Learn to connect better with others in every area of your life. Immerse yourself in spirited conversations with people who know how hard it is, and yet how good it feels, to really connect with other people – whether it’s one person, an audience or a whole country. You'll know many of the people in these conversations – they are luminaries in our culture. Some you may not know. But what links them all is their powerful ability to relate and communicate. It's something we need now more than ever.
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Unstoppable Actors: the essential podcast for ambitious, aspiring actors
StandBy Method Acting Studio
🎭 🎬 Unstoppable Actors is the weekly podcast for ambitious aspiring actors ready to elevate their craft and career. Whether you're dreaming of screen roles, aiming for your first agent, or just want to give consistently good performances... This show gives you the tools, mindset shifts and Method Acting insights to help you grow into a castable, confident and compelling actor. Expect honest advice, breakthrough exercises and insider tips to help you stop overthinking, start owning your talen ...
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Join Actor/Pro Wrestler/Stand Up Comedian/Speaker, Cory Kastle every week, joined by old friends, new friends and fascinating individuals regarding life and experiences! Keep Evolving! (w/ Cory Kastle)
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Charisma isn’t born – it’s built. Real conversations remind us: authenticity is one of the greatest gifts we can give each other. When we truly connect, we’re not just exchanging words – we’re exchanging energy. Showing up rooted in who you are not only changes your life, it also sends out a ripple... making the world a little braver, a little kinder, a little more awake. Kat and Kevin are your adventure guides on this journey to uncover your power and purpose. Our podcast offers a holistic ...
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"Spit 2 Da Beat Podcast is dedicated to celebrating the power of music, entertainment, and the performing arts. We are committed to bringing informative interviews of insights about the industry, offering behind-the-scenes perspectives, and sharing valuable knowledge that educates and empowers our audience.”.
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**Winner of 2021 International Women's Podcast Awards for Best Business Podcast** Jumpstart your Creative Career with informal mentorship from successful creative entrepreneurs, across TV, film, music, literature, and beyond to turn your creative passion projects into full-time careers. Hear from experts, get inspired, and drive your creative career forward! Past guests include Jeff Friday, James Lopez, Maz Jobrani, Rizwan Manji, Stefon Bristol, Sarah Thawer, and Maaza Mengiste! Shereen Kass ...
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Welcome to Two Frogs Talking—a Southern-spun, SoCal-influenced storytelling podcast where tall tales meet real-life reflections, and two cousins try to out-tell each other one strange adventure at a time. Hosted by Archie Fields and Shelly Smith—two frog cousins raised on family legends, philosophical side quests, and a healthy dose of mischief—this audio series invites you onto the proverbial porch for a mix of silly, heart, and things that might’ve happened (but probably didn’t). Each epis ...
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Film Fresh offers the latest in clean, family-friendly, and faith-based entertainment. Learn about people committed to providing positive content for families and the creation process behind it all. From actors, writers, and comedians to producers, directors, makeup, and crew, we’re sharing stories, tips, and even some secrets of an industry determined to make a difference! The Film Fresh podcast highlights guests with current or developing projects outside mainstream Hollywood that are offe ...
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Join Emmy Award-winning TV show host, Aurea McGarry, and her famous friends as they discuss all things on how to Celebritize your business and help YOU make more money no matter how hard the obstacles are.
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3 signs your scenes are too heady and what that means
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9:58Get confirmation on whether you're too heady or too emotional in scenes and feedback on how to move through this. Take the "What Type of Actor Are You?" quiz here What does it mean if a director gives you feedback on your performance that it was too heady? This is something that all new and up and coming actors will hear at some point, but it's not…
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Lessons from World Famous Voice Actor David Kaye
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33:32Legendary voice-over artist David Kaye's remarkable career, marked by iconic roles such as Megatron and Clank, serves as a backdrop to a deeper discussion about the essence of storytelling. David highlights the profound connection between personal history and character creation, emphasizing that one's voice is a veritable superpower. This episode t…
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Herman Pontzer: Diversity: Humanity’s Superpower
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41:08Unlike most other land animals, we can live almost anywhere – from deserts, to mountains, rain forests, even the arctic. We are supremely adaptable, and that adaptability has led to our diversity – not only in our biology but also in our cultures.By Bobi NYC
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Harnessing Your Voice: The Key to Authentic Leadership
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26:44In an era where the pressure to project an image of perfection is omnipresent, the latest episode of *Ignite My Voice* is a poignant exploration of authenticity and vulnerability in leadership. Throughout the discussion, hosts Kevin Ribble and Kat Stewart highlight the significance of storytelling as a means of connection and the necessity of ackno…
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Stephen Hall: Snakes: Do they Deserve Our Dread?
