The Circus Life Podcast (music, comedy, podcast)

Episode #152. Celtic rock band Enter the Haggis is on the show today including Mark, Brian, Trevor, and Craig. Bruce the drummer is sleeping. Fans Patty and Ginny join us, exclaiming their love for the band as well as Dr. Jessica Taaffe.  We talk a lot about renaissance fairs and Craig does a bunch of accents. Brian does not in fact live in Canada.  One day they will come back and play bagpipes on the show - we don't know how this didn't happen this time.  Our show is brought to you by our Amazon link, which gives us a piece of your purchase if you click through the sponsor link on our website ‪www.thecircuslife.com‬.  This podcast is also brought to you by, http://acorn-financial.com‪‬, Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

Episode #151. Today hip hop artist and DC's own Tabi Bonney comes on the show to perform two songs and debut the world premier of his upcoming single entitled "Faded".  Ayeshah Abuelhiga from Mason Dixie Biscuit Company comes on with food and we talk about her upcoming "Biscuit Jam" food and music festival on August 6th in DC.  Flex Mathews drops by and delivers the best interview question to Tabi of the whole podcast in the last five minutes.  Topics include farming coffee, baby carrots, science, and really hard names to pronounce. Our show is brought to you by our Amazon link, which gives us a piece of your purchase if you click through the sponsor link on our website www.thecircuslife.com.  This podcast is also brought to you by, http://acorn-financial.com, Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

Episode #150.  Today Emily Henry comes on the show to debut her debut record "Matchsticks" and play two songs live from the record.  Derek Evry and Stella Sklar join and help Justin tell "stranger danger" stories.  Topics of conversation include YouTube culture, simulation theory, and a quick game on how many songs Derek Evry has written.  Our show is brought to you by our Amazon link, which gives us a piece of your purchase if you click through the sponsor link on our website ‪www.thecircuslife.com‬.  This podcast is also brought to you by, http://acorn-financial.com‪‬, Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

Episode #149. Today Julia Fanning comes on the show promoting her new record and performing two songs with Eli Staples on piano. Greg Hindsley drops by fresh off his recent music video filming. Topics of conversation include a quiz on Alaska, crowd sourcing pool access, softball, and things you learn the hard way. Our show is brought to you by our Amazon link, which gives us a piece of your purchase if you click through the sponsor link on our website ‪www.thecircuslife.com‬.  This podcast is also brought to you by, http://acorn-financial.com‪‬, Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

Episode #148. Today Pat Sommers along with his guitarist Ian Ray come on the show to debut songs and discuss what it's like growing up in the same New York City neighborhood as the members of the band KISS.  Author Hannah Papp drops by to talk book tours, meditation, and helps Justin fumble through the theme song of TV show "Greatest American Hero". An amazing discussion occurs regarding Pat's autistic son Kellen and his experience as a parent learning how to connect with his son through the music of Queen.  Our show is brought to you by our Amazon link, which gives us a piece of your purchase if you click through the sponsor link on our website www.thecircuslife.com.  This podcast is also brought to you by, http://acorn-financial.com, Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

Episode #147.  Taylor Carson comes on the show today and does two and a half songs and explains to Justin his interest in unwashed self molded jeans. Katherine Riddle drops by and discusses steaming and closes the show with some a cappella singing for the group. Topics of conversation include Justin turning his bathroom into a rain forest and Taylor assisting his wife with her squats. Our show is brought to you by our Amazon link, which gives us a piece of your purchase if you click through the sponsor link on our website www.thecircuslife.com.  This podcast is also brought to you by, http://acorn-financial.com, Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

Episode #146. On today's episode band "Oh He Dead" comes on to sing and talk about the lyrical killing of all past exes. James Main of Sehkraft Brewing drops by with the newly brewed "Good-To-Go" session IPA now available at Sehkraft. Make sure to buy tickets for our 3rd Anniversary Show at the 9:30 Club on August 27th in Washington DC.   Our show is brought to you by our Amazon link, which gives us a piece of your purchase if you click through the sponsor link on our website www.thecircuslife.com.  This podcast is also brought to you by, http://acorn-financial.com, Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

Episode #145. Charlottesville based musician Gina Sobel comes on today not only to play her songs but also to educate us about the bass flute which she whole heartedly plays during a "black metal" song. Matt Baker from Action Music drops by as well at producer Jim Ebert of Cancer Can Rock. For the first time we take listener questions and encourage listeners to send in their questions for future episodes. Conversation includes rollerblades, worst gigs ever, and Ted Cruz knocking out his wife of live TV. Our show is brought to you by our Amazon link, which gives us a piece of your purchase if you click through the sponsor link on our website ‪www.thecircuslife.com‬. This podcast is also brought to you by, http://acorn-financial.com‪‬, Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

Episode #144.  Our 3rd Anniversary Show is at the 9:30 Club in DC 8/27/16!  On today's show old friend Adrian Krygowski comes on with his wife Meredith to play some songs. Christian Hunt from The Capital City Showcase does some Shakespeare for the group. Ken Francis Wenzel drops by to help the group explain to Justin the game of hockey including fighting strategy. Katie Nowinski also comes by and uses large words that Justin doesn't know. Sean knows a lot about hockey. Our show is brought to you by our Amazon link, which gives us a piece of your purchase if you click through the sponsor link on our website www.thecircuslife.com.  This podcast is also brought to you by, http://acorn-financial.com, Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

Episode #143.  Come see The Circus Life LIVE at the 930 Club on August 27th for our 3 Year Anniversary Show! On today's podcast we welcome back Andy Zipf of The Cowards Choir who plays songs from his upcoming record "Name the Fear". Rafael Suanes drops by to talk about Snaptrotter.com and Tamara Ellis plays the role of FVOR.  Topics of conversation include Johnny Depp's video apology to Australia, Donald Trump confusing 9/11 with a convenience store, and Raf's new pet project CDP.com.  Our show is brought to you by our Amazon link, which gives us a piece of your purchase if you click through the sponsor link on our website www.thecircuslife.com.  This podcast is also brought to you by, http://acorn-financial.com, Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.