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Behind the Whiskers

Twisted Whisker FX

22 episodes

2 weeks ago

🎪 Behind the Whiskers: Florida's Forgotten Marvels Welcome back, fellow eccentrics, to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! This week, we're diving deep into the preserved history and dusty wonders of the International Independent Showmen's Museum in Gibsonton, Florida—the traditional winter home of the American carnival. Join us as we: Explore the Ghost Town: Discuss Gibsonton's strange history as a circus and carnival retirement community, and the surprising residents we learned...

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Performing Arts

Society & Culture,

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🎪 Behind the Whiskers: Florida's Forgotten Marvels Welcome back, fellow eccentrics, to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! This week, we're diving deep into the preserved history and dusty wonders of the International Independent Showmen's Museum in Gibsonton, Florida—the traditional winter home of the American carnival. Join us as we: Explore the Ghost Town: Discuss Gibsonton's strange history as a circus and carnival retirement community, and the surprising residents we learned...

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Performing Arts

Society & Culture,

Episodes (20/22)

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Episode 22 - The Showman's Museum, FL

🎪 Behind the Whiskers: Florida's Forgotten Marvels Welcome back, fellow eccentrics, to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! This week, we're diving deep into the preserved history and dusty wonders of the International Independent Showmen's Museum in Gibsonton, Florida—the traditional winter home of the American carnival. Join us as we: Explore the Ghost Town: Discuss Gibsonton's strange history as a circus and carnival retirement community, and the surprising residents we learned...

2 weeks ago

35 minutes

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Episode 21 - Halloween Tales

Welcome back, mortals, to another thrilling exposé Behind the Whiskers! This episode, we peel back the velvet curtain and dare to unravel the darkest, most delightful tales of the Halloween season. Join us as we: Dissect the Madness: Hear the chaotic secrets behind planning and executing our most elaborate Halloween events and tours.Relive the Greatest Screams: We highlight the most spectacular, terrifying, and unforgettable moments that went down during our seasonal run.Pull Back the Curtain...

1 month ago

38 minutes

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Episode 20 - We are great at this!

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! In this episode, we're diving deep into the events of Carolina Fear Fest, The Viking Experience, Moonlit Bazaar and the Cold Blooded and Bizarre grand opening. Join us as we dive into the bizarre world of the Twisted Whisker Sideshow and focus on the four biggest events that shaped its recent legacy: Dissect "The Viking Experience": We look back at their trials and tribulations of assimilating a sideshow troupe into the world of...

1 month ago

56 minutes

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Episode 19 - Up to Date with the Update

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! We are pleased to announce we will be returning to regular programming shortly. Its been a very busy few months on the sideshow front and we just wanted to touch base a little with the fans and reignite the flame behind the podcast and sideshow in general! 📲 Follow us on Instagram and facebook for more behind-the-scenes content and updates: @twistedwhiskersideshow@twistedwhiskerfxDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and review our p...

4 months ago

14 minutes

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Episode 18 - Sideshow Music that Inspires our Performances

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! In this episode, we're diving deep into the soundtrack of our inspirations. Join us as we: Discuss a variety of sideshowesque musicExplain why certain sounds or elements draw us into the sideshowUnravel the depth of our inspirationsThis week we are joined by Co-Owner of Twisted Whisker Entertainment, Dave Atlas and another familiar you voice, the creator of Floyd Lee Whitlock, Jeffrey Brown. As we break down some of our musical ...

8 months ago

57 minutes

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Episode 17 - Good Goblin

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! In this episode, we're we chat about the Good Goblin Theater Co. Join us as we: Recap the showing of "Glengarry, Glen Ross"Shed light on some future performances by the theater co.Gain a small insight into the world of character building**Our special guest this week is Josh D. Young, a studded playwright and co-head of The Good Goblin Theater Co. They share their insights on previous and upcoming Good Goblin performances, as wel...

9 months ago

41 minutes

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Episode 16 - The Art of Props and Costume

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! In this episode, we discuss the art and development of props and costume within the sideshow. Join us as we: Delve into the creation of our props and costumesDiscuss thematic elements that the art revolves aroundLearn about the small details that add to the Twisted Whisker SideshowThis week we are joined by Co-owner of TWS, David Atlas, Lead Costume Designer, Baylee Rudd, and one of our foremost prop builders, Jeffrey Brown. In ...

11 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

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Episode 15 - A Vague and Rambling History of The American Sideshow

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! In this episode, we're diving into a vague and rambling history of the American Sideshow. Join us as we: Ramble on and on about the history of the American SideshowDiscuss minor ethical conundrums presented by certain aspects of sideshow cultureEnlighten you on some of the finer details of circus/sideshow cultureThis week Mitchell Fink and Harley Clenton, regale you with a little bit of history and a whole lot of sideshow as the...

11 months ago

58 minutes

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Episode 14 - Dave Atlas

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! In this episode, we explore the backstory of the Twisted Whisker Entertainment Company with Co-Owner, David Matthew Atlas. Join us as we: Explore the genesis of the Owners of TWSDiscuss Dave's extensive history within the world of entertainmentOpen up about the business itself and stuff to come**Our special guest this week is David Matthew Atlas, a master of his craft, a titan of technological entertainment and envy of all beard...