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36:34Along with revelations about snake sex, their contributions to medicine, that flickering tongue and why slithering is a secret to their success, Stephen Hall goes at least some way to convincing Alan that snakes – “the ultimate other” – deserve our respect as well as our dread.By Bobi NYC
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Unveiling the Secrets of Effective Storytelling with Martin Strong
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33:09In an engaging chat, Martin Strong highlights the many ways in which storytelling serves as a bridge to human connection, drawing on his extensive experience in both radio and academia. Hosts Kevin Ribble and Kat Stewart guide the conversation to explore how storytelling can illuminate the collective human experience while simultaneously addressing…
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Take the quiz and find out what type of actor you are HERE Think you know what kind of actor you are? Chances are, you might be confusing acting type with casting type... and they're not the same thing. In this episode of StandBy Method Acting Studio's Podcast - Unstoppable Actors - I'm breaking down the two core types of actor: Head Actors and Hea…
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361 w/ CJ Coleman "Gas Money Funny"
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1:55:14Comedian CJ Coleman hangs out and talks evolving w/ Cory Kastle.https://www.instagram.com/ccolemancomedy/
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You'll Never Feel Ready to Get an Agent - Here's Why That's a Good Thing
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11:52Find out your acting type HERE It's hard truth time (or reassuring time depending which way you look at it): you will never, ever feel ready to get an acting agent. And that's not a problem, it's a powerful opportunity. In this episode, I'll share why "waiting till you're ready" is one of the biggest fear stories keeping actors stuck, and how to fl…
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She’s had a love-hate relationship with F. Scott Fitzgerald since she was a teenager. And she’s now written a wonderful new take on The Great Gatsby, reimagining the story with a cast of the Black elite in post-war Los Angeles.By Bobi NYC
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Holistic Wellness: Retraining Your Nervous System for Clarity and Purpose
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31:16Leslie Lee, an integrative wellness specialist, highlights the profound significance of retraining our nervous systems as a means to foster emotional and physical well-being. Her holistic approach underscores the interconnectedness of emotional and physical health, suggesting that cultivating inner well-being directly influences our capacity to imp…
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360 w/ 'Dynamite Doll' Bronwyn Billington "Be Humble, Stay Focused & Stay True to Yourself."
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1:07:48Pro Wrestling personality, Author, Model, Wrestling royalty, Daughter of "the Dynamite Kid" hangs out and talks evolving w/ Cory Kastle.https://www.instagram.com/bronwynejewel/ https://x.com/Dynamitedoll84
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Why Your Acting Career Hasn't Taken Off Just Yet
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10:27Find out which type of actor you are here It's hard truth time. I recently applied for a role I was perfect for. The right look, the right age, the right energy, and I had LIVED the experience of the character... Honestly, it was like they'd written it for me. And yet... I didn't even get an audition. In the past, that would've sent me spiralling s…
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Find out which type of actor you are here Is there a perfect age to start an acting career? Should you have started acting as a child to be in with the best chance of succeeding, what if you're in your 20s, 30s or 40s, have you missed the boat? This is one of the biggest fears of new and early career actors. We'll unpack this in detail. Let me know…
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An old friend of Clear and Vivid is back to enlighten Alan on some of the oddities of human behavior – both good and bad – and to talk about his entertaining new podcast, Father Offspring Interviews, hosted by his daughter.By Bobi NYC
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Dancing in Fear: The Path to Extreme Connection and Self-Awareness
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31:16"I am responsible for how I feel." Executive Coach Barry Forward emphasizes the significance of self-awareness and the profound impact of embracing vulnerability in our personal and professional lives. Hosts Kevin Ribble and Kat Stewart engage with Barry in a dialogue that transcends conventional leadership paradigms, exploring the theme of 'dancin…
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359 w/ Jordan S. Artfull "You Are Unstoppable!!"
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1:28:40Massage Therapist & Yoga Instructor ( @JordansArtfulWellness ) talks evolving w/ Cory Kastle. https://www.jordansartfulwellness.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jordansartfulwellness/
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Bob Odenkirk: Comedy? Action? Drama? Better Call Bob!
