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Live from Mount OlympusTheseus & Ariadne 8: “I never imagined such beautiful strangeness…”As they set sail with the tributes for Athens, Ariadne and Theseus dream of their future together. But a rest stop on the island of Naxos reveals how quickly the Fates can alter the future for humans - and for the gods.Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer.Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein.Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM.Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, Keenan Tyler Oliphant, and J...
2025-06-1028 min
Live from Mount OlympusTheseus & Ariadne 7: “You must be my breakfast.”The moon is full, and Minos’s guards take Theseus deep within the labyrinth to face the Minotaur.Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer.Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein.Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM.Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, Keenan Tyler Oliphant, and Josiah Davis, with additional direction by Joan Sergei.And our actors are:Eric Berryman MaYaa Boateng Sean...
2025-06-0319 min
Live from Mount OlympusTheseus & Ariadne 6: “You're giving me Labrys? The sacred weapon of Knossos?”Ariadne must confront her mother, Queen Pasiphae, and enlist Daedalus and Icarus in her plan to help Theseus survive. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer.Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein.Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM.Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, Keenan Tyler Oliphant, and Josiah Davis, with additional direction by Joan Sergei.And our actors are:Eric Berryman MaYaa Boateng Se...
2025-05-2719 min
Live from Mount OlympusTheseus & Ariadne 5: ““Let’s see you try to play games with the Minotaur!”The Athenian tributes' brilliant performance in the second bull dance infuriates King Minos of Crete. His daughter Ariadne faces a fateful choice - will she defy her father? Or will Theseus have to face the Minotaur alone?Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer.Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein.Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM.Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, Keenan Tyler Oliphant, and Josiah Davis, with additional direction b...
2025-05-2021 min
Live from Mount OlympusTheseus & Ariadne 4: “Who puts a surprise for a kid under a huge heavy rock?!”Despite their different gods, countries, and customs, our young heroes find they have more in common than they thought when Theseus tells Ariadne about how he discovered his true origins.Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer.Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein.Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM.Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, Keenan Tyler Oliphant, and Josiah Davis, with additional direction by Joan Sergei.And our a...
2025-05-1325 min
Live from Mount OlympusTheseus & Ariadne 3: “Snakes are slimy and sneaky and ewwww, I just don’t like them!”Princess Ariadne leads Theseus to her dream chamber deep within the labyrinth. Once Theseus can get over his fear of snakes, the love-struck teenagers talk about their lives and share a few secrets.Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer.Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein.Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM.Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, Keenan Tyler Oliphant, and Josiah Davis, with additional direction by Joan Sergei....
2025-05-0623 min
Live from Mount OlympusTheseus & Ariadne 2: “Are you ready for the death-defying spectacle of the decade?”The atmosphere is electric in the central square of Knossos as the city gathers to watch the Athenian tributes dance with a very dangerous bull. Bloodthirsty cheers erupt whenever the tributes are threatened by sharp horns and hooves. But not everyone in the audience is rooting for the bull.Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer.Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein.Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM.Our co-directors are Rachel C...
2025-04-2922 min
Live from Mount OlympusTheseus & Ariadne 1: "No tributes have ever returned to Athens..."Newly-crowned prince Theseus and thirteen brave young Athenians sail across the wine-dark sea towards the island of Crete. They are tributes, destined for the lair of the monstrous Minotaur. But Eros, the mischievous god of love, has other plans for our young hero and his crew…Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer.Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein.Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM.Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, Kee...
2025-04-2221 min
Live from Mount OlympusPandora 3: “No one else gets to tell the story that defines you.”Pandora and Epimetheus are surrounded by a gaggle of adorable granddaughters, who want to know – could their grandmother really be the reason for all the bad things in the world? Only Pandora can tell the real story…Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant, with additional directing from Sara Blush. And our actors are: Rolls Andre, ...
2024-10-2926 min
Share The MicVotes & Vibes: Gen Z Women Talk Voting in an Eclectic WonderlandJoin Leah and Bella, two spirited Gen Z women, as they gather at the House of Fine Objects in Birmingham, AL, a wonderfully weird emporium that invites colorful conversation. They explore the significance of civic engagement, share personal experiences, and tackle the issues that resonate with their generation including the ins and outs of voting. With a mix of humor, insight, and passion, Leah and Bella aim to inspire their peers to get involved and make their voices heard. Tune in for a refreshing take on voting and the power of young voices!
