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Ludwig Schukin – Interview

Ludwig Schukin! The oft mentioned teacher of Ian and Tom has come down from the heavens to discuss clown, and his journey into it.

Ludwig is an incredible clown and performer, who performed all over the world, in front of amazing crowds, with amazing people before coming to NICA to teach the next generation of clowns, cyr wheelists, slapstick acrobats, strap artists and more.

TIMESTAMPS:
0.00 Intro
1.03 How Did You Become A Clown?
22.54 Did You Perform At The Circus When You Were Young?
31.54 What Made Your Dad So Famous?
38.32 What Is Your Favourite Show You Performed?
47.03 What Is A Clown?
48.13 Is Audience Connection New?
55.32 How Did You Find Out About NICA?
57.24 Joke Of The Day
58.17 Outro

SHOWNOTES:
Instagram

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Shona Conacher – Cheeky Interview!

Shona is a Circus Artist, Street Performer, Fringe Show Creator and stars in the hit children’s show ‘Don’t Mess with the Dummies’. In this episode, Tom and Ian ask about Shonas’ background, creative work, life as as street performer and much more!

TIMESTAMPS:
0.22m  Introductions:   
1.46m Tell us about yourself! 
6.53m When did you first hear about the Dummies?
9.59m When did you know you wanted to do Funny things?: 
12.03m Do you have a creative process?
16.28m All about ‘Big Glittery Shit Show’
27.23m Getting into and being a Street Performer
31.00m Biggest takeaways from Street Shows
38.55m Favorite and Least Favorite Performance Moments
45.09m Inspirations
52.15m Plans for the Future?
57.33m What is a Clown ?
1.04.19m joke of the Day + Outro

LINKS:

Circus Aotearoa
Circus monoxide
Simon Wright Interview
Ciara Thornburn Interview
Jess Love
Tom Walker
Dummies Corp.

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The Cheeky Podcast is produced by Tomas Correia and Ian Richardson

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Cheeky Interview – Kane Harrington – ‘Kano the Clown’

Kane Harrington is an Australian Comedy Clown and Circus Performer. In ‘The ‘Cheeky Podcast’s 20th episode special, Kane shares about his life growing up in traditional Australian circus, and performing Clown following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.


TIMESTAMPS:

0.00 Start
0.14 Introductions
1.53 Kanes Background
3.29 Growing Up in a Traditional Circus
5.40  Why Clown?
8.20 How did you Learn & How quickly did you get on stage performing Clown ?
12.20  Show Duties while performing
14.46 The Acts Kane Performs / Learning them
20.48 Differences Between a Stage and Circus Tent / Moving to a Different Tent
28.02 Who is your Favorite Clown?
30.47 Being a tent Boss?
35.09 Favorite Performance Memories
37.07 Least Favorite Performance Memories
40.41 Kane asks US about the Podcast
42.58 Joke of the Day
44.56 Outro

LINKS:

Kano the Clowns Facebook
Kanes Youtube
Hudsons Circus
Webbers Circus
David Larible: (Kanes Favorite Clown)


The Cheeky Podcast is produced by Tomas Correia and Ian Richardson 

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Cheeky Interview – Simon Wright Part 2

In Part 2 of the interview with Simon Wright, Simon describes the full founding of the Dummies Corp. From its original ideas in the NICA classrooms to full international tours, Fringe Festivals and more, listen in for stores and lessons about Building a Multi Show company from scratch. 


SHOWNOTES 

“Road side rubbish” aka Trash Test Dummies at Mullumbimby circus festival 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KwUTsJfw8M

“Trash Test Dummies” at Sydney Comedy Festival 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhUiOZPvigk

Trash Test Dummies Promo 2014- no sound
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2gcUTtav2A

Trash Test Testimonials- 2016 (in reference to the QLD touring pitch)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKX13FlnVKw

Splash Test Dummies Joke? 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35sELpoBv_M
21 towns and 21 tricks- regional WA tour 2016- When Simon drove the rest of the Dummies crazy learning shaker cups
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLndWf5okR4

Trash Test Dummies Promo 2016
https://vimeo.com/244197109

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Cheeky Interview – Simon Wright!

