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 […]
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You remember his hits “Spiders and Snakes”, “Swamp Witch”, and “Cow Patti”. Now, he’s celebrating 25 years at his theater in Branson, MO. Singer, guitarist, and comic genius Jim Stafford is Matt’s guest today! The pair talk about everything from Jim’s string of 70’s comedy hits to what makes this septuagenarian an open and avowed […]
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 […]
David Carr is a staple at the Vent Haven Convention as their stage manager for more than 20 years. David Joins Matt at the 2015 VHC to chat about how he (and his son) keeps things moving throughout the hectic 4-day event. Plus, David talks about going pro with his own ventriloquism. [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]
From the Vent Haven Convention, Matt sits down with retired Army Vet John Byrd and young musical ventriloquist Peter Dzubay. Two awesome and talented gentlemen share their journey in ventriloquism. [ayssocial_buttons id=”1″]
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″]
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. […]
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″]