Episode 40 - Lea Toran Jenner, circus artist and YouTube vlogger
On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the final performances of Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus, their latest updates on the virtual reality Kickstarter campaign, lessons circus artists can take from playwright collectives, and finally Josh interviews circus artist and vlogger, Lea Toran Jenner. Lea and her partner are currently performing aduo cyr wheel act at the Moulin...
45m May 08, 2017
45m
Episode 39 - Elsie Smith, co-founder of the New England Center for Circus Arts
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Audioboom On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about Cuisine and Confessions, Circus 1903, a compelling theory about Disney and Ringling Brothers, and sit down for an interview with the co-founder of the New England Center for Circus Arts, Elsie Smith. They also talk about Elsie's time in San Francisco, being on tour with Saltimbanco, and of course the journe...
1hr 17m Apr 18, 2017
1hr 17m
Episode 39 - Elsie Smith, co-founder of the New England Center for Circus Arts
On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about Cuisine and Confessions, Circus 1903, a compelling theory about Disney and Ringling Brothers, and sit down for an interview with the co-founder of the New England Center for Circus Arts, Elsie Smith. They also talk about Elsie's time in San Francisco, being on tour with Saltimbanco, and of course the journey of creating America's longest runni...
1hr 17m Apr 18, 2017
1hr 17m
Episode 38 - The Adelaide Fringe in review and an interview with Lauren Eisinger, Australian circus producer
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Audioboom On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay sit down with Sydney based circus producer and creator Lauren Eisinger. They talk about their experiences at the Adelaide Fringe, the differences between circus in Australia and the United States, and various challenges of independently producing. Also on the episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about news with Big Apple Ci...
1hr 6m Mar 27, 2017
1hr 6m
Episode 38 - The Adelaide Fringe in review and an interview with Lauren Eisinger, Australian circus producer
On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay sit down with Sydney based circus producer and creator Lauren Eisinger. They talk about their experiences at the Adelaide Fringe, the differences between circus in Australia and the United States, and various challenges of independently producing. Also on the episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about news with Big Apple Circus and have a secret discount for t...
1hr 6m Mar 27, 2017
1hr 6m
Episode 37- A Mini Episode from Australia
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Audioboom On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the shows they've seen at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and government funding for circus in the U.S. versus Australia. Enjoy this week's mini episode! If you do, please share it with your friends and rate us on iTunes. Have a great week!
15m Mar 01, 2017
15m
Episode 37- A Mini Episode from Australia
On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the shows they've seen at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and government funding for circus in the U.S. versus Australia. Enjoy this week's mini episode! If you do, please share it with your friends and rate us on iTunes. Have a great week!
15m Mar 01, 2017
15m
Episode 36- Ross Mollison, circus producer and impresario of Spiegelworld
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | AudioboomOn this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay sit down with circus and theater producer Ross Mollison. Ross founded the production company Spiegelworld and has produced hit shows including Slava Snow Show, Puppetry of the Penis, and his current production, Absinthe at Caesars Palace. Josh and Lyndsay also talk about Superbowl LI and the results of the Big Apple Circ...
1hr 11m Feb 06, 2017
1hr 11m
Episode 36 - Ross Mollison, circus producer and impresario of Spiegelworld
On this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay sit down with circus and theater producer Ross Mollison. Ross founded the production company Spiegelworld and has produced hit shows including Slava Snow Show, Puppetry of the Penis, and his current production, Absinthe at Caesars Palace. Josh and Lyndsay also talk about Superbowl LI and the results of the Big Apple Circus auction. If you enjoy the episod...
1hr 11m Feb 06, 2017
1hr 11m
Episode 35- Ringling's Closure and an interview with Ottavio and Naomi Gesmundo
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Stitcher | Audioboom  On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay discuss the closing announcement of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the bankruptcy auction of Big Apple Circus, SLUMBER's upcoming run at the Adelaide Fringe, and their new VR circus experience. They also sit down for an interview with Ottavio and Naomi Gesmundo aka Mr. and Mrs. G. Ottavio and N...
