Best James Henson Podcasts (2025)

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Helping Helpers Stay Healthy: Vicarious Trauma, Resilience & Real Support with Dr. Jenny Hughes 38:16

4d ago38:16

38:16

In this episode of Walk Through Open Doors, James Henson welcomes his first guest, Dr. Jenny Hughes, founder of the Brave Trauma Therapist Collective. This isn’t just a conversation. It is a lifeline for therapists, counselors, and anyone in a helping profession.Jenny breaks down the key differences between vicarious trauma and secondary traumatic …

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The Perils of Penelope Pitstop 56:50

9d ago56:50

56:50

The Hooded Claw is ransoming this podcast description to lure Penelope Pitstop into yet another one of his traps, so I'll keep this one brief: it's the writing of Michael Maltese, the voices of Janet Waldo and Paul Lynde, and one of the most memorable women of animation in the 1960s, all coming together for a true cult classic. Please join us, and …

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Stop Wasting Time: Take Control and Actually Get Things Done 28:05

19d ago28:05

28:05

Struggling to Make Time for Your Goals? Start Tracking It. ⏰In this video, James dives into one of the most critical factors that can make or break your progress: time management. You've heard about goal killers, and today we're tackling the core issue — how effectively you're managing your time. If you want to achieve the things you’ve been dreami…

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The Mighty Heroes (Terrytoons, 1966-1967) 41:12

23d ago41:12

41:12

And as a raven shouts defiance, the call goes out for the mightiest heroes of all! ... so how did these five guys wind up being the ones to answer it?? A break-out success for Ralph Bakshi in the 1960s, the Mighty Heroes were a bunch of cartoon cut-ups who wouldn't make the cut for the Great Lakes Avengers! It's up and away with this formative supe…

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Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (Walt Disney TV Animation, 1989) 1:37:43

1M ago1:37:43

1:37:43

To follow up DuckTales, did Disney think bigger? Nope, they thought smaller. Rodent size, in fact, by returning Chip and Dale to prominence with a 65 episode run of high adventure in tiny spaces. It's pompous feline crime bosses, nefarious cults centered around soda, and one lady mouse that some people are still strangely fond of, all in this episo…

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How to Set Goals You Can Actually Achieve (SMART Framework Explained) 22:59

1M ago22:59

22:59

In this episode of the Walk Through Open Doors podcast, James Henson dives into the critical art of setting actionable goals that will get you to where you want to be. Too often, people have big dreams but struggle to take real steps toward them because their goals are vague, unachievable, or overwhelming. James walks you through the SMART goal fra…

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Dog City (The Jim Henson Company & Nelvana, 1992-1994) 1:34:36

2M ago1:34:36

1:34:36

Detective work in the cartoon world is a dog-eat-dog racket. Ace Hart, Private Eye, he'd know. This animated German Shepherd deals with every case thrown at him by his animator Eliot Shag, and even has the nerve to talk back if it's not going so great. Yup, it's a fusion of animation and puppetry courtesy of Nelvana and the Jim Henson Company with …

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Transformers Animated (Cartoon Network Studios & Hasbro, 2007-2009) 1:21:35

2M ago1:21:35

1:21:35

After post-apocalyptic beasts, a cosmic trilogy and a successful feature film, the Transformers return to animation like never before! Quite literally as Transformers Animated has as much in common with shows like Ben 10 and Teen Titans as it does past iterations of the franchise. And yet it worked so very well, becoming one of the more loved itera…

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EP32. Remembering Gene Hackman: A Nostalgic Tribute to a Hollywood Legend 1:13:54

2M ago1:13:54

1:13:54

Mike and Angel are back with a brand-new episode of Terrortinos! This time, they're celebrating the legendary Gene Hackman, who recently passed away. With their usual mix of nostalgia and movie love, the duo chat about Hackman’s unforgettable performances and why he'll always be one of the greatest. From his Oscar-winning roles to the ones that hit…

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Gay Purr-ee (UPA, 1962) 59:49

2M ago59:49

59:49

It's the only animated appearance by Judy Garland! It's the movie that got Chuck Jones fired from Warner Bros! It's... a box office flop. Gay Purr-ee is a fascinating movie both by its circumstances and the fantastic artwork that went into it, and Krissi helps James on a journey to 1890s Paris through the eyes of a starstruck Mewsette. Best enjoyed…

