Best Christopher Dole Podcasts (2025)

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Superman w/ Meghan Fitzmartin 1:23:46

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4d ago1:23:46

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Look! Up in the Sky! We are joined today by Meghan Fitzmartin (the new audiobook adaptation of All-Star Superman) to discuss the musical history of the Man of Steel, the intriguing commonalities between his themes over the years, which Lois is best, what Superman means to us, and more. Join us, won't you, as we go flying with Superman. All-Star Sup…

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Hit Singles w/ Gabriel Urbina & Jeremy Warmsley 1:01:45

2M ago1:01:45

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In this special episode, we're joined by two of the creatives behind the wonderful new fiction podcast Hit Singles, creator Gabriel Urbina and composer Jeremy Warmsley. We discuss the show's development, the importance of writing music that can be used for multiple moments versus themes, the difference in composing for podcasts vs. films and televi…

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One Hundred Years of Solitude with Andre Silva/La Tina Sonido 52:40

2M ago52:40

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Andre Silva, sound designer and cofounder of La Tina Sonido joins us to discuss the company's work on Netflix's adaptation of One Hundred Years of Solitude. Join us as we learn how to design magical realism, birds, warfare, and more. Find more of La Tina's work here: https://la-tina.co/ My Big Score was created and hosted by Christopher Dole. Our p…

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FEED DROP: Who The F**K Killed My Sister 30:49

4M ago30:49

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A darkly comedic murder mystery podcast telling the story of Quinn Reynolds, a reluctant true-crime celebrity with a violent past. One year into investigating her sister’s murder, Quinn finds her first major lead — reigniting bitter feuds with the media, law enforcement, and an unhinged group of conspiracy theorists. EP. 1: FANCY FEAST A year into …

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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves w/ Darren Fung 44:32

4M ago44:32

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Composer Darren Fung joins us to discuss Michael Kamen's amazing swashbuckling score for Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. The underrated career of Kamen, what makes a stirring adventure score, and the impact having a Big Iconic Song can have are discussed, along with Darren's work with the Screen Composers Guild of Canada and the Canada’s National Ar…

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Feb 2025 S3 Update 1:52

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Wheyface Radio is pleased to make some pre-production updates and casting announcements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wheyface Radio

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Twin Peaks w/ Will & Brooke Blair 57:17

5M ago57:17

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Composers Will and Brooke Blair (REBEL RIDGE) join us to discuss Angelo Badalamenti's monumental score for Twin Peaks. Laura's Theme, their long-standing collaboration with director Jeremy Saulnier, the contributions of Julee Cruise, and the impact of the late, lamented David Lynch are all discussed, along with much, much more. Join us, won't you? …

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Happy New Year & Season 3 Update 5:04

6M ago5:04

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Good wishes and an exciting update from Wheyface Industries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wheyface Radio

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Titanic w/ Ellie Warren 1:59:40

7M ago1:59:40

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It's time to go back to Titanic. My Big Score producer and Titanic super-fan Ellie Warren joins us to break down The Score for The Movie of the 1990s. Join us, won't you, as we discuss Leo-Mania, the sound design, the film's crescendo in the third act, "My Heart Will Go On", and much, MUCH more in this super-sized episode on James Horner's score fo…

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Fellowship of the Ring, Cont. W/ Emma Sherr-Ziarko 1:39:34

9M ago1:39:34

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Returning guest Emma Sherr-Ziarko joins us to go deep in depth on Howard Shore's monumental score for Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring! We discuss Emma's history with 'the sacred texts', Shore's use of orchestration, the importance of Boromir, and much, MUCH more. PLUS: Chris breaks down the film's extraordinary prologue piece-by-piece to …

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Forgive Arden: The Pranked Priests of St. Patrick's Parish 24:10

9M ago24:10

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In this SPECIAL CROSSOVER EPISODE, Bea and Brenda must solve the greatest mystery of all: who is TORMENTING Father Ben and Father Klem? Who is responsible for the porta-potty incident? The mysterious phone call? And just how intricate are the politics of gothic architect appreciation societies? All this and MORE on this very, very special episode o…

