beginning Of Movie3.38 The Leader of Freedonia6.17 The Motorcycle Gag8.56 The Mirror Scene11.20 The Peanut Scene13.16 Toms Favourite Joke13.55 Strange Moments19.11 The Fourth Brother23.20 The Phone Line Gag26.40 The War Scene30.31 The Sliding Socks Gag31.32 Outro32.28 Joke Of The DayLINKS:The Duck Soup MovieNot "Quatro", QuartetDuck Soup IdiomThe General - Buster KeatonClowns React - The GeneralHighlighted Histories - Charlie ChaplinCheeky Interview - Simon WrightSteven WrightThe Cheeky Podcast is produced by Tomas Correia and Ian Richardson

Kane Harrington is an Australian Comedy Clown and Circus Performer. In 'The 'Cheeky Podcast's 20th episode special, Kane shares about his life growing up in traditional Australian circus, and performing Clown following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. TIMESTAMPS:0.00 Start0.14 Introductions 1.53 Kanes Background 3.29 Growing Up in a Traditional Circus 5.40  Why Clown? 8.20 How did you Learn & How quickly did you get on stage performing Clown ? 12.20  Show Duties while performing14.46 The Acts Kane Performs / Learning them 20.48 Differences Between a Stage and Circus Tent / Moving to a Different Tent 28.02 Who is your Favorite Clown? 30.47 Being a tent Boss? 35.09 Favorite Performance Memories 37.07 Least Favorite Performance Memories 40.41 Kane asks US about the Podcast 42.58 Joke of the Day 44.56 OutroLINKS:Kano the Clowns FacebookKanes YoutubeHudsons CircusWebbers CircusDavid Larible: (Kanes Favorite Clown) The Cheeky Podcast is produced by Tomas Correia and Ian Richardson 

In this episode of the Cheeky Podcast, Tom and Ian discuss what they found about Grock, a famous 20th century European clown often titled "The King of Clown'. Tune in to hear about the skills, performances and even mansion of this whimsical performer.  Episode 19 - Timestamps0.11m Introductions 1.34m  Researching the King of Clown3.09m Grock in the time of Charlie Chaplin 5.38m Vila Grock - A Mansion owned by a clown. 8.22mWhat happened to Grocks Fortunes ? 11.22m Lifes a Lark / Being a musical Clown and multi skilled man. 14.35m Backtrack - Grocks Earlier Years 18.30m Grocks Stage Gags 20.11 How did Grock become rich? 24.25m Places Performed / Grock shying away from Political Statements / Famous Friends?  26.46m Other Extrodary Skills / Combining Clown with other Skillsets / Grocks last performance / 29.18m A little about Grocks performance Partners 30.35m Joke of the Day + OutroImportant Links: Grocks Stage PerformaceBritannicaWikiiMDbVilla GrockVilla Grock Google Images Result

Ian and Tom interview the incredible Nelson "Smyles" West! Listen in as we talk about our lives as clowns, and NICA graduates. Nelson is a clown acrobat who trained at NICA and after graduating promptly got cast into the role of a hoop diver and main clown in the Cirque du Soleil show, Luzia. In this show, he has performed worldwide.TIMESTAMPS: Things we Talk / Laugh About0.00 Introductions0.08 Favorite Part Of NICA7.43 Looking To The Future12.15 Should I Be Funny All The Time?17.53 Most And Least Favourite Clown Moment28.59 Will "Three Missing Old Men" Ever Happen?31.23 Does Ian Do Clown In Infamous?34.58 The Sketch Show37.35 Outro37.54 Joke Of The Day40.49 EndSHOWNOTESTwo Missing Old MenSimon Wright Interview

Tom and Ian get the opportunity to interview the hilarious superstar Nelson "Smyles" West. Nelson is a clown acrobat who trained at NICA and after graduating promptly got cast into the role of a hoop diver and main clown in the Cirque du Soleil show, Luzia. In this show, he has performed worldwide.TIMESTAMPS: Things we Talk / Laugh About0.00 Introductions1.43 About Nelson3.30 What Nelson Learned From His Teachers10.39 How Nelson Got Into Clowning (And Luzia)20.30 Learning The Luzia Roles29.29 How Would You Describe Yourself?31.34 What Shows Do You Remember The Most37.09 Do You Prefer Solo Or Duo Clown?38.48 The Royal Albert Hall44.09 Outro44.19 Joke Of The DaySHOWNOTESE5 Steps:IntroductionInstigating EventConflictClimax Resolution