12 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

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Episode 13 - Ricky "Rikitz" Marleau

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! In this episode, we're diving deep into the creation and adaptation of the silent clown, RIKITZ. Join us as we: Discover the story behind the characterUnmask the clown to find a scary pastDiscuss the playing of the character on stage**Our special guest this week is Bino Lagranj, a man if many talents, from acting to leatherworking, painting to carpentry. They share their insights on the creation of our very own indestructible cl...

1 year ago

24 minutes

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Episode 12 - The Return of BTW

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! In this episode, we're discussing the return of BTW and updates to the TWS roster Join us as we: Recap previous episodes of Behind The WhiskersDiscuss the BTW and TWS off season and the acquisitions madeAnnounce the next big steps in the Twisted Whisker Sideshow📲 Follow us on Instagram and facebook for more behind-the-scenes content and updates: @twistedwhiskersideshow@twistedwhiskerfxDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and review ...

1 year ago

22 minutes

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Episode 11 - Frederick the Great

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! In this episode, we're diving deep into the backstory and hubris of Frederick the Great Join us as we: Delve into the characters evolution from devilish magician to juggling stuntmanExplore the never ending ego of FrederickDiscuss specific sideshow acts that really make Frederick jump with joyThis week we talk with the creator of a well known sideshow character, Jonathon Krauss, about the process of developing a sideshow charact...

1 year ago

40 minutes

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Episode 10 - Typhoon the Clown

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! In this episode, we're diving deep into the genesis of Typhoon the Clown. Join us as we: Discover the traumatic past of this characterLearn some of his dreams and goalsDiscuss some of the characters favorite interactionsThis week we invite Hayden Downs to sit with us, the man behind the character Typhoon the Clown. They share their insights on the development and history of the character, providing us with a fresh perspective on...

1 year ago

19 minutes

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Episode 9 - The Viking Experience with Hanna Reid

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! In this episode, we're diving deep into The Viking Experience NC. Join us as we: Chat with Hanna about the history of TVEDiscuss the goals and future of TVEOpen up about the entertainment factors of festival lifeThis week our special guest Hanna Reid, the co-owner and operator of The Viking Experience NC. They share their insights on festival entertainment and building a community of creative individuals, providing us with a fre...

1 year ago

1 hour 15 minutes

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Episode 8 - Floyd Lee Whitlock

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! In this episode, we're diving deep into the genesis of the sideshow's Daredevil, Floyd Lee Whitlock. Join us as we: Open up about specific character nuancesDive deep into the Daredevil's backstoryDiscuss the performance characteristics of Floyd Lee WhitlockBack again with another integral character, we dive into the formation of the Daredevil character. Discussing the nuances of his interpersonal interactions and evolution of Fl...

1 year ago

33 minutes

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Episode 7 - Ruby Annaya Reyes

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! In this episode, we're diving deep into the backstory and creation of Ruby Annaya Reyes. Join us as we: Tell tale of highs and lows of the fortune tellers historyDiscuss key elements in the character development processOpen up about some in character interactionsBringing to you yet another special guest, we introduce you to the creator of the sideshow's fortune teller, Baylee Rudd. As we dive deep into the construction and nuanc...

1 year ago

30 minutes

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Episode 6 - Mythology in Entertainment

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! In this episode, we will be uncovering the effects that mythology and religion has had on entertainment. Join us as we: Discuss Norse, Egyptian, Christian and Native American influences on entertainmentUncover the evolution of entertainment through mythologyDelve into the ever evolving mythos of entertainmentThis week guests, Chuck Bailey and Baylee Rudd join us to share there interesting perspectives of how mythology has shaped...

1 year ago

1 hour 10 minutes

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Episode 5 - Morpheus Walker

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! In this episode, we're diving deep into the creation of a familiar face! The sideshows Ringmaster, Morpheus Walker. Join us as we: Uncover the backstory of Morpheus WalkerDiscuss the creative process in building the characterShare some fun moments these characters have helped build along the wayThis week our host with the most, Mitchell Fink. Dives into the world of character creation, they share their insights on the process, p...

1 year ago

27 minutes

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Episode 4 - Darana Daku

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! In this episode, we're diving deep into the backstory of the sideshows strongman, Darana Daku. Join us as we: uncover the traumatic backstory of Darana DakuDive into the hubris that makes up our strongmanand break apart and unravel the twisted psyche of DaranaOur special guest this week is a name listeners should already know, Mr Harley Clenton, the co-host of Behind the Whiskers and brain behind the sideshow strongman. They sha...

1 year ago

25 minutes

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Episode 3 - Writer, not Murderer with Josh D. Young

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! In this episode, we're diving deep into the industry of live entertainment. Join us as we: Discuss the mentality around live entertainmentPick apart cultural influences on live entertainmentand converse on the effects that AI and short form content has on the industryOur special guest this week is Josh D. Young, an accomplished playwright. They share their insights on the world of live entertainment, providing us with a fresh pe...

1 year ago

1 hour 3 minutes