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Blade Runner w/ Evan Frankfort 56:49

11M ago56:49

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Composer Evan Frankfort (Wild Kingdom: Protecting the Wild, The Spiritual Machine) joins us to discuss Vangelis' monumental synth score for 1982's Blade Runner. Join us as we delve deep into process and the nuts and bolts of making a score in a very different way than we usually do. It's one of our most in-depth discussions yet! Find Evan's website…

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DERELICT S1 "Fathom" 51:23

12M ago51:23

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We are delighted to share with you the series premiere of the thrilling and chilling sci-fi podcast DERELICT. DERELICT begins with its first season, FATHOM, in which an ancient artifact resembling a giant door has been found at the bottom of Earth's ocean. To study it, the galaxy's most powerful corporation has built a massive, secret research base…

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Fellowship of the Ring w/ Nicolás Repetto 45:19

1y ago45:19

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We journey back to Middle-Earth with composer Nicolás Repetto (Empire Queen: The Golden Age of Magic) to discuss Howard Shore's first swing at the Lord of the Rings with The Fellowship of the Ring. We discuss thematic construction, fantasy movie music tropes, Nicolás' origin as a composer, and what it takes to score a watch. Not a watch commercial,…

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Home Alone w/ Kenny Wood 50:46

1y ago50:46

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In today's episode, composer Kenny Wood (The Naughty Nine) joins us to discuss John Williams' seminal holiday score Home Alone. Subjects include developing a strong working partnership with your director, heist film scores, how to score a kids' holiday film in the shadow of Home Alone. And much more. Join us, won't you? Find more of Kenny's work he…

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HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS with Chris Ryan and Bobb Barito 57:06

1y ago57:06

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Today, on My Big Score, we celebrate a very, very special new movie. We are immensely lucky to be joined by composer Chris Ryan and sound designer Bobb Barito to discuss the making of the extraordinary new independent dialogue-free action comedy HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS, the epic story of former applejack mogul-turned-trapper Jean Kayak, his travails in…

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Ocean's 12 with Jeff Van Dreason 1:05:19

1+ y ago1:05:19

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Today we go to Europe to STEAL SOME STUFF along with Jeff Van Dreason (Greater Boston) and the super-cool score for Ocean's 12. We discuss the super-cool career of David Holmes, the film's infamous twist and excellent soundtrack choices, and much more. Join us, won't you? My Big Score was created and hosted Christopher Dole. Our producer, editor, a…

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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind with Matt Bowen 1:06:02

1+ y ago1:06:02

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Happy 2024 and Happy Valentine's Day, listeners! My Big Score returns with composer Matt Bowen to talk about Jon Brion's masterful score for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. We discuss the score's unusual sense of temporal freedom and melancholy optimism, Matt's experiences on The Bachelor and The Boys franchises, get a live dulcimer demonstr…

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FEED DROP: Ask Your Father 21:50

1+ y ago21:50

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Lem, a human, and Mikey, an A.I., are piloting the first ever faster than light speed ship when they find themselves twice as far as they meant to go, and without any fuel for a return flight. The two of them communicate with Earth using tiny faster-than-light-speed drives, which carry information for Mikey and questions for Lem from his kids. As t…

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Escape from Wheyface Radio!, Pt. 4: Andy's Office 51:54

1+ y ago51:54

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Content Warning: This episode features cartoonish violence, cursing, gross slime sound effects, gelatinous cubes attacking people, piracy, and surrealist sound paintings. Listener discretion is advised. In the finale of Escape from Wheyface Radio!, our heroes must escape the cubicle farm and make their way to Andy’s office! But what figure from Whe…

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Escape from Wheyface Radio!, Pt. 3 - The Marketing Department 45:50