Tom and Ian are back! After a brief hiatus, we are back with a Clowns React of Cirque du Soleil's Best Clowns video! We watch the best of the best in Cirque du Soleil's performances, and dissect what makes them funny.Starring famous clowns such as David Shiner, Yuri Medvedev, Eric Koller, and Rene Bazinet. TIMESTAMPS: Things we Talk / Laugh About0.00 Introductions2.11 Totem Clown Act5.45 O Clown Act10.37 Luzia Clown Act 113.32 Allegria Clown Act 119.44 Saltimbanco Clown Act26.34 Volta Clown Act31.15 Kurios Clown Act35.09 Dralion Clown Act40.55 Kooza Clown Act45.12 Conducter Clown Act47.46 Luzia Clown Act 251.09 Director Clown Act55.35 Allegria Clown Act 258.15 Outro58.45 Joke of the DaySHOWNOTESBEST OF CLOWNING | Cirque du SoleilRyan ShinjiFacundo Gimenez InstagramVictor KeyAmaluna ClownsSilent Movie David ShinerAllegria Timeline

"There might be some funny in it " - Derek Ives.   In Part 2 of the interview with Simon Wright, Simon describes the full founding of the Dummies Corp, their international touring live performance company. From its original ideas in the N.I.C.A classrooms to worldwide travel, Fringe Festivals and more, listen in for stories, lessons and challenges that come from building a multi show company from scratch.  TIMESTAMPS: 0.00m Introductions1.15m How it all Started - 2012 NICA Ensemble Show / Council Workers "There might be some funny in it "  Derek Ives  5.22m - 2013 -Simon goes to-Cirque du Main Competition / 6 months at Hoopla Doopla -First Public Presentation of Dummies @Melbourne Juggling Convention / Presented  2 Acts  -Mullum Circus Festival 10.26m  2014 -First Full Show Performances @ Warehouse Circus / Spin Circus Fest / Adelaide Fringe / Melborne Comedy Fest14.42m 2015-Perth Fringe-Adelaide Fringe @The Garden22.31m First Edinburgh Proposal / Going to Edinburgh29.39 m  Being Friends and Business Partners 33.28 m  Performing at the Formula 1 Bahrain Shanghai Comedy Festival / Adapting Comedy to international Audiences / Adapting performances to strange environments 38.43m Getting an outside director (Claire Bartholemue), the evolution of the show over time, exploring comedic serendipity. 46.15m - 2016 Woodford Foke Festival  Queensland Art Tour52.22m Hong Kong 55.30m Adelaide Fringe New Zealand Comedy Festival /  How Injuries can effect small companies / Getting Replacements / Edinburgh Fringe Canberra Cruise Ship Europe UK, Ireland (Typhoon), US (New York ,Pitsbourke)  1.10.07m  2017Simon Breaking his Ankle1.14.03 The thoughts behind the founding of DONT MESS WITH THE DUMMIES / An all Female Clowning Show 1.23.28m - 2018 Creating 'Splash Test Dummies' the Dummies Corp's second show / Splash Tests First Tour Circuit. 1.30.37m Chinese Clown Festival / Casting the Girls Show "Dont Mess with the Dummies'' / Performing and Training  / Creative Process for Dont Mess with the Dummies /         1.41.12m - 2019 Having three shows performing at Once / Don't Mess with the Dummies First Tour / Creation Cycles / 1.45.56m - 2020 / Planning around COVID 19 1.49.49 Jokes of the Day / Conclusion SHOWNOTES"Road side rubbish" aka Trash Test Dummies at Mullumbimby circus festival 2013https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KwUTsJfw8M"Trash Test Dummies" at Sydney Comedy Festival 2016https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhUiOZPvigkTrash Test Dummies Promo 2014- no soundhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2gcUTtav2ATrash Test Testimonials- 2016 (in reference to the QLD touring pitch)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKX13FlnVKwSplash Test Dummies Joke? 2016https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35sELpoBv_M21 towns and 21 tricks- regional WA tour 2016- When Simon drove the rest of the Dummies crazy learning shaker cupshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLndWf5okR4Trash Test Dummies Promo 2016https://vimeo.com/244197109

