Best Jesse Gonzales Podcasts (2025)

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A Conversation with Anne Bogart 37:16

4d ago37:16

37:16

Enjoy this special stand alone episode with Anne Bogart. This is a recorded in-person conversation held in London with the Young Vic and SDCF in January 2025 that is now in podcast form. Anne discusses working in the theatre as a director including delving into her directing practices both as artist and teacher as well as her work through co-foundi…

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The Art of Collaboration: dots and Anne Kauffman 57:00

1M ago57:00

57:00

We are excited to bring you this new episode in our podcast series, The Art of Collaboration with Anne Kauffman and dots. This series focuses on directors and choreographers in conversation with some of their collaborators. This series explores the ins and outs of these processes, both finer details as well as overarching ideas about what goes into…

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Art of Collaboration with Shana Carroll, Jesse Robb, and Jessica Stone - Podcast Replay 1:25:52

6M ago1:25:52

1:25:52

Check out this podcast replay of the SDCF Panel: Art of Collaboration with Shana Carroll, Jesse Robb, and Jessica Stone that we hosted at the Museum of Broadway. They discuss the ins and outs of their creative processes as they collaborated on Water for Elephants, both the finer details as well as overarching ideas about what goes into a productive…

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SDCF Panel: The Journey from Dancer to Choreographer - Podcast Replay 1:23:42

6M ago1:23:42

1:23:42

Check out this podcast replay of our SDCF Panel: The Journey from Dancer to Choreographer with Mayte Natalio, Adesola Osakalumi, and Ellenore Scott. This conversation focuses on career transitions or expansions, specifically for dancers who have shifted or added choreography to their artistic practice. We hosted this panel at Sunlight Studios in Fe…

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SDCF Panel: Demystifying Pre-Production - Podcast Replay 1:31:01

6M ago1:31:01

1:31:01

Check out this podcast replay of the SDCF Virtual Panel: Demystifying Pre-Production with Knud Adams, Maija García, and Delicia Turner Sonnenberg. This conversation focuses on the pre-production process, giving insights and a better understanding of all the things that happen between when a director signs a contract and first rehearsal. The panelis…

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SDCF One on One Conversation with Michael Arden - Podcast Replay 1:23:55

6M ago1:23:55

1:23:55

Check out this podcast replay of our one on one conversation with 2023 Tony Award Winner Michael Arden hosted by SDCF and the Museum of Broadway. Interviewed by SDC Executive Director Laura Penn, this conversation focuses on Michael's expansive career to date including a deeper dive into his work as an artist and practice as a director. We held thi…

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Choreographers in Conversation: Camden Gonzales & Sonya Tayeh 44:46

1y ago44:46

44:46

We are excited to bring you another episode in our podcast series Choreographers in Conversation. This series allows choreographers to interview other choreographers whose work excites them as a way to learn more about their craft and preserve the stories of these exciting artists in our industry. In this episode Choreographer Camden Gonzales inter…

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The Art of Collaboration: Alex Timbers, Peter Hylenski, and Derek McLane 52:55

1y ago52:55

52:55

We are excited to bring you this new episode in our podcast series, The Art of Collaboration. This series focuses on directors and choreographers in conversation with some of their collaborators on a specific production. This series explores the ins and outs of these processes, both the finer details as well as overarching ideas about what goes int…

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The Art of Collaboration: Alex Timbers, Justin Townsend, and Catherine Zuber 57:00

1+ y ago57:00

57:00

We are excited to bring you this new podcast series, The Art of Collaboration. This series will focus on directors and choreographers in conversation with some of their collaborators on a specific production. This series will explore the ins and outs of these processes, both the finer details as well as overarching ideas about what goes into a prod…

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Episode 104 - Denise Frei 1:06:01

2y ago1:06:01

1:06:01

In episode 104 of Murder and Such, Hunter discusses another case from the grand ol' state of Iowa. A case where a man was found mysteriously murdered, but was this a drug deal gone bad, or did the love of his life have a change of plans? This is the case of Denise Frei. The Murder and Such merch store is finally open for business! Get your shirts, …

