Best Paul and Gabriela Podcasts (2025)

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Thomas Adès and the Ruisi Quartet on their new recording, Növények 36:21

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We're joined for this week's Gramophone Podcast by composer Thomas Adès and two members of the Ruisi Quartet, violinist Alessandro Ruisi and viola player Luba Tunnicliffe, to talk about their recording of Növények, Adès's setting of seven Hungarian poems for mezzo-soprano and piano sextet. They explore this fascinating work with Gramophone Editor M…

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Maintain Core Values Despite Financial Pressures 5:43

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To maintain core values during financial pressures, you must first clearly define what your values are and then align your financial strategy with them. Regularly communicate and reinforce these values through decision-making, and ensure that actions, such as avoiding overly aggressive investments or cutting corners unethically, are consistent with…

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Focus on Long Term Solutions Versus Immediate Satisfaction in Business 4:28

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In business, the tension between long-term value creation and short-term satisfaction (of customers, investors, employees, or yourself) is one of the most consistent predictors of success or failure. Companies that consistently prioritize long-term solutions over immediate gratification tend to dominate their industries decades later. Those that ch…

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753 Tenth-Anniversary Special (with Mike Palindrome and Laurie Frankel) | Giving Thanks | My Last Book with Eve Dunbar 1:17:22

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When Jacke started the podcast in 2015, he decided to privilege books that were at least fifty years old. (Longtime listeners will know he's made a few exceptions, but for the most part, that's been the policy.) Last month, the History of Literature Podcast celebrated its tenth anniversary - which means there are ten years' worth of books that are …

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BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN: Beverly Hills 90210 Burnout, Teen Idol Pressure & Finding Himself Again 1:18:20

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Brian Austin Green (Beverly Hills 90210, Smallville, The Masked Singer) joins us this week for a candid and funny conversation about early fame, learning boundaries, and finding peace through growth. Brian talks about his wild 90210 years, the pressure of sudden fame, and how therapy, fatherhood, and self-awareness have shaped him into who he is to…

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752 The Brontes' Sibling Rivalry (with Catherine Rayner) | My Last Book with Keith Cooper 1:01:28

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Charlotte Brontë wasn't born the eldest child, but she was thrust into a leadership role at the age of ten, as the Brontë children dealt with the tragic deaths of their mother and two eldest sisters. How did this affect their family dynamic? And when the younger two sisters, Emily and Anne, had their novels accepted while Charlotte's alone was reje…

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Maintaining Professional Integrity 8:16

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Upholding professional integrity means consistently adhering to ethical principles like honesty, fairness, and accountability in all professional dealings. It involves taking responsibility for your actions, respecting confidentiality, and building trust with others by keeping commitments and acting with transparency, even when no one is watching.…

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S tax laws will eliminate the deduction for most employer provided meals on business premises 2:11

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Starting January 1, 2026, new U.S. tax laws will eliminate the deduction for most employer-provided meals on business premises. This change is the final phase-out from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), as recently confirmed by the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) Most employers have employee retention due to small office benefits such as s…

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Samantha Ege and Leah Broad on Avril Coleridge-Taylor 33:16

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Hattie Butterworth is joined by pianist and historian Samantha Ege and author Leah Broad to discuss the life and music of composer Avril Coleridge-Taylor as the first recording of her orchestral music and piano concerto is released on Resonus

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751 Covering Iran's Women-Led Uprising (with Nilo Tabrizy) | My Last Book with Sharmila Sen 1:02:37

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In September 2022, a young Kurdish woman, Mahsa Jîna Amini, died after being beaten by police officers who arrested her for not adhering to the Islamic Republic’s dress code. Her death galvanized thousands of Iranians—mostly women—who took to the streets in one of the country’s largest uprisings in decades: the Woman, Life, Freedom movement. In thi…

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Is Life Insurance Taxable? 4:41

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In general, life insurance death benefits paid to a beneficiary as a lump sum are not considered taxable income for federal tax purposes. However, taxes may apply in specific situations involving interest accumulation, how the policy is accessed, or how it is structured within an estate.By Paul and Gabriela

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Hiring From An Employer Perspective 8:54

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Job candidates often don’t think about things from the opposite end of the table. Even though they may have thought their interview went well, the other end may not have had values that aligned with the job candidates. This video goes over some things for the candidate to consider for the interviewer. From an employer's perspective, hiring is about…

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ALLISON MACK: From Smallville to Cult Scandal & Taking Accountability for It Today 1:15:20

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Thank you to our sponsors: 🏠 Wayfair: ⁠https://www.wayfair.com/⁠ 🍽️ Factor: ⁠https://factormeals.com/inside50off⁠ ❤️ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at ⁠https://betterhelp.com/inside⁠ and get on your way to being your best self Allison Mack (Smallville, Wilfred) joins us for one of the most raw and reflective conv…

