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 • 155 episodes
the Way of the Showman
Latest Episodes
What Creates Stage Presence w Jay Gilligan & Frodo part 2 of 2
What makes an audience lean forward before the first trick lands? We dive into stage presence as a lived practice, not a buzzword. From Jay’s house in Stockholm, Frodo and Jay unpack how real attention, honest emotion, and contextual awareness ...
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Season 4
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Episode 154
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153 - Stage Presence Demystified w Jay Gilligan & Captain Frodo part 1 of 2
Some performers step into the light and the room leans in. Others work just as hard and leave us cold. We wanted to know why. Together with juggler and performance thinker Jay Gilligan, we unpack stage presence without the fluff—what it is, how...
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Episode 153
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152 - Magic, Originality, and the Burden of Knowledge with Nick Difatte
What separates a technically competent performer from one who creates unforgettable moments? In this captivating conversation between Captain Frodo and comic magician Nick Diffatte, we journey into the heart of showmanship and the complex relat...
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Season 4
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Episode 152
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151 - Creating Your Own Voice in a World of Borrowed Tricks with Nick Diffatte
Ever wondered where the line between inspiration and appropriation lies in performance art? Captain Frodo welcomes comedian-magician Nick Diffatte for a candid exploration of originality in magic that will resonate with creators across all disc...
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Season 4
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Episode 151
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150 - Antje Pode: Kicking Suitcases & other Acts of Innovation
Ever wondered what happens when a circus performer's act goes "wrong"? In this intimate conversation with East German circus artist Antje Pode, we explore how the most powerful moments of connection often emerge from embracing unexpected challe...
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Season 4
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Episode 150
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