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Behind The Curtain PodcastEpisode 114: Producer Steve Levine on working with The Clash, Culture Club, Stevie Wonder & moreSteve Levine joins me for episode 114! We spoke about Steve’s first interest in music production, how he got his first job at CBS, working with The Clash, punk, working with Culture Club, the success that followed ‘Do You Really Want To Hurt Me’, working with The Beach Boys & Stevie Wonder, starting his own record label ‘Baltic Jazz Recordings’ current bands & artists he’s working with & loads more!Steve’s Website: https://stevelevine.co.uk/Baltic Jazz Recordings Website: https://balticjazzrecordings.co.uk/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKutIhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp4YOiAUPK-UQN1PBdaNud9gB8HJi0mdO87Q1eouTHKa0NF6-uB...2025-06-0542 min
Drinks in the LibraryMargo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe with Jess HarshbargerThis week’s episode is about one of my personal favorite books, Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe, and I’m joined by returning guest and longtime friend (and librarian) Jess Harshbarger! This book is everything to me — OnlyFans, motherhood, wrestling, robots, and cosplay are brought together to create this absolutely amazing work of art. Jess is a library branch manager and has worked in public libraries for the last 18 years. She is a Virginia native but has also spent time in Arizona, North Carolina and Ohio. She is married wit...2025-05-2700 min
The Hobby Jogger PodcastE43 | Trail Running Conversation with Hoka Athlete Jess BrazeauWhat happens when gymnastic prowess meets mountain trails? Professional HOKA athlete Jess Brazeau takes us on her remarkable journey from the gymnastics mat to conquering technical downhills.Whether you're fascinated by athletic crossover skills, mountain racing strategy, or the cutting edge of endurance nutrition, this episode delivers valuable insights from someone performing at the highest levels while maintaining remarkable humility about her achievements.Ready to elevate your trail running knowledge? Listen now and discover what makes elite athletes like Jess tick. 2025-04-2955 min
Learn With LessWhat Gets In The Way of Recognizing That All Communication Has Value? An episode with Jess Burchiel, M.A., CCC-SLPExploring the Impact of Societal Pressures, Cultural Differences, & Trauma on Communicative IntentIn this episode, Ayelet Marinovich and Jess Burchiel discuss the importance of communicative intent and access to communication as a human right. Jess, a speech-language pathologist, shares her experiences working with children, emphasizing the value of responsive parenting and the challenges parents face in recognizing their children’s communicative actions. We talk about: Communicative intent and Early Intervention
Challenges in recognizing communicative intent
The importance of slowing down and noticing each other, valuing all forms of communication
How communicative intent is connected to...2025-04-1639 min
LiteraryScapeEpisode 153: Discovering Hidden FortunesAnnouncementsOur next Coffee and Books event will take place on Tuesday April 15th from 7:00-8:00pm EST. Join Lynn Blackburn and myself for an hour of book talk. Sign up for this free event at www.literaryscape.com/events to get the link to join.I have another book giveaway for April through Book Funnel. Use the link in the blog post for this episode to claim these free reads.April Historical Romance GiveawayOn Saturday April 19th I will be at the Branch Coffee Shop in Fairmount, Indiana from 9:30...2025-04-0400 min
Talkin Schitt | A Schitt's Creek PodcastSchitt's Creek S4E9 - The OIive BranchJoin Jess Sterling (@thejesssterling) and Stuart Traynor (@stuartdrinkstea) as they discuss Schitt's Creek Season 4 Episode 9, The OIive Branch, with special guest, Trish. They discuss the art of gift giving, Irish proverbs, and David's lip sync.Topics by time code:00:00 Intros05:05 Episode Recap06:50 Our Thoughts47:33 Feedback49:34 Ratings01:00:00 Tier Ranking the EpisodeNew episodes every Friday!Follow us on all social media @TalkinSchittWatch us on YouTube!Email us at podcast@talkinschitt.comVisit our website at htt...2025-02-211h 15
PromptClare FosterI know. It's been a minute. But we are back!
This was a truly uplifting episode with the radiant, talented and beautiful Clare Foster from 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'.
