Breaking The Silence

Perpetrators: Cody Mount, Chance Wilson Producers: Mark Chan, Guthrie McCarty-Vachon Receptionist: Ying Cao Breaking The Silence is a Boondoggle production.

In this episode, Harald Histrionic and Johannes tackle the complex relationship between Big Pharma and the performing arts, specifically miming. They discuss the pharmaceutical industry's influence on public health and the role that mimes play in major lobbying efforts. An enlightening conversation on the intersection of health, business, and silent expression. Producers: Mark Chan, Guthrie Mc...

Patty Pantomime joins Johannes to discuss the Bretton Woods system, neoliberal economic policies, and their dramatic effects on the world of miming. They unpack economic mime theory and its role as an "invisible white-gloved hand" that steers the free markets of the world. Producers: Mark Chan, Guthrie McCarty-Vachon, Luke Goldthorpe Executive Producer: Gustavo Silence Voice: Tavius Kokt...

This episode features a deep dive with legal expert Charlie Gestures into the concept of prosecutorial discretion, with a unique twist: how it affects performers, particularly mimes, in public spaces. Johannes and Charlie explore the legal challenges faced by street artists and the silent messages conveyed through their performances about justice and public policy. Producers: Mark Chan, Guthrie Mc...

Johannes Marlon sits down with technology ethicist Harriet Hush to discuss the impact of Large Language Models (LLMs) and big data on the art of miming. They explore how advancements in AI and machine learning are shaping performance art and whether technology can capture the essence of silent expression. A fascinating conversation at the crossroads of art and artificial intelligence. Producers: M...

In this thought-provoking episode, Johannes and Marcel LeQuiet explore the intersection of mime performance and gun rights. They discuss the controversial stance of mimes using real firearms as a form of often violent expression, delving into the broader debate on the 2nd Amendment, artistic freedom, and public safety. A must-listen for advocates of both gun rights and free speech. Producers: Mark...

Join Johannes Marlon as he dives into a rarely discussed chapter of history with Mimic Mike. They unravel the CIA's covert operations targeting mime artists during the Cold War, examining declassified documents and personal anecdotes to shed light on why mimes were seen as a threat to national security. Discover the untold story of art, espionage, and silent resilience. Producers: Mark Chan, G...