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Each week, WORDTheatre shares a brilliant short story performed live in LA, NY or London by a great actor. Like what you hear? Visit WORDTheatre.org/Membership/ to enjoy live events and recordings by becoming a Patron or Enthusiast Member! WORDTheatre® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the US and a Dual Charitable Trust in the UK. We are on a mission to make a better world one story at a time.
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Podcasts designed to let you know a bit more about Backup Tech by talking to the people behind the technical entertainment charity, the industry friends it works with and those who have benefitted from its support. Backup Tech (The Technical Entertainment Charity) is the UK’s registered charity that provides financial support to industry technical professionals, crew/production personnel and people working in the technical supply chain across the UK entertainment industry including those fro ...
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FiLiA is a UK-based feminist charity, platforming and connecting women through our annual conference, blog posts, and podcasts. Listen to women sharing stories, wisdom, experience, feminism, sisterhood and solidarity. Find us at: www.filia.org.uk The opinions expressed here represent the views of each woman. FiLiA does not necessarily endorse or support every woman's opinion, but we uphold women's rights to freedom of belief, thought and expression.
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Splash Stories -The 90's Music Scene. Legendary London Venue. Telling Tales. New story every 1st of the Month

London UK 90's music scene & Legendary London theatre venue celebfrates the stories of then and now of the artists and scenesters then and now ...always splash stories past and present day

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The Splash Stories podcast celebrates the 90's music scene and the influence of London’s infamous Splash Club venue which was to London what CBGB’s was to New York in 90’s UK. Splash Stories takes in the stories, the bands, the live shows and talks to the people on the scene, the fans, the journalists, the fashions and the wider entertainment industry. Backstage stories and interviews behind the shows at the Venue from- Oasis,Travis,Skunk Anansie, Placebo, Feeder, Moby, Weezer, Bush, Beck, T ...
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Open Drama UK's monthly podcast related to theatre and Drama education by people in the know. This is part of a package of support provided by Open Drama UK for teachers, theatre educators & industry experts to advance, improve & benefit young people through Drama.
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Join our brave band of heroes in an epic fantasy quest, improvised LIVE before an audience at the Bristol Improv Theatre in the UK (https://improvtheatre.co.uk/). Led by the all-powerful Gamemaster – our heroes will search for treasure, battle deadly foes, and contend with dangerous twists of fate as they struggle against evil to save the world!
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X-men: The Animated Series reXamined

Noosed Octopus: Theatre, etc

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UK-based standup comedian Javier Jarquin is a deep-dive Marvel guy. He has created multiple live shows based on the MCU, and has an encyclopedic knowledge of plots, characters, and trivia. NZ- based comedian and playwright Dan Bain remembers that this show was cool when he was a kid, and once saw an Iron Man movie on an international flight. Join them both as they rewatch and rediscover one of the greatest animated shows of the 1990s.
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Talking Culture is a platform for thought-provoking discussions about the future of Europe, the UK, and the world. Through fascinating interviews with thinkers and doers in the arts and culture sector, this show investigates how creative fields are emerging from the tumultuous present into the future. What role will culture play in a post-Brexit, post-COVID-19, post-colonial world? And how can it contribute to a future that prioritises sustainability, collaboration, diversity, and inclusion? ...
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Equity Foundation Podcast

Equity Foundation Podcast

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The Equity Foundation – the professional development arm of Actors Equity – was established in 2002 to oversee Equity’s publications, awards and extensive professional program. The mission of the Equity Foundation is to enhance the lives of Australian and New Zealand actors by investing in programs which help them in their professional endeavours and the communities in which they live. Our professional program, which connects with performers in Australia and New Zealand through an extensive ...
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Away With Words is a podcast by Portsmouth Poetry. Dance to the music of rhythm and rhyme is our tagline. Established in 2016 we are a non-profit body encouraging poets and poetry in the city of Portsmouth UK, specialising in community and educational projects.www.portsmouthpoetry.co.ukWho we are:Josh Brown FRSA - Josh, a retired lecturer in Business & Marketing, was Chair of the New Theatre Royal Portsmouth from 2009 to 2015 and oversaw the £4.5m fundraising and rebuild of the lost stage ho ...
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Badger Radio

