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The Life of Laughter: Tweedy the Clown Talks Comedy and Craft
This episode is a look back at one of my favorite Clownversation guests: Tweedy, the renowned British clown. The conversation covers Tweedy's career path, starting from his early inspirations and his unexpected shift...
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The Power of Play and Possibility with Nora Bateson
In this episode, I chat with Nora Bateson about the power of possibilityā€”how it's woven through the connections between people, places, and organisms. Nora's work spans a range of fields, from art and filmmaking to...
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Holding Your Shape As a Clown
In this week's solo episode of the Clown Spirit podcast,Ā Barnaby explores the profound impact and inherent challenges of clowning, as well as how clowns can facilitate collective transformation. Through insights from...
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The Cycle of Kindness: Nathaniel Allenby
In this heartfelt episode of the Clown Spirit Podcast, host Barnaby King interviews Nathaniel Allenby, an inspirational circus entrepreneur, public speaker, and advocate of kindness. Nathaniel shares his remarkable...
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Roots and Resilience: The Stories of Rootsman Rak
This episode finds Barnaby in conversation with Rakesh, also known as 'Rootsman Rak', a multifaceted creator, permaculture expert, yoga teacher and DJ. The discussion revolves around Rakesh's life journey from a poor...
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Is Trump Really a Clown?
In this episode of the Clown Spirit podcast, Barnaby delves into the misuse of the term 'clown' as an insult, focusing on Tim Cunningham's Washington Post article that argues against calling political figures like...
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Making Marketing Beautiful (and ethical) with Tad Hargrave
In this podcast episode, Tad Hargrave, a seasoned marketer specializing in ethical marketing for holistic practitioners, discusses his approach to marketing without manipulation. He delves into the common aversion to...
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Into the Mycelial Mind: Slava Sapershteyn on Clowning, Gestalt and Connection
In this episode of the Clown Spirit podcast, I welcome Slava Sapershteyn (Slap and Shine), a clown and Gestalt therapist originally from Ukraine and now living in Canada. The discussion delves into Slavaā€™s unique...
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3 Keys to Making a Living with Clown
In this episode, we delve into how to turn clowning into a full-time career. Learn the key skills needed to create a successful clown-related business. The host shares personal experiences from over two decades in the...
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Viggo Venn: The Clown Who Won
In this episode, we revisit an iconic clown-versation interview with Norwegian comedian and clown Viggo Venn, who won Britain's Got Talent in 2023. The conversation delves into Viggo's journey from his first clown...
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Abhijit Sinha: Rethinking Education and Clowning
In this episode, we explore the powerful and subversive vision of Abhijit Sinha, founder of Project Defy, an organization dedicated to transforming education. Based in Bangalore, India, Project Defy challenges the...
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How Do I Know I Am Doing a Good Job (as a clown)
In this episode of the Clown Spirit Podcast, Barnaby King, founder of Clown Spirit, delves into theĀ persistent question of how to know if you're doing a good job as a clown. Using examples from the Clown Spirit...
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