Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

Creating the stuff of Dreams, Reg has spent his life creating, designing, and expanding his talents and footprint at the Texas Renaissance Festival. Twenty-one years ago, after spending  ayear visting over forty festivals, Reg decided to bring Ravenswood Leather to Texas from Oregon. In this podcast, we will hear Reg's story from his beginning working in the family business to starting his own business and establishing himself as one of TRF's premier artists.

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 Forest Faire. Sixteen years later his family, dreams, and passions are flourishing. Find out how and why by listening to Hear ye, hear ye A TX-Style Renaissance Podcast - Episode 68. Huzzah! -TheKing

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.

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

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, A Texas Style Renaissance podcast. Huzzah

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 wrote his own music book, "How To Play Folk and Bluegrass Banjo," that circulated worldwide. Did I mention, he also speaks German. Well, we shall cover that and more in episode sixty-four of "Hear ye, hear ye A TX-Style Renaissance Podcast." Huzzah! The King

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 genius behind the Texas Renaissance Festival, would ask Jeff to return once again to be TRF's General Manager, a mere few months after this recording. In the episode he discusses returning to the festival and his hopes for the future. IT is a fascinating story of winning, losing, and redemption. Never daunted Jeff continued his mission for excellence. Always looking how best to serve the festival, his passion is unquestioned, it is easy to see why once again he would return to lead the TRF into the future.

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.

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.

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