21st Century Sideshow Podcast

Martika Daniels

Podcast Information: Join host Martika as she interviews a variety of guests from the sideshow umbrella. Where is sideshow going in the next five years? Who is innovating and pushing the limits? How has performance theory for sideshow entertainers changed? We will answer all that plus to get to know some badass entertainers. New episodes will be posted twice a month on Mondays. Martika Bio: Internationally renowned and motivationally captivating, Martika and her one woman stunt show hail from Kansas City, MO. Raised in a military family, Martika grew comfortable constantly moving about the globe from a young age. Learning from the best instructors the world of circus has to offer, this delightfully dangerous daredevil studied circus arts, fire, escapology, and a slew of sideshow skill sets before ever taking a stage. Entertaining with innovative stunts such as barbed wire hula hooping and traditional sideshow stunts like sword swallowing. All the while incorporating informative uplifting messages in her shows. Martika’s main message? No matter how terrifying a goal may be, it is achievable.

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" Vote With Your Wallet. Put Us On The Flyer. Do The Work!" The Brides Ep 5

Happy Pride Month! This is the 5th episode of the podcast with Aurora North and Faux Pas le Fae, The Brides. Sideshow history has always included individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community. It has been an outlet for us to show our true selves. In this podcast we talk about what's it like for queer folks in the modern world. We talk a little history and how to bring back old sideshow acts into the modern light while telling our stories in our own way. We also cover actionable steps for entertainers, producers, and even audience members to help create more inclusive venues and casting. How to Hire The Brides FB: https://www.facebook.com/kineticcabaretproductions Website: http://kineticcabaretproductions.org/ Instagram: @aurora_north and @fauxpaslefae Questions or comments about the podcast: [email protected]

Jun 7, 2021

1 hr 4 min

"Sideshow Performance Theory and More" Todd Gardner aka Hot Todd Lincoln Part 2 of 2

This is part one or two with my interview with Todd Gardner aka Hot Todd Lincoln . We talk about sideshow performance theory, gatekeeping vs protecting the craft, the strong people community, and Jewish humor. How can we make our show more inclusive? What can we do when we make a mistake in our show? We talk about claiming responsibility and making actionable steps to be the best entertainer you can be. Todd Gardner Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/HotToddLincoln https://www.instagram.com/hottoddlincoln How to hire Todd: [email protected] Questions or comments about the podcast: [email protected]

May 15, 2021

1 hr 1 min