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The Quartet Jazz Standards PodcastThe Quartet Jazz Standards PodcastEpisode 18. Alan Skidmore (Saxophone) - 'Blues in E Flat'In the tranquil setting of Hertfordshire, England, Geoff sits down with the legendary tenor saxophonist Alan Skidmore, a musical force whose extraordinary career spans nearly seven decades. At 83, Alan's recollections are sharp, his stories captivating, and his legacy in jazz undeniable.The conversation begins with Alan's reluctant entry into music. After failing his school qualifications and enduring what he describes as "dodgy day jobs", the 15-year-old Skidmore finally turned to the saxophone his father had given him two years earlier. What follows is a fascinating account of his father's strict teaching methods – forcing him to practice scales fo...2025-07-1026 minTony Slattery\'s Rambling ClubTony Slattery's Rambling ClubMark Lester- "You Can Still See The Scars"Our very special guest President this week is none other than the star of the legendary Oliver! Mark Lester! Join us as guest President Lester leads us on a ramble through three special destinations chosen entirely at random with the use of Tony’s enchanted bingo machine. As ever, the omniscient voice of Sir Stephen Fry is on hand to keep a finger on the tiller of the good ship Toss!First stop is at number 634- Orchards, Fruits and Forestry. A broad subject to begin with. What impact did nature have on th...2025-07-0447 minIf This Goes On (Don\'t Panic): Science Fiction, Fantasy & Progressive PoliticsIf This Goes On (Don't Panic): Science Fiction, Fantasy & Progressive PoliticsPowerless with Harry TurtledoveIn this episode, Alan and Cat talk to prolific writer and historian Harry Turtledove. They discuss Cat and Harry's collaboration on The Trumps Will Sound, Turtledove's new book: Powerless, Vaclav Havel, Totalitarianism, the power of the individual, Elon Musk, the alt-right in Science Fiction, reader interpretation of work, how the US would break up, staying inspired, Imposter Syndrome, Peter Beagle, Ted Sturgeon, staying relevent, Harry's start in Sword and Sorcery, pen names, Lester Del Rey, strange things in history, the Pittsburgh Pirates, the worth of good editors, and much more.2025-05-281h 05The Theatre Podcast with Alan SealesThe Theatre Podcast with Alan SealesJulia Lester: Acting with Carell, Singing with SondheimJulia Lester brings heart, humor, and honesty to this deep-dive into her journey from a theatre-loving kid in LA to a Tony-nominated Broadway star. She talks about growing up surrounded by performers, how Into the Woods became a defining chapter in her career, and the surreal moment when Stephen Sondheim personally approved her audition tape. Julia also shares the backstage magic of working with legends like Phillipa Soo and Gavin Creel, and how those experiences shaped her as both an artist and collaborator. Currently starring in the Off-Broadway play All Nighter, Julia reflects on the thrill of...2025-05-0951 minAlan Lester on SermonAudioAlan Lester on SermonAudioFire in Ziklag, Blood in Gilboa. 1 Samuel (Selected Scriptures)A new MP3 sermon from GraceUnlimited is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Fire in Ziklag, Blood in Gilboa. 1 Samuel (Selected Scriptures) Subtitle: Pretoria West Bible Church Speaker: Alan Lester Broadcaster: GraceUnlimited Event: Sunday Service Date: 3/23/2025 Length: 51 min.2025-03-2751 minThe SCANDAL Mongers PodcastThe SCANDAL Mongers PodcastOpium! The British Empire’s Dirty Drugs Scandal | Ep.103 | The Scandal Mongers PodcastThis week Prof Alan Lester joins Phil to lift the lid on a little known - but certainly scandalous - slice of British imperial history - the Opium Wars. There’s much debate today about slavery and how much - or little - it contributed to the wealth of the great European empires. But much less is known about the role that Britain and other empires played in the