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What It Means To Be An Entrepreneur 5:09

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To be an entrepreneur means to identify an opportunity, take the risk to start and run a new business or venture, and assume responsibility for all the associated risks and rewards. They are often innovators who develop new products, services, or business models, and they bring together resources to grow their company. This process involves more th…

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750 A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway (with Mark Cirino) | Joyce Carol Oates vs the Trillionaire | My Last Book with Ken Krimstein 1:28:09

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It's the 750th episode of the History of Literature, and what better way to celebrate than to talk some Hemingway with repeat guest Mark Cirino? In this episode, Jacke talks to Mark about Hemingway's classic love-and-war novel A Farewell to Arms, including the recent Norton Library edition of the book, which Mark edited. PLUS Jacke takes a look at …

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749 Willing and Will-Making in the English Renaissance (with Douglas Clark) | #7 Greatest Book of All Time 1:06:00

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When Hamlet, in his famous soliloquy, pondered the "dread of something after death, / the undiscovered country," he noted that such thoughts "puzzles the will." (Earlier editions of the play had this as a "hope of something after death" that "puzzles the brain." What's the significance for an Elizabethan writer (and audience) of the change from hop…

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Safa Mirror: on letting go and letting come and the pursuit of a life lived in artistic service 57:57

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Safa Mirror is a trans-disciplinary artist, researcher, and Tarotière, delving in the intersections of art, magick, and mysticism. Her research focuses on analyzing, deconstructing, and contextualizing Middle-Eastern mystical traditions, alongside Western esoteric practices. As a performer, she utilizes her research to decipher, translate and perfo…

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SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO: From Comedy Store Roots, Nerves With De Niro & Learning to Slow Down 1:25:24

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Sebastian Maniscalco (The Irishman, About My Father) joins us this week for an unfiltered conversation about chasing approval, the grind of stand-up, and learning to slow down. Sebastian opens up about growing up with immigrant parents, bombing in his early sets, and the nerves of auditioning for Scorsese before eventually working with Robert De Ni…

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The First Time Home Owner is 40 Years Old, and The 50 Year Mortgage 9:39

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Home buying is the process of purchasing a house, which starts with assessing your budget and saving for a down payment....not sure if the feds solutions helps things or anyone. The first Time Home Owner is 40 Years Old and the Fed's Solution Is To Introduce 50 Year Mortgages....Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.…

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748 Katherine Mansfield (with Gerri Kimber) | The Poet and the Sex Worker Who Burgled Him | My Last Book with Emerson Expert Kenneth Sacks 55:47

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Katherine Mansfield's writing, said Virginia Woolf, "was the only writing I was ever jealous of." In this episode, Jacke talks to author Gerri Kimber about Katherine Mansfield: A Hidden Life, which explores the life and work of one of literary modernism's most significant writers. PLUS Jacke takes a look at the unusual friendship between poet W.H. …

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Conductor Klaus Mäkelä on performing Mahler's Eighth at the 2025 Mahler Festival 19:54

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In May this year, the Concertgebouw – Amsterdam's legendary concert hall – played host to the 2025 Mahler Festival. Originally scheduled for 2000, the centenary of the first such event, but moved back by five years due to the pandemic, the Mahler Festival saw all of Mahler's symphonies performed chronologically over two weeks, and performed by a ha…

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Stay Married and Own A Home 8:40

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This video goes over the benefits of staying married and owning a home long term relative to the benefits in retirement savings. When most people thing of retirement benefits, they think of IRA, 401(K), etc., but they don't consider staying married and owning a home. The average couple had 5 to 10 time more in money than those who are single and do…

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Hiring an Employee 7:11

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To hire an employee, first define the job's responsibilities and qualifications, then post the job opening to attract candidates. Screen applicants, conduct interviews, and select the best candidate. Before officially hiring, complete legal steps like getting an Employer Identification Number (EIN) and preparing payroll, then extend a formal job of…

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747 Graphomaniac - The Story of a Horrible Russian Poet (with Ilya Vinitsky and James H. McGavran III | My Last Book with Stephanie Sandler | #8 Greatest Book of All Time 1:11:57

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Dmitry Ivanovich Khvostov (1757-1835) might be the worst poet who ever lived. Pathologically prolific and delusional dedicated to a craft for which he had no talent, he continued to write and publish his poetry despite the pleadings of friends, loved ones, critics, and the public. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Ilya Vinitsky and translator …

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Tax Issues To Take Into Account When Starting a Business 7:57

