Michele LaFong, host of Las Vegas Backstage Talk, joins Matt to discuss her mentor, Señor Wences. LaFong doesn’t hold back, talking about everything from why Wences didn’t trust other ventriloquists, to a continuing controversy with his estate. Plus, Michele gives Matt her feelings about originality in ventriloquism today. Listen in for a truly unfiltered discussion […]
Dennis Daniels and Harold Crocker share their inspiring stories in this this episode recorded at the 2015 Vent Haven Convention. As an educator, Dennis uses vent in an incredibly noble way. Harold Crocker never went full time, but is loved by ventriloquists everywhere for his storied career, which includes performing for JFK. [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]
Anne Roberts joins Matt at the Vent Haven Convention to talk about the history of the only museum dedicated to ventriloquism. She shares insight from her time as curator, how she found Vent Haven’s current caretaker, and her familial connection to Vent Haven’s roots. Please stay tuned after the interview for a huge announcement about our […]
Michael Grandinetti chats with Matt about everything from his beginnings in magic to being one of the stars of Masters of Illusion. This riveting conversation includes Grandinetti’s thoughts about why magic is finding a resurgence on television, sans camera tricks. This truly is a fantastic discussion on the current state and bright future of the […]
Comedy team Bruce Williams and Terry Ree, AKA The Indian and the White Guy join Matt for one of the most riveting conversations on Talk For Two yet. Known for their ethnic humor, Williams & Ree talk about the ridiculousness lengths to which political correctness has been taken in this country. Plus, Williams and Ree […]
Matt Bailey sits down with the hysterical Lynn Terfzger-Joy at the 2015 Vent Haven Convention. She shares her inspiring story from being a little kid interested in vent to a full-time performer. From Disney Cruise Lines to campuses and theaters across the country, Lynn’s comedy crosses generations, providing belly laughs for all! [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]
Legendary Puppeteer, theme park producer, and all-around showman John Hardman joins Matt in a revealing conversation. You’ll hear about a decades-long, self-made career unlike any other. And the best part? He did it all without business cards! That’s just one of the many tales from the incredible life of John Hardman. [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]
Filmmaker Bryan W. Simon joins Matt today to talk about the re-release of “I’m No Dummy” as a 2-disc set with bonus materials. Plus, they discuss the origins of the film, the very first feature-length documentary on vent. Bryan and his wife Marge will also be returning to Vent Haven this year for something very […]
Returning from Nashville, TN, as Talk For Two, Matt Bailey welcomes singing ventriloquist David Turner! Turner is an incredibly gifted ventriloquist and figure maker.Recorded in Turner’s beautiful home, Matt finds out what makes this truly unique entertainer tick. Along with building truly beautiful figures, David can sing like country music legends Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. And […]
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″]