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Play On PodcastsFull Play - Shrew!Next Chapter Podcasts presents the complete Play On Podcast series, Shrew!, in its entirety.The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “SHREW!”, was written by AMY FREED and directed by ART MANKE. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON. The cast is as follows: SUSANNAH ROGERS as KATHERINE MINOLA and THE WOMAN WRITER ALLEN GILMORE as PETRUCHIO ANNIE ABRAMS as BIANCA MINOLA MARTIN KILDARE as BAPTISTA MINOLABRETT RYBACK as LUCENTIOKYLE T. HESTER as TRANIO MIKE McSHANE as GREMIO J. PAUL BOEHMER as HORTENSIO and THE MERCHANT DANNY SCHEIE ...2025-04-212h 23
Play On PodcastsShrew! - It Was All Going So GreatLucentio and Bianca hurry to meet the priest Biondello bribed to perform the marriage. Gremio greets Petruchio, Katherine, Grumio and the real Vincentio at Lucentio’s house, where they are met by the Merchant, who insists that he’s Lucentio’s father. Vincentio challenges him and chaos ensues as Tranio tries desperately to keep up the ruse. The newlyweds finally arrive and seeing no way out, they confess their gambit and beg forgiveness from their fathers. Once all is sorted out, Katherine confronts her father and forces him to reckon with his poor treatment of her. Later, the three newlyw...2025-04-1431 min
Play On PodcastsShrew! - You Can Leave Them OpenSeeing he has no chance against Lucentio (AKA “Cambio”), Hortensio drops his “Licio” disguise and swears off women. Biondello, meanwhile, has found an old merchant who will pretend to be Lucentio’s father, Vincenzio, so that Lucentio can marry Bianca without getting his real father’s permission. Meanwhile, Katherine wakes in the comfort of Petruchio’s home and is further smitten as he describes the goings-on at his farm. Later, Baptista gets all rights to Vinzentio’s property from the man he thinks is Lucentio’s father but is really the old and very agreeable merchant. Hortensio goes to Petrucio’s house a...2025-04-0729 min
Play On PodcastsShrew! - Bring The Bridal Litter!Katherine reluctantly goes to church to be married, only to learn through an elaborate pantomime performed by Grumio and Biondello that Petruchio is running late. Finally, a drunk priest arrives with Petruchio, who is dressed as a gondolier. They make a mockery of the wedding but a humiliated Katherine is nonetheless sent off with her new husband by her clueless father, who reminisces fondly about young love. The newlyweds eventually arrive at Petruchio’s frigid home in the pouring rain, where he tells her that he lives selflessly in poverty with seven penitents who share his bed and follow el...2025-03-3133 min
Play On PodcastsShrew! - Is There No New Thing?Petruchio negotiates with Baptista for Katherine’s hand until Licio emerges from his tutoring session bruised and battered. It only strengthens Petruchio’s resolve to woo Katherine and when she arrives, the two engage in a spirited match of wits. Katherine reluctantly agrees to go with Petruchio when he tells her that her father has agreed to marry her off to him. Gremio and Tranio (as Lucentio) immediately try to out-do each other in their bid for Bianca’s hand, with Baptista as auctioneer. Tranio wins the contest and is promised Bianca’s hand in marriage provided his father (Vincenti...2025-03-2429 min
Play On PodcastsShrew! - To Woo The ShrewPetruchio tells Hortensio he’s come to Padua to find a partner to give him renewed life after grieving the loss of his first wife. Hortensio tells him about Baptista’s daughter, Katherine, but warns him that she’s quite the shrew. Petruchio realizes he knows her father and is not put off. Hortensio agrees to provide an introduction if, in exchange, Petruchio presents him to Signior Baptista as a tutor for the object of his affection: Bianca. As they agree to the deal, Grumio announces the arrival of two other rivals vying for Bianca: Gremio and Lucentio, now disgui...2025-03-1726 min
Play On PodcastsShrew! - Your Wig SlipsMistress Slapbottom clears the pub of all its rowdy revelers, leaving her alone with a woman who laments being tasked with ghost writing a sexist play about the taming of a shrew. She begins a page one rewrite, making the female protagonist, Katherine, a woman who loves learning and cannot stand being cooped up by the men who try to control her. We meet Lucentio and Tranio, who are visiting Padua. Strolling through the university, Lucentio is immediately smitten by Katherine’s sister, Bianca, an airhead who loves being in a man’s world. He conspires with Tranio to disg...2025-03-1027 min
