Teatro ZinZanni's "Big Mike" Geier Answers Questions from Facebook Fans

You asked the questions, now hear Big Mike's responses to what you all are dying to know. This performer can currently be seen in Teatro ZinZanni's production of ¡Caliente! now playing through June 10, 2012. Questions were generated from fans of Teatro ZinZanni's Facebook page March 20, 2012. (Performance photos by Michael Doucett).

[@kansascowboy5721]

Mike could sing the phone book and make it sound AMAZING!! What a huge talent

[@laurieross538]

Wow...you dress like Gru from Despicable Me.

[@fikrirazaq8373]

Mike - true. he does have gifted voice.

[@IdeaOfTheDayCom]

Another lost Puddles hidden treasure... First time hearing him speak, and I'm impressed that he has the ability to keep silent when he clearly expresses himself so well.

[@FYDILYL]

Perfectly said!

[@martinbuck8616]

an entertainer from the old school ... and a true talent... BRAVO

[@cynthycynthy6198]

OMG I see his Puddles gold crown on the mannequin head behind him! Just discovered Puddles a few months ago and tonight he's on America's Got Talent, he blew everyone away, love this man!

[@uspslady]

I JUST found out about this guy today, and I love him! I just can't stop listening to his rendition of "Royals" by Lourdes! You go, Puddles! :)

[@suzannenichols6900]

Author Beverly Cialone I'm hooked on his version of 'Chandelier'.

[@lorenamcgovern]

I just found out about him in 2019

[@lisaapps6890]

I love that version too 🥰

[@leslieglasser4106]

His version of "Royals" is better than the original...imo

[@ryansanchez319]

Stairway to Gilligan's island is my all time favorite

[@sweetboo1022]

Holy shit, its Puddles. I feel like I found the golden ticket!

[@Marie-zb6wi]

me too!

[@Abubobbledo]

No. No. They just travel together.

[@Redlance71]

From before his pity party! Awesome find!

[@donr2670]

Another late comer, I know, Mike is a Legit talent, glad YT recommended him on my feed...

[@googoo-gjoob]

@@Abubobbledo , eggzackly

[@Chief2Moon]

Although I'm years late to the beginning of the Mike/Puddles party...it's good to see it's gonna last a LONG time yet before it's over.

[@marvinramdas7453]

There was an interview with this guy saying he know who puddles was when it was actually himself never knew until I watched this one

[@OldManDave1960]

His smoosh up of Pinball Wizard and Folsom Blues is pure genius.

[@goyoTD]

Mike I love ur puddles act... but really your a great performer just like you are and this I appreciate the most. your a gem to the music and performance world. thank you for sharing this.

[@mozmwhite2513]

I knew nothing about this guy until last night. What a wonderful voice.

[@kellireeves4527]

What an articulate,brilliant man...I know everybody says it,but I'm just blown away by this man's talent....

[@johnheriot1070]

what a beautiful voice this man has I am just lost for words fantastic

[@margoford2056]

You sir have been undervalued for far too long. We need more artists like you who really have talent. I love your voice. I would also like to see something of you in opera.

[@bufordt.justice1539]

My friend, you are a living legend. And you can clearly see from all the people who wrote you messages here, you are very well loved and I deeply appreciate all of the amazing talent and artistic work you have done with all the different songs you have sung in all of the places you have performed. You are amazing and it is a real pleasure to get a brief insight into the man underneath the clown mask. Bless you for all the good and wonderful things that you do for people all across America. You are a true hero.

[@teresamariecaglehitt]

Ps...I have fallen in love with "Puddles ". I find myself binge watching

[@michellebrandt493]

Ditto

[@PJWebb-rp7un]

I love this guy more and more with every interview I read or watch about him. Keep it up Mike for you are truly killing it my friend

[@paulavandeusen8930]

I come back & watch this interview all the time. 💛

[@yenee94]

Same, Paula, same. His voice is just mesmerizing.

