Episode #5.  Thanks for listening to our podcast!  We hope you’re enjoying the at home antics of Justin and Lauren. For more information go to www.justintrawick.com and www.spitfirecoach.com.  Tips are always welcome on PayPal and Venmo: PayPal.me/JustinTrawick and @justintrawick.

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Episode #4. Continuing down memory lane, this is the fourth episode of The Justin and Lauren Show, recorded live on March 22nd, 2020. For more information go to www.justintrawick.com and www.spitfirecoach.com.  Tips are always welcome on PayPal and Venmo: PayPal.me/JustinTrawick and @justintrawick.

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 9:41pm PDT

Episode #3.  On a high from recently having Reuters in the home studio, Justin and Lauren are back for their third episode of The Justin and Lauren Show.  For more information go to www.justintrawick.com and www.spitfirecoach.com.  Tips are always welcome on PayPal and Venmo: PayPal.me/JustinTrawick and @justintrawick.

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 4:11pm PDT

Episode #2.  International news organization Reuters comes over to film Justin Trawick and Lauren LeMunyan during their second Facebook Live performance of The Justin and Lauren Show.  For more information go to www.justintrawick.com and www.spitfirecoach.com.  

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Episode #1.  When the coronavirus reared its ugly head, the whole world took shelter and went into literal and figurative survival mode.  The Circus Life host Justin Trawick started doing a twice a week Facebook Live show with his girlfriend, Lauren LeMunyan.  Titled simply, "The Justin and Lauren Show", the duo went on to create an amazing community of people who would meet every Thursday and Sunday at 8pm.  This is how it all began.  

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 8:25pm PDT

Episode #263.  On today’s show Justin speaks about his recent run in with an oral surgeon and presents a forgotten interview he did with blues musician Charlie Parr. Take a moment to go to YouTube and subscribe to Justin Trawick’s YouTube channel.  For more information go to www.justintrawick.com and www.thecircuslife.com.  


Episode #262.  It’s 2020 and Justin Trawick is back with a brand new episode of The Circus Life Podcast.  Skip to the very end to listen to Justin perform live a recently written song called “Homecoming”.  This episode is all about new beginnings, New Year’s resolutions, and being more habitual for better or for worse.  For more information on Justin and his upcoming shows, music, and videos go to https://justintrawick.com and https://thecircuslife.com.  


Episode #261.  On today’s show host Justin Trawick invites Chad Lesch from Stone Driver into his apartment for a podcast about being inspired by Stevie Ray Vaughan, white whales, fishing as an excuse for drinking, and driving a Subaru in a motorcycle club.  To Justin’s surprise and delight Chad brings in snacks!  For more about the show go to TheCircusLife.com.  

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 3:56pm PDT

Episode #259.  Justin sits down this week with friend and singer/songwriter Ryan Johnson for a podcast about songwriting, science, and never making varsity.  We play Ryan’s single “The Return”.  Ryan Johnson and The Unsung Heroes opens for Justin Trawick and The Common Good at Pearl Street Warehouse in DC on Sept 21st.  For more information go to TheCircusLife.com and JustinTrawick.com. 

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 7:50am PDT

Episode #259. This week Margaret Wasaff from the band “Ballad Of” joins host Justin Trawick in his apartment for another episode of The Circus Life. They play two songs from the new album and discuss Margaret’s Lebanese background, parenting, and introverted band members. For more information on the podcast go to TheCircusLife.com and JustinTrawick.com. 

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 10:02pm PDT

Episode #258.  This week host Justin Trawick talks in a very echoey room with Kennedy Center Washington National Opera violinist Michelle Kim.  Discussion includes Justin’s car narrowly getting towed and Michelle saving it, having tear marks on your violin, and celebrating your birthday on New Years Day.  Go to TheCircusLife.com for past episodes and go to JustinTrawick.com for upcoming shows and see you on July 27th at the 930 Club! 


Episode #257.  This week’s episode features host Justin Trawick and executive coach turned rap grass MC JRSY FRSH, aka, Lauren LeMunyan.  The two talk about opening for Alejandro Aranda from American Idol, the recent DC flood, girls with buckets of beer, and Lauren saving a woman at DC9 Nightclub in DC.  For more information go to TheCircusLife.com and JustinTrawick.com. 


Episode #256.  This week host Justin Trawick talks with Yanni vocalist Lauren Jelencovich in her Washington Heights apartment in Manhattan.  Surrounded by drinks, discussion includes cocktail waitressing, winning “Star Search”, and performing in front of the pyramids.  See everyone at the 930 Club in DC on July 27th for The Circus Life 6th Anniversary Concert.  For more information go to www.JustinTrawick.com and www.TheCircusLife.com.  

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 5:00am PDT

Episode #255.  DC based musician Justin Trawick is back from his hiatus with a new episode of The Circus Life, this time recorded live from his car while on the way to a show in Annapolis, MD.  He talks about his big annual 930 Club show in DC coming up on July 27th as well as The 9 Songwriter Series 10th Anniversary Show at the Birchmere on August 9th.  Justin also talks cutting off your fingers, dogs, and befriending Senator Tim Kaine.  For more info on Justin go to JustinTrawick.com and listen to all episodes of The Circus Life at TheCircusLife.com.


