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Jazzi and Gunky are your hosts and are real professional clowns talking about clowning, education and clown experiences. The podcast series will also feature interviews with clowns from all over the world talking about a wide variety of topics related to the art of clowning. This is a series of fun,…

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    • Mar 28, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 28 EPISODES


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    WCA 2023 Meet the Newest WCA MASTER CLOWN Jazzi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 19:02


    Patti provides updates on her 2023 awards and reveals that she has been awarded the title of WCA Master Clown. She is the the 5th person and the ONLY WOMAN to win this award!

    WCA 2023 March 24th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 14:01


    Jazzi and Lorelei recap the events of Thursday and Friday prior to the awards banquet

    WCA 2023 March 23rd-Ron Severini

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 47:01


    Paradeability Competition Day! Jazzi talks with the incredible Ron Severini the former Director of Ringling Brothers Clown College. He shares stories, insights, history and most importantly his passion for clowning! Definitely a “must listen episode” for anyone. https://www.theseverinicompany.com/

    WCA 2023 March 22nd-WCA President Robin Bryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 28:15


    Single Skit/Variety Acts and Group Skit Competition day! Jazzi talks with Master Clown Luis Casiano & Current WCA president Robin "Pinkie Bee" Bryan

    WCA 2023 March 21st

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 19:17


    Make Up, Face Painting and Balloon Competition Day! Jazzi interviews Irene Spudic and Gloria Sterrett as they practice for skit competition.

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    WCA 2023 March 20th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 16:37


    1st official day of convention! Jazzi talks with long time clown photographer Merilyn Barrett.

    WCA 2023 March 19th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 18:56


    Jazzi day 2 in Florida. Before the convention starts, Jazzi talks balloon decor and more! Guests are Glenda, Diane & Grandma V.

    WCA 2023 March 18th

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 4:13


    Jazzi and Lorelei arrive in Orlando a few days early and prepare for a busy fun filled week.

    What a sweet Jelly Bean!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 42:39


    Janet "Jelly Bean" Tucker has been clowning for almost 50 years. Her clowning experiences have taken her all over the world. Not only is Janet a wonderful loving clown, but she is a wonderful clown teacher and mentor. In addition to being a past president of World Clown Association, she has held many offices in local and global entertainment organizations. Janet Tucker's wisdom and "Jelly Bean" the clown's joy have influenced circus performers as well as clowns locally and internationally. In this episode, Janet shares her passion, vision and love of clowning. calumetclowns.com

    Legacy of Laughter-Visiting the Red Skelton Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 31:26


    Gunky and Jazzi take you to the Red Skelton Museum of Comedy Festival and parade celebrating One of America's Favorite Clowns- Richard Bernard "RED SKELTON." Your podcast hosts take you on a virtual live radio broadcast as they talk with Lothian Skelton-Red's wife, Anne Pratte-Museum and Festival Director, Brian Hoffman-Red Skelton Tribute Performer, and Jeff Wilsey- clown participant and Wood Burning artist. Richard Bernard “Red” Skelton, the comedy genius known for his rubber face was born on July 18, 1913 in Vincennes, Indiana. Red made it his life's goal to perform and bring laughter to people. In 1937 Red made his debut on radio. “The Red Skelton Show” became a radio staple in the 1940s. In 1951, Red took his show from the radio airways to television. The TV show lasted from 1951 to 1971 and earned Red three Emmy Awards. Despite his fame and success, he never forgot about his humble beginnings in Vincennes and often spoke fondly of his hometown during subsequent visits. One of his most famous Characters was the iconic Freddie the Freeloader. Red wanted to be known as One of America's Clowns. The Museum, Festival and parade honor the Red Skelton's Legacy of Laughter. redskeltonmuseum.org redskeltoncomedyshow.com facebook.com/burnwilsey

    Try It you'll like it!- WCA Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 44:35


    Jazzi recaps the 2022 WCA convention. She talks competition, classes, the New Bozo and his crew and shares moments from her time at the convention.

