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The official podcast of AMERICAN THEATRE, the national publication for the American not-for-profit theatre. Range of topics include playwright interviews, critical roundtable discussions and the latest shows coming up as recommended by our staff.
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The Subtext

American Theatre

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From AMERICAN THEATRE magazine, a podcast where playwrights talk to playwrights about the things usually left unsaid. In a conversation that dives into life's muck, we learn what irks, agitates, motivates, inspires and - ultimately - what makes writers tick. (This feed is for the Subtext from 2018 onwards. For old episodes of the Subtext from 2015 to 2017, visit https://thisstage.la/category/the-subtext)
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Three on the Aisle

American Theatre Magazine

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From AMERICAN THEATRE magazine, a podcast featuring drama critics Peter Marks, Terry Teachout, and Elisabeth Vincentelli as they talk about theatrical shows and trends from coast to coast.
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Token Theatre Friends

American Theatre magazine

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Twice a month, theatre critics Diep Tran and Jose Solis will discuss three shows at three different price points (usually in New York City, because that’s where they’re based), tell you which show is most worth your time and money, interview interesting artists you should know about, and rant and rave about various theatrical topics. All in under 15 minutes. So want to get a dose of theatre as you’re at the gym, or in between scene changes, or on break during tech? Take your Token Theatre Fr ...
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ATW - This Is Broadway

American Theatre Wing and Broadway League

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"This is Broadway" is a series of more than 70 short radio interviews created by The Broadway League, as an effort to promote Broadway theatre, some 32 years ago. The program consisted of weekly three-and-a-half minute interviews with Broadway luminaries, hosted by Isobel Robins and Richard Seff, and syndicated to radio stations around the country.
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Stage Door Athletic

[NON]FICTION PEOPLE Podcasts

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Welcome to Stage Door Athletic, the Theatre of Sport Podcast! Step into the Stage Door Athletic ‘Clubhouse’ with actors Jack Loxton (Dear Evan Hansen, War Horse) and Robert Shaw Cameron (Coronation Street), where the worlds of sport and stagecraft collide! Each week, these sports-mad thespians tackle all things sport, from the latest games to legendary moments. They’re joined by celebrity guests who share their own sporting passions and bucket-list dreams. With live events, spirited banter, ...
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Artists at Play Podcast

Artists at Play

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Artists at Play produces theatrical programming that explores the Asian American experience. This podcast will feature new play broadcasts, conversations, and a behind-the-scenes look at our organization and programming.
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A podcast posted every Sunday featuring extended interviews and discussions from Bookwaves, Art-Waves, and Bookwaves Artwaves Hour programs on KPFA, and newly digitized and edited archive interviews from the pre-digital Probabilities series dating back to 1977. Literature, theater, film, the visual arts: in-depth interviews from a progressive and artistic viewpoint, with long-time KPFA/Pacifica host Richard Wolinsky.
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Minnesota Native News

Minnesota Native News

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Minnesota Native News is a weekly radio segment covering ideas and events relevant to Minnesota’s Native American communities. Made possible by the Minnesota Art's and Cultural Heritage fund
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Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet is an interview format podcast produced by and for the Fort Wayne Ballet and the Auer Academy. Join us as we discuss the art and history of dance, and the ins and outs of growing a professional ballet company. Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. Original theme music is by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org a ...
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Second Stage Theatre

Second Stage Theatre

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2ST is a Tony Award-winning theatre that gives new life to contemporary American plays, provides new writers with Off-Broadway debuts; and produces world premieres by America's most respected playwrights.
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The Slant Podcast

Dana Tai Soon Burgess

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Introducing The Slant Podcast. Hosted by Dana Tai Soon Burgess, the first choreographer in residence at the Smithsonian, this podcast is an ongoing conversation about art, culture, and belonging in the Asian American experience. Joined by leading voices in the American and International arts, literary, and activism community, this podcast hopes to create a place of generational mentorship, healing, and community—through storytelling.
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Ur Welcome America

Ur Welcome America

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The podcast that explains what the bloody hell Brits are banging on about. In every episode we translate British pop culture for America, and American pop culture for Britain. YOU'RE WELCOME.
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T&E Theatre Factory