hugely profitable opium trade, and the one-sided wars that were waged to stop Chinese emperors from banning it. It’s a fascinating tale of greed, opportunism and skuldug...2025-02-021h 03Il Cinema Colpisce AncoraIl Cinema Colpisce Ancora5) "American Beauty" di Sam Mendes (1999)"American Beauty" diretto da Sam Mendes è un film che esplora le complessità della vita suburbana americana attraverso la storia di Lester Burnham (interpretato da Kevin Spacey), un uomo di mezza età insoddisfatto della propria vita familiare e lavorativa. Quando Lester inizia una relazione con Angela, una giovane amica della figlia, cerca di ritrovare il suo desiderio di vivere e di liberarsi dalle convenzioni sociali che lo imprigionano. Un film tocca temi come il materialismo, l'alienazione, la ricerca di felicità e l'ipocrisia della vita borghese. Grazie alla regia raffinata Mendes, alla sceneggiatura acuta di Alan Ball e a un c...2024-12-0323 minEl JazzensorEl JazzensorEl Jazzensor 197. Alan y Marilyn Bergman.Dedicamos el episodio a la colaboración entre Alan y Marilyn Bergman, dos músicos que escribieron las letras para partituras de cine, teatro y televisión, y que ha resultado una de las más fructíferas de la música popular. Durante más de medio siglo, sus canciones han enriquecido el American Songbook, el cancionero estadounidense y han creado las letras de muchas canciones universales e inolvidables. Tracklist: - Brad Mehldau Trio - Where Do You Start?; - Alan Bergman - Where Do You Start; - Greta Matassa - Pieces of Dreams; - Roberta Gambarini - You Must Be...2024-10-161h 09John Lester IdrovoJohn Lester IdrovoONDA DEPORTIVA MIÉRCOLES 09 DE OCTUBRE 2024RUEDA DE PRENSA JUGADORES SELECCIÓN ECUADOR JOHN MERCADO OSCAR ZAMBRANO ALAN MINDA TABLA DE POSICIONES ARBITROS ELIMINATORIA MACARÁ VS DELFÍN 2024-10-0954 minHow To Academy PodcastHow To Academy PodcastDavid Olusoga and Alan Lester - The Truth About the British EmpireIn our turbulent times, how do we grapple with our past? Are we capable of grappling with Britain's imperial history without whitewashing? David Olusoga and Alan Lester believe that the truth matters; it matters far too greatly to be hijacked by apologists and racists. They joined us in conversation to reveal the truth about the British Empire and fight back against those who smear the integrity of professional historians; together, they reveal a new way forward in understanding the history of the nation that is honest, open, and not warped by contemporary politics.2024-10-031h 21The Alan Sanders ShowThe Alan Sanders ShowConstitution Week, pager bombs, USSS mole, fact-check false, violent rhetoric, Nevadans for Trump and RFK on reformToday’s show opens on the very start of Constitution Week here in the United States. I talk about that sacred document a lot and love the fact we have a full week set aside in this country to put a spotlight on the genius of our Founding Fathers. We then move to almost 2,800 Hezbollah members who all has their pagers become small bombs on their person today, all at the same time. Like something out of a movie, it was a brilliant way to attack terrorists with little to no collateral damage around them. Re...2024-09-171h 20Film History - DailyFilm History - Daily09-09-2024 - on This Moment in Film HistoryOn September 9th, 1999, the groundbreaking film "American Beauty" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by Sam Mendes and written by Alan Ball, this dark satirical drama delved into the lives of suburban Americans, exposing the dysfunction and emptiness beneath the seemingly perfect facade of a middle-class family.The film stars Kevin Spacey as Lester Burnham, a middle-aged advertising executive who becomes infatuated with his teenage daughter's best friend, played by Mena Suvari. The ensemble cast also includes Annette Bening as Lester's materialistic wife, Thora Birch as their insecure daughter, and Wes Bentley as the enigmatic neighbor...2024-09-0902 