Episode #254.  On this week’s podcast host Justin Trawick talks about getting ready to go to New York City for two gigs…with his mother.  Mini target stores are no joke and hockey is a riot, literally.  For more information go to TheCircusLife.com and JustinTrawick.com. 


Episode #253.  Host Justin Trawick finds himself this week in Charleston, South Carolina at the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.  Justin admits right away that he knows very little about basketball.  He calls the band playing in the background a “marching band” over and over again.  They’re technically a pep band.  For more information go to TheCircusLife.com and JustinTrawick.com.  

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 6:56am PDT

Episode #252.  On today’s show host Justin Trawick reads thank you letters from kids after his recent presentation at an elementary school Career Day.  Mark your calendars now for July 27th and meet us at the 930 Club in DC for The Circus Life Podcast annual concert experience featuring Justin Trawick and The Common Good and many more bands to be announced soon.  For more info go to TheCircusLife.com and JustinTrawick.com. 


Episode #251.  Host Justin Trawick comes to us this week from his car during a late night drive from Annapolis MD back home to DC. This week’s topic of conversation is a terrible story about a man dancing on a table and how audience members aren’t invisible.  For more information go to www.TheCircusLife.com and www.JustinTrawick.com.  

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 5:00am PDT

Episode #250.  This week singer/songwriter and multi instrumentalist Gina Sobel drops by Justin Trawick’s apartment to talk about performing at Red Rocks, being a born again “Southern Californian”, and the many quotable lines from “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure”.  For more information go to TheCircusLife.com or subscribe for free on iTunes.  

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 5:00am PDT

Episode #249.  On this week’s episode of The Circus Life Podcast, musician Justin Trawick sits down in the green room with Hill Country BBQ Talent Buyer Dustin Pet.  Conversation includes band boxing therapy and driving around Method Man.  For more information and past episodes go to TheCircusLife.com. 

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 5:00am PDT

Episode #248.  Today is Justin Trawick’s 37th birthday.  On this week’s podcast Justin discusses celebrating his 9th Annual 29th Birthday on January 26th at Pearl Street Warehouse, the Fyre Festival Netflix documentary, Myron Mixon, and wanting to see “To Kill a Mockingbird” on Broadway.  Justin also talks about performing on stage with United States Senator from Virginia Tim Kaine who plays a mean harmonica.  For more information go to TheCircusLife.com and JustinTrawick.com


Episode #247.  Battling a severe cold, host Justin Trawick presents audio of Alex Barnett’s performance of “Bohemian Rhapsody” live at the 930 Club on July 14th, 2018 for The Circus Life Podcast 5th Anniversary Concert.  The entire audience at the 930 Club sang along, don’t miss this!   For more information go to TheCircusLife.com and JustinTrawick.com.


Episode #246.  This week Justin finds himself podcasting from his parked car, the only way to avoid an awkward first date that is happening next to him in a small coffee shop in Annapolis, MD.  After a short intro, Justin presents Louisa Hall’s live set from The Circus Life Podcast 5th Anniversary Concert at the 930 Club this past July 14th, 2018.  For more information go to TheCircusLife.com or JustinTrawick.com.  


Episode #245.  On today’s episode of The Circus Life, host Justin Trawick performs live his new song “These Days” and talks about his upcoming 9th Annual 29th Birthday Concert in DC at Pearl Street Warehouse on January 26th, 2019.  For more information go to TheCircusLife.com and JustinTrawick.com.  Oh, and today’s show picture is of Justin enjoying a pop tart from Ted’s Bulletin in DC.  

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 5:00am PDT

Episode #244.  Terry Klein and Justin Trawick have never met, but that doesn’t keep Justin from inviting Terry into his apartment and jumping straight into a conversation about law, campaigns, and of course, songwriting.  Don’t miss a live performance from Terry near the end of the podcast.  For more information go to TheCircusLife.com.  

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 3:34pm PDT

Episode #243.  Musician and part time amateur tuba player Jason Ager comes by Justin’s Arlington, VA apartment for a podcast about vinyl, Philly folk music, and terrible boxy cars.  Near the end of the podcast Jason performs a new song.  For more information go to TheCircusLife.com and JustinTrawick.com.  

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 5:00am PDT

Episode #242.  Host Justin Trawick finds himself in Charlottesville, Virginia interviewing musician Lora Kelley from her child’s bunkbed. Conversation includes collegiate diving, the Americana Music Awards, and the balance of family life and music.  For more information on the show go to TheCicusLife.com and to find information on Justin’s concerts go to JustinTrawick.com.  

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 5:00am PDT

Episode #241.  After a week off, today we present Justin’s conversation with his Aunt Jacqui in her fifth wheel trailer during his visit to Truckee, California, a small mountain town near Lake Tahoe. Conversations include bacon, murder by bear, and taking care of our planet Earth.  Go to TheCircusLife.com for more information and check out Justin’s band at JustinTrawick.com.  