1+ y ago45:50

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Content Warning: This episode features cartoonish fight violence and language. Also, please be advised the last seven-ish minutes of the episode take place in an environment with lots of jelly and slime sound effects. Listener discretion is advised. On this week’s episode of Escape from Wheyface Radio, our heroes meet an old friend, learn the art o…

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ET The Extraterrestrial w/ Alex Geringas 1:01:21

1+ y ago1:01:21

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Composer Alex Geringas (Batwheels, the Trolls franchise) joins us to discuss John Williams' totemic score for ET. We discuss Alex's childhood as an immigrant in Germany, how to score modern children's television, composing a grammy-winning song for Kelly Clarkson, and much more. Join us, won't you, as we get on our BMX bikes to phone home. My Big S…

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Escape from Wheyface Radio!, Pt. 2 - The Break Room 37:24

1+ y ago37:24

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When last we left our heroes, they had just defeated the corporate corsairs holding Wheyface's board hostage - only to be confronted with a bomb! Which executive is secretly working for the pirates! Plus: annoying coworkers and snacks! Created by Emily St. James, Christopher Dole, and Sara Ghaleb. Executive produced by Christopher Dole, Emily St. J…

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Escape from Wheyface Radio!, Pt. 1 - The Board Room 49:09

1+ y ago49:09

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WELCOME TO A NEW ARDEN ADVENTURE! When Wheyface Industries is invaded by corporate raiders, Bea Casely, Brenda Bentley, Rosalind Ursula, Julie Capsom, and plucky security guard Janet Dogbury decide they're not going to let this hostile takeover happen without a fight! Join old friends and new as we play through Escape from Wheyface Radio! The Arden…

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Interstellar w/ Eli Barraza 1:50:29

1+ y ago1:50:29

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Let's go back through the black hole Gargantua and do this one more time. Eli Barraza (The Far Meridian) joins us for a different perspective on Hans Zimmer's 2014 magnum opus score for Interstellar. We discuss Eli's experiences working at the Griffith Observatory, the career of Matt Damon, the science of sound, why "Mountains" is such good jogging…

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ESCAPE FROM WHEYFACE RADIO! A New Miniseries Coming December 4 2:10

1+ y ago2:10

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ESCAPE FROM WHEYFACE RADIO! AN ARDEN ACTUAL-PLAY MINISERIES COMING DECEMBER 4TH! When corporate raiders initiate a truly hostile takeover of Wheyface Tower, it's up to Bea Casely, Brenda Bentley, Rosalind Ursula, Julie Capsom, and plucky security guard Janet Dogbury to save the day! Join us, won't you, as we play through the Arden RPG Escape from W…

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Interstellar w/ Vinicius Barbosa Pippa 1:10:35

1+ y ago1:10:35

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Multi-media composer, scoring coordinator, and music editor Vinicius Barbosa Pippa (SW: Galaxy of Adventures, Blade Runner: Revelations) joins us today to discuss Hans Zimmer's towering score for the 2014 sci-fi film Interstellar. In addition to discussing Pippa's own work, we discuss the unusual prompt Nolan gave Zimmer prior to creating the score…

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Over the Garden Wall w/ Kev Koeser 1:43:33

1+ y ago1:43:33

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Kev Koeser (Talking Trek to You, Total Massacre) joins us for a special Halloween episode to discuss our very first TV series on My Big Score: Over The Garden Wall. We discuss the history of animation, the scope of this magnificent series and the delights one can find on its expanded soundtrack, the remarkable invention of Patrick McHale and so muc…

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The Silence of the Lambs w/ Julian Mundy 1:41:30

1+ y ago1:41:30

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Julian Mundy (StarTripper!!) returns to the show to discuss Howard Shore's hauntingly beautiful score for the classic 1991 thriller Silence of the Lambs. Various approaches to Hannibal Lecter, Shore's immensely broad career, and director Jonathan Demme's powerful sense of empathy and much more all come up in today's episode. Join us, won't you, as …

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Pinocchio w/ Christopher Willis 1:19:43

