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The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins
Why The Selfish Gene Haunts Some Readers | A Conversation with John McWhorter
In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins John McWhorter for a compelling conversation about Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead along with a wide array of topics including evolution, genetics, science, and the broader cultural forces that shape our understanding of truth. John McWhorter is a linguist, author, and professor at Columbia University, best known for his work in creole studies, sociolinguistics, and for his commentary on race, language, and politics in American society. Join Substack: https://richarddawkins.substack.com/ Subscribe to Poetry of Reality Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwfdgHA_R9...
2025-06-13
1h 20
The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins
Why The Selfish Gene Haunts Some Readers | A Conversation with John McWhorter
In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins John McWhorter for a compelling conversation about Richard's latest book, The Genetic Book of the Dead along with a wide array of topics including evolution, genetics, science, and the broader cultural forces that shape our understanding of truth. John McWhorter is a linguist, author, and professor at Columbia University, best known for his work in creole studies, sociolinguistics, and for his commentary on race, language, and politics in American society. Join Substack: https://richarddawkins.substack.com/ Subscribe to Poetry of Reality Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwfdgHA_R9...
2025-06-13
1h 20
The Union Tapes
Northern John - Episode 37
Northern John, NJ, Norm, Nawf, real name John Deprieelle has always been a fun dude to hang out with when ever most people have come across him. It's a humorous experience coming across NJ, I cant think of anyone who tell ya any different? John started out in the dark days of 1991, long past the BMX boom, when BMX was at one of its lowest points. From his early start in Southport he quickly started a long journey into every aspect of UK BMX, We get into all here, life in Southport, early hand rails and the mystery around them...
2025-05-20
2h 10
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
Répétiteur Repartee: Cameron Basden & Light Rain
Cameron Basden, Répétiteur for the Arpino Trust, joins us ahead of Fort Wayne Ballet's staging of Light Rain, as part of the Ballet Russe Reimagined series conclusion. Jim and Cameron discuss the evolution of our company over the years of performing Gerald Arpino's masterworks and the versatility and skill of Fort Wayne's dancers.
2025-05-08
14 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
Serenade: Balanchine Finds Fort Wayne
For the first time in its history, Fort Wayne Ballet is performing a work by the great choreographer George Balanchine. As we anticipate the upcoming part two of our Ballet Russe Reimagined series, Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown discuss the iconic ballet Serenade.Fort Wayne Ballet’s second of a three-part series, Ballet Russe Reimagined, will be performed on April 11 and 12 at the Pearl Street Arts Center. This performance features Rite of Spring and Serenade.Purchase tickets at: https://tickets.artstix.org/TheatreManager/6/login?event=0&search=P_SEQ%20in(4250,4251,4252)
2025-04-04
29 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
Conversations with the Choreographer: David Ingram
David Ingram is Fort Wayne Ballet’s guest choreographer for Les Sylphides as part of the Ballet Russe Reimagined series. In this interview, Jim Sparrow asks David about his career and his inspiration for setting new movement to this classic piece. Fort Wayne Ballet’s first of a 3-part series, Ballet Russe Reimagined, will be performed on March 21 and 22 at the Pearl Street Arts Center. The first performance features Les Sylphides and The Rite of Spring.
2025-03-18
22 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
Ballet Russe in Review: An En Avant Supercut
The En Avant series, narrated by Fort Wayne Ballet Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown, airs Saturdays on 89.1 WBOI during the Classical Connections Review. This episode of the Kinetic Conversations Podcast is a supercut of Karen’s six-part series on the history of the Ballet Russe, from its post-classical beginnings in Russia to its influence on the American ballet renaissance.Fort Wayne Ballet’s first of a 3-part series, Ballet Russe Reimagined, will be performed on March 21 and 22 at the Pearl Street Arts Center. The first performance features Les Sylphides and The Rite of Spring.
2025-03-11
26 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
Conversations with the Choreographer: Mark Godden
On March 21, Fort Wayne Ballet is presenting Le Sacre du printemps, otherwise known as Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, as part of the Ballet Russe Reimagined series. It will be presented as a world premiere, with new choreography by famed choreographer, Mark Godden. Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown sat down with Mark to discuss the process of creating a new show and working in tandem with the dancers to bring new life to this Ballet Russe classic.
2025-02-25
25 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
Bringing Home the Ballet Russe
Stravinsky's unnerving music meets backdrops by... Picasso? As we move into our Spring season, we look ahead to our three stagings of the Ballet Russe Reimagined. Jim and Karen sit down and discuss what the Ballet Russe means historically to ballet, and how our performances bring back the traditions of the roving dance company of the early 20th century.
2025-02-11
30 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
En Avant: The Ballet Russe Part 6
After getting his start in the Ballet Russe, George Balanchine makes a name in New York.
2025-02-11
05 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
En Avant: The Ballet Russe Part 5
The Ballet Russe finds new life in America after Diaghilev's death.
2025-02-11
05 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
En Avant: The Ballet Russe Part 4
The Ballet's repertoire expands during a successful tour of South America.
2025-01-18
05 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
En Avant: The Ballet Russe Part 3
Diaghilev brings together the greatest artists, composers, and choreographers of the day to create innovative and sometimes controversial works.