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Episode 103 - Stephen Marlow 1:16:47

2y ago1:16:47

1:16:47

In episode 103, Hunter discusses how deep the rabbit hole actually goes. This episode is about a man with some of the worst delusions that instead of getting help, had decided to take actions into his own hands in the Dayton area, and forever cemented his name in infamy. This is the case of Stephen Marlow. The Murder and Such merch store is finally…

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Episode 102 - To Kill a Predator 1:12:56

2y ago1:12:56

1:12:56

In episode 102 of Murder and Such, Hunter keeps it a little more of the "and Such" when covering the mysterious circumstances that ended a long running television show that made us all worried about what kinds of people were lurking in the shadows of the internet. This is To Kill a Predator. The Murder and Such merch store is finally open for busin…

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Choreographers in Conversation: Camille A. Brown and Ellenore Scott 44:25

2+ y ago44:25

44:25

We are excited to bring you this podcast series, Choreographers in Conversation. This series allows choreographers to interview other choreographers whose work excites them as a way to learn more about their craft and preserve the stories of these exciting artists in our industry. In this episode Choreographer and Creative Director Ellenore Scott i…

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A Conversation about the SDCF Professional Development Program – Special Podcast Episode 25:11

2+ y ago25:11

25:11

In this special podcast episode, SDCF Director Dani Barlow and SDCF Board of Trustees Member Seema Sueko discuss the revitalized Professional Development Program (formerly the SDCF Observership Program). You can visit SDCF’s website to learn more: https://sdcfoundation.org/professional-development-program/ SDCF’s revitalized Professional Developmen…

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Choreographers in Conversation: Annie-B Parson and Sam Pinkleton 59:03

2+ y ago59:03

59:03

We are excited to bring you this podcast series, Choreographers in Conversation. This series will allow choreographers to interview other choreographers whose work excites them as a way to learn more about their craft and preserve the stories of these exciting artists in our industry. In this episode Sam Pinkleton interviews Annie-B Parson. The two…

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Episode 101 - Jesse James Cummings Jr. 1:25:40

2+ y ago1:25:40

1:25:40

In episode 101 Hunter discusses the topic of control. A bigamist with an insatiable taste for sex, violence, and women. So much that he turns two co-wives of his into accomplices against his own family. This is the case of Jesse James Cummings Jr. The Murder and Such merch store is finally open for business! Get your shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, t…

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Choreographers In Conversation: Maria Torres & Jerry Mitchell 48:02

3y ago48:02

48:02

We are excited to bring you this podcast series, Choreographers in Conversation. This series will allow choreographers to interview other choreographers whose work excites them as a way to learn more about their craft and preserve the stories of these exciting artists in our industry. In this episode, Maria Torres, Director/Choreographer/SDCF Trust…

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Choreographers In Conversation: Dan Knechtges & Twyla Tharp 36:27

3y ago36:27

36:27

We are excited to bring you a new podcast series, Choreographers in Conversation. This series will allow choreographers to interview other choreographers whose work excites them as a way to learn more about their craft and preserve the stories of these exciting artists in our industry. In this episode to kick off the series, Dan Knechtges interview…

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The Role of Broadway Associate/Resident Directors and Choreographers 1:31:46

3y ago1:31:46

1:31:46

In this conversation we hear from associate directors and choreographers to learn what their jobs entail and how they navigate their work in the industry. This event will be in webinar format and ASL interpretation will be provided. The conversation is moderated by Benjamin Endsley Klein (Associate Director, Hairspray West End, The Ferryman, Carous…

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Returning to Rehearsal with Justin Emeka and Marya Sea Kaminski 1:01:22

3y ago1:01:22

1:01:22

As live productions resume across the country, theater artists and managers are working to reopen for audiences. There are several conversations they must respond to—namely the ongoing pandemic and calls for action for equity and inclusion. This series will elevate those conversations, hearing from a group of theater leaders, directors and choreogr…

