Best Maler Podcasts (2026)

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Fall 2025 in Review 1:49:20

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4d ago1:49:20

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In this solo episode, I chat all about the past semester including traveling for opera auditions, presenting at this year’s SMT/AMS annual meeting, and finishing my first dissertation chapter. I also discuss my yearly theme for 2025 and ponder what I’ll be focusing on in 2026. Please get in touch if you’d like to be a podcast guest in the new year!…

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110: An Weihnachten entführt – doch ein Lied war die Rettung 38:23

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Was Hanspeter in dieser Nacht passiert, wird er nie wieder vergessen. PDF (for mobile) PDF (for desktop) 3 Ways to Support Us: 1. Join us, reach levels A1 + A2 and get hooked on learning German 2. Get ad-free episodes on Apple Podcasts 3. Buy us a cup of coffee via PayPalBy german-stories.com

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109: Abenteuer im ICE-Abteil 43:54

8d ago43:54

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Deutsch lernen mit einer lustigen und spannenden Geschichte, frei nach dem Original von Arkadij Awertschenko. 3 Leute langweiligen sich und wollen etwas Spannung - doch dann wird ihr Wunsch zum Albtraum. Ein Albtraum, der aber trotzdem lustig ist ;-) PDF mit Übungen und Wörterliste verfügbar. PDF (for mobile) PDF (for desktop) 3 Ways to Support Us:…

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108: Schneewittchen von den Brüdern Grimm 1:17:31

15d ago1:17:31

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Deutsch lernen mit dem klassischen Märchen Schneewittchen (Snow White) von den Brüdern Grimm. Wir verfolgen eine kriminelle Prinzessin, die vor ihrer wahnsinnigen Stiefmutter flieht und einen nekrophilen Prinzen heiratet. PDF mit Übungen und Wörterliste verfügbar. PDF (for mobile) PDF (for desktop) 3 Ways to Support Us: 1. Join us, reach levels A1 …

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107: Schießbefehl von Marius Müller (Let’s play) 25:28

22d ago25:28

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Deutsch lernen mit einem spannenden Textabenteuer von Marius Müller. Du bist in Ostdeutschland, besser gesagt, in der DDR. Und du willst in den Westen fliehen. Wirst du es schaffen oder werden sie dich erschießen? Du kannst das Spiel hier selbst spielen: Spiel Schießbefehl 3 Ways to Support Us: 1. Join us, reach levels A1 + A2 and get hooked on lea…

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106: Rotkäppchen von den Brüdern Grimm 51:01

1M ago51:01

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Deutsch lernen mit einem klassischen Märchen von den Brüdern Grimm. Heute wird gefressen, verstümmelt, gelogen und ertrunken! Ich lese dir den vereinfachten Text (diesmal mit Toneffekten) vor, wir machen eine Wiederholungslektion der wichtigsten Wörter und Phrasen und ich erkläre dir jedes kleinste Detail. PDF und Wörterliste verfügbar. PDF (for mo…

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105: Die Schrecken der deutschen Sprache von Mark Twain 1:03:59

1M ago1:03:59

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Deutsch lernen mit einem schrecklich übertriebenen Aufsatz von Mark Twain. Humorvoll durch und durch. Ich lese dir den extrem vereinfachten Text vor, erkläre ihn, sage dir "Mark Twains" RICHTIGEN Namen und wir machen eine Wiederholungslektion der wichtigsten Wörter und Phrasen. PDF und Wörterliste verfügbar. PDF (for mobile) PDF (for desktop) 3 Way…

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Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation (with Daniel Kumapayi) 41:25

1M ago41:25

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In this bonus episode, I chat with Daniel Kumapayi about his upbringing as a double bassist, his experience studying at the University of Michigan, and the founding of the Pan Africanist art music foundation, Àkójọpọ̀. Make sure you check out the amazing resources on their website and follow their social media to stay up to date on their projects! …

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104: Infos zu mir & Textabenteuer „Staub” von IkeC (Let’s play) 2:56:51

