Mon, 15 June 2015
Episode #98. Musician and fellow "Notebook" fan Danielle Ate the Sandwich comes on the show to talk about her upcoming music on an HBO film, her general lack of friends, and Justin's recent experience watching "The Notebook". Louisa Hall is back on Tinder and talks about her new Tinder friend. Raf "Double Meat" Suanes is tight with Tony Blair and Sean likes tropical fish. 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. We have a new sponsor, http://acorn-financial.com. This podcast is also brought to you by ToriRocksRealEstate.com, Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.
Direct download: The_Circus_Life_-_098.mp3
Category:Comedy, Music, Freestyle, -- posted at: 10:52pm PST |
Tue, 18 November 2014
Episode #68. On today's show we are happy to have "The Feelin'" himself, Nicholas David, along with his guitarist Dylan Nau and sound tech Carl Sward. We talk about Nicholas being a finalist on season three of NBC's "The Voice", playing accordion for his grandfather's funeral, and having dinner with Cee Lo Green. We get to know Carl's girlfriend and Dylan talks about a traumatic hair-spitting experience. Raf and Justin are currently on a watch list and Sean got his hair did. 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. We have a new sponsor, http://acorn-financial.com. This podcast is also brought to you by ToriRocksRealEstate.com, Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.
Direct download: The_Circus_Life_-_068.mp3
Category:Comedy, Music, Freestyle, -- posted at: 1:00am PST |
Thu, 13 November 2014
Bonus Show #4: On August 29th, 2014, The Circus Life celebrated its 1 Year Anniversary! We threw a special live show at Gypsy Sally's in DC to celebrate featuring some of our favorite bands that had previously been on the show including: Don Kim and his Famous Band, Victoria Vox, Justin Trawick and the Common Good, MUNDY, Derek Evry and his band of Misanthropes, Tiffany Thompson, Louisa Hall, and DJ Sam Snow. Please enjoy this special podcast featuring highlights from the evening. Thanks for supporting us throughout the entire past year and please help spread the word! Sendwww.thecircuslife.com and make sure to buy all your Amazon items through the link on our website!
Direct download: The_Circus_Life_LIVE_4_-_Gypsy_Sallys_2014-08-29.mp3
Category:Comedy, Music, Freestyle, -- posted at: 11:15pm PST |
Sat, 8 November 2014
Bonus Show #3: The Circus Life LIVE - 7/25/2014 - IOTA. For our third installment of “The Circus Life LIVE” recorded on July 25th, 2014, Sean and Justin invited DC funk band “Ten Feet Tall” and Kevin de Souza of “Uptown Boys Choir” to perform at IOTA Club & Cafe in Arlington VA along with “Justin Trawick and the Common Good”. It was a killer night of music and this live podcast showcases highlights from the evening. We have a new sponsor, http://acorn-financial.com. This podcast is also brought to you by ToriRocksRealEstate.com, Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.
Direct download: The_Circus_LIfe_LIVE_3_-_IOTA_2014-07-25.mp3
Category:Comedy, Music, Freestyle, -- posted at: 10:48am PST |
Tue, 4 November 2014
Episode #66. Sean tells an amazing story about being sent to Alaska as a 13 year old by his mom as retribution for being late home from a Rush concert. On today's show we have Dr. Jessica Taaffe and musician Matthew Berry of band Classified Frequency. Topics include the new KFC Double Down burger, walking onto airplanes with no tickets and dead hearts being used in heart transplant surgery. 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. We have a new sponsor, http://acorn-financial.com. This podcast is also brought to you by ToriRocksRealEstate.com, Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.
Direct download: The_Circus_Life_-_066.mp3
Category:Comedy, Music, Freestyle, -- posted at: 1:00am PST |
Tue, 28 October 2014
Episode #65. On today's show we have band Blueheart Revival, DC area rock band debuting their new record on November 1st. We also have Tori McKinney and members of her staff on the show as well as contributor Sam Snow. Topics include things to not do during a zombie apocalypse, HBO providing a new cable-less subscription service, and ridding your house of unwanted vermin via peppermint as told to us by Bobby Thompson, lead singer of Blueheart Revival. 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. We have a new sponsor, http://acorn-financial.com. This podcast is also brought to you by ToriRocksRealEstate.com, Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.
Direct download: The_Circus_Life_-_065.mp3
Category:Comedy, Music, Freestyle, -- posted at: 1:00am PST |
Tue, 21 October 2014
Episode #64. On today's show we have Lauren Calve, former field hockey player turned gritty americana blues musician. Nick Hardt from OnTap Magazine comes on the show as well and causes various levels of pandemonium. Topics include going to jail for a week, the government's plan for the "zombie apocalypse", Ebola vs Bono, Kia cars with whiskey, remembering Nokia phones, and having port wine poured into your mouth by the singer of Gogol Bordello. 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. We have a new sponsor, http://acorn-
Direct download: The_Circus_Life_-_064.mp3
Category:Comedy, Music, Freestyle, -- posted at: 1:00am PST |
Mon, 13 October 2014
Episode #63. Buy your tickets now for "The Circus Life Festival" on October 19th at Quattro Goomba's Winery featuring 6 bands including headliner The Pietasters! Tickets on our website and Facebook. On today's show we have Cash and Earle, a married couple who come in and perform their awesome style of R&B and beat boxing. Discussion includes "bro, brah, and bruh", growing up in Miami, and secret societies. Rafael Suanes helps tell a story about Justin almost getting killed at the Redskins game. 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 ToriRocksRealEstate.com, Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.
