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Travels with Triggs is broadcasted at 11:30 AM the last Saturday of every month on WJFF Radio Catskill. The show is a companion piece to Catskill Character, which focuses on local topics of interest. Host, comedian and writer Greg Triggs (Disney, Broadway's Next Hit Musical, River Reporter) takes the show on the road, reaching out to interesting people all over the world. Recent interviews have included authors, comedians and religious leaders. It's sure to be of interest, so sign up for Tra ...
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On this epsiode, Greg and Bizzy Coy delve into the world of writing across different spectrums—from navigating the demands of corporate clients to the freedom of personal projects. This episode explores the art of humor writing, share our experiences of performing live at Yarnslingers events, and discuss the dynamics between creative collaboration …
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In this episode, we chat with Luke Forbes, a wellness expert, personal trainer, and accomplished actor. Hear Luke's journey to becoming a sought-after guru, and his experiences in the hit film "Dog" with Channing Tatum, and gain valuable insights into holistic living and fitness. Don't miss this engaging conversation with the multi-talented Luke Fo…
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In this podcast episode, Greg Triggs features Nancy Witter, an accomplished comedian from New York City. Nancy has won numerous awards and accolades, including being a finalist in "Nick at Nites Search for the Funniest Mom in America". She has also performed sold-out shows across the country with the comedy trio "Mama's Night Out" and entertained a…
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In this episode, I sit down with professional goofball, Don Bursell. He shares some stories about a mortifying road trip adventure, getting a unicycle through security, bowling ball juggling mishaps, his experience with Barnum & Bailey, celebrity encounters, and embarrassing audience member reactions. Save 10% off an order from his online magic boo…
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Jimmy Rook is a magician from Orlando, FL. He's performed magic for over fifteen years and recently traveled to perform at The Chicago Magic Lounge in Chicago. You can frequently catch his act at the award winning “Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show” in Orlando. You may have also seen his appearances on America's Got Talent. In addition to this…
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This week's storytellers are Broadway Actor/Singer Kimberly JaJuan, Magician, Ballonist, and Sideshow Performer Zia Quill Kay, Magician and Podcast Host Kayla Drescher, and Celtic Magician Daniel Greenwolf. All the stories in this episode have to do with nightmares unfolding at and during performances. Kimberly talks about missing an entrance cue, …
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This week's storytellers are broadway actor and singer Kimberly JaJuan, broadway actor E Clayton Cornelious, magician Ran'D Shine, and broadway actor Stanley Wayne Mathis. This week, in observance of Juneteenth coming up this Saturday, I'm featuring stories all from Black entertainers. If you're unaware of what Juneteenth is, having only glanced pa…
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This week's storytellers are One-woman stunt show Martika, Sketch Improv Comedian Greg Triggs, Mario the Maker Magician, and mentalist Jonathan Pritchard. Here's what you'll hear this episode. Martika shares some touching experiences doing driveway shows during the pandemic, Greg shares a heartwarming moment with a 90 year old woman while performin…
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This week's This week there's one story and our storyteller is Nathaniel Segal. In his story, Nathaniel talks about his experience on Penn & Teller's Fool Us and being the first guest to perform live coming back from the pandemic. Nathaniel Segal: Fool Us Post Pandemic Nathaniel Segal is an award winning magician and magic inventor based out of the…
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Here is my complete conversation with corporate magician Danny Orleans. During this conversation, he tells about a time he traveled to Long Island to perform in a large theater for a large audience of children, and one of his main stage props didn't make it to the gig and a funny coincidence involving that, he tells a number of interesting stories …
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This week's storytellers are Corporate Magician Danny Orleans, Balloon Sculpter Dennis Forel, and actor Marcus Vowel. Here's what you'll hear this episode. Danny recalls various things he's experienced while working on the trade show floor from missing booths and a fire, to a broken rolex, Dennis tells about some fun and heartwarming experiences he…
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This week's storytellers are one-woman stunt show Martika, drag performer Edie, Broadway actor & singer Kimberly JaJuan, and magician Rudy Coby. In this episode all the stories are tied together with a theme of "Origin Stories." Martika: How She Went From Working in Veterinary Science to Performing Full Time The first story is told by Martika, an i…
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This week's storytellers are Boogie Woogie Pianist & Comedy Performer Yehaa Bob Jackson, Internet Live Show Host Jason Canapp, Broadway Actors E Clayton Cornelius and Stanley Wayne Mathis. This episode is a "grab bag" of stories, meaning that there is no central theme tying the stories together. Yehaa Bob Jackson: Performing for a Well-known Disney…
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This week's storytellers are mystery performer Meraux Dantes, Comedy Juggler Niels Duinker, Corporate Magicians Brian Glow and Robert Strong, and Comedy Magician Shawn McMaster. This episode is entitled, "SECURITY!," and the stories all share a theme of either getting through security at the airport, dealing with law enforcement, or longing for bet…