1M ago2:56:51

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Deutsch lernen mit einem spannenden Textabenteuer von IkeC. Heute geht's in den Wilden Westen. Mach dich gefasst auf Revolver, Pferde und Action! Natürlich auf Deutsch. Und ich spreche etwas über mich selbst, damit du mich besser kennenlernen kannst. Du kannst das Spiel hier selbst spielen: ikeserver.de/Staub 3 Ways to Support Us: 1. Join us, reach…

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103: Der Maler und sein Bild von Arkadij Awertschenko 40:09

2M ago40:09

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Deutsch lernen mit einer lustigen Kurzgeschichte von Arkadij Awertschenko. Heute gibt's Humor vom Autor, der die Russische Satire bekannt gemacht hat. Natürlich auf Deutsch. Ich lese dir den Originaltext vor, erkläre ihn, gebe dir Kontext und Hintergrundinfos und fasse ihn kurz zusammen. PDF verfügbar. PDF (for mobile) PDF (for desktop) 3 Ways to S…

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102: Sherlock Holmes: Das getupfte Band von Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 2:31:31

2M ago2:31:31

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Deutsch lernen mit einer klassischen Kurzgeschichte von Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In dieser Folge behandeln wir einen klassischen Sherlock Holmes Krimi. Ich lese dir den Originaltext vor, erkläre ihn und fasse ihn am Ende kurz zusammen. Diese Geschichte ist sehr lang, also kann ich diesmal leider nicht auf die einzelnen schwierigen Wörter eingehen. P…

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101: Das Fenstertheater von Ilse Aichinger 34:59

2M ago34:59

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Deutsch lernen mit einer klassischen Kurzgeschichte von Ilse Aichinger. In dieser Folge möchte ich dir helfen, eine Kurzgeschichte zu verstehen und zu genießen. Ich lese dir den Originaltext dieser Gesellschaftskritik vor, erkläre ihn und fasse das Geschehen zusammen. Entspann dich, hör aufmerksam zu und versuche, diese klassische Geschichte zu gen…

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100: Dein Deutsch ist jetzt viel besser! | Your German is much better now! 30:44

2M ago30:44

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Tell a happy end, correctly use words that are always confused by German learners & words with the same or similar spelling, but different meanings. Party at Paul's place. Anna says she has almost finished her studies and will soon be a teacher at a primary school. Paul's family is super proud of him and his blog has gained so much traction that he…

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99: Eine echte Überraschung! | A real surprise! 37:14

2M ago37:14

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Express feelings for one another & comparative: so normal wie möglich & irregular forms. It's Saturday, the day of the party, and Paul is visiting his parents. They’re getting along better since Father is overcoming his addiction to gambling and mobile games. He now compensates with sports and chess. Laura calls. She reveals why she has been so str…

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98: Was im Haus passiert ist | What has happened in the house 44:57

2M ago44:57

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Congratulate someone, express pride, summarize a story & word formation: ‑lich & ‑isch. Paul has the painting! During the war, the lady and her husband were secretly listening to forbidden news - right in front of the painting (and he proposed to her there). It was the memories of her husband that she didn't want to lose. So she didn’t want to give…

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97: Die Opa-Überraschung | The grandpa surprise 36:01

3M ago36:01

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Express disappointment, surprise, and compassion & comparison: modal verbs and their use. Paul and the grandson talk secretly: the widow had actually wanted to throw the painting away at one point. But she just can't let go of the old story and memories. Both grandpas were in the Hitler Youth and in the SA together. They really were Nazis. Paul is …

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96: Ich kann es Ihnen nicht geben! | I can’t give it to you! 24:33

3M ago24:33

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Tell a sentimental story and express gratitude & word formation: -bar. Paul seems to have told the widow the whole dramatic story about the book, Fritz, his friends, Laura and his family. And he softened her emotionally with it. So she agrees to give him the painting, even though it didn't look like it at first. But then she suddenly becomes sentim…

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95: Ein Wetterbericht | A weather report 22:02

3M ago22:02

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94: Glauben Sie, Sie haben das Bild noch? | Do you think you still have the painting? 23:25

