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7x Emmy-Nominated “Tonight Show with Jay Leno” writer Jon Macks joins Matt on the Season Finale of Ventriloquism Weekly! Macks, author of the new book “Monologue”, has written comedy for Leno, as well as numerous celebrities and award shows his over 22-year career. You’ll hear fantastic stories and get great advice from the man Chris Rock calls, “One of the greatest comedy writers of all time.” Buy "Monologue: What Makes America Laugh Before Bed" here: http://tinyurl.com/n48jrbz Ventriloquism Weekly will return June 22nd

Britain’s Got Talent finalist Steve Hewlett joins Matt for an awesome conversation about ventriloquism. Steve speaks of his early passion for the art. Hewlett also discusses the awesome things opportunities and people he has encountered during a career that began when he was just 22.

Incredibly talented Marionette performer and puppeteer Joe Selph joins Matt to share his journey. After working for the Muppets for several years, Selph eventually teamed up with legendary Marionette builder and performer Rene. After discussing his own interesting life, Joe shares stories from a career performing with someone so many the Maestro.

"Magical Storyteller" Mark Daniel finally sits down for a one-on-one conversation! Listeners will know Mark from his appearances to preview KAX with Steve Axtell each year. But this time he's flying solo to share his story with all of us. From how the library inspired him to get into magic to KIDabra's beginnings, Mark Daniel's story will make you say, "WOW!"

Ventriloquist and “Australia’s Got Talent” Alum Darren Carr chats with Matt about his performing ventriloquism professionally Down-Under. You’ll find out what makes Darren one of the busiest entertainers in Australia and why exactly the “Got Talent” franchise pursued him to participate!

World-renowned juggler Niels Duinker joins Matt for an incredibly interesting conversation. Duinker, from the Netherlands, has accomplished much in his young life, including achieving 3 Guinness World Records. You'll hear a story of a passion from a young age that skyrocketed this entertainer to accomplish his dreams!

One of the most inventive minds in ventriloquism, David Strassman, joins Matt for an amazing and eye-opening conversation. Included: When Strassman started using his "puppetronics" system. You'll also find out why exactly this American performer prefers his fame to stay Down-Under.

Nashville resident and son of legendary song writer Merle Kilgore, Steve Kilgore joins Matt in one of VW's most diverse conversations yet. From Steve's passion for figure making to growing up on the Grand Ole Opry stage, it's all here!

One of the hardest-working fair performers sits down with Matt. Sylvia Fletcher performs more than 400 shows a year at fairs, festivals, and theaters across the country. She shares her creativity, spirit, and inspiring story with all of us in a can’t-miss conversation.

Adam DiFilippi joins Matt to discuss how his budding career in film was directly influenced by his start in ventriloquism. Or was it how his start in ventriloquism was directly influenced by film? Take a listen!

Incredibly articulate 15 year-old Lachlan Werner rounds out these 3 weeks of interviews with the under-18 set! You'll be blown away as Werner talks with passion and depth about ventriloquism and what he wants to do with this art form.

It is a short but awesome episode today as we talk with budding ventriloquist Jared McLain. Learn how 14-year old Jared got started, and where he wants to go with Ventriloquism The future our art is certainly is bright!

16 year-old ventriloquist Langston Hatch from Columbus, Ohio joins Matt to officially kick off a few weeks of youth ventriloquists on the program. Hear how Langston started performing, and how long he was practicing his vent technique before performing. His answer (and maturity) may just surprise you!

Diana Rockwell sits down with Matt in a lively conversation about everything from her school assembly shows to her unique way of thinking about Ventriloquism as an art. To see the video referenced in this talk, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLOBje7JZjI

19 Year-Old Jeremy Lepak from Duluth, MN joins Matt for a lively conversation. Included is Jeremy's journey to finding a passion for performing through ventriloquism.

Matt Bailey hosts "An Evening with Willie Tyler" LIVE at the Kidabra-Axtell KAX Conference in Oxnard, California. This Live Interview Event highlights the Motown legend's career and provides viewers with an up close and personal look at Willie Tyler (and Lester!) Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4ic8LMXNbI

On the Winter Season Finale of Ventriloquism Weekly, Tony Award-Winner Jay Johnson returns to the program with filmmaker Bryan W. Simon. They pair take Matt and listeners for a behind-the-scenes look at what went into filming Johnson's Tony-winning show. Bryan and Jay give unprecedented access to everything about this brand new movie. Today's episode is a can't-miss exclusive! The long-awaited film of "Jay Johnson: The Two and Only" will be available for purchase just in time for the holidays. Pick yours up at amazon.com starting December 16th!

Today, Matt checks in with listeners and lays out the rest of the season, plus looks ahead to what's in store for Ventriloquism Weekly in 2015. Due to technical difficulties, the interview with the 16 year-old Langston Hatch expected today has been postponed until next season.

Steve Axtell and Mark Daniel return to the program where they announced the game-changing 2014 KAX conference. In what has become tradition, they speak with Matt about what everyone can expect from the 2015 Kidabra/Axtell joint conference for family entertainers!

Phil Nichols talks with Matt about his incredible life in Show Business. Phil has gone from ventriloquism to special effects make-up and creature building. He's seen and done it all and is ready to share his incredible story with Ventriloquism Weekly.