2024-10-2533 min
Live from Mount OlympusPandora 2: “I knew you’d be wise! You’re Pandora - she who gives all!”Athena gets to share her story of Pandora’s creation, and includes a few juicy twists and turns that few have ever heard before. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant, with additional directing from Sara Blush. And our actors are: Rolls Andre, Ato Blankson-Wood, Sean Carvajal, Jill Frutkin, Abel Garcia, Divine Garland, Monée Cherie Hu...
2024-10-2226 minShare The MicVotes & Vibes: Embracing Cultural Identity through VotingJoin us for an inspiring episode featuring Josh Vasa and Yamini Bhat, two passionate advocates for community engagement and civic responsibility. In this enlightening conversation, they delve into the vital role of voting in shaping our future and the importance of being active participants in our communities. With their unique perspectives and rich cultural backgrounds, Josh and Yamini emphasize how every voice matters and how collective action can drive meaningful change. Tune in to learn how you can make a difference and empower others to do the same! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more thought-provoking discussions!
2024-10-2142 min
Live from Mount OlympusPandora 1: "Zeus said it must stay closed - it must!"When Prometheus betrays him by stealing fire, Zeus commands Hephaestus to create a beautiful woman out of clay. Hermes gives her the perfect name: Pandora - all the gifts - and escorts her to earth as a gift for the mudmen. But is Zeus's beautiful gift actually an evil wrapped in beauty?Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, and Keenan T...
2024-10-1525 minShare The Mic🏀 The Perfect Shot: Shomari Figures & Carlos Jones on the Power of Voting 🗳️✨In this engaging episode, Shomari Figures and Carlos Jones hit the court to discuss a topic that impacts us all: the importance of voting. As they shoot hoops, they dive into critical conversations about representation in office, emphasizing the need for leaders who reflect the diversity of our communities.They touch on the harsh realities of unfair sentencing for people of color, highlighting how systemic issues continue to affect lives every day. With heartfelt stories, they acknowledge the profound influence of grandmothers, or "grannies," who have historically been pillars of strength and motivation in their families.
2024-10-0945 minShare The MicBites for Ballots: How to cook up a Tasty Voting Plan!Jasmine Shaw and LaDarrius Hutcheson, two Birmingham food icons, are at The Edge sharing their personal recipes for making a voting plan.
2024-10-0915 minShare The MicRoll Tide and Vote! 🗳️💥🚀 In Part 2, we have a coffee talk with University of Alabama undergrad student Rolland Grady and 2nd Year Law student R. Jordan Davis to explore the real impact of voting. To hear a lively discussion about the critical importance of making your voice heard, this episode is a must-watch for anyone ready to get inspired and take action! Hear what’s buzzing around campus and how Blackburn Institute students are engaging in the political process ☕🎓Discover why your vote counts and how you can make a difference in the upcoming election 🗳️Get motivated to cast your vote and be part of the change...
2024-09-1719 minShare The Mic🔥 Roll Tide and Vote! 🗳️Dive into E3 Part 1 with Alabama students Camila Lopez and Julienne Pharrams as they break down the impact of voting and why it matters. From campus chatter over a cup of Joe to making your voice count, this episode is packed with essential insights and a rallying call for action. Don't miss out—tune in and get inspired to cast your vote! 🗣️💪 #RollTide #Vote #StudentVoices #election2024 Please subscribe to our channel!
