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Off Book: The Improvised Musical

Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino

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It takes years for a Broadway musical to hit the stage, but on OFF BOOK: The Improvised Musical, you get a brand new original musical every week! Each episode, Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino and a special guest create a new musical on the spot. Accompanied by Scott Passarella, King of Pianists, Pianist of Kings.
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Facing Fate

Dumb Dragons Productions

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An improvised audio fiction series that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Each season explores a new genre with some of the darkest and funniest improvisers we can afford.
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Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals

Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals

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Join Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Music Director Sam Scheidler, and drummer Chris Ditton as they create brand new musicals — completely on the fly — alongside some of Chicago’s most charming music improvisers and performers. Welcome to the scene!
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Dive into the art of guitar and improvisation with expert insights, practical tips, and inspiring conversations. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, this series covers everything from technique and theory to creative approaches for developing your unique sound. Join us for engaging discussions, gear reviews, and interviews with musicians who live and breathe the craft.
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Errant Space

Craig Chin

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Ambient Soundscapes by Errant Space A soundtrack suitable for working, sleeping or spacing out. Use as background music; best at a low volume. All music. Set to loop if desired.
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THERAPY

Vincenzo Giarrusso & Michael Sheinberg

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Being a cheapskate Dr. Vincent Giarrusso has regular sessions with Michael Sheinberg, a psychotherapist in training These are the recordings.
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Hex Girlfriends is a fantasy improv podcast hosted by Liv Prescott, tenth-generation witch, and Arlo Timberloup, born and bred werewolf. These two ex-girlfriends are here to give a world of mystical advice to their town of Bloodsborrow, home of many monsters, cryptids, and magical beings. They talk about everything from their favourite TV show to the latest threat from the town loan shark and offer their life advice to anyone needing a little guidance. While they might be exes, their “strong ...
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Wasting ALL the Time

Drowning Man Productions

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Wasting ALL the Time is a weekly audio improv comedy podcast hosted by Cody Parcell, Dave Paterson, Jes Deprez, and Jon Hansen with occasional guests. We improvise scenes and play improv games!
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Improvised Golden Age Radio is broadcasting now! Veterans of Chicago’s best improv shows like Baby Wants Candy, Improvised Shakespeare Company, Hitch Cocktails and more bring you an hour of hilarious long form improv! Playing with inspiration from the Swinging 30s, 40s and 50s, these cool cats will have you in stitches with a small twist on the long form improv Chicago is famous for.
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Tabletop Tunes: The Improvised Musical RPG

Sean Meagher, Gabe Greenspan, Greg Smith, Mary Lou

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Four Improvisers and a special guest embark on a new tabletop RPG adventure every episode, where players are just as likely to roll for initiative as they are to break into song! Episodes are self-contained, so jump in wherever to listen as Gabe, Greg, Sean, and Mary Lou roll dice and make up a musical on the spot. Welcome to the table!
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Phil Hendrie's historic improvisational genius goes to work everyday in this divinely hilarious satire of the modern media. And that's only part of what's really going on here. Get a hold of this top shelf entertainment from one of the acknowledged masters of comedy and social satire.
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Noise

CJSW 90.9 FM

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For over 30 years, NOISE has been the home of the avant-garde, experimental, and free expression! Join host Steve as he takes you on a journey through all that is NOISE. You'll hear everything from improvisational composition, free jazz, neo-classical and plunderphonics to post rock, extreme, outsider, and more! So sit back, turn it up, and embrace the NOISE!
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Dayna Gowan is a speaker, improviser, and Facilitator of Fun, and the Founder of Improvly Speaking. Each episode, she brings you golden, beautiful, delicious nuggets of wisdom about public speaking, improv, performance, creativity and anything in between. Learning public speaking and improvisation skills has changed her life and made her a more confident speaker, colleague, and friend. Listeners will be inspired to face their public speaking fears, try new things, flex their creativity muscl ...
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Into Your Head

