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Just One More ThingEpisode 19: Young Frankenstein - The MusicalThe Lakeside Players Production of Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein! is entering its final weekend of shows! In this episode, I sat down with cast members Brian Dean, JT Walker, Chynna Chung, Kerra Allen, Alex Ebert, and Andrew Hansen, and we talked about their theatre experiences, what drew them to the production, and their favorite moments. Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein presented by Lakeside Players, runs for one more weekend Friday, November 8, 2024, 7:30pmSaturday, November 9, 2024, 7:30pmSunday, November 10, 2024 2:00pmTickets are available by visiting rhodecenter.org or https://rhodecenter.ludus.com/index.php?Follow and Like Lakeside...2024-11-071h 00
Just One More ThingEpisode 18: Sweeney Podd: The Demon Barber of Fleet StreetIn this episode, I talk briefly about my experience with Theatre 121 and their production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. I discuss the audition process, rehearsals, working with the orchestra, and all of the great people involved with this production. For more information on Theatre 121, check out their website https://theatre121.org/Follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theatre121woodstock2024-07-0338 min
Just One More ThingEpisode 17: Diff'rent Strokes 2: I Am Iron ManIn this episode, I sat down with my good friend and frequent guest Shavez, to follow up with him since having a major stroke on March 3, 2024. We recap the events of the day, discuss his road to recovery, the long term affects on his speech, and his 8 (1 1/2) hour surgery. 2024-06-071h 27
Just One More ThingEpisode 16: Women & Children's Horizons - Sexual Assault Awareness MonthApril is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, so I sat down with Brittani Gere (Family Advocate) of Women & Children's Horizons (WCH). WCH’s mission is to provide support, shelter, advocacy, education, training, and healing services to victims of sexual and domestic abuse, their families, their children (who are often primary or secondary victims), and the community. Their mission is achievable through survivor-centered work that includes strategic partnerships and collaboration. As advocates for social justice, they embrace the voices of diverse communities. They will consider any non-violent strategy that is consistent with their mission to prevent and eliminate domestic abuse and se...2024-04-091h 56
Just One More ThingEpisode 15: BeLEAF Survivors - Sexual Assault Awareness MonthApril is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, so I sat down with Karen Fetherston (Executive Director) and Samantha Sustachek (Program Director) of BeLEAF Survivors. Who they are: BeLEAF Survivors seeks to provide a safe and compassionate environment to promote hope and healing after sexual assault by lifting, empowering, advocating, and fighting for survivors and their allies and, therefore the community as a whole. Additionally, through education, outreach, and collaboration we work to shift the culture that perpetuates sexual violence.In this episode, we talk about the BeLEAF's history and mission, some of the statistics surrounding sexual assault, breaking...2024-04-041h 24
Just One More ThingEpisode 14: Diff'rent Strokes: Whatchu talkin bout Willis?! In this episode, I sat down with my good friend and frequent guest Shavez, for what I think is going to be a light and laugh filled chat. Little did I know, Shavez would give his harrowing account of a serious and frightening ordeal that began last week Saturday morning. This topic was not planned ahead of time, nor did I have any knowledge of the situation before this episode. I heard this story for the first time as you're about to, in real time. This episode contains strong language and content that may be upsetting to...2024-03-091h 41
Just One More ThingEpisode 13: Return of the MattHe's back! Former guest & good friend Matt Specht returned for another fun chat. In this episode, we talked about Avenue Q, Matt gives an in depth look at how to prepare for theatre auditions, we break out terrible impressions of Jimmy Stewart and Billy Bob Thorton (Slingblade), and we discuss his upcoming live performance on Friday, March 15th from 6PM - 9PM at Social on Sixth with Zachary Scot Johnson for an evening of acoustic entertainment! No cover, and ALL proceeds benefit Women and Children's Horizons of Kenosha.WCH’s mission is to provide support, shelter, advocacy, ed...2024-02-202h 16
Just One More ThingEpisode 13: Return of the MattHe's back! Former guest & good friend Matt Specht returned for another fun chat. In this episode, we talked about Avenue Q, Matt gives an in depth look at how to prepare for theatre auditions, we break out terrible impressions of Jimmy Stewart and Billy Bob Thorton (Slingblade), and we discuss his upcoming live performance on Friday, March 15th from 6PM - 9PM at Social on Sixth with Zachary Scot Johnson for an evening of acoustic entertainment! No cover, and ALL proceeds benefit Women and Children's Horizons of Kenosha.WCH’s mission is to provide support, shelter, advocacy, ed...2024-02-202h 16
