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The Aware ShowJennifer Jones: Resilience – The Story of the First African American Rockette – Part 2What’s it like when you are the only African American dancer in a world of all white dancers? Lisa continues our very special interview with Jennifer Jones, the first African American Rockette. Jennifer talks about growing up seeing Broadway shows with her parents. She told her high school guidance counselor that she wanted to go to college and major in dance. Her counselor told her that she wasn’t ready for college yet, although at a very early age, she always dreamed of being on stage. She was so passionate and started at a local community college before moving to N...2025-06-2434 min
The Aware ShowJennifer Jones: Resilience – The Story of the First African American Rockette - Part 1Today’s very special interview features Jennifer Jones, the first African American Rockette. Jennifer shares her story of growing up seeing Broadway shows with her parents. From a very early age, she dreamed of being on stage. She was so passionate and knew in every cell of her body that that would be her home. Jennifer talks about resilience, and what she had to break through to make her dreams come true. She talks about the dance history of the 1920s and how the Rockettes were formed in 1925. The founder thought that Americans would love to see women of the sa...2025-06-1728 min
Friends Like UsBecoming Spectacular with Jennifer Jones, The First African American RocketteMarina Franklin talks with the first African American Rockette, Jennifer Jones and comedian Jenny Saldana. Jennifer Jones shares her journey from a child to the first African American Rockette. Discover her inspiring story in 'Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm of Resilience.'" #RockettesAnniversary #DreamBig Meet Jennifer Jones, who has her new memoir: Becoming Spectacular :The Rhythm of Resilience from the First African American Rockette. Jennifer Jones is the pioneering first African American Radio City Music Hall Rockette! With her exceptional skills and infectious passion for dance, Jennifer has not only mesmerized audiences but also played a pivotal role in...2025-03-2653 min
I'd Rather Be ReadingJennifer Jones on Making History as the First African American Radio City Music Hall RocketteWhat an absolute honor it is today to have the first ever African American Rockette, the fabulous Jennifer Jones, here with me to talk about her new book Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm of Resilience from the First African American Rockette, which comes out February 18. What a powerhouse woman Jennifer is. The Radio City Music Hall Rockettes had been in existence for 62 years in 1987, when Jennifer broke barriers and became the first African American Rockette. She made her debut with the Rockettes on January 31, 1988—which was also Super Bowl Sunday, which was in San Diego that year. Jennifer takes us in...2025-02-1830 min
Still Toking WithStill Toking with Jennifer Jones (Radio City Music Hall Rockette )Episode Notes
S6E5 -- Join us as we dive into the mind of Radio City Music Halls first ever African American Rockett.. Jennifer Jones will be in the house telling her tales of how she was able to breakthrough the color barrier to become the first African American Rockett in its 62 year history..
Jennifer Jones (born August 1, 1967) is an American dancer and actress. In 1987, she became the first African American Radio City Music Hall Rockette. Jones was born on August 1, 1967, in Newark, New Jersey and was raised in Randolph, where she attended Randolph High School and...2025-02-151h 04
TuTu Thin: A Podcast for Dancers | Be a healthy dancer/athlete in mind, body and spirit.Lauren Gaul Shares her Transition from Radio City Rockette to Associate Professor of The Sands College of Performing Arts at Pace UniversityLauren Gaul has a multifaceted professional career performing as a Radio City Rockette for over 10 years appearing in the national touring company and on the great stage at Radio City Music Hall. She was also a Rockette swing for three years and worked under the direction of; Linda Haberman, Julie Branam, Dennis Callahan, Becky Downing, and Eileen Grace. As a Rockette she appeared in numerous media tours, events, and parades and on stages such as Radio City Music Hall, the Grand Ol’ Opry, the Wang (Boston), and the Fox (Detroit). She choreographed the Drama League Nominated production of Tennessee Wi...2025-02-0748 min
The Business of Dance51 - Traci Reszetylo: Leading the Line as Rockette Dance CaptainEpisode Summary:
Menina Fortunato interviews Traci Reszetylo, a 22-year veteran of the Radio City Rockettes, to discuss her incredible career and journey in the dance world. Traci reflects on her early dance training in Pittsburgh, her move to New York, and her audition experiences for the Rockettes, eventually landing the role on her second attempt. She shares the challenges and rewards of performing with the Rockettes, including her experiences on tour, in prestigious events like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and her role as dance captain.