minEl JazzensorEl JazzensorEl Jazzensor 193. Barney Kessel + Jazz LadiesDedicamos el episodio al guitarrista Barney Kessel como acompañante de grandes cantantes. Escucharemos grabaciones de las decapadas de 1950 y 1960 con las voces de Julie London, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald y Sylvia Telles. Tracklist: Julie London: - Cry Me a River (Arthur Hamilton). - I'm Glad There Is You (Paul Madeira & Jimmy Dorsey) - Say It Isn't So (Irving Berlin) - 'S Wonderful (George Gershwin) - It Never Entered My Mind (Richard Rodgers) - No Moon At All (Redd Evans & Dave Mann) - Easy Street (Alan Rankin Jones) Billie Holiday - Speak Low (Ogden Nash & Kurt Weill) - One For M...2024-08-2259 minRadio Creme - DJ mixes by LadycremeRadio Creme - DJ mixes by LadycremeTechno Edition 2024 techno, acid, & rave dj mix avision – hold no groove, paranoid london – steal & adapt (or), posthuman – head wrench, cyrk – hot stuff, fhase 87 – body move, dj haus, last magpie, & e-freq – samothraki dance, don rimini & jackin trax – get back up, ackermann & andres klein – wiggle your neck, munk – eyes wide shut, alan fitzpatrick – replicant (extended mix), jay lumen – everybody get down, marck d & vannesa gnz – joyful noise, yan cook – null, marck d – nobody, confidential recipe – dobbler, michael wells a.k.a. g.t.o. – pussycatz, maraxe – beast (lester fitzpatrick remic), fjaak – mechanic love, dave clarke – thunder (2023 remaster), boys noize – fvkvrvnd, ned bennett – juke junkie, truncate – remember (v2), lester fitzpatrick & dj geto man – high jack, raho...2024-08-021h 20History Extra podcastHistory Extra podcastHas imperial history become too politicised?Controversies surrounding the history of the British empire have become particularly intense in recent years, with academics, politicians and commentators all offering differing views about how we should understand the nation's imperial past. A new book, The Truth about Empire, delves into the debate, with the stated aim of foregrounding the view of historians. Matt Elton spoke to three people involved in the project – Alan Lester, Bronwen Everill, and Sathnam Sanghera – to find out more.(Ad) Alan Lester, Bronwen Everill and Sathnam Sanghera are contributors to the book The Truth About Empire: Real Histories of B...2024-07-3142 minThe Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastThe Woody Allen Retrospective PodcastWoody Adjacent - Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Alan Ball & Sam Mendes – American Beauty (1999)Welcome back ladies and gents to another episode of Woody Adjacent!   Soo much is happening in the world of related entertainment and politics it seems we just had to address a portion of it as it relates to certain aspects of our podcast   So... starting with Alec Baldwins RUST court case which has now come to a sudden and eventful close. As Mr Baldwin is clearly one of Woody Allens biggest public supporters and listeners still want to hear our take on this eventful case closure   Moving on...2024-07-281h 46The Alan Sanders ShowThe Alan Sanders ShowShooter was on USSS radar starting at 3PM, Biden's interview with Holt, his NAACP speech and a tyrant's plan for SCOTUSToday’s show opens, once again, with even more information we have learned about from the catastrophic failure of the US Secret Service in protecting Donald Trump in Butler, PA. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has announced he will form a task force in the House to begin a full investigation into the shooting with full subpoena power. We now know the shooter was on the USSS radar for over three hours. We also know that DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has told USSS Director Kimberly Cheatle to stop talking and is trying to block her from te...2024-07-171h 09Beyond the ChutesBeyond the ChutesRoping the Legacy: The Alan Coleman StoryStep back into the world of 1960s rodeo with Alan Coleman. From his early days learning calf roping with a simple Western Horseman book to becoming a respected figure in the rodeo community, Alan's journey is nothing short of legendary. In this episode, Alan recounts his rigorous training regimen of roping 100 calves per day, purchasing his renowned horse, Lester, in 1973, and qualifying for the International Finals Rodeo that same year. He shares insights into his disciplined practice routines, his strategic approach to managing rodeo as a business, and his influential role as a judge. As he gears up to...2024-05-171h 51Testa di Gonzo (versione Youtube)Testa di Gonzo (versione Youtube)Lester Bangs, l'unica (e ultima) vera rockstar del giornalismo musicaleQuarantadue anni fa il critico musicale Lester Bangs lasciava questa terra per consegnare la sua figura alla leggenda2024-05-0204 minTesta Di Gonzo- Pillole di giornalismo Gonzo!Testa Di Gonzo- Pillole di giornalismo Gonzo!Lester Bangs, l'unica (e ultima) vera rockstar del giornalismo musicale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-04-3008 minAlan Lester on SermonAudioAlan Lester on SermonAudioJesus' Resolute Journey. Luke 9:51A new MP3 sermon from GraceUnlimited is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Jesus' Resolute Journey. Luke 9:51 Subtitle: Pretoria West Bible Church Speaker: Alan Lester Broadcaster: GraceUnlimited Event: Conference Date: 3/29/2024 Length: 54 min.2024-04-0354 minAlan Lester on SermonAudioAlan Lester on SermonAudioMotivation from the Trinity 5 of 5A new MP3 sermon from GraceUnlimited is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Motivation from the Trinity 5 of 5 Subtitle: Motivation from the Trinity Speaker: Alan Lester Broadcaster: GraceUnlimited Event: Sunday Service Date: 1/7/2024 Length: 69 min.2024-01-091h 09Alan Lester on SermonAudioAlan Lester on SermonAudioMotivation from the Trinity 4 of 5A new MP3 sermon from GraceUnlimited is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Motivation from the Trinity 4 of 5 Subtitle: Motivation from the Trinity Speaker: Alan Lester Broadcaster: GraceUnlimited Event: Sunday Service Date: 12/31/2023 Length: 63 min.2024-01-021h 03Alan Lester on SermonAudioAlan Lester on SermonAudioMotivation from the Trinity 3 of 5A new MP3 sermon from GraceUnlimited is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Motivation from the Trinity 3 of 5 Subtitle: Motivation from the Trinity Speaker: Alan Lester Broadcaster: GraceUnlimited Event: Sunday Service Date: 12/24/2023 Length: 67 min.2023-12-271h 07Alan Lester on SermonAudioAlan Lester on SermonAudioMotivation from the Trinity 2 of 5A new MP3 sermon from GraceUnlimited is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Motivation from the Trinity 2 of 5 Subtitle: Motivation from the Trinity Speaker: Alan Lester Broadcaster: GraceUnlimited Event: Sunday Service Date: 12/17/2023 Length: 69 min.2023-12-271h 09Alan Lester on SermonAudioAlan Lester on SermonAudioMotivation from the Trinity 1 of 5A new MP3 sermon from GraceUnlimited is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Motivation from the Trinity 1 of 5 Subtitle: Motivation from the Trinity Speaker: Alan Lester Broadcaster: GraceUnlimited Event: Sunday Service Date: 12/10/2023 Length: 65 min.2023-12-121h 05John Lester IdrovoJohn Lester IdrovoONDA DEPORTIVA MARTES 21 NOVIEMBRE 2023 SEGUNDA EMISIÓNPREVIA URUGUAY VS BOLIVIA RUEDA DE PRENSA DE ARAÚJO INFORME Y ANÁLISIS DESDE BOLIVIA PERÚ ALAN MAYTA PERIODISTA , INFORME ESPECIAL2023-11-3051 minAll Star Superfan PodcastAll Star Superfan Podcast#45 -SUPERMAN II: The All Star ULTIMATE Cut (feat. Oliver Harper and Zach Moore)"SUPERMAN, CAN YOU HEAR ME?!"   