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 5:00am PDT

Episode #240. Justin joins Anthony, Jared, Izzy, and Brent from the DC band DuPont Brass for a podcast recorded live in the basement of an undisclosed DC charter school. The guys have a very open and honest conversation about music, life, style, and sound. Justin realizes quickly they’re not a brass band but something far more unique and different.  Songs featured are “Eclectic Soul (Can You Feel It)” and “Holiday”. Go to TheCircusLife.com for more information and share with your friends. 

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 5:00am PDT

Episode #239.  The sound of air conditioning is extremely noticeable in this week’s episode featuring North Carolina band Bombadil.  Recorded in the basement greenroom at The Songbyrd in Washington DC, Daniel, Stacy, and James talk about touring and always being on the search for a good tiki bar.  We play two songs from their album “Fences”: “What’s So Great About You” and “Fence”.  For more information go to TheCircusLife.com. 

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 5:00am PDT

Episode #238.  This week we present Eli Lev's performance from the July 14th, 2018 TCL Anniversary Show at the 9:30 Club in Washington DC.  Eli joins Justin for a short intro recorded in the back room of 49 West in Annapolis, Maryland.  Topics of conversation include dis tracks, favorite 9:30 Club shows, and fans getting tattoos of your lyrics.  For more information go to TheCircusLife.com. 


Episode #237.  This week Justin records from Georgetown Visitation, a private high school in DC where Stella and Dave from the band Kentucky Avenue practice.  The three talk about meeting Bob Dylan, eating pickles before shows, and “dad bands”.  Songs on the show in order include “Nothing Here is Mine” and “Salted Wounds”.  Go to TheCircusLife.com to see a YouTube video of a live performance of “Black Horse Riding”.  Thanks for listening and share this show with your friends! 

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Episode #236.  Host Justin Trawick finds himself at Louisa Hall’s house in Alexandria, VA, where they make coffee and perform live on the show their new song “Oh Love”.  See them on stage together Thursday, September 20th at the Dupont Underground in Washington DC.  As always, go to TheCircusLife.com for all info and past episodes of TCL.  

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Episode #235.  Longtime friend Joshua Kirk drops by this week to help present Benjamin Carter, our second act from The Circus Life Podcast 5th Anniversary Concert at the 930 Club this past July 14th, 2018.  It’s always wonderful to sit down and talk music and food with Joshua Kirk.  Make sure to find him on YouTube.  As always, go to TheCircusLife.com for more information and tell your friends! 


Episode #234.  This week host Justin Trawick finds himself backstage in the green room with Letitia VanSant and The Young Novelists before they go on stage at Pearl Street Warehouse in DC. Favorite green rooms are discussed as well as Canadian healthcare and being roommates with band members.  For more information go to TheCircusLife.com.  


Episode #233. On today’s episode of The Circus Life, Alex Vans and Floris Boere of the band “Bad Business” join Justin at his dining room table to talk about "yacht rock”, biking in the Netherlands, and prisoner’s dilemma in New York City.  We also play two Bad Business songs: “Day Job Guys” and “Turn it On”.  For more information go to TheCircusLife.com. 

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Episode #232.  On this week’s podcast, Justin presents the first act from The Circus Life 5th Anniversary Concert held at the 930 Club on July 14th, 2018.  Enjoy this live performance from the show opener, Nardo Lilly.  Helping Justin with the show intro is author and business coach Lauren LeMunyan.  For more information on the podcast go to TheCircusLife.com. 


Episode #231.  On today’s podcast Justin performs a brand new song live on the show called “A Picture of Us”.  Only hours before cooking dinner for his girlfriend and parents who are already on the way over to his apartment, Justin talks about opening for ukulele legend Jake Shimabukuro with Louisa Hall over the weekend and cooking within Weight Watchers guidelines.  Check out TheCircusLife.com for all podcast related info.  

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 5:00am PDT

Episode #230.  Today’s episode is a goodbye to Justin’s friend Rachel Pletts, who is leaving for San Francisco in September.  The show photo for this episode is from 2014 when Rachel and Justin played in NYC together.  Along with classical guitarist Alex Barnett, topics include a little Jesus, a little drugs, and a lot of San Francisco.  If you don’t want to hear these three talk for an hour, skip to the end to listen to Alex play a beautiful instrumental song on his guitar.  Make sure to go to TheCircusLife.com for all past episodes and don’t forget to share this podcast with your friends.  


Episode #229.  On today’s podcast drummer Ben Tufts invites Justin to Claude Moore Park in Loudoun County, Virginia, the 300 acre park where Ben grew up during his early childhood.  Recorded inside Frogshackle Cabin, a tiny log cabin built in the 1700’s, Ben and Justin talk about fishing, politics, vinyl, and history.  Go to TheCircusLife.com for more information on past podcasts from The Circus Life and make sure to subscribe for free on iTunes.  

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 5:00am PDT

Episode #228.  Rapper Flex Mathews join’s Justin for lunch where they talk about skateboarding, the Warped Tour, and being a part of a community.  Lauren LeMunyan joins the guys (it’s her apartment) and spends most of the podcast keeping Rico Suave off the guest.  Go to TheCircusLife.com for all podcast related information and don’t forget to donate via Patreon.  

