the Way of the Showman

Discover how play is vital for emotional development and lifelong learning. The conversation dives into the powerful interplay between curiosity, sociality, and cooperation, using historical insights to underscore human resilience. It also highlights our unique capacity for empathy and social learning, challenging negative stereotypes of human nature. Finally, storytelling emerges as a beacon of hope, enriching our connections and the way we navigate challenges in life. Join a playful exploration of what connects us all!

Allison Gopnik, a leading expert on childhood and play, dives into the significance of play as a defining aspect of human experience. She discusses the five criteria of play and explores its essential role in development and learning. Gopnik contrasts differing views on childhood, highlighting the importance of nurturing curiosity and wonder for lifelong growth. The conversation further examines the spectrum of curiosity, blending it with love and relationships, while reflecting on how play enriches our connections and creativity.

Explore the fascinating idea that play may be an inherent human instinct. Discover how this drive could have evolved and its significance beyond childhood enjoyment. The conversation connects the concept of flow to playful experiences, showcasing how play rejuvenates creativity in adults too. Dive into the contrasting worlds of informal play and structured sports, emphasizing the joy and responsibility found in unstructured play. Finally, reflect on the evolutionary roots of play and its lasting impact on development throughout life.

Dive into the joy of play, where fun and self-motivation reign supreme. Explore how play is purposeless yet essential for creativity and connection. Uncover the delicate balance of rules that enrich imaginative experiences. Discover the transformative power of play in fostering relationships and personal happiness. Reflect on the importance of listening to your inner voice for self-discovery amid life's chaos. Join the conversation that champions community and shared experiences, reminding us all to rediscover joy.

In this episode I talk to Jellyboy the Clown about his book Memoirs of a Coney Island Clown. I learn a lot about him and how closely our experiences mirror eachother. There are some tragic details about suicide in this episode - be warned, if you need such a warning."Embark on an unforgettable journey alongside Jelly Boy in "Memoirs of a Coney Island Clown: Jellyboy's Sideshow Saga." Following the heart-wrenching loss of his brother, Jelly Boy is catapulted into a whirlwind of unexpected adventures. From the depths of grief to the serendipitous role of a clown, his odyssey defies convention at every turn."I loved reading the book and I think you'll love it too! You can order a copy here: https://outsidetalkerpress.bigcartel.com/product/memoirs-of-a-coney-island-clown-jellyboy-s-sideshow-sagaSupport the show...Now you can get t-shirts and hoodies with our wonderful logo. This is the best new way to suport the podcast project. Become a proud parader of your passion for Showmanship and our glorious Craft whilst simultanously helping to gather more followers for the Way.You'll find the store here: https://thewayoftheshowman.printdrop.com.auIf you want to help support this podcast it would be tremendous if you wrote a glowing review on iTunes or Spotify.If you want to contact me about anything, including wanting me to collaborate on one of your projects you can reach me on thewayoftheshowman@gmail.comor find out more on the Way of the Showman website.you can follow the Way of Instagram where it is, not surprisingly thewayoftheshowman.If you find it in you and you have the means to do so, you can suport the podcast financially at:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/captainfrodo

In this podcast, they discuss the five criteria of play: fun, self-motivated, purposeless, rules, and imaginative. They explore the significance of play in child development and education, as well as its role in fostering creativity and innovation for success. The host emphasizes the importance of self-motivated play in nurturing autonomy and creativity in children.

In this episode Jay Gilligan brings up a few questions relating to episodes 3 & 4 in my exploration of Showmanship and Play (number 96 & 98). -We talk about what its like to talk to people about something which does not have an easy answer. A fortune cookie once told me "to every complex problem there is always a simple answer - and its usually wrong."-Jay asks if my process exhausts me. Always keeping all kinds of writing and projects searching for connections in me, does that exhaust me?-Why find connections? Why map one thing onto others?-What does it mean to be an artist.-Metaphor is a way to access reality. How metaphor and imagination affords us our understanding of the world (and ourselves)-Seeing similarity through dissimilarities. Discover greater patterns. Lakof and Johnston Metaphors we Live by.-My new presentation of the classic magic trick called the Die Box.-Jay asks me: Did you come up with the concept Active reading?we explore where it came from and how its influenced Jay's thinking.-Responsibility to engage with tasks and challanges whether in life of in circus school.-We got to be actively engaged in whats happening. When we are doing our thing, but also when others are doing that.-I say we need to be able to develop a language and way to understand all the "other Disciplines" as reality is you will most likely be in shows with other artists which does other things than you. Each circus most commonly only hires one juggler. One guy squeezing through tennis rackets.We have a responisility to make a task in school, or a thing in real life, interesting. If the task or challange sucks. Change it and make it good....Support the show...Now you can get t-shirts and hoodies with our wonderful logo. This is the best new way to suport the podcast project. Become a proud parader of your passion for Showmanship and our glorious Craft whilst simultanously helping to gather more followers for the Way.You'll find the store here: https://thewayoftheshowman.printdrop.com.auIf you want to help support this podcast it would be tremendous if you wrote a glowing review on iTunes or Spotify.If you want to contact me about anything, including wanting me to collaborate on one of your projects you can reach me on thewayoftheshowman@gmail.comor find out more on the Way of the Showman website.you can follow the Way of Instagram where it is, not surprisingly thewayoftheshowman.If you find it in you and you have the means to do so, you can suport the podcast financially at:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/captainfrodo

In this episode I catch up with an old friend, a unique and philosophically inclined comedian and clown Mr Trent Birdmann. We talk about our shows together, our thoughts on our past, present and the uncertainties about the future. We share stories and insights about our lives as Showmen trying to make it in the modern world.You can find Trent Baumann on Instagramm and Facebook by searching for his name.You can find out more about him on his website.Support the show...Now you can get t-shirts and hoodies with our wonderful logo. This is the best new way to suport the podcast project. Become a proud parader of your passion for Showmanship and our glorious Craft whilst simultanously helping to gather more followers for the Way.You'll find the store here: https://thewayoftheshowman.printdrop.com.auIf you want to help support this podcast it would be tremendous if you wrote a glowing review on iTunes or Spotify.If you want to contact me about anything, including wanting me to collaborate on one of your projects you can reach me on thewayoftheshowman@gmail.comor find out more on the Way of the Showman website.you can follow the Way of Instagram where it is, not surprisingly thewayoftheshowman.If you find it in you and you have the means to do so, you can suport the podcast financially at:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/captainfrodo

Unpacking the five criteria of play: fun, self-motivated, purposeless, rule-based, and imaginative. Discussing the impact of play on learning and neuro perspective. Exploring the concept of play deficit and the importance of play in shaping the brain and imagination.

The podcast explores the nature of play by highlighting its fun, self-motivated, purposeless, rule-based, and imaginative aspects. It emphasizes the importance of play in our lives and interactions. The host also introduces new ways to support the podcast project, including merchandise and glowing reviews on iTunes or Spotify.