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The Cheeky PodcastCheeky Interview - Nelson Smyles Part 2/2 - N.I.C.A and BeyondIan and Tom interview the incredible Nelson "Smyles" West! Listen in as we talk about our lives as clowns, and NICA graduates. Nelson is a clown acrobat who trained at NICA and after graduating promptly got cast into the role of a hoop diver and main clown in the Cirque du Soleil show, Luzia. In this show, he has performed worldwide.TIMESTAMPS: Things we Talk / Laugh About0.00 Introductions0.08 Favorite Part Of NICA7.43 Looking To The Future12.15 Should I Be Funny All The Time?17.53 Most And Least Favourite Clown Moment2020-10-0441 minThe Cheeky PodcastCheeky Interview - Nelson Smyles Part 1/2 - Joining Cirque du SoleilTom and Ian get the opportunity to interview the hilarious superstar Nelson "Smyles" West. Nelson is a clown acrobat who trained at NICA and after graduating promptly got cast into the role of a hoop diver and main clown in the Cirque du Soleil show, Luzia. In this show, he has performed worldwide.TIMESTAMPS: Things we Talk / Laugh About0.00 Introductions1.43 About Nelson3.30 What Nelson Learned From His Teachers10.39 How Nelson Got Into Clowning (And Luzia)20.30 Learning The Luzia Roles29.29 How Would You Describe Yourself?31.34 What Shows Do Y...2020-09-2744 min
Compassion & Company9 - Lights! Camera! Nelson Smyles!For this week's episode, we had the pleasure of gaining insight into the life of a visual arts performer. Nelson Smyles is a Cirque du Soleil performer from Melbourne, Australia. We dive into how his career as an artist, familial relations, and life experiences have influenced his engagement with self-compassion, touching on topics like mental health, inner resiliency, and self-patience.WARNING: Explicit Language 2020-08-1739 min