2y ago1:19:43

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There's no strings on us this week as acclaimed composer Christopher Willis (The Death of Stalin, Mickey Mouse, Black Mirror) joins us to talk about the score to Walt Disney's 1940s masterpiece Pinocchio and much, much more. The lessons Disney learned from the animated shorts through Snow White to this film, how to score a theme park ride and Willi…

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles w/ Cat Blackard 1:25:05

2y ago1:25:05

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Multimedia artist Cat Blackard (The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program, Mother She Wrote) joins us to talk about John Du Prez's score for the 1990 cinematic debut of the Heroes in a Half-Shell, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! The unexpected malleability of the Turtles as a franchise, what Cat learned from interviewing director Steve Barron, the rushed p…

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Pride and Prejudice (2005) w/ Sherri Chung 1:26:45

2y ago1:26:45

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Composer Sherri Chung (Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai & Based on a True Story) joins us to talk about Dario Marianelli's masterful score for Joe Wright's 2005 Austen adaptation Pride & Prejudice. We discuss Wright's playfulness towards balancing diegetic/nondiegetic music, the horrors of the mixing stage, Chung's own work as a composer as a compos…

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Mission: Impossible w/ Briggon Snow 1:12:24

2y ago1:12:24

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Briggon Snow returns to My Big Score to accept a new mission: discussing Danny Elfman's 1996 score for the debut film of arguably our most consistent modern franchise - Mission: Impossible. The origins of Lalo Schifrin's iconic theme, the tortured composition history of this film, its audacious use of silence, and much more will be discussed. Your …

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Jurassic Park w/ Sarah Rhea Werner 1:48:54

2y ago1:48:54

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It's a very special episode of My Big Score as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of John Williams' magnificent score for Jurassic Park. Join guest Sarah Rhea Werner (Girl in Space, Write Now) as we discuss the surprising relationship of this score to hymnals, the importance of when not to score, how much you can understand this film by only listeni…

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If Beale Street Could Talk w/ Laura Stratford 59:50

2y ago59:50

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Welcome back! In today's episode, writer, composer, and lyricist Laura Stratford (Arden S2, The Bone Harp) joins us to discuss Nicholas Britell's stunning score for Barry Jenkins' 2018 film If Beale Street Could Talk. We cover how Laura's work as a composer has changed how she listens to and appreciates music, the film's impressive unification of d…

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Join Apollo Plus! 1:18

2y ago1:18

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Want to support indie audio drama? Join Apollo Plus at https://www.apollopods.com/ and get access to amazing bonus material from a variety of shows, including Arden! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wheyface Radio

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Arden S3: Thank You and Update 3:44

2y ago3:44

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Thank you so, so much for all your support during the Arden S3 fundraiser! We're so thrilled to share with you details of how it went and what you can expect later this year. You can continue to support Arden at patreon.com/ArdenPod and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/arden-podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Arden Season 3 Fundraiser: HUGE UPDATE AND FINAL CALL 2:45

2y ago2:45

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Last call to donate! Get your donations in at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/arden-s3-midsummer-in-new-york-city#/! We are just $580 away from unlocking an eighth episode of Arden Season 3 and crossing a massive, massive milestone. You have until 11:59 PM Pacific Time TONIGHT to donate. Join us, won't you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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Arden S3 Fundraiser: FINAL CALL FOR DONATIONS 2:25

2y ago2:25

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Hello all! Our S3 IndieGoGo fundraiser concludes on Wednesday April 12th at 11:59 PM. Thus far, we have raised $7404, putting us very close to being able to fund at least one additional episode and an additional bonus minisode. All digital perks are NOW AVAILABLE. Please donate at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/arden-s3-midsummer-in-new-york-ci…

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Arden Season 3 is a Go!!! 1:56

2+ y ago1:56

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Hello all! We are excited to share that we have raised enough money to produce at least SIX NEW EPISODES of Arden this year! Our Season 3 fundraiser continues for ten more days - if you want more episodes (and our exciting array of perks), please donate at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/arden-s3-midsummer-in-new-york-city! Thanks to all who hav…