I always get nervous just before a recording with artists I don't know or haven't spoken with before. But I just felt like I had known Clare all my life. She was funny and thoughtful and gave amazing insights into the working of a tightknit company who are putting on such a special piece night after night. I loved the idea of dedicating a...2025-01-2940 min
#AmWritingTreat your writing like a business in 2025
I’m Sarina, and I’m a business nerd.
Hi, my name is Sarina, and I’m a business nerd. I was born this way. I can’t help it. I realize that not everyone gets excited about spreadsheets, but if you have any writerly income at all, I’m begging you to make 2025 the year you treat your writing as a business. There are actually two reasons to do this:
First of all it’s centering. Treating your writing as a grownup activity helps you frame your goal-setting around writing. It holds you accountable to your goals2025-01-2409 min
CulturefulS1E4. Tonisha, Part 1: Black American - Serving in the U.S. Air ForceSend us a textKeywordsidentity, heritage, family stories, military aspirations, Black woman in the military, genealogy, cultural identity, personal history, military experiences, representationSummaryTonisha, 42, explores her identity as a Black American and the rich cultural heritage of her family. She recounts fascinating stories about her grandfather, who influenced her aspirations to join the military. Tonisha reflects on her early career choices, the challenges she faced as a Black woman in a male-dominated military environment, and the importance of representation in various fields. Through her experiences, she...2024-12-2348 min
More with Nikki Dutton132. Tis the Season – Nikki DuttonWe're here – Thanksgiving is next week with Christmas and New Year's in sight. Tis the season for all the things hosting, planning, celebrating, and accomplishing. This short episode asks, "What do you want out of the holidays?" (thanks to Jess Connolly) and offers an invitation to relax into all this holiday season brings.
Words of wisdom that are carrying me and will hopefully encourage you too.
EP 61: Listen Before the Holidays – The Jess Connolly Podcast
Embracing the Beauty of Girlhood and Femininity – The Honestly Elise Podcast (EP 10)
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Your Mom & Dad133: Your Mom & Dad: Joan’s Golden Bachelorette MEN TELL ALL (w/ Jess’ Mom!)It’s time for The Golden Bachelorette’s Men Tell All and Jess’ Mom Sylvia is back to join Your Mom and Dad and discuss all the thoughts on the men, favorite moments from the MTA, hot takes, our next Golden Bachelor, predictions for Joan’s ending, who Sylvia would want to date, and much more!
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***BOLL & BRANCH: Get 25% off + free shipping on your first set of sheets at https://www.BollAndBranch.com/momdad 2024-11-131h 51PromptDanny RobinsIn this episode, we sit down with Danny Robins, the mastermind behind the hit play "2:22" and the creator of gripping paranormal podcasts such as "The Battersea Poltergeist". Together we dive into a range of topics, from Danny’s personal take on punctuality to how he’s ensuring that "2:22" remains accessible to a wide audience.
We also tackle the criticisms he’s faced for “star casting” in his productions and discuss how he’s become the new face of the paranormal genre, both on stage and in the podcast world. This is such an insightful conversation with one of today’s m...2024-10-0353 minPromptTori Allen MartinI know I say every episode is special, but this one is really truly something else... Probably because my guest is the very special, and hugely candid, Tori Allen Martin.
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During her career Tori has dealt with professional heartache, sometimes in a very highly publicised way, and has also navigated her way through personal heartache too.
HOWEVER, she is now absolutely smashing it in the hit West End musical 'I Wish You Well' and is absolutely brimming with an infectious energy which is impossible not to absorb. I genuinely finished our call and had...2024-09-2549 min
Digital Business EvolutionPassion vs. Purpose and Why it Matters When Building a BusinessIn this episode of the Digital Business Evolution podcast, Jess is back with segments from her FREE live coaching calls! These powerful excerpts are great to quickly binge and take action in your business. And we know some of you love watching content on YouTube so you can head over to the DBE YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jessicaderose/videos Today’s coaching topic is about the importance of clarity in your niche and the transformational impact you aim to provide, rather than simply focusing on the initial steps or vehicles to get there. She...2024-09-1922 minPromptThe Play That Goes Wrong🎭 Jonathan and Henry on 10 Years of ‘The Play That Goes Wrong 🎙️
In this episode, I sat down with Jonathan Sayer and Henry Lewis, two of the brilliant minds behind Mischief Theatre and the smash-hit The Play That Goes Wrong, which just celebrated a decade of laughter and chaos in the West End. As we know I just LOVE mistakes and relished the opportunity to chat about an ENTIRE SHOW which celebrates onstage mishaps.
