7x Emmy-Nominated “Tonight Show with Jay Leno” writer Jon Macks joins Matt on the Season Finale and final episode under the title of Ventriloquism Weekly! Macks, author of the new book Monologue: What Makes America Laugh Before Bed, has written comedy for Leno, as well as numerous celebrities and award shows his over 22-year career. […]
Category: Performing Arts
Britain’s Got Talent finalist Steve Hewlett joins Matt for an awesome conversation about ventriloquism. Steve speaks of his early passion for the art. Hewlett also discusses the awesome things opportunities and people he has encountered during a career that began when he was just 22. [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]
Incredibly talented Marionette performer and puppeteer Joe Selph joins Matt to share his journey. After working for the Muppets for several years, Selph eventually teamed up with legendary Marionette builder and performer Rene. After discussing his own interesting life, Joe shares stories from a career performing with someone so many the Maestro. [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]
Magical Storyteller Mark Daniel finally sits down for a one-on-one conversation! Listeners will know Mark from his appearances to preview KAX with Steve Axtell each year. But this time he’s flying solo to share his story with all of us. From how the library inspired him to get into magic to KIDabra’s beginnings, Mark Daniel’s […]
Ventriloquist and Australia’s Got Talent Alum Darren Carr chats with Matt about his performing ventriloquism professionally Down-Under. You’ll find out what makes Darren one of the busiest entertainers in Australia and why exactly the Got Talent franchise pursued him to participate! [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]
World-renowned juggler Niels Duinker joins Matt for an incredibly interesting conversation. Duinker, from the Netherlands, has accomplished much in his young life, including achieving 3 Guinness World Records. You’ll hear a story of a passion from a young age that skyrocketed this entertainer to accomplish his dreams! [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]
One of the most inventive minds in ventriloquism, David Strassman, joins Matt for an amazing and eye-opening conversation. Included: When Strassman started using his “puppetronics” system. You’ll also find out why exactly this American performer prefers his fame to stay Down-Under. [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]
Nashville resident and son of legendary song writer Merle Kilgore, Steve Kilgore joins Matt in one of VW’s most diverse conversations yet. From Steve’s passion for figure making to growing up on the Grand Ole Opry stage, it’s all here! [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]
One of the hardest-working fair performers sits down with Matt. Sylvia Fletcher performs more than 400 shows a year at fairs, festivals, and theaters across the country. She shares her creativity, spirit, and inspiring story with all of us in a can’t-miss conversation. [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]
Adam DeFilippi joins Matt to discuss how his budding career in film was directly influenced by his start in ventriloquism. Or was it how his start in ventriloquism was directly influenced by film? Take a listen! [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]