Best Benjamin Walter Podcasts (2025)

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Be Our Guest with Mathew Mac Lean (Mathew's Big Broadway Bash) 13:00

7h ago13:00

13:00

Mathew's Big Broadway Bash It’s a cabaret-style party bursting with show tunes, sing-alongs, surprises, and big Broadway energy! From Mamma Mia to Pippin, Grease to The Sound of Music, we’re serving up musical moments with sass, heart, and a Fringe twist. Expect powerhouse vocals, spontaneous games, a surprise guest, and the kind of joyful chaos on…

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40: “The Wall” Part I – Operation Hulda 44:44

22m ago44:44

44:44

In honour of the 58th anniversary of soldiers in war running to help, we bring you a story of twisting journeys and changing identities. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and by signing up for our newsletter at israelstory.org/newsletter/. For more, head to our site or The Times of Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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Independent Labor Assembly 5: Education and Labor 5/30/25 43:38

23m ago43:38

43:38

For the full episode (FREE!), sign up at http://patreon.com/theantifada The following is the audio from the Independent Labor Club of New York's assembly on Education and Labor: Education in the US is at a crossroads. In recent months the Trump administration has proposed to abolish the Department of Education, and has threatened to rescind federal…

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Be Our Guest with Trevor Barrette, Rylan Allen & Émile Auger (Max + Aaron Write a Musical) 28:18

5d ago28:18

28:18

Trevor Barrette is a queer theatre maker based in Montreal, known for his kaleidoscopic productions and joy-forward storytelling. A graduate of John Abbott College’s Professional Theatre program, he founded the award-winning KaleidoscopeMTL, producing and directing ten productions, including the hit Fringe musical Captain Aurora and the immersive M…

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If Wishes Were Rainbows... 54:53

1d ago54:53

54:53

then Tuesdays would be outlawed in at least four dimensions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Be Our Guest with Alexandra Conroy & Ray Hoese (Finding Helena) 25:32

1d ago25:32

25:32

Alexandra Conroy: writer, book / additional lyrics “I was born in the wrong era.” Growing up in NYC, Alexandra tried to see as many Broadway productions as possible while being a child actor herself. Always a story teller, she started writing very young with a musical in the 2nd grade and a movie in the 4th. The idea for this story came to her as s…

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Garveyism 2: Three Way Fight w/ John Garvey 57:15

1d ago57:15

57:15

John returns for our special miniseries discussing his decades of experience theorizing and organizing, current events and life/work in New York City. On this episode he and Sean talk about this article from Dandy Andy at Three Way Fight, John's historical taxi driver organizing campaign and what it takes for commies to be accepted at the workplace…

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Where's the money, Kohnen? - Triple K #01 41:05

2d ago41:05

41:05

Where's the money, Kohnen? Wéisou si mer net all scho laang ultra-räich?Trotz Zënsen, Kapital a Spuerbuch ginn et nach ëmmer Armer a Räicher.Déi Räich ginn ëmmer méi räich – an déi Aarm ëmmer méi vill.Dobäi sinn eis Gesellschaften nach ni esou produktiv gewiescht,an de weltwäite Räichtum war nach ni esou grouss wéi haut.Wat leeft schief? Oder wat h…

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35: Whither Thou Goest 1:08:31

5d ago1:08:31

1:08:31

Ruth the Moabite said she'd follow her mother-in-law, Naomi, anywhere. That blind devotion has since made her an enduring symbol of loyalty, faith and determination. And, just in time for Shavuot, we're playing a favourite episode of ours from the vault. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and by signing up for our newsletter at israelst…

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E290: French President SLAPPED by FURIOUS wife!!! w/ Henry Wallis 58:09

8d ago58:09

58:09

Our French correspondent joins us to talk about the SLAP heard 'round the world. We also get some updates on Melanchon's US tour, discuss Hasan Piker's detainment, death with dignity, the abundance agenda, Zohran, Robert Moses vs. Tammany Hall, the 5 year anniversary of the George Floyd Uprising. Subscribe at http://patreon.com/theantifada for the …

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Be Our Guest with Mêlisa Annis and Jamie Floyd (The King's Wife - production) 29:41

