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The Actor FactorEpisode #87 Director of Production @ The Manhattan Theatre Club Chris BatstoneBrad & Diego talk to long time friend, Actor, Musician, and Director of Production at The Manhattan Theatre Club about the ups and downs of giving it a go in Hollywood and how the rotten apple compares!Like our Podcast? Wanna Support with a Donation of any size?venmo - @BradAshtenWe thank you for your patronage & Keeping the arts alive!#actor #actress #director #producer #sound #lights #camera #action #directorofphotography #artists #musicians #hair #makeup...2024-12-2742 min
What Happens Next?Can We Create a Better Reality?1.11.24 What Happens Next? Can We Create a Better Reality? | 95 In this thought-provoking episode of "What Happens Next?", Dr Susan Carland and her guests explore how emerging technologies like AI and robotics could help build a more equitable future. Following last week's examination of AI risks, we shift focus to the unprecedented opportunities for social good these tools present. Leading experts – including Monash Data Futures Institute Director Professor Joanna Batstone, Robotics Australia Group chair Dr Sue Keay, Monash Faculty of Information Technology’s Professor Geoff Webb, and Monash Faculty of Arts’ Associate Professors Stephanie Collins a...2024-10-3140 min
Mash The GasGo Bowling at The Glen | Watkins Glen | Mash The Gas PodcastWelcome back to the Mash the Gas Podcast, your ultimate NASCAR destination! Jeff and Kevin are here to dissect all the excitement from Watkins Glen, where Chris Buescher clinched his first win of 2024 in a dramatic final-lap pass against road course ringer SVG—though unfortunately, he’s not playoff eligible.We’ll dive into the unfortunate incident with Ryan Blaney, who was sent to the garage on lap one due to the damaged vehicle policy, and what that means for his team. Is Denny Hamlin in a must-win situation this Saturday night? Kevin’s convinced he’ll rise to th...2024-09-1732 minMash The GasCook out Southern 500 | Darlington Raceway | Mash The Gas PodcastWelcome back to another thrilling episode of the Mash the Gas Podcast, your ultimate source for NASCAR Cup Series racing! Hosts Jeff Davis and Kevin Batstone dive into all the action from the Cookout Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. They discuss Chase Briscoe's incredible victory despite a mere 0.06% chance of making it into the playoffs, shaking up the standings and outpacing drivers like Chris Buescher, Bubba Wallace, and Ross Chastain. Tune in as they also explore the exciting 2025 NASCAR schedule, featuring a groundbreaking points race in Mexico City. With the Round of 16 playoffs set to kick off at Atlanta this...2024-09-0435 minMash The GasCoke Zero Sugar 400 | Daytona | Mash The Gas PodcastWelcome back to another episode of the Mash the Gas Podcast, your go-to source for everything NASCAR Cup Series racing! In this episode, we dive into the thrilling Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, where Harrison Burton celebrated his first Cup Series victory with his dad commentating from the booth. We break down all the dramatic moments, including the big wrecks and Daniel Suarez's fiery incident caused by Denny Hamlin's exhaust pipes. We also analyze NASCAR's current point system and what it means for the playoffs. With the Cookout Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on the horizon, we discuss...2024-08-2734 min
Fair & SquareIn conversation with Lisa Gordon; Chairman CavendishOur guest on this episode of the Fair & Square podcast is Lisa Gordon whose career has spanned financial services and the media and was at one time the youngest ever female director of a listed company.
Among her current roles, Lisa is chair of Cavendish which is a UK champion for ambitious growth and investment companies, but she has also been a financial analyst, a music industry executive and was co-founder of regional newspaper group Local World. Lisa told our host Adam Batstone that her career had taken unconventional routes.
“I took a fairly unconventional ro...2024-07-0930 min
Discussion CombustionChris Blea | Discussion Combustion Podcast | #256Send us a textWatch here -This week we are joined by the epic and most amazing Mr. Chris! This episode is filled with loving insights and proactive perspectives. Beyond that, we also get the juice on life of go-go dancer.Learn how to love beyond stereotypes and we can all make the world a better place. We look forward to catching up with Chris again in the future and were honored to have him on._________________________________________Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Google podcast, TuneIn, Stitcher, Pandora, and...2024-04-251h 13
The BV: from the heart of DorsetPutting on a LitFest and travelling 11,000 miles from Blandford... to Bridport
It's a mixed package for the first of the October podcasts. After the usual start with the letters, we delve straight into the politics columns. Then Jenny has a fascinating conversation with Dorchester Literary Festival's co-organiser Janet Gleeson, and Terry talks to Pauline Batstone who's currently in Bridport ... the one 11,000 miles away in Tasmania!
