Episode 21: Back to Circus School with Ron Oppenheimer
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There’s a chill in the air, friends, fans and enemies and that means it is time to go back to school- circus school that is!
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Episode 20: There are All Sorts of Ways to Move OR You Can Fix Stupid with Dr. Emily Scherb
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How do physical therapists diagnose inefficient movement patterns in circus artists?
Episode 19-Part 2: African American Legacy in US Circus with Veronica Blair
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While Veronica was performing as an aerialist with UniverSOUL, she met legendary but un-credited performer named Emanuel “Uncle Junior” Ruffin.
Episode 19-Part 1: The Creation of An Aerialist with Veronica Blair
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Veronica started her acrobatic career at the age of 14 with Make*A*Circus, and studied Chinese Acrobatics under Master Lu Yi at the San Francisco Youth Circus.
Episode 18: Developing a Creative Obsession with Marvin Ong
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Marvin Ong is a flow artist who’s obsession with one specific juggling trick led him to develop a whole style that is all his own.
Episode 17: Traveling as an Aerial Instructor with Jenn Bruyer
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Jenn Bruyer teaches aerialists across the world. Shannon sat down with her in Munich to eat chocolate and talk about what makes a good aerial coach, matrices, and…
Episode 16: Clowning Around the World with Mandragora Circo
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When Mariana Silva and her partner Juan Cruz Bracamonte created the circus/theater show Mandragora Circus in 2003, they never expected that it would take them…
Episode 15: Animals Change Things with Equestrian Aerialist Claire Beer
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Claire and Shannon sit down for the most epic of interviews! Horses! Aerialists! Falcons! Weird pronunciations of southern towns!
Episode 14: Circus Psychology with Dr. Kip Matthews
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Dr. Kip Matthews has been a sports and performance psychologist for 20 years treating dancers, musicians, and high level athletes.
Episode 13: Circus And Motherhood
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How does becoming a mother alter a career in the circus industry? Today’s guest, Anke Van Engelshoven, has a company that addresses this topic in their new show, Raven.