7d ago29:41

29:41

The King’s Wife offers a bold new perspective on the story of Katherine of Aragon, the first wife of Henry VIII, as she navigates the pressures of queenship and the fight to secure her legacy. A revolutionary pop musical by two-time Grammy-nominated songwriter Jamie Floyd and award-winning playwright Mêlisa Annis, this bold reimagining of history e…

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Be Our Guest with Rachel Walker Mason and Eloise Hodder (The Circle, Sugarbye) 48:45

7d ago48:45

48:45

Rachel Walker Mason Ever since I can remember I’ve been able to see music as colours when I listen to music or compose a song. I’ve since learned that this condition is called synaesthesia and people often refer to it as “my superpower”. I always felt my happiest and most fulfilled when I was singing or writing music so it felt natural to make it m…

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The Wrist Chick: A Fresh Female Voice in Watches 1:29:52

7d ago1:29:52

1:29:52

The watch industry has long been dominated by male voices, but The Wrist Chick is changing that narrative with her refreshing approach to horological enthusiasm. In this captivating conversation, we explore how a Hamilton Khaki Field watch sparked a collecting journey that has transformed into a rapidly growing social media presence in just six mon…

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Episode 238 - Semisonic 50:36

15d ago50:36

50:36

Semisonic drummer Jacob Slichter is my guest today! We talk about the history of Minneapolis music, The "Music That Makes Community" organization, payola for radio play, Columbia House, and their smash hit that still ends the night at the pub today, "Closing Time". Also, Taliyah and Erika are here for another chat with Gen Z about 90's music.…

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Be Our Guest James A Rocco (April 2025) 29:15

14d ago29:15

29:15

James A. Rocco Director | Producer An award-winning director/producer as well as an acclaimed vocalist with a passion for creating inclusive, thought-provoking experiences that honor the heart of every story. Known for his collaborative spirit, he brings a unique blend of artistry and authenticity to every project, ensuring the magic on the page co…

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They're worse at their jobs than Batman 54:21

19d ago54:21

54:21

The Earth is flat. They lied to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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E289: Freedom Zone of Interest w/ Malek Rasamny 48:24

15d ago48:24

48:24

Malek Rasamny walks us through the moving gears of Middle East geopolitics in the wake of Trump's visit to Riyadh, opening relations to the Syrian regime under Ahmed Al-Saraah (fka Mohammed al-Julani), nuclear talks with Iran, PKK disarmement, the current situation in Lebenon, and much more. Listen to the full episode for FREE by becoming a free me…

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Be Our Guest with Richard C. Walter & Lisette Glodowski (Madame Clicquot A Revolutionary Musical) 34:39

25d ago34:39

34:39

Richard C. Walter BOOK, MUSIC, LYRICS A composer-lyricist who has studied and worked in genres including musical theatre, choral, a cappella, pop, jazz, and film scoring. His show Madame Clicquot (co-written with Lisette Glodowski), has had two developmental readings in New York, and was part of New York Theatre Barn's New Works Series in 2020. Ric…

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Independent Spirit: Exploring Obscure Watch Collecting with Yandretti 1:31:56

23d ago1:31:56

1:31:56

What happens when a collector deliberately ventures beyond the comfort zone of familiar luxury brands? Yandretti, known for his eclectic collection of independent and micro-brand watches, takes us deep into the world of horological obscurity where conversation-starting timepieces reign supreme. This fascinating conversation traces Yan's evolution a…

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E288: Fraudian Ziz-o Analysis w/ David Z Morris 58:29

23d ago58:29

58:29

Tech and finance writer David Z. Morris talks us through the mental illness behind Silicon Valley's fascist immortalists, rationalists, effective altruists, abundists, etc. Support the show at http://patreon.com/theantifdada for the fun half, in which we speculate on Luigi's connection to this world, what's behind the assassination attempts on Trum…

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Be Our Guest with Benjamin (A Girl in Persia) 27:40

23d ago27:40

27:40

A Girl in Persia is a epic sung-through full-length musical adaptation of the Book of Esther from the Tanakh (the Bible). Aiming to be faithful to Scripture, this adaptation's book, lyrics, and music are all written with a historical and cultural focus in mind. A runtime of nearly 3 hours (with an interval) allows for a fully immersive experience i…

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Be Our Guest with Ute Lemper 27:05

