The Jam Room Podcast: Recent Episodes
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A first on the jam room, we have a balloon twisting musician! I’m sure some of the other guests we’ve had here can play instruments, but few twisters integrate live music performance with balloon twisting. Josie Beach of Indiana has been performing as a musician for years, and now as an experienced balloon twister as […]
This is one of those serendipitous episodes, where I went in without much knowledge of the guest, and was blown away with the depth we found together. Racine Celeste is a clown philosopher, or a philosopher clown, or perhaps a warrior poet in the classical sense, but who cares about labels, she’s just awesome! Want […]
Trying singing the episode title to the Spongebob tune. It totally works. So hey, it’s Stacy Wheeler aka Pineapple in the Jam Room! Stacy is taking the balloon world by storm with some of the most unique photo shoots we’ve seen. Here is the mentioned tiktok video from Zephy Roe and Jack @zephyroe #foryoupage#fyp#zxyzba ♬ […]
Fresh off her first time as an instructor at Twist and Shout, Kristal Yee joins us to talk about moving from acting to balloons, blending decor and twisting, gigging with both face painting and twisting, the awesome balloon community, and of course dresses! Her new download is on the Star Weave for dress making, and […]
What a phenomenon! When you get one of those “wouldn’t it be cool” ideas, it usually ends once you realize the work to make it happen. Not Jeremy Johnston! He kept the launch of this massive undertaking on the down low for a long time, then BOOM! Pops Cards dropped at FAVE 2019 and the […]
Dylan Rowe should really be sponsored by Nike, because he is the embodiment of JUST DO IT! This is a longer episode, but well worth your time. His path to success has been the stuff of screenplays. If you want to check out Dylan’s signature design balloons at La Rocks – Follow this link And […]
What happens when you invest significant time and money into a professional track that just leaves you, not quite sure? You start a balloon business! Atrina Lovekins has been on the scene for just a couple years, but she has approached her business with savvy and skill, and a relentless hustle. Based in Brooklyn, she […]
Donna Cochrane is a full time pro in Noosa Australia with a gift for connecting with kids. She has been performing since she was a teenager, and now runs Be Amazed Entertainment of Sunshine Coast in Queensland. We talk about her news-making wedding to her performing partner Mr Jason, as well as her insights into […]
Big episode this week with multiple guests! Conventions can be the life blood of the balloon community, and there are so many to choose from. We’ve featured several here in the past. Today’s episode is a collection of shorter interviews with organizers and instructors for events you may not know about yet, but you should. […]
If you’ve made a balloon dress, odds are you learned something from Debbie Stevens. With a long career in the business, Debbie runs a balloon company that is truly a family affair. Check out The Twisted Ones. This year she earned both 1st Place and People’s Choice Awards in the Twist and Shout Balloon Dress […]
Got plans for November 10-14? After this podcast you will! Jeremy Johnston of Atomic Balloons in La Vegas is in the Jam Room to tell us all about the newly rebranded FAVE. Formerly the long-running Western Region Clown Association event, now known as Family And Variety Entertainers Convention, FAVE literally has it ALL. Get all […]
She’s here y’all! Stephanie Morace is not just a fantastic balloon designer and instructor, she has a great approach to securing long term restaurant work, and has decor advice to boot! A delightful interview where the guest actually does most of the talking! – If the Jam Room has been of benefit to you, please […]
If this is the first you are hearing of the Balloon Brothers, thank me later. If you’ve seen their work, congrats for being an early adopter! I believe these cats are going places. Their approach to engineering and balloons is top shelf, and there is a twist in the typical “origin story” I think you’ll […]
Justin Reams is not just a top designer for twisting balloons, he has become quite the resource for getting into decor as well. Fresh off his first teaching gig at Twist and Shout, he is in the Jam Room for a very informative conversation about all things balloon. Check out Justin’s available tutorials at The […]
Retirement didn’t last long, I’m back at the microphone with a new season of episodes of the Jam Room! My first guest in Jam Room 3.0 is someone I just had to talk to, and I am glad to share that conversation with you. If you don’t know him yet, you can thank me later […]
It’s time to close up shop on this project. If you’ve been a long time listener, I’ll let you know why it’s over and why I’m considering this whole thing a success. Thanks for the memories folks! I’m still kicking and still twisting, just laying down the podcasting.
Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated. The show is back, with possibly our first call to action. Worldwide, bans on balloon releases are starting to become total balloon bans. How can and should our industry reply? A very informed and helpful guest is in the Jam room today, Chrystal Crain of All American […]
This is a repost of my Feb 2017 interview with Deb Fellman, as we were just about to go to Twist and Shout. A year later, Deb was leading her last large sculpture build with many friends from the balloon community. Thank you for everything Deb. Green dogs forever. Here is Julie Zauzmer’s wonderful Washington […]
You ever get that feeling that you’ve seen everything that can be done with balloons? How even the great sculptures look like something you could reverse engineer with enough time? Hopefully you never get jaded as an artist, like you’ve seen it all, but in case you ever do, we have the solution. Pallotaide.com […]
What can’t Dennis Scott do? He’s been Top Twister at T&S, he’s led a team at World Balloon, he’s taught for Qualatex, and now he’s a serious decorator too. This is a long-overdue conversation in the Jam Room. The intro is all about Twist and Shout, and I do have to address one bit of […]
This is one of my favorite type of shows, where the starting point of balloon art leads to bigger things. Chuck Young is an author whose first children’s book deals with grief and loss, using the imagery and concepts of balloon people. It is unlike any other print-based art you’ve seen relating to balloons. I […]
This episode of the Jam Room sets the record for most instances of the phrase “Chicagoland area.” Dale is a well-seasoned performer who began learning in an analog world, and has changed with the times to deal with the reality of digital screens everywhere. He is sharing his insights through his Restaurant Entertainment Facebook page, […]
You know her youtube and if you don’t know her apparel line, you soon will. Holly George has been twisting since she was just a girl and her parents actually encouraged it! We check in on all her current doings, how to move cities and still keep a business, and why youtube isn’t as scary […]
I describe Drew Ripley as a Jack-of-all-trades and master-of-many. He is a true Renaissance man and as such, a great asset to the balloon art community. You may have seen his work as part of many Airigami projects, both twisting and behind the scenes. He will be part of team Canada at World Balloon Convention […]
This week’s Jam Room features a balloon twister who approaches our art from a rare position. Kira Larkin is blind. She has been twisting balloons since childhood. We talk about the challenges of twisting without sight, and the modifications she has found to learn balloon designs and to handle twisting for events. Kira doesn’t have […]
The Jam Room is a place where talk about balloons is just the beginning. Sometimes, like today, we go deeper. Taoism, music theory, and architecture are all on the docket this time. Do you know what tensegrity is? Or why noted American architect Buckminster Fuller called the balloon the perfect architectural form? You will after […]
It’s always a joy to talk to Smarty Pants of Chicago. He’s a full time entertainer who continues to innovate and experiment, and it pays off. Since we last spoke, he established a group project called The Chicago Kid Show All Stars. We talk about the ins and outs of collaboration, and how it has […]
Craig Cash has been a balloon entertainer for over 15 years. He is at a point in his career where he describes himself as “comfortable in his own skin.” His balloon origins are similar to many, but his decision to quit a job due to balloons is definitely unique. Right now Craig has a download […]
John Justice rarely sits still, but we got him to come back to the jam room. We talk about the importance of thorough communication with clients, upselling, and professionalism. We also cover John’s upcoming teaching gigs in the balloon world. If you can get to the Coney Island jam next week in NYC, Bauldy Clown […]
OK, I gave him that title, he didn’t claim it, so settle down. But what else can I say about someone who not only runs his own local balloon business, but continues to maintain the #1 go to source for instructional DVDs, directs a huge successful convention in FLOAT and just launched a new industry […]
In the second part of my interview with Addi Somekh, we get into the true story of how The Unpoppables came to be as a television show. Spoiler alert: reality TV isn’t always real. As with our first interview, Addi is frank and direct, and the show does have a parental advisory for language. But […]
Addi’s life in balloons is too big to contain in just one podcast, so this is part one. We cover the balloon bass, as well as the book from 2001 that featured balloon hats around the world. (Part two will be mostly about the tv show from 2011.) Addi’s main website is New Balloon Art. […]