2025-01-18
05 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
En Avant: The Ballet Russe Part 2
The Bolshevik revolution makes artistic expression a dangerous undertaking in Russia, and Diaghilev takes the Ballet to the West instead.
2025-01-18
05 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
En Avant: The Ballet Russe Part 1
Diaghilev takes the reigns and showcases Russian dance to the rest of the world.
2025-01-18
05 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
En Avant: Nutcracker: Lasting Traditions
Having found new life in America, the Nutcracker thrives as a holiday tradition.
2025-01-18
05 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
En Avant: Nutcracker: Composing with Tchaikovsky
Petipa works with the famed composer to establish the music for the famed holiday ballet.
2025-01-18
05 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
En Avant: Nutcracker: Dancing of the Sweets
We explore Petipa's inspiration for the dances in his Nutcracker
2025-01-18
05 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
Nutcracker Under the Lights
Time to hear from the dancers!In this all-new Nutcracker chat, we start with three of our dancers - Talbot Rue, Anna Orzulak, and Abby Zinsser, who tell us what dancing in The Nutcracker every year means to them, both artistically and nostalgically. Then, we join Jim and Karen for a discussion on bringing new elements to this year's staging of the Christmas classic.
2024-12-03
18 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
En Avant: Petipa's Nutcracker
En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI. This version has been modified from its broadcast edition to accommodate musical copyright.We know and love The Nutcracker, but was it always so popular? Marius Petipa and his assistant, along with Tchaikovsky, created a holiday classic that wasn't initially well received.
2024-11-30
05 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
En Avant: Marius Petipa & The Classical Era
En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI. This version has been modified from its broadcast edition to accommodate musical copyright.In this segment, Karen overviews the career of famed choreographer Marius Petipa, who essentially created the Classical Era of ballet.
2024-11-23
05 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
En Avant: The End of an Era - Saying Goodbye to the Romantic Ballet
En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI. This version has been modified from its broadcast edition to accommodate musical copyright.In this segment, Karen notes the transition from the Romantic Ballet era into the Classic.
2024-11-23
04 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
REPLAY! Conversations of Nutcrackers Past
As we continue working on all-new podcast content, here's the best of the best! Jim Sparrow hosts this introspective look back at past Kinetic Conversations, all about our favorite Holiday show, The Nutcracker! This episode originally released in November of 2023.
2024-11-19
28 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
En Avant: The Stars of the Romantic Period
En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI. This version has been modified from its broadcast edition to accommodate musical copyright.This episode notes the first rising stars of ballet - the ballerinas of the Romanic Period.
2024-11-09
05 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
En Avant: The Romantic Era
En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI. This version has been modified from its broadcast edition to accommodate musical copyright.This episode first aired on October 26, 2024, and discusses the trademarks of the Romantic Era of ballet.
2024-11-04
05 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
En Avant: The Early Ballet
En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI.This episode first aired on October 19, 2024, and discusses the early French roots of the ballet and its terminology.
2024-11-04
05 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
En Avant: A Continuing Look at Don Quixote
En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI.This episode first aired on October 12, 2024, and continues the discussion on Fort Wayne Ballet's latest staging of Don Quixote.
2024-10-19
05 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
Windmills for Giants: Ballet's Favorite Rom-Com
Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown discuss what they agree can be called Ballet's best-beloved romantic comedy, as Fort Wayne Ballet prepares to perform Don Quixote, this weekend at the brand new Pearl Street Arts. Jim and Karen review the characters and synopsis of the show and the challenges and opportunities of staging in a non-traditional new space.
2024-10-15
16 min
830 - A Jazz Podcast
8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 38 - John Coltrane
Send us a textJohn William Coltrane (September 23, 1926 – July 17, 1967) was an American jazzsaxophonist, bandleader and composer. He is among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz and 20th-century music.Born and raised in North Carolina, Coltrane moved to Philadelphia after graduating from high school, where he studied music. Working in the bebop and hard bop idioms early in his career, Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes and was one of the players at the forefront of free jazz. He led at least fifty recording sessions and appeared on many albums by...
2024-10-12
1h 31
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
En Avant: An Introduction to Don Quixote
En Avant is a five minute ballet segment, hosted by Karen Gibbons-Brown, which airs during Rob Nylund's Classical Connection Review, every Saturday evening on Fort Wayne's 89.1 WBOI.This episode first aired on October 5th, 2024, and introduces audiences to Don Quixote - described as ballet's favorite Rom-Com.
2024-10-12
05 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
Ready or Not, Here Comes Season Sixty-Eight!
In this episode, Jim and Karen take a look at our exciting new season, complete with world premieres and brand-new venues. Welcome to Fort Wayne Ballet's sixty-eighth season!
2024-10-08
19 min
830 - A Jazz Podcast
8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode 27 - Jazz Guitarists Part 1
Send us a textIn this amazing episode the 8:30 crew Herman Hollywood Dawkins & Ray The Jazz Man explore the inexhaustible rabbit hole of all manner of tasty and unique Jazz GuitarJazz guitarists are guitarists who play jazz using an approach to chords, melodies, and improvised solo lines which is called jazz guitar playing. The guitar has fulfilled the roles of accompanist (rhythm guitar) and soloist in small and large ensembles and also as an unaccompanied solo instrument.Come join us (your 8:30 crew) in this Spectacular Journey into the Amazing World of Jazz Guitar1...