Direct download: The_Circus_Life_-_063.mp3
Category:Comedy, Music, Freestyle, -- posted at: 10:12pm PST |
Mon, 6 October 2014
Episode #62. Justin tells a tale of his recent "Identity Theft" experience. We have longtime TCL contributor Rachel Levitin in the studio, but this time she's the musical guest. She debuts her new single "Secret's Safe", talks about growing up on Chicago, and the recent 18 inning Nationals game. Chris Rafetto, of band Honor By August, is challenged to complete a Rubix's Cube in under 2 minutes. Tune in to see if he wins. We play another spirited round of "Show and Tell". Lastly, Lauren Jaslow of SnarkyStudios drops by. Buy your tickets today for The Circus Life Festival at The Winery at Bull Run on October 19th! Tickets available at www.wineryatbullrun.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 ToriRocksRealEstate.com, Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.
Direct download: The_Circus_Life_-_062.mp3
Category:Comedy, Music, Freestyle, -- posted at: 9:49pm PST |
Tue, 2 September 2014
Episode #57. The Circus Life Festival is October 19th and we announce the lineup including the headlining band "The Pietasters"! Our musical guest today is New Zealander Regan Perry and his brother Daniel. Discussion includes American accents, what exactly a Kiwi is (the bird, not the fruit), and basic geography of the east coast. Rachel Levitin and Justin get excited for the Lifetime "Saved By The Bell" movie (Sean does not) and Sam Snow discusses his love for the film "Guardians of the Galaxy". 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 ToriRocksRealEstate.com, Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.
Direct download: The_Circus_Life_-_057.mp3
Category:Comedy, Music, Freestyle, -- posted at: 8:00am PST |
Tue, 8 July 2014
Episode #49. Musician Don Kim plays songs from his upcoming record and weighs in on public nakedness based on a recent arrest in Arlington. Louisa Hall and Rachel Levitin reflect on their "The Voice" audition and breaking down the day and the people they met. Neal Humphrey comes on the show to tell us about Flashband, a new live music program here in 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 ToriRocksRealEstate.com, Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.
Direct download: The_Circus_Life_-_049.mp3
Category:Comedy, Music, Freestyle, -- posted at: 1:00am PST |
Tue, 8 April 2014
Episode #36: The Pie Episode! We invite Jacqueline Francis, amateur pie enthusiast, to present us with three pies: apple, chicken pot pie, and cheesecake (Yeah, we know that's not a pie. Deal with it.) TCL contributor, MUNDY, also presents her home cooked pumpkin pie to the group. And of course, nothing goes better with pie than hip hop, which is provided by DC rapper, Laelo, backed up by Paul Pfau on guitar and Justin on cajon. Lastly, Sarah Petersen returns with something to wash it all down: whiskey. 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. This podcast is also brought to you by ToriRocksRealEstate.com,GrowthGroup.com, Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.
Direct download: The_Circus_Life_-_036.mp3
Category:Comedy, Music, Freestyle, -- posted at: 1:00am PST |
Tue, 1 April 2014
Episode #35. Musician Levi Stephens comes on the show to entertain us while we eat pizza, provided by Will Artley of Pizzeria Orzo. Nathan Cristler, long time friend of Justin, drops by to talk about his new venture, the Addverb Bottle Company, and schools us on copyright and patent law. Sarah Petersen, event planner and manager of the Ulysses Room, tells us a hilarious story about working with WWII veterans, complete with elderly voice reenactments and 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. This podcast is also brought to you by ToriRocksRealEstate.com, GrowthGroup.com, Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.
Direct download: The_Circus_Life_-_035.mp3
Category:Comedy, Music, Freestyle, -- posted at: 1:00am PST |
Mon, 3 February 2014
026. Justin is a bit frazzled from just getting back from a week long Northeastern tour and tells a story about being pulled over for looking high. Duncan and Scotty of the band The Shifters talk to us about being white guys in a reggae band and we listen to two songs they recorded with Sean earlier in the day at Cue Recording Studios. Louisa Hall gives us a sneak peak at a new song and helps Justin decipher texts from girls. Finally, Carlie Steiner of Tea Time DC tells us about her new music and food endeavor while giving Justin the hardest time anyone has ever given him on the show. Today's show is brought to you by ToriRocksRealEstate.com, GrowthGroup.com, Saucony, RCS Photography, and Cue Recording Studios.
Direct download: 026_-_The_Circus_LIfe.mp3
Category:Comedy, Music, Freestyle, -- posted at: 9:47pm PST |
Tue, 15 October 2013
#010. Another round of firsts for The Circle Life as we have both our first real broadcaster and rapper into the studio to show us how the art of wordplay really is done. WJLA DC Traffic Anchor Amanda Meadows comes in the Red Room and plays a round of "Made Up Traffic Situation" that includes beavers and overturned logging trucks. Freestyle rapper Flex Mathews talks about touring with Matisyahu and does an impromptu "object rap" based around a bag of Justin's (aka 'Juicy Boy') "stuff". Alex Vans and Mundy are part of the panel today and talk about their Dewey Beach Music Conference experience. Our show is sponsored by GrowthGroup.com, our "Venue of the Month" the Westover Beet Garden, Saucony, and Cue Recording Studios in Falls Church, Virginia.
Direct download: The_Circus_Life_-_Episode_010.mp3
Category:Comedy, Music, Freestyle, -- posted at: 3:00am PST |