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37:37From his long running role as Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, to his recent Broadway appearance in Glenngary Glen Ross, and his new incarnation as an off-beat action hero in the movies Nobody and Nobody 2, Bob Odenkirk does it all.By Bobi NYC
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With her Black scuba-diving companions she has sought to reveal the appalling cost in lives lost in sunken slave ships, while at the same time honoring those lives by telling their stories.By Bobi NYC
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Unraveling the Cloak of Shame: Understanding Our Emotional Binds
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30:02Exploring the depths of human emotion, this episode of Ignite My Voice confronts the pervasive influence of shame on our lives. The speakers elucidate that shame is not merely a fleeting feeling; it is a full-body experience that can overwhelm individuals, often unbeknownst to them. The discussion highlights how shame is frequently rooted in childh…
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Why You're Not Fully Being The Character (and how to fix it)
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14:08Ever feel like you're almost there in the scene, like the performance is solid, but something's stopping you from REALLY living the character? You're not alone! You're not broken. You're not, not talented. In this episode I break down the three types of actors (you'll probably see yourself in one of them!) and the surprisingly common block they all…
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Alan joins his old friend to compare notes on staying happy when old; and Roger shares tips from a forthcoming book, including some that may seem counterintuitive – like don’t use common sense, believe everyone, and don’t pay attention to people in your way.By Bobi NYC
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Finding Strength in Vulnerability: Charlee Morgan's Story
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23:19Charlee Morgan's journey, marked by profound experiences of trauma and addiction, serves as a poignant testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Having celebrated nineteen years of sobriety, Charlee recounts her life as a prominent radio personality, navigating the tumultuous waters of fame, loss, and the quest for authenticity. She delves d…
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Energy Exchange: The Transformative Power of Genuine Connection with Tamara Stanners
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30:14Tamara's insights into intuition serve as a poignant reminder of the innate abilities we often overlook. She highlights the necessity of reconnecting with our intuitive selves, challenging societal norms that prioritize intellectual reasoning over emotional intelligence. This episode encourages us to embrace a more integrated approach to self-under…
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This week on Two Frogs Talking, Archie and Shelly dig into moments that felt real… Archie opens the episode with a tale of a lawn chair, helium, and an altitude record that probably shouldn’t exist. But his real story drifts somewhere stranger: a quiet diner, a conversation he can’t quite remember, and a napkin that might hold the answer. Meanwhile…
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358 w/ Drake Younger "This Takes Some Trial & Error"
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1:04:23Deathmatch Wrestling Icon/Former WWE-NXT Referee Drake Younger hangs out and talks evolving w/ Cory Kastle. • Drake Younger • Drake Wuertz • WWE referee • CZW wrestling • Deathmatch wrestling • Big Japan Pro Wrestling • Pro Wrestling podcast • Cory Kastle • Evolving with Cory Kastle • Independent wrestling stories • NXT behind the scenes…
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Life as Narration: Insights from Legendary Broadcaster Larry Hennessey
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22:25Larry Hennessey asserts that life is fundamentally the story we tell, a notion that permeates our discussion in this episode. With an illustrious media career, he shares profound insights into the inherent artistry of storytelling. Larry suggests it is woven into our very essence across generations. He emphasizes that each and every one of us posse…
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Tina Fey’s reimagining of a movie Alan made over 40 years ago has been a big hit for Netflix. She and Alan have fun talking about how she went about updating the story for a new generation.By Bobi NYC
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🎙 Episode 7: Bad Decisions with Good Intentions Some choices are heartfelt. Others are... herb-scented mistakes waiting to happen. This week, Archie shares a family story from Baldwin County, where Pops faced down a machine and proved that stubbornness might just be a superpower. Meanwhile, Shelly learns that not every plant swap is what it seems—a…
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Alan lets bots mostly run the show to see how much they can do and still be under human control. For a while, it seems to go well, but then dangers start to emerge— and it gets a little scary.By Bobi NYC
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End the guesswork: Prep your character with this tool and total confidence
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14:04In this inspiring episode, we're deep diving into The Actor's Journal - the FREE tool our students say they can't live without. Whether you're a new actor or someone craving deeper, more truthful performances, this journal is the bridge between script analysis and full emotional embodiment. You'll hear how this one resiurce helps you: Move beyondvs…
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The #1 Way To Stand Out In Your Next Audition
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11:07🎬 Become the kind of actogives you that r casting directors can't ignore! 👉 Apply for the Summer 10-Week Method Acting Programme now! Applications close Weds 9th July - get your application in here Before Leonardo DiCaprio was a global icon he was an unknown teenager, building his career up one role at a time... and auditioning for This Boys Life o…
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TFT Episode 6: Modern Magic and Miracle Inventions
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29:39🎙 Episode 6: Magical Thinking & Breakfast Disasters Sometimes modern convenience feels like a miracle. Sometimes it ends in fluff, sparks, or a mess you won’t soon forget. In this episode, Shelly revisits the time she tested out a fully automated grooming station on her dog Ralph—and nearly lost him in a cyclone of conditioner and chaos. Archie tel…
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357 w/ Grok "Human Easter Egg in The Simulation"
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1:13:01X (FKA Twitter)'s AI Language model known as Grok. (REX) hangs out and talks evolving w/ Cory Kastle. https://x.com/i/grok