2024-08-29
1h 05
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S6E14: Pre-Professional Conversations Series, “Summer Intensive Part II”
Welcome to the Kinetic Conversations series on pre-professional dance programs, featuring the Fort Wayne Ballet Summer Intensive program. Over three episodes, Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown sits down with professional dancers Talbot Rue, Jessica Humphrey, and Abby Zinsser, and graduating pre-professional GiGi McDowell to discuss this all-important phase in a young dancer’s training. Part two of our podcast on the Summer Intensive also finishes out our pre-professional series. We discuss what life is like for intensive students living in the dorms for a couple of weeks, hear from more of our intensive students from all ove...
2024-08-13
17 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S6E13: Pre-Professional Conversations Series, “Summer Intensive Part I”
Welcome to the Kinetic Conversations series on pre-professional dance programs, featuring the Fort Wayne Ballet Summer Intensive program. Over three episodes, Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown sits down with professional dancers Talbot Rue, Jessica Humphrey, and Abby Zinsser, and graduating pre-professional GiGi McDowell to discuss this all-important phase in a young dancer’s training.Following up on our episode on pre-pro development, this is the first of two-parts discussing the importance of summer training in the life of a pre-professional dancer and the benefits of a program like Fort Wayne Ballet's Summer Intensive.
2024-08-05
18 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S6E12: Pre-Professional Conversations Series, “Gotta Go Pro”
Welcome to the Kinetic Conversations series on pre-professional dance programs, featuring the Fort Wayne Ballet Summer Intensive program. Over three episodes, Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown sits down with professional dancers Talbot Rue, Jessica Humphrey, and Abby Zinsser, and graduating pre-professional GiGi McDowell to discuss this all-important phase in a young dancer’s training.In this episode, the group discusses Fort Wayne Ballet’s Pre-Pro training curriculum and its importance in introducing young dancers to the larger world of professional ballet.
2024-07-20
21 min
Paddling The Blue Podcast
Jon Dawkins - Searching for Kayak Bill and exploring the Outer Coast of British Columbia
Jon Dawkins received some advice from a friend that may surprise you that has led him to some of the best places on the outer coast of British Columbia as he explores the region one segment at a time. Along the way, he is also searching for a local legend affectionately named Kayak Bill. We’ll talk about all that in today’s episode. Connect: 3MeterSwell Facebook Instagram Resources: Looking for Kayak Bill, by Neil Frazer (3MeterSwell) Kayak Bill-A Requiem (3MeterSwell, originally appeared in Sea Kayaker Magazine, October 2005) Blue Highways of the Inside Passage (3Mete...
2024-07-15
48 min
The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins
John McWhorter and Richard Dawkins talk about Linguistics and Woke Racism
I have long wanted to meet John McWhorter. He’s an extremely well-known public intellectual and opinion leader who, in my opinion, always talks sense. I have this rather eccentric idea that before becoming a public intellectual, you need to earn your credentials by having something important and interesting to be intellectual about, and John McWhorter qualifies in a big way. He is a world authority on linguistics, the study of the extraordinary phenomenon of human language, which I think is one of the most important and interesting subjects out there. We both spoke at the Dissident Dia...
2024-06-06
46 min
The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins
John McWhorter and Richard Dawkins talk about Linguistics and Woke Racism
I have long wanted to meet John McWhorter. He’s an extremely well-known public intellectual and opinion leader who, in my opinion, always talks sense. I have this rather eccentric idea that before becoming a public intellectual, you need to earn your credentials by having something important and interesting to be intellectual about, and John McWhorter qualifies in a big way. He is a world authority on linguistics, the study of the extraordinary phenomenon of human language, which I think is one of the most important and interesting subjects out there. We both spoke at the Dissident Dia...
2024-06-06
46 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S6E11: We’re Off to Camp!
Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown hosts this special episode of Kinetic Conversations, as she pulls in Academy instructors Avalou Burns and Schuyler Kechely, to discuss the fun and magic that is Fort Wayne Ballet’s summer camps.Register now for our July camps! No dance experience necessary for ages 3-10. Register online at fortwayneballet.org or call us at 260-484-9646.Kinetic Conversations is a joint production by Fort Wayne Ballet and Wayneshout Productions.
2024-06-03
14 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S6E10: Romeo and Juliet Part 3, A Chat with the Star-Crossed Lovers
In our final Romeo & Juliet podcast, Jim Sparrow sits down with our own Romeo and Juliet, as Thomas Caleb Roberts and Brittany Focht tell us of their individual journeys in developing their characters for the stage. Along the way, we discuss a dancer’s quest to maintain good physical and mental health and the joys of performing with a live orchestra.
2024-04-14
22 min
830 - A Jazz Podcast
8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #6 - "The House That Impulse Built-Part 1"
Send us a textIn this conversation with Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman, we talk about the 60 plus years of musical integrity that Impulse Records is known for. Also known as "The House That Trane Built” in honor of it’s number one artist John Coltrane. It is considered home of the new Vanguard of Creative Musicians, while keeping in step with the growing experimental and spiritual awareness of the times. Songs include:John Coltrane – A Love SupremeJohn Coltrane – AlabamaOliver Nelson -Stolen MomentsQuincy Jones – Hard Sock Dance...