That's Enough Outta You!"Little Vic" Orena and the Columbo Wars w/ Larry McShaneSend us a text#NYDailyNews #LarryMcShane #Italy #NewYork #mafia #Irish #italian We talk to Larry McShane about his book on former Columbo Mafia Boss Vic Orena.Larry McShane is an award-winning journalist who has been honored for his four-decade career with The Associated Press and The New York Daily News. He has chronicled the five New York crime families since 1985.He is the author of the books Little Vic and the Great Mafia War and The Life and Crimes of Mafia Boss Vincent Gigante.These books can be found o...2025-02-211h 17
Gangland WirePeter Savino Takes Down the ChinRetired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. Larry McShane joins the podcast to discuss Vincent “The Chin” Gigante, focusing on Peter Savino, a key player in convicting Gigante. Larry wrote a book, “Chin: The Life and Times of Vincent Gigante,” detailing Gigante’s rise to power in the Genovese crime family. Gary learned that Savino went into Witness Protection and lived out his life in Kansas City. Savino’s role in the Windows case, where mob-operated companies rigged bids for window contracts in NYC, is discussed. Despite health issues, Savi...2024-08-1200 min
Gangland WirePeter Savino Takes Down the ChinRetired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. Larry McShane joins the podcast to discuss Vincent “The Chin” Gigante, focusing on Peter Savino, a key player in convicting Gigante. Larry wrote a book, “Chin: The Life and Times of Vincent Gigante,” detailing Gigante’s rise to power in the Genovese crime family. Gary learned that Savino went into Witness Protection and lived out his life in Kansas City. Savino’s role in the Windows case, where mob-operated companies rigged bids for window contracts in NYC, is discussed. Despite health issue...2024-08-1200 minPlay On PodcastsFull Play - The Taming of the ShrewNext Chapter Podcasts presents the complete Play On Podcast series, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, in its entirety.The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “THE TAMING OF THE SHREW”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by AMY FREED. All episodes were directed by ART MANKE. Radio play by AMY FREED and LEANNA KEYES. The cast is as follows: SUSANNAH ROGERS as KATHERINA ALLEN GILMORE as PETRUCHIO ANNIE ABRAMS as BIANCA MIKE McSHANE as BAPTISTATOM PATTERSON as LUCENTIOKYLE T. HESTER as TRANIO ...2024-07-152h 20
Play On PodcastsThe Taming of the Shrew - Strength Is In SurrenderBiondello tells Bianca and Lucentio that he’s arranged for a priest to perform their marriage and sends them on their way as Gremio approaches. Petruchio, Kate and Vincentio arrive at Baptista’s house and are greeted by the Pedant who (much to the real Vincentio’s consternation) claims to be Lucentio’s father. Biondello returns from the hasty marriage to find both the real and fake Vincentio with Baptista and is forced to pretend the Pedant is his master. As Vincentio berates Biondello for pretending not to know him, Tranio returns and tries to continue the ruse, claiming the Peda...2024-07-0828 min
Play On PodcastsThe Taming of the Shrew - Be It Moon Or Sun Or What You PleaseGrumio taunts Katherine (as instructed by his master) until Petruchio and Hortensio arrive for dinner. Petruchio rushes Kate through her meal before welcoming a tailor and haberdasher who have made exquisite clothing for Katherine. Petruchio rejects all their offerings over Katherine’s objections, but she begins to catch on to his strategy, realizing that she must play along with everything Petruchio does and be “agreeable” in order to get what she wants. Meanwhile, Biondello has primed Baptista for a visit from Tranio (disguised as Lucentio) and the Pedant (disguised as Lucentio’s father, Vincentio). Baptista welcomes them and seals the deal...2024-07-0127 min
