Russ Lewis, a living legend of ventriloquism, joins Matt on the Season 2 finale of Ventriloquism Weekly. Mr. Lewis speaks candidly about his rags to riches upbringing. He also touches on his days performing on television shows from Mike Douglas to Ed Sullivan. Known for his character Brooklyn Birch, Russ talks about the evolution of […]
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We mix it up this week as Matt talks to Buster Balloon and Annie Banannie-stage names of the Caldwells-about the art of entertaining with balloons! Hear this couple speak passionately about what drives them to innovate in this unique field. Plus, you’ll understand how balloon twisters and ventriloquists aren’t so different! [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]
Former guest Rob Condas steps in for Matt this week to interview Tom Crowl. Crowl has been working on special projects with the Vent Haven museum: Archiving video conversations with other ventriloquists. Hear about that massive effort and more today on a special edition of Ventriloquism Weekly! [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]
Mark Wade talks with Matt about what everyone can expect from the 2014 Vent Haven ConVENTion in Hebron, Kentucky. [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]
Magician Marty Hahne sits down with Matt to talk about what he learned about the power of one social media post to affect change. Hahne recently made headlines by becoming the poster child (or poster child’s entertainer) for the Government’s excessive regulation on animals used in performances. Listen and hear events that changed his life […]
Andrew Ready from Adelaide, Australia joins Matt for an eye-opening conversation about being a children’s ventriloquist Down Under. The two talk about everything from the rarity of our art form in Australia to the crossover success of the country’s most popular export, The Wiggles. This is a can’t-miss conversation about the international reaches of our […]
Lori Bruner and Trish Dunn join Matt in person! From Kentucky and North Carolina respectively, you’ll hear how two wonderful journeys in ventriloquism linked these lovely ladies together to become “BFFs in Ventriloquism”! [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]
Funeral Director Chuck Lyons joins Matt for a talk about what his profession taught him about why bringing joy to children and families is so important. Chuck’s insight are a must for gaining a perspective on what entertainment truly means. [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]
Simon Cowell calls him one of the “most talented people on the planet.” Las Vegas headliner Terry Fator returns to Ventriloquism Weekly to talk with host Matt Bailey about everything from his creative process to what it feels like to be celebrating 5 incredible years at the Mirage Hotel and Casino. Fator is one of […]
Ventriloquism Weekly’s first ever guest returns! Vinnie Ewart came back to talk about and promote his benefit show for The Wounded Warrior Project at the Bayway Arts Center in East Islip, which took place March 8th, 2014. Plus, much more with Vinnie Ewart! [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]