[@Spitfireseven]

This one peek into the person behind the character is enlightening. So glad you did it. An updated version of this would be wonderful. Thanks

[@crooker2]

You are going to be a global Phenomenon. Mark my words. After hitting AGT, I hope you're ready for worldwide fame. Mike, you are incredible. My only regret is not having known anything about you until AGT this year. You seem to be not only a real person (I mean, sincere and down to earth) but an AMAZING performer. I can't wait to hear/see more. PLEASE come to Western Canada and perform! :)

[@CanadianOgre69]

The tangled web of links that brought me hear I cannot recall, but I'm now a big fan. Simply awestruck by your talent and sense of performance. Wonderful!

[@wineghost317]

Love this guy. One of the greatest singers. Seriously.

[@jonibarton]

No one can fill those big red shoes. I love the smooth stylings of your awesome voice Sir Mike.

[@Make-Asylums-Great-Again]

He has an amazing voice even when he’s just talking.

[@victorlikesmetal3662]

Odd seeing the unmasked puddles, but other than iconic makeup, there's the solid and thunderous voice with warmth telling a tale... I LOVE YOU

[@WarGrrl3]

See, I think Royals is a crap song n never got why it was such a big hit...until I heard Puddles sing it. Ok i still hate the song but I can't help lovin Puddles version of it. He can take the WORST song and make it Art.

[@astralislux]

Puddles -- what a character! It's bittersweet hearing him sing. I want to hear more from him! Please!

[@Pbro1000]

I love him with or without makeup. Wonderful.

[@devidattagiri5000]

Very clear voice Right villain character for Bond movies uncle fester

[@JosephDillman]

Oh my goodness, PUDDLES! I did not know you were here in Seattle- with Teatro ZinZanni no less!! I first saw you with Postmodern Jukebox and now I'm trolling all your videos here. Please keep up the good work with that golden voice and cunning performance!

[@samcarter4933]

You are the best performer i had seeing, for long long time !

[@LoganHawthorne]

I KNEW HE'D BE HANDSOME UNDER THE CLOWN SUIT AND MAKEUP

[@jubalcalif9100]

I have a notion to second that emotion ! He comes across as a very sweet, gentle, humble, friendly, smart, funny & kind man ! And his talent amazes me to no end !

[@megvesper2192]

Same! I thought he was handsome with it and I was blown away without it. And 6 foot 8 inches tall!!!!

[@blackashcosplays]

I didn't know he would sound like that love it!:)

[@susanjolly3295]

Oh he is very handsome indeed 💓

[@roxanneweichinger9318]

Logan Hawthorne, I agree! 🥰He’s a heartthrob with or without his makeup!!

[@lindaoliver9981]

You are amazing! I had stopped listening to music, of all kinds... And now I'm texting my 13 years-young granddaughter saying hey, i know you are afraid of clowns... But... Lol thank-you! I'm not a 'royal' either 😉 that's the 1st I saw, and was hooked!!! 💕🙏🇺🇲🌎💞

[@chinzebo]

Awww, the man behind the greasepaint with the FABULOUS voice!!!

[@mikeivan5947]

Great insight! Keep the great songs and voice coming.

[@truezealwebsite]

I just showed my wife one of your KZbin clips last week, and then tonight here you are on AGT. Great job.

[@krustysurfer]

Mike much Respect love your craft and that Rendition of Lordes *Royals* is the best thing i have heard in many many moons your onto something...keep it real and we will keep listening. blessings and aloha (former Seattle-ite )

[@walley2637]

this video deserves a bump for 2019! we are still fans and still binge watching Puddles!

[@samhouston1673]

2020 Covid bump

[@JAnotherday]

Wonderful clown and very handsome man, also a wonderful entertainer!

[@7863348]

Man you got wicket talent. Superstar talent. Yup. You do.

[@xy-fj2wk]

I had no idea he played cricket.

[@BrockWorthington]

Why is this guy so awesome?

[@janeebarrett1446]

You are so much fun . . . you just go on and expand and diversify and are funnier and more entertaining with every passing minute - kinda like the universe. I laugh all of the time.

[@squarewheel1587]

A true showman, simply amazing

[@mosttypesofmusic7502]

You Sir are a LEGEND....Keep it going as your voice moves me..

[@susanaperera2804]

Bueno, yo no puedo ir, estoy en México. Pero por fin conocí al artista! Bravo!!

