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 […]
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 […]
Mike Palma sits down with Matt to talk with Matt about political correctness as comedy club ventriloquist. Other vents know Mike for his awesome figures that he makes under his “Ventriloquist Workshop” company name. Mike really is one of the true triple threats of ventriloquism: Great ventriloquist, great writer, and a great figure builder! [ayssocial_buttons […]
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 […]