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 5:00am PDT

Episode #227.  On today’s podcast Justin sits down with Sara Niemietz in the lobby of The W Hotel next to the White House for a conversation about Postmodern Jukebox, presidential bowling, the American Civil War, and oddly named handbags.  Note: Justin is more nervous than normal, probably because he’s really excited to talk to Sara.  Breath.  Check out The Circus Life Podcast 5th Annual Anniversary Concert at the 930 Club in DC on July 14th.  www.TheCircuslife.com.

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 5:00am PDT

Episode #226.  Having only met less than 24 hours earlier, host Justin Trawick and musician Benjamin Carter get together for a podcast episode about soccer in the Cayman Islands, marriage, and life in Lakeland, Florida.  Benjamin performs two songs during the show and will be playing with his band for The Circus Life Podcast 5th Annual Anniversary Concert on July 14th at the 9:30 Club in Washington DC.  Get your tickets now!  For all other info go to TheCircusLife.com.  

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 5:00am PDT

Episode #225.  After two hundred and twenty-four episodes, host Justin Trawick takes a moment to thank everyone for listening to TCL over the past five years.  Justin performs a three songs live during the show and talks about his recent blue couch purchase as well as his borderline unhealthy obsession with hats.  Don’t forget to buy your tickets for The Circus Life 5th Anniversary Concert at the 930 Club in DC on July 14th.  For all info about TCL, go to TheCircusLife.com.

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Episode #224.  Justin sits down for dinner with Kate Moran at her home in Del Ray Alexandria, VA for a conversation about volunteering in Puerto Rico, running a successful children's band, and the joy's of bubbly water.  Don't forget to buy your tickets for The Circus Life Podcast 5th Anniversary Concert on July 14th at the 930 Club.  For info go to TheCircusLife.com. 

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 5:00am PDT

Episode #223.  On today’s podcast, musician Eli Lev meets up with Justin at The Wharf in DC to talk about white underwear, Navajo humor, British lesbian rugby weddings, and of course, music.  Go to TheCircusLife.com to download a free live recording from Eli Lev and buy your tickets now for July 14th’s live show at the 930 Club in DC! 

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 5:00am PDT

Episode #222.  Having not seen each other for eighteen years, Justin sits down with high school friend Alexandra Moody who recently came out as being both a medium and an empath.  Recorded in Asheville, NC on the porch of his rented Airbnb, Justin and Alex talk about ghosts, depression, and the correct way to say pillow and milk.  For past episodes and the link to our Patreon page go to TheCircusLife.com.  Don’t forget to buy your tickets for The Circus Life Podcast 5th Annual Anniversary Concert at the 930 Club on July 14th!  For Justin’s tour dates go to JustinTrawick.com. 

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Episode #221.  Justin and Lauren meet with musician and former NPR journalist Bryan Russo early in the morning at Abi’s Diner in Berlin, MD down the street from Ocean City.  It’s a crowded restaurant so excuse the room noise as we continue to do these guerrilla style podcasts.  Don’t forget to get your tickets for The Circus Life 5th Anniversary Concert at the 930 Club in DC on July 14th.  For all things TCL, go to TheCircusLife.com.  

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 5:00am PDT

Episode #220.  The Circus Life 5th Anniversary Concert at the 930 Club in DC is July 14th.  Get your tickets now!  On today’s show Justin visits the One Love Massive office in DC and speaks with founder Molly Ruland.  Molly is extremely open and insightful making this episode one not to miss.  Lauren LeMunyan helps keep Justin on tracks and puts her life coaching skills to good use once or twice.  Support the show by contributing to our Patreon fund which can be accessed at TheCircusLife.com.  

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 5:00am PDT

Episode #219.  Today's podcast is recorded from President Lincoln's Cottage four miles north of the White House in Washington DC.  Justin speaks with Director Erin Carlson Mast about Lincoln, the history of his home away from home, and the upcoming Bourbon and Bluegrass event on May 19th and 20th with Justin's band headlining on the 20th. The Circus Life 5th Annual Anniversary Concert will be on July 14th at the 930 Club featuring The Bumper Jacksons, Louisa Hall, Justin Trawick and The Common Good, and more to be announced.  Support The Circus Life on Patreon by clicking the link at TheCircusLife.com.

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Episode #218.  The Circus Life Podcast 5th Anniversary Concert is July 14th at the 930 Club in DC including Justin Trawick and The Common Good, Bumper Jacksons, and more TBA.  On today’s podcast Justin sits down with Jeff “Junior” Bryce to talk about touring Italy with the “Temptations”, depth charts, and MyRoyaltyGuy.com.  Don’t forget to support The Circus Life Podcast on Patreon which you can click through from TheCircusLife.com.  

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Episode #217.  After five days of dog sitting Rico Suave, Southwest DC’s resident English Bulldog, host Justin Trawick sits with Lauren LeMunyan to recap her five day tale of wedding planning in Buffalo, NY.  Today’s mobile studio is in an 11th story apartment overlooking the Potomac River.  Apologies to those of you who are hungry: Justin and Lauren are eating tacos throughout the entirety of this podcast.  Lauren LeMunyan is a strategic business and life coach.  Check out her website www.laurenlemunyan.com.  Support The Circus Life on Patreon by going to www.thecircuslife.com.  Buy your tickets now for The Circus Life 5th Anniversary Concert at the 930 Club in Washington DC on July 14th.