As usual we start the month with the letter from the editor, in which Laura looks for the goodness of humans - and shares an only-Laura tale of four cheese – as well as all the BV’...2023-10-1347 min
Radio ECMAManagers & Bookers with Dwayne Marcial and Carter SnowChris Batstone sits down with artist manager, Dwayne Marcial, and founder of The Jibfest Weekender, Carter Snow to discuss managing artist expectations on the newest episode of Radio ECMA!2023-04-2043 minDiscussion CombustionDiscussion Combustion Podcast | X Denver LIVE | #200Send us a textWatch here - https://youtu.be/gc1PE1a59ucEpisode 200 live!Our first ever live audience podcast from X Denver!Kevin and Arthur open up the show with classic banter, and Jon Ekstrom joins for stage for some discussions on, Happy Friday, podcasting, hard work, and more!We kept the cameras rolling ( When it was applicable ) and had some amazing creators perform, and chat with us.Thanks to all involved !https://www.golocoplus.com/Maureen Maloney /Tony Zezas...2023-03-151h 20Radio ECMAHeavy Halloween with Thunderor & BotflyTrick or treat yo’self to this months episode of Radio ECMA! Chris Batstone gets heavily into the Halloween spirit with loud artists Thunderor and Botfly. What inspirations do these bands have? How did they get called to the loud side, and where are they going next? We find this out and more in an episode that is so good, it's scary! 2022-10-2543 min
Radio ECMARadio ECMA Live Revisited: Ep. 2We're bringing you audio from Radio ECMA LIVE!, the live version of our podcast held during the 2022 East Coast Music Awards: Festival & conference. This year coming from beautiful Fredericton, NB. In our second episode host Chris Batstone speaks to artists Richie Young and DeeDee Austin. 2022-07-2837 min
Radio ECMARadio ECMA Live Revisited: Ep. 1We're bringing you audio from Radio ECMA LIVE!, the live version of our podcast held during the 2022 East Coast Music Awards: Festival & conference. This year coming from beautiful Fredericton, NB. Today's episode is clips from our Indigenous Artist Feature on Saturday, May 7. Host Chris Batstone speaks to Chief Polchies of St Mary's First Nation, as well as artists K.U.$.H and M3D14.2022-06-2339 min
UCL MindsSeason 2 - Can apps help solve the climate crisis?This week we are looking at apps and technology, and whether they can help us fight the climate crisis. Listen now to hear host Mark Maslin chat to Chris Tan, Co-Founder of Marble app and UCL master's student, and Ed Caldecott, co-founder of TrainHugger.
Mark and his guests are discussing how apps can be vital tools for consumers, the fight to keep them accessible for all and the long-term impact they could have.
For more information and to access the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcasts-videos/generation-one-climate-podcast
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Radio ECMASTARCROSSED: THE FUTURE OF FOLK WITH ALAN DOYLE & THE GILBERTSWe’re back with another Starcrossed Series episode and this week it’s all about the Future of Folk! Host Chris Batstone sits down with veteran folk artist Alan Doyle (NL) and rising sibling singer-songwriters The Gilberts (NS). Alan Doyle talks about his new album, Here, Tonight (Live), shares his thoughtful piece of advice for emerging artists, and emphasizes the importance of enjoying every moment. While on the other end, The Gilberts discuss their musical upbringing, how east coast artists influence them today, and their take on how the internet is one of the most powerful tools for an arti...2022-03-3043 min
Radio ECMAINTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY WITH MALLORY JOHNSON & JODY UPSHAWHappy International Women’s Day! In this week’s episode, host Chris Batstone sits down with country singer/songwriter Mallory Johnson (NL) and R&B artist Jody Upshaw (NS) to chat about how we can #BreaktheBias. The two discuss their respective experiences as young women within the Atlantic Canadian music industry, how it influences their art, and how they feel they can serve as role models to other females. Mallory chats about the story behind “Wise Woman”, and Jody shares how her song became recently featured on HBO’s Euphoria. An honest and inspiring episode for all.2022-03-0752 min
Radio ECMAStarcrossed: R&B and it's Future in Canada with JRDN & Ife AlabaIntroducing our Starcrossed series, where we chat with an artist veteran and an emerging artist within the same genre! In this week’s episode, it’s all about R&B. Host Chris Batstone sits down with established JUNO-Award winner JRDN (Nova Scotia) and rising singer-songwriter Ife Alaba (Newfoundland). JRDN discusses his various early influences that shaped him to be the R&B musician he is today, while Ife Alaba touches upon her upbringing, and what led her from Nigeria to South Africa and all the way to Memorial University.Featured songs:“Mrs. Right...2022-02-1747 min
