Where are the puppets? What do you do with yours when you aren’t performing? What about the pros? Where are their puppets? Everybody LOVES puppets? Right? Well today, we discuss puppets with some insights you might find interesting, or amusing or, wishing this episode was over. Who knows. We aren’t sure. So after you listen, let us know below!

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What do you think about on-stage? Your script? Your next line? How the puppet emotes? Your puppet movement? How you are standing? What impression you are giving the audience? If there is a boogy hanging out of your nose? If you pulled up your fly? If your socks match? If people can understand your puppet?

What should you be thinking about?

Well, today, Mark, Ken & I share what we think about on-stage. With a bunch of years and thousands of shows under our belts, it may make you think too…

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We often hear you should start your show with your second strongest bit, and close your show with your strongest material. In between, there should be ups and downs that give your audience time to enjoy the ride. Today, Mark, Ken and I discuss how we end our shows. What can you do to have a stronger finish? Can you get a standing ovation? What exactly goes into the planning to leave your audience wanting more? Enjoy this conversation!

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How often do you change your material? Do you need a fresh act every time? How much should you change? When should you change? Why do you need to change? Mark, Ken & I weigh in on the old question – if my underwear doesn’t stink – who is going to know…?

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An interesting discussion about books on ventriloquism. Some you may have, some you may have heard of, some may have influenced you! And no – this isn’t a commercial for Maher! We encourage you to share your favorite books on ventriloquism and performing below!

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What is a professional entertainer’s life really like? It isn’t like you think. Today we discuss how we handle being on the road. Mark and Ken talk about this with the concept the listener wants to be a full time pro. Even if you don’t want to be a pro – this information will give you ideas you can incorporate into your act or part time business.

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