23d ago27:05

27:05

Ute Lemper's decades-long career spans stage, film, and music, with over 30 recordings. Renowned for her interpretations of Berlin Cabaret, Kurt Weill, Brecht, and chanson legends like Marlene Dietrich and Edith Piaf, she has also starred in major musicals across Broadway, the West End, Paris, and Berlin. She won the American Theater World Award an…

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Be Our Guest with Chaz Cardigan, Ramaa Mosley, Zoe Lesser & Sarah Dennis (The Brass Teapot - Production) 23:27

1M ago23:27

23:27

We speak with two of the creators of The Brass Teapot (Chaz and Ramaa) as well as the director (Zoe) and actor (Sarah) about the upcoming Firefly Theatre Group workshop staging at The Sherry Theatre in North Hollywood, California. THE BRASS TEAPOT is a magical, mischievous dark comedy that warns to be careful what you wish for. Based on the 2012 in…

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AI Caramba 3 w/ Paris Marx 21:42

26d ago21:42

21:42

Sean talks with Paris Marx about AI for the full episode, support the show at http://patreon.com/theantifada Song: Barry Manilow - Aye Caramba!

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Be Our Guest with Donna Trinkoff (Amas Musical Theatre + Benefit Concert) 25:21

27d ago25:21

25:21

DONNA TRINKOFF – Artistic Producer - of Amas Musical Theatre, a non-profit performing arts organization in New York City devoted the creation, development and production of new musicals and to the training and encouragement of inner-city young people. Since 1994, Donna has produced the original musicals Broadway and the Bard, starring Len Cariou, R…

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Episode 237 - Moist 1:20:09

26d ago1:20:09

1:20:09

Moist is one of the biggest rock bands in Canadian history! Especially in the Big Shiny Tunes Era - the 90's. Moist bassist Jeff Pearce & guitarist Jonathan Gallivan chat with me about the band, Wordle, Bif Naked's appearance in the video "Believe Me", The Napster Era, computer talk, Jonathan's band My Brilliant Beast, what's on their rider, and th…

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It's Death-Spiral O'Clock Somewhere 53:53

1M ago53:53

53:53

The sun is hot and that old clock is movin' slow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Be Our Guest Opening with Scott Logsdon, Aaron Gandy & Allison Guinn (Romero & Juliet - Concert) 35:34

1M ago35:34

35:34

We revisit the shows creators Scott and Aaron and are joined by cast memeber Allison as we talk about the upcoming Concert of Romero & Juliet Zombies! Shakespeare! 1980s inspired music! All of these elements are the foundation for the new rock musical, ROMERO & JULIET. Romero, a human, falls for Juliet, a zombie, during a music festival called Dead…

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Be Our Guest with Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond (Romantics Anonymous) 25:03

1M ago25:03

25:03

Michael Kooman (music) and Christopher Dimond (book & lyrics) received the 2013 Fred Ebb Award, a 2010 Jonathan Larson Grant, and are the first recipients of the Mary Rodgers/Lorenz Hart Award and the Samuel French Next Step Award. Between them, they have received the Burton Lane Award, the Harold Adamson Award, the KC/ACTF Musical Theatre Award, a…

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E287: Studying for the Communism Test w/ Jasper Bernes 1:10:15

29d ago1:10:15

1:10:15

Jasper Bernes chats with us about his new book on the history of revolution from the Paris Commune to the George Floyd Uprising and the task of communists today. Buy the book: https://www.versobooks.com/products/977-the-future-of-revolution Excerpt: https://illwill.com/inquiry-and-organization Check out Red May: https://www.redmayseattle.org/ BK Ra…

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Äddi a Merci #14 - Deng läschte Kéier! 45:01

1M ago45:01

45:01

Wat seet den Doud iwwert eis aus?D’Art a Weis, wéi mir iwwert den Doud schwätzen oder nodenken, seet dacks méi iwwert eis selwer aus wéi iwwer den Doud selwer.Ech diskutéieren an dëser Episod mam Marc Schoellen doriwwer, wat eis Approche zum Doud iwwert eis Approche zum Doud verroden – doppelt hält besser!Léisunge ginn et wéi gewinnt keng, mee dofi…

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Episode 236 - Benjamin Hans 51:35

1M ago51:35

51:35

Kickass drummer/instructor Benjamin Hans joins me from Nashville! He's worked with such greats as Trixter, Eric Martin, and Kip Winger, and shares some stories. We talk about his jazz album, living and working in Nashville, vinyl, magazines, and more! We start the show with talking to our Gen Z friend Koda about her 90's knowledge.…

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Be Our Guest with Dan Petrenko and Anat Kriger (The Band's Visit - production) 21:09

1M ago21:09

21:09

We speak with Dan Petrenko, the Artistic Director of Winnipeg Jewish Theatre and the director of the upcoming production of The Band's Visit, as well as with actor Anat Kriger.

