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By Christopher James
The podcast currently has 203 episodes available.
Our friends at Branson Country USA share their featured episode with Shoji Tabuchi and Moe Bandy
ALL THINGS BRANSON
Branson Talk is part of the All Things Branson online network. We are dedicated to sharing news, human interest, art, entertainment and business news fromBranson, MO. We present an honest look at Branson from the perspective of local residents from various walks of life. We give a voice to those that can’t afford the high price of advertising in a tourist community.
If you are interested in appearing on one of our shows, have relevant news about Branson, or would like to be the focus of one of our interviews, please contact us at [email protected].
iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-branson/id950004069
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/allthingsbranson
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/allbranson
WWW: http://www.bransontalk.com
MARCH 25, 2019
Clay Cooper has built one of the most successful entertainment businesses and theaters in Branson. Always evolving and always known for quality, high energy entertainment. Ever wonder what it's like to have your own theater? How a FFA member with a passion for music became one of the most respected show producers in Branson?
Clay Cooper has been performing for Branson audiences since the age of 16, originally coming to Branson to perform with a kid’s band known as the Texas Goldminors. Clay loved singing and playing bass, and loved meeting new people. What better place to do it than Branson! He continued performing in several Branson shows and now celebrates his 33rd season performing. The Clay Cooper Theater is home to several of the top, award winning shows in Branson Missouri.
HOST CHRISTOPHER JAMES
Christopher James, Branson's Male Entertainer of the Year, hosts All Things Branson, has a daily show in Branson Missouri and was named the Emcee of the Year, Magician of the Year, Comedian of theYear, Most Creative Performer, Top 5 Club Act of the Year, and Best Stage Act of the Year by the Magician's Alliance, Campus Activities Magazine, and Branson Show Awards.
For more information
WWW www.funnyhypermagic.com
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/funnyhypermagic
TWITTER www.twitter.com/funnyhypermagic
ALL THINGS BRANSON
Branson Talk is part of the All Things Branson online network. We are dedicated to sharing news, human interest, art, entertainment and business news fromBranson, MO. We present an honest look at Branson from the perspective of local residents from various walks of life. We give a voice to those that can’t afford the high price of advertising in a tourist community.
If you are interested in appearing on one of our shows, have relevant news about Branson, or would like to be the focus of one of our interviews, please contact us at [email protected].
iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-branson/id950004069
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/allthingsbranson
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/allbranson
WWW: http://www.bransontalk.com
REWIND (2016)
One of our favorite interviews with unquestionably one of the most popular magicians and entertainers in Branson! This show is seriously one of the first we recommend to tourists! Listen and find out why.
**NOTE: this is a repost of a past interview. Please be sure to double check any dates or announcement detail mentioned.
Who is Rick Thomas?
Few entertainers have succeeded in Vegas like Rick Thomas. His show had run consecutively for 15 years in Las Vegas, performing a staggering 600 shows a year. Rick now tours performing the most intriguing and innovative grand illusions in the world with a style unlike any other magical entertainer. He spends much of his year performing in Branson Missouri at the Andy Williams Performing Arts Center.
In this episodes:
The challenges of working state fairs
What it means to "make it"
Originality in magic
What makes performing in Branson so special?
HOST CHRISTOPHER JAMES
Christopher James, Branson's Male Entertainer of the Year, hosts All Things Branson, has a daily show in Branson Missouri and was named the Emcee of the Year, Magician of the Year, Comedian of theYear, Most Creative Performer, Top 5 Club Act of the Year, and Best Stage Act of the Year by the Magician's Alliance, Campus Activities Magazine, and Branson Show Awards.
For more information
WWW www.funnyhypermagic.com
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/funnyhypermagic
TWITTER www.twitter.com/funnyhypermagic
ALL THINGS BRANSON
All Things Branson is an online network dedicated to sharing news, human interest, art, entertainment and business news fromBranson, MO. We present an honest look at Branson from the perspective of local residents from various walks of life. We give a voice to those that can’t afford the high price of advertising in a tourist community.
If you are interested in appearing on one of our shows, have relevant news about Branson, or would like to be the focus of one of our interviews, please contact us at [email protected].
iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-branson/id950004069
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/allthingsbranson
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/allbranson
Who is Terry Sanders?