Indecent with Kiki AndersenIntroducing...Play On PodcastsDirected by Art Manke and designed by Lindsay Jones, Amy Freed’s translation of “The Taming of the Shrew” pits the two smartest people in the room against each other in a match of wits to tame the society that surrounds them. Set in Renaissance Italy with a cast of seasoned pros including Allen Gilmore, Susannah Rogers, Danny Scheie, Annie Abrams, Mike McShane, Rob Nagle, Tessa Auberjonois, Kasey Mahaffy, Kyle Hester, Tom Patterson and J.Paul Boehmer.When the wealthy Baptista announces that he will not marry off his beautiful young daughter, Bianca, until he fin...2024-06-2828 min
Play On PodcastsThe Taming of the Shrew - He Is More Shrew Than SheGrumio reaches Petruchio’s house ahead of the newlyweds and prepares the servants for their arrival. But nothing could brace them against Petruchio’s abuse. He rejects the meals they’ve made and treats them so poorly that Kate implores him to be more patient. Petruchio insists they go straight to bed, where he lectures her on the virtues of abstinence. Meanwhile, as Tranio keeps up his Lucentio impersonation, Hortensio drops his “Litio '' persona and laments Bianca’s affection for Cambio (the real Lucentio). Together, they renounce Bianca and Hortensio declares that he’ll seek the affections of a wealthy wi...2024-06-2423 min
Play On PodcastsThe Taming of the Shrew - The Mad-Brain'd BridegroomThe guests assemble for the wedding but the groom is nowhere to be found. Katherina frets with her father until Biondello arrives with word that Petruchio is on his way. The groom arrives, disheveled and drunk, on a shabby horse, with his servant by his side. As the wedding finally gets underway, Tranio tells Lucentio they have to find someone to play the part of his father (Vincentio) in order to convince Baptista that Lucentio is as rich as Tranio promised in Episode Three. Gremio emerges from the church and describes Petruchio’s lewd behavior at the altar. Petruchio st...2024-06-1720 min
BEEF with Bridget ToddIntroducing...Play On Podcasts: The Taming of the ShrewDirected by Art Manke and designed by Lindsay Jones, Amy Freed’s translation of “The Taming of the Shrew” pits the two smartest people in the room against each other in a match of wits to tame the society that surrounds them. Set in Renaissance Italy with a cast of seasoned pros including Allen Gilmore, Susannah Rogers, Danny Scheie, Annie Abrams, Mike McShane, Rob Nagle, Tessa Auberjonois, Kasey Mahaffy, Kyle Hester, Tom Patterson and J.Paul Boehmer. When the wealthy Baptista announces that he will not marry off his beautiful young daughter, Bianca, until he finds a husband for his tem...2024-06-1226 min
Play On PodcastsThe Taming of the Shrew - Sweet As Spring-Time FlowersKate and Petruchio meet at last! The fireworks are lit and the couple goes head to head until Baptista arrives to check on their progress. Petruchio announces (over Kate’s objections) that the two have agreed to marry that Sunday. Baptista celebrates the news and turns his attention to the marriage of his second daughter, Bianca. Gremio and Tranio (disguised as Lucentio) compete to prove who has the most to offer in the way of riches. Tranio outbids Gremio and Baptista promises him his youngest daughter provided Tranio can prove his father has the resources he claims. Once alone, Tr...2024-06-1026 min
Play On PodcastsThe Taming of the Shrew - A Nightmare in a GownA student (and eligible bachelor) named Lucentio arrives in Padua with his servant, Tranio, to study philosophy. As they take in the sights they come across the wealthy Baptista and his two daughters, Bianca and Katherina. Bianca is trailed by two suitors, Hortensio and Gremio, who are vying for her affection. Baptista tells them that neither of them will win Bianca’s hand until he marries off his older daughter, Katherina. Meantime, Baptista will keep Bianca at home, seen only by the tutors who he employs to advance her education. Hortensio and Gremio scheme to find a husband for th...2024-06-0325 min