2024-04-11
1h 00
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S6E9: Romeo & Juliet Part 2: Pillow Dances and a Clash of Swords
In part two of our discussion of Fort Wayne Ballet’s upcoming production of Romeo & Juliet, Jim Sparrow sits down with two former Romeos to discuss what is often thought of as a “man’s ballet.” Choreographers Robert La Fosse and David Ingram break down strenuous male roles that include multiple pas de deux and sword fighting. Meanwhile, Jim continues his quest to understand the “pillow dance.”Kinetic Conversations is a creation of Wayneshout Productions.
2024-04-07
21 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S6E8: Romeo & Juliet Part 1: Romeo, Prokofiev, & Not a Happy Ending
In this first part of our discussion on the ballet, Romeo & Juliet, Jim sits down with Karen Gibbons-Brown to review Prokofiev's near-perfect score and the history of his adaptation of the Shakespearean tale of woeful romance. The composer dreamed of a happy ending for his version of the luckless lovers' tale, but Fate could not be deterred. Fort Wayne Ballet presents Romeo & Juliet on April 19 & 20 at the Arts United Center. Tickets are available now at fortwayneballet.org.Kinetic Conversations is a Wayneshout Production. Fort Wayne has a voice at Wayneshout.com.
2024-04-01
18 min
Nature and the Nation
Review: The Blind Watchmaker by Richard Dawkins
In this episode I look at the evolutionary exposition of Richard Dawkins in his classic The Blind Watchmaker, with a closer look at how DNA replicates and evolves.
2024-01-20
33 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S6E7: Conversations of Nutcrackers Past
For this episode, we take a look back at some of the previous conversations we have had about The Nutcracker in the years we have been doing this podcast. Join us as we revisit discussions on the ballet's history and legacy with Karen Gibbons-Brown and an insightful discussion on the Tchaikovsky's music with the help of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic's Caleb Young.
2023-11-22
28 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S6E6: Beyond the Nutcracker
In this episode, we've turned the tables on show host Jim Sparrow, as he takes a turn in the interview chair. In his roll as Fort Wayne Ballet's Executive Director, he gives us a glimpse into the structure and the day-to-day mechanics of operating a ballet company. Find out what goes into a production from a fiscal standpoint, with the behind-the-scenes costs of staging, costuming, sets, courting trusts, and satisfying sponsors. Jim gives us the ins and outs of ballet as a business, as Kinetic Conversations takes ballet Beyond the Nutcracker.
2023-11-14
20 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
Opening Night Miniseries Part 3: Three Virgins and a Devilish Season
Fort Wayne Ballet is getting ready to stage its first big show of the 2023-24 season, entitled Opening Night! In this three part series, Kinetic Conversations looks at each of the three ballets the company will be perform in the show - each with a nod to New York City. In our third installment of this miniseries, Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown discuss the Agnes de Mille comic ballet, Three Virgins and a Devil. We learn about de Mille’s career as a choreographer and her influential work on Broadway musicals in the 40’s and 50’s, and t...
2023-10-17
13 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
Opening Night Miniseries Part 2: Fancy Free
Fort Wayne Ballet is getting ready to stage it's first big show of the 2023-24 season, entitled Opening Night!. In this three part series, Kinetic Conversations looks at each of the three ballets the company will be perform in the show - each with a nod to New York City.In part two of our series, Jim interviews Robert LaFosse, repetiteur for Jerome Robbins' Fancy Free. They discuss the history of the piece and Robbins' first collaboration with Leonard Bernstein in a partnership that would eventually lead to the making of West Side Story.
2023-10-09
20 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
Opening Night Miniseries Part 1: Italian Suite
Fort Wayne Ballet is getting ready to stage it's first big show of the 2023-24 season, entitled Opening Night!. In this three part series, Kinetic Conversations looks at each of the three ballets the company will be perform in the show - each with a nod to New York City.In part one, Jim Sparrow sits down with Arpino Foundation repetiteur Cameron Basden to discuss Italian Suite, the work by Gerald Arpino. They talk about Fort Wayne Ballet's efforts to restage this beautiful piece.
2023-10-02
12 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S6E2: An Education in Dance Pt 2: Training the Future
As we look ahead to the start of our fall semester at the Fort Wayne Ballet academy, we want to take a look at dance education in America in general and what it means to us at Fort Wayne Ballet to carry on this legacy in the fine arts.In the second half of our discussion, Jim and Karen discuss the different paths a student might take in the academy, and the benefits of a dance education.
2023-08-14
19 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S6E1: An Education in Dance Pt 1: Then and Now
As we look ahead to the start of our fall semester at the Fort Wayne Ballet academy, we want to take a look at dance education in America in general and what it means to us at Fort Wayne Ballet to carry on this legacy in the fine arts.In this first episode in a two-part discussion, Jim and Karen look at the deep past of dance education and how it has evolved into the modern American dance academy.
