STAND UP AND CLOWN

Chad returns with another solo episode… with an improv twist. He’s breaking down the idea of YES AND… and how it shows the innate differences (and similarities) between improv and clown work. Remembe…

Chad returns for a special episode, along with his friend, roommate and fellow clown JOHN WYATT. They discuss the recent passing of Chad’s beloved dog Bandit — and how she deeply influenced his appro…

Chad is back with another solo episode! This week, he talks about finding THE RHYTHM of a piece and how it allows you to sync up with the audience. Instead of focusing on ideas, can you prioritize a …

Chad is back with another solo episode exploring the clown wrestling connection. This time, he talks about the idea of GETTING OVER – and how “winning” can look a lot of different ways. Remember, you…

Chad interviews his long-time friend and collaborator CHRISTINA CATHERINE MARTINEZ —  the podcast’s first return guest. They discuss Christina’s YOUTUBE special, artist residencies and the relationsh…

Chad is back with another solo episode! This time, he’s discussing the use of entrances in pro wrestling. How can you build momentum and interest before you speak a word on stage? And what kinds of g…

Chad is back with another solo episode! He’s back doing another pod comparing clown to pro wrestling — with a focus on the carnie term SELLING. What is the difference between committing to scenes and…

Chad is back with another solo episode! This time, he’s talking about COUNTER ENERGY – creating work that purposely challenges the existing conventions of a particular art form, style or scene. It’s …

Chad is back with another solo episode! He talks about some of the connections he’s made between clown and his time in professional wrestling. This week, it’s the concept of kayfabe - a carnie term t…

Chad is back with his first solo episode of the year! The podcast asks its guests to define clowning; this episode explores some of the qualities Chad associates with modern clown. Also, some talk ab…

This week, Chad talks with TONI NAGY. Toni is a one-of-a-kind comedian, dancer and performance artist who tackles difficult topics with a sense of mischief and foolishness. Chad and Toni talk about h…

This week, Chad talks with ANNE ZANDER! Anne is a formally-trained actor who is now thriving as a clown in Portland, Oregon – both performing and teaching, while also raising twins. Anne shares her b…

STAND UP AND CLOWN returns on April 29th! Fahim Anwar! Tien Tran! Plus – Chad’s new classes are up for late April and early May (the rest are sold out).

This week, Chad talks with clown and teacher BO…

This week, Chad talks with clown, actress, teacher, choreographer and artist TALLIE MEDEL! You might recognize Tallie from the film Everything Everywhere All at Once. She also performs clown in New Y…

This week, Chad talks with his longtime friend and collaborator ZACH ZUCKER. Zach is the clown mastermind behind STAMPTOWN – a one-of-a-kind international variety show. He’s most known for playing fa…

This week, Chad talks with clown cellist KAREN HALL! Karen works as a professional cellist and has been featured on shows like GLEE – along with pursuing her love of clowning, touring with her solo s…

This week, Chad talks with ALISSA AHLBERG and JULIANNA BECKERT - also known as the clown duo Juls n’ Lis!  Chad and his guests talk about working as a duo and the importance of having more than chemi…

This week, Chad talks with Spiegelworld performer DEE MARCUCCI! Dee is a former student of Chad’s – who has gone on to play Wanda in the megahit Vegas show Absinthe. Dee tells her amazing story of ru…

This week, Chad talks with new teacher, performer and longtime friend IAN FARLEY. Ian and Chad talk about the intersection of improvisation and clown, the early days of the LA clown scene, being part…

This week, Chad talks with fellow clown teacher and performer GRAYSON MORRIS. Grayson and Chad discuss their love of clown ensembles, when to start pursuing solo work, how they differ as teachers, cr…