In this episode we bring in special guest Simon Wright! Simon Wright is an international Clown and Circus performer, and one of the founding members of Dummies Corp, Clown O'Clock and the Adelaide Juggling Convention.   In PART 1 of this interview, Simon talks about building the weekly classes of 'Clown o Clock', dives into process and inspiration of making his own solo show 'Totally Plucked' and shares his favorite lessons and stories about his journey into Clowning.TIMESTAMPS: Things we Laugh / Talk about 0.00 Introductions 1.07 Simon Introductions2.49 How simon got into Circus 4.35m NICA Specialties   6.16 All About Clown O Clock 14. 43 Red Bastard /  Stories of Clown Styles Across Countries 20.26 Combining Clowning and Circus Skills 22.54 Totally Plucked - Simons Inspiration31.23 Story of the First Chicken Performance 35.37 Simons Favorite Clowning Realizations / Life Lessons 48.03 When Simon decided he wanted to be a Clown  / More Stories 1.02.01 Summary of Key Clowning Realizations  1.04.10 Outro1.04.25 Joke of the DayLINKS to things talked about:"It's Alive!"  aka Dr Frankienstien at Ruccis horror cabaret 2011https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGyr-JSRcKg&t=189s"Simon Wright's Circus workout" NICA graduation piece- development videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFy8DQ5AzmgCirque du demain- NICA opening act. 2012https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkfMSwGZbNw&t=6sSimon's Show reel for Hoopla Doopla ABC2 and CCTV for kids. Filmed in 2013https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPvQBrPnOBY&t=74sOfficial Hoopla Doopla Trailer- released in 2014https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ__vNKGuWk"Road side rubbish" aka Trash Test Dummies at Mullumbimby circus festival 2013https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KwUTsJfw8M"Trash Test Dummies" at Sydney Comedy Festival 2016https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhUiOZPvigkTrash Test Dummies Promo 2014- no soundhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2gcUTtav2ATrash Test Testimonials- 2016 (in reference to the QLD touring pitch)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKX13FlnVKwSplash Test Dummies Joke? 2016https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35sELpoBv_M21 towns and 21 tricks- regional WA tour 2016- When Simon drove the rest of the Dummies crazy learning shaker cupshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLndWf5okR4Trash Test Dummies Promo 2016https://vimeo.com/244197109Totally Plucked Promo 2018https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrKL2fS14mESplash Test Dummies Promo 2018https://vimeo.com/266118561

Tom and Ian answer a multitude of questions that they garnered from their friends, family and fans. Listen in for their anecdotes, tales and laugh along at their silliness!You asked, we answered! But its not too late! You can still send in questions at [email protected] or through our page on Facebook.TIMESTAMPS: Things we Talk / Laugh About0.00 Introductions1.47 Question #1: Comic Timing4.19 Question #2: Clown Training11.17 Question #3: Best Moments14.40 Question #3: Worst Moments18.35 Question #4: Other Clown22.32 Question #5: Clown Logic25.55 Question #6: The Clown Life29.44 Question #7: Clowns ONLY32.32 Question #8: Clown vs Drunkard35.05 Question #9: A Box of Clown38.07 Question #10: Clown Turing Test42.09 Outro43.29 Joke of the Day44.12 EndSHOWNOTESCiara InstagramIan Duck ActAvner the EccentricBike Over Fence

In this 'Clowns React' Episode, Tom and Ian talk about the comedic devices and ideas featured in the famous Rouhan Ankinson film "Bean, The Ultimate Disaster Movie'. 'Mr Bean' is originally a T.V sitcom character first presented in 1990. This persona is a great example of someone who uses many comedic techniques such as "Clown Logic' to solve problems in unusual ways. TIMESTAMPS: Things we Talk / Laugh About0.00 Introductions 2.08 Bean The Ultimate Disaster Moive Introduction and opening credits analysis5.15 Character introductions 7.42 Bathroom Scene 14.57 Office Scene17.35 Fun Park / Projection Ride Scene19. 17 Beans Multiple Arrests 22.53 Toms Favourite Moment28. Beans Character/ Unlucky Idiot /Comparrison to Placebo Clown Show32.05 Hospital Moment 1 / Removing the Bullet35.34 Comedic Devices of Removing the Bullet36.59 Hospital Moment 2 / Waking Up the Daughter 40.15 Outro41.20 Joke of the Day42.24 End

Ian and Tom discuss Buster Keaton's favourite film that he starred and directed, 'The General'. Come and listen as they laugh their way through this silent movie classic, based off of the real life historical event of 'The Great Locomotive Chase'.TIME STAMPS : Things we Talk / Laugh About0.00 Introductions1.36 "The General" Introduction3.22 Cracking Into It6.09 SPOILER ALERT8.07 How Funny is it? + The Rail Handcar Incident14.05 Slide Counts15.47 Ian's Favourite Part18.55 The Trifecta of Character22.30 Humour in the Everyday 24.27 Tom's Favourite Moment + Hallucinating Carriages27.20 "The Great Stone Face" + Verbal Humour30.27 Film Facts36.08 Outro37.33 Joke of the Day38.51 End38.56 EXTRASHOWNOTESTHE GENERAL YoutubeTHE GENERAL Archive.orgBuster Keaton's StuntsBig Lever that requires Hand Waving (i.e. Rail Handcar)SourcesJoke 1Joke 2