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Episode #216.  After a six month hiatus, The Circus Life Podcast is back.  Host Justin Trawick talks about the slightly amended format and departure of co-host and friend Sean Russell.  Sitting outside of the Kenmore Inn in Fredericksburg, VA, Justin speaks candidly with mandolin phenom Jack Dunlap.  Topics of conversation includes apprenticing with Danny Knicely, have a family of musicians but no family band, and Justin definitely not being a “tech guy”.  Mark your calendars: The Circus Life 5th Anniversary Concert is July 14th at the 930 Club, lineup to be announced soon.  Visit www.thecircuslife.com and www.justintrawick.com as well as https://www.blueroommusicstudio.com/herndon-music-studio/ to book recording time with Sean Russell.  

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Category:general -- posted at: 5:12am PDT

Live from 9:30 Club on 8-11-2017 - Our 4th Year Anniversary - Oh He Dead! An amazing performance, check out their full set, and don't forget to share! #thecircuslifeDC.  www.thecircuslife.com

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Episode #214. Steve and Annie of the family band “The Sidleys” join Sean and Justin in the Red Room today to perform some live songs and talk about the world of playing in a family band. Bill Grella, a ramp man for United Airlines, drops by to talk about following Guy Fieri around the country visiting over 600 restaurant locations from the TV show "Diners, Drive-In's, and Dives".  Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like t-shirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

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Episode #213.

We present to you today Part 2 of our 6 part series from our 4th Anniversary Concert at the 9:30 Club in Washington DC, August 12th, 2017. Today's set comes from "Two Ton Twig", the second band to hit the stage that evening. Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like tshirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

Episode #212. For the next two weeks, we are presenting Parts 1 and 2 of our 4th Anniversary Concert recorded live at the 9:30 Club August 12th, 2017. Today's show we will be playing "Soldiers of Suburbia" and their energetic opening set. Next week we will present Part 2 featuring "Two Ton Twig". Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like tshirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 9:47pm PDT

Episode 211: We tape today just an hour before the Game of Thrones season 7 finale. Louisa Hall and Justin perform their song "Train Station", written when they were stranded in Naples, Italy last year on the way home from a destination wedding. Lauren LeMunyan helps facilitate a short Game of Thrones quiz. Let us know what you thought of the season finale! Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like tshirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.
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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

Episode #210. Today, Evan Sheres and Jonah Belser from the band "Rock Creek Kings" join Justin and Sean in the Red Room for a show about castles, tie dye, and the French language. Business and life coach Lauren LeMunyan administers a quiz specially crafted for the band about famous royalty. Justin and Sean recap their recent 9:30 Club 4th Anniversary Concert. Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like t-shirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

Episode #209. Former Broadway actress turned musician Emma Rowley joins Sean and Justin in the Red Room to perform a few songs live and talk about her t-shirt choices and exploits with John Stamos. Yes, THAT John Stamos. Justin facilities a quiz specially made for Emma based on her last name, and Sean is excited about the new Tesla.  Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like t-shirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 7:14am PDT

Episode #208. Comedian Martin Amini joins the guys to talk about the competitive nature of ice cream sales. New Zealander Emma G sings two songs and shows Justin and Sean the tattoo she got earlier in the day at the Smithsonian in DC.  Don't forget to mark your calendars on August 11th for The Circus Life 4th Anniversary Concert at the 9:30 Club in Washington DC. Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like t-shirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 11:28am PDT

Episode #207. Cellist and singer/songwriter Carol Anne Bosco joins Justin and Sean in the Red Room today for some cello infused songs about breakups and conversation about Pokémon.  Voiceover actor Jamie McGonnigal is scared of driving and gets recognized regularly in Costco.  Don't forget to mark your calendars on August 11th for The Circus Life 4th Anniversary Concert at the 9:30 Club in Washington DC. Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like tshirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 9:10pm PDT

Episode #206.  Former landscaper turned musician Matt Duke joins the guys along with Bill and Cheryl Bunce from Buncearoo Presents.  Justin quizzes Matt on his boxing knowledge and Bill and Cheryl talk about their new web series "Live Music Society" which can be found at LiveMusicSociety.org.  Don't forget to mark your calendars on August 11th for The Circus Life 4th Anniversary Concert at the 9:30 Club in Washington DC. Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like t-shirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

Episode #205.  Musician Annie Stokes joins Justin and a Sean for podcast about marriage proposals, WWF, and standing sections on airplanes.  Mark your calendars now for The Circus Life Podcast 4th Anniversary Concert on August 11th at the 930 Club in Washington DC with Soldiers of Suburbia, Oh He Dead, Justin Trawick and The Common Good, and Party Like Its.  Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like tshirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

Episode #204. Today, songwriter Teddy Chipouras joins Justin and Sean to play some well-crafted breakup songs (poor Gwyneth).  Davis Gestiehr is on his way to becoming the new lead singer for the band Green Day (only partially kidding). Lindsey Clark comes out of retirement to join the guys.  Sean Russell is familiar with musical chickens.  Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like live in-studio videos, bonus audio recordings, t-shirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