With producers like Kenny Wax taking a chance on young creators, Mischief Theatre has been able to enjoy a decade of theatrical success. A...2024-09-1626 minPromptZoe BirkettIn this episode, I sit down with the incredibly talented Zoe Birkett; West End star and former Pop Idol sensation, currently lighting up the stage in the incredibly demanding production of 'Tina; the Tina Turner Musical'.
During the short time we had whilst Zoe prepped for a performance, we managed to cover peri-menopause, parenting, the influence of her working class background when it comes to punctuality, and the delicate topic of giving feedback to other performers.
Such a fun episode to record and hopefully even more fun to listen too.
2024-09-0331 minPromptJack KnowlesIn this episode, we sit down with Jack Knowles, the brilliant lighting designer behind some of the most stunning stage productions in recent years. Jack takes us behind the scenes of his award-winning work on *Sunset Boulevard*, which earned him a coveted Olivier Award. But it's not all about the accolades—Jack also shares some of the more unexpected moments from his career, including the time he accidentally blew smoke into Nicole Scherzinger’s face.
Join us for a light-hearted and entertaining conversation that shines a spotlight on the artistry, challenges, and occasional mishaps that come with ligh...2024-08-2844 minPromptChris Bush and Roni NealeIn this episode, I sit down with a dynamic, beautiful and hilarious couple of the theatre world—Chris Bush and Roni Neale, both accomplished playwrights with a passion for storytelling. Chris, known for the critically acclaimed 'Standing at the Sky’s Edge', shares insights into their creative process (all nighters and avoiding Zip Zap Boing), while Roni, a stage manager AND playwright currently being mentored by Theatre Royal Plymouth, explains the challenges and rewards of balancing these two roles. Should we as stage managers be reigning in our creativity or finding more of a voice in the rehearsal room?
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Drinks in the LibraryAre You There God? It’s Me, Margaret with Jess HarshbargerWelcome back, Libration Nation! Today, we're diving into the timeless world of Judy Blume's "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." Joining me is the my fellow librarian Jess Harshbarger, as we explore the impact of this iconic coming-of-age story. From touching on friendship, puberty, and identity, to discussing its still-relevant themes 50 years after publication, we’ve got it all covered. Pour yourself a “Blue GigiRita” and enjoy the conversation! 🎧📚🍹Jess is a library branch manager and has worked in public libraries for the last 18 years. She is a Virginia native but has also spent time in Arizona, North Ca...2024-08-1300 minPromptRebecca TrehearnFor this episode I had a chat with the radiant, warm and incredibly candid Rebecca Trehearn. Rebecca is an Olivier Award winning musical theatre actress, and also a regular in the long running Welsh soap 'Pobol y Cwm'.
During our conversation we covered a huge variety of topics including The Power of No, her own experience of 'Bad Cinderella', the rise of new musical theatre and the vital role stage management play when working on a difficult production.
It has been an unsettling and harrowing few days, so I really hope that this 45 minute chat of...2024-08-0645 min
The Neijiaquan Podcast - An Internal Martial Arts PodcastXu Hong Ji's Branch of the Tang Shou Tao (Re-Release)
Recorded back in 2022 this is the firs of three episodes we did on Xu Hong Ji and his Tang Shou Tao school in Taiwan.
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2024-08-0135 minPromptGareth FryThis week I chatted to Olivier and Tony award winning sound designer, Gareth Fry. I met Gareth on a production in 2012, shortly after he had done the sound design for the opening ceremony of the Olympics, and he was the obvious choice when thinking of a soundie to chat with!
Gareth has productions such as 'Harry Potter' on in the West End, but also does more devised work with companies like Complicite and Punchdrunk which require outside-the-box thinking.