[@debrawolleycrochet]

I love you puddles/Mike. I just retired so now I can come to one of your shows. you make me laugh. I do need a puddles hug.

[@yappali]

Beautiful voice... wow...

[@rancho68]

Mike, since I have recently discovered your character Puddles the Clown I can not stop listening to you sing!! I have a man crush on you bro!

[@frankpitochelli6786]

Wow...I'm impressed, that baritone voice and great personality.. His voice is amazing, hope he has much success.!!

[@JoaoButoh]

amazing job, amazing artist! his voice inspires me!

[@MichaelMiller1]

We saw you perform last night at the Buckhead Theater in Atlanta and you were fantastic! Awesome show with nonstop entertainment.

[@davidturner4987]

Gotta say i never paid that Lorde song much attention until I heard you sing it. Just found out about you yesterday and I am very impressed. I wish I could sing half as good as you or really at all.

[@jackg6078]

you are Golden Voice the Clown RIGHT? What a voice1

[@MsSardonicus]

There's his crown. :)

[@OliG666]

MsSardonicus And also his Puddles costume on the right...

[@PuerinTheHunter]

It is a relief to see that he is a normal person and not always sad like Puddles. :)

[@browncandy5017]

I really love this guy and he's beautiful voice 🥰💋💋💜💜

[@auntiemargie708]

Thanks a lot. I got excited when you said "through June 10th" then crashed when you said "2012".

[@pressy3232]

PUDDLES IS SO HANDSOME WHEN HE SMILES

[@MohamedAkhbar]

love his voice.

[@JuanfFigueroa]

Beautiful,voice,keep it coming, magnificent voice.

[@FridgeChic]

LOVED YOU ON AGT TONIGHT!

[@mikestand714]

AMAZING MAN! so much talent..thanks

[@jackmedcalf6254]

Talent! Talent! Talent!

[@Granny53]

We were so happy to see you on AGT as we discovered you on u tube last year. FANTASTIC

[@Xalbif242]

I found you on FB today and fell in love with your voice :-)

[@4QBUD]

I haven't been as impressed with an Act/Singer perhaps ever! I absolutely love your schtick with Puddles. I wish I had something to do with entertainment other than being a Fan because you would be the client i would be most after. You are just fantastic. Thank you for sharing your unbelievable talent and I look forward to hearing your Golden Voice more and more as time goes by. I don't think I've ever seen your P. Otis on the web and know I haven't in person, but I have been following the Puddles Pity Party since first seeing it online in November. I share it everywhere I can and with 8 brothers and sisters and my wife having the same it got out to the Philippines, Netherlands, Germany and here in Florida, Maryland and Virginia at least from us I don't write personal stuff as a Fan and am getting old so you moved my old self with that voice to finally do it. Really, thank you for sharing your Talent with us all. Merry Christmas or just Happy Holidays if you are so inclined. Sorry to gush and all. I'll slink away now, .

[@newfers]

SCHTICK? *GASP* Puddles is genius! :)

[@4QBUD]

My mystic steak!

[@MsSardonicus]

Oh Hello. Well we have a couple of things in common. Glad to hear there is a whole big Sardonicus family out there. >:D

[@snigidydigidy]

puddles is all that is

[@bentone23]

Your voice is awesome! I enjoy all the songs and the twists and acting...

[@Frankel-Grafix]

Wow! Puddles speaks! Loved him on America's Got Talent! What a cool and talented guy

[@joesphx19]

One of the best entertainers of our time, yes, he is that original and that good.

[@jubalcalif9100]

I could not agree more !!

[@LV2UXO77]

Hey Big Mike! I found myself watching you has Puddles on AGT 2017! Loving your audition & each song after that! After I watched you sing Royals on AGT? Never before had I heard that song before until you sang it! I couldn't get that song out my head! So I went to look up the original artist of the song Royals & watched Lorde sing her song Royals. Not to put the artist down for her singing whatsoever here. In my opinion Big Mike? Your version of Royals from AGT when you sang it? I absolutely loved! I love the songs lyrics! I have a lot of respect for Lorde, writing such a great song! But because of you Big Mike? Just about each day, I have to watch you sing Royals! You play a great Character has Puddles & your shows on KZbin has Puddles I watch clips of here & there are so funny & brilliantly done! You're Truly Blessed by God with a Great Singing Voice XO

[@kattrakee]

I knew you were a rock ‘n’ roll guy, I’m trying to think of the song that I heard you sing recently that had some rock riffs in it, and I knew that you were not just a straight lounge singer, My hat is off to you sir😁

[@kristiv83]

Love everything about this, "clown" Mad talent! 😍

[@richsmith8035]

A fellow cat lover. Cool. I enjoy his work, and hope to see more of him in the future.