Radio ECMANEW YEAR NEW IDEAS WITH ALFIE & CEO OF SIDE DOOR LAURA SIMPSONTune into the debut episode of a brand new season! Host Chris Batstone chats with R&B singer/songwriter Alfie (Nova Scotia) and Side Door’s CEO and co-founder Laura Simpson (Nova Scotia). With an emphasis on building community both on and off the screen, Alfie discusses how a move to Toronto has inspired him to begin establishing an “incubator” of artist collaborations in the East Coast, while Laura shares what inspired her to create a platform for artists, hosts, and audiences alike to collaborate anytime, anywhere for sake of live entertainment. Looking to learn more ab...2022-01-1946 min
Radio ECMASTATE OF THE BLUES…WITH JON HINES & ECBS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CATHY PROTHROIn this episode, host Chris Batstone talks about the STATE OF THE BLUES in Atlantic Canada with musician Jon Hines and East Coast Blues Society (ECBS) Executive Director Cathy Prothro. A small but mighty community, Blues has a strong and rich history. Everywhere you go, across Canada and the world, there is a Blues Venue and a host of musicians and fans to go along with. Chris finds out why Blues is so strong and what ECBS is doing to keep that going. A big thank you to Radio ECMA sponsor, T...2021-11-1840 min
Radio ECMATHE ECMA MENTAL WELLNESS INITIATIVE WITH ERRIN WILLIAMS FT. MUSIC BY ERIN COSTELO & MATT STEELE & THE CORVETTE SUNSETIn this episode, host Chris Batstone talks with licensed clinical therapist and social worker Errin Williams. Exploring the importance of mental wellness, specifically within the music industry, they cover topics such as loneliness, addictions, and the glorification of the “tortured artist”. Errin highlights her experience of working in the industry for many years and how she is working with ECMA to present the ECMA Wellness Initiative. To learn more about the ECMA Wellness Initiative, or to reach out to Errin Williams, please visit https://www.ecma.com/health-wellness/ . The "Help From M...2021-11-0443 min
Radio ECMASPEAKING HER TRUTH - THE STORY OF RACHEL COUSINSSpecially requested by Chris Batstone, this episode of the Radio ECMA podcast features St. John’s own Rachel Cousins. She is speaking her truth, not only how it plays out in her music but also how this relates to her mental health. As she is making her way through her own struggles, Rachel hopes that by telling her story she can help others through what they are experiencing. Rachel CousinsFacebookTwitterInstagram Chris BatstoneFac...2021-10-2146 min
Radio ECMAAPPLYING FOR SHOWCASES & AWARDS: THE INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE WITH NIGEL JENKINS, LISA GLEAVE, TREVOR MURPHY & ALEXANDRA GOLDENEver wondered what the ‘other side’ is looking for in a submissions application? Look no further! In this week’s episode, get an insider’s perspective on the submissions process with industry experts Nigel Jenkins (LHM Records), Lisa Gleave (Atlantic Presenters Association), Trevor Murphy (publicist/Acadian Embassy/musician), and Alexandra Golden (The Juno Awards). Answering your questions such as, is hiring a grant writer worth its cost? How important is a video recording, should it include an audience? And do jurors truly look at the optional fields? Learn what you need to have in your toolkit to successfully apply for show...2021-09-2236 min
Radio ECMAAPPLYING FOR SHOWCASES & AWARDS WITH MALLORY JOHNSON, ÉMILIE LANDRY, MIKE BIGGAR AND REENY SMITHThis week’s episode is an artist roundtable on submissions! Host Chris Batstone chats with Mallory Johnson (NL), Emilie Landry (NB), Mike Biggar (NB), and Reeny Smith (NS) for an artist’s first-hand experience on the submissions process when applying for showcases, awards, and grants. Tune in for some helpful tips and tricks such as how to write an eye-catching biography, what a first-time applicant’s ‘starter kit’ should entail, and the importance of putting your best foot forward. Plus, tune into a fun trivia round at the end! The 2022 East Coast Music Association’s submissions period opens Septemb...2021-09-0948 min
Radio ECMAIN THE NAME OF LOVE - CELEBRATING HALIFAX PRIDE WITH BURRY AND GOOD DEAR GOODThis week’s episode is all in the name of love! In an episode celebrating Halifax Pride, host Chris Batstone sits down to chat with guest artists alternative-pop band Good Dear Good (Nova Scotia) and indie-pop musician Burry (Nova Scotia). Discussing their involvement in the biggest 2SLGBTQ+ community pride event in Atlantic Canada, the musicians touch upon what that means to them, as Good Dear Good explains how being queer influences the songwriting process, and their inclusivity at shows. While Burry chats about how being non-binary is an opportunity for songwriting, rather than a pressure, and how their dyslexia ef...2021-08-1843 min