1hr 26m Jan 29, 2017
1hr 26m
Episode 35- Ringling's Closure and an interview with Ottavio and Naomi Gesmundo
On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay discuss the closing announcement of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the bankruptcy auction of Big Apple Circus, SLUMBER's upcoming run at the Adelaide Fringe, and their new VR circus experience. They also sit down for an interview with Ottavio and Naomi Gesmundo aka Mr. and Mrs. G. Ottavio and Naomi perform a breathtaking crossbow stunt act an...
1hr 26m Jan 29, 2017
1hr 26m
Episode 34- A new show from Hideaway Circus and an interview Sebastian Kann, circus dramaturg
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Stitcher | Audioboom On this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay reveal their next show... hint hint it has to do with partying. They also sit down with one of Josh's closest friends, Sebastian Kann who is a writer, aerialist, and circus dramaturg currently studying in Holland. They chat about Sebastian's thesis on circus composition and movement as well as some of the co...
1hr 1m Jan 11, 2017
1hr 1m
Episode 34- A new show from Hideaway Circus and an interview Sebastian Kann, circus dramaturg
On this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay reveal their next show... hint hint it has to do with partying. They also sit down with one of Josh's closest friends, Sebastian Kann who is a writer, aerialist, and circus dramaturg currently studying in Holland. They chat about Sebastian's thesis on circus composition and movement as well as some of the conversations had about contemporary circus in aca...
1hr 1m Jan 11, 2017
1hr 1m
Episode 33- Adam Kuchler, juggler and clown
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Stitcher | Audioboom Happy 2017! On this week's podcast, Josh and Lyndsay sit down for an interview with the renowned juggler and clown Adam Kuchler. They talk about growing up in Wisconsin, joining the road with Ringling, working with Les Sept Doigts, act creation, and virtual reality. Also on this episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about their successful Kickstarter cam...
1hr 14m Jan 05, 2017
1hr 14m
Episode 33- Adam Kuchler, juggler and clown
Happy 2017! On this week's podcast, Josh and Lyndsay sit down for an interview with the renowned juggler and clown Adam Kuchler. They talk about growing up in Wisconsin, joining the road with Ringling, working with Les Sept Doigts, act creation, and virtual reality. Also on this episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about their successful Kickstarter campaign, Ottavio Gesmundo's new book "The Grand Gy...
1hr 14m Jan 05, 2017
1hr 14m
Episode 32- Lorenzo Pisoni, circus performer and actor
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Stitcher | Audioboom On this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay sit down with actor, clown, and acrobat Lorenzo Pisoni. Lorenzo's had an incredible performing career starting at age two with the Pickle Family Circus and which includes starring roles in Cirque Du Soleil, on Broadway, and everything in between. Josh and Lyndsay also talk about dramaturgical writing in circ...
1hr 15m Dec 15, 2016
1hr 15m
Episode 32- Lorenzo Pisoni, circus performer and actor
On this week's episode Josh and Lyndsay sit down with actor, clown, and acrobat Lorenzo Pisoni. Lorenzo's had an incredible performing career starting at age two with the Pickle Family Circus and which includes starring roles in Cirque Du Soleil, on Broadway, and everything in between. Josh and Lyndsay also talk about dramaturgical writing in circus, their new 360 VR circus video with Adam Kuch...
1hr 15m Dec 15, 2016
1hr 15m
Episode 31- Barry Lubin aka Grandma the clown
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Stitcher | Audioboom On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay phone up Barry Lubin to talk about his career as the famed Grandma clown. You have may have seen Barry perform in Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus or during his 25 year run at the Big Apple Circus. They discuss the differences between performing arenas and tents, the importance of comedic failur...
1hr 4m Dec 10, 2016
1hr 4m
Episode 31- Barry Lubin aka Grandma the clown
On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay phone up Barry Lubin to talk about his career as the famed Grandma clown. You have may have seen Barry perform in Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus or during his 25 year run at the Big Apple Circus. They discuss the differences between performing i​​n arenas and tents, the importance of comedic failure, and how Barry creates material. Josh and...
1hr 4m Dec 10, 2016
1hr 4m
Episode 30- A New Virtual Reality Circus
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Stitcher | Audioboom Click here to visit the KickstarterOn this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about their crowd-funding campaign for Hideaway Circus's new virtual reality experience. They discuss virtual reality technology and the different ways that it can enhance circus and dance. Josh and Lyndsay also chat about the week's circus news including Cirque Du So...
