Episode 128: Creative Mental Performance Training with Dr. Veronique Richard Ph.D.
Dr. Veronique Richard Ph.D. does extensive research in how creativity impacts physical performance- her favorite research subjects: circus artists. Listen in to find out her findings and mindset shifts that you can make to change how you train.
Episode 127- The Artist Activist Athlete with Marco Motta
Marco Motta has carried his culture with him from the streets of Brazil to the stage of Paris, but it hasn’t been an easy journey. He is still fighting prejudice and oppression with the greatest weapon he has: his art.
More than BMX Bikers and Poetry with Jay Gilligan
Can a circus artist be great if they are all skills and no concept? What if they’re brilliant artists but have no technical ability? Jay Gilligan grapples with this and more on this week’s episode.
Episode 125: Movement is Life with Martin Frenette
Martin Frenette has been an aerialist for 17 years and hopes to do 15 more! He talks about how the industry has changed and what makes an act great.
Episode 124: Consent is the C-word Australians Love with Adie Delaney
A trapeze star turned circus coach and sexual harm prevention educator in one of hopefully MANY conversations we can have about making the circus safer.
Episode 123: Girls Gone Rope with Eve Diamond and PJ Perry
Closing out 2021 with one of the most widely requested aerial duos- Girls Gone Rope! Eve and PJ talk about creating a duo rope act, the difference between festival and contract performing, and the importance of getting rid of Stressica.
Episode 122: A Circus Artist Dies Twice
Many people dream of running away to join the circus, but today’s guest, who spent 6 years performing with Cirque du Soleil wanted to run away FROM the circus. What happened next was something she never could have imagined.
Episode 121: Mental Health and Mongolian Contortion with Ulzii Kee
Ulzii Kee was at one time one of the best mongolian contortionists on stage with Cirque du Soleil, but at what price?
Episode 120: (Not) Just a Juggler with Viktor Kee
Viktor Kee is so much more than juggling. In this episode we discuss owning your work, inspiration and of course, what Viktor is up to next!