Episode #203.  Punk band "Soldiers of Suburbia" come by today to play some acoustic punk in the Red Room.  The band, including Tyler, Izzy, and Collin, talk about their extreme interest in all things nerf and how they formed as a band. World Wildlife Fund representative Kelly Brasseau joins the guys to discuss Panda Nation and talk to us more about Earth Hour.  Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like tshirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

Episode #202.  Today we have musician Mary-eL on the show as well as Cathy DiToro, band leader for Party Like It's.  Conversation includes stage shoe choices, cooking at home, and the DMV.  Make sure to buy your tickets now for The Circus Life Podcast 4th Annual Anniversary Concert at the 9:30 Club on August 11th featuring Party Like It's, Justin Trawick and The Common Good, and more bands to be announced soon.  Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like tshirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

Episode #201.  Newly made full time musician Alex Parez joins the guys for songs about monkey's and low low voices. Radio icon Mary Cliff and sound engineer Sean Gotkin stop by as well to talk about how they got started in the industry.  Justin's pants are short on one side. Evasive driving maneuvers.  Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like tshirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.
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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

Episode #200. Today is our 200th episode!  Singer/songwriter and violinist Emily Randle joins the guys along with her guitarist Matvei Sigalov where they play live and talk about throwing grenades in boot camp.  Lauren facilitates a quiz entitled "Fiddle Me That" to Emily and Matvei (who also plays violin).  Sean loves "Twin Peaks" and you should too.  Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like tshirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 12:30am PDT


Episode #199. Chantilly High School graduate Lexie Hayden drops by the Red Room today to sing songs from her new record and tell us about the 7 lights out in her car.  Lexie admits she was in fact named after a vehicle so Justin reads car facts including places where it's legal to have flame throwers attached to cars.  Apparently sleeping on your stomach is bad for you but does in fact elevate snoring. Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like tshirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 2:50pm PDT

 
Episode #198. On today's show we welcome musician Hayley Fahey, who debuts a new song live and has an uncanny skill for guessing baby names from 2016.  Nick Hardt returns to the show after a 92 week hiatus with trivia questions and beer. Justin brings back the news segment including a story about the recent hacking of a monitor screen at DC's Union Station.  Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like tshirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.
Direct download: The_Circus_LIfe_-_198.mp3
Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

Episode #197.  Pianist and songwriter Avi Wisnia visits the Red Room today for a show about samba beats, Brazil, and the nether regions of New Jersey.  Music journalist Theresa C. Sanchez gets the guys thinking about ghosts and explains how she just t-boned a car in DC.  Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like tshirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

Direct download: The_Circus_LIfe_-_197.mp3
Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

Episode #196. From Richmond, VA we have Landon Elliott on the show today singing songs from his new album "The Wildflowers EP".  Jenny Langer from Moonshine Society and Eastcoast Entertainment joins the guys to help facilitate another segment of "What is Sean drinking" and participate in a quiz about flowers and trees in honor of Jenny and Landon's clothing choices.  Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like tshirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

Direct download: The_Circus_Life_-_196.mp3
Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

Episode #195.  On today's show comedian Shelley Kim joins the guys as well as musician Tejas Singh.  Shelley talks about her fake social media accounts including Mike Pence's Pinterest page. Tejas brings some real talk to the show about honesty as well as appeasing Justin with his Indian accent impressions.  Shelley and Tejas both don't understand Justin's inability to eat hot food. Sean recaps the climate march. Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like tshirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

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Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

Handsome Hound's Claire Daviss and Cuchulain Kelly join the guys to talk about 9th century warriors and vinyl records. Life and business coach Lauren LeMunyan facilitates two quizzes in honor of the band.  Justin's show open is the worst, and Sean loves it.  Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like tshirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studio

Direct download: The_Circus_LIfe_-_194.mp3
Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

Episode #193. Today we change it up with some jazz and go-go from The JoGo Project. Band leader and saxophonist Elijah Jamal Balbed joins the guys along with Mike Burney, Samuel Prather, and Isabel De Leon. It's a show about Chuck Brown, being sick on cruise ships, and swag bags.  Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like tshirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.
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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

Episode #191.  On today's show songwriter Katie Hargrove joins Sean and Justin to talk Florida living and Katie's new self titled record.  One-time phenom Sean Russell fails to get a second perfect score at the game "What is Sean Drinking?"  The distance between Sean and Justin is palpable.  Lizards. Beer.   Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like tshirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios

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Category:podcast, music, ska comedy -- posted at: 8:57pm PDT

Episode #191. Today Geoff and Jon from the band Of Tomorrow join Justin and Sean for a podcast about tanks, pranks, and yoga pants.  Lauren LeMunyan Uber's over after her soccer game to talk about the history of April Fool's Day and facilitate another rousing game of "What The Hell Is Sean Drinking?"  Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like tshirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios. 

