Is this thing on? 🎤 We’re Clay Ivy and Dylan Romeo! We’re comedians here in Phoenix, Arizona, and if it’s happening in the Phoenix comedy scene, we’re talking about it. Join us as we talk to all sorts of valley comedians and give you an inside peak at the community. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll get a contact high. Join the other peeping Toms 👀! Subscribe to the channel, and catch a new episode of the Group of Loners Podcast every Tuesday! See you next Tuesday!🎙️
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Popular culture, poetry, music and visual arts and the roles they play in our society.
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The We Ship It Podcast dives into your favorite and not-so-favorite couples of all time! 📚🎬📺💕 You know: Elizabeth and Darcy, Romeo and Juliet, Leslie and Ben, Ron and Hermione (or should it have been Harry and Hermione?)...you name it! Let's talk ships! ⛵️ Will your ship sail or sink? Listen to find out! 🎙 New eps every Friday!! -------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us on our socials or by emailing us at [email protected] Find all of our links an ...
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My Fame, Explained podcast will take you on a unique journey through the lives and minds of influencers in the realm of pop-culture, entertainment, business, sports, technology and more. We'll learn how they became famous, their inspiring stories, and how their contributions have impacted society. Hosted by Larry Gilbert (New episodes drop the first Monday of every month)
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In 1897, Gustav Klimt led a group of radical artists to break free from the cultural establishment of Vienna and found a movement that became known as the Vienna Secession. In the vibrant atmosphere of coffee houses, Freudian psychoanalysis and the music of Wagner and Mahler, the Secession sought to bring together fine art and music with applied ar…
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E52: My Fame, Explained: Mohamed Karim on Starring with Nicolas Cage in Gunslingers and His Journey from Egypt to Hollywood
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39:06In this episode of My Fame, Explained, host Larry Gilbert sits down with the dynamic and multitalented Mohamed Karim — a true global force in entertainment. From humble beginnings in Cairo to starring alongside Nicolas Cage, Heather Graham, and Stephen Dorff in the upcoming Lionsgate Western Gunslingers (in theaters April 11, 2025), Karim’s journey…
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E51: My Fame, Explained: Dennis Andres Talks Juliet and Romeo, Netflix Fame, and His Start in Martial Arts
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1:03:58Actor and stuntman Dennis Andres joins My Fame, Explained to share his inspiring journey from martial arts champion and Canadian Armed Forces member to breakout Netflix star and now Lord Paris in the upcoming film Juliet and Romeo. You may know Dennis from his standout role as Ian Matthews on Workin’ Moms, or from Netflix's Feel the Beat—but in thi…
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E50: My Fame, Explained: Jorden Halvorsen on Bull Riding, Breaking Barriers & Building Her Legacy
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24:06In this adrenaline-fueled episode of My Fame, Explained, we're riding shotgun with Jorden Halvorsen—a four-time world champion bull rider, fearless trailblazer, and star of Freeform’s hit documentary series Not Her First Rodeo. Jorden opens up about her unexpected journey from English show jumping to dominating the bull riding world, the life-chang…
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Ep. 146: Steve and Kelly from 90210 WITH SPECIAL GUEST Yvette Schmitt!
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1:01:05And we continue with our 90210 series...talking about the infamous Steve and Kelly. These two dated as more of a lore fact before the viewers see them in Freshman year, and though we don't see much of their relationship after that, there are still many Stelly shippers! Do we ship Kelly and Steve? Listen to find out!…
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the great figures in world literature. The French playwright Molière (1622-1673) began as an actor, aiming to be a tragedian, but he was stronger in comedy, touring with a troupe for 13 years until Louis XIV summoned him to audition at the Louvre and gave him his break. It was in Paris and at Versailles that M…
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E49: My Fame, Explained: From Arrow to Avowed: Elysia Rotaru's Multifaceted Journey
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58:52In this captivating episode of My Fame Explained, we delve into the dynamic world of Elysia Rotaru—a versatile actress, acclaimed voice-over artist, and visionary producer. Elysia's journey is a testament to her unwavering passion for storytelling and her ability to seamlessly navigate multiple facets of the entertainment industry. From her early d…
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Ep. 145: Donna and David from 90210 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS Yvette Schmitt and Hailey Schmitt
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1:19:19We continue our 90210 series with an episode on Donna, the sweet and beautiful bestie and David, the social-climbing freshman. Do we ship it? Listen to find out! *CONTENT NOTE: this episode includes some topics discussing content that is sexual in nature, so it may not be suitable for all listeners.
