The Moisture Festival Podcast

On this episode we welcome in Sailor St. Claire. We talk a lot about the world of Burlesque and how one comes to become a performer. The different paths they could have taken and how being an emcee is very similar to teaching college. We also learn about the many different projects Sailor is involved … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Sailor St. Claire"

On this episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast we welcome in Mr. LO. We talk about a number of different things including his life as a ballet dancer and all that goes into maintaining your body to perform that every night. He tells us about the various career transformations he had to make including becoming a … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Mr Lo's Paper Show"

On this episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast we welcome in bubble performer Meadow Perry. Meadow tells us about her beginnings performing as a princess and how that led her to deciding to create her own show. We learn about the different types of bubbles, the difficulties performing with bubbles can create and all the people … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Meadow Perry"

This episode is part 2 of the LIVE podcasts at week one of the 2025 Moisture Festival! In this episode Louie chats with acts appearing at the festival. This is a great episode to meet new additions to the Moisture Festival family!

On this episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast we welcome in circus extraordinaire Nick Harden. We learn about where a kid from a small town in Illinois first discovered circus and how it became an obsession. We learn about how the connections that he has made through the circus have opened up opportunities all over the … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast -Nick Harden"

This episode is LIVE at week one of the 2025 Moisture Festival! In this episode Louie chats with acts appearing for the first time at the festival. This is a great episode to meet new additions to the Moisture Festival family!

In this episode we welcome in juggler and funny man  Tony Steinbach. We learn about Tony's first exposure to juggling and how his dad used juggling in his work training. Tony talks about his development as an artist and how his collaborations with other artists have helped pave the way to what he is doing now. … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Tony Steinbach"

On this episode we welcome in Ran'D Shine. We learn about how Ran'D came across magic and how that led him to a career performing all over the world. We talk about the benefits of coming into his art form later than most and how he was able to apply aspects of academia into his craft. Ran'D … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Ran'd Shine"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Rosemary Le"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Etienne"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Eric Eliacin"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Trevor Whittow"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Thaddeus Spae"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Eben Sprinsock"

On this episode we welcome in cellist Christine Gunn. She tells us about how she plays cello and how it differs from regular cellists. How she founded one of the bands Matt used to be really into, we learn about the early days of busking at the Pike Place Market and how that led to … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Christine Gunn"

On this episode we welcome in all around amazing person Patrice O'Neill. She talks about her wonderful career in music and how she got to sit with the Nobel Peace Prize recipient Desmond Tutu. We talk about her process in writing songs and the various bands she has played in and continues to play with. We … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Patrice O'Neill"

On this episode we welcome in Moisture Festival founder Maque Davis. Maque tells us about the roots of the festival, how it all was organized and some of the failures and successes of the early years. He discusses how the festival has evolved and what he thinks the future holds. We also get into his … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Maque DaVis"

On this episode we talk to dancer and aerial extraordinaire Mary Pat Letourneau. We discuss her upbringing and how dance got her into aerial arts. She also tells us what wall dancing is and how it paved the way for a career in the performing arts. She also discusses what she does not and tells us about … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – MP Letourneau"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Jose De Howitt"

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. … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Harry Levine"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast: Wren the Juggler"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Michael Harrison"

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. … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Martika"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast -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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Marcus Wilson"

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!

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – 2024 Festival Live part 1"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Avery Cluff"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Mathieu Bolillo"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Amy Funbuttons"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Creosote"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Faeble Kievman"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Jason Andrews"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Matthew Laslo"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Vivian Tam"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Audrey Greaves"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Ria Lodick"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Felicity Hesed"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Victoria Watts"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Eric Haines"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Steve Langley"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Kermet Apio"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Jeremiah Johnston"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Alan Plotkin"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Joe Orrach"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Louie Foxx"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Carla Ulbrich"

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 … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Brad Weston"