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Returning to Rehearsal with Raja Feather Kelly, Leigh Silverman, & Yuvika Tolani 57:56

3y ago57:56

57:56

As live productions resume across the country, theater artists and managers are working to reopen for audiences. There are several conversations they must respond to—namely the ongoing pandemic and calls for action for equity and inclusion. This series will elevate those conversations, hearing from a group of theater leaders, directors and choreogr…

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Episode 100 - Ramiro Felix Gonzales 54:04

3y ago54:04

54:04

In episode 100 of Murder and Such, Hunter discusses the topic of forgiveness. Can someone who has committed one of the most heinous acts against a fellow human have the right to be redeemed? Do they have the right to be forgiven? Or is it all just a ruse to avoid taking responsibility for their actions? This is the case of Ramiro Felix Gonzales. Th…

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Episode 99 - Brendt Allen Christensen 1:24:42

3y ago1:24:42

1:24:42

In episode 99 of Murder and Such, Hunter discusses the dangers of trying to talk to people that know, let alone, hitching a ride with them. This may not be a case of an Uber driver, but on a fateful June afternoon in 2017, one Chinese scholar student hitched a ride with a man who had an insatiable taste for blood. This is Brendt Allen Christensen. …

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One-on-One Conversation with Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Justin Emeka 1:30:19

3y ago1:30:19

1:30:19

On November 5, 2015, Two Rivers Artistic Director John Dias sat down with actor, playwright, and director Ruben Santiago-Hudson and actor, playwright, choreographer and director Justin Emeka to discuss their bodies of work and philosophical approaches to directing. Throughout the conversation Santiago-Hudson and Emeka touch on the importance of tho…

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One-on-One Conversation with Lear deBessonet and Thomas Kail 1:06:04

3y ago1:06:04

1:06:04

In 2015, Thomas Kail and Lear Debessonet participated in a One-on-One conversation that focused on their experiences as young directors. In this podcast, deBessonet shares her early interest in interdisciplinary work that led to her current role as Director of Public Works at the Public Theater. Throughout their conversation, Kail and deBessonet ta…

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One-on-One Conversation with Leigh Silverman and Thomas Kail 1:04:12

3y ago1:04:12

1:04:12

In 2015, Director Thomas Kail sat down with Director Leigh Silverman in a One-on-One conversation about craft, career, and professional trajectories. In their conversation, Silverman expresses her thoughts on the value of readings, how female directors have to prove themselves in a male-dominated industry, and the apparent stigma surrounding ambiti…

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One-on-One Conversation with Rachel Chavkin and Thomas Kail 1:06:29

3y ago1:06:29

1:06:29

In the summer of 2015, Director Thomas Kail sat down with Director Rachel Chavkin in a one-on-one conversation about Chavkin’s career and trajectory as a director. Throughout the discussion, Kail and Chavkin discuss a series of questions ranging from ‘how can directors balance running a company with a freelance lifestyle?’ to ‘How do you know when …

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One-on-One Conversation with Anne Bogart and Lear deBessonet 57:22

3y ago57:22

57:22

On February 6, 2015, SDCF held a One-on-One discussion with directors Anne Bogart and Lear deBessonet at New York’s National Opera Center. Throughout this brief conversation between mentor and mentee, community, collaboration, and inclusivity are listed as core values for a director, which are illustrated through some of their respective career hig…

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Episode 98 - The Murder of Jeff Hall 59:38

3y ago59:38

59:38

In episode 98 of Murder and Such, Hunter discusses the topic of hatred, and how this can affect a child in their formative years. This case will surround a man who was rising in the ranks of the National Socialist Movement, but then found himself on the wrong end of someone that he least expected. This is The Murder of Jeff Hall. The Murder and Suc…

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Returning to Rehearsal with Estefanía Fadul & Paige Price 1:00:55