Neal O'Carroll

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Neal O’Carroll spins hilarious offbeat humour monologues fueled by untethered imagination, generic energy drinks and a uniquely absurd twist on Irish wit and dry humour in a completely improvised stream of consciousness one man comedy cast.
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This is Scripty Business. The made-up show about made-up movies. We have three episodes to turn three random words into one amazing movie pitch. Episode one is all about the three-act structure and setting. Episode two is about characters and themes. And episode three is A, B, C plotlines and sequences. But here is the thing. For each new episode in the Arc we throw in a game-changing, world-shaking, devastating and hilarious curveballs with the dreaded Wheel of Doom! And even worse, every e ...
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THE THIRD STORY features long-form interviews with creative people of all types, hosted by musician Leo Sidran. Their stories of discovery, loss, ambition, identity, risk, and reward are deeply moving and compelling for all of us as we embark on our own creative journeys.
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Park Creatures

Toogood and Thom

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Join the twisted ramblings of dogwalkers Ella and Janie. Endlessly trudging the paths of Hampstead Heath along with thousands of other Cockapoo owners. A hellish mudbath of frustration, friendship and frolics. Created by Sarah Toogood and Sarah Thom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Exploring the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. Host Manoush Zomorodi inspires us to learn more about the world, our communities, and most importantly, ourselves. Get more brainy miscellany with TED Radio Hour+. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted
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Interrogator Morgan Rhalls is hauled out of prison and assigned a team of hand-picked operatives to lead on a mission ordered by Roboute Guilliman himself. Her task is so secret that she's forced to operate under special condition - her actions will be denied even by her own Inquisitor. Can Morgan become a true Agent of the Inquisition? Or will she and her team fall to Chaos before her duty is done? Find out now!
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Exploring what it means to be faithfully Christian in our always-changing world with its challenges and opportunities. I like to think out loud and talk with friends about biblical texts, books, politics, sports, music, films, and basically anything that interests me. This is all an attempt to be fully alive in God’s good world and to enjoy the liberating reality of the Christian gospel.
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Geoff Gascoyne chats to big-name (and upcoming) jazz soloists as they pick and play their favourite jazz standards and talk about their jazz lives. A mix of candid discussion, technical insights and spontaneous improvisation, this weekly podcast is a must-listen for everyone that loves jazz. Geoff is a renowned jazz bass player and prolific composer and producer with credits on over 100 albums and a book of contacts to die for! He is also executive producer of the best-selling Quartet jazz s ...
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. RPG Major: Stories of kindness and bravery in a world full of darkness, mystery, and magic, told one song at a time. Welcome to Foxglove, a modern city where cryptids lurk in coffee shops and supernatural cases land on the desk of two unlikely private investigators: Mara, a charismatic Siren, and Aubrey, a Former Fairy Queen. This isn’t your typical actual play: every investigation unfolds as an improvised musical, with brand new songs inspired by the story in each episode. Like the best s ...
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Something About Tapes