Terry is one of the busiest comedians in Branson. Performing for over 38 years, he can regularly be seen at several venues throughout the year. If you have ever been to Silver Dollar City, you have surely seen one of his characters. He also currently appears in the Patsy Cline and Friends show starring CJ Newsome. Terry provides his own unique spin to recognizable favorites such as Joan Rivers and Barney Fife as well as dozens of unique characters.
In this episodes:
Visiting Branson in the 1960's
Did Terry almost become a mortician?
Young Terry's family life
Terry's first experiences working at Silver Dollar City?
The perils of taking criticism personally
Terry's Silver Dollar City Characters
The Pasty Cline and Friends Show
Comedians stealing material
For What It's Worth...
When Terry hears the word successful, who does he think of an why?
Terry's morning rituals before a carefully scheduled day
What advice would Terry give his 20 year old self?
What is something Terry believes that others do not?
Terry's favorite movie and or documentary
HOST CHRISTOPHER JAMES
Christopher James, Branson's Male Entertainer of the Year, hosts All Things Branson, has a daily show in Branson Missouri and was named the Emcee of the Year, Magician of the Year, Comedian of theYear, Most Creative Performer, Top 5 Club Act of the Year, and Best Stage Act of the Year by the Magician's Alliance, Campus Activities Magazine, and Branson Show Awards.
For more information
WWW www.funnyhypermagic.com
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/funnyhypermagic
TWITTER www.twitter.com/funnyhypermagic
ALL THINGS BRANSON
All Things Branson is an online network dedicated to sharing news, human interest, art, entertainment and business news fromBranson, MO. We present an honest look at Branson from the perspective of local residents from various walks of life. We give a voice to those that can’t afford the high price of advertising in a tourist community.
If you are interested in appearing on one of our shows, have relevant news about Branson, or would like to be the focus of one of our interviews, please contact us at [email protected].
iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-branson/id950004069
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/allthingsbranson
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/allbranson
MARCH 25, 2019
Clay Cooper has built one of the most successful entertainment businesses and theaters in Branson. Always evolving and always known for quality, high energy entertainment. Ever wonder what it's like to have your own theater? How a FFA member with a passion for music became one of the most respected show producers in Branson?
Clay Cooper has been performing for Branson audiences since the age of 16, originally coming to Branson to perform with a kid’s band known as the Texas Goldminors. Clay loved singing and playing bass, and loved meeting new people. What better place to do it than Branson! He continued performing in several Branson shows and now celebrates his 33rd season performing. The Clay Cooper Theater is home to several of the top, award winning shows in Branson Missouri.
HOST CHRISTOPHER JAMES
Christopher James, Branson's Male Entertainer of the Year, hosts All Things Branson, has a daily show in Branson Missouri and was named the Emcee of the Year, Magician of the Year, Comedian of theYear, Most Creative Performer, Top 5 Club Act of the Year, and Best Stage Act of the Year by the Magician's Alliance, Campus Activities Magazine, and Branson Show Awards.
For more information
WWW www.funnyhypermagic.com
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/funnyhypermagic
TWITTER www.twitter.com/funnyhypermagic
ALL THINGS BRANSON
Branson Talk is part of the All Things Branson online network. We are dedicated to sharing news, human interest, art, entertainment and business news fromBranson, MO. We present an honest look at Branson from the perspective of local residents from various walks of life. We give a voice to those that can’t afford the high price of advertising in a tourist community.
If you are interested in appearing on one of our shows, have relevant news about Branson, or would like to be the focus of one of our interviews, please contact us at [email protected].
iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-branson/id950004069
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/allthingsbranson
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/allbranson
WWW: http://www.bransontalk.com
REWIND
One of our favorite interviews with unquestionably one of the most popular magicians and entertainers in Branson! This show is seriously one of the first we recommend to tourists! Listen and find out why.
Who is Rick Thomas?
Few entertainers have succeeded in Vegas like Rick Thomas. His show had run consecutively for 15 years in Las Vegas, performing a staggering 600 shows a year. Rick now tours performing the most intriguing and innovative grand illusions in the world with a style unlike any other magical entertainer. He spends much of his year performing in Branson Missouri at the Andy Williams Performing Arts Center.