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Q*Bert (Part of the Saturday Supercade, Ruby-Spears, 1983-1984) 1:06:49

3M ago1:06:49

1:06:49

The filthiest language ever on Saturday mornings! Q*Bert hopped out of the arcades and into a pastiche of Happy Days courtesy of Ruby Spears, for a cartoon that was... just kind of mostly there. Atari Archives creator and frequent Retronauts host Kevin Bunch joins Pemmy, Krissi and James to talk about the game, the show, and the circumstances surro…

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S6E3 - Putting the All Back in Y'all with Rep. Erin Zweiner 1:11:33

3M ago1:11:33

1:11:33

Cast: Host: Stephanie Chiarello Comedians: Aaron Salinas,Jimmy Smoltich Special Guest: State Rep. Erin Zweiner Announcer: Amy Lowrey Writers: Stephanie C. Amy K. Carolyn Kelleher all the podcasts. our FB page our website. our Youtube channel. our patreon. our Twitter. our Insta. Our TikTok. Our Reddit. Our newsletter signup. .…

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EP31. The King of Scream! Diving Into Our Favorite Stephen King Film Adaptations 1:55:46

3M ago1:55:46

1:55:46

After a brief break, Mike and Angel, your favorite movie-loving podcast hosts, are back with another episode of their nostalgia-packed podcast, Terrortinos! Fueled by their passion for '80s and '90s cinema, they dive into another in-depth conversation about the films they've cherished and want to share. In this episode, they explore the legendary w…

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World War 2 Propaganda (Multiple Studios, 1942-1945) 1:06:35

3M ago1:06:35

1:06:35

Is this trip really necessary? Or rather, is this podcast a little too of the moment?? Well, half of it, anyway. The animation industry became pitchmen for rationing, selling war bonds and other ways to help our men and women overseas during World War 2, while also taking every pot shot the Hayes Code would allow them to at the fascist powers we we…

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Mastering Focus: How to Cut Through Distractions and Make Progress Towards Your Goals 18:36

3M ago18:36

18:36

The Superpower of Focus in a Distracted World In this episode, James explores the power of focus in a world designed to pull your attention in a thousand different directions. From the moment we wake up, we’re bombarded with distractions—social media, news, entertainment, and even seemingly productive activities that masquerade as progress. James s…

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Microjoys with Rep. Mihaela Plesa 1:13:27

3M ago1:13:27

1:13:27

Rep. Mihaela Plesa: https://www.plesafortexas.com/ https://house.texas.gov/members/4345 all the podcasts. our FB page our website. our Youtube channel. our patreon. our Twitter. our Insta. Our TikTok. Our Reddit. Our newsletter signup. .By amy lowrey, aritro basu, Carolyn Kelleher, Aaron Salinas, Shawn Fernando, Stephanie Chiarello, Amy K.

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Bailey's Comets (DePatie-Freleng Enterprises, 1973) 57:09

4M ago57:09

57:09

Would you believe that in 1973, Evel Knievel wasn't done in by a motorcycle accident but a bunch of bumbling roller skaters? Bailey's Comets, another DePatie-Freleng production conceived by Joe Ruby and Ken Spears, attempted to out-do Wacky Races in every regard. More characters! More teams for these characters! More outlandish situations! More mem…

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S6 Premiere - Painfully Optimistic with Rep. Josey Garcia 1:12:18

4M ago1:12:18

1:12:18

Find out more about Rep. Josey Garcia here. all the podcasts. our FB page our website. our Youtube channel. our patreon. our Twitter. our Insta. Our TikTok. Our Reddit. Our newsletter signup. .By Bill Carroll, Josey Garcia, Rep Josey Garcia, Aaron Salinas, Carolyn Kelleher, Stephanie Chiarello, Amy Lowrey

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Frankenstein Jr. and the Impossibles (Hanna Barbera, 1966) 52:09

4M ago52:09

52:09

Rally Ho and away we go! As Hanna Barbera entered their first, brief action/adventure phase, their old comedic roots would still be showing with this particular series at the same time. Thus you had the boisterous Ted Cassidy-voiced Frankenstein Jr bellowing his way through madcap monster battles while the Impossibles took on various eccentric crim…

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Friendly Curiosity: The Power of Not Knowing 18:43