Alan and Rob are joined by legendary returning guests Oliver Harper and Zach Moore to try and salvage the ultimate cut of Superman II! Through the total accumulation of all knowledge, the Kryptonian Council of Cuts wades through the bizarre camp of Richard Lester and the unfinished strangeness of Richard Donner in an effort to right what once went wrong and save Superman II...FOREVER! Stay tuned for a special bonus episode in the days to come as we hear from other esteemed podcasters and Superman h...2023-11-162h 18Explaining HistoryExplaining HistoryColonialism and Culture Wars - In conversation with Professor Alan LesterIn this episode, we navigate the contemporary debates around colonialism, empire and slavery and its resonating echoes in modern culture wars with the guidance of Professor Alan Lester. As an eminent historian, Alan brings profound insight into the intricate relationship between colonial legacies and the contemporary debates surrounding them.Together, we journey into the heart of the British Empire, examining its impact on the world and, more importantly, how it's remembered and debated today. Why are discussions about the Empire so polarized? How have past actions and decisions shaped present-day perspectives? And, crucially, how can we...2023-08-1033 minExplaining HistoryExplaining HistoryColonialism and Culture Wars - In conversation with Professor Alan LesterIn this episode, we navigate the contemporary debates around colonialism, empire and slavery and its resonating echoes in modern culture wars with the guidance of Professor Alan Lester. As an eminent historian, Alan brings profound insight into the intricate relationship between colonial legacies and the contemporary debates surrounding them.Together, we journey into the heart of the British Empire, examining its impact on the world and, more importantly, how it's remembered and debated today. Why are discussions about the Empire so polarized? How have past actions and decisions shaped present-day perspectives? And, crucially, how can we...2023-08-1033 minAnd Why Not?And Why Not?Superman IIIIn which Stuart & Alan take the bus back to Smallville…Our Summer Of Superman Specials continue with All-Star SuperFan co-host Alan Burke joining us to discuss the 1983, Richard Lester directed super threequel; Superman III. Is it a Superman film? A Richard Pryor comedy? Both at the same time?SPOILER WARNING (obviously) SUPERMAN IIILINKS -Alan: TwitterAll-Star Superfan Podcast: PodBean | Twitter |  FacebookLois & Clark: The Legacy Group: Facebook Episode Page - WebsiteAnd Why Not? - Linktree2023-07-251h 41Alan Lester on SermonAudioAlan Lester on SermonAudioCommunion--Jesus' Meals with SinnersA new MP3 sermon from GraceUnlimited is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Communion--Jesus' Meals with Sinners Subtitle: Why do I Love the Church? Speaker: Alan Lester Broadcaster: GraceUnlimited Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/18/2023 Bible: Matthew 26:26-29 Length: 49 min.2023-06-2049 minAlan Lester on SermonAudioAlan Lester on SermonAudioBaptism, Wet and DryA new MP3 sermon from GraceUnlimited is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Baptism, Wet and Dry Subtitle: Why do I Love the Church? Speaker: Alan Lester Broadcaster: GraceUnlimited Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/11/2023 Bible: Romans 6:1-7 Length: 44 min.2023-06-1344 minAlan Lester on SermonAudioAlan Lester on SermonAudioThe Deliberate VictimA new MP3 sermon from Benoni Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Deliberate Victim Speaker: Alan Lester Broadcaster: Benoni Bible Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 4/23/2023 Bible: John 18:1-11 Length: 42 min.2023-05-0542 minRoyal Aeronautical Society PodcastRoyal Aeronautical Society PodcastAn interview with the civil pioneers... early days of flying over the Outback with Capt Lester BrainCaptain Brain was one of Qantas’ first pilots, taking the airline from converted World War I bombers to Catalinas in World War II. In the interview, Brain explains what life was like in the early days flying over the Outback, including the early days of the flying doctor service and searching for crashed aircraft. He looks at the impact of the brave