Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Moisture Festival Podcast

On this episode we welcome Rosemary Le. Rosemary discusses her upbringing and how her need for movement led her to ariel. We discuss her Ph.d, her life in academia and learn about her work with some pretty cutting edge experiments.

We throw some hard questions at her thoughts on learning and even throw some business proposals her way. She talks about her desire to take a break from the corporate world to explore the performing arts. A wonderful conversation with an extremely smart and talented person

On this episode we welcome all the way over zoom from France, Etienne McGinley. Etienne talks with us about his path to performing and how watching Bill Irwin and David Shiner changed his view on how he wanted to perform.

We talk about his evolution as a performer and how the grind of cruise ships wore on him. We also discuss how a chance encounter led him to getting accepted into clown college. A really great and in depth conversation with a fantastic performer

On this episode we welcome in the keyboard player from the Georgetown Orbits Jose De Howitt.

We learn about Jose’s upbringing in Ecuador, what brought him to the states and how he learned to play the keys. We learn about the differences between Ska and Reggae and some of the top artists that influenced Jose. A fun conversation with a member of one of the backing bands at the Moisture Festival.

On this episode we welcome in the amazing Harry Levine. We talk about his early days being a college radio station DJ and how he was amazed by a fellow moisture festival performers music.

We talk about his journey west and how he ended up staying in in the Northwest for the last 40 years. We also discuss how he became a member of the Mud Bay Jugglers and the Flying Karamozov Brothers. A great interview with the booking guru of the fest. 

On this episode we welcome in Wren the Juggler. Wren tells us all about how he became a juggler and how meeting the love of his life helped him overcome his mental block of being a performer.

We also discuss the various game shows he has appeared on and how he won the wheel of fortune. A great interview with a first time performer the 2024 festival.

On this Episode we welcome in Ventriloquist Michael Harrison. He tells us about how he got started in show business and how he eventually decided to become a full time ventriloquist.

He tells us about his Grandfather’s performing career and his 25 year search to find his grandad’s long lost puppet. We dive into what goes into developing a vent act and how there has been a recent explosion in the genre. We also discuss his passion for Coca Cola collectibles and which bottles are the most sought after. An awesome conversation with a very unique act.

On this episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast we welcome Martika Daniels. She tells us about growing up in the Military and how being stationed in Germany exposed her to circus arts and busking.

She tells us how stunts helped her deal with crippling anxiety and depression and how she weaves that message into her performances. We also discuss her new book that is available now. A great conversation with a fantastic person.

In this episode we hear talk with festival favorite Lindsay Benner. We discuss how she was able to see Bill Irwin at a young age and the impact it had on her.

She tells us about her first street shows in San Francisco and how she really had to take a different approach than she expected. We learn about how she was able to stretch out a 7 min cabaret act into an award winning 45 minute show. A fantastic glimpse into the world of the ultra awesome Lindsay Benner. 

The is the lost live episode from the 2024 Moisture Festival! In this episode Louie chats with four different performers! We chat with Maria Margiyeva, Ricardo Sosa, Richard Hartnell and Steve Owens!

This fun visit with some Moisture Festival favorites!

This episode the Moisture Festival Podcast catches up with magician Ben Nemzer!

We talk about getting started in magic, going to magic camp, running an afterschool program during the pandemic and soo much more! This is a fantastic peek behind the curtain of Ben Nemzer’s life!

On this episode we welcome in the Funny Man Who Does Tricks, Marcus Wilson. Marcus tells us about how he got started in comedy, what it’s like as a variety act working in comedy clubs and how being a power ranger led him to being a full time performer.

We also discuss how he was able to create passive income with some of his other endeavors. A great conversation with one of the funniest people in the business. 

This is part 2 of meeting the people who make the Moisture Festival possible! In this episode we meet the bartenders, stage hand, and offices staff at the Moisture Festival!

This is a fun peek at the lives of the people that make the festival happen!

On this episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast we welcome in our first ever flying trapeze artist Eric Eliacin. Eric tells us about how he fell in love with circus in college and how that has led him all over the continent performing.  

We talk about getting into flying trapeze and the things that people should know when they get into it. He also tells us about some of his other interests including an idea for a screenplay. A fantastic conversation with high flying Eric Eliacin.

