Not My Monkeys

Jan 22 2021 10

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A podcast all about the world of CIRCUS! We discuss shows, performers, history and tricks of the trade. Every episode will also have an interview with someone very cool from the world of circus. If you’re interested in acrobatics, trapeze, juggling, clowning, or any other circus skill this is the podcast for you! Contemporary and traditional circus get explored in this fun and educational show.

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Winter Holiday Special!

Jan 22 2021 48 mins

This episode we interview Billy Alwen, of Cirque Bijou. About his life in the world of circus and how corporate gigs can pan out. We also cover topics like, fun gifts circus people get, circus traditions at winter time, and christmas crackers what a jam packed episode!

Myths and Misconceptions

Nov 17 2020 51 mins

In episode four of Not My Monkeys we delve into the circus’s not so accurate facts! Ruby and Rosie look at some misconceptions that come with the job of working in circus, Ruby interviews circus historian Kate Holmes regarding the fact and fiction of circus history, then a fun game of Circus Fact or Fiction?! A jam packed episode and one of the best Not My Monkeys so far!

Costume

Aug 26 2020 40 mins

Rosie and Ruby are back....lockdown has not stopped them and they’re on a hot new topic..COSTUME! Discussing what it takes to be a costume maker in circus these days and looking at why clowns dress the way they do. Check out the news reviews and interviews from Not My Monkeys on all your podcast platforms

Bonus episode 2

Jul 05 2020 15 mins

A short bonus episode that contains an interview with company Joli Vyann about their show Anima. Check out notmymonkeyspodcast.com for more info, transcripts and all the links to people or shows we talk about!

Bonus Episode 1

Jul 03 2020 14 mins

A bonus episode that only contains an interview with circus company Still Hungry with show Raven. Check out notmymonkeyspodcast.com for more info and transcripts and all the links to people or shows we talk about!

Cereal?

Mar 29 2020 39 mins

The second episode, join Ruby and Rosie again, talking about juggling videos and their favourite juggling shows they’ve seen. Also includes an interview with professional juggler Wes Peden. He talks about performing and his cereal of choice. Then some fun history story! Enjoy!

Geese!?!

Mar 15 2020 42 mins

Roll up, roll up! Its Episode 1 of Not My Monkeys! We introduce you to the show and its hosts, then theres an interview with Alex and Charlotte of Ockhams Razor, we listen to a circus companies view on Brexit, and then a lovely story about a Victorian circus stunt to finish it off! Enjoy!

Trailer for Not My Monkeys Podcast

Mar 12 2020 1 mins

A trailer, meet Ruby and Rosie as they prepare you for Not My Monkeys! A podcast looking at the world of circus. the trailer gives you a tiny snippet of the interviews you can expect in episode 1, with UK circus company Ockham’s Razor and episode 2, with juggler Wes Peden.