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RIP Joshua Clover 39:20

1M ago39:20

39:20

Tribute to a recently-departed comrade. "nothing is over, that is the only certainty. the other certainty is that everything ends, even this" -Poem (Sept 26, 2023) Clip from Occupy Oakland: https://x.com/poetryc0mmunity/status/1917001969467838652 Reading from The Totality for Kids at Bowery Poetry Club in 2006: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgfMT…

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Georgia Benjamin: How Watches Became Part of Her Creative Identity 1:14:54

1M ago1:14:54

1:14:54

Step into the world of intentional watch collecting with Georgia Benjamin, a creative director whose approach to horology blends design thinking with emotional resonance. This conversation delves deep into what makes a watch collection personally meaningful beyond brand names and price tags. Georgia shares her journey from first acquiring an Omega …

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Be Our Guest with Alexis Sakellaris and Madison Cole (A Stan is Born) 32:16

1M ago32:16

32:16

Alexis Sakellaris is a triple citizen and grew up between Europe and the US, always singing, acting, dancing their way from place to place :) They are currently performing their original queer musical comedy show A STAN IS BORN! at various theatre festivals in the UK. Alexis just finished a US tour and a run at Soho Theatre London with comedian Mat…

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Be Our Guest with Blair Russell (Pop Off, Michelangelo) 30:34

1M ago30:34

30:34

Blair Russell is a Tony nominated producer and developer of theatre and live performance whose experience ranges from fringe festivals to Broadway shows. Credits include STILL (Off-Broadway); LIZARD BOY (Theatreworks Silicon Valley, Hope Mill Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe, Off-Broadway, Oregon Shakespeare Festival); POP OFF, MICHELANGELO! (Edinburgh …

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Be Our Guest Caroline Sheen (Talk Musicals To Me) 45:50

1M ago45:50

45:50

Caroline Sheen is a Welsh actress who has played leading roles on stage in the ⁠West End⁠ alongside TV and film appearances. She won a Helen Hayes award for playing the role of ⁠Mary Poppins⁠ on the National Tour of America. Talk Musicals to Me Talk Musicals to me is a new podcast which asks leading theatre industry figures the same 10 questions ab…

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Walter Benjamin: This genius failed in everything 22:20

1M ago22:20

22:20

Support the podcast ► Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/fictionbeast ► Get perks on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fictionbeast WHERE TO FIND ME: ► Website: https://fictionbeast.com ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fictionbeastofficial/ ►Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fictionbeast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc ► E-mail: fictionbeastoff…

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Be Our Guest with Noam Tomaschoff, Ryan Peters, Russell Citron and Tracey Erin Smith (Our Little Secret The 23andMe Musical) 15:16

2M ago15:16

15:16

What does a 31-year-old theatre kid do when he finds out his parents aren't quite who he thinks they are? Write a musical, of course! Our Little Secret: The 23andMe® Musical is the hilarious, moving, and completely true story of Noam Tomaschoff's discovery that he wasn't an only child… he actually had more than 35 siblings around the world! With a …

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Maurice Merleau-Ponty 59:02

1M ago59:02

59:02

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the French philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty (1908-1961), who was part of the movement known as phenomenology. While less well-known than his contemporaries Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir, his popularity has increased among philosophers in recent years. Merleau-Ponty rejected Rene Descartes’ division between…

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Diving into the Wreckage: Into the Train Wreck w/ C. Derick Varn 1:01:34

1M ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Sean and Varn catch up on the first 100 days or so of Trump 2.0, the inanities and indignities of history forced to move again in dumb, but possibly productive ways. Most of all this moment calls for humility amidst radical political and economic changes we might only be able to 'sane-wash' in 20 or 30 years, if ever. How have recent events challen…

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