Battery Operated

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We dig into the mighty tape box and randomly select cassettes to listen to in the hopes of discovering an interesting home recording... and then we listen to our main cassette (the episode titles) and use our instruments to create a remix on the fly! If you like cassette tapes then this is the podcast for you! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battery_operated_ Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BatteryOperated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor ...
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Simplifying growth for musicians- especially violin, viola, fiddle, and cello players and teachers- with tips, insights, tools, and stories to grow in their practice, teaching, and career. Exploring intersections in creativity, music education, string playing, music business, and culture, Creative Strings is a non-profit organization supporting music education via online curriculum, orchestra classroom outreach, in-person retreats/conferences, and more. Executive director and host Christian ...
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Building the perfect Christmas playlist episode by episode. Musicians, comedians and podcasters recommend songs and Arnie Niekamp (Hello from the Magic Tavern, Jackbox Games) decides if they're added to his ever-growing Christmas music playlist or not.
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To you he's just a sickly kid, but one day he just might be governor. Pod favorite Jessica Joy is back for another fully improvised musical, this time inspiring us with her real life summer stock experience in "The Secret Garden." Sour servants, talking termites, bags of bullets, and more in this week's Charm Scene! Make a wish! Jessica Joy is an a…
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We rejoin our singing scrappers on Park Bridge as they square up against Von Sweeten and Sam the Sasquatch Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Rory is special guest Oliver Bay (@Olavarius) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_No…
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A broken piano plays the chords of a broken man's heart. Actually that's not really what happens, but that would be pretty poetic if it was! Live from the Flyover Comedy Festival in St.Louis. Ft. Philip Amler, Ashley Whitehurst, Jordan Reichardt, Joe Hartenstine Host: Chuck Cotterman Foley: Katlin Schenider Tech: Ed Zak & Vicky Di Dios Send the cre…
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Arlo starts a charity for the Yuletide, and Liv has some troubles with her demon dog and new relationship. Then, the Hound of the Baskervilles joins the pod to talk about his troubles with appearing scary, and his true creative passions. Arlo Timberloup (and audio production): Cole Dille Liv Prescott (website, audio production and visual assets): E…
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This session, @capricampeau dives into the cut-gill world of canned fish producers as a group of college friends do the best thing in the world for maintaining healthy relationships: starting a business together. Songs: "Fins in Tins" "1+1=Us" "The Front of the Tin" "Donut Make Me Kill" "Fish is a Fish Best Served Fish" "1+1=Us (reprise)" "Me Fish,…
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The following was recorded LIVE at the Neptune theater in Seattle on 11-2-25. It features the incredible Scott Passarella on keys and the incomparable Jonathon Wood on drums. This is certainly the most Seattle musical we've ever done and MAYBE the most Seattle musical of all time? It's tale of lumberjacks, love, cider, dreams, and a legendary track…
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Free Etude Download: https://jazzguitar.fretprints.com/GeorgiaEtude More lessons: https://jazzguitar.fretprints.com/join Explore the world of jazz guitar and the art of improvisation with Guitar and Improvisation. This podcast delves into the traditions, techniques, and creative mindset of jazz greats, offering practical insights and inspiring stor…
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Musical improvisers Zach and Jess swap Christmas songs with Arnie. Songs from Justin Bieber, the Chieftains, Kermit the frog and more. Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at [email protected] Guests: Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino Listen to Off Book: The Improvised Musical or check ou…
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A proudly queer comedian and artist, Louie Pearlman has been fueling the NYC comedy scene since 2002. His original sketches starring the Sesame Street Muppets are featured at Sesame Street Learn and Play in the American Dream Mall, NJ. As a writer for The Sesame Street Podcast and the Webby Award winning Ready Set Ride with Elmo, he engages young a…
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The Best of Filth File Part Two from Rory MacLeod! More filth that only Margaret hears! Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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In the frozen hills of Rhuv, the Sigrunsgjalfi Children’s Home sits silent beneath a sky of unfamiliar stars. No lights glow in the windows and no signs of celebration mark the coming of Alf Gappen’s Day. Yet in the stillness, a single sleeping child hums a quiet tune that carries impossibly far across the snow. Three spirits hear it and cross the …
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The hosts of the Eurovangelists podcast (Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée) swap Christmas songs with Arnie. Warning: This episode has an Explicit tag for strong language during the last two songs. That said, there is a warning in the episode when those songs come up. Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or…
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It's the best of Margaret Grey’s Filth Files. Instances where the Dicklin Syndicate Columnist has had enough of the panels dirty double entendres. As curated by Rory MacLeod. Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and…
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Guitarist, bassist, composer Phil Upchurch died on November 23, and with his passing the music world lost one of its true "musician's musicians." Upchurch played on more than a thousand recordings — from Michael Jackson, Donny Hathaway, Chaka Khan, Curtis Mayfield, and George Benson to Jimmy Reed, the Staples Singers, and countless jazz, blues, and…
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Malcom Esposito hosts his audition for a spot on the website. The crew purposefully f*cks with him. Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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You just never know what you're going to hear on Noise, am I right? Playlist: The Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Part 2 Flea - A Plea Midnight Channel - Mallard Avi Granite 6 - My Sunken Ship Purple Mountains - Snow is Falling in Manhattan Leonard Cohen - Avalanche Osmanthus - In Late Fall Bruiser Wolf x Harry Fraud - Boss Up DJ Sh…