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E48: My Fame, Explained: Omar Bailey on Keanu Reeves' Visionaries Series, Founding FCTRY LAb, and Revolutionizing the Sneaker Industry
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46:33In this powerful episode of My Fame, Explained, we sit down with legendary footwear designer Omar Bailey, whose career spans decades and whose impact on the sneaker industry is nothing short of revolutionary. From sketching shoes at just 7 years old to leading innovation at Yeezy/Adidas, Omar’s journey is a testament to creativity, perseverance, an…
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the most energetic, varied and innovative playwrights of his time. Thomas Middleton (1580-1627) worked across the London stages both alone and with others from Dekker and Rowley to Shakespeare and more. Middleton’s range included raucous city comedies such as A Chaste Maid in Cheapside and chilling revenge tra…
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E47: My Fame, Explained: Sipping Smarter with Dana Spaulding, Founder of Wander + Ivy
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31:48Ever opened a bottle of wine, had a glass, and then watched the rest go to waste? Dana Spaulding felt the same frustration—and decided to do something about it. In this episode of My Fame, Explained, we sit down with Dana, the founder of Wander + Ivy, a premium single-serve wine brand changing the way we sip. Dana shares the personal story that led…
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Ep. 144: Brenda & Dylan (& Kelly!) from 90210 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS Yvette Schmitt and Nancy Schmitt
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1:29:51The love triangle that had 90s gals on the edge of their SEATS! Do we ship Dylan and Brenda? OR Dylan and Kelly? Listen to find out!
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the renowned and versatile Irish writer Oliver Goldsmith (1728 - 1774). There is a memorial to him in Westminster Abbey’s Poet’s Corner written by Dr Johnson, celebrating Goldsmith's life as a poet, natural philosopher and historian. To this could be added ‘playwright’ and ‘novelist’ and ‘science writer’ and ‘pamphle…
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E46: My Fame, Explained: Luke Cook on Acting, Comedy, and His New CW Show
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25:21In this episode of My Fame, Explained, we sit down with the wildly talented and charismatic Luke Cook. Known for his devilishly entertaining portrayal of Lucifer in Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Luke has made a name for himself in Hollywood with a mix of charm, humor, and undeniable talent. But his journey to fame is as fascinating as h…
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the architect Sir John Soane (1753 -1837), the son of a bricklayer. He rose up the ranks of his profession as an architect to see many of his designs realised to great acclaim, particularly the Bank of England and the Law Courts at Westminster Hall, although his work on both of those has been largely destroyed. He is…
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Judy Carter (Author of The New Comedy Bible)
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28:51Send us a text Original music by David BrookshireBy Clay Ivy & Dylan Romeo
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Ep. 143: Happy Valentine's Day, SHIP HAPPENS! <3
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52:05Join us today as we talk Valentine's Day, ships we are excited for, and LOVE! We've invited some of our closest booksta friends to send along musings on upcoming ships and a Valentine's Day message for you all. We are joined today by Alex Criddle, Checked Out and Overdue, Cozy Grey Library, Kiwi and the Bird, A Bookish Beginning, and Page Rage Podc…
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E45: The Triple Crown of Swimming: Katie Pumphrey’s Journey
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59:30Katie Pumphrey is an American ultramarathon open water swimmer. Katie is a force in the water. On June 25, 2024, she made history as the first person to complete the Bay to Baltimore swim—a grueling 24-mile journey from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. She is also one of the elite few to achieve the Triple Crown of Open Water …
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Ep. 142: Bowen and Tamsyn from The Wedding Witch
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1:00:54Finishing off our Graves Glen or Penhallow series with Bowen and Tamsyn! Do we ship this brooding mountain man and this witty magic excavator? Listen to find out!
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Ep. 141: Gwyn and Wells from The Kiss Curse!
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49:55FINALLY coming back with the second installment of our Grave's Glen Series; Gwyn and Wells. Gwyn is a fiery, talented witch...and Wells...well...he's a brooding, also powerful witch. Do we ship this semi-Grumpy Sunshine? Listen to find out!