Traci also talks about her passion for teaching, wh...2024-12-221h 01
Fostering Change12 years in a NYC Orphanage Didn’t Stop Lillian Colon from becoming a Rockette!"If you have nobody, you have yourself." Lillian ColonWhen Lillian Colon shared that phrase above with Rob Scheer when he interviewed her recently, there was a pause in the conversation as those words hit home. Reflect on them for a moment.On today’s episode of Fostering Change, Rob interviews Lillian Colon, who spent more than a decade in a strict New York City orphanage because her father “thought it would be best” to separate from the mother she adored. With restrictions all around her, she strove to be someone better than anyone...2024-10-1519 min
Cybernation UncensoredThe Monthly Weird with Rockette Fox - EP11 (FINALE)
Welcome to the Monthly Weird with Rockette Fox! Each month on the last Tuesday, Rockette Fox will showcase things that are fantastically strange! It's a great tine to see and hear about weird things and hang with Rockette! Tune in on the Cybernation Uncensored twitch channel and share your thoughts and ideas!
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Calling all game masters, players, edgerunners, choombas, wastelanders, vault dwellers, spice traders & space folders! We have a very active community for Cyberpunk, Fallout, Dune & more! If you're looking to join a game, run a game, network, learn something new, contribute an idea, chat or just...2024-09-2331 minCybernation UncensoredThe Monthly Weird with Rockette Fox - EP10
Welcome to the Monthly Weird with Rockette Fox! Each month on the last Tuesday, Rockette Fox will showcase things that are fantastically strange! It's a great tine to see and hear about weird things and hang with Rockette! Tune in on the Cybernation Uncensored twitch channel and share your thoughts and ideas!
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Calling all game masters, players, edgerunners, choombas, wastelanders, vault dwellers, spice traders & space folders! We have a very active community for Cyberpunk, Fallout, Dune & more! If you're looking to join a game, run a game, network, learn something new, contribute an idea, chat or just...2024-04-0548 minCybernation UncensoredThe Monthly Weird with Rockette Fox - EP9
Welcome to the Monthly Weird with Rockette Fox! Each month on the last Tuesday, Rockette Fox will showcase things that are fantastically strange! It's a great tine to see and hear about weird things and hang with Rockette! Tune in on the Cybernation Uncensored twitch channel and share your thoughts and ideas!
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Calling all game masters, players, edgerunners, choombas, wastelanders, vault dwellers, spice traders & space folders! We have a very active community for Cyberpunk, Fallout, Dune & more! If you're looking to join a game, run a game, network, learn something new, contribute an idea, chat or just...2024-04-0558 min
The Revolución PodcastLillian Colón, Dancer, Choreographer, Author and First Latina RocketteThe real orphan Annie is alive, but she sings "mañana, mañana." Lillian Colón began her career with the Radio City Rockettes at 32. In this episode of The Revolución, Colón shares how she joined the world’s most famous precision dance company. She also talks about her early years in an orphanage after her father left her there, as well as how her passion and spiritual fortitude has led to great heights – including Lin Manuel Miranda's "In The Heights" movie. Colón is no withering flower; her rise from the ashes is a phoenix story...2023-11-1730 min
Escape Reality Through Your Headphones With Free AudiobookOn the Line: My Story of Becoming the First African American Rockette Audiobook by Jennifer JonesListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 659860
Title: On the Line: My Story of Becoming the First African American Rockette
Author: Jennifer Jones, Lissette Norman
Narrator: Robin Eller
Format: Unabridged
Length: 0:13:24
Language: English
Release date: 10-31-23
Publisher: HarperCollins
Genres: Kids, Non-Fiction, Health & Family
Summary:
''Though this tale explores painful emotions, its focus on Jennifers personal experience and the pleasure she found in dance make it an absolute delight.''Kirkus Reviews
From the first Black Radio City Rockette dancer, Jennifer Jones, comes an inspiring autobiography perfect for fans of trailblazers like Misty Copeland, Mae Jemison...2023-10-3113 minCybernation UncensoredThe Monthly Weird with Rockette Fox - EP8
Welcome to the Monthly Weird with Rockette Fox! Each month on the last Tuesday, Rockette Fox will showcase things that are fantastically strange! It's a great tine to see and hear about weird things and hang with Rockette! Tune in on the Cybernation Uncensored twitch channel and share your thoughts and ideas!
