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 […]
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″]
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 […]
Vent Haven Executive Director Mark Wade appears to give his annual update on the ConVENTion. Included: Corrected times for the Jeff Dunham Lecture and what exactly happened with the hotels this year. If you have any lingering questions about Vent Haven, take a listen! We are a week away from the most exciting eVENT of […]