3y ago1:00:55

1:00:55

As live productions resume across the country, theater artists and managers are working to reopen for audiences. There are several conversations they must respond to—namely the ongoing pandemic and calls for action for equity and inclusion. This series will elevate those conversations, hearing from a group of theater leaders, directors and choreogr…

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2021 Zelda Fichandler Awardee Mark Valdez and Michael John Garcés In Conversation 33:16

3y ago33:16

33:16

In this episode, the SDCF 2021 Zelda Fichandler Award Winner, Mark Valdez is interviewed by Michael John Garcés and they discuss everything from the most beautiful theater and how art can influence policy to rethinking the need for traditional performance spaces and leavening heavy themes with silliness and surprises. This podcast took place in ear…

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Episode 97 - Court is in Session 1:16:15

3+ y ago1:16:15

1:16:15

In episode 97 of Murder and Such, Hunter takes a look at the other side of the bench. What would you do if you had to sit and listen to countless cases of someone taking another persons life, or a possible stalking issue? Would you keep your composure or possibly lash out at the suspects in these cases? What about the public perception of your prof…

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Episode 96 -David Creato Jr. 1:14:31

3+ y ago1:14:31

1:14:31

In episode 96 of Murder and Such, Hunter once again discusses parental figures, but this time on the other side of the aisle. Instead of discussing cases surrounding mothers, he will be focusing solely on a single father with a girlfriend that he didn't want to let go of, and the lengths he took to try and keep his significant other by his side. Th…

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Episode 95 - Mother Knows Best 1:15:23

3+ y ago1:15:23

1:15:23

In episode 95 of Murder and Such, Hunter covers the topic of parenting. A simple task that doesn't have a rule book or correct path to follow, but the two cases in this episode surround mothers who did the exact opposite of what any maternal figure should do. This is Mother Knows Best. The Murder and Such merch store is finally open for business! G…

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Episode 94 -Brandy Stevens-Rosine 1:16:36

3+ y ago1:16:36

1:16:36

In episode 94 of Murder and Such, Hunter discusses the topic of young love. We all know what it's like to be head over heels with someone, even when the relationship falls apart. It takes a certain type of person to want to keep a friendship with an ex-lover. This case will surround the selflessness of one woman who just wanted to be there for some…

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Episode 93 - Sarah Survived - Part 2 2:37:24

3+ y ago2:37:24

2:37:24

In episode 93 of Murder and Such, Hunter is joined once again by Sarah Manos for the continuation of her story. A man who brought hell to this innocent woman's front door is still looking continue his path of destruction, but not before taking something irreplaceable from her. This is episode 93: Sarah Survived. Please Follow Sarah Manos: https://l…

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Episode 92 - Sarah's Story - Part 1 1:19:35

3+ y ago1:19:35

1:19:35

In episode 92 of Murder and Such, Hunter is joined by Sarah Manos while he starts a 2 part series about a woman who wanted to find herself a companion at the offset of the pandemic, and matched with a man she had never known before. Who this man turned into would be someone that would strip her of her dignity, her pride, and take away something tha…

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Episode 91 - Fidel Lopez 1:34:34

3+ y ago1:34:34

1:34:34

*EXTREME CONTENT WARNING* In episode 91 of Murder and Such, Hunter discusses his personal issues with mental health. Specifically: anger. This episode discusses a man who believe that his anger was the norm, and subjected his girlfriend to as well. But what happened on September night would turn a pair of lovers with a brand new apartment into a my…

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Episode 90 - Ronnie ONeal III 1:23:20

3+ y ago1:23:20

1:23:20

In episode 90 of Murder and Such, Hunter dives into the one thing that separates us from wild animals and civilized human beings: The Law. People spend most of their adult lives studying and adapting the law to our ever changing political and societal norms. It's messy, convoluted, and incredibly complex. But what happens when a man with no legal e…

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Episode 89 - Podcast Hitman 54:25

3+ y ago54:25

54:25

In episode 89 of Murder and Such, Hunter discusses something that we've all thought about. Since we all have an interest in true crime, who do YOU think would be the first true crime podcaster to ever kill someone? Luckily, that question is answered, but it did send Hunter down a rabbit hole of someone who was involved with podcasts and went by a v…