2023-08-07
25 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
Life of Stierle Miniseries: Episode 3, "The Gift of a Legacy"
In our three-part miniseries, Kinetic Conversations looks at the life, career, and legacy of Eddie Stierle. In our third and final installment, we meet again with Eddie’s sister, Rose, to talk about the lasting impact, the international recognition, and the touching tribute from the dance world that all stand as part of the deserving legacy of Eddie Stierle. Order your tickets today for Dancer’s Legacy: An Evening of Stierle at fortwayneballet.org and artstix.org. Kinetic conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet Executive Director Jim Sparrow and Artistic Director Karen Gibbon...
2023-05-12
22 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
Life of Stierle Miniseries: Episode 2, "Like No Other"
Join us for Part 2 of our podcast miniseries on Stierle! In our three-part miniseries, Kinetic Conversations looks at the life, career, and legacy of Eddie Stierle. In this heartfelt second episode, we talk to Kim Sagami, the repetiteur working with Fort Wayne Ballet to restage Eddie’s works. Kim shares with us what it meant to her to not only dance in Eddie’s ballets, but to be there as part of the team that kept him going in the last stages of his fight with AIDS. Order your tickets today for Da...
2023-05-05
21 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
Life of Stierle Miniseries: Episode 1, "Who Was Eddie?"
Fort Wayne Ballet is set to make history in May, as we perform three ballets by Edward Stierle together for the first time. A gifted young dancer and choreographer for the Joffrey Ballet, Eddie passed away in 1991 just after the premier of his last ballet. He was 23 years old. In our three-part miniseries, Kinetic Conversations looks at the life, career, and legacy of Eddie Stierle. In this first episode, we talk to his sister, Rose Worton, about what made Eddie a unique light in the ballet world – the man who could have been the next Bala...
2023-04-28
29 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S5E5: SPECIAL EPISODE, "I Have Been Dancing"
“I have been dancing since I was three..." In this special episode of Kinetic Conversations, we hear from trainers, educators, and the dancers themselves what it means to them to be a dancer. Join with us as we celebrate these wonderful people who are the heart and soul of our company.We take a look back at some past sound bites from Raymond Lukens and Kim Sagami, and a never-before-aired interview with Cameron Basden, as well as some fun and thought-provoking ballet stories from our dancers - Avalou Burns, Brittany Focht, David Claypoole, and Ta...
2023-04-21
39 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
Ballet 101 Miniseries: A Fairytale in Dance, Episode 3: Story Through Movement
In the final part of this miniseries, we Look at Fort Wayne Ballet’s upcoming production of Swan Lake and take a look at the plot and characters in Tchaikovsky’s famed tragic tale.Do you know who defied convention to dance in shorter skirts, paving the way to the tutu? When did ballets transition from tragedies to happy-ever-afters? When did we start dancing on point? The Ballet 101 conversations are here to fill us in on the basics of the ballet world in bite-sized doses. This three-episode miniseries discusses the components of romantic and cla...
2023-03-17
11 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
Ballet 101 Miniseries: A Fairytale in Dance, Episode 2: Heroes & Villains
Every good story needs a villain. Some are evil, some are misunderstood, and some are merely careless in their intentions, but they drive the plot. What makes up a ballet villain, and how are they overcome? Let’s take a look.This three-episode miniseries discusses the components of romantic and classical era story ballets, examining their history and the evolution their choreography, their structure, and audiences’ expectations, with a special look at our upcoming production of Swan Lake. The series will drop on consecutive Fridays in March.
2023-03-10
13 min
Radical Radio with Robby Dawkins
Lonnie Frisbee's Words from the GRAVE W/John Ruttkay (LONNIE'S ROOMMATE)
On this episode of Radical Radio Robby interviews Lonnie’s Roommate, John Ruttkay. They cover Lonnie’s Words from the Grave, his final moments, crying out for the FULL counsel of God. They also share testimonies of their years in ministry in the good and bad and in between. Stay Radical! ❤️🔥 (Lonnie’s Book) Not by Might nor by Power: http://lonnierayfrisbee.com/bookstore Lonnie Frisbee Unscripted by John Ruttkay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMpFN4QedWE Subscribe for more episodes! Connect with Robby Dawkins Ministries: Website: http://robbydawkins.com/ Facebook: @robbydawkins Instagram: @robbydawkins Additional Resources: https://www.robbydawkins.com/shop/
2023-03-07
1h 23
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
Ballet 101 Miniseries: A Fairytale in Dance, Episode 1: Story Ballets
This three-episode miniseries discusses the components of romantic and classical era story ballets, examining their history and the evolution their choreography, their structure, and audiences’ expectations, with a special look at our upcoming production of Swan Lake. The series will drop on consecutive Fridays in March. Series is hosted by Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown. This episode debuts new theme music by John Dawkins. Episode 1: The Story Ballet In our first episode, we look at the history of story ballets, from the supernatural tragedies of Giselle and Swan Lake to the playf...
2023-03-03
11 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S5E1: Dracula: Music of Love and Terror
In preparation for our Dracula performances, we take a look at the music of Alfred Schnittke, first through a choreographer's eye, as Jim has a discussion with Tracy Tritz. Then podcast's producer John Dawkins has a discussion with orchestral music expert, Dr. Steven Kandow.
2022-10-17
31 min
It Ain't Dirt, It's Soil!