23m Dec 04, 2016
23m
Episode 30 - A Virtual Reality Circus
On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about their crowd-funding campaign for Hideaway Circus's new virtual reality experience. They discuss virtual reality technology and the different ways that it can enhance circus and dance. Josh and Lyndsay also chat about the week's circus news including Cirque Du Soleil's Paramour, a new project by the Sleep No More producers, and Hamilton's new r...
23m Dec 04, 2016
23m
Episode 29- Ryan Shinji Murray, acrobat in Cirque Du Soleil's Kurios
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Stitcher | Audioboom On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay sit down with Ryan Shinji Murray, an acrobat currently on tour with Cirque Du Soleil's production Kurios. They spoke with Ryan about his journey to becoming a circus performer, what its what like to create an act on new apparatus built by CDS, and his perspective on learning new tricks and technique. Josh a...
1hr 5m Nov 17, 2016
1hr 5m
Episode 29 - Ryan Shinji Murray, acrobat in Cirque Du Soleil's Kurios
On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay sit down with Ryan Shinji Murray, an acrobat currently on tour with Cirque Du Soleil's production Kurios. They spoke with Ryan about his journey to becoming a circus performer, what its what like to create an act on new apparatus built by CDS, and his perspective on learning new tricks and technique. Josh and Lyndsay also talk about Lorenzo Pisoni's new ...
1hr 5m Nov 17, 2016
1hr 5m
Episode 28- Goodbye New York, Hello Bret Pfister (circus artist and director)
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Stitcher | Audioboom On Episode 28, Josh and Lyndsay recount the closing SLUMBER in Brooklyn, what's next for the show, and interview circus artist and director, Bret Pfister. We talk with Bret about his career as an aerialist and comedian, experience directing, and some surprising and unusual things about the circus industry. If you enjoy the episode, please rate us ...
1hr 9m Nov 08, 2016
1hr 9m
Episode 28- Goobye New York, Hello Bret Pfister (circus artist and director)
On Episode 28, Josh and Lyndsay recount the closing SLUMBER in Brooklyn, what's next for the show, and interview circus artist and director, Bret Pfister. We talk with Bret about his career as an aerialist and comedian, experience directing, and some surprising and unusual things about the circus industry. If you enjoy the episode, please rate us on iTunes and have a great week! [08:28] Bret's...
1hr 9m Nov 08, 2016
1hr 9m
Episode 27- Happy Halloween and an interview with Olga Karmansky, contortionist and cast member of SLUMBER
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Stitcher | Audioboom On this week’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the final weeks of SLUMBER in Brooklyn and interview Olga Karmanksy, contortionist, actress, and US national champion of rhythmic gymnastics. Olga is one the cast members of SLUMBER and they chat about her career, the creation of various theatrical and circus shows, and and the value of determinat...
1hr Oct 29, 2016
1hr
Episode 27- Happy Halloween and an interview with Olga Karmansky, contortionist and cast member of SLUMBER.
On this week’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the final weeks of SLUMBER in Brooklyn and interview Olga Karmanksy, contortionist, actress, and US national champion of rhythmic gymnastics. Olga is a cast member of SLUMBER and they chat about her career, the creation of various theatrical and circus shows, and and the value of determination. There are only seven more performances of SLUMBER ...
1hr Oct 29, 2016
1hr
Episode 26- SLUMBER heads to Australia and an interview with Joren Dawson, cast member and acrobat.
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Stitcher | Audioboom On this week’s episode Josh and Lyndsay break the news about the upcoming international tour of SLUMBER starting in Adelaide, Australia. They also chat with Joren Dawson, aerialist, acrobat, and sole male cast member of SLUMBER about his career and life as a touring circus performer. There are only three weeks left to see SLUMBER in New York City,...
1hr Oct 20, 2016
1hr
Episode 26- SLUMBER heads to Australia and an interview with Joren Dawson, cast member and acrobat.
On this week’s episode Josh and Lyndsay break the news about the upcoming international tour of SLUMBER starting in Adelaide, Australia. They also chat with Joren Dawson, aerialist, acrobat, and sole male cast member of SLUMBER about his career and life as a touring circus performer. There is only three weeks left to see SLUMBER in New York City, so get your tickets here (http://hideawaycircus....