Darren Saari was a recent guest on the show, and his new online store is now live. We check in with him to see what’s up with the philosophy of Twiist Balloon Art and learn about how he makes his shirts. Right now orders over $50 get a 20% discount! Visit his store at Twiist […]
Marvelous Marc is building a great reputation in “The Springs” as the go-to artist for balloons. How do you you go from “balloon guy” to “I want AAA Balloons?” It takes time, but persistence and being a helpful person cannot be over rated. We also talk about Marc’s background in linguistics and problem solving, […]
Ron Fowler is a long time balloon twister and clown, who has become known lately for his great balloon bag designs. You can find his work at bagalloon.com Also check out his page clevemandu.com which directly aids victims of the earthquake. Many of you got to meet Ron in person at his first Twist and […]
This week in the Jam Room: Joette Giardina is here to encourage you to grow your balloon business. How often do you get input that helps with the big picture of your business? Are you looking to make the leap from weekend warrior to full timer? Sometimes an outside objective perspective can help you with […]
Joanne Anderson, aka Betty Balloons, just had a great appearance on Britain’s Got More Talent, showcasing what balloon artists can do. The show is a spinoff of Britain’s Got Talent, this one showcasing more complete auditions and some behind the scenes material. Sometime in late May, we will learn if Joanne gets to go further with […]
Some of us get start out flying by the seat of our pants, hoping to figure this thing out. But some of us approach balloon twisting like a business from day one. Tamsyn is a fine example of the latter group. She is just getting her business started, but she has an approach that I think will […]
Have you ever taken an insanely long time to design a sculpture? Or to set up a photo of a balloon to get it just right? Now do that again and again for 4 years, and you’ll understand the work that went into the ABC Balloon book by Steven Mayhew. Based in Los Angeles, Steven […]
Sean Rogers literally does it all. Twisting, decor, balloon drops. This is a show full of insight and great tips for the aspiring deco-twister. Right now Sean has a great in-depth tutorial on a ride inside car, and he just announces the pre-sale for his sit-on ATV video due out in May. Check out his […]
A shorter episode this week as I get the details and origins of the Coney Island jam. Bauldy Clown puts together an amazing event, practically a one night convention, and it’s free! It’s not too late to make plans to converge on NYC. Many previous guests of the Jam Room will be teaching. Come on […]
Lindsey Foster is with us in the Jam Room to talk all about multiple services for parties. She’s also getting very busy as an instructor. Her new face drawing tutorial “Purty Faces” will be available shortly on The Twisters Cookbook site. Hit her up directly if you’re impatient. Also check out her collaboration where she […]
Jam Room 64 is not for the faint of heart. Dustin Queary is a passionate guy, and we delve into some topics that don’t get talked about much. Group builds for competition at Twist and Shout, pushy parents at line work events, and defending balloon art as art with more than words. It’s a heck […]
More new friends from Twist and Shout join us in the jam room as the dynamic duo of Darren and Anza Saari recap their first T&S. But they are no strangers to the convention scene, or the rich world of SoCal twisters that I always envy. With an entrepreneurial family business background, they are ready […]
Derek Wong of Toronto went from total beginner to expert in record time. He first picked up a balloon in 2011, and is now the 2017 Top Twister. He is a fine example of innovation in our industry, as well as a genuinely super nice guy. Hang out in the Jam Room and get the inside […]
Twist and Shout 2017 has come and gone, but the energy, love and generosity keep moving. I fanboy out on our community for a while, then I interview first timer Weird Eric from Pittsburgh. Videos from our shows will be in the show notes next week, when I interview Top Twister Derek Wong. For now, […]
Deb Fellman makes sure that the people who SHOULD know about RVA Balloons, DO know about RVA Balloons. How? She tells them! Deb has an approach to marketing and client creation that is straightforward, yet so few entertainers try it. She has some solid advice about not just marketing, but basic professionalism that many overlook. […]
Corinne Smith, aka Miss Sparkles, aka Sparkles the Clown, aka Tater Salad, aka Heisenberg…. but seriously, she is the sweetest! You’ve seen her name as instructor at many conventions, and you’ve seen her kind smile on facebook. She gives great tips on what makes a client want to hire you, as well as the inside […]
Kapital Kidvention 2017 is over, and I recap my first time there. Cliffs notes: Loved it! Yes this is a balloon rig! Check out Trip’s facebook page: Twisty Dog Balloons Trip’s first balloon related build: the Dr. Who K-9 that blows up balloons!