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This week's storytellers are improv comedian, writer, and show director Greg Triggs, One Woman Stunt Show Martika, Billboard topping pianist Tom Ameen, and Comedy Magician Shawn McMaster. This episode is a "grab bag" of stories, meaning that there's no central theme tying the stories together. Greg Triggs: Reminicing About Adventurers Club & Street…
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This week's storytellers are Corporate magician Robert Strong, Juggler Niels Duinker, Magic Mike Brooks, and Pianist Tom Ameen. In this episode you'll hear stories that share a theme of "You Can't Make This Up!" You'll hear about an almost unfortunate coincidence at a NACA Showcase, an internationally traveling juggler getting mugged practically ou…
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This should be the final week I'm doing single-story episodes. As you're hearing this, this should be our first day in Florida. This episode features Edie. Edie is a stage performer, dancer, actor, and drag performer most notably known for portraying the Emcee of Cirq du Soliel's Zumanity. In this story, we hear about how Edie became a part of Zuma…
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This week, while I'm moving across the country, I'm taking a little break, so this episode only has one story. This episode features Meraux Dantes, a mysterious and mystical mindreader—and a charming and captivating character. Close up you’ll see him move objects without touching them and bend metal with his mind. His greatest talent is not in his …
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These next two weeks while I'm moving across the country, I'm taking a little break, so this episode only has one episode. This episode features Jonathan Pritchard, a mentalist, author, speaker, and trainer who focuses on the power of applied psychology helping businesses improve their marketing, sales, and delivery. He shares an story about gettin…
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This week's storytellers are Greg Triggs, Edie, Ran'D Shine, Tom Ameen, and Suzanne. In this episode you'll hear stories about "Entertainers In Real Life." How our art can have a profound effect on people after the show is over, and entertainers having to perform after receiving difficult news. You'll hear about an unexpected gesture of gratitude f…
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This week's storytellers are Graeme Reed, Christopher Campbell FenyxFyre, Magic Mike Brooks, and Edie. In this episode we feature stories that surround a theme of "The Painful & The Surreal." You'll hear stories involving a "smash & stab" trick gone wrong, a fire performer unexpectedly catching on fire during his act, a kid's party babysitting fire…
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This week's storytellers are Carl Christman, Meraux Dantes, Shawn McMaster, Robert Strong, and Rudy Coby. In this episode you'll hear stories that share a theme of "Celebrity Encounters." A mindreader performs for a group of physicists that turns out to be the cast of a popular TV show. At a restaurant, a mentalist performs for a man who bears an u…
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This week's storytellers are Kris Sheppard, Graeme "Graemazing" Reed, Ryan Kane, Ran'D Shine, Joe Diamond, and Mario the Maker Magician. In this episode you'll hear stories that share themes of coincidences, lost connections, and for Valentine's Day, surprising romances. You'll hear three short stories about coincidences involving magicians and res…
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This week's storytellers are Jason Canapp, grandson of the late magician Earl Canapp, Rudy Coby, and Shawn McMaster. In this episode you'll hear stories that share a common theme of "Close Calls." A young magician recalls assisting his grandfather on stage during a show after a mishap of getting there, a performer is almost buried alive in a large …
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This week's storytellers are Frank Stiles, Ran'D Shine, and Graeme "Graemazing" Reed. In this episode you'll hear about a show booking mishap, an accidental hypnotic induction, and a rather large broadcasting "oops." The first storyteller Frank Stiles is a magician and tells us about a miscommunication while booking a show that wasn't caught until …
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This week's storytellers are Joe Diamond, Ran'D Shine, and Brian Glow. In this episode you'll hear about a blindfold drive, a series of fortunate travel events, and a mysterious downed flight. The first story is by Joe Diamond, a mystery performer, and he tells us about all the things that went wrong before embarking on a blindfolded drive. The sec…
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In this episode you'll hear about a failed magic prop, and problems that liquids can bring to performances. The first and second stories are from actor Christopher Alton talking first about a magic prop that failed live on stage and then about how he accidentally spilled a large number of drinks onto a big name guest that he was to interview as a r…
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This episode features three stories. The first being from mentalist Jonathan Pritchard who talks about a stage prop that got manhandled and destroyed on stage by an audience member in its first performance. Our second story is from actor Christopher Alton talking about some fun experiences he's had live on stage (and in the wings). The third story …
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This episode features three stories. The first being from juggler Niels Duinker telling about a series of missteps that ultimately led to him missing the cruise ship he was supposed to perform on. The second story is from magician Frank Stiles telling the story of how he was put on the spot to perform magic for his commander in the army without any…
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