Episode 102: Actor / Comedian Chris Grace is About to Break

Episode 101: Physical Comedian Sethward is About to Break

I sat down this week with my buddy Sethward who is a hilariously creative individual. His unique characters have been featured on America's Got Talent, The Gong show and more. This is a wonderful insight into the creative process.

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Episode 100 is out now!!!

Listen to some of my favorite moments from the first 100 episodes! What are some of your favorite moments from the past 100? Let me know in the comments!

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Episode 99: Magician Christopher James is About to Break

Episode 98: Director Joey Howell is About to Break

Episode 97: Comedian Jason Collings is About to Break

This week Taylor Hughes sits down with Comedian Jason Collings to discuss going from breakdown to breakthrough. Jason didn't start performing comedy until his was in his mid 30's within 6 years he appeared on the Tonight Show. Jason just completed a Canadian stadium tour with Russell Peters. We talk about all of that and more on this episode of About to Break.

Be sure to check out JasonCollings.com

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Episode 96: Writer and Book Architect Stuart Horwitz is About to Break

Stuart Horwitz is the founder of Book Architecture, a firm of independent editors based in Providence and Boston.

In this episode we discuss:
* His love for books as a child
* Trying to be a better father
* Why road trips are amazing for connection
* Finding balance in monetizing your creative work
* The work of being an author
* Making time to create
* The myth of writers block
* The 3 draft writing process
* Seeking relational healing
* Experiences in meditation
* Police station merch

and having a healthier perspective on making money

Connect with Stuart at https://bookarchitecture.com/

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Episode 95: Magician Jon Armstrong is About to Break

I had a great conversation with the incredible Jon Armstrong. Jon is an amazing magician and expert on all things Marvel!

Be sure to check out Jon online at www.cardjon.com

You can also download his latest Penguin Live Act for more info on moving from close-up to stand up.

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Episode 94: Bruce Scott is About to Break

My friend Bruce Scott has had an eclectic career.

Everything from being Johnny Cash's Bodyguard to being a Pastor. He now says he is doing what he was born to do... Helping non profits organizations raise money through impactful events.

Bruce shares so much in this episode that every entertainer and entrepreneur needs to hear!

Episode 93: Harrison Lampert is About to Break!

Harrison Lampert is an Actor, Comedian and Magician in that order. As an actor he has been seen on Ghosted & The Incredible Burt Wonderstone. As a comedian he is part of the Groundlings Improv Sunday Company and as a magician he and I geek out a lot. This is a delightful conversation with a true renaissance man!

Connect with Harrison at www.harrisonlampert.com

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Episode 92: Robert Hall is About to Break

Episode 92: Robert Hall is About to Break!

This week I am performing at the Loft Theater in beautiful Lake Tahoe. I sat down with my friend Robert Hall who is an accomplished Magician, Painter, and Dancer. We talk about his career in entertainment which began at the age of 15! Then we get into a philosophical discussion on the current state of magic as an art before eating more sushi than I thought was humanly possible. Another incredible episode that you won't want to miss!

Connect with Robert at www.roberthallmagic.com/

Visit the Loft at: www.thelofttahoe.com/

Episode 92 of the show available now on apple podcasts, spotify and at www.abouttobreakpodcast.com

Episode 91: Kayla Drescher is About to Break

Episode 90: Comedy Juggling Duo The Passing Zone

Owen Morse and Jon Wee met in 1986 at a juggling convention and instantly knew they were destined to be a team. They have appeared on the Tonight Show, Americas Got Talent and are one of the most booked acts in the Corporate market. This is a really fun episode with lots of crazy stories!

In this episode we talk about:

• Learning to use a Bullwhip

• The Passing Zone Origin Story

• The importance of meeting other variety artists

• Getting started at Disneyland

• Breaking into the college market with NACA

• It's nice to not work the road alone

• Debriefing after shows

• What do you do when it all goes wrong

• Juggling Chain Saws

• Managing work and family life
  ….and their experience on America’s Got Talent

Find out more at http://passingzone.com/

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Episode 89: Balloon Artist Scott Tripp

I was introduced to Scott Tripp by our mutual friend Rob Balchunas. Scott is an Amazing Balloon Artist and i this conversation goes all over the glorious map!

In this episode we talk about:

• When you travel full time you forget where you’ve been

• Trying to find Analogue art in a digital world

• Scott has 12k photos on his phone

• Scott brought me gifts!

• Amazing things are happening NOW and we are HERE

• Running a fundraiser for himself

• Why the Packaging of a gift matters

• The value of bad art

• Loving the art more than performing it

• Being over apologetic

• Why all artists should re-watch Disney’s “Fantasia”

….and much much more

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Episode 88: Storyteller Harris III is About to Break

Harris iii is a Magician, Illusionist and Storyteller. He is also the Curator of the STORY gatherings and STORY conference.

In this episode we talk about:

• How storytelling is a part of all of our lives

• We should be intentional about the type of stories we tell

• People remember how you make them feel, not what you say or do.

• If we tell better stories we can create a better world

• We get to write the script of our life

… and choosing curiosity over fear

Follow Harris on social @harrisiii

Check out Story 2018 at www.harrisiii.com

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Episode 87: Musician Ethan Luck is About to Break over releasing a solo album, Touring with Kings of Leon and Being in countless Tooth and Nail bands.

Ethan Luck is a musician, producer, multi-instrumentalist and photographer who has played in many bands, most prominently, the Ska band The O.C. Supertones and rock band Relient K. He has played on albums for Demon Hunter, Kutless, Roper, Nikki Clan and Last Tuesday. As well as playing on the road with Kings of Leon.

Follow ethan on social @ethanluck

Connect with Ethan and check out his podcasts at http://www.ethanluck.com/

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Episode 86: Jason Michaels is About to Break over being a professional speaker, writing his first book and having tourette's syndrome.

Episode 85: Dionne Woods / The Turquoise Iris is About to Break over battling insecurity, her name becoming a hashtag and discovering the keys to personal acceptance.

Dionne Woods is a dynamic artist and entrepreneur. Her unique style of chalk painting furniture has gone viral and even led to a hashtag of her own name #dothedionne.

This is a wonderfully refreshing conversation about how creativity can lead to courage.

In this episode we talk about:
* We both think Katie is wonderful
* Watching fireworks is silly
* Being young parents
* Everyone is creative
* Creativity brings confidence
* Not caring about looking foolish is freeing
* Not grading yourself
* From Etsy store to influencer
* Finding your own style
* Sharing your mistakes is important as well

and so  much more!

follow Dionne on social media @theturquoiseiris

and be sure to visit her website www.theturquoiseiris.com

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Episode 84: Curtis the Mentalist is About to Break plus terrible gig stories with Piff the Magic Dragon and more!

Episode 83: Magic Show Horror Stories with The Amazing Johnathan, Johnny Thompson and more!

I walked around Magic live and asked a ton of magicians to share their best stories of when it all went wrong.