The Circus Life Podcast

Episode #238. This week we present Eli Lev's performance from the July 14th, 2018 TCL Anniversary Show at the 9:30 Club in Washington DC. Eli joins Justin for a short intro recorded in the back room of 49 West in Annapolis, Maryland. Topics of conversation include dis tracks, favorite 9:30 Club shows, and fans getting tattoos of your lyrics. For more information go to TheCircusLife.com.

Episode #237. This week Justin records from Georgetown Visitation, a private high school in DC where Stella and Dave from the band Kentucky Avenue practice. The three talk about meeting Bob Dylan, eating pickles before shows, and “dad bands”. Songs on the show in order include “Nothing Here is Mine” and “Salted Wounds”. Go to TheCircusLife.com to see a YouTube video of a live performance of “Black Horse Riding”. Thanks for listening and share this show with your friends!

Episode #236. Host Justin Trawick finds himself at Louisa Hall’s house in Alexandria, VA, where they make coffee and perform live on the show their new song “Oh Love”. See them on stage together Thursday, September 20th at the Dupont Underground in Washington DC. As always, go to TheCircusLife.com for all info and past episodes of TCL.

Episode #235. Longtime friend Joshua Kirk drops by this week to help present Benjamin Carter, our second act from The Circus Life Podcast 5th Anniversary Concert at the 930 Club this past July 14th, 2018. It’s always wonderful to sit down and talk music and food with Joshua Kirk. Make sure to find him on YouTube. As always, go to TheCircusLife.com for more information and tell your friends!

Episode #234. This week host Justin Trawick finds himself backstage in the green room with Letitia VanSant and The Young Novelists before they go on stage at Pearl Street Warehouse in DC. Favorite green rooms are discussed as well as Canadian healthcare and being roommates with band members. For more information go to TheCircusLife.com.

Episode #233. On today’s episode of The Circus Life, Alex Vans and Floris Boere of the band “Bad Business” join Justin at his dining room table to talk about "yacht rock”, biking in the Netherlands, and prisoner’s dilemma in New York City. We also play two Bad Business songs: “Day Job Guys” and “Turn it On”. For more information go to TheCircusLife.com.

Episode #232. On this week’s podcast, Justin presents the first act from The Circus Life 5th Anniversary Concert held at the 930 Club on July 14th, 2018. Enjoy this live performance from the show opener, Nardo Lilly. Helping Justin with the show intro is author and business coach Lauren LeMunyan. For more information on the podcast go to TheCircusLife.com.

Episode #231. On today’s podcast Justin performs a brand new song live on the show called “A Picture of Us”. Only hours before cooking dinner for his girlfriend and parents who are already on the way over to his apartment, Justin talks about opening for ukulele legend Jake Shimabukuro with Louisa Hall over the weekend and cooking within Weight Watchers guidelines. Check out TheCircusLife.com for all podcast related info.

Episode #230. Today’s episode is a goodbye to Justin’s friend Rachel Pletts, who is leaving for San Francisco in September. The show photo for this episode is from 2014 when Rachel and Justin played in NYC together. Along with classical guitarist Alex Barnett, topics include a little Jesus, a little drugs, and a lot of San Francisco. If you don’t want to hear these three talk for an hour, skip to the end to listen to Alex play a beautiful instrumental song on his guitar. TheCircusLife.com

Episode #229. On today’s podcast drummer Ben Tufts invites Justin to Claude Moore Park in Loudoun County, Virginia, the 300 acre park where Ben grew up during his early childhood. Recorded inside Frogshackle Cabin, a tiny log cabin built in the 1700’s, Ben and Justin talk about fishing, politics, vinyl, and history. Go to TheCircusLife.com for more information on past podcasts from The Circus Life and make sure to subscribe for free on iTunes.

Episode #228. Rapper Flex Mathews join’s Justin for lunch where they talk about skateboarding, the Warped Tour, and being a part of a community. Lauren LeMunyan joins the guys (it’s her apartment) and spends most of the podcast keeping Rico Suave off the guest. Go to TheCircusLife.com for all podcast related information and don’t forget to donate via Patreon.

Episode #227. On today’s podcast Justin sits down with Sara Niemietz in the lobby of The W Hotel next to the White House for a conversation about Postmodern Jukebox, presidential bowling, the American Civil War, and oddly named handbags. Note: Justin is more nervous than normal, probably because he’s really excited to talk to Sara. Breath. Check out The Circus Life Podcast 5th Annual Anniversary Concert at the 930 Club in DC on July 14th. www.TheCircuslife.com.

Episode #226. Having only met less than 24 hours earlier, host Justin Trawick and musician Benjamin Carter get together for a podcast episode about soccer in the Cayman Islands, marriage, and life in Lakeland, Florida. Benjamin performs two songs during the show and will be playing with his band for The Circus Life Podcast 5th Annual Anniversary Concert on July 14th at the 9:30 Club in Washington DC. Get your tickets now! For all other info go to TheCircusLife.com.

Episode #225. After two hundred and twenty-four episodes, host Justin Trawick takes a moment to thank everyone for listening to TCL over the past five years. Justin performs a three songs live during the show and talks about his recent blue couch purchase as well as his borderline unhealthy obsession with hats. Don’t forget to buy your tickets for The Circus Life 5th Anniversary Concert at the 930 Club in DC on July 14th. For all info about TCL, go to TheCircusLife.com.

Episode #224. Justin sits down for dinner with Kate Moran at her home in Del Ray Alexandria, VA for a conversation about volunteering in Puerto Rico, running a successful children's band, and the joy's of bubbly water. Don't forget to buy your tickets for The Circus Life Podcast 5th Anniversary Concert on July 14th at the 930 Club. For info go to TheCircusLife.com.