Join Grant as we spend some time with the great Bert Lahr and his friends. Also on this pod are Ethel Merman and Jimmy Durante.

Join Grant as he shares the Cliff Edwards story, then gets deep into the history of the Ukulele with Winnipeg’s own Uke-guru Kate Ferris. We’ll look at how this little inexpensive instrument became all the rage in vaudeville.

Join Grant in conversation with Brian Glow as we learn about the history of magic from the cavemen to the vaudeville stages which is where Kellar the Great walked onto the stage of the Winnipeg Theatre in May 1900. Brian … Continue reading →

When Selma Bratz walked onto the stage of the Pantages Theatre in downtown Winnipeg 100 years ago today, she was renowned as the worlds best lady juggler. The story of Selma Bratz and the entire history of juggling is discussed … Continue reading →

Dr. Clare Parfitt is one of the leading authorities on the history of the Cancan. Join Grant and Clare as they discuss the history of the this notorious dance that is almost 200 years old – and still going strong. … Continue reading →

Playing on the Edge with Natalia "Saw Lady" Paruz, without doubt, one of the worlds most prolific virtuosos of the musical saw as-well-as the most knowledgeable authorities of its history. Join host Grant Simpson in discussion with Natalia as she talks about her journey with musical saw and how it took her from one of the lowest points in her life to now, where she is thriving as a performing artist, musician, composer and person.