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Wang农i wa Kamonji: Wisdom in Play
In this episode of the Clown Spirit Podcast, Barnaby interviews Wang农i wa Kamonji, dancer, facilitator, and bearer of Indigenous African lifeways based in East Africa. Wang农i talks about the dual forces of change...
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Ronlin Foreman: Embracing the Paradox
In this episode we dive into the archives to present an interview with the renowned clown teacher Ronlin Foreman. Known for his provocative ideas and unique approach to clowning, Ronlin discusses the fundamental...
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John Wolfstone: Eros and the Sacred Clown
In this episode of the Clown Spirit Podcast, I chat with聽John Wolfstone about聽the power of clowning and the trickster archetype in transforming culture and healing the world. The episode delves into the importance of...
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Rehana Tejpar: Dancing with Conflict
In this episode of the Clown Spirit podcast, I engage in a vibrant and playful conversation with Rehana Tejpar, an organizational midwife, facilitator, leadership coach, mediator, and movement artist. We explore the...
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The Sacred Source / Secret Sauce
This episode explores the sacred and transformative nature of clowning, tracing its origins to ancient and tribal traditions. It highlights how clowning, deeply rooted in communal and spiritual practices, serves as a...
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Briony Greenhill: The Power of Song
My guest on this week's podcast is Briony Greenhill, a vocal improviser and collaborative vocal improvisation teacher. Briony shares her unique perspective on combining creative practices, such as singing and...
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Sue Morrison: The Heart & Craft of Clown
I go back to the source this week to bring you a conversation with Sue Morrison, who first taught me to clown. We reflect on our work together in an often frank exchange. Sue also shares her journey into clowning,...
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What Kind of Person Becomes a Clown?
In this episode I offer a deeply personal reflection on my journey into the world of clowning, highlighting some pivotal life moments and transformative experiences. Ultimately I aim to demonstrate, through my own...
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Manish Jain: Goat Shit to Clownversities
In this episode of the Clown Spirit Podcast, host Barnaby King interviews Manish Jain, a real-life trickster and advocate of unlearning. Jain shares his transformative journey from the American dream to founding...
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Michelle Matlock: Pioneering Change in Clowning
From minstrelsy to Aunt Jemima ads, pejorative representations of African Americans in popular culture has created barriers to their participation in clowning, especially for women of color. In this episode I discuss...
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Why Clown? Why Now?
We kick off the Clown Spirit podcast with a hard hitting episode that goes straight to the central question of why clowning is more vital than ever today and provides a practical manifesto of how we can make a...
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