Today’s episode of The Moisture Festival has Louie Foxx hanging out with two new performers at the festival, Marcus Wilson and Spencer Androli!

We learn about performing in circuses, how performers select material for the festival and learn the history of Yo Yo performers with a surprise visit by Mark Hayward!

This is a fun backstage peek at the 2024 Moisture Festival!

In this captivating episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast, we embark on a riveting conversation with the multifaceted Avery Cluff. Sharing her journey into aerial performance and the interconnectedness with her passion for rock climbing, Avery gracefully guides us through the intricacies of her daily life as a circus performer, unveiling the enchanting world behind the scenes. Our exploration extends to Avery’s academic endeavors, particularly her engagement in outdoor education.

Avery also divulges the fascinating dimensions of her research and the intriguing outcomes of her laboratory experiments. This interview offers a compelling glimpse into the diverse facets of Avery Cluff’s life, that has made her a well-rounded individual with a rich tapestry of experiences.

In this captivating episode of the Moisture Festival, we have the pleasure of hosting the extraordinary acrobatic athlete, Mathieu Bolillo. Mathieu shares insights into his formative years in gymnastics, recounting how this journey ultimately propelled him into the spotlight as a performer in Cirque Du Soleil’s renowned production, “Ka.” Delving into the challenges of overcoming injuries, Mathieu reveals how these setbacks became catalysts for his remarkable transformation into an accomplished author, dedicated teacher, and sought-after physical trainer.

Join us as we explore the depths of Mathieu’s resilience in the face of adversity, uncovering the inspiring narrative of his multifaceted career. He also tells us a bit of what audiences can anticipate from Mathieu’s upcoming performance at the next Moisture Festival. Tune in for an engaging and uplifting experience that is sure to leave you inspired and eager for more.

In this episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast, we are thrilled to have the extraordinary performer Maria Margiyeva! Maria takes us on her journey from her childhood as a gymnast to performing in a bubble 3o feet in the air! It’s a great interview with a very talented performer.

In this episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast, we are thrilled to have the extraordinary Ariel artist, Amy Funbuttons, joining us. Amy takes us behind the scenes, sharing the ins and outs of what it truly means to be a professional Ariel performer.

We learn about the challenges that come with the territory and delve into the daily experiences of a variety artist hard at work. We discuss her creative process as we uncover the mysteries and joys that accompany her journey. We also take a stab at an unsolved mystery from Amy’s own life. It’s a captivating interview with a remarkable performer that you won’t want to miss!

On this episode it is all things accordion with accordion duo Creosote. We learn about the different types of accordions, get some history about the accordion and how it is still one of the most popular instruments in the world.

Jamie and Gabe discuss how they met, what makes they do so unique and some of the cool opportunities they have gotten throughout their years of playing. We also learn both of their completely different accordion origin stories. A really fun interview with a some fantastic people. 

On this episode we welcome in clown extraordinaire Faeble Kievman. Faeble discusses how he got into clowning, who helped him a long the way and what goes into making a good clown routine.

We also discuss what social circus is and how Faeble focus’s on entertaining in places that don’t have any. We also hear some stories of places he has performed and how he made it work even in some of the most difficult entertainment spots.

In this episode we welcome in magician Jason Andrews. We talk about how growing up as a kid in Las Vegas gave him access to magic shows and how he was able to get a scholarship to magic camp.

He explains what it’s like competing in magic competitions and how he once competed against Louie. We learn about his career in magic and how he made the decision during the pandemic to give it up and follow a different passion. The best interview with a magician turned pilot to date.

On this episode we welcome in the youngest person we have interviewed Matthew Laslo. We learn about how he started in magic, what it was like being the only magician in his town and where he looked to for inspiration.

He tells us about all the people who has helped him a long the way and some of his great success’s including multiple TV appearances and a crazy trip to China. We also learn how he came to be a part of the touring Broadway style magic show called Shazam. A great interview with a fantastic young performer.

On this episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast we welcome Ariel superstar Vivian Tam. We talk about her interest in circus at a young age, how she was able to mimic circus videos she got at the local library and how that led to a successful aerial career.

She tells us about going to stunt school, how she comes up with some of her routines and how much storage is needed to house all her equipment. A fantastic interview with one of the best aerial performers working today. 

