Voice of the Fair with Robert Smith

Robert Smith
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Voice of the Fair is a dynamic podcast experience focusing on state and county fairs worldwide.

  1. Mar 6

    Fair Game 358 - David Grindle, IAFE

    David Grindle, the new CEO of IAFE joins me today. We talk convention, his background, and goals for the future of IAFE. Plus - what's the hill he's willing to die on? All that and more.

    52 min

  2. 09/22/2025

    Fair Game 357 - Charlie Kirk, Remembering an American Icon

    Charlie Kirk was an American icon who engaged with college students in civil discourse on college campuses across the United States. He was assassinated in front of his two children and the world on September 10th, 2025. To support Charlie’s message to the world, please visit Turning Point USA www.tpusa.com

    28 min

  3. 11/26/2024

    Fair Game 356 - Marla Calico, IAFE

    This week I’m joined by outgoing IAFE CEO, Marla Calico. After nearly 5 decades serving our fair industry in various capacities, Marla retires effective December 31, 2024. We talk about the upcoming IAFE Convention in Phoenix, her thought process when deciding to retire, what she’s looking forward to in her retirement as well as the folks who mentored her along the way.

    34 min

  4. 11/20/2024

    Fair Game 355 - Robert Nash, The Living Zultar

    Robert Nash is an accomplished entertainer, prop designer and actor. He also the creator of The Living Zultar fortune machine. Yes, that make him a direct competitor to my company’s Conjurer Fortune Machine. We talk about the origin story of his fortune machine as well as our highs and lows of performing a unique character. You’ll be amazed at how similar some of these experiences are.

    1h 17m

  5. 11/12/2024

    Fair Game 354 - Cody Rosenbalm, East Texas State Fair

    This week we check in with a young man who is making a name for himself in the fair industry. Cody Rosenbalm is the fair manager for the East Texas State Fair in Tyler, TX. We talk about the fairs move to their new grounds in Tyler, the impact of YP on our industry, plus Cody talks about some of his mentors in the industry.

    39 min

  6. 11/09/2024

    Fair Game 353 - Danny & Lindsay Grant, Cowboy & Cowgirl Circus

    This week I’m at the Hillsborough County Fair in Florida. I got to hang out with Danny & Lindsay Grant for a bit before the fair opened. The two entertainers bring the Cowboy Circus and Cowgirl Circus to fairs across the midwest and mid-Atlantic regions of America. The show creates incredible memories for the kids and has been dubbed, “The World’s Smallest Rodeo.” On the show we talked about Lindsay’s transition into the fair industry, how the two met and the influence of podcasts & social media in culture.

    1h 15m

  7. 10/29/2024

    Fair Game 352 - 7 Tips & Tricks for Fair Buyers

    The IAFE Trade Show can be overwhelming. There’s hundreds of booths, everyone is vying for your attention and it can feel like you’re being pulled in every direction. On this week’s show I’ve got 7 tips & tricks for fairs buyers to help streamline the IAFE Trade Show experience.

    28 min

  8. 10/23/2024

    Fair Game 351 7 Tips for a Successful IAFE Trade Show - ASSOCIATES EDITION

    In today’s episode we’re talking 7 tips and tricks for the IAFE Trade Show. This episode is geared toward the tips that associates might need to help make their IAFE Trade Show more successful. We’ll talk about getting involved, booth design and connecting with new people. PLUS! Check out Tip #6 for one of the cardinal sins committed at the trade show.

    27 min
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Voice of the Fair is a dynamic podcast experience focusing on state and county fairs worldwide.

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  • Creator
    Robert Smith
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    172
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Robert Smith Presents, LLC. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Voice of the Fair with Robert Smith