The second half is here! Tom and Ian discuss the rest of Charlie Chaplin's life, including becoming an independent film producer, the peak and fall of popularity, as well as communist accusations and receiving the longest standing ovation in Academy Award history...TIME STAMPS : Things we Talk / Laugh About0.00 Introductions to Part 21.12 Production changes after becoming independent / Charlies Perfectionism2.44 Charlies second marriage to Lita Grey + Controversy4.34 The Next films made, 'The Gold Rush' and 'The Circus' 5.47 Sound being introduced into film + 'City Lights' film8.08 'Modern Times' film9.22 Charlies third marriage + More controversy 9.54 'The Great Dictator' Film 10.47 'Monsieur Verdoux' film / Falling popularity 12.04 'Limelight' film / Getting Older 13.40 Banning from the U.S after communist accusations 14.45 Formal Recognition of this work15.53 Charlies Oscar Ceremony16.46 Charlies Death / Unexpected Event / Quick Facts18.57 Outro19.38 Joke of the Day21.05 End  SHOWNOTES : Charlie Eats his shoe, 'The Gold Rush'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u65lvwfTPtM'City Lights' Final Scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJKfmsuvGHg&t=11sThe Great Dictator Finale Speechhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7GY1Xg6X201972 Oscars Standing Ovationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3Pl-qvA1X8&t=16sCharlie Chaplin's Favorite Recipes ! https://www.charliechaplin.com/en/articles/223-Charlie-Chaplin-His-Recipes-Sources:Youtube Video about 'Dramady'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8oxQWYnNqcCharlie Chaplin Website:https://www.charliechaplin.com/Britannica Page:https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charlie-ChaplinWikipedia Page:https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charlie-Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin has been described as one of the greatest film makers of all time. His comic character 'The Tramp' became an icon in silent film, with his unique blend of comedy and empathy, chaos and care. In this episode of Highlighted Histories, Tom and Ian take a look into the early life of Charlie Chaplin. Next week we will be releasing part 2 of this two part mini series. TIME STAMPS : Things we Talk / Laugh About 0.00 Introductions 1.13 Disclaimer ! 2.24 Charlie Chaplin Introduction3.35 Upbringing and Childhood4.43 First performing work - Clog Dancing5.30 Transitioning to Comedy / Performing in Sherlock Holmes  7.53 Career Patterns  8.44 Becoming a comedic touring performer9.32 Being Scouted for Film / Joining Keystone Studios12.46 Signing with Essanay Company film Studios 14.09 Signing with Mutual Company film Studios 15.42 A reason for Charlies success 17.00 Signing with First Nationals Film Company / Seeking Independence / Personal Life18.43 First Marriage, and making of the Film ' The Kid' 19.15 Reasons behind the sucess of 'The Kid' film 21.05 Outro21.35 Joke of the Day22.29 EndSources Youtube Video about 'Dramady'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8oxQWYnNqcCharlie Chaplin Website:https://www.charliechaplin.com/Britannica Page:https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charlie-ChaplinWikipedia Page:https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charlie-Chaplin

Emmett Kelly's life is held in such high regard as the clown who invented the tramp clown. Listen in as Tom and Ian discuss the world renowned Emmett Kelly in this all new series - Highlighted Histories. In this new series, Tom and Ian provide a short biography of a selected famous clown in history, and then ask questions, discuss and find out new information. Next week we will be discussing Charlie Chaplin!TIMESTAMPS - Things we talk / laugh about00 - Introductions1.13 - Emmett Kelly Intro2.15 - Birth and Young Adulthood4.43 - Marriage and Children5.36 - Invention of Acts7.20 - Before Weary Willie8.54 - Ringling Brothers Era10.23 - Hartford Circus Fire13.18 - Emmett Kelly Jr.15.00 - Not quite patriotism16.25 - International Clown Hall of Fame18.52 - Otto Griebling20.43 - Outro21.31 - Joke of the Day22.19 - EndSHOWNOTESWeary Willie SketchSweeping the Spotlight Emmett Kelly'Carrying Water' PhotoHartford Fire RecountInternational Clown Hall of FameClown: My Life In Tatters and Smiles - Autobiography by Emmett Kelly Sr.Oleg Popov Spotlight actSOURCEShttps://famousclowns.org/famous-clowns/emmett-kelly-sr-biography-world-famous-tramp-clown/https://p6x.1e6.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/weary-willy-sketch-emmett-kelly.jpghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmett_Kellyhttps://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.lib.swin.edu.au/docview/197173359?rfr_id=info%3Axri%2Fsid%3Aprimohttps://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.lib.swin.edu.au/docview/211749287?rfr_id=info%3Axri%2Fsid%3Aprimohttps://clownopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Emmett_Kellyhttps://www.thevintagenews.com/2017/05/02/emmett-kelly-the-first-sad-hobo-clown-who-was-best-known-for-his-character-named-weary-willie/https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.lib.swin.edu.au/docview/214895773?rfr_id=info%3Axri%2Fsid%3Aprimo#https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.lib.swin.edu.au/docview/233056368?rfr_id=info%3Axri%2Fsid%3Aprimohttps://erenow.net/common/the-circus-fire-a-true-story-of-an-american-tragedy/