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg12/8/23 A Charlie Brown ChristmasThis is a conversation with Norgie Metzinger, the director of the Lakeside Players' production of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" which opened last weekend and runs for the next two weekends. 2023-12-0822 min
Just One More ThingEpisode 12: Green Bean Casserole Back by popular demand, I sit down with my friend and previous guest, Shavez. In this episode, we talk about Halloween, Christmas starting way too early, our favorite Thanksgiving foods, TV, Movies, Sports, and people who go to concerts and weddings and record with their phones. 2023-11-121h 47
Just One More ThingEpisode 11: Women & Children's Horizons - Domestic Violence AwarenessOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so I sat down with Jennifer Paine (Executive Director) and Kirsten Sova (Rapid Rehousing Coordinator) of Women & Children's Horizons (WCH). WCH’s mission is to provide support, shelter, advocacy, education, training, and healing services to victims of sexual and domestic abuse, their families, their children (who are often primary or secondary victims), and the community. Their mission is achievable through survivor-centered work that includes strategic partnerships and collaboration. As advocates for social justice, they embrace the voices of diverse communities. They will consider any non-violent strategy that is consistent with their mission to prevent an...2023-10-111h 26
Just One More ThingEpisode 10: Pulling Back the Curtain 2.5 - The Drama QueenIn this episode, I deliver a Monalogue about a certain individual who can't stop playing the victim and trying to crap on good people.2023-09-0140 min
Just One More ThingEpisode 9: Just Live, Inc. - You are not aloneI had the privilege of sitting down with Robert Stevens and Lily Karnes of Just Live, Inc., whose mission is "to provide suicide prevention education to our community, financial support to related supportive organizations, and emotional support to anyone affected by suicide, depression, and mental illness, so that others may Just Live more positively." In this episode, we talk about mental illness and the public health crisis that is suicide. We also discuss statistics related to suicide, the stigma around talking about it, and ways that we can breakthrough the barriers of the uncomfortable topic. ...2023-08-262h 10
Just One More ThingEpisode 8: H.O.P.E SafehouseI sat down with volunteers of HOPE Safehouse Animal Shelter in Racine, WI to talk about their history, their mission, and how you can get involved.2023-08-081h 07
Just One More ThingEpisode 7: Spamalot: Knights of the PM&L TableIn this episode, I chat with my guests Reggie Reynolds (Director) Natalie Colgan (Music Director), and Colin Halliday (King Arthur) about PM&L Theatre's production of Monty Python's Spamalot, their theatre experiences, and subject them to the 15 question Colbert Questionert!2023-08-011h 41
Just One More ThingEpisode 6: Pulling Back the Curtain Part 2 - I Trust my BarberI give you an update following my last episode regarding my fallout with The Racine Theatre Guild, I have chat with my good friend about his music producing hobby, and I make a bombshell announcement. NSFW.Music by: The Beigy One2023-07-091h 30
Just One More ThingEpisode 5: Truth Be Told - Pulling Back the CurtainIn this episode, I share my side of the story regarding my fall out with the Racine Theatre Guild. I take you through a timeline starting with my first show in 2005, all the way to the present day, and how things happened from my own point of view. NSFW.2023-06-163h 52
Just One More ThingEpisode 4: Lakeside Players Beauty & The Beast: The Grandma Rose ChroniclesI sat down with Beauty (Jamie Fry) & the Beast (Aaron Kohlmeier) to discuss their roles in LSP's production of Beauty & the Beast at the historic Rhode Center for the Arts. Also joining us are husband and wife directing duo Bryan & Chynna Chung, Music and Stage directors respectively, to talk about what this show has been like to produce on the stage. Lastly, Katie Gray, President of the Board of Directors for Lakeside Players, talks about her history with LSP, and the implications of the historic run of this production!2023-04-281h 52
Just One More ThingEpisode 3: That's What She Said (Matt & Norgie Stew)I sit down with my good friend Matt Specht, and talk about theatre, movies, and his upcoming fundraiser for Women and Children's Horizons2023-03-041h 40
Just One More ThingEpisode 2: RTG & MeI sat down at Racine Theatre Guild and chatted with Joycelyn Fish (Marketing Director) and Doug Instenes (Managing Artistic Director). In our conversation we talked about the history of Racine Theatre Guild, its social media footprint, COVID-19's effect on the way shows are done, the state of the outreach program, diversity in casting shows, and what's next on the season's docket for RTG.2022-11-021h 51
Just One More ThingEpisode 1: I Am My Mother's SonIn the first full episode, I talk about my mother, who passed away on May 3rd, 2022, and the events and circumstances leading up to her passing. 2022-10-201h 49
Just One More ThingThe PilotThe introductory pilot episode of the Just One More Thing Podcast, hosted by Norgie.2022-10-1910 min