Conversations with productivity experts, authors, and creatives on how to implement productivity strategies in both your professional and personal life. The goal as you listen is to help you gain perspective, practical knowledge, and productivity insights for living a whole life that goes Beyond The To-Do List.
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Join Chris Hall and his sister Lizzie as they dive deep into the corners of pop culture to see what the culture that has popped says about us. Joined by friends from across music, social media, TV and more, every week they talk about everything, and yet at the same time, somehow nothing - from the nostalgic to the chronically current. New episodes drop every Tuesday.
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Murder, infidelity, suicide, arson, overdose, religious cults, drug trafficking; this award winning podcast explores the alleged true crime antics and criminal connections of musicians we love like Jerry Lee Lewis, Jay Z, The Rolling Stones, Amy Winehouse, Tupac Shakur, the Grateful Dead, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Blondie and many more. Why? Because real rock stars are more like feral, narcissistic animals than functioning members of society and that is precisely what makes them so damn entertaini ...
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Host Jaime Black interviews Chicago's creative class: musicians, industry, tech, nightlife, college talent, and more on Chicago's first ever and longest-running music podcast network.
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This is the podcast that looks into what makes the fan experience so great. Each week we invite on a guest to learn about a program but ultimately we are searching for what makes each fan base special. Join us as we go on the journey to find "Your New Favorite Team".
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Where the slippery slope becomes sacred ground. Where the slippery slope becomes sacred ground. For the spiritually tender—untangling faith, grieving what was, deeply hopeful the sacred remains.
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In July 2018, Long Beach, New York-based writer Darren Paltrowitz launched the award-winning “Paltrocast with Darren Paltrowitz,” as now airing regularly via 150+ channels and OTT carriers. Guests have included: Alison Brie, Ice-T, Johnny Knoxville, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Joey Badass, Anthony Anderson, Method Man, Mary J. Blige, Danica Patrick, Joel McHale, Jon Taffer, Nate Berkus, and Damon Dash.
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Non-fiction to pulp fiction, host Suzanne M. Lang explores the world of books featuring conversations with writers, academics, and readers. We all have a story to tell. It’s A Novel Idea.
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The Sounds in My Head is a biweekly music show featuring songs and bands you might have missed. Hosted by Daniel since 2004. Musically The Sounds in My Head attempts to be fairly eclectic, but probably tends to lean towards "indie pop" music. Also, I try to squeeze in as much left-wing propaganda as possible between tracks.
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"You're Good, Get Better" is a show to help us all get better at drums, music, and life. Your host, Tim Buell, is a professional drummer who lives and works in Nashville, TN. Tim has toured with bands like Gloriana, Jana Kramer, Jerrod Niemann, Cody Fry, Remedy Drive, Chris August, and many others. He also transcribes drum parts for some of the biggest drum companies in the world (Zildjian, Vic Firth, Percussive Arts Society, Stephen's Drum Shed). Tim is also passionate about drum and music ...
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Basic Folk features honest conversations with folk musicians hosted by Cindy Howes and Lizzie No. We approach interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions. Since 2018, this podcast has dignified under the radar roots musicians by providing a platform that they might not otherwise have. You’ll hear interviews from Three-time Grammy-winning guitar gods like Molly Tuttle, Haitian American folk legends like Leyla McCalla and deep feelers like songwriter John Hiatt. Basic Folk is dedica ...
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I'm Ty and welcome to Off Script. I've been pretty fortunate to have a phone book of people that have incredibly inspiring stories and are extremely knowledgable in their fields of expertise. These people have added a huge amount of value to my life and I wanted to share some of their stories with you in the hope that you can take something little away that will add value to your life. Expect honest, open and raw chats, we won't be holding back on letting them express themselves, and we'll b ...