3M ago23:25

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Explain a concern in simple words & word formation: -los & the gap s. Paul is standing in front of the house, rings the doorbell and waits. An old woman opens the door. She is the widow of Grandpa's friend! At first, she is a little cautious and cannot really relate to what Paul wants because her husband has long been dead. But he gives her grandso…

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Summer 2025 in Review 1:40:59

3M ago1:40:59

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In this solo episode, I chat all about my summer shenanigans including traveling for research in June, traveling for singing in July, and (quite honestly) an August meltdown. I also discuss my theme of the year and what’s coming up on the podcast this fall. Stay tuned for my next semester in review episode in December, as well as some bonus episode…

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93: Viel Glück! | Good luck! 29:19

3M ago29:19

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Guide someone in the car where to turn and stop & Ordinal numbers (erste, zweite, dritte, …). Tim, Meili, Anna and Paul are driving to the address to look for the painting. Paul says Laura didn't want to talk about her weird behavior lately. A thunderstorm is approaching. He hopes something exciting will happen today so that he can write a good sto…

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92: Die neue Adresse | The new address 27:35

4M ago27:35

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Clothing and family vocabulary & two-way prepositions: unter. Paul is shopping clothes with Anna and Meili, because the weather is supposed to get bad and he lost his rain jacket on Sylt. His parents call: Father found out the new address where they might find the painting! Everyone is happy that Paul will be looking for the painting - and his pare…

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Popular Music Mashups (with Dr. Christine Boone) 1:13:48

4M ago1:13:48

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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Christine Boone (University of North Carolina Ashville, St. Olaf College) about her musical upbringing as a vocalist, her path to music theory, and her forthcoming textbook project with Brad Osborn. We also discuss her research on mashups in popular music, including the gendered dynamics of pairing songs across genr…

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91: Du brauchst eine Therapie! | You need a therapy! 31:41

5M ago31:41

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Admit a problem and accept help & two-way prepositions: über. Paul and his father walk through the city after the betting office incident. He admits he has a gambling addiction and agrees to undergo therapy. „Don't tell mom or your girlfriend about this“, he says, „and don't write it in your blog or in your book!“ „What book,“ Paul asks, and is sup…

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Analyzing Sign Language Music (with Dr. Anabel Maler) 1:15:34

6M ago1:15:34

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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Anabel Maler (University of British Columbia) about her musical upbringing as a flutist, her path to music theory, and her interest in learning American Sign Language. We also dive into her new book Seeing Voices, which discusses music making practices and musical experiences in various deaf communities. Seeing Voic…

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90: Was machst du denn hier? | What are you doing here? 20:53

6M ago20:53

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Play down a problem, demand what you deserve & two-way prepositions: in. Paul's dad plays down his gambling problem and goes to a betting office. And again, he has an argument because he had bet on a sports team's loss - but the bookmaker doesn't give him anything since it was a disqualification. That doesn't count as a loss. But he doesn’t want to…

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89: Papas Problem | Daddy’s problem 26:30

6M ago26:30

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Explain a gambling problem, plan an intervention & two-way prepositions: an. Laura calls Paul while she is working on the site of a highway accident. She feared he would tell everyone his father is addicted. That’s why she called immediately. She says she recognized Paul's dad from her early days in the police force. He is apparently not only addic…

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88: Vater lügt | Father is lying 28:14

7M ago28:14

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Deny facts and make excuses & two-way prepositions: auf. This Podcast episode is sponsored by italki. Promo Code: GERMANSTORY Web link: https://go.italki.com/germanstorypd App link: https://go.italki.com/germanstorypdapp Paul wants to know how Father helped Grandpa with his smartphone. With which app can you find out the new address where the paint…

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Winter 2025 in Review 1:42:36

7M ago1:42:36

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In this episode, I chat all about my past semester of continuing this year's touring season with Opera For The Young, giving my first lecture recital, and formally starting my dissertation research. I also give an update on the podcast release schedule this summer and contemplate the goals I have for the upcoming season. Consider joining the HMA bo…

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Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival (with The Dolphins Quartet) 35:37

