On the Winter Season Finale of Ventriloquism Weekly, Tony Award-Winner Jay Johnson returns to the program with filmmaker Bryan W. Simon. The pair take Matt and listeners for a behind-the-scenes look at what went into filming Johnson’s Tony-winning show. Bryan and Jay give unprecedented access to everything about this brand new movie. Today’s episode is […]
Tag: Family Entertainers
Today, Matt checks in with listeners and lays out the rest of the season, plus looks ahead to what’s in store for Ventriloquism Weekly in 2015. This episode originally aired in December 2014. [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]
Steve Axtell and Mark Daniel return to the program where they announced the game-changing 2014 KAX conference. In what has become tradition, they speak with Matt about what everyone could expect from the 2015 Kidabra/Axtell joint conference for family entertainers! This episode originally aired in the Fall of 2014 [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]
Phil Nichols talks with Matt about his incredible life in Show Business. Phil has gone from ventriloquism to special effects make-up and creature building. He’s seen and done it all and is ready to share his incredible story with Ventriloquism Weekly. [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]
Legendary magician and Red Skelton tribute artist Tom Mullica sits down with Matt. This is one of those rare episodes with blunt honesty that is surely not to be missed. Mr. Mullica is bound to spark conversation among fellow performers about the true state of entertainment today. [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]
Cruise ship ventriloquist joins Matt for a conversation about the benefits to performing (clean) for adults. Merchant also provides some wonderful insights into being a working act on the high seas! [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]
Magician/Hypnotist/Ventriloquist Michael Night shares a truly touching journey in show business with a refreshing honesty and candor. This is a can’t-miss interview! [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]
Craig Sergent and Lew Newton join Matt as the first-ever performing duo on Ventriloquism Weekly! Newton, a silent mime and ventriloquist, teams up with Sergent, the magician and only “talking half” of their act. A one-of-a-kind interview about playing characters onstage, combine many arts, and what it’s like to only speak through ventriloquism in performance. […]
Pastor David Weyrick shares his journey from a kid with a dream, bullied into putting the puppet away, to an adult with a passion to pursue that dream once again. An inspiring story for all! [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]
Meghan Casey joins Matt for a very enveloping discussion about balancing tons of Library shows with a Psychology major at Colorado State University. Plus, find out how Meghan plans to use her passion for children’s entertainment, ventriloquism and psychology post-graduation. A can’t-miss interview with one of Ventriloquism’s most promising young minds! [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]