Mandana is definitely a success story in our balloon world. Our conversation is basically a sincere commercial for investing in your balloon career! Conventions and educational materials do not cost money, they MAKE money. From a found beginner balloon kit to a CBA test, Mandana’s path is one to follow. Add multiple-time award winner of […]
Let’s be real. 2016 was a dumpster fire of a year. 2017 has to be better right? Kick off the new year in style with a fun wall calendar that benefits a fantastic charity. Awesome artists from the balloon community have collaborated to produce the Balloonalicious bikini calendar. The two instigators, Tawney Bubbles and Todd Neufeld […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We have a performer with us this week who doesn’t just do balloons, doesn’t just do magic – he becomes magic itself. He is Santa! And he’s in the Jam Room. (Actually it’s our friend Dewayne Reynolds, but don’t tell the kids.)
The Jam Room Podcast is using this space in media to pay tribute to the late great Royal Sorell. Of course it would be impossible to gather everyone’s tribute, as so many have offered condolences through social media. In this episode, we check in with Arizona Rick, Rob Balchunas, Tris Burkholder, Phileas Flash, Jeffrey Hayes, Jimmy […]
The man behind the Lima Twist, and an amazing artist. David Lima does the kind of work you see and say “yes! I want it to look like that!” Enter the contest that David spoke of right here. You have until November 20. David’s site is Bamba Balloon. To order the Lima Twist video, go […]
A special double episode today! First we check in with friend of the show Gerry Giovinco, known to the balloon world as Captain Visual. We deconstruct the great clown scare of 2016. Great insights from a long time pro. Then we get the inside scoop on what it takes to start a convention, and how […]
The Balloon Kid may look all grown up, but he’s a kid at heart. He’s got lots going on right now that would be of interest to the balloon twister looking for a new, what’s the word… oh yeah… twist! To purchase his DVD, Balloons of Pure Awesomeness vol. 1 directly from Anthony, send $41.80 […]
Lorinda and her family have been selling balloons for longer than some twisters have been alive. Not only has she seen the changing trends in the balloon business, she has been a major asset in getting new product ideas brought to market. Lorinda also serves as a legal advocate for the industry, and a resource […]
Sandi has been a part of the balloon world since the days of home photocopied instruction books. Lately she’s been all over television as America’s DIY balloon expert. For this 50th installment of the Jam Room Podcast, we go in depth on everything from magical balloon shows, to helium, to deco-twisting, to media presence and small […]
If the balloon world had a rookie of the year award, Dan would have been a recent contender. Not one to waste time, he has built a reputation and a business in less than three years. His no nonsense big personality, quality work, and old fashioned hustle combine to make him a force to be […]
What can I say? I nailed down the mythical Balloonski. Street artist, busker, and more. We also have a check in from friend of the show Brian Garner, aka the Balloon Nerd. Brian is one of the instructors at the 2017 Kapital Kidvention. If you’re reading this in time, September 12 is Deal Day, when […]
Nick Rotondo is the epitome of balloon family. Somewhat larger than life, his balloon career has made him a household name around New York. His generous spirit comes through in all he does. On this show, we learn about his connections to the Howard Stern show and local NY radio. He has a relentless schedule […]
A dear friend of the show drops in for an episode, and yes she has been busy. Tris Burkholder of TristnShout Balloons has part of this business since before she could drive. Learning from her own real world experience as well as from other pros, she is a well-seasoned performer and business-savvy. We talk about Twist […]
Who knew that Kansas City was so hip? Molly Balloons is known throughout the Kansas City metro area as the Kansas City Royals Balloon Dress Girl. Besides using balloon dresses getting herself on TV, Molly actually gets paid to make dresses! She has found her market, and she works it. She is also really social media […]
Glen LaValley has made the move to fulltime balloon artist, and from what we’ve seen at conventions, he’s sure to be successful. Glen is an award-winning costume designer, and an all-around talent. He approaches new projects from the inside out, and the engineering pays off. Check out his DVD at T Myers magic Here’s the […]