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When starting a business, key tax issues to consider include selecting the optimal business structure, understanding your federal and state tax obligations (income, self-employment, employment, and sales tax), and maintaining meticulous financial records to maximize deductions and avoid penaltiesBy Paul and Gabriela

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KRISTEN SCHAAL: Bob's Burgers Family, Becoming Unbreakable & Simpson's Easter Eggs 1:26:56

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Kristen Schaal (Last Man on Earth, Bob’s Burgers) joins us this week to share her unfiltered journey through the highs and lows of Hollywood. From crashing on couches in New York and making comedy for no money, to finding her voice on South Park and building family on Bob’s Burgers, Kristen’s story is one of persistence and originality. Along the w…

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Market Your Business Like Crazy 7:49

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To "market your business like crazy," you need to implement a multi-faceted strategy that includes a strong online presence, understanding your audience, creating a clear value proposition, and consistently engaging with potential customers. Key tactics include building a professional website, using social media and email marketing, and creating co…

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746 Wild Jane Austen (with Devoney Looser) | #9 Greatest Book of All Time 1:04:37

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Author Devoney Looser may be a mild-mannered English professor to most people, but roller derby fans know her as Stone Cold Jane Austen, her smashmouth alter ego. In this episode, Devoney tells Jacke about her new book Wild for Austen: A Rebellious, Subversive, and Untamed Jane, which suggests we also rethink the commonly held view of "spinster Jan…

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How to Get a Good Executive Summary and Pitch Deck 6:23

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To get a good executive summary and pitch deck, clearly define the problem, solution, and your business model, and present them concisely with a strong narrative. Keep visuals clean and simple, using data and consistent branding to support your key points. Focus on one idea per slide to maintain clarity and flow, and always end with a clear call to…

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Perfect Your Elevator Speech 5:34

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An elevator speech is a concise, 30-to-60-second summary that introduces you, your company, or your product, and your goals to someone new. It's a persuasive "commercial" to generate interest and can be used in job interviews, networking, and sales situations. A good elevator pitch should be clear, brief, and memorable, highlighting your value and …

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745 Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti (Halloween Fun-Size Edition) 2:14:14

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In the spring of 2022, Jacke dropped everything to plummet into one of the strangest poems he had ever read, "Goblin Market" by Christina Rossetti (1830-1894). The result was a two-part episode that never quite found its home. In this special Halloween episode, we've combined the best parts of both of those episodes to bring you the full story of a…

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Becoming a Good Salesperson 6:46

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If your business is to become successful, you must become a great salesperson. You are going to have to “sell” your business not only to customers but also to prospective investors and even to potential employees. You must practice. You must refine your pitch. You must get feedback. You must be extroverted. You need to show confidence. You must be …

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Pianist Mao Fujita on concluding his preludes project 23:30

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Mao Fujita, who took second prize in the Piano category at the 2019 Tchaikovsky Competition, released an album on Sony Classical of 72 preludes back in the autumn of 2024 – the three sets of 24 by Chopin, Scriabin and Akio Yashiro. Now as a pendant to that project he has recorded another six, by Ravel, Rachmaninov, Mompou, Franck, Busoni and Alkan.…

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Composer and author Robin Holloway on celebrating 900 years of classical music 37:00

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The composer, academic and writer Robin Holloway has just published a new book, Music's Odyssey, An Invitation to Western Classical Music (Allen Lane). He's Emeritus Professor of Music at the University of Cambridge, where James Jolly went to visit him a couple of weeks ago to talk about the book's genesis and aims. The podcast features an excerpt …

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BARBARA CRAMPTON: Horror Queen Roots, Family Fractures, and Speaking Your Truth 1:10:31

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Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator, From Beyond) joins us this week to open up about her journey from cult horror icon to truth-seeking storyteller. Barbara shares what it was like growing up in a carny family, the fractured reality of her parents’ marriage, and how she eventually found closure with her father. We also talk about her early soap opera da…

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Focus on Building a Great Product 4:46

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This segment goes over focusing on building a great product. This is good for most entrepreneurs just starting out that don't know what to do or may over analyze everything before they launch.By Paul and Gabriela

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744 Love, Sex, and Frankenstein (with Caroline Lea) | #10 Greatest Book of All Time | My Last Book with Geoffrey Turnovsky | A Letter from a Middle School Teacher and Mom 1:26:42

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The year is 1816, and 18-year-old Mary Shelley has fled London with her lover, Percy Shelley, and her sister, Claire. They're on their way to visit Lord Byron's villa in Lake Geneva, Switzerland - and to change the course of literary history. In this episode, Jacke talks to Caroline Lea about her novel Love, Sex, and Frankenstein, which tells the h…

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Coming Up With a Business Name 4:47