Travis and Erica

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Listen as we discuss the theatre we see locally in our home state of Rhode Island, on Broadway, and wherever else! Reviews, opinions, historical tidbits and more. And occasional cameos by our gecko, Davey.
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The Jack Benny Show

Humphrey Camardella Productions

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The Jack Benny Program, starring Jack Benny, was a radio-TV comedy series which ran for more than three decades and is generally regarded as a high-water mark in 20th-century comedy. Jack Benny (February 14, 1894 in Chicago, Illinois “ December 26, 1974 in Beverly Hills, California), born Benjamin Kubelsky, was an American comedian, vaudeville performer, and radio, television, and film actor. He was one of the biggest stars in classic American radio and was also a major television personalit ...
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Amateur of Life and Death

The Crescent Theatre

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The Amateur of Life and Death podcast brings together amateur theatre makers to talk about their theatrical lives, theatrical loves, and the times when they’ve died on stage. We take you behind the scenes at The Crescent Theatre to discover more about what goes into making a production, shining a spotlight on the stars behind the scenes, as well as those on stage.Theatre is our passion; amateur from the Latin ‘amare’, meaning ‘to love’. This is a podcast for anyone with an interest in watchi ...
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Acquired Taste

Gareth Stack

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Here’s how it works: Each episode we watch an episode of an old TV show, and insult it in real time. If you’d like to play along, find a stream of the episode we're watching, fire up the podcast and hit play when we tell you to. Be warned, this is outrageously NSFW.
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ATW - Working In The Theatre

American Theatre Wing and CUNY

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For more than 30 years the American Theatre Wing has been bringing together performers, directors, playwrights, designers, choreographers, producers and behind-the-scenes personnel from the American and international theatre, the seminars offer a rare opportunity for students and audiences to see the people who create theatre engaged in thoughtful conversation with one another. With more than 600 past guests, the seminars have become an unequalled archive of theatrical talk, a chance to hear ...
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Charmed City is a podcast about interesting people doing interesting things in and around Baltimore City. Each week comedian Sam Rubin will sit down with a local businessperson, artist or personality to learn what makes them and the city they love so special.
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Fibber McGee and Molly Show

Humphrey Camardella Productions

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Fibber McGee and Molly was a radio show that played a major role in determining the full form of what became classic, old-time radio. The series was a pinnacle of American popular culture from its 1935 premiere until its end in 1959. One of the longest-running comedies in the history of classic radio in the United States, Fibber McGee and Molly has stood the test of time in many ways, transcending the actual or alleged limitations of its medium, form and concurrent culture. Join us as we ret ...
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The History of Literature

Jacke Wilson / The Podglomerate

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Amateur enthusiast Jacke Wilson journeys through the history of literature, from ancient epics to contemporary classics. Episodes are not in chronological order and you don't need to start at the beginning - feel free to jump in wherever you like! Find out more at historyofliterature.com and facebook.com/historyofliterature. Support the show by visiting patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. Contact the show at [email protected].
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Longbox Crusade

Longbox Crusade

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What do you want from a podcast network? Comic book talk? Check. Movie talk? Check. Fun and games? Absolutely! Add vintage serials, fan films, and a whole lot of fun and you have yourself The Longbox Crusade! Welcome to the show!
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Creative Catalyst

Chris Campbell

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Interviewing amazing people in the creative industry about their experiences, how they started, and advice they would give to others. If you want to be inspired by people who have successfully built relationships with brands, creatively gained a following on social media, and successfully pursued a freelance career, this is the podcast for you. Hosted by Chris Campbell. Instagram: @Notcampbellsoup
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All Star Western Theatre

Entertainment Radio

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All Star Western Theatre Vintage Radio: Adventure & Musical Variety All Star Western Theater was an adventure and musical variety show broadcast in the 1940s. The series featured drama, comic skids, and American Western-style music performance when Western Swing was all the rage.
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Want to stay ahead in the fast-moving world of video production and digital marketing? Join the team at GK Visual as we dive into the latest industry trends, share expert insights, and sometimes chat with local business and community leaders who are making an impact. Whether you’re looking for creative inspiration or tips to elevate your brand, the GK Visual Podcast has you covered. Tune in and discover what it takes to bring stories to life on screen and online!
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Glitter & Doom is a podcast built on the idea that the darkest of times yields some of the most evocative works of art. Join MacKenzie Fegan and a featured artist every other Wednesday for an inside look at their latest works and how it responds to today's burning issues, and we get a little lost along the way.
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SDCF Podcast Series

