The Moisture Festival Podcast

This episode the Moisture Festival Podcast catches up with magician Ben Nemzer ! We talk about getting started in magic, going to magic camp, running an afterschool program during the pandemic and soo much more! This is a fantastic peek behind the curtain of Ben Nemzer’s life!

On this episode we welcome in the Funny Man Who Does Tricks, Marcus Wilson . Marcus tells us about how he got started in comedy, what it’s like as a variety act working in comedy clubs and how being a power ranger led him to being a full time performer. We also discuss how he was able to create passive income with some of his other endeavors. A great conversation with one of the funniest peo...

This is part 2 of meeting the people who make the Moisture Festival possible! In this episode we meet the bartenders, stage hand, and offices staff at the Moisture Festival! This is a fun peek at the lives of the people that make the festival happen!

Today’s episode of The Moisture Festival has Louie Foxx hanging out with two new performers at the festival, Marcus Wilson and Spencer Androli ! We learn about performing in circuses, how performers select material for the festival and learn the history of Yo Yo performers with a surprise visit by Mark Hayward! This is a fun backstage peek at the 2024 Moisture Festival!

In this captivating episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast, we embark on a riveting conversation with the multifaceted Avery Cluff. Sharing her journey into aerial performance and the interconnectedness with her passion for rock climbing, Avery gracefully guides us through the intricacies of her daily life as a circus performer, unveiling the enchanting world behind the scenes. Our exploration e...

In this captivating episode of the Moisture Festival, we have the pleasure of hosting the extraordinary acrobatic athlete, Mathieu Bolillo . Mathieu shares insights into his formative years in gymnastics, recounting how this journey ultimately propelled him into the spotlight as a performer in Cirque Du Soleil’s renowned production, “Ka.” Delving into the challenges of overcoming...

In this episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast, we are thrilled to have the extraordinary performer Maria Margiyeva ! Maria takes us on her journey from her childhood as a gymnast to performing in a bubble 3o feet in the air! It’s a great interview with a very talented performer.

In this episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast, we are thrilled to have the extraordinary Ariel artist, Amy Funbuttons , joining us. Amy takes us behind the scenes, sharing the ins and outs of what it truly means to be a professional Ariel performer. We learn about the challenges that come with the territory and delve into the daily experiences of a variety artist hard at work. We discuss her cr...

On this episode it is all things accordion with accordion duo Creosote . We learn about the different types of accordions, get some history about the accordion and how it is still one of the most popular instruments in the world. Jamie and Gabe discuss how they met, what makes they do so unique and some of the cool opportunities they have gotten throughout their years of playing. We also learn bot...

On this episode we welcome in clown extraordinaire Faeble Kievman . Faeble discusses how he got into clowning, who helped him a long the way and what goes into making a good clown routine. We also discuss what social circus is and how Faeble focus’s on entertaining in places that don’t have any. We also hear some stories of places he has performed and how he made it work even in some o...

In this episode we welcome in magician Jason Andrews. We talk about how growing up as a kid in Las Vegas gave him access to magic shows and how he was able to get a scholarship to magic camp. He explains what it’s like competing in magic competitions and how he once competed against Louie. We learn about his career in magic and how he made the decision during the pandemic to give it up and f...

On this episode we welcome in the youngest person we have interviewed  Matthew Laslo . We learn about how he started in magic, what it was like being the only magician in his town and where he looked to for inspiration. He tells us about all the people who has helped him a long the way and some of his great success’s including multiple TV appearances and a crazy trip to China. We also learn...

On this episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast we welcome Ariel superstar Vivian Tam . We talk about her interest in circus at a young age, how she was able to mimic circus videos she got at the local library and how that led to a successful aerial career. She tells us about going to stunt school, how she comes up with some of her routines and how much storage is needed to house all her equipmen...

On this episode we welcome in bounce juggler Audrey Greaves. We discuss how she discovered the circus and how her parents figured out how to get her involved in it at a young age. She explains to us what bounce juggling is and how she decided that was something she wanted to devote her time on. We discuss what you do when you mess up on stage and how her performance at the Moisture Festival Gala w...

On this episode we welcome in a stage manager for the Moisture Festival Ria Lodick. We talked with her about her joy of teaching, how she came to be so good at conveying information and what brought her to Seattle. We also discuss the challenges running a show like the Moisture Festival presents and why she keeps coming back. A fun interview with someone that makes all the shows run...

On this zoom episode of the MFP (new term) we welcome in the amazing Felicity Hesed . We discuss her beginnings as an actor, her interest in theatre and how walking by a circus building one afternoon changer her life. She tells us what she is doing to fuse theatre with circus and the organization she started to help support that vision. A really great conversation with an awesome circus advocate. 

On this episode we welcome in the brand new Executive Director of the Moisture Festival Victoria Watts. We discuss her background in the arts, her ability to notate movements in different styles and what brought her to Seattle. We also discuss her vision for the Moisture Festival, the challenges her new role will face and we learn why she is the perfect person for the job. 

On this podcast we welcome in the troubadour himself Eric Haines. We discuss all the disciplines Eric implements into his show, how he came to be so good at all of them and how he found his calling with the One Man Band. We learn why someone would want to play so many instruments at once and all the great opportunities it has granted him. A really great conversation over Zoom with a one...

On this episode we welcome in the energetic Steve Langley. Over Zoom Steve tells us about his early beginnings as a chef and how that led to the creation of his juggling team the Fettucini Brothers.   He talks about his 30 year career, how paddle ball helped him along the way and  how he transitioned to a totally different style of performing. A treat to be able to get to chat...

Today’s guest on the Moisture fest podcast is hilarious comedian Kermet Apio. We discuss how he got into comedy, what his kids think of his career and how he ended up winning one of the most prestigious, comedy competitions in all of North America. We also discuss how a comedian might prepare for performing at the Moisture Festival and the differences between it and a comedy club audience. A great...

On this week’s episode we are joined in person by Jeremiah Johnston . We learn all about his passion of juggling and teaching other people circus arts. We discuss the different types of object manipulation and how he fused multiple disciplines into his performance. He tells us how he developed his show and the people that helped him along the way. A really great conversation with a very tale...

The Moisture Festival podcast is joined by Alan Plotkin! Alan is the festival’s official videographer and the created Moisture Festival The Movie which can be seen at film festivals around the USA! We learn about Alan’s beginnings as a film maker using old school 1970’s video editing equipment, how he got involved in recording variety acts and he role as a referee! It’s a g...

This week the Moisture Festival Podcast welcomes in actor, boxer and tap dancer Joe Orrach! In this episode we talk to Joe about taking ballet classes in between making deliveries when he was younger to his current outreach where his builds self esteem with ex gang members! This is a fantastic interview with an incredible person!

On this weeks episode due to a last minute cancellation of a guest, Moisture Festival cohost Louie Foxx steps in to be interviewed! We learn about his beginnings performing on the street, how he got a robot onto America’s Got Talent and all of Louie’s varied skills. This is a great interview with on of the podcast’s hosts!

On this episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast we welcome in the hilarious Carla Ulbrich . Carla talks to us about her career in music, what led her to start infusing comedy into her writing and the correct method of teaching to learn how to play guitar. She discusses an illness that inspired her to write a book and how her road to recovery has opened up lot’s of new material. Sh...