On this episode of the MF podcast we welcome Trevor Whittow. Trevor talks about what it’s like to be a professional clown, what it takes to get to that point and what sort of coaching he received that helped him along his path.

He also explains how magic helped him get on stage as a kid and how he has learned to separate his career from his hobbies. A fantastic conversation with an actual professional clown. 

On this episode we welcome in bounce juggler Audrey Greaves. We discuss how she discovered the circus and how her parents figured out how to get her involved in it at a young age.

She explains to us what bounce juggling is and how she decided that was something she wanted to devote her time on. We discuss what you do when you mess up on stage and how her performance at the Moisture Festival Gala went. A really fun conversation with an amazing bounce juggler!

On this episode we welcome in a stage manager for the Moisture Festival Ria Lodick. We talked with her about her joy of teaching, how she came to be so good at conveying information and what brought her to Seattle.

We also discuss the challenges running a show like the Moisture Festival presents and why she keeps coming back. A fun interview with someone that makes all the shows run as smoothly as possible.

On this zoom episode of the MFP (new term) we welcome in the amazing Felicity Hesed. We discuss her beginnings as an actor, her interest in theatre and how walking by a circus building one afternoon changer her life.

She tells us what she is doing to fuse theatre with circus and the organization she started to help support that vision. A really great conversation with an awesome circus advocate. 

On this episode we welcome in the brand new Executive Director of the Moisture Festival Victoria Watts.

We discuss her background in the arts, her ability to notate movements in different styles and what brought her to Seattle. We also discuss her vision for the Moisture Festival, the challenges her new role will face and we learn why she is the perfect person for the job. 

On this podcast we welcome in the troubadour himself Eric Haines. We discuss all the disciplines Eric implements into his show, how he came to be so good at all of them and how he found his calling with the One Man Band. We learn why someone would want to play so many instruments at once and all the great opportunities it has granted him. A really great conversation over Zoom with a one man Moisture Fest.

On this episode we welcome in the energetic Steve Langley. Over Zoom Steve tells us about his early beginnings as a chef and how that led to the creation of his juggling team the Fettucini Brothers. 

 He talks about his 30 year career, how paddle ball helped him along the way and  how he transitioned to a totally different style of performing. A treat to be able to get to chat with Steve and we hope you enjoy it. 

Today’s guest on the Moisture fest podcast is hilarious comedian Kermet Apio. We discuss how he got into comedy, what his kids think of his career and how he ended up winning one of the most prestigious, comedy competitions in all of North America.

We also discuss how a comedian might prepare for performing at the Moisture Festival and the differences between it and a comedy club audience. A great conversation with one of the great comedians in the northwest.

On this week’s episode we are joined in person by Jeremiah Johnston. We learn all about his passion of juggling and teaching other people circus arts.

We discuss the different types of object manipulation and how he fused multiple disciplines into his performance. He tells us how he developed his show and the people that helped him along the way. A really great conversation with a very talented performer. 

The Moisture Festival podcast is joined by Alan Plotkin! Alan is the festival’s official videographer and the created Moisture Festival The Movie which can be seen at film festivals around the USA!

We learn about Alan’s beginnings as a film maker using old school 1970’s video editing equipment, how he got involved in recording variety acts and he role as a referee! It’s a great interview that you’ll love!

This week the Moisture Festival Podcast welcomes in actor, boxer and tap dancer Joe Orrach!

In this episode we talk to Joe about taking ballet classes in between making deliveries when he was younger to his current outreach where his builds self esteem with ex gang members!

This is a fantastic interview with an incredible person!

On this episode we talk with the fascinating musician Thaddeus Spae. He tells us about the early days at the Oregon Country Fair working with Reverend Chumleigh, how he wrote a march that convinced crowds to follow and he came to form the group Snake Suspenderz.

He also tells us about his new band Snakes Alive, an offshoot and great band worth checking out. A great chat with a fun and amazing musician. 

On this weeks episode due to a last minute cancellation of a guest, Moisture Festival cohost Louie Foxx steps in to be interviewed!

We learn about his beginnings performing on the street, how he got a robot onto America’s Got Talent and all of Louie’s varied skills. This is a great interview with on of the podcast’s hosts!

On this episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast we welcome in the hilarious Carla Ulbrich. Carla talks to us about her career in music, what led her to start infusing comedy into her writing and the correct method of teaching to learn how to play guitar.