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation

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About: The SDCF Podcast series includes insightful and in-depth conversations about the working processes and experiences of directors and choreographers. This series features four decades of interviews and panel discussions with some of the field’s most distinguished luminaries, including Hal Prince and Lloyd Richards. Recent episodes include conversations with such notable artists as Anne Kauffman, Raja Feather Kelly, Seret Scott, Leigh Silverman, Twyla Tharp, and Mark Valdez. Dive into ou ...
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Hear short, contemporary stage plays with first-rate casts. Playing on Air brings together award winners and emerging young talent, and each play is followed by a conversation with the playwrights and cast. Tune in for great American plays with great American actors, hosted and produced by Claudia Catania.
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Town & Gown Podcast

Albion College

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Building the 21st-century campus and community through the liberal arts. Town & Gown: They rhyme for a reason. In our ever-shrinking world and ever-expanding global economy, colleges and their communities need each other more than ever. Albion College's Town & Gown Podcast discusses ideas about moving forward, using the liberal arts as a way to integrate college and community, especially in the American Midwest.
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Story Jam Theatre - Business Edition

Chris Krimitsos Brings You Live Storytelling, Featuring Epic Fails, Aha Mom

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About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and Story Jam Theatre was born! The stories were so profound, they deeply touched all who were in attendance. Inspired by his wife’s podcast Biz Women Rock, he set out to create this podcast to leverage the medium and bring these s ...
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From KYW Newsradio 103.9 FM in Philadelphia, Bridging Philly connects our communities to the issues that matter to you. Host Racquel Williams examines the most critical issues facing underserved communities in the Philadelphia region, with insight from experts and regular people making a difference. And KYW reporter Shara Dae Howard explores Philadelphia's hidden gems on Shara in the City. Produced by Sabrina Boyd-Surka. Presented by Gift of Life Donor Program. Listen live on KYW Newsradio S ...
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Broadway Biz with Hal Luftig

Broadway Podcast Network

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If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes an army, a peace corps, and a village to birth a Broadway show. Tony and Olivier Award-winning producer Hal Luftig ( Kinky Boots , Plaza Suite, and many more) has had successes, failures, and everything in between. Now, with humor and heart, he sits down weekly with a different artist, expert, or industry leader to chat about every step and specialty in the process that gets a show from idea to audience.Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.
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Opening The Doors

Bradley Netherton

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Cross the threshold as your host, The Doors World Series of Champion winner Bradley Netherton, takes you into the things known— and unknown— to explore the legacy of arguably the greatest rock band in American history. Special thanks to Logan Janzen and the other contributors at MildEquator.com for the decade-plus of content that continued to pique my interest and light my fire.
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From the Ground Up

Jeffrey Mosser, HowlRound Theatre Commons

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Focused on collaboratively creative performance companies, From the Ground Up connects with theatremakers to understand the artistic, financial, and social sustainability of physical, devised, and ensemble-based processes. Previous topics include hands-on devising practices, aesthetic principles, financial oversight, academic and community partnerships, nonprofit and philanthropic navigation, social justice, festival culture, and touring. To showcase examples for American ensemble practition ...
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Literally! With Rob Lowe

Stitcher & Team Coco, Rob Lowe

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This is literally a podcast where people I love, admire, and know well will be in a safe space to really let their hair down (assuming they have any). I will cover the thoughtful to the extremely random. So join me and my guests from the world of movies, TV, sports, music, and culture for fun, wide-ranging, free-wheeling conversations. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Literally with Rob Lowe ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm ...
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THE INVALID TRUTH

Victor Ja Morrow

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Victor Ja Morrow CATEGORIES: News, Current Events, Society, Culture, American Politics, Conservative News. TOPICS: Government Corruption, Marxism, Communism, Human Trafficking, News and current events frunbiasedunbias point of view. Listen to independent talk radio without all of the political B.S
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Suncoast Culture Club

