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Steve Hewlett. His name is associated with Britain's Got Talent. As a finalist on that program he made his mark in the world of show business. But, there is so much more to Steve than being a contest winner. I had a chance to sit down with him recently and found a generous, sincere and authentic human being who you can't help but like. Don't get me wrong, Steve is a pro for sure. His experience in the business is decades long. And we are soon going to be gifted with a

Steve Petra. A name known well throughout the vent and puppetry community. Petra means 'rock,' in Greek. Appropriate for one who has carved a career working school assemblies and library shows. We had corresponded in 2024 and agreed to meet at the convention for a VOG interview. He arrived at the appointed time and I knew just from our light banter before the interview began that I was meeting up with a mind that is sharp, aware and always thinking. Steve Petra trained

Tom, 1965, on a mission to save the solar system. The Vent world lost a giant. Most people were simply in awe of Tom Ladshaw when it...

I caught up with Darren at the Venthaven ConVENTion this year. Anyone in the vent community knows who Darren is. He has appeared in a...

So, it all began with a phone call from Todd Oliver. "David, you should really get Brad Cummings on VOG. He's great!" So, I...

In November last year I was passing through Madrid, Spain and I realized that this was the city that Ventriloquist Celia Muñoz was from. ...

A few months back I was speaking with Al Getler. (Yes, that Al Getler) I was lamenting the fact that I never had a chance to interview...

It was early in the morning when David and I sat down to chat at the 2023 ConVENTion. He was thoughtful, genuine and transparent in his...

Just think, I was able to interview Willie Tyler! What an honor. His experience, his accolades, his longevity in the business is...

Leed Cities Variety, Blackpool Opera House, Cambridge Arts theater, 'Best Specialty Act,' from the great British Pantomime Awards 2020,...

Through the decades we in the vent community have been blessed with some talented figure makers. So blessed there are literally too many...

It is always fun to run into a kindred spirit in this business. And, it is always fun to explore the many different aspects of...

Bryan has released a new book just in time for the holidays! The cover is pictured. "Hey! I'm Talkin' Here;" is the story behind the hit...

Bryan W. Simon and Marjorie Engesser are a team. It is rare today to find a successful partnership in work and in life. Such is the...

Through the years one of the things that I have noticed about ventriloquists is that they are an intelligent lot. Certainly this could...

My Father was a professional musician. As a boy, growing up in the 50's he would often take me to 'fair dates' where he would accompany...

The response to Part I on this interview with Jay has been remarkable. A testimony to his continued popularity in the world of...

Jay Johnson. A name synonymous with the art of ventriloquism. His accomplishments in the entertainment business are legendary. Radio, TV,...

In February 2020 I had interviewed Al Getler for over an hour. Unfortunately, none of it recorded, which completely took the wind out of...

It is a Thursday afternoon in January 2020 and I have spent the better part of the day putting together Part II of my interview with...