Sherwood Forest Fair The Merriest Folks I Know part 2 SFF Owner, George Appling The Passion-prenuer: Creating Joy, & Living Passionately
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In my second interview at Sherwood Forest Faire, I speak with one of the founders and owners, George Appling. George's charmed life and career started in El Campo, TX. He then graduated from A&M and then pursued post-graduate work at Harvard. Soon after, he found himself traveling the world spending month in Russia, Europe, Austalia and more. Amazingly, no matter where he was or what he was doing, he always found a way to make a fall pilgrimage for a weekend at the Texas Renaissance, he did this for 38 years! And then an opportunity allowed him to become a founding partner in Sherwood...
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Sherwood Forest Fair The Merriest Folks I Know part 1 - Entertainment Director Zane Baker A Man of Many Hats and Passions, Bother, he was born for this job!
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In the episode, I visit the merriest folks I know at the Sherwood Forest Faire in McDade and Paige, TX. There, I speak to Entertainment Director, Zane Bake. We discuss he upbringing with two amazing parents, who were also amazing artists. We discuss his time and UT and when the Texas Renaissance Festival bit him and how that led him to be part of the team that started Sherwood Forest Faire. You will no doubt discover Zane is a man of many hats and limitless passions.
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A Suburban Girl’s Journey to Renaissance Artist meet Kerry Kelly
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The King visits with Kerry Kelly, a co-owner of Crystal Mountain Oils and Incense #118. They discuss her journey from Sharpstown on the outskirts of Houston, TX to living a life as an Artist on the Renaissance Circuit. Now residing in "Toon-Town' just outside the gates of the Texas Renaissance Festival, with her husband Larry Murley, Kelly cares for her horses, creates arts and does Taxes, specializing in preparing returns for other Renaissance artists on the circuit. She is also a beloved and active participant of the community. Enjoy meeting Kerry. Huzzah-The King
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From Horses to Harleys - Glenda Fliehman - TRF's 1st Fairy Godmother
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On Episode # 65 - The King of the Texas Remnaissance Festival speaks to Glenda Fliehman. Glenda was born and raised a cowgirl in Texas, but somehow found her way to the Texas Renaissance Festival as was satrting out. She quickly found her place working with King George Coulam , TRf's Founder and 1st King. During her nearly 50 years at TRF, if there was a job needing doing, Glenda did it. So, it is no wonder she became Trf's Fairy Godmother for over a decade. Glenda is an intergral part of TRF and and we are glad to she found her way here. Enjoy Glenda's story and many more on Hear ye, Hear ye,...
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Magic, Banjos and so much more- Meet Bill Palmer
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In Episode #64 of “Hear ye, hear ye, A TX-Style Renaissance Podcast”, I sit down with Bill Palmer, the Man behind Merlin the Magician. Merlin the Magician performed and worked at Texas Renaissance Festival for over 25 years. But that is not even half the story; Bill Palmer is a lifetime resident of Houston TX, and he graduated from Rice University, -and is a well-known magician in Houston and throughout the world. Bill learned accordion from his father, a well-known musician and writer of musical books. So, as a teenager, he started Banjo and quickly astounded his teachers. He then...
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Striving for Excellence; A man's Passion for the Texas Renaissance Festival
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We invite you to enjoy episode #63 of Hera ye, hear ye; A TX-Style Renaissance Podcast! IN this episode we visit the Once and Future General Manager, Jeff Baldwin. WE recorded this episode in the fall before the release of Ren Faire, the movie. When we spoke with Jeff he was once again the Entertainment director, after serving his second time as General Manager. He talks about the pain of losing the position and the need to return and the happiness of once again being a part of the Festival he cares so much about. Unbeknownst to him at the time of the recording, George Coulam, the volatile...
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Lord Randolph & Lady Jane of Chainmaille Fashion & Jayne's Coyne Jewelry Retire
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The King visits With Lord Randolph. Randolph shares his life changing story of how Jane, a coin carver, chainmail, and George Coulam transformed an a broken veteran battling PTSD and alcoholism into the Lord of Chainmaille Fashions and a Renaissance legend.
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The Great Rondini
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The Texas Renaissance Festival King speaks with Rondini Alexander Porter. The Great Rondini has performed at TRF for nearly 15 years. An Escape Artist, magician and showman, Rondini pushes the limits, challenging himself and his audience to escape the mundane and embrace life's extremes with dignity and love.
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New Wineskins Leather Magicians: Joy & Curtis Burrell Following in Daddy's Footsteps
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Goodly Folks,, In episode 60, I speak the New Wineskin Leather Magicians. These artisans have been involved with Renaissance Festivals from around the country for over 50 years. Curtis Burrell started a business that has lasted 4 generations and though each generation has their own style and stride, they follow in daddy's footsteps. Huzzah! -The King Follow the link below to download Episode 60 and all our previous podcast episodes. https://www.texrenfest.com/podcast
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Alli Goff- From Texas Girl to Renaissance Artist & Woman
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In this episode the King continues learning about one the Texas Renaissance Festival's premier shops - Great Hall Designs. In our last episode, number 58, we spoke with Jon Coiner who has spent over 50 years creating, teaching, sharing his vast variety of talents, knowledge and his enduring friendship. In this episode we talk with his business partner, Alli Goff. Alli shares her story about growing up in Texas, becoming an artist, and getting involved with renaissance festivals. She talks about learning from a wide array of artists and finally finding her place working along side and with Jon...
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The Dragon Forge Experience, new to the Texas Renaissance Festival.