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Calling all game masters, players, edgerunners, choombas, wastelanders, vault dwellers, spice traders & space folders! We have a very active community for Cyberpunk, Fallout, Dune & more! If you're looking to join a game, run a game, network, learn something new, contribute an idea, chat or just...2023-09-2059 min
A Date with Destiny-Ft- Jennifer Jones-1st AA Rockette-It started with a DREAM!Jennifer, crossing the color barrier in 1987 ended a longstanding Radio City Music Hall policy against hiring African Americans for its Rockettes’ chorus line so as not to distract from its hallmark of perfectly-synchronized precision and rigid color uniformity.
“A Date with Destiny” is designed to help motivate, inspire and EMPOWER you to live your life in the highest context of love, peace and joy! It will help you to take a closer look within yourself and discover the great, “I AM” that dwells there. It will help you to have a better understanding of the Laws of the Universe-“God’s Laws,” and how it...2023-08-221h 02
A Date with Destiny; It's all about the Love!A Date with Destiny-Ft- Jennifer Jones-1st AA Rockette-It started with a DREAM!Jennifer, crossing the color barrier in 1987 ended a longstanding Radio City Music Hall policy against hiring African Americans for its Rockettes’ chorus line so as not to distract from its hallmark of perfectly-synchronized precision and rigid color uniformity. “A Date with Destiny” is designed to help motivate, inspire and EMPOWER you to live your life in the highest context of love, peace and joy! It will help you to take a closer look within yourself and discover the great, “I AM” that dwells there. It will help you to have a better understanding of the Laws of the Universe-“God’s Laws,” and how it...2023-08-221h 01
My Mess is My MessageBreaking Unhealthy Habits Around Food & Exercise to Pursue the Dream of Becoming a Rockette with Alli, Anti-Diet Health CoachToday on the podcast, I am joined by Alli Bollinger who is an Anti-Diet Health Coach & Radio City Rockette! Alli shares SO much valuable insight.
Through personal experiences and an education in health coaching, Alli provides incredible perspective and knowledge that anyone struggling with disordered eating or unhealthy exercise habits can benefit from.
During the episode, we chat about…
Alli’s personal experience with Orthorexia & overexercising
How healing her relationship with food & exercise has not only changed the way she perceives health, but the relationship she has with herse...2023-08-1640 minCybernation UncensoredThe Monthly Weird with Rockette Fox - EP6Welcome to the Monthly Weird with Rockette Fox! Each month on the last Tuesday, Rockette Fox will showcase things that are fantastically strange! It's a great tine to see and hear about weird things and hang with Rockette! Tune in on the Cybernation Uncensored twitch channel and share your thoughts and ideas!