adventurers such as Alan Cobham and Bert Hinkler and the real pioneers, the men and women who made civil aviation sustainable in Australia. He also looks at some of the aircraft he introduced into service, such as the de...2023-04-191h 28Alan Lester on SermonAudioAlan Lester on SermonAudioDeliberate VictimA new MP3 sermon from GraceUnlimited is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Deliberate Victim Speaker: Alan Lester Broadcaster: GraceUnlimited Event: Sunday Service Date: 4/7/2023 Bible: John 18:1-11 Length: 34 min.2023-04-1134 minJohn Lester IdrovoJohn Lester IdrovoONDA DEPORTIVA JUEVES 16 DE FEBRERO 2023 PRIMERA EMISIÓNDEPORTIVO CUENCA Y LIGA DE QUITO EMPATAN A 1 EN COPA PACÍFICO FINAL DE IDA ENTREVISTA CON ALAN LEIVA FEDEORO 2023-02-1657 minTHE MUSIC INDUSTRY PODCAST FROM RGM MAGAZINETHE MUSIC INDUSTRY PODCAST FROM RGM MAGAZINE#76 MATT LESTER TAKES ON ASKERN MUSIC FESTIVALTOP GUESTS FROM MUSIC, AND COMEDY JOIN US FOR FRANK INDUSTRY CHAT AND CONVERSATION. THIS WEEK WE CATCH UP WITH MATT LESTER► BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR ASKERN TODAY 👉 https://askernmusicfestival.co.uk► CHECK OUR MUSIC AND ACCESSIBILITY FEATURE 👉 https://rgm.press/music-and-accessibility-how-festivals-can-improve-in-2023/news/► SUBMIT YOUR MUSIC TO RGM 👉 https://rgm.press/we-want-to-hear-your-music/► RGM TV 👉 https://www.youtube.com/c/RGMPRESS► LEAVE A TIP 👉 https://www.paypal.me/reytgoodmagFREE WAYS TO SUPPORT US 😉 👇🤍► CHECK OUT OUR ARCHIVE EPISODES► FOLLOW...2023-02-0656 minJohn Lester IdrovoJohn Lester IdrovoONDA DEPORTIVA MIÉRCOLES 25 DE ENERO DE 2023 PRIMERA EMISIONCAMPEONATOSUB 20 ENTREVITA PERIODISTA PERUANO ALAN MAYTA2023-01-2555 minVeterans of Culture WarsVeterans of Culture Wars071: See You at the Polls: Brad Onishi on The Red Wave that Wasn't, January 6th, and the Extremist History of White Christian NationalismCo-host of the podcast, Straight White American Jesus, Brad Onishi returns to the VCW hall to talk about his forthcoming book (January 6, 2023) "Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism- And What Comes Next".  While we are all seeing a rise in Christian Nationalism in our present political moment, Brad traces the history of how we got to this religious and political moment while examining his own roots being raised in southern California.  We discuss the Barry Goldwater campaign, the conspiracies of the John Birch Society, Richard Nixon and the merging of conservative Evangelism fully with right-wing po...2022-11-151h 32Veterans of Culture WarsVeterans of Culture Wars066: Hope and Faith: Alan Sparhawk of LowIn this special and occasionally heavy episode, we were honored to have Alan Sparhawk from the band Low visit the VCW hall to chat about his music, his religious journey with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and faith and hope. We discuss how faith and hope are different but play together, moments of transcendence, and the feeling of bumping into something holy. Knowing that Zach is a cancer survivor, Alan wanted to talk about the biggest thing happening in his life right now, as his wife and bandmate Mimi is currently undergoing treatment for ovarian c...2022-10-111h 50Harvey Brownstone Interviews...Harvey Brownstone Interviews...Harvey Brownstone Interviews Alan Mercer, Photographer to the StarsHarvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Alan Mercer, Photographer to the Stars About Harvey's guest: Today’s special guest is Alan Mercer, one of the most successful and high profile celebrity photographers in America.   He is regularly called upon by the biggest names in music, film and television, to photograph them for iconic  magazine, book and album covers, as well as movie posters, billboards, and TV documentaries.  He’s photographed everyone from Steven Spielberg and Rita Moreno to Carol Channing, Mamie Van Doren, Phyllis Diller, Smokey Robinson, Etta James, Greg Allman, George Jones, Ric...2022-07-0636 min