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss eighteenth century 'vase-mania'. In the second half of the century, inspired by archaeological discoveries, the Grand Tour and the founding of the British Museum, parts of the British public developed a huge enthusiasm for vases modelled on the ancient versions recently dug up in Greece. This enthusiasm amounted to a…
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Greek biographer Plutarch (c46 AD-c120 AD) and especially his work 'Parallel Lives' which has shaped the way successive generations see the Classical world. Plutarch was clear that he was writing lives, not histories, and he wrote these very focussed accounts in pairs to contrast and compare the characters of fam…
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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with stand-up comedian and writer Jay Hollingsworth, whose "charmingly brutal" style has made him a favorite among comedy fans and fellow comics alike. Jay shares his insights into the life of a touring comedian, why traveling and performing live is essential to his craft, and what it's like to be on the …
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the greatest romantic poets in Persian literature. Nizami Ganjavi (c1141–1209) is was born in the city of Ganja in what is now Azerbaijan and his popularity soon spread throughout the Persian-speaking lands and beyond. Nizami is best known for his Khamsa, a set of five epic poems that contains a famous retelli…
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E44: Dylan Sires – Director of the Documentary, "ChiefsAholic" on Amazon Prime
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13:27On this episode of My Fame, Explained, Larry Gilbert sits down with Midwest-based filmmaker Dylan Sires, the creative mind behind the highly anticipated Amazon Prime Video documentary ChiefsAholic. The film delves into the jaw-dropping double life of Kansas City Chiefs superfan Xaviar Babudar, whose passionate fandom masked a secret career as a ser…
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E43: Ashlee Keating – From Broadway Starlet to Billboard Chart-Topper
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17:18In this episode of My Fame, Explained, Larry Gilbert chats with Billboard-charting pop sensation Ashlee Keating. From her Broadway debut at age six in The Sound of Music to her show-stopping pop hits like “YASSS” and “Nice N Naughty,” Ashlee’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. She opens up about her early career highlights, including starring …
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Italian author of Invisible Cities, If On A Winter's Night A Traveller, Cosmicomics and other celebrated novels, fables and short stories of the 20th Century. Calvino (1923 -1985) had a passionate belief that writing and art could make life better for everyone. Despite his parents being scientists, who dearly wan…
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A much belated spooky episode, today, Steph and Devin talk about Rhys and Vivienne from The Ex Hex! Do we ship it? Listen to find out!
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the poet George Herbert (1593-1633) who, according to the French philosopher Simone Weil, wrote ‘the most beautiful poem in the world’. Herbert gave his poems on his relationship with God to a friend, to be published after his death if they offered comfort to any 'dejected pour soul' but otherwise be burned. They bec…
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E42: Jennifer Wigmore – Actress, Amazon Prime's 'CROSS'
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35:30In this episode of My Fame, Explained, we dive into the vibrant career of Jennifer Wigmore, a multidisciplinary artist whose talents span acting, writing, and visual art. Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Jennifer has left her mark on stages and screens across Canada and beyond. Jennifer is currently captivating audiences as Chief of Police Apr…
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Louisa May Alcott's 1868 novel, credited with starting the new genre of young adult fiction. When Alcott (1832-88) wrote Little Women, she only did so as her publisher refused to publish her father's book otherwise and as she hoped it would make money. It made Alcott's fortune. This coming of age story of Meg, Jo, Be…
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Ep. 139: Rumple and Belle from Once Upon a Time WITH SPECIAL GUEST Mary Castellano
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1:25:18Today, we close out our series on Once Upon a Time with Rumple and Belle, and Mary Castellano joins us for the finale. Do we ship this retelling of Beauty and the Beast? Listen to find out! *TW: We do discuss some topics relating to abuse and relationship violence. Listener Discretion advised.*
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the author of 'I, Claudius' who was also one of the finest poets of the twentieth century. Robert Graves (1895 -1985) placed his poetry far above his prose. He once declared that from the age of 15 poetry had been his ruling passion and that he lived his life according to poetic principles, writing in prose only to p…
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Ep. 138: Regina and Robin from Once Upon a Time WITH SPECIAL GUEST Abby McKenna (@ThePurpleGiraffeReads)
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49:55Continuing on with our Once Upon a Time series, today we discuss Regina (The Evil Queen) and Robin (Robin Hood). Devin and Steph are joined by Abby McKenna of The Purple Giraffe Reads to dive in to this ship! Do we ship this unlikely pair of soulmates? Listen to find out!
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E41: Amber Reign Smith – Actress, Tyler Perry’s 'Beauty in Black' on Netflix
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17:21In this episode of My Fame, Explained, we’re thrilled to welcome the talented Amber Reign Smith, an actress who’s quickly becoming a name to watch in the entertainment industry. From captivating television performances to starring in big-screen films, Smith’s versatile range has already made a lasting impact on both viewers and critics alike. She h…
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Ep. 137: Emma and Hook from Once Upon a Time WITH SPECIAL GUEST Sara LaValley (@abookishbeginning)
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1:06:27We continue with our Once Upon a Time series with our SPICY faves, Emma Swan and Captain Hook. Joined by Sara from @abookishbeginning , we have LOTS to say about these two! Do we ship it? Listen to find out!
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Ep. 136: Prince Charming (David) and Snow White (Mary Margaret) FROM Once Upon a Time!
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1:04:10And THUS we begin our Once Upon a Time Mini-Series...starting with the OG David and Snow. This series has soooo many twists and turns...and GREAT relationships to dissect! Stay tuned to see who's next...but for today, do we ship this modern retelling of Prince Charming and Snow White? Listen to find out!…
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