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This video goes over some things to consider when coming up with a business name.By Paul and Gabriela

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When Is the Best Time To File Your Taxes? 8:42

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This video goes over the best time to file taxes. People may not understand the best time. They may not understand why their financial rep is not returning their calls.By Paul and Gabriela

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Countertenor Philippe Jaroussky on his new album 'Gelosia!' 34:19

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The French countertenor Philippe Jaroussky has just released a new Erato album of cantatas da camera by Alessandro Scarlatti, Porpora, Galuppi, Handel and Vivaldi, 'Gelosia!'. On it he also conducts his ensemble Artaserse, which he founded in 2002, and with which he increasingly appears solely as conductor rather than as singer. Gramophone's James …

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743 Fairy Tales (with Jack Zipes) [RECLAIMED] | Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky (#11 GBOAT) | Chaucer News 1:02:07

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An early encounter with one of the most famous people in the world initiated Jack Zipes into the world of fairy tales - and he never looked back. In this episode, Jacke talks to the fairy tale expert about his book Buried Treasures: The Power of Political Fairy Tales, which profiles modern writers and artists who tapped the political potential of f…

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KRISTIN KREUK: Smallville Memories, Facing Rejection & Midlife Reflections 1:06:38

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Kristin Kreuk (Smallville, Burden of Truth) opens up in this week’s episode about the surprising turns of her career and the lessons learned along the way. From the sting of being fired from a pilot to the unexpected path that led her to Smallville, Kristin reflects on rejection, resilience, and finding her voice. She also talks about midlife healt…

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The Hermes Experiment on their new album, Tree 34:56

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The Hermes Experiment - an ever-innovative, exploratory and imaginative ensemble - have released their new album, Tree, a meditation on nature, memory and change embracing contemporary composers and reimagined music from the past. Two members of the group, soprano Héloïse Werner and clarinetist Oliver Pashley - who also both have compositions on th…

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742 Edgar Allan Poe (with Richard Kopley) | Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (#12 GBOAT) | My Last Book with Christopher Herbert 1:17:41

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It's October, the perfect month to celebrate the master of mystery and the macabre. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Richard Kopley about his book Edgar Allan Poe: A Life, a comprehensive critical biography that combines a narrative of Poe's enduring challenges (including his difficult foster father, poverty, alcoholism, depression, and his n…

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Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2025: The Winners 56:50

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In this special edition of the Gramophone Podcast, we explore the full list of winners from this year's Gramophone Classical Music Awards. Editor Emeritus James Jolly, Editor Martin Cullingford, Deputy Editor Tim Parry and Editor of Opera Now and Choir & Organ Hattie Butterworth talk through the Category Winners, the Special Awards, and of course t…

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741 Gabriela Mistral 1:04:27

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In 1945, the Nobel Committee awarded its prize for literature to Gabriela Mistral (1889-1957) "for her lyric poetry which, inspired by powerful emotions, has made her name a symbol of the idealistic aspirations of the entire Latin American world." Born in a rural Andean valley and abandoned by her free-spirited father at the age of three, Mistral s…

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EMILY DESCHANEL: Life After Bones, Putting Family First & Strength in Vulnerability 1:13:25

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Emily Deschanel (Bones, Animal Kingdom) joins us this week for a heartfelt and revealing conversation about stepping out of the shadow of a legacy role, balancing family with career, and embracing vulnerability as a source of strength. Emily talks about the highs and lows of working on Bones for over a decade, the unexpected adjustments of life aft…

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740 Mel Brooks and Other Eminent Jews (with David Denby) | War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy (#13 GBOAT) 1:03:56

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In this episode, Jacke talks to author David Denby about his new book, Eminent Jews: Bernstein, Brooks, Friedan, Mailer, a group biography (loosely inspired by Lytton Strachey's Eminent Victorians) that describes how four larger-than-life figures upended the restrained culture of their forebears and changed American life. PLUS in honor of War and P…

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Maxim Emelyanychev on Mozart's symphonies 26:20

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For this week's Gramophone Podcast, Editor Martin Cullingford travelled to Padua to talk to Maxim Emelyanychev, Chief Conductor of Il Pomo d'Oro, about recording Mozart symphonies - and specially their latest release of Symphonies Nos 35 and 36, and Violin Concerto No 3 - on period instruments for the Aparté label.…

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739 Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov (#14 GBOAT) | Johannes Gutenberg (with Eric Marshall White) 1:34:01

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Thanks to his invention of Europe's first typographic printing method, and his pioneering work on the first printed Bible, the fifteenth-century German inventor Johannes Gutenberg has a fame and reputation that continues to this day. In 1997, Time magazine credited him with the most important innovation of the past one thousand years. However, due …

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