Freddy Drabble

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Badger Radio was the devoted podcast of The Artful Badger from 2008-2018. It brought you all the best new tunes from our favourite bands, producers and Dj's; killer interviews from all the innovators in festivals, dance theatre and workshops; and top journalism investigating the next steps for our communities and youth culture. The Artful Badger was a live arts & entertainment company, providing bespoke shows, transformational workshops & themed events, to engage crowds around the UK and Eur ...
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Every Monday listeners get exclusive access to the most influential minds in comedy. Award winning comedian and host Joel Byars captures the inspiring stories and insightful techniques behind your favorite comics with interviews NPR describes as "discovering the desire to be a comedian, their craft and their unifying bond found within the world of stand up comedy."
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A podcast about the people of Beverley for the people of Beverley. We talk to those who are from Beverley, and those who have made Beverley their home. Beverley in Yorkshire, UK is a great market town and we want to showcase what makes Beverley a fantastic place to live.
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Hope City Church Liverpool

Hope City Church Liverpool

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Hope City Church is an exciting, vibrant and relevant church that loves God and loves people. With multiple congregations across the UK, Frankfurt (Germany) and in Accra (Ghana). Visit us online at www.hopecitychurch.tv for more details! BIG SUNDAY SERVICES at HOPE CITY LIVERPOOL: Sundays 10:30am at Epstein Theatre, 85 Hanover St, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 3DZ
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Grace Gedeon

Grace Gedeon

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Grace Gedeon is an International Life Coach. She has a unique capacity to intuitively and clinically diagnose the psychological factors that stand in the way of your success and fulfillment and teaches effective techniques to help you transform any area of your life – health, relationships, career and finances – in a deep and long lasting way. Grace assists you to resolve current life issues through her ability to tune into the repressed psychological and emotional traumas from your past. On ...
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Week of Jan. 16: This week, youth will be served, but the old-timers still have something to say as well. Big Year Brewing For A Young Brit English singer/songwriter Declan McKenna makes rousing, smart indie-pop, and has been doing so since he was 16. That was two years ago. McKenna, who looks even younger than his (barely) 18 years, got his start by winning Glastonbury’s Emerging Talent competition, with a song called “Brazil” that skewered corruption in FIFA, the world soccer governing bod ...
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Radio Gorgeous