4M ago18:43

18:43

This episode examines how what we think we “know” can create more problems than genuine ignorance. James illustrates this with common examples—such as getting frustrated at red lights or in grocery lines—where routine conveniences become annoyances once we take them for granted. He also looks at how political and personal relationships suffer when …

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Garfield and Friends Part 2: US Acres (Film Roman, 1988-1994) 1:11:40

4M ago1:11:40

1:11:40

In-between Garfield's own segments was US Acres, a short subject series based on Jim Davis' other, less widespread comic series. The tales of Orson, Roy, Wade, Bo, Lanolin, Booker and Sheldon got pretty popular as part of the show, outlasting the comic they were based on by a good few years, and giving the show's team vehicles for more gags that wo…

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Patti Labelle-Oh People 1:9:25 6.31 PM 4:44

5M ago4:44

4:44

Photo: Kingkongphoto & www.celebrity-photos.com Acting by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles All voices by: Gail Nobles Actress: If we truly are one big family, then why should anyone have to beg for a meal? Actor: I want to believe that, but the world doesn’t always work that way. Actress: But that shouldn’t stop us. We may feel weak but together …

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Garfield and Friends, Part 1: The Title Tabby (Film Roman, 1988-1994) 1:01:03

5M ago1:01:03

1:01:03

Arguably the magnum opus of both Jim Davis and Mark Evanier, Garfield and Friends entertained audiences and pushed cartoon writing into some genuinely funny places it hadn't really gone since the heyday of Jay Ward. It's held up remarkably well, and our hosts look at four of their favorite short segments that star the fat cat himself. Tune in for U…

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EP30. Hodgepodge: The Substance, Your Monster, Super/Man and More! 1:46:03

5M ago1:46:03

1:46:03

To close out the year, Mike and Angel, your favorite movie-loving duo, return with a lively discussion about the films they've recently watched. Drawing from their love of '80s and '90s cinema, they dive into a fun conversation about their passion for movies and recommend some titles to each other. Among the films they discuss are the much-talked-a…

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🌲William Bell-Everyday Will Be Like A Holiday 12:23:24 7.49 PM 3:53

5M ago3:53

3:53

Photo: Stax Records Usage: Wikipedia Public Domain Background Music: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Actor: Gail Nobles Let me tell you about a sensational groove that brings a little sunshine into our lives. The magnificent, William Bell and his soulful classic Every Day Will Be Like A Holiday.What a masterful tune he shared with us. Let’s dive …

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A Charlie Brown Christmas (Lee Mendelson Film Productions, 1965) and Christmas Comes to Pacland (Hanna-Barbera, 1982) 1:25:11

5M ago1:25:11

1:25:11

Tis the season for hot chocolate, presents under the tree, goodwill to all men and women, and... colorful ghost monsters?? It's the timelessness of A Charlie Brown Christmas, contrasted with the VERY "of its time" Christmas Comes to Pac-Land. One of these aired for years upon years on network TV until just very recently. One of these was reran at 3…

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Honest Gratitude: Embracing Life's Challenges and Opportunities 23:36

6M ago23:36

23:36

This episode of Walk Through Open Doors with James Henson focuses on the idea of honest gratitude: understanding that life can definitely suck sometimes, but that there is always more good than bad in the balance. Here are the key takeaways: · Gratitude shifts our focus away from negativity and victimhood, allowing opportunities to become clearer. …

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Chani Nicholas and Sonya Passi on Building a Business to Last 34:15

6M ago34:15

34:15

CHANI is the second largest astrology app on the market, even though its founders have prioritized growing slowly and sustainably. Today we speak to its founders, Chani Nicholas and Sonya Passi about their company's mold-breaking benefits package, what they think about work culture today, and how other companies might follow their lead. Learn more …

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Darkwing Duck (Disney Television Animation, 1991-1992) 1:48:15

6M ago1:48:15

1:48:15

This is the podcast that quacks in the night! This is the iOS update that makes your phone too hot to handle! This is the Darkwing Duck episode! A breakaway hit for the Disney Afternoon that is still much loved to this day, we're joined by Cary Woodham to talk about two of our favorite episodes, Comic Book Capers and Life, the Negaverse and Everyth…

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Sophia Amoruso is Still Proud of #Girlboss 30:48

