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Chad is back with another solo episode! He’s back doing another pod comparing clown to pro wrestling — with a focus on the carnie term SELLING. What is the difference between committing to scenes and selling them? Chad talks about keeping the a
Chad is back with another solo episode! This time, he’s talking about COUNTER ENERGY – creating work that purposely challenges the existing conventions of a particular art form, style or scene. It’s a form of subversion that works well for clow
Chad is back with another solo episode! He talks about some of the connections he’s made between clown and his time in professional wrestling. This week, it’s the concept of kayfabe - a carnie term that refers to committing to storylines on-and
Chad is back with his first solo episode of the year! The podcast asks its guests to define clowning; this episode explores some of the qualities Chad associates with modern clown. Also, some talk about future plans for the pod.CHECK OUT CHAD’S
This week, Chad talks with TONI NAGY. Toni is a one-of-a-kind comedian, dancer and performance artist who tackles difficult topics with a sense of mischief and foolishness. Chad and Toni talk about her unique online presence, performing alt com
This week, Chad talks with ANNE ZANDER! Anne is a formally-trained actor who is now thriving as a clown in Portland, Oregon – both performing and teaching, while also raising twins. Anne shares her backstory, discusses her teaching and performa
STAND UP AND CLOWN returns on April 29th! Fahim Anwar! Tien Tran! Plus – Chad’s new classes are up for late April and early May (the rest are sold out).This week, Chad talks with clown and teacher BONNIE HE. Bonnie was one of Chad’s earliest st
This week, Chad talks with clown, actress, teacher, choreographer and artist TALLIE MEDEL! You might recognize Tallie from the film Everything Everywhere All at Once. She also performs clown in New York City and teaches at BCC (Brooklyn Comedy
This week, Chad talks with his longtime friend and collaborator ZACH ZUCKER. Zach is the clown mastermind behind STAMPTOWN – a one-of-a-kind international variety show. He’s most known for playing failed comedian Jack Tucker – and is currently
This week, Chad talks with clown cellist KAREN HALL! Karen works as a professional cellist and has been featured on shows like GLEE – along with pursuing her love of clowning, touring with her solo show Delusions and Grandeur. Chad and Karen di
This week, Chad talks with ALISSA AHLBERG and JULIANNA BECKERT - also known as the clown duo Juls n’ Lis! Chad and his guests talk about working as a duo and the importance of having more than chemistry. They also discuss the Denver clown scen
This week, Chad talks with Spiegelworld performer DEE MARCUCCI! Dee is a former student of Chad’s – who has gone on to play Wanda in the megahit Vegas show Absinthe. Dee tells her amazing story of running away to the circus during a global pand
This week, Chad talks with new teacher, performer and longtime friend IAN FARLEY. Ian and Chad talk about the intersection of improvisation and clown, the early days of the LA clown scene, being part of bad shows that bring us joy and much, muc
This week, Chad talks with fellow clown teacher and performer GRAYSON MORRIS. Grayson and Chad discuss their love of clown ensembles, when to start pursuing solo work, how they differ as teachers, creating joy on stage when you’re feeling sad
This week, Chad talks with comedy character powerhouse HANNAH PILKES. Hannah has built up a huge social media following and was recognized as one of the most exciting new artists on the scene by Just For Laughs. This one gets super-nerdy, with
WE ARE HAPPY TO BE BACK! This week, Chad talks with comedian and magician NICK PAUL. Nick has toured all over the world doing magic, as well as consulting for TV and film. They discuss the similarities and differences between clown and magic, c
HAPPY NEW YEAR, CLOWNS! Chad is still on break, but we put together a short bonus episode with new clips from former guests CAMIRIN FARMER and ANDEL SUDIK. Regular interviews will be returning very soon.STAND UP AND CLOWN is back on January 22n
Chad interviews clown and burlesque performer KIKI MAROON! Kiki has been a fixture on the burlesque scene for over a decade — doing both traditional and comedy pieces. Chad and Kiki discuss the intersection of clown and burlesque, giving audien
Chad interviews veteran improviser and teacher JIM WOODS! Jim has done it all in improv — including stints overseas — and currently helps run WGIS (World’s Greatest Improv School) with past guest Will Hines and Sarah Claspell. Jim has recently
Chad interviews clown performer TYLER WEST! Tyler West is based out of New York and has performed at venues like The Box, The House of Yes, The Slipper Room and Stamptown. Chad and Tyler discuss the difference between Cirque-style pieces and l
Chad interviews teaching artist and veteran improviser ANDEL SUDIK. Andel took Chad’s clown intensive earlier this year and has doubled-down on her exploration of the work (which she’s dabbled in for years). They cover a ton of topics, includin
Chad interviews clown, teacher, actor and improviser KRISTEN SCHIER. Chad and Kristen discuss the Portland clown scene and Chad’s recent trip up to teach and perform. They also talk about combining clown and improv, self-doubt, the challenge of
Chad interviews his friend, collaborator and current star of Spiegelworld’s THE HOOK at Caesars in Atlantic City — SCOUT DURWOOD. A fun conversation about status, nudity and sexuality in clown, the keys to interacting with audiences, creative g
Chad interviews improv royalty WILL HINES. Will is the author of “How to be the Greatest Improviser on Earth” and runs WGIS (World’s Greatest Improv School) – but is starting to experiment with clown work. We discuss his journey into a new art
Chad interviews Playspace hosts and co-creators RACHEL HO and PAUL SCHLESINGER! Rachel and Paul are two on-the-rise clowns in LA – and have built a very unique community around their weekly clown jam at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles. We di
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