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Calling all game masters, players, edgerunners, choombas, wastelanders, vault dwellers, spice traders & space folders! We have a very active community for Cyberpunk, Fallout, Dune & more! If you're looking to join a game, run a game, network, learn something new, contribute an idea, chat or...2023-05-311h 11
Onzeparle#13 - La Petite Rockette - une adresse pleine de ressource !1 tonne 5, c’est le poids des dons reçus au quotidien au comptoir de la Petite Rockette, rue du chemin vert. En 18 ans cette association est devenue un acteur incontournable du réemploi, du recyclage à Paris. Avec ses 54 salariés, ses 5 adresses, elle accompagne les habitants de l’arrondissement - et au-delà - pour les sensibiliser au ré-emploi, les accompagner dans l’allongement de la durée de vie de leurs produits. Et dans la convivialité ! Repair café, cours de tricot, soirée jeux, concerts. Quels trésors se cachent derrière les vitrines de cet acteur solidaire ? Visite de cette cave...2023-05-0426 minCybernation UncensoredThe Monthly Weird with Rockette Fox - EP5Welcome to the Monthly Weird with Rockette Fox! Each month on the last Tuesday, Rockette Fox will showcase things that are fantastically strange! It's a great tine to see and hear about weird things and hang with Rockette! Tune in on the Cybernation Uncensored twitch channel and share your thoughts and ideas!
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Calling all game masters, players, edgerunners, choombas, wastelanders, vault dwellers, spice traders & space folders! We have a very active community for Cyberpunk, Fallout, Dune & more! If you're looking to join a game, run a game, network, learn something new, contribute an idea, chat...2023-03-211h 16
New Books in Latino StudiesLillian Colon, "Lilly: The First Latina Rockette" (Lilly Enterprises, 2021)Lilly: The First Latina Rockette (Lilly Enterprises, 2021) is the improbable story of a Puerto Rican toddler, confined by her father for 15 years to a Bronx orphanage—the former Kennedy estate--and her emergence as a successful jazz and Broadway dancer on the way to becoming the first Latina Rockette. Equally important: a thoughtful exploration of Roman Catholic charitable institutions, the New York City’s fabled High School of Performing Arts, the uncertainties and brutality of Puerto Rican family life and the joy of discovering a Latina identity during a troubled time.James Wunsch is Emeritus Professor of Historical and E...2023-03-0753 min
New Books in Performing ArtsLillian Colon, "Lilly: The First Latina Rockette" (Lilly Enterprises, 2021)Lilly: The First Latina Rockette (Lilly Enterprises, 2021) is the improbable story of a Puerto Rican toddler, confined by her father for 15 years to a Bronx orphanage—the former Kennedy estate--and her emergence as a successful jazz and Broadway dancer on the way to becoming the first Latina Rockette. Equally important: a thoughtful exploration of Roman Catholic charitable institutions, the New York City’s fabled High School of Performing Arts, the uncertainties and brutality of Puerto Rican family life and the joy of discovering a Latina identity during a troubled time.James Wunsch is Emeritus Professor of Historical and E...2023-03-0753 min
New Books in BiographyLillian Colon, "Lilly: The First Latina Rockette" (Lilly Enterprises, 2021)Lilly: The First Latina Rockette (Lilly Enterprises, 2021) is the improbable story of a Puerto Rican toddler, confined by her father for 15 years to a Bronx orphanage—the former Kennedy estate--and her emergence as a successful jazz and Broadway dancer on the way to becoming the first Latina Rockette. Equally important: a thoughtful exploration of Roman Catholic charitable institutions, the New York City’s fabled High School of Performing Arts, the uncertainties and brutality of Puerto Rican family life and the joy of discovering a Latina identity during a troubled time.James Wunsch is Emeritus Professor of Historical and E...2023-03-0755 min
