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Carl and Julia return to review some more media featuring circus - this time we tackle the trapeze fight in "The Spy who Dumped Me" and that one Dior ad (you know the one). Take a listen if you want to hear what it sounds like when three circus artists' souls astral-project from their bodies and fly out through a sunny hole in the sky. Highlights: Kate McKinnon, trapeze murder, silks photoshop gate, and of course, the sunny hole. If you haven't listened to part 1 of our media review (in which we roast "The Greatest Showman," go to episode 5 of this podcast! If you would like to watch along with us to see what the heck we are talking about, the first clip (The Spy who Dumped Me) can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bDtejPd6-I The second (Dior ad) is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlP0FfHeiH8 And Paul Blart Mall Cop 2 is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q37sWrXU39s&t=154s Yes, we did watch Blart, but were too full of despair afterwards to muster up anything funny to say. Also, yes, I did not upload last week. I was in Hawaii and am not sorry at all :)

Dr. Emily Scherb, AKA "The Circus Doc," is a physical therapist, the author of "Applied Anatomy of Aerial Arts," and an all-around badass. Our bodies are pretty important to what we do - this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to learn about how our bodies are special, what injuries we are most in danger of, and how to keep these corporeal forms flipping along far into the future.  Highlights: injury superlatives, Quadruple Concussion, self-care, and the PT conspiracy. Learn More: For circus standards: American Circus Educators (https://www.americancircuseducators.org/) American Youth Circus Organization (AYCO) (http://www.americanyouthcircus.org/) Free clinic: Seattle Dance and Performing Arts Medicine (SeaPAM) (http://seapam.com/free-clinic.html) Follow Dr. Emily Scherb @thecircusdoc on social media (thecircusdoc.com, PureMotionPhysicalTherapy.com, CircusAnatomy.com) Buy her book here: https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/shop/applied-anatomy-of-aerial-arts/ "The Impact of Circus Arts Instruction in Physical Education on the Physical Literacy of Children" - doi 10.1123/jtpe.2018-0269

There's a lot of circus in media, and we are here to pick it apart! This week, Carl the trapeze catcher is back and Julia (one of my favorite aerialists/desk friends) is also here to break down some scenes from "The Greatest Showman." Part 2 is coming soon with clips from more media, so watch for that! Highlights: flying trapeze ASMR, Zendaya's diamond skin, group dance numbers, cynicism, and the forbidden episode. If you want to see what we were cackling at, you can find the first clip at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwYRqbUn7zg and the second one at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4zNWY8u_M8 The article I mention at the beginning was from the Seattle Times (yes, Zendaya was actually on that trapeze!): https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/movies/zendaya-now-starring-in-the-greatest-showman-doesnt-need-a-safety-net/

Flying trapeze instructors Israel Cavazzi and Jason English joined Abigail this week for a game of truths and lies - basically just an excuse to tell circus stories and call each others' bluffs.  Despite Isra's inability to lie and Abigail's inability to guess things correctly, we were able grow closer as friends and spill some secrets (sorry Jason's mom). Highlights from this episode include: dreadlocks, pantsing, alcohol, clown fights, scars, and more alcohol.

Beau Elliot and Nyx joined Abigail on the mic to separate the pole fact from the pole fiction!  Highlights include: competition, belly flops, pole fails, Zefron, Hustlers, toxic masculinity, Instagram shadowbans, FOSTA/SESTA, the Olympics, strippers, and lots of great sexual energy in the studio. Beau (@belliott1516) teaches pole at Emerald City Trapeze Arts. Nyx (@nyx.poles) teaches pole at Positive Spin Pole Fitness as well as working as a stripper/tutor/doggie carer.

Last spoopy episode before the holidays, we promise! Brandon Deane and Avery Cherie directed and performed in Emerald City Trapeze Art's Halloween show "Obscura," last month, and boy do they have some tales to tell. Get ready for some behind-the-scenes stories, professional shenanigans, and occasionally some really good advice about performing/running a circus show. Plus, we answer your pressing questions from the audience!

Joker, Pennywise, Twisty, Jojo...what's with all these creepy clowns? Back before Christmas decorations swiftly killed our Halloween vibes, a group of clowns (and the clown adjacent) sat down to discuss that age-old question. Mick Holsbeke is an internationally-renowned professional clown, Keller O'Malley is a clown student/enthusiast, and Carl Sanman and Abigail Leong are circus artists just here for a good time.