We discussed how you put on a silent show, doing the sound design for a performance that i...2024-07-221h 06PromptTabby Lamb and Amber ChapellFor this episode I once again brought on a creative AND a backstage practitioner to chat together about all things theatre, stage management and being prompt.
Tabby is a playwright, most well known for her autobiographical piece 'Since U Been Gone' and more recently 'Happy Meal', and Amber is a phenomenal stage manager who I was lucky enough to work with twice before I hung up my headset for good. They were colleagues and now great friends, and I couldn't wait to catch up with them both at the same time.
During this chat we r...2024-07-1552 minPromptSophie IsaacsAfter my episode with Gemma Knight Jones, the overwhelming feedback I got was how much people LOVED hearing theatre parents chat about their experiences. So I started to cast around for other West End mamas to chat to, and Sophie Isaacs was an obvious choice.
She was in the original West End cast of 'Heathers' and also 'Six', 'Made In Dagenham' and 'Kinky Boots'. A true West End queen.
We cover a wide variety of topics including West End fandom, parenting, show reports and all of my usual questions including the most important. Is she pr...2024-07-0348 minPromptDan BuckleyDan Buckley is an actor with a huge number of musical theatre productions under his belt including 'The Book of Mormon', 'Loserville' and 'Fisherman's Friends'. However it was his brilliant social media content which made me aware of him. Dan makes funny, well observed and painfully true videos which completely encapsulate the highs, lows and all-consuming agony of working within this industry.
This interview went to places I wasn't expecting it to so I just tried to give Dan space to talk about his own personal experience without judgement or pressure. We cover the usual sources of t...2024-07-021h 02PromptMark RavenhillI couldn't quite believe that one of our most prolific living playwright's agreed to be on my podcast. But one of the most incredible things about Mark Ravenhill is how generous he is with his knowledge and expertise.
This was a lengthy chat which covered the French word for prompter, his sometimes- good-sometimes-bad relationships with stage managers, the remarkable German theatre system and his worst digs story. Which also involves me owning up to one of my biggest mistakes. Yikes.
Editing this was almost impossible as so much of what Mark says is so interesting. I...2024-06-201h 03PromptGemma Knight JonesGemma Knight Jones is the ultimate West End queen; A talented mama who is always grafting and endlessly optimistic.
Gemma and I were pregnant together on a fast-paced West End show, an experience that truly bonded us, and then we came together again shortly before I left stage management permanently.
I really wanted to chat to her about motherhood in the arts and how she was still managing to fully slay onstage whilst also raising her child. Something which any parent listening will agree is no easy task.
When...2024-06-1248 minPromptRob Madge and Rosie MorganI saw Rob Madge's production of 'My Son's A Queer But What Can You Do' when it was in the West End and just thought it was a fabulous, moving and beautiful piece.
On social media I saw that they and their stage manager had a really gorgeous friendship and shared the unique bond that can click into place when working as stage manager and performer on a one person show.
This was such a fun chat and I am so excited to share with you this episode.
Enjoy!
2024-06-0652 minPromptLes DennisLes Dennis is one of the country's most experienced and popular entertainers. With a career spanning several decades and a CV which boasts gameshow host, stand up comic, straight actor, reality tv star and musical theatre legend, it was not hard for Jess to find topics to chat about. In fact editing their lengthy conversation down to 45 minutes was the hardest part! Join them both as they chat time keeping, stage management and how Su Pollard managed to escape from Woking shopping centre.
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The Hard Yarns Podcast#255 - Jess Williamson - How to build a business - Unstoppable SuccessToday we are joined by Entrepreneur and author of the book ‘Unstoppable Success’ Jess Williamson us as we dive into the inspiring story of a young entrepreneur who turned her vision and passion into a thriving business. We talk the challenges, strategies, and successes behind building a successful company from scratch, burnout, procrastination passion and how to sell a business. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or looking for motivation, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice.