New Books in Urban StudiesLillian Colon, "Lilly: The First Latina Rockette" (Lilly Enterprises, 2021)Lilly: The First Latina Rockette (Lilly Enterprises, 2021) is the improbable story of a Puerto Rican toddler, confined by her father for 15 years to a Bronx orphanage—the former Kennedy estate--and her emergence as a successful jazz and Broadway dancer on the way to becoming the first Latina Rockette. Equally important: a thoughtful exploration of Roman Catholic charitable institutions, the New York City’s fabled High School of Performing Arts, the uncertainties and brutality of Puerto Rican family life and the joy of discovering a Latina identity during a troubled time.James Wunsch is Emeritus Professor of Historical and E...2023-03-0755 min
New Books in Women's HistoryLillian Colon, "Lilly: The First Latina Rockette" (Lilly Enterprises, 2021)Lilly: The First Latina Rockette (Lilly Enterprises, 2021) is the improbable story of a Puerto Rican toddler, confined by her father for 15 years to a Bronx orphanage—the former Kennedy estate--and her emergence as a successful jazz and Broadway dancer on the way to becoming the first Latina Rockette. Equally important: a thoughtful exploration of Roman Catholic charitable institutions, the New York City’s fabled High School of Performing Arts, the uncertainties and brutality of Puerto Rican family life and the joy of discovering a Latina identity during a troubled time.James Wunsch is Emeritus Professor of Historical and E...2023-03-0755 min
Your Average Witch PodcastRockette Fox. Entertainer, Artist, and WitchWhat do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? In this episode I talk to Rockette Fox, storyteller, illustrator, and witch. . Rockette talks about wanting to see more eastern culture in witchcraft, reading coffee grounds, and the effects of religion on society. rockettefox.cominstagram.com/rockettefoxfacebook.com/rockettefoxtwitch.tv/rockettefoxyoutube.com/rockettefoxpatreon.com/rockettefoxDon't forget to check out this week's sponsor, The Finch & The Forest!thefinchandtheforest.comShop The Finch & The Forest...2023-03-071h 26
A Date with Destiny; It's all about the Love!A Date with Destiny-Ft- Jennifer Jones-1st AA Rockette-It started with a DREAM!Jennifer, crossing the color barrier in 1987 ended a longstanding Radio City Music Hall policy against hiring African Americans for its Rockettes’ chorus line so as not to distract from its hallmark of perfectly-synchronized precision and rigid color uniformity. “A Date with Destiny” is designed to help motivate, inspire and EMPOWER you to live your life in the highest context of love, peace and joy! It will help you to take a closer look within yourself and discover the great, “I AM” that dwells there. It will help you to have a better understanding of the Laws of the Universe-“God’s Laws,” and how it...2023-02-071h 01
A Date with Destiny-Ft- Jennifer Jones-1st AA Rockette-It started with a DREAM!Jennifer, crossing the color barrier in 1987 ended a longstanding Radio City Music Hall policy against hiring African Americans for its Rockettes’ chorus line so as not to distract from its hallmark of perfectly-synchronized precision and rigid color uniformity.
“A Date with Destiny” is designed to help motivate, inspire and EMPOWER you to live your life in the highest context of love, peace and joy! It will help you to take a closer look within yourself and discover the great, “I AM” that dwells there. It will help you to have a better understanding of the Laws of the Universe-“God’s Laws,” and how it...2023-02-071h 02
A Date with Destiny; It's all about the Love!A Date with Destiny-Ft- Jennifer Jones-1st AA Rockette-It started with a DREAM!Jennifer, crossing the color barrier in 1987 ended a longstanding Radio City Music Hall policy against hiring African Americans for its Rockettes’ chorus line so as not to distract from its hallmark of perfectly-synchronized precision and rigid color uniformity. “A Date with Destiny” is designed to help motivate, inspire and EMPOWER you to live your life in the highest context of love, peace and joy! It will help you to take a closer look within yourself and discover the great, “I AM” that dwells there. It will help you to have a better understanding of the Laws of the Universe-“God’s Laws,” and how it...2023-02-071h 01
A Date with Destiny-Ft- Jennifer Jones-1st AA Rockette-It started with a DREAM!Jennifer, crossing the color barrier in 1987 ended a longstanding Radio City Music Hall policy against hiring African Americans for its Rockettes’ chorus line so as not to distract from its hallmark of perfectly-synchronized precision and rigid color uniformity.