Suncoast Culture Club

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The Suncoast Culture Club podcast is your weekly dose of what’s happening in the performing and visual arts on Florida’s Suncoast, including interviews, reviews, discussions, behind the scene tidbits, and insider trading. Join State College of Florida arts faculty and staff members as they bring you all the arts happenings on the Suncoast from music to dance to art to theatre. Come along and join our club.
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Tara welcomes Alma Sarai, a Canadian artist, actor, musician, and arts advocate, to promote Tottering Biped Theatre's summer production of "The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged)" at Dundurn Castle Park in Hamilton, ON in August 2025. Alma graduated from the Theatre and Drama Studies program at the University of Toronto Mississauga, a joint p…
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In honor of Pride Month, we hear a 2004 interview with the late Terrence McNally, four time Tony Award winner, who frequently focused on the gay experience in his work. This podcast, unedited from its original posting, was first heard on April1, 2020. Terrence McNally, who died of complications from COVID on March 24, 2020 at the age of 81, was a g…
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Rob bows down to the original king of podcasting! Actor, comedian, and podcaster Marc Maron joins Rob Lowe to discuss receiving Bruce Springsteen’s approval for his performance in the new Bruce biopic, working with Owen Wilson on "Stick," being an early adopter of podcasting, why Rob has never opened a restaurant, and much more. Make sure to subscr…
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It's an action-packed day at the History of Literature! First, Jacke recounts the story of Dr. Johnson racing to the aid of his friend, the playwright Oliver Goldsmith, whose landlady was threatening him with debtor's prison. Naturally, the great critic and dictionary author Johnson found a very literary way to help. Then Jacke is joined by author …
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Come Out to Play… A New Warriors Podcast: Episode 44 Issue: New Warriors Vol.1 #44 It's been a long time comin', but for Namorita? A change gon' come! Come out to play with Jarrod and Delvin as they witness...and what's going on with Vance Astrovik? #ComeOutToPlay Be sure to check out and subscribe to the YouTube Channel for live streams of this sh…
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After the outbreak of the 2011 Syrian War, a number Syrian-Armenians who had lived in the territory for generations, fled to the Republic of Armenia. This book traces the experiences of Syrian-Armenian women as they navigated their changing and gendered identities from their adopted 'homeland' to their socially constructed new 'ancestral' home in A…
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Best Under 5: Episode 06 Film: BOOK OF SHADOWS: BLAIR WITCH 2 (2000) Welcome to Best Under 5! On this episode Jarrod & Chris take a look at 2000's "BOOK OF SHADOWS: BLAIR WITCH 2!" At the time of recording its IMDb score sits at 4.0/10. Is that too low? Too high? Accurate? The boys of Best Under 5 will let you know! Check out Jarrod's art: www.TheY…
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Since the first permanent settlers landed there more than a thousand years ago, Iceland has been perhaps the most unique and enchanting place in all of Europe. How fitting, then, for its people to have developed unique, enchanting, and captivating stories involving hidden people, trolls, ghosts, sea monsters, and more. In this episode, Jacke talks …
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Even during his lifetime, Howard Browne (1908-1999) was not well known outside of his given fields. His novels, including his best detective fiction, were written under pseudonyms, and his work as editor and Hollywood writer, through credited, remained mostly unknown, except by those in the business. During his long lifetime Browne published hundre…
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G.I. Joe Chronicles: Episode 062 Issue: G.I. Joe: America's Elite #9 Attention new recruits! Welcome to Fort Longbox. Join codenames DJ Kristatos and Death Probe as they continue their mission to chronicle their way through G.I. Joe comics of the past! On this episode, featuring G.I. JOE: America's Elite #9, Jarrod & Pat are joined again by WEASEL …
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Lewy body dementia affects over a million people in the United States, but many people don’t know much about it. It’s difficult to diagnose and often misdiagnosed. A new documentary called “Facing the Wind” shines a light on Lewy body dementia, both living with it and caring for someone who has the disease. Racquel Williams talks with Philadelphia …
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Through deep attention to sense and feeling, Go with God grapples with the centrality of Evangelical faith in Rio de Janeiro's subúrbios, the city's expansive and sprawling peripheral communities. Based on sensory ethnographic fieldwork and attuned to religious desire and manipulation, this book shows how Evangelical belief has changed the way peop…
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We are excited to bring you this new episode in our podcast series, The Art of Collaboration, with Brandon Stirling Baker and Justin Peck. This series focuses on directors and choreographers in conversation with some of their collaborators. The series explores the ins and outs of these processes, both finer details as well as overarching ideas abou…