    Try it, you'll like it! -WCA Day 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 3:49


    Jazzi let's you try on her clown shoes and walk around with her at the World Clown Association Clown convention. In this short episode she talks to Lorelei about the day's competitions.

    Try it, you'll like it! -WCA The First Day.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 7:51


    Jazzi let's you try on her clown shoes and walk around with her at the World Clown Association Clown convention. In this episode she takes us into the dealers room to meet Paula Biggio and she catches up with Mr. Puppet.

    Jazzi promotes taking listeners to the WCA convention.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 0:38


    Promo trailer for upcoming on-the-scene podcasts from the World Clown Association Convention.

    He's no Dummy-We're talking PUPPETS with Mr. Puppet Pt. 2 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 22:46


    Jazzi and Gunky continue their conversation with Bob Abdou also known as Mr. Puppet. In this episode Mr. Puppet talks about performing a puppet show for the Beatles festival, why he chooses to integrate comedy into his puppet performances and why he likes to hang out with clowns. Bob has been performing since 1996 and has over seven thousand shows under his belt. He shares wisdom he has gained from experiences on the road in venues large and small. www.mrpuppet.com facebook.com/mrpuppethiltonhead

    He's no Dummy-We're talking PUPPETS with Mr. Puppet Pt. 1 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 31:42


    Jazzi and Gunky talk with Bob Abdou also known as Mr. Puppet. Did you ever wonder how to become a puppeteer or what it takes to be a successful ventriloquist & puppeteer. Pull up a chair and listen as Bob Abdou talks about his puppets, his life, his mentors, and his audiences. Bob has been performing since 1996 and has over seven thousand shows under his belt. He shares wisdom he has gained from experiences on the road in venues large and small. www.mrpuppet.com facebook.com/mrpuppethiltonhead

    Learning to be the Class Clown-MOTT Campus Clowns Pt. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 25:14


    Part 3 of 3 Jazzi and Gunky conclude their conversatino with Brian Ivory and Alyshia Turner from the MOTT Campus Clowns in Flint Michigan. Brian Ivory (aka Dr. Bubby) and Alyshia (aka Tinkers the clown) clowns every year through the Honors College at Mott Community College. This unique college program takes students on an amazing adventure training them to be a college clown troupe. The final episode in this series covers the future of Mott Campus Clowns, how they schedule their shows around college calendars and how Brian was able to convince the college administration to see his vision for the clown program. www.facebook.com/mottcampusclowns

    Learning to be the Class Clown-Meet the MOTT Campus Clowns Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 27:13


    Part 2 of 3 Jazzi and Gunky continue their conversation with Brian Ivory and Alyshia Turner from the MOTT Campus Clowns in Flint Michigan. Brian Ivory (aka Dr. Bubby) and Alyshia (aka Tinkers the clown) train clowns every year through the Honors College at Mott Community College. In this episode we learn about writing and creating material for their anti bullying clown show, their costuming process and how they deal with the potential fear of clowns www.facebook.com/mottcampusclowns

    Learning to be the Class Clown-Meet the MOTT Campus Clowns Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 37:28


    Jazzi and Gunky meet Brian Ivory and Alyshia Turner from the MOTT Campus Clowns in Flint Michigan. Brian Ivory (aka Dr. Bubby) and Alyshia (aka Tinkers the clown) train a new group of clowns every year through the Honors College at Mott Community College. This unique college program takes students on an amazing adventure training them to be a college clown troupe. These fresh face clowns will perform in an anti bullying clown show, parades and Special Olympic events. www.facebook.com/mottcampusclowns

    Is there room in that boat for a clown?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 28:02


    Gunky asks Jazzi to share how a pandemic shutdown has affected professional entertainers and clowns. She shares some of her insights into how she is continuing to do what she loves....brings smiles to people. knowitallsshow.com jazzientertainment.com

    Looking Good with SlugbugZ N Mickey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 29:23