“A Date with Destiny” is designed to help motivate, inspire and EMPOWER you to live your life in the highest context of love, peace and joy! It will help you to take a closer look within yourself and discover the great, “I AM” that dwells there. It will help you to have a better understanding of the Laws of the Universe-“God’s Laws,” and how it...2023-02-071h 02
The Will The World PodcastSelf Love: Confidence Is Key w/ Rockette | Will The World Podcast - Ep. 11Often times in life, our darkest space produces our brightest star. Rockette, who is one of the most amazing singers & songwriters of our generation, is the epitome of just that! In this episode we discuss...- The journey of discovering self love.- How she's written for some of your favorite artists.- Her brand new EP "Confidence."PLUS a very special musical performance by Rockette.SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT questions below and I'll answer them directly in future episodes!2022-11-231h 16
Scar Tissue105: Grieving Past Versions Of You w/ Former Nike Master Trainer and NYC Rockette Samantha Jo HarveyThis is Melissa’s person. Former Nike Master Trainer. Former New York City Rockette. Current multi-six figure entrepreneur. Melissa and Samantha are meant to be in each other’s lives.Get ready to get in touch with your intuition. Samantha shares the harrowing and brave story of moving through divorce, choosing herself over her dance career, and how she discovered her superpowers. Samantha is a person whose energy you want in your life. Melissa often shares that you are the product of the energies you surround yourself with - and this person should be a part...2022-11-2347 min
Dance Matters PodcastEpisode 129- Rhonda Malkin, Professional Dancer, Rockette, Dance CoachSend us a textRhonda Malkin started ballet when she was 4, tap when she was 6 and then joined in the jazz class at 8. By ten she was in the performing troupes at her studio. While attending UCLA as a sociology major, Rhonda performed as a Los Angeles Laker Girl for three years and received a championship ring for the 2000 inaugural season at Staples Center with the Lakers. She was a Radio City Music Hall Rockette for 12 years and a Rockette Swing (memorizing all 36 Rockette dance tracks) for seven of those years.Some of R...2022-09-1650 min
The Radical Sex WitchesInterview with Rockette FoxIn this episode we have a special guest, Rockette Fox! Storyteller, performer, artist, creator, speaker and wearer of varied hats, Rockette Fox is a woman who embraces the strange in the pursuit of the peculiar in her work. She believes in the power of stories and connection, and is passionate about creating inclusive spaces where diverse voices and perspectives can be represented, expressed, and shared. Rockette has spoken nationally on topics such as Geek Feminism, diversity & representation in media, Villainesses and has hosted/emceed, taught, and spoken at storytelling events. Her makeup and illustrations have c...2022-05-0741 min
The Art of Kindness with Robert PeterpaulBroadway Star & Former Rockette Afra Hines (Hadestown, Annie Live!)Broadway performer Afra Hines joins host Robert Peterpaul to talk being a Rockette in Radio City's Christmas Spectacular, taking care of her body as a Broadway dancer, acts of kindness from stars like Brian Stokes Mitchell and more.Afra is a veteran performer with 8 Broadway credits to her name. She was most recently seen in the musical Hadestown (where she understudied the role of Persephone). Some of her other favorites include: SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical, Motown, and the Original Broadway Companies of In The Heights with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Shuffle Along with Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, B...2021-12-2049 min
Girl Powerful PodcastSarah Grooms: Radio City RocketteOn this episode of The Girl Powerful Podcast, Tedi and Sonya Serge welcome Radio City Rockette to discuss her dance career, her confidence on stage, juggling relationships and work, self care, and more! A native of Columbus, Ohio, Sarah Grooms moved to New York City to pursue her professional dreams of dancing and performing in 2007. With twelve seasons as a Radio City Rockette under her belt, Sarah understands the importance of a healthy lifestyle to maintain longevity not only in the professional dance industry but everyday life. Some professional credits include performing on Saturday Night Live, America’s Got...2021-11-3034 min