2024-09-0921 minShare The MicWomen "Nailing" It! What Wise Women Discuss While Pampering Their FeetThis episode features the incredible voting activist Kadidah Stone and legal expert Tiffany Johnson Cole breaking down WHY YOUR VOTE MATTERS and how you can make a difference. They tell their stories about appearing before the Supreme Court and how a single vote changed the results of an Alabama election. Don’t miss this power-packed convo with two game-changing women! To support our work and this Share the Mic channel, please subscribe! #VotingMatters #ShareTheMic #GameChanger #genzvoices
2024-09-0137 minShare The MicKicks for Votes: Season 3, Episode 1🔥👟 Dive into our FULL EPISODE "Kicks for Votes" with Birmingham’s Mayor Randall Woodfin! 🚀 Discover why YOU have the power to shape the U.S. for the next 50 YEARS. Your vote is crucial, and your voice needs to be heard November 5th! 🙌🎥 Don't miss out—listen to the episode to get inspired and understand why every vote counts. Let’s make a difference together! 🌟#KicksForVotes #MakeYourVoiceHeard #Vote2024 #FutureIsNow #RandallWoodfin
2024-08-0537 min
Live from Mount OlympusPrometheus 5: “We’re gonna stick it to Zeus!”It’s always upsetting when best friends fight, but when your best friend is the king of the gods, you’re bound to get burned. What will come of this stormy dispute between Zeus and Prometheus? Well, wedding-crashers Prometheus and Epimetheus plan to go home with a glowing gift of their own…Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, and Keenan Tyler O...
2024-05-0727 min
Live from Mount OlympusPrometheus 4: “Fire stays on Olympus! I’m not sharing!”The Olympians have won the right to rule the world — but there’s not much left to rule. Zeus gets to work creating new living creatures, and Prometheus is eager to teach the primitive men that Zeus molded out of mud in his own image. But the two gods have very different ideas about the mud men’s capabilities…Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel...
2024-04-3020 min
Live from Mount OlympusPrometheus 3: “Grasp it in the middle – just where the zig meets the zag!”Zeus and Prometheus brave the depths of Tartarus and face a fearsome creature in their quest to free some monstrous allies. Once liberated, the Cyclops make Zeus a shocking new weapon, which he must learn to wield without setting the whole world on fire.Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant, with additional directing from Sara Blush. ...
2024-04-2319 min
Live from Mount OlympusPrometheus 2: “What’s that glow at the top of the mountain?”After Zeus frees them from the prison of their father’s belly, the young Olympians gleefully experience the world for the first time, and nearly burn down their new home.Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant, with additional directing from Sara Blush. And our actors are: Rolls Andre, Ato Blankson-Wood, Sean Carvajal, Jill Frutkin, Abel Ga...
2024-04-1619 min
Live from Mount OlympusPrometheus 1: “Was that the party where Uncle Kronos threw up all his kids?”Kronos, king of the gods, throws a party that spins out of control. When Prometheus tries to convince his fellow Titans not to go to war, the results are disastrous.Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant, with additional directing from Sara Blush. And our actors are: Rolls Andre, Ato Blankson-Wood, Sean Carvajal, Jill Frutkin, Abel...
2024-04-0921 minShare The MicEmondre JohnsonSeason 2 Finale featuring our own Emondre Johnson!Listen in as we share our thoughts on the highlights of our second season of Share the Mic!
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Live from Mount OlympusAtalanta 8: “A hero’s reward!”Several suitors have been foolish enough to compete for Atalanta’s hand, and all have lost their races – and their lives. If even princes can’t compete with her, how can a poet somehow find a way to win the race and capture the heart of the princess of Arcadia?
Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and their grownups.
The podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundation, co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theater...
2023-06-0624 minShare The MicT. Marie KingLibby and Ronnie welcome T. Marie King to the studio for a gripping conversation about race reconciliation in Birmingham, Alabama.
2023-06-0256 min
Live from Mount OlympusAtalanta 7: "With all that has happened, do you think she could ever learn to love us?"Invited back to meet her human parents, Atalanta must navigate the challenges of royal life and the complicated responsibilities of being a princess.
Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and their grownups.
The podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundation, co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theater ensemble The TEAM, and directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet), Zhailon Levingston (Chicken & Biscuits, Director of Initiatives at Broadway...
2023-05-3025 min
Live from Mount OlympusAtalanta 6: "No one can defy The Fates, not even the gods."Meleager and Atalanta flee into the forest. But is there anywhere they can find safety?
Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and their grownups.
The podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundation, co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theater ensemble The TEAM, and directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet), Zhailon Levingston (Chicken & Biscuits, Director of Initiatives at Broadway Avocacy Coalition), Ahmad Simmons (Performer in Hadestown, Carousel, W...
