Ren Faire History

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Ren Faire History

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

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May 8, 2024

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.

Jul 7, 2023

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.

Jul 2, 2023

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.

Feb 23, 2023

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.

Dec 6, 2022

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.

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