In this episodes:
The challenges of working state fairs
What it means to "make it"
Originality in magic
What makes performing in Branson so special?
HOST CHRISTOPHER JAMES
Christopher James, Branson's Male Entertainer of the Year, hosts All Things Branson, has a daily show in Branson Missouri and was named the Emcee of the Year, Magician of the Year, Comedian of theYear, Most Creative Performer, Top 5 Club Act of the Year, and Best Stage Act of the Year by the Magician's Alliance, Campus Activities Magazine, and Branson Show Awards.
For more information
WWW www.funnyhypermagic.com
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/funnyhypermagic
TWITTER www.twitter.com/funnyhypermagic
ALL THINGS BRANSON
All Things Branson is an online network dedicated to sharing news, human interest, art, entertainment and business news fromBranson, MO. We present an honest look at Branson from the perspective of local residents from various walks of life. We give a voice to those that can’t afford the high price of advertising in a tourist community.
If you are interested in appearing on one of our shows, have relevant news about Branson, or would like to be the focus of one of our interviews, please contact us at [email protected].
iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-branson/id950004069
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/allthingsbranson
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/allbranson
June 5, 2019
FEATURE: DAVE HAMNER
Dave and Denise Hamner are internationally known for their amazing magic and illusions. The Hamners have been featured World wide in countless production shows. In the USA the Hamners are noted performers in Las Vegas, Disneyland and Hollywood's famous "Magic Castle" and, of course, Branson, Missouri where the Hamners own and operate the Hamner Variety Theater. They have appeared on NBC TV's World's Greatest Magic and on the Trinity Broadcasting Network.
Multiple award winning performances have earned them awards including the Siegfried & Roy Bronze Lion Head Award for Performance Excellence, the coveted International Magicians Society International Merlin of Magic Award for illusion and performance excellence, the Las Vegas Magic Masters Award and multiple annual awards for Magic Show of the Year, Producers of the Year and their most precious, Humanitarian of the Year in Branson.
Dave is a seminary graduate who is an ordained pastor that teaches and preaches weekly at the interdenominational Branson Gospel Sunday service at the Hamner Variety Theater. All are welcomed.
The Hamners are a team both on stage and off as they share full responsibilities of theater management, show production and a very busy ministerial schedule as well.
HOST CHRISTOPHER JAMES
Christopher James, Branson's Male Entertainer of the Year, hosts All Things Branson, has a daily show in Branson Missouri and was named the Emcee of the Year, Magician of the Year, Comedian of theYear, Most Creative Performer, Top 5 Club Act of the Year, and Best Stage Act of the Year by the Magician's Alliance, Campus Activities Magazine, and Branson Show Awards.
For more information
WWW www.funnyhypermagic.com
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/funnyhypermagic
TWITTER www.twitter.com/funnyhypermagic
ALL THINGS BRANSON
Branson Talk is part of the All Things Branson online network. We are dedicated to sharing news, human interest, art, entertainment and business news fromBranson, MO. We present an honest look at Branson from the perspective of local residents from various walks of life. We give a voice to those that can’t afford the high price of advertising in a tourist community.
If you are interested in appearing on one of our shows, have relevant news about Branson, or would like to be the focus of one of our interviews, please contact us at [email protected].
iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-branson/id950004069
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/allthingsbranson
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/allbranson
WWW: http://www.bransontalk.com
May 13, 2019
FEATURE: LEVINE CUNNINGHAM
Levine Cunningham will not only deliver your walmart order right to your front door, his company will keep you informed about Branson nightlife, get where you need to be, and help maintain your vehicle.
We love talking to individuals that invest in the Branson community. Levine Cunningham has certainly done that. He owns Loop Eats, The Branson Loop, The Branson Loop Automotive, Branson After Hours, Branson Comic Con, and is always looking for more business opportunities. Get to know Levine and be sure to check out Loop Eats businesses!
HOST CHRISTOPHER JAMES
Christopher James, Branson's Male Entertainer of the Year, hosts All Things Branson, has a daily show in Branson Missouri and was named the Emcee of the Year, Magician of the Year, Comedian of theYear, Most Creative Performer, Top 5 Club Act of the Year, and Best Stage Act of the Year by the Magician's Alliance, Campus Activities Magazine, and Branson Show Awards.