A Greenhouse in Spring
Fighting off the effects of post-Easter dinner indulgence, Blake and Brian talk spring in the greenhouse. From the fruits of their new cold-houses to the best mixed container arrangements, They're ready for your spring needs.It Ain't Dirt, It's Soil! is hosted by Blake and Brian Young, our producer is John Dawkins at Wayneshout Productions, LLC, and our theme music is by Tom Dawkins. Visit our page at Wayneshout.com.
2022-04-29
29 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S4E5: Sleeping Beauty: Creating Fairytale Myths in Ballet
Host Jim Sparrow and Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown talk ballet history, as they debate the collaborative history of Tchaikovsky and choreographer Marius Petipa and the timelessness of Sleeping Beauty. In preparation for the Fort Wayne Ballet's production of the classic, they discuss staging, both modern and historical, and the origins of the grand pas de deus.Kinetic Conversations is a creation of Wayneshout Productions, LLC. Fort Wayne has a voice at Wayneshout.com.
2022-04-18
22 min
It Ain't Dirt, It's Soil!
Mini Cast: Live(ish) at the Home Show!
Returning to the Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show for the first time since 2020, We decided to record our thoughts on our favorite annual event, moments before the doors opened. Consider this mini cast a teaser for our second season of It Ain't Dirt, It's Soil!It Ain't Dirt, It's Soil! is a creation of Wayneshout Productions, and is hosted by Wayneshout.com. Blake and Brian Young host. John Dawkins is Executive Producer, and Music is by Tom Dawkins.
2022-03-05
11 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S4E4: Sapphire Soiree
In honor of Fort Wayne Ballet's 65th anniversary, Jim Sparrow talks with Karen Gibbons-Brown about the upcoming Gala Weekend, with the Sapphire Soiree and Celebration Series performances. Featured are two works by Gerald Arpino, including the popular Light Rain. Kinetic Conversations is a creation of Wayneshout Productions, and is powered by Wayneshout.com.
2022-03-03
17 min
Mormon Stories Podcast
1534: From Mormonism to Progressive Christianity - Randy Bell Pt. 2
In part 2 of Randy Bell’s Mormon Story, we dive into Randy’s faith post-Mormonism, his experiences with people of other religions around the world including Hindus, Muslims, Jews, and Christians. Among some of the topics we cover are his reasons for becoming a non-denominational Christian, feelings vs science, and the common ground we share. ————— We are 100% donor funded! Please click HERE to donate and keep this content coming! Click here to donate monthly: $10 $25 $50 ————— Show Notes: The Blind Watchmaker by Richard Dawkins: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blind_Watchmaker The God...
2022-01-20
3h 11
Mormon Stories - LDS
1534: From Mormonism to Progressive Christianity - Randy Bell Pt. 2
In part 2 of Randy Bell’s Mormon Story, we dive into Randy’s faith post-Mormonism, his experiences with people of other religions around the world including Hindus, Muslims, Jews, and Christians. Among some of the topics we cover are his reasons for becoming a non-denominational Christian, feelings vs science, and the common ground we share. ————— We are 100% donor funded! Please click HERE to donate and keep this content coming! Click here to donate monthly: $10 $25 $50 ————— Show Notes: The Blind Watchmaker by Richard Dawkins: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blind_Watchmaker The God...
2022-01-20
3h 11
FlowNews24
John Dawkins MLC, President of @LegCouncilSA on #Suicide Prevention, signing off and remaining a Liberal
Long-time suicide prevention advocate John Dawkins MLC talks about Australia's national first state-based suicide prevention legislation, places to go for good support and advice - and as he hangs up the gown going into political retirement, talks about wearing 'the wig' a few times, recounts the history of his suspension from the Liberal Party for going against party colleagues to contest - and win by the narrowest possible margin - the presidency against Jing Lee MLCLifeline 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636www.headtohealth.gov.au
2021-12-06
15 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S4E3: The Nutcracker: An American Tradition
Jim Sparrow talks with Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown about the American history of the Nutcracker. Beginning with Balanchine's famous New York Ballet production, performing annually since 1954, The Nutcracker has taken on a whole new life in this country, spawning many new variations and traditions. As the Fort Wayne Ballet gears up for its own production, take in a history lesson and discover how a once-panned Russian ballet became a staple of American holiday festivity. Kinetic Conversations is a creation of Wayneshout Productions. Fort Wayne has a voice at Wayneshout.com
2021-11-18
18 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S4E2: Giselle
In the spirit of the season, and of Romantic period ballets in general, Giselle is a gracefully portrayed tale of death and restless spirits. Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown sit down to discuss the upcoming performance of the show and talk about the bleak European mythology behind its story. Kinetic Conversations is a joint production of Fort Wayne Ballet and Wayneshout Productions. For more local Fort Wayne Podcasts, visit Wayneshout.com
2021-10-14
14 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S4E1: Diversions 21
In our season opener podcast, Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown talk to guest choreographer, Cynthia Pratt, to discuss her career and her piece for the Fort Wayne Ballet's upcoming performance of Diversions 21, which runs from September 30th to October 2nd. Kinetic Conversations is a creation of Wayneshout Productions, produced by John Dawkins. You can find more Fort Wayne podcasts at Wayneshout.com
2021-09-23
19 min
It Ain't Dirt, It's Soil!
Hoya Doing?