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It's been a long, complicated year. This hour, TED speakers share ideas to help you get grounded, back on track, and even edge toward something like bliss. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regul…
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Frank Grey hosts from LA International Airport as has car rental problems. Plus behind the scenes at Kevin Hart’s Lil Kev.’ Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more… See omnystudio.com/listener …
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Deep in the burrows, the Inquisitorial agents heard the screams of people facing off with Drukhari in the darkness of the tunnels. Solomon and the Judge hid amongst the burning shacks and prepared an ambush. Humans emerged and staggered towards them wearing explosive collars, forced to curse the Emperor, follow by a large, floating pirate-like ship…
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Michael remains upbeat whilst Vincent is despondent about his domestic situation and the role of dairy in his well being. Support the show Written and performed by Vincenzo Giarrusso and Michael Sheinberg Based on an original idea by Vincenzo Giarrusso. Therapy Transcripts available at https://vincey.ghost.io Music by Vincenzo Giarrusso publishing …
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Sorry kids. Traveling..again…..got in late last night, around a quarter to ten. So no video. It’s the Ted Nog rollout! Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more… See omnystudio.com/listener for p…
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Despite some sub par sound quality in parts, Neal proposes an innovative Star Trek spin off, wonders if dogs are powered by four legs or two, disambiguates Whoopee! comic, whoopee cushions and Whoopi Goldberg, considers the natural resting state for a human hand, demystifies the traditional motor funeral cortege, makes the surprising case for trans…
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Join us for a very special interview with Chicago jazz trio Twin Talk, who have made it over a decade without swapping any of the three - count 'em - musicians comprising this fascinating group. Two of those musicians - saxophonist Dustin Laurenzi and drummer Andrew Green - join the boys for a wide-ranging discussion about their formative years, go…
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Channel 19 News anchor Don Berman shockingly “steps away” briefly from his duties.Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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For musicians who’ve been at it 10, 20, 30 years and suddenly realize the old definition doesn’t fit the life they actually want now. If you’ve hit a point in your career where things look successful on paper but don’t feel like success anymore, this conversation will land. In this interview, we dig into redefining success as a musician—especially …
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The Best of “Norton Mountain” from curator Rory MCLeod. An hour of adult performer Chris Norton talking about his first adult film as a producer, “Climbing Rex Rod’s Mountain.” With Bob Meat but not Melania Trump. Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, speci…
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Hrishikesh Hirway (Song Exploder) swaps Christmas songs with Arnie. Their lists are VERY different. Songs from the Vienna Boy’s Choir, Dr. Dog, a “witch house” band and more. Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at [email protected] Guest: Hrishikesh Hirway Hrishi's Home Cooking podcas…
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It might be December, but it's wedding season on Charm Scene! Charming guest Carlos Rivera helps us plan the perfect wedding in this week's fully improvised musical, with brooding brides, massive monologues, and aunt-ish ants! Will anyone find love? Find out this week on Charm Scene! Carlos, a rare species of "non-fluent in Spanish" Miami native, h…
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We rejoin our Pugnacious Poirots as prepare to punch famed philanthropist Freddy Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Rory is special guest Oliver Bay (@Olavarius) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RPGMajor…
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With operatives making their move on Dr. Carver, the tenants of the Babyok Gardens hold their ground to keep them at bay. Content Warning: Strong Language, Gunfire, Alarms, Blood *********** Credits: 0b51d14n - Carla Maxted Lollipop - Amy More Dino Dinovic - Russ More Glass - Tom Laird Referee - Kyle Claset Dialogue Editing and Sound Design by Russ…
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Geoff is in the coastal town of Deal in Kent to meet with the wonderful jazz singer and lyricist Norma Winstone. A childhood steeped in radio, a cinema crush on Lena Horne, and a record collection that swung from Ella and Louis to Sinatra’s ‘Only The Lonely’—Norma charts how a voice finds its own gravity. We talk about the hinge moments that redire…
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Award-winning author Jane Rubin’s powerful new novel Over There—the final installment in her best-selling Gilded City trilogy—illuminates a little-known chapter of Jewish-American history with striking relevance for today. Set during World War I, Over There follows a family of Jewish doctors and nurses who serve with courage and compassion amid the…
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This episode we are lucky enough to host Grace Goze of Hitchcock*Tails and Clued In as well as Joe Burton of The Improvised Shakespeare Company. What a delight! For the first time here is a ridiculous AI summary of the episode. We would have just written "Good accents, bad Canadians, enough said." AI Below: A ring caught by the wind, a rooftop roar…
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Dean and Emerelda Wheeler give a demonstration of their new discipline……Yogo! Sign up for a Backstage Pass and enjoy Hours of exclusive content, Phil's new podcast, Classic podcasts, Bobbie Dooley's podcasts, special live streaming events and shows, and oh so very much more… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Great eclectic mix of tunes on this episode of Noise. PLUS - a NOISE exclusive! Hear the new NUM song "Submerged" from the upcoming album "Seas Coming for Me" - out on November 29th. Come to the album release concert at cSpace Marda Loop on the 29th to get your copy of the physical album! Playlist: Puppet Wipes - Music Is A Plague SH!TOMATO - OOEYG…
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