A rare instance where the entire Asch / Carinci tribe are recorded together. Jonathan Crocker interviews the family; Carl, his son Caleb Carinci Asch and Caleb’s mother Ciara Carinci, in our final instalment of the Carl Asch saga.

Carl Asch, who performs at Renaissance Festivals as Giacomo the Jester in Tip the Velvet, Ooops! Comedy Knife Throwing Show and Empty Hats. Interviewed by Jonathan Crocker.

Hailing from New Jersey, Carl Asch has studied classical guitar at The American Institute of Guitar, Languages at SUNY-New Paltz, and the art of street and stage performance by travelling the world with nothing more than a guitar and a set of juggling clubs. He has performed at the Sterling Renaissance Festival, Hoggetowne, Ohio Renaissance Festival, Tennessee Renaissance Festival and many more.

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Dave Dixon has been a festival staple for many years, performing his very bawdy show as Friar Finnigan. In our episode, he talks about the early days of some of the longest running festivals, including Georgia, Ohio as well as every single small renaissance faire in between!  He and our host Jonathan (Wyld Men and Theatre in the Ground) discuss renaissance festivals and the joys of theatre on the street. 

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Find Dave Dixon as Friar Finnigan on their social media!

Music: https://friarfinnegan.bandcamp.com/music

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friarfinnegan

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friarfinnegan

The second installment of the Carl Asch Saga. Featuring Carl Asch, who performs at Renaissance Festivals as Giacomo the Jester in Tip the Velvet, Ooops! Comedy Knife Throwing Show and Empty Hats. Interviewed by Jonathan Crocker.

Hailing from New Jersey, Carl Asch has studied classical guitar at The American Institute of Guitar, Languages at SUNY-New Paltz, and the art of street and stage performance by travelling the world with nothing more than a guitar and a set of juggling clubs. He has performed at the Sterling Renaissance Festival, Hoggetowne, Ohio Renaissance Festival, Tennessee Renaissance Festival and many more. 

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Find Carl online!

~ www.emptyhats.com 

~ www.renadventures.com

Our Host - Jonathan Crocker

The Wyld Men: 

~ https://wyldman.weebly.com/

~ https://www.facebook.com/TheWyldMen

Theatre in the Ground:

~ http://www.moremud.com/

~ https://www.facebook.com/MudGuys

Meet Carl Asch who performs at Renaissance Festivals as Giacomo the Jester in Tip the Velvet, Ooops! Comedy Knife Throwing Show and Empty Hats. This episode is part one of an exclusive chronicling of Carl Asch's life, as interviewed by Jonathan Crocker.

Hailing from New Jersey, Carl Asch has studied classical guitar at The American Institute of Guitar, Languages at SUNY-New Paltz, and the art of street and stage performance by travelling the world with nothing more than a guitar and a set of juggling clubs. He has performed at the Sterling Renaissance Festival, Hoggetowne, Ohio Renaissance Festival, Tennessee Renaissance Festival and many more.

Find Carl at www.emptyhats.com and www.renadventures.com

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Documenting the stories of those who work and make renaissance festivals.

Host Jonthan Crocker interviews the charismatic Christopher Buehlman.  Chris began his early festival career at the Bay Area Renaissance Festival and the Sterling Renaissance Festival.  He then expanded his festival career into becoming one of the two most well known and long lasting “Insulters” ever on the festival circuit: Christophe the Insulter; Verbal Mercenary.  His biting, raunchy and hilarious insults roasting members of his audience for money, has captivated audiences across the country for over two decades. In more recent years, Chris has turned his focus towards fantasy and horror novels, having published six to date, and appearing in person for readings and signings.

https://www.christopherbuehlmanauthor.com/

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Meet Lloyd and Rosie of Theatre of Fools and The Wacky Chiken Show!  On circuit since the late 70’s, this clown duo have brought their absurdity to festivals across the country, while creating outside projects in Theatre of Fools such as the Emergency Clown Nose (https://emergencyclownnose.com/) and raising a family on the road.

Learn more about their life and career with our enigmatic host Jonathan Crocker (of The Wyld Men and Theatre in the Ground), presented by the Digital Ren Faire.

Find Lloyd and Rosie online:

~ http://theatreoffools.com/

~ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057314925488

Jonathan Crocker – Theatre in the Ground: https://www.facebook.com/MudGuys
The Wyld Men: https://www.facebook.com/TheWyldMen

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What was it like touring the nation before Google maps? Listen in for personal anecdotes from those who lived it!

The Ren Faire History podcast aims to record and preserve stories from the past, experiences from the early days of the faire and provide a peek into our unconventional way of living through interviews with the veteran performers of our renaissance festival community.

This episode features musician and vendor Misti Bernard, and actor/writer/educator Jonathan Crocker.

Find our hosts!

Jonathan Crocker – Theatre in the Ground: https://www.facebook.com/MudGuys
The Wyld Men: https://www.facebook.com/TheWyldMen

Misti Bernard –  https://www.facebook.com/mistibernardmusic

Sea Song Designs: https://www.facebook.com/seasongdesigns

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