1hr Oct 20, 2016
1hr
Episode 25- Josh & Lyndsay react to the SLUMBER reviews
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Stitcher | Audioboom On this week's episode of the HIDEAWAY Podcast, Josh and Lyndsay talk about opening SLUMBER at the House of Yes and the critical response it's received this week. They also mention the Facebook Live Stream and the upcoming international tour of the show. As a podcast subscriber, you can use the offer code BLOOD at check for 10% of tickets to the s...
21m Oct 13, 2016
21m
Episode 25- Josh & Lyndsay React to the SLUMBER reviews
14m Oct 13, 2016
14m
Episode 24- SLUMBER opens this week!
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Stitcher | Audioboom This week on the HIDEAWAY Podcast, Josh and Lyndsay catch up about the creation of their new show SLUMBER. As a podcast subscriber, you can use the offer code BLOOD to get 10% of tickets to SLUMBER. If you enjoy the episode, please share it with your friends on Facebook and rate us on iTunes. Have a great week!
13m Oct 02, 2016
13m
Episode 24- SLUMBER opens this week!
13m Oct 02, 2016
13m
Episode 23- New jean jackets and an interview with Amy Cohen, executive director of the American Youth Circus Organization
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Stitcher | Audioboom On this week’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about their new jingle, the costumes from SLUMBER, and interview Amy Cohen, the executive director of the American Youth Circus Organization. Amy had some fascinating insights into the world of social circus and the rise of circus schools in the US. If you enjoy the episode, please rate us on iTunes an...
56m Sep 18, 2016
56m
Episode 23- New jean jackets and an interview with Amy Cohen, executive director of the American Youth Circus Organization
On this week’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about their new jingle, the costumes from SLUMBER, and interview Amy Cohen, the executive director of the American Youth Circus Organization. Amy had some fascinating insights into the world of social circus and the rise of circus schools in the US. If you enjoy the episode, please rate us on iTunes and have a great week!   •[07:55] How Amy got invo...
56m Sep 18, 2016
56m
Episode 22- SLUMBER rehearsals and an interview with Joe Pinzon, circus performer and director
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Stitcher | Audioboom On this week’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the rehearsal process for their new circus and dance show SLUMBER, and interview circus performer and director, Joe Pinzon. Joe’s performed with numerous companies including Cirque Du Soleil, 7 Doigts, and Cirque Eloise and has now recently directed his own show, Filament. If you enjoy episode, p...
55m Sep 13, 2016
55m
Episode 22- SLUMBER rehearsals and an interview with Joe Pinzon, circus performer and director.
On this week’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the rehearsal process for their new circus/dance show SLUMBER, and interview circus performer and director, Joe Pinzon. Joe’s performed with numerous companies including Cirque Du Soleil, 7 Doigts, and Cirque Eloise and has now recently directed his own show, Filament. If you enjoy episode, please rate the show on iTunes and share the podcast ...
55m Sep 12, 2016
55m
Episode 21- Pillow fights and an interview with Jessica Hentoff, founder of Circus Harmony
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Stitcher | Audioboom On this week’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about their current pillow fight prop testing for SLUMBER and interview circus performer turned educator, Jessica Hentoff. Jessica’s journey is a fascinating one, starting with touring in various tented shows to now running a non-profit youth circus organization in St. Louis. If you enjoy episode, plea...
56m Sep 05, 2016
56m
Episode 21- Pillow fights and an interview with Jessica Hentoff, founder of Circus Harmony
On this week’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay. If you enjoy episode, please rate the show on iTunes and share the podcast with your friends. Have a great week! • [09:49] Jessica’s introduction to circus • [18:56] Raising a circus family • [21:00] Early days of performing with tented shows • [29:04] Moving to St. Louis • [33:01] Jessica on Circus Harmony • [43:44] Social circus crosses international...
56m Sep 05, 2016
56m
Episode 20- Casting SLUMBER and an interview Keith Nelson, founder of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Stitcher | Audioboom On this week’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the casting process for their new show SLUMBER and their trip to Coney Island this weekend. They also sat down with the one and only Keith Nelson. Keith was one of the founders of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, a non-profit circus organization in NYC, and is talented juggler, emcee, and sideshow ...