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Decolonizing Ukraine, by Dr. Greta Lynn Uehling, illuminates the untold stories of Russia's occupation of Crimea from 2014 to the present, revealing the traumas of colonization, foreign occupation, and population displacement. Drawing upon extensive fieldwork in Ukraine, including over 90 personal interviews, Dr. Uehling brings her readers into the…
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Rob and Billy Bush are going there. Television host and podcaster Billy Bush joins Rob Lowe to discuss the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape, his new podcast "Hot Mics," overcoming shame, why he always had issues with the "Today Show," and what he learned from a contentious interview with Ricky Martin. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube a…
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What does it feel like to live helplessly in a world that is coming undone? If you're alive in 2025, you are probably very familiar with this feeling - and if you'd been alive in the age of Victorian literature, you might have felt that way too. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Nathan K. Hensley about his book Action without Hope: Victorian L…
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Even casual observers of the military will notice the unique ways that service members use language. With all of the acronyms and jargon, some even argue that membership in the military requires learning a whole language. But rather than treat military-specific language as a cultural difference of the institution or a technical requirement for the …
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Two juxtaposed years frame the subject matter of Moving Memory: Remembering Palestine in Postdictatorship Chile. In one, 1973, General Augusto Pinochet’s troops stormed Chile’s presidential palace. In the other, 1948, Zionist militias expelled hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from their homeland. That 1973 should move memories in Chile is obvi…
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G.I. Joe Chronicles - Outpost: Episode 17 Title: G.I. Joe A Real American Hero Marvel Comics - Issues: 28-30 (1984) Fall-in Troops and Welcome to G.I.Joe Outpost. Join Jim the Joe Junkie and his rotating cast of co-hosts. Beginning in 1982 they will explore many aspects of the World(s) of G.I.Joe. They will Discuss the Toys, Comics, Cartoons and ot…
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In the face of accelerating climate change, anticapitalist environmental justice activists and elite tech corporations increasingly see eye to eye. Both envision solar-powered futures where renewable energy redresses gentrification, systemic racism, and underemployment. However, as Myles Lennon argues in Subjects of the Sun: Solar Energy in the Sha…
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Join Rebecca and Tara as they review the progress they've made (or not) on their 2025 reading goals. Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle): Currently reading: A Lost Lady by Willa Cather 2025 Goals: Complete Anne of Green Gables and The Chronicles of Narnia series and read more Redwall; read children's books that have "mischievous, clever, independen…
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You asked for more Rob Lowe, and now you're getting more Rob Lowe! Every other Monday in the Literally podcast feed, we’ll be sharing a special re-release from the Literally archives. From Robert Downey Jr. to Oprah Winfrey, you never know who will show up. This week, Rob and actress/comedian/writer Lisa Kudrow discuss the Friends reunion, parentin…
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The Forgotten Beatles Episode 09: Jackson & Jones Welcome to the ninth episode of Before They Were Beatles presents: The Forgotten Beatles in which we turn the spotlight on singers Simone Jackson and Davy Jones ******* Links mentioned in this episode Websites: Alan J. Porter - YouTube Channel - Forgotten Beatles related videos - https://www.youtube…
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Charles Dickens (1812-1870) led one of the most colorful and interesting lives of any author. But while many of us are familiar with his unforgettable characters and fantastically successful novels, we often don't know the details of his difficult early life, his success as a reporter, his troubled marriage and suspected relationship with another w…
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Vauhini Vara, Pulitzer Prize finalist for her novel, “The Immortal King Rao,” and former tech journalist for the Wall Street Journal and elsewhere, discusses her book, “Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age” with host Richard Wolinsky. “Searches” is an exploration of how the internet and digital technologies influence and reshape our personal ident…
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In the sprawling city of São Paulo, a weekly practice known as devotion to souls (devoção às almas) draws devotees to Catholic churches, cemeteries, and other sites associated with tragic or unjust deaths. The living pray and light candles for the souls of the dead, remembering events and circumstances in a rite of collective suffering. Yet contemp…