Radio ECMAGLOBAL MUSIC MATCH: A ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION WITH CHRISTINA MARTIN, SAULPAUL AND KARATE KACTUSIn this week’s episode, it’s all about Global Music Match (GMM)! Host Chris Batstone sits down to chat with three GMM alumni, Christina Martin (Nova Scotia), SaulPaul (Texas), and Karate Kactus (Newfoundland and Labrador). Having participated in the first edition of GMM just last year, the trio discuss the unique opportunity it provided them amidst a pandemic, the role of being both a tutor and mentor with peers, and why they refer to it as a “social media bootcamp.” All of this and more, get a first-hand look at an artist’s experience during GMM.Featu...2021-07-2848 minRadio ECMABrothers In Arms - The Story of Sonic DetourRADIO ECMA S2E5:In this week’s episode, we hear the story of brothers in arms. Host Chris Batstone sits down to chat with recent 2021 ECMA Loud Recording of the Year Nominee, Sonic Detour (NB). This sextet discusses the various ways in which they met (including as childhood friends, a Kijiji ad, and a pawn shop run in), the surprising importance of danceability in their genre, and the role the pandemic played in recording their debut EP. What Chris deems “an excellent episode.” You won’t want to miss out on this one!2021-07-1538 min
Radio ECMA"The Heart of an Artist: The Story of Wolf Castle"In this week’s episode, we learn about the heart of an artist. Host Chris Batstone sits down with Wolf Castle, AKA Tristan Grant, to talk about his background in art history, influential artistic family, and his experience growing up in Pabineau First Nation, New Brunswick. Equal parts entertaining and informative, get a glimpse into how this powerhouse isn’t letting anything get in his way of chasing his dreams.Featured Songs:“Welfman” Wolf Castle“Gunna” Wolf CastleWolf CastleTwitterInstagramFacebookChris BatstoneTwitterInstagram FacebookECMAFac...2021-06-1742 min
Radio ECMATHE DEBUT ALBUMS OF NEW WATERFORDIn this week’s episode, we get a closer look at two debuting albums coming out of New Waterford, Cape Breton. Host Chris Batstone sits down to chat with singer-songwriter Rob Murphy (NS) and acoustic sister-duo Hearts of Kin (NS). Murphy discusses the highs and lows of releasing an album in a digital-streaming age, and the perks of living in the flourishing music scene of Cape Breton as a performing artist these days. While on the other end, the McPhee sisters (Hearts of Kin) discuss how their ‘Homegrown’ familial roots helped establish their music career, and their dear-to-heart involvement in com...2021-04-2940 min
Frontier Podcast by Gun.ioGabe BatstoneIn this episode, we speak to Gabe Batstone, co-founder and CEO of Contextere, about doing good and making money at the same time, why raising money is a goal, not a victory, and how personal relationships pay off more than your technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-2032 minFrontier Podcast by Gun.ioGabe BatstoneIn this episode, we speak to Gabe Batstone, co-founder and CEO of Contextere, about doing good and making money at the same time, why raising money is a goal, not a victory, and how personal relationships pay off more than your technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-2032 minRadio ECMA"Uncomplicated Classics" with Moira Bren and Sarah HagenIn this week’s episode, we’re throwing it back to the classics! Host Chris Batstone sits down to chat with two recent ECMA Award nominees, singer/songwriter Moira Bren (NS) and classical pianist Sarah Hagen (PEI). We explore Bren’s rise as a musician, which began with covering songs on Instagram using simply her voice and ukulele, to recording her debut EP in her parent’s bedroom, all the way to Hagen’s well-established career, accrediting the piano as its own force, and what was most memorable while playing at Carnegie Hall (twice). Chris takes a deeper look into a “no...2021-03-1842 min
Radio ECMAThat Name You Keep Hearing...the Story of Owen O'Sound LeeIn our Season 2 debut, host Chris Batstone takes a dive deeper beyond the artist’s name you keep hearing by chatting with featured guest Owen “O’Sound” Lee. Sharing his story, Owen discusses his experience establishing a successful career in the Maritimes, notable A-list collaborations (hint: they include Mariah Carey and Drake), and the downtime that has presented itself in recent months to pursue passion projects - while simultaneously caring for five children under the age of eight! About Owen ‘O’Sound’ Lee:Owen ‘O’Sound’ Lee is a musician, songwriter, vocal arranger, and produce...2021-02-1840 min