2 Clowns in a Closet - Episode 24

2 Clowns in a Closet - Episode 24 featuring Russ Sharek and Liam Woodard Recorded on 2025-11-18. A text transcription of this episode is available here.   A text transcription of this episode is available here. 2:10 Content Warning Discussion of Liam’s surgical recovery Helpful Resources Cirque Physio Resources (off-site) 07:28 Notes about post-surgical trauma (anesthesia) Three pieces of recovery advice Practice getting up without using your hands Take the time (and help) you need to recover Sleep as much as you can Skip ahead to 19:00 for the next topic. 24:58 The First…Guest Room! (Creative Residencies) 33:33 Vaudeville History: The shape of a variety show VAUDEVILLE! at the Harry Ransom Center (off-site) Exhibition Shares the Story of Vaudeville (off-site) 44:13 Slapstick definition: “Taking the nap” 44:30 THE FIRST QUESTION! 70:28 Content Warning Mild existenstial crisis. You do exist! 79:28 The Heckler, defined energetically. 87:58 Improv Lingo: “Pub-ing the scene” 90:18 Jim Henson’s methods for ending an act.