His designs are top shelf, and his energy is infectious. Eric Weinstein got into balloons by asking a friend to teach him. Now he’s an award-winning staple of conventions, and a creator of some super instructional material you need to see. We get into some great conversation about how balloon art is like all art: […]
Sheree Brown-Rosner has been twisting for nearly two decades. After attending several conventions and organizing the Long Island twisters monthly jam, she took a shot at putting together a larger destination jam more in the spirit of a convention. The Florida Superjam was born. You can find Sheree on facebook, active in several balloon forums. […]
Just a couple years ago, John Justice didn’t know what balloon twisting was. Now he is fully immersed in the world of latex. We have a long chat about, well, just about everything. Listen in on the kind of show that gives the Jam Room its name. Welcome to the family John! Check out John’s […]
Nothing grabs your attention like a balloon, and nothing demands it like a balloon costume. Costumes are exploding as a format for taking your art to a new place, but so far, few resources are available to guide in the process. We talk with an experienced costume designer and deco-twister, Carolynn Hayman. Here is Carolynn […]
Mark Twain famously said “if I had more time, I could write you a shorter letter.” More is not always better, and when it comes to the staple of many twisters’ working life, LINE WORK, we need to keep it simple. But simple does not need to mean a lack of artistry. Not everyone can design […]
You know those ridiculously awesome balloon dresses that pop up online and all your friends post pics on your facebook wall? Odds are good that many of them were made by Marie Dadow. Her work gets attention, and takes her all over the world. We talk about her start in dresses as well as some simple […]
Joey Evans doesn’t just do balloons, he writes comedy. Perhaps you’ve heard of an obscure program called the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon? With years of performing experience in magic, his origin story starts in a place we haven’t heard much on the Jam Room, if ever. Joey and I talk about lots of things, […]
If you haven’t come across the name “Aeradeco Video” yet, you’ve been under a rock. A stalwart of balloon education for 10 years, Steven Jones has a catalog of material available that is unparalleled. Now found at BalloonDVDs.com, there is still new material coming out all the time for both the twister and the decorator. […]
Lauren Preston has a degree in art and entertainment management, and she puts it to work. But we’re here mostly to talk about her dual balloon business. In addition to her family friendly Twisted Parties business, she also performs as Taboo Balloons, which is adults only. We talk about that side of the balloon business that […]
Ever hear this? “You’ll never be taken seriously.” Christopher Lyle has a great outlook for such a critique. A full-time performer who started his career before he was 10, Lyle has a perspective and approach that comes from years of real-world experience. Like many jam rooms, we talk about the differences between the magic and balloon worlds, […]
Melissa Vinson of Mel Rhea Balloons has been a staple of the convention scene for many years. Her classes bring elements of decor to the twister who is looking to expand their services. Recently the balloon photo frame has taken off as a big hit for adding on to parties or other decor services. She […]
After recording this show, I really need to get to London. Tony and Natalie are top shelf entertainers and convention regulars. You can see them both at this summer’s Bling Bling Jam in Las Vegas. I met them at Twist and Shout, where I appeared to be a random hotel guest complaining about the noise. […]
While there is no way to recap Twist and Shout Dallas in a single podcast, we give it a shot. A special appearance from the Weaver kids, a teaser for Air Weaver’s soon-to-be-released product for entertainers of all stripes, and a conversation with long-time listener and twister Daniel Jefferson. His balloon business is Utterly Twisted. […]
Jeff D’Ambrosio is young, but takes professionalism seriously. Performing since he was a young boy, Jeff has built a career around children’s entertainment. He will be teaching classes at Twist and Shout 2016 on the business behind landing restaurant work. Enjoy this preview. Jeff has a site with lecture notes on the restaurant market, […]
Your humble host is back from Rochester and recaps his experience working on Airigami’s Balloon Adventure. Do yourself a favor and go to the big facebook groups and see the photos and videos. It’s unreal. (In the group photo, I’m the guy with the white headphones. Behind the pirate. At the event I met Katie […]