Rockette Fox Presents: Fantastically StrangeDeath Work, Necromancy, & the Soul: Interview with MortellusJoin me this episode for an incredible conversation with the amazing Mortellus - mortician, necromancer, medium, witch, author, and more - as we talk over facets of the soul in different cultures, why it's important to have a Death Plan B, the real tea on necromancy, and what my own post-life plans are. Spoiler alert, it's going to probably end in an arrest...*Content Warning: We are once again talking over death, this time with a little more detail although we do also cover some information I feel is very important so please proceed with caution...2021-09-2258 min
Rockette Fox Presents: Fantastically StrangeMentalism, Illusions, and Science: Interview with Zi Teng WangIllusion, mentalism, slight of hand, immortality machines, gut zombies, genetic splicing.... have we gone off the rails? Even better! Join me for an interview with Mentalist Zi, who also happens to be a staff scientist and geneticist at Washington University in St. Louis as we talk over... well, what the cards have to offer.*Content warning: During the second half of this episode, there is talk about an experiment involving mice. While it's not the point of the story, their involvement is mentioned, so please be aware and take care of you!If...2021-09-0657 min
Rockette Fox Presents: Fantastically StrangeDeath Midwifery, Mediumship, & Bridget Bishop: Interview with Freya BishopMy loves, we are back! And I bring to you an interview I have been excitedly plotting. Shepherding those at the end of their life, helping families mourn and celebrate the lives of their loved ones, and bridging the gap between the living and the dead, Freya Bishop is an incredible person who I am honored and thrilled to have share with us her amazing story.*Trigger warning, while not going into any explicit details, this episode will talk about death and dying, so please bear that in mind and take care of you when choosing whether...2021-08-2549 min
Beyond Beauty Project: The PodcastA Peek Behind the Curtain with Radio City Rockette, Nicole SchumanNicole Schuman performed as New York Radio City Rockette for 17 years. She gives Bridgett a sneak peek behind the curtain into the world of a professional dancer. She opens up about her journey to loving herself regardless of how others thought she “should” look. She also shares some practices & tips that help her stay in tune with herself from the inside out. This episode is proudly sponsored by The Shore Line. Visit www.thisistheshoreline.com and use code BBP20 for 20% off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...2021-07-1445 min
Rockette Fox Presents: Fantastically StrangeIn the Field with the Danger Noodle: Interview with Brittany NeierThis episode we head out into the field with researcher Brittany Neier as we learn more about the venomous Copperhead snake, how it's tracked, why its tracked, and whether its musk smells like apricots or cucumbers.If you'd like to see the video of this episode's interview and get access to past bonus stories for a mere $1 a month, visit patreon.com/rockettefox.fantasticallystrange.comfacebook.com/fantasticallystrangeinstagram.com/fantasticallystrangetwitter.com/fantasticoddpodGive Brittany a follow attwitter.com/brittanyneier2021-06-1552 min
Rockette Fox Presents: Fantastically StrangeMarginality & the Paranormal: Interview with Dash KwiatkowskiThis episode we welcome paranormal investigator, performer, comedian, and Pokemon whisperer Dash Kwiatkowski to share the results of a recent Spirit Box investigation as well as to talk over approaching the paranormal from a marginal lens. We may also get a little sidetracked talking about gaming chairs and ticks.If you'd like to see the video of this episode's interview and get access to past bonus stories for a mere $1 a month, visit patreon.com/rockettefox.fantasticallystrange.comfacebook.com/fantasticallystrangeinstagram.com/fantasticallystrangetwitter.com/fantasticoddpod...2021-05-3148 min
Rockette Fox Presents: Fantastically StrangeInterview With a Poet: Shane Signorino (Explicit Full Version!)In honor of last month being National Poetry Writing Month, this episode features an interview with poet, professor, and actor/director, Shane Signorino in a conversation that quickly goes off the rails from a pool noodle mishap, to writing, artistic approach and voice, and Daily D*ck Pic Dan. Oh, yeah, we also talk about poetry! **As a content warning, this episode may not be suitable for all audiences as there is a number of adult themes, sexual references, straight up sailor language, and a lot of artist complaints. If you would like to hear a...2021-05-181h 30
