Ridiculous:Life of a Clown

Ridiculous:Life of a Clown

A recurring exploration of clown, featuring theatrical and circus clowns from around the world discussing their careers, inspirations, and art. Help us keep producing this series by supporting us with a small donation on patreon. www.patreon.com/picklewater

Episodes

Special Announcement!

February 5, 2025 • 1 min
New Clown Documentary series!

Check out the video episodes of the series at https://www.youtube.com/@picklewaterindustries

"Running Fanfare" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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New Episode of WAYLAM are up!

September 2, 2024 • 41 secs
4 new episodes up on the "Why Are You Laughing At Me?!?" Spreaker, Podcast and YouTube channels, featuring drag sensation Peaches Christ, Dave Hass-Barouqe of Shadow Circus Creature Theatre, Michelle Matlock of the Mammy Preoject and Cirque Du Soliel, and Edna Mira Raia of Taters Mashed Comedy.

Check out the video episodes of the series at https://www.youtube.com/@picklewaterindustries

or audio only at
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast...
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WAYLAM Update 08.18.24

August 18, 2024 • 1 min
An update on the new Podcast series.

Check out the new series at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxLguWH9x8OSJsFP0g6LgKA

"Running Fanfare" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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WAYLAM?!? Update - 08.11.24

August 11, 2024 • 30 secs
A quick update on our new podcast project Why Are You Laughing At Me?!?
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Important Announcement

August 3, 2024 • 1 min
A special announcement from Gherkin Picklewater

Check out the new series at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxLguWH9x8OSJsFP0g6LgKA

"Running Fanfare" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Ridiculous S05E09 Kendall Savage - Clown Festivals and the Toronto Clown Community

September 1, 2022 • 36 mins
In this episode Gherkin speaks with Kendall Savage about the Toronto and Montreal Clown Festivals, the places where clown and improv meet, bouffant, and the Toronto Clown Community.

Please consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon at www.patreon.com/Picklewater

Netherworld Shanty by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4119-netherworld-shanty
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Ridiculous S05E08 David Roe - Clown, Dancer, Ronald McDonald

August 1, 2022 • 34 mins
In this episode Gherkin speaks with David Roe about dance, clown and the years he spent as Ronald McDonald.

Please consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon at www.patreon.com/Picklewater

Netherworld Shanty by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4119-netherworld-shanty
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Ridiculous S05E07 Michelle Matlock - Cirque, Cruise Ships, Hospital clowning, and DEI in circus

July 1, 2022 • 46 mins
In this episode Gherkin speaks with Michelle Matlock of Circle Up Productions about starring in OVO, Cruise Ship Clowning, Medical Clowning and Teaching Diversity Equity and Inclusion in the clown community.

Please consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon at www.patreon.com/Picklewater

Netherworld Shanty by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4119-netherworld-shanty
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-lic...
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Ridiculous S05E06 Kelly Texas Holly - ICCE and Equity in Circus

June 1, 2022 • 29 mins
In this episode Gherkin speaks with the Kelly "Texas" Holly, about her Keynote speech on community building and equity in circus at the ICCE conference, about diversity and reaching marginalized folks with circus and building communities.

Please consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon at www.patreon.com/Picklewater

Netherworld Shanty by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4119-netherworld-shanty
License: ht...
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Ridiculous S05E05 Cirque Oui Et Cast - Clown Improv Variety Show

May 1, 2022 • 26 mins
In this episode Gherkin speaks with the clowns and improvisers who make up the original Unscripted Variety Show "Cirque Oui-Et" about their origins, love of improv and the ways in which clown and improv overlap.

You can find out more about Cirque Oui-Et at:
http://picklewater.com/cirque-oui-et/

Please consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon at www.patreon.com/Picklewater

Netherworld Shanty by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompete...
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Ridiculous S05E04 Luz Gaxiola - Clown - Musician - Puppeteer

April 1, 2022 • 35 mins
In this episode Gherkin speaks with Clown and Musician Luz Gaxiola about her career, her process for creating new work and her inspirations.


Please consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon at www.patreon.com/Picklewater

Netherworld Shanty by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4119-netherworld-shanty
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Ridiculous S05E03 Summer Shapiro- Comedienne - Choreographer - Director

March 1, 2022 • 46 mins
In this episode Gherkin talks with Comedienne, Choreographer, Director, and Clown, Summer Shapiro about her career, her process and what's next for her as an artist.


Please consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon at www.patreon.com/Picklewater

Netherworld Shanty by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4119-netherworld-shanty
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Ridiculous S05E02 Joe DePaul - clown and teacher from Cirque du Soleil and Teatro Zinzani

February 1, 2022 • 43 mins
In this episode Gherkin speaks with world renowned clown and teacher Joe De Paul about his career, his inspirations and process and working for Cirque Du Soleil and Teatro Zinzani.

Please consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon at www.patreon.com/Picklewater

Netherworld Shanty by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4119-netherworld-shanty
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Ridiculous S05E01 Misha Usov - The Invisible Clown

January 7, 2022 • 35 mins
In this episode Gherkin talks with Misha Usov, world renowned clown and teacher, about his career and his new book The Invisible Clown.
You can find Misha, his classes and purchase signed copies of his book at https://inside-theatre.com

Please consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon at www.patreon.com/Picklewater

Netherworld Shanty by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4119-netherworld-shanty
License: https...
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Ridiculous S04E14 Felicity Hesed - Clown - Director - Artistic Director of San Francisco Circus Center

July 26, 2021 • 35 mins
In this episode Gherkin speaks with Felicity Hesed on her career, inspirations, and assorted journeys that brought her to the position of Artistic Director for San Francisco Circus Center.

Please consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon at www.patreon.com/Picklewater

Netherworld Shanty by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4119-netherworld-shanty
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Ridiculous S04E13 Jon Deline - Clown - Actor

June 28, 2021 • 35 mins
In this episode Gherkin speak with Jon Deline about Clown, Los Angeles, Gender, and Acting as well as his career and Inspirations.

Please consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon at www.patreon.com/Picklewater

Netherworld Shanty by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4119-netherworld-shanty
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Ridiculous S04E12 Andrew P. Quick - Clown - Improviser - Pastor

June 14, 2021 • 43 mins
In this episode Gherkin talks to Clown, Improviser and Pastor, Andrew P. Quick about the physical and spiritual healing effect of laughter, the holiness of humor, and his career and inspirations.

Please consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon at www.patreon.com/Picklewater

Netherworld Shanty by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4119-netherworld-shanty
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Ridiculous S04E11 Dr Patty Gallagher - Professor - Actor - Choreographer - Clown

May 31, 2021 • 52 mins
In this episode Gherkin speaks with UC Santa Cruz Professor Dr. Patty Gallagher about clown, acting, Balinese and Javanese dance, and her path through academia to clown and beyond.

Please consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon at www.patreon.com/Picklewater

Netherworld Shanty by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4119-netherworld-shanty
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Ridiculous S04E10 Kelsey Custard - Cirque Du Soleil and Pi Clown

May 17, 2021 • 37 mins
In this episode Gherkin talks with Kelsey Custard about Pi, Cirque Du Soleil, and the Clown Conservatory.

Please consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon at www.patreon.com/Picklewater

Netherworld Shanty by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4119-netherworld-shanty
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Ridiculous S04E09 Leah C. Gardner - Pi CLown - Director - Actor

May 3, 2021 • 40 mins
In this episode Gherkin talks to Pi Clown, Director and Actor L:eah C. Gardner about her career, inspirations and her take on immersive theatre.

Netherworld Shanty by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4119-netherworld-shanty
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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