SlapSchtick Conversations on Clowning

Jazzi talks with Randy Christensen. Randy is a well rounded performer, children's pastor, instructor and clown. Everyone can learn something from his 40 years of experience and his heart for clowning.

Patti talks with an amazing clown from Japan. "K" is a clown & visionary who has trained over 300 clowns in Japan.

Patti introduces our audience to David Blau. David is not only a firefighter but also a clown, children's television personality and has a black belt and teaches martial arts.

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.

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.  

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Jazzi and Gunky conclude 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) 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.

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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

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.  

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. 

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. 

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.

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

Jazzi takes us to the Florida Super Jam Balloon Event. 

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.

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.