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#70: About Being a Ventriloquist (Interview with April Brucker, ventriloquist and TV personality)
In this episode of Amy Talks, I speak to ventriloquist and TV personality April Brucker. We discuss how she got into the entertainment industry aged just 15, how her puppets are received in public, reactions to seeing the puppets, her time writing a book about ventriloquism, and more. We are also joined by a few of her puppet friends.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Good news story (via Yahoo News): https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/killers-hit-mr-brightside-continues-100306186.html (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/killers-hit-mr-brightside-continues-100306186.html)
Follow April's instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/theaprilbrucker/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/theaprilbrucker/?hl=en)
See April's books and buy 250 Years of American Ventriloquism: How Ventriloquism Influenced American Culture (via aprilbrucker.tv): http://www.aprilbrucker.tv/books.html (http://www.aprilbrucker.tv/books.html)
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Music: "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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8 Oct 2026
#69: About Raising a Daughter with Bipolar and Autism (Interview with mum, carer and podcaster Wendy Ernzen)
In this episode of Amy Talks, I speak to Wendy Ernzen, a podcaster and mum, whose daughter has severe autism and bipolar disorder. We discuss her daughter's journey to adulthood, how the neurotypical world is not built for neurodivergent people, why community support is important, and more.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Good News Story (via BBC News): BBC Tees Make a Difference awards honour local heroes - BBC News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqe9ee474ymno)
Listen to Wendy's podcast 'Let's Plant Houses', or find out more information: Let's Plant Houses (https://www.letsplanthouses.com/)
If you want to hear more from me, please subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast platform by searching 'Amy Talks'. If you like these episodes, a five-star rating would be amazing.
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If you have any questions or feedback, please email amytalkspodcast@gmail.com.
Music: "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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24 Sept 2026
#68: About Gaming Law, Gambling and Casinos (Interview with Glenn Wichinsky, Gaming Law Attorney)
In this episode of Amy Talks, I speak to Glenn Wichinsky, Gaming and Business Law Attorney. We discuss how he was introduced to casinos as a child and his work on gaming law, gambling and how it's become more attractive over time, and more.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Glenn Wichinsky's website: Gaming Law, Gaming Compliance, Business Law (https://globalgaminglawyer.com/)
Buy Glenn's book 'Things Left Unsaid' at the following outlets:
Things Left Unsaid by Glenn E Wichinsky | Waterstones (https://www.waterstones.com/book/things-left-unsaid/glenn-e-wichinsky/9781967510191)
Things Left Unsaid By Glenn E Wichinsky (https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/things-left-unsaid-book-glenn-e-wichinsky-9781967510191)
Things Left Unsaid a book by Glenn E Wichinsky - Bookshop.org US (https://bookshop.org/p/books/things-left-unsaid-my-dad-the-mob-and-growing-up-in-the-nevada-gaming-industry-glenn-e-wichinsky/c970cce1461b6b40)
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Music: "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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