37m Aug 29, 2016
37m
Episode 20- Casting SLUMBER and an interview Keith Nelson, founder of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
On this week’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about the casting process for their new show SLUMBER and their trip to Coney Island this weekend. They also sat down with the one and only Keith Nelson. Keith was one of the founders of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, a non-profit circus organization in NYC, and is talented juggler, emcee, and sideshow performer. If you enjoy episode, please rate the...
37m Aug 29, 2016
37m
Episode 19 - Josh & Lyndsay talk about the music from SLUMBER and debate Paramour
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Stitcher | Audioboom On this week’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about mini golf, Cirque Du Soleil’s Paramour and it’s plans to go dark for four days, and the music from HIDEAWAY’s upcoming production of SLUMBER. If you enjoy the podcast please share it with your friends on Facebook, rate us on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram. Have a great week!
16m Aug 22, 2016
16m
Episode 19 - Josh & Lyndsay talk about the music from SLUMBER, and debate Paramour
On this week’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about mini golf, Cirque Du Soleil’s Paramour and it’s plans to go dark for four days, and the music from HIDEAWAY’s upcoming production of SLUMBER. If you enjoy the podcast please share it with your friends on Facebook, rate us on iTunes, and follow us on Instagram. Have a great week!
16m Aug 22, 2016
16m
Episode 18- Robin Slonina, body painter and visual artist
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Stitcher | Audioboom On this week’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay spoke with the extraordinarily talented Robin Slonina. Many people will know Robin by her appearance as a judge on Skin Wars on GSN, and also from her Las Vegas based body painting and event planning business Skin City. In addition to her marriage to clown, Jimmy Slonina, Robin has some surprising ties to t...
42m Aug 15, 2016
42m
Episode 18- Robin Slonina, body painter and visual artist
On this week’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay spoke with the extraordinarily talented Robin Slonina. Many people will know Robin by her appearance as a judge on Skin Wars on GSN, and also from her Las Vegas based body painting and event planning business Skin City. In addition to her marriage to clown, Jimmy Slonina, Robin has some surprising ties to the circus world. If you enjoy episode, please ra...
42m Aug 15, 2016
42m
Episode 17- Jimmy Slonina, Cirque Du Soleil clown and actor
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Stitcher | Audioboom On this week’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay sit down with the hilarious Jimmy Slonina. It would be hard not to envy Jimmy’s career as clown and actor, he’s worked on four different Cirque Du Soleil shows, toured the world with the rockstar P!NK, and originated clown characters for the Las Vegas water show, Le Reve. If you enjoyed this week’s episode ...
57m Aug 07, 2016
57m
Episode 17- Jimmy Slonina, Cirque Du Soleil Actor and Clown
On this week’s episode, Josh and Lyndsay sit down with the hilarious Jimmy Slonina. It would be hard not to envy Jimmy’s career as clown and actor, he’s worked on four different Cirque Du Soleil shows, toured the world with the rockstar P!NK, and originated clown characters for the Las Vegas water show, Le Reve. If you enjoyed this week’s episode with Jimmy, please rate us on iTunes and share t...
57m Aug 06, 2016
57m
Episode 16- Josh & Lyndsay on Slumber, Smirkus, and why they hate their computer
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Stitcher | Audioboom People Mentioned:Richard KennisonCircus SmirkusLaurie HagenHouse of Yes
8m Aug 01, 2016
8m
Episode 16- Josh & Lyndsay on Slumber, Smirkus, and why they hate their computer
Show Notes: HIDEAWAY Podcast Show Notes Episode 16- Josh & Lyndsay on Slumber, Smirkus, and why they hate their computer People Mentioned: Richard Kennison Circus Smirkus Laurie Hagen House of Yes
8m Aug 01, 2016
8m
Episode 15- Mari Madrid, choreographer, dancer, and artist
Subscribe: iTunes | RSS | Stitcher | Audioboom Mari Madrid is one half of an unbelievable choreography team with her husband Keone. She’s choreographed and danced all over the world including for Justin Bieber, Ellen Degeneres, So You Think You Can Dance, and now HIDEAWAY’s upcoming production Slumber. If you enjoy todays episode, please rate us on iTunes and share the podcast with your friend...
58m Jul 24, 2016
58m