She discusses an illness that inspired her to write a book and how her road to recovery has opened up lot’s of new material. She even plays us a song that got her banned from the legendary Bluebird cafe in Nashville. A super fun interview and we know you are going to love it. 

This week we welcome in the amazing Brad Weston. He tells us about his interest in the variety arts at a young age and describes some of his first street shows at a zoo.

We learn about clown college, a school for comedia del arte and the differences between the two. Brad also tells us about how one contract at a theme park allowed him to move his whole family. A great conversation that comes on the heels of first appearance at the Moisture Festival. 

On this episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast we welcome in poet Peter Paul Van Camp. Peter tells us about how he got inspired to start writing poetry and how his desire to share it with people led him to move to Canada.

We discuss his love for birds, his short lived tv show and hear some great stories from 50 years in the entertainment industry. A great conversation with one of the more unique acts at the Moisture Festival. 

This episode recorded LIVE at the 2023 Moisture Festival features all of the people that make the festival AMAZING! We chat with volunteers, drivers, security and even the legendary Rubber Chicken Man!

You’ll love getting to know the Moisture Festival family!

On this very special episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast you get a tour of the Broadway Performance Hall by Tim Furst! In addition to the tour we run into Peter Irish, Kiki Hood, Micheal Evolution, the Food Folx and more!

In this episode of the Moisture Festival podcast we talk via zoom with funny man Alex Feldman. He tells us about how he came to be so funny without speaking and how he is able to find the sliver of funny in every place he performs.

We discuss some things he did during covid and how he got involved with the moisture festival. A great chat with one of the festival’s favorite performers. 

On this episode we interview 6 time world hackysack champion Peter Irish. He tells us about how he came to be considered the one of the best hackysack players of all time and how that led to him combining that skill with juggling.

We learn about his practice regime, his visual art and how he appeared in one of Adam Sandler’s worst movies. A great conversation a few weeks before his first appearance at the festival. 

The Moisture Festival is proud to introduce Paul Draper to the Moisture Festival family! This will be Paul’s first year with us and we’re excited to have him!

In this episode we learn what a house magician is, the ins and outs of hosting a séance and even touch on Paul hanging out with cannibals! This is an enlightening and fun episode!

On this episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast we talk to the hilarious Michael Rayner. We discuss with Michael a variety of different subjects including his successes as a commercial actor, his recent Tik Tok fame and what caused him to become a comedian and juggler.

He gives some great tips on how to find your voice as a comedian, what is a realistic aspiration in this industry and how setting goals and sticking to them can change your life. A fun and insightful conversation with one of Moisture Festival’s favorite acts.

On this episode we welcome band leader Eben Sprinsock. Eben tells us about some guys he knew in high school that turned into the group The Flying Karamazov Brothers. How that led him to be part of their shows early on and how eventually he went on to pave his own path.

He talks about what goes into backing variety acts and what makes the Moisture Festival so unique. A great conversation with the mastermind behind Doc Sprincock and the Sancapators. 

This episode we’re joined by the multi talented Kiki Hood! You know Kiki from the Fremont Philharmonic Orchestra which is one of the Moisture Festival’s show bands.

This week Kiki tells us about locating rare books, how to super charge a kazoo and what a Panto is! This is a super fun interview that you’ll love!

On this episode we are joined via zoom with the multi talented Paz. From his car he tells us about the origins of his name, how tennis led him to law school and how law school led him to the circus.

We talk about creating shows that combine circus with other popular pastimes and how by doing so it has allowed Paz to travel the world. A great conversation with a man who does just about everything.

On this episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast we are joined by the lovely La Petite Mort. We talk about how being a runway model led her to finding her voice and how that led her to becoming a performance artist.

We talk about what goes into developing her acts and how she curates her own shows to build up the community. We talk about the rave scene and what Gorelesque is. A fun interview with a wonderful person, we hope you love it.

On this episode we welcome in via zoom the one and only Skilldini (aka Tim Wright). Tim discusses how he stumbled into working at a magic manufacturer, the skills he learned while working with them and how that led to a lifetime of funny stories.

We learn about his time making safety videos for fork lifts and he even gives us a little glimpse into some of his tricks (and safety demo’s.) A fun conversation that will make you laugh.