6M ago30:48

30:48

In 2014, Sophia Amoruso was the founder and CEO of Nasty Gal and her book #Girlboss was a New York Times bestseller – plus responsible for coining the hashtag-turned-cultural-phenomenon. Since then her company has folded and the "girlboss" has been declared all but dead... yet Sophia is haunted by its ghost. Today, she addresses the legacy of the p…

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Talking to Your Younger Self with Tim Shields | #7 47:49

6M ago47:49

47:49

Tim Shields is the author of A Curious Year in the Great Vivarium Experiment, a book sharing his journey to Southeast Asia after the death of his parents and the lessons he learned along the way. Tim talks about reconnecting with your 17-year-old dreamer self. He shares the wisdom he has learned along the way and why keeping the dream alive from a …

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Embracing Ownership: The Key to Unlocking Your Potential and Seizing Opportunities 27:53

6M ago27:53

27:53

Summary In this episode of Walk Through Open Doors, we talk about the transformative power of ownership in our lives with an emphasis on the importance of taking responsibility for our choices and actions, and how this mindset can lead to radical change. I spent a lot of my life living without any sense of ownership or accountability, so I am able …

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EP29. The Terminator (1984): Revisiting James Cameron's 1984 Sci-Fi Action Classic 1:26:30

6M ago1:26:30

1:26:30

Mike and Angel, your favorite movie-loving duo, are back with a deep dive into another iconic 80s classic! In this episode, they take on James Cameron’s groundbreaking 1984 sci-fi thriller, The Terminator. Join the conversation as they explore the film that catapulted Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, and Michael Biehn into stardom, while layi…

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The Four Day Week Works, Just Ask Chelsea Fagan 33:53

6M ago33:53

33:53

Chelsea Fagan first started The Financial Diet as a personal blog about her own financial mistakes. Now it’s a cross-platform media company run by a small team of women who work four days a week and share profits. This week, we talk to Chelsea all about the finances of her business. Plus, why she spent 50k of her own cash publishing a romance novel…

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Lead Fearlessly with Lindsay Errico | #6 32:12

6M ago32:12

32:12

Lindsay Errico is the founder of Fly Fearless Unlimited - a company that empowers women to lead fearlessly. She calls herself the Petite Powerhouse. She coaches her clients to soar in male-dominated fields. Lindsay sits down with Miles to talk about why everyone needs a coach and what you should be looking for in a coach. She breaks down what makes…

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The Biskitts (Hanna-Barbera, 1983) 48:41

6M ago48:41

48:41

Sometimes a good idea on paper turns sour in the execution. The Biskitts, a show with a strong resemblance to the Smurfs at first glance, could have easily been its own thing if it played more into the Robin Hood-esque outlaw aspects of the characters hiding treasure from a greedy despot and helping others. Instead we get repetitive slapstick, stil…

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Aurora James Wants to Redefine Luxury and Build Black Wealth 35:04

6M ago35:04

35:04

When Aurora James was launching her luxury shoe line, Brother Vellies, she didn’t know that she’d eventually launch a non-profit and an equity fund dedicated to supporting black-owned businesses. But after the pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests of 2020 that’s what she did. Today, we talk to Aurora about how that’s going, and how she keeps her…

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Say No Joyfully with James Henson | #5 39:34

6M ago39:34

39:34

James Henson is a Business Coach and Consultant. He works with business owners and executives to find what’s missing in their business. Before that he was a therapist for over a decade. He shares his “year of saying no” and the lessons he learned from not saying yes to everyone. This taught him what he values and what best serves him and his busine…

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Imara Jones on the Strategy Behind Trump’s Anti-Trans Ads 39:45

7M ago39:45

39:45

Imara Jones didn't necessarily set out to be the founder of a news organization: her company, TransLash Media, grew out of a documentary series she made in 2018 about being trans in the age of Trump. The organization has been reporting on the trans community ever since — reporting that is now more urgent than ever. So today, we speak to Imara about…

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The Streets to Wall Street with Peter Risko | #4 39:44

7M ago39:44

39:44

Peter Risko is a trailblazing entrepreneur, revered business mogul, and esteemed media personality who has left an indelible mark on the world of business and beyond. He shares his story of going from selling drugs on the street to earning his nickname “Wall Street Pete”. Miles and Peter discuss how changing your path is possible for anyone but you…