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Arden S3 Fundraiser Week 3 & Raffle 1:27

2+ y ago1:27

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Support Arden S3 at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/arden-s3-midsummer-in-new-york-city! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wheyface Radio

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Arden S3 Fundraiser Week 2 & Fan Art Contest 2:04

2+ y ago2:04

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Support Arden Season 3 by donating at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/arden-s3-midsummer-in-new-york-city! Submit your fan art at https://twitter.com/ArdenPod to win a professionally-printed copy of our RPG "Escape from Wheyface Radio" with YOUR ART on the cover! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Arden Season 3 IndieGoGo Fundraiser Is Now Live! 1:56

2+ y ago1:56

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https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/arden-s3-midsummer-in-new-york-city/x/22459255#/ Help us fund Arden Season 3 on IndieGoGo! Art crime! Young love! The Australian mob! Queer identity! Corporate warfare! The Julie Capsom movie! And SO MUCH MORE. Check out our amazing array of perks from early episodes to a new Arden RPG to a full soundtrack with ov…

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Choose Your Own Adventure: You Are Andy Wheyface 2:01

2+ y ago2:01

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Join us on Twitter.Com/ArdenPod to for a special Choose Your Own Adventure where Andy Wheyface goes to the Met Gala! And stay tuned on March 13th for the kick-off to our Season 3 IndieGoGo fundraising campaign! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wheyface Radio

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Forgive Me! S3 IndieGoGo 31:58

2+ y ago31:58

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Support one of our favorite shows, Forgive Me!, as they raise money for their third season and enjoy Episode 1.04: Youth Participation. Support the show here: https://igg.me/at/forgive-me-s3 Clara unburdens herself to Father Ben about her culpability during the Christmas Mass Incident. Produced by Rogue Dialogue Productions https://roguedialogue.co…

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Josie and the Pussycats w/ Wil Williams 1:56:22

2+ y ago1:56:22

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Hello punk rock prom queens! Wil Williams (VALENCE) joins us to talk about the 2001 masterpiece Josie and the Pussycats and its incredible songs. Join us, won't you, as we discuss the late Adam Schlesinger, the greatness of Alan Cumming, and for the first time get into how lyrics and music relate to each other. My Big Score was created, hosted, and…

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Arden S3 IndieGoGo Begins March 13 1:24

2+ y ago1:24

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Hello all! Andy Wheyface here with a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. Arden Season 3 has been written - but we need YOUR HELP to make it! Beginning on March 13th, we will be running an INDIEGOGO to raise funds to make Season 3: Midsummer in New York City. And we'll have all sorts of exciting perks! Sign up here for updates: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/…

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Episode 212: "A Piece of Work" (Abridged) 38:51

2+ y ago38:51

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Several months after Team Arden leaves Elsinore, acclaimed journalist Rowan Dabrowski examines their reporting for flaws. Also: A duck hunt! NOTE: Due to music rights issues, this episode is being released in abridged form until we finish re-upping those rights and it can be heard as properly intended. You can find the full episode transcript at ar…

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Intra Quest - "Pilot" 42:10

2+ y ago42:10

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Intra Quest is a new fantasy-adventure show produced by Adam Raymonda (Forgive Me!, Windfall). In this pilot, Aether and Sirius, partners on a mission, meet Logo, who attempts to recruit them for a new quest on behalf of The Agency. The three work together to complete the current mission. Listen to more episodes of Intra Quest at https://link.chtbl…

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Gladiator w/ Emma Sherr-Ziarko 1:16:43

2+ y ago1:16:43

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Emma Sherr-Ziarko (Wolf 359, Pairing) joins us to talk about Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard's iconic and wildly influential score for Gladiator. We discuss Emma's history as a dancer/choreographer, two very peculiar controversies the score found itself enmeshed in, the central tension between Earth (Zimmer) and Elyisum (Gerrard) and much, much more. …