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The Comedy Bureau Field Report Ep. 292: John Gilkey & The Power of The Fools

June 11, 2026
News, The Comedy Bureau Field Report
clown, clown history, clown scene, idiot workshop, john gilkey, los angeles, los angeles comedy

While there is a spotlight on clown, especially in LA, these days, one ought to know that this daring comedic work isn’t a new phenomenon. With that in mind, we wax all things clown and beyond, from the past to the future, in front or behind it, with legend John Gilkey, founder of The Idiot Workshop, a cornerstone in LA’s effervescent clown scene on this week’s TCB Field Report.

Follow The Idiot Workshop @idiotworkshop, Cruel Babes @wetthehippo, and John @gilkeypleas on IG. Get tix for the next Cruel Babes show here.

Produced by Jake Kroeger
Music by Brian Granillo
Artwork by Andrew Delman and Jake Kroeger

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