2023-05-2321 minShare The MicJerry KellyShare the Mic is proud to welcome Jerry Kelly, CEO of Kelly Road Builders, to our show. Listen in as Jerry shares about his life and how certain situations helped shape him to be the successful person he is today.
2023-05-1950 min
Live from Mount OlympusAtalanta 5: “I am here to hunt, so I dress as a hunter. Why are you here?"When Atalanta and Meleager arrive in Calydon, the heroes feasting at King Oeneus’ table greet them with jeers and rude jokes. But Atalanta astonishes them all as they hunt the enormous wild boar ravaging the kingdom.
Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and their grownups.
The podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundation, co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theater ensemble The TEAM, and directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown, Natasha, Pierre and...
2023-05-1623 min
Live from Mount OlympusAtalanta 4: “I love that you call these human girls ‘little bears!”Artemis and Athena think Atalanta is ready to meet the Arktoi – the young followers Artemis calls “little bears.” Atalanta teaches the girls to hunt and fish and the ways of the wild, and is surprised by how much she starts to enjoy their company. When the Arktoi return home to their families, Atalanta realizes she needs to learn more about the human world, and strikes out on her own. But danger lurks in the forest.
Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount...
2023-05-0920 minShare The MicZebbie CarneyIf you live in the Birmingham area, then you know about Eugene's Hot Chicken, but do you know the story of how it came to be?Tune in to a gripping, but uplifting episode where Zebbie Carney, founder of Eugene's Hot Chicken shares the story about how this Birmingham staple came to be.
2023-05-0539 min
Live from Mount OlympusAtalanta 3: "A place to escape from princely concerns?"Young Meleager enjoys the quiet of the forest, until his father, King Oeneus, shouts through the trees to wish him happy birthday. They return to the palace for the festival of the first fruits, and everyone celebrates! But they have made a terrible mistake – which places their kingdom in dire peril.
Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and their grownups.
The podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundation, co-produced by the Broo...
2023-05-0222 min
Live from Mount OlympusAtalanta 2: “Once an outcast always an outcast”Atalanta dares her bear cub siblings to leave the shelter of the forest. As they gorge on grapes in a vineyard, they overhear gossipy birds who know much more about Atalanta’s life than she does, until Mama Bear suddenly warns them of danger.
Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and their grownups.
The podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundation, co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theater ensemble The TEAM, and directed by...
2023-04-2517 minShare The MicWe're Back!You read that right, Share the Mic is back!We've got a new format, new conversations, and of course, a new logo!Listen in as hosts Libby Lassiter and Ronnie Gatrey briefly discuss what brought about the return as well as what to expect from the new season.It wouldn't be Share the Mic without some open dialogue about race concerns, and Libby and Ronnie definitely deliver in that arena!
2023-04-2134 min
Live from Mount OlympusAtalanta 1: “Who would leave a baby in the forest???”Abandoned with nothing but a scrap of cloth which bears her name, a baby cries on the forest floor. The goddesses Artemis and Athena watch in astonishment as a mother bear, grieving for her own lost cub , nurses the tiny newborn. On the same day, the Fates visit a newborn prince, and predict a terrible end to his life. What will become of these two babes?
Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and their...
2023-04-1816 min
Live from Mount OlympusGet ready for an unexpected hero! Live from Mount Olympus: Atalanta TrailerSeason Three of Live from Mount Olympus begins! A tiny newborn is abandoned in the forest of Arcadia. Raised by bears, the baby grows up fierce and strong, with the wild and beautiful heart of the forest beating inside her. Yet when she ventures into the human world, everyone she meets thinks they’re doing her a favor by telling her how to dress and act and be, and she must fight to decide for herself who she is and where she belongs.Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth an...
2023-04-1103 min
TRUITT NEWS RADIOINTERVIEW: Libby Lassiter with Tessa Commercial Real Estate from our December 17, 2022 Truitt News Radio showSend us a textTony Truitt & Brock Murphy catching up with Tessa Commercial Real Estate's Libby Lassiter. Discussed The Hardwick project in Birmingham, Libby's background and one fantastic trip she was just on. Libby is really sharp and a big-time player in Birmingham's commercial real estate scene. Give it a listen. Listen to TRUITT NEWS RADIO every week on Birmingham's Talk 99.5, FM Talk 106.5 in Mobile and now on FM 103.9 The Ump in Huntsville. We're Probably Talking About You.