Rockette Fox Presents: Fantastically StrangeInterview With a Poet: Shane Signorino (Clean Version!)In honor of last month being National Poetry Writing Month, this episode features an interview with poet, professor, and actor/director, Shane Signorino in a conversation about poetry, finding your artistic voice, the experience of being an artist in America today, and more!**As a content warning this episode has been cleaned up from the full explicit version that features some more adult themes, however it does still feature some language that some may find offensive - we swear a lot - so if you listen, you'll hear it.If you'd like to...2021-05-181h 12
Rockette Fox Presents: Fantastically StrangeBeyond the FrameMy loves! Welcome into Season Two of Fantastically Strange! We kick off the new season with three true tales that served as inspiration in the Big Screen. From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to a master of nightmares to the wonderfully mysterious masked Zorro, we explore the badass, surreal, and historically significant.If you'd like to support the show and get access to the weekly bonus stories - including this week's tale of rats driving tiny cars - for a mere $1 a month, visit patreon.com/rockettefox.fantasticallystrange.comfacebook.com/fantasticallystrangei...2021-05-0431 min
CityscapeThe First Latina Rockette's New ActAs theaters crawl to a comeback in the pandemic, a former Rockette is among those kicking their way back onto a live stage. Lillian Colon was Radio City Music Hall’s first Latina Rockette. But, the road to Radio City wasn’t an easy one for Colon. She's now telling her story in a one-woman show at the Thalia Theater in Queens. But, before the curtain rises on her next performance, she’s talking with us on Cityscape.2021-04-2130 minCityscapeThe First Latina Rockette's New ActAs theaters crawl to a comeback in the pandemic, a former Rockette is among those kicking their way back onto a live stage. Lillian Colon was Radio City Music Hall’s first Latina Rockette. But, the road to Radio City wasn’t an easy one for Colon. She's now telling her story in a one-woman show at the Thalia Theater in Queens. But, before the curtain rises on her next performance, she’s talking with us on Cityscape.2021-04-2130 min
Rockette Fox Presents: Fantastically StrangeSeason 1 Finale: Interview with The PipsqueakeryFor a very special first season finale, I am thrilled to bring you a longer episode in which I'm joined and have the opportunity to interview Alex and Jason of The Pipsqueakery, a rodent and rabbit rescue that focuses on special needs animals. I hope you enjoy!Visit, follow, and support The Pipsqueakery:thepipsqueakery.orgthepipsqueakery.org/helppatreon.com/thepipsqueakeryfacebook.com/thepipsqueakeryinstagram.com/thepipsqueakerytwitter.com/thepipsqueakeryIf you'd like to watch the Zoom video of the interview while supporting the show (and get access to...2021-04-0542 min
Rockette Fox Presents: Fantastically StrangeNature's EtiquetteWhile we as humans may not always have the same idea what is considered polite across cultures or even within the same society, we generally would all agree that punching a coworker in the head is rude and shrieking full-volume into the face of a potential date isn't a good idea. Nature, however, might have other ideas...If you'd like to support the show and get access to the weekly bonus stories - including this week's tale of rats driving tiny cars - for a mere $1 a month, visit patreon.com/rockettefox.fantasticallystrange.c...2021-03-2221 min
The Visceral Voice PodcastThe Voice Of: The Rockette | Purdie BaumanIn Part 14 of The Visceral Voice's new limited series, Christine and Kimberly listen to "The Voice Of: The Rockette."Purdie Baumann is a former member of the world famous Radio City Rockettes, where she performed for eight consecutive years. Her Broadway tour credits include traveling the country with Young Frankenstein choreographed by Susan Stroman. Purdie can been seen dancing in Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, as well as Martin Scorsese's films Wolf of Wall Street and The Irishman. Look out for Ms. Baumann in the upcoming made for Netflix movie Tick Tick Boom directed by Lin Manuel...2021-03-1544 min