The UK's Longest Running all Female Podcasters

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The UK’s longest running all women podcasters, Est. 2011: Irreverent and uncensored interviews, life stories, conversations and debate. CULTURE: FOOD: WELLBEING: SEX: COMEDY: AUTHORS “It’s fantastic to have a radio show for women BY women. Not that Radio Gorgeous is worthy or box-ticking. It’s funny, frantic, smart; often profound and just occasionally filthy.” Liz Hoggard – Journalist It was such fun” Lynn Barber – Celebrity Journalist “Pirate Radio for Vogue Readers” Journalist and writer ...
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As we enter the home stretch of this presidential election, we're bringing you an all new season of the StoryCorps Podcast called Stepping Up. We're sharing stories from people who did just that, by making the decision to confront the difficulties and divides in their own lives head on; those who chose to seek connection when the opposite path seem…
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In this hour, stories of fear -- facing it, outgrowing it, and learning from it. From shadowy childhood demons, to the anxieties of parenthood, and life or death choices in the face of discrimination. This hour is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public …
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Daniel Dae Kim stars in David Henry Hwang's farcical play "Yellowface," about an Asian American playwright who mistakenly casts a white actor in an Asian role in his own production. Kim and Hwang join us to discuss the production, which runs through November 24. *We stated in this interview that Richard Price was cast in "Miss Saigon." The actor wa…
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In honor of WNYC's 100th birthday, All Of It is celebrating 100 pieces of art in New York City. Each month we'll speak with a tastemaker in the arts world about their favorites. Our October segment features Hyperallergic co-founder and editor-in-chief Hrag Vartanian who shares 10 pieces he thinks all New Yorkers should see.…
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Chen Almog-Goldstein was kidnapped by Hamas along with her three youngest children on October 7, 2023. This week, she tells the story of their life as hostages in Gaza. Prologue: The 251 hostages taken by Hamas a year ago have become a divisive symbol in Israel. Host Ira Glass talks about the father of one hostage, and what happened to him at a pro…
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Beloved New Jersey crossing guard Patrice Jetter is thrilled when she falls in love with Gary. The couple can't wait to marry. The problem? They both have disabilities, and if they decide to marry, their government benefits will be cut. A new documentary, "Patrice: The Movie" follows the couple's attempts to fight back against these rules. Director…
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As dead as they seem, tree stumps are hubs of life and relationships. Co-host Lulu Miller is back with another season of her hit spinoff show Terrestrials, and to celebrate, we’re sharing the first episode with you. From stumps to snags, dead wood provides habitat for rodents, falcons, insects, and even humans. Stumps hold together the forest floor…
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Cory Kahaney joins us to share her insights on navigating the comedy business after 30 years in the game. Key Takeaways: Cory emphasizes that being a good comic alone isn't enough for success; self-promotion is key. It's crucial for comedians to adapt and evolve with the changing landscape of comedy. Networking and building genuine relationships ar…
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Despite being a relatively small neighborhood, Greenwich Village has had an outsized impact on music history. A new book chronicles the rise and fall of the music scene in Greenwich Village. We speak with author David Browne about his book,Talkin' Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America's Bohemian Music Capital. He joins us for t…
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A new Independent Lens documentary explains the Electoral College's complexities while following four presidential electors representing different parties in Colorado during the intense 2020 election. The film is called "One Person, One Vote?" Director Maximina Juson and former Colorado State Senator Polly Baca, who participated in the film, join u…
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For the last couple weeks, I’ve been getting ready for a trip I’m going to make to Connecticut, to moderate a conversation between Jon Batiste and his wife, the author Suleika Jaouad. So I’ve been deep in my prep and research, and I thought about the first time I ever spoke to Jon Batiste, which was for a Song Exploder episode that came out back in…
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In the new film "The Outrun," Saoirse Ronan stars as Rona, a young woman struggling with alcoholism. In an attempt to get sober, she returns to her home on the remote Orkney Islands off the coast of Scotland. The film, based on the memoir by Amy Liptrot, is in theaters Friday. Star Saoirse Ronan joins us to discuss.…
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Over the years, former President Trump has continued to increase his popularity among Latino voters, despite often inflammatory rhetoric about South America and undocumented immigrants. A new book explores why so many more Latino voters have been drawn to far-right movements. Author and journalist Paola Ramos joins us to discuss her new book, Defec…
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In this hour, stories of self-reliance and autonomy. What's in a name, the ties that bind us, and a life-altering diagnosis. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Shaylan Clark grows up in Harlan County, where every family ha…
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Send us a text Splash Stories chats with John Douglas celebrating the 20-year anniversary of milestone Trashcan Sinatras album Weightlifting & previewing his debut North American Tour kicking off October 1 2024 showcasing original material and new recordings of fave Trashcan Sinatras' material. Joined for West coast and Midwest dates by Lily Vakili…