8M ago35:37

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In this episode, I chat with The Dolphins Quartet (violinists Luke Henderson and Issac Park, violist James Preucil, and cellist Ian Maloney) about their backgrounds in music, their time at The Juilliard School, and how they met and started working together. We also discuss their rehearsal process, how they choose repertoire to perform, how they com…

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Tour Blog 10 - End of the Road 58:51

7M ago58:51

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It's the end of the road for host Deadair Dennis Maler. While at home he catches you up on the shows in LA, SLC, Missouri, Pittsburgh, and Denver (if he can remember it). What did he learn from his 3-months on the road? What was the purpose? What will he be doing going forward? Listen to find out. 🎙️🎭 ABOUT 🤔🎭 Do you ever wonder what your favorite …

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87: Die Seite, die fehlt | The page that is missing 29:41

8M ago29:41

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Describe a city adventure, tell a story & two-way prepositions: zwischen. In Paul’s latest blog article, he had an adventure with a subway ticket inspector on his way back from Grandpa's apartment. At home, he realized that the page he found fits the book. It is the lost page with the missing part of the old address! That's the place where Grandpa'…

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86: Das gibt’s ja gar nicht! | No way! 30:15

8M ago30:15

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Furniture and apartment vocabulary extension & two-way prepositions: vor. Paul helps his parents to clear Grandpa's apartment. While he and his mom are busy, his dad is secretly looking for Grandpa's smartphone. He finds it but mom sees this. She angrily takes it away from him because dad is banned from using smartphones. He is addicted to mobile g…

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85: Ich sollte eine Anzeige gegen Fritz machen! | I should make a legal complaint against Fritz! 38:27

8M ago38:27

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Complain, ask for advice, give advice and express a plan & subjunctive II with sollte. Paul is depressed and regrets that he couldn't be there for Grandpa in the end. His work is also not going well since he is out of ideas. When Laura hears that he uploaded his Sylt adventure today, she is a little too interested in the new blog post, especially s…

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Music and Cognition (with Dr. Cora Palfy) 1:22:36

8M ago1:22:36

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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Cora Palfy (Washington and Jefferson College) about her musical upbringing as a singer, her time studying music theory and cognition at Northwestern, and her music theory pedagogy article on "the hidden curriculum." We also dive into her 2022 book Musical Agency and The Social Listener, which discusses music as an a…

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84: Heinz kommt nie mehr zurück! | Heinz never comes back again! 26:34

8M ago26:34

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Reproach, stroll down memory lane & subjunctive II with würde. Paul is back in Munich, riding his bike to Grandpa's apartment. He has the book, but without the important page. His parents are already there. They're clearing all the rooms because he has died. That is why Paul’s mother was so strange on the phone when he was on Sylt. The call wasn't …

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Comedian, Actress, and Teleprompter Operator Tia Jai 1:36:02

8M ago1:36:02

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On this episode of the podcast, host Deadair Dennis talks to comedian, teleprompter opertator, and pandemic friend Tia Jai. Dennis and Tia met through the social media app Clubhouse during the days of the Covid 19 lockdown. The two discuss Tia's unconvential entrance into the entertianment industry, how she gerw up into the confident, positive "ray…

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83: Das große Wiedersehen - Teil 3 | The big reunion - part 3 41:54

9M ago41:54

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Accusations, reasons, excuses & subjunctive II with hätte. At the party, Fritz hid the book under his sweater and took it away. That actually saved it from falling off the balcony, he says. When Paul upset everybody there was no chance to give it back secretly. And the option to admit that he was the one who had the book without losing his face was…

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82: Das große Wiedersehen - Teil 2 | The big reunion - part 2 38:35

9M ago38:35

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Get upset about someone, blow off steam, make excuses & order of dative and accusative in a sentence when both objects are personal pronouns. Paul confronts Fritz, who does not apologize, but justifies his behavior instead: His new girl is Paul’s ex girlfriend, and he thought Paul would mind. So he didn't tell him. He blocked his facebook posts for…

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Tour Blog 09 - LA Open Mics 42:25

9M ago42:25

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Host Deadair Dennis is on the road and taking you with him. What are open mics in Los Angeles like? Find out with host Deadair Dennis as he walks you through the good, the bad, and the cocaine of LA open mic comedy. How does a comic get in at one of the big clubs? Where do you find open mics? Are LA mics different than open mics everywhere else in …