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Do you ever go somewhere, and have a strong emotional response to it, such as happiness, nostalgia or fear? Have you ever wondered why we look for meaning in places and develop stories or legends about them over time? Well these behaviours are known as a sense of place. In general, a sense of place describes our relationship with places, expressed through the tangible and intangible aspects of human life: emotions, imagination, sound, touch, smell, and personal experiences. Sense of place ca ...
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Welcome to The Unplugged Debate, on this podcast we delve into the ideas that surround human’s interaction with both nature and technology. Talking to people about their time in the outdoors. Starting from when they were younger all the way through to present day. Developing a picture on who and what motivates them to be outside and why they do the things they do in the outdoors. Crossing over into talking about their technology usage and how that has changed throughout their life. Speaking ...
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Get Real And Run A Marathon with Kitty Scott Claus
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42:12On this episode of Stay Hydrated, we are honoured to have the multi-talented, marathon-running, Spice Girl-loving, Drag Race Star, Princess Diana look-alike, it's Kitty Scott Claus! Chris, Lizzie and Kitty talk about the reality of running the London Marathon, Y2K bangers, Jane McDonald's rendition of Pussycat Dolls' Jai Ho! and The Diana Mixtape! …
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The Replacements: Stink Bombs, Broken Guitars, and Self-Sabotage
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43:34A teenage bass-playing f*ck-up prodigy. A big brother in an ill-fitting bodysuit on national television. A drummer playing chicken with the cops on his motorcycle. And one of the greatest singer-songwriters to ever pick up a guitar and stumble towards a microphone. These were the Replacements: shambolic and chaotic, just like the best rock ‘n roll …
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Chicagoverse 342 - Lizzie Everett x Catherine Everett (@twosauced x Family Dinner x Saucy Media House)
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29:58Lizzie Everett and Catherine Everett of @twosauced return to Dynasty Podcasts to speak about their new entrepreneurial ventures in an interview recorded at Tortello. The content creator sisters share details about their new social dining series Family Dinner, offering their thoughts on expanding into longform storytelling on YouTube. The Everetts a…
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Literature and reading as healers. Suzanne Lang talks with Bibliotherapist Emely Rumble, LCSW, about this practice and her book Bibliotherapy In The Bronx. Books are a way into who we are. Also featured is Susan Church-Downer, former owner of the Santa Rosa restaurant, Gaia’s Garden, who shares her memoir All You Care To Eat, A Novice Buys A Restau…
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Studio 54: Disco Decadence, a Dead Body and Bags of Cash
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44:42In the late seventies, Studio 54 was the place to be for musicians and celebrities alike. John Lennon, Mick Jagger, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen and others all famously hung out at the notorious club where hedonism was part of the venue’s allure. The success of Studio 54 was sudden and massive, resulting in mountains of cash, cocaine, jealous…
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This week in the after party, Jake hears from you about your favorite singer/songwriters and which artists are the most gangster. Plus, Jake gets into what he's reading. Oh, and also the Diddy verdict came in - so there's that. On Tuesday, we're bringing you our previously exclusive episode on the Replacements. Jake wants to know: Which band or art…
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Indigo Girls: Activism Through Fashion and Community Through Food (REISSUE), ep. 317
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57:13(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the past several weeks, Basic Folk has been digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. This is our last Reissue for now, so please enjoy! This episode featuring separate interviews with The Indi…
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Nicole Curtis + Sophia Bush + Chris Carmack + Diamond Head's Brian Tatler + Jackie Tohn + Sarah Podemski + Jeff Fisher
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57:07This "Paltrocast" features interviews with HGTV star Nicole Curtis, "Grey's Anatomy" stars Sophia Bush and Chris Carmack, Diamond Head's Brian Tatler, "The Floaters" stars Jackie Tohn and Sarah Podemski, and director Jeff Fisher. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.
