Kyle Palmer is an agent for Artists and Attractions. On today’s episode he shares his 2020 story and we speak candidly about potential contract changes entertainers need to consider moving forward into 2021.

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Artists and Attractions Website

On today’s episode I sit down with the fair manager for the Clay County Fair in Spencer, Iowa, Jeremy Parsons. We talked about how he helped navigate the Clay County Fair in 2020. Plus Jeremy shares how sometimes staying semi-open is actually more expensive that closing outright.

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Clay County Fair Website

They’re called Waffle Chix - but they’re not chicks. Concessionaire newcomer, Chris Taylor has already appeared on Carnival Eats 4 different times and has built an amazing client base in a very short time. He joins us today to share Waffle Chix 2020 story.

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Waffle Chix on Facebook

Today we talk with Jimmy Earhart, the owner of Sea Lion Splash, a terrific show experience for guests that show cases both educational and entertaining demonstrations with sea lions. We discuss the unique impact of the pandemic on animals acts plus we talk about the new compound Earhart is building in Texas. All that and more!

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Sea Lion Splash website

Eric Wofford is the president of the Arizona Fairs Association, Vice President of the Western Fairs Association and also fair manager of the Yuma County Fair in Arizona.

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Yuma County Fair Website

Today’s guests are a duo of children’s entertainers. Their high energy show is fun for kids and families. They join us from their home outside Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They’re the first Canadians we’ve had on the show this season and they bring a unique look at how the pandemic has impacted Canada.

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Team T&J Website
Team T&J Facebook

Suzanne Neve is the executive director for the Florida Festivals and Events Association. The FFEA is the membership body for festival and event planners in the state fo Florida. We talk about the effect Covid-19 has had on the Florida events market and what the future of Florida special events could look like.

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FFEA Website

Strates Shows, based out of Orlando, FL is the last carnival operator in America to travel by train. On today’s show, Jay Strates shares the far reaching impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on his company. Jay has deep roots within this industry. His knowledge and experience within the industry make this a can’t miss show.

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Strates Shows Website
Strates Shows Facebook

On today’s show I interview an absolute legend. Dennis Lee was born with entertainment in his blood. With his band, Dennis’ show is non-stop entertainment, comedy and fun. Watch out for your momma at the show. Dennis might just steal her heart.

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Dennis Lee on Facebook

Chef Landry joins us today from his home in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Lake Charles area has been under tremendous pressure in 2020. Not only have they faced a pandemic, they’ve also faced directs hits from Hurricanes Laura and Iota. Scott and I discuss the stress of the pandemic and how these two massive storms antagonized an already desperate situation.

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Chef Landry

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