Play On PodcastsThe Taming of the Shrew - To Suck The Sweets of Sweet PhilosophyA student (and eligible bachelor) named Lucentio arrives in Padua with his servant, Tranio, to study philosophy. As they take in the sights they come across the wealthy Baptista and his two daughters, Bianca and Katherina. Bianca is trailed by two suitors, Hortensio and Gremio, who are vying for her affection. Baptista tells them that neither of them will win Bianca’s hand until he marries off his older daughter, Katherina. Meantime, Baptista will keep Bianca at home, seen only by the tutors who he employs to advance her education. Hortensio and Gremio scheme to find a husband for th...2024-05-2728 minGangland WireBeneath the Bathrobe: The Dark World of Vincent GiganteRetired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins takes you on a riveting journey through the dark corridors of mob history. Step into the shadows with Gary as he sits down with an esteemed reporter and author, Larry McShane, to unravel the enigma that was Vincent “The Chin” Gigante, a man whose life reads like a gripping crime novel. Larry McShane, a seasoned veteran of the city beat, delves deep into his book “Chin: The Life and Crimes of Mafia Boss Vincent Gigante,” shedding light on the man behind the myth. Vincent Gigante’s story is one of intrigue and terror, a tale of a...2024-04-0100 minGangland WireBeneath the Bathrobe: The Dark World of Vincent GiganteRetired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins takes you on a riveting journey through the dark corridors of mob history. Step into the shadows with Gary as he sits down with an esteemed reporter and author, Larry McShane, to unravel the enigma that was Vincent “The Chin” Gigante, a man whose life reads like a gripping crime novel. Larry McShane, a seasoned veteran of the city beat, delves deep into his book “Chin: The Life and Crimes of Mafia Boss Vincent Gigante,” shedding light on the man behind the myth. Vincent Gigante’s story is one of intrigue and terror, a tale of a profe...2024-04-0100 min
Irish Baseball PodcastBaseball in Ukraine and Larry McShane | Episode 38On this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast, host Rick Becker talks with Ukrainian baseball coach Oleg Boyko and author, New York Daily News columnist, and IABS member Larry McShane.
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The Racket Report with Frank MoranoThe Life and Crimes of Vincent "the Chin" Gigante with author Larry McShaneFrank Morano is joined by author Larry McShane, who talks about the odd life of former Genovese Crime Family boss Vincent "the Chin" Gigante. Larry talks about how the Chin was able to run the crim syndicate, all the while making people believe he was clinically insane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-03-2850 min
Middle Class Film ClassGab & Chatter: Nobody / Trance / Encanto / Down With Love / Dope Love Sick / Don't Look Up / Grand Piano / Johnny Mnemonic / Bad WordsOn this episode: Sequels and reboots a-plenty, Aquaman behind the wheel, and Texas Chainsaw’s V-O homage. Plus Peter Dinklage cancels The Brother’s Grimm, Ron Perlman is old as fuck, and Nick Cage embraces his teen angst for Dracula. The Batman poster, The quest for no posters, Zodiac, The Riddler, The man in the Iron Mask, Name, Jason Mom, Fast and the Furious 10, Hawaiian, Polynesian, Somoan, Dune, Sweet Girl, Arnold Schwarzenegger, The Rock, Vin Diesel, XXX, Be Cool, Andre 3000, Andre Benjamin, Paul Walker, Travis Scott, Fetty Wap, Da Baby, Lil Baby, Lil Yachty, Boss Baby, United Arab Emira...2022-01-311h 23
Driving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 12302021 Farewell To 2021 With Larry McShane And Matt TroutmanCeleste Katz Marston hosts the year's final edition of Driving Forces and runs down the biggest NY stories of 2021 with Larry McShane of the NY Daily News and Matt Troutman of Patch. Original air date: December 30, 2021. Please support towerfund.wbai.org, and have a healthy and happy 2022!2021-12-3155 min
Before the LightsMob Talk with 13 Former GuestsSend us a textComplied is a series of 13 former guests clips from previous showsHear from:Frank Costello expert- Casey McBride, NYC reporter Larry McShane, Former Columbo Crime Family Enforcer Larry Mazza, Hollywood Fixer Ori Spado, Former KC Police Intelligent Detective Gary Jenkins, Co-host of the Frank (Lefty) Rosenthal show Pamela Payton, Veteran Print & Broadcast Journalist Larry Henry, VP of Exhibits at The Mob Museum Geoff Schumacher, LV Dunes Hotel Author Geno Munari, Undercover NJ State Trooper Bob Delaney, Retired FBI Task Force Officer Giovanni Rocco, and Undercover FBI Agent Jack Garcia!2021-12-091h 05