Reunited at last! After three months of recording and editing separately due to Covid - 19 , Tom and Ian bring in their second guest appearance, Jeff Young. Jeff is a Ian's former Clown classmate and National Institute of Circus Arts (N.I.C.A) alumni.  This episode, equal interview and discussion, covers topics of Jeffs background, Scary Clowns, some of Jeff's hilarious memories and assessments from Clown College. Timestamps - Things we talk / laugh about00 - Introductions 2.15 - Jeff's background and NICA memorable moments 7.45 - Scary Clowns 17.30 - 2016 Clown Sightings / Traditional Clowns appearance / Identity and performance 26.50 - Jeff's Favorite NICA assessments38.10 - Plans for the Future / NICA Showcase Character 41.30 - Incorporating Comedy into Physical Specialties 47.30 - Benefits and Challenges of working as a Trio54.30 - Traditional Clown Endings / Should all clowns learn traditional Acts ?57.21 - Joke of the Day / Conclusion59.25 -  SECRET BONUS ?!?!?!?!?!?SHOWNOTES     Maestro - Jeffs NICA Showcase Teaser Trio Clown NICA assessments - Second Year Meddling CeremonTrio Clown Wedding Act National Geographic Clown Interviews

Tom and Ian talk about the many comedic devices used in physical comedy and clown. We grapple with definitions, and attempt to explain our thoughts in clear, concise and meaningful ways. *Laughter Ensues*TIMESTAMPS:2:11 - Emotion3:38 - Theories of Humour12:44 - Surprise13:59 - Absurdity18:10 - Parody20:57 - Repetition25:02 - Clown Logic & Improvisation31:12 - High & Low Status35:09 - Gags & Lazzi39:00 - Winning & Losing41:52 - The Taboo45:07 - Joke of The DayContact us at:[email protected]:Tom's Cup Act 'Casted Tea'PepitoZach & ViggoMime WeightlifterStanislav Shchukin (Ludwig's dad) & Valeriy Serebryakov'The Art of Clowning' Dark clowning includedNew Zealand Comedian - Let us know if you know who this is!

In this special occasion (Episode 5!), we have Ciara Thorburn - handstander, juggler, variety performer, and lucky last, a CLOWN! Listen in as Tom and Ian discuss all things Ciara.Follow Ciara's JourneyLINKS:Avner the EccentricPhilippe GaulierCiara's Gaulier BlogNeonTrent Baumann

In this fourth episode, Ian and Tom discuss the amazing clown show, Placebo, created by Joe de Paul, a former Cirque du Soleil clown. Listen in as we dissect, analyse and laugh at the silliness and humour of Placebo.For those confused about this whole 'Episode 5' business, it is due to 'Episode 4' not being able to be edited. As of now, 'Episode 4' is being delayed inevitably... Enjoy!LINKS:PlaceboJoe De Paul

In this third episode, Ian and Tom eagerly discuss what is considered to be one of the best clown shows in modern times, Slava's Snowshow. They attempt to wriggle their brains around the show as a whole, and delve into why it's just so funny.SPOILER WARNING - Slava's SnowshowLINKS:Slava's SnowshowSee it LIVE"BUM BUM BUM BUM" Music (O Fortuna)

In this second episode, Tom and Ian discuss what performance qualities are needed to be a clown in this Glossary of Terms. They discuss what they perceive to be the most fundamental pieces of a clown: audience interaction, audience interest, and character work/slapstick. They also get a bit lost in the differences between a contemporary vs traditional clown and between a theatrical vs circus clown.LINKS:The Artist by Thom MoncktonFranco DragoneVenn Diagram

Ian and Tom talk about how they don't know anything about podcasting, and how they don't know what this podcast is even about. The beginning of every adventure has to start somewhere.