[@SergioMartorelli1968]

Love your work, man.

[@SergioMartorelli1968]

BTW, I'm from Brazil. Yes, you do have fans here. ;)

[@drgiggles3684]

You're a very talented person Keep up the great work that you do.

[@siolux8]

he is also great as "puddles" ... an amazig voice ...

[@jubalcalif9100]

How right you are !!

[@michele292]

I found more of you! Thanks for that magical Royals cover; cannot get enough of it.

[@19Trent69]

Big Mike your brilliantly Brilliant 👍 A touch of melancholy and a dash of rustic ash rolled into one. Dig your takes on every song you interpret 👍

[@sh33psh34d]

a truely amazing vocalist .....that oooozies happy times ..... with a sad face ......i honestley would,nt be typin this now if i had,nt found this guy.......love u big mike ........and thankyou

[@red91vr6]

You are a great performer, great show, great voice.

[@NotaGoblin91]

You're from Atlanta?!? As in Atlanta Georgia?! ME TOO! It's so awesome to see such amazing and beautiful talent come from my home.

[@karimguzman3267]

Me encanta su voz, canta muy hermoso ♡

[@MattInIllinois]

That ending LMAO. I love the humor! Yeah it does rain a lot lol.

[@wavecreatures]

Such a clever artist.

[@kentuckypreacher]

I think he is one of the most amazing talents I’ve ever heard.

[@tonyfrisa7236]

love your voice and puddles hope you come to vegas

[@mr.sideburns2031]

I only know this guy as Puddles, but he is a fantastic singer. I will have to check out his other work.

[@ritahodges7899]

Would love to see more Puddles with PMJ! Just brings my household to the screen every time I hit replay.

[@Asphaltsquadron]

Amazing talent, would really like to see Puddles perform in person. Come to the Inland Empire, or Orange County (So-Cal)!

[@i.m.7710]

I can definitely see you in a movie or series...something like Breaking Bad...or a Jason Bourne movie. Yeah, you might be cast as the bad guy. So multi-talented, creative, tears of relief you had after singing Chandelier...nice to make the leap. Hoping you have many years of a creative, fulfilling career ahead of you.

[@agarryking]

Even your speaking voice is beautiful.

[@lorivendetti7771]

I am so mad I never knew about Puddles Pity Party or Mike Gerie until his AGT performance. I was mesmerized and found him amazing and sexy!! I am hooked!

[@lorivendetti7771]

sorry autocorrect screwed up his last name

[@hebercloward1695]

His Puddles show is pure genius. Half of the show is what happens between the songs. GO SEE HIS SHOW

[@jimmytehgeek]

Can't believe I missed his tenure. I WAS HERE

[@Marky.H]

Huge fan here in the UK. Especially your mate puddles. His voice is awesome 👍👍👍

[@Shylows]

your amazing could never get sick of you,I had no real tv so I just saw you on fb and fell in love amazing wow

[@dechagny]

He's a genius... nothing more to say

[@LisaRawleigh]

U R Killin it!! Best I've seen in a while! Keep it up!

[@DurbanpoisonXskunk]

Just wanted to drop in and let you know how much I enjoy your music!

[@luticia]

I like him. Nice guy.

[@nemo227]

A creative artist, for sure; looking back from May 2021.

[@thitikarnsurattanasunya5788]

I love your voice & act 👏👏👏

[@ЕленаАлексеевна-в9э]

Я могу слушать его бесконечно 🥰

[@aubreyroche5080]

I Love it !!!!! You Are Awesome !!!

[@lesliewhyte4647]

Hi Mike, Love all your work, amazing, When are you coming to Aus down under.