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 9:11pm PDT

Episode #190. Singer/songwriter and ukulele enthusiast Victoria Vox joins the guys today for a show about eloping, quarter-life crises, and Justin's failure to speak any other language, much less English.  YouTuber Zach Morris sits in to discuss how in just under a year he got over 200k subscribers to his YouTube channel based in Colombia, South America. Freelance journalist Theresa C. Sanchez talks about her time at The Boston Globe, Rolling Stone Magazine, and Larry King Live all within her 20's before leaving it all behind to go to join the Peach Corps in Africa.  Support us on Patreon.com/TheCircusLife and receive things in return like t-shirts, concert tickets, and mix tapes.  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, www.acorn-financial.com as well as Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 7:31am PDT

Episode #189. Jared Hall, formerly of Atoka Chase and now the band woodgrove, comes on the show today to play some loud songs and talk about his tattoos.  BBC contributing journalist Sama Dizayee joins the guys to talk about growing up in Iraq and the current political climate.  Sixteen year-old music reviewer Joshua Kirk drops by with his mom Diane to promote his MDA Muscle Walk event at UMBC on April 29th and does a music review of band Parquet Courts.  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.

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Category:Comedy, Music, Podcast -- posted at: 10:21pm PDT

Episode #188. Multi Grammy award winners Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer join Justin and Sean in the Red Room today for a show about Pete Seeger, banjos, and clown college.  The ladies perform two songs live and tell some amazing stories about touring in Canada in their twenties, working on a truck assembly line for General Motors, and recording over forty-five albums between the two of them.  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. 

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

Episode #187.  Thrown a minor curveball by our scheduled artist that overslept, co-host Justin Trawick plays two new songs with the help of Ace Ono guitarist Zach Cutler.  Zach is an engaging guest and talks about his recent tour in Peru, Colombia, and Bolivia as well as being the musical director for the famous 1960's vocal group "The Impressions".  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.

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

Episode #186. Andrew and Evan from the band FeelFree join Justin and Sean for some great live songs and an elementary school style trombone lesson. Kelly Brasseau from the World Wildlife Fund drops by to talk about Earth Hour and plays a game of Two Truths and a Lie: Animal Edition.  Justin's podcast hosting skills haven't improved in 186 episodes and Sean knows it. In animal news, lemurs now have facial recognition software. 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. 

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

185 - Casey Cavanagh, Andrea Sachs

Episode #185. Songwriter Casey Cavanagh joins us today in the studio to sing outlaw country songs and talk about adult sleep away camp. Washington Post travel writer Andrea Sachs drops in to discuss her love of penguins and how she is a licensed skipper due to her recent trip to the British Virgin Islands. Topics of conversation include solo traveling, the world's longest customer service phone call, and no tax on lodging in Argentina.  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.

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

184 - Roberto Carmona, Lauren Hunt

Episode #184. Roberto Carmona joins the show today to play songs off his debut EP "The Other Left", coming out in March.  TCL frequenter Lauren Hunt returns to help Justin come up with a fake band to use for Roberto's new feature length film.  US news happens live during the show to everyone's dismay. Justin and Sean facilitate the world's worst spelling bee contest between Lauren and Roberto.  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.

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

183 - Wytold, Lauren LeMunyan

Episode #183. Cellist Wytold joins us on the show today to perform a couple of love looping cello songs and tell us about life in Park City, Utah for the Sundance Film Festival. Business and life coach Lauren LeMunyan helps facilitate facts about groundhogs and giant squids. Wytold used to sing, who knew?  Tattoos can be covered up and is our positive news for the day. Nobody can spell Punxsutawney. Nobody. 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.

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

182 - Future Stuff, Andrew Tufano

#182. Today we have Gabe and Thea from the band "Future Stuff" on the show along with songwriter Andrew Tufano.  Andrew turns out to be just like what we expected - gloriously unpredictable. We hear songs from all of them and Sean and Justin do two small playlets based on annual texts from Andrew to strangers. Justin makes it on TV, discussion on the most comfortable couches ensues, and Future Stuff talks about how they have the opportunity to play four nights in Seattle with Los Lobos. 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.

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

181 - Allison Shapira,  Joshua Kirk, Lindsey Clark

Episode #181. We've got a great show today with folk/opera singer Allison Shapira who not only sings on the show but also teaches the group how to breathe correctly. Lindsey Clark seems to actually know about opera which impresses both Justin and Allison. Sean Russell has a new sound effect for letting Justin know he's bored.  Joshua Kirk joins the group for a "Album of the Week" segment where we also talk about Yep Rock bands including Dressy Bessy, Jeremy and the Harlequins, and Eli "Paperboy" Reed as well as Modern Baseball.  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.

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

180 - Andrew McKnight, Lauren LeMunyan

Episode #180. Today songwriter and storyteller Andrew McKnight comes by to sing songs with his guitar made of native wood. Life and business coach Lauren LeMunyan joins the group to help facilitate facts about Friday the 13th and help dispel the rumors about coaching.  Topics of conversation include $69 flights to Europe, Trump endorsing L.L. Bean, and performing music in people's homes.  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.

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 9:04pm PDT

Episode #179.  On today's show Karen Jonas returns along with her guitarist Tim Bray. Tim is a Aikido master who has four cats and Karen and Justin are both afraid of critters.  Eighteen years later TCL has the same guests as "Loveline" which pleases Justin greatly.  Sean attempts to explain science to Justin and today and ends the show with another segment of "Today in History".  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.