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The Unlock Moment: find your purpose for leadership and life143 Jess Kaur & Krupa Pattani: The Post Office Horizon IT Scandal and "Mr Bates Vs The Post Office"The Post Office Horizon IT Scandal represents the biggest single series of wrongful convictions in British legal history. Brought to life in the hit ITV series "Mr Bates vs. The Post Office", the story hit the headlines in early 2024 and at the time of publication is the subject of a major public inquiry.Faulty equipment and computer software made it look as though money was missing from post office branch accounts and the sub-postmasters’ contracts held them personally liable. More than 900 were prosecuted, many went to prison and many others were financially ruined.In this ve...2024-05-2046 min
JusMusic PodcastEp 118: Interview with Audrey and Jess from SoFarSounds CharlestonSend us a textThe JusMusic Podcast interviews Audrey and Jess from the Charleston branch of SoFarSounds. SoFarSounds collaborates with music artists to present intimate performances in hundreds of cities around the world.Check out the Charleston branch on Instagram @sofarcharlestonListen to JusMusicPodcast.comSupport the showJusMusicPodcast.comInstagram: @jusmusicpodcastYouTube: @Jusmusicchannel2024-05-0841 min
Market MakeHer Podcast30. FOMC Meeting, Interest Rate Cuts & Inflation (aka Jess Watched The Fed Press Conference So You Don't Have To)The FOMC (aka "The Fed" aka The Federal Reserve) had a press conference on March 20, 2024 where they talked about federal reserve rates remaining unchanged, but there's 3 projected interest rate cuts by end of year.
What does this mean for our High Yield Savings Accounts interest rates, mortgages, credit cards, loans, and the economy?
What's going on with unemployment and inflation?
What are balance sheets and what is this balancing act that The Fed is responsible for?
Is good news good news? Or is good news bad news? Or is bad news good news? (i.e. is...2024-03-2235 min
Unchurned - The No. 1 podcast for Customer SuccessInfluencing Customers and Organizational Dynamics ft. Jess Cohen (UpdateAI)
#updateai #customersuccess #saas #business
Jess Cohen, Head of CS and Community at UpdateAI, joins the hosts Kristi Faltorusso, Jon Johnson & Josh Schachter. The conversation touches on topics ranging from the complexities of working in customer success and the importance of guiding clients without giving them answers, to using emojis in Slack communication, with moments of lighthearted banter and insightful exchanges throughout.
Timestamps
0:00 - Preview
1:10 - Kristi's new podcast - She's So Suite
3:46 - Meet Jess Cohen
4:31 - Jess wanted to become an astronaut!
6:10 - Learning the purpose of life
7:09 - Jon learns about stars and space from TikTok
10:28 - Kristi's training for a...2024-02-1446 min
IndieRailsAllan Branch - Captain of His Own Pirate ShipIn this episode we catch up with an old friend, Allan Branch. Allan and his partner Steve were early adopters of rails and made a big splash in the tech community with their company LessEverything. They put on many conferences (LessConf), workshops, offered consulting services, created and sold a SaaS, displayed silly/witty marketing and shared a ton of what they've learned through social and open source projects, blogs and more. Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, Allan has taken concepts from his dad's car wash businesses (the "Jason Fried of car washes") applied them to...2024-01-2351 min
Jess M Cutler - ENSPIRESEpisode 18: The Self-Disciplined Man: Turning Setbacks Into Comebacks with Richard BischoffAre you looking for your daily dose of inspiration? Your search is over because boy do I have a guest for you. Let me introduce you to Richard Bischoff. Richard is here to share his story of self-discipline, resilience, and reinvention. He knows what it’s like to hit rock bottom and have to rebuild your life from the ground up, and he’s going to teach you how he did it. Some of the lessons Richard shares in this episode include what truly fuels success, how to be a better leader, where to g...2023-09-211h 24
The StageLync PodcastEpisode 185: Audio Tech Journey with Jess McCloughan (Audio)Jess is a seasoned RF Engineer and mic up tech with extensive experience in the Corporate, Concert, and theatre industries.
Clients and work colleagues describe her as a self-starting individual with a strong passion and knowledge of audio systems. With a bubbly personality & a client-focused mentality, she strives to ensure that the customer’s expectation of an event is not only achieved but also exceeded.
Throughout the last thirteen years, she has been involved in many large-scale world-class events, one being the Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast 2018 where she was contracted as an Assistant Pro...2023-08-2237 min