2022-12-1712 min
TRUITT NEWS RADIODECEMBER 17, 2022 SHOW PODCAST: Weekly news & notes; Interview with John T. Edge (TrueSouth); Interview with Libby Lassiter (Tessa Commercial Real Estate)Send us a textTony Truitt & Brock Murphy are back it with another week of TRUITT NEWS RADIO. Topics this week include:Interview with John T. Edge with TrueSouth TV show on the SEC NetworkInterview with Libby Lassiter of Birmingham's Tessa Commercial Real EstateTony & Brock trying to go to Reese's Senior Bowl in FebruaryWright Brothers took flight today in 1903. If you haven't been to The Outer Banks, go.Bham Police Department offering sign-up bonuses...
2022-12-1754 min
Live from Mount OlympusMythlet: How to Become a Mythical MonsterWe love scary monsters – how about you? Greek mythology is FULL of terrifying monsters - and on Live from Mount Olympus, many of them are played by Ian Lassiter. In this mythlet, Ian reveals how he prepares to become the bloodthirsty sea monster Cetus, who menaces Perseus and Andromeda in Season One, and the imposing three-headed dog Cerberus who surprises Persephone in Season Two!We also want to invite you to share your scariest mythological monster impression! Call us at (646) 543-0799, leave your grown up’s contact info in case we have the chance to share your monste...
2022-10-2506 min
Live from Mount OlympusPersephone 10: When You Return, Everything Will Bloom AgainNever before has the Earth faced a challenge like this. Half the year with no harvest means half the year without food. Together, Persephone and Demeter must find a way to save humanity, and maybe learn a bit more about each other along the way.
Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and families of all ages. This podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundation. The bold and original audio drama is created and...
2022-06-2818 min
Live from Mount OlympusPersephone 9: Six Pomegranate SeedsDemeter is overjoyed when Persephone returns, but horrified to learn that her daughter has eaten the food of the underworld. When the two goddesses finally agree to meet Zeus, they must all come to terms with how their lives will be forever changed.
Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and families of all ages. This podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundation. The bold and original audio drama is created and produced by P...
2022-06-2120 min
Live from Mount OlympusPersephone 8: Are You Ready to Live in Both Worlds?When Iris returns to Olympus with bad news, Zeus must find a new approach. He asks silver-tongued Hermes to convince Hades to do something unimaginable for the powerful king of the underworld.
Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and families of all ages. This podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundation. The bold and original audio drama is created and produced by Peabody Award-winning showrunner Julie Burstein, co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theater ensemble Th...
2022-06-0719 min
Live from Mount OlympusPersephone 7: All Our Fates Are Tied TogetherPersephone ventures deeper into the mists of the underworld, where she encounters a grieving soul with a fuzzy memory. As she helps this lost shade, the young goddess finds a new sense of purpose and faces her deepest fears - and some enormous monsters.
Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and families of all ages. This podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundation. The bold and original audio drama is created and produced...
2022-05-3122 min
Live from Mount OlympusPersephone 6: We Are All HungryZeus must confront the disaster on earth that is unfolding because he gave Hades permission to marry Persephone without letting her – or her mother – know. So he sends Iris, goddess of the rainbow, to try to convince Demeter to let things grow again.
Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and families of all ages. This podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundation. The bold and original audio drama is created and produced by Peabo...
2022-05-2420 min
Live from Mount OlympusPersephone 5: Lean Into the Darkness!Persephone is terrified when an enormous being appears from the depths of the rushing river. But could the River Styx have just the wit and wisdom Persephone needs to hear?
Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and families of all ages. This podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundation. The bold and original audio drama is created and produced by Peabody Award-winning showrunner Julie Burstein, co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theater ensemble The TEA...
2022-05-1723 min
Live from Mount OlympusPersephone 4: We Thought You Were Just Some Regular Old Lady!Demeter is furious at Zeus and done with Olympus. So she disguises herself as an old woman to live among mortals. She finds a family that needs her help and tries to fit in – but it’s hard to keep her power under wraps.
Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and families of all ages. This podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundation. The bold and original audio drama is created and produ...
2022-05-1021 min
Live from Mount OlympusPersephone 3: Are You Kidnapping Me?Wrenched out of the sunlit meadow, Persephone confronts Hades, ruler of the underworld, and his three-headed dog, the terrifying yet strangely affectionate Cerberus. Persephone runs away from Hades’ gloomy palace, but learns there is no way home.
Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and families of all ages. This podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundation. The bold and original audio drama is created and produced by Peabody Award-winning showrunner Julie Burstein, co...
2022-05-0318 min
Live from Mount OlympusPersephone 2: Where is My Daughter?When she hears Persephone’s cry, Demeter runs to the meadow where Artemis and Athena are searching for their friend. But Persephone has completely disappeared. Demeter turns to Hecate, goddess of witchcraft, magic, and the night, for help. Together they stop Helios from taking the sun across the sky until he tells them what he knows. It’s worse than Demeter had feared. While Demeter mourns, the earth withers.
Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens a...
2022-04-2621 min
Live from Mount OlympusPersephone 1: You Don’t Trust Me to Strike Out on My Own!Persephone is tired of always being tied to her mother’s side. But when she runs off to attend a picnic with her friends Athena and Artemis, her curiosity leads to a terrifying fall and the beginning of a perilous journey.Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and families of all ages. This podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundation. The richly imagined audio drama is created and produced by Peabody Award-winning showrunner Ju...
2022-04-1918 min
Live from Mount OlympusLive From Mount Olympus: Persephone: TrailerWhen a young goddess strikes out on her own for the first time, she is pulled into a terrifying journey, and must find her power in the darkness. Her mother fights to get her back – and the fate of all humanity lies in the balance.Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and families of all ages. The podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundation.This richly imagined audio drama is created an...
2022-04-1201 min
Live from Mount OlympusMythlet: "The God of Middle Children"We know Hermes is the god of liars, travelers, and thieves. But what other powers does he hold? Turns out, he’s one of Dr. Kate Birney’s favorite gods – and in our Mythlet she tells us why she connects with our favorite trickster (hint – Dr. B is a middle child…).Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the execut...
2022-04-0506 min
Live from Mount OlympusMythlet: "I Belong to No Man!"When Athena burst from her father’s head she looked just like a hoplite warrior, with armor and a helmet. Dr. Kate Birney tells us about this fierce aspect of the goddess as well as the civilized attributes of the patron goddess of Athens. No wonder she’s Danae’s favorite goddess – and maybe yours too? Visit our pages on social media or search #livefrommountolympus to find images of Athena made by the residents of the city that bears her name with pride. Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. T...
2021-12-1406 min
Live from Mount OlympusMythlet: A Mouth Like Flame and Breathing DeathWhen Perseus cut off Medusa’s head, shouldn't she have lost her power? Dr. Kate Birney says “Definitely not!” and reveals the Middle Eastern origins of this ghastly Greek monster. Dr. B also shows us how the ancient Greeks used Medusa’s terrifying power to protect themselves from evil spirits. Check out our Instagram @OCCNY or search #livefrommountolympus to see some scary images of Medusa and her Mesopotamian inspiration, Humbaba!Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon...
2021-11-1606 minShare The MicCarver Returns!Carver is back!Tune in as Carver gives us some knowledge on her family ties to Selma, Alabama, and how her family helped to shape the movement of Civil Rights in the Jim Crow era!We also touch on Carver's experience in the professional arena, as she navigates the challenges of being a Black Woman in a White Male dominated work environment.As the episode closes, Carver gives us some valuable insight on how our perspective of the police could benefit from more conversations and particularly, more listening.
2021-10-3134 min
Live from Mount OlympusMythlet: "Don't Drop Your Shield!"Perseus has his hands full when he enters the Gorgons’ cave – and Dr. Kate Birney says it’s remarkable that our hero was able to juggle Hermes’ sword and that magical bag while brandishing Athena’s shield at the same time. In Mythlet 2, we find out more about that magical shield, which Dr. Birney says was probably like the enormous shields that Greek warriors carried into real ancient battles.Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston...