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Saturday Matinee Theatre Episode 094: Zorro Rides Again (1937): Chapter 6 - The Fatal Shot Crusader Club member Ezra joins the lads as they find ZORRO lined up for THE FATAL SHOT on this SATURDAY MATINEE THEATRE! AD Break: 1930’s Commercial: None-Such Coffee (2nd Commercial on the video 1:07) - https://youtu.be/0ygxXff3fOc?si=Bke1aSYhMAgdK8SI #ImFo…
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When children are facing obstacles such as poverty and gun violence, they need consistent, ongoing support from a source they trust. ⁠Friends of the Children⁠ pairs kids starting at age 4 with paid, professional mentors - or "Friends" - who stay with them for 12+ years. The organization recently opened a Philadelphia branch, partnering with two ele…
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James talks to ABT Principal dancer Cassandra Trenary about their performance of Giselle at the Metropolitan Opera House and her decision to leave ABT to join Vienna State Opera. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stage-rightside-with-james-whiteside/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: h…
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Pakistani women are increasingly pursuing legal avenues against acts of domestic violence. Their claims, however, are often dismissed through character allegations that label them as 'bad' women in need of control, or 'mad' women not to be trusted. Domestic Violence in Pakistan: The Legal Construction of 'Bad' and 'Mad' Women (Oxford University Pre…
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Rob and David aren’t afraid to ask the big questions! In this episode, Rob’s friend David Baszucki, genius co-founder and CEO of Roblox, joins the show to discuss the value of community and connection, their fascination with subtle body language, bringing people together on Roblox, and more. Plus, Rob and David dive into lucid dreaming and explore …
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Homer's Odyssey is one of the oldest surviving works of literature - and yet, somehow, it can also feel like one of the newest. The inventive narrative structure, complex hero, and surprisingly modern themes still feel fresh, thousands of years after the poem's genesis. In this episode, Jacke talks to author and translator Daniel Mendelsohn about h…
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Rebecca is excited to speak with Pakistani-Canadian author Saad Omar Khan about his debut novel, Drinking the Ocean, published by Wolsak & Wynn in 2025. Saad was born in the United Arab Emirates to Pakistani parents and lived in the Philippines, Hong Kong, and South Korea before immigrating to Canada. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto a…
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This spring, the Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments challenging the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act. And, the proposed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act passed in the US House in April. Now awaiting Senate hearings, it is raising concerns about voting rights across the country.…
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Indiana Jones and the Comics Crusade: Episode 13 Issue: The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones #13 (Marvel) Welcome to the 13th episode, covering Marvel's "The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones!" On this episode: Voice Actor and Podcaster, Gene Henricks, stops by the Temple of Longbox to discuss Issue #13! Find Jarrod on Twitter, Facebook, & Ins…
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The eastern archipelagos stretch from Mindanao and Sulu in the north to Bali in the southwest and New Guinea in the southeast. Many of their inhabitants are regarded as “people without history”, while colonial borders cut across shared underlying patterns. Yet many of these societies were linked to trans-oceanic trading systems for millennia. Indee…
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Transformers Chronicles: The Marvel Years - Episode 060 Issue: Transformers #60 (Marvel) OPTIMUS PRIME is…mopey. Maybe he needs to have a little faith! Like, in the Transformers god! Wait, what? TRANSFORMERS CHRONICLES! Check out the Married with Cartoons Podcast at: marriedwcomics.libsyn.com Let us know what you think! Leave a comment by sending a…
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He might be the greatest writer about love that the world has ever known. But as is so often the case with Shakespeare, the biographical record raises as many questions as it answers. How often did Shakespeare fall in love, and with whom, and what happened? Who was Shakespeare's greatest love? In this episode, Jacke talks to David Medina about his …
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David Leavitt, acclaimed gay novelist, essayist, biographer and short story writer, discusses his book The Man Who Knew Too Much: Alan Turing and the Invention of the Computer, recorded in the KPFA studios November 28, 2005. David Leavitt has written ten novels, including The Lost Language of Cranes, Why England Sleeps and The Page Turner, four col…
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Action Film Face-Off Episode 82: Quantum of Solace (2008) vs The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) Welcome to the 82nd episode of Action Film Face-Off! Our randomizer - set to pick years in the range of 1970-2024 - selected 2008 & 1977, so here are our contestants: Quantum of Solace (2008) vs The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) Who will win - Daniel or Roger? Find o…
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