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Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso says he was once offered gifts by representatives from the Turkish consulate. His comments come as Mayor Eric Adams faces allegations that he accepted bribes from the Turkish government. Meanwhile, New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer is introducing legislation Monday to protect poll workers from violenc…
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FiLiA is a member of Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE) In this podcast we find out more about WAVE's work. Sally Jackson interviews, Stephanie Futter Orel Executive Director WAVE, Branislava Aradjan Project and Youth ambassador Coordinator and Beverly Mtui, Communications Coordinator of WAVE WAVE is a network of over 170 European women’s NGOs wo…
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Richie Brave talks to new students about their expectations and experiences of university life. Richie is also joined by journalist, broadcaster and now author Charlene White to talk about her new book No Place Like Home. Plus, midwife and content creator Mama Dinya speaks to Richie about the importance of representation in her field, and why Black…
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[REBROADCAST FROM September 4, 2024] For our series, Get Po-LIT-ical, we're reading political history books in the leadup to the election. We start with The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It, by author Corey Brettschneider, professor of political science at Brown University, wh…
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[REBROADCAST FROM September 9, 2024] Author and journalist Sarah Smarsh has spent the last decade dedicating herself to correcting stereotypes, misinformation, and prejudice around the lives and beliefs of rural, working-class White Americans. She speaks from experience, as the daughter of two poor Kansas residents. Now, she's collected that decade…
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[REBROADCAST FROM September 19, 2024] In 2020, a landmark Supreme Court case declared a substantial part of Oklahoma to be under tribal jurisdiction. Author and podcast host Rebecca Nagle joins us to discuss her new book about the case, By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land.…
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First aired back in 2020, this episode follows the story of an octopus living one mile under the ocean as she performs a heroic act of heart and determination. In 2007, Bruce Robison’s robot submarine stumbled across an octopus settling in to brood her eggs. It seemed like a small moment, but as he went back to visit her month after month, what beg…
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On this episode, to celebrate our inaugural Kansas City StorySLAMs, we're featuring two stories from KC. If hearing the energy of the crowd (take it from everyone who was there, the show was super fun!) has got you hankering to attend a Kansas City StorySLAM, just go to themoth.org/kansascity for tickets and dates. And if you want to attend a Story…
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Meg Wolitzer presents two favorite Selected Shorts works in which food and nourishment figure both literally and symbolically. The narrator of Haruki Murakami’s “The Year of Spaghetti” seems to be just sharing pasta recipes, but it’s the recipe for assuaging loneliness that may elude him. The reader is Sopranos alum Michael Imperioli. And unusual f…
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In this episode of Hot Breath Live, Phil Wang joins us fresh off the release of his second Netflix special, 'Wang in There, Baby'. Phil shares insights into his writing process, the importance of set design and wardrobe, and the evolution of his comedic voice. He also offers advice for new comedians, drawing on his engineering background to provide…
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We're back with more stories that listeners, like you, have shared on our voicemail. This week: The thin lines between life and death, and friendship and love. Leave your own voicemail at 702-706-TALK, or email us at podcast@storycorps.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy…
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In this hour, stories of the past echoing into our present. A history lost to slavery, modern life clashing with religion, going from a party lifestyle to a corporate gig, and using memories of an injury to help others. This hour is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlanti…
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We're back with another Hot Breath! Live answering all of your comedy questions. Don't forget to join our email list for reminders of future livestreams! Watch Stephan's special here: https://youtu.be/xMEDOK4IQCc?si=ApGF8mXuEkqQ2cgz Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/H…
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A new exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum spotlights the work of Black artist Elizabeth Catlett, featuring over 200 works of painting, drawing, and sculpture. Curators Catherine Morris and Dalila Scruggs discuss Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies, on view through January 19, 2025.…
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English socialite Pamela Harriman had an incredible life, from relationships with some of the most powerful men in the world, a deep friendship with Winston Churchill in the midst of World War II, and a successful career as a diplomat in the later years of her life. Biographer Sonia Purnell joins us to discuss her new book, Kingmaker: Pamela Harrim…
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Would you go under the knife to achieve the body you want? Or take a weight loss pill that comes with huge risks? Richie Brave and his guests, Justin Mob and Harmony from The Cosmetic Lane, Teacher from Birmingham Petra, rapper IVD and 1Xtra family Nadia Jae discuss cosmetic procedures and body confidence. Plus, hear stories from those who have tak…
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As WNYC celebrates its centennial this year, All Of It presents a special on the life of one of New York City's most important mayors: Fiorello La Guardia. La Guardia was the first Italian-American Mayor of New York who led the city during the aftermath of the Great Depression, Hitler's rise to power, and World War II. His decisions also have a hug…
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