We are pleased to introduce Young's Greenhouse's resident houseplant expert, Shannon Davies, to our podcast! She keeps the guys on their toes with her extensive green knowledge. Blake, Brian, and Shannon discuss fall planters before taking on the diverse world of Hoyas. "It Ain't Dirt, It's Soil!" is a creation of Wayneshout Productions, produced by John Dawkins. Look for more Fort Wayne podcasts at Waneshout.com.
2021-09-22
36 min
Heavy Things Lightly
Can New Worlders Be Grateful?
Are we suffering from a thanksgiving problem? Is giving thanks irrational (but really...is it?). Today John and Dan look at a bunch of hardcore "light" people (post-enlightenment people) who argue that in fact, your gratitude may be something akin to a vestigial organ. Of course the Old World will have something to say about that. Welcome to episode 43 of WAWTAR!Links:5 Things You Should Do First Thing In The Morning To Be Happier All DayThe Mayan ceremony: Mystico MayanDawkins talk at 30:55Thanksgiving for Atheists
2021-04-27
50 min
It Ain't Dirt, It's Soil!
The Thriller, The Filler & The Spiller
Blake and Brian Young have spent a lifetime working in the family greenhouse. Master designers of large flower pots, they have distilled the art down to a solid philosophy: the thriller, the filler, and the spiller. Something tall and flashy in the middle, something to take over the empty space, and something to trail down the sides. It's a combination that never fails to impress. Also in this episode, they talk about propagating their prized Monstera Thai Constellation and discuss their plant of the week, or fifteen plants of the week: various species of tradescantia.I...
2021-04-07
39 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S3E3: Tchaikovsky, with Caleb Young
Hosts, Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown, sit down with Associate Conductor Caleb Young, of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra. In prelude to the Fort Wayne Ballet's performance celebrating the great composer, they discuss the works of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Find out with us the joys and intricacies of both the dance and musical aspects of these, the world's most famous ballets.Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet is a creation of Wayneshout Productions. Fort Wayne Has a Voice at Wayneshout.com
2021-03-22
27 min
It Ain't Dirt, It's Soil!
The Need For Seed
Fifth generation growers and greenhouse operators, Blake and Brian Young take the sibling antics into full gear in their second episode, where they discuss the ins and outs of seed germination, baby plants, and early-starter cold weather veggies. In a new plant spotlight segment, they discuss the piggyback plant, which has the interesting habit of sprouting new plants right out of the top of its leaves.Young's Greenhouse & Flower Shop is located at 5867 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN. It Ain't Dirt, It's Soil! is hosted by Blake Young and Brian Young. Music is by Tom Dawkins. This...
2021-03-02
37 min
What's The Craic?
Getting to Know - John Dawkins
Neil and David sit down with music mogul and sky blues fan John Dawkins to discuss his memories following the city and his life in music managing some of the biggest banks the UK has produced. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatsthecraicpod/message
2021-02-22
1h 52
The Walk with John I. Snyder
Against the Tide: A Conversation with Dr. John Lennox
"In an age of skepticism, what is truth?"Dr. John Lennox, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University, stands firm in the view that "properly understood, the evidence inexorably points to the existence of a creator God." A film about his amazing life and career called Against the Tide is about to be released. Against the Tide is the story of one man’s stand against the tide of contemporary atheism and its drive to relegate belief in God to society’s catalogue of dead ideas. Find out more at againstthetide.movie. Dr. Lennox is an in...
2020-10-28
24 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S3E2: Dracula
In anticipation of the upcoming performance of Dracula, we interview the choreographer, Tracy Tritz, and the principal dancers.
2020-10-26
31 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S3E1: Jane Lanier & Cameron Basden
In our first podcast after shutdown, Karen sits down with Cameron Basden of Basden Enterprises and the Miami Dance Hub, and Broadway veteran Jane Lanier to discuss the current difficulties in the arts community, post-Covid, and the difficulties and ingenuity involved in teaching students in a no-contact situation. Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org...
2020-09-30
33 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S2E6: Midsummer Night’s Dream
Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown discuss the Fort Wayne Ballet’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and deep dive into the evolution of classical ballets into modern companies. Sadly, this performance was ultimately cancelled due to the Covid-19 situation. Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.
2020-09-30
14 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S2E5: Raymond Lukens Part 2
In part two of our interview, Raymond Lukens of ABT shares with us his personal philosophies on physiology and the processes and techniques involved in training dancers. Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.
2020-09-30
24 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S2E4: Raymond Lukens, Part 1
Kinetic Conversations is proud to welcome back renowned dance master and instructor, Raymond Lukens, author of the American Ballet Theatre’s standardized training curriculum. In this first of a two-part interview, Raymond shares with us the stories and history behind his career in dance.Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.
2020-09-30
19 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S2E3: The Nutcracker
Before the Fort Wayne Ballet’s annual staging of The Nutcracker, Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown discuss the history of the piece, from its unpopular beginnings to its modern interpretations, and its cultural significance worldwide.Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.
2020-09-30
13 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S2E2: Kim Sagami & Cameron Basden
Kim Sagami and Cameron Basden are setting pieces for the Fort Wayne Ballet’s season opener. Kim discusses the tragic origins of her piece, and the choreographer’s battle with AIDS. Cameron discusses the Gerald Arpino choreographed Italian Suite.Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.
