Episode 35- Ringling's Closure and an interview with Ottavio and Naomi Gesmundo

Episode 35- Ringling's Closure and an interview with Ottavio and Naomi Gesmundo

On this week's episode, Josh and Lyndsay discuss the closing announcement of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the bankruptcy auction of Big Apple Circus, SLUMBER's upcoming run at the Adelaide Fringe, and their new VR circus experience. They also sit down for an interview with Ottavio and Naomi Gesmundo aka Mr. and Mrs. G. Ottavio and Naomi perform a breathtaking crossbow stunt act and have worked all over the world with many circuses, on Broadway, and in Las Vegas casinos. They also discuss Ottavio's new book "The Grand Gypsy" which chronicles the six generations of Italian circus performers. If you enjoy the episode please rate us on iTunes and share the podcast with your friends and family. Have a great week!
  • [24:58] Growing up in a circus family
  • [33:01] Meeting one another on the Dutch production of Aida
  • [41:32] Moving from NYC to Las Vegas
  • [43:15] How Ottavio and Naomi learned to shoot crossbows
  • [50:20] Ottavio and Naomi on the importance of their yoga practice
  • [1:01:05] Ottavio on "The Grand Gypsy"
  • [1:10:38] On Ringling and the future of circus

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Episode 140 - Jascha Boyce, co-founder and director of Gravity & Other Myths

Episode 140 - Jascha Boyce, co-founder and director of Gravity & Other Myths

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay review Mario The Maker Magician's new show at Soho Playhouse and Roncalli Circus at the Big Apple Circus. They also discuss the closure of Sleep No More in New York...

16 Nov 20231h 17min

Episode 139 - Patrick Philadelphia, CEO of Circus Theater Roncalli

Episode 139 - Patrick Philadelphia, CEO of Circus Theater Roncalli

On today's show Josh and Lyndsay talk about all the circus coming to NYC over the holidays, Cirque Du Soleil's new influencer network, and later call up the CEO of Circus Theater Roncalli, Patrick Phi...

30 Okt 20231h 29min

Episode 138 - Jean Luc Martin, executive director of the San Diego Circus Center

Episode 138 - Jean Luc Martin, executive director of the San Diego Circus Center

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay chat briefly about the remount of REFLEX: Unraveling 4000 Years of Juggling now playing at Baruch Performing Arts Center Off-Broadway in Manhattan followed by a thr...

13 Okt 20231h 23min

Episode 137 - Shayna Swanson, founder of Aloft Circus Arts and director of Brave Space

Episode 137 - Shayna Swanson, founder of Aloft Circus Arts and director of Brave Space

On today's episode, Josh & Lyndsay talk about new musicals headed to NYC this spring including The Outsiders and Water for Elephants, the four big circuses playing in the city this Christmas featuring...

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Episode 136 - Jay Gilligan and Captain Frodo on the return of REFLEX: Unraveling 4,000 Years of Juggling

Episode 136 - Jay Gilligan and Captain Frodo on the return of REFLEX: Unraveling 4,000 Years of Juggling

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay recap the last few months on tour with their summer circus Stars Above, and chat about the Montreal Circus Festival, the new show in Atlantic City from Spiegelworl...

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Episode 135 - Ramon Vazquez, CFO and co-owner of Circus Vazquez and FL!P Circus

Episode 135 - Ramon Vazquez, CFO and co-owner of Circus Vazquez and FL!P Circus

On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about a few Cirque Du Soleil's stories: a new video game Cirque Du Soleil Tycoon, their new mixed reality experience in LA, and one of their current copyright...

6 Juni 20232h 4min

Episode 134 - Carolina Ortega, international booking agent and sustainability consultant

Episode 134 - Carolina Ortega, international booking agent and sustainability consultant

On today's show Josh and Lyndsay announce the 2023 Tour Route for their outdoor summer circus, Stars Above, then they talk about two Broadway shows they saw last week, The Sign in Sidney Brustien's Wi...

16 Maj 20231h 20min

Episode 133 - Nathalie Enterline, award-winning circus artist and former partner of juggler Francis Brunn

Episode 133 - Nathalie Enterline, award-winning circus artist and former partner of juggler Francis Brunn

On today's episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about the Tony award nominations, the upcoming CINEMA CIRCUS movie night with 3AM Theater, and a featured article in the New York Times about Spiegelworld's ac...

4 Maj 20231h 27min

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