    Jazzi and Gunky introduce you married clowns -SlugbugZ and Mickey! They are a pair of award winning clowns who have a wonderful talent creating eye catching wardrobes for their clown characters. The pair share their insights and a few of their quick costume techniques during the conversation. facebook.com/SlugbugZandmickey calumetclowns.com www.michianaclowns.com krazyclownklub.com

    President Andy the Clown Talking World Clown Association & Clown Gathering UK.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 28:31


    Jazzi and Gunky bring you Part 2 of their interview with current World Clown Association President Andrew Davis. Andy talks about his term as president of the WCA and the 1st ever World Clown Association convention held online. He also talks about the Clown Gathering UK and the results from discussions regarding world views of clowning during a CGUK clown symposium posted on clownfoundation.org. worldclown.com clowngathering.co.uk clownfoundation.org

    Getting to Know Andy the Clown- Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 29:44


    Getting to know Andy the Clown. Andrew Davis is the Current President of the World Clown Association. In part of 1 a 2 part interview, Andy talks about the incredible way his clowning career started, developing his characters and his fun approach to marketing himself. In part 2 Andy will discuss the World Clown Association and Clown Gathering UK www.andytheclown.co.uk worldclown.com

    A Nurse with the Heart of a Clown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2020 32:21


    Jazzi and Gunky highlight a clown with a healing heart. Lori Jacobs, also known as Lorelei the clown, is a Clown by day and a Nurse at night. Lorelei has been clowning for over 35 years. She talks about her growth as a clown and how she incorporates some of her clown skills into her career as a pediatric nurse. #realclown #realnurse #clownthatcares

    Meet Flower Clown at the Florida Super Jam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2020 23:22


    Jazzi takes us to the Florida Super Jam Balloon Event. https://www.thefloridasuperjam.com Meet Ron "Flower" Fowler -clown, balloon twister and designer of amazing balloon bags. Ron has developed a wonderful career traveling all over the world entertaining in Nepal, India, Dubai, Egypt and the USA. Jazzi and Flower talk being an entertainer, traveling, being an entrepreneur and his philanthropic efforts. https://www.bagalloon.com/nepal.html

    Hanging out with Harvey Pt. 2- Thoughts on Skit writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2019 30:28


    Part 2 of our conversation with Harvey. Jazzi, Harvey and Gunky discuss their skit (or gag) writing process. Harvey explains visualizing a skit during the writing process. The three explain what they are thinking as they write one of their funny award winning skits? All three are members of Krazy Clown Klub. http://www.krazyclownklub.com If you want to ask Jazzi or Gunky a comment or question regarding the podcast, send them a voice message on the anchor.fm app or visit their Facebook page and post a comment. They would love to hear from you, if it is positive and about clowning. https://www.facebook.com/SlapschtickClownPodcast

    Who is Harvey?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 34:52


    Jazzi and Gunky introduce you to Harvey, an award winning, funny and talented clown who loves to appear in parades and festivals. Harvey got his start as part of the Gamma Phi College Circus at Illinois State university. He's spent several years performing with the Triton Troupers Circus. He describes his style of clowning along a parade route as "free style"-- he uses no props and seldom speaks. Harvey let's his personality do the talking wherever he appears. https://gammaphicircus.illinoisstate.edu/ http://tritontrouperscircus.com/

    What are you talking about?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2019 24:12


    Introductory podcast by clowns for clowns.   Jazzi and Gunky discuss their journey into clowning arts and what makes a good clown.  Join them as they discuss and promote the positive art of clowning.  Jazzi is a full time entertainer.  Her livelihood depends on her ability to create a fun and positive experience for her audience.   Gunky is a Humble Hobo.  He loves to entertain in festivals, parades and performing skits. Both Jazzi and Gunky are award winning clowns in the World Clown Association and are members of the Midwest Clown Association Hall of Fame. Jazzi has also been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Midwest Clown Association.  Clowning, positive clowning is their passion! 

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