2020-09-30
20 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S2E1: Karen Gibbons-Brown
Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown sit down and discuss the Fort Wayne Ballet’s new season. Karen talks about the expansion of our ballet and it’s burgeoning reputation as a respected professional organization.Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.
2020-09-30
12 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S1E9: Progressions
In the Kinetic Conversations season finale, we interview choreographers for the Progressions performances. Company dancers Amber Bailey, Jocelyn Magons, and Stephen Blood discuss their original pieces for the showcase performance. Also, we interview people in the community at our fundraising event.Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.
2020-09-30
21 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S1E8: Cinderella
Kinetic Conversations records from the Auer Center in this episode. Jim interviews Jillian Schepis, Babette Lamb, Mara Gordon, and Patrick Van Buren: company dancers in Fort Wayne Ballet’s staging of Cinderella. They discuss their careers and their various rolls in the production. Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.
2020-09-30
13 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S1E7: Darren McIntyre
For our Valentine’s performance, we talk to Choreographer Darren McIntyre about his adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera in a black box production. Along the way, He provides insight into adapting something with musical connotations into a non-vocal visual performance.Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.
2020-09-30
17 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S1E6: Kim Sagani
Kim Sagani, the Ballet’s Resident Master Teacher, tells us about her experiences working with the Joffery Ballet, and how she learned to become a teacher of dance. She discusses addressing the needs of students and the challenge of developing them into dancers. Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.
2020-09-30
13 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S1E5: Raymond Lukens
An important guest instructor, training Fort Wayne Ballet in the standardized curriculum of ABT, Raymond Lukens is a distinguished figure in the world of dance. He took the time to come and tell us about his life. Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.
2020-09-30
14 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S1E4: Cameron Basden
Cameron Basden discusses a prolific career working with the Joffery Ballet, and training with Robert Joffery and Gerald Arpino. She takes us on the journey of what it takes to be an instructor in the world of dance. Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.
2020-09-30
17 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S1E3: Karen Gibbons-Brown
We sit down with Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown, to discuss her distinguished career in dance. Also under discussion is the Fort Wayne Ballet as a professional company, and the upcoming highlights of the 2018 – 2019 season.Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.
2020-09-30
11 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S1E2: Charthel Arthur-Estner
In this episode we discuss with Charthel Arthur-Estner her work with the Joffrey Ballet and the Gerald Arpino foundation, and the staging of the foundation’s Pas Des Deesses by the Fort Wayne Ballet. Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.
2020-09-30
11 min
Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet
S1E1: Tracy Tritz
We sit down with Ballet Mistress and Outreach Director Tracy Tritz, to discuss her career and her new choreography for Ravel’s Bolero. Tracy offers us insight into what it takes to imagine and build a piece of choreography. Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Fort Wayne Ballet’s Executive Producer, Jim Sparrow, and Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions, Jillian Schepis Lee, Marcia Hetric, and Madison Cafaro. Original music by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org and wayneshout.com.
2020-09-30
11 min
The Mad Sounds Podcast
Behind The Scenes - John Dawkins
The Mad Sounds Podcast speaks to the people who make the music industry tick, but don’t necessarily get the credit they deserve. This week artist manager John Dawkins talks about taking The Enemy to number one and managing some of the biggest names in the business.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-mad-sounds-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-05-07
00 min
JaackMaate’s Happy Hour
075 - JOHN DAWKINS - Tom Grennan's Manager Shares Music Industry Secrets!
On this week’s Happy Hour we’re joined by music manager John Dawkins! He’s worked alongside number one band The Enemy, has hung out with the Gallaghers, and considers Tom Grennan a brother. On this episode he shares stories about what it’s like to work in the music industry, and dishes some serious gossip on the sex, drugs and rock n roll that comes with it! He’s also got a big confession which he’s kept a secret for fifteen years. Not to be missed! ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcast...
2020-02-18
1h 05
Nature and the Nation
Review: The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
Richard Dawkins' best-selling book, The Selfish Gene, examines the fundamental nature of the replicating gene in a competitive environment, and all of the consequences thereof. I look specifically at the origins of life and DNA, and the evolutionarily stable strategy of behavior development in a game theory context.More at www.natureandthenation.com
2019-12-08
45 min
Radio Houdi
207 – Radio Houdi möter Richard Dawkins
Nytt avsnitt i sommarvärmen och denna gång mter Radio houdi Richard Dawkins John har mött Richard Dawkins i Sverige och pratar om Dawkins nya bok. Det blir lite #skyltgate, Jockiboi erkänner att hans spökfilmer på...
2017-06-18
49 min
Radio Houdi
150 – Radio Houdi hyllar Sinatra och Dawkins
I detta avsnittet av Radio Houdi hyllar vi en sångare och en biologiprofessor Frank Sinatra skulle fylla 100 år i veckan och John berättar om sin idol. Anders har varit på Cirkus och sett och...
2015-12-13
53 min
Radio Houdi
#25 – Dagen D för Dawkins
Anders och John (ja, mest den senare då) möter professor Richard Dawkins under hans föreläsning i Sverige 5 september där han pratade om sin bok Verklighetens magi. Givetvis fokuseras det mesta om Richard Dawkins deltagande i...
2012-09-12
00 min