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Chicagoverse 341- Dario Monni x Jill Gray (Tortello Pastificio)
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33:19Jaime Black visits Tortello Pastificio in Wicker Park to interview Dario Monni, the pasta shop'sChef and Co-owner, and Co-owner Jill Gray. Monni and Gray speak on the level of care that goes into every element of managing Tortello, from the emphasis on high quality ingredients to the menu offerings and more. Monni also shares his culinary inspir…
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Frank Sinatra Pt 2: New Evidence, Secret Favors, and Three Dead Men. This is Frank Sinatra — Connected, Compromised, and Cornered
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49:27Frank Sinatra was never just a pop star. In this second chapter of his story, Frank isn’t merely brushing shoulders with gangsters—he’s one of them. Backed by new research and newly released secret intelligence files, this episode unpacks how the Voice became a mafia asset. When Sinatra’s son is kidnapped, before he calls the police—he calls notori…
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Do Your Dishes Before You Go To Bed with Sammy Petersen
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52:09We are not being chill about our guest on this episode of Stay Hydrated... it's Australian comedian and podcasting gem Sammy Petersen! After nearly a decade in comedy, Sammy took a break from the mic following a shocking on-stage heart attack. Now, he's back with a brand-new solo show, Why The Long Face, and we were thrilled to have him join us as …
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Jaime Black visits upscale Chinese fast food spot 3LP to talk to restaurant owner and entrepreneur Henry Cai. Cai speaks on the journey of taking 3LP from an Instagram order concept to a ghost kitchen project to setting up shop in a brick and mortar location in the Bridgeport neighborhood. The restaurateur also shares how collaborations with local …
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Frank Sinatra Pt. 1: Frankie Is the Reason...That the President's Dead
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35:32Frank Sinatra had it all, then lost it all, then got it all back tenfold. He was a man of extreme talent, confidence and insecurity. And he had powerful and dangerous friends. He orchestrated some of the greatest music ever made. And he also orchestrated an alliance between two friends—mob boss Sam Giancana and John F. Kennedy—that would help the l…
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Natasha Henstridge + Alanna De La Rossa + Matter Of Time Filmmakers + Tommy Emmanuel + Producers Of "The Buccaneers"
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57:28This "Paltrocast" features interviews with actress Natasha Henstridge, actress/singer Alanna De La Rossa, "Matter Of Time" filmmakers Matt Finlin and Karen Barzilay, guitar great Tommy Emmanuel, and producers of the Apple TV+ series "The Buccaneers" (Katherine Jakeways, Beth Willis, Joe Innes). Theme song by Steve Schiltz.…
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Mid Century LA with Suzanne Lang as she talks with Emmy winning writer & producer Mark B. Perry on his novel depicting the squelching of authenticity and sexual identity by the ever powerful studio system, and Introducing Dexter Gaines, a Novel of Old Hollywood. Also featured is Beth Hahn with her novel set literally in the underground of 1947 LA. …
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Fleetwood Mac Pt. 2: Going to #1, and Going Your Own Way
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39:10Fleetwood Mac’s mid-’70s merger with the musical duo of Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks changed the course of the band forever, propelling them to Top 40 mega-fame and cocaine-fueled excess. At the core of it all were rampant Rumours — both the album and the literal gossip. Breakups, divorce, drama: the same intra-band personal dynamics that st…
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Fleetwood Mac Pt. 1: Guns, God, Cocaine and Rumours
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40:35Few bands can boast a rock ’n’ roll lore at the level of Fleetwood Mac. The band lost not one but two guitarists to cult-like religious freaks. Two band members were arrested on gun charges. They encountered doom brought on by drugs, money, and Jesus Christ. Most famously, the band involved themselves with each other romantically in ways that broug…
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Bonus Episode – True Crime Songs, Singer Songwriters, and the Worst Draft Pick in NBA History
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38:50This week in the after party, Jake is thinking about great singer songwriter albums - what is your favorite? Plus, we hear from you on your favorite true crime songs. On Tuesday, we're bringing you part 2 of our Frank Sinatra story. Jake wants to know: Is Frank Sinatra the most gangster musical artist of all time? Share your thoughts at 617-906-663…