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Be Cool, Scooby-Doo (Warner Bros. Animation, 2015-2018) 1:18:24

7M ago1:18:24

1:18:24

Like, Scooby and the gang get a whole lot more talkative and a lot sillier in this one, man! Swinging the pendulum in the direction of comedy after the darker Mysteries Incorporated, Be Cool was advertised as a more back to basics approach, but only in terms of storytelling. Between one daffy take on Daphne Blake and the major increase in gags per …

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Here to Serve with Josh Cadillac | #3 35:36

7M ago35:36

35:36

Josh Cadillac is a Real Estate Coach, National Speaker, and Author. He specializes in training real estate professionals how to Close 4 Life by building lasting success through extensive knowledge. He joins Miles today to talk about how he creates lifelong relationships with his clients. He goes over his technique that puts him and the customer on …

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Tell Your Story with Maria Trusa | #2 36:17

7M ago36:17

36:17

Maria Trusa is the Founder of Yo Digo No Mas (I Say No More) an organization focused on bringing to light the silent pandemic of sexual abuse. Maria shares her own personal story of dealing with sexual abuse as a child and how it almost took her life. She shares statistics on sexual abuse of children. By listening to these tragic stories of the sur…

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Beetlejuice (Warner Bros & Nelvana, 1989-1991) 1:25:27

7M ago1:25:27

1:25:27

It's showtime! Just in time for Halloween and in the wake of his massively successful comeback movie, Beetlejuice fever is running wild once more, so what better time to revisit the characters' kid friendly incarnation in animation? Nelvana, with Tim Burton himself helping develop the show, brought the Ghost with the Most to ABC Saurday mornings an…

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How to Make Better Decisions and Seize Opportunities in Life 20:20

7M ago20:20

20:20

In this episode of Walk Through Open Doors, James Henson discusses the significance of recognizing and assessing opportunities in life. He emphasizes the importance of pragmatism as a mindset for making effective decisions and avoiding the pitfalls of unrealistic expectations. James continues to talk about the five criteria for evaluating opportuni…

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EP28. Bizarre Horror Showdown: We Need to Do Something (2021), Titane (2021), and Cuckoo (2024) 1:30:56

7M ago1:30:56

1:30:56

Mike and Angel, your go-to movie-loving podcast duo, are back with a brand new episode of Terrortinos! Just in time for Halloween, they dive into an exciting conversation about horror films that take strange and unexpected turns. The episode kicks off with a movie swap, where each host picks a horror flick the other hasn't seen yet. The goal? To fi…

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Claire Mazur & Erica Cerulo Want to Give Romance the Marvel Treatment 35:58

8M ago35:58

35:58

Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo love a steamy, swoony romance novel. They also love a good business opportunity (Claire & Erica were behind the beloved yet shuttered retail company Of a Kind). And as they got deeper into the romance genre, they saw one: people don’t just read romance novels – they build universes around them with fan fiction and live…

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The Smurfs (Hanna-Barbera, 1981-1989) 1:32:10

8M ago1:32:10

1:32:10

9 seasons, 101 little blue fellows, and one nearly inescapable cultural force. The Smurfs, straight out of Belgium and the pen of creator Peyo, sang and played while evading Gargamel to the delight of 80s kids and no doubt the annoyance of their parents. Behind the Hanna-Barbera created cartoon is a long history of comics and other animations exten…

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ALERT: OTL Part 7 Live - and RECAST: S4E1 - You Can't Handle the Truth with Journalist John Moritz 1:16:48

8M ago1:16:48

1:16:48

The live show is a little different from the podcast. The first act is sketches and musical numbers, while the second act includes a late night show interview with a legislative celebrity guest. Guests: Friday, Oct 11 - State Representatives Lulu Flores, Vikki Goodwin and Donna Howard. Saturday, Oct 12 - Pastor Jim Rigby Sunday, Oct 13 - Senator We…

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Puja Patel on Leading — and Leaving — Pitchfork 41:24

8M ago41:24

41:24

In 2018, Puja Patel was named editor-in-chief of Pitchfork, the legendary music criticism publication. She had a vision for the site: make it more accessible, maybe a little less pretentious. Then, in January this year, Condé Nast announced that GQ would absorb Pitchfork. Immediate uproar ensued — both from fans and musicians. Puja left the company…

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