
the Way of the Showman
Philosophical and esoteric perspectives from a modern day Showman.
Each season is different in its approach. S1 is essays. S2 is one book length attempt at Understanding Showmanship, S3 is conversations with remarkable Showfolk. The brand new Season 4 explores the relationship between Showmanship and Play.
The host, Captain Frodo, internationally renowned circus performer, director, writer, husband and dad lays out, in great detail, his practical performance philosophy for performers who seek to deepen the conversation with their audiences and themselves. You can find him, and more of his writing at: www.thewayoftheshowman.com
Podcasting since 2020 • 149 episodes
the Way of the Showman
Latest Episodes
148 - Play is the Way (Showmanship & Play 30 of 30)
What if imagination isn't a distraction from truth, but our only reliable path to experiencing it?In this episode we conclude our 30-part exploration of showmanship through the lens of play. Using a personal case study of creating...
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Episode 148
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147 - Imagination at the Heart of Reality (Showmanship & Play 29 of 30)
What if imagination isn't just fantasy, but the very faculty that brings our world into existence? In this philosophical deep dive, we explore the fifth and final criteria of play: that it is imaginative and improvisational.Unlike previ...
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Season 4
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Episode 147
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146 - Unleashing Your Inner Showman (Showmanship & Play 28 of 30)
The delicate dance between performer and audience reveals itself as we explore the self-motivated, voluntary nature of play in this deep dive into showmanship. Drawing from personal experiences during the pandemic and inspired by observing chil...
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Season 4
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Episode 146
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145 - Is Your Life Missing a Dose of Pure Purposelessness? (Showmanship & Play 27 of 30)
What happens when we lose touch with play, friendship, and authentic human connection? This episode dives into the surprising links between playfulness, friendliness, and showmanship – revealing how these seemingly "purposeless" activities migh...
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Season 4
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Episode 145
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144 - Toilet Plunger Aliens and the Value of Effortless Attention (Showmanship & Play 26 of 30)
There's a profound paradox at the heart of play – we're told it's "apparently purposeless," yet this very quality might reveal its deepest value. This episode dives into the second criteria of play and examines how it mirrors the essence of sho...
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Episode 144
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