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Joy Oladokun Writes Worship Music for Youth Group Rejects (REISSUE), ep. 316
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51:18(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the past several weeks, Basic Folk has been digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy! This episode featuring Lizzie No interviewing Joy Oladokun, was originally posted on February 24, 20…
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Mamie Kanfer Stewart on Meeting Smarter: How to Stop Wasting Time at Work (Shortcast)
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10:48In this Shortcast edition, Mamie Kanfer Stewart, co-author of Momentum: Creating Effective, Engaging and Enjoyable Meetings, explains why meetings are one of the biggest productivity drains—and how to fix them. From clarifying desired outcomes to optimizing who’s in the room, Mamie shares practical, people-focused strategies to make meetings more e…
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7. Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail (Episcopal Church)
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1:19:32God Didn’t Make Us to Hate Us — with Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail Alexis is joined by Rev. Lizzie — an Episcopal priest, digital minister, & founding vicar of Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX. Her new devotional, God Didn’t Make Us to Hate Us, is a healing and pastoral 40-day companion for those reclaiming their faith after spiritual harm. They e…
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Watchhouse in Conversation with Jacob Sharp (Mipso) (Bonus)
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45:55(Editor's Note: Oh, WOW! A bonus, surprise episode with Watchhouse? Yes! And it is a treat. We are pleased to have Jacob Sharp of Mipso as our guest host in conversation with his friends Andrew Marlin and Emily Franz of Watchhouse, talking about their new studio album, 'Rituals.' The record was co-produced with Ryan Gustafson of The Dead Tongues. T…
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Bruce Springsteen: Shootouts, Killing Sprees, and the Making of Nebraska
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42:00Unprovoked killing sprees. Nightclub gunfights. Mafia assassinations. True crime stories and modern folklore make up the backbone of many of the characters from Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska, one of the Boss’s greatest albums. Which ones are real, and which ones are myth? This is the story of those stories: the story of the making of Nebraska. This …
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Have A Four Drink Maximum with Diana Vickers
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54:37To say we are excited about this guest would be an understatement! A queer icon since making her debut on The X Factor in the early-2000s, Diana Vickers has has conquered pretty much every medium: From the West End (starring in the acclaimed transfer of I Wish You Well) to music (her #1 charting album Songs From The Tainted Cherry Tree) as well as …
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Tim Heidecker + Lukas Hassel + Lisa Belcher + Marko Zaror. + Fishbone's Spacey T + Producers Of "The Sixth Borough"
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57:31This "Paltrocast" features interviews with actor/comedian/musician Tim Heidecker, actor/writer Lukas Belcher, actress/director/producer Lisa Belcher, actor/writer Marko Zaror, Fishbone guitarist "Spacey T" Tracey Singleton and Jason Pollard, Andrew Theodorakis and Julian Petty of the Tribeca-selected film "The Sixth Borough." Theme song by Steve Sc…
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Mike Vardy on The Productivity Diet: Feeding What Fuels You
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42:11I’m excited to welcome back Mike Vardy to the show. Mike is a productivity strategist, longtime friend of the podcast, and the author of The Productivity Diet: A Practical Guide to Nurturing Your Productive Potential. In this conversation, we dive into how the language, systems, and inputs you choose each day can either nourish or deplete your abil…
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Holding Complexity, Finding Solidarity with Derek Webb 🕊️ Music as Resistance | Queer Solidarity | Faith After Certainty This episode is for anyone who's ever tried to sort through the rubble of their faith and wondered if anything worth keeping could survive. It’s for the ones who still ache for Jesus but can’t return to the version they were hand…
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Nipsey Hussle: A Crenshaw Murder, Community Activism, Rollin 60s Crips, and Lost Potential
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39:14Nipsey Hussle was more than just one of this generation’s most promising voices in hip hop. He was a social activist, a community leader, and an aspirational entrepreneur. His death was senseless and set off grief-stricken testimonials from some of the biggest names in hip hop as well as from some of the biggest names in our culture – period. It al…