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Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

178 - Dan Fisk, Dave Mallen, Heather Aubrey Lloyd

Episode #178. Today songwriter Dan Fisk comes on the show to sing and play along with producer musician Dave Mallen as well as songwriter Heather Aubrey Lloyd.  Dan explains redneck life to Justin and Dave talks about his brand new recording studio Innovation Station Music.  Heather is a huge Bruce Springsteen fan. 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.

Direct download: The_Circus_LIfe_-_178.mp3
Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

177 - Karl Straub, Louisa Hall, Greg Hindsley, Paul Pfau

Episode #177. Our end of year show, we have a room full of friends to send off 2016 who are all here through different means - Louisa Hall takes off work, Paul Pfau leaves his family, Greg Hindsley takes a detour from errands, and Karl Straub's students are on vacation.  It's a somber show because it's a somber year and we all look to 2017 for a light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you all for listening to The Circus Life over the last year - and the three years we've been posting - and we hope to continue providing you great to mediocre content and music for many years to come. As always, 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.

Direct download: The_Circus_LIfe_-_177.mp3
Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

176 - Mike Scoglio, Debra Alfarone, Josh Silverman

Episode #176. Justin is more nervous than normal today because today we have a real broadcaster on the show. Debra Alfarone, Weekend Anchor and reporter for CBS WUSA in DC, joins us today along with her dog Murray and boyfriend Josh Silverman. Mike Scoglio comes on to play some songs and read the notes he made about Debra as instructed by Justin. Topics include sneaking dogs into shopping malls, parking your car in NYC, and the art of storytelling.  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. car

Direct download: The_Circus_Life_-_176.mp3
Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

Episode #175. We have a full house of musicians today including Sam Burchfield, Wrenn, and Sugar Dirt and Sand.  Topics of conversation include Mike spending a lot of time in the woods, Wrenn definitely not liking some of Sam's ex girlfriend songs, and Justin's first world Diesel jeans problems. Count the one liners from Sean.  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.

Direct download: The_Circus_Life_-_175.mp3
Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

174 - Scott Slay, Taylor Gerber, Lindsey Clark

Episode #174. Today songwriter and former mandolin child heartthrob Scott Slay comes on the show to talk playing with his idols and and taking off his clothes at gigs. Upright bassist Taylor Gerber lives alone.  Lindsey Clark is looking for work. Justin is momentarily banned from Facebook and tells a very lackluster story about it. Everyone on the podcast is getting a cape. Sean laughs at Justin's jokes.  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.

Direct download: The_Circus_LIfe_-_174.mp3
Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 3:00am PDT

173 - Karla Chisholm, Sam Snow, Peyton Sherwood

Episode #173.  Singer and pianist Karla Chisholm joins us today in the Red Room to sing songs and talk about breakups.  Restauranteur and bartender Peyton Sherwood drops by with his dog Andy to let us know about his new bar and beer garden The Midlands and discuss his love for the theatre. Sam Snow and Justin both have seen the new science fiction movie "Arrival" and attempt to discuss it without any spoilers.  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.

Direct download: The_Circus_Life_-_173.mp3
Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 3:00am PDT

172 - Kyle Lacy, Cash Jane, Jessica Taaffe

Episode #172. Fresh off the bus from NYC, Kyle Lacy comes in the studio today to perform a few songs and talk about bed bugs.  Dr. Jessica Taaffe hurts herself dancing, Cash Jane is left lonely and alone for 24 hours, and Sean has extensive experience in mechanical bull riding.  Justin obtains a "new" bed and is looking for people to sleep on it.  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.

Direct download: The_Circus_LIfe_-_172.mp3
Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 3:00am PDT

171 - Vim & Vigor

Episode #171. Gabby, Adam, and PJ from the band "Vim & Vigor" are in the studio today playing songs and telling stories of bedroom runways, celebrity stalkings, and fanboy drive-bys. Sean and Justin play another rousing installment of "What The F is Sean Drinking", one day in the future to be sponsored by Starbucks.  During "On This Day in History" it is discovered that PJ knows everything about Canada. 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.

Direct download: The_Circus_LIfe_-_171.mp3
Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 4:00am PDT

170 - Cecily, Zach Cutler

Episode #170. Cecily joins us today with guitarist Zach Cutler to play some songs and talk DC music culture. Don't miss "Cecily Salutes DC" at the Atlas Theater on 12/3/16. Justin finds his noisemaker and must be stopped. Topics of conversation include Starbucks and the war on Christmas, the way our parents yelled at us, and another rousing segment "What's Sean Drinking?!"  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.

Direct download: The_Circus_LIfe_-_170.mp3
Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 4:00am PDT

169 - Roosevelt Dime, Lindsey Clark

Episode #169. Verbose minotaur band Roosevelt Dime joins us today for songs, the singularity, and dramatic recitings of their own lyrics. Lindsey Clark stops by fresh off her epic glacier walk in Iceland to tell us about swimming in a blue naturally heated lagoon and add the always necessary "female voice of reason" to this male dominated podcast episode. Topics of conversation include Donald Trump selling wine by the spoonful for $150 dollars at his new DC hotel. Seriously. Yes, that's not a typo. Yes, it's real. 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. 

Direct download: The_Circus_LIfe_-_169.mp3
Category:Music, Comedy, Podcast -- posted at: 4:00am PDT



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