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Fair Game 323 - Marc Dobson, One Man Band

Fair Game 323 - Marc Dobson, One Man Band

Serenade Spectacle - A Conversation with Marc Dobson
Today I have the pleasure of sitting down with an incredibly talented performer, Marc Dobson, known as the One Man Band. This remarkable entertainer captivates audiences by simultaneously playing a staggering 9.5 instruments, creating a true spectacle. Marc shares insights into the inspiration and creativity that drive his captivating show. Additionally, we delve into the impressive feat of Marc walking across the state of Florida while serenading his way to the Florida State Fair. Tune in to today’s episode for this and more captivating stories from Marc Dobson.

Fair Game 309 - Kardenni, The Kardenni Experience

Fair Game 309 - Kardenni, The Kardenni Experience

Dennis Friebe is an experienced magician having performed at fairs across America and some of America’s largest theme parks including Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. He takes a deliberate and thoughtful approach to magic which leaves his audiences in awe. He joins us today to share his story from 2020. PLUS - did you spot him in a hit Netflix series? Find out on today’s show.

Fair Game 306 - Jim Ward, Pasco County Fair

Fair Game 306 - Jim Ward, Pasco County Fair

Jim Ward is on the board of the Pasco County Fair and is the immediate past president of the Florida Federation of Fairs & Livestock Shows. Jim’s year as president was marred by the Covid-19 pandemic. In order to show the Federation’s support of its member fairs, Jim along with Federation director Dan West, visited 28 fairs, traveling more than 6,000 miles in the process. We talk about all of that and more on today’s episode.

Fair Game 291 - Christine Iannotti, St. Lucie County Fair

Fair Game 291 - Christine Iannotti, St. Lucie County Fair

Christine Iannotti is brand new to being a fair manager. She became fair manager of the St. Lucie County Fair in Florida in late 2019. Luckily for Christine, her dates snuck in right under the wire in 2020, concluding just a few days before Houston cancelled and the dominos began to fall. We talk about her experience navigating 2020, how she felt watching her colleagues have to cancel their fairs and how she managed her 2021 fair.

Fair Game 252 - Danny Alfonso, Manatee County Fair

Fair Game 252 - Danny Alfonso, Manatee County Fair

Danny Alfonso is the fair manager for the Manatee County Fair in Palmetto, Florida. His is one of the few fairs in the nation that has managed to dodge the pandemic thus far, denying the odds and hosting a fair in both 2020 and 2021. We sit down and discuss the mitigation strategies they used plus the emotional toll it takes seeing friends have to cancel the fairs they work so hard to produce.

Fair Game 219 - Jay Strates, Strates Shows

Fair Game 219 - Jay Strates, Strates Shows

Strates Shows, based out of Orlando, FL is the last carnival operator in America to travel by train. On today’s show, Jay Strates shares the far reaching impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on his company. Jay has deep roots within this industry. His knowledge and experience within the industry make this a can’t miss show.

Fair Game 203 - Jay Spicer, Martin County Fair

Fair Game 203 - Jay Spicer, Martin County Fair

On today’s show, we welcome Martin County Fair manager, Jay Spicer. Jay has been in the middle of a fundraising campaign to build a brand new event complex in south Florida. So you can imagine the pandemic has taken a considerable toll on that process. We discuss the project as well as the impact this health crisis has had on the Martin County community. All that and more!

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