2021-10-1205 minShare The MicDemitri CarpenterDemitri is back!The man who helped start Share the Mic has returned to give us an update on the state of race relations since the launch of the podcast. Tune in as Demitri gives his in depth viewpoints on how the Church can stand to help in racial reconciliation. He then goes on to share advice on how he believes Birmingham can work together to decrease the crime rate. This is an episode you don't want to miss!
2021-10-0147 min
Live from Mount OlympusMythlet: "I Bestow Upon Thee My Adamantine Sword"Remember the moment in Episode 2 when Hermes gives Perseus that cool sword? In our first Live from Mount Olympus Mythlet, find out what makes the sword so special – and why it has that wicked curve to it. Dr. Kate Birney, who is an expert on ancient weapons and teaches archaeology at Wesleyan University, is our guide to the mythical roots of this powerful weapon.Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musi...
2021-09-1405 min
thatippingpointShare the Mic featuring Libby LassiterSend us a textGatrey is back, and he brought a special guest with him!Tap in to hear Libby Lassiter talk about her podcast, Share the Mic. Share the Mic is a podcast that artfully facilitates conversations between Black and White people with the goal of getting one step closer to eliminating racism. You do not want to miss this interview!Gatrey and Walker get back into the swing of things with a fresh edition of #DotT, where they discuss Marriage Proposal traditions, Jeopardy, PJ Washington, and the latest with Lizzo.Make sure you stick around for...
2021-08-231h 31Share The MicCeasear WalkerShare The Mic welcomes Ceasear Walker to the show for our 8th episode.Ceasear, a proud Auburn University alum is a cohost on The War Rapport as well Tha Tipping Point podcast.Tune in to hear Ceasear's open and honest thoughts regarding the state of racism in society today. Ceasear goes in depth on the responsibility the Church has in dealing with racial reconciliation.Let us know your thoughts on this episode, and make sure to share this with a friend!
2021-07-1457 minShare The MicRonnie GatreyWe are so thrilled to have our Videographer/Editor, Ronnie Gatrey as our guest for our 7th episode of Share The Mic!Ronnie, the son of a Bahamian immigrant shares a little bit about how his life was growing up on the east side of Birmingham. We talk about how certain racial experiences have defined and shaped where he is in his life right now.A proud Husband and Father, Ronnie gets really transparent as he and Libby breakdown the impact and effect of the n-word in current age society.This is an...
2021-05-2230 min
Live from Mount OlympusPerseus 10: No One Can Evade a ProphecyWhen their ship is blown off course, Perseus, Andromeda and Danae find themselves far from Argos. But Perseus is delighted that there are games going on nearby — and enters the discus competition, even though he’s never thrown one before in his life. That choice seals his fate and the future of those he loves.
Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Kare...
2021-03-3025 min
Live from Mount OlympusPerseus 9: I Have What You Sent Me ForPerseus and Andromeda arrive in Seriphos to find the island in chaos. Will Perseus be able to fulfill his quest and set his mother free?
Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer.
Live from Mount Olympus is presented by TRAX from PRX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more...
2021-03-2318 min
Live from Mount OlympusPerseus 8: Meet the ParentsTogether, they’ve vanquished a sea monster. But can their new love survive Andromeda introducing Perseus to her parents, King Cepheus and Queen Cassiopeia?
Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer.
Live from Mount Olympus is presented by TRAX from PRX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at Onas...
2021-03-1616 min
Live from Mount OlympusPerseus 7: Sea Monster!On his way home to Seriphos, Perseus spies a terrifying monster in the sea below. It’s headed straight towards a high cliff where Perseus glimpses a solitary figure on a rocky ledge. Could that be — a girl???
Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer.
Live from Mount Olympus is presented by TRAX from P...
2021-03-0922 min
Live from Mount OlympusPerseus 6: The Weight of the SkyIn the Garden of the Hesperides, Hermes gathers apples for the next leg of the journey while Perseus collects stories from the Titan Atlas, who holds up the sky.
Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer.
