On this episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast we welcome in 1/3 of the Mud Bay Jugglers Doug Martin. We discuss how they got their name, how they developed their own style and the creative choices they made to continue to be so unique. He tells us about the different incarnations throughout the years and … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast -Doug Martin"

On this episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast we welcome in Salamandir (yes. That’s his real name). Salamandir talks with us about growing up playing music and how his exposure at a young age allows him to pick up any instrument and play it. We discuss his abilities to fix instruments, his love of incense and even get … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Salamandir"

On this episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast we welcome in Cyara Hotopp. We discuss a wide variety of topics including her law degree, where she practiced law and how she gave up being a lawyer to pursue the circus arts. We talk about her background as a figure skater and all the lessons she … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Cyara Hotopp"

On this episode we welcome in clown Mick Holsbeke. We talk about growing up in Florida and how his economics teacher in high school introduced him to Harry Levine. We learn about his cross country journey to the Pacific Northwest and how seeing street performers inspired him to pursue street theatre. We talk about his journey … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Mick Holsbeke"

On today’s episode we welcome in comedy magic duo Trevor and Lorena. We talk with them about how they started in magic, the evolution of the act and learn about their alter ego’s Charlie and Delilah. We discuss Trevor meeting Lorena’s Dad for the first time and we even try to place their accents. A … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Trevor and Lorena"

On this episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast we welcome in puppet maker Annette Mateo. We discuss her interest in puppets as a kid and how she rekindled her interest in it after attending her first Fremont Solstice Parade. We chat about the puppet scene in Seattle and the various ups and downs over the years … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Annett Mateo"

On this episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast Louie interviews his co-host Matt Baker. They discuss a wide range of topics including Matt’s time living in Western Samoa as a teenager and how he became a vegetarian. We also learn how Matt got into performing at a young age through hackysack (footbag) and how that skill … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Matt Baker"

On this episode we welcome in singer, magician and actor Cassandra Ruiz. We learn about her beginnings in singing and how her theatre background influences her show today . She tells us about her chance encounter with a famous magician that became her first exposure to magic. We talk about her run performing as a … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Cassandra Ruiz"

On this episode we welcome aerialist Jessica Perry. Jessica tells us about her early life where she grew up on a sailboat sailing around the world. We learn what prompted her parents to do that and all how her parents used Ariel to keep her busy on long sea days. We discuss how her mom introduced … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Jessica Perry"

On this episode we welcome in Sailor St. Claire. We talk a lot about the world of Burlesque and how one comes to become a performer. The different paths they could have taken and how being an emcee is very similar to teaching college. We also learn about the many different projects Sailor is involved … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Sailor St. Claire"

On this episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast we welcome in Mr. LO. We talk about a number of different things including his life as a ballet dancer and all that goes into maintaining your body to perform that every night. He tells us about the various career transformations he had to make including becoming a … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Mr Lo’s Paper Show"

On this episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast we welcome in bubble performer Meadow Perry. Meadow tells us about her beginnings performing as a princess and how that led her to deciding to create her own show. We learn about the different types of bubbles, the difficulties performing with bubbles can create and all the people … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Meadow Perry"

This episode is part 2 of the LIVE podcasts at week one of the 2025 Moisture Festival! In this episode Louie chats with acts appearing at the festival. This is a great episode to meet new additions to the Moisture Festival family!

On this episode of the Moisture Festival Podcast we welcome in circus extraordinaire Nick Harden. We learn about where a kid from a small town in Illinois first discovered circus and how it became an obsession. We learn about how the connections that he has made through the circus have opened up opportunities all over the … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast -Nick Harden"

This episode is LIVE at week one of the 2025 Moisture Festival! In this episode Louie chats with acts appearing for the first time at the festival. This is a great episode to meet new additions to the Moisture Festival family!

In this episode we welcome in juggler and funny man  Tony Steinbach. We learn about Tony’s first exposure to juggling and how his dad used juggling in his work training. Tony talks about his development as an artist and how his collaborations with other artists have helped pave the way to what he is doing now. … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Tony Steinbach"

On this episode we welcome in Ran’D Shine. We learn about how Ran’D came across magic and how that led him to a career performing all over the world. We talk about the benefits of coming into his art form later than most and how he was able to apply aspects of academia into his craft. Ran’D … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Ran’d Shine"