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Episode 88 - Cameron Rogers 1:18:05

3+ y ago1:18:05

1:18:05

In episode 88 of Murder and Such, Hunter discusses a case filled with love, passion, opportunity, and a sense of family. Until one fateful day when the child this couple brings into their house decides to shatter the bond and murder his own parents. This is the case of Cameron Rogers. The Murder and Such merch store is finally open for business! Ge…

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Episode 87 - James Oliver Huberty 1:03:04

4y ago1:03:04

1:03:04

Mass shootings have become all too familiar to those in the United States. In episode 87 of Murder and Such, Hunter picks apart one man's descent into madness, peppered with anger and rage at the people he thought had one him wrong. What resulted from his tipping point would be the largest mass shooting in American history at the time. This is the …

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Episode 86 - Grant Hardin 1:24:33

4y ago1:24:33

1:24:33

In episode 86 of Murder and Such, Hunter discusses not one, but two cases at the hands of a man who had sworn to protect and serve. One case seemed pretty cut and dry that left one victim deceased on the side of the road, but the other one had finally reopened and closed a cold case from over two decades later. This is the numerous cases of Grant H…

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Episode 85 - Jacob Ryan Evans 59:42

4y ago59:42

59:42

In episode 85 of Murder and Such, Hunter talks about the future of our country. More specifically; the youth. There's no such thing as a "normal" person. Kids come in all shapes and sizes, but what happens when a 17 year old boy decides that he's going to take himself past the point of return, and carry out his fantasy of killing his own flesh in b…

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Episode 84 - Internet (In)famous 1:40:39

4y ago1:40:39

1:40:39

In episode 84 of Murder and Such, Hunter discusses the topic of becoming famous. What would you use your platform for the most? Would you try to spread awareness about issues you truly care about or would you rather use your means to make some decent cash on the side? This episode will surround 3 cases of those chasing some fame, but used it in the…

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Episode 83 - The Holt Cemetery incident 1:12:35

4y ago1:12:35

1:12:35

In episode 83 of Murder and Such, Hunter is asks the question of "what happens when we die?" Well, not on a spiritual level but what happens with our bodies? Would you rather be buried or cremated? That might be up to us. But what if someone else decided that your bones were free for the taking to be used in dark practices? This is The Holt Cemeter…

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Episode 82 - The Flores Home Invasion 1:14:36

4y ago1:14:36

1:14:36

In episode 82 of Murder and Such, Hunter again dives into the topic of immigration. Specifically an incident that happened to the small border town of Arivaca, Arizona back in 2009, when a lifelong criminal turned militia leader decided to enter the home of a family she suspected of being connected to the cartel. This is the case of The Flores Home…

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Episode 81 - Jason Brian Dalton 1:08:46

4y ago1:08:46

1:08:46

In episode 81 of Murder and Such, Hunter discusses the cost of convenience. We all have apps and programs in place that can assist us with the most mundane tasks, but at what cost? Do you know who your delivery driver is? Who's behind the wheel of your Uber or Lyft? What if they're a wanted criminal, but have yet to be caught for their crimes? This…

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Episode 80 - The Last Call Killer 1:08:32

4y ago1:08:32

1:08:32

In episode 80 of Murder and Such, Hunter discusses a serial killer with a very specific taste for blood. A person who targeted citizens of New York, New Jersey, and the east coast with surgical precision killings after leading their victims away from the night life, and left the authorities with no answers for nearly a decade. This is the case of T…

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SDCF Awards 2021 59:52

4y ago59:52

59:52

SDCF announced the honorees of this year’s Joe A. Callaway Awards, Gordon Davidson Award, and The Zelda Fichandler Award. The Awards were presented virtually on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 8pm ET. The Joe A. Callaway Awards was presented to Danya Taymor for her outstanding direction in Heroes of the Fourth Turning (Playwrights Horizons), and to Tra…

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