Listeners of this show will know all about the Airigami group projects from the past, and we profile the one coming up in the very near future. Kelly Cheatle is a huge part of Airigami and a lead designer on many projects. With a background in formal art training, Kelly applies principles that fit many types […]
Experimenter extraordinaire Brian Garner stops in to the Jam Room to talk about his video release It’s Alive! Brian’s goal is to spur creativity among fellow artists by throwing out some simple but very useful concepts in balloon sculpting that escape the box we often keep ourselves in. Why shouldn’t your balloons have moving parts? Motion […]
Two segments today with return guests. First, a visit with Phileas Flash to let us know about an important charity project that you can easily be part of. The Frequent Flyers download compilation is now available at Balloon Animals dot com All proceeds go to benefit the UK Branch of War Child Then we spend some […]
I am glad to release a supersized boatload of awesomeness. You don’t have to listen to it all at once. We won’t check. But this is a lot of show. You’re welcome. 😉 Scott Tripp is a artist’s artist, a thinker, an experimenter. He is currently a collaborator on the Balloon Blast show, which isn’t just your […]
A delightful conversation with Washington DC balloon artist Julie Zauzmer. Julie is a full-time reporter for the Washington Post who maintains her love of balloon art, performing as Zippy. Julie is also a former editor of the Harvard Crimson, and a published author. Her book Conning Harvard is still available at Amazon. Among topics we […]
CJ Nelson is having a good time, we can tell. To find what CJ is up to to help other twisters, please visit the Twister’s Cookbook online. PDFs and videos from multiple designers are available, and more will coming on this site in months ahead. In personal news, I did get […]
When you hit 22 in blackjack, you go bust. In the jam room, hitting 22 means going Buster! And that’s a good thing. We have about an hour with one of the absolute greats in this industry, a legend who’s still working and producing all the time. Buster is a top designer whose DVDs have […]
From the Emerald Isle, specifically Dublin, our guest this week is a lifelong performer, starting with a magic kit at the age of three. With years of experience in busking, and a well-traveled passport, we hope you enjoy our conversation with Michael as much as we did. Here’s hoping that Dublin makes the cut for […]
Arizona Rick has been a full time performer for about 20 years. Would you like to be paid for screaming in libraries? Follow Rick’s path, and you might do just that! Rick can be found online at Bang Bang Balloon Company, and hanging out in all the best facebook groups.
We are thrilled to bring a major player in balloon design into the Jam Room this week. Robbie Furman was the creator of the Lootles DVD series, and is always looking for ways to do large builds efficiently. We get Robbie’s take on innovation, and giving credit where credit is due. (He does this with […]
We always try to bring something charming to the show, and today’s guest is no exception. Rob Balchunas is a working pro and full time performer. Transplanted from the East to the Left Coast, he’s made quite a name for himself not only in his own market, but among balloon twisters as well, taking home the honor […]
This week’s guest is a guy who definitely tries to go big. With many large builds under his belt, Brian recently set out to get a certified Guinness Record. Based in Indianapolis Indiana, Brian Getz shares his thoughts on humor while performing as well as the reality of dealing with record breaking certification. Find him […]
Archie is a clown in the classic sense. He didn’t quite run away to join the circus, but his childhood love of entertainment has become a full time vocation. Visit his Main Website Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @archiecobblepot Check out Silent Film Project And for those who would like to help the Silent Film Project All of Archie’s […]
Our guest this week is a man of many talents. Danny Schlesinger aka Danny the Idiot – Circo Ridiculoso! T&S 2015 stage competition piece 3rd place T&S 2013 gala show (embedding disabled – go to youtube directly) Live Simpsons Betway Advert Sniffer – award winning short film
Most everyone in the balloon world should know Patty as the organizer of the spectacular annual convention Twist and Shout. She is the owner of Balloon Designs in Peabody Massachusetts. (Pronounced peebidy) Patty also has several decorating DVDs on the market, available at Aeradeco.
