Ventriloquism Weekly's Podcast

Former guest Rob Condas steps in for Matt this week to interview Tom Crowl. Crowl has been working on special projects with the Vent Haven museum: Archiving video conversations with other ventriloquists. Hear about that massive effort and more today on a special edition of Ventriloquism Weekly!

Mark Wade talks with Matt about what everyone can expect from the 2014 Vent Haven ConVENTion in Hebron, Kentucky. With a little less than 3 months left until the big event and early registration ending on May 15th, now is the perfect time to register for the eVENT of the season!

Fresh off a whirlwind of media appearances, magician Marty Hahne sits down with Matt to talk about what he learned about the power of one social media post to affect change. Hahne recently made headlines by becoming the poster child (or child's entertainer) for the Government's excessive regulation on animals used in performances. Listen and hear events that changed his life and Government policy. A must for any entertainer.

Andrew Ready from Adelaide, Australia joins Matt for an eye-opening conversation about being a children's ventriloquist Down Under. The two talk about everything from the rarity of our art form in Australia to the crossover success of the country's most popular export, The Wiggles. This is a can't-miss conversation about the international reaches of our art!

It's Southern Belle edition this week as Lori Bruner and Trish Dunn join Matt in person! From Kentucky and North Carolina respectively, you'll hear how two wonderful journeys in ventriloquism linked these lovely ladies together to become "BFFs in Ventriloquism"!

Funeral Director Chuck Lyons joins Matt for a talk about what his profession taught him about why bringing joy to children and families is so important. Chuck's insight are a must for gaining a perspective on what entertainment truly means.

Our first female guest, April Brucker, invited Matt into her home for a lively discussion on all thing vent. From her love of performing to April's controversial journey in this art form with appearances on "My Strange Addiction" and "Rachel Ray", getting to know the REAL April Brucker is a treat.

Simon Cowell calls him one of the “most talented people on the planet.” Las Vegas headliner Terry Fator returns to Ventriloquism Weekly to talk with host Matt Bailey about everything from his creative process to what it feels like to be celebrating 5 incredible years at the Mirage Hotel and Casino. Fator is one of the nicest guys in show business and truly enjoyed getting to talk about this great art form. This is a must for all fans!