
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 • 145 episodes
the Way of the Showman
Latest Episodes
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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143 - The Metaphorical Showman: Connecting Performance to Play (Showmanship & Play 25 of 30)
Have you ever wondered why some performances captivate you completely while others leave you checking your watch? The secret might lie in the ancient art of play.In this expansive exploration of showmanship through metaphor, Captain Fro...
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Episode 143
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142 - Alive! On the Inside - Carnival Wonders and the Essence of Showmanship (Showmanship & Play 24 of 30)
What if embracing play could transform not only our perception of reality but also the world we live in? Join me, Captain Frodo, as we embark on a whimsical exploration of the intrinsic connection between play and showmanship. Together, we’ll q...
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Episode 142
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141 - The Sacred Art of Play (Showmanship & Play 23 of 30)
What if the most profound aspects of human experience—from religious ritual to artistic expression—have their roots in play? In this thought-provoking exploration of serious play, Captain Frodo challenges the false dichotomy between seriousness...
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Season 4
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Episode 141
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140 - What if Play Reveals the True Nature of Existence? (Showmanship & Play 22 of 30)
What if our capacity for play is not just a quirk of evolution but a fundamental way we grasp reality? Much like sight reveals color and hearing reveals sound, could play be a sense that unveils essential dimensions of existence otherwise hidde...
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Episode 140
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