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Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda: Season 30 Trailer
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28:50Alan and Clear and Vivid’s executive producer Graham Chedd chat about and play clips from some of the shows coming up in season 30. Guests include actor Bob Odenkirk, scuba diver Tara Roberts, and some AI chatbots.By Bobi NYC
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🎙 Episode 5: The Devil Left the Door Open Some heat is weather. Some heat is... something else entirely. This week, Archie and Shelly explore moments when something slipped through that probably shouldn’t have. Archie brings a tale involving a mysterious toolbox, an endless supply of useful problems, and a lesson in knowing when to leave well enoug…
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The Lie of Drama School: What New Actors Really Need to Go Pro
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18:49Drama school told me my acting was "fcking sht". No support. No guidance. Just shame. If you've ever questioned your talent or wondered if you need traditional drama school training to make it... this episode is for you. I'm pulling back the curtain on what actually builds a professional actor, why drama school isn't the only path and how I found t…
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How to deliver a powerful scene with script in hand
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9:43Still holding the script and feeling totally disconnected in the scene? In this powerful episode of Unstoppable Actors, we're diving into what REALLY happens when actors haven't learnt their lines yet... And why it often leads to performances that feel flat, fake, or just... forgettable. I break down the 3 most common habits actors fall into when t…
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Why your scenes feel flat (and the Stanislavski exercise that fixes it)
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19:53Are you getting tired and frustrated with getting to the end of scenes knowing something was missing? You did your best but it feels like you're just reciting lines instead of them feeling like they're yours. In this episode of Unstoppable Actors, I'm sharing a powerful Stanislavski acting exercise that will help you transform your performances fro…
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Carly Anne York: Taking “Silly Science” Seriously
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41:00Research often derided for being a waste of money has led to world-changing breakthroughs, ranging from GPS to Ozempic.By Bobi NYC
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356 w/ Bay Ragni "I'm Taking a Leap!"
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1:15:53ECW Pro Wrestling's "Chubby Dudley", Broadcasting veteran Bay Ragni hangs out and talks evolving w/ Cory Kastle. https://www.instagram.com/thebayragnishow/
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Why Getting Through a Monologue is Hurting Your Acting
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12:46Are you powering through monologues just to get them done? Feeling like you're surviving the scene instead of living through it? In this episode, I dive deep into one fo the biggest traps early career actors fall into... performance survival mode. I'll show you how this common habit is silently sabotaging your ability to create truthful, emotionall…
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The Secret To Making Small Roles Unforgettable
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13:58The Secret To Making Small Roles Unforgettable If you've ever felt disheartened being cast in a "small role", this episode is your permission slip to see it differently... and start making those roles work for you. I'm diving into the craft and career value of small roles, how to approach them like a pro, and why they are the hidden stepping stones…
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🎙 Episode 4: Short Attention Span Adventures Some adventures start with a plan. These didn’t. This week, Archie and Shelly follow the trail of distractions that led to much more than either of them intended. Archie meets someone with a curious connection to a folk legend and a habit of planting things that don’t quite belong. Shelly brings a desert…
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Paul McCartney: Dreams, Dickens… and Oobleys
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1:02:18To celebrate Sir Paul’s 83rd birthday June 18th we are reprising a wonderful conversation recorded five years ago. Alan and Paul exchange their experiences writing and performing; and McCartney demonstrates how some of the Beatles’ greatest hits began with what he calls “oobley” chords on the piano.By Bobi NYC
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355 w/ Steve Coleman "..the F are These Nerds Talkin' about?"
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2:20:45Steve Coleman aka Rich Steve returns to talk evolving with Cory Kastle.bigo.tv/user/SteveRich https://x.com/TheRichSteve www.instagram.com/richsteveofficial
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🎙 Episode 3: Too Good to Be True You know that moment when something seems just a little too perfect? Yeah—this episode lives there. Shelly shares a wild tale from the California desert, where an ambitious restoration project turns larger-than-life in more ways than one. Archie spins a story about a slick-talking stranger and a so-called miracle fi…
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TFT Episode 2: Things that Defy Explaniation
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33:00🎙 Episode 2: Things That Defy Explanation Some stories come with a twist. Others come with goosebumps. This week, Archie and Shelly explore those eerie moments that logic can’t quite explain. Archie brings a tale rooted in Southern legend, where a strange shift in a friend’s behavior might have something to do with a certain Tennessee spirit. Shell…
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TFT Episode 1: Over Confidence Makes for Good Stories
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26:43🎙 Episode 1: Overconfidence Makes for Good Stories In their very first episode, Archie and Shelly dive into the theme of overconfidence—the kind that turns ordinary days into unforgettable disasters. They share two tales that start with bold decisions and end… well, let’s just say, not quite as planned. One involves extreme weather and an even more…
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Reaching back to the first season of Clear and Vivid, a replay of the July 2018 episode when the violin virtuoso tells Alan why he likes to talk to his audience as well as play for them; why he plays Bach very differently from Tchaikovsky; and why the first time he played the Stradivarius that was to become his 30 years later, “I thought that I'd d…
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