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81: Das große Wiedersehen - Teil 1 | The big reunion - part 1 35:09

9M ago35:09

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Travel vocabuary, neighborhood rules & order of dative and accusative in a sentence when one object is a personal pronoun. Paul thinks about his situation: he doesn't get any unemployment benefits anymore because he’s now able to make a living as a freelancer. Fortunately, his laptop and cell phone survived yesterday's rain thanks to a plastic bag.…

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Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé: Part Two (with Lee Thomas Richardson) 1:32:23

9M ago1:32:23

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In this episode, I chat with Lee Thomas Richardson about Beyoncé's eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter, including its reception by the Beyhive, our favorite (and least favorite) tracks, the nominations and awards the album received at the 2024 Grammys, and Beyoncé's new products that further expand her brand. Join us for our next book club meeting o…

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Chris Duffy 1:20:12

9M ago1:20:12

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On this episode of "So, What Do You Really Do?", host Deadair Dennis chats with comedian, TV writer, and podcaster Chris Duffy. The two go way back to the Boston comedy scene, where they crossed paths at shows and podcast training classes. They dive into the Boston scene, mutual friends, Chris’ journey from Boston to New York, and eventually Los An…

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80: So finde ich ihn nie! | I'll never find him like that! 30:45

9M ago30:45

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Hotel room amenities and their convenience & order of dative and accusative in a sentence when both objects are nouns. It's getting late and bad weather is coming. Paul's rain jacket was in the backpack which he lost. He sees a clothes shop, but it closed 5 minutes ago. He has been looking for Fritz for two hours today. Now the e-scooter battery is…

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Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé: Part One (with Lee Thomas Richardson) 49:10

10M ago49:10

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In this episode, I chat with Lee Thomas Richardson (Columbia University) about his musical upbringing as a saxophonist and a vocalist, his path to music theory, and the start of his research on Beyoncé and fandom. We also discuss Beyoncé's eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter. Stay tuned for part two of our conversation! Join us for our next book clu…

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Tour Blog 08 - An Unneccessary Stop 28:44

9M ago28:44

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🚗💨 Ever wonder what it’s really like to be a road comic? Spoiler: It’s not all laughs and limelight—sometimes it’s gas station dinners, questionable motels, and whatever the hell just happened in Texas. Deadair Dennis is on the road for three months, and you’re coming with him. He made it out of New Orleans (barely), dodged any more snow, but ran i…

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79: Mein Rucksack ist weg! | My backpack is gone! 38:10

10M ago38:10

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Baggage and paperwork vocabulary & dative reflexive verbs and sentence structure: mir etwas anziehen, mir etwas kaufen, mir etwas leihen. Paul arrives at the train station in Westerland on the island of Sylt. He loses his backpack and unsuccessfully tries to get help in the lost-and-found office. He is desperate because the garage opener is in it, …

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Ron Placone: The Road Comic Life & Chasing the Dream 1:44:56

10M ago1:44:56

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On this episode of So, What Do You Really Do? host Deadair Dennis talks to comedian, writer, and filmmaker Ron Placone. While traveling in Los Angeles, Dennis sat down in his AirBnB to talk with Ron about working the road as a early comic, working in the music industry, podcasting with interesting people, performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Fest, ea…

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Tour Blog 07 - The Wrong Shoes 53:03

10M ago53:03

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Host Deadair Dennis is on the road and taking you along for the ride. This time, he lands in New Orleans—where he ends up staying longer than planned. Follow along for an inside look at the unpredictable, chaotic, and occasionally rewarding life of a touring stand-up comedian. 🎉 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest episodes and join the conver…

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Sounding Bodies (with Dr. Shannon Draucker) 1:14:35

11M ago1:14:35

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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Shannon Draucker (Siena College) about her musical upbringing as a clarinetist, her experience in an English PhD program at Boston University, and her current pedagogical practices at Siena. We also discuss her recent book Sounding Bodies: Acoustical Science and Musical Erotics in Victorian Literature, as well as he…