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Chicagoverse 339 - Drew Brinkoetter x Chris Tilson (Goose)
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30:36Entrepreneurs Drew Brinkoetter and Chris Tilson guest on Dynasty Podcasts to share what goes into managing Goose, the Chicago-based operating system for pet care companies. Brinkoetter and Tilson speak about Goose raising $13.4M in seed funding and share how that funding empowers the company to better serve pet care businesses. The co-founders also…
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Bonus Episode – Concert Tragedies, Concussions, and Brian Wilson
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38:31This week in the after party, Jake reflects on the recent deaths of Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, and discusses concert tragedies. Plus, Jake talks baseball and dishes on his recent visit to a water park. And as always, he invites you to join the conversation. On Tuesday, we're bringing you the story of the crimes that inspired Bruce Springsteen's Ne…
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Chris Thile: Calvin and Hobbes, Classical Music, and Curiosity (REISSUE), ep. 315
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1:21:20(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy! This episode featuring Cindy Howes interviewing Chris Thile was originally posted on September 9, 2021 aft…
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Donald Miller on Productivity: How to Focus, Finish, and Find Meaning (Shortcast)
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10:03In this Shortcast edition, Donald Miller, author of Building a StoryBrand, shares how applying storytelling principles can bring clarity, purpose, and momentum to your personal and professional life. Drawing from narrative theory, Donald explains how to see your life as a story—complete with a clear goal, supporting characters, and an inciting inci…
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Jearnest Corchado + Dean Devlin + Lauren Meyering + Amie Mackenzie + Manflesh's Richard Grant
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57:54This "Paltrocast" features interviews with actress/singer Jearnest Corchado, director and showrunner Dean Devlin, director Lauren Meyering, actress Amie Mackenzie, and Manflesh singer/guitarist Richard Grant. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.
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Always Celebrate Your Birthday (Lizzie Birthday Bonus!)
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26:22Happy Birthday Elizabeth! To celebrate Elizabeth's 28th Birthday (and it being Pride Month, of course) we have a special bonus episode of Stay Hydrated. Chris and Lizzie are reminiscing about drunken escapades and childhood memories, and share poignant reflections on growing up and maintaining relationships. The discussion also includes a playful i…
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Chicagoverse 338 - Ari Bendersky (Something Glorious)
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30:02Chicago journalist Ari Bendersky guests on Dynasty Podcasts to talk about his Something Glorious Substack blog, which focuses on F+B, travel, and more, and details what goes into sustaining an independent media project. Bendersky speaks on how Chicago's local media scene has changed in recent years, and how he's adapted his own freelancing work as …
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The Who Pt 2: A Crowd Crush, a Death Trap, and a Tragedy in Cincinnati
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41:41They came for the loudest rock band in the world. They got a death trap. In a freezing plaza outside Cincinnati’s Riverfront Coliseum, thousands of Who fans surged forward to get a spot up close in the general admission crowd. But when the doors stayed locked, panic set in – and the crush began. Eleven never made it out. This is a true story of max…
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Learn To Flip On A Raked Stage with Louie Spence
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53:59One of the best known choreographers and dancers in the UK - Louie Spence is an icon and an industry all to himself. Having performed extensively in the West End (in the likes of Miss Saigon and Cats) as well as with pop artists including the Spice Girls, Take That and Bjork, Louie shot to fame in 2010 with the series Pineapple Dance Studio - follo…
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The Who Pt 1: Keith Moon, Rockstar Excess, and a Dead Chauffeur
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35:43Keith Moon of the Who was the prototype for rock drummers, both onstage and off. His drumming was wholly unique. Like his bandmates' behavior, it was violent, and like his personality, it was electric. Everyone loved Keith Moon aka “Moon The Loon” and it seemed that people never tired of his always hilarious and sometimes violent, drunken hijinks u…
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