Live from Mount Olympus is presented by TRAX from PRX with support from the Corporation for Public...
2021-03-0216 min
Live from Mount OlympusPerseus 5: The Cavern of Serpent DoomLike big brothers and sisters everywhere, Hermes and Athena enjoy scaring their little brother Perseus with tales of warriors and monsters. They also help prepare him for what he must do to save his mom. But to become a hero, he must face Medusa on his own.
Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer.
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2021-02-2318 min
Live from Mount OlympusPerseus 4: I Smell FearHermes flies Perseus to the Island of Cisthene, where the Gray Sisters live. They’re three very old ladies — how hard could it be for Perseus to get what he needs? Plenty hard, as he quickly finds out.
Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer.
Live from Mount Olympus is presented by TRAX from...
2021-02-1615 min
Live from Mount OlympusPerseus 3: We're Related???Perseus meets two powerful half-siblings he never knew he had, and confronts his mother Danae about the secrets she’s kept his whole life.
Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer.
Live from Mount Olympus is presented by TRAX from PRX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at On...
2021-02-0922 min
Live from Mount OlympusPerseus Bonus — The TricksterHermes is barely out of his cradle when he comes up with a tricky plan to join the other gods on Mount Olympus. Annoying his big brother Apollo is the first step.Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer.Live from Mount Olympus is presented by TRAX from PRX with support from the...
2021-02-0207 min
Live from Mount OlympusPerseus 2: A Question and a QuestA fisherman named Dictys finds a big wooden crate caught in his nets. Inside are a mother and her baby. Dictys takes them back to his simple little hut and cares for them as if they were his own family. As baby Perseus grows into a young man, he wonders where he came from and who he really is, and makes a crazy vow to save his mom from an evil king.
Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin...
2021-02-0221 min
Live from Mount OlympusThe ProphecyLocked up in a tall stone tower by her father the king, Princess Danae is terribly lonely. But she has a big secret. When it’s revealed she has to face her father’s rage. What will happen to her next?Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by The TEAM. The podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) and Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) and created by Peabody Award-winning producer Julie Burstein. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the executive producer.Live from Mount Olympus is pres...
2021-01-2607 min
Limitless Podcast with Aaron ZuckerLimitless with Libby LassiterLibby Lassiter's journey from working at McDonalds to becoming the Co-President of Bayer Properties is one of the more decorated careers worth celebrating that we've had so far on Limitless. She is a true American success story about grit, maximizing talent, and just making things happen and I'm so excited to share it with you guys. So let's go ahead and get right into it.
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2020-12-111h 12Share The MicDarlene WilsonWe hope you enjoy this riveting discussion with one of Birmingham's most influential executives, Darlene Wilson. Tune in to hear as Darlene shares about her diverse family background, her views on professional diversity, and make sure you stick around to hear Darlene's thoughts on how Black men are treated in our current society.
2020-12-0551 minShare The MicAntonio WallsShare the Mic welcomes Professional Basketball Coach and Lead Trainer at A4One, Antonio Walls to the show for a raw and gripping episode. Tune in as Antonio shares in detail about how his upbringing has shaped his views of race relations in America.
2020-11-2924 minShare The MicCarver BoyntonShare The Mic is pleased to welcome Carver Boynton, General Manager of The Summit in Birmingham. Tune in as Carver shares about her professional background, upbringing, and her thoughts on racial reconciliation.
2020-11-2932 min
Retail RedevelopedReimagining Institutional Retail Centers with Public ArtHow can street-level art elevate an institutional retail center? Today we're joined by Libby Lassiter, President for Bayer Properties, and Mindy Rohr, Marketing Manager for Bayer Properties. Bayer Properties defies the simple definition of being developers and property managers. They currently own and/or operate retail, urban and office properties totaling approximately 10 million square feet, including The Metropolitan in Charlotte, NC. Listen along as we take a deep dive into the challenges of managing thriving retail centers, discuss how to take away "newness" through a marketing strategy to appear more accessible to the general public, and ho...
2020-09-2844 minShare The MicDavid ScottWe are pleased to have David Scott, Executive Director of A4One as our guest. Listen in as David shares about his upbringing and how racial issues have impacted his life.
2020-09-0936 min