In this episode we bring in special guest Simon Wright!

Simon Wright is an international Clown and Circus performer, and one of the founding members of Dummies Corp, Clown O’Clock and the Adelaide Juggling Convention.   

In PART 1 of this interview, Simon talks about building the weekly classes of ‘Clown o Clock’, dives into process and inspiration of making his own solo show ‘Totally Plucked’ and shares his favorite lessons and stories about his journey into Clowning.

TIMESTAMPS: Things we Laugh / Talk about

0.00 Introductions

1.07 Simon Introductions

2.49 How simon got into Circus

4.35m NICA Specialties   

6.16 All About Clown O Clock

14. 43 Red Bastard /  Stories of Clown Styles Across Countries

20.26 Combining Clowning and Circus Skills

22.54 Totally Plucked – Simons Inspiration

31.23 Story of the First Chicken Performance

35.37 Simons Favorite Clowning Realizations / Life Lessons

48.03 When Simon decided he wanted to be a Clown  / More Stories

1.02.01 Summary of Key Clowning Realizations

1.04.10 Outro

1.04.25 Joke of the Day

LINKS to things talked about:

“It’s Alive!”  aka Dr Frankienstien at Ruccis horror cabaret 2011https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGyr-JSRcKg&t=189s

“Simon Wright’s Circus workout” NICA graduation piece- development videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFy8DQ5Azmg

Cirque du demain- NICA opening act. 2012
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkfMSwGZbNw&t=6s

Simon’s Show reel for Hoopla Doopla ABC2 and CCTV for kids. Filmed in 2013https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPvQBrPnOBY&t=74s

Official Hoopla Doopla Trailer- released in 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ__vNKGuWk

“Road side rubbish” aka Trash Test Dummies at Mullumbimby circus festival 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KwUTsJfw8M

“Trash Test Dummies” at Sydney Comedy Festival 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhUiOZPvigk

Trash Test Dummies Promo 2014- no sound
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2gcUTtav2A

Trash Test Testimonials- 2016 (in reference to the QLD touring pitch)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKX13FlnVKw

Splash Test Dummies Joke? 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35sELpoBv_M
21 towns and 21 tricks- regional WA tour 2016- When Simon drove the rest of the Dummies crazy learning shaker cups
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLndWf5okR4

Trash Test Dummies Promo 2016
https://vimeo.com/244197109

Totally Plucked Promo 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrKL2fS14mE

Splash Test Dummies Promo 2018
https://vimeo.com/266118561

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Interview – Jeff Young

Reunited at last! After three months of recording and editing separately due to Covid – 19 , Tom and Ian bring in their second guest appearance, Jeff Young. Jeff is a Ian’s former Clown classmate and National Institute of Circus Arts (N.I.C.A) alumni.

This episode, equal interview and discussion, covers topics of Jeffs background, Scary Clowns, some of Jeff’s hilarious memories and assessments from Clown College.

Timestamps – Things we talk / laugh about

00 – Introductions
2.15 – Jeff’s background and NICA memorable moments
7.45 – Scary Clowns
17.30 – 2016 Clown Sightings / Traditional Clowns appearance / Identity and performance
26.50 – Jeff’s Favorite NICA assessments
38.10 – Plans for the Future / NICA Showcase Character
41.30 – Incorporating Comedy into Physical Specialties
47.30 – Benefits and Challenges of working as a Trio
54.30 – Traditional Clown Endings / Should all clowns learn traditional Acts ?
57.21 – Joke of the Day / Conclusion
59.25 –  SECRET BONUS ?!?!?!?!?!?

SHOWNOTES     

Maestro – Jeffs NICA Showcase Teaser
Trio Clown NICA assessments – Second Year Meddling Ceremon
Trio Clown Wedding Act
National Geographic Clown Interviews

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Interview – Ciara Thorburn

In this special occasion, we have Ciara Thorburn – handstander, juggler, variety performer, and lucky last, a CLOWN! Listen in as Tom and Ian discuss all things Ciara.

Follow Ciara’s Journey

SHOW NOTES
Avner the Eccentric
Philippe Gaulier
Ciara’s Gaulier Blog
Neon
Trent Baumann

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