Clowns, Identity, and the Ominous Future with Matthew Silver

Joining us on the show today is performance artist and founder of the Idiot's Hour Comedy Show, Matthew Silver! Well beloved for his eccentric street performances in New York, with viral videos soaring in the millions of views; Matthew offers a unique love centered form of clowning around that has interested and inspired dozens of new performers. In this conversation we explore his life of performance - with it's highs and lows, the troubling state of the world, and the pitfalls of having a strong identity. 

If you want to stay in touch with Matthew, you can find him on all of the social media platforms!

SHOW TOPICS
Matthew's Draw Towards Performance
The Role of the Performer
The Ways Our Brain Blocks Creativity
Problems of Identity
Time Is An Illusion
Navigating Discomfort as a Performer
Love Is Not Supported by the Government
The Difficulty of Worthwhile Goals
The Idiots Hour Project