Mark is known among many twisters as a go-to guy for workable fast balloons with big impact. His Bad to the Balloon series of balloon hats is destined to be a classic in the instructional world, both for its unique approach to silent filming, and the sheer volume of fast, yet great pieces he teaches. […]
We are so delighted to have a guy who is all about creating smiles. Will he get to one million? We’re pretty sure anyone listening to this show will add to the number. In addition to being a magic shop owner, and full-time performer, John is also an innovator. Teaming up with the mind […]
If you haven’t had the pleasure of attending a Sam Cremeens class at a convention, you’re missing out. With his own recognizable style, this big time Star Wars fan is a top notch instructor. He’s also known for his great motorcycles and flying machines. Sam gets real with us about how balloon modeling impacted his […]
Known to many as the man in the red suit, John Watkins knows a thing or two about branding. With ventures that are truly international, he is a guy who sees the big picture. But lest you think John has gone too big time to relate to workaday twisters, we have a great conversation on […]
The conclusion of our two hour interview with Larry Moss of Airigami. The patreon page for Airigami is now live. Check out how you can be a patron of the arts and support Airigami in their continuous innovations. And do not forget that BALLOON HQ is alive and well, and still the biggest repositroy of collected balloon […]
Airigami is too big a venture to confine to one podcast. We split our interview with Larry Moss into two pieces. Here in part one, we get the origin story and tales from the road. A bit of philosophy of art, and just an all-around great conversation. Instead of listing tons of links, we encourage […]
Our guest this week is NYC’s Candy Twister. She’s making a splash in social media with an appearance in Humans of New York, and a youtube video approaching 5 million. Don’t worry, she’s an actual working pro, doing parties and regular mall shows at NYC’s Rego Center. Next show is June 14. Let’s help get […]
One of the founding fathers of modern balloon art, Gerry Giovinco is better known as Captain Visual. With a background in comic book illustration, his talent was well-applied in what is considered by all twisters to be one of the essential books in anyone’s library. Gerry is still a full-time working pro, and loves restaurant work. Captain […]
Smarty Pants is consistently voted the top children’s entertainer in the Chicagoland area. With partner Miss Dena, the Big Balloon Show can be found in schools, libraries, parties, even theaters. The act is polished and top shelf. Of course, like all of us, he started with a few bumps, and in this show we get a great […]
Don’t let the longer runtime fool you, there’s no filler here! You don’t want to miss a minute of our delightful conversation with Annie Bannanie. We had more fun than should be allowed by podcasting law. For the get-down-to-business minded, we’re glad to be putting this episode out in conjunction with a really fun kickstarter project […]
We travel all the way to Australia to talk with top shelf performer and innovator Matt Falloon. Matt is another magician-turned-balloonist, and focuses on the SHOW aspect of Balloons. Some random topics we promised for the notes: Sotto Voce – here is Matt’s favorite example. The Worst party clown ever, told by Patton Oswalt, on the Conan […]
Let’s not mess about, shall we? We have a heavy hitter to get things started. If there’s anyone who can bring balloon art to an audio format, it’s Flashy. From the early days as a street performer to a highly sought-after instructor at multiple conventions, Phileas shares his ebullient energy and tips a couple ideas […]
The Jam Room Podcast is a joint venture between Tristen of Trist’n’Shout Balloons, and Andy of Air Weaver Balloons. We will be interviewing movers and shakers, possibly even candlestick makers, from within the ranks of the wild world of balloon twisting. (OK, wild may be pushing it. The world of balloon twisting, which may or […]