For more information
WWW www.funnyhypermagic.com
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/funnyhypermagic
TWITTER www.twitter.com/funnyhypermagic
ALL THINGS BRANSON
Branson Talk is part of the All Things Branson online network. We are dedicated to sharing news, human interest, art, entertainment and business news fromBranson, MO. We present an honest look at Branson from the perspective of local residents from various walks of life. We give a voice to those that can’t afford the high price of advertising in a tourist community.
If you are interested in appearing on one of our shows, have relevant news about Branson, or would like to be the focus of one of our interviews, please contact us at [email protected].
iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-branson/id950004069
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/allthingsbranson
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/allbranson
WWW: http://www.bransontalk.com
APRIL 22, 2019
FEATURE: BRAD THOMAS
This week Branson Talk features Brad Thomas of Silver Dollar City Attractions. We talk about the Brad's background, the popularity of Silver Dollar City, changing times, and some exciting construction currently underway.
HOST CHRISTOPHER JAMES
Christopher James, Branson's Male Entertainer of the Year, hosts All Things Branson, has a daily show in Branson Missouri and was named the Emcee of the Year, Magician of the Year, Comedian of theYear, Most Creative Performer, Top 5 Club Act of the Year, and Best Stage Act of the Year by the Magician's Alliance, Campus Activities Magazine, and Branson Show Awards.
For more information
WWW www.funnyhypermagic.com
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/funnyhypermagic
TWITTER www.twitter.com/funnyhypermagic
ALL THINGS BRANSON
Branson Talk is part of the All Things Branson online network. We are dedicated to sharing news, human interest, art, entertainment and business news fromBranson, MO. We present an honest look at Branson from the perspective of local residents from various walks of life. We give a voice to those that can’t afford the high price of advertising in a tourist community.
If you are interested in appearing on one of our shows, have relevant news about Branson, or would like to be the focus of one of our interviews, please contact us at [email protected].
iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-branson/id950004069
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/allthingsbranson
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/allbranson
WWW: http://www.bransontalk.com
APRIL 8, 2019
FEATURE: EDD AKERS
In April 2019, Branson Missouri elected a new Mayor. In this interview, we get to know Mayor Edd Akers. We discuss the future of Branson, the importance of our live shows, new attractions, and community members working together to insure a prosperous future.
We learn:
Edd was delivered in the back of the family store by a doctor that arrived by horseback.
His feelings about the number of shows in Branson.
How he briefly ran Silver Dollar City.
Just who that strange man, sitting in a lawn chair with minnows nipping at his legs in the creek, actually is.
Enjoy this fun interview with Mayor Edd Akers.
Edd Akers was born in Stone County and moved to Branson at age 4. Akers has served on a variety of boards in the community, including serving as president of Branson School Board, chairman of Cox Medical Center Branson, chairman of Taney County Planning & Zoning, chair of Taney County Board of Adjustment, and chairman of Branson/Lakes Area Tourism Community Enhancement District among others.
HOST CHRISTOPHER JAMES
Christopher James, Branson's Male Entertainer of the Year, hosts All Things Branson, has a daily show in Branson Missouri and was named the Emcee of the Year, Magician of the Year, Comedian of theYear, Most Creative Performer, Top 5 Club Act of the Year, and Best Stage Act of the Year by the Magician's Alliance, Campus Activities Magazine, and Branson Show Awards.
For more information
WWW www.funnyhypermagic.com
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/funnyhypermagic
TWITTER www.twitter.com/funnyhypermagic
ALL THINGS BRANSON
Branson Talk is part of the All Things Branson online network. We are dedicated to sharing news, human interest, art, entertainment and business news fromBranson, MO. We present an honest look at Branson from the perspective of local residents from various walks of life. We give a voice to those that can’t afford the high price of advertising in a tourist community.
If you are interested in appearing on one of our shows, have relevant news about Branson, or would like to be the focus of one of our interviews, please contact us at [email protected].
iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-branson/id950004069
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/allthingsbranson
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/allbranson
WWW: http://www.bransontalk.com
The podcast currently has 203 episodes available.